The BEST episodes of Car Masters: Rust to Riches

Every episode of Car Masters: Rust to Riches ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Car Masters: Rust to Riches!

The colorful crew at Gotham Garage overhauls an eclectic collection of cars and trucks, trading up to a showstopper they can sell for big bucks.

Last Updated: 11/24/2023Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

7.96

49 votes

#1 - Petersen Built

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/27/2020

The crew collectively weighs the opportunity of a lifetime — one that entails a great deal of prestige, but comes at a hefty cost.

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7.89

63 votes

#2 - Back to the Future

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/14/2018

The crew hustles to complete its ambitious upgrade of a 1955 Futura in time for a big auto show. Has Gotham Garage finally landed its six-figure car?

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7.84

44 votes

#3 - Deal with It

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/27/2020

As Mark overhauls a 1947 military-style Dodge Power Wagon, Shawn finds himself in the driver’s seat when he surveys buyers for a 1960 Plymouth XNR.

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7.73

30 votes

#4 - Going, Going... Gone?

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2021

The crew gets creative when social distancing hurts their hopes for a big payday. But Mark's high price demands may end up costing them even more.

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7.72

64 votes

#5 - Life-Size

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/14/2018

The team aims to bring some Hot Wheels dreams to life in order to trade up for a rare Lincoln Futura replica. Shawn tries to rein in Mark’s impulses.

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7.72

32 votes

#6 - Hot Tub Time Machine

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/4/2021

As Mark presses to finish the hot-tub car and fulfill a commitment to some friends, Shawn persuades him to upgrade a vintage Ford pickup as insurance.

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7.68

65 votes

#7 - Frank'N'Bus

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/14/2018

Shawn locates an unconventional option for the bus engine but struggles to find a potential buyer. The crew gets some help from a hot-rod icon.

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7.64

42 votes

#8 - Something Borrowed, Something Renewed

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/27/2020

As Shawn tries to rectify a deal gone bad, he pushes Mark to take on a sentimental project. The garage gets a chance to impress a splashy new client.

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7.60

43 votes

#9 - Later, Vaydor

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/27/2020

Shawn pursues the pieces he needs for a big trade while Mark puts his stamp on a kit car. The garage is treated to a surprise visitor: Caveman’s mom.

7.60

45 votes

#10 - The Crow

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/27/2020

Mark and Shawn finally make progress on a big deal. The crew fixes up a jalopy for a local race, then dives in to upgrade a legit vintage race car.

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7.59

32 votes

#11 - Proof of Concept

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/4/2021

Mark's Hayabusa hopes are tied to his take on a Prius. Shawn tries to generate buzz ahead of an auction, but a real-world roadblock gets in his way.

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7.55

60 votes

#12 - Two for the Money

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/14/2018

The team members race to beat the clock in pursuit of a six-figure car. Mark's quest for a shop truck brings up meaningful memories.

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7.54

24 votes

#13 - Life of the Party Bus

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2022

After losing money on a build, the Gotham crew gets back to doing what they do best by turning a 1954 Army ambulance into a blinged-out party bus.

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7.54

28 votes

#14 - Wheels on the Bus

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/4/2021

After some creative dealmaking, Shawn frets over Mark's hot take on a Bel Air. An academic achievement leads to a school bus upgrade for Caveman.

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7.52

66 votes

#15 - Junkyard Jewels

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/14/2018

Shawn and Mark get a sweet haul in a trade. Tony and Caveman tag-team a 1956 Chevy truck as Constance takes on a vintage VW microbus.

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7.50

26 votes

#16 - Special Delivery

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2022

Pumped at the opportunity to be on the cover of a Speedway catalog, Mark and company pull out all the stops to get the Zephyr ready for its closeup.

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7.49

35 votes

#17 - Dumpster Divin'

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2022

Eager to make some cash, the crew gets to work on two projects: creating a rat rod from scratch and making a customer's Elite Laser 917 race-worthy.

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7.48

25 votes

#18 - Brotherly Love

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/27/2022

A broker representing a wealthy client shows interest in the yet-to-be-sold concept car combo. Later, Caveman pitches the crew on a project for a pal.

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