Lost in Transmission
Top Gear co-host and automotive aficionado, Rutledge Wood and his friend and fellow car fanatic, George Flanigen, are on a mission: to rescue America's greatest rides from barns and backyards across the South. Together Rutledge and George will comb the garages of America to rescue the under-appreciated examples of automotive styling that time forgot, fix them up and get them back on the road. Their journey will take them off the beaten track, where they will get lost in local traditions, meet eccentric characters, and discover the heart of American car culture. Two friends on the ultimate road trip saving America's greatest, weirdest and coolest cars.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Reality
Top Gear co-host and automotive aficionado, Rutledge Wood and his friend and fellow car fanatic, George Flanigen, are on a mission: to rescue America's greatest rides from barns and backyards across the South. Together Rutledge and George will comb the garages of America to rescue the under-appreciated examples of automotive styling that time forgot, fix them up and get them back on the road. Their journey will take them off the beaten track, where they will get lost in local traditions, meet eccentric characters, and discover the heart of American car culture. Two friends on the ultimate road trip saving America's greatest, weirdest and coolest cars.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Drowned DeLorean
Thu, May 7, 2015 43 mins
In the series premiere, automobile enthusiasts Rutledge Wood and George Flanigen start up a new car restoration business and begin their search for neglected run-down classic cars to rescue. They hit the road in a custom-built 1949 Chevy Kurbmaster step van and find their first project: a purple-painted 1981 DeLorean that was submerged in saltwater during Hurricane Sandy, that's now sitting in a Fayette County, Georgia garage. After restoring the car for their client, the goal is to race it on the Atlanta Motor Speedway and reach a speed of 88 MPH, just like in the film that made this rare vehicle famous, Back to the Future. Also, Rutledge brings home a 1969 Subaru 360 mini-van, which he turns into a supped-up gas-powered golf cart.
Episode 2
The Thing
Thu, May 14, 2015 43 mins
Rutledge and George have just two weeks to turn a rusted out 1974 VW Thing into a daily driver.
Episode 3
Fire in the Hole
Thu, May 21, 2015 43 mins
Rutledge and George attempt to fix a bug infested 1964 Ford F100 that has been at the mercy of the elements for four years.
Episode 4
Off Road Rust Bucket
Thu, May 28, 2015 43 mins
Rutledge and George take on the mammoth task of restoring a 1972 Toyota FJ that hasn't been driven in 20 years.
Episode 5
Fly Like an Eagle
Thu, Jun 4, 2015 43 mins
Rutledge and George come up with a one of a kind plan to transform an AMC Eagle, an all-wheel drive station wagon from the 80s, into a lowered street racer. The two travel to Collier Motors AMC in Pikeville NC to purchase replacement fender flares. Robbie Collier the owners son handles the sale. Rutledge tries to buy a 1950s era Ford F1 truck he's been stalking for years.
Episode 6
Convertible Comeback
Thu, Jun 11, 2015 43 mins
Rutledge and George restore a 1968 Ford XL Convertible as a surprise for its ailing owner, while Rut uncovers huge news on George's long lost Corvette. Meanwhile they trick out a 1949 Chevy Long Bed truck as a gift for Rut's long-suffering wife.
