Car restorer Wayne Carini uncovers a rare 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante Coupe from a secluded garage.
California's Monterey auction week is the must-see event of the collector car world and master car restorer Wayne Carini hasn't missed one in nearly 30 years. However, with just three days left before the truck comes to take his cars to auction, Wayne is running out of time. His 1931 Cadillac V-16 Roadster needs an emergency clutch job and two of the cars he planned to bring to California just got sold. With two auction spots unexpectedly open Wayne rolls the dice and takes a gamble on a pair of 1950s Volkswagen Beetles. Will these pristine cuties bring home the big bucks? Or will Wayne come home empty-handed?
Unfavorable economic conditions in the U.S have taken their toll everywhere, including the high stakes world of car collectors. With the exclusive RM Vintage Motorcars Auction in Amelia Island, Fla., right around the corner, master car restorer Wayne Carini is pressed to put together a roster of cars that is guaranteed to turn a profit. When an extremely rare 1906 Panhard-Levassor brass car comes up for sale, Wayne flies to Scottsdale, Ariz., where he inspects the car and buys it on the spot. With the Panhard, a 1958 Lancia Aurelia B-20 GT, a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 and a 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible in his lineup, Wayne is confident he'll come home in the black. But when mysterious problems plague one of the cars, Wayne is forced to do some emergency repairs. With just hours before the truck comes to take the cars to Florida, will Wayne finish the work on time or sabotage his chance at auction?
With sale prices plummeting and European collectors snapping up rare cars for a song, all eyes are on spring's exclusive RM Vintage Motorcars Auction in Amelia Island, Fla. Despite doomsday predictions, the auction forecast looks strong. However, when tornados suddenly touch down nearby, extreme weather threatens to ruin the event. See which cars bring in the big bucks and which one sells for a huge loss, when master car restorer Wayne Carini rolls the dice and puts his 1906 Panhard-Levassor, 1958 Lancia Aurelia B-20 GT, 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 and 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible up for auction with no reserve prices.
Ferrari expert and master car restorer Wayne Carini gets a lead on a 1972 Ferrari Daytona Spyder for sale in Denver. Abandoned in a shed in the early '80s, the car has been painted an awful lime green and hasn't been driven for 27 years. It seems like a disaster, but Wayne has a hunch that he knows who the original owner is. With just 48 hours to put together a deal, Wayne and a friend hop aboard a private Gulfstream 450 in the middle of a blizzard and fly to Denver with the hopes of buying this rare Ferrari.
From back yards, to barns, to the Internet, vintage cars can surface anywhere, but it takes a lot more than blind luck to find them. Getting access to these vehicles is all about who you know. Invited by a friend in the wholesale business, master car restorer Wayne Carini travels to a remote avocado field in Southern California where he gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to inspect a secret collection of vintage cars worth millions. Meanwhile, a collector friend of Wayne's shows off one of the most legendary eBay finds of all time. Listed online as a Devin racer, it turns out the car was actually something much more special. Underneath the shell of the Devin was an extremely rare Ferrari race car. Despite the very public online auction, only the collector saw the clues that helped him guess the vehicle's true origin and purchase the car for only $35,000. Restored, the Ferrari will be worth upwards of $4 million. Back in Connecticut, Wayne generates some auction excitement of his own when he puts a 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Superleggera for sale on eBay.
Following a hot lead, master car restorer Wayne Carini heads out to California on the hunt for an ultra-rare car. When he shows up at an address in Costa Mesa, he finds a Davis -- a three-wheeled, purple and silver four-seater reminiscent of an overgrown bumper car. Built in the Van Nuys during the late '40s and billed as a revolutionary new kind of car, the Davis was engineered with two wheels in the back, but only one in the front. Made from lightweight aluminum and powered by a V-8 engine, this offbeat car was originally priced to sell at $1,000. But before they could start the assembly line rolling, the creator, Gary Davis, was indicted for 28 counts of fraud and grand theft and sent to prison. The Davis factory was shut down after only 13 cars were completed. With the clock ticking, Wayne must decide if he'll buy this rare, but odd, car on the spot -- or be forced to walk away.
Held in the elite enclave of Greenwich, Conn., the British auction house Bonhams hosts a prestigious motorcars auction in June. The Bonhams auction is theplace for the collector car set to see and be seen in the early summer. With a 1957 Fiat 1200TV Roadster, 1964 Porsche 356 Sunroof and 1931 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup for sale, master car restorer Wayne Carini has come to the right place. But when a freak heat wave and an unexpected visit from the Department of Motor Vehicles threaten to shut down the event, the mercury rises and tensions soar. Can Wayne keep his cool and get his cars across the auction block?
On a trip to Southern California, master car restorer Wayne Carini tracks down and buys one of the first Porsche 911s to ever be imported into the United States. Before completing the restoration and ultimately selling this coveted car, Wayne visits a secret car collection housing more than 30 ultra-rare Porsches. Will what he sees inspire him to keep the 911 for himself? Or will he let it go in hopes of turning a profit?
In the film War of the Roses, Michael Douglas owned a 1960 Morgan +4 Roadster which his wife spitefully ran over and crushed. After filming wrapped, a Connecticut man bought the wrecked car from the film production company and hired master car restorer Wayne to restore it to top condition. His dream was to go vintage racing with the Morgan, but tragically, two weeks before he was to race it he had a heart attack and died. Shortly thereafter, his wife rolled the car into their barn and closed the doors. Now, more than fifteen year later, Wayne offers to buy the Morgan in all its dusty glory. Wayne and his team restore the car to racing condition and honor the man's memory by doing what he could not... Fulfill his dream of racing the Morgan.
It's a classic smackdown between Italian fortissimo and all-American muscle, when master car restorer Wayne Carini brings a 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC and a 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback to auction in Monterey, Calif. But with two days of nonstop auctions ahead of him, Wayne takes a break from business to party down at one of the most exclusive luxury lifestyle events in the country -- Gordon McCall's Motorworks Revival Party at the Monterey Jet Center.
Master car restorer Wayne Carini fulfills a lifelong dream when his rare 1952 Muntz Jet is awarded a coveted spot on the lawn on at the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance. Originally designed by famous Indy car builder Frank Kurtis and manufactured by TV maverick Earl "Madman" Muntz, fewer than 300 Muntz Jets were ever built. Previously owned and customized for the renowned big band leader Freddy Martin, this Muntz Jet was restyled by Joe Bailon, who is one of the world's most famous car customizers and best known as the creator of the paint color "Candy Apple Red."
Wayne is contacted by a collector looking to liquidate his collection of vintage racing Cobras worth upwards of $5.5 million.
The Amelia Island Concours d' Elegance and RM Auction are called the Pebble Beach of the East. Held on Northern Florida's scenic Amelia Island, the weekend has become on of Wayne's first events of the auction season.
An old friend of Wayne's calls him with a project. Hidden away in the garage of his now empty family home is a vintage Duesenberg worth more than a million dollars. He wants Wayne to pull it out of the garage and get it ready for the Newport Concours d'Elegance just a couple of short months away. The deadline is tight, but the Concours benefits Autism Speaks, a cause close to Wayne's heart. His incentive to help the organization find a cure is his youngest daughter, who was diagnosed with autism at an early age.
Wayne has two Jaguars that he plans to sell at the exclusive Bonhams auction in Greenwich, Conn.
Wayne gets a call from a widow looking to sell her husband's 1960 Chevy Impala. Purchased from the second owner in 1981, the car was delivered, put into a barn built especially to house it, and never driven again.
Advertised as a real car "for pre-teen men and women of distinction," the Bimbo is a toy car powered by a 12-volt battery. While not exactly a daily driver, the green power and eclectic nature of this collectible capture Wayne's attention.
Before Wayne can show either of the cars, he must pull the Panhard out of a barn near his shop where it has been stored for 20 years.
While the Falcon is in fact a station wagon, it's got that cool Woodie styling Wayne loves, and he's sure this car will make a great quick flip. After a brief inspection, he buys the car on the spot.
After owning the car for several years, Wayne is hoping that the Pebble Beach lineage will add value to the Muntz when he rolls the dice and puts it up for sale at the prestigious Bonhams auction in Carmel Valley, Calif.
Michael Kittredge, the founder of the Yankee Candle Company, may have made his fortune selling wax and wicks — but his true love is cars. With a collection of more than 50 collector cars and exotics, he's a man who knows what he wants in the garage.
The car is in England, and Wayne is in the United States. There's no way that Wayne will sell the car sight unseen, so he has the Bentley flown in from the UK and delivered to his shop.
Wayne is thrilled when he learns that a Ferrari 375 MM potentially worth 5 to 8 million dollars and a collection of 40 rare motorcycles have quietly come up for private sale.
Cooper F1 race cars; BMW 315; Bugatti Type 57.
Wayne takes home a 1957 Packard Clipper Station Wagon and a 1957 Ford Country Sedan Wagon.
Wayne enters Herb Chambers' 1972 Ferrari Daytona Spyder into the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic.
Wayne tries to sell his 1934 MG ND Magnette at RM Auctions' "British Are Coming" sale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Wayne enters a fully restored, three-wheeled, 1948 Davis at the Amelia Island Concours.
Wayne puts his ultra-rare 1964 Shelby Cobra USRRC Roadster up for sale at RM Auctions.
Wayne embarks on a road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway with his Technicolor 1963 BMC Technical Support Vehicle.
Wayne buys a Ferrari Dino from a tent in a New Jersey backyard after it sat for over a decade.
Wayne gets a lead on a vintage Saab hidden in a New England barn and jumps to inspect it.
Wayne and a client board a private jet to search for a mint condition Mercedes 300sl.
Wayne goes to California to inspect John Ford's collection of cars including his crown jewel 1935 500K Mercedes.
Wayne visits a car show devoted to the oddball, mundane and truly awful of the automotive world.
1933 Duesenberg SJ LWB Convertible Berline
A customized 1967 Dodge W200 Power Wagon Crew Cab is up for bid.
Wayne pursues hidden gems.
Wayne visits the Milton Robson muscle-car auction with a client.
Wayne buys a 1955 1600A 356 Porsche, sight unseen.
Two car lovers part with a 1962 Triumph TR4 race car and a 1963 250 GTL Ferrari Lusso.
A cute selling point is highlighted.
Wayne discovers a 1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Roadster and a 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Lebaron Dual Cowl Phaeton in a closed bank.
Wayne is invited to attend the second annual Kuwait Concours d'Elegance
A 1931 Ford 5 Window Coupe Hot Rod is featured.
Wayne flies to Buffalo to take delivery of a car collection, including a 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Coupe.
Wayne lands an opportunity to sell a 1955 Thunderbird and a limited-edition Jaguar.
A 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Kenilworth and a 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Newmarket are up for bid in Pebble Beach, Cal.
A 1977 Maserati B Coupe, a 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona and a 1974 Ferrari Dino GTS are featured.
Wayne brings a 1931 Cadillac Model 370 V12 sedan to an auction in Hershey, Penn.
Wayne is commissioned to sell three vehicles constructed by legendary hot-rod designer Boyd Coddington.
Wayne brings two high-value rides to auction week in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Motorcycles from Lee Roy Hartung's collection are featured.
Cars from Lee Roy Hartung's collection are featured.
Wayne has second thoughts about selling his 1939 Ford Woodie station wagon.
American muscle cars are brought to auction in Kissimmee,Fla.
Wayne checks out two vintage Jeeps and a Chevy pickup truck.
A 1971 Ferrari Daytona Spyder, a 1972 Ferrari Daytona Coupe and a 1972 Dino Coupe are brought to auction in Amelia Island, Fla.
Wayne attempts to sell a 1949 Mercury Woodie and a 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 Mark I at an auction in Amelia Island, Fla.
Wayne buys and repairs a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4.
Wayne visits a repair shop in Berkeley, Cal., to fix his Bentley.
Wayne attempts to sell a Porsche hill-climb car and a customized Ferrari 275 GTB.
Porsche meet-up at the European Auto Salvage Yard in Emeryville, Calif.; Ferrari barn find; custom 990 Streamliner.
Wayne purchases an unrestored 1913 Thor Twin and sidecar from the Lee Roy Hartung Collection auction.
McPherson College students assemble a Model T in short order as Wayne seeks out three hardworking apprentices.
A woman who planned on selling her car has a change of heart; Wayne purchases a low-mileage Mercedes-Benz 240D.
Wayne obtains a rare Jaguar from a reclusive physicist; Wayne and Ralph head to Miami and uncover a custom coachbuilt 1957 Spohn.
Nothing goes as planned when a last-minute opportunity arises for Wayne to purchase a Ferrari 275 in Atlanta.
Wayne enters a Porsche in the Grand Ascent, a revival of the historic Hershey Hill Climb, then brings the vehicle to auction.
Wayne seeks Bob Carini's assistance when a client decides to exchange his 1930s-era Cadillac for a Model A.
Wayne brings a twin-engine 1965 Mini Cooper to Monterey, Calif.; auction vehicles include a 2001 MV Agusta F4 and a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4.
Wayne purchases a 1958 Tojeiro-Climax Mk II, then races the vehicle.
Wayne travels through Amish country to locate a 1929 DuPont boattail speedster, then visits the Simeone Automotive Museum in Philadelphia.
Wayne's sale of a 1908 Simplex 50 Speedcar Roadster could fetch him over $1 million; cars from Indian royalty go on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
A man purchases a 1955 AC Ace race car as a birthday present for his father, who happened to be the vehicle's original owner.
Auction season kicks off, and Wayne is ready to sell a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL and a 280 SE Cabriolet.
A former business associate surprises Wayne with a Hudson Hornet.
Wayne keeps an eye out for a BMW Isetta when cute vehicles from the Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum go on sale.
A lawyer gains control of a car collection, including a 1937 Packard convertible, and brings the vehicles to auction.
Wayne has his suspicions when a contact uncovers a high-end car collection but won't send him any photos of the vehicles.
Wayne must find the right buyer for a Ferrari 275; a Chicago woman needs Wayne's help in determining the value of her late husband's Jaguar.
Wayne revisits fan-favorite vehicles from past seasons, including a barn-find Rolls-Royce that made it to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
A client of Wayne's seeks every Ford production model from 1935 to 1940; Wayne attends an Auctions America event in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Wayne uncovers a 1963 street legal 427 Cobra in a barn, then takes the vehicle for a spin before he sells it.
Wayne's client paints his 1973 Daytona Spyder "restoration red."
Wayne auctions off a strange collection of vehicles.
Wayne travels to Oregon to snatch up a 1932 Stutz DV32 that he plans to refurbish and sell at a profit.
Four sisters seek Wayne's advice on what to do with their father's 1939 BMW 328; a strange briefcase is discovered behind the vehicle's seats.
Wayne must auction off a number of vehicles in his quest to obtain a 1911 Winton 17b five-passenger touring car.
A woman turns to Wayne for help in selling her late husband's 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C.
Wayne gets a personal look at the last remaining original 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 N.A.R.T. Spyder.
Wayne presents an exclusive look at the best events and hottest parties occurring at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Wayne is hired to sell automotive journalist Brock Yates' Eliminator roadster; the vehicle is picked up from the Saratoga Automobile Museum and taken to auction.
Derek Hill, the son of legendary auto racer Phil Hill, brings his father's 1912 Packard to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Wayne explores his stomping grounds and uncovers numerous Mopar cars, a 1905 Cadillac and a Ferrari 330.
Wayne learns about three Ferrari 308s in a nearby garage; Wayne seeks buyers for a Ferrari 275 and a Ferrari F430.
Wayne visits the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics to help gold medalist Jonny Moseley and the Squaw Valley ski resort locate an appropriate vehicle from that era.
Wayne hunts for brass vehicles, including a 1913 Hudson, a 1910 Stoddard-Dayton and a 1906 Oldsmobile.
Wayne is forced to buy a 1970s Chrysler K car and a 1960s Buick convertible as part of a package deal to obtain a rare 1934 Lincoln KB convertible.
Wayne searches for a Volvo 960 station wagon that original owner Paul Newman fitted with a supercharged V-8 engine; a hot-rod event only allows vehicles made before 1964 to participate.
Wayne uncovers a low-mileage 1970 Porsche 911 E Targa, a near-perfect 1962 Jaguar Mark 2 3.8 Saloon and an unrestored 1932 Stutz DV32 convertible.
Wayne brings a rare Renault Jolly to a Florida auction; the owner of a 1988 Porsche 959 Sport hopes his supercar can sell for around $1 million.
Wayne scores a 1956 Citroen 2CV in North Carolina, then brings the vehicle and a 1922 Kissel Gold Bug to a Bonhams auction.
Vehicles heading to auction include a 1934 Lincoln KB convertible, a 1968 Porsche 911L Targa, a 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 and a 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Wayne travels to Maryland to check out a Ferrari 275, then flies to Arizona to inspect a Thunderbird convertible; a barn-find Ferrari 330 sells for over $2 million at auction.
Wayne purchases a 1941 Ford Woody that he hopes to sell at a Connecticut auction along with a 1933 Packard and a 1957 Buick Century Caballero Estate Wagon.
Wayne travels to Minnesota, where he tracks down a mint-condition Dino, two MGs and an all-original Austin-Healey 100M.
When it’s time to sell legendary racecar driver and inventor, John Fitch’s self-designed 1966 Fitch Phoenix (a Corvair-based two-seat sports car) the family calls on Wayne who is thrilled to bring one of his idol’s creations up for sale.
Wayne heads to a local farm to check out a Studebaker that turns out to be a bit of a bust. His spirits soar when he uncovers a 1931 Henderson Motorcycle and a hay loft full of parts. Later he discovers a 922 Martin motorcycle and sidecar.
A 330 Ferrari, a 1940 Cadillac and a 1984 Ferrari 512 BBi Boxer are featured.
A 1967 Corvette is restored in the shop while Wayne makes a trip to Maine to track down a 1931 Packard.
Wayne's got his eye on a car that's part of most unusual collection - an original 1904 Ford . But when the bidding on the car forces a disappointed Wayne to put down his paddle he's in for a surprise of a lifetime.
Wayne heads to California to check out a '67 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 purchased by Steve McQueen in 1967 now valued between 9 and 12 million dollars. Then it’s off to Quail Motorsports where he’ll talk cars with rock and roll greats Nick Mason and Neal Schon.
Wayne is commissioned to sell a 1966 Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale "Tre Posti" a rare vehicle that could set a new record price at auction.
Wayne is invited to participate in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. The 1903 Ford Wayne borrowed has completed the journey before and seems like a sure thing, until poor weather and a faulty alternator turn out to be just the beginning of trouble!
Wayne buys a 1924 Marmon Speedster from two brothers in NJ who at one time held a world record in High Wheel Biking. Later when the Marmon fails to sell at auction, Wayne turns disappointment into a wining solution.
Wayne's headed to Vegas with motorcycles on the brain. He's selling a 1910 Reading-Standard, a 1931 Henderson Motorcycle, a 1949 Harley Davidson Panhead and a very complete box of Henderson parts that he thinks will have buyers swooning.
Wayne flies to Pittsburgh to inspect and purchase an original 1954 Studebaker. Back at F40 Roger works his magic on the car and later Wayne shows it at the Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance along with a hot rod.
Wayne's found perfect multimillion dollar cars for two new clients - a rare BMW 507 and a 275 GTB/4 Ferrari. He's entered the cars in some of the most prestigious concourses, but first Wayne decides to take the 3 Million dollar Ferrari to the race track.
Just outside Philadelphia is a pair of mint Jaguars with Wayne's name on them. A blue 1958 XK 150S and a 1961 XKE roadster, the 160th car built. Later Wayne sells the cars at auction in Amelia Island, hoping to set a record price for the XKE.
Wayne travels throughout the state of New Jersey and locates a Corvette and a Ferrari Dino; Wayne brings a Fisker electric car and a Mercedes-Benz limousine to auction.
Wayne rescues a 1923 Rolls Royce Ghost Touring Car that has seen one too many cold New Hampshire winters. Later Wayne takes delivery of a 1935 Auburn, but first his ace-mechanic, Roger, has to get it running before Wayne can sell it for his client.
It's race cars and an Italian beauty when Wayne goes after a 500hp 1952 Allard J2X and a Lamborghini Miura. While both owners are eager to sell, it looks like they might be getting cold feet.
Wayne travels to Georgia where he uncovers the best find of his career. An ultra-rare, completely original 1921 Stutz Bearcat that has sat garaged for a staggering 85 years. (Double length episode)
Wayne commissions Oakland-based, customer coach builder Steve MOal to design and fabricate a one-off hot rod. In the meantime, Wayne readies the oldest existing DuPont vehicle for Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Wayne brings a rare Volkswagen Type 11 Beetle and the BMC Technical Support Bus to auction in Greenwich. Also: Wayne finds a cherry 1979 Super Beetle following his dad's birthday party.
Wayne chases an AC Bristol and 1956 Porsche Speedster in Illinois. Also: he brings a 1960 190 SL Mercedes to auction.
Collector cars catching Wayne's attention include a 1978 Datsun 280Z with just 2,000 miles and a steam-powered 1900 Locomobile that has never left the state it was built in.
Wayne travels to Napa, Calif., to inspect a 1911 Kissel Kar, a 1910 Buick Model 16, a 1914 Ford Model T Speedster and a 1915 Ford Model T C-Cab Delivery.
Wayne buys a Ford Model T House Car and heads to California for the Concours De'Lemons, where one of his cars sells for almost double the value he originally sold it.
There's more to be found in Wisconsin than cheese curd and football. Wayne's drawn a bead on a totally original, nearly single owner, 1961 Renault Jolly with under 7,000 miles. Wayne takes Roger for a ride in a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
Wayne can't wait to see his name in lights when he goes shopping at the Hershey AACA Fall Meet Flea Market for automobilia to decorate his new facility, until he falls in love with a Nash Wagon and makes the owner an offer that he can't refuse.
Wayne attends the Race of Gentlemen, which features vintage automobiles roaring across the beaches of Wildwood, N.J.
Wayne lets his freak flag fly when he gets up close and personal with a psychedelic 1965 Porsche 356C 1600 Cabriolet previously owned by legendary singer Janis Joplin.
Two legends in the custom car world came together when Good Guys Founder, the late Gary Meadors, commissioned the late Boyd Coddington to customize his 1956 Chrysler 300B Custom hardtop.
Paul Teutel Jr. might be known for creating one-of-a-kind, over-the-top custom bikes, but he's been bitten by the collector car bug. After investing in a few cars he's ready to free up some cash & take his collection in a new direction.
Wayne travels to the Midwest to inspect an eclectic collection of cars including cool classics, some ornate 30's era cars and a gigantic vintage lumber truck.
Wayne has his hands full when he takes delivery of a 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42, a vintage Mac lumber truck and a 1934 Diamond T 406 Deluxe Express truck sporting locomotive and automotive styling cues.
Wayne decides good things come in small packages when he finds what some consider to be one of the earliest 'microcars,' a 1924 Auto Red Bug and a pint sized 1947 Curved Dash Oldsmobile JR in a backyard shed.
Wayne's thrilled to discover two early 356 Porsches in an overstuffed garage. The inspection of the first car goes off without a hitch, but Wayne discovers the driver's door on the second car is riddled with sixty year old bullet holes.
Director/Producer Barry Levinson asks Wayne to restore his iconic 1949 Buick Roadmaster that starred alongside Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in the 1988 film Rain Man, a movie for which Hoffman also won an Academy Award.
Wayne's hunting a 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider he's had his eye on for years. With a reputation for rust and no way to see everything in pictures, he hopes his instincts are right and this car is as good as he remembers.
When collector car specialist Evan Ide discovers an untouched, single owner 1966 Shelby GT 350 Carry Over Car that's been in storage for over 40 years, Wayne jumps at the chance to get the first look.
Wayne buys a stunning 1935 Wetteroth AAA Championship Car with amazing race history - having finished 10th in the 1947 Indy 500. After Roger tunes it up, Wayne runs it in the annual hill climb - the Grand Ascent at Hershey.
American muscle is in full effect when Wayne helps a client clean out his collection, including a visit to a clutch of restomods located in a remote warehouse in Arkansas featuring a '69 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Coupe & '70 Plymouth Barracuda Custom.
Wayne finds a rare 1936 Indian 4 cylinder motorcycle in a basement in Connecticut along with a wild one-off car built by a father-son team and modeled after the 1968 Hot Wheels Twin Mill toy. Later, Wayne is wowed by a 300 car collection.
Wayne's father asked Wayne to find, and buy back, the rare Ford Model A-400 he owned and sold decades before. All the leads are dead-end until Wayne follows the trail to Arizona. Wayne also helps a client sell a 1962 Maserati 3500 GTI Supperleggera.
In the Season 9 premiere, Wayne and car buddy Ralph can't believe their good fortune when they win a sealed-bid auction for a one-of-one, all-original 1930 Minerva bodied by Hibbard & Darrin.
Wayne spans the BMW spectrum when he sells a high-performance, low-production 2003 BMW Z8 Alpina roadster and a 1958 BMW Isetta 300.
Wayne makes a surprise announcement that he's selling the best barn find of his career, his original 1921 Stutz Bearcat with just more than 11,000 miles from new.
Wayne’s hot on the trail of a 1958 SAAB GT 750 that’s been restored to perfection, but when he arrives for the inspection and test drive he discovers the owner has two more Saabs he may be willing to sell.
With two winning race cars and a high-tech hybrid supercar with over 100 years of racing and automotive engineering between them, Wayne heads to the track.
Wayne jumps at the chance to purchase a late 1950s Stanguellini Monoposto Formula Junior race car; Wayne hopes to sell two vehicles to make room in the garage for a 1953 Bandini.
Wayne purchases a perfect pair of early 1960s Volkswagen Karmann Ghias; Roger bets Wayne he can get one of the cars running in eight minutes or less.
Wayne discovers a 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet that has been garaged for over 30 years and a fully-loaded, single-owner 1948 Harley-Davidson with a sidecar.
The 1920 Revere-Duesenberg with a 360ci four-cylinder Duesenberg "Walking Beam" engine, was capable of a staggering 106hbp, making someone who owned one the fastest and coolest kid on the block. So when Wayne hears of one for sale, he hopes a plane.
Wayne has two, rare Stutz motorcars on his radar; one is a 1930 Stutz roadster with coveted cut-down doors, but the seller is playing his cards close to his chest; car number two is a Stutz Special built to look like a SSK Mercedes sports car.
Wayne and his buddy, Ralph, head to the VSCCA Wilbraham Hill Climb where it's Wayne's Stutz up against Ralph's Packard speedster in an old-fashioned drag race; with their pride, pink slips and a charity donation on the line, horsepower rules the day.
Wayne goes to Ohio in pursuit of a picture-perfect, low-mileage 1987 BMW M6 Coupe, but he'll need to pony up for a 1969 Lincoln Mark 3 and a 1978 Lincoln Mark 5 as part of a package deal; Wayne helps a client sell an '81 Morgan Roadster at auction.
Wayne prepares two, low-mileage 1990 favorites for sale, a 1990 Mazda Miata with a supercharger and a like-new 1990 Toyota pickup truck; Wayne also works to freshen up his 1960 Morgan.
Wayne is contacted by the New York Governor's office to refresh a 1932 Packard originally purchased by Franklin Delano Roosevelt; after sitting in a state museum for decades, Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to see the vehicle brought back to life.
The owners of a closed restaurant have to quickly sell three vintage American motorcycles: a Harley-Davidson, an Indian and a Triumph; the F40 crew works on a 1986 Lamborghini that hasn't been driven in 25 years.
Wayne has always dreamed of owning an iconic Auburn Boattail Speedster, and he meets two women who are selling their grandfather's collection, including a 1932 Auburn Boattail Speedster, a 1909 Ford Model T and more.
Wayne purchases a Sprint Midget race car complete with a custom trailer, a vintage 1936 Ford pickup truck to tow them, and a matching Quarter Midget race car to ride along in the truck bed.
Wayne uncovers a trio of Zagato-bodied Fiat-Abarth 750s, including two coveted Double Bubbles and a low-production Record Monza; Wayne hunts for a 1954 Kaiser Manhattan, one of less than 5,000 produced.
Wayne is commissioned to sell a very unique 1968 Plymouth Superbird, a vehicle used by the EPA in the 1970s during airplane emissions tests
Wayne must take a leap of faith to bring home a 1957 Porsche 356A 1500 GS Carrera with a rare four-camshaft engine. When Apple guru Steve Jobs' 2000 BMW Z8 goes up for sale, the current owner turns to Wayne for help.
Wayne rescues a rare '59 Fiat Abarth Record Monza from its thirty year slumber in a NY garage. In Nebraska Wayne falls in love with a custom '66 Ford Bronco and returns home to discover 2 all-original Vincent Motorcycles for sale just 20mi from his shop.
A proud son needs to find and restore a 1960 Chevy pickup truck. In NJ, Wayne buys a single-owner '67 Lamborghini 400 GT that's been garage-bound for 25 years.
Wayne discovers a 100 year old Harley Davidson in a basement, rolls the dice on a pair of Ducatis at a Las Vegas auction, takes on the Laguna Seca corkscrew on a motorcycle, and meets legendary bike-builder Arlen Ness.
Wayne chases after a flawless '61 Cadillac Coupe DeVille; takes a joy ride in a spirited '53 Nash Healey; and raises big money for charity when he sells a '71 Corvette Stingray and '70 C10 Chevy pickup at the Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction.
It's a trio of firsts for Wayne as he takes on a the transformation of a rare '34 MG PA Airline Coupe, helps a friend with a multi-million dollar Ford GT40 Mk IV, and hits the road to scope out 1 of only 6 remaining Aston Martin Speed Model Type Cs.
When Wayne's all-original 1954 Studebaker Commander Starliner Coupe is invited to compete at the world's most prestigious car show, he's determined to bring home a top prize. Wayne takes a chance on a 1938 Lincoln Model K Coupe with hot rod vibes.
Wayne transforms a 1931 Packard 840 Roadster Packard and encounters a very unexpected buyer; Wayne loans "Wheeler Dealers" host, Mike Brewer, a '57 Ferrari Testa Rossa; a simple parade lap at a state fair turns into a day at the racetrack.
Wayne resurrects a 1962 Jaguar XKE SI 3.8 Flat Floor Roadster once owned by "Today Show" host Dave Garroway; what an OSCA MT4 race car, a million-dollar 8 liter Bentley and a questionable '71 Siata Spring have in common.
Wayne unearths a low-mileage 1965 Shelby GT350; he brings a famous 1950s Southern Californian hot rod to auction; Wayne hunts for a Duesenberg, but is wowed by a Packard instead; he says goodbye to an old friend from his personal collection.
It's Wayne's 1938 Lincoln Model K coupe vs. a 1938 Packard when Wayne and his buddy "Jersey Ralph" go head-to-head at a car competition. Wayne searches for the perfect Bugatti for a client who throws a last-minute curve ball.
It's the find of a lifetime when Wayne discovers a matching-numbers 1955 Mercedes 300 SL "Gullwing" that's been hidden from the public eye for decades. At F40, the team restores a 1962 Jaguar XKE for a very lucky client.
Wayne is in Virginia to help sell two roadsters, an impeccable '58 AC Ace Bristol fresh from an eight-year restoration and a coveted Series 1 '67 Jaguar XKE. In California, a '68 Toyota Corona makes an unforgettable impression.
Wayne has a close encounter with a one-off 1946 Crosley "Flying Saucer," reverse engineers a gearless transmission for a 1912 Cartercar, and lifts the lid on a 1966 Volvo that holds the world record for the highest mileage.
Wayne's '30 Ford Model A coupe faces stiff competition when it goes up against a '32 Ford Vicky. At auction, he sells a Pierce-Arrow and a Renault, and works with a collector who has second thoughts about selling his collection.
Wayne and team are part of a multi-shop mission to return a coveted 1937 Bugatti to like-new condition and enter it in competition in the most prestigious exhibition in the world -- the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Wayne buys the motorcycle of his dreams in a 1928 Indian Scout 101, and he can't wait to take it out on the track. He also helps find new homes for a collection that includes a '77 Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9 and a ready-to-race Audi R8.
The Cars' drummer David Robinson rolls into F40 with a restoration job on a rare 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. A disagreement over color scheme has Wayne wanting to "Shake It Up," while David may be thinking "Bye Bye Love."
During a hunt for the perfect '32 Ford, Wayne finds some irresistible surprises, including a fearsome, vintage ice-cutting machine with a motorcycle body and engine, plus a Bugatti Type 55s replica that's fit for a little prince.
Wayne finds a rare mid-sixties Griffith 200 in a parking garage. It's been hiding in plain site for over 20 years, and he wants to revive it in time to show it at an exclusive East Coast Cars and Coffee.
While restoring his ultra-rare '54 Arnolt Bristol Coupe and '55 Arnolt Bristol Roadster, Wayne comes across a mid-forties MG TC for sale. The car is all in pieces and Wayne is determined to find every part before going home.
When the Tupelo Automobile Museum decides to close and auction off their entire collection for charity, they call Wayne for help. He brings in two auction houses to assess their cars and automobilia and give their best pitch to the museum's owner.
Wayne enlists his friend and hot rod builder Jimmy to transform a 1933 Ford Roadster into an Elgin Race Car. It's a labor of love, but when the car is complete, they'll let it loose on the track to prove that its performance is just as hot as its looks.
When a client buys a one-of-one 1935 Godsal, he hires Wayne and automotive historian Evan Ide to do the restoration. With no other existing example to compare it to, it will take all their expertise to bring this gem back to its former glory.
From a 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint to a 1962 Jaguar XKE coupe, plus an early Baker Electric, Wayne chases three vehicles that tell the story of the power of cars to connect people across decades through the love of collecting.
Wayne might need a lucky charm to buy a Porsche 356 hidden for decades in a magician's home; a Mercury-bodied Chevy Boattail gives Mechanic Mike fits; a church calls on Wayne to help them sell a collection bequeathed to them by a parishioner.
The Ford legacy lives on as Wayne unearths a Model T delivery truck that's been in single family ownership for more than 100 years. Then he helps two sisters uncover and sell a mind-boggling collection of original Ford parts from a collapsed barn.
Wayne sets his sights on the "unicorn" of Ford finds, an intact and highly coveted Deuce, a 1932 Ford Roadster. Plus, the crew uncovers a soggy surprise in a 1973 BMW 3.0 CSi, and an early electric car comes out of hiding after more than 50 years.
Wayne and the crew at F40 take on the restoration of a wild, one-off, center-steer concept car built on a Corvair base. They formulate a plan to restore the car so that it will be ready in time for the Amelia Island Concours.
