i live in "rust valley" (a name made up for the show) i know Mike well. dont think too much into the show. its fabricated for tv. mike sold most of his cars in the auction last month but most were parts cars for north of 700k. he kept 60 (and buys more everyday) mostly B bodies.
he is a good guy with a big heart. Avery is lowlife human trash and actually much worse off camera than on camera.

just like every reality tv show out there. if it wasnt fabricated "IF WE DONT GET THIS DONE WERE GOING TO LOSE THE SHOP" some people would not watch it. the focus is on scenery and the reveal more than building the cars.

pretty much a man soap opera.