Bangers and Cash

Apr 18, 2019

Derek discovers the holy grail of Austin Mini barn finds, a rare and valuable 1965 Cooper "S" 1275cc. The car has been hidden in a garage full of rubbish for 30 years and appears to be a worthless rusty wreck, but on auction day it generates a flood…

Apr 25, 2019

A rare and valuable 80's Sierra Cosworth "whale tail" draws in a crowd of admiring fast Ford fans, but has the owner pitched the reserve too high? Also, Derek reluctantly decides to sell some of his own classic car collection to make space in the showroom before visiting Britain's biggest one day motorcycle event. And a restorer delights buyers with his immaculate 1966 Sunbeam Rapier and Sarah takes a shine to a quirky micro-caravan.

May 2, 2019

Derek dives into the lost Jowett marque, as a 1952 Javelin finds an unexpected home. Paul and Dave find a Ford Escort that's been untouched for 30 years.

May 9, 2019

A very orange 1970's Bond Bug three-wheeler divides opinion among Mathewsons customers but delights the Bond owners club. A retired engineer reluctantly auctions off his late father's treasured 60's Jaguar MkII. He's had the car in his garage for 30 years but hasn't been able to part with the memories it holds. The owner of a Rover P6 sells the car he lovingly rebuilt for his daughter's wedding and is philosophical despite losing thousands of pounds on the restoration.

May 16, 2019

Mathewsons agree to sell a vintage threshing machine and collection of tractors, but extracting them from a Yorkshire farm proves a bigger job than anticipated.

May 23, 2019

A Cold War Soviet classic goes under the hammer. Built like a tank, the Mosckovitch gets few admirers for style, but finds a home with a fan of Eastern Bloc classics.

May 30, 2019

Derek collects a Jaguar Mark 2 and explains why they made such poor getaway cars for 1960s bank robbers. A customer considers a Morris Marina as a Christmas present for his wife.

Jun 6, 2019

The team is under pressure with a record number of cars to auction, but Derek finds room for one more - a replica AC Cobra. A couple are reunited with their Volvo breakdown truck.

Jun 13, 2019

A classic car fan with a love of the Jaguar E-Type reluctantly sends his dream car to auction, hoping to buy a motorhome with the money. Two Ford Escorts get Dave's pulse racing.

Jun 20, 2019

A widow reluctantly parts with her husband's treasured collection of Rolls Royces and Bentleys, and an impulse buyer finds one of the cars a new home.

Feb 6, 2020

A near-perfect ‘50s Chevy panel van and a very desirable low-mileage ‘80s Brooklands Capri tempt auctioneer Derek out of Yorkshire, but traffic chaos on the way to Wales puts him way behind schedule. "I can't be late, I've got no pyjamas" ...says a worried Derek as he realises he is going to have to overnight across the border. Safely back in Yorkshire, he evaluates the cars ahead of the auction - two of the best he has seen. The vehicles' owners have high expectations, the reserves are top end - and the auction is days away. Paul picks up a stunning Matchless Model X motorbike which attracts a lot of pre-auction attention from some vintage motorcycle fans, and Derek and grandson Charlie spend the day at Stokesley Classic Car Show. It's not a relaxing day out for the pair as they've been set a monumental task - valuing the 200 classic cars.

Feb 13, 2020

The summer brings an increase in business for Yorkshire classic car auctioneers. To keep pace, the Mathewsons introduce their new "multiple classic collection plan", much to the amusement of office manager Sarah. Dave sets off to collect a Triumph TR6, a Lotus Cortina and a Mini Mayfair wedding car and bring them back to the auction house. The team heads to The Wirral for a rare survivor, a DAF 33 from the ‘70s. "It's a car that had a bit of an image issue back in the day, but it also had a gearbox ahead of its time," says Derek - as everyone tries to explain how it works before the car is auctioned off.

Feb 20, 2020

Anglophile Derek struggles to get his message across on a rare trip abroad to pick up a Bentley, while a well-restored Ford XR2 sets the auction alight.

Feb 27, 2020

Dave finds a very rare 70s Sunbeam Lotus that has been rotting away in a farmyard for 29 years, while a Morris Minor convertible goes under the hammer.

Mar 5, 2020

A delightful collection of British classics comes up for auction, including an Austin A35 and a Hillman Avenger Estate in stunning condition. An E-Type Jaguar also hits the auction.

Mar 12, 2020

Three MGs from the 70s turn up at the garage, still covered in original factory wax. Nobody can believe it, or value them. A Morris 1000 turns up at the auction along with a TR7 V8.

Mar 19, 2020

Three rare Alvises get the auction buyers going when put under the hammer. A Chevy Corvette which started its journey in Saudi Arabia makes its way to Thornton le Dale for the sale.

Mar 26, 2020

Dave gets a nasty surprise when he opens the bonnet of a fast Ford from the 80's, and an Austin Heavy 12 nearly a century old sets off a bidding war at the auction.

Apr 2, 2020

Derek, with help from the Mathewson clan, drag a mini pickup out of the barn where it's been for 20 years, and a 350cc Douglas Mark V motorbike from 1950 goes under the hammer.

Apr 9, 2020

Four VW camper vans pitch up at the auction house looking for a new home and Derek picks up an Austin 16 that 'goes like stink and has some unusual modern modifications'.

Oct 22, 2020

Derek auctions off a Jensen Interceptor and a Jensen Healey along with a one-off Wood & Pickett Triumph Dolomite Sprint and Sarah takes a shine to a four-tonne road roller which needs a new home.

Oct 29, 2020

A 1971 Mercedes SL and a 1989 Jaguar XJS emerge from a barn on a chicken farm, a Roller and a Rover go under the hammer and a 1966 Triumph Spitfire is restored to near perfection.

Nov 5, 2020

Derek takes a shine to a rare 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire with a long family history, a convertible Triumph Herald brings a few smiles on auction day and Sarah casts her critical eye over a set of wartime morale-boosting posters.

Nov 12, 2020

An Aston Martin DB6 in need of total restoration looks set to break the Mathewsons auction record and news of a rare Vincent motorbike arriving causes a stir.

Nov 19, 2020

Derek picks up some 'emerging' sporting classics from the Far East when three Datsun Zs appear, and an unusual lot arrives that run on caterpillar tracks not wheels.

Nov 26, 2020

Derek auctions off some vehicles that were used in the TV show Heartbeat. There's love for an Austin Cambridge and a sporty Italian number finds a new home.

Dec 3, 2020

A rare Honda S800 sports car from 1967 takes Derek's fancy, a couple of very different Ford Capris with long histories go head-to-head at the auction and Sarah is put in charge of looking after some stunning car mascots.

Dec 10, 2020

Dave tries to convince a car collector with a serious habit to let go of a few of his 70s and 80s hot hatches. Paul picks up a one-owner Morris Traveller in need of a new home and the military step in to save a very tired scout bus from the crusher.

Dec 17, 2020

There is a triple collection of desirable cars in store for Derek when an MG Midget, an Austin-Healey "frogeye" Sprite and a Ford RS2000 come up for auction. A BT van all kitted out for work in 1971 goes under the hammer - and like father like son, it's Dave's turn to take to the auction rostrum.

Dec 24, 2020

Dave's son Jack is heading out to Cheshire to collect two cars with a 35-year age difference. And luckily for Mathewsons, Lucy knows exactly what has been brought in for auction.

Mar 4, 2021

A 1970 Excalibur Roadstar, once owned by Roy Orbison, arrives at Thornton le Dale. Styled on the classic Mercedes SSK, it's a repli-car with a huge pedigree and even bigger 5.7 litre V8. Dexter the dog, a pedigree in his own right, needs a bigger sidecar and a 900cc Triumph Thunderbird with a matching top of the range custom built wide-bodied sidecar fits the bill. And Derek heads to County Durham to collect a 1935 Austin 7 Ulster that's been completely rebuilt.

Mar 11, 2021

Two iconic British classics find their way to the Mathewsons' auction room; Dave heads to North Manchester to pick up an Austin A30 and a Morris 8 E that's had an alternative paint job.

Mar 18, 2021

An impressive collection of five iconic cars arrives at Thornton le Dale, including a 1967 Crayford Corsair and a 1966 Ford Zodiac which emerge from a garage in Selby.

Mar 25, 2021

Nothing screams 1970s more than a Mk3 Ford Cortina 2000E. Derek Mathewson heads to Brigg to value a 1974 example with classic Coke bottle styling and a sweet Pinto engine.

Apr 1, 2021

Dave goes to Wales to bag a Sierra Cosworth, a sought-after car in the bidding market. Dad Derek gets his hands on a more sedate 1926 Standard Tourer - a quirky little motor.

Apr 8, 2021

Derek heads to Suffolk to collect two Bentleys with a majestic pedigree; Cynthia a stunning 1963 S3 and Harry, a 1965 Continental.

Apr 15, 2021

Dave heads to West Yorkshire to collect a rare 1926 Dodge bus. Derek gets his hands on a rare Vauxhall Victor VX4/90 police car that is expected to sell for more than a few coppers.

Apr 22, 2021

Dave heads to Bolton to pick up a classic Italian sports car - a Lancia Fulvia 1.3 Sport styled by Milan coachbuilder Zagato.

Jan 20, 2022

Derek rubs shoulders with pop music royalty when he picks up a Morgan sports car; a World War Two ambulance arrives at Thornton le Dale and a Ford Model T needs a new home.

Jan 27, 2022

The Mathewsons welcome a 1982 Audi Quattro and a Sunbeam Alpine, and Derek takes delivery of a beautiful green Renault van previously used to carry bread in Paris.

Feb 3, 2022

Derek heads to Scotland during a large rainstorm to pick up a Jaguar E-type and a rare MGC convertible, meanwhile Dave extracts a rare Austin Gipsy from a lock up.

Feb 10, 2022

There's a surprise waiting for Derek in Hull - a MGSA sports car that once had a tree growing through it. Plus, in North Wales, Alan Holmes is selling his son's Ford Escort RS 1600i.

Feb 17, 2022

Derek picks up a rare Ford Zodiac Farnham Estate, while Dave heads for an isolated tent in the Midlands to collect a Triumph Toledo.

Feb 24, 2022

Derek collects a Ford Thames 400E that once belonged to the pop band Edison Lighthouse. Plus, Dave heads to York to collect an Astra GTE convertible

Mar 3, 2022

A series of head-turning supercharged cars head to the Mathewson's auction room. Plus, going under Derek's hammer - a Ford Escort XR3 and a beautiful MGA.

Mar 10, 2022

Derek heads out topick up a pair of beautiful Swedish models - a Saab 96L and a Volvo P1800ES. Plus, a rare British AC Aceca comes up for sale.

Mar 17, 2022

An 1967 Aston Martin DB6 lands at the Mathewsons - Derek believes it could break the record for the most expensive car ever sold at the auction.

Mar 24, 2022

A collection of Austin Mini Metros arrive for auction. Also going under the hammer is a baby Fiat 850 coupe and a haulier offloads part of his vintage commercial vehicles collection.

Mar 31, 2022

There's an unlikely arrival at the North Yorkshire car auction - an Argentinian Army Mercedes G wagon that saw action in the Falklands War.

Apr 7, 2022

Derek has three scooters to collect, while also finding room for a Daimler and a teardrop caravan.

Apr 14, 2022

Derek's on his way to Blackpool to pick up what will be the highest priced item at the next auction. But, the 1970 Aston Martin DBS needs a tow to the local garage.

Apr 21, 2022

Over the years Derek has learnt to always expect the unexpected. So when Call the Midwife star, Cliff Parisi, drops off his Bedford CA campervan it's just another day at the office

Apr 28, 2022

Derek picks up an impressive five vehicle haul from a collector who can no longer look after his motors. Paul's out on the road too - he's collecting a rare 1972 Lancia Fulvia Berlina.

Sep 1, 2022

Dave picks up a 1970s Alfa Romeo that once starred in a chocolate advert. Meanwhile, Derek casts his eye over a Citroen 2CV before becoming distracted by a treasure trove of more than 270 motorbikes in the same garage.

Sep 8, 2022

Derek heads off to collect some vintage motorcycles from a garage at the bottom of the garden in the North-East of England. Tom Reed passed away before he could finish some of his projects, but among the treasure are two BSA super rockets, a 1925 New Hudson, a 1955 Norton 500 café racer and a Greeves trials bike. Paul has also lined up a day collecting some exceptional cars including a 1955 Ford Zephyr convertible, and back at base, Dave thinks about buying the DVLA "Repo" lorry that has just pitched up. "You can make some money with this," he says, "just use the crane, pick up the cars and off you go - job done. Trouble is it will crush the roof."

Sep 15, 2022

Dave finds two rare Fiats and a VW Corrado. Meanwhile Derek has his work cut out trying to remove an old Morris that appears to be supporting the garage roof. "What could possibly go wrong?" he says as he sends grandson Jack in to check it out.

Sep 22, 2022

Derek navigates the dry stone walls of the Peak District to collect a very original 1988 Opel Manta. Plus, Dave deals with a Ford Granada rally support vehicle.

Sep 29, 2022

Derek takes a long drive in a 1960s bus that has had a life in the sun, Dave helps a collector trim his fleet of British classics by taking a Triumph TR7 convertible for auction, and Paul is confused by an agricultural Bonser truck.

Oct 6, 2022

Dave's on his way to Grimsby to pick up an iconic 80s fast Ford, the Mk1 Fiesta XR2, while Bubbles regrets sitting in an immaculate Morris 1800 which he's now desperate to bid on

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Jan 26, 2023

Derek picks up a lovingly restored 1925 Calthorpe motorbike that he thinks is more of a work of art than anything ever produced by Picasso. There's a barn-find Triumph TR4A and a family from Lancashire add another vehicle to their collection of Rootes manufactured cars. Meanwhile, Paul and Charlie collect a pair of veteran motors from the East Midlands.

Feb 2, 2023

Dave gets wind of a possible free lunch at the officers' mess when he heads off to collect a stylish Swedish Volvo P1800S from an RAF base in the Midlands.

Feb 9, 2023

Derek has sold everything from trucks to bicycles - but he can't remember the last time he auctioned off a two-seater plane.

Feb 16, 2023

100 motorbikes come in for auction from every era of the 20th century. Also, the team assess a 1965 Vanden Plas Princess with a four litre Rolls Royce engine that's seen better days.

Feb 23, 2023

A rusty 1970 Fiat 500 goes under the hammer - Derek reckons it's the kind of vehicle that is so iconic that it has to be saved.

Mar 2, 2023

Tucked away in the showroom is a WW2-era Willys Jeep. Its original condition means there might be a bunfight for a military vehicle that's ripe for restoration.

Mar 9, 2023

Up for auction this week is a 1980 Ford Escort, a hand-built 1946 Bedford 12 electric car, and a beautiful, red 1957 Austin Healey.

Mar 16, 2023

Derek collects a beautifully restored and carefully modified 1936 Wolseley 14/56. Meanwhile, a Batman-inspired Chrysler Crossfire is dropped off at the Thornton le Dale garage.

Mar 23, 2023

Paul's doing the pick-ups in Lancashire where a rare 1960 Vauxhall Cresta PA Friary estate in dusky pink awaits.

Mar 30, 2023

A vivid Dutch DAF 66 - in daffodil yellow - lands at the North Yorkshire showroom.

Apr 6, 2023

Paul's on a big day out collecting a 1971 Jaguar E-Type and a 1933 Morgan 3-wheeler Supersport but first there's a flock of 300 chickens to negotiate before he can load up.

Apr 13, 2023

Dave's in fast car heaven as he picks up a rare Subaru Impreza and an equally powerful Ford Escort RS Cosworth from North Wales.

Apr 20, 2023

A rare 1968 Honda N600 car emerges from a lock up in County Durham and Derek's in Scotland to collect an original RAC Bedford van.

Apr 27, 2023

Derek collects five beautiful veteran motorbikes from an enthusiast who's still happily riding in his 90s.

May 4, 2023

A rare and much-loved 1964 Ford Capri Consul coupe comes up for auction. Paul takes a 1957 Leyland Comet truck for a spin, and Dave admits that high on his wish-list is a Citroen 2CV.

Aug 17, 2023

Derek and Paul are off to Leeds on a rare father and son road trip to pick up a VW Cabriolet and a Lotus Elite.

Aug 24, 2023

A beautiful looking sports car has been fooling the punters and intriguing Derek. It's a Challenger E-Type - a fibreglass replica created from an E-Type mould.

Aug 31, 2023

Paul and Jack head to Staffordshire to pick up five vehicles from collector Rob's colossal barn, including a Mini and a Morris Minor.

Sep 7, 2023

Dave's in Lincolnshire picking up a 1935 Riley Falcon - a good-looking saloon car, with a pre-select gearbox.

Sep 14, 2023

Derek brings a small army of military hardware to Thornton le Dale including a Studebaker Weasel tracked vehicle and a WWII-era Willys Jeep.

Sep 21, 2023

Paul collects a cherished 1924 Rover 9 that's been in the same family since the 1950s and only had one previous owner before that.

Sep 28, 2023

Derek heads north to pick up a 1954 Morgan +4 coupe in mint condition and believed to be just one of three still on the road.

Oct 5, 2023

Derek waxes lyrical about a pristine Jaguar XJ8 and a Ford Model T van tests his driving skills.

Feb 15, 2024

Derek travels to the Yorkshire coast to pick up a 1963 Austin J2 Paralanian campervan described as the Rolls Royce of campervans.

Feb 22, 2024

Derek heads to Sunderland to pick up a real Italian beauty - a 1972 Lancia Fulvia Zagato. Red and racy, the car has seen better days, but Derek's still impressed.

Feb 29, 2024

Up for sale at the Mathewsons’s auction a 1275 Mini GT that’s come from just down the road that could be a future British icon.

Mar 7, 2024

Derek goes to pick up a veteran 1904 Swift, there’s an emotional farewell to a 1980s Beford HA van, and a Toyota Corona finds a new home.

Mar 14, 2024

Derek gives the once-over to a Royale Formula Ford race car, and Paul is on a marathon trip to Teesside to pick up a 1953 MG YB, a Moggy Van and an ‘80s Yamaha 250RD motorbike.

Mar 21, 2024

Derek travels to the Lancashire coast to pick up a rare 1972 Citroen SM, and Dave is on HQ duties and admires a Punto that's two decades old but has just 42 miles on the clock.

Mar 28, 2024

Derek is on the road to pick up a funky little Nissan Figaro and a sublime Ferrari 250 GT tribute car, and Paul gets to try out his spanking new Scania T Cab.

Apr 4, 2024

Derek checks out an abandoned 1985 Renault 4 and an MGB Roadster that hasn't seen the light of day for 36 years, and Jack heads to Rotherham to pick up a pair of rare Bond Bugs.

Apr 11, 2024

In the 100th episode, Derek heads to Northumberland to collect a rare 1975 NSU RO 80, Jack deals with a Mini Mayfair stuck in a barn, and an Aston Martin DBS husk is auctioned.

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