Car S.O.S.

Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend take a look at a 1971 Lamborghini Espada owned by a man from Derbyshire. The owner had hoped to restore the classic car, but his ambitions were halted by health issues that prevented the work from proceeding.

The broadcast titled Lamborghini Espada is a single‑episode programme that centres on a classic automobile. It is presented as an episode within a broader series, focusing on a particular car and the people connected to it. In this instalment, presenters Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend take a hands‑on approach with a 1971 Lamborghini Espada. The vehicle belongs to a man living in Derbyshire, and the two hosts spend the episode getting to grips with the car’s mechanics and design. The Derbyshire owner had intended to restore the Espada to full working order, but his plans were halted when health problems intervened. As a result, the restoration remained unfinished, leaving the car in a state that required specialist attention. Throughout the episode, Shaw and Townshend explore the condition of the Lamborghini, assess what work is needed and discuss the challenges that the owner faces in bringing the classic back to life. Their interaction with the car and the owner’s circumstances forms the core of the programme’s narrative.