Overhaulin'

Chip Foose and a team of mechanics transform a mid-1950s car into a 21st-century vehicle in the midst of SEMA, one of the world's largest car shows

Chip Foose and a team of mechanics transform a mid-1950s car into a 21st-century vehicle in the midst of SEMA, one of the world's largest car shows

Chip Foose and Chris Jacobs revisit the most memorable builds featured on the show, including a 1956 Ford truck

Chip Foose and Chris Jacobs revisit the most memorable builds featured on the show, including a 1956 Ford truck

Chip Foose and the A-Team restore a US Marine Corps veteran's prized Chevy Impala, which he was forced to sell in order to support his young family

Chip Foose and the A-Team restore a US Marine Corps veteran's prized Chevy Impala, which he was forced to sell in order to support his young family

Chip Foose teams up with the A‑Team to give a newly retired teacher’s 1954 pickup truck a fresh lease of life. The teacher, who has been postponing any work on the vehicle until his twin daughters’ college fees are settled, finally hands the ageing rig over to the specialists. With the tuition fund now secured, Foose and his crew dive into the restoration, tackling the classic’s worn‑out components and bringing the old pickup back to its former glory. The project centres on the teacher’s desire to finally enjoy the truck he’s put on hold for years, now that his daughters’ education costs are covered.

In this episode the A‑Team is called in to overhaul a 1967 Camaro that a man has just snapped up at an auction, convinced he’d landed a real bargain. Once the purchase is complete he quickly realises the car’s condition is far poorer than expected, and that the amount of work needed to bring it back to life is well beyond what his modest budget and limited mechanical know‑how can cover. Recognising the scope of the job, the A‑Team steps in to manage the restoration, applying their expertise to tackle the extensive repairs the vehicle demands. Their hands‑on approach proves essential as they navigate the myriad challenges presented by the ageing classic.

Chip Foose teams up with the A‑Team to give a newly retired teacher’s 1954 pickup truck a fresh lease of life. The teacher, who has been postponing any work on the vehicle until his twin daughters’ college fees are settled, finally hands the ageing rig over to the specialists. With the tuition fund now secured, Foose and his crew dive into the restoration, tackling the classic’s worn‑out components and bringing the old pickup back to its former glory. The project centres on the teacher’s desire to finally enjoy the truck he’s put on hold for years, now that his daughters’ education costs are covered.

The episode follows a skilled workshop as they take on the refurbishment of a 1965 Volkswagen Beetle that belongs to a fellow mechanic. The vehicle’s restoration has been left unfinished because the owner’s deteriorating health forced him to abandon the work. Throughout the show, the team methodically repairs the classic car, addressing rust, mechanical wear and interior decay, all while honouring the original owner’s vision. Their efforts aim to bring the Beetle back to its former condition, giving the ailing mechanic a chance to see his project completed despite his inability to finish it himself. The programme showcases the dedication of the crew, highlighting the blend of technical skill and respect for automotive heritage.

In this episode the A‑Team is called in to overhaul a 1967 Camaro that a man has just snapped up at an auction, convinced he’d landed a real bargain. Once the purchase is complete he quickly realises the car’s condition is far poorer than expected, and that the amount of work needed to bring it back to life is well beyond what his modest budget and limited mechanical know‑how can cover. Recognising the scope of the job, the A‑Team steps in to manage the restoration, applying their expertise to tackle the extensive repairs the vehicle demands. Their hands‑on approach proves essential as they navigate the myriad challenges presented by the ageing classic.

The episode follows a skilled workshop as they take on the refurbishment of a 1965 Volkswagen Beetle that belongs to a fellow mechanic. The vehicle’s restoration has been left unfinished because the owner’s deteriorating health forced him to abandon the work. Throughout the show, the team methodically repairs the classic car, addressing rust, mechanical wear and interior decay, all while honouring the original owner’s vision. Their efforts aim to bring the Beetle back to its former condition, giving the ailing mechanic a chance to see his project completed despite his inability to finish it himself. The programme showcases the dedication of the crew, highlighting the blend of technical skill and respect for automotive heritage.

Chip Foose and his crew jet off to Las Vegas, where they’re set about completely overhauling a Chrysler 300. The team strips the car, tackles the engine, upgrades the interior and refines the exterior, aiming to turn the vehicle into a showcase piece. They work under tight deadlines, juggling parts and tools while the desert heat bears down. Once the refurbishment is finished, they intend to hand the revamped Chrysler over to a lucky attendee at the SEMA Convention. The giveaway forms the episode’s climax, tying the high‑octane work in the desert city to the excitement of the trade‑show crowd.

Rick Fontana's very first automobile, a 1967 Ford Mustang convertible, has fallen into serious disrepair. Recognising the car's iconic status and the affection its owner holds for it, the workshop team decides to intervene. They plan a comprehensive restoration, tackling everything from the corroded bodywork to the worn interior and mechanical components. The aim is to return the classic Mustang to its former glory, preserving its original character while ensuring it runs reliably. Throughout the episode, the crew works methodically, addressing each problem area and documenting the transformation of the once‑neglected vehicle back into a show‑ready classic. The project also gives Fontana a chance to reconnect with the car that sparked his lifelong love of classic automobiles.

Chip Foose and his crew jet off to Las Vegas, where they’re set about completely overhauling a Chrysler 300. The team strips the car, tackles the engine, upgrades the interior and refines the exterior, aiming to turn the vehicle into a showcase piece. They work under tight deadlines, juggling parts and tools while the desert heat bears down. Once the refurbishment is finished, they intend to hand the revamped Chrysler over to a lucky attendee at the SEMA Convention. The giveaway forms the episode’s climax, tying the high‑octane work in the desert city to the excitement of the trade‑show crowd.

Rick Fontana's very first automobile, a 1967 Ford Mustang convertible, has fallen into serious disrepair. Recognising the car's iconic status and the affection its owner holds for it, the workshop team decides to intervene. They plan a comprehensive restoration, tackling everything from the corroded bodywork to the worn interior and mechanical components. The aim is to return the classic Mustang to its former glory, preserving its original character while ensuring it runs reliably. Throughout the episode, the crew works methodically, addressing each problem area and documenting the transformation of the once‑neglected vehicle back into a show‑ready classic. The project also gives Fontana a chance to reconnect with the car that sparked his lifelong love of classic automobiles.

The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino belonging to a serviceman had been left to deteriorate while he was away on duty, the vehicle slipping into a state of disrepair as his military commitments took precedence. With his service now behind him, the veteran's retired and is eager to see the car restored. Chris steps in, rallying his team to tackle the project and turn the owner's long‑standing dream of a polished show‑car into reality. Together they've planned to bring the once‑neglected El Camino back to its former glory, giving the retired soldier the chance to finally enjoy the vehicle he always wanted.

The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino belonging to a serviceman had been left to deteriorate while he was away on duty, the vehicle slipping into a state of disrepair as his military commitments took precedence. With his service now behind him, the veteran's retired and is eager to see the car restored. Chris steps in, rallying his team to tackle the project and turn the owner's long‑standing dream of a polished show‑car into reality. Together they've planned to bring the once‑neglected El Camino back to its former glory, giving the retired soldier the chance to finally enjoy the vehicle he always wanted.

Roger Webb has set his sights on restoring a 1964 Plymouth Fury, a project he’s been eager to undertake. However, the time and energy required for the refurbishment clash with the responsibilities he bears toward his family and the wider community, causing his restoration schedule to be put on hold. Seeing the difficulty this creates, the team steps in to lend their expertise and hands‑on assistance, helping Roger keep the project moving despite his competing obligations. Their support aims to bridge the gap between his passion for the classic car and the demands placed on him by family and community duties.

Roger Webb has set his sights on restoring a 1964 Plymouth Fury, a project he’s been eager to undertake. However, the time and energy required for the refurbishment clash with the responsibilities he bears toward his family and the wider community, causing his restoration schedule to be put on hold. Seeing the difficulty this creates, the team steps in to lend their expertise and hands‑on assistance, helping Roger keep the project moving despite his competing obligations. Their support aims to bridge the gap between his passion for the classic car and the demands placed on him by family and community duties.

In this episode, celebrated car designer Chip Foose joins a crew of skilled mechanics to overhaul a 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88. The classic vehicle belongs to David Currier, who, as a full‑time father, finds it increasingly difficult to allocate the time needed for its upkeep. With Currier’s limited availability, Foose and the team take on the task of repairing and modernising the car, ensuring it receives the attention it would otherwise miss. Their combined effort aims to restore the Dynamic 88 to full working order while accommodating the owner’s demanding family responsibilities. The programme documents each stage of the refurbishment, from stripping the interior to tuning the engine, underscoring the balance between a passion for classic cars and parenthood.

Brian's first car purchase was a 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS, a classic muscle car that he bought himself. He's now a seventh‑grade mathematics and science teacher, and he channels his passion for that era of automobiles into the classroom. By bringing the Malibu into his lessons, he's aiming to capture his students' interest, using the car's engineering and performance as real‑world examples to illustrate scientific principles and mathematical concepts. This approach lets him turn a personal hobby into an educational tool, encouraging young minds and curiosity in the classroom, using it as a dynamic teaching method effectively for everyday learning.

In this episode, celebrated car designer Chip Foose joins a crew of skilled mechanics to overhaul a 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88. The classic vehicle belongs to David Currier, who, as a full‑time father, finds it increasingly difficult to allocate the time needed for its upkeep. With Currier’s limited availability, Foose and the team take on the task of repairing and modernising the car, ensuring it receives the attention it would otherwise miss. Their combined effort aims to restore the Dynamic 88 to full working order while accommodating the owner’s demanding family responsibilities. The programme documents each stage of the refurbishment, from stripping the interior to tuning the engine, underscoring the balance between a passion for classic cars and parenthood.

Brian's first car purchase was a 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS, a classic muscle car that he bought himself. He's now a seventh‑grade mathematics and science teacher, and he channels his passion for that era of automobiles into the classroom. By bringing the Malibu into his lessons, he's aiming to capture his students' interest, using the car's engineering and performance as real‑world examples to illustrate scientific principles and mathematical concepts. This approach lets him turn a personal hobby into an educational tool, encouraging young minds and curiosity in the classroom, using it as a dynamic teaching method effectively for everyday learning.