Roadworthy Rescues

Derek and Dave Chappelle stumble upon an old dual‑axle truck hidden among a flock of chickens out in rural Kentucky. The unexpected find prompts the pair to set about converting the rust‑ridden dually into a functional shop truck capable of hauling cars. With the countryside backdrop and the curious poultry as unlikely witnesses, they embark on the straightforward task of turning the battered vehicle into a practical workhorse for their needs. Their aim is to refurbish the vehicle so it can serve as a reliable shop truck for transporting cars around the area, hoping the once‑neglected dually will soon be ready for regular use.

Derek ropes in his mate Steve Dulcich to take on the job of restoring a derelict Dodge Coronet. The two set about tackling the rust‑ridden, long‑abandoned vehicle, hoping to breathe new life into its neglected chassis and engine and get it back on its feet. But they quickly realise that the restoration will involve swapping out virtually every component. From the engine and transmission to the interior fittings, each piece will have to be sourced and fitted anew. Unless they manage to replace the whole lot, the Coronet won’t be road‑worthy enough for the journey they’ve planned – a drive back to Nashville.

Derek travels down to Alabama with the aim of tracking down a replica of the famed Bandit car. He’s hoping the vehicle will match the iconic look and performance he’s after. Instead, the car he comes across is a Trans Am that falls short on every front – it’s the wrong model year, meaning its design cues don’t line up with the era he’s targeting. Its paintwork is a colour that doesn’t correspond to the original Bandit scheme, and the engine under the bonnet is not the one he intended to source. To top it off, the chassis has already endured a collision, leaving the car with a wrecked history.

Derek ropes in his mate Steve Dulcich to take on the job of restoring a derelict Dodge Coronet. The two set about tackling the rust‑ridden, long‑abandoned vehicle, hoping to breathe new life into its neglected chassis and engine and get it back on its feet. But they quickly realise that the restoration will involve swapping out virtually every component. From the engine and transmission to the interior fittings, each piece will have to be sourced and fitted anew. Unless they manage to replace the whole lot, the Coronet won’t be road‑worthy enough for the journey they’ve planned – a drive back to Nashville.

Derek and his brother Sean make their way back to the family farm in North Dakota, where they set about retrieving a long‑forgotten vehicle. The two brothers uncover a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan that has been sitting under the soil for years, its engine completely waterlogged. With the car half‑buried, they begin the painstaking process of digging it out, hoping to bring the old Chevelle back to the surface despite the damage to its motor. Their return to the farm centres on this singular task, finally, as they work together to free the water‑soaked classic again from its hidden grave.

Derek travels down to Alabama with the aim of tracking down a replica of the famed Bandit car. He’s hoping the vehicle will match the iconic look and performance he’s after. Instead, the car he comes across is a Trans Am that falls short on every front – it’s the wrong model year, meaning its design cues don’t line up with the era he’s targeting. Its paintwork is a colour that doesn’t correspond to the original Bandit scheme, and the engine under the bonnet is not the one he intended to source. To top it off, the chassis has already endured a collision, leaving the car with a wrecked history.

Derek comes into possession of a 1950 Ford 8N tractor, but the machine isn’t ready for work straight away. Its engine block is cracked, a fault that stops the tractor from running as it should. Because of this problem, Derek finds himself having to go back over his regular farming routes, checking the fields and paths he normally uses, in order to sort out the implement and get it back into operation. The broken engine means he can’t simply hop on and drive away; instead, he must retrace his steps, assess the situation and figure out how to make the tractor functional again.

Derek and his brother Sean make their way back to the family farm in North Dakota, where they set about retrieving a long‑forgotten vehicle. The two brothers uncover a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan that has been sitting under the soil for years, its engine completely waterlogged. With the car half‑buried, they begin the painstaking process of digging it out, hoping to bring the old Chevelle back to the surface despite the damage to its motor. Their return to the farm centres on this singular task, finally, as they work together to free the water‑soaked classic again from its hidden grave.

Derek comes into possession of a 1950 Ford 8N tractor, but the machine isn’t ready for work straight away. Its engine block is cracked, a fault that stops the tractor from running as it should. Because of this problem, Derek finds himself having to go back over his regular farming routes, checking the fields and paths he normally uses, in order to sort out the implement and get it back into operation. The broken engine means he can’t simply hop on and drive away; instead, he must retrace his steps, assess the situation and figure out how to make the tractor functional again.

Derek comes into possession of a 1950 Ford 8N tractor, but the machine isn’t ready for work straight away. Its engine block is cracked, a fault that stops the tractor from running as it should. Because of this problem, Derek finds himself having to go back over his regular farming routes, checking the fields and paths he normally uses, in order to sort out the implement and get it back into operation. The broken engine means he can’t simply hop on and drive away; instead, he must retrace his steps, assess the situation and figure out how to make the tractor functional again.

Derek comes into possession of a 1950 Ford 8N tractor, but the machine isn’t ready for work straight away. Its engine block is cracked, a fault that stops the tractor from running as it should. Because of this problem, Derek finds himself having to go back over his regular farming routes, checking the fields and paths he normally uses, in order to sort out the implement and get it back into operation. The broken engine means he can’t simply hop on and drive away; instead, he must retrace his steps, assess the situation and figure out how to make the tractor functional again.

Derek comes across a 1937 Chevrolet Deluxe that’s been sitting idle for two decades. The classic car has lain off the road for twenty years, untouched and gathering rust. Intrigued, he wonders whether the ageing vehicle could still manage a long journey. The real test is a 150‑mile trek to the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, a distance that will push the old Deluxe to its limits. Will the 1937 model, dormant for so long, prove capable of covering that stretch? Derek plans to assess the car’s condition before setting off, hoping the engine will fire up after years of neglect.

Derek comes across a 1937 Chevrolet Deluxe that’s been sitting idle for two decades. The classic car has lain off the road for twenty years, untouched and gathering rust. Intrigued, he wonders whether the ageing vehicle could still manage a long journey. The real test is a 150‑mile trek to the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, a distance that will push the old Deluxe to its limits. Will the 1937 model, dormant for so long, prove capable of covering that stretch? Derek plans to assess the car’s condition before setting off, hoping the engine will fire up after years of neglect.

Derek comes across a 1937 Chevrolet Deluxe that’s been sitting idle for two decades. The classic car has lain off the road for twenty years, untouched and gathering rust. Intrigued, he wonders whether the ageing vehicle could still manage a long journey. The real test is a 150‑mile trek to the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, a distance that will push the old Deluxe to its limits. Will the 1937 model, dormant for so long, prove capable of covering that stretch? Derek plans to assess the car’s condition before setting off, hoping the engine will fire up after years of neglect.

Derek comes across a 1937 Chevrolet Deluxe that’s been sitting idle for two decades. The classic car has lain off the road for twenty years, untouched and gathering rust. Intrigued, he wonders whether the ageing vehicle could still manage a long journey. The real test is a 150‑mile trek to the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, a distance that will push the old Deluxe to its limits. Will the 1937 model, dormant for so long, prove capable of covering that stretch? Derek plans to assess the car’s condition before setting off, hoping the engine will fire up after years of neglect.

Derek comes across a 1937 Chevrolet Deluxe that’s been sitting idle for two decades. The classic car has lain off the road for twenty years, untouched and gathering rust. Intrigued, he wonders whether the ageing vehicle could still manage a long journey. The real test is a 150‑mile trek to the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, a distance that will push the old Deluxe to its limits. Will the 1937 model, dormant for so long, prove capable of covering that stretch? Derek plans to assess the car’s condition before setting off, hoping the engine will fire up after years of neglect.

Derek comes across a 1937 Chevrolet Deluxe that’s been sitting idle for two decades. The classic car has lain off the road for twenty years, untouched and gathering rust. Intrigued, he wonders whether the ageing vehicle could still manage a long journey. The real test is a 150‑mile trek to the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, a distance that will push the old Deluxe to its limits. Will the 1937 model, dormant for so long, prove capable of covering that stretch? Derek plans to assess the car’s condition before setting off, hoping the engine will fire up after years of neglect.

Derek and his associate, Sean Bieri, set off once more for Zweifel Motors, the modest garage tucked away in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Their mission is clear: to bring back to life an Oldsmobile station wagon that has long captured Derek’s imagination. For sixteen years Derek has kept his eye on that particular vehicle, dreaming of the day it could be restored to its former glory. Now, together, the pair are determined to tackle the restoration with careful hands and a shared enthusiasm for classic cars, hoping to finally turn Derek’s long‑standing wish into a tangible reality for themselves.

Derek and his associate, Sean Bieri, set off once more for Zweifel Motors, the modest garage tucked away in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Their mission is clear: to bring back to life an Oldsmobile station wagon that has long captured Derek’s imagination. For sixteen years Derek has kept his eye on that particular vehicle, dreaming of the day it could be restored to its former glory. Now, together, the pair are determined to tackle the restoration with careful hands and a shared enthusiasm for classic cars, hoping to finally turn Derek’s long‑standing wish into a tangible reality for themselves.

Derek and his associate, Sean Bieri, set off once more for Zweifel Motors, the modest garage tucked away in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Their mission is clear: to bring back to life an Oldsmobile station wagon that has long captured Derek’s imagination. For sixteen years Derek has kept his eye on that particular vehicle, dreaming of the day it could be restored to its former glory. Now, together, the pair are determined to tackle the restoration with careful hands and a shared enthusiasm for classic cars, hoping to finally turn Derek’s long‑standing wish into a tangible reality for themselves.

Derek and his associate, Sean Bieri, set off once more for Zweifel Motors, the modest garage tucked away in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Their mission is clear: to bring back to life an Oldsmobile station wagon that has long captured Derek’s imagination. For sixteen years Derek has kept his eye on that particular vehicle, dreaming of the day it could be restored to its former glory. Now, together, the pair are determined to tackle the restoration with careful hands and a shared enthusiasm for classic cars, hoping to finally turn Derek’s long‑standing wish into a tangible reality for themselves.

Derek and his associate, Sean Bieri, set off once more for Zweifel Motors, the modest garage tucked away in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Their mission is clear: to bring back to life an Oldsmobile station wagon that has long captured Derek’s imagination. For sixteen years Derek has kept his eye on that particular vehicle, dreaming of the day it could be restored to its former glory. Now, together, the pair are determined to tackle the restoration with careful hands and a shared enthusiasm for classic cars, hoping to finally turn Derek’s long‑standing wish into a tangible reality for themselves.

Derek and his associate, Sean Bieri, set off once more for Zweifel Motors, the modest garage tucked away in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Their mission is clear: to bring back to life an Oldsmobile station wagon that has long captured Derek’s imagination. For sixteen years Derek has kept his eye on that particular vehicle, dreaming of the day it could be restored to its former glory. Now, together, the pair are determined to tackle the restoration with careful hands and a shared enthusiasm for classic cars, hoping to finally turn Derek’s long‑standing wish into a tangible reality for themselves.

Steve Dulcich is back on screen, this time alongside the Vanishing Paint Challenger that he helped develop. Reuniting with Derek, the pair set about readying the car for a new outing, concentrating on the mechanical work that will allow it to perform at its best. They strip out the old gearbox and install a replacement, a straightforward but crucial change. Once the new unit is in place, they drive the Challenger to a local road‑course, where they intend to put the freshly fitted transmission through a series of runs to gauge its behaviour and assess how the car responds under typical racing conditions.

Steve Dulcich is back on screen, this time alongside the Vanishing Paint Challenger that he helped develop. Reuniting with Derek, the pair set about readying the car for a new outing, concentrating on the mechanical work that will allow it to perform at its best. They strip out the old gearbox and install a replacement, a straightforward but crucial change. Once the new unit is in place, they drive the Challenger to a local road‑course, where they intend to put the freshly fitted transmission through a series of runs to gauge its behaviour and assess how the car responds under typical racing conditions.

Steve Dulcich is back on screen, this time alongside the Vanishing Paint Challenger that he helped develop. Reuniting with Derek, the pair set about readying the car for a new outing, concentrating on the mechanical work that will allow it to perform at its best. They strip out the old gearbox and install a replacement, a straightforward but crucial change. Once the new unit is in place, they drive the Challenger to a local road‑course, where they intend to put the freshly fitted transmission through a series of runs to gauge its behaviour and assess how the car responds under typical racing conditions.

Steve Dulcich is back on screen, this time alongside the Vanishing Paint Challenger that he helped develop. Reuniting with Derek, the pair set about readying the car for a new outing, concentrating on the mechanical work that will allow it to perform at its best. They strip out the old gearbox and install a replacement, a straightforward but crucial change. Once the new unit is in place, they drive the Challenger to a local road‑course, where they intend to put the freshly fitted transmission through a series of runs to gauge its behaviour and assess how the car responds under typical racing conditions.

Steve Dulcich is back on screen, this time alongside the Vanishing Paint Challenger that he helped develop. Reuniting with Derek, the pair set about readying the car for a new outing, concentrating on the mechanical work that will allow it to perform at its best. They strip out the old gearbox and install a replacement, a straightforward but crucial change. Once the new unit is in place, they drive the Challenger to a local road‑course, where they intend to put the freshly fitted transmission through a series of runs to gauge its behaviour and assess how the car responds under typical racing conditions.

Steve Dulcich is back on screen, this time alongside the Vanishing Paint Challenger that he helped develop. Reuniting with Derek, the pair set about readying the car for a new outing, concentrating on the mechanical work that will allow it to perform at its best. They strip out the old gearbox and install a replacement, a straightforward but crucial change. Once the new unit is in place, they drive the Challenger to a local road‑course, where they intend to put the freshly fitted transmission through a series of runs to gauge its behaviour and assess how the car responds under typical racing conditions.

Derek goes absolutely berserk over an ’80s icon – the DeLorean. The car’s been smashed up and won’t start, but he and his mates decide to give it new life. They head to a junkyard, locate a reliable LS engine and fit it into the battered vehicle. With a bit of elbow‑grease and teamwork, they manage to turn the wreck into a running machine, proving that even a broken piece of automotive history can be revived with the right know‑how. The project turns into a mad‑cap adventure, with the group tinkering late into the night, swapping parts and coaxing the engine to fire.

Derek goes absolutely berserk over an ’80s icon – the DeLorean. The car’s been smashed up and won’t start, but he and his mates decide to give it new life. They head to a junkyard, locate a reliable LS engine and fit it into the battered vehicle. With a bit of elbow‑grease and teamwork, they manage to turn the wreck into a running machine, proving that even a broken piece of automotive history can be revived with the right know‑how. The project turns into a mad‑cap adventure, with the group tinkering late into the night, swapping parts and coaxing the engine to fire.

Derek goes absolutely berserk over an ’80s icon – the DeLorean. The car’s been smashed up and won’t start, but he and his mates decide to give it new life. They head to a junkyard, locate a reliable LS engine and fit it into the battered vehicle. With a bit of elbow‑grease and teamwork, they manage to turn the wreck into a running machine, proving that even a broken piece of automotive history can be revived with the right know‑how. The project turns into a mad‑cap adventure, with the group tinkering late into the night, swapping parts and coaxing the engine to fire.

Derek goes absolutely berserk over an ’80s icon – the DeLorean. The car’s been smashed up and won’t start, but he and his mates decide to give it new life. They head to a junkyard, locate a reliable LS engine and fit it into the battered vehicle. With a bit of elbow‑grease and teamwork, they manage to turn the wreck into a running machine, proving that even a broken piece of automotive history can be revived with the right know‑how. The project turns into a mad‑cap adventure, with the group tinkering late into the night, swapping parts and coaxing the engine to fire.

Derek goes absolutely berserk over an ’80s icon – the DeLorean. The car’s been smashed up and won’t start, but he and his mates decide to give it new life. They head to a junkyard, locate a reliable LS engine and fit it into the battered vehicle. With a bit of elbow‑grease and teamwork, they manage to turn the wreck into a running machine, proving that even a broken piece of automotive history can be revived with the right know‑how. The project turns into a mad‑cap adventure, with the group tinkering late into the night, swapping parts and coaxing the engine to fire.

Derek goes absolutely berserk over an ’80s icon – the DeLorean. The car’s been smashed up and won’t start, but he and his mates decide to give it new life. They head to a junkyard, locate a reliable LS engine and fit it into the battered vehicle. With a bit of elbow‑grease and teamwork, they manage to turn the wreck into a running machine, proving that even a broken piece of automotive history can be revived with the right know‑how. The project turns into a mad‑cap adventure, with the group tinkering late into the night, swapping parts and coaxing the engine to fire.