Black Country industrial unit set to star in new TV series

THE star behind a hit TV show in which classic cars are restored to their former glory has launched a new base in the Black Country.

Fuzz Townshend, one of the presenters of Channel 4’s Car SOS, will be filming the latest series of the show at a garage unit at the Springfield industrial estate in Oldbury.

In the show, presenter Tim Shaw and Fuzz take on restoration projects which have proved beyond their owner’s ambitions.

Townshend, who is also the former drummer with indie band Pop Will Eat Itself, and business partner Dave Tassell run To-Ta Classics and they have agreed a five-year lease on the 5,548 sq ft unit on the industrial estate, which is owned and managed by London & Cambridge Properties.

“These are exciting times. To-Ta Classics sees myself and Dave Tassell join forces in a purpose-equipped workshop – a top class classic car maintenance and restoration facility near to the heart of the West Midlands,” said Townshend.

“It will also be the base for the next series of Car SOS.”

Paula James, industrial lettings manager at LCP, completed the deal.

She said: “When we were approached by Fuzz and Dave it was clear that they needed a high quality unit in a secure location with excellent links to the motorway network.

“I am delighted they agreed that the unit at Springfield matched their requirements and I wish them huge success with the new classic car restoration venture and the television series.”