List of episodes of the series «Is Born Series»

  • Seasons count: 8
  • Episodes count: 115
  • Total viewing time: 2 d. 9 h. 30 m.
Episode 1
Release date: 7/1/1999

Episode 1

  • Episode number: 1
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Mark meets Ian Stent from Which Kit? at the National Kit and Performance Car Show, before visiting the factory where his kit is manufactured.
Episode 2
Release date: 7/8/1999

Episode 2

  • Episode number: 2
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Mark goes shopping for tools and a second-hand car to provide spare parts, taking the Owners Club secretary along with him for advice.
Episode 3
Release date: 7/15/1999

Episode 3

  • Episode number: 3
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Volunteers from the local college strip the second hand car of spare parts, and the engine and gearbox are sent to a specialist for reconditioning.
Episode 4
Release date: 7/22/1999

Episode 4

  • Episode number: 4
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    The rear axle is reconditioned with some components being sent away for powder-coating, and Mark gets a progress report on the engine.
Episode 5
Release date: 7/29/1999

Episode 5

  • Episode number: 5
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Mark installs axles, suspension hubs and brakes and engineer Dave Peters chips in with some tips as they succeed in creating a rolling chassis.
Episode 6
Release date: 8/5/1999

Episode 6

  • Episode number: 6
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    A reconditioned engine is built up and bench-tested, and Mark checks out extras from retro-look air filters to race-tuned carburretors.
Episode 7
Release date: 8/12/1999

Episode 7

  • Episode number: 7
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Mark puts together the engine, gearbox, a new clutch and the exhaust, before testing to see if everything works!
Episode 8
Release date: 8/19/1999

Episode 8

  • Episode number: 8
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Mark rivets the body parts onto the chassis, finding out about shut-lines, panel fit and GRP from engineer Robert Kemp.
Episode 9
Release date: 8/26/1999

Episode 9

  • Episode number: 9
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Mark chooses an authentic walnut dashboard from a vintage gauge company before sanding and polishing it, ready for testing.
Episode 10
Release date: 9/2/1999

Episode 10

  • Episode number: 10
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Mark puts his personal stamp the interior of his replica AC Cobra, buying everything from carpeting and door lining trim to seat belts.
Episode 11
Release date: 9/9/1999

Episode 11

  • Episode number: 11
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Mark gets to grips with wiring his replica AC Cobra, installing a loom, connecting electric components and fixing that all-important car stereo.
Episode 12
Release date: 9/16/1999

Episode 12

  • Episode number: 12
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    It's all about basic aesthetics today as we learn how to finish off a GRP shell by masking and priming the car bodywork ready for finished topcoat.
Episode 13
Release date: 9/23/1999

Episode 13

  • Episode number: 13
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Mark fits the hood, headlights, bumpers and racing wheels, and visits specialist suppliers for the badges to put his individual stamp on the car.
Episode 14
Release date: 9/30/1999

Episode 14

  • Episode number: 14
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Mark's creation undergoes the Single Vehicle Approval test and we travel to Bristol for the vehicle inspector's opinion on how the car measures up.
Episode 15
Release date: 10/7/1999

Episode 15

  • Episode number: 15
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Mark takes his creation to a kit car show to see how it compares to other models, and gets feedback from the experts as the car is entered for a car club track day.