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: 3/17/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
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Petersen Built
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7.94
51 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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Back to the Future
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7.94
66 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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Deal with It
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7.83
46 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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Life-Size
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7.76
67 votes

#4 - 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.

Frank'N'Bus
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7.72
68 votes

#5 - 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.

Upping the Ante
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7.69
29 votes

#6 - Upping the Ante

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/13/2023

A tribute to the '69 Dodge Charger Daytona gives newbies Brian and Jake a chance to prove their skills. Shawn's plan could snare a Ferrari 458 Italia.

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Something Borrowed, Something Renewed
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7.69
45 votes

#7 - 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.

Going, Going... Gone?
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7.68
34 votes

#8 - 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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The Crow
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7.65
48 votes

#9 - 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.

Hot Tub Time Machine
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7.64
36 votes

#10 - 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.

Special Delivery
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7.63
32 votes

#11 - 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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Proof of Concept
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7.62
37 votes

#12 - 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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Two for the Money
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7.60
63 votes

#13 - 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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Wheels on the Bus
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7.56
32 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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Life of the Party Bus
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7.56
32 votes

#15 - 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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Junkyard Jewels
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7.55
69 votes

#16 - 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.

Brotherly Love
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7.55
31 votes

#17 - 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.

Go Big Rig or Go Home
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7.55
33 votes

#18 - Go Big Rig or Go Home

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

While the crew cranks on the Zephyr, Shawn pitches Mark on a deal involving a 1957 Kenworth big rig, just like the one Mark's dad used to drive.

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Electric Drag
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7.52
56 votes

#19 - Electric Drag

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/2020

With the new shop open for business, the Gotham crew upgrades a 1953 Buick Special and then attempts a first: converting a gas engine to electric.

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Hit the Gas
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7.52
29 votes

#20 - Hit the Gas

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/13/2023

The garage shifts into overdrive when a client wants a practically unheard-of modification to a Tesla. The transformed Dodge hits the track.

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Later, Vaydor
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7.51
47 votes

#21 - 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.

Motorboatin'
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7.50
48 votes

#22 - Motorboatin'

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2020

Mark pushes more boundaries with his next two upgrades: overhauling a minivan so it’s fit for rock stars and giving the Corvette treatment to a boat.

Franken-Tank
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7.48
27 votes

#23 - Franken-Tank

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/13/2023

Crew members air concerns about the garage's direction. A Harley Dyna gets a sleek, sinister look. Mark puzzles over a request for a novelty vehicle.

Totaled Disaster
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7.45
51 votes

#24 - Totaled Disaster

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

After suffering a massive setback, the crew focuses on flipping a souped-up motorcycle for some cash and finding their next great trade-up car.

Ready for Lift Off
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7.44
32 votes

#25 - Ready for Lift Off

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2022

Mark and Shawn visit a salvage yard with hopes of trading in their newly completed '57 Chevy for some good old-fashioned Detroit iron.

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