Philly Throttle

Philly Throttle (2013)

EndedReality show

"Philly Throttle" follows the turbulent lives of vintage bike builder Adam Cramer and his motley crew of mechanics as they restore, repair, and flip motorcycles at Liberty Vintage Cycles in Philadelphia.
Pressing deadlines, finicky customers, tight budgets, and new employees all add to the chaos as Adam navigates the perils of owning a small business in one of the roughest corners of Philadelphia—Fishtown.

Adam is an artist and an intellect, not a businessman. Juggling the dual roles of ownership and artistic integrity always collide and threaten to sink Liberty Vintage forever. The only thing keeping him afloat is his dedicated group of mechanics who have bought into his dreams—it helps that they are as crazy as he is.

And it's never a dull moment as they pound, hammer, grind and, ultimately, convert rusted out bikes into true works of art. Unlike the new choppers of today, each of Adam's creations comes with a unique history and Adam celebrates that history in the meticulous detail he puts into his restorations. Before each project, he creates a vision of the perfect bike in his mind's eye. But executing his dream vision is a battle against available parts, time and customer's tight budgets. And for Adam, the bike always wins.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Slo RideJul 19, 2013
S01E02Under New ManagementJul 12, 2013
S01E01Lights OutJul 5, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Philly Throttle' premiere?

'Philly Throttle' premiered on February 25, 2013.

Which channel aired 'Philly Throttle'?

Discovery Channel aired 'Philly Throttle'.

Who are the main stars of 'Philly Throttle'?

The show follows the work and lives of Adam Cramer, the owner of Liberty Vintage Cycles, and his team.

What kind of work were Adam Cramer and his team known for?

They specialized in buying and restoring vintage motorcycles from the 1960s and 1970s.

Which city provided the backdrop for 'Philly Throttle'?

The show is set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What was the inspiration behind Adam's love for vintage motorcycles?

Adam's father was a collector and dealer of motorcycles, which is where Adam's fascination for vintage motorcycles started.

What was the name of the shop owned by Adam?

Adam owned Liberty Vintage Cycles, which was a motorcycle shop in Philadelphia.

What was the focus of most of the episodes in 'Philly Throttle'?

The focus of most of the episodes was on Adam and his team's efforts to find, restore, and sell vintage motorcycles.

Which famous motorcycle brand was featured in one of the episodes of 'Philly Throttle'?

Harley-Davidson was featured in one of the episodes, which followed Adam and his team's search for a rare knucklehead engine for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

What kind of challenges did Adam and his team face in the course of the show?

The team faced challenges like tight deadlines, difficult clients, and finding rare parts for motorcycles, among other things.

What was the most expensive motorcycle sold by Liberty Vintage Cycles on the show?

A rare 1913 Excelsior motorcycle was sold for $150,000, making it the most expensive motorcycle sold by Liberty Vintage Cycles on the show.

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