Roadworthy Rescues

Derek goes off the deep end with an ‘80s icon, the DeLorean, which has been wrecked and no longer runs. He and his mates tackle the project, fitting a junkyard LS powerplant in a workshop to bring the classic car back to life ultimately.

DeLoralet is a programme presented as a single episode. It falls squarely within the episode genre, offering a compact, self‑contained story rather than a multi‑part series. The title itself hints at a playful nod to a famous piece of automotive history, setting the tone for the brief adventure that follows. The core of the episode follows Derek as he throws himself into a passionate project centred on an ’80s automotive icon – the DeLorean. The car arrives in a sorry state: it’s been badly damaged and won’t start. Undeterred, Derek rallies his friends and together they set about giving the battered vehicle a new lease of life. Their solution is straightforward yet effective: they fit a reliable junkyard LS engine, swapping out the original powerplant for something that will actually run. The final segment underscores the collaborative spirit of the restoration. By pooling their skills and resources, Derek and his mates manage to transform the wreck into a functioning machine, proving that even a legendary, broken‑down DeLorean can be revived with a bit of ingenuity and a solid junkyard LS. The episode wraps up with the restored car ready to roll, highlighting the satisfaction that comes from turning a hopelessly damaged classic into a drivable reality.