HISTORY HIT SERIES COUNTING CARS RETURNS 2/24 FOR AN ALL NEW SEASON Rev up those engines and get ready to wheel and deal with The Count COUNTING CARS RETURNS TO HISTORY® WITH ALL NEW EPISODES PREMIERES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015 AT 9PM ET/PT Our Coverage Sponsored by Martin's Tavern of Georgetown Est. 1933
Established in 1933, Martin's Tavern is one of Washington DC’s most historic family-owned enterprises. For 80 years, Martin’s Tavern has been a renowned fixture in the mid-Atlantic and a must-visit establishment in historic Georgetown. In the late 1890's, William S. Martin traveled from Galway, Ireland to America. Forty years later, he and his son, William G. Martin, the current Billy's grandfather, opened Martin’s Tavern on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and N Street NW which is run today by our friend, William A. Martin Jr. You can call him Billy! From sitting Presidents and media icons, to city residents and worldly travelers, Martin’s Tavern is a welcoming home to the many who have long embraced its warm atmosphere. Its quintessentially classic American fare has delighted discriminating palates for decades from the Oakwood Atlantic Smoked Salmon to the Filet Mignon to whatever your little heart desires from the convincing menu. Every President from Truman to George W. Bush has happily dined at Martin's Tavern, and you can see the delicious culinary choices preferred by each in our review: Martin's Tavern is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know:
The President’s favorite booths, The Proposal Booth of Jack and Jackie Kennedy, Mickey Mantle in The Dugout Room, George W. Bush and family at Table 12 are just a few of the iconic stories. Fourth generation owner Billy Martin, Jr. continues the tradition of Washington’s oldest family owned restaurant and Georgetown landmark.
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HISTORY’s hit series COUNTING CARS returns Tuesday, February 24 at 9 pm ET/PT with a wealth of fresh customized cars and motorcycles. When it comes to flipping cars, Danny “The Count” Koker is all in, stopping at nothing to get his hands on and give new life to the best and baddest vehicles on the road.
On this season of COUNTING CARS, Danny Koker pushes his team harder than ever to create their greatest rides yet. The new season kicks off with a one-hour special featuring a “his and hers” restoration of a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner and a 1970 Dodge Coronet. The job has Danny over the moon…until he discovers just how much TLC both cars need; forcing him into overdrive to get the job finished on time. Later in the season, music industry legend Del Bryant turns to Danny to restore his father's 1972 Chevy Blazer as a tribute to his family and the University of Tennessee. Danny goes above and beyond, fabricating the ultimate tailgating party machine for the Tennessee native. Other episodes feature Ryan working after-hours on a secret project behind Danny’s back; a Rat Rod restoration road trip that leaves Danny stranded in the desert after Kevin sells The Count’s beloved 1972 Monte Carlo; and a second special hour-long episode during which Danny organizes a car show to turn heads with a stunning 1973 Boattail Riviera that features the most amazing paint job ever to come out of Count’s Kustom.
COUNTING CARS is produced for HISTORY by Leftfield Pictures. Zachary G. Behr and Ed de Rivaz serve as Executive Producers for HISTORY. Executive Producers for Leftfield Pictures are Brent Montgomery, David George, Shawn Witt, and Simon Thomas. Jonathan Wyche and Sean Moran are Co-Executive Producers for Leftfield Pictures.
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