
Meet car enthusiast and TV presenter Tim Shaw and master mechanic Fuzz Townshend as they join forces to rescue rusty classic vehicles from their garage prisons


Tim and Fuzz meet Jeremy, who lost his wife and was unable to work after a car accident. Can they give Jeremy's Fiat Spider the makeover it desperately needs?
Tim and Fuzz embark on a rapid renovation project to surprise Dick Masters, the owner of a US Army Jeep that survived World War II only to be damaged in an arson attack.
Fuzz and Tim attempt to renovate 'Boris', a Volkswagen Beetle that may once have been a beauty but soon found itself rusting in the garage.
TV presenter Tim Shaw and master mechanic Fuzz Townshend come to the rescue of Darren's 1986 Ford Cosworth, which was neglected after a family tragedy
Fuzz and Tim encounter the Hutchings-Clarke family, who all drive Ford Anglias except James, whose own model doesn't even have an engine. Will the guys manage to restore it?
Rover-lover Steve's health issues have ended his dreams of renovating his 1972 P6. Can Tim and Fuzz beat the odds and save Steve's beloved car?
Tim and Fuzz head to Portsmouth on a mission to rescue injured former navy diver Morgan's 1976 Triumph Stag and, hopefully, put a smile back on his face
Fuzz and Tim visit Suffolk to secretly restore a charismatic but worn-out 1928 Austin 12 Tourer: 'a mobster's car' as Tim puts it
Tim and Fuzz head to Norfolk to revive an ageing Ford Zodiac. They plan to help the owner get behind the wheel of his beloved car for the first time in 20 years, but tensions soon arise.
Fuzz and Tim are off to Warwickshire to spruce up a 1970 Lotus Elan, whose ex-racing driver owner has a painful spinal injury that has prevented him from maintaining the vehicle
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw head to Cheshire to answer an SOS call about a 1938 MG TA, whose owner is unable to restore it to a roadworthy state due to illness.
Tim and Fuzz are off to Berkshire to give some TLC to a forgotten 1960s sports classic, a Daimler SP250, known as the Dart, which has been gathering dust in a shed for over 10 years
Tim and Fuzz must restore a Ford Cortina GT that has seen better days, but when they arrive at the lock-up where it is kept, they find that the vehicle is little more than a well-preserved body shell
Fuzz and Tim race against the clock to restore a 1980s Porsche 911 from East Anglia that has seen better days. The car is suffering from an almost terminal case of rust and is collapsing in on itself.
Fuzz and Tim head to South Yorkshire to tackle an ever-lengthening list of mechanical problems suffered by a Series 1 Land Rover, a family heirloom that has been off the road for 16 years
Tim and Fuzz embark on their first continental car rescue as they head over to Denmark to fix a 1968 Volvo Amazon, a Scandinavian classic that's been in the same family for over 45 years
Tim and Fuzz head to Cornwall to save a poorly 1970 Triumph Herald, a much-cherished motor that has been left standing in a garage for over four years due to its owner's tragic family circumstances
Fuzz and Tim head to Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire to help Richard and Tracy finish restoring a 1968 Morris Traveller for their son Justin
Tim and Fuzz head to Hartlepool in the north east of England, where they hope to cheer up car enthusiast Brian by secretly restoring his cherished 1971 classic VW bay-window campervan
Fuzz and Tim travel to Dorset to restore Adrian's 1980s Ford Escort RS 1600i, which has been gathering dust in a damp garage for seven years. Can the duo bring the vehicle back to peak condition?
Tim and Fuzz fix up a historic Austin Healey Sprite, which has been in a garage since 1968, so that Sir Stirling Moss, who raced in it at Sebring in the USA in 1962, can get back behind the wheel
Ill health turned caretaker Mick's childhood dream of owning a Jaguar E-Type into a nightmare, and now his 60s supercar has seen better days. Tim and Fuzz try to get his iconic car back on the road.
Fuzz and Tim are in Hampshire to repair a 1982 VW Golf GTI Mk1 that has been kept in a garage since a road accident in 2001. But they have different ideas about how the finished car should look.
Tim and Fuzz head to Essex to rescue a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray that has been off the road for years. But back at the workshop, they discover it might be a bigger job than they'd anticipated.
In Hampshire, Tim and Fuzz convert an accident-damaged 1995 Nissan Skyline GTR that has been kept in a shed from a sorry-looking nightmare into a street racer's dream for its owner, petrolhead Kim
Barry from Brighton dreams of restoring his 1984 Audi UR Quattro but the vehicle has been under a tarpaulin cover for 10 years. Tim and Fuzz visit the south coast to bring the car back to its best.
Tim and Fuzz head to Northumberland to rescue a 1934 Morgan F4 three-wheeler, one of the most successful lightweight cars from the early days of motoring, which has been in a shed for over 50 years
Fuzz and Tim encounter a beloved 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider, a two-seater convertible that has been kept in a dusty barn in Essex since its owner's plans to restore it ground to a halt
Fuzz and Tim try to restore a high-end car, a 1967 Lancia Flavia coupé, that has been hidden away for over 30 years in a Rochdale garage, but the rebuild culminates in a race against the clock
Tim and Fuzz are off to Eastbourne in East Sussex to take on an iconic French front-wheel drive car, a 1954 Citroën Traction Avant belonging to former watchmaker and classic car lover Andrew
Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend return for a new series of secret fix-ups. First, they transform a rusty old Volvo P1800... with a little help from Sir Roger Moore.
Tim and Fuzz visit Leeds to restore a rare AC Aceca, a beautiful but little-known British sports car that has been kept and loved by its owner since the early 1970s but is now rotting away in a garage.
79 year old boy racer Raymond has owned a rare BMW two – double 0 – two turbo for over 30 years.
Tim and Fuzz are off to West Sussex to rescue an iconic 1970s motor - the mighty Datsun 240z.
Tim & Fuzz give a Range Rover a new lease of life that puts a spring back in the step of Margaret.
Paul contracted a life threatening condition which halted his ambitions for his old Mazda MX5.
A 1934 Singer Le Mans owned by a 70 year old farmer is pulled out by Tim and Fuzz and renovated.
Tim & Fuzz restore a car back to its best and a man's love for original 80s hot hatches.
Tim and Fuzz head to the South coast and Eastbourne to secretly restore a 1962 Mini Cooper S.
Tim and Fuzz go on a road trip around Britain to revisit some of the cars from the past four series.
Tim and Fuzz have taken on a famous German roadster from the 60s, a Mercedes 230SL. The car belongs to petrol head John who bought it as a restoration project. Unfortunately when John suffered a heart attack the task of getting the Mercedes was too much and the iconic car was left abandoned. Now Tim and Fuzz have the job of getting this aging motor back on the road but it may turn out to be the worst car they have ever picked up.
Tim and Fuzz race the clock to secretly restore an owner's beloved Jag. Neglected for two decades, it's a tough challenge. Can they fix it up without him knowing?
Tim and Fuzz meet Steve, whose health problems have left him unable to restore his beloved Aston Martin. Can they surprise him by secretly fixing it up?
Fuzz gets his hands on a Ferrari racing engine for the first time as he and Tim secretly fix up a car lover's Dino. Can they return this clapped-out coupe to its former glory?
Serious illness sadly stopped Ben from restoring his dream Renault 5 GT Turbo. Can Tim and Fuzz surprise him by secretly fixing up his legendary hot hatch?
A small car turns out to be a big challenge for Tim and Fuzz as they secretly fix up a 1967 Fiat 500. Can they breathe new life into owner Duncan's Italian icon?
Tim and Fuzz pull out all the stops as they secretly help ex-mechanic Ray get his beloved 1960s British classic back on the road.
Tim and Fuzz secretly restore a husband and father's beloved two-seater track car as a special thank you from his wife.
Tim and Fuzz meet 89-year-old ex-soldier Ted who needs a hand to conserve the World War II Austin 10 utility truck he's been using on his farm for 60 years.
A Japanese sports car with an unusual engine presents Tim and Fuzz with a major challenge. Can they get charity worker Conor's much-loved Mazda back on the road?
Tim and Fuzz are in Northern Ireland to take on one of the most challenging cars they have ever encountered: a 1959 MGA Roadster that has been rusting in a damp barn for almost 40 years. The car belongs to former engineer Billy, whose life was turned upside down several years ago when his son and daughter-in-law were drowned on their honeymoon in South Africa. The team manage to bring the car back from the brink after the show's biggest salvage operation to date, and the boys enlist the help of actor James Nesbitt as a special guest when the time comes to present Billy with his newly restored vehicle.
Tim and Fuzz pick up Italian car nut Gary's 1994 Lancia Integrale Evo II. It's a World rally champ that is so rusty that the boys are pushed to their limits. However when tragedy strikes the entire restoration takes on a very different meaning.
VW Karmann Ghia: Tim and Fuzz pick up car mad Lee's stylish 1965 German classic. Illness stopped Lee from restoring his dream car. So what will he make of their secret fix-up?
Tim and Fuzz pick up Andrew's 1971 Triumph GT6, a classic British two seater sports car. This sleek coupe with its powerful straight six two litre engine was Triumph's answer to its rivals MGB GT and is now a desirable classic. However, with petrol head Andrew struggling with the effects of Marfan's syndrome restoring his own car is now impossible. The Car SOS team step in to try and save the day.
Tim and Fuzz take a trip to Northern France to collect 94 year old wartime hero Roger's 1968 Citroen DS, a car he has owned since new. Known as the most beautiful car ever made the iconic DS was once a real head turner, however after decades in a barn Roger's car is long past it's sell by date. Tim and Fuzz struggle with the cars radical design features and once again race against time to reveal this very special car back to its unsuspecting owner.
Tim and Fuzz have picked up Adam's 1984 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, a famous Japanese off-roader. This powerful car set the standard for 4x4 vehicles taking on the competition with its 4 litre, straight 6 engine. Adam bought the car and used it as his daily driver but when engine problems took the car off the road he was unable to repair it after developing a potentially life limiting disorder. Now the Car SOS boys have stepped in to get Adam's dream car back on the road and put a smile back on his face.
Tim and Fuzz take on their first ever rally car, a 1989 Peugeot 205 GTi that turns out to not be all that it purports to be. The car belongs to veterinary surgeon Jeremy a once keen amateur rally driver whose racing ambitions were curtailed when his wife developed brain cancer. Former Monte Carlo winner and race legend Paddy Hopkirk joins the team to give Jeremy a day to remember.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw secretly restore a Japanese rally car belonging to a man unable to work on it due to a degenerative back condition.
Tim and Fuzz hope to surprise bubble car owner Sam with a secret fix-up of his much-loved Messerschmitt. But the tiny car proves a big challenge for the boys.
Tim and Fuzz have taken on the task of restoring a 1974 Mk1 Ford Capri. Its owner, 53 year old Helen, is a lifelong petrol head who bought her dream car nearly 8 years ago with the plan to strip it down and do a full nut and bolt rebuild. However after a terrible accident Helen was left with heart problems and in constant pain from severe rheumatoid arthritis and the restoration of her Capri was put on hold. Daughter Rebecca and son Rob called Car SOS to help put their mother's car back on the road and the gleam back in her eye.
Tim and Fuzz take on 63 year old Kel's 1962 Triumph TR4. Kel bought his beloved British roadster back in the 1970s and it became the car of his youth, he simply couldn't be parted from it - even when it finally gave up the ghost and ended up in storage - it was never far from his thoughts.
Tim and Fuzz restore one of the first Japanese sports coupes to find success on the global market - but find that the car is now so rare, spare parts are almost impossible to find.
Tim and Fuzz steal away cancer patient Jenny's 1997 Lotus Elise as they try to put a smile back on her face by secretly fixing up her much-loved motor.
Tim and Fuzz have travelled to Milton Keynes to try and rescue Craig's 1930 Ford Model A, an historic car with an impressive pedigree.
Tim and Fuzz have taken on a 1972 Peugeot 504 cabriolet - a rare French grand tourer that is considered by many to be the most beautifully designed car that Peugeot ever produced.
Tim and Fuzz rescue the rusting wreck of a rare Talbot Sunbeam Lotus belonging to a former firefighter in Forfar, who was forced to give up his job and driving due to a back injury.
The boys pick up a 1991 VW T4 Campervan. Its owner has recently suffered with cancer and his wife hopes restoring it will bring a ray of light to his life.
Tim and Fuzz get to grips with a 1971 Lamborghini Espada, belonging to a Derbyshire man whose hopes of restoring it were dashed by heath issues.
Tim and Fuzz restore a 1972 Ford Escort Mexico belonging to a Jersey resident with blood cancer and tuberculosis, but find some parts of the car are not salvageable.
Tim and Fuzz secretly restore a 1983 Citroen 2CV, only to find it has already been stripped down to its component parts.
Tim and Fuzz help Trevor, whose recent diagnosis means he's unable to finish his restoration. But his 1964 Porsche is by far the worst car they've ever taken on.
The guys head to County Durham to secretly fix-up an Austin Healey for John, who has Parkinson's disease - and set out to make his classic car dreams come true.
This time the boys travel to Benfleet in Essex to pick up a real 1970s supercar, a Lotus Esprit S1, a car made famous when it transformed into a submarine in the James Bond movie 'The Spy Who Loved Me'. When the boys arrive to pick it up they discover that rather than being one of the most eye-catching British sports cars ever constructed, they have a really tatty car that hasn't been started for 20 years on their hands. The car was once the pride and joy of Gary, a longstanding London fire fighter who has helped to save lives for many years. According to the team at the Shaftesbury Lane Fire station in London's West End, Gary, at the age of 62, is one of the hardest working firefighters out there. He has even earned the nickname 'Super G'. Most firefighters retire in their 50s but Gary just keeps on going because loves his job. He is a real life national hero.
Tim and Fuzz travel to Stroud in Gloucestershire to take on a 1973 Hillman Imp which has been abandoned for decades in a dusty barn. The car belongs to former NHS theatre nurse Margaret (70) who has owned and loved Imps since she first started to drive. Her beloved car nicknamed 'Tin Lizzie' was her pride and joy until it started to need a lot of work to keep it on the road. Aided by her husband, Margaret started work on the car but mid restoration her husband passed away with COPD. Her father took over the project but he also died shortly after, leaving mother of two Margaret without the time or the knowhow to complete the job.
Tim and Fuzz travel to Scotland to take on a 1968 Lancia Fulvia - a 1960s Italian automotive masterpiece. The car belongs to former hairdresser Bill who bought the car back in 1984. It was his pride and joy until it went off the road a few years ago.
Tim and Fuzz travel to South Yorkshire to pick up a Car SOS first. But it isn't going to be easy to steal it away.
Tim and Fuzz restore a 1990s Japanese super saloon for a Devon man forced to give up driving when he developed cancer.
Tim and Fuzz take on a 1924 Austin 7 Chummy that doesn't belong to its owner. If the boys can get the car working again, he'll be in for quite the surprise.
Tim and Fuzz take on possibly their most obscure car to date, a little-known 1964 trials competition car, all of which were originally hand-made by their creator.
Tim and Fuzz take on a 1992 Saab 900 Turbo, belonging to A former electrical engineer who has recently fallen ill.
Tim and Fuzz take on carpenter Mike's 1980 Ford Escort RS2000. After his son's road accident, Mike's family want to repay his selfless devotion and give him the Car SOS treatment.
Tim and Fuzz are off to Huddersfield to rescue a 1992 VW Corrado, a German coupe that, in its time, was one of the fastest small family cars on the road.
Tim and Fuzz take on a 1993 Toyota Supra Mk4 owned by former motorcycle racer Lisa. Her family hope the restored car will lift her spirits after a terrible accident.
Tim and Fuzz are taking on a 1984 Opel Manta GTE owned by a former amateur rally driver, whose family hope that a fully restored car will help bring him out of his shell.
Tim and Fuzz take on their 100th car and their first electric conversion - a 1978 MGB. The car's previous owner's dying wish was for his car to be restored.
After three years of unthinkable tragedy, the loved ones of a widowed father of two have rallied together to cheer him up, and Car S.O.S is here to help.
Landscape gardener Darren's 1986 Rover SD1 was once his pride and joy, but when tragedy struck it ended up rotting away in a dirty lock-up.
The boys head to Somerset to help ex-soldier Ben, who sustained life altering injuries in the line of duty. Can they restore his Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Early onset dementia has left Ben struggling to maintain his beloved 1973 Porsche 911 Targa. Can the boys breathe new life into this old classic?
Tim and Fuzz take on the challenge of restoring Richard's 1953 Riley RMF, a great British classic that's been in a garage for decades.
The boys take on a rundown Renault Alpine GTA belonging to David, a former computer technician suffering with ill health.
The boys pick up a 1978 JCB digger belonging to former carpenter Kev, who suffered two heart attacks and is unable to look after his pride and joy.
The boys take on one of the worst cars they have ever seen - an extremely rusty 1966 Mustang which has been cherished by 71-year-old caretaker John for over 40 years.
Tim and Fuzz try to restore a tatty Mk.1 Toyota MR2, but soon discover there's more to this little sports car than meets the eye.
Last show of series 11, the boys take on a World beater with the help of race car builder Ric Wood.
With town planner Maz suffering from a serious genetic disorder, Tim and Fuzz work on restoring his iconic BMW E30 Alpina - but is it the real deal?
When Brian started suffering from health problems, the project of restoring his XR2 to show-winning condition ground to a halt - so in stepped Tim and Fuzz.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw aim to help refrigeration engineer Tim, whose life has been blighted by a cruel genetic condition, as they take on their first ever Honda.
Tim and Fuzz restore a Citroen SM - widely considered one of the greatest French cars ever - after it suffered catastrophic engine failure on its first outing.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw head to Norfolk to take on a 1962 TVR Grantura that has been off the road for nearly 50 years.
Tim and Fuzz are out to help Darren, who was left disabled after a tragic road accident in which he saved his grandson, by fixing up his iconic 1989 Golf.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore a Triumph TR7.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore a Lexus IS200 and transform it into a full-blown drift car.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw lead a team of experts who secretly restore dilapidated classic vehicles for their unsuspecting owners. Here they get their hands on a Mazda MX5 that needs putting back on the road.
Tim and Fuzz head to Tim's hometown to rescue a rare road-going version of the early 1990s World Rally Championship Toyota Celica.
Tim and Fuzz take on a wreck of a VW Dune Buggy, owned by a father of three from East Yorkshire.
Tim and Fuzz restore a VW Polo G40.
Tim and Fuzz restore a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, gifted to retired NHS nurse Joanna by her late father. A cherished 4x4, filled with memories, gets a new lease of life.
Tim and Fuzz restore a Ferrari 308 GTS.
Tim 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?
Tim 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.
In 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?
Tim 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?
Tim 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.
Tim 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.
Root for a comeback as Tim and Fuzz race to save a rusted Alfa Romeo and restore a dream stolen by heartbreak and time.
Tim and Fuzz head to Northern Ireland to rescue a 2000-plate Land Rover Defender with a life-saving past.
Tim 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?
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.