Ep 10. MGB Roadster

Wheeler Dealers is back with a classic British sports car- The MGB Roadster. In this episode of season 25, hosts Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead take on the challenge to restore a 1964 MGB Roadster. The car had been lying in a garage for many years and the owner wants to sell it to make some money. Mike and Ant inspect the car and notice that it is in rough shape. The car's bodywork is rusty, the engine needs a complete overhaul and the suspension is in poor condition.

Mike and Ant have a lot of work to do on this MGB Roadster. The first thing they do is strip the car down to its bare shell. This allows them to inspect the car's frame and determine what repairs need to be done. They discover that the car's frame is in good condition but there are small rust spots that need to be taken care of. Ant gets to work repairing the rust spots and Mike plans to paint the car a bright red to give it a classic sports car look.

Next up, Ant and Mike work on the engine. The MGB Roadster has a four-cylinder engine which is known for its reliability. However, this engine has not been started in many years and it needs a complete rebuild. Ant takes the engine apart and removes all the old parts. He cleans the engine block, replaces all the worn parts and puts the engine back together. Once the engine is rebuilt, they install it in the car and start it up. It runs smoothly, and they move on to the next phase of the restoration.

The car's suspension is in poor condition, so Mike and Ant replace the shocks, springs, and bushings. They also replace the disc brakes, which are essential for a car like this. The brakes and suspension are an important part of a classic sports car and need to be in perfect condition for the car to drive smoothly.

Finally, Mike and Ant turn their attention to the car's interior. The seats are in poor condition, and the dashboard needs repairing. They remove the seats and take them to a professional upholsterer who restores them to their former glory. The dashboard is also repaired, and they install a new steering wheel. Once the interior is complete, they install a new soft top and the car is ready to hit the open road.

Overall, the restoration of the 1964 MGB Roadster is a resounding success. Mike and Ant have done a great job in restoring the car to its former glory. The car looks stunning in its bright red color, and it drives smoothly thanks to the work done on the suspension and brakes. The engine runs smoothly and the interior looks fantastic with its restored seats and dashboard. The MGB Roadster is a classic sports car that has been restored to its former glory, and it's now ready for a new owner to enjoy.