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Episode 134
In this episode of "Barn Find Hunter," Tom visits four young gentlemen who are all best friends as well as neighbors. Anyone into cars can understand how this is car enthusiast heaven! If someone is missing a 10mm socket they can go next door and borrow one for a friend. If it's a late night and you have to fix your ride for a rally the next day, you're never short a helping hand. Tune in and follow along as Tom tours you through their Volkswagen, Lotus, and Land Rover collection.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:50 1975 Dodge D100
1:24 Lotus Europa
4:34 1966 VW Beetle Lowrider
6:10 1965 VW Beetle
7:20 1984 Land Rover
9:05 1969 Land Rover
10:00 1959 Land Rover
11:20 1966 Split Window Bus
13:34 1963 Split Window truck
14:25 Ride Along
16:05 Tom ran out of gas
16:50 Outro
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[@YourCrazyOverlord]

Connor, Duncan and I have been friends since birth, and it does me proud to see all their hard work featured here.

[@xMikeyPIZZAx]

Tell whichever one of them that owns the mountain green MK1 pickup that I need it... 😂

[@Spud_E_Buddy]

You have wonderful friends. Seem like great guys.

[@skenry]

Tom, one of the best episodes yet. A great reminder of why I love these people.

[@mowler8042]

I agree enjoyed this episode a lot.

[@mowler8042]

@@maccoretti51 I had back in the early 80's a 69 and old VW's have a real distinctive smell.

[@markisLem]

Exactly what I was thinking. Nice find Tom.

[@Frontman936]

Awesome collection of cars. Great to see some run and drive.

[@vincentbasso4903]

Scott, I agree with you. Tom's smile at the end says it all !!!!

[@MattSkiDooFord]

You can tell when Tom takes a ride in the VW it’s a genuine ride between different generations. Two people years apart enjoying the same hobby. That’s what cars are all about. Being young like boys featured in this episode and driving old cars, getting the respect from the older folks who grew up in the muscle car generation is what keeps me motivated.

[@y2kazan868]

Long live the L322 Autobiography

[@corporalclegg914]

@@y2kazan868 Amen. Supercharged ‘08 here.

[@JonBooth-bi8cl]

Entertainment plus . These young men impress the hell out of me . Thanks for brining us along .

[@lucidrain9469]

This is hands down one of the best videos !! Barn find hunter is awesome 👌

[@Hagerty]

Glad you enjoyed it, Lucid!

[@arrsequoia4087]

Tom, you meet so many different, good, and wonderful people. It truly gives me hope for our country, her future, and it’s ultimate voyage. Thanks for doing this with your wonderful crew! You make me want to do this for Donut Media!

[@Jimsathome]

Tom, where have you been hiding! These videos are the best thing on this channel! Thanks.

[@kerijarmer]

I wish my neighborhood was this cool. Great video. I love seeing people keep cars alive.

[@PhotoAlbert]

I love the old VW's so I loved this episode! Back when my wife and I got married (a little over 50 years ago), she had a '67 Beetle and I had a '70. We always wanted a VW van but never could afford one back in the day. About a year or so ago we bought a '70 Beetle that we tow behind our motorhome. We love it and found that wherever we go with it, people always want to stop and talk to us about the Beetle and the Beetle's they owned in the past. I always enjoy those conversations.

[@Vampirebear13]

This was so great. Does my heart good to see these young men being so open, friendly & welcoming. These kids are why I miss living down south. Southerner's are just a different class of people 🥰

[@musleman8]

One of the best video's ever. a real breath of fresh air. Would love to see more of young people doing old school cars

[@zohircherifi5616]

I'm always excited to see a new episodes of barn finds

[@Hagerty]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@buffdoc46]

Love the fact that the younger guys are getting the vintage car bug on. 😂😂 Keep them alive

[@janellevoigt5481]

My husband was in love with Land Rovers, we had 4 at one time, one we converted to a single cab, all of them were 88 series different years, sadly they are all gone now. Enjoy, loved them while we had them. If you own one, learn how to repair them.

[@campwalosi4256]

15 cents worth of gas...that brings back memories of four buddies in a '65 Sunbeam Alpine and 25 cents between us. Great episode Tom...pleasure to meet you at Ned's shop last week. You really need to feature him and his cars...it's why all the car guys in the area hang out there. Where else could you run into Tom Cotter?

[@chuckcts-v3460]

I am 80 YO, we had a Whizzer motor on a regular bike frame, you had to drag your feet to stop, brakes were gone. Gas was 18 cents a gallon, we would find a glass pop bottle worth 2 cents, go to a gas station and buy 2 cents of gas, ride around all day. Late 1950's.

[@patrickseals5746]

Great episode and neighborhood. I grew up in a neighborhood of car guys and its the best. Instead of being inside we we’re always talking outside or helping someone working on their car. Good times.

[@danielhillier7417]

This was a great episode. Always look forward to Tom and the barn find hunter episodes.

[@tombollig612]

God bless you all! Great down to earth people! Love their passion and the community they share, helping each other out! Great episode!

[@ronniebraine9692]

Great episode Tom. Awesome to see young guys loving these old vehicles and keeping them alive. Cheers!!

[@adamweston4152]

These guys definitely have a 90s grunge vibe and have so many awesome vehicles, that lotus is worth really good money being a first edition with the Renault engine even if it is not such a powerful engine. It's great to see young people making full use of analogue car's in a digital age and it's guys like this that will keep these simple vehicles alive and I take my hat off to them for doing this.

[@faroukbagus4316]

Hi Tom. Your concern about the younger generation being too much into digital items, is valid. But it is heartwarming to know there are youngsters still getting their hands dirty, reviving the cars of yesteryear, albeit with their own spin on it. More power to them. Thanks for your great shows that revive our fond memories. God bless...

[@Classic-car-addict]

Amazing! Love to have neighbors like that!

[@RoninDosho]

That was about the best video Hagerty has put out in a long time. These are young people in America!

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Nice to see the younger generation involved in the old car hobby, very encouraging.

[@automarketaustralia..]

I would’ve love to know how that green Land Rover ended up there since it’s carrying NSW plates from Sydney, Australia. Great episode as always keep it up Tom.

[@spella3253]

I didn't even notice the NSW plates until I read you're comment. And I see them every day, living on the NSW and Victorian border.

[@gabechiplin8140]

Jumped out at me being a NSW resident. Love to know how it got there.

[@johna1160]

9:20 And South Africa!

[@brettread6373]

Those old Defenders can fetch good money even for parts

[@mickw7360]

I noticed the NSW plates too and it's a Right hand drive car, didn't even get a mention, NSW Born and bred

[@Follett2121]

Amazing episode. Probably my favourite yet. Love that Europa! The split bus and land rovers are way too cool as well. These guys have great taste!

[@keanukealoha1529]

Tom is the bomb!

[@Hagerty]

The bomb.com :)

[@keithbailey540]

Tom you are a blessed man. What you have done you whole life is bring joy to others. Thank you.

[@theglitch99]

You showed hope for our automotive future! See not all younger ppl are into ev's. Thank GOD!

[@Lawaxiee]

Host: It’s a 66? Bobby: Yes sir. I’m from NC and there’s something so confident yet respectful about saying yes sir and yes ma’am. They don’t do that a lot here in SoCal. Thank y’all for the vid!

[@martinfisker7438]

I love this series of just visiting car enthusiasts, and Tom is the perfect host. He seems to appreciate any kind of old car, and any kind of car enthusiast.

[@patrickbryant5224]

Yes Tom it is refreshing to see some young ones interested in the older vehicles. Very polite and gracious young men too.

[@terryeustice5399]

Tom a nice collection of barn finds.Loved the Lotus Land Rover’s and VW’s pick up and van .Thank you for sharing ! 💯❤️

[@stnkyp8]

Grew up with a VW bug…here I am at 55 and still love mine. The little car is family. Great episode Tom and it’s great to see younger generation keeping these old air cooled cars on the road.!

[@N-Scale]

Nice to see young guys doing the best that budgets allow saving cars !!!

[@rcpmac]

Tom, One of the best episodes. I drove a 65 split window across country from Buffalo to Santa Barbara in 1973. It had cruise control! - a brick that I put on the accelerator. and she would top out at 58 MPH.

[@FuManDrew365]

I've been patiently waiting for a new barn find hunter episode and I'll tell you this.. I was not disappointed for a second.. old v.w's are up there on the top of my favorites list.. awesome video

[@user-rz7uz2qb7b]

Hello! I really liked the videos. There is always a soul in these old cars. And even so, it's great that there are still guys who give them a second life. Yes! life goes on!

[@MikeGuy993]

Such a great episode! Makes me happy to know there are other dudes out there sharing the same automotive passion as me

[@somewhat7]

15:04 that look says it all. No moaning about how a lowered car doesn't make sense, just sharing in the joy at the sound of the scrape and that the vehicle is on it's merry way

[@pb3033]

Young lads that love oldies ...really encouraging and fun..👍Wonderful !

[@anniedavey8371]

An uplifting, funny and fascinating episode. Effortlessly cool people looking after genuinely interesting car culture. Thanks Tom from the UK.

[@stevenlea4500]

Awesome, many of my favourites. The series 3 Landrover at the end on New South Wales number plates, loving it!! All the best from down under.

[@dunderheadgood]

folks my age!! they’ve got such a cool setup, that’s my dream. i’m 19 and drive a 62 studebaker lark, and i’m also in nc!!

[@Badgerbiker]

That’s pretty cool. I’ll bet the Dads are proud. Old VW’s are pretty cool.

[@yesode4201]

It was interesting to see Tom touch the antenna, and then the owner straighten it back up.

[@rixkafer56]

Im a vw dude ! Drive a 65 bug daily and a 60 baja.. im 58 lol. I'm glad to see these guys and many others preserving and enjoying history 🌞✌️ keep on buggin

[@Billkobel]

Agree with your point near the end. ‘Part I enjoyed most is just seeing young guys enjoying cars and having a genuine interest, a passion, for cars and working with them. Awesome video! Thanks for a great story!

[@oscarsanchez6440]

Wow! This episode. Nothing. Nothing but great vibes. Heck. I’m feeling better than when I woke up today. Thank you all for this great video and keep them coming.

[@JASONEAVIS]

One of my favorite videos right here, cross generational passion exemplified!

[@Viktorrhansen]

this so rad all young guys hanging out on the same block!

[@brucefarrar300]

I really enjoyed this episode because it dredged up fond VW memories. Me and two high school buddies worked as mechanics at the premier VW dealer in Seattle from 1969 and beyond. I had Bugs and two Busses. My first Type 2 was a '65 camper (without poptop) that had a bigger engine and 2-barrell carb; for a bus it was fast. I later owned a '78 passenger bus that was one of the best cars I have ever owned. By then the heaters were vastly improved which made them much more hospitable in the winter. I could go on and on with the stories.

[@ChrisJLauder]

Love this !! Possibly best episode yet - thank you Tom!

[@craigbrooks6239]

What an amazing episode. I am lucky in that many of my neighbors are old car guys but these guys have some really cool stuff.😊

[@thetruth1862]

Great episode glad that some younger guys and gals are keeping the dreams and these awesome cars alive.

[@chuckcts-v3460]

Love the King Richard sticker above the window in the bus. If you never had a air cooled VW in your life you missed a very special vehicle. Very reliable and easy to work on, cheap to fix too.

[@blakerh]

Great to see these young guys appreciating the old vehicles!

[@landroversforever]

Can’t help but wish these episodes were 3/4/5 times longer. Great work Tom.

[@rogerlong2314]

My Dad kept his 69 VW Beetle till he passed at age 100, now it’s mine!! Love to drive it

[@johnlee8231]

Tom used to own a double cab. Now I know why I've always liked him.

[@PatrickSeanEarl]

Too cool ! I've been a VW guy for many years. Working on my 68 bug as we speak. Wish those young fellow's lived around here . I could use a hand from time to time. Thanks for taking us along Tom.

[@corey6393]

My favorite episode yet! Been playing with VW's since the mid 80's, and the VW crowd is full of great folks. Nice to see the next generation taking up the reins. And nice to see young folks knowing how to drive a stick shift car. I drive a 1968 single cab. The security system (joking) is parking it where you need to use reverse to get out. Very few folks younger than 50 know how to find reverse,and very few folks older than that are stealing cars.

[@amc1325]

What an uplifting message. The road ahead looks to be sunny and bright!

[@Tmrfe0962]

I could watch these all day long, love the Americana and the folks you run into….the cars, are the cherry on top…like you said…our hobby is good hands with these guys

[@patelchiropractic9089]

Great video! Connor needs his own show!

[@Anirossa]

I'm a lot like these guys, just with my late 80s BMWs :D Got so into it, I study mech. engineering now, I never wanna live without my classic car, especially when you have put so much of your soul into fixing it and learning while doing so, it becomes a part of you! And just looking at it you remember all the time spent alone and with friends fiddling with different parts of the car

[@sporty196071]

Another great episode!!, for awhile I felt like the auto hobby was going to end. Recently I watched a 14 year old film his trip to Sick week in a 65 GTO 521ci, 6spd, 20mpg, 8.60 after watching that young man visiting car people all along the trip. All the sharing and caring, the fun, I see the future of hot rods of all kinds smoking tires for many years

[@joshthemediocre7824]

These little mom & pop towns dotted all over America are full of these hidden gems of people. You know there are good people everywhere, it's nice to meet a few from time to time. These are people you never forget.

[@TheMrKeys]

Awesome to see more people in my generation that loves cars and trucks.

[@keninhb2196]

This episode was fantastic! Everything here is why I love cars. God bless you Tom! Thanks!

[@lugubriousenclave91]

Why do I continue to watch Tom and barnfinds? Because of people such as these young blokes. With all the fakers, influencers and inflated egos that run the internet, reality is a rare commodity. Legends, keep it up

[@Barry101er]

I grew up in MA., my dad had a 63 Bus; strange thing to have in the neighborhood at the time (late 60s). I like these guys!

[@FuhQ64]

Sam Manis and Womack, love hearing those name drops

[@marty922]

That drive was so cool.. I had the biggest grin on my face. Keep up the great work guys.

[@danwolf5265]

Very cool to see a episode with blue collar young people and cars within arms reach of kids about to get their drivers license soon. A very relatable episode for young people.

[@brianmaynard7320]

Just the EPITOME of all that is right in the world, Tom. 3 friends that just enjoy cars and each other. Wish I lived nearby. Gotta be some GREAT block parties!! LOL I think you're right. We are in good hands!

[@Pierceadventures]

Please keep putting these out! Love seeing these genuine videos. I have been watching for last couple years and always look forward to seeing one of Tom’s adventures. So awesome to see people that enjoy the classic and retro car community also.

[@rwrootbeer]

Half to agree one of the best episodes . Daily drivers with daily folks ! Awesome can we have more please.....

[@Kickinpony66]

The Land Rover is basically an Improved Willys Jeep. If you look underneath, it has a beefier frame, but the same basic layout; and his '59 Rover had Dual-Matic Lockout Hubs, which are very desirable.

[@OceanDriveSpeeder]

Tom, you missed that Green Rabbit PU in the background. That truck was in this country only 3 years. True classic!

[@roadtripusa9433]

This was a serious cool clip. Loved all involved. These guys did it right, sharing their hobby in close proximity so they can support each other. Very cool. Makes me want to take my old Merc for a spin.

[@rickfazzini22]

My nephew could be the kid that started this episode offs twin lol these guys live breath and dream cars like Tom said we got nothing to worry about the car culture will survive!

[@richardswiecki1248]

Great to see the younger generation still like classic cars.

[@brettread6373]

That lotus was a rare beast l am British and 63 and never seen a early one like that .Good on the young man

[@martyi398]

Great video, I grew up as a teenager hanging out with neighbors that had large garage where we would gather and wrench on cars, some of the best memories, watching this takes me back!

[@buggyridge]

Thanks Tom. Outstanding episode! I lost count of VW's I've owned at 40 of them. Still have a '74 standard Beetle and '68 Karmann Ghia.

[@dogpotter]

Wow. Cool cars there Tom. When I was a kid my parents had a VW van similar to the blue and white one. Our didn’t have the push out windshield. It was a 67 if I remember correctly. We went on to own over 20 v-dubs through the years. They used them for the family business. Thanks for sharing

[@corporalclegg914]

Tom - many of us grew up with dads like you…that’s why. my Pontiac-worshipping Dad cranked the Beatles & ID’d every bad ass ride on the roads when I was coming up. he has 3 GTOs & a Vette these days. yeah, we love our tech, Mr KZbin, but we also dig the absence of it on a carb’d V8 or side-drafting in-line coupé or flat-6 or whatever else we think is cool. we are bringing up the next group of dudes that will be out wrenching past bedtime to modify a perfectly good car and/or revive a dead one. Thanks for recognizing these dudes, Tom…they put their toys on the road, which IMO is more justified than having a warehouse/barn full of cars that remain hidden. Happy Hunting, Tom. you continue to inspire across many generations of us hopelessly inflicted car dudes.

[@RealValensco]

Every Barn Find Hunter episode is a love letter to all car enthusiasts.

[@Carchaeology]

So good! VW people are the best, so chill, so welcoming. A very fun episode!

[@garagefabroart]

This was great! I would totally get along with these guys. I've got a 62 Karmann Ghia and an 81 BMW E24 parked outside :)

[@Homebrew58]

Your gas story reminds me of something that happened when I was in high school in 1975. I had bought a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 and was driving my girlfriend home from school. She lived in a subdivision and at one of the stop signs I heard a loud clunk after starting to go through. At the next intersection I looked in the rear view and saw my gas tank in the middle of the road! I backed up, loaded the tank into the trunk and took her home another two blocks away. Then I drove home another quarter mile all with only the gas in the lines. I don't have either the car or the girl and don't ask me which one I would have back if given the choice.

[@erickstiner1668]

Great video. It is really refreshing to see youngsters keeping the auto history moving forward. Thank you

[@dimis386]

What a beautiful company with some of the coolest dudes!!!! Thank you very much Mr. Tom for all the amazing videos! Greetings from Greece!!! God bless Beautiful America!

[@kurtchristopher7392]

Very cool crew with a great variety of cool cars. Excellent episode!

[@kenem1946]

Great video, Tom ... I'm 76yo and grew up with these vehicles when they were new. It appears to me that the green Land Rover, being right hand drive, has a New South Wales Australia registration plate. Would that be correct?

[@cherylcharlton]

Loved this episode...great young guys who know their stuff and continuing the hobby of saving and daily driving them.😊😊😊...(this is my husband writing this,not me)😂😂

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

Nice groupe of young men. Safe Travels to each of you. Loved the High School story, Tom. I took a girl on a date to the movies, and McDonald's about that time, for $2.87. Her Mom used to call me, "The Big Spender". lol!

[@johnschutt9187]

Hey, Tom, If you're ever near Baltimore, my brother-in-law owns four busses - one of each generation. One is a custom painted art van. His son also owns one.

[@xaoskuntablast3354]

Fantastic video tom . The connection between skateboarding and the hobby though not obvious from the outside is a very strong one . Most the skater's I know also love bikes and cars and normally the older the better .