that really was a mental car. as for what they said it cost/was worth, dubious to say the least. however, all black, sequential gearbox, 300bhp up front driving the black circles at the back, what's not to like. great for an hours blast round the country side and then back home.
I agree it was mental, maybe the cars value versus build cost are worlds apart, after all, who would insure a y plate chevette for 200k? I did enjoy watching the episode & personally I thought it looked superb, hats off to them!
My mum had a metallic brown chevette gls with very comfy tan velour seats - it was a step up from the mini clubman with vinyl seats and 3 kids in back