Classic Car Kings
2025– · U&Yesterday · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Daimler Sovereign Coupe
Wed, 13 Aug, 5:00 am
Irv and the team update a 1977 Daimler Sovereign Coupe giving it a slick, modern makeover.
About
The team at Irv's Resto Shop in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, are world renowned for their work rescuing classic cars that appear to be beyond repair. Big character, Paul "Irv" Irving, and his three sons love taking on the most ambitious, challenging jobs. Their crew of welders, fabricators, blasters, painters and mechanics have the knowledge, skills and the passion to bring vehicles not just back from the brink, but onto the concourse. These classic car kings are restoration royalty.
Episodes
- E01
VW Type 1 Beetle
Wed, 9 July· 60 minBig Irv has had a life-long love affair with VWs, so he's extremely surprised when he's offered the chance to work on a very early 1949 Beetle.
- E02
Lamborghini Espada
Wed, 16 July· 60 minIrv restores a 1970s Lamborghini Espada for a client in the Middle East. Hidden structural damage and spiralling engine issues threaten the entire project.
- E03
Ford Escort RS1600i
Wed, 23 July· 60 minIrv takes on the restoration of an Escort RS1600i from an owner who had to give it up due to ill health, but it turns out to be a much bigger job than he imagined.
- E04
Porsche 911
Wed, 30 July· 60 minIrv imports an original-run short wheelbase Porsche 911 from the east coast of America. He needs to make it roadworthy, while keeping its incredible sun-faded patina.
- E05
VW Barndoor Samba
Wed, 6 Aug· 60 minIrv helps a collector with a bunch of rusted panels and the dream of a showroom-quality vehicle.
- E06
Daimler Sovereign Coupe
Wed, 13 Aug· 60 minIrv and the team update a 1977 Daimler Sovereign Coupe giving it a slick, modern makeover.