TV-PG
3 Seasons
Reality
Automotive
Roadkill's Junkyard Gold
: Steve Magnante pieces together the history, life and death of automotive relics and rarities at junkyards across the US.
Plans start at $9.99/month.
1. Vans at Bernardston Auto Wreckers
Steve Magnante digs through some East Coast rust at Bernardston Auto Wrecking.
2. Jeep FC and More In Rural PA
Steve is in coal country, northeastern Pennsylvania, tripping through a dormant ...
3. Four-Speed Mercury Cougar, and More in Denver, CO
Steve is in the Mile High City searching for vintage metal waiting to be discovered.
4. More Mopars in Sandy, OR
Steve Magnante travels to Sandy, Oregon, to pay homage to the Chrysler Corporation.
5. More Fight For Survival in Vancouver, Washington
Steve searches at All American Classics, a popular salvage yard in Vancouver, Wa...
6. More Awesome Finds in Denton, Texas
Steve Magnate finds an AMC Marlin and an ex-law enforcement Plymouth sedan in De...
7. More Rust-Free Rarities in Maricopa, Arizona
Steve travels to Maricopa, Arizona to uncover a Sputnik-inspired '60 Lincoln Con...
8. Much More Under the Pine Trees at Old Car City, U.S.A.
Steve Magnante discovers a '61 Chevy Impala bubble top and a '69 Dodge Super Bee...
Rust-Free in AZ: Hunting for Roadkill's Next Project!
Steve Magnante has been tasked with a new mission by David Freiburger himself.
Delectable Derelicts
Steve's back in Fresno, California, turning up buried treasures and looking for potential projects for the gang at Roadkill. Along the way, he has some lessons on engine cooling and big-block history to share.
Desert Treasure: ROADKILL'S Next Junkyard Treasure
Steve's at Desert Valley Auto Parts in Phoenix, and strikes gold in the form of a rusty 1964 Ford Galaxie XL. The next stop for that car will be over at Roadkill. He also uncovers some muscle from Chevy, Oldsmobile and Buick.
Forest Finds in the Weeds in NASCAR Country
Steve battles the dense overgrowth at a junkyard in South Carolina to uncover a Pontiac that needs its cylinder head examined, a Plymouth worthy of the Blues Brothers and a Ford whose doppelganger was Gone in 60 Seconds.
Detroit Fights Back: Gas Crunch Beaters!
Roadkill has Steve on a mission to find something small that can handle a big engine. He's in Parma, Idaho, picking through Vegas, Pintos, Colts and other cars born during Detroit's reaction to the '70s oil crisis.
Uncovered and Undercover: Roadkill's Next Rescue!
L&L Classic Auto in Idaho is packed with things that go fast. Steve uncovers a pair of GM's greatest muscle cars and two Interceptors that could have chased them down. He also finds a Pontiac that may be Roadkill's next rescue.
Junkyard Mecca: Over 70 Acres of Possibilities!
Steve heads back to Turner's Auto Wrecking in Fresno, California, to uncover more treasures. From a legendary lineup of Rancheros, a '68 Torino GT, a '76 Vega and more, he's looking for something the Roadkill guys can't pass up.
Many Faces of Muscle: Rarities From a GM Specialized Yard!
Steve is in Shelby, North Carolina, visiting Sundell Auto Specialties, strict purveyors of GM muscle. He uncovers a Malibu M80 and an Oldsmobile Rallye 350 before finding what could be an original "Great One," a 1964 GTO.
Workhorses vs. Horsepower: More Finds at L&L Classic Auto!
Steve explores a pair of workhorses, a 1952 Chrysler Crown Imperial limo and a handyman's 1957 Chevy 150 station wagon. He then moves on to ponies that are a little more fun, a 1965 Malibu SS and a 1971 Plymouth Road Runner.
Lots of Dust but Little Rust: Great Finds in Casa Grande, AZ!
Steve Magnante is at Desert Valley Auto Parts’ Casa Grande, Arizona, lot discovering rust free, but dusty sheet metal. His finds include a 1958 Chevy Delray, a Canadian-built 1966 Studebaker Wagonaire and a 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T.
Super Bee vs Road Runner: Which Came First?
Steve delivers a lesson about the birds and bees -- Plymouth Road Runners and Dodge Super Bees. In a private yard, he finds what might be the very last Super Bee of all, along with a Road Runner with colors fit for "The King."
AMC's Cars for the Human Race vs. Horsepower Race
Steve explores how AMC transitioned from making basic, economical vehicles to building exciting muscle cars in the 1960s. He dives into a '50 Nash Airflyte, a '64 Rambler American 440 convertible and a '69 Javelin along the way.
Cadillacs: Land Yachts or Speed Boats?
Steve visits Cadillac King and uncovers a massive '68 Fleetwood and a '75 Calais six-door limo. He'll also try to bust the notion that all Caddys are gigantic with a '79 Seville Milan roadster and a '93 Allante.
Abandoned Projects and Street Racing Chevys!
Steve snoops around other people's Chevy project cars, and discovers a '67 Chevelle SS396 and an unassuming '73 Vega GT that has a V-8 surprise. He also finds a '55 Bel Air with early Gasser roots and a very special '67 Camaro.
Right-Sized Mopars: A-Body vs B-Body
Steve explores how Chrysler's A-body Dusters and Darts appealed to buyers looking for the smallest platform with the biggest engine, while midsize B-bodies like the Charger and Coronet were for those seeking more interior space.
AMC and Jeep: Finds Beyond the CJ
Steve is in Colorado to dive into AMC's rich history of 4x4 vehicles. He uncovers the versatility of the Eagle Wagon Kammback, explains the difference between the CJ-5 and DJ-5 and looks at AMC/Jeep's heavy-duty 4x4 pickup truck.
Trendsetting Style: Cadillac's Evolution
Steve looks at some of Cadillac's groundbreaking offerings, from a '49 Fleetwood that featured Cadillac's first modern overhead-valve V-8 to a '69 Eldorado with revolutionary front-wheel drive.
Iconic Changes: The Dodge Charger!
Steve Magnante is at an all-Mopar yard to show the evolution of the iconic Charger. He starts with the first generation '66-67 fastback with bucket seats and electro-luminescent gauges, then moves to the famous second generation and beyond.
Corner Carvers: European Sports Cars!
Steve showcases a cross-section of European sports cars, where tight handling and swift braking more than make up for reduced horsepower. Cars include a '66 MGB Roadster, '73 Jensen Healey Roadster, '82 Fiat 124 Sport Spider and a '71 Porsche 914 Targa!
In the Shadow of Detroit: Steady Studebakers
Steve Magnante examines a '62 Gran Turismo Hawk with Studebaker's first-ever four-speed manual trans, a '53 Starliner dragstrip time capsule, a '58 President Starlight Hardtop with an unfortunate, too-little-too-late million dollar makeover and more!
Playing With Blocks: Chevy's Big Blocks!
Steve Magnante explores Chevy big-block and small-block V8 muscle cars. Dig in with an ultra-rare '68 Impala SS 427 and a '67 Chevelle SS 396, both true four-speeds. He also unearths an '80 Camaro Z28 with factory T-top and an electric air induction hood.
Full-Size Fun: C-Body Muscle Cars!
Steve finds three great Furys and also zeroes in on two C-body convertibles with four-on-the-floor. The '68 Plymouth Sport Fury and a '69 Dodge Polara 500 are big-block powered, and the 440 Super Commando in the Fury triggered a special rear axle upgrade.
Fast With Class: Buick Muscle Cars
As muscle goes, Buick isn't GM's most popular division, but the red GS emblem meant serious performance, comfort and class. Steve tracks down a '66 Riviera GS, a '69 Skylark GS 400, a '70 GS 455 convertible and an ultra-rare '70 Stage 1 GSX.
Roadkill's Junkyard Gold
Genres
Reality, Automotive
Episodes
3 Seasons Available (31 Episodes)
Release Year
About This Series
Classic car authority Steve Magnante tracks down cars for the Roadkill crew. While looking for perfect project cars, he pieces together the history, life and death of automotive relics and rarities at junkyards across the US.
Cast and Crew
Starring: Steve Magnante
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