James May's Build a Car in 24 Hours

James May's Build a Car in 24 Hours (2016)

EndedReality show

James May's Build a Car in 24 Hours sees May and co-hosts Kate Humble and Ant Anstead on location at the MINI plant in Oxford to show audiences just how cars are made from the inside.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Episode 3März 21, 2016
S01E02Episode 2März 14, 2016
S01E01Episode 1März 7, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

How many parts was the first season of the show split into?

The first season of the show was split into three parts.

What was the goal of the show?

The goal of the show was to build a fully functional car from scratch within 24 hours.

What was the name of the car that was built on the show?

The car that was built on the show was called the "Triumph Herald"

Where was the car built?

The car was built in a tent in Kent, England

What was the profession of the people who worked on building the car?

The people who worked on building the car were volunteers and not professional mechanics

What was the budget for building the car?

The budget for building the car was \u00a35,000

How many people worked on building the car?

There were 12 people who worked on building the car

What challenges did the team face while building the car?

The team faced challenges such as engine failure and difficulty in wiring

How did the team manage to complete the car build within 24 hours?

The team managed to complete the car build within 24 hours by working non-stop with no breaks

Were there any modifications made to the car after the 24 hour build was complete?

Yes, there were some minor modifications made to the car after the 24 hour build was complete.

Did the finished car pass its initial MOT test?

Yes, the finished car passed its initial MOT test.

Was James May pleased with how the car turned out?

Yes, James May was pleased with how the car turned out

Did the car make it to the London Classic Car Show?

Yes, the car was able to make it to the London Classic Car Show

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Also known as

  • Bygga bil med James May (Sweden)

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