Tex Mex Motors
★ 6.9 · 2023 · Reality
Junkers turn into jewels when they're in the hands of these pros, who bring cars from Mexico to El Paso for radical restorations.
Episodes
1. The Opel and the Bug42m · With a $250K profit goal and only four months to reach it, the scouting team acquires three cars from Mexico that may be tougher than expected to flip.
2. Less Mustang, More Problems38m · A seller has a secret reason for insisting on driving a '64 Comet. Scooter and Rabbit use high tech to eye a vintage Bronco, and get a shocking greeting.
3. Bronco No Bueno37m · With the Bronco gobbling up their profit, Jenicio has a marketing idea for the '49 Cadillac. Rabbit and Scooter have a mystery on their hands.
4. Carryall, My Wayward Son37m · Jaime and Wes bring a '63 Carryall into the 21st century and Scooter finds the perfect '80s car for his idol. Rabbit gets a game-changing lead.
5. Don’t Rocket ‘Til You Try It36m · The Camaro IROC-Z gets a killer sound system, but Wes and Jaime have a few kinks to work out for their rock star buyer. Later, Jaime ponders her future.
6. Not Your Daddy's Oldsmobile27m · After a team meeting, Mike adds extra help to turn a rotting Cutlass 442 into a hotrod. The hunt for a Rambler turns up a tip on a racing rarity.
7. Rambler and a Gambler35m · Scooter makes up for his blunder with a big score and Mike restores a Dodge van's retro vibe. A buyer proposes a newfangled way of paying for a car.
8. Should We Stay or Should We Go35m · The shop needs a name before Rabbit and Scooter can make a TV ad. After the clock ticks down on the Porsche auction, Jaime reveals her big decision.More Like This
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