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FantomWorks (2013–2019) on MotorTrend
About FantomWorks
FantomWorks ended on January 30, 2019, on MotorTrend.
FantomWorks was a reality television series that aired from 2013 to 2019. It followed restoration expert Dan Short and his team as they meticulously refurbished classic cars at the largest automotive restoration shop in America. The show highlighted the process of restoring vintage vehicles, emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship, discipline, and attention to detail, often drawing on Dan's military background. Each episode showcased the challenges faced by the team, including dealing with difficult car owners, parts shortages, and budget constraints, all while striving to deliver high-quality restorations.
Dan Short starred as himself in the series, which had a rating of 7.5 on TVMaze. The show had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode and covered nine seasons, with the final season concluding in early 2019. The series provided an inside look at the automotive restoration industry and the dedication required to bring classic cars back to life.
FantomWorks episode schedule
70 aired
Aired · 70
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2019 | S9·E8 | Metro Mayhem Part 2 |
| January 23, 2019 | S9·E7 | Metro Mayhem Part 1 |
| January 9, 2019 | S9·E6 | Elephant in the Room |
| January 2, 2019 | S9·E5 | Brick By Bricklin |
| December 26, 2018 | S9·E4 | Flatheads Forever |
| December 19, 2018 | S9·E3 | Bow Tie 'til I Die |
| December 12, 2018 | S9·E2 | Against the Grain |
| December 5, 2018 | S9·E1 | Beetle Juiced |
| July 24, 2018 | S8·E9 | One Mad Mustang, Part 2 |
| July 17, 2018 | S8·E8 | One Mad Mustang, Part 1 |
| July 10, 2018 | S8·E7 | Legacy |
| July 3, 2018 | S8·E6 | One for Ole Miss |
| June 26, 2018 | S8·E5 | Decades to Drive |
| June 19, 2018 | S8·E4 | Easier Said |
| June 12, 2018 | S8·E3 | Busted Knuckle |
| June 5, 2018 | S8·E2 | Mismatching Numbers |
| May 29, 2018 | S8·E1 | Another Bricklin the Wall |
| November 10, 2017 | S7·E7 | Tri Power Trails |
| November 3, 2017 | S7·E6 | Kit Car Chaos |
| October 27, 2017 | S7·E5 | Chevy Shock |
| October 13, 2017 | S7·E4 | Flathead Til I'm Dead |
| October 6, 2017 | S7·E3 | Rags and Riches |
| September 29, 2017 | S7·E2 | Snake Bite |
| September 22, 2017 | S7·E1 | That Sinking Feeling |
| August 8, 2017 | S6·E10 | A Perfect 10 |
| August 1, 2017 | S6·E9 | Shake and Bake |
| July 25, 2017 | S6·E8 | Fantomworks Goes Postal |
| July 18, 2017 | S6·E7 | French Fried |
| July 11, 2017 | S6·E6 | A Bumpy Ride |
| June 27, 2017 | S6·E5 | Beauty and the Bee |
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| June 20, 2017 | S6·E4 | One Tough Customer |
| June 13, 2017 | S6·E3 | One Salty Shelby |
| June 6, 2017 | S6·E2 | Night Prowler |
| May 30, 2017 | S6·E1 | Sole Survivor |
| October 26, 2016 | S5·E7 | All Revved Up |
| October 19, 2016 | S5·E6 | If It Sprays, It Stays |
| October 12, 2016 | S5·E5 | Beast Mode |
| October 5, 2016 | S5·E4 | Cold Day in Hell |
| September 28, 2016 | S5·E3 | Tough Act to Follow |
| September 21, 2016 | S5·E2 | Nightmare on Hampton Blvd. |
| September 14, 2016 | S5·E1 | Because I Can |
| July 13, 2016 | S4·E7 | 85 in the Fast Lane |
| July 6, 2016 | S4·E6 | Road to SEMA |
| June 29, 2016 | S4·E5 | High Impact |
| June 22, 2016 | S4·E4 | Thunder Time |
| June 15, 2016 | S4·E3 | Now You See It |
| June 7, 2016 | S4·E2 | Damaged Goods |
| May 31, 2016 | S4·E1 | Throwing Heat |
| November 5, 2015 | S3·E9 | All Metal Mustang |
| November 5, 2015 | S3·E10 | Wet & Wild |
| August 5, 2015 | S3·E7 | One of a Kind |
| August 5, 2015 | S3·E8 | Wrangle This! |
| July 29, 2015 | S3·E6 | Expect the Unexpected |
| July 22, 2015 | S3·E5 | Hidden Surprises |
| July 15, 2015 | S3·E4 | All or Nothing |
| July 8, 2015 | S3·E3 | Speed & Style |
| July 1, 2015 | S3·E2 | Good After Bad |
| June 24, 2015 | S3·E1 | Race to the Finish |
| August 24, 2014 | S2·E6 | Ticket to Ride |
| August 17, 2014 | S2·E5 | Buyer Beware |
| August 10, 2014 | S2·E4 | Size Does Matter |
| August 3, 2014 | S2·E3 | Mach Speed |
| July 27, 2014 | S2·E2 | Fast & Dangerous |
| July 27, 2014 | S2·E1 | Tip of the Iceberg |
| August 4, 2013 | S1·E6 | 1965 Cadillac DeVille and 1984 Monte Carlo |
| July 28, 2013 | S1·E5 | 1966 VW Beetle and 1976 TR6 Convertible |
| July 21, 2013 | S1·E4 | 1970 Chevelle and 1926 Velie |
| July 14, 2013 | S1·E3 | 1964 Impala and 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon |
| July 7, 2013 | S1·E2 | 1965 Mustang and 1951 Studebaker Truck |
| June 30, 2013 | S1·E1 | 1963 Corvette and 1931 Model A Hot Rod |
