Ep 5. 1985 Mercedes 300 TD

In Wheeler Dealers season 20 episode 5, the team is on the lookout for a classic 1985 Mercedes 300 TD, a model famous for its classy design, great fuel economy, and rock-solid reliability. Mike Brewer and his trusty mechanic Ant Anstead are determined to transform a dusty, run-down Mercedes 300 TD into a beautiful, powerful ride that can handle cruising at high speeds and transporting equipment.

The episode kicks off with Brewer and Anstead scouring online auctions and Mercedes dealerships to find the perfect vehicle for their next restoration project. After a lot of searching, the team finally finds a promising candidate - a Mercedes 300 TD that has been used for a variety of purposes over the years, including as a taxi, a limousine, and a camper. Despite its many previous owners and years of use, the car is a solid platform for the team to work their magic.

Once they have the car at their garage, Brewer and Anstead set to work restoring it to its former glory. They begin by disassembling many of the car's components, including the seats, doors, steering wheel, and transmission. Then, they start rebuilding everything, from the engine to the brakes to the suspension system.

One of the major challenges of this episode is the engine. The car's original diesel engine is not only underpowered but also in need of a major overhaul. To solve this problem, Brewer and Anstead decide to install a more powerful engine that can take the car to new heights of speed and performance. They work tirelessly to strip down the old engine and replace it with a new 3.0-liter V6 engine that is capable of producing up to 191 horsepower. This installation involves hours of work and requires them to rewire the whole car and change almost all the components to make sure that the new engine works well with the existing systems.

Throughout the episode, the team encounters many obstacles, but with their creativity, dedication, and technical know-how, they manage to overcome every single obstacle. In the end, they complete the restoration process and take the Mercedes 300 TD for a road test.

On the road test, Brewer and Anstead put the car's performance to the test, subjecting it to various types of terrain, from smooth highways to rough and bumpy roads. The car handles exceptionally well, giving them the confidence that they have done an excellent job restoring it to its former glory.

Wheeler Dealers season 20 episode 5 is all about the power of collaboration, creativity, and dedication to achieve a specific goal. The team has delivered once again, showing that with hard work and perseverance, almost anything can be accomplished. Fans of the show will enjoy watching this episode, which takes them behind the scenes of an intense, dynamic, and exciting restoration project for the reliable, classic 1985 Mercedes 300 TD.