Wheeler Dealers’ Mike Brewers reveals what he does when he’s not filming… and it’s “chaotic”
WHEELER Dealer’s star Mike Brewers has revealed what his days look like when he is not filming for the popular show.
The star said even though his off-shooting schedule is very chaotic, he enjoys working on motors a lot.
In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, Mike describes how he spends his time working to grow his motor business at One Automotive UK.
He goes around his workshop showing the motors he recently fixed up and sold to his customers.
The enthusiast said in the clip: “It has been a little bit chaotic. We have delivered and sold 11 cars.”
Mike previously said that after fixing up cars on TV for years, he is extremely proud of the work he does off-camera.
He also gave a tour of his motor-building facility and shared the details about the new project he has been working on.
Showing the latest van he built, Mike said: “This is the new kit that we have developed.
“We are doing this at One Automotive in Warwick. We have developed a Van system that is the best in the business.
He signed off the short vlog by saying: “If you ever need a car or a van in Warwick, come see us we have got it all.”
It comes after Mike showcased his new collection of Ford vans.
“They are exceptional. These transits, we have been developing these ourselves,” he said.
Developed by Mike and his team, the vans got original wheels, roof bars, front splitter and bigger grills.
With “loads more in stock”, Mike said there are three models.
The more basic motors cost around £25,990, as seen in the price tags in the video.
The Adventurer, a more premium model, is priced around £44,000.
And the Explorer, which comes with a tent on the roof, is priced at £52,950.
Showcasing the vans, Mike said: “We got the Adventurer. This has got the blue accents on it which sets it aside from all the others.
“And we got the Explorer, which comes with a roof rack, it’s got a tent on the roof. We have a seating system that slides forward and backwards so you can use it as a van or a leisure vehicle.
“It means that they’re so much more utilitarian, you can use them for all kinds of things. And they just look cool as well.”
Mike’s followers on Instagram went wild after seeing the super motors.
One user commented: “Love the old school look.”
Another added: “Gorgeous vans.”
A third one shared their will to get one, writing “Mate, if I had the funds”, followed by a smiling face with heart-eyes emoji.
Mike also shared how much he loves Porsche cars.
A bulk of Mike’s collection is made up of Porsche models from across some of the brand’s most popular decades.
Models represented include a 912 E (a four-cylinder version of the iconic 911), which is one of just 2,099, and a 928.
He also owns a 1982 Porsche SC, which he took on himself as a resto-mod project.
Mike said: “I bought this car of an American Airlines pilot when I was living in California.
Mike Brewer's incredible car collection
NOT only does he has a knack of picking up affordable motors and flipping them for a profit, Mike Brewer also know how to pick the good ones for himself.
Here are some motors in the star’s car collection:
- Porsche Passion: The bulk of Mike’s collection is made up of Porsche models from across some of the brand’s most popular decades. Models represented include a 912 E (a four-cylinder version of the iconic 911), which is one of just 2,099, and a 928. He also owns a 1982 Porsche SC, which he took on himself as a resto-mod project.
- Ford Transit: Back on the internal combustion side of things, Mike is the proud owner of a MkI Ford Transit van. His 1974 model was formerly used by the German fire service, before being converted to right-hand drive and only had 10,000 miles on the clock when Mike picked it up.
- Mini Cooper S: One of the greatest icons of British Motoring history, the Mini Cooper firmly secured cult status during the 1960s. This was no doubt helped by its starring role in The Italian Job, ferrying Michael Caine and Co around at the climax of the 1969 heist flick. Mike’s is one of the original run of the model, which lasted from 1961 to 1971.
- MG MGA: Mike snapped up his “beautiful” 1959 MG sportster around the time of the show’s very first series. He recalled looking around a California workshop as the team scouted for locations and chatting with the building’s owner. The man apparently revealed that he had won the car in a charity raffle back in 1974 before leaving it in a garage for 20 years.
- Land Rover 110 Defender: The Land Rover was actually gifted to Mike by a friend of his and was in a bit of a sorry state. Mike and Jonny joked that the car had “cellulite” and looked like “an ostrich has been pecking it” thanks to all the dents and dings on the bodywork.
- Ford Fiesta [MISSING]: Sadly, there is a gaping hole in Mike’s collection, after his beloved Ford Fiesta was stolen in June 2023. He and his Wheeler Dealers co-star Marc Priestley had specially restored the car for around £11,200 before it was cruelly pinched. Mike has even offered a £5,000 reward for anyone who can get it back. However, he shared an agonizing update on the case with fans in February 2024 and gave some more details on how the crime unfolded.