Overhaulin'

About Overhaulin'

Released in 2004, Overhaulin' is an American automotive reality TV show that takes viewers on an exciting journey into the world of car restoration and customization. The premise of the show revolves around family and friends who nominate a deserving person to get their car overhauled. The car is then taken away under a ruse, leaving the owner to believe it's either stolen or towed, and completely transformed into a custom masterpiece. This process is led by a team of skilled mechanics and designers, making for a thrilling, heartfelt viewing experience both for car enthusiasts and fans of reality TV.

Making / Production

The show is produced by WATV Productions and was originally aired on TLC for five seasons. In 2012, it was revived and continued on Velocity and Discovery networks for another few seasons.

Actors

• Chip Foose - As the lead designer and fabricator, Chip's incredible creativity and craftsmanship shaped every overhaul.
• Chris Jacobs - As the host, Chris Jacobs was instrumental in setting up the elaborate ruses and maintaining the suspense throughout the process.
• Arianny Celeste - Playing the part of the ‘newbie’ on the shop team in later seasons, UFC Octagon Girl, Arianny Celeste, made her mark on Overhaulin’ as a co-host.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Overhaulin' has overhauled a total of 87 cars across all seasons.
• Some of the 'marks' have included celebrities like Patrick Dempsey and Lance Armstrong.
• Aside from 'everyday' cars, the series has also tackled unique vehicles such as a DeLorean and a 1930 Model A.

Awards

While the Overhaulin’ show has not received any specific awards, the show's lead designer, Chip Foose, is a renowned name in the automobile industry and has won numerous awards for his design work.

Quotes

• "Your car isn’t just a car. That’s why you love it." - Chip Foose
• "We're not just rebuilding a car. We're rebuilding memories." - Chris Jacobs

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack for Overhaulin' is primarily composed of hard rockin' tracks that bring an energetic vibe to the show's intense car transformations.
• While there isn't a specific album released for the show, the music greatly enhances the viewing experience by complementing the high-paced nature of the show.