Is Born Series (1999)

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01/07/1999

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The Is Born collection of Television series produced for the Discovery Channel in the UK, presented by Mark Evans. Each series follows Mark Evans through either the building or restoring of a vehicle

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Is Born Series (1999)

01/07/1999

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A Car Is Born: AC Cobra Pilgrim Sumo 5.7 V8 Super Car

1999-07-01 | 15 episodes

Follow car enthusiast Mark Evans as he builds a Pilgrim Sumo 5.7 litre V8 Super-Car. Based on the Ford Sierra and and inspired by the AC Cobra from the 1960's this kit car is shown from the beginning - from finding the donor vehicle to getting the finalised car through the SVA test

A Plane Is Born: Europa XS

2000-07-01 | 15 episodes

Follow Mark Evans as he builds a Europa XS two-seater aeroplane. Capable of flying from England to the South of France on a single tank of fuel, this kit plane is shown from the beginning - from the first look at the kit plane market through to the final test flight.

A Car Is Reborn: 1965 Jaguar Series 1 E-Type Roadster

2001-07-01 | 15 episodes

Follow car enthusiast Mark Evans as he re-builds a 1965 Jaguar Series 1.1 E-Type Roadster. This kit car is shown from the beginning, following every aspect of the restoration process, with help and advice from experts. Subjects such as metalwork restoration and leather upholstery are discussed.

A Chopper Is Born: Rotorway Exec 162F

2002-01-01 | 15 episodes

Follow the fortunes of Mark Evans as he begins to build a fully functioning helicopter from a home kit and develops his flying skills by attaining a helicopter rating in Arizona.

A Bike Is Born: Harley, Triumph & Trike

2002-10-11 | 15 episodes

Series that follows the restoration of a 1942 Harley Davidson WLC, 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120R and a kit built Boom Trike. Also features interesting three wheelers such as the UK's first motorcycle and sidecar-hearse.

A Racing Car Is Born: Westfield 1800 7-Type Circuit Racer

2003-07-01 | 15 episodes

A Racing Car is Born focuses on the world of the budget race-car. We follow presenter Mark Evans as he builds, tunes and races a 7-type circuit racer - his very own Westfield 1800, a Ford Zetec powered car with independant rear suspension.

A 4x4 Is Born: 3.5L V8 Off-Roader

2004-07-20 | 15 episodes

An MG Is Born: 1973 MGB Roadster

2005-07-01 | 10 episodes

Mark Evans restores a 1973 MGB Roadster, stripping it down and then rebuilding it, while providing insight into the engineering, design and restoration of this classic sportscar.

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