Car trapped 50 Years in a barn… watch us dig it out!

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3 жыл бұрын

Parked in 1972, This 1963 Plymouth Valiant 2 door was trapped inside after a large fuel tank was put in front of the only garage door... until today!
Watch as we dig out this forlorn classic and bring it back into daylight for the first time since disco was on the radio!

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@mightylonesome9426 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched your videos for the last few years and have come to realize you're very lucky to have a friend like Hans. What a warm, wonderfully kind person.

@berthagreen1620 3 жыл бұрын

I love it when Alex finds cars big and small , he’s like a kid at Christmas. Lol. Such fun to watch.

@magickmoi1261 3 жыл бұрын

Me too Bertha. I love sharing his joy and enthusiasm

@Saunders7 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like nice people.

@lolabunnpr 3 жыл бұрын

I love when Hans laughs. He does it with such a joy 😂😂😂😂

@debra8499 3 жыл бұрын

The stack of chairs that were just there as you opened the door.... Be still my heart!!! I just love seeing what you uncover!

@patpeters6331 3 жыл бұрын

Those chairs caught my eye too.

@carols1030 3 жыл бұрын

The most uncomfortable chairs ever invented! Dont miss those at all.

@kerryfirehorse 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, would be perfect with my eBay dining room table

@geobrown9413 3 жыл бұрын

Chairs were probably made by Standard Tube in Woodstock, ON. Every school had "millions" of them, you had to lay out for big meetings etc.....if you went to school in the fifties.

@carols1030 3 жыл бұрын

@@geobrown9413 or 60s

@JeanStAubin-nl9uo 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Hans and Zinovia and Charlie again! Thanks for taking us along on this adventure!

@cajsheen2594 3 жыл бұрын

Loved that old garage/shed, it had a lot of charm! Hans and Zinovia and Charlie, what great friends! XXX

@sharonlouisedoud9769 3 жыл бұрын

Alberta is so beautiful in June. I lived in Alberta for 25 years and your drive out here reminded me (bugs and all!).

@carysfaerie 3 жыл бұрын

The stereotype of the ‘shady’ antique dealer couldn’t be further from the truth regarding you Alex. You’re the most generous buyer, fixer upper, dream maker & all round flipping diamonds that ever dealt in antiques. If I had a hoard on my hands- I’d be happy to have you deal with it if I couldn’t. (‘House clearance people in my area have zero humanity) Every community so desperately needs an Alex & co

@adambennis3321 3 жыл бұрын

The sound of those attic latches turning is golden. I could feel them turning in my hand just listening to them! The small things

@LarryDeSilva64 3 жыл бұрын

Our Family we used to have a 1965 Plymouth Valiant we drove the tires off that car and it only had a 225 Slant 6 but those small engines were bullet proof you could always get them to run. That's a great find. Thanks for the video.

@sundance81677 3 жыл бұрын

I would’ve laughed my butt off if you had opened the door to the attic and waiting for you was a squirrel holding pine cones. 😂 Hans is the human version of an anti depressant. Hans could make anyone feel better!

@Picca65 3 жыл бұрын

No more pine cones😄🙈 Hans is a gem, he needs to be protected at all cost 🧡

@pypes88 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!! Hans is awesome!! One of a kind!!

@sundance81677 3 жыл бұрын

@@Picca65 The pine cones could be the running joke in all his barn and house searches!!! 🐿

@Picca65 3 жыл бұрын

@@sundance81677 for sure they are!!😄

@nancymontgomery8897 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes my brain tends to misread things. I thought you wrote that "Hans is the human version if an anti-perspirant".

@MultiMorgenster 3 жыл бұрын

That barn is a beauty in itself!

@paulinehignett6557 3 жыл бұрын

The car is lovely. It will look great when restored. Thanks for rescuing her.

@pattiebraymanskelly954 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice surprise on this Monday morning

@keithbriere 3 жыл бұрын

This was exciting for me. My very first brand new car was a '64 Valliant 2 dr post with a 225 slant 6. Ah, those teen years. Great memories. I changed the hub caps out for "baby moons" and moved the shifter from the column to the floor, then jacked up the front tortion bars so the car sat like a "California raked" gasser. Thanks for the memories good buddy. 🙄

@bradzimmerman3171 2 жыл бұрын

Keith did the hubcaps improve performance, wheel covers are as useful as bumper stickers and engine covers best to throw away at nearest garbage can

@keithbriere 2 жыл бұрын

@@bradzimmerman3171 thanks for the comment Brad. I was a kid just 17, when I got that car. Dad paid up the bill, and I paid him in full, incl. Interest, over the next 2 yrs. The hub caps were the first change, so it wouldn't look like I was borrowing my dad or mom's car. They would never put "baby moons" on their car. None of what I did to make that car "look mean" make It faster, although the Fenton floor shifter was spring loaded for fast 1st to 2nd shift. What great old memories. Cheers! ✌ P.S. the whole car, brand new was only $2,200.00

@brianjennings7644 2 жыл бұрын

I loved my '63 Valiant..drove it for a decade...

@dayinthelifeofmycat 3 жыл бұрын

"saran-wrapped lady legs" LOL

@barbaraparisi4094 3 жыл бұрын

I just loved seeing the views too. So beautiful there.

@carrols.hawkins7770 3 жыл бұрын

This was fun! Thanks for taking us along. Always love seeing the rural areas. ☺☺☺

@colleenosullivan857 3 жыл бұрын

Was anyone else waiting for a critter to jump out when he opened the trick door?😂😂

@helensmith2839 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@ellenmcintyre1247 3 жыл бұрын

The Norwegian guy trying to do a Mexican accent- Hans you crack me up!!

@drfalcon4102 3 жыл бұрын

Canadian Valiant, with a Dart back end, love to have it.

@ntahater 3 жыл бұрын

It's a Plodge

@knowbodiesfull5768 2 жыл бұрын

It's a "Vart." Or a "Darliant."

@caroljohnson3698 3 жыл бұрын

So glad there were no raccoons or squirrels to get you! You have/make such wonderful friends. It is wonderful to see them.

@glasgowbeck 3 жыл бұрын

Snow shoes, so Canadian! 😁 Possibly the tidiest 50 year shed ever tho

@capeclearisland 3 жыл бұрын

And the picture of the old King and Queen make it even more so

@karenkouns577 3 жыл бұрын

That was exciting....absolutely love old cars. Thanks for sharing!

@LiveAboard 3 жыл бұрын

I drove a 1974 4-door Plymouth Valiant. The thing was a tank...so well made. It ran for years and years. Damn fine vehicle. They sure don't make 'em like that anymore.

@annpricey3934 3 жыл бұрын

You have such a fun job, Alex! And I love Hans’ laugh! It make me smile each time I hear it.

@lauraleighdee-zines4632 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like my Grandpa’s old car! Going to have to dig out some pics and see for the fun of it! Loved his car when I was little!

@MKCarol-ms7lg 3 жыл бұрын

He got me chasing down several rabbit holes as well. Ended at my family's 1959 Plymouth Suburban wagon; purchased when the 5th child was born. Rear facing 3rd seat witrh a power rear window.

@brenekins314 3 жыл бұрын

Yay some happy entertainment for Monday morning

@lynnedelacy2841 3 жыл бұрын

Love those raised rear lights - like alien eye balls !

@geobrown9413 3 жыл бұрын

Those look like Imperial lights somebody added.

@mrdiplomat9018 3 жыл бұрын

@@geobrown9413 - yeah, those did NOT come factory ❗️🇺🇸

@marcryvon 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrdiplomat9018 Nope, if I'm not wrong, those were options. Chrysler was very creative at the time ! The instant I saw those, I knew it was a Valiant. It probably boast the iconic, bullet proof Slant Six in it.

@lindaterrell5535 3 жыл бұрын

We called them “sparrow catchers”.

@geobrown9413 3 жыл бұрын

Edmonton had their own "J,C. Whitney" type walk in store downtown, in the fifties called "Midland Auto Supply" That is probably where those lights came from.

@carly1478 3 жыл бұрын

Charlie did look good in that car. I actually like that car.

@jiaraanatalis1862 3 жыл бұрын

"Needs a bit of work because it's been sitting since the 70's." You just described ME!

@christinevr7698 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@catty2chatty 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@cheongyei 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's funny!

@nanachick05 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@johnfair62 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, me too!

@ecc84 3 жыл бұрын

I can hear Melissa saying " Oh No Not another one" lol

@actoraa 3 жыл бұрын

The good thing about Alex is that he turns his old cars around.

@suemick8709 3 жыл бұрын

I was impressed that Alex considered that Melissa wouldn't want it sitting in their driveway. Good man!

@greypoet2 3 жыл бұрын

Tell Hans and Zenovia(?) that there's a secondary filter inside the plastic cone. It's at the base of the motor. That is usually why Filter Queens lose suction.

@anthonymiller8979 3 жыл бұрын

Those add on tail lights are wild. I remember old rural postal carriers who used their own cars would do this as they made so many frequent stops they wanted extra lights to make them more visible.

@CuriosityIncorporated 3 жыл бұрын

They were a postman actually!

@anthonymiller8979 3 жыл бұрын

@@CuriosityIncorporated Well there you go!

@debbieomi 3 жыл бұрын

My first car in 1986 was a red 1969 Plymouth Valiant. I loved that car and wish I still had it.

@Numismaniac_Canada 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the share Alex! Another great adventure to watch

@kristycullen8287 3 жыл бұрын

You are always a good time Alex, Hans and Zenovia. thanks

@mountainbadgerab 3 жыл бұрын

Totally enjoy when you find cars. Hans is a hoot.

@jrunck3616 3 жыл бұрын

Alex you and your friends are totally awesome. You have some great friends. I absolutely love your videos. You have a wonderful family and lots of great friends.

@kaseythomas9646 3 жыл бұрын

I loved "Go to the Head of the Class"! Got me started on knowledge games, and made Jeopardy my favorite tv show!

@woofgbruk5947 3 жыл бұрын

I love those tail lights!

@danielulz1640 3 жыл бұрын

1955 or 1956 Imperial tail lights added on.

@mvitulano 3 жыл бұрын

I get the distinct impression that these people did not like being part of a video!

@mcwatersd 3 жыл бұрын

Was not expecting that. Hans and Zenovia really think of you . Now you can say you have dumpster diving friends. Keep Safe ❤Keep Well ❤

@robertclymer6948 3 жыл бұрын

WOW, a Valiant front end and a Dart rear end. How cool is that! Love the Canadian variants on these cars. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Michigan.

@denniselgatoblanco824 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing car!!

@lcostantino7931 3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry Melissa,, just think CHA CHING..... Happy husband HAPPY wife...... Success....

@Victorialands 3 жыл бұрын

I just love these videos sharing your treasure hunting and adventures. Thanks for all your efforts and taking the time to film all this for us. It can’t be easy. 👍🏻

@nancyloomis3046 3 жыл бұрын

Wow…all the most interesting people with the most interesting stuff to sell must call you, Alex. Your reputation precedes you.👍

@arejnyl 3 жыл бұрын

He is a true gem!

@jdgimpa 3 жыл бұрын

Neat Canadian Valiant. It has Plymouth front end and the rest is Dodge Dart sheet metal.

@thor-ericsson 3 жыл бұрын

Hans finding the poster of those woman's leg was priceless!

@javierdenardo2607 3 жыл бұрын

Like the leg lamp from A Christmas Story

@vickismallwood2082 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic car brings back memories love it.

@DavidGregoire_ 3 жыл бұрын

Just last week I've lost my job and got into a career change wanting to do exactly what you do! And just find your channel a couple days later. I'll keep watching for sure!

@evaczarnojanczyk1432 3 жыл бұрын

Hooray, I’m early! I hope the auction went well for you, and that you have plenty to share with the homeowners. ❤️

@orangewhipster 3 жыл бұрын

Just found my own barn find here in BC....but mine has been sitting since 1965! Its an old Grumman van....and he had more than one! I have plans for mine but the other one would made a good van for hauling antique goods! ;)

@Nancy_S 3 жыл бұрын

I love the tail lights.

@danbaumann8273 2 жыл бұрын

I remember my friend's parents out in St. Albert had one of those when I was a kid. Love old cars.

@magickmoi1261 3 жыл бұрын

How fun! You have a beautiful day in your favor too.

@ryand.8176 3 жыл бұрын

That car is great! Those things rusted away fast, so that’s in wonderful shape! Good score!

@annassiter4087 3 жыл бұрын

My first car was a 65 barracuda.. watching this makes my day..

@cheongyei 3 жыл бұрын

The car has a US-spec '63 Dodge Dart C-pillar and tail end, but a '63 Plymouth Valiant front end. Such a hybrid was probably a standard Canadian model.

@hansschmiedeberg1659 3 жыл бұрын

@@AL-jb1mh Yup, those lights on top of the fender were add-ons. I had a '65 Valiant, one of the best cars I ever owned. Can't find one these days.

@studedude56 3 жыл бұрын

Barn find car videos are the best

@mjc42701 2 жыл бұрын

I love these old cars, so glad you take the time to find and restore them.

@sandyg3639 3 жыл бұрын

The car is so cool. Good find. Thank you Alex.

@leonapage 3 жыл бұрын

Love the unusual copper bronze color on the car! She’ll turn out beautiful I’ll bet!

@kajinsautumn9833 3 жыл бұрын

I love those red blinkers on the back of that car!

@gardenglam3451 3 жыл бұрын

Cool car 🚘!!!

@fastnbulbouss 3 жыл бұрын

Drove from Montreal to Virginia Beach in 76, in a Valiant convertible. A model from the 60s.

@Saunders7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking me on the adventure.

@shawnoandrew 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the time capsule cars, building, etc.

@ositagordita8550 3 жыл бұрын

That was so cool! I love classic cars. WOW! ✌🐾🇺🇲🇨🇦

@roliepoliecolie2200 3 жыл бұрын

Those posters seem very interesting. Maybe something really good in there. 😎😎😎

@irmibullinger1421 3 жыл бұрын

The Mexican jumping bean one made me laugh. I would frame it. It would sure be a conversation piece.

@kirkmacmanus515 3 жыл бұрын

I recognize those Canadian Tire seat covers. My mom put a set on our 1970 LTD when I was a kid. When we sold it after 8 years the seats were perfect underneath.

@joyceross7788 3 жыл бұрын

“What’s with the happy potatoes?!” 🤣

@craigfonger985 3 жыл бұрын

Those stacked chairs are beautiful!!

@emilyjohnston5459 3 жыл бұрын

I love this car!

@ninakincade602 3 жыл бұрын

It's so unreal people have places like this and for 50 years just let it sit. Crazy

@arejnyl 3 жыл бұрын

True treasure!

@carolc4173 3 жыл бұрын

Had to get that dad joke in - didn't you? I was glad there wasn't a family of critters in this car, hope the reno goes well.

@nancyposey9466 3 жыл бұрын

Could be small critters somewhere hiding in the engine or trunk??? Neither was shown or talked about. Wouldn't it be funny if there was something to pop out when they're opened LOL I was just thinking about the interior of the car, like under or inside of the seats. ...or something living in the glove box. ...hhhmmm, the supsense😉 Have an Awesome Day & the rest of the Year.

@suecave7139 3 жыл бұрын

My parents’ first new car was a ‘63 Valiant. It was a gray four door and had a back window that was more gradually sloped. I, with the wisdom of my five years (born in 1958), saw the back window and shiny surface of the trunk and thought, “SLIDE!” I must have slid down the back side of that car twenty times before my dad caught me and gave me What For. Usually you have to wait a little bit for the first scratches in the paint on a new car, but Dad got his the first day. Sorry, Dad. RIP

@alexd5028 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Charlie's back!

@Benzelf 3 жыл бұрын

That would be the kind of property where you'd want to live Alexander !

@zsofiap4449 3 жыл бұрын

Two-door car, what I keep hearing "a Tudor car"... :D

@Sakrysta 3 жыл бұрын

Hans’ laugh is the best thing to improve your day!

@janicem4382 3 жыл бұрын

I want to join your fan club, I am definitely a groupie. I love your show. We are pirates looking for treasure, Aar.

@lucisue53 3 жыл бұрын

I played Go to the Head of the Class game growing up. It was from my mom's childhood. She probably played it in the 1940s. I remember it as a fun game, although a bit dated by the time I played it. How cool to see it again!

@lindahobbs5545 3 жыл бұрын

Woo hoo a new video!

@RedKittieKat 3 жыл бұрын

I love going on these hunting and rescue adventures with you folks ♥

@sandraleishman878 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see it all shined up! It reminds me of an old commercial car. Lol. That calendar was so cool. I used to work for CIBC.

@judyhobday4760 3 жыл бұрын

love that sweet tractor. And you guys worked hard to get the car free.

@AntiquesFromKarenJanet 3 жыл бұрын

Always fun to come along on your adventures. Hoping the someday soon you will come across the bridge and dig through my moms estate with me! Found lots of toy cars during the Sunday live feed last week and so many watchers said they are cars you collect! Not redlines though!

@cherylweso 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 63 with push button automatic transmission. Water tank it was! Plymouth it was 14 years old when I got it.

@mexicanspec 3 жыл бұрын

I still have my 1963 Plymouth, Fury though, also push button.

@lindalincoln2006 3 жыл бұрын

Hans talks like a man from northern Minnesota.

@katiesoderling3596 3 жыл бұрын

Ya you betcha 😊

@trishahoffman 3 жыл бұрын

"I heard this vacuum really sucks," sounded so sincere, it took me a few extra seconds. Then, I laughed loudly and woke my child. Maybe the way it was said, seemed like a whole new joke to me...or the insomnia helped! Haha!

@teresaclark5465 3 жыл бұрын

OMG! You are a determined man!

@dawnford5919 3 жыл бұрын

You find the best stuff! Very cool.

@tamelatoggle2897 3 жыл бұрын

my 1st car ! 2 dollars and you could ride for a week . Memories of my dusty dirt road ... Va- room 🚘

@kk-bootsie 3 жыл бұрын

Bwah ha ha “The Artist Formerly known as PRINTS”!!!!! Yes-best cheesy Alexander joke in a while! Decent find-nice to see the Dynamic duo! Thank you!

@cherifew3485 3 жыл бұрын

Are you having a cry bawling like a baby!!!!!

@kk-bootsie 3 жыл бұрын

@@cherifew3485 Crying? No, Mam. That is laughter at the way Alex’s funny little jokes can just cheer a person right up.

@cherifew3485 3 жыл бұрын

@@kk-bootsie Bawahaha sounnds like some lamb braying in a field looking for it's mama! bwahaha sounds like you are bawling like a baby!

@kk-bootsie 3 жыл бұрын

@@cherifew3485 and also fairly mean natured.

@thoseoldphonos5722 3 жыл бұрын

Mmmm... Good find. I'm a valiant guy and I envy anyone with a Canadian Valiant. I have a 66', myself. Those slant six engines will just keep runnin'!

@AndreatheDoria 3 жыл бұрын

My parents had a filter Queen it was amazing! It reminds me of R2D2, 😂. I know Pan Am in NY used to use them to vacuum the planes that’s why my Dad bought it. He worked for Pan Am from after WWII till 1983