Taken from an email received today:

Newsletter from Mark Evans - 27th April 2006


Hello again !

It's three months since my last newsletter, so this must make it a quarterly ! Hope you're well and, with the weather improving (at least here in the UK), trust you've managed to open the garage doors and let some sunshine in.

It's been a hectic few months gearing up for our latest TV adventure. Rather than continue the "Is Born" workshop projects (only hibernating I hope), Discovery has asked us to make an observational documentary called "Wreck Rescue".... starring you lot. Heaven help us !

Between now and next Easter (2007) we will follow the exploits of classic and vintage vehicle enthusiasts as they restore five much-loved, but moth-eaten motors. If you are about to restore (or are in the early stages of restoring) a classic or vintage car, commercial vehicle, military vehicle, race car, hearse, ambulance or fire engine, we want to hear from you asap. Whatever it is, the vehicle must be of great personal value or historic interest and you must be able to demonstrate that either on your own with your family, friends and fellow enthusiasts (or with professional help - paid for by you), you have the time, energy, ability and commitment to get the project finished within ten months tops.

What follows is an extract from the show's News Release. I hope it gives you a good feel for what we're after:

Surrey-based production company Jungle Television is looking for five fascinating classic and vintage vehicle restoration projects to follow for a new Discovery Real Time documentary series called WRECK RESCUE.

In a ten part observational documentary series, well known classic car fanatic and accomplished amateur engineer, Mark Evans, shuts the door on his own workshop and sets off around the UK to help inspire, motivate and encourage fellow enthusiasts to realise their own restoration dreams. Each project is a major transformation, often against all the odds, and a unique and memorable experience for all those involved.

Filming is scheduled to start at the beginning of May 2006 and must be completed by Easter 2007. Mark would like to hear asap from individual restorers, or small teams (i.e. families, best friends), who are confident they've got what it takes to complete the restoration of their much-loved motors in under 10 months and within a budget they can afford.

Mark and the team will offer project planning advice (if required) and all necessary encouragement, courtesy of size 11 "toe-tectors". They will do everything they can to help ensure success, but they aren't allowed to salvage the project if things go tits up. It's down to the owners themselves to make sure that doesn't happen. Would-be participants in the show must be able to demonstrate that they have the commitment, ability, resources, ingenuity and determination to deliver the goods. Mark is keen to hear from anyone with a great project to complete and a compelling story to tell - "hands-on" mechanics, "cheque-book" restorers and restoration professionals.

Mark can't wait to get started on this new series and is very clear about the kind of people he wants to work with. "Wreck Rescue offers amateur restorers a unique challenge and a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity. But, it's not for the faint-hearted. We know from personal experience how tough restoration projects can be and, on this show, there's no place for slackers or bullshitters".

Ant Palmer is the show's producer-director. "We're looking for strong, engaging stories about enthusiasts who have a real emotional connection with their cherished vehicles and, ideally, a compelling reason for needing to complete their projects before our production deadline of Easter next year - perhaps it's to enter a concourse competition, take part in a classic motor sport event, ferry a daughter to church on her wedding day or to set off on a unique holiday. And we don't just want to hear from older blokes with flat caps - we want to feature people of all ages and backgrounds wearing them !".

The production team are happy to consider any kind of classic or vintage vehicle, so long as it's over 25 years old, much-loved and seriously moth-eaten. Star cars could include a Lotus, a Lancia or a Series 1 Land Rover; a Mini Traveller, a Maserati race car, an MG TF or even something Military. Possibly even, a Massey Ferguson.

Want to take part ? Send a brief project outline, plus relevant photos (copies) to:

Wreck Rescue, c/o Jungle Television, P O Box 21, Cranleigh. GU6 7YB

Or, email: wreck-rescue@jungletelevision.com

I am really excited about this new project and hope you are too. I never cease to be amazed by the amazing restorations that some enthusiasts manage to pull off working under tarpaulins on their front drives. Wreck Rescue is a chance to celebrate your achievements. So, please pass this email on to anyone you know who might be interested. We need to start filming asap, so don't hang around.

[Edited on 28/4/06 by Jasper]

I got this too but though that not many would be restoring so didn't post. Would be interesting if anyone was and managed to get on telly!

I wonder if project Leggera is bad enough !!
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Ive got a 2 door range rover i will be restoring this summer as soon as the MK is SVAd. Although it doesnt really have any 'great personal or historical interest' so i doubt it would be featured.

Also it will probably take longer than 10 months, especially as the MK has ended up taking about 4 times longer than expected!!