

Car S.O.S
2013– · National Geographic · 60 min · 14 seasons
S14E10 · Lamborghini Silhouette
Fri, 15 May, 5:00 am
Race against time as Tim and Fuzz battle rare parts and complex faults to save a near-extinct Lamborghini and reunite it with its owner.
About
We Brits love our cars but, just like any relationship, sometimes things can get a little rusty. Meet master mechanic Fuzz Townshend and radio and TV presenter Tim Shaw, a petrol-head pair who undertake dramatic automobile interventions across the UK, hoping to return some much-loved motors to their former glory. With a tight deadline to turn each job around without the owners knowing, find out how these neglected classics fell in need of a little loving care – and what Fuzz and Tim can do to get them back on the road.
Episodes
- E01
Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite
Fri, 13 Mar· 60 minTim and Fuzz face a daring mission: to rescue a Frogeye Sprite hidden in a garage for over 50 years, now rusted, seized, and falling apart. With a locksmith on the way, can they restore it in time for an emotional vineyard reveal—with surprise help from Dame Joanna Lumley?
- E02
Mercedes SLK
Fri, 20 Mar· 60 minTim and Fuzz take on a Mercedes SLK with huge sentimental value for owner Lili, but this stylish roadster hides major mysteries: why won't it run, and why is its groundbreaking folding roof stuck open? While Fuzz battles the workshop gremlins, Tim heads to Germany for answers, racing the clock towards a show-stopping West End reveal.
- E03
Triumph Bonneville
Fri, 27 Mar· 60 minIn a Car SOS first, Tim and Fuzz leave four wheels behind to tackle their most ambitious restoration yet — a 1973 Triumph Bonneville motorbike belonging to ex-postmaster Ian. Can they turn this two-wheeled wreck into a shining example of British motorcycle heritage in time for an emotional reveal in the heart of Wales?
- E04
VW Golf GTi Mk1
Fri, 3 Apr· 60 minTim and Fuzz tackle one of their toughest challenges yet — a Mk1 Golf GTi owned by one of Birmingham's biggest VW fans. Unlike their previous builds, this isn't a typical restoration; it's a quest to produce a show-stopping dream car, but will their creation wow the crowds at one of the UK's top car meet locations?
- E05
Austin Mini
Fri, 10 Apr· 60 minTim and Fuzz take on a crumbling Mini Mayfair bought by Donna with her late father's inheritance. Dreaming of a Cooper, she ended up with a rust-ridden wreck, and ill health put a stop to any hopes of restoration. Now the boys must rebuild what's left and transform it into the ultimate Cooper tribute—with help from the Cooper family themselves.
- E06
Nissan GTI-R
Fri, 17 Apr· 60 minTim and Fuzz take on Raymond's 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R, the dream build he couldn't finish. From its corroded shell to scattered parts, this is a risky build.
- E07
Alfa Romeo Spider
Fri, 24 Apr· 60 minRoot for a comeback as Tim and Fuzz race to save a rusted Alfa Romeo and restore a dream stolen by heartbreak and time.
- E08
Land Rover Defender
Fri, 1 May· 60 minTim and Fuzz head to Northern Ireland to rescue a 2000-plate Land Rover Defender with a life-saving past.
- E09
Rover P4
Fri, 8 May· 60 minTim and Fuzz head to Shrewsbury on a higher calling: Adam's Rover P4. Can the team transform this classic into the car he's always dreamed of?
- E10
Lamborghini Silhouette
Fri, 15 May· 60 minRace against time as Tim and Fuzz battle rare parts and complex faults to save a near-extinct Lamborghini and reunite it with its owner.
Cast

Tim Shaw
Tim Shaw

Fuzz Townshend
Mechanic