Series
Downey's Dream Cars
“The future of classic car restoration begins.”
Documentary
Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars. But he's also become dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making them faster, more powerful, and more efficient while keeping their souls intact.
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Seasons & episodes
1The Thanos Thumper22 Jun 2023 · 51mRobert pursues an ambitious electric conversion on his BEAST of a K10 truck. Along the way, he test-drives two fully-electric cars: the Army's latest tactical vehicle and the world's fastest-accelerating production car.
2Not Your Mom's Benz22 Jun 2023 · 41mAs a child, Robert's true love of driving came from his mom, a real daredevil on the road. She left him her old Benz, and he treasures it to this day. Now he's restoring it with the help of his son, Exton, and a crack crew of diesel experts.
3Riv for Today29 Jun 2023 · 43mRobert LOVES the design of his '66 Buick Riviera -- but it's one of the most fuel-inefficient cars ever made. In the 1960s, it was sold as "the car of the future." Robert plans to perfect the Riv by updating it with a stunning, one-of-a-kind rebuild.
4Electric Stingray29 Jun 2023 · 44mHow do you improve upon a pristine all-original '65 Corvette? Well, if you're Robert Downey Jr., you convert it to an EV! Purists won't be happy, but Robert has something to prove, and he's taking his electric Vette to the drag strip to make his point.
5Way Off Road6 Jul 2023 · 46mRobert has an all-original, low-mile '85 El Camino. But as he often says, "She's perfect, so I have to start over." He's out to turn it into a meaner and greener off-roading champ. When it's done, he takes his wife Susan on a hair-raising maiden voyage.
6Long Strange Trip6 Jul 2023 · 44mRobert flexes his negotiating skills to buy a used car he's always wanted. Of course, the first thing he does is tear it apart and rebuilt it. It's a journey from the past into the future — a fitting end to his long strange trip into car restoration.
Details
- First aired
- 22 Jun 2023
- Last aired
- 6 Jul 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Max
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 14 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Robert Downey Jr.Self - Host- RRich BenoitSelf
