3 Buick Reattas inside a Semi trailer & a handmade Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 120

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • In this episode of "Barn Find Hunter," Tom Visits two old friends to see what remains of their car collections. One friend has a plethora of Buick Reattas along with a Dodge stake-bed that's been passed down from generation to generation, and the other friend has two handmade Afla Romeo 6C 2500s. See what Tom thinks of these hidden gems!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 257

  • @rahiee
    @rahiee 2 роки тому +211

    i must say the professor is a gem. would love to see the project completed in this channel

    • @ericcorse
      @ericcorse 2 роки тому +11

      He is too modest

    • @allankotovei
      @allankotovei 2 роки тому +4

      Yes, please!

    • @LFCsince93
      @LFCsince93 2 роки тому +1

      I’d love to watch him work. Not ask him questions. Just sit and watch

    • @CanadianPodcast
      @CanadianPodcast Рік тому

      Can’t agree more!

  • @sallyb3
    @sallyb3 2 роки тому +106

    Wow, the Professor did a brilliant job building his own car 🚗 ❤.
    Go back again, love that period of cars!!!!

  • @AdamAdamHDL
    @AdamAdamHDL 2 роки тому +9

    I keep my stuff in overgrown ditches too

    • @EasyMoneySG
      @EasyMoneySG 2 роки тому

      kinda what i was thinking.

  • @Isthatyoudermot
    @Isthatyoudermot 2 роки тому +41

    My jaw dropped when I saw that Alfa ! Just beautiful. Thank you for the video.

  • @garthhowe297
    @garthhowe297 2 роки тому +43

    I don't have the words to describe how beautiful those Alfa's are. That takes extraordinary workmanship. Well done Professor!

  • @drewpierce2273
    @drewpierce2273 2 роки тому +24

    All I can say to the English Prof is " Wow!" Just amazingly beautiful.

  • @jimyed
    @jimyed 2 роки тому +51

    Wow the Alpha is stunning and so is the rest of that collection! I hope return visit is already scheduled.

  • @sporty196071
    @sporty196071 2 роки тому +17

    That's the most unbelievable beautiful hand made car I've ever seen!! I could look at it for hours or days. Please go back there soon and show us more.

  • @GTSCarLife
    @GTSCarLife 2 роки тому +11

    The Alfa body is absolutely stunning. What an incredible owner and story. Need to see more of this gentleman and his cars, easily one of your best episodes ever!

  • @rushnerd
    @rushnerd 2 роки тому +3

    The guy who built the Alfa Is ridiculously humble.
    I wasn't sure what he was going to show off, but it's obvious he's a body genius. Never seen work like that before, just amazing.
    The "Finished" Alfa in his garage looks breathtaking. Those slotted tire covers are the coolest thing.

  • @jeandelmond8654
    @jeandelmond8654 2 роки тому +5

    English teacher's Alfa is fantastic!!👍👍👍🤘

  • @chrisblore6385
    @chrisblore6385 2 роки тому +9

    That last section is amazing. Tom you have to go back and show the rest of his collection.
    He is a true car enthusiast…

  • @jeffallen5387
    @jeffallen5387 2 роки тому +12

    I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to make body panels as elegant as those on the Professor’s car. Amazing work!! Thanks Tom.

  • @automarketaustralia..
    @automarketaustralia.. 2 роки тому +2

    Wowowowow what an episode and a proper builder ! Only thing I’m upset about is the episode didn’t go longer !!!

  • @Wolfson47
    @Wolfson47 2 роки тому +4

    An amazing man to build such a rare Alfa. Glad there are still people in the world that can do this.

  • @01FozzyS
    @01FozzyS 2 роки тому +2

    Holy cow, the handwork of your professor buddy! Beautiful!

  • @lwprzybysz
    @lwprzybysz 2 роки тому +8

    Please, more of Paul, his collection and most of all him talking about hand building the Alfas. Please 🙏

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn 2 роки тому +22

    Simply amazing.
    Most people you run across in life who fancy themselves "fabricators" - well, they need to watch this.
    Who knew a teacher could do *this* !?!
    Thanks as always, Tom.
    - Ed on the Ridge

    • @lesflynn4455
      @lesflynn4455 2 роки тому

      Yup. Teachers need to know how to learn before they can teach.

    • @UberLummox
      @UberLummox 2 роки тому +1

      The key here is DESIGN and TASTE. Anyone can fabricate, but it takes a true artist to do this.
      That Bad Chad doof will never be an artist. Go professor!!!

  • @garyw4211
    @garyw4211 2 роки тому +1

    I must say, I think the Professor can school all of us on car building. What a beauty!

  • @rogerp6903
    @rogerp6903 2 роки тому +12

    What an incredible custom Alfa and its builder! Thanks for sharing

  • @thor8640
    @thor8640 2 роки тому +3

    WOW, English professor Paul not only has an awesome collection of cars but that homebuilt Alfa is just stunning. Hope to see more of his collection and that project running and driving - absolutely amazing.

  • @yourealwaysright6770
    @yourealwaysright6770 2 роки тому +10

    We need to see more of Prof. Paul’s collection,he’s an interesting dude

  • @schumifannreins295
    @schumifannreins295 2 роки тому +7

    Speechless when I saw the Alfa! Amazing achievement! Plus a nice collection.

  • @valciobanu
    @valciobanu 2 роки тому +4

    The professor is a great guy! I admire him.

  • @Friedbrain11
    @Friedbrain11 2 роки тому +1

    That green car that one man is building is gorgeous!!

  • @joshjablonicky171
    @joshjablonicky171 2 роки тому +17

    Absolutely love the show never know what we're going to see so much fun

  • @robertparker3172
    @robertparker3172 2 роки тому +2

    Ok. Let’s spend an hour with Mr. Wilson. Not only are his tastes impeccable but he has mastered the art of body work.

  • @thekillercapricorn6334
    @thekillercapricorn6334 2 роки тому +4

    Great episode! Definitely need another episode with the Professor

  • @wcube2747
    @wcube2747 2 роки тому +2

    The hand built cars are absolutely stunning and the color is totally beautiful

  • @mowler8042
    @mowler8042 2 роки тому +2

    OH MY Paul is a genius, so beautiful. I would love to be a fly on the wall to see how the body is made.

  • @chrisdooley1184
    @chrisdooley1184 Рік тому

    What a stunning Alfa Romeo. The emotional response to his work is intense. I love these postwar era cars 😢

  • @audikris
    @audikris 2 роки тому +2

    The Professor's car is freaking spectacular.... wow. Amazing!!!

  • @patireland3345
    @patireland3345 2 роки тому +3

    Very impressive to see the English Professor's work. Looking forward to seeing more of his collection.

  • @jordanabraham1290
    @jordanabraham1290 2 роки тому

    Tom!! You left us hanging! Seeing the professor’s stories that you did tell, I KNOW that each of the other cars has a great back story. Please do another segment on the professor’s collection. I’m begging here!

  • @dan74bcn
    @dan74bcn 2 роки тому +2

    From Spain, Europe😜.
    Can't wait to see Mr Willson car collection!!!
    And that amazing job project with the Alfa. Desiryng to see it finished and rolling!!!!

  • @patrickseals5746
    @patrickseals5746 2 роки тому +2

    Love that Teachers work!! Wow does he build beautiful cars.

  • @UploadingOCD
    @UploadingOCD 2 роки тому +1

    My eyes just popped. I wish I could see the progress he made during this stunning build. Seems like a cool person also. Wow. Just wow.

  • @jonharris794
    @jonharris794 2 роки тому

    The lines on that home made car are just so amazing. I don't how to express how impressed I am or how beautiful that car looks.

  • @idrivearttabletennis
    @idrivearttabletennis 2 роки тому +7

    Impressive creations. A lot of work but also a lot of pure talent. Thanks for posting this.

  • @Monkie_.
    @Monkie_. 2 роки тому +1

    I live 8.8 miles from Trip’s and I’ve gotten tags there for multiple cars. Cool to see this show at a place near home.

  • @sgttombailes3380
    @sgttombailes3380 2 роки тому +1

    OUTSTANDING content Sir !!! That Professor Does AWESOME work !!

  • @thiaguinhooitodois2211
    @thiaguinhooitodois2211 2 роки тому +1

    Barn find hunters with Tom is def my favorite UA-cam channel.

  • @gordonstroup882
    @gordonstroup882 2 роки тому

    WOW! His vision on building a car, all steel, is absolutely amazing.
    Those 2 are simply beautiful... I'm dumbfounded by his attention to detail. Have mercy. Yes, they are not originals, but I do believe that they are just as good, if not better than an original.
    I want to be his son. I want him to teach me the fine art of shaping metal like that. Maybe he can brush me up on my English learnin' too😄. Again, I have to say
    WOW, WOW, WOW!
    Thanks Tom, great show. I truly wish you had more time to spend with the school teacher. Let's not take forever to go and visit him again. Have a great evening,
    God bless.

  • @eaglemihnea
    @eaglemihnea 2 роки тому

    You never know what to expect but these people are WONDERFUL

  • @affordablevs
    @affordablevs 2 роки тому +1

    Come on Tom, these are like teaser episodes!! You could have done a 30 minute one with the Prof!!
    Can't wait for the next one....

  • @danhumphrey5755
    @danhumphrey5755 2 роки тому +6

    I've loved the Reatta since they first came out, and $10K for one with low miles is very tempting. However, when I saw the gorgeous Alfa Romeo inspired build, I saw something that looks very much like my most favorite car of all time, the Auburn Boattail speedster. Beautiful. What a treat to see both in one episode of Barn Find Hunter.

    • @JimmyMoultray
      @JimmyMoultray 2 роки тому

      I have a 34k mile, 1990 Reatta Convertible, red on tan, body color bumpers as opposed to the safety black you see here in this video, my grandfather and myself are the only two to own it, special ordered by my grandfather with my input in 1989. Getting ready for sale in a week or so, if you’re interested before I put it on BAT.. :)

    • @davidschluter6639
      @davidschluter6639 2 роки тому

      Looking for a convertible with the cd option.

    • @JimmyMoultray
      @JimmyMoultray 2 роки тому

      @@davidschluter6639 that’s what I’ve got - single family owned and ~34k miles in beautiful shape. If we can’t strike a deal, I’m putting it up on bring a trailer :) tan convertible top, tan leather, factory CD player, all lcd screens work. The motor for the right headlight is iffy but a pretty easy fix.

  • @windronner1
    @windronner1 2 роки тому

    Holy smokes. The professors individual cars represent an incredible story each. And probably deserve their own video. Please return. And let him teach you how ‘easy’ it is to roll and create a fender. Now that’s an incredible fabrication skill.

  • @RobertNES816
    @RobertNES816 2 роки тому +3

    The 3800 V6 is probably the best engine GM has ever made. There's few newer GM engines that'll happily go past 200k miles and still run and sound perfect. Not to mention the 3800 is easy as hell to work on.

  • @jonboy9912
    @jonboy9912 2 роки тому

    When the Prof unveiled that first project my jaw dropped what a beautiful work of art I hope he survives to get bot cars on the road and Tom gets back to film them and spend some time on the other vehicles. Great to see this programme back.

  • @bogginbrandon
    @bogginbrandon 2 роки тому +2

    Tom, thanks for some great content! I’m a huge fan of your show. In fact a friend of mine bought a truck out of Midland Texas from Mr. Roland’s yard that he spotted on your show. I was living there at the time so I went to check it out for him before he brought a trailer down from Oklahoma to pick it up. I have a request for future episodes. I am a 4x4 enthusiast and I love old 4x4 iron. I often see 4x4 versions of American classic trucks and SUVs in your videos that get skipped over. Maybe you could do a video focusing on old 4x4s one of these days? Thanks Tom, hope to run into you on the hunt someday!

  • @bmwloco
    @bmwloco 2 роки тому +1

    Oh heck yeah! Reatta's. Remember them well. A swing and a miss. But so close.

  • @johnfrazier9327
    @johnfrazier9327 2 роки тому +1

    As a lifelong Alfa fan and owner, this is such a treat and the professor is certainly living his best life. I have to share the first thing that came to mind after watching.
    I WANT MORE PLEASE!

  • @JonBlondell
    @JonBlondell 2 роки тому +1

    That man is a genius, an Artist!

  • @rubbersoul3723
    @rubbersoul3723 2 роки тому

    The CAR PROFESSOR story is among the very best ever-much Peace to Car Professor!

  • @blakelip3
    @blakelip3 2 роки тому +2

    11:17 🤯🤯🤯 are those Air vents for the spoke wheels??

  • @patlee9704
    @patlee9704 2 роки тому

    Yeah I agree about the professor! Wow! Absolutly beautiful work. I know body guys that have been doing this 30 years and don't produce that kind of craftsmanship. And that's the ones that try!

  • @jamesmisener3006
    @jamesmisener3006 2 роки тому +3

    Hope your having a great summer Tom out on the road. Nice body work Prof.
    Cheers 🇨🇦

  • @CustomJawas
    @CustomJawas 2 роки тому +1

    @hagerty we need a series on Paul and his Afla!!!
    Thank You in advance!

  • @Jezbel1466
    @Jezbel1466 2 роки тому

    Oh my🥰🥰I wanted a Buick Reatta so bad in the 90’s.

  • @UberLummox
    @UberLummox 2 роки тому

    My god, his Alfa design is complete genius!!!! He could've worked for Ghia, Bertone, or even my favorite, Zagato.
    PLEASE go back to him SOOOON!!!

  • @samman9877
    @samman9877 2 роки тому

    The professor being able to speak so well about his project just made it all so much better. He still talks like a professor and i love it

  • @kingWARthur
    @kingWARthur 2 роки тому

    I have an 88 Reatta, love seeing that there's more of these around.

  • @fixinanddoinstuff2134
    @fixinanddoinstuff2134 2 роки тому

    Always loved the Reatta. Gorgeous cars and then you showed the Alfa WOW

  • @scottm9966
    @scottm9966 2 роки тому +1

    My God the people that you meet! I like the personalities just as much as their cars! Love the Haggerty channels

  • @larrylongprong5219
    @larrylongprong5219 2 роки тому +2

    Cool! Those alfas are beautiful

  • @Rlee571
    @Rlee571 2 роки тому

    Wow. The Professors Alfa bodies are terrific!

  • @aleoimpala
    @aleoimpala 2 роки тому +2

    That english teacher is doing an amazing work, wow!

  • @peteengel7456
    @peteengel7456 2 роки тому +1

    Glad to see the revisit to CT's Tom. Let me know when coming back to VA, we'll have some more contacts for you.

  • @kyleforeman4543
    @kyleforeman4543 2 роки тому

    Wow the professor kid his stuff an what a vision.tks Thom for another happy hunting

  • @maxium4x4
    @maxium4x4 2 роки тому

    A Man who is passionate about cars, the Professor. Who knew? 😎 Tom is more than Barn Hunter

  • @cookieman0916
    @cookieman0916 2 роки тому

    It’s coming out pretty well…what an understatement. What amazing craftsmanship! I hope you are passing some of this knowledge down to a younger generation. You shouldn’t let this talent go unnoticed…

  • @BandiMasha
    @BandiMasha 2 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. Well done Paul.

  • @sublime929
    @sublime929 2 роки тому +3

    I love this show. Missed it when it went away and I'm glad it's back but why so short???

  • @microbuilder
    @microbuilder 2 роки тому +1

    Always really liked the looks of the Reatta, saw one at a car show several years ago, all black, lowered just a bit, tinted windows, looked fantastic.

  • @traddad9172
    @traddad9172 2 роки тому

    That hand crafted body is a stunner-
    Bellissimo👌

  • @joshgreen2164
    @joshgreen2164 2 роки тому

    The professor is awesome. I truly hope we get to visit again. Thank you Tom!

  • @Greenaresy
    @Greenaresy 2 роки тому

    Holy hell! what a garage! Looking forward to the continuation!

  • @paulkelly2882
    @paulkelly2882 2 роки тому

    Just the best show on UA-cam, such a pleasure to watch theses episodes every time

  • @DeanoKelley
    @DeanoKelley 2 місяці тому

    Wow. I loved my '89 Reatta. Mine was Red w/ Gray Interior and had body colored red moldings instead of the black molding. I liked those better and they appear to be a little rarer, or at least they were near me. I picked it up w/ about 40k miles on it and was in my 20s, so my insurance was ridiculously high. I'd love to pickup another Reatta some day, but would need to be a '90 or '91 so there's no touch screen. That's the only thing that was problematic on mine. When it acted up, the backlight would not work, but the buttons would, so if you could figure out where a button was, you could still use it. I'll never forget a hot fall day, I had the A/C on and the music blasting, parked the car. The next morning, it was nearly freezing and when I started it to go to work, I nearly froze to death b/c I couldn't figure out how to turn the fan down or off and the tape deck was still blasting.

  • @geoffmarsh7986
    @geoffmarsh7986 2 роки тому

    Astonishing Alfa build. You must do a follow up please. Marvelous!!!

  • @johndavey72
    @johndavey72 2 роки тому

    Hi Tom. Some people can turn their hand to anything and Paul is one of those ! Those bodies are a thing of beauty and most artisans would be very satisfied with his creation . But he's just picked it up ......incredible ! Absolutely stunning work ! I'm sure your more than aware of the skills needed ! Do you know if he painted them ? Guess he "picked that up as well !" 😁 What a man ! And what a talent ! My only criticism .....those bloody awful beetle headlamps !! Arrrrrgh !!! Thanks Tom . So look forward to your shows !

  • @rayhubbard1367
    @rayhubbard1367 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing people, totally different approach and passion but both great car people. I believe I saw the professor on another site helping a young guy get his start with an exotic racer. He was great then.

  • @brianmaynard7320
    @brianmaynard7320 2 роки тому

    The Buicks were very nice looking and priced, not too badly. But the stealer of the show, was that Alfa!! HOLY MOLY that guy can craft a fender!!! BEAUTIFUL!
    I'd like to spend 3 days with him and make a fender like that!!

    • @sharksport01
      @sharksport01 2 роки тому

      Reattas cost more than a Corvette when new. 35,000.

  • @markcollins457
    @markcollins457 2 роки тому

    You have a welcome following, your past connections great you with open arms.

  • @darahdoyle3176
    @darahdoyle3176 2 роки тому

    Oh my, you HAVE to do that guys barn, what a collection! The Alfas though, holy cow man, what beauty. P.S. This guy reminds me of Doc Brown! He should have a DeLorean in his collection!

  • @pb3033
    @pb3033 2 роки тому

    Tom, revisiting the old car guys is awesome ! They're moving on and there's some gems hiding..👍

  • @dougschack9341
    @dougschack9341 2 роки тому

    Wow! Just WOW! The professors work is 🤩

  • @rjr1227
    @rjr1227 2 роки тому

    Wow...that hand made car is beautiful....great collection of cars...thanks for sharing

  • @michaeldavison430
    @michaeldavison430 2 роки тому

    Wow! Could do a whole series on the professor! Was not expecting such beautiful work, truly appears to be from the period.

  • @stephenmooney3198
    @stephenmooney3198 2 роки тому +1

    Love his Christmas sweater!

  • @I-Libertine
    @I-Libertine 2 роки тому

    I love it: to make the grill, "you take a piece of metal and make it."

  • @MrBigal451
    @MrBigal451 2 роки тому +1

    Tom please go back. WOW what a collection the professor has

  • @asimplehorseman4648
    @asimplehorseman4648 2 роки тому

    Hey Tom, you folks should go back and visit Snowball. He'd love to know how those guys over at Redline Rebuild are doing on his race car. I really liked that old guy a lot. He's got lots of cool old iron to look at.

  • @jeroen9637
    @jeroen9637 2 роки тому +1

    The Professor needs his own show. Would love to see more of his cars.

  • @yodasbff3395
    @yodasbff3395 2 роки тому

    The professor is incredible, lots of talent and knowledge. 😊

  • @g_force3857
    @g_force3857 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing work Paul… please do a detailed episode on the hand built Alfa’s

  • @tjw8t1
    @tjw8t1 2 роки тому

    I don't live far from Berryville, I had no idea that place was even there. Pretty cool!

  • @Bobwa2008
    @Bobwa2008 2 роки тому +1

    That car the professor is building is beautiful

  • @mtnvalley9298
    @mtnvalley9298 2 роки тому

    That was amazing and BFH has to revisit...and revisit the prof again!

  • @porschetech72901
    @porschetech72901 2 роки тому +2

    this english professor missed his calling in my opinion excellent job sir