American Pickers Season 17, Episode 21: Desert Gold Rush

1

Picking Through the Ashes

At an historic Oregon flour mill, the guys tour the site of a massive restoration project and pick up some awesome items that will help in the rebuilding.

45 min

2

Jolene, Jolene

An old walnut farm in California has barns that have not seen the light of day in years and just might contain the Holy Grail of vintage workwear.

45 min

3

Dani Goes East

It’s tattoo mania in New York as Mike and Danielle pick through an artist’s high-end collection of flash art. Then Mike uncovers a 100-year-old papier mache Uncle Sam. In Ohio, Frank and Robbie bumble through four stories of junk in search of hidden treasures.

45 min

4

Double Barn Bonanza

In rural New York, the guys dive into back-to-back epic picks where the incredible collections tell the story of America.

45 min

5

Wolves in Picker's Clothes

Mike and Robbie are trying to tackle a trio of vintage Fords but their sibling rivalry threatens to blow up the deal.

45 min

6

Mr. Whizzer

Honoring their late father and his massive stockpile of rusty gold, two sisters in Upstate New York invite the guys to pick through Dad’s epic untouched garage.

45 min

7

A Bronx Tale

From a storied boatyard in the Bronx to an untouched 1970s mancave in Oregon, the guys tackle two mind-blowing bicoastal picks.

45 min

8

Dani's Picker-versary

Danielle’s 10th anniversary with Antique Archaeology becomes a surprise party for Mike when she turns the milestone into a major league event complete with a Hollywood ending.

45 min

9

Midwest Mayhem

A super-sized Chicago machine shop leaves the guys breathless, while Danielle and Robbie search for curios at an Odd Fellows Home-turned-winery.

45 min

10

Pickin' Safari

Teeming with taxidermy, Ron’s Illinois home is like Pet Sematary meets the Natural History Museum.

45 min

11

Motor Mania

When the guys are wowed by an epic Iowa collection of classic cars and motorbikes, Danielle and Robbie hail Milwaukee’s king of coin-op.

45 min

12

Back Road Buys

Mike and Frank hit a down and dirty old-school pick in Illinois while Danielle and Robbie enjoy a high-speed joyride in a one-of-a-kind rat rod.

45 min

13

Burlesque Queen

In Illinois, Mike and Frank comb through a mind-blowing historic marina while in Kansas City, Danielle brokers a deal on the mother of all burlesque collections.

45 min

14

Cruisin'

Mike and Dave go hog wild for a former Minnesota car dealership that's now home to scores of dusty projects and a one-of-a-kind miniature cruise ship.

45 min

15

Young Grasshopper

In Minnesota, the founder of Memoryville opens the doors to his vintage wonderland while Mefford-the-mechanic has an update on the legendary Madame X Cadillac.

45 min

16

Chopper King

A jaw-dropping Arizona property features antique motorbikes as far as the eye can see, and in Tennessee, an ultra-rare Zephyr gets a tire-blowing test drive.

45 min

17

The Ghost of the West

In New Mexico, Mike and Danielle make an epic stagecoach stop and visit a frozen-in-time adobe village complete with ghost stories and a Wild West saloon.

45 min

18

Moonshine and Motors

Bobby's seven-generation Georgia homestead offers it's Southern picking.

45 min

19

Georgia Wonderland

While Robbie crosses the Rockies with a legendary car in tow, Mike and Mefford go for a high-speed joyride in a banned muscle car without breaks.

45 min

20

Zephyrville

In Florida, Mike meets a gun-slinging cowboy who reels him with tales from the golden age of Hollywood westerns.

45 min

21

Desert Gold Rush

It's a banner day in Arizona with back-to-back picks featuring a late artist's one-of-a-kind collection and a jaw-dropping stash of vintage hi-fi.

45 min