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: 12/7/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
star
7.95
19 votes

#1 - A Green New Deal

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/23/2024

Tony builds a biodiesel conversion system for an eco-friendly Humvee. Mark revisits a project inspired by childhood memories of his father.

Petersen Built
star
7.94
51 votes

#2 - 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
star
7.93
67 votes

#3 - 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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star
7.86
21 votes

#4 - The Salvage Card

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2024

The garage works overtime to satisfy a client and save a Jaguar XK-E trade. A deal for a '78 Ferrari 308 causes friction in the workplace.

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Deal with It
star
7.83
46 votes

#5 - 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.

star
7.82
22 votes

#6 - Tomorrow's Throwback

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/2024

Mark shares his vision for the shop's future as the crew begins a "Magnum P.I."-inspired build. Later, Shawn tries to secure two legendary Hollywood cars.

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star
7.80
30 votes

#7 - Doubling Down

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/23/2024

The garage snags two Ferraris at a steal, but client expectations strain creativity. Mark rolls the dice on a '32 Ford Roadster build for a casino.

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Life-Size
star
7.76
67 votes

#8 - 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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Frank'N'Bus
star
7.72
68 votes

#9 - 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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Something Borrowed, Something Renewed
star
7.69
45 votes

#10 - 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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star
7.68
34 votes

#11 - 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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star
7.65
20 votes

#12 - A Bit of a Stretch

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2024

A whiskey maker's urgent request comes with a big payoff. Mark and Shawn spot a '70 Camaro SS at Dangerous Dan's salvage yard and try to strike a deal.

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The Crow
star
7.65
48 votes

#13 - 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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star
7.64
36 votes

#14 - 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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star
7.62
37 votes

#15 - 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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star
7.62
26 votes

#16 - The Future is Now

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2024

A custom McLaren build puts Nick in a tough spot as Mark continues to fight for creative freedom. The team takes an iconic car back to the future — again.

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Two for the Money
star
7.60
63 votes

#17 - 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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star
7.56
32 votes

#18 - 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
star
7.56
34 votes

#19 - 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
star
7.55
69 votes

#20 - 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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Brotherly Love
star
7.55
33 votes

#21 - 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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Electric Drag
star
7.52
56 votes

#22 - 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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Later, Vaydor
star
7.51
47 votes

#23 - 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.

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star
7.50
24 votes

#24 - Hot Air

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2024

After a major announcement, the crew dives into an airborne passion project. Caveman brings in a project for his demolition derby pal, Dangerous Dan.

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Motorboatin'
star
7.50
48 votes

#25 - 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.

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