Name: Overhaulin'
Genre: Documentary, Reality
Released: 2004-04-20
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Chris Jacobs, Chip Foose, Adrienne Janic

Your car gets stolen, then returned as a masterpiece. Prank meets pure automotive porn.

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Latest Episode

45 min

Season 10 • Episode 12

Latest

Shaq's Classic

Feb 29, 2020

Shaquille O'Neal heart is always in helping out the little guy and making those around him happy. His friend Anthony "Chicago" Hall wants to give back to a man who gives so much by fixing up Shaq's rust bucket '64 Impala.

Overview

Documentary Reality

Overhaulin' is an American automotive reality TV show that ran for five seasons on TLC between 2004–2009, and currently on Velocity and Discovery.

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automobile car modding car tuning custom car

Restoration as redemptionCommunity and craftsmanshipSurprise as generosity

Standout Aspects

Production

Insane weekly turnaround for complete custom rebuilds.

Practical Effects

Chip Foose's actual legendary design work, not fake TV magic.

Best for:Streaming·Friends·Background

Creator

Bud Brutsman

First AiredApr 20, 2004

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feelmedium

Seasons10·Episodes122

Top Cast

Chip Foose

Himself - Car Designer

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Chip Foose designed the Plymouth Prowler and Scout concept cars for Chrysler before the show made him a household name.

Insight

The 'theft' was staged with local law enforcement cooperation, and Marks were actually friends or family who nominated them—explaining why nobody sued for emotional distress.

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