Motor City Motors

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  • 2009
  • 1 Season
  • 4.9  (27)

Motor City Motors is a reality TV show that aired on the Discovery Channel in 2009. The show features a team of skilled mechanics and fabricators from Detroit, Michigan, who work together to build custom-made cars and motorcycles. The team is led by Dave Kaye, who owns the Detroit Bros. Custom Cycles shop, and Jeremy Brandt, who is also an expert in fabrication and customization.

During each episode, the team takes on a new challenge, which can include building a custom motorcycle for a client, designing a dream car for a celebrity, or creating a never-before-seen vehicle from scratch. With years of experience and an arsenal of tools and equipment at their disposal, the team works tirelessly to create the perfect ride, tackling any obstacle that stands in their way.

One of the team's greatest strengths is their ability to work with a wide range of materials and techniques, from welding and painting to electrical work and engine tuning. They also have a great eye for design, coming up with unique and innovative concepts that push the boundaries of what's possible. Each project is a collaboration, with each team member bringing their own skills and ideas to the table.

Throughout the show, we get to see the entire process of building these custom vehicles, from the initial concept and design phase to the final finishing touches. We learn about the challenges and setbacks the team faces along the way, as well as the creative solutions they come up with to overcome them.

The show also highlights the personalities of the team members, who are all passionate about their work and take pride in creating something truly unique. James Kaye, Dave's brother and business partner, brings his own level of expertise to the team, having worked in the custom car industry for many years. Together, the three make a formidable team, with a shared goal of building the best custom rides around.

Overall, Motor City Motors is a thrilling and entertaining show for anyone who loves cars, motorcycles, and the art of customization. With its focus on creativity, skill, and teamwork, it's a celebration of the ingenuity and dedication of the mechanics and fabricators of Detroit.

Motor City Motors is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on December 28, 2009.

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Ice Bikes
13. Ice Bikes
April 6, 2010
It's brother vs. brother as Dave and Jamie use their own teams to design dueling bikes that can run over land-and ice. If they can get the job done in five days, they can compete in Detroit's first ever motorized hockey match.
Spider
12. Spider
April 5, 2010
The brothers attempt their most bizarre build to date: a giant, walking mechanical spider. But when the builders discover their precious engine parts torched to a crisp mid-week, Jamie comes under suspicion for sabotage.
Scramble Van
11. Scramble Van
March 29, 2010
The brothers put a twist on America's beloved mini-van as they work to create a carnival-style scrambler made out of two mini-vans connected by an I-beam.
Flip Car
10. Flip Car
March 29, 2010
The brothers create a life-size flip car to see if 1500 pounds of steel can defy gravity. To win the challenge, they'll have to design it, build it, and run it up a wall to make it flip over-all without killing themselves in the process.
RC Car
9. RC Car
March 22, 2010
Jamie designs a full-sized remote controlled car using junkyard scraps and a forklift. Irritated with the lack of planning, Dave boycotts the build, leaving a frantic group of electrical engineers and fabricators to turn Jamie's drawing into a reality.
Veggie Cycle
8. Veggie Cycle
March 22, 2010
The Detroit Brothers bring in their unemployed bike shop crew to build a one-of-a-kind custom bike. They decide to go green by converting an ATV into a prone veggie motorcycle and have just five days to get it ready so it can run off of fryer grease.
The Motown Mullet
7. The Motown Mullet
February 8, 2010
The Detroit Brothers build the ultimate party machine, a mobile speakeasy that runs on home-brewed alcohol. But it's not all fun and games as Dave and Jamie must make some tough financial decisions with their failing motorcycle shop.
Air Scream
6. Air Scream
February 1, 2010
The boys convert a vintage Air Stream trailer into a hovercraft.
Amphibious Motorcycles
5. Amphibious Motorcycles
January 25, 2010
Jamie and Dave rival each other by building a land and sea motorcycle. Winner takes home 50 bucks.
Festevil
4. Festevil
January 18, 2010
A Ford Festiva learns to fly.
Corn Stalkers
3. Corn Stalkers
January 11, 2010
Frustrated with Jamie, Dave decides to let his brother be the lead on the latest build, which is taking a military truck and transforming it into a corn picking and cooking machine.
The Asphalter
2. The Asphalter
January 4, 2010
Dave and Jamie work to convert a Chevy Suburban to a pot hole filler in order to help mend the streets of Detroit.
The Gasser
1. The Gasser
December 28, 2009
The Detroit Brothers push the boundaries of automotive engineering. They assemble a team of builders to compete for five grand in tools if they complete a challenge in five days. This week's challenge: Turn a slow-rolling 1928 Ford Model T into a hot rod.
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Where to Watch Motor City Motors
Motor City Motors is available for streaming on the Discovery Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Motor City Motors on demand at FuboTV, Crackle, Tubi TV and Pluto TV.
  • Premiere Date
    December 28, 2009
  • IMDB Rating
    4.9  (27)
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