How to Build a Motorcar
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This series is a real-life step-by-step in how to construct the most impressive vehicles on the planet, told by the specialists who do it every day. Featuring unrestricted access to the factory floors, from Cheshire's prestigious Bentley complex to Italy's innovative Maserati plant, this series gets down to the nuts and bolts of how these remarkable cars go from bare metal to finished product.
IMDb 8.3/1020212 seasons
DocumentarySpecial InterestSmart
DocumentarySpecial InterestSmart
IMDb 8.3/1020212 seasons
Cast: David Appleton
7+
6 episodes

  • 1. Mini

    1. Mini

    An access-all-areas look at how the classic Mini is being manufactured for the electric revolution. What is needed to create the components of a Mini Electric
    An access-all-areas look at how the classic Mini is being manufactured for the electric revolution. What is needed to create the components of a Mini Electric
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    46min
    Nov 8, 2021

  • 2. Jaguar

    2. Jaguar

    Jaguar gives us an access-all-areas look at how the F-TYPE is built from scratch, from its sleek chassis to an engine that can reach top speeds of 177mph.
    Jaguar gives us an access-all-areas look at how the F-TYPE is built from scratch, from its sleek chassis to an engine that can reach top speeds of 177mph.
    ALL
    46min
    Nov 15, 2021

  • 3. Caterham

    3. Caterham

    A unique visit behind the scenes with the small team in Dartford who hand-build the iconic open-top, two-seater Caterham 7 sports car.
    A unique visit behind the scenes with the small team in Dartford who hand-build the iconic open-top, two-seater Caterham 7 sports car.
    7+
    47min
    Nov 22, 2021

  • 4. Bac Mono R

    4. Bac Mono R

    A behind-the-scenes look at how Liverpool supercar manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company make their BAC Mono R - the world's first single-seat, road-legal supercar.
    A behind-the-scenes look at how Liverpool supercar manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company make their BAC Mono R - the world's first single-seat, road-legal supercar.
    7+
    47min
    Nov 29, 2021

  • 5. Land Rover

    5. Land Rover

    We follow the 35-hour build of a new Defender, where over 3300 individual parts and 70 years of innovation come together to create a vehicle for any terrain.
    We follow the 35-hour build of a new Defender, where over 3300 individual parts and 70 years of innovation come together to create a vehicle for any terrain.
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    47min
    Dec 6, 2021

  • 6. Mercedes

    6. Mercedes

    Factory 56 opens its doors as we follow the ultimate configuration of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, from the chassis build to the main assembly floor.
    Factory 56 opens its doors as we follow the ultimate configuration of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, from the chassis build to the main assembly floor.
    ALL
    47min
    Dec 13, 2021
    • How to Build a Motorcar
    DocumentarySpecial InterestSmart
    IMDb 8.3/1020212 seasons
    This series is a real-life step-by-step in how to construct the most impressive vehicles on the planet, told by the specialists who do it every day. Featuring unrestricted access to the factory floors, from Cheshire's prestigious Bentley complex to Italy's innovative Maserati plant, this series gets down to the nuts and bolts of how these remarkable cars go from bare metal to finished product.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Joe Lister
    Cast
    David Appleton
    Studio
    Workerbee
    Audio languages
    EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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