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Toronto, ON (September 14, 2012) – “The legendary style icon” Jaguar E-Type, “the standard of the world” Cadillac, “the greatest-ever sports car” Porsche 911, “the revolutionary” Mini Cooper, “the original rebel muscle car” Ford Mustang, and “the best-selling sports cars of the swinging ’60s” MGB Roadster – these six iconic cars are restored to their former glory on CLASSIC CAR RESCUE. Premiering Monday, October 15 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT on Discovery World HD, this six-part UK/Canadian co-production follows Bernie Fineman and Mario Pacione as they search for bargain wrecks with great potential.
Working with a tight deadline and even tighter budget the duo scour scrapyards, wastelands, and backyards to find broken-down examples of these six legendary cars. Fineman and Pacione also meet with engineers, owners, and lovers of these magnificent cars to discuss why these cars turned dreams to reality, how they introduced new technology, and why these cars were such a success.
Episode descriptions for CLASSIC CAR RESCUE include:
CLASSIC CAR RESCUE – “Jaguar E-Type”
Monday, October 15 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT
One of the most famous and desirable cars in automotive history, the Jaguar E-Type, announced the arrival of the ’60s’ sexual revolution. Its arrival sent shockwaves through the automotive world setting new standards in automotive design and performance.
CLASSIC CAR RESCUE – “Porsche 911”
Monday, October 22 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT
The most practical supercar in the world is the Porsche 911, a loud and fast vehicle that became the universal symbol of aspirational success and excess. The team struggles to bring one of these racers back to glory when they discover suspicious welds.
CLASSIC CAR RESCUE – “MGB GT”
Monday, October 29 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT
With its elegant styling and simple engineering, the MGB GT became the best-selling British sports car ever. The team manage to find one that promptly falls apart when they get it to the garage. They rush to try and get this legend back up and running.
CLASSIC CAR RESCUE – “Ford Mustang”
Monday, November 5 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT
The fastest selling car of all time, the Ford Mustang offered a new vision of freedom: the freedom to roam, to live, and to make a lot of youthful delinquent noise. Reliable, affordable, sporty, and exactly the opposite of mom and dad’s car.
Also this season on CLASSIC CAR RESCUE: The world’s first truly classless car, the “Mini” is a vehicle for everyone from commoner to celebrity to dedicated racer (Nov. 12). The team works around the clock to restore a Mini that looks like it will never ride again. The “Cadillac Coupe De Ville” was “the standard of the world” in the ’50s, and summed up the post-Second World War American confidence. The team travel to Canada to find a gorgeous old Caddy, but everything that can go wrong quickly does (Nov. 19).
CLASSIC CAR RESCUE is a UK/Canadian co-production with Blink Films and CCR1 Inc. Production.
About Discovery World HD
Escape to the extraordinary. With original content not found anywhere else, Discovery World HD is home to breathtaking landscapes, fascinating people and incredible stories from around the world. Offering an unparalleled sensory experience that explores life’s most amazing journeys, Discovery World HD presents high quality documentaries and immersive series that capture the biggest and boldest high-definition viewing experience. With awe-inspiring imagery and expansive detail, Discovery World HD reveals the wonders of the world – past and present – with themes ranging from culture, science and natural history to travel and lifestyle. A Canadian leader in high-definition programming – and featuring a fully-unique primetime schedule – Discovery World HD launched in 2010 and brings audiences even closer to their world. Discovery World HD is a division of Bell Media, which is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. Discover more at DiscoveryWorldHD.ca.
-DISCOVERY WORLD HD-
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Discovery World HD on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DiscoveryHDCa
For more information:
Julie MacFarlane, Discovery World HD, 416.384.5166 orjulie.macfarlane@bellmedia.ca
Jodi Cook, Discovery World HD, 416.384.4603 or jodi.cook@bellmedia.ca
Toronto, ON (September 14, 2012) – “The legendary style icon” Jaguar E-Type, “the standard of the world” Cadillac, “the greatest-ever sports car” Porsche 911, “the revolutionary” Mini Cooper, “the original rebel muscle car” Ford Mustang, and “the best-selling sports cars of the swinging ’60s” MGB Roadster – these six iconic cars are restored to their former glory on CLASSIC CAR RESCUE. Premiering Monday, October 15 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT on Discovery World HD, this six-part UK/Canadian co-production follows Bernie Fineman and Mario Pacione as they search for bargain wrecks with great potential.
Working with a tight deadline and even tighter budget the duo scour scrapyards, wastelands, and backyards to find broken-down examples of these six legendary cars. Fineman and Pacione also meet with engineers, owners, and lovers of these magnificent cars to discuss why these cars turned dreams to reality, how they introduced new technology, and why these cars were such a success.
Episode descriptions for CLASSIC CAR RESCUE include:
CLASSIC CAR RESCUE – “Jaguar E-Type”
Monday, October 15 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT
One of the most famous and desirable cars in automotive history, the Jaguar E-Type, announced the arrival of the ’60s’ sexual revolution. Its arrival sent shockwaves through the automotive world setting new standards in automotive design and performance.
CLASSIC CAR RESCUE – “Porsche 911”
Monday, October 22 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT
The most practical supercar in the world is the Porsche 911, a loud and fast vehicle that became the universal symbol of aspirational success and excess. The team struggles to bring one of these racers back to glory when they discover suspicious welds.
CLASSIC CAR RESCUE – “MGB GT”
Monday, October 29 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT
With its elegant styling and simple engineering, the MGB GT became the best-selling British sports car ever. The team manage to find one that promptly falls apart when they get it to the garage. They rush to try and get this legend back up and running.
CLASSIC CAR RESCUE – “Ford Mustang”
Monday, November 5 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT
The fastest selling car of all time, the Ford Mustang offered a new vision of freedom: the freedom to roam, to live, and to make a lot of youthful delinquent noise. Reliable, affordable, sporty, and exactly the opposite of mom and dad’s car.
Also this season on CLASSIC CAR RESCUE: The world’s first truly classless car, the “Mini” is a vehicle for everyone from commoner to celebrity to dedicated racer (Nov. 12). The team works around the clock to restore a Mini that looks like it will never ride again. The “Cadillac Coupe De Ville” was “the standard of the world” in the ’50s, and summed up the post-Second World War American confidence. The team travel to Canada to find a gorgeous old Caddy, but everything that can go wrong quickly does (Nov. 19).
CLASSIC CAR RESCUE is a UK/Canadian co-production with Blink Films and CCR1 Inc. Production.
About Discovery World HD
Escape to the extraordinary. With original content not found anywhere else, Discovery World HD is home to breathtaking landscapes, fascinating people and incredible stories from around the world. Offering an unparalleled sensory experience that explores life’s most amazing journeys, Discovery World HD presents high quality documentaries and immersive series that capture the biggest and boldest high-definition viewing experience. With awe-inspiring imagery and expansive detail, Discovery World HD reveals the wonders of the world – past and present – with themes ranging from culture, science and natural history to travel and lifestyle. A Canadian leader in high-definition programming – and featuring a fully-unique primetime schedule – Discovery World HD launched in 2010 and brings audiences even closer to their world. Discovery World HD is a division of Bell Media, which is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. Discover more at DiscoveryWorldHD.ca.
-DISCOVERY WORLD HD-
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Discovery World HD on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DiscoveryHDCa
For more information:
Julie MacFarlane, Discovery World HD, 416.384.5166 orjulie.macfarlane@bellmedia.ca
Jodi Cook, Discovery World HD, 416.384.4603 or jodi.cook@bellmedia.ca
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