About this season
British adaption of the American MTV series Pimp My Ride, featuring one car in each episode being renovated and customized ("pimped") to match the owner's interests.
Episodes (10)
1. Chris' Nissan Sunny (1988)
Aired 23 April 2006 • 30 min
Chris won his car in a Poker game. Due to the rough condition of the bodywork, a mint-condition donor car was used for its parts.
2. Adam's BMW 316i E30 (1989)
Aired 30 April 2006 • 30 min
Adam's BMW was in a tragic state, until Westwood knocked at his door that is
3. Zoë's Volkswagen Split Screen Camper Van (1967)
Aired 7 May 2006 • 30 min
Can Westwood and the crew turn Zoe's VW camper van into a mean machine? Hell yeah
4. Lana's Volkswagen Polo (1991)
Aired 14 May 2006 • 30 min
Lana's VW Polo needs a good a pimping, good job Westwood popped round then.Lana had been a flight attendant and was trying to earn a Private Pilot License at the time of the filming. The car was fitted with actual Boeing 747 seats.Lana likes party, the car added a beauty kit on side trolley inside her car.
5. Jamie's Suzuki Swift GTi (1991)
Aired 21 May 2006 • 30 min
Good old Westwood is going to pimp Jamie's 1991 Swift… UK Style.Jamie was given a hand cast of his favourite actor, and of course Westwood. The car was covered in vinyl stickers in his favourite Japanese style.
6. Sheerin's Volkswagen Beetle (1969)
Aired 28 May 2006 • 30 min
Sheerin's Beetle was given a custom cowskin paint job on the roof, and had a mosaic floor to reflect her Middle-Eastern heritage.
7. Lawrence's Ford Anglia (1959)
Aired 4 June 2006 • 30 min
As Lawrence was a fan of 1950s culture, the car was pimped in the style of a 1950s hotrod. An American style diner was installed in the boot. It was advertised for sale in the March 2007 issue of Custom Car Magazine and the May 2007 issue of Retro Ford.
8. Hannah's Kia Pride (1991)
Aired 11 June 2006 • 30 min
They say pride is one of the deadly sins, it certainly is in this case.On the way to the garage, Westwood has a small accident.
9. Danny's Bedford Rascal (1990)
Aired 18 June 2006 • 30 min
10. Jono's Volkswagen Type 2 Pickup (1979)
Aired 25 June 2006 • 30 min
No fewer than 12 panels were replaced before paint, then a hot tub, complete with colour changing (chromotherapy) jets was added.