Wrecks to Riches | S2E6 | 72 Chevelle "The Green Car"

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Published 2015-03-04

Barry White and his team have always been into recycling big time. They rebuild left-for-dead junkers into stunning showroom Super Muscle.

But this time they're going for broke; full-on, tree-hugging torque with an enviro-friendly '71 Chevrolet Chevelle.

Just how do you build a 'green' hot rod? You need more than a change of color. The plan for this eco-overhaul calls for improved mileage, reduced emissions and non-toxic paint, just for starters.

And to help Barry 'correct' this former gas-guzzling Chevelle, he gets extra muscle from a possie of Prison Guards who know all about Correctional Facilities.

In four weeks they'll need to bring the last of the original oil-thirsty Muscle Cars into the climate-aware 21st Century, in time for Barry's second 'home' auction.

But who wants to buy a 'Hippy Hot Rod'? Paint and Body guy Tony can't think of anyone. But Barry, Jen and Chris think it's the way of the future.

Can Barry's Speed Shop turn into a Green House?

All Comments (21)

@sherrigaskin5656 3 years ago

Same guy at the auction as the last episode I watched.
@skiplambert4693 4 years ago

I've always loved Forest Green, but this color is absolutely fantastic!!!
@glennw9761 1 year ago

in high school my 64 Malibu SS 4spd 327 was the same 💚 paint 🎨🖌️ miss it dearly!!!!!
@kushalsingh3277 4 years ago

They have their own bidder to increase price , great job bro
@robertcolfack26 5 years ago

My favorite car ever on wrecks to riches......I love the color green......
@Machina_Official 4 years ago

Check this out, mates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PtN-i_D6Fk&list=PLU4woR7JsVMacuui83-MUy7opWmst9-8n
@waynef9669 8 years ago

i'm from Boston, and this is one "Green Monster" i would love to have.
@waynef9669 8 years ago

this one did come out AWESOME.
@evgoproductions 8 years ago

"Green" car with a 100% leather interior. Something doesn't add up :)
@freedomhillbilly348 3 years ago

Love, love, LOVE the color. And the white stripe scheme worked better than the leaf motif, imho. Tony did good, in spite of his reservations.
@moparracer76 7 years ago

I love how most of you don't realize this show is over w decade old. it was a different time. crazy paint a big stupid wheels were trendy. And the fact they were only making 400hp from a supercharged LS motor is laughable. It's kinda cool looking back on how far we have come
@zahari_s_stoyanov 5 years ago

"Ever wondered how to drop the price on a top-of-the-line Chevelle?" :D
@michaelmedley1779 7 years ago

eather way this is a beautiful car.
@vanlarson9213 4 years ago

Sick, the whole thing' Eco
@JonarusDraconius 6 years ago

LS-1 / 6ltr V8 in a Chevelle! I love it! I had a similar idea for a build, but twin-turbo instead of supercharged (which means less low-end power, but much better fuel economy). ~JD
@WuHa105 6 years ago

Gorgeous paint color choice
@ssdtrain1 5 years ago

1971 Chevelle SS 454 did not have 450HP, it had like 375HP The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 had the 450HP motor in it.. actually it put out somewhere between 450-500HP !! but do to the insurance "crunch" on HotRods, GM booked the 1970 SS Chevelle as 450HP...
@troypatton7290 4 months ago

i love how they have the same bidders in every show
@georgsteinle747 3 years ago

Thank you,Guys, so good Job,beautiful! Keep doing, best Wishes!
@GrandViceroy 8 years ago

I saw this episode aired on the tlc channel. One of my fave episodes.