Season 2
Firing up the second season, the Rust Bros crew make a bold comeback when they tackle a 1968 Camaro and a 1966 Dodge Super Bee restoration that brings back demons from Mike’s past. Then, after Mike loosens his grip on the shop’s steering wheel and appoints Avery as manager, the crew works with one of Rust Valley’s most oddball residents for a major restoration of a 1966 Pontiac Parisienne. However, the job forces Avery to crash in his new role. Later in the season, Avery, determined to prove to Mike that the restoration business can profit, recruits a local legend to help him restore a 1942 Harley Davidson that he discovered buried in Mike’s junkyard. Fans will also see a personal side of the Rust Bros crew this season, with a visit to Avery’s family farm where Mike’s veterinary skills are tested and a Model T Ford is found; Avery recruiting his son for a restoration project; and Mike’s son Connor races in two demolition derbies – with smashing results.
01. Blast From the Past
Mike risks ruin when he resurrects his costly restoration of a 1968 Camaro; new shop manager Avery sends the budget soaring on a 1966 Super Bee and they discover that thieves may be stealing parts from the Field of Dreams.
02. We're All a Little Mad
Mike's restoration of a 1966 Pontiac Parisienne connects him with Rust Valley's most oddball residents, as does a major swap meet, while his son Connor pushes him to help out a friend recovering from tragedy.
03. Frenemy
Mike struggles to finish a problematic 1966 Pontiac Parisienne, while stumbling into direct competition with a Rust Valley neighbour; Avery crashes into his new role as shop manager.
04. Rise From the Ashes
A visit to Avery's family farm leads to the discovery of unexpected treasures, and puts Mike's veterinary skills to the test. Meanwhile, a new member of the rat rod community needs help rebuilding his dream.
05. Pedal to the Metal
Mike restores a 1969 El Camino for his son Connor to race in a high-stakes Hit to Pass competition; Rust Bros' biggest rivalry gets nasty when they realize that not everyone is playing by the rules.
06. The Same Mistakes
Mike refuses to sell an old clunker to a pair of serious buyers and instead takes on the challenging restoration of a 1967 Mercury Cougar with a tragic past; Avery goes head to head with Mike at the local swap meet.
07. Life Is Messy
An iconic 1969 Road Runner gives Mike a run for his money and a crash course in bodywork; a client build cuts very close to home; while out on a simple errand to buy shelves, Mike manages to make a deal on something for his trusty companion, Lincoln.
08. The Riddler
Mike struggles to finish the restoration of a legendary muscle car, and trading gets chaotic when he goes up against The Great White Shark; one of Rust Valley's own heads to The Detroit Autorama with a 1964 Acadian.
09. Basket Case
Mike gives Cassidy the opportunity to take charge on a restoration; Avery finds pieces of a 1942 Harley Davidson buried among Mike's junk and recruits a local motorcycle legend to help him restore it to its former glory; Mike tries to gold snipe.
10. The Reckoning
Connor's out to avenge the Rust Bros' failure at last year's demolition derby, but gets more than he expected when Avery and Shafin enter a car of their own; Mike restores a 1965 GMC van with an emotional past.
11. Secret Stash
Mike bites off more than he can chew when juggles helping out with a 1938 Buick Special for an employee and finishing a 1965 GMC Handi-van. He and Avery also train for a local dance competition.
12. Should I Stay or Should I Go
Mike restores his very first car, a 1961 Sunbeam. Avery buys an army truck, and recruits Mike to bring it home. Afterwards, tempers flare as the two discuss the bottom line.