Vintage Tech Hunters
Collectors Shaun Hatton and Bohus Blahut scour Canada and the U.S. rooting through rickety attics, dusty garages, flea markets, and auctions for rare and nostalgic treasures.
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary, Suspense, Reality
- TV-PG
Collectors Shaun Hatton and Bohus Blahut scour Canada and the U.S. rooting through rickety attics, dusty garages, flea markets, and auctions for rare and nostalgic treasures.
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Bohus and Shaun Buy a Jukebox
20 mins
During a road trip in Southern California, Bohus and Shaun find a vintage jukebox in need of repair and take it to Los Angeles to have it restored; in Los Angeles they hunt for vintage tech at local flea markets and an e-waste recycling facility.
Episode 2
Bohus and Shaun Go on an Odyssey
Mon, Nov 5, 2018 20 mins
In America's Midwest, Bohus and Shaun find a Magnavox Odyssey, the world's first commercial video game system. Now, they must find the Odyssey's original video games, and at Cambridge Gold and Antiques they find them, and more.
Episode 3
Bohus and Shaun Talk to Gorgar
Mon, Nov 5, 2018 20 mins
Bohus and Shaun take Gorgar, the world's first talking pinball machine, to Fun. Billiards and Gameroom Superstore for restoration in Dallas. They also find some rare items at The Lost Toys and are thoroughly impressed by Shake Rag Music.
Episode 4
Bohus and Shaun Buy Space Pants
20 mins
Bohus and Shaun make a few successful stops in Austin before traveling to Dallas to attend a Heritage Auction of rare space memorabilia where they intend to purchase items from the last tragic mission of the Space Shuttle Colombia.
Episode 5
Bohus and Shaun Race Slot Cars
Mon, Nov 19, 2018 20 mins
On the road in Wisconsin and Illinois, Bohus and Shaun visit City Service Brewing before finding a rare vintage slot car kit at Wolff's Flea Market. They then head to Chicagoland Raceway to experience the visceral sport for themselves.
Episode 6
Bohus and Shaun Go Berserk
Tue, Nov 20, 2018 20 mins
The duo set out from Chicago, Bohus' home town. They stop at Zurko Flea Market in Shawano, Wisconsin. Next, they visit the Illinois estate of Jasper Sanfilippo, whose collection has its own curator. Finally, they visit Arcadia in Mclean, Illinois.
Episode 7
Bohus and Shaun Drive a Microcar
Mon, Nov 26, 2018 20 mins
In Georgia Bohus and Shaun find some great vintage tech at the Dixie Highway Yard Sale before being given a chance to peruse Bruce Weiner's vast multimillion-dollar collection of vintage items, including some rare mint-condition microcars.
Episode 8
Bohus and Shaun Put the Pedal to the Metal
Mon, Nov 26, 2018 20 mins
In Ontario, Canada Bohus and Shaun find a Sinclair C5, a vintage British electric car rarely found in North America. At the Pinery Antique Flea Market, they discover a flight simulator, a kodak petite camera, and a space shot arcade game.
Episode 9
Bohus and Shaun Drive a Time Machine
20 mins
Bohus and Shaun search for vintage tech along the back roads of Nova Scotia.
Episode 10
Bohus and Shaun Go to the Movies
20 mins
A visit to Stewartsbille Barnsale in New Jersey yields a creepy Baby Laugh A-lot and a Eumig Wien-Type Mark 501 Projector. They also have a sweet 1957 Motorola Model 56H Vintage Vacuum Tube AM Radio repaired and enhanced with Bluetooth.
Episode 11
Bohus and Shaun Collect Apples
20 mins
Bohus and Shaun find an Apple II computer and take it to an expert for repair. They discover that early model Apple computers are highly valued. The New Egypt Flea Market Village also gives the guys a chance to find some interesting items.
Episode 12
Bohus and Shaun Find a Higher Porpoise
20 mins
After finding a coin-op children's dolphin ride, Bohus and Shaun travel to eastern Ontario to have the porpoise restored. Along the way they discover some great deals and super cool items at The Art of Demolition and Farrhaven Fleamarket.
Episode 13
Bohus and Shaun Get Lit
20 mins
Shaun and Bogus travel to Brooklyn to have an old neon sign brought back to life by Artistic Neon Inc. In N.Y.C. the guys also discover some hidden gems in Nick DiMola's, and Gowanus E-Waste Warehouse's, impressive vintage collections.
Episode 14
Bohus and Shaun Ride an Amphicar
20 mins
After finding a graphotype and an art deco neon "Eat" sign in upstate New York, Shaun and Bohus head to Ontario to attend a boat show in Muskoka where they find some vintage aqua tech, and get a chance to ride in a classic amphicar.
