Big Easy Motors
There's undiscovered treasure in the bayous of Louisiana and Charles Handler knows how to find it. From a 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertible to a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT, Handler and his team turn long-forgotten piles of junk into dazzling custom cars. He searches all over Louisiana for one-of-a-kind classics, invests his own money to fix them up, and then sells them at auction. These treasures can sell for big money, so there's huge profit to be made if everything goes according to plan.
- 2016-2017
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Reality
There's undiscovered treasure in the bayous of Louisiana and Charles Handler knows how to find it. From a 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertible to a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT, Handler and his team turn long-forgotten piles of junk into dazzling custom cars. He searches all over Louisiana for one-of-a-kind classics, invests his own money to fix them up, and then sells them at auction. These treasures can sell for big money, so there's huge profit to be made if everything goes according to plan.
Season 1 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Camaro Cash-In
Tue, Jul 5, 2016 21 mins
The boys at the Bomb Factory flip a 1970 Z28 Camaro.
Episode 2
Voodoo Demon
Tue, Jul 5, 2016 21 mins
The boys at the Bomb Factory flip a Dodge Demon.
Episode 3
The Ballad of El Camino
Tue, Jul 12, 2016 21 mins
After haggling down to a pretty reasonable price, Trey and Charles fight to bring a trashed up collectors dream back to life--a 1968 Chevy El Camino. On top of already being ridden with rust, the team must also find a way to turn a profit on a classic car missing two major components--an engine and a transmission.
Episode 4
Heavy Chevy
Tue, Jul 12, 2016 21 mins
Charles and Trey are hired to fix local legend and rock star Pepper Keenan's 1955 Chevrolet. In an effort to build business, they take on the challenge of rebuilding the engine to crank out 400+ horsepower for only $17,000. Meanwhile, both Devin and Benny want to buy the old Mercury Montclair that Charles brought in. It's the country vs. the bayou in a competition of who can rebuild the front suspension the fastest!
Episode 5
Big Easy Bandit
Tue, Jul 19, 2016 21 mins
Charles and Trey find a Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am in a pal's junkyard and discover it is a rare model known as the "Bandit Edition."
Episode 6
The Wild One
Tue, Jul 19, 2016 21 mins
After haggling down to a pretty reasonable price, Trey and Charles fight to bring a trashed up collectors dream back to life--a 1968 Chevy El Camino. On top of already being ridden with rust, the team must also find a way to turn a profit on a classic car missing two major components--an engine and a transmission.
Episode 7
Po' Boy Pantera
Tue, Jul 26, 2016 20 mins
The Bomb Factory has an opportunity to buy an extremely rare exotic muscle car. Since the asking price is too much, they go in on the car with a financial backer. Not only is a lot of money on the line, but so is their reputation, as they bring this car to auction.
Episode 8
Mission Commission
Tue, Jul 26, 2016 21 mins
After chasing it for an entire year, Charles finally finds and buys the classy 1962 Chrysler 300 he's been dreaming of. He and his team now face the challenge of having only ten days to give it the period correct customization that it deserves in time for World of Wheels--a premiere custom car show that every car enthusiast in town will be present for. However, after more problems arise than he bargained for, he is now under pressure to find a new car to take its place at the show.
Episode 9
Bet on the 'Vette
Tue, Aug 2, 2016 20 mins
In an eerie abandoned warehouse, Charles discovers more than just ghosts--hidden in a damp corner, under a sheet, he finds a sleek, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Episode 10
Maverick Mojo
Tue, Aug 2, 2016 21 mins
When Charles and Trey snag a 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber along with a parts car, they're bringing in something a little more personal.
Episode 11
The Franken-Fury
Tue, Aug 9, 2016 21 mins
At an estate sale, Charles and Trey find a rare 1968 Plymouth Fury 3 and turn the previously functional family vehicle into a street-legal racer, despite the car having no engine.
Episode 12
Get My Goat
Tue, Aug 9, 2016 21 mins
The team is hired by a man who wants to create the car of his childhood dreams, a 1967 Pontiac GTO capable of going from zero to 60 in less than 5 seconds.
Episode 13
Bayou Bronco
Tue, Aug 16, 2016 21 mins
The guys tackle a 1971 Ford Bronco that they plan to turn into a classic off-road vehicle for a classic car auction.
Episode 14
Mystery Trike
Tue, Aug 16, 2016 20 mins
The guys get word about an Ed Roth Trike, a three-wheel vehicle that is motorcycle in front and car in back, but lacks proper documentation.
Episode 15
Charged Up
Tue, Aug 15, 2017 21 mins
Trey and Frankie get a call about a 1974 Dodge Charger down at the used car lot. It's in pretty good shape, but with another auction only a few weeks away, the Bomb Factory will need to soup up this muscle car in record time.
Episode 16
Crescent City Cuda
Tue, Aug 15, 2017 21 mins
The guys are asked by famed car collector, Tim Wellborne, to create the "most beautiful car that never was"-- the 1970 Paint Chip 'Cuda to feature in his musclecar museum.