The Car Chasers
Behind The Scenes
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The shop uses a blend of old techniques and new science in its approach to refurbish and upgrade cars.
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Perry has a soft spot for Americana, but there is one golden era after he says car design seriously declined.
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Jeff and his team flipped this 1968 Chevrolet Nova into something that would make a collector salivate.
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The relationship between Jeff and his father Tom is unique -- not only are they father and son, but their businesses often work together.
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To Eric, each car has its own personality. Although the cars haven't spoken to him yet, there's one feature he'd like to see with the chance to make that happen.
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Jeff and Perry talk about the dynamics in the shop and how ideas get generated between team members.
Meet the Team
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Jeff Allen is the owner at Flat 12 auto shop in Lubbock, Texas and his passion is buying, selling and retooling classic and exotic cars.
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Perry Barndt is the mechanic at Flat 12, but to him, the trade is more of an art form.
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Aside from making sure the bills get paid at Flat 12, Meg is part of the unique team that gets the job done day in and day out.
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Eric is the technician of the group, looking to meld science and technology with the oil and grease of the workshop.
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Tom Souter, Jeff's dad, runs his own classic car dealership right around the corner from Jeff's shop in Lubbock, Texas.
About The Car Chasers
Jeff Allen and Perry Barndt are gamblers…their game, classic and exotic cars. They travel the country looking to buy and sell cars. Whether it's a rare Shelby Mustang or a one-of-a-kind Bugatti, the key is buy low and sell high, something that doesn't always happen. Selling cars is a dangerous business…but perhaps there's no greater danger than negotiating with your own dad. Tom Souter, Jeff's dad, runs his own classic car dealership right around the corner from Jeff's shop in Lubbock, Texas. They are not just regular trading partners; they are trading partners hell-bent on one-upmanship. Tom says doing a deal with his son is like being locked in a closet with a porcupine, "it's gonna hurt but you know it won't kill you."
Contact The Car Chasers
Treasure Detectives
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Curtis explains how forgeries are created, and what makes real antiques stand out.
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Curtis Dowling explains the harm in recreating forgeries and why he is on a mission to stop it.
