Car Masters: Rust to Riches Canceled at Netflix After 6 Seasons

After six seasons and 48 episodes spanning nearly seven years, Netflix has officially canceled Car Masters: Rust to Riches, the popular automotive restoration series featuring the colorful crew at Gotham Garage. Star Constance Nunes confirmed the news on Instagram, revealing the show was “canceled a while ago” despite Season 6 dropping just one year ago in October 2024.

Car Masters: Rust to Riches Series Overview

Why Was Car Masters Canceled?

The cancellation wasn’t entirely surprising to industry observers. According to data from Netflix’s weekly top 10 charts, Car Masters experienced steadily declining viewership season over season. The show’s numbers dropped significantly with each new season, signaling waning audience interest despite its loyal fanbase.

Constance Nunes addressed the cancellation philosophically, explaining: “It has 6 seasons, which is a long time for any show to go… sometimes it’s time for people on the show to move on, sometimes networks want to move on to fresh ideas.”

The series also faced considerable criticism from viewers. While the garage transformations were impressive, many fans complained about unrealistic pricing, questionable builds, and manufactured drama. One Reddit user summed up the sentiment: “I’m sad to see it gone forever, because it was the train wreck that just kept on crashing.”

The Gotham Garage Legacy

Car Masters: Rust to Riches followed Mark Towle and his eccentric crew as they transformed rusty classics and budget vehicles into high-end custom cars, trading up through increasingly ambitious projects. The show became known for its bold creative choices—some brilliant, others controversial.

Season 6 continued the tradition with ambitious builds including a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and 458 Italia package deal purchased for $290,000, a ’32 Ford Roadster for a casino client, and various other high-stakes projects that tested the team’s creativity and business acumen.

The series made Gotham Garage a household name in automotive circles and launched the careers of its cast members, particularly Constance Nunes, who became a breakout star and model beyond the show.

Netflix’s Reality TV Purge Continues

Car Masters joins an increasingly long list of Netflix reality shows quietly canceled in 2025. Over 20 unscripted series have gotten the axe this year alone, including Blue Ribbon Baking Championship, Indian Matchmaking, Jewish Matchmaking, and numerous other once-popular titles.

Netflix has launched countless unscripted shows in recent years, but very few receive renewal orders. The streaming giant appears to favor fresh concepts over long-running franchises, even when those franchises maintain steady audiences.

However, sources indicate that reality shows could potentially be revisited in the future, though the likelihood for Car Masters seems slim given its declining performance metrics.

What’s Next for the Cast?

While the show has ended, the Gotham Garage crew continues operating their real-world business. The garage remains active, taking on custom projects and maintaining its reputation in the automotive customization industry.

Constance Nunes has continued her modeling career and maintains a strong social media presence. Mark Towle remains focused on Gotham Garage’s operations, while other cast members have hinted at new projects on their respective social platforms.

Car Masters’ Impact on Automotive TV

During its six-season run, Car Masters became Netflix’s second-longest-running reality series, behind only Queer Eye. The show helped establish Netflix as a destination for automotive content, paving the way for series like Rust Valley Restorers, Resurrected Rides, and Tex Mex Motors.

While it may not have ended on the highest note, Car Masters proved there’s substantial appetite for automotive content on streaming platforms, influencing the genre’s future direction.

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