Ep 2. Jaguar Mk.2

Car SOS season 5 episode 2 focuses on a classic beauty - the Jaguar Mk.2. The hosts, Tim and Fuzz, are contacted by a man named Simon who owns a 1963 Jaguar Mk.2 that he has always dreamed of restoring. However, Simon has been faced with a number of personal setbacks and has not been able to give the car the attention it deserves.

The car has been in Simon's possession for over a decade, and has been sitting in his garage gathering dust and rust. Tim and Fuzz arrive at Simon's house to assess the car and see what condition it is in. Upon first glance, the car is in an incredibly sorry state – the body is rusted and the paintwork is faded and peeling. The interior is no better with ripped seats and tattered carpet. Although this car looks beyond help, Tim and Fuzz are ready to take on the challenge.

As always, Tim and Fuzz are determined to get the car back on the road, and they take it to their workshop to begin the restoration process. They start the extensive process by disassembling the entire car. They remove all the parts that need restoration, and then the real work begins. They start by repairing the bodywork and removing the rust, which requires intricate welding and panel beating. Once the metalwork is done, the car is prepped for paint.

Painting a car is a delicate job, and Tim and Fuzz enlist the help of a professional paint specialist to assist with the process. The car is painted a gorgeous metallic blue, which beautifully accents its curves and lines.

After the bodywork and paintwork is complete, attention turns to the interior. The original seats are beyond repair, and Tim and Fuzz visit a specialist upholsterer who can replicate the original design. The original wood dash has also seen better days, and a new wood veneer has to be fitted to complete the overhaul of the interior.

As always, Tim and Fuzz strive to keep the car as close to its original state as possible, so they source parts from all over the country to get the car back to its original factory specification. After months of hard work, the car is finally ready to be revealed to Simon.

The reveal of the car is always an emotional moment, and Simon is overcome with emotion when he sees the car for the first time. The car is unrecognizable from the state it was in before, and it looks stunning. The gorgeous metallic blue paintwork beautifully compliments the iconic grill and the sleek curves of the Jaguar's body. The interior is also stunning – the new wood dash and veneer complements the new leather seats perfectly.

After the big reveal, Tim takes Simon for a spin in the car – one of the rewards of the hard work they have put in. The car drives like a dream, and Simon is overjoyed to finally be behind the wheel of his dream car.

Overall, Car SOS season 5 episode 2 is an enjoyable and emotional journey as Tim and Fuzz take on the challenge of restoring a beautiful 1963 Jaguar Mk.2. The transformation of the car is a testament to the skill and determination of everyone involved in the restoration process. It is a must-watch for car enthusiasts and anyone who loves seeing classic cars restored to their former glory.