Rust Valley Restorers

Mike looks like Dee Snider and Avery looks like Ron Jeremy. Great show. They give you the REAL deal about buying and restoring classic cars. Hey Rawlings you should watch a couple of episodes.

I love the show, love the people , LOVE the restorations.

The 1 thing that i hate, the talk about money and how its tight blah blah blah. Just show more cars less scripted rubbish.

Love the chemistry between Mike and Avery. A couple of humble blokes turning their hobby into a business, finally. It feels authentic, humorous and not meant to portray a well oiled machine of a business, this is what gives it its charm. Would love to see more of the guys, all cast are great to watch and they have a great catalogue of cars to restore. For a next series, I'd like to see more intricate detail into the paint works and where they get parts from.

Season 2 has lost me. The volume has been turned up to full and the lack of actual restorations is disappointing. It's basically the lads clowning about for 6 episodes. It's gone from a fun documentary, to an idiotic ear ache. Such a shame. I guess it's been hyped for the US market.

NB. Season 3 seems to have gotten back on track. Way more time spent on restorations. Much more like season 1. Very much enjoyed it (again). Have upped my rating to 7/10.

While I've enjoyed the occasional car show over the years, this one has the uncanny capability of making you really root for shop owner Mike and his crew of family and friends. Sure, like all these shows it's cut for drama, but the guy is real and his dream and struggles feel really near, and people feel as real people, not scripted roles.

As a consequence you keep watching and wanting to watch more - not so much for the next car (there's shows where the cars are much more in focus) but just to figure out how things aren ending up with Mike and his business.

Well done!