OK I'm addicted to this series now. What a positive car guy vibe going on here. And I can even watch this with my 5 year old. Keep it up - it makes me happy to be a Hagerty customer.
+tom cotter hi I also live in nc can you make a video about what to look at when buying a car that's been sitting for a while I've seen an old Chevy in my neighbors garage to a 1st gen mustang at a shop but I wanna know what to look for specially if your on budget.
Drew Z love the show doing wonders for the car Community Inglewood California go up in this house work are freaks for days we love you keep going and keep pushing it
I love the spirit of this show... There are still lots of cars, hidden in plain sight, maybe arround the corner of your house, or in a garage that you pass every day... These gems deserve to be saved... Just open your eyes, and happy haunting...
Mooresville, L.A., Detroit, all over the U.S., I love hearing peoples "inside stories " on the awesome finds they have to share! This segment scratches the surface of whats out there!
If the AC Greyhound can be saved it should be saved. There were only 83 of them produced from 1959 through 1963, and evidently only three of the lot were left hand drive, making the one in the barn a rarity within a rarity. I'd love to own it!
I'm sure this has been mentioned previous, but if not, the 67 Shelby Mustang engine was not a "Cobra Jet" as you mentioned. The 428 Cobra Jet did not come out until mid 1968, so no, they were not available on the 67, and carried the GT500 KR moniker. They are the most desirable of the GT500 Shelby's because of the difference in HP, however I would be more than thrilled to find that 67 GT500 in this day and age.
Absolutely a fabulous series, just love it!!!! This fella knows cars, which makes the show 10 times more interesting. Very humble guy and fun to listen to. I want his job!! Although you guys wouldn't want to listen to me. Thanks a million for this complete series. Geoff
Some years ago, I found a 67 Mustang coupe with what looked to be the original "Bullit" green paint job. It had a modified 302 with a close ratio 4 speed top loader, limited slip rear end and a bunch of other mods. I took one test drive around the block and paid what the seller was asking for it. I've always been a Ford guy and had a 65 Mustang prior to this one. I drove it almost daily for about seven years before selling it to a buyer from Belgium. I still miss that car today.
Hats off to you for such an excellent show. I had a love affair with a '61 VW Transporter (though it wasn't a crew cab) too. However the sentiments expressed with regards to the Shelby were some of the best I've heard about buying a classic. Respect the fact that the owner loves the car. Offer a fair price. Whether or not they take it they will speak and think well of you and if they decide down the road they want to sell yours will be the first number they call.
Tom, I have wanted a 67 green Shelby since 67 when I was 10 years old. There was one in the neighborhood and I fell in love with the design, color, but most of all the sound. I am a 16 year hemiplegic stroke survivor and I have relearned to talk and walk again. I have been trained and recertified to drive with no restrictions. I have to have an automatic. Should you ever come to Overland Park, KS, in your Shelby, I would give my right arm (the paralyzed one) to take a ride in your car. I love your videos. May the Lord keep you safe. Blessings~
No truer word can be spoken than "fair". Your advise is so spot on Tom. I trade/buy/sell/restore vintage guitars and amps. I can not tell you just how many times I have acquired an instrument because A. I did my research on the value & B. I made a "fair" offer that was agreeable to both seller & buyer. Truth be told, I'm glad so many newbs try and low ball, as it leaves me room to be "fair".
Met Tom at Amelia Island Concours while my friend was buying one of his books (his 2nd purchase) and neither one of us realized, though we had watched his show before, that he was the same guy in the shows. It was a pleasure to meet him. His books on barn finds are very interesting and a great read with amazing photos. Check them out. I love this show and can't wait to see more.
In my years of owning many cars vintage and otherwise, it has been my experience that there is something interesting in just about every other garage around. In rural America this is especially true.
Way to go Tom! Agree, there is little point in making a low ball offer to a fellow car guy. Being fair pays dividends. Funny I just bought another one of your books too!
Really enjoying your show Tom. Thanks for bringing us along. I took your hint and started keeping an eye open in my neighbourhood for collectibles awaiting restoration. First look: 1973 Amc Javelin, 1972 Super Beetle. 1960 ish Vw van. 1973 Ford Ranger pickup. Busy with my rust free 1991 Bmw e30 Cabriolet so these will have to wait
This series is one of my favorite in UA-cam, please keep them good episodes coming, I'm a BIG fan of you and your show Tom, thankyou and keep up the good work.
A few years back I went to look at a 1960 Impala four door. Guy lied about everything. It was rusted, banged up, knocking 235cid V6, missing a lot of parts and wanted $12,000 I just walked away. Glad I did because a few blocks over I saw an 86 monte carlo ss for sale. I asked about the car and the owner stated it looks like crap and runs like crap and he wanted $250 I bought it and replaced the carb and drove it around for a year until the trans went and ended up selling it for $1000
I bought a 1966 Mustang that sat for 20 years in a swamp. it sunk up to the body in the mud. Complete car all original, An older lady bought it new and drove it until she passed away the neighbor bought it pushed it on to his property behind the barn and let it sit for 20 years until i bought it for $700. Its a 289 v8 auto car. It was originally a lettuce green she had repainted to blue. The paint is flaking and i can see the original color. Im not planning to restore to stock. Im thinking about painting it black though the body will stay stock and keep the 289. There is millions of them why not make it how I would have ordered it from ford.
He is the greatest. He's a gentile man. Considerate,... ALWAYS. Such a pleasure to be around on video. You really think your with him. He makes you see how being honest is the best way. I'll will never stop wacthing him, I could never imagine him ever changing, but only for the better. To have lunch with him o e day would be a delight with my 7 year Derek.
Kudos to you, Tom for your fair market value philosophy. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Making a lowball offer on a car treats the car and seller as a piece of scrap, and people who do that deserve to be treated likewise. I'd like to hope that IF I were to sell a car, they'd love it like I did.
Tom is right about walking around your neighborhood and finding classic cars .there is a Mustang Mach 1 in someone's garage covered with boxes just down the street from my house. I see it every now and then when they leave their garage open. 🤗
Yeah you can find cars within 15 miles from where you live the catch is you have to have the cash to buy them and a place to work on them..the latter two being the hardest part..
First...I LOVE THIS VIDEO SERIES!!!! Needs to be its own channel. Second, WHO buys old stock cars? I mean I understand if they are driven by someone famous, but just general 70's or 80's stock cars???
Back when I was in the military I was overseas and wanted a 60's Mustang (a car I wanted since I was a kid). My wife and mom went out looking for one. At the time you could get either a coupe or fastback for around 2-3k. My wife chose the coupe. She thought the fastback was ugly. She thinks differently today because she also appreciates classics now. I remember coming home to her picking me up in a 68 coupe with a big smile on her face. What a beautiful sight that was. It broke down on me about 9 years ago after being my daily driver for almost 10 years. A good amount of that was going from LA to San Diego and back on a daily basis. She WILL run again.
I found my dream car 4 miles away from where I lived. A 1977 RA29 Toyota Celica GT. In my case, the previous owner was untruthful on the engine and vehicle condition and was overcharging me for it. I stuck with what I thought was a fair market price and He declined. I went home discouraged. He called me a day later and asked if I was still interested and I picked up the car. He was very rude. Haven't had a chance to restore it due to my financial status and priorities. Wish I had the means to do it and get that feel of driving it. That's priceless! Great show Hagerty, you inspired me to go out and find my dream car!
The VW bug inside was a 66', only the 66's had the "1300" badge on the back, but I'll give it to you, you know your stuff!! Damn I'd love that 66', the 67', and the crewcab pickup...HEAVEN!!!
Tom, the Shelby, and its story deserves a stand-alone video. The story went from "the guy showed it to me" to "I've had to replace." How much did it cost? How much has been put into it? Why is it not washed and waxed? Lots of unanswered questions from a channel I've seen go into extreme details over far less interesting cars. If you restore it, the whole process needs to be meticulously documented. I'd tune into every episode. The series of such a restoration and what goes into one (including all the actual costs) could theoretically pay for itself in views.
Terrific episode! Best show on the net! I liked your wrap up comments about offering a fair market price. There have been a couple of times I put my old '55 Chevy pickup up for sale and all I got was guys wanting to get it for nothing, and for nothing I'd rather just keep it!
Really enjoyed this video...well done! Definitely agree with the theory of offering market value if you're approaching someone and asking them to sell. A good attitude and respecting the seller goes a long way.
I love Fords, will have a Mustang some day. Currently I'm working on a 76 F100 and bringing it back to life. Lots of fun just wrenching on engines and making thinks work again. Enjoy the channel and the videos!
we travelled to Florida from the UK and found my 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 and shipped it back following my Dad's purchase of a 1963 Cadillac in 1991 when he retired due to ill health (carried on fixing his and our cars). Mom then went and bought the Galaxie owners Grandad's 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham after he sadly passed, as a daily driver here in England.
I recently found a 1972 dodge challenger two blocks away from my house.I really want to rescue it as it's being taken over by nature. Unfortunately funds limit that from happening.
Tom; Love your videos and style. I'm 56 and been detailing cars for 25 plus years. Would love to detail and clean that Shelby for ya and keep it original as possible.
Enjoy your videos. Just moved from NYC to Mooresville, guess I need to get out and do some barn hunting of my own. I've got a 1955 Chevy Cameo in my garage now, looking to add more. Very cool. Keep up the great work. Look forward to each new video.
Another enjoyable video episode.We certainly don't have barn finds like this down in New Zealand! I have a '65 Old's Cutlass in my shed which will be the closest I will come to owning a classic muscle car.Changing topic slightly I would like to know what the running gear is in the '39 or '40 Ford Tom drives.If he hasn't already done so a video about his car would be very worthwhile as it certainly doesn't run a flathead any more!
Brilliant show. Well done Tom, I really enjoyed it too. I like your attitude and the respect you show to the people you speak with and deal with - even the guy who had your old VW - I would have felt like straggling him. It is sad though when people do hold onto vehicles "because life gets in the way" and they will not part with them and the vehicle eventually turns to dust. Keep up the good work. BTW - LOVE YOUR WOODY.
its amazing the things you see just walking your dog around the neighborhood. one of my neighbors has an airplane in his garage, its just a 2 car garage!!
I saw your 67 Shelby when you had it at the first VIR SAAC convention. I met you briefly there. I remember it had the coat hanger for the antenna. I have really enjoyed all of these videos. Barn Hunting as a past time is still alive. There were a few finds near my house the past few years, and a couple of them were people I knew or had known. I had no idea they had those cars stashed away.
Crazy that you found that truck. In the 70s my dad had a one off metallic blue MGB that was used for the Paris motor show. He kept the car for a few years and then sold it on in the mid 70s, in the early 2000s he found the same car just driving past someone's house. Sadly it hadn't been taken care of and was too far gone for restoration.
its amazing that the Shelby, if was truly sitting out in the open for decades, managed to keep all that original Shelby kit, like the carbs and air cleaner, those valve covers, the wheels...all the stuff that usually ends up disappearing over time. Must have been well hidden. Its awesome that it is so complete...def one, maybe with a little preservation effort, to keep in 'as found' condition...sweet.
Beautiful car,great show!!! I'm 41 and in the 1980's my Dad bought a 1969 Z28 302 dz Camaro for $800 ,Restored it and boy he loved that car so damn much I can still remember the scent of that interior, unfortunately he found himself on the other side of the law and told me as he was taken away that the car was for me it was gonna be my first car when I turned of age, I'll never forget the day my Mom asked me for the keys and the title cuz we were backed up on the mortgage of the house,I was upset and crying reluctant to give her My car even after telling her that Dad gave me the car she needed to do what was right at the time and sold it to someone in Paterson.NJ till this day I won't rest untill that 69 Z28 is in my hands once again, my Dad since passed away of Cancer and that car will bring my Dad my Best Friend and I back together again!!! Dad I Miss You!!!
I have literally sat in and started Bill Elliot's Boss 351 Ram Air grabber yellow car. Didn't get to drive it, but that was still a pretty cool moment! I remember when that Shelby made the front page of Hemmings motor news and there was a huge article about whether or not it should be restored or repainted!
Nice series. Exactly...give a fair market value price for the cobra or anything and things work out between all parties. That was a '66 volks 1300cc, had one....and i like the little mini-me British '34 ford body.
that survivor Shelby is awesome. You can't walk away from that. Got to pay up! The VW crew cab is a rust bucket money pit. That's one you walk away from and cherish the old memories.
@Darin Hargrave yeah I love pretty much any American muscle. I’m more of a Chevy guy myself, but I’d take a Ford in a heartbeat if somebody offered it to me. I don’t care nearly as much how rare something is as much as how it drives, looks, and sounds. My Dad has a ‘68 Camaro Z28 all original had the 302 in it. Only 22,000 original miles. But he was too scared to drive it Bc we live near the city, and there’s idiots out on the road. So unfortunately he sold it. But that’s still my favorite car that I’ve ever heard. The sound is like nothing else I’ve ever heard, I absolutely love it.
Awesome Show! I also just stumbled across the Barn Find episode's tonight & now I'M HOOKED I've been watching other video's & man i LUV IT!! I'll be watching for the rest of the night.. This is going to be on my Favorite's List.. Hell Yeah!! Well be sharing this show with all my Car Crazy Friends.. To All that r involved with "Barn Find Hunter" on Hagerty & Tom U's ROCK!! Luv from Welland Ontario, Canada :-) Cheers Happy Hunting.. djb420
I'm living in Concord NC and I agree...there's plenty of good finds out here...Just on my street I know of two cars from the 60's...both are surviver's and drive quite well. In addition, there are at least 6 restored cars on my street, all from the sixties....Lastly, I know of two sixties pick ups, surviver's and they are drivers as well...
I live in Miami and I have a neighbor who has a 29 ford that has been sitting for 15 years but its like new. all the fluids were drained 15 years ago when it was parked. Right around the corner theres a 64 1/2 ford mustang that she bought brand new in 1964 and its sitting in her garage in outstanding condition.
I can relate to life getting in the way of fixing up a classic, have a road runner that has fallen into that category. Hopefully in the near future I can get to it.
around my town there are a few car guys, a few months ago there was a 1980's GMC Dump Truck for sale, for New York, it was super clean, the dude also daily drives a same era Chevy K30 Dump truck, already prepped for winter too. another car guy in my town has a K5 blazer, also around the 80's, but it's rusted to all hell, however, he does daily drive an early 90's Lincoln Continental and has a CMC Tiffany stored in a garage. around here you can very easily find a lot of classics in people's garages
the car IS worth restoring to someone who falls in love with it and can get it at a REASONABLE price.. i think i've put wayyyy to much money in my 49 3100 atm but i KNOW i wil LOVVVEEEE this truck when i finally can drive it down the road and take it to the old soldiers reuinuin parade we have here. and i cant wait :)
Beautiful Shelby. I live in a little town in Virginia called Boykins. A good friend of mine has a couple of barn finds you may be interested in. One happens to be a 1978 king cobra...
OK I'm addicted to this series now. What a positive car guy vibe going on here. And I can even watch this with my 5 year old. Keep it up - it makes me happy to be a Hagerty customer.
Thanks for the great comments, Drew. Tom
+tom cotter hi I also live in nc can you make a video about what to look at when buying a car that's been sitting for a while I've seen an old Chevy in my neighbors garage to a 1st gen mustang at a shop but I wanna know what to look for specially if your on budget.
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Drew Z love the show doing wonders for the car Community Inglewood California go up in this house work are freaks for days we love you keep going and keep pushing it
I love the spirit of this show... There are still lots of cars, hidden in plain sight, maybe arround the corner of your house, or in a garage that you pass every day... These gems deserve to be saved... Just open your eyes, and happy haunting...
Starting to become my favorite show on UA-cam
this shows even better than the old roadkills
+Kenny M this show is about the pure love of old cars, with the thrill of barn find hunting, that anyone can do, and that's why I love it
Thanks!
jluzny92 same
jluzny92 me too
Mooresville, L.A., Detroit, all over the U.S., I love hearing peoples "inside stories " on the awesome finds they have to share! This segment scratches the surface of whats out there!
If the AC Greyhound can be saved it should be saved. There were only 83 of them produced from 1959 through 1963, and evidently only three of the lot were left hand drive, making the one in the barn a rarity within a rarity. I'd love to own it!
Yes. I'd like to know, how much is it?
I'm sure this has been mentioned previous, but if not, the 67 Shelby Mustang engine was not a "Cobra Jet" as you mentioned. The 428 Cobra Jet did not come out until mid 1968, so no, they were not available on the 67, and carried the GT500 KR moniker. They are the most desirable of the GT500 Shelby's because of the difference in HP, however I would be more than thrilled to find that 67 GT500 in this day and age.
I would love to own that Shelby.
I like foreign cars more than American cars, but you can't say no to a Shelby.
+Patrick Mason btw cobras are european
+TheManInDboX Have you seen the new Shelby Gt350R?
Brittan's Not in Europe , it an Island , By the Way
Britain is a part of Europe . It's not its own continent
Absolutely a fabulous series, just love it!!!! This fella knows cars, which makes the show 10 times more interesting. Very humble guy and fun to listen to. I want his job!! Although you guys wouldn't want to listen to me. Thanks a million for this complete series. Geoff
Some years ago, I found a 67 Mustang coupe with what looked to be the original "Bullit" green paint job. It had a modified 302 with a close ratio 4 speed top loader, limited slip rear end and a bunch of other mods. I took one test drive around the block and paid what the seller was asking for it. I've always been a Ford guy and had a 65 Mustang prior to this one. I drove it almost daily for about seven years before selling it to a buyer from Belgium. I still miss that car today.
Hats off to you for such an excellent show. I had a love affair with a '61 VW Transporter (though it wasn't a crew cab) too. However the sentiments expressed with regards to the Shelby were some of the best I've heard about buying a classic. Respect the fact that the owner loves the car. Offer a fair price. Whether or not they take it they will speak and think well of you and if they decide down the road they want to sell yours will be the first number they call.
Tom, I have wanted a 67 green Shelby since 67 when I was 10 years old. There was one in the neighborhood and I fell in love with the design, color, but most of all the sound. I am a 16 year hemiplegic stroke survivor and I have relearned to talk and walk again. I have been trained and recertified to drive with no restrictions. I have to have an automatic. Should you ever come to Overland Park, KS, in your Shelby, I would give my right arm (the paralyzed one) to take a ride in your car. I love your videos. May the Lord keep you safe. Blessings~
No truer word can be spoken than "fair". Your advise is so spot on Tom. I trade/buy/sell/restore vintage guitars and amps. I can not tell you just how many times I have acquired an instrument because A. I did my research on the value & B. I made a "fair" offer that was agreeable to both seller & buyer. Truth be told, I'm glad so many newbs try and low ball, as it leaves me room to be "fair".
This was a very enjoyable episode. Setting you drive that old Mustang off was priceless.
My weekly highlight is back!! Thanks, God!! Definitely the best series on YT regarding classic cars, in my opinion.
Best Car Guy Show On UA-cam!! Everything Is On Point, The Host, The Videography, The Cars & The Stories!!
I am not a classic car collector, but I love american cars and stumbled on your series. I find it so interesting so thanks you for all your hard work.
Met Tom at Amelia Island Concours while my friend was buying one of his books (his 2nd purchase) and neither one of us realized, though we had watched his show before, that he was the same guy in the shows. It was a pleasure to meet him. His books on barn finds are very interesting and a great read with amazing photos. Check them out. I love this show and can't wait to see more.
In my years of owning many cars vintage and otherwise, it has been my experience that there is something interesting in just about every other garage around. In rural America this is especially true.
Love how he skids the mustang at the end.
Way to go Tom! Agree, there is little point in making a low ball offer to a fellow car guy. Being fair pays dividends. Funny I just bought another one of your books too!
Love this series! Keep em coming! The patina on the Shelby is perfect.
That Shelby is FANTASTIC!!! Don't touch a THING on that car!!! So original!!! Really amazing!
This episode with the mini-vignettes is the best yet. ...The free headlight from France was pretty damn good too.
Really enjoying your show Tom. Thanks for bringing us along. I took your hint and started keeping an eye open in my neighbourhood for collectibles awaiting restoration. First look: 1973 Amc Javelin, 1972 Super Beetle. 1960 ish Vw van. 1973 Ford Ranger pickup. Busy with my rust free 1991 Bmw e30 Cabriolet so these will have to wait
This series is one of my favorite in UA-cam, please keep them good episodes coming, I'm a BIG fan of you and your show Tom, thankyou and keep up the good work.
one of the best barnfind shows ive seen hands down, cheers tom and looking forward to the next episode
Tom, I'm glad I stumbled upon your show, it's better than anything on the tube...Love it
Thank you Tom.
Thanks for the words of wisdom that NOBODY can hear these days!
A few years back I went to look at a 1960 Impala four door. Guy lied about everything. It was rusted, banged up, knocking 235cid V6, missing a lot of parts and wanted $12,000 I just walked away. Glad I did because a few blocks over I saw an 86 monte carlo ss for sale. I asked about the car and the owner stated it looks like crap and runs like crap and he wanted $250 I bought it and replaced the carb and drove it around for a year until the trans went and ended up selling it for $1000
straight 6 not v6
Blix Dunn would kept the Monte
I bought a 1966 Mustang that sat for 20 years in a swamp. it sunk up to the body in the mud. Complete car all original, An older lady bought it new and drove it until she passed away the neighbor bought it pushed it on to his property behind the barn and let it sit for 20 years until i bought it for $700. Its a 289 v8 auto car. It was originally a lettuce green she had repainted to blue. The paint is flaking and i can see the original color. Im not planning to restore to stock. Im thinking about painting it black though the body will stay stock and keep the 289. There is millions of them why not make it how I would have ordered it from ford.
Trixler293, did you take her body out the car when you bought it?
He is the greatest. He's a gentile man. Considerate,... ALWAYS. Such a pleasure to be around on video. You really think your with him. He makes you see how being honest is the best way. I'll will never stop wacthing him, I could never imagine him ever changing, but only for the better. To have lunch with him o e day would be a delight with my 7 year Derek.
Kudos to you, Tom for your fair market value philosophy. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Making a lowball offer on a car treats the car and seller as a piece of scrap, and people who do that deserve to be treated likewise. I'd like to hope that IF I were to sell a car, they'd love it like I did.
The Amount of production in this puts other shows on television to shame. Love the work, love the transitions.
Tom is right about walking around your neighborhood and finding classic cars .there is a Mustang Mach 1 in someone's garage covered with boxes just down the street from my house. I see it every now and then when they leave their garage open. 🤗
I love these barn find videos! That's mustang is gorgeous! Keep up the good work and keep these videos coming!
Wow since 1980....i born on August 1980. Love Mustangs, very impressive to imagine this awsome car sitting since my birthdate.
Yeah you can find cars within 15 miles from where you live the catch is you have to have the cash to buy them and a place to work on them..the latter two being the hardest part..
First...I LOVE THIS VIDEO SERIES!!!! Needs to be its own channel. Second, WHO buys old stock cars? I mean I understand if they are driven by someone famous, but just general 70's or 80's stock cars???
Back when I was in the military I was overseas and wanted a 60's Mustang (a car I wanted since I was a kid). My wife and mom went out looking for one. At the time you could get either a coupe or fastback for around 2-3k. My wife chose the coupe. She thought the fastback was ugly. She thinks differently today because she also appreciates classics now. I remember coming home to her picking me up in a 68 coupe with a big smile on her face. What a beautiful sight that was. It broke down on me about 9 years ago after being my daily driver for almost 10 years. A good amount of that was going from LA to San Diego and back on a daily basis. She WILL run again.
I found my dream car 4 miles away from where I lived. A 1977 RA29 Toyota Celica GT. In my case, the previous owner was untruthful on the engine and vehicle condition and was overcharging me for it. I stuck with what I thought was a fair market price and He declined. I went home discouraged. He called me a day later and asked if I was still interested and I picked up the car. He was very rude. Haven't had a chance to restore it due to my financial status and priorities. Wish I had the means to do it and get that feel of driving it. That's priceless! Great show Hagerty, you inspired me to go out and find my dream car!
The VW bug inside was a 66', only the 66's had the "1300" badge on the back, but I'll give it to you, you know your stuff!! Damn I'd love that 66', the 67', and the crewcab pickup...HEAVEN!!!
I am truly enjoying the barn find Hunter series that 67 Shelby though was absolutely beautiful keep up the good work and keep them coming
Tom, the Shelby, and its story deserves a stand-alone video. The story went from "the guy showed it to me" to "I've had to replace." How much did it cost? How much has been put into it? Why is it not washed and waxed? Lots of unanswered questions from a channel I've seen go into extreme details over far less interesting cars. If you restore it, the whole process needs to be meticulously documented. I'd tune into every episode. The series of such a restoration and what goes into one (including all the actual costs) could theoretically pay for itself in views.
Hope Tom gets his old truck back ! And glad he got the Shelby !!
Terrific episode! Best show on the net! I liked your wrap up comments about offering a fair market price. There have been a couple of times I put my old '55 Chevy pickup up for sale and all I got was guys wanting to get it for nothing, and for nothing I'd rather just keep it!
Really enjoyed this video...well done! Definitely agree with the theory of offering market value if you're approaching someone and asking them to sell. A good attitude and respecting the seller goes a long way.
I love Fords, will have a Mustang some day. Currently I'm working on a 76 F100 and bringing it back to life. Lots of fun just wrenching on engines and making thinks work again. Enjoy the channel and the videos!
we travelled to Florida from the UK and found my 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 and shipped it back following my Dad's purchase of a 1963 Cadillac in 1991 when he retired due to ill health (carried on fixing his and our cars). Mom then went and bought the Galaxie owners Grandad's 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham after he sadly passed, as a daily driver here in England.
I recently found a 1972 dodge challenger two blocks away from my house.I really want to rescue it as it's being taken over by nature. Unfortunately funds limit that from happening.
WOW TOM YOU GOT US ALL DROOLING ON THAT SHELBY, YOU GOT US ON THAT ONE...
Courtney Bailey I think he should have offer the viewers to buy the Shelby first. wasn't he there to just look and to film?
How much did he pay for the Shelby?? I want to buy it
I envy you man...
So many treasures to be found.
So many beautifull cars. Its like a time capsule. Love your channel.
Tom; Love your videos and style. I'm 56 and been detailing cars for 25 plus years. Would love to detail and clean that Shelby for ya and keep it original as possible.
One of those Saturday's in the shop with Hagerty running on the wall monitor. If you ever see this comment Tom, Thanks for all the cool stories.
That '39 Ford Deluxe "Woodie" you're driving ain't that shabby either! Kudos on that one.
keep em coming bro! great content! love theese barn finds.. hope you get to have your VW crew cab back one day
Enjoy your videos.
Just moved from NYC to Mooresville, guess I need to get out and do some barn hunting of my own.
I've got a 1955 Chevy Cameo in my garage now, looking to add more.
Very cool. Keep up the great work. Look forward to each new video.
That Shelby had me drooling. And offering fair market value is the best advice when dealing for just about anything.
1:10 I saw a 1956 Mercury 2 door hardtop in excellent condition 4 blocks from where I live in Nevada.
It's funny you mentioned looking around my neighborhood,found and bought a 71 Leyland Mini Cooper within a mile from my house.
I found a 1 owner 1987 Ford Bronco 1mi from my house. Runs, drives, stops, etc. I love my real steel full size Bronco.
This is my favorite episode so far. I love this show.
my heart nearly stopped when the Imperial showed up. my favorite car of all time.
Another enjoyable video episode.We certainly don't have barn finds like this down in New Zealand! I have a '65 Old's Cutlass in my shed which will be the closest I will come to owning a classic muscle car.Changing topic slightly I would like to know what the running gear is in the '39 or '40 Ford Tom drives.If he hasn't already done so a video about his car would be very worthwhile as it certainly doesn't run a flathead any more!
Watching your channel, I find myself wishing that I could share these episodes w/my Dad. He would have loved to see this one.
Starting to become my favorite show on UA-cam this shows even better than the old roadkills
Brilliant show. Well done Tom, I really enjoyed it too. I like your attitude and the respect you show to the people you speak with and deal with - even the guy who had your old VW - I would have felt like straggling him. It is sad though when people do hold onto vehicles "because life gets in the way" and they will not part with them and the vehicle eventually turns to dust. Keep up the good work. BTW - LOVE YOUR WOODY.
its amazing the things you see just walking your dog around the neighborhood. one of my neighbors has an airplane in his garage, its just a 2 car garage!!
I saw your 67 Shelby when you had it at the first VIR SAAC convention. I met you briefly there. I remember it had the coat hanger for the antenna. I have really enjoyed all of these videos. Barn Hunting as a past time is still alive. There were a few finds near my house the past few years, and a couple of them were people I knew or had known. I had no idea they had those cars stashed away.
I love these! Thanks for making them.
And a fellow petrol head nod for the ending. Aces!
Crazy that you found that truck. In the 70s my dad had a one off metallic blue MGB that was used for the Paris motor show. He kept the car for a few years and then sold it on in the mid 70s, in the early 2000s he found the same car just driving past someone's house. Sadly it hadn't been taken care of and was too far gone for restoration.
Absolutely awesome my car loving friend!!!! I love old Mopars the best but any old car will do. Happy hunting!!!!
Just found this channel today. I live in Huntersville, NC. Love the cars!!
its amazing that the Shelby, if was truly sitting out in the open for decades, managed to keep all that original Shelby kit, like the carbs and air cleaner, those valve covers, the wheels...all the stuff that usually ends up disappearing over time. Must have been well hidden. Its awesome that it is so complete...def one, maybe with a little preservation effort, to keep in 'as found' condition...sweet.
Beautiful car,great show!!! I'm 41 and in the 1980's my Dad bought a 1969 Z28 302 dz Camaro for $800 ,Restored it and boy he loved that car so damn much I can still remember the scent of that interior, unfortunately he found himself on the other side of the law and told me as he was taken away that the car was for me it was gonna be my first car when I turned of age, I'll never forget the day my Mom asked me for the keys and the title cuz we were backed up on the mortgage of the house,I was upset and crying reluctant to give her My car even after telling her that Dad gave me the car she needed to do what was right at the time and sold it to someone in Paterson.NJ till this day I won't rest untill that 69 Z28 is in my hands once again, my Dad since passed away of Cancer and that car will bring my Dad my Best Friend and I back together again!!! Dad I Miss You!!!
I have literally sat in and started Bill Elliot's Boss 351 Ram Air grabber yellow car. Didn't get to drive it, but that was still a pretty cool moment!
I remember when that Shelby made the front page of Hemmings motor news and there was a huge article about whether or not it should be restored or repainted!
Definitely glad I stumbled across this series. I need to do some barn hunting since I'm here in North Carolina too!
Great great show Can't wait for the next episode. Please keep them coming.
Tom, you are one legit dude! Cheers brotha!
I was born in Lincolnton. I remember this car. Love that GT500!!!
Brandon Humphries I’m confused does the original owner still own it? Or does tom have it now??
when I was little I was always digging holes everywhere because I hoped to find cars beneath the surface that were in perfect condition haha
Nice series. Exactly...give a fair market value price for the cobra or anything and things work out between all parties. That was a '66 volks 1300cc, had one....and i like the little mini-me British '34 ford body.
I love that 66 plymouth satellite. I had one just like it, same color, the first real car I ever bought. My wife wrecked it while I was in Vietnam.
Thats a 67 in the video ,dual headlights.
I found 20 yardfinds when i was going to shool. God i love old cars. Many see Them as trash and rust but its gold🤑
Hey Tom, keep them coming, loving all of these episodes , fun stuff and exciting
Very smart man offering the fare price. Nice catch. My old neighbor had one just like it restored.
that survivor Shelby is awesome. You can't walk away from that. Got to pay up! The VW crew cab is a rust bucket money pit. That's one you walk away from and cherish the old memories.
Love that Shelby been my dream car since I was six your one lucky man would love to see it I live in tobaccoville NC have a good one
@Darin Hargrave yeah I love pretty much any American muscle. I’m more of a Chevy guy myself, but I’d take a Ford in a heartbeat if somebody offered it to me. I don’t care nearly as much how rare something is as much as how it drives, looks, and sounds. My Dad has a ‘68 Camaro Z28 all original had the 302 in it. Only 22,000 original miles. But he was too scared to drive it Bc we live near the city, and there’s idiots out on the road. So unfortunately he sold it. But that’s still my favorite car that I’ve ever heard. The sound is like nothing else I’ve ever heard, I absolutely love it.
Awesome Show! I also just stumbled across the Barn Find episode's tonight & now I'M HOOKED I've been watching other video's & man i LUV IT!! I'll be watching for the rest of the night.. This is going to be on my Favorite's List.. Hell Yeah!! Well be sharing this show with all my Car Crazy Friends.. To All that r involved with "Barn Find Hunter" on Hagerty & Tom U's ROCK!! Luv from Welland Ontario, Canada :-) Cheers Happy Hunting.. djb420
I always look for old cars and motorbikes, I even got my special edition "rustbucket" model roughly 10km from my house. Great episode!
You make restoring sound so easy to do !
What a great show, first time I have seen it. Keep up the good work. AWESOME cars!!!!!
I'm living in Concord NC and I agree...there's plenty of good finds out here...Just on my street I know of two cars
from the 60's...both are surviver's and drive quite well. In addition, there are at least 6 restored cars on my street, all from
the sixties....Lastly, I know of two sixties pick ups, surviver's and they are drivers as well...
I live in Miami and I have a neighbor who has a 29 ford that has been sitting for 15 years but its like new. all the fluids were drained 15 years ago when it was parked. Right around the corner theres a 64 1/2 ford mustang that she bought brand new in 1964 and its sitting in her garage in outstanding condition.
I can relate to life getting in the way of fixing up a classic, have a road runner that has fallen into that category. Hopefully in the near future I can get to it.
around my town there are a few car guys, a few months ago there was a 1980's GMC Dump Truck for sale, for New York, it was super clean, the dude also daily drives a same era Chevy K30 Dump truck, already prepped for winter too. another car guy in my town has a K5 blazer, also around the 80's, but it's rusted to all hell, however, he does daily drive an early 90's Lincoln Continental and has a CMC Tiffany stored in a garage. around here you can very easily find a lot of classics in people's garages
Thanks for posting. Congrats on the GT 500. Sooo cool!
the car IS worth restoring to someone who falls in love with it and can get it at a REASONABLE price.. i think i've put wayyyy to much money in my 49 3100 atm but i KNOW i wil LOVVVEEEE this truck when i finally can drive it down the road and take it to the old soldiers reuinuin parade we have here. and i cant wait :)
That metallic green .....gorgeous!
Great show very informative, nice to see there's still some hidden Diamonds in the Rough,, Nice exit by the way!✌
Beautiful Shelby. I live in a little town in Virginia called Boykins. A good friend of mine has a couple of barn finds you may be interested in. One happens to be a 1978 king cobra...