70 Charger on Wheeler Dealers

[rp23g7]

HAHA, those guys need to get out more often.

Wheeler Dealers, that English show where they do a flip with a car, came to Texas and bought a 70 Charger, 383 4 speed pistol grip car for $23,000, the guy wanted $25 for it, and the dude tried  to talk him down to $20,000 because the power steering was shot, it needed a new shift mechanism and it had a shimmy in the front, i was like soooo, whats the problem?

so they fixed it up and turned it for $20,000, nice car, i would have paid it for that car, but they went to a track first and tried running it a couple of times, a 18 and a 17 second quarter mile, gimme a break.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

They paid $23K USD in Texas but sold it for $20k UK (pounds)

Which will make it almost 31k USD...so they made a bit of a profit.....Crackin'!

[bakerhillpins]

but they went to a track first and tried running it a couple of times, a 18 and a 17 second quarter mile, gimme a break.

Could you resist? Come'on it's a Charger after all. We all want to go out and burn it up..

[cavemanno1]

i don't think they made any profit!import tax was around 780british pounds,shipping 1780 british pounds,plus flights car rental,hotels,mechanical parts!on the show they say they made 1200punds profit but didnt count the flights and costs to be there!plus there are two of them so 600quid is nothing for flying to texas and spend a day fixing the car!imo

[NorwayCharger]

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[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Any one on here own the Burnt Orange '70 used in the beginning of the show?

CA plates "BAAD440"

[ChargerST]

The guy at Hidden Valley ripped him off pretty good. $35 for rusty leaf spring hangers..each??? Come on, new ones are cheaper..

[BigBlockSam]

The guy at Hidden Valley ripped him off pretty good. $35 for rusty leaf spring hangers..each???

i thought the same thing

[C5X DAYTONA]

Any one on here own the Burnt Orange '70 used in the beginning of the show?

CA plates "BAAD440"

It's a good friend of mine here is Palm Desert CA.    The guys from Wheeler Dealer posted that they were looking for a 70 Charger here on DodgeCharger.com about a year ago.   I saw the post and set it up.    In this picture it's on the far right of his collection.  That R/T has A/C, Power Windows, Cruise and six way seat.   It's his driver.

[moparstuart]

i was afraid when they said there were buying a charger from a dealer in texas , it was going to be  texas toy box        show was great  glad they gave chargers the good press

[rp23g7]

The guy at Hidden Valley ripped him off pretty good. $35 for rusty leaf spring hangers..each??? Come on, new ones are cheaper..

yeah i was thinking the same thing, used spring hangers??? and a used headlight motor, just buy a new one dude, how much more can it be???

[bobs66440]

i don't think they made any profit!import tax was around 780british pounds,shipping 1780 british pounds,plus flights car rental,hotels,mechanical parts!on the show they say they made 1200punds profit but didnt count the flights and costs to be there!plus there are two of them so 600quid is nothing for flying to texas and spend a day fixing the car!imo

I'm sure there are a few times (including this one) where they take a financial hit for the sake of the show. I'm sure the profit they make (if any) on their cars,  is small potatoes compared to the salary from the show. They do average resto work at best, but it's all about the flip. I like the show though. 

[bakerhillpins]

It's a good friend of mine here is Palm Desert CA.    The guys from Wheeler Dealer posted that they were looking for a 70 Charger here on DodgeCharger.com about a year ago.   I saw the post and set it up.    In this picture it's on the far right of his collection.  That R/T has A/C, Power Windows, Cruise and six way seat.   It's his driver.

I recall that post.. Cool to see that it did result in something cool for someone here.  


DAUM! That is one sweet collection of Mopars.    I would love to have the problem of "which do I drive today?"  

[bakerhillpins]

i don't think they made any profit!import tax was around 780british pounds,shipping 1780 british pounds,plus flights car rental,hotels,mechanical parts!on the show they say they made 1200punds profit but didnt count the flights and costs to be there!plus there are two of them so 600quid is nothing for flying to texas and spend a day fixing the car!imo

I'm sure there are a few times (including this one) where they take a financial hit for the sake of the show. I'm sure the profit they make (if any) on their cars,  is small potatoes compared to the salary from the show. They do average resto work at best, but it's all about the flip. I like the show though. 

If you look at their lineup for this season it looks like they bought more than one car stateside and so I figure they made one trip over and did a bunch of shopping all at once.

[C5X DAYTONA]

It's a good friend of mine here is Palm Desert CA.    The guys from Wheeler Dealer posted that they were looking for a 70 Charger here on DodgeCharger.com about a year ago.   I saw the post and set it up.    In this picture it's on the far right of his collection.  That R/T has A/C, Power Windows, Cruise and six way seat.   It's his driver.

I recall that post.. Cool to see that it did result in something cool for someone here.  


DAUM! That is one sweet collection of Mopars.    I would love to have the problem of "which do I drive today?"  

A while back he wanted to put the correct battery in all the cars.   Over $3000 spent.     That is when I thought.   The dream is over....   

[bakerhillpins]

I think that screams "if you have to ask you can't afford it".   Yea, the dream will have to be kept in check here too.  Glad someone can save them though.

[Darkman]

The profits they make do not include labour. They do do average restorations but bear in mind that this show is targeted for the average backyard mechanic showing what basics they can do to prepare a car for sale or just fix up everyday running problems. They quite often make references like "if a shop was to do this it would cost...."

It is a good show and they manage to select cars that have different problems from the previous one

[BigBlockSam]

It is a good show

i like that show

[Paul G]

I guess they didnt know about some of the restoration supply houses we are using. As already stated, they could have gotten new parts for what they spent on used. There is a yard here in Phoenix, "Desert Valley Auto Parts" that specializes in very old cars. When I needed a fuel tank in a big hurry for my 72, I called them. They wanted almost as much for old junk as I ended paying for new.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Any one on here own the Burnt Orange '70 used in the beginning of the show?

CA plates "BAAD440"

It's a good friend of mine here is Palm Desert CA.    The guys from Wheeler Dealer posted that they were looking for a 70 Charger here on DodgeCharger.com about a year ago.   I saw the post and set it up.    In this picture it's on the far right of his collection.  That R/T has A/C, Power Windows, Cruise and six way seat.   It's his driver.

Damn that is a fine collection!  I spy more than a few '69s in there
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[aussiemuscle]

i don't think they made any profit!import tax was around 780british pounds,shipping 1780 british pounds,plus flights car rental,hotels,mechanical parts!on the show they say they made 1200punds profit but didnt count the flights and costs to be there!plus there are two of them so 600quid is nothing for flying to texas and spend a day fixing the car!imo

they included the plane tickets in the cost summary, plus only Mike Brewer travelled to USA, Edd had to stay at home and fix the car when it arrived in the UK. They never account for Labour costs.

[jb666]

i was afraid when they said there were buying a charger from a dealer in texas , it was going to be  texas toy box        show was great  glad they gave chargers the good press

Yeah, I was too... but for other reasons (in Texas).

I normally can't stand listening to that guy.. He annoys me... "What's under the bonnet! Oh look, it's a big one!! Look at all the room under this bonnet!" 

[bobs66440]

i was afraid when they said there were buying a charger from a dealer in texas , it was going to be  texas toy box        show was great  glad they gave chargers the good press

Yeah, I was too... but for other reasons (in Texas).

I normally can't stand listening to that guy.. He annoys me... "What's under the bonnet! Oh look, it's a big one!! Look at all the room under this bonnet!" 

LOL! "It's a crackin' motuh!"

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

i was afraid when they said there were buying a charger from a dealer in texas , it was going to be  texas toy box        show was great  glad they gave chargers the good press

Yeah, I was too... but for other reasons (in Texas).

I normally can't stand listening to that guy.. He annoys me... "What's under the bonnet! Oh look, it's a big one!! Look at all the room under this bonnet!" 

Crikies thats the best part of the show!!

[jb666]

i was afraid when they said there were buying a charger from a dealer in texas , it was going to be  texas toy box        show was great  glad they gave chargers the good press

Yeah, I was too... but for other reasons (in Texas).

I normally can't stand listening to that guy.. He annoys me... "What's under the bonnet! Oh look, it's a big one!! Look at all the room under this bonnet!" 

Crikies thats the best part of the show!!

AND THAT HORN... I HATE THAT HORN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to rip mine out of the car... I never use it.. Stupidest frickin' thing...