I find that annoying when you want to see how something is done, when they say what they are going to do then voila done. It is worst than those who show the whole thing with every move, at least then you can fast forward to skip to the next interesting bit. I have watched pieces of some YouTube machinists where they show every tenth of a millimetre cut, when all I am interested in is the setup, perhaps one cut then the final result. Yes I prefer Ed as well.

I think it's as much MG based as Alfa which has only donated the engine, gearbox and rear axle, chassis and front end is MG. It's also a lookalike not a replica and he's not saying it is a replica just inspired by the look.

Binky and their other projects are good and I also like the ones by Retropower who do some very good work. The Gordon Murray Mk1 Escort series is worth a watch if you have a day to waste.

What would the teams on Scrapheap challenge do if it wasn't for the tame "expert" and the planted parts to do the challenge . The 2 steam powered cars ! 2 boilers complete with all their fittings AND they just happened to have indate certs with them – YEA !

Or the agricultural engine that was built up in a matter of days, they forgot to mention the weeks and months of prep and work done beforehand ! I gave up watching such things years ago – it just annoyed me that the public were lead to believe that it was all SO easy. Noel

Like so many programmes of this type, they are intended to strike shock and awe into the unknowledgeable.

As Robert says, using angle grinders on unsuitable materials, without taking the proper precautions.

What would they say about many of us, "Making seals against steam under pressure", or artight,," working to less than the thickness of a human hair".

Would the programme makers understand "Excreta Tauri cerebrum vincit"?

Howard

Reminded me of the old Alfa Romeo Nissan Cherry…..

…..I actually thought about buying one

oh yes