Builder Series Episode 17 - Mitch Unverzagt

This week, Matt sits down with Mitch Unverzagt, a guy who grew up with the smell of old‑school Ford steel in the air. Mitch’s childhood was surrounded by his dad’s ’70s Fords, and that early exposure lit the fuse for a lifetime in the automotive world. As a teenager he was hitting car shows, drag strips, and mud bogs with his buddies—and at just 16 he picked up a ’79 Ford he still owns today.Mitch opens up about why he jumped into the Build Off and breaks down his vision for the High Class Trash Invitational. He and Matt dig into the different car scenes across the country, comparing how each region shapes its own flavor of hot‑rodding and community. They trade stories about growing up around cars, chasing adventures, and the moments that cemented their love for the culture.And of course, Mitch shares his dream build—one that’ll make any classic TV fan grin: the legendary General Lee.It’s an episode packed with nostalgia, grit, and the kind of stories that remind you why we keep these old machines alive.