Shed and Buried: Classic Cars

Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend travel to Faringdon, where a Triumph TR3A is awaiting revival. They set out to restore the classic British roadster to its original open‑top glory, tackling the challenges of bringing the historic vehicle back to life.

Triumph TR3a is a programme presented in the form of a single episode that follows a classic‑car restoration premise. The show centres on two hosts as they travel to a specific location to tackle a project involving a historic British automobile. In this episode, Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend make their way to the town of Faringdon, where a dormant Triumph TR3A sits waiting for a new lease of life. The pair discover the car in need of a thorough revival and set about the task of returning it to its original open‑top condition. Their aim is to breathe life back into the vintage roadster and see whether it can be restored to the glory it once enjoyed. The narrative focuses on the practical steps the hosts take as they assess the TR3A’s condition, discuss the challenges inherent in reviving a classic model, and work through the restoration process. Throughout, the episode poses the central question of whether the duo can successfully bring the British roadster back to its former open‑top splendour. By the end of the feature, viewers are left with a clear sense of the effort required to restore such a vehicle and the lingering curiosity about the final outcome of Henry and Fuzz’s undertaking.