American Restoration

2013 • HISTORY

4.4

105 reviews

TV-PG

Rating

Eligible

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Vol. 4 episodes (15)

1 Employee Of The Month

1/1/13

The team is challenged when a late 1800's Penny Farthing bicycle is delivered to the shop needing a major restoration. Rick tries to motivate some of the crew to work harder at the shop by implementing an Employee of the Month award. And later, the guys work on a 1930's parlour stove that hasn't been functional in decades.

2 Stolen Memories

1/1/13

A customer has huge expectations of Rick's work when she agrees to pay $9500 to restore a 1959 coin operated Western Express amusement ride. A client steals his wife's treasured 1960's Murray tricycle and brings it to Rick so he can surprise her with a restoration. Later, a rare apple vending machine from the 1930's arrives at the shop in the mail.

3 Escorter Service

1/9/13

A rare "Escorter" from the 1964 Worlds Fair scoots into the shop for a restoration. Will Rick and the crew give this vintage vehicle a restoration that out of this world or will it be a world-class flop? Later the guys work on an antique tool sharpener that a client picks out of the Boneyard.

4 Bear Down

1/8/13

A rare "Shoot The Bear" arcade game arrives at the shop needing so much work that Rick is forced to call in an electronics expert to assist with the restoration. Later, Kowboy clashes with Rick about the shop's uniforms and tries to persuade him to change the color of their work shirts.

5 Vacuum Daze

4/9/13

Rick gets a chill when a beat up 50's Bevador beverage cooler comes in for a fix-up. Then, when a rare 40's Rexair vacuum/air filter arrives in pieces, Rick wonders if he'll ever be able to puzzle it all back together.

6 Photo Finish

4/9/13

When a rare 1930's photo booth arrives at Rick's, the crew shoots for a picture perfect restoration. Later, Rick sends his team to the Rose Bowl Flea Market, where he sold his very first machine decades ago. Will the guys make Rick proud or will they come back empty-handed?

7 Harleys and Horsies

4/16/13

When a hacked up 1970's Harley-Davidson Golf Cart is dropped into the shop, Rick vows to give it a restoration worthy of its manufacturer, inspiring a bet that will guarantee the loser ridicule. And a vintage 1950's toy horse pedal cart trots in for much needed rejuvenation. Can Rick and his crew meet the challenge?

8 Mixed Signals

4/16/13

When a 1920's "wig wag" train signal arrives, Rick and his crew move full steam ahead on the restoration. Will this restoration stay on track or get run off the rails? Later, Kelly plans a car show at the shop, and Rick challenges the crew to find the baddest ride for a mystery prize.

9 Atomic Restoration

4/23/13

Rick shoots to beat the clock with a 40's high-school electric scoreboard. Can this restoration score, or will Rick run out of time? Also, an atomic age Uranium Detector arrives for a scientific spruce-up. Will the finished product be rad enough to detect this rare element?

10 Sand Hassle

4/23/13

When a 1920's floor sander rolls in, Rick and his crew clean up their act. Can the guys make this a smooth restoration or will they be left in the dust? Later, an antique apple vending machine that needs a healthy dose of TLC is shipped to the shop.

11 Pests and Pins

4/30/13

When a 50's Bowling Equipment Vending Machine rolls into Rick's, the guys take aim and hope for a strike. Later, a 1900's Antique Copper Pest Sprayer buzzes to the shop. Can the crew manage both projects?

12 Bimbo and the Beasts

4/30/13

Rick puts the pedal to the metal when a toy 1950's Ferrari "Bimbo" Racecar cruises into the shop. And later, Ron, Tyler and Brettly go on a big pick finding not only a rare safe, nickelodeon, and cigar dispensing slot machine, but also live tigers.

13 Golf Ball and Chain

5/7/13

When a 1920's chainsaw arrives, the crew powers up for a razor-sharp restoration. And another customer brings in a unique slot machine--one that dispenses golf balls instead of coins. Both items present Rick and his team with what look like insurmountable problems.

14 American Respiration

5/7/13

When a 1937 Iron Lung rolls into the shop for a restoration, Rick visits a strange former client in hopes of unlocking the project's mysteries. Then, a prank war breaks out after Ron gives Tyler lip and no one knows who's getting the last laugh. Later, Brettly brings in a big haul after his first solo picking trip.

15 Billy Joel: A Matter of Rust

5/28/13

When Billy Joel decides "This is the Time" to bring an item near and dear to his heart to Rick, the team prepares for a rock-star restoration. Then, Rick sends Ron, Tyler and Brettly out on a picking competition--best item picked wins a trip with Rick to reveal the restoration to "The Piano Man" in New York! And later, a walk-behind tractor steps into the shop. Can Rick "Get it Right the First Time" or will the "Pressure" get to him?

About this show

"American Restoration" follows five of the best restoration shops in the United States as they not only restore pieces of America’s history, but create new and awe-inspiring works from vintage items.”

Ratings and reviews

4.4

105 reviews

A Google user

January 18, 2016

I loved it when it was the original cast. Now they brought in a couple of other shops doing car and motorcycle restorations. That is boring to me. I would rather see someone restore odd items like they used to do in the first 5 seasons with Rick's Restorations. Car and motorcycle restoration has been done by so many show in so many ways. I'm giving this a 3 star only because of the first 6 seasons with Rick's Restorations that deserved a 5 star. This new season is a 1 star at best for me. I hope they bring the old crew back.

13 people found this review helpful

Melissa Mills

October 12, 2015

I actually learn something when we watch this show. At least when the history channel does reality tv, you can still learn something from most of it. Unlike the so called "learning channel". I refuse to even make a comparison between restoration, counting cars, and pawn stars, and the likes of "honey boo boo". Though I think it is amusing that the FCC still even allows it to even be called "learning" anything. Considering I'm pretty sure you lose IQ points every time you watch "TLC" nowadays.

9 people found this review helpful

E. Frank

January 30, 2016

This isn't the American Restoration program that I've grown to really enjoy..where is Rick Dale and his crew..This isn't close..Bring Rick Dale back and call this show something else. Besides the title is confusing my tablet..I'm looking for the original show with the Rick Dale crew and then this show comes up...

5 people found this review helpful

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