Rides with Jay Thomas

Season 1

"Rides with Jay Thomas" isn't just another car show. In fact, it might not be a car at all. If it has a motor and a good story, we're going to find it.

Where to Watch Rides with Jay Thomas • Season 1

10 Episodes

The Hudson Hornets
E1
The Hudson HornetsJay shows us two rare Hudson Hornets, a collection of every version ever made of the Arctic Cat Mini Bikes, and we check out a rebuilt fire truck that is now a full-blown North Dakota State Bison football tailgating vehicle - built-in grill and bar stools included.
The "Street Freak"
E2
The "Street Freak"We get to check out a matchbox car come to life, a retro Dodge Challenger that we hung the nickname Street Freak on. This Challenger has it all: psychedelic, multi-colored paint job, gorgeous interior, and a 340 engine that keeps this ride road-worthy and ready to roll.
The Mutt
E3
The MuttWe see a 1951 Ford farm truck...that has 2000 horses under the hood. 'The Mutt' has a reputation in drag racing circles across the country. Oh, and did we mention that sometimes owner Mike Qualley does wheelies in it...that get all four wheels off the ground?
1969 GTO
E4
1969 GTOIn 1975, Richard Halvorson bought himself a high school graduation present: a 1969 GTO Judge with about 40,000 miles on it. The "Rides with Jay Thomas," crew meet up with Richard to see how he has restored "The Judge" to showroom condition.
The Gambler
E5
The GamblerJay is joined by the amazing Rachel DeBarros of the TV show "All Girls Garage," and they check out a beautiful Cadillac called the Gambler, a 1959 Nash Metropolitan, a 1970 Ford Torino, and a 1951 Mercury with an incredible custom paint job.
The Nightmare and The Joker
E6
The Nightmare and The JokerAn incredible custom 1993 Harley-Davidson Softail that is a tribute to Heath Ledger's Joker. We were there the first time this bike was shown in public and it is a work of art. If your passion is bikes or movies, or both, you're in for a treat.
The SWAT Vehicle
E7
The SWAT VehicleWe meet Mel Grile and what he calls his "One of One." Similar cars have sold at auction for close to a million dollars. Mel's car is probably worth more than any of them. Then, Jay meets with the lieutenant of the Red River Valley SWAT team to check out a Lenco BearCat they've had since 2009. Jay rides in the BearCat with SWAT team leader Craig Danielson.
The Shelby Mustangs
E8
The Shelby MustangsWe meet up with Greg Adams and check out his Shelby Mustangs. These are two very unique, but very different cars. One is a rare 1969 GT500 convertible in beautiful shape, the other a very valuable barn find that started out as a Hertz rental car.
The '68 Chevy Nova SS
E9
The '68 Chevy Nova SSWe check out Mitch Rapp's pro street 1968 Chevy Nova SS. Then, Jay heads to South Dakota to check out David Braun's tractor and car collections. He has John Deere tractors dating all the way back to 1935. And finally, we check out a garage that's like taking a quick trip to Ireland. Dave and Louise Kelly Solum sit down with Jay inside Mangy McRay's Irish Pub.
The 1951 GMC Custom from Start to Finish
E10
The 1951 GMC Custom from Start to FinishWe follow a custom truck build from start to finish with our friends from the Hot Rod Shop. We'll look at Jayson Ackerson's 1970 Volkswagen, he's had it since high school and he has transformed it into one beautiful bug. Finally, we check out a garage that's more like a racing museum.