5 Rolls Royces and a DUSTY Buick collection in the Appalachian Mountains | Barn Find Hunter - 114

Let's go back about six years when Tom met a gentleman named Howard at the Hershey Swap Meet. Howard told Tom all about his unique collection of GM barn finds, so they exchanged contacts in anticipation, one day, to film a Barn Find Hunter episode at his house. Well, that day has finally come! Howard has what could be considered one of the more unique Buick collections in the country, which consists of low-mileage and rare packaged mid-50s Specials, Supers, and Roadmasters. Peppered among the Buicks are five Rolls Royces that caught Tom completely off guard and prove to add substantial value to Howard's eclectic collection.
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[@Hagerty]

We're happy to announce Barn Find Hunter will resume its EVERY OTHER WEEK release schedule for the foreseeable future! - No more seasons!

[@SHOdown13]

Yaaayyyyy!

[@kevinmckinzie]

Best decision Hagerty could have ever made!

[@bejay69]

Fantastic!!!

[@jean-pierrecayol4897]

Excellent news! Thank you Hagerty! 👍👍👍

[@gregpuryear8163]

That's great news

[@danielgigandet2938]

This guy is awesome. Very knowledgeable and seems like a kind soul.

[@johnlewis1767]

Great episode! Nice 63 riviera

[@rockman4699]

Blows me away the wealth of information people like him possess. Maybe some day we will be able to upload that data on our way out to share with future generations?

[@justas525]

FINALLY another Barn Find hunter video. Missed them

[@apl_24mane83]

Same. Thought he was done. But I am mistaken

[@naarvmaan]

They need to do more no doubt

[@my4cars528]

This guy is legit, running and driving the cars, etc. Worth a revisit!

[@mobiledevto]

Howard is awesome and his collection is amazing. Glad to have you back Tom.

[@rodkopfr9768]

So cool guy

[@AfroMyrdal]

This video should be twice the length, this guy just knows his stuff and I love it!

[@cheesegraham2387]

What a great guy ,love the old rolls Royce cars ,shame people think it's ok to help themselves to people's stuff ,nice to see the barn hunter back at it too

[@WAZZUjohn03]

I love Howards passion for automobiles. He is a very knowledgeable fellow who knows exactly what he likes.

[@garethgoodchild2643]

Amazing how he remembers the mileage on all these cars!

[@jeeper5264]

about time...i was wondering if we were ever going to see another barn find hunter episode

[@saginawdan]

I was wondering the same!

[@409adamc9]

Keep ‘em coming!! One of the best series on KZbin

[@BulldogDramaDebate]

My dad was a Buick mechanic for 38 years, great to see all these old Buicks, thanks.

[@777jones]

Now this, this is a man with a barn full of cool old cars.

[@ClotEastwood]

OMG Howard. . . You are sooooo lucky to have all these "Family" cars. . . . . . . ya Mum's, Pop's, the one you came home in from hospital . . and the rest . . . Soooooooooo lucky and we have the same name brother. . . Howard . . Not many of us. (my crazy name is just the internet name ya know) My mother named me Howard because she said she thought "One day you'll be somebody and you'll have a uncommon name that people will remember" . . . . . . Well you're special too Howard . . such a knowledgeable guy. Beautiful collection. Can't wait to see the next vid

[@moparedtn]

*TOM!* Well THERE you are! I was starting to worry, sir... I'm so glad to see the other of the two BEST SHOWS on Hagerty back in action (hiya *Davin!* ). This is truly another sign of the world starting to return to normal, whatever normal is anymore. Thanks as always Hagerty, - Ed on the Ridge

[@strangersound]

'50 Buick is one of the coolest cars ever made. :)

[@logancarter2134]

So glad to see BFH back in any form! Anxiously waiting for the next episode!

[@ryanmcneill7492]

What a collection and that guy knows his cars !

[@affordablevs]

Yes, Tom is back!! What a collection this guy has. Love the way he was so confident in saying yes it will run when asked. Great, great, great to see. Barn Find Hunter definitely hits the spot!

[@3wheelmannc860]

Never been a huge GM fan, but those old Buicks are amazing. A serious cruise mobile for sure.

[@rockman4699]

Great Channel. Love those old Buicks

[@kurtludwig6962]

Also a fact on nailheads. They were used as a starting engine on SR71 blackbird

[@xaoskuntablast3354]

Tom good to see the series back on the road . I don't know what I liked more in this, the cars, or the character who kept them .

[@guyletourneau6167]

Hats of to the guy, I have all I can do to keep my 71 gto running and not deteriorating

[@marcusboehm2421]

Wonderfu, humble, solid car collection owner, who seems to be an amazing down to earth person with true values and love for the family

[@michaelmerta8956]

What an interesting story, the gentleman is very nice and his collection is spectacular.

[@codem52]

wow!.what a collection .nice cars

[@NickedBlade]

WELCOME BACK!! I HAVE ENDURED A LOT OF CRAP ON THIS CHANNEL AWAITING YOUR RETURN!!

[@christoskyprianides5865]

You're a very lucky person my friend. You have a fortune in those barnyard.

[@WestBerlinCustoms]

It makes me a little sad to hear about some people not knowing the difference between *mine* and *yours*. Their parents should have taught them! But that's a really cool collection and such a nice guy! Greetz at Howard and thanks a lot at Tom / Hagerty for the episode!

[@mrkeem376]

I'm a Buick man myself I still have my 1986 Buick Regal limited it's super clean as well!!!!

[@Kickinpony66]

Man, I like his Mom's Mercury Monarch! The '64 Riviera is great also!

[@mathiasnilo6855]

how can one not love this guy! And all respect to Tom creating the right atmosphere

[@thomasmiller768]

Howard Hulvey is an amazing guy! I enjoy talking with him on the subject of cars!

[@jonathangehman4005]

Hey! That's my Dad's friend Howard! That guy has so much cool stuff, he never told me about the 26 T Touring, gotta ask him if he'll swap or sell it to me but I'm afraid I already know the answer, lol

[@gac914]

My wife always marvels at my ability to name the year of an fifty-through-seventies-ish car that still occasionally show up on the road. As a kid, I remember that every year, all of the major players, GM, Ford, and Mopar, as well as some "minor" manufacturers, all came out with new sheet metal and design. You just couldn't stay competitive if you didn't. Maybe the chassis were the same, (the early sixties "x-frame Chevys as a good example,) but the sheet metal had distinctive changes that made each year unique! I miss those days. Today you look at most SUV's, and you can't tell one model year from the next for several years running. They'll make a "major" change every five years or so at best. BTW, my Dad bought a brand-new 1956 Buick Special, (I was three years old when he got it.) He ordered it with the nail-head V8, but "three on the tree," -- he didn't trust those "new automatics" at that time, and it had the three oval portholes in the front fenders. That was quite a car back then!!

[@Proskaters6]

What a great episode. What a great way to comeback.

[@VegasAlien1]

What a great caretaker and knowledgeable steward of these cars. He reminds me of Benny Hill as the toy maker. Awesome and rare kind of guy.

[@mariadoloreschacaltanacarv7457]

Finally. Hooray for Tom!

[@remo1366]

Those '65 Rivera headlights were a clam shell design and mimicked eyelids when they opened and closed,still one of the most gorgeous faces GM ever sculpted. What a great collection and they couldn't ask for a better caretaker.

[@jandyallday]

Love this series. Perfection

[@conrads7332]

Tom! So glad you’re back out hunting again! Your series is by far my favorite thing to watch. Thank you for making them.

[@johnboydTx]

Great episode 😋👍 Thank you Sir....

[@deanfuller1702]

Great collection. Love them Buicks. Thanks.

[@RobJ1929]

Its to bad they he was able to find a building to show them off to the world, Howard has some beauties I would love to drive, but cannot afford to keep it running although where I live it would be one that everyone would love to see. If I had the funds it would be the Model T to restore from ground up. Yes, I would love to have a Buick Road Master or a RR. One of a kind man just to talk to about each and every car that he has. Love to read a book of his life story about how he came across these automobile's. This Page I need to save just for the enjoyment,

[@V1ht1kidoooo2]

BARN FIND HUNTER IS BACK! Yessss!

[@JT-un7dc]

This guy seems cool! I would enjoy hanging with him to hear his stories.

[@williambremner9022]

So wonderful to see Tom back in circulation in Barn Find Hunter! Thought we'd lost him. Such a great series.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Yea, Tom is back! I was getting worried something had happened to him. That '77 Monarch though...one of those was my first car, a hand-me down from my grandfather in '88. Silver 4-door with a red vinyl top and red interior. Amazing he has one with only 18K miles on it!

[@johnmarincic1650]

Glad you're back Tom.

[@vinceyoung5912]

I love Buick

[@michaelreynolds1904]

Howard was right...... he has some cool stuff!

[@johndavey72]

Hi Tom . Very long time no see ! So good to see you back , really missed you and Barn Find Hunter . It still amazes me to see these "collectors " who seem to have no intention of ever selling , restoring or showing . You must sometimes have to bite your tongue ! Thanks Tom .

[@mitchellmusuraca3875]

most of these cars were beautiful and did not need to be restored, The man said he drives them around around regularly

[@patrickseals5746]

I like that 1955 4 door in the corner. My parents had a couple like that.

[@rashakawa]

I knew exactly what car he was going to choose for that one car question... nailed it

[@rockman4699]

Just finished episode and 64 Buick Rivera caught my eye. The 1st time I saw a 1963 I was 7 years old and already into building model cars. When I saw it I thought for sure somebody had customized the car because I'd never seen any stock cars looking like that. 1973 era Rivera are also beauties

[@johnblood3731]

so many driveable cars. he really loves his cars. glad to see barn find hunter back in action.

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

What a nice guy. I reckon I could talk to him for a day! 👍

[@rexwilson6598]

A day wouldn't do it I'd say a Week Brother !

[@BrokenWrenches]

If i saw that gentleman in a walmart i never in a million years expect him to be sitting on such a cool collection of classics.

[@brianmatthews9697]

Howard is a neat guy, you're lucky you met him. I agree about that series of riviera, they were sharp, ran good too. My step-grandfather had a 65. Howard is right, the 50 Buick is some car. Mean looking grill with those big teeth. I'd buy the same one he wanted.

[@jakeforeman4340]

What a sweet man and beautiful collection!

[@richardlong8014]

Always liked the 57 Buick 2 door special

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

What a nice gentleman. I’m a Buick fan too 1967 Skylark with a 421. Thanks for sharing. Happy hunting

[@TheSlipperyBrick]

Love this gentleman. Guy knows his stuff!

[@funone8716]

TOM'S BACK! About time!

[@gabealexander88]

Thanks to Hagerty and Howard for this field trip . Old cars with such timeless beauty and character .

[@rodneymounsey4168]

Love cars, but it’s the people that bring them to life, what a nice interesting person. More please!

[@eddiesanchez5643]

Welcome back ! Good to see you back , doing your thing ….

[@karlx-1]

Howard is such a cool guy and great caretaker of these old beauties! I love the fact that he keeps them all running too.

[@marcleekes3040]

This guy sounds like Tow Mater. Love it.

[@chesspiece81]

Such an eclectic collection (As I was typing this out the host said the same thing LOL) I would LOVE to have the Lincoln Continental. As unique/eclectic as my car collector in my head is there has always been a hard top Lincoln Continental in there.

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another Tom !!

[@JWBEATY1012]

You walked right by that 2 door Delta 88 gees

[@yeahitskimmel]

This guy might be my favorite from his amazing knowledge to the seriously admirable runs-and-drivesness of his collection

[@brendannunya77]

SO HAPPY Barn Find Hunters is back. Thank you!!!

[@delholford987]

My first car. Purchased in 1966. A 1955 Buick Special 4 door hardtop. $25. 85,000 miles. The nail head 264 CID engine was smooth. Oil came out every 3000 miles barely darker than when I put it in. I hated the oil filter but after being bathed one time I learned.

[@jeffbarnes54]

I wish I had the money and the space to collect cars that means something to me. I’ve always been so envious of those who have been able to make their car collecting passions a reality. I can barely afford to keep my regular daily going.

[@dudove1]

This guy is wholesome haha. Just when u think you'll know what he will say, he changes it up. "There you be" instead of "there u go" haha

[@DannyTheDonk]

I met this guy at a Cars and Coffee, he is a very knowledgeable and nice guy!!! He directed me to this video. He had the two tone Rolls out. And finally got the concrete pad in there he said.

[@AbuPaul]

I have the same sentiment about this amazing gentleman that I have about many others: I don't know if I should admire his taste and effort to preserve history, or if I should be angry at hoarding beautiful cars and leaving them to rust and collect dust. But I do agree that Buick is the most elegant car company.

[@richardokeefe3943]

Good video thanks for sharing. I'll take the 1981 Rolls-Royce.😁

[@Amaysing79]

Thank you very much Tom for the video. Iam 67 and grew up in Buicks. My dad loved these cars.

[@jamespennington7184]

Yes, you're back!

[@morganoreilly1447]

Wonderful news great to see you back in the saddle Tom, my favourite show on KZbin 👏

[@tomjefferson3148]

great collection, thanks dude!

[@pedrosalinas9031]

Howard has awesome cars! Love Buicks!!

[@markbehr88]

Great variety. Reminds me of my own collection.

[@kenmello7252]

Man, Thank God! I have been waiting months to see Tom again. Missed Barn Find Hunter so much!!

[@alanolden.7575]

Stunning collection

[@TheRidgerunner1959]

Welcome back! I’ve missed your show and this is one of the best episodes ever. How I’d love to visit Howard and hear his stories, this was the next best thing.

[@TheGarywilliams]

I've got an 89 spur that was also a barn find . Insured by Hagerty!

[@michaelmoloney5518]

Welcome back we missed you

[@jeffreymoorbeck5039]

Love the mid-60's Rivieras

[@patriottowing4973]

Very cool . What an amazing collection of classic cars

[@RDSAlphard]

I'm glad Barn Find Hunter are back!

[@jerryrounds8586]

Welcome back Tom. Good to see you in the "Barn" again.

[@brockbailey619]

Finally! I've been missing barn find hunter ! very unique collection but I like it. I'd love to see an OBS Chevy/ square body collection if you ever found one

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Pretty cool in an understatement - wow. Glad you got to make this video for us.

[@mick_1949]

He does have some cool cars. Really cool 😎

[@tushardutta8658]

Feeling good at last