Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics

The team's first acquisition is a 1972 Volkswagen Fastback, which they restore as their initial project. Their second venture sees them adding a police motorcycle that dates back roughly four decades, bringing a 40‑year‑old bike into the build lineup to the garage.

Fastback / Norton is a programme presented in the format of an episode. It follows a small team as they take on distinct vehicle projects, giving viewers a glimpse into the choices they make when selecting classic machines. The show’s straightforward style keeps the focus on the work at hand rather than on any broader narrative. In the first segment of the episode, the team secures a 1972 VW Fastback as their initial purchase. This classic automobile becomes the starting point for their hands‑on efforts, and the acquisition sets the tone for the rest of the programme. Their next undertaking involves locating and acquiring a police bike that is roughly 40 years old, adding a two‑wheeled counterpart to their collection. Both vehicles come from very different periods, highlighting the range of restoration and maintenance challenges the team is prepared to face. By juxtaposing a post‑war German car with a mid‑century police motorcycle, the episode showcases the diversity of projects that can fall under the same umbrella of classic‑vehicle work. Throughout the episode, the team’s progress with the VW Fastback and the police bike is documented in a clear, step‑by‑step manner. Viewers get to see each stage of the process, from the initial purchase to the early steps of getting the machines back into shape, without any extraneous commentary or speculation.