Desert Car Kings
The McClure family and their ragtag crew restore American glory, one classic car at a time.
- 2011-2011
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Reality
The McClure family and their ragtag crew restore American glory, one classic car at a time.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
Parts and Restoration
Wed, Jan 26, 2011 43 mins
The McClures restore a '65 T-Bird, but selling affordable classic cars at their auction tests the foundation of the family business.
Episode 2
Young vs. Olds
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 43 mins
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.
Episode 3
Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxie
Wed, Feb 9, 2011 43 mins
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.
Episode 4
Cuda Shoulda Woulda
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 43 mins
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.
Episode 5
Pickup Line
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 43 mins
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.
Episode 6
Chevelle $$
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 43 mins
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?
Episode 7
Drive Like a Champion
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 43 mins
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.
Episode 8
Caddy Shock
Wed, Mar 16, 2011 43 mins
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.
Episode 9
Pontiac GTO
Wed, Mar 23, 2011 43 mins
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.
Episode 10
Charger Showdown
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 43 mins
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.
