I love the upholstery and that Tach/clock is genius!

When I hit the lotto you're one of my first calls.

That interior leather is as cool as the story behind it. Another amazing build, sir. Derelicts are my favorites.

This one is my favourite of all👏🏽👍👌

You da man Jonathan Ward, what you do is one of a kind

I can't thank you enough for taking these older vehicles and making them all they can be. My wife and I wish that the manufacturers would make cars look like the older cars but with all the modern hardware. What you're doing is so precious. What is it that draws us to old iron? There's a feeling you get in an old car that you cannot get in something new. New is great, but old satisfies something inside us that I can't quite put my finger on. Of all the vehicles you've done there's not one that that I don't absolutely adore. Thank you again Jonathan and may you continue for many more years.

Thank you for making these down to earth videos, no bullshit and drama! Love the derelict cars.

I loved this video. When I was 6, my father took me to a Chevy dealer to show me the new car he was buying for my mother. He let me pick the colors and I selected cream over dark blue, which wasn't available. But since the dealer was our neighbor and friend, he got it special ordered and we had it from 1952 until 1960. Loved seeing the 1952 Chevy again; in any color. I just regret I was never old enough to drive it.

Awesome! Interior is beautiful! Love the video! 1952 , year I was born! Thanks for posting!

That license plate, "JUNK" is perfect.

Awesome job! The patina is killer. I totally agree with replacing the steering wheel with a 50's model. The car is just great.

Just an amazing build! The way things were re-purposed, just outstanding!! Awesome!!

Lovin' it! I am just finishing my 53 150 business coupe, patina, 20" painted steel wheels, low af, SBC 4L60 and recycled leather from eBay couches. Turned out great. Wish I could add a picture to comments. Keep up the inspirational work. Cheers. Wade, New Zealand.

The attention to detail is always amazing. Beautiful work 👍

I have a 52 4 door that was my wife's grandmother's. I wish I had a shop to do the same things you do to it. How amazing. One I might just have to pay you to do it all so my family can enjoy it!

I found a similar car in a heated garage in Brooklyn, NY a few years ago! Great story. I was honored to be part of pulling the car out and getting it back on the road. The car was parked for 30 + yrs and was a time capsule! It still had the bias tires and all I did was add air to them to get the car loaded on and off the trailer! Love these cars and what you are doing!

Great job! I’m absolutely blown away at your ideas for car restorations, and your videos are just perfect. I feel like I’ve actually seen the cars.

I love all your work. Each piece is a kinetic sculpture. Thank you for sharing.

I would be honored and thrilled everyday driving this car as my daily driver.

I could watch Mr Ward’s videos endlessly. Fantasy cars for sure. Custom is the game.

Happy Birthday Jon!

that tac clock is amazing , your a genius.

Auto double tap windows would be excellent. It adds to the exerpeince. Think you've just come off the highway and you want to open the windows for some fresh air. Bam they all go down. To anyone watching it would also just look amazing in a car like that and clue them into the fact that this is no ordinary chevy.

Another fantastic ICON derelict build. Great job!!! Two items I would add to your list. 1) Full LED lighting updates inside and out. 2) Update the tach clock face with proper tach numbering, use the second hand as the rpm indicator and the hour hand as an adjustable red line limit indicator.

Goddamn. Hands down my favorite builder now.

This is one of the few ICON Derelict that I truly adore! Great job!

I’m so glad you did this video. That alligator interior is crazy awesome.

I don't know man, minimalist approach. The car is quite perfect the way it is.

We love your videos. The cars are amazing. God bless.

Awesome video! I LOVE that car!!! Huge fan of your Derelict line.

Some fellows down here chopped the roof by 2" and channeled the body by 3" knee high center line. One of the most beautiful jobs I've ever had the pleasure to see! Corvette running gear and suspension!

Thanks for posting, I am snd Greensboro NC and currently completing a commission build of a 1954 Chevy 210. The car was completely rebuilt except for interior by North Carolina MASTER CAR BUILDER Mr Austin Cargal . Part of KCxtreme Machine located in Greensboro NC. Will be posting soon.

Talking about your pursued interest in leatherwork speaks to me like your automotive work. I had watched videos and geeked out about it but I hadn't geeked out on it myself.. You put a lot of work and mindset into what you do and even though the end result is so clean and simple looking the details are astounding. Props

You can never go wrong with dual Power window switches...no matter the size of the vehicle. I say Go For It!!!

Love the tach. Great video.

Love it! Been waiting a while for another Derelict. Can't wait for the electric 49' Merc

I agree the steering wheel and the audio have got to go otherwise, perfect build as usual. Some suggested additions (since you asked): hydro-boost brakes, supercharger, update the headliner (I don't feel the headliner flows with the rest of the interior style), wider but still nicely tucked tires.

Jonathan, I'm 66. I gave "my mother her kicks on Rt 66" in a '51 Chevy fastback. I was born in Pasadena. I'd like to thank the Rolling Stones for making that song famous. They probably didn't write it. My Mother died probably 20 years ago. I'm a Grandpa. I just LOVE to say, "I gave my mother her kicks on Rt66." (I was concieved in Southern Illinois). John Spencer Long Beach, Ca.

Mr. Ward that's a beautiful car, thanks for sharing!

+1. .. Terrific! .. That alligator source circumstance you can't make-up. .. You hit the trifecta! .. Beautiful artistry & superior craftsmanship.

Your shop is one of if not the best. The way you stay true to the original is incredible. Wish I had the funds to drop a car off and pick it up all old but actually new. Keep them coming.

One thing I especially like is the original clock that's been repurposed as a tach - with the little hand acting as the redline :D THAT is cool.

That was up for sale not too long ago. Lucky son-of-a-gun whoever came on with that. Lifetime car.

Great job Johnny!!! I'm an old guy born before this car was... it's great to see someone with your passion and skill resurrecting old stuff !! Rat On! jp

Love the details. Well exicuted!

Yet another one of my favorites that I have watched several times. Good viewing while I practice my hobby of model building. (Jonathan isn t the only geek on the planet.) Build and film a new Derelict please.

Amazing! One of my all time favourite fifties cars made even better.

LIKE? LIKE? How the hell could anyone like this? I absolutely LOVE it.

Utterly gorgeous.

Looks spot on. Perfectionism on the little details make these cars stand above the rest. Like the flat cap too. Very Yorkshire. I approve.

Will we see the changes before the car heads back to the client?

The 52 Chevy Deluxe was the best car my father ever owned.....bought it used from a widow who did not drive for $300. I would still have it today if it had not been totaled in a wreck my dad had in the mid 60's....The hood ornament went on our old 1950 Chevy pickup....when I gave the truck away to a friend, I kept the hood ornament.....may ind up on my 1976 Chevy POST yet.....

This is so awsome. I'm hoping to do the same thing with my 61 GMC. The interior touches are just epic.

Thank you for sharing another beautiful car

Hell son, it should simply have a tube AM and let the owner plug his smartphone into the speaker system. Brought back a lot of fond memories. This was one of the family cars my folks had when I was a kid in the 50's. No A/C though, but not really a downside. It made country drives a buffet of sounds, sights and smells, all that are lost to cocooned passengers of today - - - which, I guess, is why the dog and I ride around in the F150 with the windows down even in the Florida summer. Though most of your upgrades aren't to my taste you nonetheless did a fine job and I do rather envy your client's pockets. Still, I have the memories.

I love this guys work and skillset. One never gets tired of watching. Keep the videos coming.

I absolutely love what you do, so innovative and subtle.

I would love to work for this company. Even just sweeping the floors. You can see the pasión the put in their projects. Beautiful.

It's the stance of the car that grabs me. And the upholstery is unforgettable.

All LED lighting inside and outside 👍

Love what you do with the Derelicts, love the vids! Thank's!!

I love the car and your glasses.

Another Amazing automobile ! If I ever win the Lottery I will be Personally looking you up ! Take care and keep on doing what you do best ! Enjoy the videos to the max !

Nothing but love and amazing craftsmanship

Love your work Jon n team!

I'm sure that this is at least my 3rd time watching this video. Mainly because this car is one of my all time favorite classic American iron. And the Derelict line is by far exactly how I would want a car done. True genius. That interior is killer. I have enjoyed watching your "brand" grow. Much continued success. Y'all must love going to work every day. It shows in your product.

In 1954 my parents got rid of our 33 Chevy and got a 52 Chevy coupe. Would sure like to have it now.

Jonathan, I would love one of these! You do incredible work!

Might I suggest magnetic dampening suspension, heated / AC seats and ITB fuel injection. I would also like to see you do a derelict on your Hudson that you have.

I just saw your 49 Mercury EV conversion collaboration on Rich Rebuilds Channel. I immediately subscribed to your channel and Stealth EV. That is an inspiring car and a gift to the world. Thank you!

I first saw this guy on Jay Lenos web series so I had to look him up

I just started watching your videos. The derelicts are nothing short of amazing. I'm old enough I saw a few of the models you rebuild on the roads when I was a kid. When was the last time most people saw old iron like this on the roads when there wasn't a car show going on? Yes, back in the 60s, most of them were gone before that dacade faded out.

That is one amazing '52! The only thing I would change is the name on the title... :)

Best regards, Dr. Jonathan, allow me to congratulate you for such a beautiful job done and what I wanted was to give you and your company my opinion with great respect on the subject of patina, since being an old vehicle does not honor a better appearance as in its glory days or at least so that it does not attract the attention of thieves if it is to justify the patina of worn, old and rusty effect.

Jonny, Every time you post a new video my productivity at work goes down exponentially so thanks. Awesome car and video by the way!

What about updating the seat-belts from a single lap belt to a shoulder harness (single or racing double)? I write this because I don't see a shoulder belt in the video though perhaps there is one that is not apparent. With over 5,000 emergency calls under my belt, I can assure you that when a face meets the steering wheel or the windshield it is not a pretty sight. Snapped necks are not uncommon.

The interior leather choice and workmanship is WOW !!!

The tach clock is awesome!!!

The tach is genius!!!!! Great job on the car !!!!

The double tap for the windows sounds great

Jonathan: I love what you are doing. My parents got married in 1952 and had a similar car...either the 52 or the 53. Cool car anyway. A piece of moving history.

Loved this video and the history of the old chevy.

Saw that Tacho/Tacky pun coming from a mile away. Beautiful Car!

Wow....what an amazing interior! Yes, the upgrades sound fabulous so glad you’re able to share this would have been a shame to miss this one , Johnny....lol. Sorry couldn’t resist...

It's nice to see an all original Mercury of this generation. So many of these were turned into hot rods, but I really like the way they look from the factory better

Another great build.

Love this company's work

Just plain gorgeous. She's a beaut! Excellently well done, as always. Can't think of any other mods than the ones you mentioned - of course, I don't have the creative gene! I've always envied you folks who do.....

That's a beautiful car and I love the way you've done it. It's classy and looks reserved but I can hear the note of a big donk pushing it along. excelent work.

the tach idea was hilarious and very creative. You've made old school cool again.

I had a hard time picking my jaw off of the floor watching this video. What a beautiful car.

"and the clock was acting nuts!" ... laughed so hard!

Automotive Artistry as always.

Love love love that. Wow.

Look into Bakelite plastic rather than powder coating alloy. It has a warmer feel and wears better

you guys really do some outrageous things to these cars. just love it.

PETA = People who Eat Tasty Animals. That interior is amazing!👍🏼😎

Some fine work Johnny!

Very nice. I hope to one day be able to be a customer of yours.

I'm not a big fan of modifying old cars with new parts but you didn't awesome job with the Chris-Craft vents that's pure genius along with the radio speaker,,.. beautiful job