Fast N' Loud — Season 2
Feeling cramped and ready for expansion, Richard realized Gas Monkey Garage had simply outgrown its original location on Reeder Road. In early 2013, the team made a bold leap, securing a much larger space on Merrell Road in Dallas – a significant upgrade with a $6500 monthly lease. This move wasn't just about more room; it was about boosting capacity, allowing them to tackle multiple projects simultaneously. To handle the increased workload, Richard brought in new mechanics and expanded his team with additional support for parts acquisition and sourcing promising vehicles for future builds.
The vintage Mustang convertible underwent a transformation. Painted a deep black, its suspension was lowered, and the interior was completely replaced with a matching black. It was a striking machine, ready for the open road. During a test …
In a remarkable feat of automotive restoration, Gas Monkey Garage undertook the daunting task of rebuilding a 1976 Ford Bronco. The vehicle, ravaged by years of neglect, was consumed by rust. Yet, the team’s skill and dedication breathed n…
In a remarkable feat of automotive restoration, Gas Monkey Garage undertook the daunting task of rebuilding a 1976 Ford Bronco. The vehicle, ravaged by decades of neglect, was consumed by rust. The team’s meticulous work transformed the Br…
Richard and Phipps had acquired two vehicles from the Dallas Can Academy: a 1959 Fairlane and a 1954 Bel Air. Richard sold the Fairlane to Magnus Einarsson, a Swedish friend and representative of Lone Star Cars AB. Meanwhile, Phipps coaxed …
He acquired them one by one: a '73 Dodge Challenger, a '67 Stingray, and finally, in the glittering haze of Las Vegas, Evel Knievel’s Messerschmitt microcar.
The arrangement felt inevitable. While Model Alloy Ash demonstrated her welding prowess at the newly opened shop, office manager Christie Brimberry secured a 1967 T-Bird – one Richard had apparently forgotten about – and the team orchestrat…
He acquired a neglected Mercedes once owned by Emmitt Smith, then took a chance on a battered Ferrari F40.
