The WORST episodes of Wheeler Dealers
Every episode of Wheeler Dealers ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Wheeler Dealers!
Experienced car dealer, Mike Brewer, is joined by multi-talented mechanic, Ant Anstead, in a monumental motoring mission: to find and restore iconic cars to later sell for a profit at their LA-based shop.
#1 - Fiat 124
Season 15 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/22/2019
Mike finds a 1972 Fiat 124 Spider 'survivor' car. It's all original but the driving experience leaves a lot to be desired. Mike gets crafty on the interior while Ant fixes a leaky differential, replaces a carrier bearing and axle seals
#2 - Send In The Clown Shoe
Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/25/2021
The 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe is one of the best-driving cars on the road, and Mike's found an excellent example to bring back to the workshop. Ant will have to strengthen the subframe, delete the fan and repair the seats, while Mike takes care of the wheels.
#3 - Travelall Around The World
Season 16 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/2021
Mike and Ant welcome a 1968 International Harvester Travelall that's an ancestor of the modern SUV. It's the perfect vacation wagon, if only Ant can tackle a few engine leaks, a hole in the body and an interior that's the wrong kind of vintage.
#4 - TR4 On The Floor
Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/11/2021
Any Englishman worth his salt would jump at the chance to buy a 1964 Triumph TR4 in British Racing Green. Mike's found one that's rust-free, but it's been sitting for 20 years. Ant has to refurbish the engine, repair some dents and upgrade the electrics.
#5 - 1985 Merkur XR4Ti
Season 15 - Episode 24 - Aired 10/29/2019
Mike takes a trip down memory lane in a 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, better known as a Ford Sierra to the rest of the world. Mike has tracked down a rare competition shell model and Ant applies the European touches that the American market never received.
#6 - 2002 Mercedes Benz e55 AMG
Season 15 - Episode 23 - Aired 10/22/2019
The 2002 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG, the pinnacle of luxury and supercar performance. Can Mike find profit in a neglected example as Ant tackles a major service?
#7 - 1973 Toyota Celica ST
Season 15 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/8/2019
The 1973 Toyota Celica, the first generation of this iconic model. Mike finds a powerful solution for a rough running engine. Meanwhile, Ant is in the workshop, putting his fabrication skills to the test.
#8 - Ford Bronco
Season 15 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/1/2019
The fifth generation Ford Bronco, an American Icon. This is a go anywhere vehicle and market is absolutely red hot. Mike gets his hands dirty preparing the Bronco for the biggest collector car auction in the world, Barrett Jackson.
#9 - Volvo Amazon 122
Season 15 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/24/2019
Mike travels to the Pacific Northwest, where he has tracked down a true “barn find”; Ant is tasked to make it roadworthy before the boys know the true scope of the work ahead.
#10 - 1965 Barracuda Part 2
Season 15 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/23/2019
#11 - 1965 Barracuda Part 1
Season 15 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/23/2019
Ant has found a great deal on a big all American modern Mopar V8 engine in need of a home. Mike believes he's found the perfect candidate for this powerplant, a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda, the pony car that never got the love it deserved.
#12 - Toyota Landcruiser
Season 15 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/23/2019
The Land Cruiser can go where very few vehicles can. Mike has found one in fairly good shape, but the original 4-speed transmission holds the Land Cruiser below highway speeds. Mike sources a JDM Toyota 5-speed for Ant to install.
#13 - 2004 BMW M3
Season 15 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/23/2019
The pinnacle of BMW is the naturally aspirated inline 6 cylinder modern classic that is the E46 M3, the "Ultimate" Ultimate Driving Machine. Mike finds one with the subframe already fixed, and he challenges Ant to transform the transmission with new tech.
#14 - Peugeot 405
Season 18 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/18/2023
Mike has found a rare, 33-year-old Peugeot 405 while in Portugal. But finding parts isn't going to be easy. Can Mike and Elvis turn a profit?
#15 - 1974 Jensen Healey
Season 15 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/22/2019
Two of the most iconic names in British motoring came together, with an all British engine by Lotus, to make one of the finest British roadsters: the 2-seated convertible Jensen Healey. Mike finds the perfect example to recondition with Ant's help.
#16 - 1985 Mercedes 300TD
Season 15 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/15/2019
The Mercedes 300 TD was the last Mercedes made in an era of no compromise at the brand. Mike finds an example that's even slower than expected so together with Ant they set about getting the best out of that diesel engine.
#17 - 1985 Mazda RX-7
Season 15 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/8/2019
The Mazda RX-7 is an 80s classic loved on both sides of the Atlantic. Mike finds a highly desirable 1985 MK1 model with less-than-desirable aftermarket add ons, suspension problems, and iffy rotary engine. Is it worth fixing?
#18 - 1971 Chevrolet C10 Truck
Season 15 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/1/2019
There's nothing on the road more American than the truck. Mike locates a long wheelbase '71 Chevy C10 truck. It's in great condition, but Mike feels they could maximize their profit if they can make this truck more drivable and ramp up the performance.
#19 - 1970 VW Fastback (Type 3)
Season 15 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/24/2019
Some might say it looks like the Porsche 911's ugly sibling but one thing's for sure, the 1970 VW Fastback type 3 has character. Mike finds one that's well-loved, but it suffers from some typical SoCal mods. Plus oil leaks, tatty interior, and rust.
#20 - 1972 Lancia Fulvia
Season 14 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/30/2018
Mike tracks down a rare rally bred Italian import, a 1972 Lancia Fulvia. To bring the coupe back to its former glory, he and Ant will need to correct bad CV joints, a broken heater, cracked dash and a debris-clogged fuel system.
#21 - 1972 Datsun 510
Season 14 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/23/2018
Mike and Ant drag a rare 1972 Datsun 510 2-door into the 21st century. The engine is in good order and the car itself could be quite valuable, but the paint job is awful, the gearbox is unresponsive and the bodywork leaves a lot to be desired.
#22 - 1977 Porsche 924
Season 14 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/16/2018
Mike takes another swing at a Porsche 924, the first car he ever turned around on the series. Will fixing oil leaks, rough idle, poor gear change and worn interior return enough of this Porsche’s prestige to earn a profit?
#23 - 1970 International Harvester Scout 800A
Season 14 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/9/2018
Mike hunts down an early SUV poised to explode in the vintage 4×4 market, a 1970 International Harvester Scout 800A. Ant restores it to glory by rebuilding a leaky transfer case, fixing the steering, replacing out of date wipers and interior.
#24 - 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio
Season 14 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/2/2018
Mike and Ant take on the perfect sports car for a rainy day: a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio sporting a rare hardtop. Ant rebuilds the prop shaft and rear differential, replaces the A/C compressor and fixes a bent runner in the window mechanism.
#25 - 2004 Mini Cooper S MC40
Season 14 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/25/2018
Mike tracks down one of only 1,000 MC40s ever produced, the 40th anniversary homage to the Monte Carlo rally-winning British icon. Ant tackles the dreaded 100,000 mile-service while restoring its original ride height and signature look.
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