Retropower series on Youtube. Escort Mark I restomod for Gordon Murray.

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I recently discovered the Youtube channel of British restoration shop Retropower. They seem to be a really talented group of guys who specialize in restomodding 60's 70's and 80's classics.

No BMW content that I can see but they are doing a really interesting and comprehensive series on their building a custom Escort Mark 1 for legendary designer Gordon Murray. (Of McLaren F1 fame of course.) And it's all free viewing on Youtube. No tv BS like on most American shows, just straight forward following the design and build of this amazing car. All of it extremely well filmed and edited. Similar depth and thoroughness as Project Binky, but on a larger scale and minus the self deprecating humor. Strictly documentary style.

Here is an introduction to the shop:
https://retropower.net/2018/02/12/retropower-in-a-nutshell/

And episode 1 of the Murray Escort project:
 
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Brittish restoration shows are soooo much better than the american ones. I like shows that focus on technique and skill versus shop drama. Thanks for sharing!
 
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