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Posted by: Wheeler Dealer Nov 2 2011, 12:40 PM
Hi all,
I'm part of the production team for Wheeler Dealers. As part of the new series we're featuring a 1974 Porsche 914. For those of you not aware Wheeler Dealers is a programme where we buy iconic cars, fix their faults and then sell them on for a profit. It is produced in the UK and broadcast all over the world.
At the beginning of the episode we always film a 'pristine version' of the featured vehicle. This is to show the viewer how good the vehicle can look and what we're trying to achieve by the end of the programme.
As such we're looking for a 914 to film that is in good condition (possibly having undergone a resto). If you have such a car and want to have it featured on TV, please email me with your availability over the next two weeks. My email is matt@attaboytv.com. Preferably if you could send some pics of your car it would be appreciated. We would require you and your car for one day and would cover travel expenses and provide a DVD of the finished programme after it has aired. Filming will be in Surrey, England.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Wheeler Dealers Team
Posted by: siverson Nov 2 2011, 12:45 PM
Awesome! I can't help with your search, but am looking forward to the episode!
-Steve
Hi all,
I'm part of the production team for Wheeler Dealers. As part of the new series we're featuring a 1974 Porsche 914. For those of you not aware Wheeler Dealers is a programme where we buy iconic cars, fix their faults and then sell them on for a profit. It is produced in the UK and broadcast all over the world.
At the beginning of the episode we always film a 'pristine version' of the featured vehicle. This is to show the viewer how good the vehicle can look and what we're trying to achieve by the end of the programme.
As such we're looking for a 914 to film that is in good condition (possibly having undergone a resto). If you have such a car and want to have it featured on TV, please email me with your availability over the next two weeks. My email is matt@attaboytv.com. Preferably if you could send some pics of your car it would be appreciated. We would require you and your car for one day and would cover travel expenses and provide a DVD of the finished programme after it has aired. Filming will be in Surrey, England.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Wheeler Dealers Team
Posted by: StratPlayer Nov 2 2011, 12:45 PM
damn,,, that's cool 
Posted by: Rob-O Nov 2 2011, 12:50 PM
I was just thinking...this might need to be a two or three part programme. The 914's need a lot of work. Ed is pretty good, but it will be interesting to see the budget and it's use.
Posted by: beech4rd Nov 2 2011, 01:09 PM
If you are looking for a UK based 914, you might be better off posting on this forum.
http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php
It's the UK 914 forum for all 6 914s left in the UK ( perhaps I under estimate the number).
BTW, You ran an episode featuring a mid year '70's Porsche 911 being flipped. Your mechanic threw away the anodised wheel arch trim because he thought it looked too blingy. I'd just spent $900.00 on similar trim for my 911 restoration.
Chris
Posted by: SLITS Nov 2 2011, 01:35 PM
Hey, I'm putting floats on my teener for the drive across the pond. 
Posted by: underthetire Nov 2 2011, 02:09 PM
Ya, might have better luck flying here with a camera man.. Just sayin.
Posted by: jwc914 Nov 2 2011, 02:24 PM
Poor Ed, I have watched many of the shows and noticed that he is never paid a dime for his labor. They never include his labor, dmv fees, taxes, insurance costs and i am sure i am missing something. Cool show but accounting is way off. john
Posted by: Rod Nov 2 2011, 03:01 PM
Hey me ! I'm in Farnham and have a lovely 914 
Bly problem being is its not standard. The person you need to contact is KEV914 who is on ddk - he has a MINT 2.0 that would suit you perfectly.. I'll email him this link..
Posted by: no1uno Nov 2 2011, 03:11 PM
Great show! I can't wait to see the 914 episode. Rust in glorious High Def!
Posted by: monkeyboy Nov 2 2011, 03:25 PM
I love that show. Good luck.
Posted by: bitzer Nov 2 2011, 03:25 PM
Hi wheeler dealers
you need to post this on www.ddk-online.com in the 914 forum and ask for Kev.
His cars are regularly featured in classic car mags.
Posted by: Rod Nov 2 2011, 03:47 PM
Hi Bitzer, I've just emailed Kev. He is the man for the job
Posted by: racerbvd Nov 2 2011, 03:58 PM
A few from the UK have expressed an interest in my rough, matching numbers 914-6, maybe this will edge em over..
Posted by: jmill Nov 2 2011, 04:08 PM
BTW, You ran an episode featuring a mid year '70's Porsche 911 being flipped. Your mechanic threw away the anodised wheel arch trim because he thought it looked too blingy. I'd just spent $900.00 on similar trim for my 911 restoration.
Great episode. I thought it was funny that they took a USA spec 911 and made it look like a ROW spec just to sell it to a guy who was from the USA.
Posted by: bandjoey Nov 2 2011, 04:38 PM
If you're paying all expenses, send me the tickets and I'll ship my car over. Problem you'll find is that a Pristine 914 is found only on jackstands.
Love the show..watch it all the time.
Posted by: BajaXJ92 Nov 2 2011, 05:19 PM
Love that show! If you're willing to come to the US to film, I've got a pristine 1975 2.0L car that would be a great example. I'm sure, however, there are many excellent examples of 914s in England.
Looking forward to seeing this episode.
Posted by: johannes Nov 2 2011, 05:26 PM
That's great news. I can't wait (possibly six month) to see this episode ...
And I agree, www.ddk-online.com is the place to post this demand.
Posted by: 914KEV Nov 2 2011, 07:33 PM
Hey me ! I'm in Farnham and have a lovely 914
Bly problem being is its not standard. The person you need to contact is KEV914 who is on ddk - he has a MINT 2.0 that would suit you perfectly.. I'll email him this link..Hi wheeler dealers
you need to post this on www.ddk-online.com in the 914 forum and ask for Kev.
His cars are regularly featured in classic car mags.
Hi Bitzer, I've just emailed Kev. He is the man for the job
Thanks guys
Have e-mailed them my details and I live in Surrey
Posted by: flipb Nov 2 2011, 07:39 PM
Wow, just found this thread while watching Wheeler Dealers on Velocity network. Too cool, I've wondered what it would be like for the show to do a 914.
Kev, your car looks spectacular. Is that Saturn/Chrome Yellow (like mine)?
Posted by: defianty Nov 3 2011, 06:23 AM
Wow, just found this thread while watching Wheeler Dealers on Velocity network. Too cool, I've wondered what it would be like for the show to do a 914.
Kev, your car looks spectacular. Is that Saturn/Chrome Yellow (like mine)?
Yeah, it's a lovely car, Ravenna Green Multiple concourse winner. Just one of Kev's fleet
Posted by: 914KEV Nov 3 2011, 01:01 PM
Thank you for your kind words.
The color of my 1974 2.0, is ‘Ravanna Green’. The car has won, one or two concours over the last few years.
as well as 2nd and 3rd.A great color, like ‘Saturn Yellow’, when in different lighting conditions, will change color.
Waiting to hear if the producer/director likes my 914
, filming is scheduled for next week.I only own seven cars, ............................................ all of them 914s
My daily ride is a Diamond Silver '75 2.0
Posted by: johannes Nov 3 2011, 01:55 PM
Now, lets see how Mike can find a cheap 914 that is not a pile of rust ...
Here is a good candidate ...
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C257265#
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Posted by: flipb Nov 3 2011, 02:11 PM
Now, lets see how Mike can find a cheap 914 that is not a pile of rust ...
Here is a good candidate ...
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C257265#
...You didn't read his whole description!
This has been my fun car for nearly 20 years!
We have been through thick and thin together so im reluctant to sell but with new twin girls and a spectacularly expensive camper on the way it will just not get used and space is at a premium here so its time for someone else to take the reins.
For those not familiar with the 914, it’s a sporty two seater from a collaboration between VW and Porsche in the late 60’s to replace the Karmann Ghia and 912 respectively.
It boasts a mid engine configuration, fuel injection, four wheel discs, a five speed box and a targa roof, all stuff way ahead of its time!
For those that ARE familiar with them, this is a very solid car, it has had all the usual trouble areas welded and more. The “hell hole” is solid along with the sills, all the suspension mounts, floor pan and both boots.
The engine is a real gem, it still has its factory fuel injection that has performed faultlessly all the time I have owned it so response is good and it pulls very strong and smooth and will happily surpass the speed limit all day long with no stress. It gets there comparatively quickly too. Very rare for a 914 is the fact this car does not leak any oil either!
The gearbox is what normally puts people off these, mine has had a full gearbox rebuild! Yes! Everything it needed including upgrading lots of the internals to later 911 bits. Totally transforms the car, it is great to drive now! It also cost more than I am asking for the car! (Lots of exclamation marks there, but it really is a big deal) (!)
The brakes work great, I have had all four callipers rebuilt or replaced throughout my custodianship and it pulls up nice and straight like it is supposed to.
It was inspected by the TV show “Wheeler Dealers” who turned it down as there was not enough mechanicals to do!
Posted by: bandjoey Nov 3 2011, 07:34 PM
I can't imagine a 914 without mechanical problems... 
I'm watching to see how much rust work they want to do. Hope they looked at some of the projects here before buying...
LET US KNOW WHEN THE AIR DATE IS!!! THANKS WHEELER DEALERS! 
Posted by: johannes Nov 4 2011, 10:39 AM
Now, lets see how Mike can find a cheap 914 that is not a pile of rust ...
Here is a good candidate ...
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C257265#
...You didn't read his whole description!
It was inspected by the TV show “Wheeler Dealers” who turned it down as there was not enough mechanicals to do!
WOW a 914 for 4250 with not enough to do ???
Posted by: SLITS Nov 4 2011, 10:55 AM
$6810.18 USD
Posted by: flipb Nov 4 2011, 11:38 AM
Now, lets see how Mike can find a cheap 914 that is not a pile of rust ...
Here is a good candidate ...
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C257265#
...You didn't read his whole description!
It was inspected by the TV show “Wheeler Dealers” who turned it down as there was not enough mechanicals to do!
WOW a 914 for 4250 with not enough to do ???
$6810.18 USD
Could be the first time in history that a US buyer finds a bargain 914 in Europe and has it shipped over...
(at least, in recent currency valuation history)
Posted by: scotty b Nov 4 2011, 12:02 PM
Hi all,
we buy iconic cars, fix their faults and then sell them on for a profit
OOOhhhhh that's rich ![popcorn[1].gif](style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
Posted by: dlkawashima Nov 4 2011, 09:33 PM
One of my favorites shows. Edd and Mike make me laugh, what with their strange (to us Americans) slang and corny back and forth banter. Really looking forward to seeing the 914 episode ...
Posted by: johannes Nov 7 2011, 09:10 AM
Any news ?
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Posted by: 914KEV Nov 13 2011, 07:00 AM
The filming of the ‘pristine 914’ took place at ‘Long cross Test Track’ in Surrey, west of London, England.
This ex-military location is often used by TV companies as well as the motor-press to photograph and test cars in a controlled environment here in the U.K.
Back when it was run by the military it was commonly referred too by the press as “our secret test facility in Surrey”.
Up to about ten years ago anybody using the test circuit were not allowed to publicize the location!
The circuit is mostly surround by trees, the southern side runs next to a military golf course; with white lines painted on the surface in places, the circuit can look just like a public road.
On the day of filming the ground was wet from overnight rain, but the day did stay dry, for most of the day it was overcast, which the film crew were happy with as there were no long shadows.
The film crew preferred filming brightly colored cars on overcast days, as the sun can water down the color!
The sun did made an appearance by the end of the day on the last few drive past shots, shining through the trees.
The moving shots were filmed from a specially converted Ford Mondeo, which is called a tracking vehicle on the long cross ‘snake test circuit’.
Incidentally the snake circuit along with most of the other test features were originally built for testing tanks which were built there during the second world war.
The driving shots do not feature me behind the wheel of the 914, they always use their own driver for the moving shots.
The ‘914’ which Wheeler Dealers bought (I haven’t seen this 914), which for the last ten years had been stored in a barn, it is a ’74 1.8 in Phoenix Red.
The ‘914 barn find’ episode will be aired in the spring of 2012.
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 13 2011, 04:10 PM
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 13 2011, 06:36 PM
Posted by: kg6dxn Nov 13 2011, 06:50 PM
Very Exciting!
Posted by: dlee6204 Nov 13 2011, 07:33 PM
Super cool!
Great looking car btw! 
Posted by: RobW Nov 13 2011, 08:04 PM
Posted by: rnellums Nov 13 2011, 09:36 PM
Can't wait! Someone will need to post the link to an online vid as soon as it comes out!
Posted by: johannes Nov 14 2011, 02:57 AM
That's just awesome ... I cant wait to see the episode ....
Thank you very much for the pictures and the report.
Series 10 will feature 15 cars and will, reportedly, include Porsche 914, Renault Alpine, 2000 BMW M5, Fiat Dino and a Morgan. (source Wikipedia)
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Posted by: johannes Nov 14 2011, 03:01 AM
Can't wait! Someone will need to post the link to an online vid as soon as it comes out!
All episodes show up on youtube a few days after airing...
I know this show is also aired in Germany, but not in France ... So Youtube is the only way for me to watch the show.
Posted by: 914KEV Dec 4 2011, 03:24 PM
This is the 914 which Mike and Edd fix up for the forthcoming ‘Wheeler Dealer - Porsche 914 episode in series 10’
The photos show the 914 finished. The eagle eyed will notice, bits missing and that it's not quite as it should be ! but does that really matter !
The 914 was offered for sale here in the UK in a classified add on eBay for £8,250 ($12,750)
Have been informed by the TV show makers, that the 914 has now been sold and the buyer will be seen at the end of the show striking their deal with Mike.
We will have to wait till the episode is aired to find out how much Mike paid for the 914, what Edd and Mike spent fixing it up and how much they got when selling it on ! 
Posted by: johannes Dec 4 2011, 06:18 PM
Looks like the car got a repaint ... but this migh only be a polish. They don't paint very often because it's so expensive ...
BTW ... I hate the mirrors.
Posted by: KaptKaos Dec 4 2011, 11:18 PM
The mech is seriously tall. I want to see him in the 914.
Love the show BTW. :ftw:
Posted by: ezbngreen914 Dec 5 2011, 12:06 AM
The mech is seriously tall. I want to see him in the 914.
Love the show BTW. :ftw:
I swear he keeps getting taller... and his hair is getting lighter and more whispy. I fully expect Big Bird to walk out of the garage on the next episode.
Posted by: 914KEV Dec 5 2011, 10:06 AM
Looks like the car got a repaint ... but this migh only be a polish. They don't paint very often because it's so expensive ...
The 914 didn’t get a re-spray, just buffed with a few bits touched up.
They repainted the Targa Top; you will have to wait to see how they did that!
Also don’t like the mirrors, they were the first thing I noticed, they just hit you!
Shame Edd didn’t bin them and replace them with a pair of originals,
properly due to the unsightly holes drilled for the aftermarket ones being visible
it was properly easier to leave them there!
Posted by: johannes Dec 5 2011, 10:21 AM
The 914 didn’t get a re-spray, just buffed with a few bits touched up.
They repainted the Targa Top; you will have to wait to see how they did that!
I am afraid ....
Posted by: moparrob Dec 6 2011, 01:27 AM
I swear he keeps getting taller... and his hair is getting lighter and more whispy. I fully expect Big Bird to walk out of the garage on the next episode.
THAT is funny! I almost spit out my coffee when I read that this morning.
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Dec 6 2011, 10:22 PM
Let's see if Mike can hang the tail out on the tarmac. Hopefully no dodgy bits come flying out the bottom.Edd could be a great model for Bosley.
Marty
Posted by: flipb Jan 23 2012, 08:30 PM
Watching the Karmann Ghia episode right now and wondering when the 914 episode will air. Anybody know?
Does the new owner of the Wheeler Dealer 914 walk among us?
Posted by: sfrenck Jan 23 2012, 09:15 PM
Wikipedia says March
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheeler_Dealers
Posted by: BritCarJim Mar 6 2012, 08:40 PM
i think its episode 5 of the new season that starts tomorrow...here at least on Direct TV. at one episode a week, you do the math.
the impressive bit is how small a world the collector-car-world is and how impressive a forum this is to be this close to what is happening. good stuff. I spend a lot of time over at mgexperience.net and it is the same...the guy who publishes "classic motorsports" can be found there occasionally as well as the #1 MG expert in the US (john twist of university motors). cool deal that i've found two of the best forums...
Posted by: johannes Mar 7 2012, 04:58 PM
Can't wait !!!!!!
Posted by: swood Mar 7 2012, 05:22 PM
Poor Ed, I have watched many of the shows and noticed that he is never paid a dime for his labor. They never include his labor, dmv fees, taxes, insurance costs and i am sure i am missing something. Cool show but accounting is way off. john
HAHA! As quirky as those guys seem to us (me) and how freakishly tall Ed is, i dig that show. I usually have to watch it twice so i can understand what they just said
Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Mar 8 2012, 11:32 AM
So was it on this week
Or do you mean the season starts this week and the 914 episode should be in week 5?
Posted by: BritCarJim Mar 8 2012, 12:34 PM
no, i mean the new season started last night (lotus elan) and and teener is the 5th-ish (4-5-6 or so) episode. frankly, i watch every week so it doesn't matter when it is. 
Posted by: Socalandy Mar 8 2012, 12:50 PM
It should air on the 4th april unless they throw a re-run in one week, I checked my directv guide that covers the next 3 weeks and its not listed as upcoming yet. I will check weekly and post the air date here
Posted by: maf914 Mar 8 2012, 01:02 PM
Fun show. I started watching Wheeler Dealer last month when I ran across a mini-marathon of episodes one weekend. The episode with the Bugeye (Frogeye to the Brits) Sprite was one of my favorites. Edd is so tall he didn't even try to take it for a test drive, letting Mike do the driving. The Lotus Elan episode was on last week, but I only saw the first 10 minutes. Bugeyes and Elans are among my favorites.
Posted by: FourBlades Mar 8 2012, 08:35 PM
I love this show also.
You actually learn stuff and the hosts seem like real people.
John
Posted by: johannes Mar 9 2012, 01:49 AM
no, i mean the new season started last night (lotus elan) and and teener is the 5th-ish (4-5-6 or so) episode. frankly, i watch every week so it doesn't matter when it is.
when watching at this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheeler_DealersLotus Elan is from season 7 ...
And new 2012 season will run from march 20 ...
Posted by: BritCarJim Mar 9 2012, 06:43 AM
sorry. what i'm reporting is how "Direct TV" shows it here...lots of cable systems and shows present things differently and its hard to tell what is what. now that you mention it, there were some things they said in the elan episode that seemed "out of time." oh, well, anyways whoever it was that asked: no, you've not missed the teener episode.
Posted by: johannes Mar 9 2012, 06:58 AM
I hope someone will record the teener episode, so all of us not living in the UK can watch it ...
Posted by: johannes Mar 15 2012, 02:14 AM
Got the information from Kevin on the DDK forum
The ‘Porsche 914’ episode on ‘Wheeler Dealers’
Will be broadcast for the first time on Tuesday April 17th at 21:00 (BST) on the Discovery Channel (ch 520) & Discovery HD (ch 536)
The episode is then repeated on Discovery (Plus 1) at 22:00 (BST)
The new season starts on Tuesday 20th March at 21:00 (GMT) with the Fiat Dino.
Then the following cars: -
Morgan - March 27
BMW M5 - April 3
Renault Alpine - April 10
Porsche 914 - April 17
Mercedes G Wagon April 24
Jaguar XK8 - May 1
Posted by: 914KEV Mar 15 2012, 10:35 AM
Got the information from Kevin on the DDK forum
The ‘Porsche 914’ episode on ‘Wheeler Dealers’
Will be broadcast for the first time on Tuesday April 17th at 21:00 (BST) on the Discovery Channel (ch 520) & Discovery HD (ch 536)
The episode is then repeated on Discovery (Plus 1) at 22:00 (BST)
The new season starts on Tuesday 20th March at 21:00 (GMT) with the Fiat Dino.
Then the following cars: -
Morgan - March 27
BMW M5 - April 3
Renault Alpine - April 10
Porsche 914 - April 17
Mercedes G Wagon April 24
Jaguar XK8 - May 1
Sadly these broadcast times and channels are for the United Kingdom via ‘sky Subscribers’ and most of Europe if you have the right receiver and decoder!
Have not been able to find out when the broadcast date(s) time(s) for U.S.A. Satellite and cable networks are.
Posted by: biosurfer1 Mar 15 2012, 10:49 AM
Sounds like a great line up this season!
Got the information from Kevin on the DDK forum
The ‘Porsche 914’ episode on ‘Wheeler Dealers’
Will be broadcast for the first time on Tuesday April 17th at 21:00 (BST) on the Discovery Channel (ch 520) & Discovery HD (ch 536)
The episode is then repeated on Discovery (Plus 1) at 22:00 (BST)
The new season starts on Tuesday 20th March at 21:00 (GMT) with the Fiat Dino.
Then the following cars: -
Morgan - March 27
BMW M5 - April 3
Renault Alpine - April 10
Porsche 914 - April 17
Mercedes G Wagon April 24
Jaguar XK8 - May 1
Posted by: RFoulds Mar 15 2012, 11:37 AM
Wheeler Dealers, is now on Velocity cable channel, which is the re-named Discover HD. I have a call in to a friend who works in the Promotion department at Discover networks to confirm this, but...
I am pretty certain this spring Velocity will air season 8, or series 8. The series with the 914 will be seen on Discovery nets in UK. At least another year before Velocity will have it here in US.
Posted by: johannes Mar 15 2012, 04:45 PM
Sadly these broadcast times and channels are for the United Kingdom via ‘sky Subscribers’ and most of Europe if you have the right receiver and decoder!
Have not been able to find out when the broadcast date(s) time(s) for U.S.A. Satellite and cable networks are.
Don't worry. This won't be a problem ... There is a new channel called Internet
Posted by: bandjoey Mar 15 2012, 06:39 PM
Yep. Google wheeler dealers and there are several online tv channels with full episodes. Series 10 #5 is the 914. 
Posted by: johannes Mar 24 2012, 03:17 AM
First episode (Fiat Dino) Was aired yesterday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ3Wlf1jUxA
Posted by: johannes Mar 30 2012, 09:04 AM
Second episode ( Morgan +4 ) was aired yesterday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeOH7TYpZmQ
Posted by: rnellums Mar 30 2012, 10:58 AM
That has to be one of the most attractive cars ever.
Posted by: veltror Mar 30 2012, 10:59 AM
What a Morgan attractive, I assume you jest...
Posted by: johannes Apr 4 2012, 07:54 AM
BMW M5
Alpine A 310 will be next week, then ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaQhgKwnR4w
Posted by: Millerwelds Apr 10 2012, 02:49 PM
They just uploaded a teaser video a few days ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sOit3djISE
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Posted by: johannes Apr 10 2012, 04:29 PM
The 914 episode should be aired next week ! ...
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Posted by: 2xs performance Apr 10 2012, 05:16 PM
love this show.
Posted by: 914KEV Apr 10 2012, 05:32 PM
I’m Very Happy with the results of my day out with the Wheeler Dealers film crew.
Posted by: KaptKaos Apr 10 2012, 10:04 PM
I’m Very Happy with the results of my day out with the Wheeler Dealers film crew.
How tall is Edd? He looks like he's 6'7" or more.
Posted by: johannes Apr 11 2012, 05:33 AM
This weeks episode. Renault Alpine A 310. I like this car
One week to wait !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOuX6oTg9_o
Posted by: 914KEV Apr 17 2012, 04:00 PM
The 914 episode was broadcast for the first time here in the UK today.
Sadly I do not have excess to the satellite channel Discovery, so have not seen yet.
Will be watching like most of 914-World, via YouTube when the programme becomes available to view.
Posted by: Socalandy Apr 17 2012, 04:30 PM
nothing in the guide thru 4-29 for the Velocity Channel for Directv HD customers 
Just re-runs
Posted by: tim_nd Apr 17 2012, 09:31 PM
Any links to this episode? Or did anyone record it? Maybe someone can upload it to the pirate bay as a torent?
Posted by: johannes Apr 18 2012, 01:58 AM
Any links to this episode? Or did anyone record it? Maybe someone can upload it to the pirate bay as a torent?
Patience ...
Posted by: johannes Apr 18 2012, 02:28 PM
Here we are !!
Enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGGGixPDmeE
Posted by: 2xs performance Apr 18 2012, 02:31 PM
THANK YOU! 
Posted by: 914KEV Apr 18 2012, 02:31 PM
The Porsche 914 Episode you all been waiting for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGGGixPDmeE
Posted by: johannes Apr 18 2012, 03:24 PM
That was a great episode and Kev, your yellow 914 looks fantastic.
Funny that the guy bought his own car again. 914 are a disease ! Once you owned one you can't live without it !...
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Posted by: mikey63 Apr 18 2012, 03:43 PM
Thanks for posting this!!
Posted by: 914KEV Apr 18 2012, 04:15 PM
That was a great episode and Kev, your yellow 914 looks fantastic.
Yellow !!!
The true color of my 914 is Ravenna Green !
Posted by: StratPlayer Apr 18 2012, 04:40 PM
Very cool thxs
Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 18 2012, 05:12 PM
Nice video. Where's the owner of the restored 914? Member here?
Posted by: dlo914 Apr 18 2012, 05:43 PM
That was a very enjoyable episode
Posted by: type47fan Apr 18 2012, 06:06 PM
Great episode! After watching this and the previous episodes, I've come to the realization that the problem we are facing with our own rustorations is the use of jack stands! There wasn't one to be seen in his shop. The props cause our cars to take root and keep them idle for years. I'm getting my car off of them tonight. I'll let you know how it works. . . .
edit: I fully understand the purpose of this reality show and personally think they did a good job presenting an entertaining episode. However, after watching it a second time, IMHO there were a couple of issues, most related to safety, that needed to be addressed or at least referenced briefly on camera: closer examination of the wiring for possible rodent damage, engine oil/filter change, 10 year old gas in the tank and gas lines, condition of the braking system (fluid, rubber lines, rusty rotors, proper rear caliper adjustment). Also, clarification of the use of a remote oil cooler (did it replace the stock cooler or was it supplemental).
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Posted by: poorsche914 Apr 18 2012, 06:20 PM
This show is very well done. Thanks for posting.
Posted by: struckn Apr 18 2012, 06:47 PM
Fantastic and very well done and for me educational....wish I had a lift and a rolling tool box to drop my engine on.
they make it look so easy to drop the engine. I thought you had to disassemble the exhaust and heat exchangers.
Three Cheers to Wheeler Dealers.
Posted by: KENNY Apr 18 2012, 07:37 PM
Thanks for posting the show!
Posted by: KaptKaos Apr 18 2012, 09:42 PM
What a plot twist! That was fun.
Posted by: Socalandy Apr 18 2012, 10:34 PM
Thanks for posting it , thats was cool. still waiting for it to run on Directv
Posted by: siverson Apr 18 2012, 10:43 PM
I agree, great episode.
- My guess is the spray painted top didn't turn out so nice in real life.
- He was definitely looking for rust in the rear trunk on the wrong end. Doh!
- It really needed new bumper tops ($$$).
- I think the wheels would have looked better with a *minor* polishing and keeping the factory anodizing.
- It looked like he was steam cleaning the carpet floors (the large pieces) with them still in the car. Not sure if he figured out how easy they are to remove... ?
And FYI, per Google:
> 8250 British pounds sterling = 13225.5750 US dollars
Probably about right for the car over there. I think in the US that's a $9000 car.
But overall a nice transformation and they could have done a much worse job!
-Steve
Posted by: '73-914kid Apr 18 2012, 10:57 PM
Not to mention an external oil cooler on a stock 1.8L L-jet engine... there's something wrong there...
Posted by: siverson Apr 18 2012, 11:36 PM
I agree, forgot about that one - should have pulled the aftermarket cooler entirely.
Posted by: johannes Apr 18 2012, 11:45 PM
That was a great episode and Kev, your yellow 914 looks fantastic.
Yellow !!!
The true color of my 914 is Ravenna Green !
I have to check my screen ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGGGixPDmeE
Posted by: rjames Apr 18 2012, 11:56 PM
Fun episode! My wife even wanted to watch it.
Thanks for posting the link!
Posted by: tim_nd Apr 19 2012, 05:36 AM
The short fat british version on James is a straight-up douche. Dicked the poor guy buying it and again selling it back to him. As for the car, it was in great condition from the start! I guess they needed to make a big fuss for the show but simply requiring a t-stat and a buffing isn't quite what I would consider a "terminal car".
Neat show though
Posted by: DEC Apr 19 2012, 06:00 AM
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Rod Apr 19 2012, 06:01 AM
It was a great little show and painted the 914 in a really good light If Top gear (esp Clarkson) got hold of a 914, they would slate it as the Devils work, so I'm glad these boys got their hands on it, not The TG boys..
It was a bit more than a thermostat and a Polish to be fair, the interior was done, interior rear pad fixed too, had gaffer tape all over the interior light etc. But I thought it was a shame they didn't put front and rear valences back on it - look a bit crappy without them imo.
Nutty 914 owner though buying it back!!! 
Although if it were given to a resto company over here it would have cost more than the extra he paid to do the work they did.. So he's got a now useable 914 for £4250
Posted by: johannes Apr 19 2012, 06:09 AM
It was a great little show and painted the 914 in a really good light
If Top gear (esp Clarkson) got hold of a 914, they would slate it as the Devils work, so I'm glad these boys got their hands on it, not The TG boys..It was a bit more than a thermostat and a Polish to be fair, the interior was done, interior rear pad fixed too, had gaffer tape all over the interior light etc. But I thought it was a shame they didn't put front and rear valences back on it - look a bit crappy without them imo.
Nutty 914 owner though buying it back!!!
Although if it were given to a resto company over here it would have cost more than the extra he paid to do the work they did.. So he's got a now useable 914 for £4250
At Wheeler Dealer they are always respectfull to the cars they show and restore... They know what they do because the show is for true car lovers.
Not a bad move for the ex-new owner who got the job done for little money... and nicely documented !...
Posted by: nathansnathan Apr 19 2012, 08:07 AM
Do people really call them "nine one four" ?
His diagnosis of the overheating problem is all wrong. The bellows failing in the open position would cause the engine not to heat up as quickly. His not understanding that concept, "fail in the open position", he gets what he calls a "vw part", the kind made in China, a thermostat guaranteed to ruin the engine when it fails in the closed position. And did he drill the arm out to an 8mm bolt there? It looks huge!
The giant hole in the engine tin cut around the oil pressure sender at 21:03, and I guess the lean condition would have more to do with it.
Posted by: nathansnathan Apr 19 2012, 08:22 AM
Also, I think they're putting us on that they only spent 1500 pounds on the little they did even. You can see the front bumper pad has been replaced right before they add up the costs. Bumper pads would be like more than what they claim to have put into the interior and the engine combined for new ones.
Interesting watch anyway, and thanks for posting.
Posted by: siverson Apr 19 2012, 11:25 AM
> The giant hole in the engine tin cut around the oil pressure sender at 21:03, and I guess the lean condition would have more to do with it.
You're right, I didn't see that. Hmmm, I wonder what that was supposed to be for... ?
-Steve
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Posted by: johannes Apr 19 2012, 01:48 PM
I wonder what that was supposed to be for... ?
Oil line to external useless radiator ?
Posted by: PancakePorsche Apr 20 2012, 01:00 AM
I really dig Wheeler Dealers. Nice to see a show more about "shade tree" mechanics verses the big no budget celebrity owned hermorphodites on other shows I am so dead tired of. The nine one four episode was excellent. Thanks for bringing these fine cars back in the spotlight.
Posted by: struckn Apr 20 2012, 02:24 PM
Hears a crazy idea, we need to hook up with Ed the Farmer and get him to join 914World.com
Imagine!
Crackers good Idea I think.
Posted by: arkitect Apr 20 2012, 10:47 PM
I just watched this show, pretty good, really enjoyed it. Nice that they show more of the details.
Most of the older mechanical type shows that I used to enjoy so much before would show us some of the detail on a build but now are more about the drama in the shop instead of the detail.
Dave
Posted by: reharvey Apr 21 2012, 06:31 AM
Funny--the things you notice when watching this---after Edd reinstalls the engine and is sitting in the drives seat I noticed that the tach wasn't working! Also the pass. seat looks like it as already been recovered. The right side top engine tin has been cut away to fit around the over size oil pressure sender. And yes--the front bumper top is new but they don't mention that and where did they get those wheel center caps?
Posted by: veltror Apr 22 2012, 04:57 PM
Do people really call them "nine one four" ?
Indeed as is the Queens English we do...
Posted by: 914KEV Apr 22 2012, 05:20 PM
Do people really call them "nine one four" ?
Indeed as is the Queens English we do...
Over this side of the pond “914” is said in the following ways!
Nine One Four
Nine Fourteen
But never ..... Nine Hundred and Fourteen
Posted by: struckn Apr 22 2012, 05:45 PM
Funny--the things you notice when watching this---after Edd reinstalls the engine and is sitting in the drives seat I noticed that the tach wasn't working! Also the pass. seat looks like it as already been recovered. The right side top engine tin has been cut away to fit around the over size oil pressure sender. And yes--the front bumper top is new but they don't mention that and where did they get those wheel center caps?
At the very end of the show Edd stated that he did alot more things then is shown in the segment but the other thing that speaks highly for the 9-1-4 is they said of all their restorations this was the one that made them the highest return in profit, ever.
In the very beginning they said they hoped they could find one the would bring them a return in cost as the prices for the 9-1-4's was starting to increase.
We should vote this teener for Car of the month concidering all the positive impact the program will have for all the 9-1-4's.
Posted by: reharvey Apr 22 2012, 06:15 PM
YES--Just about everything they said about the car was positive!
Posted by: dlee6204 Apr 22 2012, 06:54 PM
Just about everything they said about ANY of their cars was positive!
The 914 is still the best though
Posted by: Steve Jan 1 2013, 10:48 PM
I found the video on another site in case any of you missed it. It was a great episode. They really seemed to love the car.
http://www.streetfire.net/video/wheeler-dealers-2012porsche-914_2383052.htm
Posted by: rhodyguy Jan 2 2013, 01:09 PM
when they go thru the expense totals at the end of the show it's car and parts ONLY. if mike was paying ed or any mechanic (real world) for their time he would be in the hole more often than not.
Posted by: 914KEV Nov 22 2013, 06:46 PM
Mike Brewer gives the Porsche 914 the Thumbs Up. 
All most 2 years to the date after my 914 was filmed as the pristine 914 featured at the start of the 'Wheeler Dealers Porsche 914 episode', I finally got to meet Mike Brewer and Edd China.
My 914 won the 'Porsche Club of Great Britain National Concours' back in July; because it won, the 914 won a place on the Meguiar’s Stand at the 'NEC Classic Car Show' in Birmingham, England for the Meguiar’s Concours Showcase Final 2013.
At the show there is a 'Wheeler Dealers live stage' where Mike Brewer interviews people involved with classic cars, Edd China does a Practical Challenge and they both appear to discuss a few of the episodes and display the end results over the three days of the show.
Mike Brewer also has the job of presenting the Meguiar’s Trophy to the Showcase Winner and present the sixteen competitors with a thank you presents for taking part.
Before the show opened to the public Mike Brewer and Edd China would come to look at the cars in the showcase.
One morning I was around when Mike visiting the stand and took the opportunity to chat about the 914 episode and have a photo taken with the 914.
I managed to catch up with Edd and Mike by the live stage after the show had closed and then got a quick chat with Edd.
They were both pleased to see the 914 which had featured at the start of their TV show.
Edd said “The Porsche 914 is a great car” 
Posted by: Mike Bellis Nov 22 2013, 07:05 PM
Very cool story and 914 history.
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Nov 23 2013, 10:20 AM
when they go thru the expense totals at the end of the show it's car and parts ONLY. if mike was paying ed or any mechanic (real world) for their time he would be in the hole more often than not.
I'm sure those little dodgy 914 bits can rack up a few bob
Great win as well !
Marty
Posted by: Dabidoh Oct 3 2019, 03:03 PM
Love responding to discussion threads that are years dead, but my .02 cents re. their profit margin on this 914 is that they spent quite a bit more on the resto than enumerated at the episode's end. Biggest expense must have been tires - there's NO WAY that they reinstalled age-cracked, flat spotted tires from ten years of sitting back onto this car, yet they don't appear under expenses.
I think that the chap who re-purchased it might've made out a bit better than we give him credit for. Also, Mike's one irritating guy. Edd China does literally all the work and Mike just goes around steam rolling people, yuck.
Posted by: sb914 Oct 3 2019, 03:06 PM
Love responding to discussion threads that are years dead, but my .02 cents re. their profit margin on this 914 is that they spent quite a bit more on the resto than enumerated at the episode's end. Biggest expense must have been tires - there's NO WAY that they reinstalled age-cracked, flat spotted tires from ten years of sitting back onto this car, yet they don't appear under expenses.
I think that the chap who re-purchased it might've made out a bit better than we give him credit for. Also, Mike's one irritating guy. Edd China does literally all the work and Mike just goes around steam rolling people, yuck.
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 3 2019, 11:12 PM
Love responding to discussion threads that are years dead, but my .02 cents re. their profit margin on this 914 is that they spent quite a bit more on the resto than enumerated at the episode's end. Biggest expense must have been tires - there's NO WAY that they reinstalled age-cracked, flat spotted tires from ten years of sitting back onto this car, yet they don't appear under expenses.
I think that the chap who re-purchased it might've made out a bit better than we give him credit for. Also, Mike's one irritating guy. Edd China does literally all the work and Mike just goes around steam rolling people, yuck.
Fast forward >>> Mike and Edd have split up for a while now. Edd has a cool book out, he's an awesome wrench and tours around car themed events all over the place
Posted by: sb914 Oct 4 2019, 05:30 AM
Met Ed at cars n coffee a few years ago.
He’s super tall 
Posted by: 76-914 Oct 4 2019, 09:05 AM
I purchased the rear trunk lid off of that car. I mounted a luggage rack on it and use it when the wife travels with me. Otherwise it hangs from the garage ceiling.
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