Recycling the Best Junkyard Cars! | Roadkill | MotorTrend

In honor of Earth Day, we're celebrating some of Roadkill's best junkyard finds. On Roadkill no car is ever truly junk, no matter how rusted or broken down it is!
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[@MuniTechnology]

The cancellation of Junkyard Gold was a low point in humanity. I have all the episodes DVrd and rewatch them often. For real. I just like cars.

[@CmdrSlyRaccoon]

He has his own you tube channel now it's called Steve magnante

[@captainsergeant]

Check out his KZbin channel. You'll be right at home.

[@MuniTechnology]

@@captainsergeant Thanks! I've been watching his KZbin channel. The clips are shorter, but there are more of them. I wasn't making the connection that it replaced the cable series.

[@AirAssault7]

Dang, didn't even know they cancelled it. :(

[@MrPopples72843]

It’s a low budget show, if Steve, isn’t on some kind of retainer with motor trend, he should KZbin it… we love it

[@scottshanklin5533]

Hey David, Mike , Steve keep doing what you do . You guys are awesome and keep me going during my bad days

[@deathmetal137]

This was the reason I watch road kill taking old junkyard cars and building them back up to something sweet like the charger they have.

[@ik04]

My Mom had one of those 500XL models with the special code for the 400HP high compression Thunderbird 390. Four individual bucket seats and a floor shifter. It was badass!

[@alertgasper]

400 hp? was that the TriPower? were they inline or inclined?

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

Steve Maganate has his own KZbin Channel Junkyard Crawl he is a walking Encyclopedia.😎👍

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

@Shack life Customs calm down dude From San Diego California.

[@kelseyweber8280]

Thanks for the tip love car history

[@Villa125]

This is the roadkill I remember, love and miss.

[@stizzoforizzo898]

Dude Steve's a legend this is so cool seening him on your show

[@ddd228]

Steve and David in the same show! Pure gold! Dulsich, too! My mind is blown.

[@lowbudgetbob1155]

I am so glad that Junkyard Gold is making it's way back to Motor Trend. I loved the show and never could understand why they took it off the air.

[@MitchZero9]

Its not. This is old. RK's JYG was on for two seasons after ep94 of Roadkill and has since not returned. Steve covered this on his channel sometime ago, in the last 6 months.

[@repapeti98]

The very best junkyard rescue was the Disgustang. Love that thing.

[@32degreesretarded62]

Agreed... awesome save. Pretty sure these guys set the "abandoned, will it run and drive" trend in motion.

[@Wazoo117]

the worst part is that it drove right past my house and i didnt even know it

[@babyhuez597]

@@Wazoo117 literally? Just right past your house? Or drove through your state?

[@nonameavailable7914]

Agree! It's awesome. My personal favorite is the muscle truck. Was a great episode when they off roaded it

[@StockTurboN20]

And David just sold it for 75 grand

[@wakeupamerica4610]

I just so happened to have owned a 64 galaxies 500 xl fastback and now I own a 63.5 galaxies 500 fastback both 390 motors.great motors great power and easy to get even more power...huge power out of them.

[@paulolson734]

I hope to see more of this Galaxie in the future. Would make an awesome NASCAR clone.

[@theJenkisushi]

@@paulolson734 think they said it was sold a while back , same as the samurai

[@pinkypie399]

I'm not from the US and don't own a car and almost everthing that I know (and love) about cars I got from Roadkill. I'm impressed how Freiburger listens to this guy with attention and respect, couldn't imagine that David doesn't know someting, cuz he knows soo much, billions of tiny little details about cars history and physics etc

[@lordraiden5398]

I just want you guys to know I bought a 1967 Pontiac Catalina in 2014 because of Roadkill. Been having fun ever since. Thanks guys.

[@shoominati23]

Those galaxies look cool done up as a lightweight 427 replica .. I love them in black with a red interior

[@mattryan4067]

More videos like this please ! Could watch it all day !

[@bikergobrrr]

I would love to be able to watch these shows in Australia even paying the subscription fees. That would be great!

[@mrjesuschrist2u]

VPN

[@vintagetintrader1062]

That Nash episode was the first episode I not able to watch after the removed world wide streaming. Will be waiting 10 years for Foxtel in Australia to finally dedicate time to show the more recent episodes, currently they are not showing RK again, they were showing a few from 2016 but a search again today showed nothing available. Time to pull my subscription.

[@CycolacFan]

If you have Amazon Prime they’re all on there on the Motor Trend channel.

[@kingmangaming9626]

i love roadkill, this makes me so happy!

[@MaverickGrabber71]

Nice seeing these again.. I think I've watched them all, but I'm going to rewatch some of these.

[@jasonstarnes3838]

Junkyard gold was my favorite, now watch it on you tube. Great work guys!

[@rodneybrewer2327]

I'm a chevy guy BUT I love that 64 Ford

[@666skyshadow]

I'm so happy you're bringing him back!!! i love his bank of knowledge.

[@TheAdventuresofMrandMrsSmith]

Forgot you screwdriver. I really loved this series. Back in the day of running rummaging through junk yards looking for part and trim and anything you might need. Reminds me of good times with my dad. 😇

[@birdflipper]

The improvised exhaust tips look amazing. Definitely need to keep them.

[@Snake.br549]

Man I've been doing this stuff since the seventies and you guys are wearing me out just fixed the speedometer on my S10 V8 swap today I'll feel proud of myself that's all I'm going to do

[@damhall9300]

Best day at work ever ) Slowing down is not an Option )

[@SuperOperator4]

You guys are NUTS!!!!!!! now go do more, Thanks!!!!!!

[@mattryan4067]

I wish I could sit around a fire with beers and talk to Steve for hours about cars!! I'll buy the beers !!! 😊

[@scoobyroorogers]

Subscribed!!!! Already subscribed to MT on the Tele so anything with Finnegan, Freiberger, Dulcich or Magnante I'm in.

[@Z4yn-Mallik]

Love you road kill ❤️ lots of love from India 🇮🇳

[@I8ITSK8N]

I’m about to finally buy my first classic car! a 1954 Pontiac chieftain! She’s pretty but not perfect and she’s completely stock! Such a beautiful car!

[@scoobyroorogers]

Very Cool!! Good luck with it.

[@672egalaxie6]

That '65 Starfire photobombing at@0;48 steals the show!

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I LOVE MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!!! RECYCLING IS SO MUCH FUN!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

[@bryanwilmot]

that's so awesome I didn't know you visited my local speedy way in Roseburg Oregon

[@cougariog8817]

Steve made the show. Glad he has his own KZbin now.

[@Unit957]

...so many memories of growing up/working at my father's service station..

[@charlielaudico3523]

I love these kind if shows

[@3vChava]

:46 lovely shade of neglect 🤣

[@ztirffritz252]

Sweet. Roadkill is back!

[@aguyinnc2865]

Love the Galaxy. Should have done a build up on it.

[@danareynolds1786]

FYI: T-Bird SuperCoupe had a SUPERcharged V6. TurboCoupe had the TURBOcharged 4.

[@TomBudin]

dulcich really is a king

[@trakyboy5128]

ya gotta LOVE 💕 those old iron chariots!!! way to go amigos!!!

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

I wish I could cast motortrend to my tv like I used to… I miss watching this stuff and my phone is just too small to watch it on

[@ViewThis.]

The reason no cops pulled them over for all that smoke is because they died from smoke inhalation when they got behind them. 5:42

[@Mojavestalker]

Roadkill the ultimate car show

[@isacjoseph2875]

The dream team is back !!!

[@chriswilson9248]

The 1964 is super sweet

[@garylangley4502]

No way!! My son and I made a quick road trip from San Diego to Hidden Valley in Maricopa Arizona to buy a few parts for my brother's 1954 Dodge. Good people, lots of parts. It's just off of what is known as Dead Cow Road around there.

[@robertlyman9789]

They had a TV show for awhile Desert Valley

[@AClayton172]

Legend has it mike is still holding his jacket closed from the freezing rain on the freeway

[@clementemedina1226]

I love these guys💯💯

[@nascarjim0223]

Roadkill is awesome

[@Berm_Blaster]

It's a lovely shade of neglect 😂😂😂 gonna have to start using that thanks patches O Finnegan.

[@kevinporter5146]

Happy happy Happy!!

[@Snake.br549]

I had thermo quads on all my mopars one was a 69 roadrunner 383 Magnum and a 68 charger only a 318 but whatever at least I can say I had one!

[@kevinporter5146]

Best line in ten years!! It's coming from the trunk...Look!

[@joanntommykeener79]

Love the grand sport stripes on the red galaxy!

[@bryantcurtis2665]

Luv u guys.Thank you.

[@RicoCantrell]

I've been here plenty times!!

[@greggabel7238]

Hey, update the viewers about Episode 53 on the 1956 Buick that was bought in Lebanon, Tennessee was it ever finished up! I have a 1/25 scale model of a 1956 Chrysler 500 I am going to built it with Dualie wheels in back. Whitewall Tires and exposed wheel rims

[@williamsanders468]

The first car was badass! The nash was cool but not big block 4 speed cool.

[@GreaseMonkGarage]

That galaxy is very worthy of at least a little love. The body is gorgeous just needs better fitment and some odds and ends . Idk about the frame rails bit if they are straight I’d tube the engine bay for a newer ltd or crown vic front subframe and drivetrain

[@DejonColeman94]

Stop box finish 😦🤯

[@ozahmed4523]

Wow amazing dudes!

[@boosted_l6787]

So we can watch a watered down road kill for free but still cant pay for a full episode if you live outside of the us???? Seems crazy to me

[@dannycoots9503]

That is a cool Galaxy👍

[@dragmasteramtruck318]

That’s crazy it was sitting there perfectly operable…

[@charlielaudico3523]

I loved the one near Phoenix

[@davidvaughn7778]

Those twice pipes on that 64 galaxie!

[@daynadiggle8169]

Well , you shoulda added a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil to the gas tank and engine oil . Marvel , works every time !

[@reventon4547]

Can't believe that Galaxie started. Incredible.

[@alexmikhael5061]

8:36 .... I was gunna say, well I will say, I REMEMBER THAT SAMARI... was I seein into the future again... ht happens sometimes, but hadn't been THE WINNING LOTTO NUMMERS, yet, but it happens lol then... EARTH DAY some of our best finds from the past... yup :) FvuDazzaDAY

[@anthonyhayden320]

I’d be in my happy place if Roadkill and Roadkill Garage came back to Australia 😕

[@Rmx2011]

Or generally just outside of the US.

[@buildanddrive]

"This smokes real bad" - that's why it was parked 40 years old 😂

[@jefffagans5798]

That Samurai 440 made any new Hellcat or 392 Jeep look bad especially it cost them around 4k or less vs 90k and still more fun than the Jeep on and off roads.

[@forterierocks]

Nitrous Cuda is my favorite Roadkill car!

[@cameronjuzda7246]

Awsome back on you tube

[@richardshort7013]

I would love for y’all to do a roadkill special off roading with my 1994 Jeep grand Cherokee. It has the stock 5.2L 318 v8 x all wheel drive. Standard everything else. I put 31x10.5x 15 patagonias . On it

[@jason_l5p]

The threaded rod shifter 😂😂

[@windwhipped5]

That minicar was so much of a road hazard. It was wayworse than the Stingray. I gotta believe that it waz boxed in like a movie car to avoid crashing into somebody or getting it in-pounded..

[@dsb1829]

SWEET!

[@Vikter_zepeduh]

He needs to come out to pahrump nv. There's tons of yards

[@JonBlondell]

What a great car!!

[@galebush1004]

Have a 1994 lincoln mk 7 or 8 Has front end damage. Is it possible to find parts?

[@karriefalon7779]

this one is my favorite one to wach, because it shows you how awesome a Ford is. what ever happened to it????

[@babymarioshow8628]

This looks like turners scrap yard where Mike and Dave rescued pig pen if any one remembers that episode. This is a whole new level of a ford thunderturd

[@albertgaspar627]

Ford used the Thunderbird name the same way Chevy used the Corvette name (my 4 door 1956 Crown Vic has a "thunderbird badge on its front fenders). Including the 406 FE which wasn't even in a Thunderbird. Then Shelby made the Cobra and Ford called all its hot engines "Cobra", like the Cobra 289, Cobra Jet, etc.

[@evasesh6585]

I know that yard pretty well, I've gone there huntung for parts for my 65 f100

[@stevezurek5826]

I about died when I saw the taped on stripes and eyebrows

[@imranabbasi7871]

Good luck 👍

[@jslepecki1]

Idk the truck that put 440 in was that HARRY’S tow truck lol good seeing it

[@karenthomson9749]

Prelubing that old thing 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I would have a sprayed a little wd in the plug holes at least though..

[@monkeyRL]

LOL did frieburger just mention aesthetics?!?! That's rich =)

[@localcrew]

That Nash Metro was a poor design - but it was poorly executed... so there’s that. 🤘

[@shawnathon60]

Nash Metro,..best ever Rat Rod!

[@smithjones3548]

Wow, a lot of that old iron needs to be restored. Hope at least some of them get saved.

[@boonecountyautomotive3986]

I wish there was more junk yard gold

[@robertsweet4112]

Cool Galaxie

[@christopherwhite8332]

Grand Prix sj in background!

[@tristengill2585]

Shame I can’t watch full episodes anymore coz I live in aus

[@transmissionjimmy69]

You can’t do that in Illinois because once a car is put to salvage the title cannot be returned to a normal state