I think that Edd made the show. I also think there is more to Mike than we see on the show, but it will never be the same, or as good. Think Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis, Simon & Garfunkel, Lennon & McCartney, Sonny & Cher.
I fear that Wheeler Dealer will become like Legendary Motor Car. They used to spend a season restoring a special car interspersed with Tom Hintinaw doing some other small stories. Now it is just the father and son blovatiting at each other.
What a huge bummer. I think Edd and Mike both brought some different things to the show which made it successful but Edd was the guy I enjoyed the most. Perhaps he will get going with another UK show in the future.
I thought the show was great, early on, as the cars they purchased were at the price point that most could relate to. Lately the cars have become higher dollar, more exclusive..1916 Caddy as an example.
My take is that the original premise of the show was to show how one could acquire a used 'cool car' by tackling some of the jobs as DYI. The show was also great about showing what jobs might be better left to specialist. The fact they sold the cars and made a few $ was secondary to the acquisition and refurbishment.
I loved the show, I always liked seeing the somewhat unconventional ways they'd go about sprucing up cars. Little ways they make trim nicer and small things of the sort.
There was always an active concern for budget and that seems to not be the case in other automotive shows and it makes it more realistic.
I watched the last video, and I have to say: Come on people. Death threats?!?! That is so un-cool. It's a tv program, and there is no reason for this kind of crap. We are all humans and the success or failure of 1 show ultimately won't account for much, so get over it.
I loved this show,and Edd was the linchpin of its success, but he did drop some real eggs from time to time. I give you....the AMC Pacer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1bJNxdC66w
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I watched the last video, and I have to say: Come on people. Death threats?!?! That is so un-cool. It's a tv program, and there is no reason for this kind of crap. We are all humans and the success or failure of 1 show ultimately won't account for much, so get over it.
I loved this show,and Edd was the linchpin of its success, but he did drop some real eggs from time to time. I give you....the AMC Pacer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1bJNxdC66w
Tony
I didn't click on your link, I already can not unsee that Pacer from when I watched that episode
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I was not happy about the loss of Edd either. I really got some top tips from watching him...I loved that part of the show. You are all right as it will now become another soap opera scripted reality show. Hoping Edd just does a YouTube show on his own.
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Funny, that's what I have into mine after I sold the hardtop and extra set of wheels that it came with and fixed the top but mine is a 5 speed with 66k on it now. I consider myself lucky for finding that deal, or opportunistic, however you want to look at it.
The problem with Edd and Aaron hosting a show, they wouldn't have anything to work on.
Now that's funny
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Bad news! Hopefully Edd will get his own show. He is a brilliant guy and I loved watching them work on those great euro cars that we didn't see here in the states. The Lambo Uracco from Poland will always be my favorite.
Velocity is now running this commercial for the new season of Wheeler Dealers which starts on October 4th. I loved Edd, but will watch it to see how Ant Anstead does -
They wouldn't let Edd into the shop to get his tools. Guess they feared he'd go postal. I'm afraid the "new" WD will be more like the new garbage on Velocity - a bunch of clowning around and less actual work.
Can't stand RMD Garage. They all ham it up for the camera and then suddenly a great looking car appears. And the owner is the worst when he goofs off and then claps his hands and tells the rest of them to get to work. Nice. Never see him do too much but look sharp for the camera. Wouldn't want to get those bright sneekers dirty.
Speed Is The New Black lost me when they rolled out a Triumph and their lead mechanic didn't know what it was. All those guys do is swear.
Iron Resurrection is OK but I wonder how they pump out those great paint jobs when they primer a car outside.
Since Graveyard Cars got rid of the clowns a few yrs ago, they do some actual work that you can see. Amazed at the cars they restore / produce.
Hopefully ********************in Rides & GYC don't get the same treatment as WD. BR & GYC may be the last bastion of real car shows left. I'm sure the suits at corporate will want to cut them down.
Obviously I watch too much Velocity.
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The only car show I watch is Car Fix with Lou and Jared, they both have deep knowledge and very good skills. No manufactured drama nor cursing and plenty of goofy cornball humor. Unfortunately it looks like they are changing up on the production of that too which is a shame.
Side Note: A friend of mine sold a 1500 original mile 944 Turbo to Gas Monkey / Richard Rawlings. They brought the film crew up and everything although it never aired, he sold the car at Pebble Beach. My friend said everything is totally staged and that they don't let the truth get in the way of a good story, my guess is that most people already knew that lol.
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