From ‘Hyperdrive’ to ‘Formula 1: Drive To Survive’: 6 must watch shows on Netflix for car enthusiasts

No matter what your interests are, you can always find something to watch on Netflix. From movies and shows to kids programs and documentaries, the OTT giant has a large library of content. Car-lovers and petrolheads can also find a lineup of shows available on the platform that suits their fancy.

Today, the die-hard car enthusiast must be struggling as it is hard to go out for a drive due to the pandemic, but the only thing that could give you a comparable level of satisfaction would be watching other people drive or work on cars.

Here, OTTplay has made a list of the best automotive programs that deliver the greasy, high-octane thrills for gearheads to binge-watch on Netflix:

Hyperdrive

This high-octane hybrid of American Ninja Warrior and the Fast & the Furious movie franchise delivers more excitement than almost any other car show. Hyperdrive features 28 drivers from around the world, who compete in an elaborate series of stunts laid out over the street network inside Eastman-Kodak’s old manufacturing campus in Rochester, New York.

Rust Valley Restorers

Mike Hall is a 64-year-old, gray haired gearhead with a heart of gold, a handsome and pragmatic son, a wacky best friend, and a problem - Lots of cars and no money. The show revolves around how Hall and his team tastefully restore these rusty old cars to dream rides.

Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee

For each episode comedy legend and bona fide car collector Jerry Seinfeld fetches a different comedian in a classic or significant car. They then drive together to get coffee while talking about anything and everything. Each car is introduced thoroughly before the show but later the guests and their conversation becomes the focus.

Paul Hollywood’s Big Continental Road Trip

The Great British Baking Show judge Paul Hollywood knows a thing or two about cars and was even a part of the U.K.’s Beechdean Aston Martin racing team. This three-part special was originally produced for the BBC. The show has Hollywood visiting Italy, Germany, and France to find the through-line that connects each country’s best-known cars. The high quality production makes the program feel a lot like BBC's legendary show Top Gear.

Formula 1: Drive To Survive

Formula 1: Drive to Survive is a ten-episode Netflix original series, produced in conjunction with F1’s sanctioning body. The series follows the teams through the 2018 Grand Prix and introduces viewers to the team principals, family members, and behind-the-scenes workers who support the drivers in their quest for a world championship.

Car Masters: Rust To Riches

The owners of Gotham Garage in Temecula, California pick up a $1,000 car (a mid-60s Thunderbird in the premiere) and through a series of trades, acquisitions and customizations, expect to score a six-figure sale. The show follows the ups and downs of this precarious business model. Some of the show’s builds are fun and quirky like a Smart Fortwo off-roader.