Tom's out of his element: Altezza, Honda Prelude SH, Civic SI & DX

Tom's out of his element: Altezza, Honda Prelude SH, Civic SI & DX | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 124

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In this episode of "Barn Find Hunter," Tom steps outside his comfort zone and explores the world of some highly sought after JDM icons. Tom is used to traditional hot rods, taking low power motors and adding parts. When Tom heard about how much power you can get from a JDM car just by altering its computer, he was intrigued. Follow along as Tom has his mind blown by a group of JDM greats.
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@torrealto Жыл бұрын

I love his attitude here. ‘I’m not into what you’re into but I can respect your passion and your creativity.’ Car culture and really society in general needs more positivity like this, well done.

@maqywhaq Жыл бұрын

It's always kinda funny to me that so many people can't seem to just let people enjoy what they want to enjoy. I don't have to like the same things to appreciate someone else's passion, and if one's gonna be honest about it, that variety and specialty into their own respective fields generates a larger base of expertise that could well benefit each other's projects.

@Zippy_Zolton Жыл бұрын

@@maqywhaq "waahhhhh EVs bad" people are way too common

@PROJECTx86 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree. This is the attitude everyone should take to Cars & Coffee events.

@Snafu2346 Жыл бұрын

I wish the car community was like this, sadly it isn't. A lot of times cars are also a extension of our worst traits in people's personalities. Know a bully? guess what kind of a car/truck they drive. Yep, play stereotypes. Know someone who is compensating or insecure? yep. When I ride my motorcycle, I wave hi to every rider. But you have (insert motorcycle snob) that won't. It is what it is. Car culture, motorcycle culture.

@tommymartini34 Жыл бұрын

Any links of the father's page? I would love to see the system build. I'm really into car audio and of course cars too obviously but huge car audio nut over here

@JenniferPerez-qw6oz Жыл бұрын

Hagerty and Tom, thank you for a great experience. It was a pleasure meeting you all. It meant a lot to our family to be interviewed. 💙

@Aj.dadnerd Жыл бұрын

Your families cars are amazing! Very inspiring! If you have any advice for my young daughter who loves cars with me, what would you tell her? She really wants to enjoy cars. I'll make sure she sees it!

@davidrodriguez3505 Жыл бұрын

Jen it meant alot to your extended family as well! Proud to see you guys carrying the name Vizhuns! You all have done an amazing job!

@lukestocks4370 Жыл бұрын

Can I just say how polite and respectful you all are as a family.. it was a pleasure to watch..

@patriottowing4973 Жыл бұрын

VERY COOL! GREAT FAMILY….AND GREAT RIDES …

@Vampirebear13 Жыл бұрын

Jennifer, it's so nice to see a tight knit family like yours. When I lived in Florida in 1980-81, it seemed like all Latin families were like yours. And I'm sure both you & your husband made sure to instill in your sons that it's their job to protect & care for Jasmine.

@birdseyeview1543 Жыл бұрын

I'm Tom's generation and have enjoyed the show immensely but this episode hit all the feels. What an amazing family.

@brentcaraway8311 Жыл бұрын

I’m a fan of the classics, but I feel like this is the modern day equivalent of what kids were doing back in the 50’s/60’s/70’s just with a different car. Love it!

@matthewgallant3622 Жыл бұрын

Yup! These cars are also about as old now as the ‘32 Ford was in the 60s that kids were hot rodding. So it’s ripe time for people to be nostalgic for their 90s childhood.

@brentcaraway8311 Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I don’t get any hate towards people wrenching on their cars. Who cares if it’s not how you would have done it?! Be glad we have a new generation of enthusiasts in the hobby!

@Jessica_F82 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this attitude :-).

@Eightball007 Жыл бұрын

I miss my Prelude SH so much sometimes. I remember when my car was a work in progress, so it's wholesome to see the whole family taking part in it.

@slickshift6 Жыл бұрын

Really savvy move here Hagerty! These kind of cars represent a huge community of car people. It's all different but it's all the same.

@NoahFroio Жыл бұрын

Much respect Tom and Team Hagerty for being open to show all sides of car culture and passion. You are going to have to introduce yourself to a Lowriding Club, the passion and workmanship on some of those cars are amazing, most are just like these guys, family and culture based and just amazing dedication to their interpretation of the hobby we all enjoy.

@moneeb343 Жыл бұрын

You guys just walked onto someones yard and talked to a bunch of teens about their passion. That's awesome. Thanks for this one Hagerty! Tom is out here exploring small facets of automotive culture, I smell a travel series coming.

@BuckeyeBallistics Жыл бұрын

Clicked when I saw Prelude- they are almost extinct now. Just 5 years ago they were everywhere...

@idrivearttabletennis Жыл бұрын

That video is very special. I am so glad you did this. Car guys and car gals should all be supportive of other car guys and car gals no matter what the cars are. Happy car hunting to ALL!

@thor8640 Жыл бұрын

Not much into Japanese cars myself but in the end they are just that - CARS!! Thanks Tom for sharing this cool family of car nuts and gear heads, we need more of those.

@DanielCooper1 Жыл бұрын

These kids (and their parents) are awesome. I love it. Thanks for going out to meet them.

@pedroalmeida5263 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool to see differents cars on this show! We might not like certain styles of car but we have to respect them and their community as we all have one thing in common: the passion for cars. Hope this video opens up some minds and those people can see the passion that different communities have for their cars. Thank you Hagerty and Tom for creating positivity and tolerance in the car scene.

@haqitman Жыл бұрын

The paint on the EM1 is amazing. I thought it was factory. Nice job!

@pastorofmuppets325 Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that was the factory blue paint code. Looked amazing!

@davidbochmann5811 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous show, it is so great to see an old fart like you break away from the things you know and learn about talk about this new generation. Like you I was raised in the 60s and 70s and my ideas of a hot rod are totally different than these young kids. But I love it I love learning about it I love seeing them and I appreciate the fact that you actually showed the cars and just didn’t do self promotion. Please do more of these with this younger generation. The other thing I’d really love to see you dive into is rat rods. They intrigue me I know nothing about them but I love seeing them and I would love to learn more about them and I would love to see you dig into that along with these new young people cars

@asmallwhitedog0479 Жыл бұрын

At 19 I bought a 69 Firebird, then a 68 elcamino. Sweet. Now at 63 I own a 93 Del Sol. Love it

@JuanLopez-oz9kh Жыл бұрын

Glad you guys are including jdm in your episodes. Thanks

@olavofernandes7286 Жыл бұрын

It's not jdm it's usdm of Japanese cars

@ericnelson6982 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom for sharing this with us. It shows that car people are awesome, regardless of style or make of vehicle. The family vibe is great also.

@caddiman9834 Жыл бұрын

Dont usually comment but i think this is your best episode ever. NO ONE goes into latin community’s to see or explore our culture. Different yet the same. Cars,food,lifestyles and friends & family. Good job.🤙🏼

@briandurning9211 Жыл бұрын

How nice to see a family interested in cars and to share their story.

@lukestocks4370 Жыл бұрын

What a polite family... So nice to see

@im4it825 Жыл бұрын

I love this guy ... it looks like my garage ....I have 01 54,000 mile Prelude and a custom painted metallic gray 99 Civic SiR (Canadian version of the SI) with 150,000 miles it was blk too .... I also have a 91 LS400 a 93 LS400 among others ....

@BMWVX Жыл бұрын

I had an IS300 SportCross and I miss it sometimes. I’m more into older German cars now, but I can appreciate the passion!

@13THPR0PH37 Жыл бұрын

I have one and love it. As well as a manual sedan. 😍

@Aguynamedhogan Жыл бұрын

Always wanted a sportcross. Just a stellar look, you rarely ever see them! I’ve just seen a handful in my life.

@gabes693 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Family, you’re children are extremely well spoken , respectful, & courteous ❤ . The way a family should be 👍🏽

@moneeb343 Жыл бұрын

A lot of people don't have respect for this portion of car culture but at the end of the day this is all community, built along the love of car. Just look at this, an entire family into cars no matter what. This is where car culture grows and grows well. It is beautiful to see, what a great episode Hagerty. Every single person says "The one thing I wanted", "i".... they are so unique to themselves and built for themselves. Nobody else. What a great family, what a great episode.

@Tech-ez1qj Жыл бұрын

Smiled through the entire video watching them show off their cars. Loved it!

@richardhoulton4016 Жыл бұрын

I had an SH from new in 1998. It’s still in the top 3 cars I ever owned. Such a great chassis.

@ethanself907 Жыл бұрын

Very cool!! I have a 2001 SH. I've been in the Prelude game since 2012 and owned the SH since 2016.

@drewpierce2273 Жыл бұрын

The family working so closely together is a feel good moment. Thanks for this video.

@silver_lines Жыл бұрын

The Prelude looks pretty clean. Just need to remove that wing and diffuser because I don’t think he’ll be racing GT anytime soon. 😂

@billygribble9939 Жыл бұрын

That's a clean prelude??? Lmfao

@ma.higiniablancoblanco1380 Жыл бұрын

Dude cmon its riced and hacked up

@olavofernandes7286 Жыл бұрын

@@billygribble9939 it's riced

@christianvigers2697 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@mariobeauregard1379 Жыл бұрын

Really cool of Tom to feature JDM cars ! No matter if its Detroit iron or JDM, Tom Cotter loves automobiles.Hats off to him!!!

@guyina4x499 Жыл бұрын

Car enthusiasm is awesome to see in whatever car somebody chooses.

@aaronredbaron Жыл бұрын

It makes me sad the Prelude has been gone now longer than the name existed. They were such great vehicles! Type SH is so wild, feels like the hand of god pushing the front fender into the turn when you romp on it in the corners.

@PreludeDude Жыл бұрын

I'm with you there bud! However a nice Wavetrac LSD has a similar hand of the lord effect in those corners!!!

@matthewgallant3622 Жыл бұрын

Not yet, they were around for 25 years. Last year was 2001. They’re getting there though.

@ScarfaceGTti Жыл бұрын

Watched every episode of Barn Find Hunter, great that you've pushed yourself out of your comfort zone, respect that. Being British I'm not ever so into the Yank Tanks but I'm here for the stories, history and passion and this episode falls into one of those categories. Love standard JDM, although what they've done isn't my thing, appreciate the passion all the same. Excellent

@olavofernandes7286 Жыл бұрын

These Japanese cars are not jdm but usdm lol

@FitmentIndustries Жыл бұрын

Ay we see that Fitment sticker! Let us know if you need anything :)

@thekillercapricorn6334 Жыл бұрын

Best car show on KZfaq by far. Nice to start looking at families and cars as well as barn finds and people's collections and passions with cars of all types.

@StinkySundae Жыл бұрын

Prelude was and still is my favorite name for a car. So beautiful and serene.

@cokevspepsi516 Жыл бұрын

What a nice family; all sharing a passion together. That's what the car scene is all about, bringing people together and enjoying the builds. Mad respect to everyone here

@herbertsungahid Жыл бұрын

This kind of cars are the real world attainable builds. Props to Hagerty showing this budget mods build and not just showing us the high dollars cars.👍

@edwindrought3046 Жыл бұрын

Totally different content for Tom but very enjoyable and you could see he liked the different scene..keeps the channel fresh

@samcumby Жыл бұрын

For a bunch of people who don't know about this world of cars, this is not a good example

@connor-cw8ul Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. Pretty much all but the Em1 were shittily put together

@thejackofalltravels8267 Жыл бұрын

Way to change things up Tom The car finds you is true. I bought a 1976 2dr Bonneville from a coworker friend. 400 2bbl duel exhaust. 6 months later a 1975 Granville convertible pulled in a parking lot. My roommate gave the owners our # and said we would buy it when they were ready. Not long after they called and I have owned it for 29 years.

@talfacprez Жыл бұрын

When I worked at a VW Dealer a dad with his daughter came on the lot wanting to buy a car for the daughter to use at college. She kept going back to a Golf Cabriolet and her dad kept telling her It was a manual transmission and she didn't know how to drive a manual, but she didn't like any of the other cars. The dad kept wanting her to pick a car from our lot. Dad was getting tired and frustrated because they had been going to many car dealers and nothing had seemed to please the daughter. Having had a son who wanted to learn how to drive a manual, I offered my teaching experience to them. I said, "If I can teach her how to drive a manual transmission will you buy this car?" Dad was so convinced she could never learn how to drive a stick shift, he just laughed and said you can try. You should have seen her dad's face when we pulled back into the dealership with the daughter at the wheel....It was priceless. Yes the dad bought the Cabriolet for his daughter.

@Official_Dee5iveTV Жыл бұрын

The Altezza 😭😭😭😍😍😍

@robertmorgan2219 Жыл бұрын

My mom had a early 90's Prelude. That car was during the era where Honda was pioneering steering feel, I remember at low speeds the steering effort was easier than a Cadillac, and it was a very special steering feel. Later in the late 90's, I acquired a 99 Civic EX coupe 5 speed stick White, body style just like these ones, seeing this makes me want to get another one!

@Jay_Z. Жыл бұрын

I got to say I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. I used to own a 2000 Honda Civic like that Blue Si and love the whole atmosphere w/ this episode. Great family and trying to understand the many different aspects of being a car enthusiasts is awesome. We all have different taste in car culture and price points. I think it is good to see the variety and get to know some cool people in the process.

@lueeynaicker3885 Жыл бұрын

Although I'm from South Africa, I have to admit that you guys are really like an expanded version of us literally speaking......Great Channel Hagerty and keep up the good work, all of these vehicles are really great to tune and very reliable as a daily......

@generalsnickers1 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this change in your car selection, like you I'm not really familiar with these cars but as usual your interviewing style was great. A lovely family indeed. I might also add you're the main reason I'm a subscriber to Hagerty. Thanks Tom.

@redalert206 Жыл бұрын

I remember back in 2001 I was 19 years old, I really wanted a Prelude Type SH but car insurance was too much at the time. I settled for 4 door Integra at the time. I have never a seen a clean Prelude that isn't rusted, dented, multicolored in the past 10 years. Great video, brought back some nostalgia for me :)

@doughurst5787 Жыл бұрын

Awesome ! It's nice to see the whole family so passionate about cars !

@patriottowing4973 Жыл бұрын

This is AWESOME! THE FAMILY CAR CLUB I love it. Very cool rides !!

@ianalderton6683 Жыл бұрын

So, I don't watch these YTs to see stuff like this, I am an 'old school' person, but mý wife is on her 3rd Honda Del sol, so I understand and appreciate the trend- great to see and hear these people

@imboredadr Жыл бұрын

Really cool to see some of my generations cars on here. I love seeing all the old barn finds but the new ones are awesome to see too. I see they have NC plates as well! If you're ever down around the Wilmington, NC area again I would love to show you some more of the 90s and 2000s cars in the area including my fleet.

@jmccarsnmore1025 Жыл бұрын

The Perfect Family!! All 5 of them in their cars to cars and coffee, car meets and auto shows will be the envy of everyone else’s!! Beautiful!!

@jamesgerman7947 Жыл бұрын

This is so awesome. By far my favorite video.

@StandingUpForBetter Жыл бұрын

What a great episode and an awesome family. Thank you! As a car guy, this gives me hope for our future.

@diverdave4056 Жыл бұрын

my friend had a 4 wheel steering Prelude and it was SWEET to drive ! Honda should start making them and the 2000 again !

@jonathanlemieux7030 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see Hagerty including more content like this as this is where the car hobby is going - fun, lightweight and affordable. Now how about insuring my Civic?

@GeeGee2264 Жыл бұрын

Not gunna lie. This is how all we started. Figuring stuff out ourselves. Super cool film

@garyw4211 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom for recognizing the car hobby is evolving. At the end of the day, we all share the same passion for our cars no matter where they were built or how old they are or what they are worth. 💯👌👍

@ccinks Жыл бұрын

All good vibes🤙🏼sick rides.. and dang love the energy they bring thru the screen.

@Rattles02 Жыл бұрын

Another great episode! I would say the barn find was finding this entire family's love for cars and how they all help one another. Plus carry on the automotive tradition in their own way.

@TonInter Жыл бұрын

Great video, love the passion they have for their cars.

@marktwain8192 Жыл бұрын

Prelude would be a legendary car today if it were RWD. It would have been in the top lists for JDM cars.

@olavofernandes7286 Жыл бұрын

Not jdm but usdm jdm means it's only built for Japanese Market, right hand drive, built within gentlemen agreement etc

@affordablevs Жыл бұрын

Cool family Tom, the passion is brilliant no matter what cars they are into. Great episode

@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

Finally please do more barn find JDM

@olavofernandes7286 Жыл бұрын

Not jdm but usdm lol

@jamesmisener3006 Жыл бұрын

The future right there. Got to include all the interests to secure the hobbies future. Thx Tom. Cheers 🇨🇦

@patrickseals5746 Жыл бұрын

Different strokes for different folks. Very cool family sharing the car hobby.

@anthonyrobbins8647 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! If you’re ever in the Indianapolis area and looking to do more Japanese classics, I usually have 6-10 running and driving rare ones. Thanks!

@goldenghostgames Жыл бұрын

Love this episode

@sloqlap7822 Жыл бұрын

@hagerty: fantastic cinematography on this episode. Very clever to match the editing and music to match the generation of the cars and the style the JDM tuners typically use in their own videos.

@olavofernandes7286 Жыл бұрын

Not jdm but usdm

@jesterokjones4954 Жыл бұрын

That guy's statement about that body style Honda prelude and how there's only 240 of them left really caught me by surprise, kind of almost makes me want to cry because that's one of the my favorite cars that Honda ever released and they weren't slow either they were fairly quick. I'm a huge fan of Hondas, I really like the interchangeability of the engines in different models. I'm a pretty big fan of cars that are considered sleeper status and there's no easier way to make a sleeper then a four-door sedan Honda Civic with a 400 plus horsepower engine in it.

@theniceones1613 Жыл бұрын

That prelude looks terrible in the rear. But he is 19 sooo yea i guess

@patrickbrown3141 Жыл бұрын

TOM I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! THE IMPORTS ARE A GREAT IDEA!!! FAMILY!,FUN!CARS!!!

@mattfissell3068 Жыл бұрын

I love Tom Cotter. I kind of wish I could just follow him around the country and learn from how he interacts with these people. The human interactions on this show absolutely make it must watch. He's the solo car version of something like This Old House when they used to go around the country.

@stevenjames2891 Жыл бұрын

Wow great stuff to see the family in to cars tom must see more content like this really interesting 👍

@Smoothy_boy Жыл бұрын

This was such an interesting interview. Man, @hagerty you’re on fire

@mikelove9832 Жыл бұрын

Awesome ! Straight Ahead ✌😎

@pirihern9329 Жыл бұрын

Tremendo . This was great. I'm retired 70 with a 98 prelude, y un 2006 subie sti. Paz y salud

@HollywoodCod Жыл бұрын

I have a Honda prelude type sh that has been insured with Hagerty for the last year. I’ve had it for about 10 years.. the car was turbocharged it made about 400whp. Just recently sold it. It’s amazing to see this car posted on barn find Hunter

@wakjob961 Жыл бұрын

Great family... love me some JDM cars.

@olavofernandes7286 Жыл бұрын

Not jdm but usdm

@tenkarabadger5244 Жыл бұрын

I dig the cars if not the mods, but I respect the family’s passion AND Hagerty respectfully exploring car culture beyond their usual fare.

@DuckReach432 Жыл бұрын

That was cool. I had a R34 Skyline sedan years ago, loved it. JDM cars deserve the following they have, the same as any other enthusiast vehicles.

@olavofernandes7286 Жыл бұрын

Your ER34 skyline is jdm but these cars in the video are not jdm but usdm lol

@frankiejordan7766 Жыл бұрын

Great show as always I like older trucks but I would love to drive one of those.

@colinbrassington3192 Жыл бұрын

I owned one of those Preludes for a long time. Great car, sometimes I miss it.

@ronniebraine9692 Жыл бұрын

Great video Tom. Awesome family as well. Cheers!!

@alialmarri8955 Жыл бұрын

I love the energy of the family, Respect

@samuelprusinski Жыл бұрын

Love the cars. Not the biggest fan of the massive wing on the prelude and aggressive aero. Otherwise cool cars

@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын

yea those huge wings are hideous and too ricey.

@kirbyswarp Жыл бұрын

"aero". It's literally rice and probably makes the car slower.

@jagaro Жыл бұрын

I had a 2000 Civic Si in Electron Blue. It was the last one sold on the West Coast...I left it out on my driveway the night I was moving, and it got stolen.

@gamby16a Жыл бұрын

I'm amazed at how positive the comments are. I expected a dumpster fire. I'm 50 and am the original owner of a 99 Civic Si, which I insure with Hagerty. I like a huge variety of cars, but Honda is where I settled in. Great to see a feature like this, even if the level of the builds might not be my speed. Very cool video.

@itsalwaysfriday9766 Жыл бұрын

What the car community sometimes forgets is different generations are going to click with different styles. My son is 14 and has his first car already. It is the first non US car I have ever had my name on. His is a 2003 Mazdaspeed edition Protege and it is his pride and joy. It is very different than my 11 Challenger or 65 f100, but I really like seeing his passion for it.

@infadelakainf Жыл бұрын

Civic in the iconic blue is amazing. Great video

@bradleycadii8938 Жыл бұрын

Amazing family and love the cars. Cars are a passion No matter what generation you are from‼️

@daytonfl6859 Жыл бұрын

that garage paintjob is amazing

@kyzor-sosay6087 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video,these are some good guys.Stay safe and healthy guys.

@PreludeDude Жыл бұрын

Very cool! I have a 1994 Prelude F20B Turbo (it’s on my channel) and I also went through the Honda P.A.C.T. program! I graduated top of my class in 2012, and worked at a Honda dealership for a while too. I now use all my knowledge and tools, skills, etc. while servicing medical imaging equipment such as MRI & CT... Having the automotive background gives me a huge advantage in my industry I feel. I still modify my cars as a hobby on the side, and make a lot more money in the medical field vs. fixing people's cars!! Good luck to all those featured in this video!