Series synopsis
Downey's Dream Cars is an American documentary television series that premiered on Max on June 22, 2023. It ended on July 6, 2023. It stars Robert Downey Jr. and Rich Benoit.
Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars. But he's also become dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making them faster, more powerful, and more efficient while keeping their souls intact.
Premise
Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars. But he's also become dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making them faster, more powerful, and more efficient while keeping their souls intact.
Premise: The future of classic car restoration begins.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robert Downey Jr. as Self - Host
- Rich Benoit as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 22, 2023 | July 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Thanos Thumper Robert pursues an ambitious electric conversion on his BEAST of a K10 truck. Along the way, he test-drives two fully-electric cars: the Army's latest tactical vehicle and the world's fastest-accelerating production car. |
June 22, 2023 |
| 2 |
Not Your Mom's Benz As a child, Robert's true love of driving came from his mom, a real daredevil on the road. She left him her old Benz, and he treasures it to this day. Now he's restoring it with the help of his son, Exton, and a crack crew of diesel experts. |
June 22, 2023 |
| 3 |
Riv for Today Robert LOVES the design of his '66 Buick Riviera -- but it's one of the most fuel-inefficient cars ever made. In the 1960s, it was sold as "the car of the future." Robert plans to perfect the Riv by updating it with a stunning, one-of-a-kind rebuild. |
June 29, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 22, 2023 |
| Last aired | July 6, 2023 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |