American Restoration
American Restoration

American Restoration

2010 5 Seasons 137 Episodes ⭐ 6.7 Reality

American Restoration is an American reality television series airing on the History channel. Produced by Leftfield Pictures, the series is recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it chronicles the daily activities at Rick's Restorations, an antique restoration shop, with its owner Rick Dale, his staff, and teenage son, as they restore various vintage items to their original condition.

American Restoration is an American reality television series airing on the History channel. Produced by Leftfield Pictures, the series is recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it chronicles the daily activities at Rick's Restorations, an antique restoration shop, with its owner Rick Dale, his staff, and teenage son, as they restore various vintage items to their original condition.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Hopalong Rick

The shop restores a three-wheeled 1950s-era Marketeer golf cart purchased by Rick Harrison in the Pawn Stars episode "He

EP 2

Ice Cold

Rick’s team attempts to restore an antique Hershey’s dispenser from the 1940′s; the team tries to fix up a 1950′

EP 3

Buttered Up

A local picker pays Rick Dale a visit with a truckload of rust laden loot; the guys are asked to restore an antique popc

EP 4

Lights Out

Rick must restore a local magicians street lamp after a Vegas windstorm; Rick's son Tyler gets a tough lesson in busines

EP 5

Cooler Kings

A 1950s Coke cooler is converted into a "Hot Dog Cooler Grill." Also: an antique barber's pole.

EP 6

Knockout

It's game on for Rick and his team when they restore an early 1900s strength-testing punching bag game. Can Rick knock-o

EP 7

Duck and Cover

Rick and his team take a trip out to a local Las Vegas museum to restore a civil defense air raid siren from 1957. Can t

EP 8

Pumped Up

Rick and his brother Ron take a road trip to a dusty desert salvage-yard to rummage for some beat-up antiques to flip fo

EP 9

Space Kowboy

A NASA helmet from the Gemini missions of the 1960s; and a rusty gas cart.

EP 10

Jackpot

A 1940s Pepsi cooler; and a Prohibition-era slot machine.

EP 11

Safe Keeping

A 1950s candy machine; and an antique safe for which no combination has been provided.

EP 12

Suck Up

An antique railroad vacuum; a client's childhood red wagon.

EP 13

Rev'd Up

When a client brings in an extremely rare British motorcycle from the 1950s, Rick sets the speed for this matchless miss

EP 14

Apples and X-Rays

Rick and his team have a chance to restore an extremely rare department store x-ray machine from the 1940s used to fit s

EP 15

Hot & Cold

After Rick's son Tyler stumbles upon a 1950's coffee vending machine, the team has to brew up an instant formula for res

EP 16

Secret Fan

It's a restoration race to the finish line for Rick and his team when a client cruises in with a 1960's go-kart. Can the

EP 17

Grippin' Mad

Rick and his team flex their muscles when they strong-arm a powerful penny arcade strength tester from the 1940's. Can t

EP 18

Anchors Away

Rick and his crew get their feet wet when a 1952 powerboat ride splashes into the shop. Will this wave rider be an easy-

EP 19

Special Delivery

Rick shifts into high gear when a 1967 Harley motors in for a surprise overhaul. Can he comfortably cruise on this road

EP 20

Rusted and Busted

Rick and his crew drive full speed ahead when a 1960s coin-operated motorcycle roars into the shop. Can they burn restor

EP 21

The Pick, The Pawn, & The Polish

When a prominent Vegas Pawn Star hauls in a crumbling 1957 Chevy 150, Rick and his team accelerate at breakneck speed to

EP 22

Batter Up

It's batter up when a 1940's baseball batting game flies into the shop. Can Rick hit this American pastime out of the pa

EP 23

Suds and Duds

Rick and his crew change gears when a 1967 Honda Scrambler motorcycle swerves into the shop. Can they win the race on th

EP 24

American Hero

A customer wants his grandfather's Vietnam War Cobra helicopter gunner helmet restored. The helmet had been custom paint

EP 25

Close Shave

Rick gets his hair blown back when he finds a beat-up WWII era Koken barber chair among a picker's plunder. Can he cut a

EP 26

Missile Impossible

Rick and his crew must launch a rapid refurbishment when the Pawn Stars steer a 1950s Atomic Missile pedal car to the sh

EP 27

Wheel & Deal

Rick takes the restoration reins after a turn-of-the-century, horse-drawn fuel delivery wagon from the early 1900s trots

EP 28

Cold War Cruisin'

Rick and his crew try to obey the speed limit when a 1962 Czechoslovakia scooter zooms into the shop. Can they get this

EP 29

Tractors & Trucks

When a client brings in his father's 1954 Bantam tractor, Rick must mend this latent lawn wrangling machine. Can he succ

EP 30

Surfing the Strip

Limited by a tight budget, Rick must light a fire under his team to overhaul a 1900s chemical cart. Can they calmly cont

EP 31

Smoking Hot

Rick turns up the heat when an 1881 potbelly stove whips into the shop. Can he cook this project to perfection, or will

EP 32

Milking It

When Rick's brother Ron and son Tyler encounter a 1950s milk vending machine for sale, they attempt to squeeze out a goo

EP 33

Keep on Trucking

Brettly takes the wheel when he decides to restore a beat-up 1965 Chevrolet truck. Can he keep on trucking with this tri

EP 34

Bikes & Barbecues

When a 1940s Japanese Maruishi bicycle pedals into the shop, Rick and his crew strap on their helmets for an uphill ride

EP 35

Pain in the Gas

When a client petitions for a pair of 1920s visible gas pumps, Rick recruits Ron and Tyler to search far and wide on thi

EP 36

Ridin' Route 66

While cruisin' down historic Route 66, Rick and his brother Ron stumble across a 1950s Wurlizter jukebox in need of some

EP 37

Double Trouble

Rick and his guys get an eye full when a 100-year-old mutoscope comes into the shop. Can they comfortably crank out a mo

EP 38

Slick Pick

It's time for rusty rehab after Rick and his brother Ron pick up two 1950s service station showpieces. Can they successf

EP 39

Buck Wild

Rick and Ron take restoration by the horns when they agree to revive a vintage mechanical bull. Can they stay steadily a

EP 40

The Big Move

When a client hefts in a 1900s penny scale from the Santa Cruz boardwalk, Rick and his crew tighten their belts. Can the

EP 41

Bumper Balls

After Rick agrees to restore a vintage Italianbumpercar from a local antique shop,theshop braces for immediate impact. C

EP 42

Cold Cuts

Rick and his crew sharpen their service skills whena clientships ina 1900s Berkelmeatslicer. Can they carefully carve ou

EP 43

The Big Bang

Rick and the guys aim to please when an 1800s cannon rolls into the shop. Can they hit their transformation target or wi

EP 44

Top Dog

Rick prepares for battle when a 1940s dog tag maker comes into the shop. Can he successful stamp out this embossing ende

EP 45

Pump & Gun

Rick and his crew take a shot in the dark when a 1943 trap machine lands in the shop. Can they get off to a flying start

EP 46

Tall Order

Rick faces a larger than life restoration when a client lugs in a 1930s Pep Boys marquee to the shop. Can he tackle this

EP 47

Tyler's Promotion

Rick and his crew face a sticky situation when a cement gun from 1915 rolls into the shop. Can they safely seal up this

EP 1

Blast Off!

Rick and his crew take on two very large and challenging projects: a 1960s rocket slide and a Wayne gas pump conversion.

EP 2

King of Signs

While Rick is away from the shop, his brother Ron takes matters into his own hands when a client brings in a 1900s love

EP 3

Hot & Salty

The heat is on for Rick and his crew when they restore a salty 1960s popcorn machine. Can they freshen up this corny con

EP 4

Restoration Rivalry

Rick and his son Tyler kick off a restoration race after a pair of vintage scooters wheel into the shop. Can Tyler show

EP 5

Treats & Feet

Rick battles a brain freeze when a 1940s Good Humor bicycle pedals into the shop. Can he deliver a sweet solution to thi

EP 6

Cannonball Safe

Rick and his guys get keyed up to restore a colossal 1920s cannonball safe. Can they lock up this protected project or w

EP 7

Motor Mayhem

Rick roasts up a pipin' hot coffee grinder overhaul after a client spies a recently picked 1800's coffee grinder sitting

EP 8

Sticky Fingers

The clock is running for Rick and his crew when they hail in a 1950s taximeter. Can they successfully speed to a detaile

EP 9

Dirt Bike Duels

Rick puts the pedal to the metal when NASCAR driver Greg Biffle asks him to restore his 1970s Montesa motorcycle. Can Ri

EP 10

Train Trouble

It's time for some soon-to-be stepbrothers bonding when Tyler and Brettly volunteer to tow in a 1947 railroad speeder. C

EP 11

Feel the Heat

A couple bring in what they believe to be an Irish mail cart. They ask that, if the cart is rare, that it should be rest

EP 12

Down & Dirty

A customer brings in a 1972 Honda ATC. The front tire is missing, so Tyler has to search for one online. Meanwhile, anot

EP 13

Saddle Up!

Rick auditions a new employee when a 1950s Cushman scooter with sidecar swerves into the shop. Will this specialized sta

EP 14

Big Boom

After a 1900s signal cannon bursts into the shop, Rick prepares for the big boom. Can he gather his troops to launch thi

EP 15

Strong Arm

Rick braces himself for a tussle when a client brings in a 1950 s arm wrestling game. Can he pin the golden gripper or w

EP 16

Phony Baloney

Rick and the crew work to restore a miniature Model T when a customer picks it out of the boneyard. A fire fighter bring

EP 17

Right Here, Rum Now

Sammy Hagar hires Rick to restore a vintage refrigerator into a rum dispenser. Will Rick's re-invention turn out to be a

EP 18

Soda Jerks

A client has high expectations of Rick and the crew when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his 1950 s soda fountain.

EP 19

Prank War

Rick suits up to restore a basketball arcade game from the 1950's but problems with its electronics force him to enter i

EP 20

Pimp Chum's Ride

Pawn Star Chumlee rolls into the shop with a 1950 s Murray pedal car and a specific vision for how he wants it restored.

EP 21

Hammered

The shop's super strength is tested when a 1940's Hi-Striker carnival game is dropped off for restoration. Can Rick and

EP 22

Busted Beemer

A customer brings by a disassembled 59 BMW motorcycle with a side car for Rick to restore. Will he be able to return the

EP 23

Planes and Flames

Rick is contacted by Nellis Air Force Base to restore their replica of an F-105 fighter jet. Will the crew be able to ex

EP 24

Nut Job

A client's expectations are sky high when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his early 1900s peanut roaster. Later, R

EP 25

Harrison's Vendorlator

Pawn Star Rick Harrison stops by the shop to get his vintage Pepsi dispenser restored and Rick is left stunned when he d

EP 26

Call the Count

When a 1960 s Pak Trak hunting scooter lands at the shop, Rick calls Danny "The Count" to check out the unique dirt mobi

EP 27

Break In

When a 1930s Custer Car ride from an amusement park arrives, the crew puts it on the fast track. Later, a heavily damage

EP 28

Bombshell

A unique electric wheelchair made from parts of a 1940's B-17 bomber lands at the shop. Will the crew hit the target wit

EP 29

One Horse Open Sleigh

An antique horse drawn sleigh arrives at the shop needing a complete transformation for the holidays. Rick gets a "knock

EP 30

Clueless

A vintage scooter is shipped to the shop for a complete restoration. Rick is stumped on the make and model, so he calls

EP 31

Employee of the Month

The team is challenged when a late 1800's Penny Farthing bicycle is delivered to the shop needing a major restoration. R

EP 32

Stolen Memories

A customer has huge expectations of Rick s work when she agrees to pay $9500 to restore a 1959 coin operated Western Exp

EP 33

Escorter Service

A rare "Escorter" from the 1964 World s Fair scoots into the shop for a restoration. Will Rick and the crew give this vi

EP 34

Bear Down

A rare "Shoot The Bear" arcade game arrives at the shop needing so much work that Rick is forced to call in an electroni

EP 1

Vacuum Daze

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 vacuu

EP 2

Photo Finish

The crew shoots for a picture perfect restoration of a rare 1930s photo booth; Rick sends his team to the Rose Bowl flea

EP 3

Harleys and Horsies

When a hacked up 1970's Harley-Davidson Golf Cart is dropped into the shop, Rick vows to give it a restoration worthy of

EP 4

Mixed Signals

When a 1920's "wig wag" train signal arrives, Rick and his crew move full steam ahead on the restoration. Will this rest

EP 5

Atomic Restoration

Rick shoots to beat the clock with a 40's high-school electric scoreboard. Can this restoration score, or will Rick run

EP 6

Sand Hassle

When a 1920's floor sander rolls in, Rick and his crew clean up their act. Can the guys make this a smooth restoration o

EP 7

Pests and Pins

When a 50's Bowling Equipment Vending Machine rolls into Rick's, the guys take aim and hope for a strike. Later, a 1900'

EP 8

Bimbo and the Beasts

Rick puts the pedal to the metal when a toy 1950's Ferrari "Bimbo" Racecar cruises into the shop. And later, Ron, Tyler

EP 9

Golf Ball and Chain

When a 1920's chainsaw arrives, the crew powers up for a razor-sharp restoration. And another customer brings in a uniqu

EP 10

American Respiration

When a 1937 Iron Lung rolls into the shop for a restoration, Rick visits a strange former client in hopes of unlocking t

EP 11

Billy Joel: A Matter of RustWatch

The team prepares for a rock star restoration when Billy Joel brings in a prized item. Meanwhile, Rick sets up a picking

EP 12

Sofa King Cool

When Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison arrives at the shop looking for his son Corey's birthday present, Rick Dale suggests a ne

EP 13

Un-Predicta-ble

When a 1950s Predicta TV arrives for an update, Rick must decide how to combine old-school nostalgia with modern-day tec

EP 14

Gone to Pieces

When Rick's favorite customer Big Mike comes in with a 1964 Ducati motorcycle in a basket, the search is on for rare par

EP 15

Star Wreck

When a star-shaped 1970s Carl's Jr. sign arrives in need of a fast-food facelift, Rick and his team aim for a restoratio

EP 16

Thin Tin Tin

Rick gets a visit from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, bringing in a sign to be restored in honor of his la

EP 17

Dodger Doggin' It

Rick steps up to the plate to transform a vintage 1950s Coke cooler into a LA Dodgers inspired hot dog cart. But when he

EP 1

Armed and Rusty

Rick realizes with business booming, he'll need to hire extra hands to keep the shop running smoothly. But when new guy

EP 2

Pegasus on a Pedestal

Rick and his crew see a big challenge after a rare 1940s Mobil Pegasus sign rolls into the shop. And when the client ask

EP 3

The Reject and The Eject

A 1970s Popcorn machine rolls in for an old-timey tune up. But when Rick hands the project off to Brettly, it looks like

EP 4

Restoration Wipe-Out

When a 1970s Wet Bike, an early version of a jet-ski, cruises into the shop, the client raises the stakes by offering Ri

EP 5

Astro-nuts and Bolts

When a 1964 NASA Jet Pack signed by astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Gene Cernan blasts into the shop, Rick and his team prepa

EP 6

Ameri-cone Dream

When a 1950s Cushman Ice Cream Cart glides into Rick's, the shop digs in for a sweet retro ride. Can Rick transform this

EP 7

Pitch Perfect

When a 1960s Electric Mini-Car arrives for a car show quality upgrade, the crew's got the challenge of making this spark

EP 8

Search Part-y

When Rick is tasked to repurpose a retro Cigarette Dispenser into a Bike Tool Vending Machine, the wheels are set in mot

EP 9

Shocks, Locks, and Clocks

Rick feels a jolt of panic when an early 1900s Electro-Shock Alarm Clock arrives in need of hard-to-find parts. Can Leon

EP 10

Bed, Bug & Beyond

When a client asks Rick to convert a 1960s Volkswagen Beetle into a child's bed inspired by Herbie the Love Bug, Ron tak

EP 11

Car Before the Horse

When a client cruises in with a 1962 mini-Corvette to be modeled after his full-size version, Rick looks to turn this ti

EP 12

Riders of the Storm

When an New Jersey amusement park owner brings a Hurricane Sandy damaged 1920s Haunted House Car to the shop, the pressu

EP 13

Beer Bell-y

When a beat-up 1940s Boxing Bell arrives in Rick's shop, the crew prepares for a rusty rope-a-dope. Can the guys go the

EP 14

George Clinton: Funky Yeah!

When music legend George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic arrives with a funked up 1920s Chickering Baby Grand Piano, th

EP 15

Off the Rails

It's full steam ahead when returning customer Mark Bassett brings in a late 1800s Velocipede, sometimes called a railroa

EP 16

Back to Four Square

When a rare British 1950s Ariel Square-Four motorcycle speeds into the shop, the crew goes full throttle to restore this

EP 17

Big Macs and Cool Tracks

When a "Big Mac Jail" from a 1970s McDonalds PlayPlace arrives in the shop, Rick prepares for a fast food facelift. Can

EP 18

Bond Ambition

When an authentic James Bond Lotus Esprit Submarine Car featured in the film The Spy Who Loved Me rolls into the shop, R

EP 19

Un-Kniev-able

When a BMX stunt rider brings in his 1976 Evel Knievel Junior Roadmaster bicycle, Rick bargains to get a jaw-dropping da

EP 20

David Copperfield: Rich Works His Magic

When living legend illusionist David Copperfield calls on the shop to restore two items from his magic museum's collecti

EP 21

Sparks Will Fly

Rick wheels and deals when a rare 1963 Simplex Sportsman Shriner's Bike cruises into to the shop. Can the shop turn this

EP 22

Knockdown Restoration

When a client looks to restore a vintage arcade Punch-Out Game given to the shop by Rick Harrison, Rick Dale and his guy

EP 23

Boys Meet Whirl

Rick tries to "step right up" when a 1940s Tilt-A-Whirl carnival car spins into the shop. Can he take this piece from be

EP 24

NASCAR History 300: Dales of Thunder

Champion driver Kyle Bush and Charlotte Motor Speedway's Marcus Smith call on Rick to create a trophy inspired by NASCAR

EP 25

Tune-in & Tune-up

When a one-of-a-kind quarter-scale model of a 1932 Hudson car arrives in the shop, Rick and the guys put the wheels in m

EP 26

Slap-Shots and Stogies

When a broken-down 1950s Table Hockey Game slides into the shop, Rick takes a shot at taking this toy from the sidelines

EP 1

Under Fire

The biggest restoration of Bodie's career hits a snag; Dale's tune-up on a 1946 Harley becomes a full-blown overhaul; an

EP 2

Wrestling with the Past

Work is done on a mysterious 104-year-old motorcycle, a rare vintage arm-wrestling arcade game from the 1980s and a 1950

EP 3

Rust-o-mod

A client's rust bucket of a 1978 Gran Torino gets a one-of-a-kind restoration; a bullet-nose Studebaker is given new lif

EP 4

Pickup the Pieces

In LA, Bodie fixes up a 1959 Ford F100 in hopes of flipping it to an exacting Ford truck aficionado. Meanwhile in Michig

EP 5

Up Against the Wall

Dale is rushing to bring a 90-year-old Indian motorcycle back to life to perform on the infamous traveling motorcycle st

EP 6

Three Wheeled Thunder

Bodie restores a very rare 1948 Davis Divan for the grand reopening of the Petersen Automotive Museum; Monkey Business w

EP 7

Mr. Lucky

Andy works on a bizarre kit car that's part VW bug, part DeLorean and part motorcycle; Bodie deals with an early 1900s e

EP 8

Here Comes the Judge

Bodie is tasked to restore a very rare 1970 GTO Judge in one month's time for the SEMA car show; Andy modernizes a spark

EP 9

Let the Good Times Roll

Steve works on a unique roller-skate car from the 1970s. In addition, Dale tries to restore a 1929 Harley Davidson for a

EP 10

Basket Case

Dale finds the engine from a super rare 1940 Harley-Davidson WLD in a box of seemingly random parts and is tasked with t

EP 11

Order Up

Bodie takes on the juicy restoration of a 1941 Plymouth Special Deluxe for the CEO of Carl's Jr. Meanwhile, Dale is in a

EP 12

Taking the Reins

Steve gets cooking on transforming a rusted-out 1956 Willys truck into a BBQ kitchen-on-wheels. Meanwhile, Bodie and his

EP 13

Pony Up

Bodie does a custom restoration on a 1967 Ford "Eleanor" Mustang, for Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds. Meanwhil

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