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Mike believes that, by applying a few minor changes—such as tweaking the interior and exterior—he can sell the 1985 Mercedes 300 TD he bought for a bargain at twice its current price. His goal is to double the vehicle’s value through these modest adjustments.

The piece in question is an episode‑style programme titled It is presented as a self‑contained instalment, focusing on a single subject rather than an ongoing series. The genre is simply listed as “episode,” indicating that the narrative is confined to the duration of this particular broadcast. No further production details are supplied, so the description remains limited to its basic format. The central thread follows a man called Mike, who has acquired a 1985 Mercedes 300 TD at a low price. He believes that by implementing a handful of modest alterations, he can raise the vehicle’s market value to roughly twice what he paid. His plan hinges on the idea that relatively small tweaks will be enough to make the car considerably more profitable when it is later sold. The episode therefore revolves around Mike’s attempt to transform a bargain‑bought classic into a more lucrative asset. It highlights his confidence that minor changes can produce a substantial price increase, and it sets up the expectation that the outcome will depend on whether those adjustments prove sufficient to double the original purchase price.