Ep 6. Test of Skill

In Restoration Garage season 2 episode 6 titled "Test of Skill," the crew faces a big challenge as they work to restore a stunning 1960 Jaguar Mark IX. The car belonged to a collector who passed away, and his son has brought it to the garage for a complete restoration. The Jaguar is in rough shape, with rust and damage throughout the body and interior.

The team sets to work, with each member taking on a specific task. Mark, the lead mechanic, takes on the engine and transmission, while body specialist Ron begins the long process of sanding and repairing the body. Painter Michael works on getting the right color for the car, which proves to be a challenge in itself.

As the restoration process progresses, tensions start to rise among the team. Mark and Ron butt heads over the best way to repair a particularly challenging section of the body, while Michael struggles to find the right shade of blue for the car. Meanwhile, the client is getting impatient, and demands to see progress on the car.

Despite the setbacks, the team continues to work together and make progress. Mark and Ron eventually come up with a solution to their disagreement, and Michael manages to find the perfect shade of blue. The interior of the car is also completely restored, with new leather seats and a custom dashboard.

Finally, the big day arrives: the car is ready to be unveiled to the client. The team presents the fully restored, stunning 1960 Jaguar Mark IX, and the client is thrilled with the outcome. The car looks brand new, and runs like a dream.

Overall, this episode of Restoration Garage is a testament to the skill and dedication of the team. Despite the challenges and tensions throughout the restoration process, they were able to work together to create a truly beautiful and iconic car.