thats what i was thinking, i love old cars cause i had some like these back in the 80's, cars are meant to be driven and enjoyed, not sit and rust and rot.
Yes I see both sides of it love to see them on the road until you get T boned by a texting idiot 😱 that's what happens to me and my 70 440 six pact Daytona charger
I work in Las Vegas and we replaced a broken utility pole in one of the old neighborhoods. Weird place that looked like a bunch of giant tuff-sheds scattered about on an acre of concrete driveway. Turned out to be a car collection distributed among 20 or so buildings. Part of the Maloofs collection. What a shame that most of the cars will never see the light of day again. Including a 16 cylinder Cadillac owned by Tom Mix and a couple of Duesenbergs. One building was nothing but 1941 Cadillacs the next was all 1942 Cadillacs. You get the picture, but they won't ever be appreciated the way they should be. Smelled more like death than life in them buildings. Sad.
@@joelrobinson9570Really? There's no such thing as a '70 Daytona... Dodge Daytonas were ALL 1969 only. Plymouth Superbirds on the other hand were 1970. And I'm not sure what a six "pact" is but I'm assuming you mean sick pack... Either way, I call bullshit on your imaginary t-boned Daytona charger.
My idea of heaven! I'm from England but grew up reading up on and pawing over photos of American cars in books and magazines. You guys knew how to build cars, and it's easy for people to forget today the influence that American automotive styling had on the products of other countries. Despite Europe having smaller roads and damaged economies after WW1 and 2, I think that the working relationship and ownership that GM, Ford and later and briefly Chrysler had with European operations worked incredibly well. There may be exceptions, but I think overall the balance between the American HQs and the domestic management of Vauxhall, Opel, Ford of Britain and Germany and Rootes and Simca was spot on.
It's going to be a great day anytime there's a new Barn Find Hunter episode. Thanks! I have posted on prior videos, "well you can't top that" then you do it again and again.
4 what its worth ... I really liked how yours is turning out. I'm redoing one right now and she be quite a handful but well worth it. Best 2 u and that goat !
This has to be one of my favourite episodes by far, some amazing muscle there on show. These guys are a credit to finding and looking after these rare cars and preserving their history.
What an amazing collection of cars owned by such gracious and humble people ....I loved that Preston said “Oh do you want to drive it?” Geez. Everyone of their cars are so unique and really such rare vehicles, such a great show, thank you for sharing such a good content for us gear heads!
I ain't really about American cars but I must admit I loved this seeing those old beauties that you got me hooked now. Watching this gave me the tingling feeling of happiness.
The car hobby needs more people like these people. They have some pretty rare stuff, and they still drive it. Cars are meant to be driven. Thank you for keeping these cars alive and on the road.
Absolutely mind blowing collection. I really like the father and son team and that they have these babies running and can enjoy them. Thanks for sharing these treasures. The T/A is really special.
I hate today's cheaply made disposable cars. Cars & Trucks were so much better looking back then. Chrome vs plastic & paper thin sheet metal. Chrome & thicker gauge sheet metal wins by huge margins in visual appeal & durability!
yeah everything was better except engine performance and durability most people these days wouldnt have a clue how to start a carbed engine on a cold morning LOL
This is probably one of the best episodes of this show! True collectors that actually drive and take care of their cars. Even the ones in the weeds have plans that will most likely happen, not like the hoarders that refuse to sell them and let them rot away til they're worthless. On a side note, I'd love to have Preston's GTO Judge.
Mario - I've said the same thing in the past. I just want to work for the production crew so I can see all these neat cars that Tom and his contacts find. What a job! Chuck in NE Kansas
I am nearly SPEECHLESS .... What an AMAZING collection !!!! I once owned a 69 GTO Judge myself, ... IF I could only turn back the clock, in life, I would have held on to it AT ALL COSTS !!!!!!! It's hard to believe that these cars survived up in ALASKA .... I never would have imagined that !! "Thank you" for sharing these AWESOME pieces of AMERICAN History :) :) :) :) :)
The Ford family had 3 special Mark II's done at the Continental Plant by the Lincoln engineers which qualify them as a Production car from the factory .
Jim was a little bit of a sell out to "Chevy". His "payed endorsement" saying that the Holden GTO was "Every bit a Pontiac GTO" kinda killed off respect for me.
@@soldierski1669 I'm no fan of any thing lanes Pontiac after 1980 myself. Really the golden was a rwd grand am. I still have much respect for what him and John did in the 60s. But I understand that gm beat them down alot over the years for what they did and tried to accomplish. Do I like the later 04-06 gtos no do I think they are a real gto no. I also don't blame Jim for that since even after gm stuck the Chevy engines in them, Pontiac tried to remain there own by trying other things to stand out. The gto really was a last attempt at keeping the old name of Pontiac alive
As a Pontiac guy who has also met Jim Wagner I am drooling all over my desk. These guys have a great collection! Also at one time my dad had three 428 Pontiac engines, he put one in his 76 LeMans that surprised more than a few people over the years. Thanks for the video!
Thats by far the coolest episode! That is one lucky man. His collection of cars is truly astonishing. The only problem is that u didn't look at the judge i mean come on shiny or not its still a badass car that deserves attention! Hahaha!
Such a Coooool Collection of Fords and Pontiacs..!! Jim Wangers is a super nice dude. He used to do the Vin search for me at Pontiac back in the 1980s. Jim wanted to purchase my original paint 1969 RA IV GTO.. I would of traded him for his Trans Am...!!
You sir, are a blessed man for being able to drive/fly around the world just to look at cars that people like myself will probably never see again. I am 52 and absolutely love all these cars but my favorite is the TA of course.... God bless
I restored a Pontiac GTO The Judge from 1968 20 years ago. The car was in a garage for over 20 years when we found him, had only a few miles, the car was the only GTO sold in Biel (Switzerland) to a General Motors dealer from Bellach. The car should be in a warehouse somewhere in Bettlach today. I worked on this GTO all summer, it was an honor for me.
I’ve lived here in AK for 40+ years and I’m still amazed at how many cars are stashed away here! I found my 70 GTO a couple of years ago with 21,000 miles on it that sat in a garage since the late 70’s!
No. It was originally Keylime green with Sandlewood interior. The first owner had it repainted in a 1978 Cadillac Coral colour in the late 70’s. otherwise, it’s original in every other way. Absolutely rust free! Pretty unusual for AK.
I would never have guessed you would find cars like this in AK! Would never guess the climate would be dry enough plus I figured muscle cars would have been to impractical to have up there.
Matt Kustom Kostumes You’re right on all counts! But it didn’t stop sales of them to drive the few roads we had back then. Almost all were put away for winters and we drove beater cars. Late April to mid October is the typical driving season. Our one dedicated drag strip opens in mid May and runs until Labor Day. We got a lot more roads paved starting in the 80’s. There are plenty of cars hidden in garages here that haven’t seen the light of day in years!
I love seeing the big box of 8 track tapes in the backseat floor of the GTO reminds me of when I was sixteen again when that car was new and my older brothers friend had one new. I always had to ride in the back and dig threw the 8 tracks for what they wanted next when cruising main street.
I'm from Indonesian, and I don't even know why I'm watching this show. But I love American Cars! I hope some day I'll drive ones. Or maybe I'm dreaming owning this beauty!
Best episode ever! Cars went to the right people. All covered and turn key runners. Proper maintenance and care. Beautiful just beautiful. Would love that old wagon.
My favorite episode yet! And since i'm a Pontiac fan, and GTO owner, this was a real treat. Just wish you would have given the 67 GTO and Judge a quick look :)
This is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time, I'd just be amazed to be around all that history, such amazing cars and company. Truly jealous but glad someone that appreciates it had the opportunity to share it with all of us, god speed.
My jaw just kept hitting the floor as each car was introduced. You want an extra kick? Pause the video on the wide shot of the "junkyard" and start identifying other rides they didn't even talk about. Holy cow. Gotta wonder what folks do for a living that affords them the opportunity to snag such rides! What an amazing episode. Great stewards of the cars, that father and son team. Thanks as always Tom and team!
great video and what an amazing collection ! Great job Terry and Preston for taking care of these vehicles while also showing them to the world and actually enjoying them as well, that's a rare combo it seems :D
I lived in Anchorage in the mid 70s and a buddy of mine was a total Mustang freak. We would drive all over Anchorage in his 65 Mustang coup and look for other Mustangs in peoples yards which were everywhere back then along with every other kind of muscle car you can imagine. Most were California cars to boot. This really brought back a lot of good memories.
I'm a Pontiac man since I'm a kid, my dad had a 65 Catalina, most of the guys around my block had GTOs and Firebirds, but one guy, owned a 1969 Pontiac Bonneville, w a 428, A/C power windows, am/fm, tilt wheel, and Pontiac factory 8 track mounted on the floor, it was black, and only played Frankie Valli and the 4 seasons, now I was 9 yrs old, but I followed these guys, like they were sports stars, that 428 blew the doors off of many a muscle car, in style, I remember being a kid in the back seat, maybe around 1971, we were at a light on a summer night, and a guy in a goat rolled up next to him, I remember he turned off the air conditioner, opened all 4 power windows, and blew this guys doors off, car was rated at 390 hp, it was heavy, but it flew, had factory duals, not real loud, but you heard it, needless to say, I've never owned a full out muscle car, w no amenities, I've always owned big block Luxo cruisers, loaded up, w comfort creatures, but quick enough, I still own a 73 Grand Prix 455, and I've owned Lincoln LSCs etc, I've owned quite a few Benzs w the 550 motor, and I have a E43 AMG now, beautiful ride, fast like a mother, no discomfort at all
you know that has to be one of the best Barn find episodes ever where it's not like you can't touch this you can't do this.. gives ya the keys and saying fire up let's ride.🤗😍
Jim Wangers won Super Stock with a 1960 Pontiac Catalina (or Ventura) at the Nationals in 1960. I think the Nationals were at Detroit Dragway back then. I lived on the west coast to I only saw it in magazines back then. Anyone who remembers more, feel free to comment. I had just started racing back then. What incredible barn finds!
Detroit Dragway was at one time a good track back in the day. The 80,s and 90,s it was corrupt. That track has been closed down for a long time. NHRA would never sanction that track. Only IHRA would then it was a stand alone track
Oh my gawd..... this dude's freaking soooo dang lucky!!!!!! These cars have so much class compared to the junk on the road now days.. back when cars had style and character!
16:25 No, it's a cast iron head. The cam carrier on top is aluminum. It's a ohc with hydraulic lash adjusters. The rotating assembly is the same as the chevrolet inline 6, the block is different though as it doesn't need the cam provisions etc. The block is also a deep skirt block with the block going past the seven main caps.
@@rustyaxelrod I haven't heard of a Chevy "sprint" 6, but there was a Pontiac "Sprint" version of this engine that had a hotter cam, dual valve springs and a bigger carb. Made around 215hp.
Projects Forever - when I worked at a gas station as a teen in 1977 or so, the mechanic had I believe a 1966 Chevy II, Nova badges if remember right and SS badges. He was the guy who put “Sprint” in my head. It was for sale and I dreamed about owning it but it was waaay too expensive. Anyway I’m sure it had an OHV GM in-line 6 with a finned aluminum valve cover but it didn’t have the PMD logo on it (I knew about that engine at the time) There was Holly 4barrel on an aluminum intake and some weird lookin cast iron headers that were split to dual exhaust. I’m not positive but I want to say it was built on a 250ci iron block. He told me it was original but he could have been messin with me. I was a kid at the time and it could have been a marine engine or something he had built out of scrap stuff. Or maybe as you said it was the Pontic engine and he had done something with the valve cover. This guy was kinda my hero at the time, he also had a big block Camaro that he drove on the street and raced 1/4 mile on the weekends and during the County Fair, he would pull the engine and put it on a tractor chassis and do the sled pulling competition. I saw the inside of that engine many times, he never “blew it up” but he replaced pistons and rings and bearings pretty often. I was amazed he could drive it to work, pull the engine and replace major parts, slap it back in and drive it home the same day, and work on other people’s stuff at the same time.
thank you for the time you must spend running these old cars down. you send many of us into that dream like state of mind, much like you where when you got into the torino. man that feels good don't it? It's nice to see these old cars in their original state, or close to it. {certainly if i ever win the lottery, i will have a huge barn full of these old cars}. you videos also serve as a guide to someone that may be rebuilding a similar one. Lastly i'd like to say thanks to all the people that have the funds and desire to go out and purchase these cars, and maintain them, and willing to drive them and share them with the rest of us.
My Daddy raised me to be a "gearhead" just like he was. All of these cars bring back such memories! First car he bought me was a brown Ford Maverick when I first learned to drive in '78. Can't recall what year that car was. He also bought me a sweet Ford "Gran Torino" Same color as the Torino you featured on Preston's episode! The year of that one had to be close to the Torino you featured! Some years later, I fell in love with and purchased a 76 Firebird which had been transformed into a one of a kind Firebird. 400 automatic, Riverside Red was the color. It had Corvette rims. The "Firebird" on the hood was airbrushed! It featured all kinds of really special details! I loved that car!!! I zoomed around in it for a long time! Then, my dad stored it in his garage for me when I wanted to galavant across the world After he passed, nobody knew what ever became of that beauty!
Wow!!! What a collection to possess. That has to be the best retirement plan I've ever seen. And you can drive it(them) as well. Can't get any better than that.
Such fantastic cars! I'm a huge Pontiac fan and own a 69 gto with a 455 for the last 27 years. My Dad and I owned several Pontiacs over the years and have been to many Pontiac shows. We have met Jim Wangers several times over the years, he autographed the underside of my 69 gto's trunk at the Tiger Run Pontiac show in Bend Oregon years ago. Keep up the hunt for those rare barn finds, classic cars are the best!!
For anyone hunting for hard to find Pontiac parts, including the guy in this episode, try Stovall's body shop and wrecker in Fayetteville TN. Last time I was by there probably had 2-300 1960's Pontiacs. Best of Luck
Per Jim Wangers: 1969 Trans Am "We introduced the Trans Am and The Judge to the media simultaneously at Riverside. After the PR event, the cars went to local dealerships. The Judges disappeared, but we couldn't give the Trans Ams away. The Trans Am didn't really come into its own until the second-generation. And, despite only 697 being built, it's still no more valuable than the 1969 SS 396 Camaro I have on the other side of the room. This car is actually one of those event cars. I didn't buy it until the late '70s, by which time the engine had seized (though the block was repairable). The interior is untouched, but it's been repainted. It's got just 47,000 miles on it."
Thank you for this video. Great cars, when I was in high school my father bought a 65 GTO, 4 speed, dual quads, sounded like the Tran Am. I love your shows.
now noticing over 100 NON-musclecar enthusiasts who hit the dislike only because there's no lil' computerized fugly plastic jellybeans parked anywheres near the camera ... oh and ... possibly a few strikes cuz they just kept walkin' past that cool black GTO parked out in the street ... :)
I literally LOL'd with extreme joy when he lit into the gears, after the opening monologue... running a classic Mustang all-out toward NORTH POLE, ALASKA???? Awesome
I remember when these Trans Am Ram Air IV Firebirds hit the show rooms. I was about 10 years old then and already loved car magazines and such. Our local Pontiac dealer had one on a rotating platform at our local shopping mall. I was mesmerized by how cool that car was. White with blue stripes and blue interior.There was nothing like it.
Damn!! that guy has a sweet collection my favs is that 69 Torino 428 and that 69 T/A Ram Air 4 and that 71 GTO was sweet too but I would be happy with some of those Pontiac's in the back with the weeds growing around them turning into dust
70 dislikes? Wtf? Why? These classics are gorgeous. Living pieces of nostalgia that bring happiness to lots of different kinds of ppl. Did ya hear that TA? How about that 69 cobra? I'd give almost anything to have my 76 firebird back.
I hear ya...wish I'd never let my 64 dart 3on the tree or even worse my 66 fastback ...that one I'll never forgive my self...( Went into the Navy ... Mom sold her house and no place to store it so I told her to sell it.. I got a whopping $1200 for it in 1981)
I have a 64 tempest custom with a straight 6, 2nd owner, original everything including paint. It was left to me by my great grandpa and I’ll treasure it forever
remember the feeling you get when your best friend gets the girl you have wanted as a girlfriend since you saw her? its worse with pristine muscle cars,far worse!!! there are 7 billion people on the planet so there will always be more girls but these beautiful,unique cars in this condition are far more rare.i could envision bullets flying over these beauties.
This is the most interesting UA-cam video I've seen. I'm not talking about just this channel - I'm talking about the most interesting video I've seen in over a decade of watching UA-cam.
Tom, I absolutely love this show! And this episode is particularly awesome. This is one of the first Barn Find episodes I ever saw. Just such excellent content!
This Father & Sons Collection is just amazing. Too Bad I'm way Out in Michigan, That's a Honey hole of Pontiac's!! Man... I'd love to get out there and meet those guys and talk stories for hours.
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Verry great car
Wow that trans am is a once in a lifetime/one of a kind gem. Piece of history!
Hands down best episode yet great job!!
if i never see a Trans Am again I am thankful that my final memory of one will be this one doing a burnout.
Thank you for the support!
Finally! Collectors who look after, drive, and share their cars instead of letting them rot in forgotten selfish hoarding decrepitude. Respect.
thats what i was thinking, i love old cars cause i had some like these back in the 80's, cars are meant to be driven and enjoyed, not sit and rust and rot.
Yes I see both sides of it love to see them on the road until you get T boned by a texting idiot 😱 that's what happens to me and my 70 440 six pact Daytona charger
I work in Las Vegas and we replaced a broken utility pole in one of the old neighborhoods. Weird place that looked like a bunch of giant tuff-sheds scattered about on an acre of concrete driveway. Turned out to be a car collection distributed among 20 or so buildings. Part of the Maloofs collection. What a shame that most of the cars will never see the light of day again. Including a 16 cylinder Cadillac owned by Tom Mix and a couple of Duesenbergs. One building was nothing but 1941 Cadillacs the next was all 1942 Cadillacs. You get the picture, but they won't ever be appreciated the way they should be. Smelled more like death than life in them buildings. Sad.
@@joelrobinson9570 I call bullshit.
@@joelrobinson9570Really? There's no such thing as a '70 Daytona... Dodge Daytonas were ALL 1969 only. Plymouth Superbirds on the other hand were 1970. And I'm not sure what a six "pact" is but I'm assuming you mean sick pack... Either way, I call bullshit on your imaginary t-boned Daytona charger.
That T/A is to die for. Thanks for the trip back to my teen years. Awesome vehicles!
These guys are the perfect custodians for these cars, thanks lads
My idea of heaven!
I'm from England but grew up reading up on and pawing over photos of American cars in books and magazines. You guys knew how to build cars, and it's easy for people to forget today the influence that American automotive styling had on the products of other countries. Despite Europe having smaller roads and damaged economies after WW1 and 2, I think that the working relationship and ownership that GM, Ford and later and briefly Chrysler had with European operations worked incredibly well. There may be exceptions, but I think overall the balance between the American HQs and the domestic management of Vauxhall, Opel, Ford of Britain and Germany and Rootes and Simca was spot on.
It's a really good day when we meet people with good attitudes. It's an awesome day when they share their badass cars with us too. :-) thank you Tom
This is my favorite episode yet. I love seeing owners who understand that while rare, their cars are still meant to be driven.
It's going to be a great day anytime there's a new Barn Find Hunter episode. Thanks! I have posted on prior videos, "well you can't top that" then you do it again and again.
That Trans Am is INCREDIBLE! My God I'd love to own that car. Great collection guys :)
I sure wish he would keep them in a big shop it sure would protect them from the weather
It's official Tom has the greatest job on the planet
Dang straight, he has! Yes!
Just gonna walk right past the 67 GTO then? Fine, I see how it is
4 what its worth ... I really liked how yours is turning out.
I'm redoing one right now and she be quite a handful but well worth it.
Best 2 u and that goat !
dude u everywhere
I know, I wanted to see that car!!
I feel ya
Ew
This has to be one of my favourite episodes by far, some amazing muscle there on show.
These guys are a credit to finding and looking after these rare cars and preserving their history.
What an amazing collection of cars owned by such gracious and humble people ....I loved that Preston said “Oh do you want to drive it?” Geez. Everyone of their cars are so unique and really such rare vehicles, such a great show, thank you for sharing such a good content for us gear heads!
Those are some great cars! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
I see you're here too ;-)
I ain't really about American cars but I must admit I loved this seeing those old beauties that you got me hooked now. Watching this gave me the tingling feeling of happiness.
They have one heck of a collection. Seem like nice people too.
And probably the only people in Alaska who have a car collection.
The car hobby needs more people like these people. They have some pretty rare stuff, and they still drive it. Cars are meant to be driven. Thank you for keeping these cars alive and on the road.
This is the fasted 27 minutes I sat through in a long time, I was hooked on every aspect of this video, great video and well worth the trip to Alaska
Absolutely mind blowing collection. I really like the father and son team and that they have these babies running and can enjoy them. Thanks for sharing these treasures. The T/A is really special.
OMG. So much sweetness in one place. Just one of these would make my year.......
I hate today's cheaply made disposable cars. Cars & Trucks were so much better looking back then. Chrome vs plastic & paper thin sheet metal. Chrome & thicker gauge sheet metal wins by huge margins in visual appeal & durability!
i lived threw these cars believe me they were unreliable junk and death traps also gas hogs
It also made the cars heavier, which made the engines work harder and used more gas and used more $$$
yeah everything was better except engine performance and durability most people these days wouldnt have a clue how to start a carbed engine on a cold morning LOL
@@GoatedWithTheSause ok lame
@@henrywalker5931 they were easy to fix tho
Alaska the gift that keeps on giving
So are herpes
This is probably one of the best episodes of this show! True collectors that actually drive and take care of their cars. Even the ones in the weeds have plans that will most likely happen, not like the hoarders that refuse to sell them and let them rot away til they're worthless. On a side note, I'd love to have Preston's GTO Judge.
Tom has the coolest job! Thank you for sharing, we love it !
Mario - I've said the same thing in the past. I just want to work for the production crew so I can see all these neat cars that Tom and his contacts find. What a job! Chuck in NE Kansas
I am nearly SPEECHLESS .... What an AMAZING collection !!!! I once owned a 69 GTO Judge myself, ... IF I could only turn back the clock, in life, I would have held on to it AT ALL COSTS !!!!!!! It's hard to believe that these cars survived up in ALASKA .... I never would have imagined that !! "Thank you" for sharing these AWESOME pieces of AMERICAN History :) :) :) :) :)
A 1969, ram air IV trans am owned by Jim is really just priceless
The Ford family had 3 special Mark II's done at the Continental Plant by the Lincoln engineers which qualify them as a Production car from the factory .
Yes you are correct! !!
Jim was a little bit of a sell out to "Chevy".
His "payed endorsement" saying that the Holden GTO was "Every bit a Pontiac GTO" kinda killed off respect for me.
@@soldierski1669 I'm no fan of any thing lanes Pontiac after 1980 myself. Really the golden was a rwd grand am. I still have much respect for what him and John did in the 60s. But I understand that gm beat them down alot over the years for what they did and tried to accomplish. Do I like the later 04-06 gtos no do I think they are a real gto no. I also don't blame Jim for that since even after gm stuck the Chevy engines in them, Pontiac tried to remain there own by trying other things to stand out. The gto really was a last attempt at keeping the old name of Pontiac alive
Dream car...now if it was a convertible...only 8 ever made.
As a Pontiac guy who has also met Jim Wagner I am drooling all over my desk. These guys have a great collection! Also at one time my dad had three 428 Pontiac engines, he put one in his 76 LeMans that surprised more than a few people over the years. Thanks for the video!
It's Jim Wangers, not Jim Wagner LOL. And you say you're a Pontiac guy...
Thats by far the coolest episode! That is one lucky man. His collection of cars is truly astonishing. The only problem is that u didn't look at the judge i mean come on shiny or not its still a badass car that deserves attention! Hahaha!
I was disappointed that he spent about 2 seconds on the '71 GTO, that car looked real nice. Was it a 400? A 455 H.O., who knows?
So did the black GTO on the street!!!! WTH.
That it was I kept waiting for was the black one on the street. Not clickbait but I guess it's my problem.
Such a Coooool Collection of Fords and Pontiacs..!! Jim Wangers is a super nice dude. He used to do the Vin search for me at Pontiac back in the 1980s. Jim wanted to purchase my original paint 1969 RA IV GTO.. I would of traded him for his Trans Am...!!
Barn finds are always the best!
Just to clarify... barn finds that are "muscle" cars are the best barn finds lol
You sir, are a blessed man for being able to drive/fly around the world just to look at cars that people like myself will probably never see again. I am 52 and absolutely love all these cars but my favorite is the TA of course.... God bless
Driving Jim Wangers RA IV 1969 TA? Consider yourself very blessed, Tom. Excellent collect, nice guys, thanks for sharing!
It may have been Jim's car, BUT it's NOT a Ram Air IV, it's only a RA III
I restored a Pontiac GTO The Judge from 1968 20 years ago. The car was in a garage for over 20 years when we found him, had only a few miles, the car was the only GTO sold in Biel (Switzerland) to a General Motors dealer from Bellach. The car should be in a warehouse somewhere in Bettlach today. I worked on this GTO all summer, it was an honor for me.
I call bullshit, the Judge wasn't available until 69.
I’ve lived here in AK for 40+ years and I’m still amazed at how many cars are stashed away here! I found my 70 GTO a couple of years ago with 21,000 miles on it that sat in a garage since the late 70’s!
Was it by any chance white, brown interior, auto?
No. It was originally Keylime green with Sandlewood interior. The first owner had it repainted in a 1978 Cadillac Coral colour in the late 70’s. otherwise, it’s original in every other way. Absolutely rust free! Pretty unusual for AK.
I would never have guessed you would find cars like this in AK! Would never guess the climate would be dry enough plus I figured muscle cars would have been to impractical to have up there.
Matt Kustom Kostumes You’re right on all counts! But it didn’t stop sales of them to drive the few roads we had back then. Almost all were put away for winters and we drove beater cars. Late April to mid October is the typical driving season. Our one dedicated drag strip opens in mid May and runs until Labor Day. We got a lot more roads paved starting in the 80’s. There are plenty of cars hidden in garages here that haven’t seen the light of day in years!
Bill Ness, cool! I also suppose the limited driving season kept the mileage low in them too.
Just rewatched this episode after at least a years break. I'm still drooling over the Trans-am!! Great watch thank you
I love seeing the big box of 8 track tapes in the backseat floor of the GTO reminds me of when I was sixteen again when that car was new and my older brothers friend had one new. I always had to ride in the back and dig threw the 8 tracks for what they wanted next when cruising main street.
Thanks to Preston and Terry for saving these cars and sharing them with us all, esp TC himself - truly awesome!
I'm from Indonesian, and I don't even know why I'm watching this show. But I love American Cars! I hope some day I'll drive ones. Or maybe I'm dreaming owning this beauty!
What kinds of American cars are there in Indonesia? What kinds of cars do you have fun with there?
Surapurna because MERUCA 🇺🇸
Awesome!
I agree!!
Perhaps your watching because every normal MAN loves cars.
Nothing wrong with dreaming for it, maybe one day you'll make the dream come true.
Best episode ever! Cars went to the right people. All covered and turn key runners. Proper maintenance and care. Beautiful just beautiful. Would love that old wagon.
Why this video is only 27 minutes 😭 it should be over 5 hours and I will never get bored!
Thank you for your support!
ALL i can say is wow .And it's nice to see that they drive them..what a collection in Alaska
My favorite episode yet! And since i'm a Pontiac fan, and GTO owner, this was a real treat. Just wish you would have given the 67 GTO and Judge a quick look :)
Thank you for the support!
I completely Agree!, I could feel my insides come alive as they started these cars, 'Simply Amazing' 😏 !
This is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time, I'd just be amazed to be around all that history, such amazing cars and company. Truly jealous but glad someone that appreciates it had the opportunity to share it with all of us, god speed.
My jaw just kept hitting the floor as each car was introduced.
You want an extra kick? Pause the video on the wide shot of the "junkyard" and start
identifying other rides they didn't even talk about. Holy cow.
Gotta wonder what folks do for a living that affords them the opportunity to snag such rides!
What an amazing episode. Great stewards of the cars, that father and son team.
Thanks as always Tom and team!
the weeds are growing through the trans hole,fool. look at how clean the car is,it aint rotten that's for sure.@spam lite
That guy has by far my favorite collection of cars I've seen.
great video and what an amazing collection ! Great job Terry and Preston for taking care of these vehicles while also showing them to the world and actually enjoying them as well, that's a rare combo it seems :D
True car people who want to share the joy. Great episode and hosts...Tom is always awesome.
I lived in Anchorage in the mid 70s and a buddy of mine was a total Mustang freak. We would drive all over Anchorage in his 65 Mustang coup and look for other Mustangs in peoples yards which were everywhere back then along with every other kind of muscle car you can imagine. Most were California cars to boot. This really brought back a lot of good memories.
Man - those guys are great! Preserving all that they can - it's good to see that still happening.
I'm a Pontiac man since I'm a kid, my dad had a 65 Catalina, most of the guys around my block had GTOs and Firebirds, but one guy, owned a 1969 Pontiac Bonneville, w a 428, A/C power windows, am/fm, tilt wheel, and Pontiac factory 8 track mounted on the floor, it was black, and only played Frankie Valli and the 4 seasons, now I was 9 yrs old, but I followed these guys, like they were sports stars, that 428 blew the doors off of many a muscle car, in style, I remember being a kid in the back seat, maybe around 1971, we were at a light on a summer night, and a guy in a goat rolled up next to him, I remember he turned off the air conditioner, opened all 4 power windows, and blew this guys doors off, car was rated at 390 hp, it was heavy, but it flew, had factory duals, not real loud, but you heard it, needless to say, I've never owned a full out muscle car, w no amenities, I've always owned big block Luxo cruisers, loaded up, w comfort creatures, but quick enough, I still own a 73 Grand Prix 455, and I've owned Lincoln LSCs etc, I've owned quite a few Benzs w the 550 motor, and I have a E43 AMG now, beautiful ride, fast like a mother, no discomfort at all
keep the old ones alive,Pontiac were a force to be respected and not underestimated.
I currently have a 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville 4 door hardtop with a 455 v8. Pontiac is the way to go
Having the opportunity to even see some of those cars Here on line is rare. Thanks for sharing, I wish I had one of any of those old projects!
you know that has to be one of the best Barn find episodes ever where it's not like you can't touch this you can't do this.. gives ya the keys and saying fire up let's ride.🤗😍
Jim Wangers won Super Stock with a 1960 Pontiac Catalina (or Ventura) at the Nationals in 1960. I think the Nationals were at Detroit Dragway back then. I lived on the west coast to I only saw it in magazines back then. Anyone who remembers more, feel free to comment. I had just started racing back then. What incredible barn finds!
Detroit Dragway was at one time a good track back in the day.
The 80,s and 90,s it was corrupt.
That track has been closed down for a long time.
NHRA would never sanction that track.
Only IHRA would then it was a stand alone track
Oh my gawd..... this dude's freaking soooo dang lucky!!!!!!
These cars have so much class compared to the junk on the road now days.. back when cars had style and character!
Absolutely phenomenal collection! WOW! Thank you, Tom!
This was a spectacular episode. Just subscribed!! Thank you.
16:25 No, it's a cast iron head. The cam carrier on top is aluminum. It's a ohc with hydraulic lash adjusters. The rotating assembly is the same as the chevrolet inline 6, the block is different though as it doesn't need the cam provisions etc. The block is also a deep skirt block with the block going past the seven main caps.
Thanks for that information. I've always had a fascination with the OHC engines.
@@micksterboone4517 They're pretty cool! I've got one waiting to go into a '31 Ford. But another project cut in line haha
Were they related to the Chevy “sprint 6” ? I remember seeing one of those with a 4barrel carb years ago.
@@rustyaxelrod I haven't heard of a Chevy "sprint" 6, but there was a Pontiac "Sprint" version of this engine that had a hotter cam, dual valve springs and a bigger carb. Made around 215hp.
Projects Forever - when I worked at a gas station as a teen in 1977 or so, the mechanic had I believe a 1966 Chevy II, Nova badges if remember right and SS badges. He was the guy who put “Sprint” in my head. It was for sale and I dreamed about owning it but it was waaay too expensive. Anyway I’m sure it had an OHV GM in-line 6 with a finned aluminum valve cover but it didn’t have the PMD logo on it (I knew about that engine at the time) There was Holly 4barrel on an aluminum intake and some weird lookin cast iron headers that were split to dual exhaust. I’m not positive but I want to say it was built on a 250ci iron block. He told me it was original but he could have been messin with me. I was a kid at the time and it could have been a marine engine or something he had built out of scrap stuff. Or maybe as you said it was the Pontic engine and he had done something with the valve cover.
This guy was kinda my hero at the time, he also had a big block Camaro that he drove on the street and raced 1/4 mile on the weekends and during the County Fair, he would pull the engine and put it on a tractor chassis and do the sled pulling competition. I saw the inside of that engine many times, he never “blew it up” but he replaced pistons and rings and bearings pretty often. I was amazed he could drive it to work, pull the engine and replace major parts, slap it back in and drive it home the same day, and work on other people’s stuff at the same time.
thank you for the time you must spend running these old cars down. you send many of us into that dream like state of mind, much like you where when you got into the torino. man that feels good don't it? It's nice to see these old cars in their original state, or close to it. {certainly if i ever win the lottery, i will have a huge barn full of these old cars}. you videos also serve as a guide to someone that may be rebuilding a similar one. Lastly i'd like to say thanks to all the people that have the funds and desire to go out and purchase these cars, and maintain them, and willing to drive them and share them with the rest of us.
Our pleasure! Thank you for being a fan.
One of my favourite Barnfind episodes as yet, really really nice!!
Mikey - Thank you for watching!
@@Hagerty Me too,hate seeing the hoarders let cool cars rot in the woods or wherever.
My Daddy raised me to be a "gearhead" just like he was. All of these cars bring back such memories!
First car he bought me was a brown Ford Maverick when I first learned to drive in '78. Can't recall what year that car was. He also bought me a sweet Ford "Gran Torino" Same color as the Torino you featured on Preston's episode! The year of that one had to be close to the Torino you featured!
Some years later, I fell in love with and purchased a 76 Firebird which had been transformed into a one of a kind Firebird. 400 automatic, Riverside Red was the color. It had Corvette rims. The "Firebird" on the hood was airbrushed! It featured all kinds of really special details!
I loved that car!!!
I zoomed around in it for a long time!
Then, my dad stored it in his garage for me when I wanted to galavant across the world
After he passed, nobody knew what ever became of that beauty!
Absolutely incredible collection tom. thanks for showing us this. mind blown!!!!
What a great pair of guys, they truly love cars and it shows. This was a great episode.
One of your best episodes I've seen. The Trans Am is legendary but that Torino! That thing is bad ass to the bone!
The 428 Bonneville wagon would make a sweet resto. I didn't even know Pontiac had a 428.
@@if66was99, not many do. Pontiac had it for only three years ('67-'69), and was a full-size only engine that few people ordered.
@@if66was99 Yep ,326.389.400.421.428 and 455
Wow!!! What a collection to possess. That has to be the best retirement plan I've ever seen. And you can drive it(them) as well. Can't get any better than that.
What an amazing 50th episode!
I never knew barn finds could be this fascinating.18:32 You opened my eyes!
Just about the best show on youtube.
Thanks all the way from Australia!
As a lifelong Pontiac collector and fan, this episode was priceless.... Thank you.
It's so great seeing cars on this show actually running and driving. Muscle mania! Nice!
Nostalgic walk down memory lane 🤠 Thanks for the memory's! 💖💕💖
What a great pair of guys and what a beautiful car collection. So awesome that they offered to get the car out for Tom to drive it. So cool.
Such fantastic cars! I'm a huge Pontiac fan and own a 69 gto with a 455 for the last 27 years. My Dad and I owned several Pontiacs over the years and have been to many Pontiac shows. We have met Jim Wangers several times over the years, he autographed the underside of my 69 gto's trunk at the Tiger Run Pontiac show in Bend Oregon years ago. Keep up the hunt for those rare barn finds, classic cars are the best!!
For anyone hunting for hard to find Pontiac parts, including the guy in this episode, try Stovall's body shop and wrecker in Fayetteville TN. Last time I was by there probably had 2-300 1960's Pontiacs. Best of Luck
I so enjoyed this video. I felt like a teenager all over again. Thank you sooo sooo much!
Per Jim Wangers:
1969 Trans Am
"We introduced the Trans Am and The Judge to the media simultaneously at Riverside. After the PR event, the cars went to local dealerships. The Judges disappeared, but we couldn't give the Trans Ams away. The Trans Am didn't really come into its own until the second-generation. And, despite only 697 being built, it's still no more valuable than the 1969 SS 396 Camaro I have on the other side of the room. This car is actually one of those event cars. I didn't buy it until the late '70s, by which time the engine had seized (though the block was repairable). The interior is untouched, but it's been repainted. It's got just 47,000 miles on it."
First episode I've watched and there is no way it gets any better.
This is so cool. I love car guys like these there ment to be drivin
Thank you for this video. Great cars, when I was in high school my father bought a 65 GTO, 4 speed, dual quads, sounded like the Tran Am. I love your shows.
Love how they flogged on the T/A, that's why they were built... Smoke if ya got em :-)
You can tell this guy loves his cars, very well kept and passionate about them ya love to see it.
34 dislikes? Really? really? These are the most beautiful machines ever!
Maybe because there weren't *enough* cars in this back yard? :-)
34 envious locals.
now noticing over 100 NON-musclecar enthusiasts who hit the dislike only because there's no lil' computerized fugly plastic jellybeans parked anywheres near the camera ... oh and ... possibly a few strikes cuz they just kept walkin' past that cool black GTO parked out in the street ... :)
Only dislike I felt was when they decided to do burnouts. No reason for it, not in a rare, maybe quarter million dollar car.
The dislikes are from the previous car owners lol
this is hands down one of the most beautifuls car videos ive every watched.
the trans am even has polyglass tires. what a gem.
I literally LOL'd with extreme joy when he lit into the gears, after the opening monologue... running a classic Mustang all-out toward NORTH POLE, ALASKA???? Awesome
That Torino 428 sounds like a race car engine. Great episode.
One of the best sounding cars I've ever heard
I remember when these Trans Am Ram Air IV Firebirds hit the show rooms. I was about 10 years old then and already loved car magazines and such. Our local Pontiac dealer had one on a rotating platform at our local shopping mall. I was mesmerized by how cool that car was. White with blue stripes and blue interior.There was nothing like it.
Damn!! that guy has a sweet collection my favs is that 69 Torino 428 and that 69 T/A Ram Air 4 and that 71 GTO was sweet too but I would be happy with some of those Pontiac's in the back with the weeds growing around them turning into dust
Hearing an old car fire up brings tears to my eyes i love love it!
This was awesome! thanks for sharing👍 your face was priceless when he asked you if you wanted to go for a ride on the Trans Am🤣
Not sure if he was going to pass out or poop his pants....
LoL
Dang what a collection of old muscle cars !! I was a 60s child and remember them well !!
70 dislikes? Wtf? Why? These classics are gorgeous. Living pieces of nostalgia that bring happiness to lots of different kinds of ppl. Did ya hear that TA? How about that 69 cobra? I'd give almost anything to have my 76 firebird back.
I hear ya...wish I'd never let my 64 dart 3on the tree or even worse my 66 fastback ...that one I'll never forgive my self...( Went into the Navy ... Mom sold her house and no place to store it so I told her to sell it.. I got a whopping $1200 for it in 1981)
Wao first antique American Muscle car video that gave me the chills!!! What a hidden beauty Gem that TRANS AM
All I can say is wow. Just wow
I have a 64 tempest custom with a straight 6, 2nd owner, original everything including paint. It was left to me by my great grandpa and I’ll treasure it forever
anyone who stops talking to you over a car was never a friend at all.
aly nicholls - oh aly, ye do not yet know the meaness that lurks in the hearts of men...and also stupidity.
Then you aren't a car guy.
Yep jealousy is a b****
remember the feeling you get when your best friend gets the girl you have wanted as a girlfriend since you saw her?
its worse with pristine muscle cars,far worse!!! there are 7 billion people on the planet so there will always be more
girls but these beautiful,unique cars in this condition are far more rare.i could envision bullets flying over these beauties.
I’m sure the car guys had been circling like vultures for years. Plus, these guys ALREADY had a bunch of cool cars- that’s what really set them off!!
This is the most interesting UA-cam video I've seen. I'm not talking about just this channel - I'm talking about the most interesting video I've seen in over a decade of watching UA-cam.
SWEEET!!! That '69 Judge tickles my fancy😎
Vince P Gall. ant i like the judge but honestly the 65 gto is a dream car for me
That Bonn wagon is the stuff!! For those who don't know 60's early 70's Pontiac engine blocks are the same size the crankshaft determines output.
Tom, I absolutely love this show! And this episode is particularly awesome. This is one of the first Barn Find episodes I ever saw. Just such excellent content!
This Father & Sons Collection is just amazing. Too Bad I'm way Out in Michigan, That's a Honey hole of Pontiac's!! Man... I'd love to get out there and meet those guys and talk stories for hours.