$341,000 1957 Porsche 356 A Speedster | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 6

Tom talks with a woman with a dusty $250,000 treasure in her garage that the family has owned since the 1960s.
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[@jlattin21]

I was pleased to see how much respect Tom showed to the lady and her car. What a cool story.

[@llamamanism]

absolutely right on jlattin21, she looks so fragile when she talks of her husband and the life they enjoyed together. Tom did the right thing listening sympathetically to her story. I hope she enjoys the money

[@gio4447]

ahahahaha.....gli ha regalato anche laccio hagerty.......signora non ti far fregare.....quella macchina vale un sacco di soldiiiiiiii.......

[@tedtedster8644]

Like most things in America his "friendliness" is based on how much money is in the offing..

[@99AmethystZJ]

@@tedtedster8644 he already said the car was going to auction🙄!

[@mikemer79]

He is not like the guy in gas monkey

[@cougarbuckeye1]

Goal in life to find love like that, All these years later she still treasures the things he treasured. In this day and age that is sadly very rare. Great video Tom! Thanks !

[@FancyAnimal]

cougarbuckeye1 yup love is really the barn find in this story.

[@5inthehole]

cougarbuckeye1 -What a lucky guy to have a wife who loved him so much she never sold his car even though it’s worth a boatload of cash. Quite unbelievable, I bet she never sells it....it will be her heirs who will sell it when she’s gone.

[@michaelknapp8961]

This was a really touching episode. She is an absolute sweetheart of a human being. This particular Porsche is my favorite car of all time!!

[@synapsesuicide4372]

This woman is so sweet, welcoming and she puts so much love and emotion into her words 🥰

[@sublime929]

Memories...as I get older memories become more and more important. The memory of something becomes more important than the actual material item the memory is of. Maybe that's why people let cars rot and refuse to sell them. They can't afford to restore them but they wouldn't dare sell it because a memory is priceless.

[@paulramsey8187]

Upon entering Nely's home Tom says "nobody has ever done this for us before". That's because likely the first time he and his crew experienced Latin hospitality. I enjoyed her story and thanks.

[@gtoger]

Was lucky enough to hang out with Tom a little bit on the day after this was shot. I can tell you that he was genuinely enthused and touched by this car's story. I hope to see more Barn Find Hunter in the future!

[@samsen201]

Me too or three or more. One of kind car. One of kind story.

[@TheBenjammin]

You don't have to go on the internet and lie to make friends.

[@idaho2ndgens240]

Cars and people make the life worthwhile. So many stories, so many good times. Racing in the 68 Z28, ah those are good memories.

[@DwainDwight]

she was so amazing. although you could see how sad she was. amazing lady. gorgeous old car.

[@patrickmason6971]

I got to meet this guy at cars and coffee in Birmingham! He was in Michigan and was a really nice guy! I also got to see his woodie wagon. It was phenomenal!

[@bigjohnfury5662]

where in Birmingham is it ?

[@patrickmason6971]

Go on there website. It's on Woodward. They always have a good turnout, Toyota Supras, old Ferraris, Ford GT's.

[@Hagerty]

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[@bigjohnfury5662]

+Hagerty great only I'm nearer to the original Birmingham in the UK not the one in America

[@marysullivan5033]

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[@shakerattleandrollgarage7223]

one of the best things about old cars are the stories... weather you can buy them or just look and listen to the person that has had the car for years.. I'm definitely not a Porsche guy but the story is priceless!! great find !!!

[@heitmaja1]

Congratulations, Tom, on telling another wonderful barn find. You are absolutely right on what to do with this car -- clean it, fix the brakes, putt on new tires, engine rebuild if needed, and drive it as was intended!

[@dlucas527]

I was very impressed by this love story and I am happy they shared this beautiful car together. I am seeing this show 4 years after its production and I am still inspired. Tom has an amazing respect for people.

[@richardcrighton8079]

that's so sweet. nice to see romance isn't dead.

[@danekeeper1]

leaks...my eyes need new gaskets...they are leaking......thanks Tom you made my day!

[@bruce3182]

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[@HamishBrown3]

I love the appreciation and respect you have for these cars and thier owners! Keep up the good work!

[@jackjones3657]

Really love this one! The owner's story behind the car was really special. Thanks so much!

[@samsen201]

Nicely said. Real as reality could be not fake grim & light of Hollywood.

[@actthree34]

Automotive - and American - history storytelling at its best, and Tom is the perfect person to tell those stories. To those commenters who pick at the production values, sure, this was pre-planned carefully, but that doesn't detract from its value. In fact it makes makes it 13 minutes of something really worth watching. I have to agree with NYC LP Player, I was also having problems with that barn dust. Once I got that out of my eyes, I could see clearly enough to say "thanks" for this video.

[@WaldoBrandt-t5n]

Was für eine wundervolle Geschichte sehr einfühlsam und einfach nur Herzergreifend, ist Mann denn Tränen na, toll gemacht.😊 Moderator Weltklasse

[@burdineestep4224]

1970 I bought a orig. owner factory bought speedster. W/ 2 hard tops.1 factory still in the Porsche box.For $500.00. Drove it home. Sold the Glasspar h/t that night for $500.00. Owned alot of 356's- incl.7 speedsters. Those were the days.

[@there_is_nothing_here]

the feels. so nice of that lady to share. I think I would do the same thing with it. just new tires, go through the engine, and clean off the dust. I would leave it as it is.

[@samsen201]

Could not said it any better! I firmly believe this is a gold mine that is not yet discovered... Leave it as is, but along with this video clip, in a museum. So much to learn and love here...

[@deeznuts8910]

I love this series! I hope you keep making them!

[@simonc2532]

This is one of the best Barn Find episodes. Tom you are an absolute gentleman and what a beautiful story from your hostess

[@c1run1]

OMG ! My dream Machine right there ! They where just out of my reach many years ago and now I dont think it will happen . Awesome Car Miss Nellie

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Hit me right in the feels. Amazing story. Beautiful lady and car.

[@stude1953]

Lookout for that lawnmower hanging from the ceiling Tom. lol You're already a wounded soldier. What a nice lady! I hope that car sells for a million bucks!!

[@richardkipper8785]

OMG!!!! This has too be your best show EVER!!! this has to be a trure story about a car and the life it ment to the owners of a car and what it did for the family.... If i would come across this car i wouldn't have what it takes to even make offer on it because it would be disrespectful too the SWEET AND AWESOME LADY!! This story truly tuch me. THANKS FOR BRINGING IT TO US...Hope your arms ok...LOL

[@samsen201]

Very true. I can't believe one such a deep story is made, without scripts, millions of dollars scene & decor, millions of dollars actors and crows, singer, cameraman, light etc etc... If you see the humble garage and time of day, you can easily see how short the window of opportunity to create this clip must have been and how instant production is all that great Tom. Marvelous and remarkable story to be only shared more widely.

[@garybloom7445]

When I saw the table set and the tea cups laid out it reminded me of my gran... Such a nice episode.

[@gregmyhometownhostetter2783]

This was truly one of my favorite shows to date I love the ladies story and her love for her husband you could truly tell, Thank you so much for having all these shows it helps me through my days, I now have COPD really bad and cant get around like I used to so I watch all of these shows and I am 58 years old so I have grown up seeing most of the cars you find, I love them all !!!!

[@geofo60]

Amazing find, a touching story and a very lovely lady. I hope it was left the way you found it and I agree with others, a clean up, brakes, tyres and check through the engine/transmission. Enjoy a piece of history for what it is & the stories & memories make it priceless.

[@userunavailable3095]

I spent my childhood in the tiny backseat of one three years newer than this. Great memories. I learned to shift gears sitting on a folded up coat on top of the emergency brake, being allowed to work the shifter while my stepfather worked the clutch.

[@CMFL77]

I have been binge-watching these episodes the last couple of days. Out of a lot of VERY good content on Hagerty channel this series is king - Way to be a perfect gentleman Tom!

[@roystoys3099]

I Fell In Love With Nely & The Speedster In The First 5 Minutes!!

[@nycLPplayer]

So dusty in here....stupid barn dust getting into my eyes

[@TheBishop12]

NYC LP Player I know man

[@guysmalley]

NYC LP Player suck it up buttercup

[@IvoPoblete]

Yay!! What a treat. Thanks, guys. This'll be a great day!!

[@goodboyringo9716]

Very nice respect you did show her, great going ! I would love to restore that car as mine.

[@ukere2211]

Tom is such a gentleman! the way he is talking with this lady and how he is admiring this car without anything in the back of his mind; I think so.

[@deuce1965]

Love your show, sat down this AM and somehow came upon it and next thing I know I watched 6 episodes! Love the info on the vintage cars. Thanks!

[@bobs806]

good for her. What a sweet little lady!!!

[@samsen201]

I say good for him and his right gut feeling to fall in love, on the first sight. These stories are fairytale quality and really rear to see in true life, especially in this age and time.Good to know "True love" still exists.

[@allen6924]

That was a very beautiful story of two people meeting. And the emotions were still present in her recalled memories.

[@sirmugman]

lovely thing, even has a radio too

[@lazerrred]

Wow, just Wow. Damn garage dust.

[@adavis2813]

Terrific video as always Tom! I always look forward to seeing your next find! While the Porsche Speedster is not my favorite (I'm drawn to the 70's era 911's) it is amazing to see an original tucked away in someone's garage or barn like this. Keep up the terrific vidoes. Your videos are some of the best on the net! Oh, and hope your arm heals quickly!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting. This episode was so sweet, it brought tears to my eyes. Special story.

[@tampawildman]

What a great video. I have to admit that I teared up a bit. I would do just as Tom said and enjoy the car as it is. My wife and I watch videos like these all of the time and she tells me that if anything would happen to me she couldn't get rid of our 1972 Fiat 500L even though it requires constant attention.

[@aswallace88]

I'm glad to see that this piece of her life story is saved for posterity. Cars are cool and this one is pretty awesome, but the stories and memories shared by those who have been around them are just as cool.

[@672egalaxie6]

Nice job by Hagerty. This is a great series and Tom's easygoing gentlemanly demeanor and obvious passion make it a pleasure to watch. Oh yeah, and he knows his cars too. Thanks, I'm subscribing.

[@rodrigoruffa7460]

Lovely story and lady! Her memories are the real treasure of this video. About the Speedster, it is a real gem, but I would only call it "untouched" if it was still in its original factory paintwork. Thanks for sharing!

[@MarcS4R]

i would do exactly the same man. just clean it and drive it. there are so many overrestored cars out there, i love the patina this speedster has. i subbed to your channel, that was an awesome video

[@nelsona779]

I've seen most of your shows here on KZbin I'm addicted every Saturday and Sunday I kick back after breakfast and watch two of your shows for the past couple of weeks I've been putting this one off just because the thumbnail show the Porsche but I think this is one of your best ones thanks for sharing great story

[@rnr442]

WOW , What a Great Story , awesome Car , Just to good !

[@trevorwillis8580]

We need to see longer videos! But man this amazing

[@styldsteel1]

I agree. Makes it easier to binge watch I guess.

[@samsen201]

Indeed yes.

[@danielkbarton]

Just wow, who's cutting onions....what a sweet beautiful woman. That's a love everyone dreams about. That car is absolutely beautiful.

[@havennewbowtow8835]

If we could all find love of this sort the world would be a much better place ❤️❤️❤️

[@DaaMagicMan]

awesome as usual man love this series

[@hatzlmike1]

She is so amazing and so was he! He was such a romantic.

[@joshuagoodman1350]

I can just smell it from watching this video. You cannot beat unrestored.

[@poppiesrule]

This is a truly great show and an upclose look at the perfect approach to engaging owners of classic vehicles. We can all learn from Tom's example here.

[@MRP78]

Amazing story and amazing car. I would do the same as Tom, and just clean it up, rebuild the motor, slap on some nice breaks and tires and have a blast!

[@tybeeislandgoat1402]

I helped restore 2 of these. Both barn finds. Paid 50k for them. The deal was we restore both and give one back. The one he kept is valued at 250k and the same on the other. That was 2011. (:

[@LyonhartZ2]

TOM!!! I cannot believe you slammed the door like that!!

[@styldsteel1]

it's a German car man. Iron is iron.

[@samsen201]

What I can't believe is the "Punch" Tom gave me here, when I only expected a car story... What a clip. I say the best Tom ever made.

[@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

Amazing condition! Near impossible to find this in Germany (where it was made).

[@SF_Native]

Wow, this is my dream barn find.

[@mfsb8473]

Nely is going to be a very rich lady after the car sells. Good for her!.......she seems very sweet and nice.

[@TheAlpine49]

That lady was as CLASSY if not more than the car. GREAT video! THANKS!

[@alexkosta2535]

Gosh ! That moment on the table looking to those Polaroids fotos made me remember my Aunt Edth who lived in East Belmore , Long Island (N.York) , we are all connected , but only a Few can see it and we have to learn how to make a Good use of it on Humanity Behalf ! God Bless Us All !

[@crxdelsolsir]

This lady really loved her husband. You can tell by the way she speaks of him and the emotions of love and closeness it gives her. Lou Gehrig disease is a terrible disease which affects the brain and ability of the person to be independent. Someone with Lou Gehrig disease from reading looks like they become agitated and depressed as the disease progresses. Caring for someone on an ever increasing rate of care to the end is both physically and emotionally demanding service. We can only hope to find the same love in our lifetime.

[@artbeaumont8225]

Such an awesome woman and her story!

[@seantroland2670]

Great video. Praying for quick healing, Tom, and thanks for the Vermont shout out... :0)

[@acmesoundw]

I absolutely love this channel. Since subscribing I think I've seen every upload but I became a fan of Hagerty LONG AGO.

[@davidmiller417]

Absolutely love your Channel. I believe this was the most rewarding one I have watched.

[@73xlh]

I love these episodes! Please let me give you a little bit of advice, use a compressor on the final mix of the audio or turn the music interludes down around 10db. Thanks!!

[@josefleming6374]

What A Beautiful Love Story!

[@MrFredo007]

Very nice episode! By the way,this ´57 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster by Reutter was sold at the Hershey auction 6/7 okt. for 341 000 US$! WOW!!!

[@boxershorts989]

recently there was an exhibition in Hamburg, Germany where hey showed probably 10-12 of these including some prefabrications. each worth millions. really nice cars indeed

[@highendtrends3508]

Beautiful story, I love hearing the history behind the cars.

[@kerrykrishna]

Such a great youtube channel. Thanks for all you are doing Tom.

[@FieroFats]

The old "I missed my bus too" trick strikes again. :D

[@mikewest712]

Goota love all the garage classics hanging above that car.

[@classic65stang]

I thought this looked familiar! Just saw this 356 before it goes on the auction block in hershey tomorrow. Very cool find.

[@davidpedwardsiii5581]

Amazing series! Auto history, people stories, and jus great cars!!

[@StrangeTerror]

Incredible story. And we all know a car is absolutely nothing without a story. Thank you for the video. :)

[@joelmadrigal3153]

What a beautiful story behind this car. Thank you for sharing this story with us. ❤️💯

[@leithartted]

a friend has a 365C his Dad bought when it was 1-2 years old. It's been languishing in his barn for at least 25 years.

[@ldodom]

Both Nelly and the Speedster are a dying breed. What a sweetheart.

[@FreakNasty52]

I dislike sappy stories... but she was a very sweet lady with a very sweet story. Thanks for sharing!

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[@ANOCKS]

I noticed there was something wrong with Tom's left hand or arm oh, he had it in a sling. But at the end of the video I noticed there was nothing wrong with his right foot. Hahaha, anyway I'm very glad Tom treated the sweet lady correctly and will help her to get half a million dollars for that Porsche. Let it come to be an inheritance instead of a large paper weight in the garage. It will be a perfect ending to a lovely ladies love story and memories.

[@bluexiong3492]

What an incredible story behind that car very touching

[@lathropedition]

Absolutely love this show!

[@LMacNeill]

Wow!! You keep finding the most amazing stuff!! I just discovered this show, and I'm binge-watching every episode. It's fantastic!

[@richardcrouse4644]

I so enjoy your You Tube channel. Each barn find introduces not only an interesting car, but an equally interesting person/car owner. You have a wonderful way of breaking down walls & immediately...at least on the recordings it appears immediate... 'friend' of the owner. Great stories of really neat cars. Ah, the might have beens! As a very young man in the Army I was stationed in Connecticut. I stopped to admire a used ('preowned' wasn't coined yet!) Mercedes Gull Wing back in...maybe 1959 or 1960. It was sitting on a used car lot in Milford on the Boston Post Road. Of course I passed on it as I thought the price was too high. I don't remember the price, but it was reasonable for what it was. Man, that was a long time ago. Nice memories from a simpler time. Thank you for posting this channel. ~ Richard from Cut and Shoot, Texas

[@andiman45]

the good news its mostly complete...the bad news Jay Leno was here last week and bought for $25k....picking up tomorrow

[@golfo0011]

PURE GOLD!!. Thanks for the good job!

[@999across]

Sam you had impeccable taste in cars & a great wife... you're considered lucky in life to have one but blessed to have both.

[@chuck_machine]

I see it sold for $341k. So, just maybe, Jerry did overpay for his '58.

[@vargohoat9950]

or...maybe she needed the money and couldve gotten another 200k easily if she'd sent it to a high-end car auction

[@jfit771]

Jerry Seinfeld is the richest comedian in the world, being worth almost a billion dollars as things currently stand. In 2018, Jerry Seinfeld's net worth is estimated to be $950 million. $500k is pocket change to him. He makes that in a week on interest.

[@samsen201]

All I can say, Jay Leno could have easily paid more than a million for this car, if he had seen the clip, before hand but then and more importantly, this car should be the property of a museum, possibly owned by Porsche, unaltered, whatsoever, with a continuous running video clip of this YT presentation, at the site, before the viewers can see the car, in that exhibition. This thing is priceless, only if the right people would know about its existence.

[@matthewdarroch6378]

Charles Hunger not if he is happy with it, which I’m sure he is

[@ratj4715]

I was looking at the comments looking for this answer. Thanks 😊

[@samsisson4714]

Great episode.

[@michaelhall1315]

Great story Tom! Thank you very much for sharing this with us.

[@simonfuller6194]

What a wonderful story

[@Vikingdescendent]

Beautiful car moment!