Roadkill's Junkyard Gold
Roadkill has enlisted the help of classic car authority, Steve Magnante, to find even better cars for their show. So, while Steve pieces together the history, life, and death of automotive relics and rarities among junkyards across the nation, he is also looking for the perfect project cars for the guys at Roadkill. Dissect the bones of old machines, learn their history, check out restoration mock-ups, and see which cars might end up with a second life on an episode of Roadkill's Junkyard Gold. It doesn't have to shine to be gold.
- 2017-2020
- 3 seasons
- Studio TEN
- Reality
Roadkill has enlisted the help of classic car authority, Steve Magnante, to find even better cars for their show. So, while Steve pieces together the history, life, and death of automotive relics and rarities among junkyards across the nation, he is also looking for the perfect project cars for the guys at Roadkill. Dissect the bones of old machines, learn their history, check out restoration mock-ups, and see which cars might end up with a second life on an episode of Roadkill's Junkyard Gold. It doesn't have to shine to be gold.
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Super Bee vs Road Runner: Which Came First?
Wed, Feb 19, 2020
On this episode of Roadkill's Junkyard Gold, Steve Magnante teaches us about the birds and the bees, Plymouth Road Runners and Dodge Super Bees that is. We know these are some of the hottest muscle cars going, but how did they come about? Follow along as Magnante scours a private New Hampshire yard and discovers an "x-ray vision" 1969 'Runner and a 1973 'Runner with colors fit for "The King." On the Dodge side of things, a B-5 Blue Super Bee shows off its factory installed Hurst floor shift, and a 1971 'Bee gives us a look at the very last Super Bee of them all...or is it?
Episode 2
AMC's Cars for the Human Race vs Horsepower Race
Wed, Feb 26, 2020 25 mins
On this episode of Roadkill's Junkyard Gold, Steve Magnante is at Rambler Ranch to explore how American Motors transitioned from making basic cars for economy-minded buyers to building exciting muscle for 1960s baby boomers. Follow along as Steve dives into a 1950 Nash Airflyte, a '64 Rambler American 440 convertible, a '69 four-speed Javelin, and more.
Episode 3
Cadillacs: Land Yachts or Speed Boats?
Wed, Mar 4, 2020 25 mins
On this episode of Roadkill's Junkyard Gold, Steve Magnante visits Cadillac King to explore full-size and pintsize Cadillacs. Follow along as he uncovers a massive '68 Fleetwood and a double-vision '75 Calais six-door limo. But can Steve bust the notion that all Cadillacs were gigantic with a 1979 Seville Milan Roadster and final-year 1993 DOHC Northstar V-8 Allante? Find out now.
Episode 4
Abandonded Projects & Street Racing Chevys!
Wed, Mar 11, 2020 27 mins
Steve Magnante is Chevy hunting. This time he's snooping around other people's project cars. He discovers a '67 Chevelle SS396 that was born a true Super Sport factory four-speed, an unassuming '73 Vega GT station wagon that's got a V-8 surprise, a '55 Bel Air with early Gasser roots, and an incredibly special '67 Camaro. Is it a pilot car? All is revealed in this episode of Roadkill's Junkyard Gold.
Episode 5
Right-Sized Mopars: A-Body vs. B-Body
Wed, Mar 18, 2020 23 mins
In this episode of Roadkill's Junkyard Gold, Steve Magnante is back East, exploring how Chrysler's A-Body Plymouth Dusters and Dodge Darts appealed to buyers looking for the smallest platform with the biggest engine. He also takes a look at the midsize B-Body for those searching for more interior space. Follow along and discover a first-year '66 Charger fastback and a 440-powered '70 Coronet R/T and more.
Episode 6
AMC and Jeep: Finds Beyond the CJ
Wed, Mar 25, 2020 23 mins
Dive into AMC's rich history of 4x4 vehicles with Steve Magnante on this episode of Roadkill's Junkyard Gold. Back in Colorado, Steve uncovers the go-anywhere versatility of the Eagle Wagon Kammbacks. Watch as he schools us on the difference between the Jeep DJ-5 and CJ-5 and shows us AMC/Jeep's once-built heavy-duty 4x4 pickup. All that and more rare treats can be found by watching now.
Episode 7
Trendsetting Style: Cadillac's Evolution
Wed, Apr 1, 2020
On this midseason finale of Roadkill's Junkyard Gold, Steve Magnante takes a look at some of Cadillac's groundbreaking offerings, from a 1949 Series Sixty Special Fleetwood with Cadillac's first modern overhead-valve V-8 to a 1969 Eldorado with revolutionary front-wheel-drive and America's first midsize ultra-luxury car, the 1976 Seville. All that, and plenty more episodes coming soon.
Episode 8
Iconic Changes: The Dodge Charger!
Wed, Aug 12, 2020 28 mins
Steve Magnante is at an all-Mopar yard to show the evolution of the iconic Charger. He starts with the first generation '66-67 fastback with bucket seats and electro-luminescent gauges, then moves to the famous second generation and beyond.
Episode 9
Corner Carvers: European Sports Cars!
Wed, Aug 19, 2020 29 mins
Steve showcases a cross-section of European sports cars, where tight handling and swift braking more than make up for reduced horsepower. Cars include a '66 MGB Roadster, '73 Jensen Healey Roadster, '82 Fiat 124 Sport Spider and a '71 Porsche 914 Targa.
Episode 10
In the Shadow of Detroit: Steady Studebakers
Wed, Aug 26, 2020 26 mins
Steve Magnante examines a '62 Gran Turismo Hawk with Studebaker's first-ever four-speed manual trans, a '53 Starliner dragstrip time capsule, a '58 President Starlight Hardtop with an unfortunate, too-little-too-late "million dollar makeover" and more.
Episode 11
Playing with Blocks: Chevy's Big Blocks!
Wed, Sep 2, 2020 26 mins
Steve Magnante is exploring Chevy big-block and small-block-powered V8 muscle cars. Dig in with an ultra-rare '68 Impala SS 427 and a '67 Chevelle SS 396, both being true four-speeds. Steve also unearths an '80 Camaro Z28 with factory T-tops and an electric air induction hood, plus more.
Episode 12
Full-Size Fun: C-Body Muscle Cars!
Wed, Sep 9, 2020 26 mins
Steve finds three great Furys and also zeroes in on two C-body convertibles with four-on-the-floor. The '68 Plymouth Sport Fury and a '69 Dodge Polara 500 are big-block powered, and the 440 Super Commando in the Fury triggered a special rear axle upgrade. What could it be? Find out now.
Episode 13
Fast With Class: Buick Muscle Cars
Wed, Sep 16, 2020 26 mins
As muscle goes, Buick isn't the most popular of GM's divisions, but any adorned with red "GS" emblems were capable of serious performance, comfort, and class. Steve Magnante finds some GS high-performance equipment: the '66 Riviera GS, '69 Skylark GS 400, '70 GS 455 convertible and an ultra-rare '70 Stage 1 GSX.