Robert Downey Jr. to convert all his favorite cars in new show
Published on May 22, 2023 at 11:08 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 23, 2023 at 5:14 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Ironman actor Robert Downey Jr. is apparently a bona fide gearhead.
In fact, the 58-year-old Hollywood star spent the last few months secretly working on his own car show.
The first trailer for the upcoming show just dropped and it’s absolute fire.
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In the trailer, Downey Jr. doesn’t beat around the bush and simply explains he’s doing the show because, well, he’s in love with cars.
He actually says as much in the trailer, going as far as to use the expression ‘gearhead’ when describing his passion for cars.
“The cars of the 60s and 70s just make your heart beat a little faster,” Downey Jr said.
“I wanted in”.
Robert Downey Jr. enlisted a team of mechanics and engineers to restore nearly every car in his car collection, which mostly consisted of great American classics from, you’ve guessed it, the 60s and 70s.
In the show, the star from Oppenheimer and The Avengers will explore new ways to preserve his cars, from biodiesel fuel to electric conversions.
At one point, Downey Jr. even said he considered replacing the V8 in one of the Corvette Stingrays from his collection with an electric unit.
Purists beware.
With the exception of the Rimac Nevera hypercar, every other car featured in the trailer is a classic.
Among others, we spotted a Volkswagen Bus, a couple of vintage Chevy Corvettes from the 60s, a Ford Mustang, a Mercedes 350 and a Chevy Camaro.
Quite the collection.
The show, which is titled Downey’s Dream Cars and co-produced by Downey Jr’s own production company, will premiere on HBO Max on June 22.
We’re certainly looking forward to watching the first episode.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
