Pawn Stars Season 4 Episode 28 Out of Gas
- TV-14
- August 15, 2011
- 21 min
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6.1 (44)
In the hit reality TV show Pawn Stars Season 4 Episode 28, titled "Out of Gas", the famous pawn store--Gold & Silver Pawn Shop--inherits a collection of antique automobile related items including a 1956 Ford F100 gas tank and a restored 1935 Ford Club Cabriolet.
The episode kicks off with Corey "Big Hoss" Harrison, who is left in charge of the store for a day while his grandfather, Richard "Old Man" Harrison, is away attending a wedding. An elderly seller enters the pawn shop and is looking to sell his prized 1956 Ford F100 gas tank. He explains that the gas tank was a replacement part for his 1989 Ford F100 pick-up truck and had hung onto it for more than two decades. The gas tank is in a decent condition, covered in rust and some dents, but the seller insists that it holds great historical value as it is an original factory-made gas tank.
Corey and his team of experts evaluate the condition of the gas tank and determine that it did not hold much value in terms of driveability. However, it may hold some value for a collector or someone looking for a restoration project. The seller requests $300 for the gas tank, and Corey decides to take a gamble on the item and offers $150 negotiable. The seller agrees to the offer, and the shop wins the deal.
In the next scene, a young seller arrives and brings in an elegantly restored 1935 Ford Cabriolet. The seller explains that he had inherited the car from his grandfather, who was a renowned car collector and had passed away recently. The car was in pristine condition from the engine to its upholstery and had been kept in a garage for many years.
Rick Harrison, who has been fascinated with automobiles since he was a child, saw the car's value right off the bat. The seller was looking for $30,000 for the car, but Rick believed it could be worth upwards of $50,000 and beyond. He called in automobile expert Danny "The Count" Koker, who mentioned that the car was truly a gem and in an immaculate condition. He estimated that the car would bring about $50,000 on the auction market, given that it was one of only 50 Club Convertibles currently in existence. Rick wanted to take it for a ride, but the seller was reluctant to take it for a spin on the streets, given the car's historical value.
Later, the boys knock off early from work, and Rick, Austin "Chumlee" Russell, and Corey go on a road trip to test the car's performance. After a short drive, the car starts to sputter, but they manage to get it back to the shop safe and sound. Rick decides to offer $37,500 for the car, which is a reasonable offer considering the seller's reluctance to let go of it.
Meanwhile, on the shop floor, Chumlee examines a vintage electric-powered razor from the 1950s brought in by a seller. The razor was made by Remington and was functional. Chumlee tries it out and comments on how it works surprisingly well. After some consideration, they offer the seller $40 for the razor, which he readily accepts.
Lastly, a vendor sells a vintage Sinclair Oil sign that had been in his family for over 60 years. The sign depicts a green dinosaur mascot with the words "DINO GAS" and is made of porcelain enamel, which was a popular crafting material in the 1930s. Though the sign holds considerable value to the seller's family, Corey sees little value for the shop. The sign is slightly damaged, with chips and dull colors. The seller is asking for $1,500, and Corey decides not to make an offer based on the item's condition.
In conclusion, Pawn Stars Season 4 Episode 28, titled "Out of Gas", features the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop taking a chance on a vintage Ford gas tank and a beautifully restored 1935 Ford Club Cabriolet. They also examine a vintage Remington electric-powered razor from the 1950s and a damaged Sinclair Oil sign from the 1930s. While some items hold great value, others do not, and the team must determine what price to offer to make a fair deal.