3 Buick Reattas inside a Semi trailer & a handmade Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 120

In this episode of "Barn Find Hunter," Tom Visits two old friends to see what remains of their car collections. One friend has a plethora of Buick Reattas along with a Dodge stake-bed that's been passed down from generation to generation, and the other friend has two handmade Afla Romeo 6C 2500s. See what Tom thinks of these hidden gems!
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[@rahiee]

i must say the professor is a gem. would love to see the project completed in this channel

[@ericcorse]

He is too modest

[@allankotovei]

Yes, please!

[@LFCsince93]

I’d love to watch him work. Not ask him questions. Just sit and watch

[@CanadianPodcast]

Can’t agree more!

[@sallyb3]

Wow, the Professor did a brilliant job building his own car 🚗 ❤. Go back again, love that period of cars!!!!

[@garthhowe297]

I don't have the words to describe how beautiful those Alfa's are. That takes extraordinary workmanship. Well done Professor!

[@Isthatyoudermot]

My jaw dropped when I saw that Alfa ! Just beautiful. Thank you for the video.

[@jimyed]

Wow the Alpha is stunning and so is the rest of that collection! I hope return visit is already scheduled.

[@Emily-ou6lq]

"alpha" 🤔😣

[@AdamAdamHDL]

I keep my stuff in overgrown ditches too

[@EasyMoneySG]

kinda what i was thinking.

[@drewpierce2273]

All I can say to the English Prof is " Wow!" Just amazingly beautiful.

[@fastinradfordable]

English professor “More later” Lol

[@sporty196071]

That's the most unbelievable beautiful hand made car I've ever seen!! I could look at it for hours or days. Please go back there soon and show us more.

[@GTSCarLife]

The Alfa body is absolutely stunning. What an incredible owner and story. Need to see more of this gentleman and his cars, easily one of your best episodes ever!

[@rushnerd]

The guy who built the Alfa Is ridiculously humble. I wasn't sure what he was going to show off, but it's obvious he's a body genius. Never seen work like that before, just amazing. The "Finished" Alfa in his garage looks breathtaking. Those slotted tire covers are the coolest thing.

[@robertparker3172]

Ok. Let’s spend an hour with Mr. Wilson. Not only are his tastes impeccable but he has mastered the art of body work.

[@jeffallen5387]

I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to make body panels as elegant as those on the Professor’s car. Amazing work!! Thanks Tom.

[@Wolfson47]

An amazing man to build such a rare Alfa. Glad there are still people in the world that can do this.

[@chrisblore6385]

That last section is amazing. Tom you have to go back and show the rest of his collection. He is a true car enthusiast…

[@jeandelmond8654]

English teacher's Alfa is fantastic!!👍👍👍🤘

[@rogerp6903]

What an incredible custom Alfa and its builder! Thanks for sharing

[@garyw4211]

I must say, I think the Professor can school all of us on car building. What a beauty!

[@01FozzyS]

Holy cow, the handwork of your professor buddy! Beautiful!

[@thor8640]

WOW, English professor Paul not only has an awesome collection of cars but that homebuilt Alfa is just stunning. Hope to see more of his collection and that project running and driving - absolutely amazing.

[@lwprzybysz]

Please, more of Paul, his collection and most of all him talking about hand building the Alfas. Please 🙏

[@automarketaustralia..]

Wowowowow what an episode and a proper builder ! Only thing I’m upset about is the episode didn’t go longer !!!

[@schumifannreins295]

Speechless when I saw the Alfa! Amazing achievement! Plus a nice collection.

[@mowler8042]

OH MY Paul is a genius, so beautiful. I would love to be a fly on the wall to see how the body is made.

[@jordanabraham1290]

Tom!! You left us hanging! Seeing the professor’s stories that you did tell, I KNOW that each of the other cars has a great back story. Please do another segment on the professor’s collection. I’m begging here!

[@yourealwaysright6770]

We need to see more of Prof. Paul’s collection,he’s an interesting dude

[@joshjablonicky171]

Absolutely love the show never know what we're going to see so much fun

[@chrisdooley1184]

What a stunning Alfa Romeo. The emotional response to his work is intense. I love these postwar era cars 😢

[@Friedbrain11]

That green car that one man is building is gorgeous!!

[@thekillercapricorn6334]

Great episode! Definitely need another episode with the Professor

[@moparedtn]

Simply amazing. Most people you run across in life who fancy themselves "fabricators" - well, they need to watch this. Who knew a teacher could do *this* !?! Thanks as always, Tom. - Ed on the Ridge

[@lesflynn4455]

Yup. Teachers need to know how to learn before they can teach.

[@UberLummox]

The key here is DESIGN and TASTE. Anyone can fabricate, but it takes a true artist to do this. That Bad Chad doof will never be an artist. Go professor!!!

[@valciobanu]

The professor is a great guy! I admire him.

[@windronner1]

Holy smokes. The professors individual cars represent an incredible story each. And probably deserve their own video. Please return. And let him teach you how ‘easy’ it is to roll and create a fender. Now that’s an incredible fabrication skill.

[@patireland3345]

Very impressive to see the English Professor's work. Looking forward to seeing more of his collection.

[@jonharris794]

The lines on that home made car are just so amazing. I don't how to express how impressed I am or how beautiful that car looks.

[@gordonstroup882]

WOW! His vision on building a car, all steel, is absolutely amazing. Those 2 are simply beautiful... I'm dumbfounded by his attention to detail. Have mercy. Yes, they are not originals, but I do believe that they are just as good, if not better than an original. I want to be his son. I want him to teach me the fine art of shaping metal like that. Maybe he can brush me up on my English learnin' too😄. Again, I have to say WOW, WOW, WOW! Thanks Tom, great show. I truly wish you had more time to spend with the school teacher. Let's not take forever to go and visit him again. Have a great evening, God bless.

[@wcube2747]

The hand built cars are absolutely stunning and the color is totally beautiful

[@dan74bcn]

From Spain, Europe😜. Can't wait to see Mr Willson car collection!!! And that amazing job project with the Alfa. Desiryng to see it finished and rolling!!!!

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Impressive creations. A lot of work but also a lot of pure talent. Thanks for posting this.

[@UploadingOCD]

My eyes just popped. I wish I could see the progress he made during this stunning build. Seems like a cool person also. Wow. Just wow.

[@Monkie_.]

I live 8.8 miles from Trip’s and I’ve gotten tags there for multiple cars. Cool to see this show at a place near home.

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

Barn find hunters with Tom is def my favorite KZbin channel.

[@audikris]

The Professor's car is freaking spectacular.... wow. Amazing!!!

[@jonboy9912]

When the Prof unveiled that first project my jaw dropped what a beautiful work of art I hope he survives to get bot cars on the road and Tom gets back to film them and spend some time on the other vehicles. Great to see this programme back.

[@sgttombailes3380]

OUTSTANDING content Sir !!! That Professor Does AWESOME work !!

[@eaglemihnea]

You never know what to expect but these people are WONDERFUL

[@bogginbrandon]

Tom, thanks for some great content! I’m a huge fan of your show. In fact a friend of mine bought a truck out of Midland Texas from Mr. Roland’s yard that he spotted on your show. I was living there at the time so I went to check it out for him before he brought a trailer down from Oklahoma to pick it up. I have a request for future episodes. I am a 4x4 enthusiast and I love old 4x4 iron. I often see 4x4 versions of American classic trucks and SUVs in your videos that get skipped over. Maybe you could do a video focusing on old 4x4s one of these days? Thanks Tom, hope to run into you on the hunt someday!

[@affordablevs]

Come on Tom, these are like teaser episodes!! You could have done a 30 minute one with the Prof!! Can't wait for the next one....

[@patrickseals5746]

Love that Teachers work!! Wow does he build beautiful cars.

[@patlee9704]

Yeah I agree about the professor! Wow! Absolutly beautiful work. I know body guys that have been doing this 30 years and don't produce that kind of craftsmanship. And that's the ones that try!

[@danhumphrey5755]

I've loved the Reatta since they first came out, and $10K for one with low miles is very tempting. However, when I saw the gorgeous Alfa Romeo inspired build, I saw something that looks very much like my most favorite car of all time, the Auburn Boattail speedster. Beautiful. What a treat to see both in one episode of Barn Find Hunter.

[@JimmyMoultray]

I have a 34k mile, 1990 Reatta Convertible, red on tan, body color bumpers as opposed to the safety black you see here in this video, my grandfather and myself are the only two to own it, special ordered by my grandfather with my input in 1989. Getting ready for sale in a week or so, if you’re interested before I put it on BAT.. :)

[@davidschluter6639]

Looking for a convertible with the cd option.

[@JimmyMoultray]

@@davidschluter6639 that’s what I’ve got - single family owned and ~34k miles in beautiful shape. If we can’t strike a deal, I’m putting it up on bring a trailer :) tan convertible top, tan leather, factory CD player, all lcd screens work. The motor for the right headlight is iffy but a pretty easy fix.

[@aleoimpala]

That english teacher is doing an amazing work, wow!

[@johnfrazier9327]

As a lifelong Alfa fan and owner, this is such a treat and the professor is certainly living his best life. I have to share the first thing that came to mind after watching. I WANT MORE PLEASE!

[@blakelip3]

11:17 🤯🤯🤯 are those Air vents for the spoke wheels??

[@JonBlondell]

That man is a genius, an Artist!

[@DeanoKelley]

Wow. I loved my '89 Reatta. Mine was Red w/ Gray Interior and had body colored red moldings instead of the black molding. I liked those better and they appear to be a little rarer, or at least they were near me. I picked it up w/ about 40k miles on it and was in my 20s, so my insurance was ridiculously high. I'd love to pickup another Reatta some day, but would need to be a '90 or '91 so there's no touch screen. That's the only thing that was problematic on mine. When it acted up, the backlight would not work, but the buttons would, so if you could figure out where a button was, you could still use it. I'll never forget a hot fall day, I had the A/C on and the music blasting, parked the car. The next morning, it was nearly freezing and when I started it to go to work, I nearly froze to death b/c I couldn't figure out how to turn the fan down or off and the tape deck was still blasting.

[@rubbersoul3723]

The CAR PROFESSOR story is among the very best ever-much Peace to Car Professor!

[@maxium4x4]

A Man who is passionate about cars, the Professor. Who knew? 😎 Tom is more than Barn Hunter

[@CustomJawas]

@hagerty we need a series on Paul and his Afla!!! Thank You in advance!

[@kingWARthur]

I have an 88 Reatta, love seeing that there's more of these around.

[@UberLummox]

My god, his Alfa design is complete genius!!!! He could've worked for Ghia, Bertone, or even my favorite, Zagato. PLEASE go back to him SOOOON!!!

[@jamesmisener3006]

Hope your having a great summer Tom out on the road. Nice body work Prof. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@larrylongprong5219]

Cool! Those alfas are beautiful

[@I-Libertine]

I love it: to make the grill, "you take a piece of metal and make it."

[@stephenmooney3198]

Love his Christmas sweater!

[@bmwloco]

Oh heck yeah! Reatta's. Remember them well. A swing and a miss. But so close.

[@Rlee571]

Wow. The Professors Alfa bodies are terrific!

[@kyleforeman4543]

Wow the professor kid his stuff an what a vision.tks Thom for another happy hunting

[@Greenaresy]

Holy hell! what a garage! Looking forward to the continuation!

[@samman9877]

The professor being able to speak so well about his project just made it all so much better. He still talks like a professor and i love it

[@MrBigal451]

Tom please go back. WOW what a collection the professor has

[@BandiMasha]

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. Well done Paul.

[@Jezbel1466]

Oh my🥰🥰I wanted a Buick Reatta so bad in the 90’s.

[@johndavey72]

Hi Tom. Some people can turn their hand to anything and Paul is one of those ! Those bodies are a thing of beauty and most artisans would be very satisfied with his creation . But he's just picked it up ......incredible ! Absolutely stunning work ! I'm sure your more than aware of the skills needed ! Do you know if he painted them ? Guess he "picked that up as well !" 😁 What a man ! And what a talent ! My only criticism .....those bloody awful beetle headlamps !! Arrrrrgh !!! Thanks Tom . So look forward to your shows !

[@haserotmalach7324]

We need an episode just with the professor and his beautiful Alfas!

[@traddad9172]

That hand crafted body is a stunner- Bellissimo👌

[@Bobwa2008]

That car the professor is building is beautiful

[@peteengel7456]

Glad to see the revisit to CT's Tom. Let me know when coming back to VA, we'll have some more contacts for you.

[@fixinanddoinstuff2134]

Always loved the Reatta. Gorgeous cars and then you showed the Alfa WOW

[@keohaneorama]

The professor is a ledgend, a full episode on him please.

[@dougschack9341]

Wow! Just WOW! The professors work is 🤩

[@rjr1227]

Wow...that hand made car is beautiful....great collection of cars...thanks for sharing

[@MitchZero9]

Davin: Get out in the shop, go get your work done. Professor: no worries.

[@joshgreen2164]

The professor is awesome. I truly hope we get to visit again. Thank you Tom!

[@cookieman0916]

It’s coming out pretty well…what an understatement. What amazing craftsmanship! I hope you are passing some of this knowledge down to a younger generation. You shouldn’t let this talent go unnoticed…

[@porschetech72901]

this english professor missed his calling in my opinion excellent job sir

[@markcollins457]

You have a welcome following, your past connections great you with open arms.

[@microbuilder]

Always really liked the looks of the Reatta, saw one at a car show several years ago, all black, lowered just a bit, tinted windows, looked fantastic.

[@sublime929]

I love this show. Missed it when it went away and I'm glad it's back but why so short???

[@josephhruby3225]

Would love to see the Profs collectìon . . . Tom the tease

[@jeroen9637]

The Professor needs his own show. Would love to see more of his cars.

[@tjw8t1]

I don't live far from Berryville, I had no idea that place was even there. Pretty cool!

[@scottm9966]

My God the people that you meet! I like the personalities just as much as their cars! Love the Haggerty channels

[@jameswampler4073]

What a tease...watching and waiting for the next visit.

[@pb3033]

Tom, revisiting the old car guys is awesome ! They're moving on and there's some gems hiding..👍

[@brianmaynard7320]

The Buicks were very nice looking and priced, not too badly. But the stealer of the show, was that Alfa!! HOLY MOLY that guy can craft a fender!!! BEAUTIFUL! I'd like to spend 3 days with him and make a fender like that!!

[@sharksport01]

Reattas cost more than a Corvette when new. 35,000.

[@geoffmarsh7986]

Astonishing Alfa build. You must do a follow up please. Marvelous!!!

[@Ankur3108]

Such charmers,all these cars,hiding in the bushes,teasing me.

[@asimplehorseman4648]

Hey Tom, you folks should go back and visit Snowball. He'd love to know how those guys over at Redline Rebuild are doing on his race car. I really liked that old guy a lot. He's got lots of cool old iron to look at.

[@Omegaman1969]

Wow, I bet Bad Chad would love to meet the Professor.

[@samsonian]

All I can say, Tom…is you better get back to the professor’s garage SOON! I’m about to hyperventilate at all that sexy Alfa sheet metal and mechanical symphony!