Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars. But he's also become dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making them faster, more powerful, and more efficient while keeping their souls intact.
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Rich Benoit
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Season 1
6 episodes
1. The Thanos ThumperRobert pursues an ambitious electric conversion on his BEAST of a K10 truck. Along the way, he test-drives two fully-electric cars: the Army's latest tactical vehicle and the world's fastest-accelerating production car.TV-MACC51minJun 22, 2023
2. Not Your Mom's BenzAs a child, Robert's true love of driving came from his mom, a real daredevil on the road. She left him her old Benz, and he treasures it to this day. Now he's restoring it with the help of his son, Exton, and a crack crew of diesel experts.TV-MACC41minJun 22, 2023
3. Riv for TodayRobert LOVES the design of his '66 Buick Riviera -- but it's one of the most fuel-inefficient cars ever made. In the 1960s, it was sold as "the car of the future." Robert plans to perfect the Riv by updating it with a stunning, one-of-a-kind rebuild.TV-MACC43minJun 29, 2023
4. Electric StingrayHow do you improve upon a pristine all-original '65 Corvette? Well, if you're Robert Downey Jr., you convert it to an EV! Purists won't be happy, but Robert has something to prove, and he's taking his electric Vette to the drag strip to make his point.TV-MACC44minJun 29, 2023
5. Way Off RoadRobert has an all-original, low-mile '85 El Camino. But as he often says, "She's perfect, so I have to start over." He's out to turn it into a meaner and greener off-roading champ. When it's done, he takes his wife Susan on a hair-raising maiden voyage.TV-MACC46minJul 6, 2023
6. Long Strange TripRobert flexes his negotiating skills to buy a used car he's always wanted. Of course, the first thing he does is tear it apart and rebuilt it. It's a journey from the past into the future — a fitting end to his long strange trip into car restoration.TV-MACC44minJul 6, 2023
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Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars. But he's also become dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making them faster, more powerful, and more efficient while keeping their souls intact.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, Emily Barclay Ford, Jay Peterson
- Studio
- Team Downey, Matador Content, FootPrint Coalition
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Audio languages
French, English
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