1 00:00:07,120 --> 00:00:09,079 This is the final signature I need, 2 00:00:09,080 --> 00:00:11,118 which means I can go and race at Silverstone 3 00:00:11,119 --> 00:00:12,879 in a really big race. Oh, God. 4 00:00:12,880 --> 00:00:16,678 Time to inspect the newbies. Chaps, good to see you finally here. 5 00:00:16,679 --> 00:00:18,718 Great to have you here. 6 00:00:18,719 --> 00:00:22,639 I'm immensely relieved to see that Europa in paint at last! 7 00:00:22,640 --> 00:00:24,558 Have I come to the right workshop? 8 00:00:27,559 --> 00:00:29,838 After four rollercoaster years 9 00:00:29,839 --> 00:00:31,999 in the classic car restoration business... 10 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:34,758 That worked. I'm going to claim I thought of everything. 11 00:00:34,759 --> 00:00:37,279 ...it seems I've finally cracked it. 12 00:00:37,280 --> 00:00:39,599 Happy customer. That's a good feeling. 13 00:00:39,600 --> 00:00:41,718 We've dragged our PR department... 14 00:00:41,719 --> 00:00:44,078 You've got to get your asses over here damn quick. 15 00:00:44,079 --> 00:00:46,118 ...into the 21st century. 16 00:00:46,119 --> 00:00:50,519 Our reach on that day was 317,000 people. 17 00:00:50,520 --> 00:00:52,999 And as brand ambassador... 18 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:55,199 If you happen to have a car in the UK ever... 19 00:00:55,200 --> 00:00:57,199 ...I'm leading the charge. 20 00:00:57,200 --> 00:01:01,919 Hey-hey! This is brilliant. At least that's what I thought. 21 00:01:01,920 --> 00:01:04,279 If you've overpromised... Yeah. 22 00:01:04,280 --> 00:01:06,559 ...you can't under deliver. 23 00:01:06,560 --> 00:01:09,718 ...until my mum arrived. They won't listen to me. 24 00:01:09,719 --> 00:01:14,878 They'll listen to me. And it turns out that, once again, I'm in deep trouble. 25 00:01:14,879 --> 00:01:18,119 I'm gonna have to do something. I'm gonna have to do something big. 26 00:01:18,120 --> 00:01:20,200 Oh, my God. 27 00:01:35,719 --> 00:01:38,878 Whose cheese is this? Granulated cheese? 28 00:01:38,879 --> 00:01:41,119 Parmesan, mate. 29 00:01:41,120 --> 00:01:44,798 Morning. - Lewis. - All right. Got the post. 30 00:01:44,799 --> 00:01:46,718 Some airmail. Fancy. 31 00:01:46,719 --> 00:01:49,518 So today, big day. Got James May coming in. 32 00:01:49,519 --> 00:01:52,078 Roll out the red carpet. Make it look beautiful. 33 00:01:52,079 --> 00:01:57,039 It's gonna be a good day. Yeah? It's gonna get some great socials look lively. Enthusiasm. 34 00:01:57,040 --> 00:02:00,560 - Come on! - Let's go. - Come on! - Let's get out there. 35 00:02:05,840 --> 00:02:08,520 So you haven't, you haven't got to the T-junction yet? 36 00:02:09,479 --> 00:02:11,478 What? No, that's gone wrong again. 37 00:02:11,479 --> 00:02:13,999 I'll go and find it. I'm gonna send you a pin. 38 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:16,519 This particular friend that's coming to visit today, 39 00:02:16,520 --> 00:02:22,400 I've travelled all over the world with and he's lost. 40 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,799 The car in question is the Triumph Stag, 41 00:02:25,800 --> 00:02:29,239 he drove on the very last grand tour that we ever filmed. 42 00:02:29,240 --> 00:02:31,519 He wants it doing up. 43 00:02:31,520 --> 00:02:33,400 Oh, here he is. 44 00:02:34,319 --> 00:02:35,999 Hello. 45 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:38,318 Your directions are crap. Oh, it was me, was it? 46 00:02:38,319 --> 00:02:40,039 Well, yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. 47 00:02:40,960 --> 00:02:43,519 Oh, God. Well, when did you last see it? 48 00:02:43,520 --> 00:02:45,878 When we finished and I had it delivered to you. 49 00:02:45,879 --> 00:02:48,839 Why did you choose a Stag for our last ever film together? 50 00:02:48,840 --> 00:02:50,598 We did agree when we made that film, 51 00:02:50,599 --> 00:02:53,878 we would take cars that we genuinely loved when we were lads... Yeah. 52 00:02:53,879 --> 00:02:55,679 And I always really liked Triumphs. 53 00:02:55,680 --> 00:02:57,519 I liked the TR6, and I liked the Stag. 54 00:02:57,520 --> 00:02:59,718 I even liked the TR7, actually, if I'm honest. 55 00:02:59,719 --> 00:03:02,239 Hell of a thing - to confess around here. - I know. 56 00:03:02,240 --> 00:03:07,240 You did drive it across Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kubu Island and ruin it. 57 00:03:07,840 --> 00:03:09,520 What do you want to do with it? 58 00:03:10,159 --> 00:03:14,080 I would like it to be at least as nice as it was when I got it. 59 00:03:18,080 --> 00:03:22,080 To get it on the road, we've highlighted green. 60 00:03:23,280 --> 00:03:24,960 Good God! 61 00:03:25,919 --> 00:03:28,279 Is that just to get it road legal? Yes. 62 00:03:28,280 --> 00:03:31,318 Thirteen thousand five hundred and sixty one pounds. 63 00:03:31,319 --> 00:03:33,438 And eighty pence. 64 00:03:33,439 --> 00:03:35,878 Oh, yeah. Well, I'd like it to be really nice 65 00:03:35,879 --> 00:03:38,279 because what's the point of having a tatty stag? 66 00:03:38,280 --> 00:03:41,399 I kind of agree. Sit in it, because the last time you sat in it 67 00:03:41,400 --> 00:03:45,280 was when we drove across the finish line at Kubu Island in Botswana. 68 00:03:46,319 --> 00:03:47,959 It's quite dusty. 69 00:03:47,960 --> 00:03:49,719 Yes. 70 00:03:52,599 --> 00:03:54,360 Oh, it is nice. 71 00:03:55,280 --> 00:03:59,799 James, to paint it, paint it, you'd be more like 28 by then. 72 00:03:59,800 --> 00:04:02,520 - To paint it. - That's what - I paid for it originally. - Yes. 73 00:04:03,319 --> 00:04:07,279 Actually, it was £26,000. Yes. The other alternative, James, 74 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:11,878 let us get it going and mess about with it for a bit and see what you wanna do. 75 00:04:11,879 --> 00:04:13,999 No, do the lot. All right. 76 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,759 What the hell? 77 00:04:16,319 --> 00:04:20,479 I think of these cars as, now this is going to sound incredibly pretentious, 78 00:04:20,480 --> 00:04:23,119 but they're, sort of, part of my art collection. 79 00:04:23,120 --> 00:04:25,999 They're not really cars. I don't need it. But I will have it, 80 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:29,078 I will look at it and I will like looking at it, 81 00:04:29,079 --> 00:04:32,318 and occasionally I'll take it out and drive it and think, 82 00:04:32,319 --> 00:04:34,838 "That's great. What a colossal waste of money." 83 00:04:34,839 --> 00:04:37,398 Does it come with a warranty? Yeah, two weeks. 84 00:04:44,639 --> 00:04:48,560 Just skipping through some photographs of James May's stag, 85 00:04:49,319 --> 00:04:51,758 the last time I saw it, which was in Zimbabwe. 86 00:04:51,759 --> 00:04:56,439 And it's reminded me of just how much abuse those cars take on those trips. 87 00:04:57,079 --> 00:04:58,719 Just looking at it, the state of it. 88 00:04:58,720 --> 00:05:02,759 They just get filled with dust as well as dents. 89 00:05:03,560 --> 00:05:08,040 It's more than a quick vacuum is required to get that acceptable. 90 00:05:10,399 --> 00:05:13,958 Sand and things like salt are quite corrosive. 91 00:05:13,959 --> 00:05:17,119 I've taken the carburettors out for cleaning. It's really dirty. 92 00:05:17,120 --> 00:05:19,799 That's minging, isn't it? Little sand everywhere. 93 00:05:19,800 --> 00:05:22,878 Look, it's got right in there. It gets in all the little circuits, 94 00:05:22,879 --> 00:05:25,318 and the only way we can be able to clean it 95 00:05:25,319 --> 00:05:27,838 is to pop it in our ultrasonic bath. 96 00:05:34,120 --> 00:05:36,000 Oh! 97 00:05:38,680 --> 00:05:40,719 Oh, my God! Look at that. 98 00:05:40,720 --> 00:05:42,838 It's a lot cleaner, isn't it? Yeah. 99 00:05:42,839 --> 00:05:44,879 All right. So we drain it away. Yeah. 100 00:05:46,279 --> 00:05:49,279 Oh, look at it! That is, like, brown goo. 101 00:05:50,439 --> 00:05:53,719 That is genuine Zimbabwe sand there. 102 00:05:53,720 --> 00:05:55,838 Really powdery, isn't it? It's so powdery. 103 00:05:55,839 --> 00:05:58,040 To see a world in a grain of sand, isn't it? 104 00:05:58,959 --> 00:06:01,719 - What? - You're not familiar with the work of William Blake? 105 00:06:01,720 --> 00:06:03,480 Who's that? 106 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:08,680 Boss? Hello. What? 107 00:06:09,600 --> 00:06:11,318 I have some news. Oh, good. 108 00:06:11,319 --> 00:06:13,119 What news do you have? 109 00:06:13,120 --> 00:06:16,599 In the eye of getting the brand out there, 110 00:06:16,600 --> 00:06:20,239 I have secured us a space in Salon Prive. 111 00:06:20,240 --> 00:06:23,518 That's the, like, posh, high-end car show, 112 00:06:23,519 --> 00:06:25,198 people dressing smartly. 113 00:06:25,199 --> 00:06:27,679 It's another level. How much is this going to cost? 114 00:06:27,680 --> 00:06:30,039 Now, I know how you like your little clipboard, 115 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:32,839 but how about fancy some judging? 116 00:06:33,639 --> 00:06:36,599 And our special guest Judge... Lewis--...Richard Hammond! 117 00:06:36,600 --> 00:06:39,398 Right. So that's bringing - the cost down of doing this? - Yes. 118 00:06:39,399 --> 00:06:41,638 The main question, indeed, the only question is, 119 00:06:41,639 --> 00:06:43,599 what cars are we gonna take? 120 00:06:43,600 --> 00:06:46,958 Don't try and answer that. I'm gonna get your colleagues in on this 121 00:06:46,959 --> 00:06:48,919 because this is an important one. 122 00:06:48,920 --> 00:06:50,680 Okay. 123 00:06:51,199 --> 00:06:53,319 Cogs, assemble! 124 00:06:54,319 --> 00:06:56,439 They love it when I do that. They love it. 125 00:06:57,439 --> 00:07:00,638 - Gentlemen. - Hello. - File in. - Hello. 126 00:07:00,639 --> 00:07:02,439 Chaps, thank you for gathering. 127 00:07:03,360 --> 00:07:08,679 Lewis here, as you know, can get carried away. 128 00:07:08,680 --> 00:07:10,439 He's got carried away again. 129 00:07:11,480 --> 00:07:13,599 Salon Prive, you'll have heard of it. 130 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:18,198 It's at Blenheim. It's a really, really high-end car show, 131 00:07:18,199 --> 00:07:21,078 and we as the smallest cog are going. 132 00:07:21,079 --> 00:07:24,758 And the key thing is, we need a good handful of cars. 133 00:07:24,759 --> 00:07:26,438 So what cars can we take? 134 00:07:26,439 --> 00:07:28,958 Obviously, James May's Stag would be good, 135 00:07:28,959 --> 00:07:32,039 but realistically, that's not going to be ready, is it? 136 00:07:32,040 --> 00:07:34,719 - No. - My first guess would be the F-100 truck. 137 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:36,758 Can I interject here? 138 00:07:36,759 --> 00:07:39,838 Because... Shut up with your enthusiasm. 139 00:07:39,839 --> 00:07:42,078 You overdid it. Sorry. I'll just... 140 00:07:42,079 --> 00:07:44,719 Yeah. Thank you. - - ...be quiet. - Lagonda? - The Lagonda... 141 00:07:44,720 --> 00:07:47,599 That's the Martin Lagonda that's done. Yeah, we can take that. 142 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:52,479 - Absolutely. - Yes. What about, and this is a long shot, the Lotus? 143 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:54,198 Is there a chance it could be ready? 144 00:07:54,199 --> 00:07:56,559 Well, I will do absolutely anything in my powers 145 00:07:56,560 --> 00:07:58,999 to make sure that car will be there. 146 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:01,999 Yeah, that's gonna be tight. Positive vibes here. 147 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:04,398 Posi vibes. Positive vibes all around, eh? 148 00:08:04,399 --> 00:08:07,159 Do you want-- The issue is... - Go on. - I'm not here. 149 00:08:07,160 --> 00:08:10,078 I'm on holiday. Oh! Oh, dear. 150 00:08:10,079 --> 00:08:13,719 Okay. We're a man down already. This is great. 151 00:08:13,720 --> 00:08:15,758 So we'll be a man down on the day as well. 152 00:08:15,759 --> 00:08:17,999 - Yes. - But we can do this! 153 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:20,438 Yes. That's my motivational stuff. 154 00:08:20,439 --> 00:08:22,278 Gents, thank you for your positivity. 155 00:08:22,279 --> 00:08:25,838 If you go and you have any concerns and it's all too much, blame him. 156 00:08:25,839 --> 00:08:27,599 - Hang on a minute. - No. Blame him. 157 00:08:27,600 --> 00:08:29,599 Right. You may leave and return to work. 158 00:08:29,600 --> 00:08:32,399 Thank you very much indeed. Goodbye. 159 00:08:33,840 --> 00:08:37,678 There's no doubt or surprise Lewis has got carried away, 160 00:08:37,679 --> 00:08:41,000 but I hope we can get that Lotus Europa ready. 161 00:08:41,679 --> 00:08:44,759 Because that one particularly, it's the last one built. 162 00:08:46,240 --> 00:08:48,440 It was the first mid-engine Lotus. 163 00:08:49,159 --> 00:08:51,000 It's not simple to work on. 164 00:08:51,840 --> 00:08:53,879 It's going to be a battle. 165 00:09:05,879 --> 00:09:10,158 I really can't pretend I'm not worried about our fire damaged Lotus. 166 00:09:10,159 --> 00:09:13,558 I'd love it to be the star of our stand at Blenheim Palace, 167 00:09:13,559 --> 00:09:17,799 but because they're so rare, replacement parts are hard to find. 168 00:09:18,960 --> 00:09:22,720 However, Isaac thinks he's got a lead on two donor cars. 169 00:09:23,919 --> 00:09:25,600 There's a barn. 170 00:09:26,200 --> 00:09:27,879 Surely the place. 171 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:32,918 There they are. 172 00:09:32,919 --> 00:09:35,399 It's definitely - a barn find car, isn't it? - Yeah. 173 00:09:36,360 --> 00:09:38,479 Did you bring any mousetraps? No. 174 00:09:38,480 --> 00:09:40,678 It looks like a rat has lived in there. 175 00:09:40,679 --> 00:09:43,039 I can see a few droppings. Yeah. 176 00:09:44,360 --> 00:09:46,518 So we've got parts over there as well. 177 00:09:46,519 --> 00:09:49,079 So, you'd hope between the two cars 178 00:09:49,080 --> 00:09:53,320 and that table of parts, we'll get somewhere near. 179 00:09:57,360 --> 00:10:00,359 Look at that. That feels like a centre console. 180 00:10:00,360 --> 00:10:03,159 That's exactly what we're after. Exactly what we need. 181 00:10:03,919 --> 00:10:05,600 And in perfect condition. 182 00:10:09,600 --> 00:10:11,558 They want £7,000 for everything, everything. 183 00:10:11,559 --> 00:10:15,239 - Everything? - Yeah. So I think, considering where are we gonna get anything else? 184 00:10:15,240 --> 00:10:18,239 It's a lot of money, but I think it's still a good option for us. 185 00:10:18,240 --> 00:10:20,719 I think the only way we're gonna know that it's right 186 00:10:20,720 --> 00:10:24,038 is when we get it back and start transferring stuff over. 187 00:10:24,039 --> 00:10:26,240 It's only a slight gamble, isn't it? Yeah. 188 00:10:29,559 --> 00:10:32,959 This is a great find, but still quite a risk. 189 00:10:32,960 --> 00:10:35,038 There's nowhere else to source parts from. 190 00:10:35,039 --> 00:10:36,959 So, this is it, really. 191 00:10:36,960 --> 00:10:40,600 We're gonna cross our fingers on the way home and hope everything fits. 192 00:10:54,759 --> 00:10:56,398 So today I've got a car coming in. 193 00:10:56,399 --> 00:10:58,239 It's gonna be the perfect car, I think, 194 00:10:58,240 --> 00:10:59,918 for the Blenheim Palace show. 195 00:10:59,919 --> 00:11:02,359 It's only a paint job, so nice and quick. 196 00:11:02,360 --> 00:11:04,159 I think Richard's gonna love this. 197 00:11:08,039 --> 00:11:09,678 Richard! 198 00:11:09,679 --> 00:11:12,638 - What? - Can you come down here a sec? I wanna show you something. 199 00:11:12,639 --> 00:11:14,440 Yes, all right. Real quick. 200 00:11:15,519 --> 00:11:17,959 - Hello. - Nice to meet you. - You are? - Dayne. 201 00:11:17,960 --> 00:11:20,079 Hello, Dayne. I'm Richard. Nice to meet you. 202 00:11:20,080 --> 00:11:22,200 I think you'll like this. Okay. 203 00:11:25,799 --> 00:11:28,959 Oh, hello! Oh, little bubble car. 204 00:11:28,960 --> 00:11:31,278 What is that? Is that an Isetta? Isetta? 205 00:11:31,279 --> 00:11:35,199 Nineteen fifty six BMW Isetta. Bubble window. 206 00:11:35,200 --> 00:11:37,518 Yeah? - Full convertible. - Is this rare? 207 00:11:37,519 --> 00:11:40,959 I believe there's only about seven bubbles in the UK. 208 00:11:40,960 --> 00:11:43,359 Oh, really? You wanted something done? 209 00:11:43,360 --> 00:11:45,479 So we wanted it, um, sprayed. 210 00:11:45,480 --> 00:11:48,319 We need to have a look at it then. Make it come out of here. 211 00:11:48,320 --> 00:11:50,199 Right. - Do you want-- Am I helping? - Yeah. 212 00:11:50,200 --> 00:11:53,319 I'm scared. I'm gonna be killed under the world's smallest car. 213 00:11:53,320 --> 00:11:55,359 There we are. 214 00:11:55,360 --> 00:11:59,079 Right. 215 00:11:59,080 --> 00:12:01,039 It's brilliant! Look at it! 216 00:12:03,840 --> 00:12:07,918 And is it functioning? Yes, the engine is 300 cc. 217 00:12:07,919 --> 00:12:10,079 So that's been completely overhauled. 218 00:12:10,080 --> 00:12:11,878 Everything underneath is ready to go. 219 00:12:11,879 --> 00:12:15,558 But I'm having a look at this and it's, it's not without filler on it, is it? 220 00:12:15,559 --> 00:12:17,599 Hmm. Yeah, the whole thing is filler. 221 00:12:17,600 --> 00:12:19,278 Yeah, it's quite a lot of work. 222 00:12:19,279 --> 00:12:22,918 Well, this entirely hinges, Jamie, upon whether you think-- I'd love us to do it 223 00:12:22,919 --> 00:12:24,918 'cause it's a really cute car, really rare. 224 00:12:24,919 --> 00:12:27,959 We probably won't-- If there's only seven, we'll never get another. 225 00:12:27,960 --> 00:12:32,278 I really want to do it. Right, so we will do it to the very best level we can. 226 00:12:32,279 --> 00:12:35,479 - Excited. - And Jamie, you need to shake as well, because... 227 00:12:35,480 --> 00:12:38,038 ...this is kind of your fault. Should we shake as well? 228 00:12:38,039 --> 00:12:40,080 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Okay. 229 00:12:42,120 --> 00:12:46,360 This little BMW might be small, but there's a hell of a lot of work in there. 230 00:12:47,360 --> 00:12:50,000 Have I bitten off more than I can chew with this job? 231 00:12:51,200 --> 00:12:52,879 Probably. 232 00:12:55,080 --> 00:12:58,918 It would be great if we could show that bubble car at Blenheim, 233 00:12:58,919 --> 00:13:04,359 but it's only a week away and there's still loads to do on the Lotus as star car. 234 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:06,878 I'm banking on those seven grand donor cars, 235 00:13:06,879 --> 00:13:09,600 having the parts we need to get it finished. 236 00:13:10,720 --> 00:13:14,959 So the problem with this Lotus is the fuel tank doesn't fit. 237 00:13:14,960 --> 00:13:18,239 It's not the original one. It's one he's had made, I think, 238 00:13:18,240 --> 00:13:20,398 too close to the body. 239 00:13:20,399 --> 00:13:23,079 I think we need to have a look at the donors 240 00:13:23,080 --> 00:13:25,320 to see if we can use one of the tanks off there. 241 00:13:27,039 --> 00:13:29,278 This one looks original, I think. 242 00:13:29,279 --> 00:13:32,079 The only way to tell is to take them out 243 00:13:32,080 --> 00:13:34,039 and just offer them in the space. 244 00:13:35,679 --> 00:13:37,359 She's out! 245 00:13:37,360 --> 00:13:39,038 Can you get the other tank out? 246 00:13:39,039 --> 00:13:41,439 So, this one then, there's no hole at the bottom? 247 00:13:41,440 --> 00:13:43,479 - No. - And it's not gonna come through the top? 248 00:13:43,480 --> 00:13:45,599 Not gonna - come through the top. - Okay. 249 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:48,758 Do you want me to get in the back and put a bit of force on it? 250 00:13:48,759 --> 00:13:50,518 Give me a bunk up. 251 00:13:50,519 --> 00:13:52,399 Okay. 252 00:13:54,120 --> 00:13:55,919 Oh, that looks good. Oh. 253 00:13:58,720 --> 00:14:01,959 I've run out of leg length. 254 00:14:01,960 --> 00:14:03,720 Okay. There we go. 255 00:14:05,080 --> 00:14:08,398 Fuel tank extraction. 256 00:14:08,399 --> 00:14:10,558 Let's put them all together. 257 00:14:10,559 --> 00:14:12,320 The three amigos. 258 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:17,119 Looking at them, that's the original, isn't it? With all this. 259 00:14:17,120 --> 00:14:20,119 It looks very original, which is a bonus, isn't it? 260 00:14:20,120 --> 00:14:23,518 It is compared to what we had. - Yeah. - Pretty happy with that. 261 00:14:23,519 --> 00:14:26,558 Working with Matt, his head is full of so much knowledge. 262 00:14:26,559 --> 00:14:30,439 He reminds me of my dad. And to be honest, I'm still missing the old man. 263 00:14:30,440 --> 00:14:33,480 But now I've got Matt here. He's like he's like me stepdad. 264 00:14:34,639 --> 00:14:38,199 It is great how the new team members have fitted into the workshop. 265 00:14:38,200 --> 00:14:40,199 One less thing to worry about. 266 00:14:40,200 --> 00:14:43,158 I can now concentrate on getting the Smallest Cog's name 267 00:14:43,159 --> 00:14:47,399 out into the world, starting with my first big race at Silverstone. 268 00:14:48,480 --> 00:14:51,439 There's some serious drivers out there 269 00:14:51,440 --> 00:14:55,518 and there's some valuable cars, and the whole benefit is 270 00:14:55,519 --> 00:14:58,439 putting the business in front of more people at a higher level. 271 00:14:58,440 --> 00:15:02,079 And I don't wanna let Patrick down too badly because he's been very generous 272 00:15:02,080 --> 00:15:04,798 letting me do this with him in his car. 273 00:15:04,799 --> 00:15:08,439 But that's where he makes his contacts, where he builds his reputation. 274 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:12,080 In short, I am actually anxious. What am I talking about? Yeah. 275 00:15:24,960 --> 00:15:26,839 Morning. How are you doing? 276 00:15:26,840 --> 00:15:29,439 I'm all right. It's loud, isn't it? Yeah. 277 00:15:29,440 --> 00:15:33,999 Patrick, it's slightly overwhelming. Okay, so the car's here, 278 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:36,719 the car's ready. Doesn't it scrub up well? 279 00:15:36,720 --> 00:15:40,479 Looks really pretty. When I look in here and see this is your working day, it's... 280 00:15:40,480 --> 00:15:42,158 It's quite good, isn't it? 281 00:15:42,159 --> 00:15:46,719 Yeah, it is. But you are at work, as am I in a minor fashion. 282 00:15:46,720 --> 00:15:49,158 I'm learning how to do this as part of my work. 283 00:15:49,159 --> 00:15:52,038 That's what I'm doing. So what's the tactics for today? 284 00:15:52,039 --> 00:15:53,999 You're gonna go up first. Right. 285 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:58,839 I want you to push yourself and the car a bit harder than you wanna go. 286 00:15:58,840 --> 00:16:02,758 Push the envelope of what you think you're capable of. 287 00:16:02,759 --> 00:16:04,638 Wilco. Understood. Thank you. Got it? 288 00:16:04,639 --> 00:16:07,039 That was a pep talk. All right, See you later. 289 00:16:09,240 --> 00:16:12,959 This race puts me and the Cog brand in the spotlight. 290 00:16:12,960 --> 00:16:16,038 The who's who of the classic motorsport world are here, 291 00:16:16,039 --> 00:16:18,398 and I'm trying to be part of that. 292 00:16:18,399 --> 00:16:21,599 But the truth is, this is a different league. 293 00:16:21,600 --> 00:16:25,600 Victory for me today will be not making a fool of myself. 294 00:16:26,919 --> 00:16:29,398 You're really nervous, aren't you? I am quite scared. 295 00:16:29,399 --> 00:16:31,959 Why? Because you're supposed to be. 296 00:16:31,960 --> 00:16:34,758 If I wasn't excited and a bit nervous, why would you do it? 297 00:16:34,759 --> 00:16:37,120 Yeah, true. Don't be nervous, though. Yeah, sure. 298 00:16:38,399 --> 00:16:41,200 Because you'll be fine. Yeah, I felt that, until just then. 299 00:16:43,399 --> 00:16:45,319 Obviously, Richard's track record 300 00:16:45,320 --> 00:16:47,398 in cars isn't the best. 301 00:16:47,399 --> 00:16:49,319 He does get it wrong sometimes. 302 00:16:49,320 --> 00:16:51,719 At the end of the day, he is just my dad. 303 00:16:51,720 --> 00:16:54,678 So I want him to just get around safe. 304 00:16:54,679 --> 00:16:56,440 That's all I care about. 305 00:17:09,920 --> 00:17:12,558 The plan with the Stag is literally scuff it over, 306 00:17:12,559 --> 00:17:16,199 repair what dents we can see straight into primer. 307 00:17:16,200 --> 00:17:18,279 So, nice easy job. 308 00:17:23,359 --> 00:17:26,439 Oh, crikey. Well, that looks bad news. 309 00:17:26,440 --> 00:17:30,038 It seems like the paint's not ideal, and it's got a flake off. 310 00:17:30,039 --> 00:17:33,319 Oh, great. - Crikey. Oh, dear. - Oh, God. 311 00:17:34,039 --> 00:17:36,640 No key in there at all, is it? Wow. 312 00:17:37,680 --> 00:17:40,480 This has just made the job so much harder. 313 00:17:41,279 --> 00:17:46,200 - Oh, wow. - A nice simple job turns into an absolute headache. 314 00:17:54,920 --> 00:17:57,199 Social media choice for today, 315 00:17:57,200 --> 00:18:00,518 this beautifully, beautifully prepared Ford Capri. 316 00:18:00,519 --> 00:18:02,919 I like it because it's got big, flared arches, 317 00:18:02,920 --> 00:18:06,920 it's in absolute mint condition and it's being driven by a Dutchman. 318 00:18:08,640 --> 00:18:12,679 Perfect. Richard wants to race, so we're gonna capture that, 319 00:18:12,680 --> 00:18:14,558 and we're gonna use that to our benefit 320 00:18:14,559 --> 00:18:16,798 to be able to push and publicise the business. 321 00:18:16,799 --> 00:18:18,518 It's close now. Thank you very much. 322 00:18:18,519 --> 00:18:20,400 There you go. Best of luck. 323 00:18:21,920 --> 00:18:24,839 There he goes, our little hero. 324 00:18:26,039 --> 00:18:29,480 Give it some revs. There you go. Rev. 325 00:18:30,599 --> 00:18:32,758 Comfortable? I'm comfortable. I'm good. 326 00:18:32,759 --> 00:18:35,239 As good as I'm gonna be. 327 00:18:35,240 --> 00:18:38,639 Have you get nerves? 'Cause I've got a little bit of nerves for him. 328 00:18:38,640 --> 00:18:41,679 I always have a bit of nerve for him. 329 00:18:41,680 --> 00:18:44,318 It's a bit of a different league to the MGB, isn't it? 330 00:18:44,319 --> 00:18:47,440 Completely. This is a monster - in comparison. - Yeah. 331 00:18:48,799 --> 00:18:51,359 I mean, it's terrifying, but in that exciting way. 332 00:18:53,039 --> 00:18:56,279 Oh, we are off. 333 00:18:57,799 --> 00:18:59,919 Right. Here goes. 334 00:18:59,920 --> 00:19:03,240 Oh, this is busy, as I don't know what. 335 00:19:08,920 --> 00:19:11,719 You are good through that bit. V6 with class. 336 00:19:11,720 --> 00:19:13,480 Look at that. 337 00:19:16,119 --> 00:19:17,758 That was better. 338 00:19:17,759 --> 00:19:21,758 It's one thing wanting to keep up with drivers that are the next level. 339 00:19:21,759 --> 00:19:23,558 It's another thing doing it. 340 00:19:23,559 --> 00:19:25,639 Yep. They are getting away from me now. 341 00:19:25,640 --> 00:19:28,439 Really, the best I can hope for is to keep it pointing 342 00:19:28,440 --> 00:19:31,559 in the right direction until I hand it over to Patrick. 343 00:19:35,400 --> 00:19:38,078 Oh, shit. Oh, shit! 344 00:19:43,759 --> 00:19:45,440 A slight off situation. 345 00:19:48,200 --> 00:19:51,159 Yeah, a bit off the track. Minor excursion. 346 00:19:51,160 --> 00:19:54,959 Oops. I need to concentrate, Not let that unsettle me. 347 00:19:54,960 --> 00:19:57,880 Just keep it together now, Rich. Get to a rhythm. 348 00:19:58,720 --> 00:20:02,640 Stay out here. Break! 349 00:20:06,519 --> 00:20:09,479 Okay, I'm gonna try and get in through here... 350 00:20:09,480 --> 00:20:11,240 ...and may not. 351 00:20:14,440 --> 00:20:16,119 Oh, we got up another position. 352 00:20:18,759 --> 00:20:20,518 He's coming in. He's coming. 353 00:20:20,519 --> 00:20:22,278 He's in, he's in, he's in. 354 00:20:22,279 --> 00:20:24,039 He's in. 355 00:20:27,359 --> 00:20:29,680 Everything all right? Yeah, I just fell apart. 356 00:20:38,839 --> 00:20:41,559 So Patrick's got it all to do and he'll be very happy. 357 00:20:45,599 --> 00:20:48,639 That car in front is doing slow-ish lap time. 358 00:20:48,640 --> 00:20:51,680 So, you might win a place? We're in a good position right now. 359 00:21:00,880 --> 00:21:02,919 You were having a proper battle out there. 360 00:21:02,920 --> 00:21:05,358 It was a lot of fun. Well done, my friend. 361 00:21:05,359 --> 00:21:07,758 Mate, it was brilliant. I loved it. I wanna do more. 362 00:21:07,759 --> 00:21:10,118 So thank you. Thank you for letting me do it. 363 00:21:10,119 --> 00:21:11,959 Thanks for looking after it. 364 00:21:11,960 --> 00:21:14,479 Okay. So, Patrick might be used to doing better, 365 00:21:14,480 --> 00:21:16,558 but we still finished in fourth position 366 00:21:16,559 --> 00:21:19,999 and I didn't actually bin it, which is a good job, really, 367 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:22,240 given I'm here to promote the business. 368 00:21:23,359 --> 00:21:26,200 I'm having a race job in Denmark, running it with Jan. 369 00:21:26,720 --> 00:21:28,639 And we have a good shop. 370 00:21:28,640 --> 00:21:30,358 We could do something, maybe. 371 00:21:30,359 --> 00:21:33,239 You could send your damaged cars - to him for painting. - Yes. 372 00:21:33,240 --> 00:21:35,239 He's got a fantastic paint shop. 373 00:21:35,240 --> 00:21:36,999 Yeah. Nice to see you. 374 00:21:37,000 --> 00:21:38,960 You too. Take care. 375 00:21:40,440 --> 00:21:42,598 That has been a huge learning curve. 376 00:21:42,599 --> 00:21:47,439 Patrick was kind enough to let me step in and borrow his car, and he tutored me. 377 00:21:47,440 --> 00:21:50,439 But I think seeing how it connects to his business, 378 00:21:50,440 --> 00:21:52,479 and that's what this is. 379 00:21:52,480 --> 00:21:57,758 And let's be honest, I've got a business card from somebody. Possible work inquiry. 380 00:21:57,759 --> 00:21:59,519 There'll be more to follow. Loud! 381 00:22:18,640 --> 00:22:23,439 Um, Jamie, Jon... what? 382 00:22:23,440 --> 00:22:26,719 This is James May's Triumph Stag. 383 00:22:26,720 --> 00:22:29,679 It was just gonna be rubbed down and painted on top. 384 00:22:29,680 --> 00:22:34,078 Yeah, just to freshen up. Well, unfortunately, we've come across a few little issues... 385 00:22:34,079 --> 00:22:36,358 ...and there it is. This is James May's paint. 386 00:22:36,359 --> 00:22:39,159 Oh, my God. Is that the paint - that was on it? - Yes, it was. 387 00:22:39,160 --> 00:22:42,479 It's literally just peeling off. But we couldn't paint on top of that? 388 00:22:42,480 --> 00:22:45,318 No, if we're painting on top of that it'll chip. 389 00:22:45,319 --> 00:22:48,278 So, this is now bare metal? Mm-hmm. 390 00:22:48,279 --> 00:22:50,358 There's cost implications here. 391 00:22:50,359 --> 00:22:54,239 I mean, I'm not laughing just 'cause it's my mate, James May. 392 00:22:54,240 --> 00:22:56,358 I think I'm gonna have to make a phone call. 393 00:22:56,359 --> 00:22:59,078 Oh, I think we should. Yeah. 394 00:23:01,119 --> 00:23:03,039 Hello. Hello, mate. How are you? 395 00:23:04,599 --> 00:23:06,559 I'm all right. How are you? I'm all right. 396 00:23:10,039 --> 00:23:13,759 James, Jamie. Um, essentially, um... 397 00:23:14,559 --> 00:23:17,160 ...the old paint just fell off. 398 00:23:18,119 --> 00:23:21,038 And as a result, they're having to bare metal the thing. 399 00:23:21,039 --> 00:23:23,919 It's gonna have some ramifications on the price. 400 00:23:23,920 --> 00:23:26,758 How much more is it gonna be? How much is it going to be? 401 00:23:26,759 --> 00:23:32,439 It's going to be some thousands, but not, like, a lot of thousands. 402 00:23:32,440 --> 00:23:35,479 Okay. Okay. I'm sorry. 403 00:23:35,480 --> 00:23:37,919 James, I know you're gonna hang up now and think, 404 00:23:37,920 --> 00:23:40,518 "Oh, the little bugger. He's just making that up." 405 00:23:40,519 --> 00:23:42,639 Okay. Okay. Well enjoy-- 406 00:23:42,640 --> 00:23:45,358 You've successfully taken more of my money... 407 00:23:45,359 --> 00:23:47,999 Yeah. ...which is what I expected. So that's okay. 408 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:50,838 Will it be done, sort of, this year? 409 00:23:50,839 --> 00:23:54,038 A 100%. It'll be done. Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's gonna be done very soon. 410 00:23:54,039 --> 00:23:58,278 Okay. Um, signing off. Bye. - Keep going. - Yeah, will do. 411 00:23:58,279 --> 00:24:00,439 Okay. See you soon. Bye. 412 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:02,680 Well, I think he took that well. 413 00:24:03,559 --> 00:24:06,078 James May is somebody who likes things done properly. 414 00:24:06,079 --> 00:24:09,518 And I know we used to say that on the TV show, but he genuinely does. 415 00:24:09,519 --> 00:24:12,679 Plus, I'm not being rude, but he is good for the money. 416 00:24:12,680 --> 00:24:15,959 And if the business is gonna continue to improve and grow, 417 00:24:15,960 --> 00:24:19,399 we need the opportunity to turn out good work, 418 00:24:19,400 --> 00:24:21,558 and that only comes along with the right car 419 00:24:21,559 --> 00:24:23,720 and, most importantly, the right customer. 420 00:24:28,160 --> 00:24:31,598 The posh car show at Blenheim Palace is only a few days away, 421 00:24:31,599 --> 00:24:33,999 but the lotus is still in bits. 422 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:36,199 Jamie is determined to take the bubble car, 423 00:24:36,200 --> 00:24:37,919 but that hasn't got any paint on. 424 00:24:37,920 --> 00:24:43,039 And my head of social media is in charge of logistics. Oh, God. 425 00:24:44,319 --> 00:24:47,798 I'm just about to have a video call with the main man from Salon Prive. 426 00:24:47,799 --> 00:24:49,838 I've never done anything like this before. 427 00:24:49,839 --> 00:24:53,278 So, to say that I'm blagging it may be quite true, 428 00:24:53,279 --> 00:24:55,519 but we just wanna be there and wanna be seen. 429 00:24:56,599 --> 00:24:59,399 David! Hello. Hi. How you doing? 430 00:24:59,400 --> 00:25:01,919 Very good. I understand. You're a very busy man. 431 00:25:01,920 --> 00:25:04,358 All hands on deck. Yeah, the pressure's rising, hey? 432 00:25:04,359 --> 00:25:07,358 We are really excited to be attending your event. 433 00:25:07,359 --> 00:25:10,879 So obviously, I've seen photos of the event previously, 434 00:25:10,880 --> 00:25:14,239 but where whereabouts do you reckon we might, we might be? 435 00:25:14,240 --> 00:25:17,199 It will be likely right centre stage. Absolutely. 436 00:25:17,200 --> 00:25:19,639 Oh, wow. Okay. Amazing. That's fantastic. 437 00:25:19,640 --> 00:25:21,479 What cars are you planning on bringing? 438 00:25:21,480 --> 00:25:24,399 Yes. So we've got about six cars, so we've got a range of cars. 439 00:25:24,400 --> 00:25:26,078 We've got Aston Martin Lagonda. 440 00:25:26,079 --> 00:25:28,318 And then all the way to the other side we've got 441 00:25:28,319 --> 00:25:31,879 a BMW, um, Isetta bubble car - that we've painted. - Okay. 442 00:25:31,880 --> 00:25:33,838 I think it will look fantastic. Brilliant. 443 00:25:33,839 --> 00:25:36,358 And they're all coming onto the lawn on Sunday, right? 444 00:25:36,359 --> 00:25:38,558 Yes, please. We're a smart garden party, 445 00:25:38,559 --> 00:25:40,558 and it's an opportunity to dress up and... 446 00:25:40,559 --> 00:25:42,959 Great. ...see and be seen, we like to say. 447 00:25:42,960 --> 00:25:44,679 That all sounds fantastic, David. 448 00:25:44,680 --> 00:25:46,758 When I started this zoom call, 449 00:25:46,759 --> 00:25:50,038 I wasn't expecting this sort of thing. But that is absolutely amazing 450 00:25:50,039 --> 00:25:52,118 and we are very excited. 451 00:25:52,119 --> 00:25:54,959 Likewise. And we will see you on Sunday. 452 00:25:54,960 --> 00:25:56,720 Cheers, David. Bye. Bye. 453 00:25:59,000 --> 00:26:00,879 Oh, God, this just hit me. The pressure. 454 00:26:00,880 --> 00:26:03,999 We are gonna be basically centre stage. 455 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:06,038 I think I've got a bit carried away. 456 00:26:06,039 --> 00:26:10,399 I was supposed to write notes, but I haven't because I was a little bit starstruck then. 457 00:26:10,400 --> 00:26:13,440 This is just gonna be the next level for the Smallest Cog. 458 00:26:23,799 --> 00:26:28,239 This is the BMW Isetta. And here we have the front door. 459 00:26:28,240 --> 00:26:31,879 This is where you get to see how rough stuff like this is, 460 00:26:31,880 --> 00:26:33,758 'cause they put a coat of primer on. 461 00:26:33,759 --> 00:26:35,719 They've hidden everything. 462 00:26:35,720 --> 00:26:41,200 So you've got this swage line here. It starts to fade out there and disappears into the pillar. 463 00:26:41,960 --> 00:26:44,599 This side is just non-existent. 464 00:26:45,839 --> 00:26:47,798 Um, so I don't know what's going on there. 465 00:26:47,799 --> 00:26:49,598 It's just soft. 466 00:26:49,599 --> 00:26:53,598 It's quite worrying because I'm gonna have to dig it all out. 467 00:26:53,599 --> 00:26:55,359 I can paint over the top of that. 468 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,680 It's really not good. 469 00:27:10,559 --> 00:27:12,719 Just about to set off on holiday, 470 00:27:12,720 --> 00:27:15,038 and Dad gives me a call, wants a hand. 471 00:27:15,039 --> 00:27:17,719 So, I'm gonna go up there and give him a hand. 472 00:27:17,720 --> 00:27:20,199 And to be fair, I do miss him being around. 473 00:27:20,200 --> 00:27:21,960 And, and not working with him. 474 00:27:24,519 --> 00:27:26,200 Where is he? 475 00:27:29,160 --> 00:27:30,879 Dad. Are you all right? 476 00:27:30,880 --> 00:27:33,400 Yeah. What do you need - a hand with? This? - Oh, yes. 477 00:27:34,160 --> 00:27:36,318 It's gonna be very carefully put back in here. 478 00:27:36,319 --> 00:27:38,038 You don't wanna scratch the paint. 479 00:27:38,039 --> 00:27:40,598 Just very carefully, there. All right, here we go then. 480 00:27:40,599 --> 00:27:42,279 I'll line them up. 481 00:27:44,079 --> 00:27:46,838 Don't miss this. Working at your height 482 00:27:46,839 --> 00:27:50,118 My level you mean. Oh, your level. Sorry. 483 00:27:50,119 --> 00:27:52,558 Keep moving. Yeah, keep going. 484 00:27:52,559 --> 00:27:56,240 The whole diff's got to go that way a shade. 485 00:27:59,440 --> 00:28:01,039 Done, in. 486 00:28:07,640 --> 00:28:09,680 There you go. - Thank you. - All right. 487 00:28:10,279 --> 00:28:12,399 Now it's like old times, isn't it? Yeah. 488 00:28:12,400 --> 00:28:14,838 I don't get a coffee - in the day now. - Don't you? 489 00:28:14,839 --> 00:28:18,598 The problem with this job is you've got to keep something like this... 490 00:28:18,599 --> 00:28:20,558 Yeah. - Fun. - Yeah. 491 00:28:20,559 --> 00:28:24,879 Because if it becomes drudgery, working nine to five, you won't enjoy it. 492 00:28:24,880 --> 00:28:27,038 Then you won't get a good job with it. Exactly. 493 00:28:27,039 --> 00:28:29,199 Nothing lasts forever, does it? Exactly. 494 00:28:29,200 --> 00:28:31,558 All right-- I'm having my second childhood, me. 495 00:28:31,559 --> 00:28:34,479 I could go and play and do things, you know? Yeah. You're great. 496 00:28:34,480 --> 00:28:36,199 I've gotta go. I'm running late. 497 00:28:36,200 --> 00:28:38,359 Thank you for your help. No worries. 498 00:28:39,079 --> 00:28:40,719 It's nice to see Anthony. 499 00:28:40,720 --> 00:28:42,719 It took me back a bit to how it used to be, 500 00:28:42,720 --> 00:28:44,639 but, of course, things move on. 501 00:28:44,640 --> 00:28:47,118 So, I'm here now working away and he's down there. 502 00:28:47,119 --> 00:28:50,078 But I'm really happier because I don't want the worry 503 00:28:50,079 --> 00:28:52,239 of paying massive bills and overheads. 504 00:28:52,240 --> 00:28:55,440 I just want to concentrate on doing this stuff I love doing. 505 00:29:10,920 --> 00:29:13,078 This is the BMW Isetta. 506 00:29:13,079 --> 00:29:15,838 And the body's here. That's ready for paint now almost, 507 00:29:15,839 --> 00:29:17,558 which is its own nightmare. 508 00:29:17,559 --> 00:29:19,959 God, I'm sweating. 509 00:29:19,960 --> 00:29:22,399 They're under pressure down there right now. 510 00:29:22,400 --> 00:29:26,518 Both the Lotus and the BMW Isetta have to be ready. 511 00:29:26,519 --> 00:29:29,118 Now is not the time for me to go down and goof about. 512 00:29:29,119 --> 00:29:32,318 "Oh, can I help?" I'm just going to leave them to do what they do. 513 00:29:32,319 --> 00:29:35,959 This Lotus is really beating us up with getting stuff to fit. 514 00:29:35,960 --> 00:29:37,879 Watch your knob as we go in this. 515 00:29:37,880 --> 00:29:40,558 I've said it'll be there whatever it takes. 516 00:29:40,559 --> 00:29:43,519 But at the minute, everything is just battling against us. 517 00:29:46,359 --> 00:29:48,720 Oh, there it is. Go back a bit more. 518 00:29:55,079 --> 00:29:57,439 So the last car has just arrived for Salon Prive. 519 00:29:57,440 --> 00:30:01,880 So they're all here. To say my nerves have skyrocketed is an understatement. 520 00:30:02,880 --> 00:30:07,239 All the body on the bubble car is now done, so I'm just about to put the colour on. 521 00:30:07,240 --> 00:30:09,160 It has took us a lot, lot longer. 522 00:30:12,720 --> 00:30:16,639 Whenever you're ready. Any bit of carpet we trim... It'll be tight, innit? 523 00:30:16,640 --> 00:30:19,758 I've had to work late before, but it was all achievable, 524 00:30:19,759 --> 00:30:25,079 whereas this, it feels like we'll be working every hour until when it leaves. 525 00:30:26,400 --> 00:30:29,200 Feeling the pressure fairly massively now. 526 00:30:43,559 --> 00:30:45,399 I'm on my way to Blenheim Palace. 527 00:30:45,400 --> 00:30:47,719 The cars are all on an articulated lorry. 528 00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:51,279 They're going to get dropped off and everything is going A-okay. 529 00:31:03,319 --> 00:31:05,719 How are you getting on? I'm already here. 530 00:31:05,720 --> 00:31:09,599 But the permission they gave you for is not for another 44 tonne artic. 531 00:31:10,279 --> 00:31:12,318 Okay. Let me get back to you in a minute. 532 00:31:12,319 --> 00:31:14,879 Is that all right, mate? - All righty. - Thanks, buddy. 533 00:31:14,880 --> 00:31:16,679 Thanks. Bye. 534 00:31:16,680 --> 00:31:19,518 Oh, God. Jay! Yeah. 535 00:31:19,519 --> 00:31:22,518 Right. So we've got to unload the lorry where the lorry is. 536 00:31:22,519 --> 00:31:25,038 I just can't understand why Lewis is surprised. 537 00:31:25,039 --> 00:31:29,358 No one brings an artic truck full of cars to Salon Prive. 538 00:31:29,359 --> 00:31:34,518 You can't get an artic truck through Blenheim Palace. Ugh! Idiot. 539 00:31:34,519 --> 00:31:38,439 I actually love coming to an event with Louis when he's in charge of organising, 540 00:31:38,440 --> 00:31:40,278 'cause he gets so stressed. 541 00:31:40,279 --> 00:31:42,879 Because he says to everyone, "Sorted, guys, don't worry." 542 00:31:42,880 --> 00:31:45,679 Gets here, panic. Just sheer panic. 543 00:31:45,680 --> 00:31:48,399 No one knows what they're doing. It's pouring with rain. 544 00:31:48,400 --> 00:31:50,798 We haven't got a single car where it needs to be, 545 00:31:50,799 --> 00:31:52,680 and the Artic lorry can't get in. 546 00:32:03,799 --> 00:32:07,999 Oh, no. No! Matt's stuck! 547 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:11,798 Is it? He's stuck in the mud. Stuck. 548 00:32:11,799 --> 00:32:16,160 All right, ready? Three, two, one, go. 549 00:32:17,240 --> 00:32:19,758 We're off. Oh! 550 00:32:19,759 --> 00:32:22,319 Go steady, 'cause that, that's somewhere near. 551 00:32:26,680 --> 00:32:28,399 It's glamorous, isn't it? 552 00:32:28,400 --> 00:32:31,799 Driving style. Pushing an Isetta. 553 00:32:34,720 --> 00:32:36,719 Do you need a pole? 554 00:32:36,720 --> 00:32:38,719 Fifty pounds for a tow. 555 00:32:38,720 --> 00:32:40,640 Oh, my! 556 00:32:41,519 --> 00:32:43,200 Oh, no! 557 00:32:43,759 --> 00:32:46,959 Oh, no! 558 00:32:46,960 --> 00:32:50,439 Are you happy you joined the Cogs? 559 00:32:50,440 --> 00:32:52,319 It's all good fun, isn't it? 560 00:32:54,680 --> 00:32:57,839 Soaking wet. Covered in mud. Lovely. 561 00:33:07,920 --> 00:33:10,798 It's brilliant when you get, you know, your dream comes true. 562 00:33:10,799 --> 00:33:12,479 Oh, we'll be on the hallowed lawns 563 00:33:12,480 --> 00:33:15,719 but the stakes are raised as well, 564 00:33:15,720 --> 00:33:18,159 'cause if we make idiots of ourselves, 565 00:33:18,160 --> 00:33:20,679 we make idiots of ourselves in front of all the people 566 00:33:20,680 --> 00:33:22,518 we most need to impress. 567 00:33:22,519 --> 00:33:24,400 We can't afford to get this too wrong. 568 00:33:27,119 --> 00:33:32,318 This is the place where the cream of the classic car world show off their work. 569 00:33:32,319 --> 00:33:36,159 It's their 20th anniversary, and the organisers have gone all out 570 00:33:36,160 --> 00:33:39,559 with close to a billion pounds worth of cars on display. 571 00:33:40,200 --> 00:33:43,118 I'm told there'll be 6,000 visitors coming today. 572 00:33:43,119 --> 00:33:45,240 Best behaviour, everyone. 573 00:33:46,400 --> 00:33:52,039 Oh, good grief. So there's literally some of the most expensive cars in the world. 574 00:33:52,960 --> 00:33:54,919 Ferrari GTOs. 575 00:33:54,920 --> 00:33:58,960 And then there's our little collection right at the front. 576 00:34:00,359 --> 00:34:04,038 - Chaps? - Hello? Okay, the word's don't get carried away. 577 00:34:04,039 --> 00:34:08,158 There's the palace. - - Palace. - The stage. - Stage. - Us. - Us. 578 00:34:08,159 --> 00:34:12,000 We are sandwiched by, like, millions of pounds worth of cars. 579 00:34:12,559 --> 00:34:14,799 I'm a little bit blown away, actually. 580 00:34:14,800 --> 00:34:17,399 It's case now of spending the day making sure we, 581 00:34:17,400 --> 00:34:20,558 well, show off the brand as much as the cars. 582 00:34:20,559 --> 00:34:25,279 Okay. Don't get distracted with the multi-million pound neighbours. 583 00:34:25,280 --> 00:34:28,759 Our first order of business is to show the Lotus owner, Geoff, 584 00:34:28,760 --> 00:34:30,599 his restored car. 585 00:34:31,400 --> 00:34:34,599 It's been a labour of love, for him and us. 586 00:34:35,679 --> 00:34:39,279 This is the the very, very last one off the production line. 587 00:34:39,280 --> 00:34:42,479 I've had all the models, all the classic Lotuses, 588 00:34:42,480 --> 00:34:44,759 and I certainly won't be selling it. 589 00:34:44,760 --> 00:34:46,959 And it will be, hopefully, a family heirloom, 590 00:34:46,960 --> 00:34:49,960 and we'll all enjoy it for many, many years to come. 591 00:34:52,360 --> 00:34:55,678 Well, look smart. You actually do look smart. This is weird for once. 592 00:34:55,679 --> 00:34:57,999 Geoff, hello. How's it going, Geoff? Jamie. 593 00:34:58,000 --> 00:35:00,959 Richard, good to see you. Nice to see you, mate. Nice to see you. 594 00:35:00,960 --> 00:35:03,759 - Come unveil? - Yeah. Jon, wanna give us a hand? Yeah sure. 595 00:35:03,760 --> 00:35:06,239 Change your mind about the colour, it's too late. 596 00:35:09,400 --> 00:35:11,359 I'm gonna give you that to dispose of. 597 00:35:11,360 --> 00:35:13,119 Thank you. 598 00:35:16,239 --> 00:35:18,118 It's quite emotional. 599 00:35:18,119 --> 00:35:19,879 That's good. 600 00:35:19,880 --> 00:35:23,638 It's unbelievable. I can't believe how it can stand there 601 00:35:23,639 --> 00:35:26,558 next to... A 50 million pound Ferrari. 602 00:35:26,559 --> 00:35:28,718 But it holds its own. This is a special car. 603 00:35:28,719 --> 00:35:30,479 It deserves its place here. 604 00:35:30,480 --> 00:35:33,759 Um, oh, it's beautiful. Thank you very much. 605 00:35:33,760 --> 00:35:35,839 Mate, I'm sorry it's taken so long. 606 00:35:35,840 --> 00:35:38,279 Yeah, it's been a lot of effort. Thanks, Jamie. 607 00:35:38,280 --> 00:35:41,238 - Thanks, guys. - A number of people didn't even make it to the end. 608 00:35:41,239 --> 00:35:43,638 It's been, it's been a job. It has been a mission. 609 00:35:43,639 --> 00:35:47,360 But it's... I think it's worth it. It's unbelievable. 610 00:35:49,960 --> 00:35:52,999 It's a 10-year journey to see what we see today, 611 00:35:53,000 --> 00:35:54,719 and it is phenomenal. 612 00:35:55,519 --> 00:35:57,839 I would have never thought that I would own a car 613 00:35:57,840 --> 00:36:00,599 which can stand on its own at this show. 614 00:36:08,400 --> 00:36:13,118 Richard is gonna show off the Smallest Cog by driving a a BMW Isetta up onto stage, 615 00:36:13,119 --> 00:36:16,399 have a chat with David Bagley about the Smallest Cog and the car. 616 00:36:16,400 --> 00:36:18,678 Supposed to be driving up onto stage at 02:20. 617 00:36:18,679 --> 00:36:20,480 So walk next to it, yeah? Okay. 618 00:36:21,079 --> 00:36:23,319 So, Izzy, you wanna get some social media view. 619 00:36:23,320 --> 00:36:26,078 This is our luxury vehicle. 620 00:36:26,079 --> 00:36:28,919 It's going to have Richard in it, right now it's Isaac in it. 621 00:36:28,920 --> 00:36:31,959 As you see, it's a prestigious car... It's very hot in here, Lewis. 622 00:36:31,960 --> 00:36:36,119 ...right in with all these million pound... - Where are we going? - It's beautiful. 623 00:36:37,519 --> 00:36:39,879 Hello, team. - Your chariot awaits. - Right. 624 00:36:39,880 --> 00:36:42,118 Set you up for your chariots. It's ready to go. 625 00:36:42,119 --> 00:36:44,799 It has fuel in, and hopefully won't die. So what must I do? 626 00:36:44,800 --> 00:36:46,518 Do I stop on the stage? 627 00:36:46,519 --> 00:36:48,839 Well, I wouldn't keep going. - Right. - Ready? 628 00:36:48,840 --> 00:36:50,800 I can't find first. 629 00:36:51,960 --> 00:36:56,678 Now, I would like to just introduce you to our judges, um, if we can get him up here. 630 00:36:56,679 --> 00:36:58,558 Come on, mate. Stop, Stop! 631 00:36:58,559 --> 00:37:02,118 Pop out. How about this for an entry? 632 00:37:02,119 --> 00:37:03,879 Give him a round of applause. 633 00:37:03,880 --> 00:37:05,839 There I go. That's brilliant, innit? 634 00:37:05,840 --> 00:37:10,598 It's like popping out of a cake, mate, isn't it? It's superb. It's a '56 Isetta. 635 00:37:10,599 --> 00:37:16,078 The owner came to us at the Smallest Cog and said he wanted it painting, restoring. 636 00:37:16,079 --> 00:37:18,319 So we're very pleased with how it came out. 637 00:37:20,480 --> 00:37:24,919 But as we always say, there can be only one that is the overall winner. 638 00:37:24,920 --> 00:37:27,759 At this point, I'm gonna hand over to Mr Richard Hammond. 639 00:37:27,760 --> 00:37:32,558 The winner is... the Pantera, and that's because it's just 640 00:37:32,559 --> 00:37:35,800 such an intoxicating combination. 641 00:37:39,719 --> 00:37:41,439 Hi, Eileen, everything okay? 642 00:37:41,440 --> 00:37:43,799 Have you got loads of business cards with you 643 00:37:43,800 --> 00:37:47,839 - to leave around? - Yeah. Because you've not made it easy 644 00:37:47,840 --> 00:37:49,839 for people to find you. 645 00:37:49,840 --> 00:37:52,079 Business cards, yes. 646 00:37:52,639 --> 00:37:54,718 I have... 647 00:37:54,719 --> 00:37:56,879 - one. - Oh, God. 648 00:37:56,880 --> 00:37:59,038 Can I say that you look beautiful, by the way. 649 00:37:59,039 --> 00:38:00,879 - Thank you. - There you go. Love the hat. 650 00:38:00,880 --> 00:38:02,639 - It won't let you off. - Okay. 651 00:38:03,599 --> 00:38:07,718 I do usually get carried away, but this time it paid off. 652 00:38:07,719 --> 00:38:09,439 Sometimes you just got to go with it, 653 00:38:09,440 --> 00:38:12,279 so, I've gone with it and it's succeeded. 654 00:38:12,280 --> 00:38:14,718 To the Smallest Cog and everybody who sails in it. 655 00:38:14,719 --> 00:38:16,480 Well done, everybody. 656 00:38:17,280 --> 00:38:20,238 It's four years next week 657 00:38:20,239 --> 00:38:22,719 since we opened the doors at the workshop. 658 00:38:23,840 --> 00:38:27,479 It's been a trip with a lot of ups and a lot of downs. 659 00:38:27,480 --> 00:38:30,238 I talk all the time about stepping up to the next level. 660 00:38:30,239 --> 00:38:33,959 This is the next level and having reached it, are we going to carry on? 661 00:38:33,960 --> 00:38:35,719 Yes. 662 00:38:38,039 --> 00:38:39,719 Yeah, we will. 663 00:38:40,360 --> 00:38:42,760 Here we go. Ready? Smiles. 664 00:38:59,599 --> 00:39:02,840 I'm returning a car to my old mate, James May. 665 00:39:03,599 --> 00:39:08,440 It's the Triumph Stag. That was the last car he drove on the show we used to make together. 666 00:39:09,039 --> 00:39:11,400 I'm dropping it off at his pub. 667 00:39:12,239 --> 00:39:13,920 I think he's gonna be pleased. 668 00:39:20,239 --> 00:39:24,678 Good morning, customer. Yeah. Um... 669 00:39:24,679 --> 00:39:27,479 Should we not mess about and just, you know what we've done. 670 00:39:27,480 --> 00:39:29,839 Sort of. I'm a bit nervous about it, if I'm honest. 671 00:39:29,840 --> 00:39:32,558 I'm suddenly quite anxious. 672 00:39:32,559 --> 00:39:35,919 So a reminder it was, it was, like, just a bit of a refresh 673 00:39:35,920 --> 00:39:39,359 but then all the paint fell off... Yes. ...which was a problem. 674 00:39:39,360 --> 00:39:41,718 Do you know how to operate - your own truck? - I do. 675 00:39:41,719 --> 00:39:44,279 It's just very... I'm all right. 676 00:39:44,280 --> 00:39:46,518 I got it. Don't worry. You're the customer. 677 00:39:46,519 --> 00:39:49,519 - Ooh. - Right. 678 00:39:52,920 --> 00:39:54,879 Will you see me back? 679 00:39:54,880 --> 00:39:56,879 You're all right. Thank you. 680 00:39:56,880 --> 00:39:59,118 I thought for a moment you weren't going to say, 681 00:39:59,119 --> 00:40:01,800 "You're all right. You're all right. You're all right." 682 00:40:11,440 --> 00:40:14,999 It's quite pretty, isn't it? There you go. Thank you. 683 00:40:15,000 --> 00:40:17,359 You can see how much crisper it looks. 684 00:40:17,360 --> 00:40:20,559 It's all right. I'm just absorbing it. 685 00:40:21,840 --> 00:40:25,919 Ah, there. It's not a show pony. Cor! 686 00:40:25,920 --> 00:40:27,638 Okay. And these have been cleaned... 687 00:40:27,639 --> 00:40:30,678 Yes. Everything's been sonically cleaned and gone through, rebuilt. 688 00:40:30,679 --> 00:40:34,999 I wanted to have the original engine because it is sonorous and correct. 689 00:40:35,000 --> 00:40:37,519 And works, which is also rare. 690 00:40:40,440 --> 00:40:42,919 Should we take it for a spin? Yes, I think we should. 691 00:40:55,760 --> 00:40:57,440 Oh, it is nice. 692 00:40:58,239 --> 00:41:00,118 But this is what I never get about you. 693 00:41:00,119 --> 00:41:02,479 You are quite soppy about a Triumph Stag. 694 00:41:02,480 --> 00:41:05,558 You've always liked them. Yes. And when I was a kid, the Stag, 695 00:41:05,559 --> 00:41:08,199 it was actually quite a macho car. 696 00:41:11,519 --> 00:41:14,118 So, I'm going to do something. I'd forgotten about this. 697 00:41:14,119 --> 00:41:16,638 I have brought... What? 698 00:41:16,639 --> 00:41:21,678 The beach buggy bandanna. Oh, God. Oh, no! No, I've seen this. 699 00:41:21,679 --> 00:41:23,440 Part of me thinks... 700 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:26,518 ...you drive old cars to remind yourself 701 00:41:26,519 --> 00:41:29,198 how lucky you are to have a modern one. 702 00:41:29,199 --> 00:41:31,999 But I quite enjoy the challenge of the old one... Yes. 703 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:35,199 ...as you turn up and you think, "What needs mending this week?" 704 00:41:39,599 --> 00:41:41,238 Which doesn't guarantee-- 705 00:41:41,239 --> 00:41:44,360 Oh, we've broken. And, pull over. 706 00:41:45,360 --> 00:41:47,559 What You've just done a tyre. 707 00:41:48,559 --> 00:41:51,719 I think you've just-- I think a wheel has literally broken. 708 00:41:53,519 --> 00:41:55,678 me, James. 709 00:41:55,679 --> 00:41:57,440 It's collapsed. 710 00:42:00,639 --> 00:42:02,638 The wheels collapsed? Literally collapsed. 711 00:42:02,639 --> 00:42:04,359 It's embarrassing. 712 00:42:04,360 --> 00:42:07,960 Let me have a word. - Shall I turn off? - Yep. 713 00:42:08,960 --> 00:42:10,919 You all right? 714 00:42:10,920 --> 00:42:12,679 It's broken. 715 00:42:14,440 --> 00:42:16,119 Holy crap. Yeah. 716 00:42:17,079 --> 00:42:20,919 - - James? - Yes. - I'd like to apologise on behalf of the Smallest Cog. 717 00:42:20,920 --> 00:42:24,479 And let's just gloss over what appears to have happened, 718 00:42:24,480 --> 00:42:27,319 which is your wheel's fallen off. Well, I did notice earlier 719 00:42:27,320 --> 00:42:29,319 this piece of trim needs a little tap. 720 00:42:29,320 --> 00:42:33,679 I think alignment of the boot could be improved, and the wheel needs to be put back on. 721 00:42:35,199 --> 00:42:36,880 Oh, shit. 722 00:42:38,519 --> 00:42:42,400 It's a bus. - Well, you can explain this. - Yeah. 723 00:42:43,039 --> 00:42:44,759 It's bound to be you two now. 724 00:42:44,760 --> 00:42:47,078 Yeah, there's no gentle way of putting this. 725 00:42:47,079 --> 00:42:49,238 Um, the wheels come off. Yeah, brilliant. 726 00:42:49,239 --> 00:42:52,638 We'll see you through, sir. You get a bus through there? 727 00:42:57,280 --> 00:42:59,439 It was nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. 728 00:42:59,440 --> 00:43:01,360 When do you next come past? Take care. 729 00:43:08,760 --> 00:43:11,199 That wasn't the ideal hand back scenario. 730 00:43:11,880 --> 00:43:15,759 I think it's maybe a metaphor for my experience with the business so far. 731 00:43:15,760 --> 00:43:19,800 One minute everything's going so well and then the wheel comes off. 732 00:43:21,440 --> 00:43:23,959 I was actually quite moved to see the Stag again. 733 00:43:23,960 --> 00:43:27,558 It's a very significant car in my life, and then I drove it 734 00:43:27,559 --> 00:43:31,039 through the small town of Tisbury and then the wheel fell off. 735 00:43:32,920 --> 00:43:36,839 We've got a bit of time, but I'm guessing it's too soon for the invoice, 736 00:43:36,840 --> 00:43:40,999 Um, mate, I appreciate the cash flow is the most important thing 737 00:43:41,000 --> 00:43:43,320 with the business, but you're not having any. 738 00:43:49,559 --> 00:43:51,719 Subtitles by Deluxe