Series from 2013
The search is on for “gold on wheels” in the vintage auto-buying market with visits to their present owners, collectors and other car aficionados.
John Hames, the American Car Prospector, finds include a classic 1955 Buick Century; a 1970 Mustang Grande; a 1964 Cadillac Bullet car; a 1955 MGA; and a motorcycles museum.
John Hames finds a 1966 Stingray Corvette parked in a residential garage; then a rare 1968 Dodge Charger and a biker who appears to be less than friendly.
The American Car Prospector finds a black 1962 Lincoln suicide-door; a gritty 61 Ford Econoline pick-up; then he meets a fabricator who has a Rat Rod that John truly worships.
John Hames stumbles across an original 1954 Austin Healy 100. His elation is short-lived as he continues his search that results in him coming face to face with an angry man.
The American Car Prospector meets a collector of vintage Porsches, who has a 356 T-6 and a 912 E; next, he takes a look at a 1951 Chevy truck completely custom built.
John Hames discovers a 1951 MGTD Midget sports car, a 1958 Corvette Go-Kart body, a stash of international motorcycles, a classic Olds Cutlass 442 convertible, and more.