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The crew at a new restoration shop takes on their first jobs restoring vintage cars, including a 1966 Lincoln Ragtop convertible and a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger.

Go Big or Go Home

Mike's brother entrusts him to restore his 1964 Buick Riviera dream car; Mike restores a 1966 Beaumont Sport Deluxe; Mike hires a 17-year-old apprentice who's failed her driver's test and needs her licence to do the job.

All in the Family

Mike and the crew take on a World War II-era Power Wagon; a 1968 Chevy Chevelle becomes a nightmare job.

Going Into Battle

Mike restores a 1966 Mustang in the hope of finding a buyer with deep pockets; Connor helps his dad sell a 1968 Plymouth Satellite.

Rustang to Mustang

Mike fixes a 1961 Cadillac to showcase and smash to pieces at Rust Valley's annual Demolition Derby; mechanic Dave enters a 1974 Chrysler New Yorker for the big event.

A Smashing Success

Mike restores a 1938 International Harvester; the shop holds a swap meet; wedding bells ring for Greg.

Happy Endings

Mike restores a 1941 Ford Super Deluxe and a 1964 Ford Fairlane 500, as a natural disaster threatens his shop.

Rusty Dreams Come True

With winter looming and the restoration season ending, Connor goes behind Mike’s back to restore a 1967 Chevy II, while Mike puts an over-the-top engine in a 1964 Ford F100 truck.

Race to the Finish!

Mike risks ruin when he resurrects his costly restoration of a 1968 Camaro; new shop manager Avery sends the budget soaring on a 1966 Super Bee and they discover that thieves may be stealing parts from the Field of Dreams.

Blast From the Past

Mike's restoration of a 1966 Pontiac Parisienne connects him with Rust Valley's most oddball residents, as does a major swap meet, while his son Connor pushes him to help out a friend recovering from tragedy.

We're All a Little Mad

Mike struggles to finish a problematic 1966 Pontiac Parisienne, while stumbling into direct competition with a Rust Valley neighbour; Avery crashes into his new role as shop manager.

Frenemy

A visit to Avery's family farm leads to the discovery of unexpected treasures, and puts Mike's veterinary skills to the test. Meanwhile, a new member of the rat rod community needs help rebuilding his dream.

Rise From the Ashes

Mike restores a 1969 El Camino for his son Connor to race in a high-stakes Hit to Pass competition; Rust Bros' biggest rivalry gets nasty when they realize that not everyone is playing by the rules.

Pedal to the Metal

Mike refuses to sell an old clunker to a pair of serious buyers and instead takes on the challenging restoration of a 1967 Mercury Cougar with a tragic past; Avery goes head to head with Mike at the local swap meet.

The Same Mistakes

An iconic 1969 Road Runner gives Mike a run for his money and a crash course in bodywork; a client build cuts very close to home; while out on a simple errand to buy shelves, Mike manages to make a deal on something for his trusty companion, Lincoln.

Life Is Messy

Mike struggles to finish the restoration of a legendary muscle car, and trading gets chaotic when he goes up against The Great White Shark; one of Rust Valley's own heads to The Detroit Autorama with a 1964 Acadian.

The Riddler

Mike gives Cassidy the opportunity to take charge on a restoration; Avery finds pieces of a 1942 Harley Davidson buried among Mike's junk and recruits a local motorcycle legend to help him restore it to its former glory; Mike tries to gold snipe.

Basket Case

Connor's out to avenge the Rust Bros' failure at last year's demolition derby, but gets more than he expected when Avery and Shafin enter a car of their own; Mike restores a 1965 GMC van with an emotional past.

The Reckoning

Mike bites off more than he can chew when juggles helping out with a 1938 Buick Special for an employee and finishing a 1965 GMC Handi-van. He and Avery also train for a local dance competition.

Secret Stash

Mike restores his very first car, a 1961 Sunbeam. Avery buys an army truck, and recruits Mike to bring it home. Afterwards, tempers flare as the two discuss the bottom line.

Should I Stay or Should I Go

Mike takes on the build of a 71 Camaro to honor a friend battling cancer. Avery's first project at his new shop is a paddlewheeler boat.

In Rust We Trust

Mike restores a 1968 Beaumont for a charity auction, but scrambles to save the build and the fundraiser when his budget is pulled out from under him; Avery steals a Rust Bros client with a German-made Unimog, putting his friendship with Mike at risk.

Wildman Incorporated

Mike converts a 1957 GMC truck to run on alcohol for a truck-obsessed teenage girl; Avery goes the extra mile, finishing the Unimog for its hard-to-please owner.

High Octane

Mike sells a Willys Jeep to custom car wizard James West, but the price will be determined by the winner of a drag race; the challenge puts pressure on both shops to produce competition-worthy trucks.

Unlikely Alliances

Rust Valley rivals face off in the Shop Truck Challenge; Mike struggles to restore a 1971 Chevy Blazer for a wedding day surprise; Avery's plan to repurpose a military truck for music festivals hits a sour note.

Transformer Truck

A Rust Valley road trip steers Mike into the danger zone after Connor gives him an ultimatum: buy another car and Connor will blow up one from the Field of Dreams.

Double or Nothing

Old rivalries bring new alliances as Rust Valley's competing shops get ready to face off at the annual Hit-to-Pass race; the cost of Avery's Deuce-and-a-Half music truck spirals out of control.

Hit to Pass - Part 1

Rust Valley's auto shops battle it out at the high-impact Hit to Pass drag race. But when one competitor is accused of cheating, the brawl moves from the track to the pit.

Hit to Pass - Part 2

Mike and Avery embark on a cross-country road trip, which is interrupted by an unexpected call from home; JF borrows shop space from Mike to restore a 1955 GMC truck and his relationship with his brother.

Mom...Come Home

Mike overhauls a 1955 Belair Wagon in hopes of turning a quick profit, while Avery embarks on an ambitious restoration of a rare 1956 Ford C.O.E. Mike’s betting streak continues.

Cab-Over Budget

Connor enlists the Rust Bros on a personal build, while Avery goes over budget on his dream truck. James tackles a project from his past.

Bad Dreams

Avery struggles to save his business while Mike is determined to end the year on a high note. However, old secrets and conflicts with Connor get in his way.

The Secret

Mike and Avery recover a valuable abandoned Volkswagen, and threats from the authorities force Mike to make a surprising decision about the future of his Field of Dreams.

Scorched Earth

Avery gambles on finishing a build from his past and the authorities crack down on his vehicle-filled property, while Mike finishes his '55 LaFrance Fire Truck.

Hot Diggity Dog

Mike restores a 1971 Super Bee, struggles to sell cars, and hunts for a new place to live.

The Naked Truth

Vandalism strikes the Wildman shop, inspiring Avery to finish building his Manta Coyote kit car; Mike hires a secret labourer to help with his '71 Super Bee, and plans an auction of his car collection.

Some Assembly Required

As the clock ticks towards his auction, Mike races to restore as many cars as he can; at Wildman, Avery struggles to finish the Manta in time for it to be painted, and Connor ties the knot in Rust Valley's biggest event of the year.

Four Cars and A Wedding

Forest fires threaten Rust Valley and after his neighbour losses 350 cars, Mike hoards fuel in case he needs to save his own collection. Cassidy leads the charge on a unique project for charity and James takes on an impossible job.

Fuel for the Fire

New painter Neil takes a perfectionist approach to re-painting Connor's '66 Chevelle Malibu. Mike worries that his car collection won't sell for much. Dubs Kustoms scores a new client who wants to recreate a hundred-year-old Essex Boattail Roadster.

Nobody's Perfect

Mike struggles to pick just ten cars to keep out of his massive collection. Shafin convinces Avery to clean up his yard.

Crushing It

Chaos arrives in the final days of Mike's auction preparation, throwing the event into jeopardy. Avery scores his first client of the year.

The Family Circus

The day of Mike's auction arrives, and with it the biggest financial gamble of his life. Mike grapples with regret and chaos threatens to derail the entire event.

No Reserve

Mike kicks off his fifth year in business with the restoration of a rare 1971 International Scout II, before teaming up with his brothers to find a new home for their late father's 1964 Mercury motor.

Scouts Honour

Mike is burning the candle at both ends, working at remote locations for his rock scaling business, while trying to manage the shop's restoration of a 1969 Road Runner convertible from afar.

Mike M.I.A

Mike enlists his buddy Dave to help him rid the Field of Dreams of a junk-stuffed school bus. Richard revives the glorious luxury of private rail cars using an old trailer, while Russell leans on an old friend to help him build a truck honoring family members he's lost.

A Little Help from My Friends

Mike takes on a rare Hertz Shelby Mustang for his friend's brother, but the badly damaged car might be too far-gone; a drag race against another local shop turns into a Chevelle showdown.

A Tale of Two Engines

JF begins restoring a 1928 Model A Roadster, while Avery takes on a 1941 military vehicle and these antique machines are full of challenges; Mike chases redemption at the races.

Time Machines

Mike and Avery try to get an auctioneer to help them downsize their collections, but Avery scares him off. Frame issues leave Mike's restoration of a Diamond T truck dead in the water.

Blind Spot

With his car auction fast approaching, Mike strategizes how to draw a bigger crowd. James West takes on his biggest, most challenging build yet - turning a 1955 Cadillac into a 70s-inspired Street Freak.

Gold Fever

A rare Diamond T truck build has Mike and his crew scrambling to keep up with their client’s demands. Avery battles a hornet’s nest, his mother and his own impending sense of doom as auction day arrives.

Diamond in the Rough

A crew of car lovers at a garage in the Rocky Mountains transforms abandoned heaps of rust into collectible classics.

The Best Seasons of Rust Valley Restorers

The Best Seasons of Rust Valley Restorers

Season 3

Season 5

Season 4

Season 2

Season 1