ULTRA RARE Cars in Suspended Animation for Future Generations - EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

ULTRA RARE Cars in Suspended Animation for Future Generations - EXCLUSIVE ACCESS | Barn Find Hunter

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Tom Cotter gets an exclusive and in-depth tour of the Detroit Historical Society's backroom collection, showcasing priceless Detroit icons. These rare cars are meticulously preserved in climate-controlled bubbles known as car capsules to suspend and slow the aging process so future generations have the opportunity to enjoy them.
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0:00 Teaser
1:00 Intro
1:55 About Detroit Historical Society
3:48 1 of 2 Cadillac Wagon
5:05 1925 Rickenbacker
5:41 1936 Ford Phateon
5:49 AM General Mighty Might
6:10 1st Closed Cab Cadillac
6:56 Scripps-Booth Rocket
7:10 Pontiac Fiero
7:25 Kaiser
8:00 Scripps-Booth Pupp
8:47 1942 Packard
9:32 1 of 3 Firebird
9:52 Macauly PanAm Packard Concept
12:35 Scripps-Booth Bi-Autogo
17:42 1 of 6 Stout Scarab
23:40 1 of 1 Stout Scarab
25:55 5-Speed Chrysler Mini Van
28:38 Lincoln Highway 1916 Packard Twin-6
31:10 1.5 Million sqft Packard Plant
31:43 Ford Cougar II (Cobra)
39:19 Ford Bordinat Cobra
41:54 1963 Ford Mustang II (1 of 1)
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@adamseidel8901 2 ай бұрын

This isn’t a car collection. It’s a frickin museum. Absolutely unbelievable. These cars are priceless.

@AndrewKidd14145 2 ай бұрын

Not to greedy people. That’s what matters. That these done get to the wrong people who use them to show off to friends with money.

@philipmitchell7660 2 ай бұрын

Priceless or perhaps useless

@Win7ermu7e 2 ай бұрын

Yeah but he wrecked them all by opening up the bubbles and letting all the crap in.

@mikeyyg2000 2 ай бұрын

@Win7ermu7e Dust doesn't ruin the car😂😂 They cant stay in bubbles forever. All the bubble does is keep the car safe from moisture and other things that can cause real damage. Opening these cars up will not hurt them anymore than sitting there already has.😂

@jayk5549 2 ай бұрын

Yes. It is a museum

@tekidtheblack5946 2 ай бұрын

I actually used to work on the property there as a security guard and NEVER actually got to see inside this building, so cool to finally see these cars

@georgegrover3085 2 ай бұрын

Amazing to have this Museum...Good Job people!

@cp111777 2 ай бұрын

Dusty place …

@GrandDawggy Ай бұрын

I did too, can you tell me the exact location to prove? 😊

@aberroa1955 Ай бұрын

Have you tried to ask?

@slothonmercury Ай бұрын

@@GrandDawggy can you?

@Z-Twinturbo 2 ай бұрын

We're lucky to have people like these guys, who are preserving our automotive history for the future generations. Truly an amazing one-of-a-kind collection. We need more people like this ! There are still a lot of cars out there waiting/ needing to be saved. Thank you for what you're doing💖

@youremostwelcome 2 ай бұрын

I literally just came inside from putting the engine back in my late father’s E46 M3 and watched this video over lunch. Lost my Dad to a brain tumour a couple of years ago, and his car passed to me. It had spun a rod bearing, so I took it upon myself to learn how to pull the engine, have it rebuilt and put it back in. It’s now back on the road and I totally identify with the memories and feelings in this video. I miss Dad, but am stoked to be able to keep his car going.

@paulmccarthy2032 Ай бұрын

Your dad is riding right next to you! Great story...

@youremostwelcome Ай бұрын

@@paulmccarthy2032 Thanks mate.

@llama__ Ай бұрын

Good on you brother, he will always be by your side buddy ❤️

@SylvesterStaline. Ай бұрын

He must have been a great dad, may he rest in peace. 🙏

@johnwicksson9984 29 күн бұрын

Your dad left you one of the coolest cars on the planet. Don't ever sell it.

@garyw4211 2 ай бұрын

Tom I have no idea how you'll be able to top this Barn Find episode... I only know one way!! Go back again?? I think you could do ten episodes in there!! What a place!! Talk about amazing automotive history!!

@nononsenseBennett 2 ай бұрын

I'm hoping Jay Leno might get involved in the next ENCORE visit to this unique collection.

@jimburig7064 2 ай бұрын

I emphatically second that!

@all4runner316 2 ай бұрын

I third that 👌

@ReachForTheStars67 2 ай бұрын

The 1984 Minivan is a 5 speed making it extremely rare😃

@FrankCaffeine 2 ай бұрын

@@ReachForTheStars67I wonder if that was just the knob? 5 speed unheard of in 84 on a van no less?

@davidgrant3223 2 ай бұрын

About ten years prior to this video , I got a call from Dave asking if I could detail a car for him. I did in addition to that car Dave personally invited me and my mother to a private tour of sorts to see these cars! We even kicked around the idea of me detailing some of these cars, unfortunately I never did but loved just being around these cars. This is why I am a current member of the Detroit historical society.

@cc8530 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service

@guysumpthin2974 2 ай бұрын

Crazy they didn’t paint(seal) that floor

@mr.blackhawk142 2 ай бұрын

I was born in Windsor, but moved away in 1959. I like to 'Street View' Detroit, and look at Henry Ford's mansions, etal. Anythang to do with the car industry! My Grandpa forged crankshafts and other automotive parts for over 40 years at Dominion Forge in Windsor, Ont! He retired in the mid -1960s.

@matthiasgrunwald895 Ай бұрын

19 missed calls from Jay Leno

@dandahermitseals5582 2 ай бұрын

Awsome to watch. Im 80 and litterally evolved with many if these cars. Thanks for the flash from the past. Dandahermit😅❤🎉

@MP-in4or 2 ай бұрын

It is not just he amazingness of these cars. It is the sweat that these men put into making them. The history of how hard it was to make these cars back in the day. A way to connect to our ancestors who have left us a piece of their life that said, 'we lived. we existed.' So beautiful.

@morganryan8796 2 ай бұрын

I would never own a town and country minivan, but I am so grateful that someone preserved this part of history. Way too much stuff just disappears like it never was.

@danstrayer111 2 ай бұрын

but...I loved my T&C! And now I have a Grand Caravan. Best car I ever had

@dingbop963 2 ай бұрын

I had a grand caravan. It couldn't keep a transmission for long. Worst car I've ever had.

@AUG420 2 ай бұрын

Anyone also notice it's not a 4speed it's a 5speed

@nowwithvitaminr 2 ай бұрын

That's because cars are made to be driven, not live in a bubble.

@zacharywhite211 2 ай бұрын

Not every car is worth preserving. So are just rubbish that should be forgotten

@danieljohnston9887 2 ай бұрын

This guide is a National Treasure. He needs a channel doing in depth reviews.

@sinwithagrin4205 2 ай бұрын

Seriously! His knowledge is on another level!

@4thorder Ай бұрын

I totally agree. It is amazing how knowledgable he is.

@MckIdyl Ай бұрын

And he's reeling it off the top of his head!

@brucepietro6046 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for placing this video on KZfaq. Absolutely amazing group of Automotive history. Not open to the public, I hope that these priceless gems will be well cared for future generations to see what Detroit Michigan manufactures produced.

@rockinbobaz1 2 ай бұрын

My dad was a gm engineer in training in the late 50s early 60s and we lived in Michigan and he would tell me stories about Dearborn and surrounding areas histories. Thank you for the wonderful piece of American automotive history. Touches your heart when you have been in an automotive family all your life. Thanks again.

@JhonatanLopezProductions 2 ай бұрын

This place is gold, not only the cars but the people that sustain it.

@ihanak8814 Ай бұрын

its aite

@patbullard9276 2 ай бұрын

Unbelievable collection. Thanks to you Tom for producing this video and to your guest and the museum for allowing access to this hidden collection.

@MrEyad1990 2 ай бұрын

That man is in his own heaven. What amazes me is how much he know about each vehicle. Mind blowing

@amytysoe2292 Ай бұрын

please dear god tell me there's a very comprehensive sprinkler system in there

@Psychodermia 21 күн бұрын

Sure looks like it. 😁

@bctravelers4163 2 ай бұрын

A huge Thank you to Dave and the Detroit Historical Society for letting Tom look at this collection and share it with us. I grew up outside of Detroit, everyone I knew worked for the car industry in some fashion. Cars were everything in my childhood. What an amazing collection!

@RedArrow808 2 ай бұрын

Entire families dedicated 100s of years in these places and they pull the rug out from under us. Industrialize America 2024

@matthewhuszarik4173 2 ай бұрын

Grew up outside Detroit as well. All my grandparents generation worked in the automotive industry, none of my parent's generation did, but most remained in Michigan, my generation mostly immigrated from Michigan for better opportunities and are now spread all over the country.

@stephenhenderson9871 2 ай бұрын

This episode gave me goose bumps, so much history in one place. I would love to spend a day just looking through the bubbles of automotive time. As Dennis Colins would say, Outstanding!!

@toddtonis 2 ай бұрын

Great video. I loved how Dave, the currator was so willing to share his knowledge as well as what he didn't know. Seems like a great guy to hang out with and hear some cool stories about Detroit.

@SurfinScientist 2 ай бұрын

Please, install sprinklers in this place. This is invaluable for history.

@josephjames259 Ай бұрын

It has sprinklers. You can see them during certain shots. Even with a fire, it’s concrete and steel. Not much to burn.

@user-cr9zh2vf7s Ай бұрын

Invaluable?

@zachmo88 Ай бұрын

@user-cr9zh2vf7s he is trying to say it's a piece of history. Money can't replace this if it were to be destroyed

@dunegoon3014 2 ай бұрын

Please, protect that building at all costs.

@evolicious 2 ай бұрын

I'd argue that it could very soon become a hazard and should be demolished. Those cars definitely deserve a better place to sit.

@Elaba_ 2 ай бұрын

Especially in Detroit.

@Auziuwu 2 ай бұрын

@@evolicious yea I agree, extra points for climate/dust control

@scackley 2 ай бұрын

If it were not for you; millions of enthusiast's would never have known or seen any of these vehicles. Thank you for what you do and for sharing.

@bloodyrage82 2 ай бұрын

It's hard to wrap my mind around just how much history and culture is jam packed into an old warehouse in Detroit

@wesalexander2693 2 ай бұрын

I'm a Hagerty policy holder and subscriber to "Drivers Club". Great company and true automotive enthusiasts. This is a fantastic video which I will probably watch over and over again! Thank you for this.

@wcareyphoto 2 ай бұрын

WOW! You need to turn this into a series of shows. We are slowly losing our history and this will help preserve Detriot's history with the automotive world. So many people don't know that Detroit was so instrumental in the automotive world anymore.

@johnschlaefflin2100 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking they need to somehow get some young car enthusiasts in there and begin teaching them as much as they can, so the knowledge is not lost.

@timsullivan3752 2 ай бұрын

The minivan is a 5 speed gentlemen, says it right on the shifter! Love y’all!

@samryan7954 2 ай бұрын

The "curator motor mouth" is a bogus con man!👍

@michaelholliday100 2 ай бұрын

@@samryan7954 After I saw the 5 Speed knob on the shifter arm, I checked with an individual who would know. He specifically stated that only a 5 Speed would have been available. I checked a build site for the caravans and only 5 Speeds were available...

@user-cp5vl9ot9x 2 ай бұрын

Probably blew up one of the gears so now it's a 4 speed...

@therackstar 2 ай бұрын

Had a buddy who had one of these, turbo, 5-speed.. It was like a GST.. 👀

@michaelholliday100 2 ай бұрын

@@user-cp5vl9ot9x There is not a 4 speed that will match up with that motor...

@kentwright5346 2 ай бұрын

Very grateful for the opportunity to see more automotive history. A tour through the many automotive museums in the Detroit area brings real perspective to any enthusiast. Ideally, we could add this site to our list! Many thanks for sharing this video!

@davidstepeck2644 2 ай бұрын

Hagerty has insured my 1969 Firebird 400 convertible for 13 years. Great company and this video shows that all of us in the Hagerty family loves cars! I learned today that I have a lot to learn about cars built in Detroit! What history, and you only scratched the surface. Thank you!

@blacksheepexpedition6347 2 ай бұрын

Dave’s vast knowledge of Detroit and Automotive knowledge is amazing. I am fortunate to call him a friend.. Tom is a great guy been fortunate to attend one of his shows at his house..

@troyqueen9503 2 ай бұрын

Love when people are so passionate about what makes their world complete.😊

@octo654 2 ай бұрын

Unbelievable pieces of history. Thank so much we have YouToube and such owner showing us his great collection. 🤩❤

@michaelstapleford512 2 ай бұрын

The Town and Country was actually a 5-speed, as can been seen in the shot of the shift knob, but what was really unusual about it was the ratio jump from fourth to fifth. The weak 2.2 liter could climb effectively through the first four gears, but fifth was extremely tall. I had a Plymouth Voyager I bought non-running for $300 just because of the 5-speed. Once I got it going I learned not to try fifth until I had wound it out in fourth. The slightest grade would require me to get out of fifth, and coast down a bit before pulling the clutch in fourth. It also rode as soft as any Peugeot, of which I owned several before the Voyager. Between the gutless four-banger and the soft roley-poley ride, it had a real french personality.

@BlssedToBeFree 2 ай бұрын

As a Detroit area native (long since moved to the south), a member of the Renaissance Center design team (electrical), I think I will join the historical society just so I can visit this slice of history. Amazing! Awesome video, thank you Tom.

@mattsheezy5469 2 ай бұрын

The interior of that Mustang is just beautiful. I’m not a Car lover, but the artistry in the design is so classic, & beautiful.

@stereo-soulsoundsystem5070 Ай бұрын

Thats what I was saying!! Magnificent piece of work and art

@jxstified7558 Ай бұрын

Im not really a car guy, Im a huge motorcycle guy but this is a collection that is to die for. Well done.

@brandonboyasfernandez7346 2 ай бұрын

Honestly wish we still had these types of cars still running in production.

@u.s.militia7682 2 ай бұрын

I can’t believe I watched this entire video. I don’t even get into cars but I do love history.

@danielosmon 2 ай бұрын

If I lived in Detroit, I'd definitely become a member for a year, just to take this tour. Thanks for sharing!

@rsc9520 2 ай бұрын

Me too !!!

@ktw5141 2 ай бұрын

but then you'd be living in Detroit

@danielosmon 2 ай бұрын

@@ktw5141 lol, true story

@scottimusgarrett15 2 ай бұрын

Wow. This episode was mind-blowing. So much priceless history. Thanks to everyone involved for letting us see this collection. ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

@eddiegreen72323 2 ай бұрын

As a young kid, I love old classic cars. My dad had an old car that u have to crank it up from the front. I can't remember what model it was since it got stolen when I was still young. I was 4 or 5 yrs old. Now I'm 38. Watching this video I'm amazed and surprised how beautiful these car's look 😍 If I had the privilege to visit this place omg I wouldn't want to leave lol just wow

@GrandDawggy Ай бұрын

If you have any pictures of the car you could ask one of the many subreddits for classic cars to help identify it.

@rrennnerr 2 ай бұрын

“Car Guys” complain constantly about cars that are stored in a collection and never driven. To me, I appreciate a well driven car, but I think storing classics without any miles on them is necessary to keep the history.

@galacticcaveman4045 2 ай бұрын

Nope, never! Cars are meant to be driven, no matter how rare and/or valuable they are. Eventually they will be all gone anyway, so why not enjoy them while you still can?

@Jesus_christ333 2 ай бұрын

yeah, this is not some lambo your neighbor keeps in his garage all year.

@Aaron-uf3sl 2 ай бұрын

@@galacticcaveman4045 conservation and preservation of original components are more important in this case

@trevormacdonald8368 2 ай бұрын

I completely agree! If someone were to own a low mileage (for example) corvette or mustang with original paint and one owner, unless it’s historically significant I would like to see that car driven and used. These cars will forever have a monumental part in automotive history, and should be preserved. This collection is beautiful!

@BrainWasherAttendent 2 ай бұрын

@@mikecollon100 this is the result of everything in existence. No point is being made.

@nonamegarage6721 2 ай бұрын

You sir are one blessed individual to be able to see collections like this...wow

@IceKoldKilla 2 ай бұрын

I wish those Arab trillionaires kept their collections like this. Have you guys seen how the super limited ultra rare expensive cars were rotting, rusting, moldy, dusty, just abandoned. So sad.

@genlus_s Ай бұрын

There is luckily not that much big collection rotting. (We don't talk about the one in Brunei)

@Cybertronic72388 Ай бұрын

When you have enough money to buy anything, you value nothing.

@JaredConnell 23 күн бұрын

@@genlus_s why not talk about it? Cuz it's too sad? It is horrible for the preservation of automotive history because the sultan of Brunei has hundreds of ultra rare cars just rotting away. Luckily some are now being saved but for many it's too late. 😭

@BerJam_007 20 күн бұрын

@@JaredConnell"we don't talk about Bruno" It's an Encanto Disney song. Bruno, Brunei- get it?

@no-purpose-here 18 күн бұрын

@@BerJam_007sit down.

@jamestroy9625 2 ай бұрын

I am glad we have the people around that has the knowledge to tell of these classics. A special thanks for letting us see some of these, look forward to seeing more.

@willvazquez3218 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. This is a beautiful video. When I was a sophomore in high school back in the early 80s, I spent all my free time at the library, either reading car books or reading car magazines. I was all excited about the new Corvette, after it had spent a couple of years out of production. I had only seen a picture of it in the magazine. But then my best friend told me he saw it drive by his house. I couldn’t believe it because I was dying to see it in person, so I went to his house the following week, and every day after school, we waited for the Corvette to come by, finally on like the fifth day or so, the Corvette pulled up to the stop sign and stopped. We came out, so excited yelling at the guy to stop and he stopped, and he was so happy to show us the car. I’ll never forget that moment how special it was. and in a way that’s what kind of ruins everything now, the fact that you can get instant gratification by seeing a picture of the newest Corvette on your phone whenever, takes away the simple joy of seeing the new Corvette in person, and how you had to wait for it with patience. I know this is out of context with the video, though I just wanted to share the story.

@ancientapparition1638 2 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing

@BenjaminGonzalez-wv3cy 2 ай бұрын

This is literally a wonderful history of cars, that are all in pristine condition, but maintains a history of all the cars we dreamed of owning. And they remind us of how well they made cars, that lasted generations after generations…. Wow!❤❤❤

@gregferguson1016 28 күн бұрын

Not just a museum but a National treasure. Thank you for showing us ❤

@edyoung141 2 ай бұрын

Very honored to have gotten to see and hear about this collection of such beautiful vehicles from the past, Thank you for sharing this wonderful collection and so nice to see them in the beautiful condition they are in all nice and clean shiny and looking in perstean condition and Thank you again for sharing. 😊😊❤❤

@williamsedlock3903 2 ай бұрын

I have seen a lot of these cars in my childhood it is absolutely awesome that Detroit holds its heritage tight to its self we never let it get out I hope that this man and the organization keeps these cars tight to their hearts if not give someone a chance in the area to own them one day never ever let them go they're beautiful some of them bring memories and tears to my eyes

@120DEA 2 ай бұрын

Damn, Tom! What an honor! Thank you for bringing us along for part of your one-of-a-kind visit, sir. This was such an amazing "barn". You definitely make Charlotte and NC proud.

@4thorder Ай бұрын

This is by far! one of the coolest videos I have seen as of late. I am a retired Ford Engineer and actually worked in the building you showed within the test track at one point in my career. Such a treat to see all of these fantastic cars and learning of their history.

@KevinSandoval-hd6gv 22 күн бұрын

Its great hearing people who love cars and KNOW cars. Its almost a language in itself.

@classiarius 2 ай бұрын

What an amazing collection, and also a Dodge Caravan.

@oconnorsean12 2 ай бұрын

Being from the Detroit area you really need to visit this museum if you are interested in history and automotive history! Thank you Tom for this very special episode!

@RevDogg 2 ай бұрын

17:57 That blue color of that Stout! I'd love to color match that. I don't know what it is about the hue, metallic properties, iridescence or what but I like it. This facility is such an amazing collection of automotive history and thank y'all so much for taking me/us viewers along!

@christopherwilson7698 2 ай бұрын

Without KZfaq none of us would have ever seen this collection pretty awesome

@SE7ENinc1 2 ай бұрын

Only in Detroit. The rest of the country just doesn't understand how deep the automotive life was in Detroit. Other parts of the country have a great car culture. They love their cars. But it's different in Detroit. You have generations of families who ate off the dinner table because of these vehicles. It's in their blood. Yall see a museum... these guys are showing you family photos.

@perspecttv8956 2 ай бұрын

This episode could’ve been 4x as long.. and it still wouldn’t have been enough. What an amazing building full of history.

@immrnoidall Ай бұрын

Bless those preserving history so we never forget it.

@Mitchelled 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad people are gonna preserve these and show what we had to future generations, and how much we enjoyed these things.

@jimmytaylor570 2 ай бұрын

I could spend a full year in this amazing place and be just as amazed and excited as I was on day 1!!! I love the history this place has so wonderfully preserved. 🍻

@Lucas_Tulic 2 ай бұрын

Wow!! I could take a 48 hour long tour listening to that guy! What an unbelievable collection of vehicles

@Petrolhead99999 2 ай бұрын

I rarely endorse preserving special cars as show pieces, as most of them were made to be DRIVEN and enjoyed. However, this is a prime example of why I say rarely. Many of these are so special, so rare, so unique that they MUST be preserved. Amazing.

@aaronlisitza2324 2 ай бұрын

Wow!! This video needs to be about 3 or 4 hours longer than it is!! Just absolutely amazing!!

@alexshin2331 2 ай бұрын

This garage needs an entire series in its own.

@jimo680 2 ай бұрын

Incredible. Thank you, gentlemen! Wow. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us! Your efforts really do promote future enthusiasts. Best, to all of you.

@debjh8983 24 күн бұрын

These cars need to be open to the public. Having them sit in this warehouse is unfortunate. There is no reason that they cannot build a building and have these available for the public to see.

@j.p.madsen6693 2 ай бұрын

Like everyone else here on youtube, I also say wow. Absolutely fantastic to see that something so rare and well preserved still exists. Thanks Tom for letting us see them.👍👍👍👍

@CrispyCars 2 ай бұрын

Not preserved too well if they can't go out and drive them

@citylineman 2 ай бұрын

One of the most epic tours ever! Thank you, Detroit Historical Society, Hagerty and Tom!

@wollfam2 Ай бұрын

Thanks Dave and everyone involved for sharing the story with us.

@yogidemis8513 Ай бұрын

2002 I worked at a oil change shop and a customer rolled in in a 1946 Buick Road master that had about 150 original miles , this car was basically brand new. The customers grandpa bought it brand new and drove it home and wrapped it up in a barn only to start it a couple of times a year and kept it wrapped up and then he gave it to his son who did the same for years and ended up passing it down to his son who decided to take it out of storage for a drive and to get it's first oil change just to put it back in storage 20 years he said. That Buick was a beautiful car. I hope it's still in storage being preserved.

@johnwaga3702 2 ай бұрын

As an Englishman I am a huge car enthusiast but know relatively little about American car history. What a fascinating video - I am in awe of so many of these cars!

@bebo4807 2 ай бұрын

How huge? I’m 5’9”” and weigh 326 lbs. Some people call me huge.

@rogerdodrill4733 2 ай бұрын

@@bebo4807and aptly too!

@tennaj1367 2 ай бұрын

No one in the world has this kind of PRICELESS car collection with this home crown heritage! MAGNIFICENT!! 😁😁

@dandahermitseals5582 2 ай бұрын

Except Jay Leno and like me thinks their history is fulfiled being driven. Not forgotten in moth balls. Dandahermit ❤😂😅

@paulkingeu 19 күн бұрын

Thank you Detroit Historical Society

@tomb.8485 2 ай бұрын

This is amazing, thank you. I am surprised that you don’t have a small flashlight with you 24/7. You never know what someone wants to show you.

@markbehr88 2 ай бұрын

I have been lucky enough to tour this collection. Dave is a tremendous guy and has become a great friend. 👍👍

@BazzMann48 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for preserving these beautiful and rare motor vehicles. Unfortunately, I will never see your collection. I do however, get to visit many museum collections here in Australia. I must say, the bubble covers are something unique that protect your special collection. I hope through the modern technology of the internet, that we can see more of your collection. It's really a pity to see cars and trucks rusting away, rotting under a tree or chook house, that because they stopped running have just been abandoned for whatever reason. I have appreciated your collection, the stories and known history. So again, thank you and I do hope the generations that follow, will truly appreciate your efforts to show them where the car (automobile), came from. Kind regards to you all..

@1Springloaded 27 күн бұрын

I just wanted to see and hear about every one of them. So glad this place and people exist.

@tomhughes6486 2 ай бұрын

What a treat! Thanks Hagerty, Tom, and the Detroit Historical Society.

@tythrutime 2 ай бұрын

Wow. No other words, just wow. I can't express my gratitude enough. I'm not educated on who's collection this is, but thank you so much for saving these beautiful pieces for our future generations, including myself. I feel like I'm 10 years old again, first discovering the beauty in cars.

@pwrdude 2 ай бұрын

I would never leave....thank you Tom!!

@bwmcelya Ай бұрын

More than cars, this is the result of hundreds of thousands of people spending millions of hours to build unique driving machines. I’m pleased to see these creations so well preserved.

@mtbikesam68 2 ай бұрын

My father was intrigued by minivans and purchased a 1984 Plymouth Voyager, the first one sold by our local Chrysler dealer. It was a 5-speed manual with the 2.2 liter four cylinder. Ours was a bare bones model, no third row seat, no window tint, no power windows or locks or anything. I did most of my early driving in that and a 1978 Honda Civic (a vastly more well engineered and better driving car). The shifter in the Voyager had THE WORST action and feel. On our first road trip from central Missouri to Knoxville Tennessee, the transmission basically blew up and we had to drive the last 80 miles to Knoxville in 2nd gear listening to the most horrendous noise and wondering if we would even make it! It was my father's first American car and he only ever had one other, a Taurus SHO.

@pizzamad3334 2 ай бұрын

big thankyou to blokes who do this.

@brianberson4169 2 ай бұрын

Seeing these cars brings me a smile. Brings me back to a time when life and the world were nicer and easier. Maybe because I was young and naive or maybe it was just ean easier life

@Tater4200 2 ай бұрын

This is officially my FAVORITE EPISODE!!! I mean wow... that mustang was somethin else

@michaelholliday100 2 ай бұрын

That minivan has a factory 5 Speed Manual! It is either the A465 or A525 5 speed manual...

@TheBTG88 2 ай бұрын

4-speed, according to their commentary. It looks pretty beat up for a +7,000 mile car.

@tompackage 2 ай бұрын

@@TheBTG88 it's got the wrong gear knob on it then.

@sabre0461 2 ай бұрын

I had an 84 with a 5 speed for a few years.

@sabre0461 2 ай бұрын

Also, that one only has 7878 miles on it. Unlikely someone changed the knob.

@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 2 ай бұрын

I think a turbo 5 speed was also available.

@randomname9758 2 ай бұрын

The woody minivan is a classic and literally started so many things. 👍

@KevinSandoval-hd6gv 22 күн бұрын

Separate comment about the minivan revolution. When I was a little kid wagons were the coolest thing. In the 90s my parents went to buy a wagon and the dealer said wagons are out, it's all about minivans now. And our first minivan looked just like that one! Memories

@shareurtube 2 ай бұрын

Just way beyond amazing. I just can't get my mind around all the incredible cars and their history. Thanks so much for producing this video.

@poncho6784 2 ай бұрын

Such an amazing opportunity to see these cars. Thanks guys!

@anonymousdogg1559 2 ай бұрын

As much as I’d like those cars to sell, I know 99% of them would be damaged, locked in a rich guys underground garage, or just disappear. These cars should never be allowed to be sold, traded. Only a museum should open and allow enthusiasts to enjoy their beauty.

@cyberchangeling1610 Ай бұрын

This historic car collection is quite legendary!

@hn376rar 2 ай бұрын

27:30 - 4 speed manual with a 5 speed shifter knob? Absolutely fantastic video! ❤ Thank you.

@tonyirrera7067 2 ай бұрын

There is only one word to describe this video WOW ! ! ! !

@JASONEAVIS 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for preserving these for future generations ❤

@MeadowFarmer 2 ай бұрын

This was a great episode with some of the most interesting cars on the planet. I'd love for you to go back there and look at all the cars. These cars have been preserved for the public to see. We can't see them in person, and the video with the history fills in the details.