The Guild Garage
The Guild Garage

The Guild Garage

2014 8 Seasons 87 Episodes ⭐ 6.0 Documentary Reality

It's all about shop floor drama, gas fueled egos, and millions of dollars at stake. An oil drenched, history soaked, paint splattered garage where the dreams of lofty aficionados and grease monkey gear-heads meet. Car restoration and customization is a multi billion dollar industry worldwide. And everybody who brings their car to the Guild has the same dream. Whether it's a rare vintage Lancia, in for a complete restoration or a '67 Chevy booked for "go faster" stripes, every driver wants to be behind that wheel as soon as possible and turn every head on the road. But running such a specialized and demanding business isn't always smooth sailing, or driving...

It's all about shop floor drama, gas fueled egos, and millions of dollars at stake. An oil drenched, history soaked, paint splattered garage where the dreams of lofty aficionados and grease monkey gear-heads meet. Car restoration and customization is a multi billion dollar industry worldwide. And everybody who brings their car to the Guild has the same dream. Whether it's a rare vintage Lancia, in for a complete restoration or a '67 Chevy booked for "go faster" stripes, every driver wants to be behind that wheel as soon as possible and turn every head on the road. But running such a specialized and demanding business isn't always smooth sailing, or driving...

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Dream Cars

David Grainger asks his team to do the impossible; recreate a car that went missing more then 70 years ago from one of t

EP 2

Knuckle Busters

The Guild is under the gun! The restorers are asked to find a way to save the life of a 1953 cartoon car with a rotten b

EP 3

Going South

When owner David Grainger invites Paul to an elite car auction in the United States, Paul is plagued with passport issue

EP 4

Turning up the Heat

Things get ugly when new guy Dave meets alpha metal man, Jay. The Guild’s car whisperer Larry Hughes makes a client’

EP 5

Taking a Gamble

The turf war between new welder Dave and Guild veteran Jay is raging when owner David orders the rivals to join forces o

EP 6

Instant Replay

Big Brother is watching while The Guild reaches a boiling point. Body shop apprentice Ian explodes after being taken off

EP 7

The Italian Job

A dented ‘69 Alfa Romeo becomes a great excuse for a cosmetic overhaul while the guys play the name game with a bounci

EP 8

Wheeling and Dealing

When David takes Alex to Hershey to learn the ropes about Concours the timing couldn’t be worse. The Bugatti boys are

EP 9

The Big Day

David unveils the Bugatti in the Middle East and Ian's big break with the rocket-powered Turbosonic leads to an even big

EP 1

Rat Rod Rally

Two trigger-happy mechanics butt heads, a Rat Rod rises from the junkyard, and the Guild's new Sheriff lays down the law

EP 2

Keep It Simple

David goes on a wild goose chase in Turin, Italy - hunting for specialized parts for a rare multi-million dollars Alfa R

EP 3

Precious Memories

David goes on a Florida car buying road trip hoping to hit money making car flips. But the smell of money eventually lur

EP 4

The Guild Way

There's a new guy in the body shop, and tempers flare because he won’t do things “The Guild Way”. Ian wants to get

EP 5

It's Alive!

EP 6

Test of Skill

A mysterious car collector sends a Pontiac GTO to the Guild for engine work as a test. If the guys do the right thing, t

EP 7

Car Love

David makes rookie Ian the project lead on a thirty--year--old rat--infested Jaguar. The owners had their first date in

EP 8

Race to the Finish

It’s the final countdown for the world’s famous automobile Concours show in Pebble Beach, California. The Guild guys

EP 1

Delahaye Fever

Dave and Larry's dreams of showing off their Delahaye are shot after a chrome malfunction. Later, the guys' spirits are

EP 2

Farm Boy

Brad and Barry check out vintage race cars from the Can Am series; and Dave surprises Larry with a custom 1978 Bronco. L

EP 3

Spring Cleaning

Larry sees his favorite Studebaker one last time before it's shipped off to a new owner. Later, Brad troubleshoots an ov

EP 4

Alfa Dogs

Dave and Larry find a 1971 Alfa Montreal while auction hunting in California, but high bids might deter them away from t

EP 5

High & Mighty

Dave showcases the Guild's 1935 Bugatti Aerolithe Coupe at an aviation celebration in Oshkosh, Wis., alongside the 100P,

EP 6

Hot Wheels, Hot Deals

Dave is willing to drop big bucks on an eclectic mix of cars at a local auction, including a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

EP 7

Full Circles

Dave's 2016 Alfa 4C Competizione gets put to the test when Janice challenges him to a race in her 2006 Lotus Elise; at t

EP 8

Running on Fumes

Dave tasks newbie mechanics with installing the engine of his 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster while getting his hands dirt

EP 9

A Cord Accord

Dave's investment partner, Larry, has transmission problems with his new 1937 Cord 812 But a look under the hood reveals

EP 10

Built for Speed

Dave is in Italy, where he gets an exclusive look at the SCG003 hyper-car. Later, Ron and Larry troubleshoot an oil issu

EP 11

Along Came a Spyder

Dave unveils the Guild's next big restoration: a 1966 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. Meanwhile, Billy gets a crash co

EP 12

Storage Treasures

Dave lets go of a few oddities he has kept hidden in storage, including his 1929 Schneider, which needs custom upholster

EP 1

Restoration Overload

While Janice is on a mission to restore a 1960 Land Rover that has a growing list of concerns, Ron and Greg can't figure

EP 2

Mopar Nut

David send Thomas & Larry to Canada to check out a 1970s Superbird collection. Meanwhile James and Greg work to upgrade

EP 3

Altitude Sickness

Greg figures out how to fix a 1955 3100 Chevy truck. Later, Thomas and Ron try to restore a 1980 MGB that appears to hav

EP 4

No Horse Power

David and Janice attend the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California. But when they are invited to travel in the

EP 5

Hat Trick

David, Janice, Thomas and Brad head to the Concours d'Elegance in Cobble Beach, Ontario determined to take home at least

EP 6

Auto Reboot

Greg and Ron try to figure out why only 6 of 12 cylinders are firing in a '03 Aston Martin Vanquish; and David is at Cal

EP 7

Rat Rod Love

A magazine is publishing an article on the guild guys' Rat Rod, so they're racing to finish it on time; and Greg repairs

EP 8

A Piecing of History

David has completely dismantled a 1940 Indian Chief motorcycle that he bought at auction and finds some surprises inside

EP 9

A Classic Coach

David takes Larry on a road trip to convince a builder to sell him a perfect replica of the 1960s creepy coach from "The

EP 10

Collection Obsession

The Guild's complete rebuild of a Ferrari 250 GT Spyder is moving ahead with the arrival of a grill assembly; and David'

EP 11

The Little Engines That Couldn't

Janice and James can't get the engine out of the 1960 Land Rover; Larry takes numerous shocks as he and Ron try to figur

EP 12

The Belly Tank Racer

David is on a reconnaissance mission at a Warplane Heritage Museum to research designing a fast and unique Belly Tank Ra

EP 1

Peace, Love, and Cars

David visits his friend Tim "The Hapy Hipi" to explore his incredible car collection that is spread throughout three gar

EP 2

Cord Confusion

Larry's 1936 Cord is finally completed after two years, but the test drive provides a few surprises. Headlight lenses fr

EP 3

Old Yeller

David and Janice travel to California for the annual Monterey Car Week and discover the famous 1959 Old Yeller II raced

EP 4

Muscle Car Mania

The Guild searches for new mechanics; Ron juggles two muscle cars, a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and a 1973 Roadrunner us

EP 5

Handcrafted Perfection

David and Janice meet a ton of interesting people and cars during Monterey Car Week, including an incredible handcrafted

EP 6

Lancia Love

David is shocked when a guy shows up with his 1966 Lancia Fulvia Zagato Sport, and wants to pass over the stewardship to

EP 7

Panhard Lemon

Janice is speechless when David purchases a 1952 Panhard Dyna Brake Station Wagon at the Concours d'Lemon in California,

EP 8

Speed and the Demon

David visits his friend Tim "The Hapi Hipi" again to check out his latest purchases: a '16 4-turbo, 1500 horsepower Buga

EP 9

California Car Art

David takes Larry to visit his friend Keith Dean, a builder and unique restorer with a famous family history of creating

EP 10

Choppin' Tops

David and Larry visit Keith Dean, a Southern California car builder known for his unique designs and movie cars; Larry l

EP 11

Precious Metal

While attending the Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show, David falls in love with a 1954 Fiat 500 Topolino, but the Lo

EP 12

Army Restoration

The Canadian military approach The Guild to help restore a 1940s FAT field artillery tractor to be used for military fun

EP 1

Forming a Bond

David is in California for the Pebble Beach Concours, and watches as the original 1965 James Bond DB5 breaks records at

EP 2

Goodbye Rat Rod

The crew brings in a '73 Lincoln that David believes should have stayed in the barn where it was found. Ron tries to fig

EP 3

Put To The Test

Scotty completes a stressful engine repair and test drive of a 1966 Plymouth Belvedere. Brad is almost finished work on

EP 4

More Than a Car

Brad finishes a 1964 Pontiac GTO whose owner passed away shortly after the work started. When the family arrives with th

EP 5

Road Rally Chaos

David and Janice are in France for the 80th Anniversary of the Circuit des Remparts car show, race and rally. Back at th

EP 6

Cyclecars and Citroens

David and Janice's discoveries in France include a 1913 Sizaire-Berwick, a 1914 cyclecar and an incredibly ornate 1952 h

EP 7

History and Hairpin Turns

David drives the inner-city course for the Circuit des Remparts, a route that includes three perilous hairpin turns. Whe

EP 8

Bugatti Bucket List

David visits France's Cite de l'Automobile Museum, the largest car museum in the world. Plus, a former drag racer who br

EP 9

Restore the Lore

David and Janice explore the Cite de l'Automobile's restoration department, where they find one of the world's most expe

EP 10

Win, Lose and Draw

A 1977 Ford F-250 barn find proves to be in better condition than David could have ever imagined. Janice takes the Guild

EP 11

The Magnificent Seven

David and Janice must pick seven unique cars for the Atlanta Concours d'Elegance's Magnificent Seven competition. Brad d

EP 12

Cars With Soul

Ron and Greg find some strange restoration work as they dig into a '70 Dodge Charger, and Johnney finishes up a custom j

EP 1

Miracle Mercury Coupe

Larry visits for the first time in months, and is excited by the advancement of his two projects, a 1948 Delahaye 135MS

EP 2

Couped Up

A 1977 Ford F-250 pickup truck makes a miraculous evolution from barn find to beauty, and the owners arrive for the unve

EP 3

Fire Fighting Heritage

The crew learns about the oil history of a town when its fire department brings a 1925 International fire truck in for r

EP 4

Mclaren Twins

David and Janice visit their friend and car collector Tim, who has two new McLarens with the same serial number and matc

EP 5

More Than a Defender

The Guild is approached to restore a 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 as a tribute to filmmaker and environmentalist Rob Stew

EP 6

Muscle Car City

The shop is overflowing with muscle cars, while David focuses on his new antique-watch-repair business. Ron starts the b

EP 7

A Classic Challenge

Brad struggles to pick up where someone else left off restoring a 1940 Ford Deluxe. Owners of a 1928 Plymouth Model Q ho

EP 8

Propellers to Transmissions

David's interest in planes takes him to a local airport that houses a replica of the Avro Arrow, a 1950s delta-winged in

EP 9

Delahaye Finale

After eight years, the 1948 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet is finally down on its wheels and heading for its first test drive -

EP 10

Feelin' Sporty

David and Larry go car shopping to find Larry a new sporty toy, and Talon, the Guild's new metal fabricator builds heade

EP 11

Giving Up or Gearing Up

Brad is eager to get an antique fire truck driving down the road again, but he has hit a wall trying to find replacement

EP 12

Hapy Hipi Choolbus

After Tim "Hapy Hipi" Schmidt stops by to show off a crazy school bus reno, David visits his garage to help take a 2019

EP 1

Muscle Frenzy

Ron needs to solve a weird clanking noise at the back of a 1968 Nova, while Dan gives new life to the interior of a 1967

EP 2

Social Upshift

Dave goes through the shop highlighting each car's role as a symbol of its time. Talon and Doug fabricate the final piec

EP 3

Dad's Cars

Tensions build when Dave trash talks one of Greg's favorite cars on the floor, a 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W30. Ron helps a fa

EP 4

Battle and the Beast

A recent impulse buy reminds Dave of his early career, spurring a trip to the Ontario Regiment Museum. At the Guild, an

EP 5

Long Gone Larry

Between the smoke coming from Larry's 1937 Cord 812 and a lack of information on his 1948 Delahaye 135MS Cabriolet, Dave

EP 6

One Weird Bird

Ron is tested every step of the way as he finishes a 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Talon finds that custom cup holders

EP 7

Drive Fest

Dave and Janice check out Drive Fest at the historic Mosport track, where a 2017 Ford GT, a 2021 McLaren and a 1967 Ferr

EP 8

Hell on the Straightaway

A fully restored and extremely valuable 1953 Vincent motorbike rolls into the Guild. Dave just has to find this historic

EP 9

Running Like a Top

Dave's opinion on Porsches is challenged as he visits a collection that includes his favorite, a 1956 Mercedes 300 SL Gu

EP 10

What Lies Beneath

Mike completes the restoration of a 1969 Mustang whose undercarriage had completely rusted through. Barry takes a 1965 P

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