Seasons & Episodes
Mini Cooper & Chevy Pick-Up
Derek discovers the holy grail of Austin Mini barn finds, a rare and valuable 1965 Cooper "S" 1275cc. The car has been h
Cosworth & Teardrop Caravan
A rare and valuable 80's Sierra Cosworth "whale tail" draws in a crowd of admiring fast Ford fans, but has the owner pit
Jowett Javelin & Escort Barn Find
Derek dives into the lost Jowett marque, as a 1952 Javelin finds an unexpected home. Paul and Dave find a Ford Escort th
Orange Bug & Mk2 Jag
A very orange 1970's Bond Bug three-wheeler divides opinion among Mathewsons customers but delights the Bond owners club
Sue Tractors & Rodney Ensign
Mathewsons agree to sell a vintage threshing machine and collection of tractors, but extracting them from a Yorkshire fa
Mosckovitch & MG Love
A Cold War Soviet classic goes under the hammer. Built like a tank, the Mosckovitch gets few admirers for style, but fin
Rover SD1s & Classic Marina
Derek collects a Jaguar Mark 2 and explains why they made such poor getaway cars for 1960s bank robbers. A customer cons
AC Cobra & Love Truck
The team is under pressure with a record number of cars to auction, but Derek finds room for one more - a replica AC Cob
Red E Type & Fast Fords
A classic car fan with a love of the Jaguar E-Type reluctantly sends his dream car to auction, hoping to buy a motorhome
Rolls & Bentleys
A widow reluctantly parts with her husband's treasured collection of Rolls Royces and Bentleys, and an impulse buyer fin
Chevy panel van & Brooklands Capri
A near-perfect ‘50s Chevy panel van and a very desirable low-mileage ‘80s Brooklands Capri tempt auctioneer Derek ou
Triumph TR6, Lotus Cortina & Mini Mayfair
The summer brings an increase in business for Yorkshire classic car auctioneers. To keep pace, the Mathewsons introduce
Bentley & Ford XR2
Anglophile Derek struggles to get his message across on a rare trip abroad to pick up a Bentley, while a well-restored F
Sunbeam Lotus & Morris Minor
Dave finds a very rare 70s Sunbeam Lotus that has been rotting away in a farmyard for 29 years, while a Morris Minor con
Austin A35 & Jaguar E-Type
A delightful collection of British classics comes up for auction, including an Austin A35 and a Hillman Avenger Estate i
Three MGs, Morris 1000 & TR7 V8
Three MGs from the 70s turn up at the garage, still covered in original factory wax. Nobody can believe it, or value the
Three Alvises & Chevrolet Corvette
Three rare Alvises get the auction buyers going when put under the hammer. A Chevy Corvette which started its journey in
Fast Fords & Austin Heavy 12
Dave gets a nasty surprise when he opens the bonnet of a fast Ford from the 80's, and an Austin Heavy 12 nearly a centur
Mini Pickup & 350cc Douglas Mk V
Derek, with help from the Mathewson clan, drag a mini pickup out of the barn where it's been for 20 years, and a 350cc D
Three VW Camper Vans & Austin 16
Four VW camper vans pitch up at the auction house looking for a new home and Derek picks up an Austin 16 that 'goes like
Jensen Interceptor, Jensen Healey & Dolly Sprint
Derek auctions off a Jensen Interceptor and a Jensen Healey along with a one-off Wood & Pickett Triumph Dolomite Sprint
Mercedes SL, Jaguar XJS & Triumph Spitfire
A 1971 Mercedes SL and a 1989 Jaguar XJS emerge from a barn on a chicken farm, a Roller and a Rover go under the hammer
Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire & Triumph Herald
Derek takes a shine to a rare 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire with a long family history, a convertible Triumph Herald
Aston Martin DB6 & Vincent Motorcycle
An Aston Martin DB6 in need of total restoration looks set to break the Mathewsons auction record and news of a rare Vin
Three Datsun Zs
Derek picks up some 'emerging' sporting classics from the Far East when three Datsun Zs appear, and an unusual lot arriv
TV show Heartbeat & Austin Cambridge
Derek auctions off some vehicles that were used in the TV show Heartbeat. There's love for an Austin Cambridge and a spo
Honda S800 & Ford Capris
A rare Honda S800 sports car from 1967 takes Derek's fancy, a couple of very different Ford Capris with long histories g
Hot Hatches, Morris Traveller & Scout Bus
Dave tries to convince a car collector with a serious habit to let go of a few of his 70s and 80s hot hatches. Paul pick
MG Midget, Austin-Healey Sprite & Ford RS2000
There is a triple collection of desirable cars in store for Derek when an MG Midget, an Austin-Healey "frogeye" Sprite a
35 Year Age Difference
Dave's son Jack is heading out to Cheshire to collect two cars with a 35-year age difference. And luckily for Mathewsons
Roy Orbison's Excalibur, Mercedes SSK Replica & Autin 7 Ulster
A 1970 Excalibur Roadstar, once owned by Roy Orbison, arrives at Thornton le Dale. Styled on the classic Mercedes SSK, i
Austin A30 & Morris 8E
Two iconic British classics find their way to the Mathewsons' auction room; Dave heads to North Manchester to pick up an
Crayford Corsair & Ford Zodiac
An impressive collection of five iconic cars arrives at Thornton le Dale, including a 1967 Crayford Corsair and a 1966 F
1974 Mk3 Ford Cortina 2000E
Nothing screams 1970s more than a Mk3 Ford Cortina 2000E. Derek Mathewson heads to Brigg to value a 1974 example with cl
Sierra Cosworth & 1926 Standard Tourer
Dave goes to Wales to bag a Sierra Cosworth, a sought-after car in the bidding market. Dad Derek gets his hands on a mor
1963 Bentley S3 & 1965 Bentley Continental
Derek heads to Suffolk to collect two Bentleys with a majestic pedigree; Cynthia a stunning 1963 S3 and Harry, a 1965 Co
1926 Dodge Bus & Vauxhall Victor VX4/90
Dave heads to West Yorkshire to collect a rare 1926 Dodge bus. Derek gets his hands on a rare Vauxhall Victor VX4/90 pol
Lancia Fulvia 1.3 Sport
Dave heads to Bolton to pick up a classic Italian sports car - a Lancia Fulvia 1.3 Sport styled by Milan coachbuilder Za
Morgan, WW2 Ambulance & Ford Model T
Derek rubs shoulders with pop music royalty when he picks up a Morgan sports car; a World War Two ambulance arrives at T
Audi Quattro, Sunbeam Alpine & Renault Bread Van
The Mathewsons welcome a 1982 Audi Quattro and a Sunbeam Alpine, and Derek takes delivery of a beautiful green Renault v
Jaguar E-Type, MGC Convertible & Austin Gipsy
Derek heads to Scotland during a large rainstorm to pick up a Jaguar E-type and a rare MGC convertible, meanwhile Dave e
MGSA & Ford Escort RS 1600i
There's a surprise waiting for Derek in Hull - a MGSA sports car that once had a tree growing through it. Plus, in North
Ford Zodiac Farnham Estate & Triumph Toledo
Derek picks up a rare Ford Zodiac Farnham Estate, while Dave heads for an isolated tent in the Midlands to collect a Tri
Ford Thames 400E Van & Astra GTE Convertible
Derek collects a Ford Thames 400E that once belonged to the pop band Edison Lighthouse. Plus, Dave heads to York to coll
Ford Escort XR3 & MGA
A series of head-turning supercharged cars head to the Mathewson's auction room. Plus, going under Derek's hammer - a Fo
Saab 96L, Volvo P1800ES & AC Aceca
Derek heads out topick up a pair of beautiful Swedish models - a Saab 96L and a Volvo P1800ES. Plus, a rare British AC A
1967 Aston Martin DB6
An 1967 Aston Martin DB6 lands at the Mathewsons - Derek believes it could break the record for the most expensive car e
Austin Mini Metros & Fiat 850 Coupe
A collection of Austin Mini Metros arrive for auction. Also going under the hammer is a baby Fiat 850 coupe and a haulie
Argentinian Army Mercedes G Wagon
There's an unlikely arrival at the North Yorkshire car auction - an Argentinian Army Mercedes G wagon that saw action in
Scooters, Daimler & Teardrop Caravan
Derek has three scooters to collect, while also finding room for a Daimler and a teardrop caravan.
1970 Aston Martin DBS
Derek's on his way to Blackpool to pick up what will be the highest priced item at the next auction. But, the 1970 Aston
Cliff Parisi' Bedford CA Campervan
Over the years Derek has learnt to always expect the unexpected. So when Call the Midwife star, Cliff Parisi, drops off
1972 Lancia Fulvia Berlina
Derek picks up an impressive five vehicle haul from a collector who can no longer look after his motors. Paul's out on t
1970s Alfa Romeo & Citroen 2CV
Dave picks up a 1970s Alfa Romeo that once starred in a chocolate advert. Meanwhile, Derek casts his eye over a Citroen
Vintage Motorcycles
Derek heads off to collect some vintage motorcycles from a garage at the bottom of the garden in the North-East of Engla
Rare Fiats and a VW Corrado & old Morris
Dave finds two rare Fiats and a VW Corrado. Meanwhile Derek has his work cut out trying to remove an old Morris that app
1988 Opel Manta & Ford Granada
Derek navigates the dry stone walls of the Peak District to collect a very original 1988 Opel Manta. Plus, Dave deals wi
Triumph TR7
Derek takes a long drive in a 1960s bus that has had a life in the sun, Dave helps a collector trim his fleet of British
Mk1 Fiesta XR2 & Morris 1800
Dave's on his way to Grimsby to pick up an iconic 80s fast Ford, the Mk1 Fiesta XR2, while Bubbles regrets sitting in an
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Episode 1
Derek picks up a lovingly restored 1925 Calthorpe motorbike that he thinks is more of a work of art than anything ever p
Epsiode 2
Dave gets wind of a possible free lunch at the officers' mess when he heads off to collect a stylish Swedish Volvo P1800
Episode 3
Derek has sold everything from trucks to bicycles - but he can't remember the last time he auctioned off a two-seater pl
Episode 4
100 motorbikes come in for auction from every era of the 20th century. Also, the team assess a 1965 Vanden Plas Princess
Episode 5
A rusty 1970 Fiat 500 goes under the hammer - Derek reckons it's the kind of vehicle that is so iconic that it has to be
Episode 6
Tucked away in the showroom is a WW2-era Willys Jeep. Its original condition means there might be a bunfight for a milit
Episode 7
Up for auction this week is a 1980 Ford Escort, a hand-built 1946 Bedford 12 electric car, and a beautiful, red 1957 Aus
Episode 8
Derek collects a beautifully restored and carefully modified 1936 Wolseley 14/56. Meanwhile, a Batman-inspired Chrysler
Episode 9
Paul's doing the pick-ups in Lancashire where a rare 1960 Vauxhall Cresta PA Friary estate in dusky pink awaits.
Episode 10
A vivid Dutch DAF 66 - in daffodil yellow - lands at the North Yorkshire showroom.
Episode 11
Paul's on a big day out collecting a 1971 Jaguar E-Type and a 1933 Morgan 3-wheeler Supersport but first there's a flock
Episode 12
Dave's in fast car heaven as he picks up a rare Subaru Impreza and an equally powerful Ford Escort RS Cosworth from Nort
Episode 13
A rare 1968 Honda N600 car emerges from a lock up in County Durham and Derek's in Scotland to collect an original RAC Be
Episode 14
Derek collects five beautiful veteran motorbikes from an enthusiast who's still happily riding in his 90s.
Episode 15
A rare and much-loved 1964 Ford Capri Consul coupe comes up for auction. Paul takes a 1957 Leyland Comet truck for a spi
1 VW Golf GTI
Derek and Paul are off to Leeds on a rare father and son road trip to pick up a VW Cabriolet and a Lotus Elite.
2 Jaguar Challenge
A beautiful looking sports car has been fooling the punters and intriguing Derek. It's a Challenger E-Type - a fibreglas
Episode 3
Paul and Jack head to Staffordshire to pick up five vehicles from collector Rob's colossal barn, including a Mini and a
4 Riley Falcon
Dave's in Lincolnshire picking up a 1935 Riley Falcon - a good-looking saloon car, with a pre-select gearbox.
5 Rollo Croftmaster
Derek brings a small army of military hardware to Thornton le Dale including a Studebaker Weasel tracked vehicle and a W
6 1924 Rover 9HP Tourer
Paul collects a cherished 1924 Rover 9 that's been in the same family since the 1950s and only had one previous owner be
7 1954 Morgan +4 Coupe
Derek heads north to pick up a 1954 Morgan +4 coupe in mint condition and believed to be just one of three still on the
8 1968 Ford Cortina
Derek waxes lyrical about a pristine Jaguar XJ8 and a Ford Model T van tests his driving skills.
Episode 1
Derek travels to the Yorkshire coast to pick up a 1963 Austin J2 Paralanian campervan described as the Rolls Royce of ca
Episode 2
Derek heads to Sunderland to pick up a real Italian beauty - a 1972 Lancia Fulvia Zagato. Red and racy, the car has seen
Episode 3
Up for sale at the Mathewsons’s auction a 1275 Mini GT that’s come from just down the road that could be a future Br
Episode 4
Derek goes to pick up a veteran 1904 Swift, there’s an emotional farewell to a 1980s Beford HA van, and a Toyota Coron
Episode 5
Derek gives the once-over to a Royale Formula Ford race car, and Paul is on a marathon trip to Teesside to pick up a 195
Episode 6
Derek travels to the Lancashire coast to pick up a rare 1972 Citroen SM, and Dave is on HQ duties and admires a Punto th
Episode 7
Derek is on the road to pick up a funky little Nissan Figaro and a sublime Ferrari 250 GT tribute car, and Paul gets to
Episode 8
Derek checks out an abandoned 1985 Renault 4 and an MGB Roadster that hasn't seen the light of day for 36 years, and Jac
Episode 9
In the 100th episode, Derek heads to Northumberland to collect a rare 1975 NSU RO 80, Jack deals with a Mini Mayfair stu
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1 Aston DB4 / Tractor
2 Honda NSX / Range Rover
3 Cortina / Austin Campervan
4 Land Rover S1 / Bentley Mulsanne
5 VW Jurgen / Citroen Visa
6 Bentley Special / Lancia Monte Carlo
7 Alvis / Lotus Super 7
8 Granada / Raleigh Chopper
9 Allegro / Ice Cream Van
10 Aston DB2 / Merc SL
1 Aston Martin DB6 / Toyota Supra
2 Sunbeam Alpine / Daimler Sovereign
3 Lotus Carlton Turbo / TR7 Special Edition
4 MG Magnetta / Morris Minor