Counting Cars

Great premise for a show, if there weren't throngs of other car restoration shows on TV. But this one is slightly different.

Propped up by the backdrop of glitzy Las Vegas, the show revolves around Danny Koker, a well-known Vegas personality who's business interests not only surround cars, but tattoo parlours and bars. The show is creatively scripted, as most reality shows, and contains obviously cast-ed story-lines examples being one of Koker's cast of characters restoring their own car, or taking on the teaching duties of "airbrushing" to a colleague, all to have a contest at the end to see who is the better airbrush artist. Some shows focus on a specific customer and their story, which can tug at the heartstrings and keeps it interesting. The viewer is filled in on specific facts related to the original vehicle, and is given a glimpse into how Koker and his team are going to approach each project. In the end, Koker and his team do their magic on an automobile or motorcycle raised from the scrapyard, only to bring it back to a greater glory. His work is fabulous and his attention to detail, although good, sometimes shows up on some of the smaller stuff, like headlight chrome which remains pitted and dull remaining on what is a beautifully restored auto. Could be an issue with not being able to find a 60 year old part? So I never said the show was perfect. Barring that, its an interesting watch, however too much time is spent on the story-lines in my opinion, where more could be dedicated to the intricacies of the beautiful work they do, and focusing on the difficulties of exactly how they get it done, like re- manufacturing parts where none are able to be found. Did I mention the headlight chrome? All in all, Koker is an engaging sort. He has what seems an warm TV personality, a good heart and a good soul. He helps out the Vets with doing things for no money, and takes time to look after those who have been dealt a bad hand or have an unfortunate story, which makes this totally watchable. Take a look, it will help you kill 30 minutes.

I'm a KUSTOM KAR KULTURE kinda gal. I love the vibe, looks, sounds, craftsmanship of 1950's - 1960's & 1970's classic hot rods, street rods, tail-dragging low riders, and super cars. Motorcycle's are my thing too, as I own three classic's myself. I also like classic 1950's early 60's rock 'n roll, rock-a-billy, some 50's beat, and some country western too. So I think I am more or less well rounded and with that whole scene... In the beginning - I did not care one iota for Scott's obnoxious loud mouth, in your face, disrespectful attitude - so I am glad he's now history. His whole shtick was over the top. I also never cared for Horny Mike! Punk-rocker's with spiked Mohawks that are tinted green, purple, red and wear studs, horns, tattoos, facial and body piercing's, etc, turn me off. Horny Mike isn't cute or sexy - or as cool as he thinks he is. He comes off as a totally arrogant, dirty minded, mean spirited slob, with no respect for his Employer or fellow CK workers, and sasses around thinking he is some Air Brush Artist God, when he is mediocre at best. If he was as great as he brags he is, he would have been discovered as one of the great artistic talents in the USA. He has not! Danny needs to get rid of "Horny Baloney" and hire someone who can do amazing airbrushing, pin-stripping, special effects, custom paint, and also get greasy and fabricate cars too... There are so many young custom car talents longing for their big break to show what they've got - and Danny needs to do a national talent search towards that end... as well as someone less Toady looking and more intelligent acting. I understand Danny's background as the Count, his music and Band, and his Chopper Motorcycle and Groovy Van's penchant... but that that whole counter culture theme is now fast going out of style as is Danny's pony tail, ubiquitous head bandanna, and always in baggy jeans with a Levi vest and chain drive wallet. The show is now getting a little long in the tooth and needs serious updating getting away from the Dracula themes and purple velvet. I mean, The Munster's Show was over in the 1960's! I feel for Rolli. He is like an immigrant duck of out water and without a flock. His hatred of Horny is very evident too. It makes me cringe to watch Horny Mike and Rolli try to make nice - it isn't there and as viewer it feels very uncomfortable to watch. It is evident that NO ONE at CK likes Mike. Not even Danny, so why he is still there is a mystery. The Counting Cars Show is a production and it is scripted, directed and rehearsed. Nothing is spur of the moment or real time "reality". There is just too much at stake with advertisers and network ratings to allow for an embarrassing gaff. Even the car searching in the streets and asking others to pull over, is scripted and set up. Counting Car's cannot be everything all in one. Custom Cars, Choppers, Rock and Roll Bands, Tattoo Parlor, Celebrity Cameo's, and company competition of whose the coolest or rudest dude alive. The show is chasing it's tail now and it feels like it. It's run out of gas. I hope they can rescue it. Or it'll just be one more car show junked!

This show is great . The reviews by a bunch of haters is unwarranted. I would like to see them when they get older it's the same rant that all people who don't know about the world say. Only 1 percent know the truth and what is going on and how to do it . And Danny and counts customs have the knowledge. They are the best in thier area of work and the country . They are part of the whole group of professionals that the TV channel discovered like Rick's restoration and American pickers and the pawn shop and the whole group of top of the line workers who are a reminder of the days when America was a hard working finely tuned business In each area of expertise they do.

Love the Count and crew except for Horney Mike. Mike is not just not funny, but is mean, angry, argumentative, and annoying. Notice that his smile is not genuine but menacing. Why is this guy on the show? The Count should count him out!

For the most part the show is a success - however there are two characters who add nothing to the overall value - Mike and Scott - both are horrible actors and their parts take away from the cars and interactions of Danny with the customers. I enjoy seeing Danny ride around and find vehicles, talk to the owners and sometimes purchase a flip - the end products of the creations are fantastic to see but the yelling of Scott and the lack of credibility of Mike take away from the entire show. I turn the sound off whenever Scott or Mike come on.