Ep 5. A Presidential Flip

In Texas Car Wars season 1 episode 5 titled A Presidential Flip, the rivalry between the teams of the car-flipping industry in Texas continues. This time the four teams, consisting of Texas Auto Resurrection, Fired Up Garage, Rust Bucket and One Man’s Junk, compete against each other to buy a car and flip it for a profit.

To make this episode more interesting, the producers add a twist to the challenge. The teams have to buy a car that has either a red or a blue color, in reference to the colors of the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States. Furthermore, the Texas Car Wars crew takes the teams to the city of Plano, Texas, a city that has a reputation for being one of the most conservative in the state.

The teams inspect the cars that are for sale and they decide to buy a 1973 Plymouth Satellite, a classic American sedan with a red color. The car is in fairly good condition and the teams believe that they can make a decent profit. Once they bought the car, they immediately start working on it. They remove the engine and the transmission and replace them with new ones. They also fix some rust issues and paint the car to make it look more attractive for the potential buyers.

As the teams work on their cars, they encounter several obstacles. One of the teams finds out that the engine they bought is not compatible with the car they are working on, so they have to buy a new one. Another team discovers that a vital part of the engine is missing, and they have to search for it in nearby junkyards. These obstacles slow down the teams’ progress and make the challenge more difficult to complete.

Once the teams finish working on their cars, they put them up for sale at the Plano Classic Cars Show, one of the largest classic car shows in the state. The teams prepare their pitches to make their cars more attractive to the potential buyers. They highlight the rarity of the car, the meticulousness of the restoration, and other features that could make their car stand out from the competition.

The tension rises as the teams wait for potential buyers to purchase their cars. The teams walk around the show, trying to find potential buyers for their vehicles. However, they face fierce competition from other teams, who try to lure buyers away from their cars.

Throughout the episode, the teams’ camaraderie is put to the test, as they face each other in a battle of wits and skills. They use every tactic they have to make their car more appealing than the others, from offering test drives to giving away freebies. They also have to deal with the unpredictable nature of the classic car market, where buyers can be picky and indecisive.

As the day wears on, the teams start to get anxious. They have to sell their cars before the show ends, or they risk losing the challenge. Finally, after several hours of intense competition, one of the teams emerges victorious, having sold their car for the highest price. The other teams are disappointed but congratulatory towards the winners.

Overall, Texas Car Wars season 1 episode 5 titled A Presidential Flip is an exciting and intense episode, with lots of twists and turns. It showcases the skills and competitiveness of the teams and makes for a captivating viewing experience.