Museum NOT open to the public: MASSIVE Stash of Cars & Trucks in Old Dealership

Museum NOT open to the public: MASSIVE Stash of Cars & Trucks in Old Dealership | Barn Find Hunter

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Episode: 146 - Tom has been trying for five years to access to an old dealership in Northern Maine that houses a massive collection of cars and trucks. Through some investigative work, Tom was finally able to contact the owner, Todd, who gives us a VIP tour of his lifetime collection of rare metal.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Pratt & Whitney Buick
1:45 1909 AutoCar Delivery Truck
4:37 Will it Run?
5:50 Save $$ for your next barn find
6:26 Selden "First Auto Patent"
7:10 1949 Willys Jeep Wagon
8:27 Auto Car CREW CAB truck
9:46 Jeep Found on Island
10:17 Love Bug
10:30 1973 LS1 Corvette
11:08 Ford F100
11:59 Dodge Challenger R/T
12:10 1964 Pontiac GTO
13:31 More Cars
13:55 1939 Dodge Super Deluxe
14:43 1965 International Scouts
15:16 12,000 mile 1963 Ford F100
15:33 Late Model Jeepsters
16:00 1950 Jeepster (Sold as 1951)
17:17 Ford F800 (CAT Engine)
18:05 Start up!
18:29 Outro
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@Hagerty 10 ай бұрын

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@somerandomness4285 10 ай бұрын

For the love of God get Tom to do some videos in Connecticut, I've been commenting the past 3 or 4 years, he comes here repeatedly for lime rock but doesn't do any video here when there's so much racing history and great hidden gems of cars people have

@robbernath 24 күн бұрын

You already tortured viewers with this "offer" during the video as well as other ads - enough already!

@ajosephbaumhauer4071 10 ай бұрын

This could have been more than one episode. I would’ve like more 😊

@catlee8064 10 ай бұрын

You need to go back and complete the search around this barn!! And the guy is amazing.

@UberLummox 10 ай бұрын

I'm sure he did. This video coulda been 3 hrs. long!

@scotmandel6699 9 ай бұрын

why do you know him personally to vouch for him? could be a total scumbag.

@tonykeast9966 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Not a long enough video, that guy and his vehicles deserve his own series. Thanks for tracking him down.

@Z-Bart 10 ай бұрын

For someone (me) that was in and around coal for 27 years, that 1909 coal truck is awesome!

@misterwhipple2870 10 ай бұрын

Damn right. I like the phone trucks too. 28 years with the phone company.

@tomrowe7534 10 ай бұрын

Tom, you’ve got to go longer or do multiple episodes with this awesome guy. I’d love to know his back story. Yard tour please. Keep up the good work. Guys like this motivate me to get more stuff

@user-427.commodore 10 ай бұрын

Waste of cars they all should be on the road an driven....

@logancarter2134 10 ай бұрын

WOW!!! Tom is correct, a museum that's not open to the public. Fascinating historic vehicles.

@Jimsathome 10 ай бұрын

There's a man who just loves vehicles. You can hear the joy in his voice when he talks about starting one up for you to hear. Thanks for the video.

@GearScar 10 ай бұрын

Todd needs a show of his own! Wow not only he's got an eye for great vehicles, but he also knows his stuff, and furthermore, if he says it'll start right up, he's right it does! Very impressed with his collection!

@chadkeller2144 10 ай бұрын

Incredible collection and Todd is such a cool, down to earth guy! Your persistence on this find definitely paid off!

@sporty196071 10 ай бұрын

I would like to see much more of this collection. This is like a working museum. Them trucks are amazing, I have seen alot of old Ford trucks but never seen this many different types and brands in such great condition. Please show us more and more!!!

@bennyboogenheimer4553 10 ай бұрын

Leno has a matching coal truck. I had a friend George, who worked for NJ BELL. He told me he walked across NJ behind a real truck like that one, using the poles to lift new telephone cables up, and onto the poles, then they turned around and wired them all into houses on the way back. Post WWII, just out of the Navy, and making 37 cents an hour!! He retired, 9 sons, and DiLs, a great wife, and the nicest guy you'ld ever meet.

@bobroberts2371 10 ай бұрын

150 Jay Leno has an open cab truck see 100+-year-old 1916 Autocar Coal Truck

@thyslop1737 10 ай бұрын

Dils?

@bennyboogenheimer4553 10 ай бұрын

@@thyslop1737 Daughter in Laws

@user-qf7ud5de9h 3 ай бұрын

What does that say about our current inflation?

@budrohammbone2806 10 ай бұрын

Dang ! Todd is my kind of Hoarder ! The Seagrave chassis swap will be super cool. The Jeepster 'Dauntless' V6 is a stout little motor if massaged/warmed up on rebuild. Great Video Tom !

@jameswampler4073 10 ай бұрын

Need another hour of this find Tom. Love it

@VirtualGuth 10 ай бұрын

For nearly 30 years I was married to a woman whose father was one of 14 siblings that grew up in Western Maine. While together we made many trips out to New England to visit with her family. This video of you and Todd reminds me of the many times I got to spend visiting with her uncles still located in Maine. It was always a good time and their knowledge about all things mechanical was beyond impressive. I got to experience a number of local events like the Fryberg Fair (with some impressive vintage tractor pulls), local hot rod shows, and a classic car & tractor show to benefit the restoration of a water-powered mill that had been damaged by fire. Thanks for this video and the great memories it brought back for me.

@SnowDawg 10 ай бұрын

Wow - this was a great episode and Todd is a knowledgable and fascinating guy with eclectic taste. I actually believe this guy when he says he will finish all of these vehicles - he knows what he wants to do and has the talent to do it. Thank you Tom and thank you Hagerty.

@JFEEZY419 10 ай бұрын

I could watch this stuff all day long I really wish these episodes were longer I can’t get enough thanks Tom for doing what you do

@doug81337 10 ай бұрын

Amazing collection and the guy is so happy to show them...he's definitely into the story and not the money! So cool!!!

@shoominati23 10 ай бұрын

People don't realise that Brass actually has a better coefficient of thermal efficiency than Aluminium, yes the Brass might weigh heaps more - but it also cools better. People should be actually sizing up when going to Aluminium, but I often see them use smaller units than standard and it's often not a surprise when they overheat..

@garagefabroart 10 ай бұрын

Todd is great. I can see myself being just like him in 20-30 years. Just a bunch of random vehicles and every one so interesting with a story. Great video!

@dougeaton2446 10 ай бұрын

Man what a place!!! That 1908 autocar was amazing id love to see that in person

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 10 ай бұрын

That was fun. All the little things around the cars were starting to tell an interesting story of what Todd does for a living. Then when the cameras went outside....the story of the American Opportunity introduced itself. tHanks for a great tour and a fantastic video!

@john_barnett 10 ай бұрын

Episode 2 of this fantastic slice of history please!

@digitalpunk88 10 ай бұрын

What an absolute treasure to uncover! Todd is an amazing down-to-earth guy and I really like his style. I could've spent hours and hours in there.

@VintageCarHistory 10 ай бұрын

It took Selden some 25+ years after his first patent application (1879) to actually build a motor vehicle. It's quite a tale.

@sayrerowan734 10 ай бұрын

This has been the best part of Hagerty on KZfaq for quite a while.

@bigdanwess 10 ай бұрын

Can't tell how much I enjoyed this...

@seankeef9838 10 ай бұрын

Nice one Tom and thank you Todd. Bring on round two!

@thomastrout9997 10 ай бұрын

Each episode seems to get better and better and this one is tops. Very nice job, everyone!

@markwellington1254 10 ай бұрын

Hopefully that was just Part 1 and there is more to come from Todd! Funny no BS guy!

@hamiam2243 10 ай бұрын

By far one of the coolest collections I’ve ever seen.💯😎👍👍

@thekillercapricorn6334 10 ай бұрын

Would like to see more of this one. Todd is a cool dude for sure.

@Vampirebear13 10 ай бұрын

WOW Tom !!! This was incredible & should be at least an hour long !!! I sure hope there will be a part 2, if not even more !!!

@johnboydTx 10 ай бұрын

Agreed .. barley scratched the surface 😱 🤞 several episodes 😉✌️

@FordTorino72 10 ай бұрын

19 minutes with all these vehicles was like a movie trailer 😄

@patbullard9276 10 ай бұрын

Another great episode. Thanks to your guest for allowing us to see and enjoy his collection and thanks to you Tom for presenting it to us.

@keithhooper5965 10 ай бұрын

Wow ! Lovely humble man ..proper not car guy automotive guy ..enjoyed the video 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@Lucas_Tulic 10 ай бұрын

You can easily make Parts 2 AND 3 based on the amount of vehicles this man has over there!! We need more!!

@dangearhead2071 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, as averybody else has suggested, this requires another visit and another episode. What a cool guy..!

@SunsportAuto 10 ай бұрын

Nova Scotia resident here - I'll have to keep an eye out for his old Jeep on the road. He has quite the collection - interesting fella!

@kevinmckinzie 10 ай бұрын

"Those aren't mine". Great answer!

@brentmcmillan646 10 ай бұрын

This is one of the most robust collections that we’ve had the honor of seeing!

@johnlee8231 10 ай бұрын

What a great collection. I love that he has most of it running too.

@asimplehorseman4648 10 ай бұрын

Buy that man some lunch and get some MORE video of that wonderful old iron!!

@Ankur3108 3 ай бұрын

Wow❤. Just wow. So Charming,this old thing. She deserves all the love. Kudos to the owner.

@nadkram1 10 ай бұрын

Wow... That 1909 Coal Truck is soo cool. 👍

@CarlWithACamera 10 ай бұрын

That Harvey coal truck is not just a valuable antique vehicle. That’s a national treasure!

@bobuncle8704 10 ай бұрын

When’s part 2 coming out? What a collection.

@yortomatic 10 ай бұрын

I've watched 99% of Barn Find Hunter episodes, and this one has to be one of, if not the best and most interesting episodes yet. You're right Tom, in saying that Todd is "one of the most fascinating people on the series", his tone of voice is a bit gruff, but he's a good guy who's unable to hide his enthusiasm when he talks about his collection. I could watch another hour or so of this guy (hint hint)

@diversitycandle5708 6 ай бұрын

That tone in his voice is just how we talk in Downeast Maine. The Maine seacoast is full of salty old fishermen and people talking like that is just normal. It sounds like home to me lol

@joeseamon4800 10 ай бұрын

Super Episode Tom and thanks Todd for sharing.

@jrsgarage7623 5 ай бұрын

I love tinkering and conserving and restoring antique vehicles and equipment

@frankfry4693 5 ай бұрын

I meet an elderly gentleman (99 years old), many years ago, that lived in NYC when younger. Amazing memory of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, vacationed in Cuba, and had many amazing stories. The old coal truck reminded me of one of his memories,, he had a business hauling coal then after the invention of refrigeration in the spring he removed the beds of the trucks replacing them with insulated box beds to haul ice and then back to coal beds for winter

@darrellasmith77 10 ай бұрын

Being that I live in Nova Scotia with any luck I'll see him driving around someday those are some really cool vehicles

@Kresendes88 3 ай бұрын

Now just imagine that barns and homes that people dont want to show off there is some real gems out there we may never find

@Brian-uy2tj 6 ай бұрын

I like Todd, he seems like a down to Earth kind of guy, bright, knows his vehicles and comes across as very competent at whatever he does. This has been a great episode.

@palacefords 2 ай бұрын

What an absolute champion. Hopefully his kids will look after these the same way he has. That's the unfortunate thing with the generations today, they aren't interested in cars like these because they aren't 500hp rolling on 20s.

@funone8716 10 ай бұрын

As a machinist and industrial collector, the outside collection looks even MORE interesting! Todd needs to start his own YT channel. Start with a yard tour Todd! Air compressors and Cranes.......very cool

@michaelroberts1597 10 ай бұрын

One of the best guys you interviewed an some cool old stuff have never seen ! 👏

@generalsnickers1 7 ай бұрын

WOW...Great episode. What a terrific knowledgeable guest. He obviously loves his collection. Thanks Tom..

@dalepritchard3335 9 ай бұрын

So awesome to have these vehicles still around. Thank you.

@Ed_Stuckey 10 ай бұрын

This is one of the most enjoyable episodes of any type I've seen on KZfaq. 👍

@RXRSawdustStation 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic installment! Sweet collection! Sweet, running, collection! Thanks, Tom and Hagerty!

@Anonymous-zv9hk 10 ай бұрын

Great stuff! Thanks to the owner for showing you and us around.

@benjaminkline7301 10 ай бұрын

What an awsome collection and great guest.

@rjl9707 10 ай бұрын

Great to record & film that man. So knowledgeable with history of each unit.

@hdbikerdave5835 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing. Love this. Thank you for sharing!

@tsmith8567 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Todd for letting us see those!!

@xp836 7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated. Quite a gentleman there. That 1909 just takes the cake. Where do these guys find the time to work on them.

@james3452 7 ай бұрын

You are truly one class act, Todd. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of YOUR world; and I have to say; it's clearly the kind of world I could live in. I wish you MANY more years on this earth; to continue your great love affair; with all those beauties.

@granthawtree4669 10 ай бұрын

Jay Leno gotta be watching this on his couch smiling and chilling

@OttValleyBoy 4 ай бұрын

“LIVE FREE OR DIE” in ‘73 on that Jeepster… Nice!

@marioncobaretti2280 10 ай бұрын

I would of never revealed this place to the public

@iwantmyvanback 10 ай бұрын

Wow. This is amazing. Would really love to see a second video with an even deeper dive into this guys collection.

@mwhitelaw8569 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us around Todd Thats a neat collection man

@kevbev1524 10 ай бұрын

What an amazing collection, Thanks for sharing it

@jean-pierrecayol4897 10 ай бұрын

Wow amazing! Beautiful trucks and cars, what a collection and a fascinating story! Thanks for sharing 🙏

@dejanzelko8361 10 ай бұрын

This museum is insane. So beautiful cars. And the men who own it is amazing and his knowledge is great. Great episode 😊

@gittnjiggy2 10 ай бұрын

On that telephone truck I noticed an electrical Kearney someone mounted on the front vent just below the windshield (should be made out of red brass) and is used to clamp two wires together (don't know why someone would put that there unless they wanted to "ground" the truck while working in "hot" conditions, and those 3 poles for settting a telephone (power) pole are called Pole Pikes. Very nice collection!!

@johnboydTx 10 ай бұрын

Outstanding 👏👏👏 I hope there's another episode with this collection 🤞🤞😉✌️

@skippygirl959 10 ай бұрын

Thank you both for sharing your time and knowledge. My heart would be beating out of my chest if I was there in person. What an amazing collection. I didn't realize that old work trucks excite me more the hot rods!

@jimw1274 10 ай бұрын

Nice to hear the history from the owner.

@ericsteele8404 5 ай бұрын

I love your videos! This one felt great after an 8 mile run.

@RI0T999 10 ай бұрын

This was definitely the tip of the iceberg. The aerial shot was like watching one of those cliffhanger episodes. Pleas show us what else he has!! I thought I saw old Cat dozers.

@UncleManuel 10 ай бұрын

These two dudes get along very well! What an awesome place of preserved history. 😎😎🤘🤘

@rixkafer56 10 ай бұрын

Awesome collection 👌 and his passion for these vehicles is what its all about.. thanks for sharing

@olsonspeed 9 ай бұрын

Fascinating, the old iron is pure gold, thanks for sharing.

@doster59 10 ай бұрын

Another great show, I like when they are longer like this, but I would watch for another 30 minutes.

@noonehere1793 7 ай бұрын

That 114 yr old truck is a monument to the folks who built it!👍👍

@James-kk8dw 10 ай бұрын

Outstanding. Great story. Thanks !

@briandurning9211 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for finding and sharing these automotive stories.

@HotRollBrad 10 ай бұрын

Amazing content again! Thanks Tom and Hagerty!

@robertsmeal8193 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Simply amazing!!! Good stuff

@ScatPackRob 7 ай бұрын

Todd is an amazing guy with an amazing colection. Thanks for sharing.

@timothyhill4630 10 ай бұрын

Another great show. Thanks!

@Isthatyoudermot 10 ай бұрын

Love the cab over truck. Such a great face on those. I remember growing up in Ireland, they were used as coal lorries. Great memory's.

@Metallica1071991 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, I didn't know you were from Boothbay, I'm from the area I've known Todd my whole life he has an impressive collection of old equipment too.

@scootosan 10 ай бұрын

A nice eclectic collection, there is history thanks for the tour.

@icascone 10 ай бұрын

These are the best episode of Barn find Hunger! Thanks :)

@thatsmrharley2u2 9 ай бұрын

VERY cool! The village of Readsboro Vt. is right around the corner from where I live. VT, NY and Mass are all within minutes of each other from here. I was amazed to see that truck!