Downey's Dream Cars
Downey's Dream Cars
Downey's Dream Cars
The future of classic car restoration begins.
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Overview
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.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2023-06-22
Runtime: 0h 45m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Self - Host
Rich Benoit
Rich Benoit
Self
Official Videos
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Episodes - Season 1
The Thanos Thumper
The Thanos Thumper
Episode 1
Robert 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.
Not Your Mom's Benz
Not Your Mom's Benz
Episode 2
As 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.
Riv for Today
Riv for Today
Episode 3
Robert 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.
Electric Stingray
Electric Stingray
Episode 4
How 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.
Way Off Road
Way Off Road
Episode 5
Robert 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.
Long Strange Trip
Long Strange Trip
Episode 6
Robert 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.
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