Museum NOT open to the public: MASSIVE Stash of Cars & Trucks in Old Dealership | Barn Find Hunter

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • Episode: 146 - Tom has been trying for five years to access to an old dealership in Northern Maine that houses a massive collection of cars and trucks. Through some investigative work, Tom was finally able to contact the owner, Todd, who gives us a VIP tour of his lifetime collection of rare metal.
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    0:38 Pratt & Whitney Buick
    1:45 1909 AutoCar Delivery Truck
    4:37 Will it Run?
    5:50 Save $$ for your next barn find
    6:26 Selden "First Auto Patent"
    7:10 1949 Willys Jeep Wagon
    8:27 Auto Car CREW CAB truck
    9:46 Jeep Found on Island
    10:17 Love Bug
    10:30 1973 LS1 Corvette
    11:08 Ford F100
    11:59 Dodge Challenger R/T
    12:10 1964 Pontiac GTO
    13:31 More Cars
    13:55 1939 Dodge Super Deluxe
    14:43 1965 International Scouts
    15:16 12,000 mile 1963 Ford F100
    15:33 Late Model Jeepsters
    16:00 1950 Jeepster (Sold as 1951)
    17:17 Ford F800 (CAT Engine)
    18:05 Start up!
    18:29 Outro
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  • @Hagerty
    @Hagerty  9 місяців тому +24

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    • @somerandomness4285
      @somerandomness4285 9 місяців тому +1

      For the love of God get Tom to do some videos in Connecticut, I've been commenting the past 3 or 4 years, he comes here repeatedly for lime rock but doesn't do any video here when there's so much racing history and great hidden gems of cars people have

    • @robbernath
      @robbernath 4 дні тому

      You already tortured viewers with this "offer" during the video as well as other ads - enough already!

  • @catlee8064
    @catlee8064 9 місяців тому +189

    You need to go back and complete the search around this barn!! And the guy is amazing.

    • @UberLummox
      @UberLummox 9 місяців тому +3

      I'm sure he did. This video coulda been 3 hrs. long!

    • @scotmandel6699
      @scotmandel6699 9 місяців тому +1

      why do you know him personally to vouch for him? could be a total scumbag.

  • @Z-Bart
    @Z-Bart 9 місяців тому +42

    For someone (me) that was in and around coal for 27 years, that 1909 coal truck is awesome!

    • @misterwhipple2870
      @misterwhipple2870 9 місяців тому +5

      Damn right. I like the phone trucks too. 28 years with the phone company.

  • @logancarter2134
    @logancarter2134 9 місяців тому +95

    WOW!!! Tom is correct, a museum that's not open to the public. Fascinating historic vehicles.

  • @ajosephbaumhauer4071
    @ajosephbaumhauer4071 9 місяців тому +110

    This could have been more than one episode. I would’ve like more 😊

  • @tonykeast9966
    @tonykeast9966 9 місяців тому +27

    Wow! Not a long enough video, that guy and his vehicles deserve his own series. Thanks for tracking him down.

  • @tomrowe7534
    @tomrowe7534 9 місяців тому +71

    Tom, you’ve got to go longer or do multiple episodes with this awesome guy. I’d love to know his back story. Yard tour please. Keep up the good work. Guys like this motivate me to get more stuff

    • @user-427.commodore
      @user-427.commodore 9 місяців тому +2

      Waste of cars they all should be on the road an driven....

  • @GearScar
    @GearScar 9 місяців тому +21

    Todd needs a show of his own! Wow not only he's got an eye for great vehicles, but he also knows his stuff, and furthermore, if he says it'll start right up, he's right it does! Very impressed with his collection!

  • @chadkeller2144
    @chadkeller2144 9 місяців тому +42

    Incredible collection and Todd is such a cool, down to earth guy! Your persistence on this find definitely paid off!

  • @bennyboogenheimer4553
    @bennyboogenheimer4553 9 місяців тому +23

    Leno has a matching coal truck.
    I had a friend George, who worked for NJ BELL.
    He told me he walked across NJ behind a real truck like that one,
    using the poles to lift new telephone cables up, and onto the poles,
    then they turned around and wired them all into houses on the way back.
    Post WWII, just out of the Navy, and making 37 cents an hour!!
    He retired, 9 sons, and DiLs, a great wife, and the nicest guy you'ld ever meet.

    • @bobroberts2371
      @bobroberts2371 9 місяців тому +3

      150 Jay Leno has an open cab truck see 100+-year-old 1916 Autocar Coal Truck

    • @thyslop1737
      @thyslop1737 9 місяців тому

      Dils?

    • @bennyboogenheimer4553
      @bennyboogenheimer4553 9 місяців тому +1

      @@thyslop1737
      Daughter in Laws

    • @user-qf7ud5de9h
      @user-qf7ud5de9h 3 місяці тому

      What does that say about our current inflation?

  • @Jimsathome
    @Jimsathome 9 місяців тому +10

    There's a man who just loves vehicles. You can hear the joy in his voice when he talks about starting one up for you to hear. Thanks for the video.

  • @VirtualGuth
    @VirtualGuth 9 місяців тому +8

    For nearly 30 years I was married to a woman whose father was one of 14 siblings that grew up in Western Maine. While together we made many trips out to New England to visit with her family. This video of you and Todd reminds me of the many times I got to spend visiting with her uncles still located in Maine. It was always a good time and their knowledge about all things mechanical was beyond impressive. I got to experience a number of local events like the Fryberg Fair (with some impressive vintage tractor pulls), local hot rod shows, and a classic car & tractor show to benefit the restoration of a water-powered mill that had been damaged by fire. Thanks for this video and the great memories it brought back for me.

  • @SnowDawg
    @SnowDawg 9 місяців тому +13

    Wow - this was a great episode and Todd is a knowledgable and fascinating guy with eclectic taste. I actually believe this guy when he says he will finish all of these vehicles - he knows what he wants to do and has the talent to do it. Thank you Tom and thank you Hagerty.

  • @jameswampler4073
    @jameswampler4073 9 місяців тому +12

    Need another hour of this find Tom. Love it

  • @sporty196071
    @sporty196071 9 місяців тому +34

    I would like to see much more of this collection. This is like a working museum. Them trucks are amazing, I have seen alot of old Ford trucks but never seen this many different types and brands in such great condition. Please show us more and more!!!

  • @budrohammbone2806
    @budrohammbone2806 9 місяців тому +9

    Dang ! Todd is my kind of Hoarder ! The Seagrave chassis swap
    will be super cool. The Jeepster 'Dauntless' V6 is a stout little motor
    if massaged/warmed up on rebuild. Great Video Tom !

  • @JFEEZY419
    @JFEEZY419 9 місяців тому +9

    I could watch this stuff all day long I really wish these episodes were longer I can’t get enough thanks Tom for doing what you do

  • @garagefabroart
    @garagefabroart 9 місяців тому +10

    Todd is great. I can see myself being just like him in 20-30 years. Just a bunch of random vehicles and every one so interesting with a story. Great video!

  • @doug81337
    @doug81337 9 місяців тому +15

    Amazing collection and the guy is so happy to show them...he's definitely into the story and not the money! So cool!!!

  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals 9 місяців тому +9

    That was fun. All the little things around the cars were starting to tell an interesting story of what Todd does for a living. Then when the cameras went outside....the story of the American Opportunity introduced itself.
    tHanks for a great tour and a fantastic video!

  • @dougeaton2446
    @dougeaton2446 9 місяців тому +4

    Man what a place!!! That 1908 autocar was amazing id love to see that in person

  • @john_barnett
    @john_barnett 9 місяців тому +6

    Episode 2 of this fantastic slice of history please!

  • @seankeef9838
    @seankeef9838 9 місяців тому +5

    Nice one Tom and thank you Todd. Bring on round two!

  • @digitalpunk88
    @digitalpunk88 9 місяців тому +12

    What an absolute treasure to uncover! Todd is an amazing down-to-earth guy and I really like his style. I could've spent hours and hours in there.

  • @VintageCarHistory
    @VintageCarHistory 9 місяців тому +10

    It took Selden some 25+ years after his first patent application (1879) to actually build a motor vehicle. It's quite a tale.

  • @Vampirebear13
    @Vampirebear13 9 місяців тому +17

    WOW Tom !!! This was incredible & should be at least an hour long !!!
    I sure hope there will be a part 2, if not even more !!!

    • @johnboydTx
      @johnboydTx 9 місяців тому

      Agreed .. barley scratched the surface 😱 🤞 several episodes 😉✌️

    • @FordTorino72
      @FordTorino72 9 місяців тому

      19 minutes with all these vehicles was like a movie trailer 😄

  • @bigdanwess
    @bigdanwess 9 місяців тому +4

    Can't tell how much I enjoyed this...

  • @thomastrout9997
    @thomastrout9997 9 місяців тому +6

    Each episode seems to get better and better and this one is tops. Very nice job, everyone!

  • @yortomatic
    @yortomatic 9 місяців тому +11

    I've watched 99% of Barn Find Hunter episodes, and this one has to be one of, if not the best and most interesting episodes yet. You're right Tom, in saying that Todd is "one of the most fascinating people on the series", his tone of voice is a bit gruff, but he's a good guy who's unable to hide his enthusiasm when he talks about his collection. I could watch another hour or so of this guy (hint hint)

    • @diversitycandle5708
      @diversitycandle5708 5 місяців тому

      That tone in his voice is just how we talk in Downeast Maine. The Maine seacoast is full of salty old fishermen and people talking like that is just normal. It sounds like home to me lol

  • @hamiam2243
    @hamiam2243 9 місяців тому +4

    By far one of the coolest collections I’ve ever seen.💯😎👍👍

  • @Ankur3108
    @Ankur3108 2 місяці тому

    Wow❤. Just wow.
    So Charming,this old thing.
    She deserves all the love. Kudos to the owner.

  • @thekillercapricorn6334
    @thekillercapricorn6334 9 місяців тому +3

    Would like to see more of this one. Todd is a cool dude for sure.

  • @bobuncle8704
    @bobuncle8704 9 місяців тому +7

    When’s part 2 coming out? What a collection.

  • @dangearhead2071
    @dangearhead2071 9 місяців тому +2

    Yeah, as averybody else has suggested, this requires another visit and another episode. What a cool guy..!

  • @patbullard9276
    @patbullard9276 9 місяців тому +2

    Another great episode. Thanks to your guest for allowing us to see and enjoy his collection and thanks to you Tom for presenting it to us.

  • @markwellington1254
    @markwellington1254 9 місяців тому +1

    Hopefully that was just Part 1 and there is more to come from Todd! Funny no BS guy!

  • @sayrerowan734
    @sayrerowan734 9 місяців тому +1

    This has been the best part of Hagerty on UA-cam for quite a while.

  • @keithhooper5965
    @keithhooper5965 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow ! Lovely humble man ..proper not car guy automotive guy ..enjoyed the video 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @johnlee8231
    @johnlee8231 9 місяців тому +3

    What a great collection. I love that he has most of it running too.

  • @kevinmckinzie
    @kevinmckinzie 9 місяців тому +1

    "Those aren't mine". Great answer!

  • @SunsportAuto
    @SunsportAuto 9 місяців тому +1

    Nova Scotia resident here - I'll have to keep an eye out for his old Jeep on the road. He has quite the collection - interesting fella!

  • @nadkram1
    @nadkram1 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow... That 1909 Coal Truck is soo cool. 👍

  • @Lucas_Tulic
    @Lucas_Tulic 9 місяців тому +2

    You can easily make Parts 2 AND 3 based on the amount of vehicles this man has over there!! We need more!!

  • @joeseamon4800
    @joeseamon4800 9 місяців тому +2

    Super Episode Tom and thanks Todd for sharing.

  • @asimplehorseman4648
    @asimplehorseman4648 9 місяців тому +1

    Buy that man some lunch and get some MORE video of that wonderful old iron!!

  • @brentmcmillan646
    @brentmcmillan646 9 місяців тому +2

    This is one of the most robust collections that we’ve had the honor of seeing!

  • @dalepritchard3335
    @dalepritchard3335 9 місяців тому

    So awesome to have these vehicles still around. Thank you.

  • @generalsnickers1
    @generalsnickers1 6 місяців тому

    WOW...Great episode. What a terrific knowledgeable guest. He obviously loves his collection. Thanks Tom..

  • @darrellasmith77
    @darrellasmith77 9 місяців тому +2

    Being that I live in Nova Scotia with any luck I'll see him driving around someday those are some really cool vehicles

  • @hdbikerdave5835
    @hdbikerdave5835 9 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely amazing. Love this. Thank you for sharing!

  • @frankfry4693
    @frankfry4693 5 місяців тому

    I meet an elderly gentleman (99 years old), many years ago, that lived in NYC when younger. Amazing memory of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, vacationed in Cuba, and had many amazing stories. The old coal truck reminded me of one of his memories,, he had a business hauling coal then after the invention of refrigeration in the spring he removed the beds of the trucks replacing them with insulated box beds to haul ice and then back to coal beds for winter

  • @CarlWithACamera
    @CarlWithACamera 9 місяців тому +1

    That Harvey coal truck is not just a valuable antique vehicle. That’s a national treasure!

  • @Anonymous-zv9hk
    @Anonymous-zv9hk 9 місяців тому

    Great stuff! Thanks to the owner for showing you and us around.

  • @michaelroberts1597
    @michaelroberts1597 9 місяців тому +1

    One of the best guys you interviewed an some cool old stuff have never seen ! 👏

  • @RXRSawdustStation
    @RXRSawdustStation 9 місяців тому

    Fantastic installment! Sweet collection! Sweet, running, collection! Thanks, Tom and Hagerty!

  • @iwantmyvanback
    @iwantmyvanback 9 місяців тому

    Wow. This is amazing. Would really love to see a second video with an even deeper dive into this guys collection.

  • @kevbev1524
    @kevbev1524 9 місяців тому +2

    What an amazing collection,
    Thanks for sharing it

  • @rjl9707
    @rjl9707 9 місяців тому

    Great to record & film that man. So knowledgeable with history of each unit.

  • @jean-pierrecayol4897
    @jean-pierrecayol4897 9 місяців тому

    Wow amazing! Beautiful trucks and cars, what a collection and a fascinating story! Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @James-kk8dw
    @James-kk8dw 9 місяців тому

    Outstanding. Great story. Thanks !

  • @dejanzelko8361
    @dejanzelko8361 9 місяців тому

    This museum is insane. So beautiful cars. And the men who own it is amazing and his knowledge is great. Great episode 😊

  • @jimw1274
    @jimw1274 9 місяців тому +2

    Nice to hear the history from the owner.

  • @mwhitelaw8569
    @mwhitelaw8569 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for showing us around Todd
    Thats a neat collection man

  • @benjaminkline7301
    @benjaminkline7301 9 місяців тому +1

    What an awsome collection and great guest.

  • @skippygirl959
    @skippygirl959 9 місяців тому

    Thank you both for sharing your time and knowledge. My heart would be beating out of my chest if I was there in person. What an amazing collection. I didn't realize that old work trucks excite me more the hot rods!

  • @jrsgarage7623
    @jrsgarage7623 4 місяці тому

    I love tinkering and conserving and restoring antique vehicles and equipment

  • @briandurning9211
    @briandurning9211 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for finding and sharing these automotive stories.

  • @rixkafer56
    @rixkafer56 9 місяців тому

    Awesome collection 👌 and his passion for these vehicles is what its all about.. thanks for sharing

  • @tsmith8567
    @tsmith8567 9 місяців тому

    Thank you Todd for letting us see those!!

  • @gittnjiggy2
    @gittnjiggy2 9 місяців тому +1

    On that telephone truck I noticed an electrical Kearney someone mounted on the front vent just below the windshield (should be made out of red brass) and is used to clamp two wires together (don't know why someone would put that there unless they wanted to "ground" the truck while working in "hot" conditions, and those 3 poles for settting a telephone (power) pole are called Pole Pikes. Very nice collection!!

  • @funone8716
    @funone8716 9 місяців тому +1

    As a machinist and industrial collector, the outside collection looks even MORE interesting! Todd needs to start his own YT channel. Start with a yard tour Todd! Air compressors and Cranes.......very cool

  • @Ed_Stuckey
    @Ed_Stuckey 9 місяців тому +1

    This is one of the most enjoyable episodes of any type I've seen on UA-cam. 👍

  • @robertsmeal8193
    @robertsmeal8193 2 місяці тому

    Wow! Simply amazing!!! Good stuff

  • @HotRollBrad
    @HotRollBrad 9 місяців тому +1

    Amazing content again! Thanks Tom and Hagerty!

  • @johnboydTx
    @johnboydTx 9 місяців тому

    Outstanding 👏👏👏 I hope there's another episode with this collection 🤞🤞😉✌️

  • @olsonspeed
    @olsonspeed 9 місяців тому

    Fascinating, the old iron is pure gold, thanks for sharing.

  • @ericsteele8404
    @ericsteele8404 4 місяці тому

    I love your videos! This one felt great after an 8 mile run.

  • @timothyhill4630
    @timothyhill4630 9 місяців тому +2

    Another great show. Thanks!

  • @james3452
    @james3452 7 місяців тому +1

    You are truly one class act, Todd. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of YOUR world; and I have to say; it's clearly the kind of world I could live in. I wish you MANY more years on this earth; to continue your great love affair; with all those beauties.

  • @Brian-uy2tj
    @Brian-uy2tj 5 місяців тому

    I like Todd, he seems like a down to Earth kind of guy, bright, knows his vehicles and comes across as very competent at whatever he does. This has been a great episode.

  • @FalconXE302
    @FalconXE302 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow... one of the best collections from a historical point of view.

  • @scootosan
    @scootosan 9 місяців тому

    A nice eclectic collection, there is history thanks for the tour.

  • @thatsmrharley2u2
    @thatsmrharley2u2 9 місяців тому

    VERY cool! The village of Readsboro Vt. is right around the corner from where I live. VT, NY and Mass are all within minutes of each other from here. I was amazed to see that truck!

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel 9 місяців тому

    These two dudes get along very well! What an awesome place of preserved history. 😎😎🤘🤘

  • @cptrikester2671
    @cptrikester2671 9 місяців тому +1

    Great episode. The barn find ones are definitely my favorites.

  • @pangaute
    @pangaute 8 місяців тому

    Those vehicles are incredible, kudos for having the foresight to put them away and save them

  • @baird5776mullet
    @baird5776mullet 9 місяців тому

    Thanks 4 the tour. 👍

  • @ScatPackRob
    @ScatPackRob 6 місяців тому

    Todd is an amazing guy with an amazing colection. Thanks for sharing.

  • @FrankF-vp4pt
    @FrankF-vp4pt 9 місяців тому +1

    Awesome collection!

  • @Metallica1071991
    @Metallica1071991 9 місяців тому +1

    Awesome, I didn't know you were from Boothbay, I'm from the area I've known Todd my whole life he has an impressive collection of old equipment too.

  • @marioncobaretti2280
    @marioncobaretti2280 9 місяців тому +1

    I would of never revealed this place to the public

  • @compt3ck
    @compt3ck 9 місяців тому

    That 63 Ford PU brings back memories. I had a 64 4X4 with a 460ci in high school. That was a good ol truck. Its amazing what is hidden in some of these backwoods garages.

  • @jennycothern6375
    @jennycothern6375 9 місяців тому

    Oh my gosh. Such class! 👍👍👍👍These come from times when the car industry made real quality and used solid materials.

  • @Philliesfever1
    @Philliesfever1 9 місяців тому

    Love this series. Keep highlighting Maine car culture!

  • @j.p.madsen6693
    @j.p.madsen6693 9 місяців тому

    Wow what a collection, really good barn find for a long time.👍👍👍👍

  • @buckodonnghaile4309
    @buckodonnghaile4309 9 місяців тому

    Im glad there's people like this out there. Im only at the coal truck story and this is fascinating.

  • @TheKolyaRice
    @TheKolyaRice 9 місяців тому

    wow, what an incredible collection and collector. Interesting trucks and cars. Hearing the 1909 coal truck fire right up was amazing

  • @gotham1-ken588
    @gotham1-ken588 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant- such a variety and great some were started 👍

  • @xp836
    @xp836 6 місяців тому

    Much appreciated. Quite a gentleman there. That 1909 just takes the cake. Where do these guys find the time to work on them.

  • @JC-gy4xs
    @JC-gy4xs 9 місяців тому

    Wow! What an impressive collection!