Series synopsis
Counting Cars is an American reality television series that premiered on History on August 13, 2012. It ended on December 1, 2021. It stars Danny Koker, Ryan Evans, Kevin Mack and Horny Mike.
Danny “The Count” Koker and his team restore, customize and sell cars in a hurry, scrambling to keep their Las Vegas shop in the black. From classics to exotics, from hotrods to choppers, Danny and the crew of Count’s Kustoms will stop at nothing to find and flip the greatest rides of all time.
Premise
Danny “The Count” Koker and his team restore, customize and sell cars in a hurry, scrambling to keep their Las Vegas shop in the black. From classics to exotics, from hotrods to choppers, Danny and the crew of Count’s Kustoms will stop at nothing to find and flip the greatest rides of all time.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Danny Koker as Self - Host
- Ryan Evans as Self - Host
- Kevin Mack as Self - Host
- Horny Mike as Self - Host
- Shannon Aikau as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Rick Dale as Self - Host
- Erik Estrada as Self - Host
- Dee Snider as Self - Host
- Tommy Lee as Self - Host
- DJ Ashba as Self - Host
- George Lynch as Self - Host
- Alice Cooper as Self - Host
- Rick Harrison as Self
- Corey Harrison as Self
- Davey Deals as Self
- Cassandra Peterson as Self
- Austin Lee Russell as Self
Episodes
This series spans 10 seasons with 194 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | August 13, 2012 | September 25, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 26 | April 9, 2013 | July 30, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 26 | January 7, 2014 | August 26, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 35 | February 24, 2015 | September 22, 2015 |
| Season 5 | 14 | February 16, 2016 | April 5, 2016 |
| Season 6 | 24 | July 5, 2016 | March 4, 2017 |
| Season 7 | 19 | April 8, 2017 | October 31, 2017 |
| Season 8 | 17 | July 10, 2018 | July 9, 2019 |
| Season 9 | 10 | June 3, 2020 | October 21, 2020 |
| Season 10 | 10 | September 15, 2021 | December 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
McQueen for a Day Pawn Stars Rick Harrison shows up to give the guys of Count s Kustoms the project of a lifetime. Can they take a beat up 68 Mustang Fastback and turn it into Steve McQueen's old "Bullitt" ride within Rick s modest budget? Then, when a customer rolls up to the shop with an unusual custom request for his motorcycle, Danny relies on Horny Mike, his eccentric airbrush artist, to get the job done. |
August 13, 2012 |
| 2 |
Buggin' Out Scott bugs out when he learns Danny's invested in a vintage dune buggy. Will Danny prove Scott wrong and flip this sand shredder for some serious dough? Later, a 1931 Ford Model A Cabriolet presents problems as the crew tries to salvage its rare DuVall windshield. |
August 14, 2012 |
| 3 |
G-T-Whoa! Get revved up when Danny spots a killer 1967 Pontiac GTO at one of the biggest car shows in Vegas. Will this timeless muscle car burn rubber again, or will major problems bring the project to a screeching halt? Later, Danny goes all in on a legendary Harley Davidson Fat Boy and a 1968 Camaro SS 350. |
August 14, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Talkin' to Me? Danny gets sidetracked by a curious lady in a hot pink Beetle while trying to score a classic Ford Galaxie. Later, a Hollywood icon confronts Horny Mike and Roli in the shop parking lot. |
April 9, 2013 |
| 2 |
Size Matters Danny's friend Brian has always wanted to ride a motorcycle, but has never been able due to his physical limitations. Will Danny and the guys be able to get Brian in the wind for the first time? Later, the tables are turned when a car-loving couple pulls Danny over to check out his treasured ride. |
April 9, 2013 |
| 3 |
Soap Box Danny and Horny Mike get too close for comfort when they convince a Model-T Hot Rod owner to let them take it for a spin. Later, a Soap Box race car brings out the inner child in Roli and Mike. Can they successfully build the perfect ride without wrecking it, or themselves, in the process? |
April 16, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electric Ride Pawn Stars' "Old Man" Mr. Harrison stops by Count's Kustoms with a job that is as unique and old fashioned as he is. Later, the guys aren't in love with Roli's new special custom project. |
January 7, 2014 |
| 2 |
Ghost Rider An eccentric couple wants to turn a 20 year-old ambulance into a ghost-hunting vehicle, which awakens a rogue spirit in the shop. Later, Danny is speechless over a tattoo'd customer's request. |
January 7, 2014 |
| 3 |
School of Rick The Count takes a chance by building a low-rider with a Count's Kustoms twist. Will the local aficionados embrace Danny's car, or kick it to the curb? Later, a businesswoman commissions the shop to surprise her husband with his very first bike. |
January 14, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mo' Parts Mo' Problems A His and Hers restoration, a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner and a 1970 Dodge Coronet, are contracted; Roli hopes to become the shops next air-brusher but, Ryan and Mike have other plans for him; Danny finds a classic '66 Stingray. |
February 24, 2015 |
| 2 |
Count's Car Show Danny is hosting a giant car show and has to restore a '73 boat-tail Riviera to be the main attraction; Danny finds a collection of jaw-dropping muscle cars. |
March 3, 2015 |
| 3 |
Trail Blazer Music industry royalty, Del Bryant has a Blazer he wants to pay tribute to his Tennessee roots, while Mike and Ryan check out a super rare 1963 Oldsmobile they think the Count has to own. |
March 10, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Who's Your Caddy? Danny gets a '62 Caddy which he hopes will be a huge flip; Ryan hatches a secret plan for the car behind Danny's back; Danny and Ryan visit a world class dune-buggy collection. |
February 16, 2016 |
| 2 |
Chrome Is Where The Heart Is Danny attempts to get the derailed '62 Caddy project back on track; Ryan tries to makeup for a mishap by finding a flip or two for the shop. |
February 16, 2016 |
| 3 |
One Sweet 'Stang Danny scores a 1967 Mustang that he hopes he can turn into another Count's Kustoms masterpiece. He visits a local muscle car collection for inspiration, and later brings in an expert from the Shelby headquarters for a seal of approval. But will The Count's Mustang cut the mustard? Also, Shannon and Roli meet a classic couple and their classic 50s Chevys. |
February 23, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sweet Lambo of Mine Former Guns & Roses guitarist DJ Ashba arrives at Count's Kustoms in a 2004 Lamborghini Murcielago that he wants turned into the ultimate "mancar", but Danny must make sure he includes something special for DJ's wife. Ryan and Paulie hit the streets and try to score a classic Corvette that looks great on the outside, but is a disaster on the inside. |
July 5, 2016 |
| 2 |
Pick Ups and Ponies Danny gets started on a project that he's been waiting a long time to tackle, a 1971 Chevy C10 Pick Up. He plans to flip it for a big profit, but a snafu in the paint department threatens to blow the budget sky high. Later, Danny's bandmate Stoney gets in a fender bender, and it's Danny to the rescue. |
July 5, 2016 |
| 3 |
El Camino Royale Danny continues his El Caminos love affair with a 1975 beauty. But if he's going to flip this ride for a big profit, the Count's Kustoms crew will have to put aside their differences. Later, Danny seeks inspiration from none other than Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton, who has a car collection that stuns even The Count. |
July 12, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Danny’s New Truck Ryan customizes a brand new Chevy Silverado for Danny, who wants it to maintain the flavor of his old ’56 truck, but seeks more comfort and reliability. Also, Danny and a friend uncover a rare GTO Judge, while Mike buys a ’69 Corvette. |
April 8, 2017 |
| 2 |
Patriotic Chopper The guys build a bike for a heroic military veteran, who wants it adorned with American flags and portraits of loved ones who also served. Later, Danny and Ryan check out a collection of American muscle cars, while Mike and Shannon find a car so rare, they have no idea what it is. |
April 8, 2017 |
| 3 |
Tommy Lee's Chopper When Tommy Lee's beloved bike gets crushed in an accident, he turns to the only person he trusts to fix it--the guys who built it--Count's Kustoms. Danny and Ryan take in a cool collection to cheer them up after seeing Tommy's smashed bike. Then after lots of tender loving care, Danny heads to LA, to bring Tommy his baby back. |
April 15, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dream Charger Season premiere. Danny decides to sell some of his most beloved cars, but the Count does not have a great track record when it comes to parting with his “babies,” so the guys in the shop are understandably skeptical. Meanwhile, a customer asks Danny to find and build the first car he ever had, a 1968 Dodge Charger; and Ryan and Shannon are tasked with re-creating one of the most iconic motorcycles of all time—the “Captain America” chopper from the film “Easy Rider.” |
July 10, 2018 |
| 2 |
Bye Bye Baby When a high-rolling car collector sets his sights on Danny's prized Boat-Tail Riviera, Danny and the collector enter a big bucks negotiation to see if he's worthy of taking this beauty home. Then two sons commission Count's Kustoms to build a 1953 Chevy Pickup to honor their parents and the family business. Meanwhile Ryan brings in a new artist to create a unique motorcycle tribute for a soldier lost in Vietnam. |
July 17, 2018 |
| 3 |
Space Racer Counts Kustoms gets an out of this world request for a ’57 Chevy to be customized with images from the Hubble Telescope. Horny Mike convinces Danny to help him customize a giant truck and trailer, and Danny soon regrets his decision. Also while Danny and Ryan are hunting for a possible flip, they spot an incredibly rare and valuable Shelby Mustang. |
July 24, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Killer Kellison | June 3, 2020 |
| 2 | Count Down To Sema | June 10, 2020 |
| 3 | Big Love Buick | June 17, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alice Cooper Returns Rock Legend Alice Cooper left his prized Avanti in The Count's hands, and now, he's back to get it! Will Alice like what Danny and the crew have done, or will it be no more Mr. Nice Guy? And Ryan is asked to create detailed artwork on a chopper, but there's a catch, it must be all black. Meanwhile, Horny Mike nails a shop improvement project for Danny... almost. |
September 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
Danny's Fabulous Ferrari It's all hands on deck when a simple paint job on a 1964 Corvette turns into a full on restoration. With the client on his way and the car not quite done yet, Danny and the crew will have to work a miracle to finish on time. Meanwhile, Danny takes his fabulous Ferrari for a spin, and Shannon and Ryan create a one of a kind, world class 70s custom chopper. |
September 22, 2021 |
| 3 |
Continental Flip Danny wants to fix up and flip a 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car. That is, if he can bring himself to let it go. Meanwhile, Danny's crew answers the call of duty and transforms a 1954 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 into an old school police car. |
September 29, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 13, 2012 |
| Last aired | December 1, 2021 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |