Richard Rawlings and Gas Monkey Garage Crew coming to McDonough County on Friday

BLANDINSVILLE, Ill. — Richard Rawlings, star of “Fast N’ Loud” on the Discovery Channel and founder of the world-famous Gas Monkey Garage, is rolling into McDonough County on Thursday, June 6 — and he’s looking to buy.

Classic car lovers, collectors and barn-find hunters — this is your chance to strike a deal.

Rawlings and his crew are on the hunt for classics, exotics and rare rides, especially from the hot rod era. Even better? Dusty barn finds, wild taxidermy, neon and porcelain signs, and vintage pinball machines are all fair game.

Locals are encouraged to bring their for sale vehicles and other collectibles to Slup’s Bar or Two Doors Down on Main Street in Blandinsville around 3 p.m. The Gas Monkey team is expected to arrive around 5 p.m. to check out what’s up for grabs and maybe make a deal — or a few.

Got a barn full of cars or a collection too big to haul? No problem. Reach out ahead of time and the Gas Monkey crew will come to you. Contact them by email at info@gasmonkeygarage.com or by texting or calling 417-693-2377.

Founded by Rawlings in Dallas, Texas, Gas Monkey Garage is known worldwide for building and restoring cars with a no-BS attitude and a rock ’n roll spirit.