Original title
Restoration Garage
Released
4/7/2014
Origin country
CA
Genre
Documentary, Reality
Production companies
Pixcom
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
8
Number of episodes
87
It's all about shop floor drama, gas fueled egos, and millions of dollars at stake. An oil drenched, history soaked, paint splattered garage where the dreams of lofty aficionados and grease monkey gear-heads meet. Car restoration and customization is a multi billion dollar industry worldwide. And everybody who brings their car to the Guild has the same dream. Whether it's a rare vintage Lancia, in for a complete restoration or a '67 Chevy booked for "go faster" stripes, every driver wants to be behind that wheel as soon as possible and turn every head on the road. But running such a specialized and demanding business isn't always smooth sailing, or driving...
David Grainger asks his team to do the impossible; recreate a car that went missing more then 70 years ago from one of the most flammable metals on earth. A man with a dream rolls into The Guild looking to transform his Lincoln Continental into a killer movie car from the 70s. Can the team manage two huge total recreations and deliver a long time restoration classic, a ‘63 Thunderbird, to its owner on time?
The Guild is under the gun! The restorers are asked to find a way to save the life of a 1953 cartoon car with a rotten body while Mustang mania forces Paul to pull all the guys onto a 1967 classic. Jay’s Bugatti burnout gives rising restoration star Alex a crack at building the most difficult part of the multi-million dollar car.
When owner David Grainger invites Paul to an elite car auction in the United States, Paul is plagued with passport issues. A 1959 Caddy with more problems than anticipated rolls in with a looming deadline and The Guild discovers some new clients have been duped into buying a disaster on wheels.
Things get ugly when new guy Dave meets alpha metal man, Jay. The Guild’s car whisperer Larry Hughes makes a client’s lifelong dream come true when a 1972 GTX Roadrunner shows up at the shop. Owner David meets Rocketman and goes for a jet-fueled ride before duking it out at an auction on a one-of-a-kind Swiss car.
The turf war between new welder Dave and Guild veteran Jay is raging when owner David orders the rivals to join forces on the horror-movie star The Car. Paul gambles his son’s education fund on a ’71 Fiat and a Porsche 912 while David blows a gasket to get the Bugatti painted.
Big Brother is watching while The Guild reaches a boiling point. Body shop apprentice Ian explodes after being taken off his favourite model: a 1970 Datsun 510. Jamie’s position is questioned when the multi-million dollar Bugatti Aerolithe is damaged. Manager Paul’s new Porsche flipping project gets scratched and owner David tries out his latest $300,000 purchase.
A dented ‘69 Alfa Romeo becomes a great excuse for a cosmetic overhaul while the guys play the name game with a bouncing ‘61 Econoline. Alex struggles to find the source of the Bugatti’s failing engine and owner David attempts to help his buddy Larry start his new 2003 Ferrari Spider.
When David takes Alex to Hershey to learn the ropes about Concours the timing couldn’t be worse. The Bugatti boys are working against the clock to finish the Aerolithe before the owner sees it for the first time, but the pressure doesn’t stop there. Paul pulls together the grease monkeys and body shop boys to get a ‘66 pimped-up Oldsmobile Tornado out the door for a client who wants it pronto.
David unveils the Bugatti in the Middle East and Ian's big break with the rocket-powered Turbosonic leads to an even bigger surprise.
Two trigger-happy mechanics butt heads, a Rat Rod rises from the junkyard, and the Guild's new Sheriff lays down the law.
David goes on a wild goose chase in Turin, Italy - hunting for specialized parts for a rare multi-million dollars Alfa Romeo restoration.
David goes on a Florida car buying road trip hoping to hit money making car flips. But the smell of money eventually lures him to an historic Royal limousine and treasure hunt to London, England.
There's a new guy in the body shop, and tempers flare because he won’t do things “The Guild Way”. Ian wants to get his hands on the Dodge Superbee, but the bosses’ nightmare Chevy Apache truck keeps getting in his way. And when a toy Packard shows up, this little gem proves that big problems come in small packages.
When a young entrepreneur brings two rusty truck cabs to the Guild, Jay is convinced he can build the “Franken-truck” in record time, until the mad creation takes on a life of it's own. David dreams up a special edition Mini Cooper to commemorate James Hunt, the legendary Formula 1 Champion. But first, he'll have to go to England and track down Hunt’s son Freddie, and get his blessing.
A mysterious car collector sends a Pontiac GTO to the Guild for engine work as a test. If the guys do the right thing, the Guild will get the rest of his large collection. And Hot Rod Larry takes on a lost cause - an old lawnmower destined for the junkyard.
David makes rookie Ian the project lead on a thirty--year--old rat--infested Jaguar. The owners had their first date in this love--mobile, and want every detail restored back to that fateful night, but Ian has other ideas... A rare Cadillac El Dorado rolls into Jay's metal shop for an ultra--modified makeover. And David's prized Bugatti threatens to humiliate him on the world stage.
It’s the final countdown for the world’s famous automobile Concours show in Pebble Beach, California. The Guild guys race to get the multi million dollar Alpha Romeo and Delahaye ready to roll. At Pebble Beach, David sips champagne with the one--percenters, while the Restorers gun for maximum destruction at a gloves--off demolition derby.
Dave and Larry's dreams of showing off their Delahaye are shot after a chrome malfunction. Later, the guys' spirits are lifted by a pricey custom roadster; and Ken runs into trouble on a 1951 Ford F1.
Brad and Barry check out vintage race cars from the Can Am series; and Dave surprises Larry with a custom 1978 Bronco. Later, Dave's determined to find a replacement part for his 1946 Johnny Popper.
Larry sees his favorite Studebaker one last time before it's shipped off to a new owner. Later, Brad troubleshoots an overheating problem on a Ferrari 328 GTS; and Dave decides to auction off two decades of car memorabilia.
Dave and Larry find a 1971 Alfa Montreal while auction hunting in California, but high bids might deter them away from the purchase. Later, Thomas finishes working on a 1963 Split Window Corvette.
Dave showcases the Guild's 1935 Bugatti Aerolithe Coupe at an aviation celebration in Oshkosh, Wis., alongside the 100P, the only plane Ettore Bugatti ever built. Back at the Guild, a 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport rolls into the shop.
Dave is willing to drop big bucks on an eclectic mix of cars at a local auction, including a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish and a 1958 Dodge C-Series half-ton.
Dave's 2016 Alfa 4C Competizione gets put to the test when Janice challenges him to a race in her 2006 Lotus Elise; at the garage, Ron and Larry try to fire up the stubborn rotary engine of a 1966 NSU-RO-80.
Dave tasks newbie mechanics with installing the engine of his 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster while getting his hands dirty on a carburetor rebuild of his 1983 Series III Land Rover. Meanwhile, Larry gets rattled by a 1974 E-Type Jaguar.
Dave's investment partner, Larry, has transmission problems with his new 1937 Cord 812 But a look under the hood reveals even more issues. Meanwhile, Ken swaps the brake system on a 1948 Dodge pickup.
Dave is in Italy, where he gets an exclusive look at the SCG003 hyper-car. Later, Ron and Larry troubleshoot an oil issue on a 1966 Shelby with 100km to its name.
Dave unveils the Guild's next big restoration: a 1966 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. Meanwhile, Billy gets a crash course on traditional panel beating; at the same time, Dave returns to Italy to learn about Italian coach-building.
Dave lets go of a few oddities he has kept hidden in storage, including his 1929 Schneider, which needs custom upholstery; his 1970s Volkswagen Beetle, which needs to fired up; and his 1959 Borgward Isabella bought sight unseen over the Internet, which may be a real lemon.
While Janice is on a mission to restore a 1960 Land Rover that has a growing list of concerns, Ron and Greg can't figure out what's wrong with the engine of a 1965 Chevy C10 pickup truck after they updated the transmission from a 3-speed to five.
David send Thomas & Larry to Canada to check out a 1970s Superbird collection. Meanwhile James and Greg work to upgrade a tiny '68 Austin Mini Mk2 with a more powerful engine.
Greg figures out how to fix a 1955 3100 Chevy truck. Later, Thomas and Ron try to restore a 1980 MGB that appears to have altitude sickness.
David and Janice attend the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California. But when they are invited to travel in the prestigious tour riding in a 1924 Avions Voisin C4S, they discover the antique French car just can't climb hills.
David, Janice, Thomas and Brad head to the Concours d'Elegance in Cobble Beach, Ontario determined to take home at least one ribbon for the beautiful 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Pininfarina Cabriolet Speciale they completely rebuilt.
Greg and Ron try to figure out why only 6 of 12 cylinders are firing in a '03 Aston Martin Vanquish; and David is at California's Concours d'Elegance, where he meets the entire design team from Aston Martin.
A magazine is publishing an article on the guild guys' Rat Rod, so they're racing to finish it on time; and Greg repairs a 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin's dual gearshift system, and a 1965 C2 Corvette Sting Ray that keeps overheating.
David has completely dismantled a 1940 Indian Chief motorcycle that he bought at auction and finds some surprises inside. Larry test drives his 1962 Daimler SP 250 with David, and they explore Larry's impressive hood ornament collection.
David takes Larry on a road trip to convince a builder to sell him a perfect replica of the 1960s creepy coach from "The Munsters." David later discovers that his purchase of a unique and valuable '97 Bentley Brooklands R may have been a mistake.
The Guild's complete rebuild of a Ferrari 250 GT Spyder is moving ahead with the arrival of a grill assembly; and David's obsession with collection tractors goes to the next level when 5 new tractors arrive from CA.
Janice and James can't get the engine out of the 1960 Land Rover; Larry takes numerous shocks as he and Ron try to figure out why the '48 Delahaye's cylinders aren't firing properly; and Greg and Ron wrestle with a serviced engine for a '91 Alfa Romeo.
David is on a reconnaissance mission at a Warplane Heritage Museum to research designing a fast and unique Belly Tank Racer made from an aircraft drop tank. Meanwhile, Janice completes a 1960 Land Rover and want to go off-roading.
David visits his friend Tim "The Hapy Hipi" to explore his incredible car collection that is spread throughout three garages. Larry arrives to The Guild eager to have the engine on his 1936 Cord started for the first time.
Larry's 1936 Cord is finally completed after two years, but the test drive provides a few surprises. Headlight lenses from Italy have arrived for the custom-made Ferrari, and David + Greg cause a problem during a test drive of a '68 Austin Mini.
David and Janice travel to California for the annual Monterey Car Week and discover the famous 1959 Old Yeller II raced by Carroll Shelby and Dan Gurney. Ron encounters a puzzle of pipes while working on a 1951 Pontiac Chieftain.
The Guild searches for new mechanics; Ron juggles two muscle cars, a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and a 1973 Roadrunner used for drag racing; Mel does a three-step paint job creating black chrome on a yellow 1970 Chevy C10 truck.
David and Janice meet a ton of interesting people and cars during Monterey Car Week, including an incredible handcrafted 1949 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupé and the oldest Packard race car in existence, made in 1912.
David is shocked when a guy shows up with his 1966 Lancia Fulvia Zagato Sport, and wants to pass over the stewardship to David for almost $0; Janice starts repairs on a 1940s Indian Motorcycle.
Janice is speechless when David purchases a 1952 Panhard Dyna Brake Station Wagon at the Concours d'Lemon in California, but has plenty to say when the lemon is delivered to The Guild; David gets an unusual request from the Canadian Armed Forces.
David visits his friend Tim "The Hapi Hipi" again to check out his latest purchases: a '16 4-turbo, 1500 horsepower Bugatti Chiron and a Dodge Demon; Bart works on a '60s Westfalia Volkswagen Van and a 1983 Mercedes G Wagon.
David takes Larry to visit his friend Keith Dean, a builder and unique restorer with a famous family history of creating movie cars; Keith introduces Larry and David to mind-blowing artwork in SoCal's Lowrider community.
David and Larry visit Keith Dean, a Southern California car builder known for his unique designs and movie cars; Larry loves Keith's work, so they search for a donor car at the Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show for Larry's project with Keith.
While attending the Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show, David falls in love with a 1954 Fiat 500 Topolino, but the Lowriders are what really get his attention; they head to San Diego where David gets to ride in a 1966 Lamborghini 400 GT.
The Canadian military approach The Guild to help restore a 1940s FAT field artillery tractor to be used for military funerals; the army mechanics at the 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery in Petawawa, Ontario work on the FAT's body.
David is in California for the Pebble Beach Concours, and watches as the original 1965 James Bond DB5 breaks records at auction. Back at The Guild, Dan and Greg help an owner fulfill a dream of fully restoring a 1930 Ford Model A.
The crew brings in a '73 Lincoln that David believes should have stayed in the barn where it was found. Ron tries to figure out the brakes on a '63 Riviera, while Mel finishes a special paint shade for a '73 Alfa Junior.
Scotty completes a stressful engine repair and test drive of a 1966 Plymouth Belvedere. Brad is almost finished work on a 1956 Jaguar XK 140 when he discovers he can't get replacement parts for the brakes.
Brad finishes a 1964 Pontiac GTO whose owner passed away shortly after the work started. When the family arrives with the owner's ashes and a plan to drive back in the car, they are overwhelmed by the beautiful work on the GTO.
David and Janice are in France for the 80th Anniversary of the Circuit des Remparts car show, race and rally. Back at the shop, a few of the guys talk through restorations they've done on their own cars.
David and Janice's discoveries in France include a 1913 Sizaire-Berwick, a 1914 cyclecar and an incredibly ornate 1952 hearse. Back at the garage, Ron struggles with a 1963 Corvette that has had too much work done over the years.
David drives the inner-city course for the Circuit des Remparts, a route that includes three perilous hairpin turns. When the race begins, he and Janice are shocked at the speed and the valuable vintage race cars participating.
David visits France's Cite de l'Automobile Museum, the largest car museum in the world. Plus, a former drag racer who broke his back in an accident brings his '68 Firebird in for upgrades that will allow him to drive it again.
David and Janice explore the Cite de l'Automobile's restoration department, where they find one of the world's most expensive cars, plus a rare Panhard Dynamic that David thought no longer existed.
A 1977 Ford F-250 barn find proves to be in better condition than David could have ever imagined. Janice takes the Guild girls out on a test drive in her recently acquired and repaired 1961 Hillman Minx.
David and Janice must pick seven unique cars for the Atlanta Concours d'Elegance's Magnificent Seven competition. Brad discovers that the engine in a 1935 Bugatti Aerolithe is in rough shape from extensive touring.
Ron and Greg find some strange restoration work as they dig into a '70 Dodge Charger, and Johnney finishes up a custom job on a '57 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, once considered the world's most expensive car.
Larry visits for the first time in months, and is excited by the advancement of his two projects, a 1948 Delahaye 135MS Cabriolet and a custom Mercury designed in California by renowned car builder Keith Dean. Ron struggles with the seized engine of a 1930 Dodge pickup, and David welcomes a Belly Tank Racer.
A 1977 Ford F-250 pickup truck makes a miraculous evolution from barn find to beauty, and the owners arrive for the unveiling. Brad has a challenging time figuring out the starter and starter clutch in the unusual engine of an obscure 1966 Honda S600.
The crew learns about the oil history of a town when its fire department brings a 1925 International fire truck in for restoration. Brad, a volunteer firefighter, is eager to take on the project even though he knows finding parts will be difficult.
David and Janice visit their friend and car collector Tim, who has two new McLarens with the same serial number and matching carbon fiber bodies. He shows off a 2019 McLaren Senna, and Janice takes a ride in a 2014 McLaren P1.
The Guild is approached to restore a 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 as a tribute to filmmaker and environmentalist Rob Stewart, who died in a scuba diving accident while shooting a film. Also, Ron struggles to install a new 427 engine into a 1969 Corvette.
The shop is overflowing with muscle cars, while David focuses on his new antique-watch-repair business. Ron starts the brakes on a 1967 Ford Mustang convertible, and Johnney does final touches on a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am pace car in time for a test drive.
Brad struggles to pick up where someone else left off restoring a 1940 Ford Deluxe. Owners of a 1928 Plymouth Model Q hope the crew can get it running, and Dan does an incredible before-and-after with the interior of a 1953 Lincoln Cosmopolitan.
David's interest in planes takes him to a local airport that houses a replica of the Avro Arrow, a 1950s delta-winged interceptor aircraft. Back at The Guild, Ron and Greg work on a new transmission for a 1967 Chevelle after the owner blew the original.
After eight years, the 1948 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet is finally down on its wheels and heading for its first test drive -- if they can figure out how to get it started. Plus, chrome plating is explored at one of the best shops in North America.
David and Larry go car shopping to find Larry a new sporty toy, and Talon, the Guild's new metal fabricator builds headers for the complete build of a Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. Plus, David compares an iconic 1950 MG TD with a 1973 MGB.
Brad is eager to get an antique fire truck driving down the road again, but he has hit a wall trying to find replacement gears. Greg and David go through the steps of restoring, restomodding or hot rodding a 1930 Dodge Pickup.
After Tim "Hapy Hipi" Schmidt stops by to show off a crazy school bus reno, David visits his garage to help take a 2019 McLaren Senna for its first drive. Ron replaces the distributor in a 1971 VW Karmann Ghia, then discovers that the brakes barely work. HAPY HIPI CHOOLBUS
Ron needs to solve a weird clanking noise at the back of a 1968 Nova, while Dan gives new life to the interior of a 1967 Belvedere
Dave goes through the shop highlighting each car's role as a symbol of its time. Talon and Doug fabricate the final pieces of a Ferrari 250 California's body, while Brad struggles with the transmission on a '71 Nova, and a '59 Ford Fairlane stumps Ron. Social Upshift
Tensions build when Dave trash talks one of Greg's favorite cars on the floor, a 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W30. Ron helps a family get their 1974 Corvette Stingray back home, while a 1937 Minneapolis Moline R-Cab tractor is in need of some outside expertise.
A recent impulse buy reminds Dave of his early career, spurring a trip to the Ontario Regiment Museum. At the Guild, an odd discovery is made under a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, and Ron can all but taste the ice cream in a 1938 Pontiac Coach restomod.
Between the smoke coming from Larry's 1937 Cord 812 and a lack of information on his 1948 Delahaye 135MS Cabriolet, Dave gets an earful from his old friend and business partner. The Ferrari 250 California Spyder begins a new chapter.
Ron is tested every step of the way as he finishes a 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Talon finds that custom cup holders are trickier than they sound for a 1983 Mercedes G-Wagon, and Barry honors three generations of proud owners of a 1966 Chevy Impala.
Dave and Janice check out Drive Fest at the historic Mosport track, where a 2017 Ford GT, a 2021 McLaren and a 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 S catch their eye. Back at the shop, Greg takes a 1967 Mercedes 250 SE on a test drive that's 10 years in the making.
A fully restored and extremely valuable 1953 Vincent motorbike rolls into the Guild. Dave just has to find this historic speed demon a new home, but he'll need to learn the bike's firing sequence first. Ron and Talon get creative on two restomod pickups.
Dave's opinion on Porsches is challenged as he visits a collection that includes his favorite, a 1956 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. Greg and Talon restomod a 1955 Crown Victoria, and a 1967 International Harvester Scout comes in for a traffic-friendly motor.
Mike completes the restoration of a 1969 Mustang whose undercarriage had completely rusted through. Barry takes a 1965 Pontiac Parisienne through the stages of a true candy paint job, and Greg relives a little Trans Am history in a 1969 Z28 Camaro DZ 302.
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