Ep 4. Lotus Esprit S3 (2)

Wheeler Dealers season 5 episode 4 follows the car enthusiasts, Mike Brewer and Edd China as they work on restoring a 1984 Lotus Esprit S3. The car is in a dilapidated condition and in dire need of restoration. The duo traveled to a garage in Yorkshire to take a look at the car.

Mike and Edd had a huge challenge ahead of them as the car not only needed restoring but it had also been left out in the open for several years and had lots of rust and water damage to it. However, the guys are not fazed and begin to methodically strip the entire car down to its bare bones.

Throughout the episode, viewers get an insight into the intricacies of the Lotus Esprit S3 car. The car proved to be a challenging and intricate machine, and the team faced several hurdles throughout the restoration process.

Viewers can see in detail, how Edd takes the car apart piece by piece, inspects every last screw and bolt, and works towards rebuilding it to its former glory.

Edd uses his unmatched experience in restoring classic cars and his skills in fabricating and welding to bring the car back to life, whilst Mike works tirelessly to source replacement parts for the Esprit. In their quest to restore the vehicle, the team also learns a lot about the history of Lotus and the Esprit.

One of the biggest challenges faced while restoring the Lotus Esprit S3 was finding new parts to replace those that were completely rusted. Fortunately, Mike managed to locate some old spare parts in Hungary, which were authentic and brought a new life to the car.

Once the car is finally reassembled, it is time to take it for a spin on the road and see how it performs. Mike takes the car out onto the streets to test its power, acceleration and handling. The car proves to be a crowd-puller and turns many heads.

The episode is full of excitement, and we see how Mike and Edd never gave up on restoring the car, despite the huge obstacles they faced. After several months of hard work, the Lotus Esprit S3 was finally ready to be sold and proved to be a profitable restoration for the team.

This episode of Wheeler Dealers is a must-watch for all classic car enthusiasts and gives an insight into the intricate details involved in the restoration of classic car models.