Motor Vehicle students raise £2,100 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice with classic car project filmed for Bangers & Cash

East Sussex College has proudly handed over a donation of £2,100 to St Wilfrid’s Hospice, following the auction of a classic Ford Escort restored by Motor Vehicle students as part of their appearance on the hit UKTV show Bangers & Cash.

The two-day filming took place on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th June, with students showcasing their mechanical and bodywork skills on the much-loved classic car.

Auctioneer David Mathewson joined the students on campus before transporting the car to Yorkshire, where it went under the hammer and raised an impressive sum for charity.

The proceeds were donated to St Wilfrid’s Hospice, giving the project a positive community impact that stretched far beyond the classroom.

Students Beth Payne and Harrison Rolfe were both interviewed on camera, sharing their excitement about the opportunity.

Beth said: “I’m proud of the process and the team of people who worked on the car, they’ve been great. I’d definitely do this project again!”

Harrison added: “I’d 100% do this again. Working on the bodywork and other mechanical work to piece it together is so rewarding. The tutors have been amazing and have given us help and opportunities throughout this project.”

Deputy Head of Curriculum, Mark Streeter, said: “We couldn’t be prouder of our students – not only did they rise to the challenge of restoring a classic car under the spotlight of a TV crew, but their hard work has directly supported a local charity that means so much to our community. To see their skills celebrated on a national stage and to hand over £2,100 to St Wilfrid’s makes this project truly special.”

The episode featuring East Sussex College is expected to air as part of the next series of Bangers & Cash on UKTV’s Yesterday channel.