Oh for fuck’s sake. Another terriffic UK show, brought over to the states, and completely destroyed by the dipshits at the parent network.

I envy people who haven’t seen this show, you now have 13 seasons of the best car restoration show ever to catch up on.

I was lucky enough to meet Mike here in Austin a couple years ago. He showed up to film a segment for his Trading Up show. The day was cold, windy, and there were threats of hail and even tornadoes. All the cars had to be rushed into a dark, shitty parking garage. He arrived on time, in a good mood, and ready to get…

As a muscle car fan, I can’t stand all of those shows that include them. Ironically, I’d rather watch Wheeler Dealers work on much more obscure stuff. Some of their earliest stuff (with the lowest budget) is some of the most interesting. Edd is really the only reason I watch the show. He was even on Scrapheap…

Edd and James in a friendly competition, each working on a loosely-defined project, with a rough timeline in mind but no hard and fast deadline. When they’re both done they visit each other’s shop and check out each other’s work, over tea.

Should have been more clear- I read it as “universally enjoyed among gearheads [who know of it/him/it]”

For me, the problem with most other car shows isn’t that they fix the exact same kinds of cars over and over again, it’s that the shows aren’t about fixing cars. They’re basically soap operas in manly settings.

It is a sad end to an interesting show. I watch shows like this for the depth and detail on the project. I could not care less about the drama. Made for tv and not. I am there for the car, the project because THAT is what I want. If I wanted unnessecary drama there is plenty of other shows to watch already.

I thought that was interesting if only to see what sort of cars Mike Brewer would be interested in that weren’t common or available over in Britain. And honestly I liked the show’s more “restoration” biased work, as opposed to making a wild custom, like they do on something like Fast ‘N Loud. And it was more…

hooob, you know what, that is a good thing. You have 13 European seasons (ie shorter seasons but the episodes are longer cause less ads intended) in front of you. Of cause some episodes are lame but most are rocksolid and fun to watch.

Grand Tour Garage on Amazon, James buys a car in need of work he finds interesting Edd fixes it up then they drive it discussing the history of the car and why it is good.

Edd China is amazing if just for his drivable furnitures.

It’s a proper car show, rather than a reality show with cars. Focusing on the cars rather than the personalities. Judging by your user name I’m guessing you are in Fort Langley, BC so you should be able to watch it on Discovery Velocity.

He’s is almost frighteningly cheerfull, I imagine that if you told him

Edd and James May together? Could there be anything better?

If you ever get to, you’ll love it, I don’t get velocity and not sure if it streams anywhere, so I only get to watch it when I’m staying in a hotel.

Huh? How is that possible? I guess it was on non-basic cable channels.

The older seasons focused more on British or Euro cars...a few American ones, but when they shifted over here in the last couple of seasons, US vehicles became more prevalent.

Wheeler Dealers was the only car show my wife would ever watch with me. Ed would always explain and demonstrate the repairs, and Mike would show the parts availability. Together they inspired genuine enthusiasm instead of hollow emotional hype.

It always bothers me when Mike talks to the camera about a prospective buyer,d their supposed interest, and his profit margins and vehicle interest (or lack thereof) with the prospect “examining” the completed car seven feet behind Mike. THEY CAN HEAR YOU, MIKE!