Wheeler Dealers - Season 21 - Eps 9: Mitsubishi Evo 7
Non-running unit that Mike bought online, with various engine bits stowed at the boot. Mike had to source for a replacement block after Marc discovered a snapped conrod that caused a broken engine block. Marc points out a common modification among Lancer Evolution owners, which is relocating the active yaw control pump to the car's boot for added durability. Restored car brought to a modified car meet in Birmingham and sold at asking price. Work Completed: Damaged engine replaced, crankshaft polished to address score marks, active yaw control system replaced, new hydraulic lines and mounting kits installed to accommodate relocated pump, fully adjustable suspensions installed, vinyl wrap applied, original Lancer Evolution VII headlights and badges installed.
About Wheeler Dealers
Title: Wheeler Dealers
First Air Date: 2003-10-05
Last Air Date: 2023-12-18
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7/10 (from 58 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 25
Total Episodes: 281
Network: Velocity Discovery Real Time Discovery MotorTrend
Genres: Reality, Documentary
Production Companies: Attaboy TV, Discovery Studios
Synopsis
Experienced car dealer Mike Brewer is joined by multi-talented mechanics in a monumental motoring mission: to find and restore iconic cars to later sell for a profit at their LA-based shop. In the series, Mike has the challenging job of finding vehicles that have money-making potential. He then hands them over to a mechanic, who tackles everything from bare metal re-sprays to gearbox swaps to bring them back to their former glory.
Cast
Mike Brewer
Self - Presenter
