A Car is Born (1999) is a series web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch A Car is Born online in HD.
A Car is Born — Storyline
Over 15 episodes, 'A Car is Born' is a step by step guide to building a supercar from a kit – from choosing the kit to taking the finished car for testing by Ian Forrest – Chief Racing Instructor at Knockhill Race Circuit.The philosophy of the show is a simple one – to provide anybody watching with the confidence and the knowhow to have a go for themselves.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Mark Evans
A Car is Born — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1999-07-01 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 15 |
| Genre | series |
| Language | English |
| Status | Returning Series |
A Car is Born — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (1999-07-01) — Mark meets Ian Stent from Which Kit? at the National Kit and Performance Car Show, before visiting the factory where his kit is manufactured.
- E2: Episode 2 (1999-07-08) — Mark goes shopping for tools and a second-hand car to provide spare parts, taking the Owners Club secretary along with him for advice.
- E3: Episode 3 (1999-07-15) — Volunteers from the local college strip the second hand car of spare parts, and the engine and gearbox are sent to a specialist for reconditioning.
- E4: Episode 4 (1999-07-22) — The rear axle is reconditioned with some components being sent away for powder-coating, and Mark gets a progress report on the engine.
- E5: Episode 5 (1999-07-29) — Mark installs axles, suspension hubs and brakes and engineer Dave Peters chips in with some tips as they succeed in creating a rolling chassis.
- E6: Episode 6 (1999-08-05) — A reconditioned engine is built up and bench-tested, and Mark checks out extras from retro-look air filters to race-tuned carburretors.
- E7: Episode 7 (1999-08-12) — Mark puts together the engine, gearbox, a new clutch and the exhaust, before testing to see if everything works!
- E8: Episode 8 (1999-08-19) — Mark rivets the body parts onto the chassis, finding out about shut-lines, panel fit and GRP from engineer Robert Kemp.
- E9: Episode 9 (1999-08-26) — Mark chooses an authentic walnut dashboard from a vintage gauge company before sanding and polishing it, ready for testing.
- E10: Episode 10 (1999-09-02) — Mark puts his personal stamp the interior of his replica AC Cobra, buying everything from carpeting and door lining trim to seat belts.
- E11: Episode 11 (1999-09-09) — Mark gets to grips with wiring his replica AC Cobra, installing a loom, connecting electric components and fixing that all-important car stereo.
- E12: Episode 12 (1999-09-16) — It's all about basic aesthetics today as we learn how to finish off a GRP shell by masking and priming the car bodywork ready for finished topcoat.
- E13: Episode 13 (1999-09-23) — Mark fits the hood, headlights, bumpers and racing wheels, and visits specialist suppliers for the badges to put his individual stamp on the car.
- E14: Episode 14 (1999-09-30) — Mark's creation undergoes the Single Vehicle Approval test and we travel to Bristol for the vehicle inspector's opinion on how the car measures up.
- E15: Episode 15 (1999-10-07) — Mark takes his creation to a kit car show to see how it compares to other models, and gets feedback from the experts as the car is entered for a car club track day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does A Car is Born have? 1 season(s) with 15 episodes.
Where can I watch A Car is Born? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
