Pimp My Ride

Pimp My Ride is a TV show produced by MTV. Each episode consists of taking one car in poor condition and restoring it, as well as customizing it. The original American version was hosted by rapper Xzibit. Recently, MTV2 has begun airing episodes from Pimp My Ride UK hosted by DJ Tim Westwood, which features cars being customised in the UK, and Pimp My Ride International, featuring cars in central Europe, hosted by hip hop artists Fat Joe and Lil' Jon, as well as the related CMT series Trick My Truck.
Episodes

1Where Are They Now?
Apr 5, 2007
Xzibit revisited the pimped cars of "Big" Ron (Cadillac El Dorado), Dante (Ford Econoline Ice Cream Truck), Josh (Toyota Corolla), Nile (Cadillac DeVille), Ryan (VW Bus), Christine (Honda Civic), and Alex (Chevrolet Chevelle)

2Tenita's Ford Thunderbird
Apr 12, 2007
Ride Owner: Tenita. 24 years old. Owner's Ride: 1965 Ford Thunderbird.

3Mike's Grumman Kurbmaster Bread Truck
Apr 20, 2007
Xzibit and the boys at GAS pimp out a 1978 Grumman Kurbmaster bread truck originally owned by the Wonderbread Company

4Kristoffer's Chevrolet Impala SS
Apr 26, 2007
Special Earth Day Episode. Xzibit and the boys at GAS create an 800hp muscle car that runs on biodiesal fuel! It goes 0-to-60mph in less than 3.5 seconds! Guest starring CA. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger!

5Spechelle's Mercedes-Benz 300SE
May 3, 2007
Xzibit and the boys at GAS transform a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SE from clunker to "crunker".

6Robert's Chevrolet Van
May 10, 2007
Xzibit and the guys at GAS pimp out this van Vegas style!! Poor Richard needs a gas mask when driving in his van

7Laila's Plymouth Minivan Grand Voyager Expresso
May 17, 2007
The van was equipped with a special "Vroom Box" which enabled the van to sound like other different types of "Supercars"

8Seth's Nissan Maxima
May 24, 2007
Because of his love of both Transformers and all kinds of candy, his car's pimping includes a "Transforming" back seat that slides open to reveal the sound system and monitors, and a cotton candy machine in the trunk.

9Jonathan's Honda CRX
Jun 6, 2007
In honor of Jonathan's love of comic books (and the Fantastic Four in particular) and surfing, the car was painted with "Silver Surfer" chrome, and the interior done up with Fantastic Four accents, including a comic keeper replacing the glove box (loaded with a copy of Fantastic Four #48—the issue in which the Silver Surfer premiered—valued at US$4000) and a rear A/V/Xbox setup inspired by The Thing. He was also presented with a custom "Silver Surfer" surfboard. Nicknamed "Zippy" by the owner

10Vanessa's Ford Festiva L (1991)
Jul 23, 2007
In honor of Jonathan's love of comic books (and the Fantastic Four in particular) and surfing, the car was painted with "Silver Surfer" chrome, and the interior done up with Fantastic Four accents, including a comic keeper replacing the glove box (loaded with a copy of Fantastic Four #48—the issue in which the Silver Surfer premiered—valued at US$4000) and a rear A/V/Xbox setup inspired by The Thing. He was also presented with a custom "Silver Surfer" surfboard.

11David's Ford Econoline (1972)
Jun 9, 2007
ince he was running a family dog grooming business, the back of his van got the ultimate grooming station with a new bathtub and a drying cage with a 32-inch monitor so the dogs can watch TV while they get dried off.

12Will's Jeep Grand Wagoneer (1987)
Jun 9, 2007
As he was a handyman, the car included such storage devices as a rotating turntable in the back and slots inside the window to hold all his tools.

13Esmerelda's Pontiac Sunbird (1991)
Jun 9, 2007
Esmerelda really likes the beach, so she had a Hawaiian Tiki god painted on the hood, and tiki gods stitched into the leather seats. In the trunk, a snow cone maker was installed, along with 2x150w Genesis waterproof subwoofers.

14Justin's Toyota RAV4 (1997)
Jun 9, 2007
Xzibit and the good people at West Coast Customs make people's cars go from dirt to pimped in this 30 minute series. A pimped out car is usually worth $20,000 to $30,000

15Terese's 1984 Ford Crown Victoria Station Wagon
Nov 9, 2007

16Amber's Chevy Cavalier (2002)
Nov 9, 2007
Xzibit and the good people at West Coast Customs make people's cars go from dirt to pimped in this 30 minute series. A pimped out car is usually worth $20,000 to $30,000

17Louis' Subaru Impreza (1996)
Nov 9, 2007
Xzibit and the good people at West Coast Customs make people's cars go from dirt to pimped in this 30 minute series. A pimped out car is usually worth $20,000 to $30,000

18Andrew's Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse (1970)
Nov 9, 2007
This hearse was painted deep purple with custom airbrushed skulls in the front half. A coffin equipped with a grill slides automatically out the back.
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