Roll the cameras as IMI member takes to the silver screen

Automotive television can sometimes seem filled with a mix of outlandish stunts and outrageous trips, but every now and again something a little more in-depth comes along to feed a petrolhead’s obsession.

The latest four-wheeled programme to come to the silver screen hones in on the skills and knowledge of IMI member Colin Denton MIMI. He’s front and centre of new UKTV documentary series, Classic Car Garage on its leading factual channel, Yesterday.

Produced by ClockWork Films and now in production, the programme follows Denton, a dedicated and skilled head mechanic who opens his North London garage on the weekends for classic car owners to come and get the help they need to keep their precious cars on the road.

Denton and his team tinker with a wide range of cars, from should-be museum pieces from the 1930s to modern classics and everything in between - even an electric milk float is welcomed into the Classic Car Garage.

Among the cars worked on in the series are a 1931 MG M-Type Sportsman's Coupe, a 1978 Austin Allegro S2, a 1974 Mk3 Jensen Interceptor, a 1982 Vauxhall Viceroy, a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 230e and lots more.

Many of the cars the team look at are due to head to some of the prestigious events on the classic car calendar such as the Hampton Court Palace Concours of Elegance, The Classic at Silverstone, Goodwood Revival and CarFest South. But can Colin and the team make sure they get there in fine fettle?

It’s programming that proves automotive is more than just surprising exploits and adding more power. It also highlights the huge range of skills we have in the sector – and the different passions people have.