Desert Car Kings

Season

2011

USA

5.4

TV-PG

The McClure family restores classic American cars for collectors through their auto parts business Desert Valley Auto Parts, searching for vehicles to restore and sell at auction while preserving their historical significance.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Parts and Restoration

The McClures restore a '65 T-Bird, but selling affordable classic cars at their auction tests the foundation of the family business.

S1 • E2

Young vs. Olds

Ron challenges Jason and crew to restore a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 from his private lot. Then it's a throw down between father and son to see who is faster in the newly restored car vs. Ron's personal 442.

S1 • E3

Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxie

The Desert Valley crew races to find a higher horsepower engine for a 1962 Ford Galaxie, one of the precursors to the muscle car era. A break-in has the McClure's worried about securing their treasure trove of classic cars.

S1 • E4

Cuda Shoulda Woulda

Ben, the new shop manager, finds himself in a tight spot after a shop accident breaks the most valuable part of the Barracuda restoration. The crew lets off some steam in the first ever shop vs yard demolition derby.

S1 • E5

Pickup Line

What Jason thought was a simple 1955 Ford F100 restoration turns into anything but as a new shop manager and engine problems make the going tough for the DVAP crew.

S1 • E6

Chevelle $$

Jason strikes gold when he discovers that a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle he bought is actually a rare SS model. But can the crew find a high roller who's willing to buy the restored car at their auction?

S1 • E7

Drive Like a Champion

The crew at Desert Valley face one of their greatest challenges in the shape of a 1950 Studebaker Champion. Rare parts and urban legends about the car's hidden features have the crew scrambling.

S1 • E8

Caddy Shock

The Desert Valley crew pulls out all the stops to get a 1950 Cadillac going. A Route 66 renovation gives Ron a change of heart that surprises everyone.

S1 • E9

Pontiac GTO

When Desert Valley gets invited to a prestigious Russo & Steele auction, Ron and Jason decide to roll out the ultimate American muscle car: a Pontiac GTO. With big money on the table, they finally stand to make a bundle.

S1 • E10

Charger Showdown

The Desert Valley crew restores a '68 Dodge Charger, the masterpiece of American muscle that once roared through Hazzard. Then it's Charger vs. Charger in a showdown 43 years in the making.