About this season
Chasing Classic Cars follows master car restorer Wayne Carini as he embarks on a mission to uncover the world's most rare and exotic cars. Get an insider's look at the elite club of car collectors as Wayne buys, restores, and sells vintage rides.
Episodes (26)
1. Hershey
Aired 3 April 2012
Wayne brings a 1931 Cadillac Model 370 V12 sedan to an auction in Hershey, Penn.
2. Boyd Coddington Wars
Aired 3 April 2012
Wayne is commissioned to sell three vehicles constructed by legendary hot-rod designer Boyd Coddington.
3. Gullwing and Lusso
Aired 10 April 2012
Wayne heads to Scottsdale, Ariz., to sell two high-value vehicles at auction.
4. Hartung: Motorcycles
Aired 17 April 2012
Motorcycles from Lee Roy Hartung's collection are featured.
5. Hartung: Cars
Aired 24 April 2012
Cars from Lee Roy Hartung's collection are featured.
6. Scottsdale: 1939 Canoe Woodie
Aired 1 May 2012
Wayne has second thoughts about selling his 1939 Ford Woodie station wagon.
7. Kissimmee: Cars
Aired 8 May 2012
American muscle cars are brought to auction in Kissimmee,Fla.
8. Kissimmee: Trucks Are Hot
Aired 15 May 2012
Wayne checks out two vintage Jeeps and a Chevy pickup truck.
9. Amelia Island: Ponies
Aired 22 May 2012
A 1971 Ferrari Daytona Spyder, a 1972 Ferrari Daytona Coupe and a 1972 Dino Coupe are brought to auction in Amelia Island, Fla.
10. Amelia Island: Get Some, Give Some
Aired 29 May 2012 • 30 min
Wayne attempts to sell a 1949 Mercury Woodie and a 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 Mark I at an auction in Amelia Island, Fla.
11. 275s
Aired 5 June 2012
Wayne buys and repairs a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4.
12. Steve Moal
Aired 12 June 2012
Wayne visits a repair shop in Berkeley, Cal., to fix his Bentley.
13. A Gift for Roger
Aired 19 June 2012
Wayne attempts to sell a Porsche hill-climb car and a customized Ferrari 275 GTB.
14. California Dreaming
Aired 16 October 2012
Wayne rocks up at an annual car collector's pig roast in a classic Porsche racing car. Plus, check out a classic 1952 Ferrari 212 Ghia convertible; is it the full package?
15. Wheels Through Time
Aired 16 October 2012
Wayne bids big on a 1949 BMV Veritas, but quickly realizes he has serious competition. Plus, what will it take to get a classic Thor motorbike up and running?
16. Wayne's Apprentice
Aired 23 October 2012
Wayne delivers a talk to McPherson College's auto-restoration students; can he find a new intern at the same time? Plus, see what it takes to build a Model T in 15 minutes.
17. Buy. Sell? Hold?
Aired 30 October 2012
Wayne unearths a1929 Pierce Arrow Model 125 Dual Sedan; but is the emotional owner ready to let it go? Plus, in Connecticut an old school Mercedes Benz catches Wayne's eye.
18. You Don't See THAT Everyday
Aired 13 November 2012
Wayne invests in a Jaguar 120 '53 coupe that needs a serious amount of work; but can he find a home for the seller's motorbikes? Plus, a classic '57 Spohn grabs Wayne's attention.
19. The Curve Ball
Aired 20 November 2012
Wayne travels down to Atlanta to purchase a rare Ferrari . Thinking he has only one seller to deal with he is then thrown a curve ball finding out that their are more family members involved. After making a great offer and getting laughed out of the room he decided to leave without the car. Just when all hopes are lost the family contacts Wayne and decides to take his prior offer. Wayne however can't make it down in person and sends a friend to finalize the deal. He then sells the terrain overseas.
20. Still Racy
Aired 27 November 2012 • 30 min
Wayne races in the Hershey Hill Climb; can he steer his Porsche 4 cam to victory? Plus, what will his rare '68 Shelby Mustang GT 500 KR convertible achieve at auction?
21. Horse Trading
Aired 4 December 2012
A long-time customer wants to trade his 1931 Cadillac for a Model A; can Wayne find him the right roadster? Plus, Wayne is blown away by classic collection.
22. 2x the Fun
Aired 11 December 2012
Wayne enjoys his Austin Cooper twin-engine Mini at Monterey. Plus, what will his 2001 MV Augusta F4 and 1967 275 GTB/4 Ferrari alloy body car achieve at auction?
23. Need for Speed
Aired 18 December 2012
Wayne buys a 1924 Marmon Speedster from two brothers in NJ who at one time held a world record in High Wheel Biking. Later when the Marmon fails to sell at auction, Wayne turns disappointment into a wining solution
24. Hidden Treasures
Aired 8 January 2013
Wayne takes a '41 custom-made Lincoln, a '29 Pierce-Arrow, and a Panhard to Bonhams; what will they achieve at auction? Plus, Wayne bids on a Rolls Royce Phantom 3.
25. Kings of the Road
Aired 15 January 2013
Wayne takes his client's 1908 Simplex Speedcar roadster, recognised as the oldest Simplex in existence, to the Mecum auction. What will this rare classic achieve?
26. Happy Birthday!
Aired 22 January 2013
Joe Bojalad thinks he is being interviewed about his '55 Put in bay race; actually his son has bought back his A.C. Ace and Wayne's restored it. What will he think?