DREAM MACHINES GET THE GREEN LIGHT

Two Green Flag mechanics have been thrust into the limelight with the launch of a new TV series that challenges motoring enthusiasts to restore classic cars. TV station Five has called upon the expertise of Steve Bird and Ken Bendelow to help them spruce up 11 of the worlds most coveted cars, in preparation for Dream Machine."

Steve and Ken have been putting the cars through their paces prior to filming, to ensure they are safe and road-worthy. Steve and Ken also feature in the series, talking through the necessary checks, and highlighting what to look out for when restoring a classic car.

Steve Bird from Green Flag said: We were delighted to be asked to take part in the programme, and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge set for us by the Dream Machine" team. Ken and I spend most of our time attending breakdowns, so it makes quite a change to be starring in a new TV programme!"

Series producer of Dream Machine" Jane Tweddle said: The guys were great, we were working to such a tight schedule, but Ken and Steve really helped us get things moving."

Dream Machine" is presented by celebrity motoring experts Mark Evans and Amanda Stretton, and features classic cars including a GT40 replica, a 1974 V8 Aston Martin, a 1964 MGB Roadster, and a 1981 Ferrari 308 GTBi to name a few. The ten-week series begins on Wednesday 12th March at 8.00pm.
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Notes to editors:
 For further information and photography, please contact Melanie Denny on 0113 3991387/ 07711 964617.
 Green Flag Motoring Assistance provides roadside rescue and recovery to more than 4m customers, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
 Mark Evans has previously presented Garden Invaders, Pet Rescue, and Discovery Europes A Car is Born."