Las Vegas: Count's Kustoms Car Tour & VIP Garage Access

Summary

Vegas car legends up close with donuts laughs and real engines

You’ll join a small group for VIP access to Las Vegas’ most iconic car shops—from tasting local Pink Box Donuts at Atomic Motors to exploring custom rat rods at WelderUp and seeing Count’s Kustoms’ famous collection with a guide who knows every story. Expect real engines, honest laughs, and a few surprises you’ll remember long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect the smell of fresh donuts to be the first thing that hit me on a Las Vegas car tour. But there we were at Atomic Motors, coffee in hand, surrounded by rows of Chevys and Fords so shiny you could almost see your own surprise in them. Our guide—Mark, who seemed to know every bolt in town—waved us over just as someone fired up an old V8 in the workshop. That low rumble kind of vibrated through my shoes. Pink Box Donuts are apparently a thing here; I tried the one with pink sprinkles and got powdered sugar all over my shirt. Nobody cared.

Next stop was WelderUp, which is nothing like any garage I’ve seen back home. Steve Darnell’s rat rods look like they crawled out of some wild dream—rusty edges, skulls on the dash, weird little details everywhere. Mark told stories about late-night builds and TV crews getting in the way (he rolled his eyes at that). There was this moment when I ran my hand along a fender and it felt cool and gritty at the same time. The guys working there nodded at us but kept welding—just regular folks doing their thing while we gawked.

Count’s Kustoms was last, and honestly, it felt almost surreal walking past those cars you see on Counting Cars. Danny “The Count” wasn’t around (filming day), but our guide pointed out his favorite chopper anyway. There’s something about seeing these machines up close—the paint jobs almost glow under the shop lights—and you start imagining what it’d be like to drive one down the Strip at night. We snapped a few photos (Mark joked about charging us extra for “artistic direction”), then just stood around talking engines until it was time to pile back into the van for the ride back toward Treasure Island. It all went too fast—I still think about that V8 echoing in my chest.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — VIP tour of iconic car shops

• Enjoy coffee and Pink Box Donuts
• Explore Atomic Motors showrooms
• Tour Atomic Motors restoration workshops
• Visit Steve Darnell’s WelderUp shop
• See custom rat rods and builds
• Enter Count’s Kustoms restoration shop
• Admire Danny Koker’s car collection
• Listen to expert guide commentary

Top questions

Where does the Count's Kustoms Deluxe Car Tour start?

The tour starts at 9am outside Treasure Island on Mystère Dreams Ave in Las Vegas.

Is pickup included for this Las Vegas car tour?

Yes, round-trip transportation between stops is included from the designated pickup point.

Are food or drinks provided during the tour?

Yes, coffee and award-winning Pink Box Donuts are served at Atomic Motors, the first stop.

How many locations are visited on this deluxe car tour?

The tour visits three locations: Atomic Motors, WelderUp, and Count’s Kustoms.

Will I meet Danny "The Count" Koker during the tour?

Danny may appear if filming allows but his presence isn’t guaranteed due to schedules.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels and service animals are allowed.

How long does the entire car tour take?

The duration includes travel time between stops; exact timing may vary depending on circumstances.

Can I use public transportation to reach the pickup point?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby Treasure Island where pickup occurs.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transportation from Treasure Island to each stop in an air-conditioned vehicle, entry fees for all three garages (Atomic Motors, WelderUp, Count’s Kustoms), fresh coffee and Pink Box Donuts to start things off right, plus expert guiding throughout—so you can just focus on soaking up chrome and stories before heading back downtown together.