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‘I can save it’ – Wheeler Dealers host Mike Brewer looking to rescue classic Porsche discovered abandoned in a garden
If restored, it could be worth tens of thousands
WHEELER Dealers host Mike Brewer is looking to save an abandoned Porsche after it was discovered in somebody's garden.
The TV star spotted the run-down motor on X, with other social media users branding its neglect "a shame".
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Mike, who has enjoyed a glittering 21-year career fronting motoring shows and is known for his love of classics.
The photo of the car was originally posted by Griffin, a dealership franchise specialising in sales of "military and blue light" vehicles to emergency services.
It showed the low-slung sportster with a bright yellow clamp on its wheel, stuck among a thicket of undergrowth.
Ivy had grown through the wheel arches, while an unkempt bush was beginning to encroach across the bonnet.
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They captioned the snap: "Is it just us, or does it make you really sad seeing classics like this left to rot away?
"Such a shame."
Within just hours of the original post, petrolheads were crying out for the car to be revived, with one tagging Mike directly.
The presenter clearly took notice, replying to the tag and declaring simply: "I'd save it."
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He followed up his comment with a thumbs-up emoji.
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The post left Wheeler Dealers fans begging him to follow through on his offer.
One wrote: "A 2 part special for Wheeler Dealers due to work involved.
"I'm sure [co-host] Marc Priestley would love this one."
Another pleaded: "Do it, do it, do it!"
And the user who originally brought it to Mike's attention gushed: "I knew you would!"
If restored to good condition, the 911 could fetch a pretty penny too.
Retro models like this one are worth in the region of £40,000 at auction.
Porsche 911: Five things to know
- The first 911 rolled off the production lines in 1964
- It is one of the brand's most popular models, with over two million sold in the last 50 years
- The model placed fifth in the Car of the Century list compiled in 1999
- The current base model starts at £97,000
- It was originally called the 901, but Porsche had to change the name as it clashed with a Peugeot model that was already in production
And the model is a real favourite of the discerning petrolhead.
Indeed, The Sun's own Rob Gill reviewed one in 2019, dubbing it the "ultimate sports car".
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It comes after Mike revealed the "saddest move" classic car owners can make when it comes to buying a new project - and what you should do instead.
Meanwhile, he also provided prospective buyers with a handy breakdown of car dealer jargon to help you get the best deals out there.
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