Release Date
01 Jul, 1999
Total Episode/Season
115/8
Synopsis
The Is Born collection of Television series produced for the Discovery Channel in the UK, presented by Mark Evans. Each series follows Mark Evans through either the building or restoring of a vehicle
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A Car Is Born: AC Cobra Pilgrim Sumo 5.7 V8 Super Car
01 Jul, 1999
Follow car enthusiast Mark Evans as he builds a Pilgrim Sumo 5.7 litre V8 Super-Car. Based on the Ford Sierra and and inspired by the AC Cobra from the 1960's this kit car is shown from the beginning - from finding the donor vehicle to getting the finalised car through the SVA test
A Plane Is Born: Europa XS
01 Jul, 2000
Follow Mark Evans as he builds a Europa XS two-seater aeroplane. Capable of flying from England to the South of France on a single tank of fuel, this kit plane is shown from the beginning - from the first look at the kit plane market through to the final test flight.
A Car Is Reborn: 1965 Jaguar Series 1 E-Type Roadster
01 Jul, 2001
Follow car enthusiast Mark Evans as he re-builds a 1965 Jaguar Series 1.1 E-Type Roadster. This kit car is shown from the beginning, following every aspect of the restoration process, with help and advice from experts. Subjects such as metalwork restoration and leather upholstery are discussed.
A Chopper Is Born: Rotorway Exec 162F
01 Jan, 2002
Follow the fortunes of Mark Evans as he begins to build a fully functioning helicopter from a home kit and develops his flying skills by attaining a helicopter rating in Arizona.
A Bike Is Born: Harley, Triumph & Trike
11 Oct, 2002
Series that follows the restoration of a 1942 Harley Davidson WLC, 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120R and a kit built Boom Trike. Also features interesting three wheelers such as the UK's first motorcycle and sidecar-hearse.
A Racing Car Is Born: Westfield 1800 7-Type Circuit Racer
01 Jul, 2003
A Racing Car is Born focuses on the world of the budget race-car. We follow presenter Mark Evans as he builds, tunes and races a 7-type circuit racer - his very own Westfield 1800, a Ford Zetec powered car with independant rear suspension.
A 4x4 Is Born: 3.5L V8 Off-Roader
20 Jul, 2004
Watch and enjoy as Mark Evans turns an old rust-bucket Range Rover rescued from the scrap-heap and transforms it into the ultimate boulder-crawling beauty! When complete, Mark reckons the vehicle will virtually be able to climb a vertical wall! The extreme 3.5 litre, V8 powered, R380 gearboxed off-roader, custom built from scratch by Mark, also boasts some serious off-road kit, including: an outrageous hi-lift suspension system; a hand-made, one-off roll-cage & a specially modified twin-tank fuel system.
An MG Is Born: 1973 MGB Roadster
01 Jul, 2005
Mark Evans restores a 1973 MGB Roadster, stripping it down and then rebuilding it, while providing insight into the engineering, design and restoration of this classic sportscar.
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