The crew at a new restoration shop takes on their first jobs restoring vintage cars, including a 1966 Lincoln Ragtop convertible and a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger.
Mike's brother entrusts him to restore his 1964 Buick Riviera dream car; Mike restores a 1966 Beaumont Sport Deluxe; Mike hires a 17-year-old apprentice who's failed her driver's test and needs her license to do the job.
Mike fixes a 1961 Cadillac to showcase and smash to pieces at Rust Valley's annual Demolition Derby; mechanic Dave enters a 1974 Chrysler New Yorker for the big event.
Mike pulls a 1941 Ford Super DeLuxe Two-Door from his 'field of dreams' so he can create a classic beach cruiser with a Rust Valley twist as the crew attempts to restore a '64 Ford Fairlane to its former glory.
Mike and Connor argue about restoring a 1967 Chevy II to original factory condition or as a high end 'resto-mod' with 21st century touches, and a drag race brings out everyone's competitive spirit.
