American Pickers Season 18 Episode 12
American Pickers
Season 18

Ep 12. Junkyard Wizard

  • TV-PG
  • March 5, 2018
  • 41 min
  •   (10)

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are back on the road again for another exciting episode of American Pickers. In season 18 episode 12, titled "Junkyard Wizard," the duo descends upon a massive junkyard in Okanogan County, Washington. It's a veritable treasure trove of automotive history, and they're eager to uncover what nuggets of gold lie hidden within.

As they arrive on the scene, Mike and Frank are immediately taken aback by the sheer size of the junkyard. It's sprawling and disorganized, with rusted-out cars, tractors, and farm equipment strewn haphazardly across the property. But amidst the chaos, they spot a glimmer of hope - an old Ford Fairlane that's been left to rust in the elements.

The owner of the junkyard greets them warmly and leads them on a tour of the property, pointing out some of the more interesting finds along the way. There's an old Packard he's been using for storage, a vintage fire truck that's been gutted for parts, and an old logging truck that's slowly sinking into the ground.

Mike and Frank are like kids in a candy store as they pore over the various items, looking for anything that might catch their eye. They climb into the cab of the logging truck and joke about taking it for a spin. They marvel at the sheer size of the fire truck and speculate about what it would take to restore it. And all the while, the junkyard owner regales them with stories about the different vehicles, reminiscing about their glory days and the people who used to own them.

As they make their way deeper into the junkyard, Mike and Frank start to hone in on certain items that they think might have value. They spot an old Ford truck that looks like it's been restored, but upon closer inspection, they realize that it's a cleverly disguised replica. They find an old Coca-Cola cooler that's in surprisingly good condition, considering its age and the fact that it's been sitting out in the elements for years.

But it's when they stumble upon a small shed at the back of the property that things really start to get interesting. Inside, they find a treasure trove of vintage auto parts - everything from carburetors to hubcaps to taillights. The junkyard owner tells them that the shed used to be a mechanic's workshop, and all these parts were salvaged from cars that had been left to rot in the junkyard.

Mike and Frank are practically giddy with excitement as they sift through the parts, picking out the ones that are in the best condition. They speculate about where they might be able to sell them and how much they could make off the find.

As the day wears on, the weather takes a turn for the worse, and Mike and Frank have to work quickly to wrap up their picks before the rain starts pouring down. They load up their finds into their van and bid farewell to the junkyard owner, promising to come back again soon.

"Junkyard Wizard" is a fascinating look at the world of automotive salvage, and it's a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people who make a living off of junk. Mike and Frank are at the top of their game in this episode, and fans of American Pickers won't want to miss a minute of the action.

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American Pickers, Season 18 Episode 12, is available to watch and stream on History. You can also buy, rent American Pickers on demand at Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime, Amazon, History, Vudu, History Vault, Microsoft Movies & TV, Sling, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    March 5, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    41 min
  • Language
    English