Car S.O.S

2012•8 series
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"Overhaulin' " fans can relate to the premise of "Car S.O.S". Both document the done-in-secret car restorations for needy or down-on-their-luck owners, with the main difference being the former show is based in the US and the latter in the UK. "Car S.O.S" is driven by hosts Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend, whose combined talents - Shaw is parts manager, and Townshend is master mechanic - rescue much-loved classics from rusty retirements. With some grease, graft, expertise and care, the SOS team creates jaw-dropping motor makeovers.

Mercedes-Benz 230 SL: Episode Image
Episode 1Mercedes-Benz 230 SL

Mercedes-Benz 230SL: Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend pull out all the stops to restore a 1965 classic car that was left in storage after its owner John had a heart attack. (S5 Ep5/10)

Jaguar MK. 2: Episode Image
Episode 2Jaguar MK. 2

Jaguar Mark 2: Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend restore Tony's 1962 Jaguar Mark 2 - which has been stored in a garage for nearly two decades - to its former glory. (S5 Ep2/10)

Aston Martin DB6: Episode Image
Episode 3Aston Martin DB6

Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend restore a 1967 British classic for oil worker Steve, who bought the car for a bargain price over 20 years ago. (S5 Ep4/10)

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Episode 4Fiat Dino

Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend restore a 1971 coupé with a Ferrari engine. Its owner Chris had to put the restoration on hold when he was diagnosed with cancer. (S5 Ep8/10)

Renault 5 GT Turbo: Episode Image
Episode 5Renault 5 GT Turbo

Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend tackle a 1980s French hot hatch: a Renault 5 GT Turbo that's owner Ben's dream car, but has been gathering dust in a garage. (S5 Ep6/10)

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Episode 6Fiat 500

Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend restore an iconic 1967 Fiat 500 that's been rusting away in owner Duncan's garage. It's a race against time to get the Italian job done. (S5 Ep1/10)

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Episode 7Sunbeam Alpine

Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend use all their know-how to restore Ray's superstylish 1960s British sports car: a Sunbeam Alpine. (S5 Ep3/10)

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Episode 8Caterham 7

Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend get their hands on a legendary British two-seater sports car, the Caterham 7 - an amateur racer's dream - owned by family man Jason. (S5 Ep9/10)

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