Radical Restoration

Classic cars and their owners are featured in RADICAL RESTORATION, a look at the work that is required to restore, renew, and rejuvenate vehicles that are remnants from the past. Every car has a story, and every owner has their own reason for wanting to restore them. RADICAL RESTORATION showcases car owners and their stories as they reveal the work it takes to preserve and modify vehicles that have historical interest or that have sentimental value.

Sun, Mar 22 8:30 A.M. Radical Restoration     NHPBS (11.1)

A '55 Chevy Nomad Wagon is given a few finishing touches before it heads up to the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Sun, Mar 29 8:30 A.M. Radical Restoration     NHPBS (11.1)

The Fossmobile. Made in 1897 in Sherbrooke Quebec, it was Canada's first gasoline powered car.

Sun, Apr 5 8:30 A.M. Radical Restoration     NHPBS (11.1)

Ron Foss takes the Fossmobile to the prestigious car show at the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance where we visit a few of the exhibitors.

Sun, Apr 12 8:30 A.M. Radical Restoration     NHPBS (11.1)

Work on a 1957 Chevy Belair is completed and is entered into the Motorama Car Show where we follow it and meet up with a few other car owners at the show.


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