unfrozen1969 11 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 I have been a member of this website for quite awhile and have had a number of dilemnas in regards to keeping or selling my 69 convertible. Well, I sold to a television show out of the UK called the "Classic Car Rescue Show" which will air on the History Channel. They are building two cars in North America and four cars in the UK. The two North American cars are my mustang and a Cadillac. This is a first run television show, so lets hope that it gets picked up. Now to look for a project that is a little further along. Thanks to all of you guys for your help and patience throughout the years. unfrozen1969 Bill from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior2561 10 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 thats awesome - hopefully we can see it online after they shoot it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzahm 10 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 I wanna see it- Can somebody keep us updated as to when it airs. Don't want to miss it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanders 46 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 heh -- and I figured I'd meet you one of these days, at a show in Ottawa! Any idea when it's going to air? If you know, keep us posted... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 I just left you a note on your build thread but I guess I have the answer now. Well, it sounds like in the end it may be the best thing for both you and for the car I guess. How did this happen, did they approach you, did you have it up for sale still? What about your parts cars/collection? I haven't been able to find anything online yet but if they are restoring and filming first then it could be a year or more away from airing if they don't do it in real time. Do keep us all posted if you hear more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfrozen1969 11 Report post Posted June 16, 2012 Ya know, I love the 69 Mustang, but for me it was about recognizing my limitations and the reality of ever getting to enjoy my ride. Also add the fact that I will have two kids entering University in two years, the reality of finishing this car seemed endless. Aside from the space the car took tp, as well as all of the parts. So I discussed this with my wife and put it on kijiji to sell. I had a few guys low ball me, and then I got a call from the producer of the show. He explained that it is a BBC production through the History channel, and they are rebuilding six cars, a porsche, MG, jaguar, a Cadillac and my Mustang, I can't recall the sixth car. The Mustang will eventually be shipped to the Uk for auction. They gave me a respectible price, and I think they liked that I was Mustang guy, with two cats named Boss and Shelby and my youngest daughter who is 9 having her last initial in her name as "M" for Mustang. While filming I had to tell them the story of the car and what it meant to the family. I was more pleased to see the car go to soemone where it will be completed, so I am veyr pleased with the whole experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 So any plans to maybe one day start with a more complete and usable car as opposed to a total project car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfrozen1969 11 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 I will always have the desire to own a 69 stang again, especially a fastback, but for the next five years or so, it probably won't be in the cards. I will always keep my eyes open for a parts car though, it is still fun to tear the cars apart without worrying about having to put them back together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobrakidz 10 Report post Posted June 24, 2012 Hopefully they show the TV episode here in the USA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69mootang 10 Report post Posted September 5, 2012 The show is airing in England on 3rd sept on channel 5.and on discovery channel in Canada and the USA on the 15 th October at 8pm on the other car was a mini. And the mustang is done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted September 5, 2012 The show is airing in England on 3rd sept on channel 5.and on discovery channel in Canada and the USA on the 15 th October at 8pm on the other car was a mini. And the mustang is done Thanks for the heads up, so it's the discovery channel and not the history channel as originally posted. Oh, welcome to the forum BTW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klutch 17 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 I'll have to check out that show. I sure hope it's about restoring cars and not about shop fights and who stole who's tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texas mustang 10 Report post Posted September 8, 2012 I hope the restore and do not pimp it out . CD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69mootang 10 Report post Posted September 12, 2012 Yes on discovery channel. No the mustang wasn't pimped out. It looked quite nice when it was finished Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 Just a reminder to all that this show is supposed to air tonight according to the info. I have not verified that yet but my reminder just went off on my calendar so I remember to check for it when I get home tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 Just a reminder to all that this show is supposed to air tonight according to the info. I have not verified that yet but my reminder just went off on my calendar so I remember to check for it when I get home tonight. I just checked Discovery Channel's tv line up for tonight & it is NOT listed to be aired tonight. :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted October 16, 2012 Yeah and I searched the cable line up for "Rescue" and came up empty also and no word of the show at all on the Discovery Channel website either. :glare: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Here's a link to a teaser promo (scroll down to the "Mustang" episode and click the mosaic). Kind of odd, they show them "evaluating" the unrestored car (a beat up '68 coupe), then they show them restomodding Unfrozen's vert -- creating a grabber blue Boss 302 tribute (convertible). Clearly not the same car. Weird. http://www.discoveryworld.ca/galleryList.aspx?sid=45939 Edited October 16, 2012 by 69RavenConv Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted October 16, 2012 there's one showing today up here, but it says its on a Jaguar E type. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted October 16, 2012 After a search this is episode 1 next week will be episode 2 and doing a Porche 911. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Secz 26 Report post Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Well I think the mystery as to why no one in the US saw it is solved. The URL provided is a Canandian based domain name and it says that it aired on Discovery World HD which is a Canadian channel not available in the US. And Bernie Fineman is no stranger to Discovery as he used to have another car show called Bangla Bangers. Edited October 16, 2012 by Big Secz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted October 16, 2012 Well I think the mystery as to why no one in the US saw it is solved. The URL provided is a Canandian based domain name and it says that it aired on Discovery World HD which is a Canadian channel not available in the US. Yeah, I noticed that, too, although one would hope Discovery U.S. would carry it at some point. The finished car looks strangely familiar, too, I just can't place where I've seen one like it before.... :innocent::innocent::innocent: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Secz 26 Report post Posted October 16, 2012 Yeah, I noticed that, too, although one would hope Discovery U.S. would carry it at some point. The finished car looks strangely familiar, too, I just can't place where I've seen one like it before.... :innocent::innocent::innocent: Brings back memories. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluestang 10 Report post Posted October 17, 2012 Sorry to disappoint you guys but the episode aired on Monday in the UK and lets just say Mustang enthusiats won't be impressed with the programme. Heres a couple of links to threads on the UK forums http://www.mocgb.net/forums/showthread.php?51365-classic-car-rescue http://www.classic-mustang.co.uk/index.php?PHPSESSID=92tf8g355030johbbm0v205gg3&topic=10957.msg73404;topicseen#new Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepcj7304 10 Report post Posted October 17, 2012 Wow that is some bad reviews reminds me of Gas Monkey Garage here in the U.S. I would never pay them to wash my car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
