Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars

Salvage specialist Drew Pritchard teams up with Paul Cowland of Turbo Pickers for a visit to the Isle of Wight. While there, the duo evaluates an eighties‑era Ford sports car, putting the classic vehicle through a series of on‑road tests on the island’s winding routes.

The programme is an episode that brings together two well‑known figures from the UK automotive world. Salvage enthusiast Drew Pritchard joins forces with Paul Cowland, who is best known for his work on Turbo Pickers. Both presenters are recognised for their hands‑on approach to classic and forgotten vehicles, and this instalment follows them as they set out on a new adventure. In this particular outing the pair travel to the Isle of Wight, a location that provides a scenic backdrop for their activities. While on the island they take an opportunity to examine and drive an eighties‑era Ford sportscar. The episode centres on the practical testing of the car, allowing the presenters to showcase its performance and characteristics in a real‑world setting. The collaboration between Pritchard and Cowland highlights their shared enthusiasm for uncovering the potential of older machines. Their combined expertise offers viewers insight into the process of assessing a classic vehicle, from initial inspection through to on‑road evaluation. By situating the test drive on the Isle of Wight, the episode also benefits from the island’s distinctive atmosphere, which frames the whole experience. The focus remains firmly on the interaction between the two hosts, the historic Ford sportscar, and the straightforward, hands‑on approach they bring to the test.