Downey's Dream Cars

RDJ is incredibly corny all the time. I don't blame him. He is a dad after all with all of his dad humor. The color combos are mostly hideous. Matte wrap is very 2010. I love all of the conversion ideas, but the reason for doing them is presented as saving the world one classic vehicle at a time by electrifying them. Im sure the positive impact of electrifying them is negligible. The proof of concept is amazing, but the impact of it is overexaggerated. Rich rebuilds carried the first episode with the amazing conversion. I would love to see more rusty project vehicles be converted in driving electric cars. This would even go more in tune with the idea of the show: saving the world one classic car at a time.

This was a great show, episode 1 was great & currently watching it all right now actually. BUT HEAR ME OUT....

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May....

Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo....

See where I'm getting at?

Loved the car's development. Loved how there's huge feature of the United States Military. Definitely a fun show & much more to come.

RDJ by himself is fun but we've seen how he is with groups. If this show had 2 additional co-hosts, top gear challenges, car features, unique experiences, I'm pretty sure we would be seeing the next generation of Top Gear viewers favorite.

Roberts personality is the highlight of the show. He is funny, has a good concept for what he wants to accomplish and interacts with the guests and crew well. Unfortunately I can't enjoy the vehicle projects themselves. They go into very little detail on the build. Everything looks kinda hacked together and not high quality craftsmanship. Overall, the end products are kinda "meh" and not very interesting. Don't get me started on the choice of paint colors...they are some of the worst I have ever seen.

If you are a car guy and into restorations, I don't think you will get much enjoyment out of the show. If you are a novice to cars but enjoy climate related content you may like it.

The first two episodes made perfect sense. Episode one made great sense. Take a giant gashog truck and convert it to electric. The colors and the details worked well. The demonstration and use of the military was over the top, but the episode didn't offend car guys. Episode two made even more sense. Take a dirty diesel and convert it to eco-diesel. Robert's mother must have been spinning her grave at the color combination he chose to use on the car. UGLY. Episodes three and four are probably the most offensive to my sensibilities as a car guy that I could possibly dream of. Take two of the most beautiful cars ever made and trash their value. It was a sin to paint it any Riviera in the chosen colors. Pale peach matte finish???? UGH. Then a '65 survivor 'Vette cut apart and turned over to electric? OMG The car may look the same, and it may be faster, but again the color of the exterior and the trim are ghastly. I know it's too late, but if you do a 2nd season, take some better donor cars where the changes make sense and add value to the vehicle rather than devaluing a perfectly good classic.

If you're a fan of Robert Downey Jr., you'll likely enjoy it regardless of your interest in cars. The show blends cars, car restorations, and climate change concerns. While Robert initially hinted at converting everything to EVs, but certain things out of his power prevented that.

In comparison to shows like "Fast N' Loud" and "Diesel Brothers," this one falls short, especially for car enthusiasts. While it addresses carbon footprint reduction, it also features contradictory stunts and cars. Some builds seem not thought through, possibly due to RDJ surprising his team on which car they're restoring next or maybe they just wanted to have hiccups for authenticity. It often feels more suited to YouTube than TV, lacking urgency and excitement. It oscillates between a rich man's whim and genuine passion, making it hard for me to get fully invested in.

Though I learned a few things, being a car enthusiast already, the show would benefit from a clearer direction amid the evolving landscape of car transportation. Like it's still a little too early. It's at the start of that transition phase from petrol/diesel cars.

Overall, it's more enjoyable as a casual watch, particularly if you're a Robert Downey Jr. Fan. For staunch climate activists or dedicated car show fans, it might disappoint. Personally, I found it a decent pastime, i liked some of the restoration outcomes, just without forming strong opinions for or against the show.