Underground VAULT at the Henry Ford Museum has amazing car stories

Underground VAULT at the Henry Ford Museum has amazing car stories | Barn Find Hunter

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Episode 133: In this episode of "Barn Find Hunter," Tom cotter has the pleasure of viewing the underground car collection at the world renowned Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. From new cars to old, the collection is littered with amazing stories and visuals to WOW any car enthusiast. Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
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Chapters:
0:00 Teaser
0:11 Intro
1:00 Reveal
1:39 1953 Ford X100
3:18 1983 Ford Eno-car
3:56 1929 Chevy
4:35 Presidential Baker Electric
5:46 Buick Riviera
6:22 Steve Kinser Outlaw car
6:46 Myers Manx
7:58 FIRST Ford Factory Race Car - 1906
9:19 1987 Bill Elliot Cup car
9:43 Yellow Cab TAXI
10:31 JP Morgan Rolls Royce
11:08 Cut in half Ford GT
12:00 Indy 500 Model T
12:29 Edsel Ford 1941 Lincoln Continental
13:35 (Aluminum Ford Taurus) 1993 Mercury Sable AIV
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@Hagerty Жыл бұрын

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@adamkwiatek318 Жыл бұрын

You can tell that guy loves his job. I envy him.

@lawerancelanham Жыл бұрын

How could you not?

@buddy8412 Жыл бұрын

That's the good kind of envy

@bradwilliams1691 Жыл бұрын

And for the love of his job - this man will never work a day in his life.

@mattsullivan3751 Жыл бұрын

The museum is great and didn’t realize how much additional storage they have. The comment we don’t have the resources to maintain 300 vehicles in driving condition really highlights Jay Leno’s commitment to the classic car hobby.

@maxboya Жыл бұрын

I agree to some extent although Jay Leno makes money off his collection which pays for all the resources and he doesn’t have to lift a finger. That’s the perks being a public figure and having those certain connections. This guy and this museum they have to go out of their way to continue the collection and revenue is strictly generated from their museum side to pay the light bill. It’s a different story for Jay Leno which people fail to understand and realize. Look at the differences between the two. One guy knows everything and anything about any of these cars and much more. Jay Leno is constantly pretending like he knows and acts like he knows when he doesn’t and not to say everyone is supposed to know everything but I’m just not a fan of Jay Leno yet I do appreciate his collection.

@atodaso1668 Жыл бұрын

@@maxboya Jay works on his own cars and is very knowledgeable, you seem to have sat on a stick.

@danielulz1640 Жыл бұрын

@@maxboya what ARE you talking about?! Prove your statements. How, exactly, does Mr. Leno make enough money off of his collection to pay for all expenses?!

@keithbronson9777 Жыл бұрын

@@maxboya Yeah, well, uh, you know, that's just like your opinion man!

@kmcwhq Жыл бұрын

@@atodaso1668 Sat on a stick HAAHAHAHAHAHAH!

@jeepxj1988 Жыл бұрын

Having the cars stored on jack stands is such a nice attention to detail for care to see. Being local and having been to the Henry Ford dozens of times throughout my life, this was super cool to see and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't at least a little jealous to get to walk around though all this stuff. Thanks, Hagerty for bringing us along.

@thekillercapricorn6334 Жыл бұрын

C'mon Hagerty, this is one of the best shows you got, it needs to be way longer. So many awesome cars to talk about.

@scratchbuiltreplicas824 Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!!! THESE SHOWS ARE TOO SHORT. LOL

@styldsteel1 Жыл бұрын

Well I'm very upset at Dennis Gauge ( bad spelling) for stopping his my classic car episodes. His show has been reduced to 2 or 3 minute clips. And I told him, this sucks and stop this crap.

@styldsteel1 Жыл бұрын

@@scratchbuiltreplicas824 Jesus Christ!

@josephreisinger33 Жыл бұрын

A time capsule of automotive history. Thank you gentlemen for a peek of the past.

@Lee-rc5en Жыл бұрын

Cool. Cool. Cool. Nice to see cars nobody has seen or has been forgotten.

@uprebel5150 Жыл бұрын

I worked on the team that "built" the Ford GT cut-away car. It was one of the hardest things I did during my 35 year career in prototype. I also worked on the 2005 Mustang cut-away. Each car was completely disassembled, cut, de-burred, polished and reassembled. (Plus many other steps). In the beginning we thought that we were going to have to cut two cars in half to make one cut-away car. Which in fact, may have been easier.

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Жыл бұрын

🤩 WOW THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR STORY AND EFFORTS 👍💚💚💚

@josephf593 Жыл бұрын

It would have broke my heart to cut up that car!

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Жыл бұрын

@@josephf593 🤗 but for a good purpose, we can all enjoy🤔

@shaunroberts9361 Жыл бұрын

This is the best museum i have ever been into. Amazing....

@vettekid3326 Жыл бұрын

The Henry Ford Museum and the Greenfield Village are a couple of the best places to visit outside the Smithsonian to view American historic items. Henry Ford with all his faults had a passion for preserving things so that future generations could see where we came from mechanically and culturally,

@dezznutz3743 Жыл бұрын

Im sorry revisionist kid, can you please name all of these "faults" Ford had? Then lets talk about your faults, and how you still changed the world, even with all your "faults".

@guillemlluciagris5072 Жыл бұрын

@@dezznutz3743 you can be an incredible inventor and visionary and still have faults. For example, I think we can consider being anti-union to be a fault, and that is one of the "nicest" faults he had. I don't know, maybe his experiment in Brazil was messed up. He was a revolutionary, but by no means was an exemplary person. I mean even they talk about the faults in this museum, and even at the Rouge factory tour. You are the revisionist by claiming Henry Ford had to faults.

@jimburig7064 Жыл бұрын

Welcome, Tom Cotter. I had the privilege to walk around the museum one evening after they closed in 2005, my most recent visit. This underground vault is new to me. I love it!

@rjs2005 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic inside look at some automotive history, thanks Tom!

@FLYEAL Жыл бұрын

I’ve been to this iconic museum several times and so many other transport focused museums like it. Even then, this was like brief introduction. I would watch a 90 min video with access like this (or a series shorter ones if necessary for sponsors) of JUST these “vaults”.

@charlestaylor8832 Жыл бұрын

I have to share my Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village story. I grew up near the Museum so we visited a lot with school and family trips. In the early 70’s there was a interesting car stored in the Firestone barn at the Village. It was Ford GT Mark IV that won LeMans in 67. I would just stare admiring that car. Every one else used to walk by obvious to the significance of it. What a memory.

@udflyer98 Жыл бұрын

I was fortunate to get a tour of this warehouse about a year ago. There are some incredible artifacts that aren't able to be displayed currently.

@dalemettee1147 Жыл бұрын

I could spend the rest of my life in this building just looking and reading all about each and everyone of these units.

@panaceiasuberes6464 Жыл бұрын

Jay Leno's Garage seems like a superior place... everything in working condition.

@MuseumGoon Жыл бұрын

Jay's Garage has a different perspective as well as private funding to have the resources. Not everything needs to run either, especially if it has social historical value or untampered. It provides automotive historians a reference at original surfaces and manufacture.

@jamesmisener3006 Жыл бұрын

Nice peek behind the curtain. The curator not only knows his history but is appropriately passionate about it as well. Too short a visit though. Cheers 🇨🇦

@chuckvan1961 Жыл бұрын

Great museum of American history.

@ThePr8head Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Bedford Indiana where Steve Kinser is a legend. His Brother Larry Kinser was my Auto Mechanics Teacher in high school.

@magpieblue Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this. Heaven and history intertwined. Thank you so much for all you do!

@curbozerboomer1773 Жыл бұрын

This is the most impressive "museum" I have ever seen!...Every vehicle there deserves to be preserved for the ages.

@catlee8064 Жыл бұрын

Awesome museum and company....some of the most iconic vehicles designed and made in the world.....though he was a little bit of a controversial in his world view.

@TheCarticle Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful old-timer museums there is, just georgeus

@sagestubbs3433 Жыл бұрын

New goal, be friends with Matt! I would love to tour that warehouse 😱

@jack_in_the_bkx Жыл бұрын

Great video, lots of great info shared back and forth

@donwilber1628 Жыл бұрын

Haven't been there since my childhood in the 60s, but still have good memories. Greenfield Village as well. I'd love to get back, but live far away these days.

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Жыл бұрын

THANKS MATT AND YOUR SHARING THIS WITH US 🤗👍😎💚💚💚

@stephenhenderson9871 Жыл бұрын

By far my favorite episode, not only do you have a Crosley Hot Shot but a Manx dune buggy and Edsel Fords personal Lincoln the list goes on and on. You can tell he loves his job. I spoke to him when we were there last and didn’t realize who he was. Wow great episode, thank you.

@ronniebraine9692 Жыл бұрын

Yes Tom i've been to the Henry Ford museum and loved it. Fantastic museum.

@gelfyd1 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing!!

@kenh9097 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Love that museum!!

@terryeustice5399 Жыл бұрын

The 53 X-100 was awesome.The Presidential car was sweet. Loved your video. These cars in Ford warehouse Just beautiful.Thank you for the tour!

@stormyyoung6344 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing all the cool cars with us.

@panaceiasuberes6464 Жыл бұрын

5:35 "Once you put a car to operation, that's a continuing commitment to keep it going" (explaining why most of the cars aren't in working condition). Jay Leno: - Hold my wrench.

@curbozerboomer1773 Жыл бұрын

Well...jay is worth close to a billion dollars nowadays, so he can do whatever, whenever.

@markmichlewicz5141 Жыл бұрын

I live 20 minutes away from the museum but havent been there in years.loved the museum as a kid and still do.what a dream job it would be to work on those cars instead of the new ones i work on now.i am a ford dealer mechanic and used to work on the old style Taurus .so much easier to work on compared to the new stuff.

@rixkafer56 Жыл бұрын

Very cool thanks for sharing ! Ive owned a manx for over 20 years.. love it !!!

@kuriousgeetv1512 Жыл бұрын

There is not many videos I can watch till the end but this is one that I could Thank You

@Dave_Boyer Жыл бұрын

Wow, I always thought they’d have some stuff hidden away, what dream it is to see. Amazing!

@JonBooth-bi8cl Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom for brining us along on your adventures . Best part of the Hagerty family .

@markfortin421 Жыл бұрын

so lucky to have you on board, helping the auto collector hobby with your knowledge. Thanks Tom! Mark

@84GordonShumway Жыл бұрын

WOW! (just WOW!!!)

@CarswithNash Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour.

@JonBlondell Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are my favorite channel.

@larrymitchell3502 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video for another car guy. Will be 75 in less than a week, grew up in the 50's & 60's, graduated high school in '66. Golden age of fast American cars. Big V8's in mid-sized bodies & a highschool kid could sack groceries for three years and buy a new Mopar, GTO or HiPo Mustang fastback right off the lot. Our school parking lot held what today would likely be a couple of million dollars worth of Chevelles, 442's, 383 & 413 Plymouths & Dodges, a '62 Ford 406, a '66 Barracuda with an acre of rear glass & that square single exhaust indicating a heated up 273 ci, several GTO;s (at least four I can think of), Pam G's Silver 66 Bonnevile convertible with those fiinned aluminim wheels and a 421, 260 ci Falcons with 4-barrels, duals & a 4-speed (chased a friend & his date 3/4 of the way to Claude, TX in one). Not to mention the '55 Fords with cammed 292's, '56 & '57 Chevy's with hopped up 265 & 283 V8's.... Loved this tour and the Maine Museum. After high school I had a Healy 100/4, complete with wire wheels and laydown windscreen. My social life improved when I bought it - for $400 with new paint on an unmolested body. Good times.

@joebrown1382 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous episode Tom. Amazing collection of about every maker. I am always impressed with your knowledge of automobiles. I think you know something about every car.

@giovanni4070 Жыл бұрын

Tom, I am sure that when in Detroit you have gone to Edsel and Eleanor's mansion in Grosse Pointe. The understated opulence takes one's breath away when you consider that the rest of the world was dirt poor. The house is full of rare antiques and works of art (many of which are reproductions as the originals are too valuable to be on display) Once, when visiting, I drove up to the house via an open gate and was able to park my car at the front entrance to the mansion. My 1966 Mercedes 250se cabriolet looked like it belonged. Great times! There is a picture of my Merc in front of the house on Bring aTrailer June 2019. The old girl now lives in a heated underground garage in Vienna Austria.

@thomastrout9997 9 ай бұрын

The turn table in the garage alone was worth the visit. And the ability to wash vehicles inside, complete with drainage and water supply was a great touch.

@frankjacoby9460 Жыл бұрын

As a Hagerty Club member and insurance client I can easily say; thank you for the sneak peek today! I Love all makes and models of anything automotive and have the opportunity to see these vehicles is a gift 👍🏼

@markfortin421 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom! What a treat to meet you and listen to your presentation at "The Old Car Festival" at Greenfield Village last year. I love listening to you talk to anyone about old cars, you are so rel axed and knowledgeable, its like two friends having a discussion. Hagerty is

@rubbersoul3723 Жыл бұрын

Watching from the State of Rhode Island-fantastic-many thanks for the post 😊

@joelubner3879 Жыл бұрын

Great episode I have been to the Herry Ford 5 times what an awesome place thanks for a look behind the scene..

@robbyturbo109 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Haggerty I made it to Detroit earlier this year and I didn’t realize how expensive the museum is I am so glad I got a free peek I would love to take my daughter who actually is one of the unicorns she loves cars as much as her dad

@mitchell-wallisforce7859 Жыл бұрын

9:18 212 miles an hour from a car that was, frankly, its own kind of homologation special. _Damn._ That's it, folks. That was NASCAR's peak. Right here. It was all downhill from there.

@capt.spaulding5858 Жыл бұрын

Great place, thanks Tom . 🇺🇸

@markcraine-white4024 Жыл бұрын

ONE OF THE GREATEST PLACES ON EARTH

@susanwoodard9655 6 ай бұрын

Great Video! We loved it! Please make more of these! We'd love to have you visit the Henry Ford again and show us more! From Walt and Susan in Troy, Michigan ❤

@Neil-Aspinall Жыл бұрын

Mr. Letterman you've done it again. So glad to see you found purpose after your tonight show.

@Mike.hobbies Жыл бұрын

Great episode, I loved watching this like I love my own ford v8

@johnwinkler6575 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to go back there I was there about 45 years ago. I’ve told my kids and grandkids if there ever in Michigan they got to go by The Henry Ford Museum.

@jeffJjhs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom From Australia

@mattryan4067 Жыл бұрын

That's definitely on my bucket list !! I can't wait to go there one day

@user-ep7fq7xk6m Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have Ford, and I very like it! Henry Ford was legend.

@rickintexas1584 Жыл бұрын

What a great tour. I’d love to visit the Ford museum one day.

@7viewerlogic670 3 ай бұрын

Excellent!

@scottblanco5991 Жыл бұрын

I love that museum, I made a 10 hour road trip to check it out. Well worth it!

@ss5s Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Barry101er Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video!

@scottthomas5999 Жыл бұрын

Super great episode. For real car guys.

@demonic477 Жыл бұрын

am I the only one who wants to take the old model T and K race cars out and see what they can do on a flat track it would probably kill me but what a way to go

@tdwl4373 Жыл бұрын

Legendary!!!

@safetymikeengland Жыл бұрын

I love the Henry Ford. I've only been through once. I want to go again soon.

@user-gq5mf6yj6i 2 ай бұрын

All the cool rare cars are always in the warehouse nice video.

@chrislovett9711 Жыл бұрын

Love the Henry Ford and Greenfield village I think everyone should take a week or two and visit so much history

@brianvalley5223 Жыл бұрын

Incredible collection.

@robertmetcalf2461 Жыл бұрын

wat a Joy thank you

@jamescole6846 Жыл бұрын

That Ford Eno-car reminds me a lot of the Ford EXP which was also made at the same time in 82. I had one for a while. It was very basic.

@JonBlondell Жыл бұрын

Back rooms and basements are the Best places!!

@garysilver718 Жыл бұрын

OMG!!! My first car ,, 1953 ford

@BrianRaby998VL Жыл бұрын

What an amazing collection of vehicles. 👏👏👏👍

@DuckReach432 Жыл бұрын

That K-series race car... One hundred miles per hour on a seat fixed to the frame! No belts, no roll bar, no windscreen. You would have be crazy-brave to want to do that.

@1Byounkin Жыл бұрын

Been there an its amazing. I got to seat on the bus Rosa Parks rode in.

@N-Scale Жыл бұрын

That was amazing !!!!!!

@jimclarke1108 Жыл бұрын

Thought i had seen it all, Absolutely amazing amazing collection

@jeffpierce3436 Жыл бұрын

Two 👍👍 for this one! I wish you would have showcased more, we would have watched!!

@rapidrrobert4333 Жыл бұрын

We need more!

@chuck2486 Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Wish it were longer.

@ronaldmiller2740 Жыл бұрын

1953 ford should be up stairs,,.. Great looking and has a lot of fun toys with it...give to Jay Lenooooo,,...

@matthines5150 Жыл бұрын

Amazing historian, thanks for showing off the hidden gems!

@drewtaylor8437 Жыл бұрын

One of the best museums I’ve ever been to! Amazing place. Loved that Lincoln concept car next to the X-100. If you’re ever in the area, highly recommend a visit! Thanks, great video!

@theblackhand6485 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That was fantastic! Thx making this vid.

@mwhitelaw8569 Жыл бұрын

What a cool warehouse man Thanks for the walk through Matt

@patrickmuraszewski3606 Жыл бұрын

That was great 👍.

@HonoluluBlue81 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t been the the Henry Ford Museum since I was a kid. I really need to go back.

@madfzr Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you hagerty

@TheMattcwynar Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing Frank Kulick's 1911 Indy racer. The only time I have seen it was in photos of when it was still in the museum and some photos on the THF site. There is a replica of it at Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corner's. Would love to see the original one day. They should bring it out for Old Car Festival one day.