AMC Rebel Machine, Triumph Stag, and a Porsche race car | Barn Find hunter - Ep. 78

Seventy-eight episodes, 30,000+ miles driven and we finally found an AMC Rebel Machine! If that doesn't illustrate just how rare of a sighting this is then I don't know what will. Follow along as Tom walks you through two very impressive barn find collections in the Atlanta area.
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[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Impressive guy, a doctor who has old cars and doesn't just say "I'm going to restore that one day" but actually walks the walk.

[@_BAD_MERC_]

You took the words outta my mouth.

[@armoredmonkey]

I think this fact makes this episode better than others, seeing a guy actually restoring these cars is awesome.

[@opera93]

Matt Farah's Million Mile Lexus yes, Incredible.

[@blastoffblue]

What a cool Doc!

[@spiritrider3348]

That was nice of the Doc, I always wanted a stag!

[@Jack-cz5su]

Really appreciate the first guy. Finally someone who actually wants his cars in the hands of the enthusiasts instead of saying he’ll “restore them eventually”. As always great video!

[@mattadrev471]

yeah that guy was a total G..... I am sure he isn't making himself rich from restoring and selling, but he loves it

[@chadsimmons6347]

It looks like he's buying the cars faster than his mechanics can restore them, he probably doesn't need the money, just trying to save as many as possible, from the crusher

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

Chad Simmons I'm sure like he said some of the cars are purchased to help finish another cars restoration. That was a really neat collection, if I lived closer I'd def go over and try to find a car to fix up and enjoy.

[@marcryvon]

If Hagerty Barn find got to 1 million subs, it's largely because of Tom Cotter. Period. I've known of Tom's pedigree from a story in Road & Track by Peter Egan when Tom purchased a 289 Cobra in California and asked Pete to ride shotgun cross country to his home. Epic. Tom and Peter are to me the definite car guys.

[@mfreund15448]

Marc René Yvon Peter Egan was a fabulous writer.

[@stevevarholy2011]

Tom is one of the few KZbin guys it would be a total honor to meet.

[@Applecompuser]

Mercedes and “Russian Royalty” never co-existed.

[@AndrewAMartin]

@@Applecompuser I think the doctor meant Communist party bigwigs -- the equivalent of royalty in Soviet Russia.

[@shackman9566]

@@AndrewAMartin They may still be some of his best customers.

[@markjames4474]

“ I should know this stuff, I don’t watch football and I don’t fish” great line!

[@MrTrundleon]

I'm stealing that line!

[@flateric67]

Great line. You beat me to posting this quote.

[@seanpatrick3047]

just heard it and you you still misquoted him?

[@plumberturd]

And he maybe dosen,t have a wife.

[@Topper-gf8xl]

It's great to see you driving that wagon, patina and all. You've got to pay a visit to Cold War Motors in Alberta.

[@judydoornbos4011]

Wow! After cringing episode after episode watching cars which are rotting away waiting for their owners to restore them "someday", it is great to see someone who is actually saving these cars. Kudos.

[@HNRichard]

yeah, and he also says he's selling some if the buyer wanted to restore and save it. rather tahn scrapped it.

[@chasbari]

Exactly!

[@morganallen1853]

This has to be the best episode of barn find hunter I've watched. Loved the professional approach both collectors had. I look forward to coming episode, but I think this one will be hard to eclipse.

[@opera93]

Morgan Allen thanks, probably right.. my CRs, and lot of time in an around Atlanta....( I am from,Warsaw INDIANA and Studebakers get my attentions too. .....

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

Opera the one with Bernie over in England was a great one too! It's nice to see the collections that people actually work on and drive and enjoy.

[@SoundwaveX7]

I always get giddy whenever a new episode of Barn Finder is uploaded and I get to see old cars and trucks as well as the history behind the people who own them.

[@mattadrev471]

one of best car shows made seriously.

[@SoundwaveX7]

For sure my friend. :)

[@ryan22r2001]

This is easily my favorite show of any kind, television, internet, etc. Thank you for putting these together. Don't ever change!

[@pclayton5063]

Could have dedicated an entire episode to either one of those gentlemen and it would have been awesome.

[@haroldrios4050]

Mr. Cotter, thank you for what you do. Congratulations on your milestone. Well deserved.

[@salvatoreo2186]

My first car was a 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Semi-automatic. I remember I was 17 in 1984, bought the car without test driving it. Paid $800. It was in a garage and I had the hardest time getting the car into reverse to back it out. I had it for a few years and got addicted to the beetles, I had 7 of them in total. I love this show and it brings back many memories of the many cars I have owned and have tried to own. Thank you Tom! Love the show and glad to see you are still out there hunting down cars amongst all the massive changes our world and country is experiencing. I especially love you never mention what is going on today in this show. You all at Hagerty let us relive some normalcy to the chaos ensuing us all. BRAVO!!!!!!!

[@robberry1869]

Lithuania to Cuba and then the US. Loves old cars and is a physician. The best word for that man is gentleman.

[@NelsonTCrescit]

Sa too

[@midge29071952]

Tharu Ramasamy nn

[@francisouellette5938]

Lets be clear here: your show is incredible. The cars are beautiful and interesting, but the people are amazing. Thanks.

[@GAMEDOGWARRIORS]

Amazing show! How blessed we are that you are exposing us to so many people out there with passion for vintage cars etc! Thank you!

[@patrickmason6971]

I love how not only does the first guy restores old Mercedes, but he also daily drives a new one

[@beaustoioff6182]

Patrick Mason Mercedes man to the core.

[@airbrushler]

Wow Thank the Doctor for letting us see that Great Collection very nice for him to let us see all of his Beautiful Cars

[@mr777anton]

Easily the best car program in whole web, imo. A HUGE thanks to the whole Hagerty crew and especially Tom for this magnificent show. Greetings from Russia!

[@kukko83]

Finally a man, that really restores all the cars and doesn't just talk about it! The other guy was solid too. A great episode all in all, much better than watching classics rotting in to the ground. Congratulations on the milestone too.

[@wagonmaster1974]

Tom, you asked Dr. Jove what one he would have if all were figured in. I can answer that. It would be the station wagon you drive in this episode. What a beauty. Thanks for keeping such wonderful iron as yours viable and for ferreting out more for all us loyal enthusiasts to see.

[@vettekid3326]

Even when I was a little kid before I even started school I was fascinated by old cars and hot rods. I still remember running out of the hose to see a new Corvette driving down the street when I was four years old. In 1958 our neighbor was selling beauty shop supplies and he bought a brand new VW van for the business the first one most of us had ever seen.

[@markcarter9476]

When this guy said "I will restore these cars" I though oh yeh they all say that. But fair play he actually does restore them and to a high quality.

[@davebarron5939]

Wow. I have a tremendous respect and appreciation for the first guys saving / restoring, super guy. So nice these guys are willing to open their private collections, and share.

[@joedaly2362]

Thank you Dave. Doctor Maurice is a decent human being, because never once did he "talk down" to Tom, or us, for that matter. Dr. Maurice is an individual of accomplishment who knows that it is all of us who matters...

[@joevald3]

Wow! Here's a man with a huge collection no one knows about . Of course now we do . He's truly devoted to what he's doing . You might say it's a passion . These cars need to be saved because it's an important part of the history of the automobile manufacturing in the United States as well as Germany and England . Thanks Doc for sharing all this . I'm glad I got to see it .

[@simonc2532]

Remarkable. I hope the gentleman gets to see the appreciation from all over the world for his efforts to restore cars most would find too hard or expensive. An absolute exceptional collection and person

[@jfv65]

Finally a US-collection with some old Euro cars.

[@gokulkrishnan6374]

For the first time in Barn finding, there is a "Professional Barn " and a professional 'Hunter".

[@gokulkrishnan6374]

@daniel bean Still it's a Barn...Not a Casino

[@tsmith8567]

This collector is one of the neatest guys you could ask for, wish he would put together a museum.

[@672egalaxie6]

Congratulations Tom. Always a pleasure. Thanks fer takin' us along...

[@TC-eo5eb]

Doc, thank you very much for allowing Tom and the rest of us gearheads to see your collection. Thank you for your time.

[@tankthebear]

Thank you thank you Doc ... you have restored my faith. I wish all guys that collected old barn finds could do what the Doc is doing. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@JC-gy4xs]

Another fantastic episode! Thanks to everyone involved in making these shows possible!

[@crashalot63]

The 1 million subcribers is all because of you Tom Cotter! All the knowledge you have and share with us viewers and also the way you can connect with every type of car owner/collector/hoarder. Thanks Tom!

[@kattcasel9730]

What an impressive man, came here as a child from Cuba and is a professional and personal success! Restores and cares for the cars, not the usual junk collector. Thanks for sharing your passion and collection!

[@danielrussell9775]

What a collection. So happy to see someone continuing to restore them one after another

[@billedgecombe9040]

way back in 1971 I had a seafoam green Rebel Machine 390 , 4 speed and i was not afraid to drive it hard ,i still get goose bumps when i see one or hear it run on line .i will never forget those times in that rocket,it was a beast

[@jonboy9912]

Watched all of these great episodes of a fantastic series presented by my all time favourite car guy and have to say that in my opinion this episode was one of the best ever and the car owning Doctor deserves full respect for what he is achieving - saving cars and putting them back together unlike many who watch them just rust into the ground.

[@paulp7692]

Both guys are super cool! So happy people are driving these cars!

[@fredsmith112]

One of the best episodes ever, 60's mercedes are amazing, hand built well engineered, that surgeon is loosing money restoring these cars, and the VW guy is my kind of enthusiast keep it running keep it basic and enjoy it

[@paulwhite2533]

The Doc was superb.....very grateful to him for showing us his collection

[@elevatorbernie4924]

Congratulations Tom, on a million subscribers, your presentation makes the show as much as the cars! Thanks and keep the vids coming.

[@salchristiano6606]

One of the best yet..... in the first clip, 2 guys from different backgrounds and the two of you were just geeking over the little things only car guys would know. The second gent was a high quality car guy as well. He was like a lot of us who love the blemishes and know what they represent.

[@codyzoey]

Amazing.

[@RALTBOB1]

Thank you Tom you are an awesome dude. I wish I could buy half the cars that you show. Stay healthy and be safe

[@juanitamasian9414]

Impressive collections of cars. I am truly in awe knowing that there are people out there with this passion of collection cars. I loved looking at those cars, although rusty and old.

[@mattparoz4246]

Here’s your next T-shirt Hagerty. 8:12 “That’s all I do is this stuff, I don’t watch football, I don’t fish” Tom Cotter . I hear ya Tom. Love the Doc’s collection and that Speedster.... 🇦🇺🤙🏻

[@DanMcBoost]

agreed. that is my motto too.

[@phillipallen3671]

I'll take one😉

[@tomdupaul]

He said that like he's said it a thousand times.

[@karlhurn]

What a great couple of guys with some amazing cars and history. Cars that the rest of us dream of (356 Speedster obviously!) so it’s great to see them being enjoyed. Keep up the great work Tom, love your videos 👍 👍 👍

[@Meenie66]

I love that Dr, spending his money on restoring all those old cars! and might sell some that need doing but only if they are going to be restored!! He is bloody awesome, and the red and silver Speedster is amazing!!

[@classiccarlistingskenya2841]

Greetings Tom and the Hagerty crew fom Nairobi Kenya, we really enjoy the channel and the episodes. You have a big cult following in the classic car scene here in Nairobi Kenya you have inspired the classic community to unearth and rebuild our own classic gems thanks. Congrats on the 1m subs

[@Dhunatmik]

tell us about the Kenya classics... made where? What period?

[@Danny365x]

The doctor gentleman is a true hero to the car community. Thank you sir

[@drwho534]

Congratulations on the million mark!! The best auto show on YT with it's mix of rare barn finds, Tom's wealth of info., meeting the owners and hearing their stories. The perfect combination that keeps us all glued to our seats and desperately waiting for the next great episode!

[@jojojones167]

This is the best of all restoration men I have ever seen in all of the Barn Find Hunter episodes.Absolutely briliiant. Total respect and appreciation .Of course this man is a surgeon.

[@sockman6058]

2:25 I live in Lithuania, and I can tell you that almost 90% of cars here are diesel. I own a 1975 bmw E21 316 for those who are intrested.

[@LPPL123]

Nu va aš irgi lietuvis :) bet seniausia turim auto 1991 volvo 960 3.0 :)

[@RivieraByBuick]

Latvia on-line here !as well !

[@iBerzinsh]

Finally a Guy who restores cars not just keeps them in field... had to have a full episode just with Docs cars! Respect!

[@dennisbeauchamp6193]

owned a Stag myself for 18 years. Sold it and have regretted it ever since. A really under appreciated car. Nice to see 3 in one video.

[@chrismatterne]

Congratulations @Hagerty for passing the 1m mark! Keep em coming. All these videos have taught me so much!

[@DMWBN3]

10:20 love old mercs, my mum had one. Love the cars from where I live, England. Used to see Stags all the time. Jensen interceptors also when growing up......Amazing cars.

[@drgrigori2886]

wow man cars are something but stories make them deep inside moments. i am amazed

[@DuneRunnerEnterprises]

Thanks Tom, it's a blast, watching those shows. The Porsh mechanic is a nicer man,I think,the that first one.

[@oldscout80]

Nothing in the world I would rather do than to have your job.I love old cars more than anything! (all most). You are a very likeable and lucky guy. Keep it up man!

[@xplicitmetal]

Congratulations on the 1 million subscribers guys. I’ve been with you every step of the way. Best show on KZbin.

[@electrichellion5946]

That Dr. was a rad guest and he is ACTUALLY restoring his finds. Very nice collection he has both finished and about to be in the shop.

[@miketodd8640]

Great story on both, guys and cars. I'm glade to be one of the 1,000,000 viewers. Thanks Tom and Hagerty.

[@ericgoer]

Thank you for reaching out to these enthusiasts and thank you to those that allowed your collections to be shared with us! I live in the area you visited in the past few episodes and was so excited to see these great collections out here! How many more episodes are you planning on doing in North Georgia?

[@dusctilldawnrttc2308]

I was going through withdrawals because Haggerty Barn Find haddened uploaded for awhile. I Love this Channel. Congradulations on 1million sub.s

[@thundermug496]

Never fails, every Barn Find Hunter video there is always someone saying this. Fact: Hagerty uploads a new Barn Find Hunter every first and third Wednesday of each month like clockwork.

[@dusctilldawnrttc2308]

@@thundermug496 ok boomer

[@simonc2532]

Car restoration god. Tackling those beautiful Benz's amongst the rest shows he has an incredible passion for saving vehicles most would not take on. I have a car with the same motor as the stag

[@ronaldblackburn2483]

Much respect to this man . Gotta love Studebaker and AMC and Mercedes .

[@waynemiracle8928]

Congratulations Tom and Hagerty on 1M subscribers! Top notch show! Much appreciated!

[@markjeranek9802]

Seems like a really straight shooter. Wish you all the best Doc. Keep up the good work.

[@martentrudeau6948]

Two great barn finds, the Doctor and the old Porsche Mechanic.

[@michaelknapp8961]

I’m addicted to watching this show now! I just find this stuff so interesting. Mike from Portland Oregon.

[@tonykeast9966]

Glad he's got them. Awesome Doc!

[@lynnhoskins5286]

we love the cars but tom is the one that's makes the show thank you for what you do

[@andrewscott3184]

I had a 1976 2002 BMW 4:00 Valves had to be adjusted constantly. Thanks Doc, great collection. Best lookin Speedster EVER! WoW!

[@lancedaniels]

Congrats to you all on the 1 million plaque! It was so great to see the Surgeon with his collection. Amazing passion, dedication, drive, commitment of both him and the gentleman with the Porsche/VW history. Nice looking BMW too! “My wife bought it new.” 🙂👍

[@moparedtn]

Tom, congrats on the milestone of 1mil+ subscribers. I've been watching both your show and Davin's since they first came out and of course, I'm a long-time Hagerty insurance customer as well. The company just seems to do things right and I happily recommend it all to whoever asks. Quality is to be recognized, patronized and shared! Here's to the next decade of all of the above. -Ed on the Ridge

[@jeffreyhurst9552]

Very nice. This guy seems like he really is going to restore his cars. So many of the barn find episodes involve collectors who just let their cars slowly return to dust and rust.

[@brianbob7514]

beautiful, would be great to be able to see that collection in public.

[@cannednolan8194]

Yes thanks for showing your collection. Also thanks for saving what you have.

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Wow! This good sir is out there doing the lords work saving all these cars!!!

[@spaudio9928]

this man deserves a MAJOR AWARD!!

[@hurcule911]

the first guy was really cool

[@skinnerhound2660]

Much respect for both of these gentlemen. Amazing to see one person with the passion, knowledge, and resources to properly restore preserve and save so many great cars. My generation grew up with many of these cars and has the same appreciation for them. My concern continues to be whether future generations will share that same passion.

[@zak_7354]

This is one of my favorite shows; all the best to you guys towards your next 10MM milestone.

[@paulstan9828]

It amazes me watching your show how many of these cars are out there waiting to be rebuilt and shown a little love.

[@Evuxas15]

Nice to hear lithuania name. Nice collection. Puiki automobiliu kolekcija ❤

[@Snowtruckdriver]

What an awesome display of vintage iron. Very very impressive

[@davelister1]

So many special cars and rare ones but the Marlins and that Stag are just gorgeous ! Lovely lovely collection. Oh my that Porsche is rare like that. Well done on the 1M

[@icascone]

This episode should have made in top 10... I mean I do think sometimes it is a waste to have cars just stored but good on the people that do this as it is a work of preservation! Epic episode!

[@ytwhite5930]

Congrats on a million subscribers Mr. Cotter....and many more... Out of all the car shows on youtube, I like the format on yours the most,keep it up....

[@pablorikemberg2285]

Felicitaciones por el logro y cada video es lo mejor de lo mejor. Gracias por conocer estás personas y divulgar su entorno y gustos. Abrazo desde Neuquén Argentina

[@macmenace13]

Great collection and glad the both of you shared them with us.

[@sonstnichtszutun1383]

His new s class is also very nice !

[@dkehrerproductions]

Love watching this stuff . Thanks for posting these videos .

[@smithwesson4891]

I love watching all these shows I know where there is a rebel put away for 40 years.

[@_._._._._._._._]

I was thinking the surgeon guy was just going to be another one of those people who say I'm going to restore this, I'm going to restore that but never does. But this guy actually does restore his cars and to a nice standard. Gee I wish I was a surgeon now.

[@FORDLYFAOTEAROA]

Quite possibly the most wholesome channel on KZbin

[@Hagerty]

❤️

[@1955gaylord]

Think about it , that surgeon is saving lives and saving cars . What a legacy.

[@rickyhogan2749]

Great Collection, Thank you for sharing.

[@rickharper1497]

Thanks Tom for finding these old cars and congrats on the KZbin award!!!

[@garyallen7868]

This is the best channel on KZbin, period.

[@ClintGrantham]

I didn't think I was going to like the 1st owner of this collection at first. Man was I wrong! A great car guy! Two thumbs up! The 2nd guy was awesome as well!