A Car is Born (1999)
Synopsis
Over 15 episodes, 'A Car is Born' is a step by step guide to building a supercar from a kit - from choosing the kit to taking the finished car for testing by Ian Forrest - Chief Racing Instructor at Knockhill Race Circuit.The philosophy of the show is a simple one - to provide anybody watching with the confidence and the knowhow to have a go for themselves.
First Air Date: 1999-07-01
Last Air Date: 1999-10-07
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 15
Top Cast
- Mark Evans as Host
Seasons
Season 1 (1999)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
Mark meets Ian Stent from Which Kit? at the National Kit and Performance Car Show, before visiting the factory where his kit is manufactured.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
Mark goes shopping for tools and a second-hand car to provide spare parts, taking the Owners Club secretary along with him for advice.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
Volunteers from the local college strip the second hand car of spare parts, and the engine and gearbox are sent to a specialist for reconditioning.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
The rear axle is reconditioned with some components being sent away for powder-coating, and Mark gets a progress report on the engine.
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
Mark installs axles, suspension hubs and brakes and engineer Dave Peters chips in with some tips as they succeed in creating a rolling chassis.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
A reconditioned engine is built up and bench-tested, and Mark checks out extras from retro-look air filters to race-tuned carburretors.
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Ep. 7: Episode 7
Mark puts together the engine, gearbox, a new clutch and the exhaust, before testing to see if everything works!
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Ep. 8: Episode 8
Mark rivets the body parts onto the chassis, finding out about shut-lines, panel fit and GRP from engineer Robert Kemp.
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Ep. 9: Episode 9
Mark chooses an authentic walnut dashboard from a vintage gauge company before sanding and polishing it, ready for testing.
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Ep. 10: Episode 10
Mark puts his personal stamp the interior of his replica AC Cobra, buying everything from carpeting and door lining trim to seat belts.
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Ep. 11: Episode 11
Mark gets to grips with wiring his replica AC Cobra, installing a loom, connecting electric components and fixing that all-important car stereo.
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Ep. 12: Episode 12
It's all about basic aesthetics today as we learn how to finish off a GRP shell by masking and priming the car bodywork ready for finished topcoat.
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Ep. 13: Episode 13
Mark fits the hood, headlights, bumpers and racing wheels, and visits specialist suppliers for the badges to put his individual stamp on the car.
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Ep. 14: Episode 14
Mark's creation undergoes the Single Vehicle Approval test and we travel to Bristol for the vehicle inspector's opinion on how the car measures up.
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Ep. 15: Episode 15
Mark takes his creation to a kit car show to see how it compares to other models, and gets feedback from the experts as the car is entered for a car club track day.
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