Ep 8. The British are Leaving

The British are Leaving is the eighth episode of season 23 of the popular car restoration show Wheeler Dealers. In this episode, our two hosts, car trader Mike Brewer and mechanical mastermind Ant Anstead, take on their most challenging project yet: a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine, a British sports car that was the inspiration behind the famous TV series, "Get Smart."

The car, which has been kept in a barn in California for over a decade, is in dire need of restoration. The body of the car is far from its prime, and the engine is not in good running condition. Mike and Ant know that this won't be an easy job, but they're determined to give the car the makeover it deserves.

The first thing they do is to assess the damage done to the car's body. They discover that the car has some serious rust problems, and they need to replace a good portion of the metal. Ant carefully removes the body and gets to work on restoring it. Meanwhile, Mike sets out to find the perfect engine for the car.

After several weeks of searching, Mike and Ant find an engine that they think will be perfect. It's a 2.0-liter engine, which is larger than the car's original engine but will give it more power. But before they can install the new engine, they need to get the old one out.

This is where things get interesting. The engine is so old and corroded that it won't budge. The team tries everything they can think of, but the engine simply won't move. In the end, they have to call in some reinforcements to help them out. With the help of a local mechanic, they finally manage to remove the old engine and make way for the new one.

Next, Mike and Ant turn their attention to the interior of the car. They discover that the seats are in terrible condition, with ripped upholstery and broken frames. They decide to reupholster the seats themselves, a job that proves to be more difficult than they anticipated. But in the end, they manage to get the seats looking as good as new.

Finally, the car is ready to be tested. Mike takes it out for a spin, and the car performs beautifully. The engine runs smoothly, and the car handles well on the road. Mike and Ant are thrilled with the results and proud of the work they've done.

Overall, The British are Leaving is a challenging and exciting episode of Wheeler Dealers. Mike and Ant face some tough obstacles, but they overcome them with their usual skill and determination. Fans of the show will love watching the restoration of this classic British sports car, and they'll be impressed with the final result.