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If you’re a fan of classic American muscle cars and bikes, then you should already be aware of History Channel’s Counting Cars that’s running on Astro. It’s the latest among car restoration shows that appeals to automotive enthusiasts and those with an interest in mechanics and restoration.

Counting Cars focuses on Danny “The Count” Koker, who delves into the world of restoration and customisation of classic cars and motorcycles. This is a makeover series with a difference.

“The Count” doesn’t just love hot rods and choppers. He lives for them and he’ll do anything it takes to get his hands on those he likes – he’s known for pulling over cars he passes on the road and offering cash for them on the spot, with a view of re-doing them and “flipping” them for a profit.

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The whole thing isn’t just a passion for Koker; it’s a high-stakes business. With the help of his talented team at the Count’s Kustoms, Koker must restore, modify, customise and sell these highway gems within a tight deadline. The more rides he “picks,” the more pressure there is at his Las Vegas shop to move these vehicles fast to stay in the black. Though the team’s ultimate goal is to turn a generous profit, the majority of the show focuses on working hard and having fun doing it.

Every episode of Counting Cars features amazing stories about historic vehicles, jaw-dropping before-and-after transformations and wheeling and dealing at its absolute best. From vintage Thunderbirds to classic Corvettes and souped-up sidecar motorcycles, it’s all here.

If you haven’t already caught how the crew at Count’s Kustoms tricks out and re-sells classic cars and bikes, then tune in to Counting Cars every Monday on Astro Channel 555 or Astro Channel 575 at 9.30pm. As readers are already aware of, we’ve been running a History Watch & Win contest, which has just ended its run – we’ll be announcing the final two winners of the Week Six contest later.