What Separates The RARE From The RAREST?

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  • @tmackinator
    @tmackinator Рік тому +49

    Being a British motorcycle guy, this is my favorite channel about bikes. The soul that these bikes have is incredible. You can sense the ghosts of the past who still sit on these machines and the brave (crazy) guys who rode these machines past their intended design parameters.

    • @wolfdog7265
      @wolfdog7265 Рік тому +1

      That Reading…. Incredible. Mouth open, trousers falling down…..

    • @DougFLTRX
      @DougFLTRX Рік тому +1

      @@wolfdog7265 you should see it in person. It's even better in person.

    • @wolfdog7265
      @wolfdog7265 Рік тому

      @@DougFLTRX I bet it is but it is kind of a long travel. Twelve hours or so.
      The last time I went to California, To the El Mirage lake bed land speed racing with the SCTA and that was a 14 hour flight.
      Harley Davidson land speed race bike on Nitro/ Nitrous oxide. Great memories.

    • @francoismontresmecaniques7082
      @francoismontresmecaniques7082 Рік тому +1

      More of Guzzi , Norton, Sunbeam or french bike fan of the pre war period... and same, it's my favourtie channel, thanks for sharing the passion ! The Reading is amazing and I get she get the prize in a concourse but I can't help loving that orange Harley, fabulous piece ! btw, the Hispano Suiza at the beginning of the video is gorgeous

  • @floydrhodesiv5733
    @floydrhodesiv5733 Рік тому +55

    Matt ,you have kept your father's dream alive ,way beyond his expectations ! Your knowledge,n information about every motorcycle is so thorough n accurate. Your passion ,towards each exhibit ,captures the viewer or visitor attention so completely! World class young man !

    • @oldrover3007
      @oldrover3007 Рік тому +3

      Floyd Rhodes , read my mind ! I visited The WTT Museum twice years ago and met Dale and he made me feel like a life long friend . I have supported the Museum ever since and can’t wait to get back down there again someday .
      I have to say you Matt are doing exactly what he would want you to do . Thank God he had you to step in with the same Passion for Old Motorcycles as he did . You are doing a fantastic job keep up the great work !!
      (and get checked regularly for whatever it was that got your Dad ,if history repeats itself maybe they can treat in time . I know it’s an terrible thing to think about but that stuff can be hereditary )

  • @danielseymour6726
    @danielseymour6726 Рік тому +30

    These bikes prove that Wheels Through Time is also a one of a kind museum itself. Great history lesson Matt.

  • @losergamer04
    @losergamer04 Рік тому +17

    My bucket list has coming down on my bike to the museum to pay homage to these amazing machines and to thank you in person for all you do. I wouldn’t be riding today were it not for these machines.

    • @johnpancap844
      @johnpancap844 Рік тому

      Yes u would, HD was far from the only bike co

    • @mikemarthaller8789
      @mikemarthaller8789 Рік тому

      ​@@johnpancap844
      😃🤣 OBVIOUSLY, have you not noted how many of the "Rare" bikes are not Harleys?
      Remember its not the miles that make us ride. It is "The smiles" 😆👍

  • @geraldcharles1624
    @geraldcharles1624 Рік тому +8

    I always look forward to watching every episode. Just wonderful how you and your dad have documented and preserved the rarest motorcycles.

  • @johnjames9799
    @johnjames9799 Рік тому +2

    Glad y'all were invited
    Awesome bikes y'all took
    Congrats on the winning

  • @veb92168
    @veb92168 Рік тому +7

    Absolutely beautiful bikes ! The Reading Standard though! Wow! Just gorgeous! And what a sound!

  • @fearsomename4517
    @fearsomename4517 Рік тому +7

    Matt you picked some beautiful Gems. Great examples of days gone by. Beautiful race machines.

  • @davenorgrove3193
    @davenorgrove3193 Рік тому +5

    Hey Matt, I have been fortunate enough to spend a fair amount of time with Dave Lietner. That A motor in the rivet tank was purchased from him by your dad. Dave got it from Frank Westfall. There is as bit of a funny story behind the purchase from Frank. Ask Dave about it at Wauseon this summer. Also, according to Dave there is a second Reading race engine. Again, Dave sold it to your dad. Is it still there in the museum somewhere? Love your videos! Hope to make it back to the museum sometime this year.

  • @andrewharris3380
    @andrewharris3380 Рік тому +1

    With your enthusiasm and the history behind the bikes, makes it so much more than the amazing bikes you have.

  • @wolfdog7265
    @wolfdog7265 Рік тому +5

    Wow Matt, guys… This Reading runs NICE!! Like a sowing machine with some bite.
    She’s trembling as if she wants to GO some place.
    It’s incredible what you did to this bike. What craftsmanship. A real labour of love.

  • @user-ij6xs4ut7j
    @user-ij6xs4ut7j Рік тому +1

    How willing were men to go fast back in the day! No brakes or clutch, just climb on and ride! Love it!

    • @garypaterson2794
      @garypaterson2794 Рік тому

      My eyes are leaking, riding 51 years, my granddad Bricky Williams rode in Pennsylvania and east coast most all of his life also, ride ride ride

  • @georgejamison3782
    @georgejamison3782 Рік тому +3

    Looking forward to seeing your great collection of bikes!

  • @BackroadExploits
    @BackroadExploits Рік тому +9

    WOW, to see you fire up the Reading and watch it run, awesome!! That has to be the coolest motor ever. Congratulations on the awards and invitations! If I known your were going to be at Amelia, I would have gone too. Fantastic video as usual!

  • @michael61985
    @michael61985 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations wheels through time them bikes are definitely show winners in my book

  • @adamthompson7064
    @adamthompson7064 Рік тому +5

    Yes! I remember seeing these very same bikes in person during my visits. Stunners all, but the Reading Standard on display is simply breathtaking! I think I must have walked away from and came back to that bike at least four times. Sure is SHINY!! HOLY SMOKES!

  • @williamjohnson6517
    @williamjohnson6517 Рік тому +3

    I was fortunate enough to visit Wheels Through Time a few years back . Dale was not there but I managed to talk with Matthew who is a super nice and Extremely knowledgeable dude . RIP Dale but this year 2023 my brother in law and friend and I are hopefully heading back there. My friend has never been and we are all chomping at the bit so to speak to visit once again . People say have you been to this rally or that but in terms of American motorcycle history this place is an absolute must if your a biker .👍🇬🇧🇺🇲😎Greetings from OBX North Carolina.

  • @daniellynn3240
    @daniellynn3240 Рік тому +1

    This is just so beautiful, I love his illustrations for every motorcycle! Beautiful work, keep the history going.

  • @JRD77VET
    @JRD77VET Рік тому +2

    Congrats on the awards and a big thanks for the explanation / story behind each one.

  • @c103110a
    @c103110a Рік тому +2

    Great job! Thanks for sharing the stories with us!

  • @bryonkidder6199
    @bryonkidder6199 Рік тому +1

    Thanks to you and your family once again for keeping history alive!

  • @paulaabrams7058
    @paulaabrams7058 Рік тому +2

    Thank You Matt 😊 💓 🤗😍🥰

  • @keeptwowheelsdown
    @keeptwowheelsdown Рік тому +2

    Awesome bikes you took, sir! But I would have taken my favorite, thee ace! Also, your pops favorite thee crocker! Keep up your awesome work, sir!

  • @alanvorwald8624
    @alanvorwald8624 Рік тому +1

    Great video!! I've been waiting a longtime to see the Reading Standard again! In 1999, I met Dale for the first time. I was with Jim Parker. When I saw the Reading Standard hanging from the ceiling in a glass case, I asked Dale if it ran? He brought it down and started it!! It smoked quite a bit and set off the fire alarm. The fire department showed up!

  • @Bostonclassics1
    @Bostonclassics1 7 місяців тому

    Amazing care for history. You're Dad is proud and your entire team is doing amazing work.

  • @pipersall6761
    @pipersall6761 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on your entries! Great bikes!

  • @2000tc88
    @2000tc88 Рік тому +3

    Congratulations Matt and the team. The knowledge you have and share with us mere mortals is nothing short of astounding. I hope to return to the states one day soon and the first place to go on my list will be the museum. I will hope to actually meet you also. All the best from Down Under.

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco1270 Рік тому +3

    Nice job Matt and WTT crew. I'm planing on a summer road trip to Wheels Through Time. I loved seeing Matt on American Pickers a couple weeks ago. I watch that show for the vintage motorcycles, so that was a dream episode for me.

  • @michaelmitchell5909
    @michaelmitchell5909 Рік тому +2

    You guys never cease to amazing Matt...every time I thought I seen the museum, you blow my mind with crazy unbelievable motorcycles....awesome, that orange bike sounded great Matt...

  • @justingreen4450
    @justingreen4450 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Matt. Keep the content coming.

  • @greysuit17
    @greysuit17 Рік тому +1

    Congrats on the wins! Excellent bikes.

  • @chrishunter5041
    @chrishunter5041 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on the awards, your team deserves them.

  • @darenlindley
    @darenlindley Рік тому

    Bro.! I love the relationship you have with your Dad even though he is passed. I long for that with my kids. You bring a real tribute to your father and your families genius.

  • @christinetodd2672
    @christinetodd2672 Рік тому +2

    Amazing....Congrats !!

  • @michaelbunner1282
    @michaelbunner1282 Рік тому +1

    That Reading is one of my favorite bikes that you have there. The intricate controls are amazing. Absolutely stunning!! Keep up the good work Matt. See ya in a couple months!!

  • @HarleyGeezer1954
    @HarleyGeezer1954 Рік тому +2

    WOW! I wish I could have gone to the show.

  • @davebennett2086
    @davebennett2086 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing. Love Wheels Thru Time. Been there 3 times, and never long enough. Great friendly staff of good folks. Keep up the great work. Cheers! 😊

  • @jayjones6904
    @jayjones6904 24 дні тому

    Ty Matt and crew for all the hard work

  • @johnlenart597
    @johnlenart597 Рік тому +1

    Hope to get to Maggie again this year., and to see motos that you've been talking about. Seeing them with the history is epic. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

  • @demandred1957
    @demandred1957 Рік тому

    I loved wandering around taking pictures of all these motorcycles, when I was there last fall. Congrats on the wins!

  • @fordsrestorations970
    @fordsrestorations970 Рік тому

    This is by far the best Channel I've seen because since the age of five I have literally spent my life around Antiquities, Air Force Museum , music, bikers, hot rodders.... I learn something every time I tune in to your program..... you guys may be the Indiana Jones of the Wheels Through Time

  • @freyatilly
    @freyatilly Рік тому

    That is stunning. Every bike you displayed today is nuts amazing. Utterly gorgeous. And what a sound at the end. Nothing like it.
    I'm slow to the cingats but you deserved it all via those amazing machines and their restoration.
    Greetings from UK

  • @pipersall6761
    @pipersall6761 10 місяців тому

    You know, I understand why you want to leave some bikes in their original 'patina' and all because that tells the story, but man they sure are incredible restored! Beautiful! Awesome story of Dale finding the exact motor for the '29 DAR. The Reading Standard is another true beauty. Congratulations on your wins!

  • @mtnvalley9298
    @mtnvalley9298 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the show! That ported piston is crazy cool.

  • @usmclee65
    @usmclee65 Рік тому

    Thanks Matt. we appreciate that you are keeping us with more great video's !!!!!!!!!!

  • @bav114
    @bav114 Рік тому +1

    That Reading is amazing. I’d never heard of that manufacturer. Apparently there is one in the National Motorcycle Museum here in the UK.

  • @m-roddr.funtimes3144
    @m-roddr.funtimes3144 Рік тому

    That Reading engineering / design is amazing!! The story behind each one is equally fascinating.

  • @becoming-humble8745
    @becoming-humble8745 11 місяців тому

    Please keep making videos, this is my favorite channel. Stay safe , keep doing what makes you happy. AND US TOO.

  • @DougFLTRX
    @DougFLTRX Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Matt! Fantastic examples

  • @monroe7403
    @monroe7403 Рік тому

    They look majestic and proud with their ribbons and awards, I'm happy they're being seen and enjoyed. I really want that orange Harley.

  • @joaobarulho9124
    @joaobarulho9124 Рік тому +3

    Incrível!!! Parabéns a voce e o seu falecido pai, um visionário que partiu cedo demais.

  • @vinceburris2538
    @vinceburris2538 Рік тому

    Most awesome video I've seen this year. Amazing history and amazing machines.

  • @travLee7
    @travLee7 6 місяців тому

    I dont ride but i have so much respect for this page and love watching..

  • @aragorn469
    @aragorn469 Рік тому

    Love your enthusiasm Matt!

  • @johnchambers427
    @johnchambers427 Рік тому

    Awesome bikes Matt. I know Dale's looking down smiling.. you're doing a great job. And keep the videos coming.

  • @shaneolivier1650
    @shaneolivier1650 Рік тому

    Wow what an amazing collection and I adore these old bikes,priceless 👌

  • @acr21957
    @acr21957 Рік тому +1

    As always Matt is amazing 😮

  • @mohawkdriver4155
    @mohawkdriver4155 Рік тому +1

    Magnificent bikes, man. I hope you're heavily insured.

  • @dallas7346
    @dallas7346 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations! Beautiful motorcycles.

  • @dale436
    @dale436 5 місяців тому

    I was blown away when he started it at the end. It's beautiful, yes, but it ain't just a trailer queen!

  • @steverollins4690
    @steverollins4690 Рік тому

    Appreciate you sharing your vast knowledge with us. Highly informative and entertaining.

  • @mickgerard6696
    @mickgerard6696 Рік тому

    Super stuff guys! The history is worth as much or more than the bike!

  • @kimiOfDieLinke
    @kimiOfDieLinke 9 місяців тому

    It is incredible how innovative Harley Davidson was. And with the early motorcycles it is stunning how close they look to a bicycle.
    Amazing video with amazing bikes.

  • @ThePaintwurks
    @ThePaintwurks Рік тому

    Good job Matt!!!I'll be down there to the museum this summer...take care

  • @scottarmstrong1172
    @scottarmstrong1172 Рік тому

    Congratulations Matt! That's awesome! Those restored board track racers are so beautiful.

  • @rogerthornburg8794
    @rogerthornburg8794 Рік тому

    Congratulations on winning awards at the Amelia...that is an honor to win awards especially when there was probably ALOT of nice motorcycles there

  • @beachbarlouie
    @beachbarlouie Рік тому

    Great job on the video. You improved to the point of UA-cam greatness! Because you have great angles, expert knowledge and presentation with no background noise or music.

  • @mwright2367
    @mwright2367 Рік тому

    Congrats to you and your crew !!!!!!!!

  • @choofish
    @choofish Рік тому

    I have been to Steve Huntzinger's a couple times back in the 90s and he is one hell of a mechanic and restorer. His Harley single was legendary around Arroyo Grande.
    I remember seeing a Pope twin and a Sears at his shop.

  • @paulbryan5685
    @paulbryan5685 Рік тому

    Can’t wait to see these bike this fall when we return to the only museum that ya can’t get enough of!

  • @houston5365
    @houston5365 Рік тому

    Amazing bikes. The history of those bikes is remarkable.

  • @gerrypowell2748
    @gerrypowell2748 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful bikes and fantastic history❤️

  • @howabouthetruth2157
    @howabouthetruth2157 Рік тому

    The first Harley featured in this video, has got to be the most beautiful V-twin engine AND exhaust I've ever laid eyes on. It's gorgeous.

  • @soho71
    @soho71 Рік тому

    Wow…. Just wow. My mouth is dry from being open in awe through that whole video. Amazing.

  • @LittleCowWorkshop
    @LittleCowWorkshop Рік тому

    awesome bikes! congratulations on the awards! the "reading" sounds like a beast!

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable Рік тому

    Congratulations! Well deserved Matt and team.

  • @hemi398
    @hemi398 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @scottsteeves
    @scottsteeves Рік тому

    The museum is on my bucket list and with only a couple weeks till retirement it will be soon.

  • @ajmachinist
    @ajmachinist Рік тому

    Thanks guys really enjoy your videos.

  • @SSV-i-c-e
    @SSV-i-c-e Рік тому

    The more i watch this channel the more i love it!!🇳🇿

  • @XoVoX
    @XoVoX 6 місяців тому

    I love that Motorcycles have been more recognized in recent years at The Amelia. Seeing your bikes in person was incredible. I know that you guys do all American, but do you ever come across non American parts?

  • @americanbornwalkaway9110
    @americanbornwalkaway9110 Рік тому

    I CANNOT WAIT for the Chance to Come see your Museum TOO COOL!!!!!!

  • @timshaw8187
    @timshaw8187 Рік тому

    Exceptional Matt, what a team a very well done

  • @Liam1H
    @Liam1H 2 дні тому

    That Reading Standard makes one incredible sound! Smooth as a banana daiquiri! Great vid!

  • @blackbearbear9313
    @blackbearbear9313 Рік тому

    Thanks for showing all the bikes your dad told me about that he had thanks again Matt

  • @user-ij6xs4ut7j
    @user-ij6xs4ut7j Рік тому

    Wow! Congratulations! Well deserved no doubt!

  • @toddflowers8052
    @toddflowers8052 Рік тому +1

    CONGRATULATIONS MATT AND WTT !!! 🤙

  • @davidnewbury3850
    @davidnewbury3850 8 місяців тому

    My bucket list. I have to make it there. It all started with my old Harley 50 years ago. I want to re-live it.

  • @scottjamison1602
    @scottjamison1602 14 днів тому

    Wow, the rarest of the rare that actually runs is why you and your family’s legacy and museum is so important to keep alive and handed down to the next generation.

  • @hdflht01
    @hdflht01 Рік тому

    I love the fact that WTT is the museum that runs. But OMG, starting this 1 of 1 Reading Standard bike is scary. Sometimes, I'll just take your word for it. 🙂

  • @daddosjeffery
    @daddosjeffery Рік тому

    More amazing history that would be lost without your teams great work,love the channel and keep it up mate cheers 🇦🇺🍻👍👍👍

  • @dannywoody5497
    @dannywoody5497 Рік тому

    So incredible all these racing stories

  • @jimbrackna9330
    @jimbrackna9330 Рік тому

    Wheels Through Time, never ceases to Amaze, Thank God for American Engineering !!!

  • @LtJackboot
    @LtJackboot 3 місяці тому

    You had an inviter for 3 entries to Concours?
    'We're not worthy, we're not worthy!'
    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Chainwrangler001
    @Chainwrangler001 7 місяців тому

    They are so beautifull!! Did any of those guys run solid tires?

  • @TheMonolake
    @TheMonolake Рік тому

    Man. What a Collection !

  • @williamharley2923
    @williamharley2923 Рік тому

    Congrats Matt!

  • @cpmunson2807
    @cpmunson2807 Рік тому

    I read all about this bike love the museum can’t stop telling people about it. Thank you😅

  • @danlovett3697
    @danlovett3697 Рік тому

    So cool 😎 that you can see the piston firing through those lower "supercharge" ports in the cylinder !!! That would be awesome to see running at night....Beautiful bike !

  • @douglashine9638
    @douglashine9638 Рік тому

    Congrats! What an honor!!! 👏