Ep 1. Triumph Dolomite Sprint

Wheeler Dealers is a popular car restoration show that takes classic cars and transforms them into mint-condition vehicles that look exactly like they did on the showroom floor, all while keeping their original charm. Season 26's first episode is named "Triumph Dolomite Sprint."

In this episode, the hosts, Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead, take a look at a 1976 Triumph Dolomite Sprint. The car is a British classic, well-loved for its unique shape and legendary performance. Mike and Ant intend to revive this beauty to its former glory.

However, as they begin their work on the car, they soon realize that the Triumph Dolomite Sprint is in need of a lot of TLC. The car has been sitting in storage for over thirty years, and it needs an extensive amount of work to be restored.

To begin the restoration process, Mike and Ant need to diagnose the car's problems. They quickly find the engine is not performing well, and the brakes are not working correctly. The duo initially replace the engine with a new one, which they test out and find running well. They move on to recondition the braking system and rebuild the suspension. The car is now ready to hit the road.

The interior of the Triumph Dolomite Sprint also desperately needs some attention. The car seems to have been infested with rodents that had made nests in the car's seats, and the new engine did not save it from some severe rot damage. The team undertakes a complete overhaul of the car's interior, with new carpets, seat covers, and headliner.

As the restoration work on the Triumph Dolomite Sprint progresses, the car begins to look more appealing. Finally, the day of the test drive arrives and Mike and Ant put it through its paces. The car handles well, the engine runs smoothly, and the brakes work perfectly. The Triumph Dolomite Sprint is now a fully-restored beauty, and the hosts hope that the new owner will love driving it as much as they did.

Overall, the season 26 premiere episode of Wheeler Dealers featuring the Triumph Dolomite Sprint is a great watch for classic car enthusiasts. The restoration takes viewers on a step-by-step journey of rejuvenation of a severely underwhelming car, turning it into a masterpiece that only the Wheeler Dealers team can effortlessly accomplish. Every challenge the car presented to them was met with tremendous expertise and problem-solving skills by the team. Watch this episode to see how they manage to turn the Triumph Dolomite Sprint into a true classic car restored to its former glory.