Best Episodes
Motor mastermind Richard Rawlings and mechanical prodigy Aaron Kaufman search for forgotten and neglected vintage cars. They need big projects and big profits to keep the doors open at Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, TX.
Written by Sophie and last updated on mar 14, 2022.
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Richard and Aaron turn the granddaddy of big cars, a 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III, into a muscle car and bring a '68 Ford pickup back to life. Richard scoops up a 1970s style hot rod kit car with a mysterious past.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 157 votes.
Richard and Aaron find the hot rod of their dreams: a rust-free 1931 Model A. As renovation costs pile up, Richard looks to make some fast cash with a couple of quick flips, including the "Drive Angry" Buick Riviera and a Chevy 210.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 325 votes.
Richard, Aaron and the Gas Monkey crew unbury a '64 Impala buried in 10 years of debris and bring it back to life. A 1951 Bruco Fire Truck sparks former firefighter Richard's fancy as does a 1955 Caddy Coupe de Ville nicknamed Dolly.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 159 votes.
The Gas Monkey crew revives a rust-and-rat filled 59 Rambler to make it SoCal surf-worthy once again. Richard haggles for a 31 Model A. His new Willys Coupe Gasser could be worth $200K if Richard can prove its connection to a legendary drag racing team.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 150 votes.
Richard stretches Gas Monkey's style and Aaron's skills by making an "ugly" 1978 Ford Fairmont into a cool, mirrored drift car. Richard flips a rare 1967 Corvette Stingray complete with tank sticker and bets his driving skills to sell the shop truck.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 143 votes.
Richard and Aaron stumble upon a diamond in the rough: a 1960s Gasser that Richard wants to race. They buy a gleaming '32 Pontiac at a swap meet. And is a friend's 1960 Cadillac Sedan De Ville haunted and cursing the garage?
The episode was rated 7.73 from 165 votes.
Richard and Aaron find a '55 Chevy Bel Air as well as a 1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 coupe, which had been perfectly preserved in a garage for over 50 years. They have 48 hours to fix up a broken-down '73 Caddy convertible for two Aussies hitting Route 66.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 229 votes.
The Gas Monkey crew have to handle a rare, fragile and flammable fiberglass-bodied Woodill Wildfire with kid gloves if they're going to make a six-figure sale. The boys take in a Harley and then blow off steam by entering Richard in the Demolition Derby.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 145 votes.
A rare '32 Ford, a '64 Econoline van and an '89 Shelby pickup are featured.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 136 votes.
Richard and Aaron scramble to get a replacement '64 Galaxie ready for auction after the first one they find turns out to be in much rougher shape than expected. They have to get creative to get a stuck 1949 F-1 Ford off the back of a large car hauler.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 179 votes.
Richard, Aaron, and the Gas Monkey crew try to "knock the ugly outta" a '48 Chevy Fleetmaster. Richard makes a profit but still gets schooled on a '74 Corvette. It's a tough Oklahoma crowd at the auction for their Chevy and "Scarface"-worthy '63 Caddy.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 158 votes.
The Gas Monkey guys "frankenstein" together a '68 Ford F-100 truck by blending together two vehicles that shouldn't go together. Richard relives his youth with a '77 Trans Am Firebird. He flips a '67 Caddy convertible to an international buyer.
The episode was rated 7.89 from 167 votes.
