Rust Valley Restorers

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!

Original, unpredictable, funny. Don't expect too much. They do seem so much more unscripted than most of these sorts of shows. I loved it.

What a cool place. What a cool crew. What cool cars. But how about less talk and more restoration? Avery seems like he knows what he's doing but all he does is act like a buffoon. Somebody gets hurt on every single episode, not a good thing to show if you're a real business... But still I watch. I think the show would be great if they would just show the process of the restoration they don't have to give away their secrets but you know less dropping stuff, getting hurt, all the talk about losing money,and let's see what you're really doing with these awesome cars!

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.

Great show with a real feel good factor that comes from people doing something they love. When your hobbies your Job that's a great place to be and this is a great example of it. I am not really into cars. You don't need to be to love the show but it probably helps.