Downey's Dream Cars

The first two episodes made perfect sense. Episode one made great sense. Take a giant gashog truck and convert it to electric. The colors and the details worked well. The demonstration and use of the military was over the top, but the episode didn't offend car guys. Episode two made even more sense. Take a dirty diesel and convert it to eco-diesel. Robert's mother must have been spinning her grave at the color combination he chose to use on the car. UGLY. Episodes three and four are probably the most offensive to my sensibilities as a car guy that I could possibly dream of. Take two of the most beautiful cars ever made and trash their value. It was a sin to paint it any Riviera in the chosen colors. Pale peach matte finish???? UGH. Then a '65 survivor 'Vette cut apart and turned over to electric? OMG The car may look the same, and it may be faster, but again the color of the exterior and the trim are ghastly. I know it's too late, but if you do a 2nd season, take some better donor cars where the changes make sense and add value to the vehicle rather than devaluing a perfectly good classic.

If you're a fan of Robert Downey Jr., you'll likely enjoy it regardless of your interest in cars. The show blends cars, car restorations, and climate change concerns. While Robert initially hinted at converting everything to EVs, but certain things out of his power prevented that.

In comparison to shows like "Fast N' Loud" and "Diesel Brothers," this one falls short, especially for car enthusiasts. While it addresses carbon footprint reduction, it also features contradictory stunts and cars. Some builds seem not thought through, possibly due to RDJ surprising his team on which car they're restoring next or maybe they just wanted to have hiccups for authenticity. It often feels more suited to YouTube than TV, lacking urgency and excitement. It oscillates between a rich man's whim and genuine passion, making it hard for me to get fully invested in.

Though I learned a few things, being a car enthusiast already, the show would benefit from a clearer direction amid the evolving landscape of car transportation. Like it's still a little too early. It's at the start of that transition phase from petrol/diesel cars.

Overall, it's more enjoyable as a casual watch, particularly if you're a Robert Downey Jr. Fan. For staunch climate activists or dedicated car show fans, it might disappoint. Personally, I found it a decent pastime, i liked some of the restoration outcomes, just without forming strong opinions for or against the show.

Rich guy spends hundreds of thousands of dollars to convert an old square body pickup from Internal Combustion to an Electric Vehicle...because it's all about the environment. Meanwhile, the show features a helicopter, a 20Ton massive diesel powered heavy equipment hauler, an Abrams Tank, and a 100+ Army troops. The carbon footprint to make this episode alone hilariously illustrates the hypocritical nature of these Hollywood Elitists. It's like watching Leonardo DiCaprio jet all over the world, lecturing people on caring for an environment as he flies in his friends and 25 year old girlfriend to party on his 150 foot yacht in the Mediterranean.

Do as I say, not as I do.

Roberts personality is the highlight of the show. He is funny, has a good concept for what he wants to accomplish and interacts with the guests and crew well. Unfortunately I can't enjoy the vehicle projects themselves. They go into very little detail on the build. Everything looks kinda hacked together and not high quality craftsmanship. Overall, the end products are kinda "meh" and not very interesting. Don't get me started on the choice of paint colors...they are some of the worst I have ever seen.

If you are a car guy and into restorations, I don't think you will get much enjoyment out of the show. If you are a novice to cars but enjoy climate related content you may like it.

When I first saw the name of the show I was hesitant to watch it as I was expecting another celebrity showing off his collection. I was pleasantly surprised once I dove in. However, it would be nice if more information was provided about the cost of the modifications (parts and labor) that are being done. Granted the biggest cost on some of the mods is the original vehicles themselves, so I'm only talking about the modifications. As a 60+ gearhead myself, I'd be very interested in what it would cost me to do something of this type. It's easy to go out and shop for a ready made Tesla etc., assuming you can afford it, but why not EV in style.