U&TransportMarylebone station was the last mainline station to be built in London, and it's changed a lot since then. What remains of the original station? And what history is there to be unlocked?
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Marylebone Stations HISTORY - From The Beatles to HIDDEN Places | Secrets of The London UndergroundU&Transport2025-03-20 | Marylebone station was the last mainline station to be built in London, and it's changed a lot since then. What remains of the original station? And what history is there to be unlocked?
Stream full episodes of Secrets of The London Underground for free on U: https://u.co.uk/channel/yesterday
Taken from series 3, episode 2. This is an Albert Sustainable Carbon Neutral production.
π§βπ» STREAM U SHOWS: Stream for free on U: https://u.co.uk Get U on iTunes: http://bit.ly/UKTVPlayiTunes Get U on Android: http://bit.ly/UKTVPlayAndroidThe Secret London Underground Vault Of Lost Artwork | Secrets Of The London UndergroundU&Transport2026-09-19 | On 1st September 1994, the iconic Aldwych branch line took its final journey before closing forever. Retired train operator Martin Keegan shares what it was really like to drive the famous seven-minute route on its final, celebratory dayβcomplete with champagne, balloons, and ticker tape.
Plus, take an exclusive look inside the London Transport Museum Depot's hidden artwork room. Storing over 320,000 historic items, discover how publicity manager Frank Pick revolutionized Underground advertising with iconic, 100-year-old original poster art.
Taken from Secrets of the London Underground Series 1 Episode 1.70-Year-Old Vintage Tricycle Causes A Β£1,000 Auction Bidding War | Bangers & CashU&Transport2026-09-18 | It may be a 70-year-old little tricycle, but after undergoing a massive restoration, it creates huge drama on the auction floor.
Starting with an internet bid of just Β£200, online bidders and room buyers trigger a rapid bidding war that quickly escalates in hundreds past the Β£1,000 mark. How high will this restored 1950s classic go before the hammer falls?
Taken from Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics Series 1 Episode 2Can This Β£4,500 Barn Find 1967 Jaguar 240 Drive Again? | Bangers & CashU&Transport2026-09-18 | Inherited from his father 30 years ago, Davidβs 1967 Jaguar 240 hasn't been driven since 1990. Despite Davidβs background as a Rolls-Royce trained engineer, he could never find the time to bring the beloved family heirloom back to life.
When the time finally comes for David and his wife Barbara to let the classic Jag go, dealer Bruce steps in at auction, buying the vehicle for Β£4,500. Transporting the car back to the Midlands, Bruce begins a personal passion project to get its 2.4-litre engine running again. Can this iconic piece of British motoring history be saved?
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series 1 Episode 4.Is This Β£14,000 Triumph Stag V8 Too Risky To Buy? | Dream Car FixersU&Transport2026-09-17 | Retired headteacher Simon has a Β£20,000 budget and one dream: to track down a classic Triumph Stag automatic in memory of his late father. Car locators Sheldon and Will hunt down a candidateβa 1976 Series 2 model in Ashby-de-la-Zouch listed for Β£15,000.
After taking it out on a test drive, Sheldon successfully negotiates the price down to Β£14,000. But once back in the workshop, an in-depth assessment reveals hidden problemsβincluding a leaking gearbox, worn interior carpeting, a collapsed driver's seat, and multiple oil leaks across the sump and dampers. Will this classic V8 turn into a total mechanical nightmare?
Taken from Dream Car Fixers Series 3 Episode 2.Canal Boat Gets Severely Stuck In Historic Lock | Canal Boat DiariesU&Transport2026-09-16 | Already exhausted after walking the entire flight to let water through, narrowboat owner Robbie Cumming faces an immediate setback on the Titford Canal. At the very first lock of a six-lock flight, his boat becomes severely wedged inside the chamber.
Unable to reverse or pull the narrowboat free by hand, Robbie must figure out how to unstick his jammed boat before the lock system shuts down his entire journey.
Taken from Canal Boat Diaries Series 5 Episode 2.Canal Boat Runs Aground On Historic Birmingham Loop | Canal Boat DiariesU&Transport2026-09-16 | Navigating through the heart of the Midlands, canal boat resident Robbie Cumming bypasses the main route to explore the scenic and historic Soho Loopβthe historic home of pioneering 18th-century mass production.
However, taking the scenic route comes with serious hazards. After running aground in unexpectedly shallow waters, Robbie must navigate his narrowboat up the 20-foot Smethwick Locks to reach the famous Engine Arm aqueduct while avoiding propeller-damaging canal rubbish.
Taken from Canal Boat Diaries Series 5 Episode 2.Restoring A 70-Year-Old Raleigh Sunbeam Winkie Tricycle | Bangers & Cash: Restoring ClassicsU&Transport2026-09-15 | Unearthed from a family home in Oxford, this 70-year-old Raleigh Sunbeam Winkie tricycle was an unusual project for the Bangers & Cash team. Originally sold at auction for Β£210, the rare 1950s three-wheeler was sent straight to the workshop for a complete ground-up restoration.
After stripping off layers of brush-painted orange paint, fabricating custom parts, sourcing a donor bike, and powder coating the frame, the final bill came to a staggering Β£1,469. But when the restored tricycle went back under the hammer, will the team manage to recoup their heavy investment?
Taken from Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics Series 1 Episode 2.60-Bike Private Collection Features Historic Racing Classics | Bangers & CashU&Transport2026-09-14 | Out of nearly 180 classic motorcycles rescued and completely renovated, the vast majority are now back in full working order, being ridden or displayed at shows.
Derek Mathewson takes a closer look at a private family collection of around 60 bikes, featuring rare MV Agustas and historic racing machines previously ridden by legends Phil Read and Steve Crawford.
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series 1 Episode 2.Is This Rare 1970 Bond Bug 3-Wheeler Worth The Risk? | Bangers & CashU&Transport2026-09-14 | Introduced in 1970, the wedge-shaped Bond Bug is one of the most distinctive three-wheelers ever built, with just over 2,000 units ever produced. When buyer Mark took a Β£6,000 gamble at auction on this fiberglass 700cc model, many questioned whether the unusual project was worth the hassle.
After bringing the car to Northampton for a full clean and cosmetic refresh, an expert inspection from the official Bond Bug Club reveals the true story behind this Tamworth-built classic. Can this bright orange icon prove the doubters wrong and deliver a surprisingly fun drive?
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series 1 Episode 4.How To Create A 100% Real Rust PatinaU&Transport2026-09-13 | By laying down a specialized rust-creating base coat, layering faded black paint over top, sanding back the high points, and spraying a chemical activator overnight, Irv produces a 100% authentic vintage patina.
Taken from Classic Car Kings Series 1 Episode 1.Inside Churchillβs Secret Tube Bunker | S03 E03 Full Episode | Secrets of the London UndergroundU&Transport2026-09-13 | Winston Churchillβs top-secret wartime bunker wasn't hidden in the countryside, it was built directly into the disused tunnels of the London Underground.
Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway go subterranean to explore Dover Street and Down Street: two abandoned stations wiped from the map and repurposed into bomb-proof headquarters for Britainβs wartime leaders. While ordinary Londoners packed onto cold platforms to survive the Blitz, government staff deep underground were telephoning encrypted orders while dining on venison and fine wine.
Explore the secret rooms, hidden ventilation shafts, and forgotten pinstripe offices buried beneath London's streets.
Taken from Secrets of the London Underground Series 3 Episode 3. This is an Albert Sustainable Carbon Neutral production.The Abandoned 100-Year-Old Tube Tunnels Hidden From The Public | Secrets Of The London UndergroundU&Transport2026-09-12 | Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore the haunting, silent depths of Aldwychβa largely forgotten ghost station left frozen in time. Bricked up at both ends, this subterranean fortress has a secret history: during the World Wars, its deep-level platforms were converted into secure bunkers to protect the British Museumβs most priceless treasures from devastating air raids.
From century-old original tracks to the eerie, unfinished tunnels meant to stretch under the River Thames, go behind the locked doors of the London Underground's shortest branch line.
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Make sure you're following U for all the latest! facebook.com/streamonu instagram.com/streamonu tiktok.com/@streamonuThis Dead Lotus Engine Turned Out To Be A Miracle! π U&Transport2026-09-11 | Left outside for years, this rare Sunbeam Lotus 2.2 engine was expected to be seized solid. But after soaking the bores in oil, the team makes an "unreal" discovery: it turns over freely.
Stripped down, the bores show remarkably good condition despite the years of neglect. Satisfied he can save the original parts, restorer Robert sets a 6-month deadline to bring this classic "back from the dead" and build one of the finest surviving Sunbeam Lotuses on the road.
#Shorts #BangersAndCash #RestoringClassics #SunbeamLotus #UKTV #U&TransportCan An 18-Year-Old Restore This Barn Find MGB GT? | Bangers & CashU&Transport2026-09-11 | Unearthed from a secret North Yorkshire barn, this early production 1966 MGB GT is structurally sound, but years of neglect have left it needing serious cosmetic work.
While auctioneer Derek Mathewson doubts the average buyer will take on such a big restoration, 17-year-old student Matthew steps up to buy his very first auction project, inspired by memories of his grandfather.
Now 18, Matthew takes on the challenge of bringing the classic MG back to life alongside his father Jeff. From rebuilding the engine to restoring its original leather interior, will this young mechanic manage to get his dream car back on the road?
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series 1 Episode 3.Can You Restore A 1969 Ford Corsair For Under Β£7,000? | Dream Car FixersU&Transport2026-09-10 | For Chris, restoring this 1969 Ford Corsair 2000E wasn't just about classic metalwork, it was a direct connection back to memories of his late father.
Will begins by stripping decades of paint and underseal, uncovering a rotted corner that requires a custom repair panel hand-shaped on the English wheel. Meanwhile, Sheldon tracks down a rare spare dashboard, which specialist Rachel precision-mills on a CNC machine to protect the fragile original lacquer.
After a full respray and reassembly, the final bill comes to just Β£6,042 - nearly Β£8,000 under the client's Β£14,000 limit. But the real payoff comes at the reveal, when an emotional Chris takes the wheel of his father's dream car once again.
Taken from Dream Car Fixers Series 3 Episode 1.Ive Put A Hole Straight Through It! π±#shortsU&Transport2026-09-09 | A simple maintenance job turns into a costly nightmare when a single slip with a welder's hammer puts a hole straight into the water tank.
Devastated by the mistake, Robbie is forced to put his head in his hands and figure out an emergency fix. Desperate to keep his narrowboat home afloat, he tracks down a local boatyard welder to get two massive sheets of metal for an urgent overplating job. It's a stark reminder of the unglamorous, expensive reality of life on the cut.
Taken from Canal Boat Diaries Series 5 Episode 2.10 Years Of Living On A Boat... And This Happens | Canal Boat DiariesU&Transport2026-09-09 | A trip into central Birmingham starts with sightseeing and ends in an emergency pump-out run, just another day living on the cut.
Robbie's week gets off to a costly start when a DIY job on the well deck puts a hole straight into the water tank, resulting in an emergency welder visit and an unexpected bill. Undeterred, he navigates toward Gas Street Basin to explore Digbeth's street art scene and the iconic Black Sabbath mural. But boat life quickly interrupts the trip when the toilet tank backs up, forcing a swift exit to find a pump-out station.
Reflecting on his logbook from his very first day of boat ownership back in March 2015, Robbie looks back at ten years on the water, and how some maintenance headaches never truly go away.
Taken from Canal Boat Diaries Series 5 Episode 2.This Vanden Plas Princess Will Never Make Its Money Back | Bangers & Cash: Restoring ClassicsU&Transport2026-09-08 | After sitting in a dusty garage for 26 years, this 1970s Vanden Plas Princess turns out to be far more solid than anyone expected. But with tricky hydrolastic suspension and a reputation for rot, can a full-scale restoration ever make financial sense?
Bought for Β£3,700 complete with its plush leather interior and original walnut dashboard, the team embarks on a mammoth 50-hour revival. After clearing blocked fuel lines and prepping the solid bodywork, it gets a fresh two-pack respray in its factory Damask Red. With zero chance of turning a profit at auction, this build becomes a pure passion project, saving one of the finest surviving Princesses for the road.
Taken from Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics Series 1 Episode 2.As Crumbly As A Posh Biscuit! #shortsU&Transport2026-09-07 | It might look decent on the outside, but underneath, this classic is "as crumbly as a posh biscuit."
With a hydrolastic suspension system and a reputation for rotting for England, experts warn that attempting a full restoration lacks any common sense. But in a classic car market full of eccentric buyers, will anyone take on the challenge?
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series: Resorting Classics 1 Episode 2.This Rare 1952 Jowett Javelin Just Sold To... A Jowett | Bangers & CashU&Transport2026-09-07 | A rare 1952 Jowett Javelin comes up for auction, and the winning bidder shares more than just a passion for post-war British classics, his surname is Jowett, too.
Owner Pat Shepard decides to reduce his collection, sending this 1950s classic under the hammer. Once nicknamed a "spaceship on wheels" for its futuristic aerodynamic design and flat-four engine, Gerald Palmer's Javelin was built to be a true world car. However, high manufacturing costs, build quality issues, and gearbox and crankshaft failures gave it a reputation for unreliability, leading Jowett to cease production in 1954.
In an extraordinary turn of events, the Javelin sells for Β£5,000 to local buyer Matthew Jowett, returning to Bradford within just one mile of where it was originally manufactured over 70 years ago. Could there be a more fitting owner for a Jowett than a Jowett?
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series 1 Episode 3.βIf You Could Afford One, You Got Oneβ #shortsU&Transport2026-09-06 | Porsche performance at half the cost: the Ford Sierra Cosworth earned its reputation as the ultimate working man's supercar. Car enthusiast Dave breaks down the engine's insane tuning potential and explains why everyone wanted one.
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series 1 Episode 2.South Kensingtons Secret WWII Tunnel | S03 E02 Full Episode | Secrets of the London UndergroundU&Transport2026-09-06 | Deep beneath South Kensington station lies an abandoned wartime secret: an emergency engineering department built during WWII to repair bomb-damaged stations across London.
Join Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway as they explore original 1868 platforms, inspect Maryleboneβs rare surviving 1907 emergency spiral staircase, and discover how technical limitations shaped the iconic colors of the Tube map at the London Transport Museum Depot.
Taken from Secrets of the London Underground Series 3 Episode 2. This is an Albert Sustainable Carbon Neutral production.Can This Rotten V12 Lamborghini Espada Be Saved? | Classic Car KingsU&Transport2026-09-05 | A 1973 Lamborghini Espada arrives with rust running far deeper than expected and a damaged V12 engine that threatens the entire rebuild. Between a gouged cylinder liner and extensive internal bodywork rot, can the team bring this classic Italian supercar back to life?
Extracting the V12 from the Espada's tight monocoque chassis reveals water in the oil and a seized water pump. Engine specialist Lloyd confirms compression loss across the piston rings, leading to a complete teardown that uncovers a ruined cylinder liner and broken ring.
Meanwhile, fabricator Craig tackles the unibody's thin pressed steel, stripping out old lead repairs and replacing rotted wheel arches with custom panels.
Taken from Classic Car Kings Series 1 Episode 2.βThis Moped Couldnt Tear Skin Off Rice Pudding!βπ #shortsU&Transport2026-09-04 | Josh Thompson's Huddersfield workshop usually tunes high-performance superbikes that break speed limits in first gear... so how will he handle a 50cc moped that "couldn't tear skin off a rice pudding"?
Taken from Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics Series 1 Episode 1.Why Did This Barn Find Ford Escort Sell For Less The Second Time? | Bangers & CashU&Transport2026-09-04 | Untouched for 33 years in a Warrington garage, this 1973 Ford Escort Mark 1 was the ultimate unrenovated barn find, but its journey at auction was far from simple.
After smashing expectations to sell for Β£7,750, the buyer had a change of heart, putting the Escort straight back under the hammer. Sold a second time for Β£6,900, the car lost Β£850 of its value, proving that once a barn find loses its untouched status, the magic can quickly fade.
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series 1 Episode 3.Mini Cooper S Becomes Kindling Storage?! #shortsU&Transport2026-09-03 | Derek digs through a rotten Mini Cooper S, packed with bottles, kindling and classic parts, including coupe upholstery and an old period parking lamp. The engine? Almost certainly seized and set for a massive rebuild!
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series 1 Episode 1.Removing A Whole Gearbox For ONE Oil Leak! | Dream Car FixersU&Transport2026-09-03 | Mechanics Sheldon and Will face a massive teardown on a classic 1969 Ford Corsair, pulling the entire gearbox out just to trace a single, stubborn engine oil leak.
From stripping interior trim and lowering the prop shaft to replacing a destroyed nylon speedo drive gear and punching out the failed rear main oil seal, see what it really takes to get this vintage Ford back on the road.
Taken from Dream Car Fixers Series 3 Episode 1.Fallen Tree Nearly Crashes Canal Boat! π± #shortsU&Transport2026-09-02 | While navigating the waterways, Robbie's view is suddenly blocked by a massive fallen tree directly across the canal. With an oncoming boat approaching the blind spot, can he react in time to avoid a devastating collision?
Taken from Canal Boat Diaries Series 5 Episode 1.Can This Narrowboat Survive The 21-Lock Flight? | Canal Boat DiariesU&Transport2026-09-02 | Facing a brutal stretch of 21 broad locks over just two miles, Robbie teams up with 82-year-old solo boater Sylvia to tackle the infamous Hatton Flight.
From sharing the heavy labor of lock-keeping to navigating the pitch-black, flooded Shrewley Tunnel with a temporary headlight, Robbie reveals the true reality of off-grid narrowboat living.
Taken from Canal Boat Diaries Series 5 Episode 1.This Caravan Went To The Least Likely Owner | Bangers & CashU&Transport2026-09-01 | A rare wind-up gramophone, a teardrop caravan, and an original 1950s road sign all go under the hammer at Mathewsons, but it's the caravan's new owner that steals the show.
The team visits Melvin, a removals man selling up a collection that includes a vintage gramophone and a teardrop caravan his wife found far too claustrophobic to keep. Ahead of the auto-memorabilia auction, the team sort the genuine high-value originals from the "wall fillers".
At auction, an original 1950s Firestone road sign fetches Β£750, but the teardrop caravan draws the real surprise: selling for Β£1,800 to a dad buying it as a garden Wendy house for his young daughter.
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series 1 Episode 2.Rotten 1965 Mini Cooper S Gets An Incredible Transformation | Bangers & Cash: Restoring ClassicsU&Transport2026-09-01 | Written off as a complete wreck, this 1965 Mini Cooper S was dubbed the "find of the century", but restoring it would test anyone's sanity.
Bought at auction for a staggering Β£18,000, new owner Peter Watchman commits to a painstaking two-year rebuild. Determined to save the original shell rather than replace it, Peter hunts down genuine parts like an original binnacle and grille across classic swap meets to bring this iconic motor back to life.
Was the Β£18k gamble on a rotten shell worth it, or should this Mini Cooper S have stayed scrapped?
Taken from Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics Series 1 Episode 1.Holes Everywhere, Deal Done Anyway! #shortsU&Transport2026-08-30 | "Absolutely knackered" with holes everywhere, but Lee and Aaron reckon the bones are good. No haggling, just a handshake.
Taken from Classic Car Kings Series 1 Episode 1.Camdens Secret Wartime Shelter | S03 E01 Full Episode | Secrets of the London UndergroundU&Transport2026-08-30 | Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway descend 38 metres below surface level to explore one of Camden Town's most secretive spaces: a massive Second World War deep-level shelter built to house 8,000 people beneath the station tracks.
The team also investigates Sloane Square's lost underground river running directly above the platforms, before heading to the museum depot to see the restoration of iconic vintage tube stock.
Taken from Secrets of the London Underground Series 3 Episode 1. This is an Albert Sustainable Carbon Neutral production.Hidden Crash Damage Doubles The Scope Of This Rare Lamborghini Restoration | Classic Car KingsU&Transport2026-08-29 | When a client flies in from Dubai with an original-paint 1970s gold Lamborghini Espada, Irv and the team take on a complete "nut and bolt" restoration to return the four-seater V12 touring car to pristine, showroom condition.
With only five roadworthy Espadas remaining in the UK, the team pulls mechanic Lloyd out of retirement to rebuild the 350-horsepower engine. But as Irv and Lee strip the bodywork down to bare metal, they uncover severe rust holes, rotten arches, and a botched repair from a past crash that doubles the scale of the job overnight.
Taken from Classic Car Kings Series 1 Episode 2.His Life Sentence Started In 1976 #shortsU&Transport2026-08-28 | James breaks down his upholstery process, stripping foam back to the board before sealing it in with a gel coat. Started this "sentence" back in 1976.
Taken from Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics Series 1 Episode 1.Will Derek Really Sell His Rare Austin? | Bangers & CashU&Transport2026-08-28 | Faced with a massive shortage of space at Mathewsons, Derek Mathewson is forced to do the unthinkable: put some of his own prized classic cars up for auction.
From retrieving a 1946 Jaguar Mark V and a 1938 Austin 12 Ascot from storage to watching his personal collection cross the block, Derek faces a painful liquidation.
But when it comes to his beloved Austin, can he actually bring himself to let it go?
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series 1 Episode 2.Can Sheldon Save This Rare 1969 Ford Corsair? | Dream Car FixersU&Transport2026-08-27 | Car specialist Sheldon takes on a near-impossible challenge for retired postal worker Chris: finding a original 1960s Ford Corsair 2000E in memory of his father.
With only around 400 roadworthy examples left in the UK, Sheldon tracks down a solitary candidate near Birmingham. But after securing the car for Β£6,750, a closer inspection back at the workshop uncovers speedometer failures, mismatched dashboards, and serious hidden rot beneath the underseal that threatens to drain Chris's remaining budget.
Taken from Dream Car Fixers Series 3 Episode 1.Oiling Worktops With... Old Pants?! #shortsU&Transport2026-08-26 | Robin's oiling the kitchen worktops with a cloth that has a very unexpected past. Watch till the end for the reveal!
Taken from Canal Boat Diaries Series 5 Episode 1.Exploring Warwickshires Canals & The Itchy Tiller Craze | Canal Boat DiariesU&Transport2026-08-26 | Robbie Cumming sets off on a journey through the heart of Warwickshire's waterways, stopping to explore the quiet history of Long Itchington before tackling steep lock flights and narrow canal passages.
Along the way, Robbie breaks down the unique boater concept of the "itchy tiller," braves fallen obstacles blocking the canal, and preps his onboard music setup before pulling into Royal Leamington Spa.
Taken from Canal Boat Diaries Series 5 Episode 1.Will This Mystery 1950s French Moped Make A Profit? | Bangers & Cash: Restoring ClassicsU&Transport2026-08-25 | Acquired at auction for Β£900 with no official documentation, this mystery vintage moped featured a rare setup of two chains, a pedal start, and a fan belt. After a trip to a specialist garage in Huddersfield for a full recommissioning and carb clean, the team set off to track down its true identity.
Biker enthusiasts at Squires Cafe revealed the truth: it's a rare 1955 French "Derny" pace bike, historically used in cycle races like the Paris to Bordeaux to pull riders through high-speed slipstreams. But with total restoration costs hitting Β£1,308, can this piece of cycling history turn a profit back under the hammer?
Taken from Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics Series 1 Episode 1.Can A Β£13,000 Car Win Over His Wife? #shortsU&Transport2026-08-24 | At 14 years old with 100,000 miles on the clock, this car offers a lot of vehicle for "Fiesta money" at just Β£13,000. It certainly looks the part and drives lovely on a test drive, but the real test lies ahead. Can it persuade Paulβs wife whose usual response to a new car purchase is a flat "no"?
#Shorts #BangersAndCash #UsedCars #CarReview #BargainCars #UKTV #U&Transport15-Year Storage Barn Find: Can This Ford Sierra Cosworth Make a Profit? | Bangers & CashU&Transport2026-08-24 | Left in storage for 15 years and requiring extensive structural welding, this rare 1980s Ford Sierra Cosworth is a true diamond in the rough. Regarded as the ultimate "workingman's supercar," only 5,000 original "Whaletail" models were ever produced, making an unmolested, highly original example a dream find for collectors.
After going under the hammer for Β£18,500, the new owners take on an ambitious Β£25,000 full-shell restoration to bring the 153 mph rocket ship back to factory standards. With four months of gruelling bodywork ahead, can this long-term investment reach its projected Β£45,000 valuation?
#FordSierraCosworth #ClassicCarRestoration #BangersAndCash #UandTransportThe 1949 Beetle Sold In Record Time... Or Is It? π #shortsU&Transport2026-08-23 | The lads are giving a classic 1949 Volkswagen Beetle a quick once-over when a shocking revelation drops: itβs apparently already been sold! But as the truth comes out, is this ultra-rare cable-brake patina car actually a done deal, or just a very hopeful discussion?
Taken from Classic Car Kings Series 1 Episode 1.Baker Streets Hidden WWII Secret Range | S02 E10 Full Episode | Secrets Of The London UndergroundU&Transport2026-08-23 | Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway venture deep beneath Baker Street, one of the world's oldest underground stations.
From a forgotten WWII shooting range hidden below the escalators to abandoned lift shafts, a secret 1940s catering training hub, and the famous Lost Property Office, discover the subterranean secrets trapped beneath the capital.
Taken from Secrets of the London Underground Series 2 Episode 10. This is an Albert Sustainable Carbon Neutral production.Discovering Holborns WWII Secret Tunnels | Secrets Of The London UndergroundU&Transport2026-08-22 | Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway venture beneath the bustling streets of Holborn to explore a forgotten WWII secret hidden within the London Underground network.
From disused platforms to secret wartime operations, discover the subterranean history trapped beneath the capital.
Taken from Secrets of the London Underground Series 1 Episode 1. This is an Albert Sustainable Carbon Neutral production.Thats A Stupid Idea! π οΈ Can You Profit Restoring Classics? #shortsU&Transport2026-08-21 | The team behind Bangers & Cash are officially attempting their own restoration projects to find out if it's actually possible to make a profit flipping classic cars.
The only problem? Master auctioneer Derek Mathewson thinks it's a completely losing battle!
Taken from Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics Series 1 Episode 1.Pauls Bentley Dream vs. Family Reality | Bangers & CashU&Transport2026-08-21 | Paul Mathewson has his eyes on a luxurious Bentley Continental GT S, but convincing the family it's a sensible purchase is a completely different story.
When the hammer falls at Β£13,500, has he landed a bargain luxury grand tourer, or a very expensive headache?
Taken from Bangers & Cash Series 1 Episode 1.After 35 Years, This Rare 1949 Volkswagen Beetle Is Finally Restored | Classic Car KingsU&Transport2026-08-20 | After 35 years of waiting, this rare 1949 Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 is finally restored and ready to return to the road.
When the early VW Beetle first arrived at the Classic Car Kings workshop, its floor pans had almost completely rotted away and the 76-year-old car required hundreds of hours of painstaking restoration work. Now Irv and the team are completing the final details of this remarkable preservation restoration, including period-correct seats, door cards, semaphore indicators and electrical components.
Underneath its original patina, the classic Volkswagen has been completely rebuilt. Its new floor pans, original 25-horsepower flat-four air-cooled engine, crash gearbox, cable brakes and lever shock absorbers have all been restored to bring this historic VW Beetle Type 1 back to life.
Following its first road test, Chris, who owned the vintage Beetle for around 35 years but never managed to restore it, returns to the workshop to see the finished car. Although its weathered exterior has been carefully preserved, the rare 1949 Volkswagen is now roadworthy and could be ready for another 100 years.
Will the former owner approve of this incredible classic VW Beetle restoration?
Taken from Classic Car Kings Series 1 Episode 1.I Lost ALL My Footage In The Canal π«£ #shortsU&Transport2026-08-19 | A nightmare start to the journey. Robbie accidentally drops his camera directly into the canal, losing an entire day's filming and irreplaceable memories. Can he recover from a total disaster?
Taken from Canal Boat Diaries Series 5 Episode 1. This is an Albert Sustainable Carbon Neutral production.Robbies New Canal Journey Gets Off to a Disastrous Start | Canal Boat DiariesU&Transport2026-08-19 | Robbie Cumming begins a new narrowboat journey across Britain's historic canal network, but his first day takes a costly turn when an action camera falls from the roof of his boat and disappears into the canal.
After spending weeks preparing Naughty Lass for the journey, Robbie is finally ready to leave the marina and return to life on the water. He plans to explore more of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, travel back towards London and discover new parts of Britain's inland waterways.
Before setting off, however, his liveaboard narrowboat requires some serious maintenance. The gas locker has rusted through from the inside, the hull needs welding and overplating, and a large dent must be repaired. Robbie also has the narrowboat surveyed and blacked before completing some DIY maintenance inside the galley.
With the repairs finished, Robbie navigates one of the busiest canal junctions in the country, shares an important narrowboat etiquette tip and tackles his first lock in several months. But after mooring for the night, he discovers that one of the action cameras mounted to the roof is missing, along with an entire day of irreplaceable footage.
Robbie enters the canal to search through the mud, but can he recover the lost camera and save the footage from the first day of his British canal journey?