A Car is Born
Over 15 episodes, 'A Car is Born' is a step by step guide to building a supercar from a kit - from choosing the kit to taking the finished car for testing by Ian Forrest - Chief Racing Instructor at Knockhill Race Circuit.The philosophy of the show is a simple one - to provide anybody watching with the confidence and the knowhow to have a go for themselves.
Cast: Mark Evans
Season 1
15 episodes
- 1. Episode 1Mark meets Ian Stent from Which Kit? at the National Kit and Performance Car Show, before visiting the factory where his kit is manufactured.CCJul 1, 1999
- 2. Episode 2Mark goes shopping for tools and a second-hand car to provide spare parts, taking the Owners Club secretary along with him for advice.CCJul 8, 1999
- 3. Episode 3Volunteers from the local college strip the second hand car of spare parts, and the engine and gearbox are sent to a specialist for reconditioning.CCJul 15, 1999
- 4. Episode 4The rear axle is reconditioned with some components being sent away for powder-coating, and Mark gets a progress report on the engine.CCJul 22, 1999
- 5. Episode 5Mark installs axles, suspension hubs and brakes and engineer Dave Peters chips in with some tips as they succeed in creating a rolling chassis.CCJul 29, 1999
- 6. Episode 6A reconditioned engine is built up and bench-tested, and Mark checks out extras from retro-look air filters to race-tuned carburretors.CCAug 5, 1999
- 7. Episode 7Mark puts together the engine, gearbox, a new clutch and the exhaust, before testing to see if everything works!CCAug 12, 1999
- 8. Episode 8Mark rivets the body parts onto the chassis, finding out about shut-lines, panel fit and GRP from engineer Robert Kemp.CCAug 19, 1999
- 9. Episode 9Mark chooses an authentic walnut dashboard from a vintage gauge company before sanding and polishing it, ready for testing.CCAug 26, 1999
- 10. Episode 10Mark puts his personal stamp the interior of his replica AC Cobra, buying everything from carpeting and door lining trim to seat belts.CCSep 2, 1999
- 11. Episode 11Mark gets to grips with wiring his replica AC Cobra, installing a loom, connecting electric components and fixing that all-important car stereo.CCSep 9, 1999
- 12. Episode 12It's all about basic aesthetics today as we learn how to finish off a GRP shell by masking and priming the car bodywork ready for finished topcoat.CCSep 16, 1999
- 13. Episode 13Mark fits the hood, headlights, bumpers and racing wheels, and visits specialist suppliers for the badges to put his individual stamp on the car.CCSep 23, 1999
- 14. Episode 14Mark's creation undergoes the Single Vehicle Approval test and we travel to Bristol for the vehicle inspector's opinion on how the car measures up.CCSep 30, 1999
- 15. Episode 15Mark takes his creation to a kit car show to see how it compares to other models, and gets feedback from the experts as the car is entered for a car club track day.CCOct 7, 1999
A Car is Born
Over 15 episodes, 'A Car is Born' is a step by step guide to building a supercar from a kit - from choosing the kit to taking the finished car for testing by Ian Forrest - Chief Racing Instructor at Knockhill Race Circuit.The philosophy of the show is a simple one - to provide anybody watching with the confidence and the knowhow to have a go for themselves.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Peter Walker
- Cast
- Mark Evans
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