Roadworthy Rescues

In the premiere of our series, Derek extracts a 1967 Ford Mustang that has sat dormant for 28 years. But the years of rust and neglect won't stop him from transforming this car into a new creation.

Derek finds a 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe worthy of a new life. However, 44 years of sitting has taken its toll. He'll need to get it running and stopping if he hopes to tackle the hills of Chattanooga and make it home.

This time on Roadworthy Rescues, Derek saves a 1966 Pontiac Tempest with a rare overhead-camshaft six-cylinder engine. But just dusting off the cobwebs won't do this car justice. While Dan the Interior Man works his magic on the upholstery, Derek sets to work converting this OHC six to EFI.

Derek searches a junkyard for an old tow truck, finding a stubborn 1979 Dodge D300 that requires hotwiring its entire electrical system to get running.

Derek battles overgrowth and weather to retrieve a 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air from a Kentucky field to his Tennessee shop. With brother Chris, they plan to swap the Bel Air's 283 V-8 for Derek's Camaro's to race at their local dirt track.

A 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, left untouched for over 20 years, is brought back to life by brothers Derek and Sean. They transform it into an off-road beast and uncover its history in South Dakota's Black Hills.

At a Detroit car club, Derek uncovers a 1928 Ford Model A unmoved for over 60 years. He summons Model A specialist Paul Shinn to scrutinize the decrepit 94-year-old automobile to determine why it idled so long.

Derek travels to Collier Motors, the last AMC dealership still operating in Pikeville, North Carolina. Amongst a collection of over one hundred derelict vehicles, Derek uncovers an AMC Rebel SST convertible he endeavors to restore.

In Michigan's snowy Upper Peninsula, Derek discovers a 1964 Ford Galaxie abandoned for over 30 years. He aims to restore the classic car into a rally tribute vehicle to drive on backroads.

Derek teams up with Dave Chappelle to revitalize a 1972 Jeep that's sat amongst neglected Jeeps. They collects parts from various Jeeps to get theirs running and attempt to make the 100-mile journey back to Derek's shop.

Derek joins forces with brother Sean to transform a '66 Olds F-85 from aspiring dragster to classic cruiser. However, bringing this car up to code requires much more than a fresh coat of paint when a grim secret lurks under the hood.

In rural Kentucky, Derek Bieri and Dave Chappelle find an old dually amongst a flock of chickens. With the goal of building this rig into a car-hauling shop truck, the two will have to do a lot more than just get it running. Derek sets his sights on major performance upgrades while Dave gets to work on a completely custom suspension setup. But with Dave's work obligations, they'll have to work fast if they want to finish their project.

Two mechanics, Derek Bieri and Steve Dulcich, revive a derelict Dodge Coronet. With its seized drivetrain, they replace components to prepare for a 500-mile road trip.

Derek travels to Alabama looking for a replica of the Bandit Trans Am. He finds a wrecked Trans Am with the incorrect year, color, and engine. Undeterred, Derek tries to restore it into a car that Burt Reynolds himself would be proud of.

Derek and his brother Sean head back to their family farm. Intent on building rig for the old farmstead, They dig out a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan which is Buried in cow pies and a waterlogged engine.

Derek Bieri heads east to find himself a 1950 Ford 8N tractor. With a cracked engine block and a bees nest for a battery, Derek will have to revisit his farming routes to make this implement operational.

Amid the cornfields of Michigan, Derek discovers a 1937 Chevrolet Deluxe he wants to drive to the General Motors headquarters in Detroit. But since it's been off the road for over 20 years, Derek knows it's going to put up a fight to make the 150-mile journey across the state to get there.

Car enthusiasts Derek and Sean Bieri returning to South Dakota to restore a vintage Oldsmobile Derek has long coveted. Their plans hit a snag when the engine malfunctions.

Steve Dulcich reunites with the long-lost Vanishing Paint Challenger. He and Derek replace the car's automatic transmission with a manual T56, hoping it will improve lap times at a local track against a previous-generation Challenger RT.

Derek attempts to revive a damaged, painted DeLorean. Using a scrap LS motor he and friends try to power up the iconic car. Their goal is traveling in the '80s-style time machine to a major LS engine festival.

Derek arrives home with the '68 Tbird and starts the second part of the rescue, getting the bird back on the road.

Derek heads to Guthrie, Oklahoma, where he finds a flathead straight-six, straight-body 1947 Studebaker Champion hiding in a storage container.

Derek and his brother Sean take on the cheapest 1970 GTO Derek could find. They'll fight through bad starters, sparky wiring, milky oil and more.