Die Ludolfs

Season 1

Die Ludolfs – 4 Brüder auf’m Schrottplatz is a docu-soap by the German television channel DMAX. It is about the four brothers Uwe, Horst-Günter, Peter and Manfred "Manni" Ludolf.

Günter Ludolf died on January 31, 2011.

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13 Episodes

Der Scheunenfund
E1
Der ScheunenfundIn Dernbach, Germany, the four Ludolf-brothers run a car recycling firm in a unique way. Peter manages the car parts warehouse, Uwe and Manny break down cars while Günter does customer contact. Uwe and Manny discover an old Ford Capri.
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Voll der Manta
E3
Voll der MantaUwe's son Tommy brings the 4 Ludolf-brother an Opel Manta. Uwe and Manfred repair and pimp the car. Günter is annoyed when Peter helps them at the expense of customers. Manfred uses garden gnomes for stress release. Peter tests the Manta.
Uwe will's nochmal wissen
E4
Uwe will's nochmal wissenThe Ludolfs prepare a stock-car. For this Uwe (45) is allowed to drive the car during a race like he did when he was a young man. Peter prepares his birthday.
Manni weiss, was Autos brauchen
E5
Manni weiss, was Autos brauchenThe brothers buy an Opel Commodore that is in a remarkable good state. Manfred gives the car a special treatment. He goes for a ride in style together with Uwe. On a closed circuit they test the brakes.
Ein Herz fur Gunter
E6
Ein Herz fur GunterManny and Uwe blow up obsolete airbags. After 13 years Günter drives a car. But the vehicle has a major engine deficiency. Uwe crashes the car on purpose.
Die letzte Fahrt
E7
Die letzte FahrtOn Uwe's wish Manfred rebuilds a car into a funeral car. Uwe wants to be transported in it as if he were a dead body. His wife Karin finds it too sinister. Manfred visits the graves of his parents and grandmother.
Creme 21
E8
Creme 21Uwe likes to collect old stuff especially car parts. Manfred pimps up a Ford Granada for a rally. In the meantime an inspector pays the car recycling firm a visit.
Oh, du schoner Westerwald
E9
Oh, du schoner WesterwaldThe Ludolfs get an old Lada, an all-terrain vehicle, for free. Manfred copes with his frustration during a monologue with garden gnomes. The brothers drive the Lada into the woods. There they enjoy the bonfire and driving off-road wildly.
Ententanz mit 2CV
E10
Ententanz mit 2CVDe Ludolfs get a 2CV. Manni gives young Svenja a driving lesson on a closed circuit. Peter and Günter in the meantime enjoy driving RV's. De next day Svenja gives Manni a dance lesson in return.
Heimweh
E11
HeimwehThe Ludolfs get an old Mercedes but the car doesn't start somehow. Peter wants to go where they spent their youth. They find an alternative: a Cadillac. Three brothers and Sabine visit the Ruhr region and experience nostalgic moments.
Ludolf Jr.
E12
Ludolf Jr.Tommy brings the brothers a BMW for recycling. Manni shows his miniature cars. The Ludolfs settle a race: BMW vs. VW Golf or young vs. old.
Ordnung muss sein
E13
Ordnung muss seinPeter bumped his head and a head wound is left. Uwe and Manni saw down trees to make place for a garage. Uwe drives the wheel loader into the Opel Manta that Peter drives on the terrain.