Find It Fix It Flog It (2016-2022): Season 3, Episode 12 - Episode #3.12 - full transcript
In Lowestoft, Henry picks a valuable Lyons Tea enamel sign while Simon converts a station trolley into a garden sofa.
There are sheds and there are sheds!
The garages and barns of Britain
are stacked with old possessions.
This is what we've been waiting
for, Si, check it out!
What looks like valueless junk
could be worth a pretty penny.
Thank heavens I got here to save it.
Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien reckon
they can fix this redundant rubbish.
And once restored,
sell for a profit.
That's where the money is.
For Henry and his mechanic...
That's it!
...it's all about restoring retro
relics and vintage classics...
Stop!
...while Simon and his upcycler
re-purpose the unwanted
into fantastic furniture.
Just brilliant, I love it.
Hey, look, have a wander,
fill your boots.
That is absolutely
stunning what you've done.
Rrrrr!
They may have different approaches,
but together they'll turn a profit
for the owners.
In total, mate, £1,310 to you.
It's not a bad day out, is it?
Coming up... Henry's in shock...
I knew that was going to happen.
...there's a crisis in Liverpool...
I'm so disappointed.
What happens now?
...and Simon gives some wise words.
I'm going to show you that
with some things,
size really does matter!
Today, the boys are heading
to Lowestoft in Suffolk,
a county that proudly boasts one of
Britain's tiniest pubs -
the 7ft-by-15ft Nutshell
in nearby Bury St Edmunds.
However, this is not
their destination.
Stop.
Because if you go any further,
we'll be in the sea.
Good point, it is quite easterly,
this little location
coming up, mate.
Lowestoft is the furthest point east
in the whole of the British Isles.
After the discovery of flint tools
on the coast, Lowestoft's history
can be traced back 700,000 years,
making it one of the earliest known
sites for human
habitation in Britain.
I think it's quite big, this barn,
so there's going to be plenty
of choice.
Brilliant!
Predominantly, though, I have to
tell you that Charlie
is a little bit
of a transportation freak.
Engines. But there will be lots
of wood and stuff.
Don't look at me like that,
you're making me...
When I said stop,
I meant just carry on.
Petrolhead Graham Chapman is known
as Charlie Chapman to his friends.
He's a self-taught mechanic
with a keen interest
in cars and bikes.
Having lived in the area
all his life, he's had plenty
of time to accrue an eclectic
range at his place.
This is our hobby shop,
where we just come and do a few
bikes and cars.
All the collectables
here I've picked up over a period
of years and I just hate
throwing anything away.
The collection became
a bit of an obsession.
Charlie. Henry. How are you? Lovely
to see you! I'm good, mate.
Lovely to see you. This is Simon.
Pleased to meet you. Hello, mate.
How you doing? I know we've got some
things to look at here.
If the place was burning down,
what would you grab?
Oh, I'd get the bike out
first, then the car.
So, motorcycles first?
No, I think first of all,
I'd put the fire out.
Yeah! It's a euphemism, Charlie.
And if we do happen to make
you any money, what would it go on?
I'm involved with the football club
and we're trying to raise money
for a little girl who had to have
an operation for cancer
and one thing and another,
so I'd like to put it towards that.
Fantastic. Mate, well, look,
we'll see you in a little bit. OK.
Cheers, mate. Happy days.
The lads head off in search of two
items each to restore for profit.
Oh! This is heaven, mate, that's
the only way to describe it, innit?
Little Daimler V8.
2.5, probably late '60s, '67, '68.
Yeah. Very nice. Yeah.
Remember what we do?
Oh, don't be like that, can't
I just have one morning off and go,
"I'll have something that's mint"?
But then we need a shorter name,
don't we? Find It, Flog It.
All right!
OK, I'm leaving it, I'm leaving it.
Never mind, Henry, I'm sure
there are plenty more bits
in need of restoration.
Come on, Si.
Oh, yes, mate.
It's time for tea.
Original enamel signs.
They are lovely things.
A restaurant chain known
for their tea shops,
their enamel advertising signs
became iconic and, with loving
restoration, this sign
could be valuable.
Those two are great,
but that's rarer.
Charlie will be holding folding.
Come on, Si.
That's tea break, then? Yeah!
With the enamel sign, Henry
has bagged his first item
and things are looking up.
Look, Henry, a line
of all the usual suspects.
If you could picture a list
of the things we see most
in sheds, Charlie
had them all lined up.
Suitcases, mangles,
metal box, fire grate.
Hello, fire grate!
But then something else.
What's that?
That is a suitcase thing, isn't it?
For railways and that?
Trolleys like this were used
in a train stations around Britain
to help porters move luggage.
Their sturdy build makes them ideal
for restoration or repurposing.
It's the metalwork that
interests me,
cos you've already
got two sides. Uh-huh?
And that means with a third side...
Yeah?
...you can have some kind
of garden seat.
I've never seen one
before and I love it.
That is Simon's first
item and it's one-all.
Has he got a new-found
obsession with wheels?
Henry! Oh, mate!
I am taking a car.
Yeah, mate, you should.
Is he taking the Buick?
Is he taking the Wolseley?
No, no, Henry. No.
The car that needs work.
What car?
That car.
He's taking a child's pedal kart.
This pedal car was made in the 1950s
by a British toy manufacturing
company called Triang.
Built for
a three- to seven-year-olds,
pedal cars like
these were very popular
in post-war Britain.
Nowadays, they can sell
for a several hundred pounds.
We've come to this place,
look around, yeah?
And I'm taking a car.
Admittedly, it doesn't
have an engine and it's quite small.
I'll get it up on the ramp,
a really small ramp.
So, Simon has his two items.
Time to find Henry's final pick.
Oh, we love a container.
Yeah we do.
Henry's spotted a mysterious box.
It's heavy.
OK, now, look, tell me
there's a pump in there.
Nah, it's empty, mate.
Well, that means there
definitely is, I know you.
Oh, man, look at that, hey?
This is a Prima 555A
vintage footpump.
No-one is sure when
the first footpump was invented,
but the first pneumatic tyres
were produced in the 1880s.
That's lovely.
You know it. Two-each? Yeah.
Charlie. Let's get Charlie.
Henry has his final item
and the search is done.
That little pedal car there,
tell me about that,
what do you know about it?
I bought it several years ago.
It's been sitting here ever
since, collecting dust.
My second item, what can
you tell me about that?
A railway bearer for luggage,
suitcases, that sort of thing.
I'm going to make sure
it could still be what it is,
but I'm just going to give
it a little twist.
Cool.
Now, Charlie, I think we both know
that these enamel signs
are really sought-after these days.
Where did you get that one from?
Bought it off a friend of mine
many, many years ago
and I just used it to fill a couple
of holes in the wall.
I'm going to have to find something
else now to fill that gap. You are.
Do you know anything
about my little footpump there?
First thing I saw was the box,
I didn't even realise
there was anything in it.
Charlie, thanks so much
for letting us look around.
You're very welcome. It's been
an absolute pleasure.
Things get personal...
It's stood the test of time
much better than you.
Definitely, there's only a few
bits falling off that.
...Simon wows Gemma...
Oh, yes! Yeah?
That's a great idea.
...and Henry's in love
with a motorbike.
That motorcycle changed the world.
COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYS
Reclaimers and restorers Henry Cole
and Simon O'Brien are on a mission
to rid the world of clutter.
Then fix it and flog it for cash.
This is heaven mate.
I mean that's the only way to
describe it, isn't it?
After picking up two items each in
from the barns belonging to Charlie,
Henry is back in Oxfordshire to
unveil his finds
to best mate Guy Willison.
♪ Yee-haw! ♪
Have you opened the box yet?
Nope.
I suggest you do, mate.
'Tis a nice box.
Yeah. Oh, wow.
That's beautiful, isn't it? Yeah.
Nice box look, at that.
Lovely.
And here is the pump that's in it.
Yep? Mm-hmm.
It's not a Kismet Duplex?
Good point, well delivered.
Eagle-eyed Guy has spotted a flaw
in Henry's pump and box pairing.
It's a foot pump from that period
in a beautiful box
I think, you know, enough said really.
Probably have to take this apart.
Just clean it up and make it look pretty.
Next up, Henry's enamel tea sign.
It's stood the test of time, much
better than you.
Definitely - there's only a few bits
falling off that.
Yeah so, look - soap and water. Yes.
And then polish it within an inch of
it's life.
That sign is lovely.
And the great news above all else is,
he gets very possessive about them
and, hopefully, he'll do it himself.
Well, you're in luck, Guy -
as Henry's getting to grips
with the pump and box.
Obviously, I'm not using anything
too invasive.
Because I want to try and leave...
...the lettering underneath.
Henry uses a strong salt mixture to
remove the decades of dirt
and bring out the lettering.
And I have to tell you the lid's
coming up a treat.
Look at that.
With the box drying, Henry tackles
the pump.
Ooh!
He removes any loose debris with a
wire brush before painting.
I think that looks pretty good.
And we just leave that to dry.
And then Guy can get on with the cylinder.
Happy days.
Next up, the sign which is covered
in dirt.
Now, we're starting things with just
some hot soapy water.
See how much comes off.
This to me, is the perfect way to
spend the day.
What ever floats your boat, Henry.
In Liverpool, Simon is revealing his haul
to upcycling specialist
Gemma Longworth.
Gemma, come and see our new car!
Oh...
I got excited for a minute there.
It's very economical, 10,000 petals
to the mile.
BOTH LAUGHING
What do you think, come on.
Well, it's cute, isn't it?
It is cute. Let's get it back to as
it was.
OK. Yeah? Yeah.
So, the plan for the car is to
lovingly restore it
with a new set of wheels and coat of paint
to help it reach it's full potential.
Next, the railway luggage trolley.
Here's what I've got in my head, OK?
Go on.
If we put a base on it, OK? Yeah.
But use some second-hand wood so it
matches up what's here already.
Then, we get our clever blacksmith, Ian,
to create a back for it to match.
You've got kind of a seat,
just fill it full of cushions...
Oh, yes! Yeah?
That's a great idea!
So, Gemma immediately makes a start
on the luggage trolley.
I'm giving this trolley a lick of
black metal paint.
And it instantly gives it a nice
face-lift.
Light rust like this can be covered
with a good quality metal paint.
These are available for around £10
for a small pot.
And this black paint has made a
massive improvement already.
Looks great!
There's plenty of paint to start on
the toy car.
OK, first step on the car is to give
it a sand before we can paint it.
So, with it being metal, I've got
some wet and dry sandpaper.
Wet and dry sanding is a process
that gives a mirror-smooth finish.
The water reduces scratching, making
it ideal for use on cars.
That's my part done.
I can hand it back to Phil.
In Oxfordshire Henry is handed over
the foot pump to Guy.
Henry's attacked the frame for it.
So, now it's polish this up
and try and make it beautiful.
Guy starts by applying a light
abrasive medium
on his polishing mop.
Like a toothpaste, this abrasive
removes the dirt and paint.
Once polished, it'll get a good wax.
Just to take the wax off, I use a
bit of sort of metal polish.
I'm not actually really polishing
it - it's just taking the wax off
so, hopefully, it comes out beautifully.
That's as good as I need it.
I think it looks great.
Top buffing, Guy.
Henry's also polishing off the
enamel tea sign.
I've cleaned her off with a little
bit of blue roll, so she's dry,
So, now the fun starts - little bit
of polish, metal polish...
...and a rag.
Let's see how we progress.
Using a rag and good-quality polish
helps Henry remove the final
stubborn marks, but it's important
to follow all the steps in order.
The worst thing possible is to hit
something like this
with metal polish straightaway.
These signs, for some reason,
are becoming so collectible these days.
So if you find one at an auto jumble
or a car boot,
buy it, clean it up and you've made
a shrewd little investment.
In Liverpool, the new insert
for the luggage trolley seat is back
from the blacksmith's.
Time to see if it fits.
Look at that! What do you reckon?
Brilliant!
We've got some old pallets outside. Yep.
I reckon if we use the pallet wood
so it's got that age to it.
Yep. Yeah? Yep.
And then just pile it high with cushions.
Loads of cushions.
Gemma adds the pallet slats for the
base before heading inside
to tackle the cushions.
I've got lots of different fabrics
and lots
of different-sized cushions.
I want them to look a little bit
like luggage, like suitcases.
Using her trusty sewing machine,
scissors and pins,
Gemma makes the covers out of
all-weather fabric
before stuffing in the cushions.
Oh, it's a bit of a struggle...
SHE PANTS
Once this is done...
...ready for the trolley.
Last one done!
With the luggage trolley rolling
along, Gemma checks on Phil
who's prepping the toy car for a respray.
Here you go, Phil.
Thank you very much.
Here's your spray paint. I'm just
ready for that now, as well.
Oh, you're very excited about this
aren't you?
Looking forward to this, yeah. Yeah?
Well, I'm sure you'll do a
marvellous job.
I hope so. I'll leave you to it.
Thank you very much.
When applying metal paint with a
spray can, use long sweeping motions
to ensure an even coverage and
always wear a mask
in a well-ventilated space.
Proper happy with that.
Let that dry.
And then, get all the bits back on it.
If you can identify the model, there
are many toy pedal car enthusiasts
who can help source spare parts.
Gemma has just received some
replacement wheels.
I think he's going to love them.
I can give them to him.
With work well under way on their
first items,
the boys are off to their next location,
in search of more hidden treasures.
They're off to see Peter Down.
He makes a living buying and selling
classic cars,
but with a large workshop and a keen
eye for unusual items,
he has plenty of stuff for the boys.
I am really more than a collector -
I am a hoarder.
Obviously, if Henry and Simon make
me some good money,
that will go into my retirement fund,
which will consist of some more cars
and bikes, I expect.
Get off me, what, are you going to
hit me?! No, you don't look right.
What do you mean, "don't look
right," I'm fine! No, you look like
you're about to faint. I'm not!
Look, what if I said I was about to
take you to a place
that's just full of beautiful
classic motorbikes and cars
and I was taking you there?
I knew that was going to happen!
Pete, how are you? I'm Simon.
Forgive me mate, I've just found
myself in a bush.
Oh! But at the same time he, for
once, has been telling the truth.
We are in paradise...
...I think. Told you you'd like it.
It's a hobby gone mad, really.
Fantastic. Look, we'll see you
in a little while. Let's have a
rummage. Yeah, have a good look
round. I'll see you later.
See you later. See you later!
As ever, Henry and Simon are off to
find two items each
that they can fix and flog on for a profit.
Oh, mate, this is kind of like the
trophy cabinet.
Look at this! Isn't it?
Oh, look at that, mate.
Look at me.
I'm in the zone. I can feel it.
Simon's feeling it too, I think.
You see that suits you, man.
You should really think about
motorised transport
of some description on two wheels.
My brother was a scooter boy.
There you are, runs in the blood
mate. Can I just alert you to this?
Hi-yah...
Henry has spotted a two-stroke oil dispenser.
It's calibrated to pump exactly the
right amount of oil
for your fuel-oil mixture.
Although this one seems to have been
used to lubricate partygoers.
Now, I'm quite angry about this.
Somebody has taken that,
and then turned it into a 40p a shot
kind of drink dispenser or something.
That's wrong. That's cool!
I am going to take it back to being
a beautiful oil dispenser.
He's invented a new process.
"Decycling".
Amazing!
I'm feeling cleansed now, I'm saving another.
So, that makes it 1-0 to Henry.
Time to step up your game, Simon.
Oh, now look. That's nice.
Yeah, it is, man.
No, I don't mean the CB250.
This was my first-ever motorcycle.
Huh?
CB250RSA, in fact.
Mint, shame, can't do anything with it.
I actually knew this was a CB250.
You're starting to change me.
It's not good.
But you won't change me as much as
not to recognise
that's a lovely thing. I think
that's a grandmother clock,
so to speak.
You don't think it's sort of a
shotgun cabinet?
No, I don't, no.
The cabinet looks in very good condition,
and unfortunately for Simon, it
doesn't need restoration.
I'm going to leave you just for a
few moments.
To do what?
To remember.
Oh, thanks. I'll leave you to it.
Oh, dear. You enjoy.
Thanks.
Oi-oi!
With Henry driving down memory lane,
Simon seizes the opportunity
to search alone.
I'm glad I let Henry have his five minutes.
I'm back! Are you?
Thanks for that time on me own,
mate. You enjoy that five minutes?
Yeah, yeah, I did, yeah. Well, I'm
glad I gave it to you. What?
Cos you would have loved this.
Oh, God!
Cabinets like this are still sought
after due to their robust build
and classic design.
Right up Henry's street.
But you know how it works, Henry.
The first one to see it gets it.
Would there be any opportunity for
that to become candy apple red?
No.
It's beautiful - glad you've got an
item. Come on then.
That's so cool.
The boys continue searching but it
doesn't take Henry long
to spot a favourite toy.
Come on!
Let the dog see the rabbit-o,
shall we?
Nice little thing.
That motorcycle changed the world.
Built in 1972, the Honda 250 K3 was one
of the first sporty commuter bikes
from Japan.
It began a revolution as it
challenged established British
bike brands like Triumph, Norton and BSA.
They are still sought after by collectors,
although to get top money, they need
to be in excellent condition.
It doesn't have any exhaust pipes
on it, the bars are wrong...
Does that worry you at all?
Oh, no...
SIMON LAUGHS
There's a lot of work to do to make
sure that bike performs
as well as it looks.
Guy's never been really good at electrics.
So, now's his chance to actually learn.
I have found,
if it's OK, bud, second item.
The bike completes Henry's search,
but Simon still needs
to find one item.
Come on, come on, come on. Hey, come
on then, yeah. Pedal up, mate - one
more item to go.
Ah! Henry, come with me.
I'm going to show you that with some things,
size really does matter.
Don't... Come on.
Simon has fallen in love...
...with his own reflection.
This mirror. Yeah.
Very, very desirable.
Cos of what - size?
It's all on size.
You put them for sale in a shop,
they go.
Modern glass mirrors were invented
in the 19th-century
when physicists discovered a process
of depositing
an ultra-thin layer of silver
on the back of a piece of glass.
I'm just going to give myself a big
smile cos I've got my second item.
That's so wrong!
Let's go and see Pete.
It may only be a 20th century
reproduction of a gilt edge frame
but it'll raise good money once refurbished.
With the search complete, what will
Peter think of their haul?
Starting with the oil dispenser.
That needs to be returned to a
proper oil dispenser.
Sounds good.
SIMON LAUGHS
Now tell me about that - do you know
anything about that CB250?
I know that when I got it, the guy
had done the paintwork.
Yeah. But never really got any
further with it.
Now, the mirror - what can you tell
me about that?
That mirror was in this building
when I first bought it.
It's a really nice mirror because of
those dimensions.
That little metal cabinet. Yes?
What can you tell me about that?
I don't know how old that is.
I think possibly '60s.
Because it's small, it will fit in
so many different places
and it's really useful.
And I think I'll get you good money
for that, mate. Oh, good.
It's been a joy to wander around
this place. It has. Thanks.
Thanks very much, indeed.
And also, to see Henry smiling for
once. Yeah, mate.
He's lying - I smile all the time, Pet.
He just can't see it.
Coming up - Simon has hearing problems.
Have you heard of flocking?
Beg your pardon?
Guy reminisces.
That takes me right back to the day
when I started biking.
And there is chaos over cushions.
If a cushion had been added, it
would have added to the value.
How many cushions do you want?!
Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien are
on a mission to upcycle for profit.
Come on!
They've chosen a further two
items each, and are now
back at their bases, ready to start
their latest renovations.
In Liverpool, Simon is revealing his
to upcycling queen, Gemma.
What do you think of this?
Well, this is gorgeous!
It's cool, isn't it?
Yeah, I love it! Any thoughts?
Well, yeah, I do have
a couple of thoughts.
Have you heard of flocking?
Beg your pardon? Flocking.
I think you've confused
Simon there, Gemma.
"Flocking" is the process of
depositing small fibre particles
called "flock" onto a surface,
to give it a velvety finish.
And it comes in a really bright,
bold colours.
Like... you get in restaurants, sometimes?
Yeah. Flock wallpaper? Yes!
With you.
Next up, the metal cabinet.
Lovely little solid, metal cabinet.
Metal handles on it, it's all there,
perfect working order.
I think it does need a change
of colour, though.
It does, I don't think
it needs flocking, though.
Maybe not flocking, no.
THEY CHUCKLE
They get to work on the
steel cabinet.
Phil starts by bringing the fixtures
back to their best.
Here's one I've started.
Oh, wow, look at that!
That's all right, isn't it? It's
like a completely different colour.
I thought they were all silver,
to be quite honest.
Ah, well, I'll leave you to it,
then. Ah, cheers.
While Phil continues with
the cabinet...
...Gemma makes a start on the mirror.
I'm just giving it...
a once-over with some soap, water,
and a bit of elbow grease.
After cleaning the frame,
she applies a base coat.
That's a brave choice
of colour, Gemma.
It does feel a little bit strange,
painting such a lovely mirror...
...in a bright, bold colour.
The paint will give the frame
a deeper colour when it is flocked.
Over in Oxfordshire,
Henry is ready to surprise Guy
with his two latest finds.
Ready? Yes. Reveal yourself.
Mate... that takes me right back
to the day when I started biking.
That was one of the bikes to have.
All the young guns had one of those.
That was current...
Shall I sit down?
Yeah, I could witter on.
This going to take a while? Yes.
HE SNORES
Is he finished yet?
It's got the racing handlebars
on it, because back in the day,
you could ride that on L plates.
It was fantastic!
No time for sleeping, as there's
plenty to sort on the bike.
So I reckon, clean her up,
sort the bar situation out,
sort the exhaust pipe,
sort the downpipes... Mm-hmm.
...and then, just go through her,
and then, we'll ride her. Yeah!
Next, the oil dispenser.
Now I think we should spray
it a funky colour, back to original.
The black frame remains,
and then, this in red.
What do you reckon? Nice.
And then, we'll adorn it
with some nice, sticky transfers.
Yes!
Guy gets to work on the
oil dispenser, stripping it down,
ready for cleaning, and painting.
He soon makes a discovery.
Henry's theory about the dispenser's
history is wrong.
Henry thinks this was used
for dispensing drinks at 40p a shot.
I think that's the correct price for
the actual two-stroke
that was in it, because that's
two-stroke oil, not a funny drink.
If you drank that,
you'd be in big trouble.
So the barrel's off for painting.
In the shed,
Guy's tweaking the bike.
Obviously, all the exhausts were
off it, the silencers came with it.
These look home-made,
so I'm a bit worried about
the exact fit of those.
So the first thing I'll do is
try and bolt them on,
and see exactly what's what.
After fixing the exhaust, he then
removes the custom handlebars...
Right, that's that one off.
...before threading the electrics
into the originals, using a special
Guy Willison-patented technique.
I'm using a bicycle spoke
to do this.
It's one of my favourite little...
It doesn't always work,
you might need another screwdriver.
It just hooks them up,
it's a great little thing.
It's easier than with pliers.
That's the handlebars on.
I think they're quite nice,
the original ones.
The wiring's all in the head lamp,
I've just got to work out now
how it all connects up.
In Liverpool, Simon and Gemma
are debating the new colour scheme
for the metal cabinet.
I'm thinking, for the body,
something dark. OK. Yeah?
So, something like... that?
That's a bit dark, isn't it?
It's not very colourful. Well...
HE LAUGHS
...we can put a colour on it.
That's still dark!
Too bright, I think. Is it? Yeah.
OK.
That's... no... Ooh, ooh, ooh...
That one?
Drawers in that, and then...
That could work, with that, yeah.
Colour swatches and cards are
available from most large
DIY stores, and they can help with
deciding which paint choice
is right for you.
You'll actually let me decide on the
colour of something?
Yes, that's fine.
On this, I'll let you.
Just get hold of them for us. Yeah?
Cos I'm taking it to the blasters
before you change your mind!
SHE LAUGHS
See you!
With Simon AWOL,
Gemma can get back to the frame,
which she's hoping to flock.
Now I'm quite excited about this.
I've not tried this before.
I've seen it done many times...
by a specialist, but you can now get
these kits online,
so you can have a go yourself.
Flocking is normally performed
by technicians with
specialist equipment, but DIY home
kits are available from £25.
So, first step...
is covering the frame in this glue.
And then, I can dust the flock
fibres all over that.
Always wear a mask when dealing
with small particles.
Right, well, I think that's covered,
and it looks fantastic!
I'm really pleased with this.
Definitely a dramatic improvement.
It's certainly dramatic...
but an improvement?
In Oxfordshire, Guy is buffing
the oil dispenser parts.
And Henry is painting
the frame, with mixed results.
My brush is awful and
the preparation of the surface
hasn't gone particularly well.
HE CHUCKLES
So, we're fighting the elements.
But at the same time...
it's not going to look too bad.
Guy's moved on to putting
the finishing touches to the Honda.
Ignition on...
ENGINE IGNITES
Yeah, that's sparking, that's great.
So now, if I can put that back in
and put fuel in...
...we might get it to run.
In Liverpool,
Simon and Gemma turn their attention
to finishing his first find
from Charlie's garage.
First up is the luggage trolley
transformed into a garden bench.
Hello, hello. There we go.
HE LAUGHS
You said you wanted a lot of
cushions... Yeah, man.
...so we've got a lot of cushions.
That's exactly it.
It's brilliant! There you go.
That is a cool garden bench. Mm-hmm!
The guys head inside to add a mock
windscreen the toy pedal car.
Mustn't, mustn't make a mess.
Don't damage the paintwork. I know!
Pressure... pressure...
Simon uses epoxy resin to secure
the windscreen.
And then, they both admire
Phil's handiwork.
Yeah, he's done a great job.
And it kept the boy very happy
for a few days, as well. It did.
In Oxfordshire, Henry has got his
polishing down to a T.
Ooh, I can't stop myself!
Another polish!
There we go, job done,
how simple is that?
And how enjoyable,
it's so satisfying and rewarding,
bringing something like that
back to life.
Back in the shed, the boys are
pumped-up for the pump.
OK, so it's a reassemble job, then?
They put the restored parts
back together.
Now for some delicate work.
I like your attention to
detail these days.
Well, I'm learning from the master.
Guy repaints the logo with
red metal paint.
Now look, don't thank me massively,
obviously, but I do need some...
Oh! That caught me out, that did.
Adulation for the tea, mate.
Yeah, lovely.
That is posh!
Another one.
Cheers. Happy days.
Happy, indeed,
especially when Henry finds a buyer.
50 quid, son.
We love auction sites. Yeah, good.
Is that how much you got?
Well, I think so. Oh, good.
I mean, that's the bid that won it.
Excellent!
Good afternoon, I'm going
to find some bubble wrap.
Oh yeah, it's in the office.
And Gemma has contacted a
toy car specialist
to sell the Try Ang pedal car.
Hello, David? Hi, it's Gemma.
I sent you an e-mail about
the toy car?
Great, and would you be interested
in that price?
Oh, brilliant!
OK, thanks, David! OK, bye. Bye!
Sold, £160!
Is that a good price?
It's time to find out
at the valuation.
The boys scoured Charlie's place.
He has now come to see how much
cash they have raised.
Charlie, how are you? Hello, mate.
Good to see you. How you doing?
You well? Charlie, how you doing,
mate? Lovely to see you, man.
I'm good, thank you.
Well, look, hey!
Fill your boots, have a wander!
Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic.
I tell you what, Charlie,
the restoration of the enamel sign,
that took some doing.
That's a lot of soap and water.
I can imagine.
THEY LAUGH
That is beautiful. There you go.
Come on back over, Charlie,
we'll have a chat.
Charlie, I'm thrilled you like
the items.
But have we made you any money? Mmm?
Now, Alysia's here,
she's going to tell us...
...whether we've turned old
into gold.
Alysia Moore runs a fashionable
London store,
specialising in upcycled furniture.
So, she has a good eye for the true
market value of restored items.
OK, yeah,
Alysia, talk to me about the...
...trolley-cum-garden bench.
if a cushion had been added,
it would've added to the value.
How many cushions do you want?!
There are at least eight there.
One for the derriere.
They do move, you can put one
under your derriere.
I'm sorry, those are back cushions.
The luggage trolley was cleaned,
painted, and a new back.
Slats and cushions were added
at a cost of £60.
As it stands,
it has a value of £200.
That's a comfortable £140 profit
for the trolley-cum-garden bench.
There you go, good start, OK!
Alysia, talk to me, pedal car.
Who doesn't love these?
They're just so charming.
The tired old car was brought back
to new for just £60 worth
of paint and new wheels.
I think a fair estimate,
for a quick sale, would be £150.
I've got good news for you, mate,
cos I've sold that for slightly
above your valuation,
quelle surprise!
THEY CHUCKLE
£160 I've sold that for, mate!
That delivers £100 profit
for the car.
Now Alysia, let's just talk
about the foot pump, shall we? Yes!
Auto memorabilia stuff,
loads of collectors.
It always fetches a good price.
It's a Prima 555, one of the more
commonly-produced foot pumps.
If you want to know the exact age,
there is actually a book called
The Vintage British Foot Pumps,
1900-1950. Really?
Oh, I'll get that for some
bedtime reading.
Actually, I would read that in bed.
You would! That's the worry!
THEY LAUGH
New life was breezed into the pump
by cleaning it, polishing it,
and using some old paint,
for no cost.
I think a reasonable price Is £40.
I managed to get 50 quid for it. Ah.
That pumps up the profit by £50.
OK, so the piece de resistance,
a really big, long-term restoration.
The enamel sign. Yeah.
This one's quite sizeable, so it
decreases the market
for people who'd probably buy it.
Elbow grease and soap were all it
took to transform this
enamel tea sign, hopefully making
a packet for Charlie's pocket.
I think a fair estimate
would be £450.
So, £450 profit bagged for the sign.
So, in total, then, Charlie,
you're taking home,
after our costs, 740 quid.
Fantastic!
Charlie, thank you so much, mate.
Cheers, Charlie.
Thanks so much for letting us have
a rummage around your shed.
And Alysia, thank you so
much actually today.
So, Henry's choice of barn location
has delivered an overall profit
of £740, which will boost Charlie's
cancer fundraising.
I'm really enthralled with what
they've done.
I mean, they were just sitting
around the garage,
collecting dust, really.
And to turn dust into money
is very good.
Coming up,
delicate skill is required...
Oof.
THEY LAUGH
...a restoration goes awry...
This hasn't really gone to plan...
at all.
...and Henry gets rumbled.
I see you've done 200-and-odd
miles on it. I know, mate.
I tell you, I couldn't get off it!
Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien are
turning trash into cash.
Henry's choice of location,
Charlie's garage, made £740 profit,
so the pressure is on for Simon's
chosen rummage spot to top that.
In Liverpool, they are putting the
finishing touches to the items
from Peter's garage.
Oh, wow, look at this.
Look at that.
Those colours are great.
I wasn't sure about the green
until I saw it with the brass.
Yeah, and it's got a lovely finish
on it.
It has, hasn't it?
Useful, gorgeous little thing.
Job is done.
So far, so good.
On to the mirror.
It's now dry, but is Gemma still
happy with it?
This hasn't really gone to plan.
At all.
Unfortunately for Gemma, her DIY
home kit has left patchy results.
I'm so disappointed!
Where all this intricate detail is,
it just hasn't worked at all.
And now we've got patchy glue, bits
of blobs, fur everywhere...
What happens now?
I'm going to put some paint stripper
on and hope for the best.
With the valuation looming, it's all
action stations.
Gemma needs to pull off a military
operation to save the mirror.
Private Longworth, paint stripper,
scrubbing brush.
Paint, sandpaper, highlights.
At ease.
What do you think?
I think...
...you've rescued it.
I have, haven't I? Yeah. I've tried.
It's called, "Getting out of jail."
I think Elisicia will be the judge
of that, at the valuation.
In Oxfordshire, the oil dispenser
drum is back
with a bright new paint job.
How do we insert the cylinder into
the frame without scratching it?
Carefully.
Ooh.
GUY LAUGHS
Wiggle it, wiggle it, to me, to me.
Ooh, that was good - now the other way.
There we go. That's it, we're in.
The boys begin to add the parts, but
there is a potential snag.
The process of putting the frame on
could damage the cylinder.
No, no, you're going to scratch it.
Guy comes up with a great idea.
They cut up a plastic milk bottle
and grease it to help ease the frame
onto the cylinder.
Look at that! Hey, I think it's
success.
What are they like round your side?
Yeah, fine.
They fix the frame with bolts and
add a fitting mark to the cylinder.
Are you happy with that?
Yeah, I think it's beautiful.
From one thing of beauty to another.
It's time to see if the Honda starts.
MOTOR WHIRRING
ENGINE STARTS
Warm it up a little, be gentle.
Point yourself in the right
direction first
in case that clutch doesn't let go.
It let's go!
Oh, yeah!
Oh, it feels great!
With the motorbike firing on all cylinders,
it's time to hit the road.
It runs like a dream but how much is
it now worth?
Time to find out at the final valuation
of the items the boys picked up at
Peter Down's home.
Come on in, mate.
I'm here, I'm here.
Yeah, I thought you were.
How are you, mate?
Very good, thanks. Good to see you.
Peter, how are you? Henry, nice to
see you. Hey, look!
Feast your eyes, have a wander.
Oh, wow.
Ooh, the oil dispenser looks good,
doesn't it? Go and have a wander.
Have a look! Can I have a look?
Yeah, have a look. Lovely job.
Oh, I think I'd go home on this,
don't you?
Yeah. No, mate, I tell you,
I've been riding it like a fiend!
THEY LAUGH
Come on over Peter, come on over.
Hopefully we've made you some money.
Now, to find out, Elisicia's here.
Upcycling expert Elisicia Moore is back
to price up the latest restorations.
Let's have a look at our mirror.
Oh, so you want to start on a low
note?
Oh, really?! Surely not.
When you paint something in that
colour, you've just taken
the market and decreased it.
The various attempts at jazzing up
the mirror cost £30.
All that said, £125.
Oh, well... So not all bad.
No, that's good!
So that salvages a profit of £95.
Let's move on to that gorgeous
little cabinet.
Yeah, well done!
The colour scheme's perfect, it's on trend.
The disused metal cabinet was
brought back to life
with a blasting and respray for £80
in total.
A think a reasonable estimate would
be £100.
Ah, good. I've sold it...
Oh, good... ..for £120!
Well done. So, there you go.
The swift sale nets a £40 profit.
Shall we start with the oil
dispenser, then?
It's the smallest piece, but for me,
it kind of steals the show.
The dusty old oil dispenser was
revived with a bold new paint job
for just £20.
A very conservative estimate,
I would say, would be £150.
I sold it for £200.
Oh, blimey! Happy days!
The sale of the oil pump makes a
slick £180 profit.
Motorcycle.
IMITATING HENRY: Motorcycle, a Honda 250.
This is, as you well know, this is
the K3 version,
so it carries more value.
The Honda was made roadworthy,
costing £20 on spares.
For a very quick sale, a
conservative estimate
would be £2,400. Yeah.
The Honda motors ahead with a huge
profit of £2,380.
I see you've done 200 and odd miles
on it.
Yeah, yeah, I know, mate. I couldn't
get off it.
Where did you go?
Around. And about... You've been
messing about, haven't you?
And around again. Test miles, mate.
Test miles, just in case.
So, mate, that makes a grand total
of 2,695
of your finest British pounds to
take home.
Excellent, very good - yeah.
So, Simon's choice of location nets
a monster £2,695 profit.
I think Henry and Simon have done
very well with all four items.
I'm well pleased.
Henry made £740 from his choice of barn,
meaning Simon is today's runaway winner.
Where have you gone? In here.
Oh, you're there. I'm here. What do
you reckon? I think it's lovely.
I reckon that'll clean up lovely,
mate - we're having it! Yep.
And if you've got some lovely old
stuff lying around
and you'd like us to try and make
you some money,
then go to the Channel 4 website and
find the "take part" page.
Subtitles by Red Bee Media
The garages and barns of Britain
are stacked with old possessions.
This is what we've been waiting
for, Si, check it out!
What looks like valueless junk
could be worth a pretty penny.
Thank heavens I got here to save it.
Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien reckon
they can fix this redundant rubbish.
And once restored,
sell for a profit.
That's where the money is.
For Henry and his mechanic...
That's it!
...it's all about restoring retro
relics and vintage classics...
Stop!
...while Simon and his upcycler
re-purpose the unwanted
into fantastic furniture.
Just brilliant, I love it.
Hey, look, have a wander,
fill your boots.
That is absolutely
stunning what you've done.
Rrrrr!
They may have different approaches,
but together they'll turn a profit
for the owners.
In total, mate, £1,310 to you.
It's not a bad day out, is it?
Coming up... Henry's in shock...
I knew that was going to happen.
...there's a crisis in Liverpool...
I'm so disappointed.
What happens now?
...and Simon gives some wise words.
I'm going to show you that
with some things,
size really does matter!
Today, the boys are heading
to Lowestoft in Suffolk,
a county that proudly boasts one of
Britain's tiniest pubs -
the 7ft-by-15ft Nutshell
in nearby Bury St Edmunds.
However, this is not
their destination.
Stop.
Because if you go any further,
we'll be in the sea.
Good point, it is quite easterly,
this little location
coming up, mate.
Lowestoft is the furthest point east
in the whole of the British Isles.
After the discovery of flint tools
on the coast, Lowestoft's history
can be traced back 700,000 years,
making it one of the earliest known
sites for human
habitation in Britain.
I think it's quite big, this barn,
so there's going to be plenty
of choice.
Brilliant!
Predominantly, though, I have to
tell you that Charlie
is a little bit
of a transportation freak.
Engines. But there will be lots
of wood and stuff.
Don't look at me like that,
you're making me...
When I said stop,
I meant just carry on.
Petrolhead Graham Chapman is known
as Charlie Chapman to his friends.
He's a self-taught mechanic
with a keen interest
in cars and bikes.
Having lived in the area
all his life, he's had plenty
of time to accrue an eclectic
range at his place.
This is our hobby shop,
where we just come and do a few
bikes and cars.
All the collectables
here I've picked up over a period
of years and I just hate
throwing anything away.
The collection became
a bit of an obsession.
Charlie. Henry. How are you? Lovely
to see you! I'm good, mate.
Lovely to see you. This is Simon.
Pleased to meet you. Hello, mate.
How you doing? I know we've got some
things to look at here.
If the place was burning down,
what would you grab?
Oh, I'd get the bike out
first, then the car.
So, motorcycles first?
No, I think first of all,
I'd put the fire out.
Yeah! It's a euphemism, Charlie.
And if we do happen to make
you any money, what would it go on?
I'm involved with the football club
and we're trying to raise money
for a little girl who had to have
an operation for cancer
and one thing and another,
so I'd like to put it towards that.
Fantastic. Mate, well, look,
we'll see you in a little bit. OK.
Cheers, mate. Happy days.
The lads head off in search of two
items each to restore for profit.
Oh! This is heaven, mate, that's
the only way to describe it, innit?
Little Daimler V8.
2.5, probably late '60s, '67, '68.
Yeah. Very nice. Yeah.
Remember what we do?
Oh, don't be like that, can't
I just have one morning off and go,
"I'll have something that's mint"?
But then we need a shorter name,
don't we? Find It, Flog It.
All right!
OK, I'm leaving it, I'm leaving it.
Never mind, Henry, I'm sure
there are plenty more bits
in need of restoration.
Come on, Si.
Oh, yes, mate.
It's time for tea.
Original enamel signs.
They are lovely things.
A restaurant chain known
for their tea shops,
their enamel advertising signs
became iconic and, with loving
restoration, this sign
could be valuable.
Those two are great,
but that's rarer.
Charlie will be holding folding.
Come on, Si.
That's tea break, then? Yeah!
With the enamel sign, Henry
has bagged his first item
and things are looking up.
Look, Henry, a line
of all the usual suspects.
If you could picture a list
of the things we see most
in sheds, Charlie
had them all lined up.
Suitcases, mangles,
metal box, fire grate.
Hello, fire grate!
But then something else.
What's that?
That is a suitcase thing, isn't it?
For railways and that?
Trolleys like this were used
in a train stations around Britain
to help porters move luggage.
Their sturdy build makes them ideal
for restoration or repurposing.
It's the metalwork that
interests me,
cos you've already
got two sides. Uh-huh?
And that means with a third side...
Yeah?
...you can have some kind
of garden seat.
I've never seen one
before and I love it.
That is Simon's first
item and it's one-all.
Has he got a new-found
obsession with wheels?
Henry! Oh, mate!
I am taking a car.
Yeah, mate, you should.
Is he taking the Buick?
Is he taking the Wolseley?
No, no, Henry. No.
The car that needs work.
What car?
That car.
He's taking a child's pedal kart.
This pedal car was made in the 1950s
by a British toy manufacturing
company called Triang.
Built for
a three- to seven-year-olds,
pedal cars like
these were very popular
in post-war Britain.
Nowadays, they can sell
for a several hundred pounds.
We've come to this place,
look around, yeah?
And I'm taking a car.
Admittedly, it doesn't
have an engine and it's quite small.
I'll get it up on the ramp,
a really small ramp.
So, Simon has his two items.
Time to find Henry's final pick.
Oh, we love a container.
Yeah we do.
Henry's spotted a mysterious box.
It's heavy.
OK, now, look, tell me
there's a pump in there.
Nah, it's empty, mate.
Well, that means there
definitely is, I know you.
Oh, man, look at that, hey?
This is a Prima 555A
vintage footpump.
No-one is sure when
the first footpump was invented,
but the first pneumatic tyres
were produced in the 1880s.
That's lovely.
You know it. Two-each? Yeah.
Charlie. Let's get Charlie.
Henry has his final item
and the search is done.
That little pedal car there,
tell me about that,
what do you know about it?
I bought it several years ago.
It's been sitting here ever
since, collecting dust.
My second item, what can
you tell me about that?
A railway bearer for luggage,
suitcases, that sort of thing.
I'm going to make sure
it could still be what it is,
but I'm just going to give
it a little twist.
Cool.
Now, Charlie, I think we both know
that these enamel signs
are really sought-after these days.
Where did you get that one from?
Bought it off a friend of mine
many, many years ago
and I just used it to fill a couple
of holes in the wall.
I'm going to have to find something
else now to fill that gap. You are.
Do you know anything
about my little footpump there?
First thing I saw was the box,
I didn't even realise
there was anything in it.
Charlie, thanks so much
for letting us look around.
You're very welcome. It's been
an absolute pleasure.
Things get personal...
It's stood the test of time
much better than you.
Definitely, there's only a few
bits falling off that.
...Simon wows Gemma...
Oh, yes! Yeah?
That's a great idea.
...and Henry's in love
with a motorbike.
That motorcycle changed the world.
COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYS
Reclaimers and restorers Henry Cole
and Simon O'Brien are on a mission
to rid the world of clutter.
Then fix it and flog it for cash.
This is heaven mate.
I mean that's the only way to
describe it, isn't it?
After picking up two items each in
from the barns belonging to Charlie,
Henry is back in Oxfordshire to
unveil his finds
to best mate Guy Willison.
♪ Yee-haw! ♪
Have you opened the box yet?
Nope.
I suggest you do, mate.
'Tis a nice box.
Yeah. Oh, wow.
That's beautiful, isn't it? Yeah.
Nice box look, at that.
Lovely.
And here is the pump that's in it.
Yep? Mm-hmm.
It's not a Kismet Duplex?
Good point, well delivered.
Eagle-eyed Guy has spotted a flaw
in Henry's pump and box pairing.
It's a foot pump from that period
in a beautiful box
I think, you know, enough said really.
Probably have to take this apart.
Just clean it up and make it look pretty.
Next up, Henry's enamel tea sign.
It's stood the test of time, much
better than you.
Definitely - there's only a few bits
falling off that.
Yeah so, look - soap and water. Yes.
And then polish it within an inch of
it's life.
That sign is lovely.
And the great news above all else is,
he gets very possessive about them
and, hopefully, he'll do it himself.
Well, you're in luck, Guy -
as Henry's getting to grips
with the pump and box.
Obviously, I'm not using anything
too invasive.
Because I want to try and leave...
...the lettering underneath.
Henry uses a strong salt mixture to
remove the decades of dirt
and bring out the lettering.
And I have to tell you the lid's
coming up a treat.
Look at that.
With the box drying, Henry tackles
the pump.
Ooh!
He removes any loose debris with a
wire brush before painting.
I think that looks pretty good.
And we just leave that to dry.
And then Guy can get on with the cylinder.
Happy days.
Next up, the sign which is covered
in dirt.
Now, we're starting things with just
some hot soapy water.
See how much comes off.
This to me, is the perfect way to
spend the day.
What ever floats your boat, Henry.
In Liverpool, Simon is revealing his haul
to upcycling specialist
Gemma Longworth.
Gemma, come and see our new car!
Oh...
I got excited for a minute there.
It's very economical, 10,000 petals
to the mile.
BOTH LAUGHING
What do you think, come on.
Well, it's cute, isn't it?
It is cute. Let's get it back to as
it was.
OK. Yeah? Yeah.
So, the plan for the car is to
lovingly restore it
with a new set of wheels and coat of paint
to help it reach it's full potential.
Next, the railway luggage trolley.
Here's what I've got in my head, OK?
Go on.
If we put a base on it, OK? Yeah.
But use some second-hand wood so it
matches up what's here already.
Then, we get our clever blacksmith, Ian,
to create a back for it to match.
You've got kind of a seat,
just fill it full of cushions...
Oh, yes! Yeah?
That's a great idea!
So, Gemma immediately makes a start
on the luggage trolley.
I'm giving this trolley a lick of
black metal paint.
And it instantly gives it a nice
face-lift.
Light rust like this can be covered
with a good quality metal paint.
These are available for around £10
for a small pot.
And this black paint has made a
massive improvement already.
Looks great!
There's plenty of paint to start on
the toy car.
OK, first step on the car is to give
it a sand before we can paint it.
So, with it being metal, I've got
some wet and dry sandpaper.
Wet and dry sanding is a process
that gives a mirror-smooth finish.
The water reduces scratching, making
it ideal for use on cars.
That's my part done.
I can hand it back to Phil.
In Oxfordshire Henry is handed over
the foot pump to Guy.
Henry's attacked the frame for it.
So, now it's polish this up
and try and make it beautiful.
Guy starts by applying a light
abrasive medium
on his polishing mop.
Like a toothpaste, this abrasive
removes the dirt and paint.
Once polished, it'll get a good wax.
Just to take the wax off, I use a
bit of sort of metal polish.
I'm not actually really polishing
it - it's just taking the wax off
so, hopefully, it comes out beautifully.
That's as good as I need it.
I think it looks great.
Top buffing, Guy.
Henry's also polishing off the
enamel tea sign.
I've cleaned her off with a little
bit of blue roll, so she's dry,
So, now the fun starts - little bit
of polish, metal polish...
...and a rag.
Let's see how we progress.
Using a rag and good-quality polish
helps Henry remove the final
stubborn marks, but it's important
to follow all the steps in order.
The worst thing possible is to hit
something like this
with metal polish straightaway.
These signs, for some reason,
are becoming so collectible these days.
So if you find one at an auto jumble
or a car boot,
buy it, clean it up and you've made
a shrewd little investment.
In Liverpool, the new insert
for the luggage trolley seat is back
from the blacksmith's.
Time to see if it fits.
Look at that! What do you reckon?
Brilliant!
We've got some old pallets outside. Yep.
I reckon if we use the pallet wood
so it's got that age to it.
Yep. Yeah? Yep.
And then just pile it high with cushions.
Loads of cushions.
Gemma adds the pallet slats for the
base before heading inside
to tackle the cushions.
I've got lots of different fabrics
and lots
of different-sized cushions.
I want them to look a little bit
like luggage, like suitcases.
Using her trusty sewing machine,
scissors and pins,
Gemma makes the covers out of
all-weather fabric
before stuffing in the cushions.
Oh, it's a bit of a struggle...
SHE PANTS
Once this is done...
...ready for the trolley.
Last one done!
With the luggage trolley rolling
along, Gemma checks on Phil
who's prepping the toy car for a respray.
Here you go, Phil.
Thank you very much.
Here's your spray paint. I'm just
ready for that now, as well.
Oh, you're very excited about this
aren't you?
Looking forward to this, yeah. Yeah?
Well, I'm sure you'll do a
marvellous job.
I hope so. I'll leave you to it.
Thank you very much.
When applying metal paint with a
spray can, use long sweeping motions
to ensure an even coverage and
always wear a mask
in a well-ventilated space.
Proper happy with that.
Let that dry.
And then, get all the bits back on it.
If you can identify the model, there
are many toy pedal car enthusiasts
who can help source spare parts.
Gemma has just received some
replacement wheels.
I think he's going to love them.
I can give them to him.
With work well under way on their
first items,
the boys are off to their next location,
in search of more hidden treasures.
They're off to see Peter Down.
He makes a living buying and selling
classic cars,
but with a large workshop and a keen
eye for unusual items,
he has plenty of stuff for the boys.
I am really more than a collector -
I am a hoarder.
Obviously, if Henry and Simon make
me some good money,
that will go into my retirement fund,
which will consist of some more cars
and bikes, I expect.
Get off me, what, are you going to
hit me?! No, you don't look right.
What do you mean, "don't look
right," I'm fine! No, you look like
you're about to faint. I'm not!
Look, what if I said I was about to
take you to a place
that's just full of beautiful
classic motorbikes and cars
and I was taking you there?
I knew that was going to happen!
Pete, how are you? I'm Simon.
Forgive me mate, I've just found
myself in a bush.
Oh! But at the same time he, for
once, has been telling the truth.
We are in paradise...
...I think. Told you you'd like it.
It's a hobby gone mad, really.
Fantastic. Look, we'll see you
in a little while. Let's have a
rummage. Yeah, have a good look
round. I'll see you later.
See you later. See you later!
As ever, Henry and Simon are off to
find two items each
that they can fix and flog on for a profit.
Oh, mate, this is kind of like the
trophy cabinet.
Look at this! Isn't it?
Oh, look at that, mate.
Look at me.
I'm in the zone. I can feel it.
Simon's feeling it too, I think.
You see that suits you, man.
You should really think about
motorised transport
of some description on two wheels.
My brother was a scooter boy.
There you are, runs in the blood
mate. Can I just alert you to this?
Hi-yah...
Henry has spotted a two-stroke oil dispenser.
It's calibrated to pump exactly the
right amount of oil
for your fuel-oil mixture.
Although this one seems to have been
used to lubricate partygoers.
Now, I'm quite angry about this.
Somebody has taken that,
and then turned it into a 40p a shot
kind of drink dispenser or something.
That's wrong. That's cool!
I am going to take it back to being
a beautiful oil dispenser.
He's invented a new process.
"Decycling".
Amazing!
I'm feeling cleansed now, I'm saving another.
So, that makes it 1-0 to Henry.
Time to step up your game, Simon.
Oh, now look. That's nice.
Yeah, it is, man.
No, I don't mean the CB250.
This was my first-ever motorcycle.
Huh?
CB250RSA, in fact.
Mint, shame, can't do anything with it.
I actually knew this was a CB250.
You're starting to change me.
It's not good.
But you won't change me as much as
not to recognise
that's a lovely thing. I think
that's a grandmother clock,
so to speak.
You don't think it's sort of a
shotgun cabinet?
No, I don't, no.
The cabinet looks in very good condition,
and unfortunately for Simon, it
doesn't need restoration.
I'm going to leave you just for a
few moments.
To do what?
To remember.
Oh, thanks. I'll leave you to it.
Oh, dear. You enjoy.
Thanks.
Oi-oi!
With Henry driving down memory lane,
Simon seizes the opportunity
to search alone.
I'm glad I let Henry have his five minutes.
I'm back! Are you?
Thanks for that time on me own,
mate. You enjoy that five minutes?
Yeah, yeah, I did, yeah. Well, I'm
glad I gave it to you. What?
Cos you would have loved this.
Oh, God!
Cabinets like this are still sought
after due to their robust build
and classic design.
Right up Henry's street.
But you know how it works, Henry.
The first one to see it gets it.
Would there be any opportunity for
that to become candy apple red?
No.
It's beautiful - glad you've got an
item. Come on then.
That's so cool.
The boys continue searching but it
doesn't take Henry long
to spot a favourite toy.
Come on!
Let the dog see the rabbit-o,
shall we?
Nice little thing.
That motorcycle changed the world.
Built in 1972, the Honda 250 K3 was one
of the first sporty commuter bikes
from Japan.
It began a revolution as it
challenged established British
bike brands like Triumph, Norton and BSA.
They are still sought after by collectors,
although to get top money, they need
to be in excellent condition.
It doesn't have any exhaust pipes
on it, the bars are wrong...
Does that worry you at all?
Oh, no...
SIMON LAUGHS
There's a lot of work to do to make
sure that bike performs
as well as it looks.
Guy's never been really good at electrics.
So, now's his chance to actually learn.
I have found,
if it's OK, bud, second item.
The bike completes Henry's search,
but Simon still needs
to find one item.
Come on, come on, come on. Hey, come
on then, yeah. Pedal up, mate - one
more item to go.
Ah! Henry, come with me.
I'm going to show you that with some things,
size really does matter.
Don't... Come on.
Simon has fallen in love...
...with his own reflection.
This mirror. Yeah.
Very, very desirable.
Cos of what - size?
It's all on size.
You put them for sale in a shop,
they go.
Modern glass mirrors were invented
in the 19th-century
when physicists discovered a process
of depositing
an ultra-thin layer of silver
on the back of a piece of glass.
I'm just going to give myself a big
smile cos I've got my second item.
That's so wrong!
Let's go and see Pete.
It may only be a 20th century
reproduction of a gilt edge frame
but it'll raise good money once refurbished.
With the search complete, what will
Peter think of their haul?
Starting with the oil dispenser.
That needs to be returned to a
proper oil dispenser.
Sounds good.
SIMON LAUGHS
Now tell me about that - do you know
anything about that CB250?
I know that when I got it, the guy
had done the paintwork.
Yeah. But never really got any
further with it.
Now, the mirror - what can you tell
me about that?
That mirror was in this building
when I first bought it.
It's a really nice mirror because of
those dimensions.
That little metal cabinet. Yes?
What can you tell me about that?
I don't know how old that is.
I think possibly '60s.
Because it's small, it will fit in
so many different places
and it's really useful.
And I think I'll get you good money
for that, mate. Oh, good.
It's been a joy to wander around
this place. It has. Thanks.
Thanks very much, indeed.
And also, to see Henry smiling for
once. Yeah, mate.
He's lying - I smile all the time, Pet.
He just can't see it.
Coming up - Simon has hearing problems.
Have you heard of flocking?
Beg your pardon?
Guy reminisces.
That takes me right back to the day
when I started biking.
And there is chaos over cushions.
If a cushion had been added, it
would have added to the value.
How many cushions do you want?!
Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien are
on a mission to upcycle for profit.
Come on!
They've chosen a further two
items each, and are now
back at their bases, ready to start
their latest renovations.
In Liverpool, Simon is revealing his
to upcycling queen, Gemma.
What do you think of this?
Well, this is gorgeous!
It's cool, isn't it?
Yeah, I love it! Any thoughts?
Well, yeah, I do have
a couple of thoughts.
Have you heard of flocking?
Beg your pardon? Flocking.
I think you've confused
Simon there, Gemma.
"Flocking" is the process of
depositing small fibre particles
called "flock" onto a surface,
to give it a velvety finish.
And it comes in a really bright,
bold colours.
Like... you get in restaurants, sometimes?
Yeah. Flock wallpaper? Yes!
With you.
Next up, the metal cabinet.
Lovely little solid, metal cabinet.
Metal handles on it, it's all there,
perfect working order.
I think it does need a change
of colour, though.
It does, I don't think
it needs flocking, though.
Maybe not flocking, no.
THEY CHUCKLE
They get to work on the
steel cabinet.
Phil starts by bringing the fixtures
back to their best.
Here's one I've started.
Oh, wow, look at that!
That's all right, isn't it? It's
like a completely different colour.
I thought they were all silver,
to be quite honest.
Ah, well, I'll leave you to it,
then. Ah, cheers.
While Phil continues with
the cabinet...
...Gemma makes a start on the mirror.
I'm just giving it...
a once-over with some soap, water,
and a bit of elbow grease.
After cleaning the frame,
she applies a base coat.
That's a brave choice
of colour, Gemma.
It does feel a little bit strange,
painting such a lovely mirror...
...in a bright, bold colour.
The paint will give the frame
a deeper colour when it is flocked.
Over in Oxfordshire,
Henry is ready to surprise Guy
with his two latest finds.
Ready? Yes. Reveal yourself.
Mate... that takes me right back
to the day when I started biking.
That was one of the bikes to have.
All the young guns had one of those.
That was current...
Shall I sit down?
Yeah, I could witter on.
This going to take a while? Yes.
HE SNORES
Is he finished yet?
It's got the racing handlebars
on it, because back in the day,
you could ride that on L plates.
It was fantastic!
No time for sleeping, as there's
plenty to sort on the bike.
So I reckon, clean her up,
sort the bar situation out,
sort the exhaust pipe,
sort the downpipes... Mm-hmm.
...and then, just go through her,
and then, we'll ride her. Yeah!
Next, the oil dispenser.
Now I think we should spray
it a funky colour, back to original.
The black frame remains,
and then, this in red.
What do you reckon? Nice.
And then, we'll adorn it
with some nice, sticky transfers.
Yes!
Guy gets to work on the
oil dispenser, stripping it down,
ready for cleaning, and painting.
He soon makes a discovery.
Henry's theory about the dispenser's
history is wrong.
Henry thinks this was used
for dispensing drinks at 40p a shot.
I think that's the correct price for
the actual two-stroke
that was in it, because that's
two-stroke oil, not a funny drink.
If you drank that,
you'd be in big trouble.
So the barrel's off for painting.
In the shed,
Guy's tweaking the bike.
Obviously, all the exhausts were
off it, the silencers came with it.
These look home-made,
so I'm a bit worried about
the exact fit of those.
So the first thing I'll do is
try and bolt them on,
and see exactly what's what.
After fixing the exhaust, he then
removes the custom handlebars...
Right, that's that one off.
...before threading the electrics
into the originals, using a special
Guy Willison-patented technique.
I'm using a bicycle spoke
to do this.
It's one of my favourite little...
It doesn't always work,
you might need another screwdriver.
It just hooks them up,
it's a great little thing.
It's easier than with pliers.
That's the handlebars on.
I think they're quite nice,
the original ones.
The wiring's all in the head lamp,
I've just got to work out now
how it all connects up.
In Liverpool, Simon and Gemma
are debating the new colour scheme
for the metal cabinet.
I'm thinking, for the body,
something dark. OK. Yeah?
So, something like... that?
That's a bit dark, isn't it?
It's not very colourful. Well...
HE LAUGHS
...we can put a colour on it.
That's still dark!
Too bright, I think. Is it? Yeah.
OK.
That's... no... Ooh, ooh, ooh...
That one?
Drawers in that, and then...
That could work, with that, yeah.
Colour swatches and cards are
available from most large
DIY stores, and they can help with
deciding which paint choice
is right for you.
You'll actually let me decide on the
colour of something?
Yes, that's fine.
On this, I'll let you.
Just get hold of them for us. Yeah?
Cos I'm taking it to the blasters
before you change your mind!
SHE LAUGHS
See you!
With Simon AWOL,
Gemma can get back to the frame,
which she's hoping to flock.
Now I'm quite excited about this.
I've not tried this before.
I've seen it done many times...
by a specialist, but you can now get
these kits online,
so you can have a go yourself.
Flocking is normally performed
by technicians with
specialist equipment, but DIY home
kits are available from £25.
So, first step...
is covering the frame in this glue.
And then, I can dust the flock
fibres all over that.
Always wear a mask when dealing
with small particles.
Right, well, I think that's covered,
and it looks fantastic!
I'm really pleased with this.
Definitely a dramatic improvement.
It's certainly dramatic...
but an improvement?
In Oxfordshire, Guy is buffing
the oil dispenser parts.
And Henry is painting
the frame, with mixed results.
My brush is awful and
the preparation of the surface
hasn't gone particularly well.
HE CHUCKLES
So, we're fighting the elements.
But at the same time...
it's not going to look too bad.
Guy's moved on to putting
the finishing touches to the Honda.
Ignition on...
ENGINE IGNITES
Yeah, that's sparking, that's great.
So now, if I can put that back in
and put fuel in...
...we might get it to run.
In Liverpool,
Simon and Gemma turn their attention
to finishing his first find
from Charlie's garage.
First up is the luggage trolley
transformed into a garden bench.
Hello, hello. There we go.
HE LAUGHS
You said you wanted a lot of
cushions... Yeah, man.
...so we've got a lot of cushions.
That's exactly it.
It's brilliant! There you go.
That is a cool garden bench. Mm-hmm!
The guys head inside to add a mock
windscreen the toy pedal car.
Mustn't, mustn't make a mess.
Don't damage the paintwork. I know!
Pressure... pressure...
Simon uses epoxy resin to secure
the windscreen.
And then, they both admire
Phil's handiwork.
Yeah, he's done a great job.
And it kept the boy very happy
for a few days, as well. It did.
In Oxfordshire, Henry has got his
polishing down to a T.
Ooh, I can't stop myself!
Another polish!
There we go, job done,
how simple is that?
And how enjoyable,
it's so satisfying and rewarding,
bringing something like that
back to life.
Back in the shed, the boys are
pumped-up for the pump.
OK, so it's a reassemble job, then?
They put the restored parts
back together.
Now for some delicate work.
I like your attention to
detail these days.
Well, I'm learning from the master.
Guy repaints the logo with
red metal paint.
Now look, don't thank me massively,
obviously, but I do need some...
Oh! That caught me out, that did.
Adulation for the tea, mate.
Yeah, lovely.
That is posh!
Another one.
Cheers. Happy days.
Happy, indeed,
especially when Henry finds a buyer.
50 quid, son.
We love auction sites. Yeah, good.
Is that how much you got?
Well, I think so. Oh, good.
I mean, that's the bid that won it.
Excellent!
Good afternoon, I'm going
to find some bubble wrap.
Oh yeah, it's in the office.
And Gemma has contacted a
toy car specialist
to sell the Try Ang pedal car.
Hello, David? Hi, it's Gemma.
I sent you an e-mail about
the toy car?
Great, and would you be interested
in that price?
Oh, brilliant!
OK, thanks, David! OK, bye. Bye!
Sold, £160!
Is that a good price?
It's time to find out
at the valuation.
The boys scoured Charlie's place.
He has now come to see how much
cash they have raised.
Charlie, how are you? Hello, mate.
Good to see you. How you doing?
You well? Charlie, how you doing,
mate? Lovely to see you, man.
I'm good, thank you.
Well, look, hey!
Fill your boots, have a wander!
Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic.
I tell you what, Charlie,
the restoration of the enamel sign,
that took some doing.
That's a lot of soap and water.
I can imagine.
THEY LAUGH
That is beautiful. There you go.
Come on back over, Charlie,
we'll have a chat.
Charlie, I'm thrilled you like
the items.
But have we made you any money? Mmm?
Now, Alysia's here,
she's going to tell us...
...whether we've turned old
into gold.
Alysia Moore runs a fashionable
London store,
specialising in upcycled furniture.
So, she has a good eye for the true
market value of restored items.
OK, yeah,
Alysia, talk to me about the...
...trolley-cum-garden bench.
if a cushion had been added,
it would've added to the value.
How many cushions do you want?!
There are at least eight there.
One for the derriere.
They do move, you can put one
under your derriere.
I'm sorry, those are back cushions.
The luggage trolley was cleaned,
painted, and a new back.
Slats and cushions were added
at a cost of £60.
As it stands,
it has a value of £200.
That's a comfortable £140 profit
for the trolley-cum-garden bench.
There you go, good start, OK!
Alysia, talk to me, pedal car.
Who doesn't love these?
They're just so charming.
The tired old car was brought back
to new for just £60 worth
of paint and new wheels.
I think a fair estimate,
for a quick sale, would be £150.
I've got good news for you, mate,
cos I've sold that for slightly
above your valuation,
quelle surprise!
THEY CHUCKLE
£160 I've sold that for, mate!
That delivers £100 profit
for the car.
Now Alysia, let's just talk
about the foot pump, shall we? Yes!
Auto memorabilia stuff,
loads of collectors.
It always fetches a good price.
It's a Prima 555, one of the more
commonly-produced foot pumps.
If you want to know the exact age,
there is actually a book called
The Vintage British Foot Pumps,
1900-1950. Really?
Oh, I'll get that for some
bedtime reading.
Actually, I would read that in bed.
You would! That's the worry!
THEY LAUGH
New life was breezed into the pump
by cleaning it, polishing it,
and using some old paint,
for no cost.
I think a reasonable price Is £40.
I managed to get 50 quid for it. Ah.
That pumps up the profit by £50.
OK, so the piece de resistance,
a really big, long-term restoration.
The enamel sign. Yeah.
This one's quite sizeable, so it
decreases the market
for people who'd probably buy it.
Elbow grease and soap were all it
took to transform this
enamel tea sign, hopefully making
a packet for Charlie's pocket.
I think a fair estimate
would be £450.
So, £450 profit bagged for the sign.
So, in total, then, Charlie,
you're taking home,
after our costs, 740 quid.
Fantastic!
Charlie, thank you so much, mate.
Cheers, Charlie.
Thanks so much for letting us have
a rummage around your shed.
And Alysia, thank you so
much actually today.
So, Henry's choice of barn location
has delivered an overall profit
of £740, which will boost Charlie's
cancer fundraising.
I'm really enthralled with what
they've done.
I mean, they were just sitting
around the garage,
collecting dust, really.
And to turn dust into money
is very good.
Coming up,
delicate skill is required...
Oof.
THEY LAUGH
...a restoration goes awry...
This hasn't really gone to plan...
at all.
...and Henry gets rumbled.
I see you've done 200-and-odd
miles on it. I know, mate.
I tell you, I couldn't get off it!
Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien are
turning trash into cash.
Henry's choice of location,
Charlie's garage, made £740 profit,
so the pressure is on for Simon's
chosen rummage spot to top that.
In Liverpool, they are putting the
finishing touches to the items
from Peter's garage.
Oh, wow, look at this.
Look at that.
Those colours are great.
I wasn't sure about the green
until I saw it with the brass.
Yeah, and it's got a lovely finish
on it.
It has, hasn't it?
Useful, gorgeous little thing.
Job is done.
So far, so good.
On to the mirror.
It's now dry, but is Gemma still
happy with it?
This hasn't really gone to plan.
At all.
Unfortunately for Gemma, her DIY
home kit has left patchy results.
I'm so disappointed!
Where all this intricate detail is,
it just hasn't worked at all.
And now we've got patchy glue, bits
of blobs, fur everywhere...
What happens now?
I'm going to put some paint stripper
on and hope for the best.
With the valuation looming, it's all
action stations.
Gemma needs to pull off a military
operation to save the mirror.
Private Longworth, paint stripper,
scrubbing brush.
Paint, sandpaper, highlights.
At ease.
What do you think?
I think...
...you've rescued it.
I have, haven't I? Yeah. I've tried.
It's called, "Getting out of jail."
I think Elisicia will be the judge
of that, at the valuation.
In Oxfordshire, the oil dispenser
drum is back
with a bright new paint job.
How do we insert the cylinder into
the frame without scratching it?
Carefully.
Ooh.
GUY LAUGHS
Wiggle it, wiggle it, to me, to me.
Ooh, that was good - now the other way.
There we go. That's it, we're in.
The boys begin to add the parts, but
there is a potential snag.
The process of putting the frame on
could damage the cylinder.
No, no, you're going to scratch it.
Guy comes up with a great idea.
They cut up a plastic milk bottle
and grease it to help ease the frame
onto the cylinder.
Look at that! Hey, I think it's
success.
What are they like round your side?
Yeah, fine.
They fix the frame with bolts and
add a fitting mark to the cylinder.
Are you happy with that?
Yeah, I think it's beautiful.
From one thing of beauty to another.
It's time to see if the Honda starts.
MOTOR WHIRRING
ENGINE STARTS
Warm it up a little, be gentle.
Point yourself in the right
direction first
in case that clutch doesn't let go.
It let's go!
Oh, yeah!
Oh, it feels great!
With the motorbike firing on all cylinders,
it's time to hit the road.
It runs like a dream but how much is
it now worth?
Time to find out at the final valuation
of the items the boys picked up at
Peter Down's home.
Come on in, mate.
I'm here, I'm here.
Yeah, I thought you were.
How are you, mate?
Very good, thanks. Good to see you.
Peter, how are you? Henry, nice to
see you. Hey, look!
Feast your eyes, have a wander.
Oh, wow.
Ooh, the oil dispenser looks good,
doesn't it? Go and have a wander.
Have a look! Can I have a look?
Yeah, have a look. Lovely job.
Oh, I think I'd go home on this,
don't you?
Yeah. No, mate, I tell you,
I've been riding it like a fiend!
THEY LAUGH
Come on over Peter, come on over.
Hopefully we've made you some money.
Now, to find out, Elisicia's here.
Upcycling expert Elisicia Moore is back
to price up the latest restorations.
Let's have a look at our mirror.
Oh, so you want to start on a low
note?
Oh, really?! Surely not.
When you paint something in that
colour, you've just taken
the market and decreased it.
The various attempts at jazzing up
the mirror cost £30.
All that said, £125.
Oh, well... So not all bad.
No, that's good!
So that salvages a profit of £95.
Let's move on to that gorgeous
little cabinet.
Yeah, well done!
The colour scheme's perfect, it's on trend.
The disused metal cabinet was
brought back to life
with a blasting and respray for £80
in total.
A think a reasonable estimate would
be £100.
Ah, good. I've sold it...
Oh, good... ..for £120!
Well done. So, there you go.
The swift sale nets a £40 profit.
Shall we start with the oil
dispenser, then?
It's the smallest piece, but for me,
it kind of steals the show.
The dusty old oil dispenser was
revived with a bold new paint job
for just £20.
A very conservative estimate,
I would say, would be £150.
I sold it for £200.
Oh, blimey! Happy days!
The sale of the oil pump makes a
slick £180 profit.
Motorcycle.
IMITATING HENRY: Motorcycle, a Honda 250.
This is, as you well know, this is
the K3 version,
so it carries more value.
The Honda was made roadworthy,
costing £20 on spares.
For a very quick sale, a
conservative estimate
would be £2,400. Yeah.
The Honda motors ahead with a huge
profit of £2,380.
I see you've done 200 and odd miles
on it.
Yeah, yeah, I know, mate. I couldn't
get off it.
Where did you go?
Around. And about... You've been
messing about, haven't you?
And around again. Test miles, mate.
Test miles, just in case.
So, mate, that makes a grand total
of 2,695
of your finest British pounds to
take home.
Excellent, very good - yeah.
So, Simon's choice of location nets
a monster £2,695 profit.
I think Henry and Simon have done
very well with all four items.
I'm well pleased.
Henry made £740 from his choice of barn,
meaning Simon is today's runaway winner.
Where have you gone? In here.
Oh, you're there. I'm here. What do
you reckon? I think it's lovely.
I reckon that'll clean up lovely,
mate - we're having it! Yep.
And if you've got some lovely old
stuff lying around
and you'd like us to try and make
you some money,
then go to the Channel 4 website and
find the "take part" page.
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