American Pickers Robbie Wolfe - Crossing the USA 2023 - Ep 8: Classic Restos - Series 54

Fletch continues his journey across the US, stopping in Illinois to meet car collector and automotive fixit man Tony Lalor. He then heads to Iowa to catch up with Robbie Wolfe, who is well-known for his appearance in the TV series 'American Pickers'.
First, Fletch meets Tony and one of his American classics, a 1968 Ford XL 2-door Coupe with a 390 V8 under the bonnet. Tony purchased the car in 2005 in New York for US $6,500, with only 21,000 original miles on it. Although the exterior was rough, the car was in good condition. Tony decided to add a few extras, including a power window system, power bucket seats, tilt steering column, a new console, factory tachometer and AM/FM radio, to name but a few. He is very handy on the tools handy on the tools and often gets asked to fix power window systems. He demonstrates the often-confronting mechanism of the electric window system via a cutaway door panel. No wonder people beat a path to his door for his services.
Fletch put in some more miles before arriving in Davenport, Iowa, which is Robbie Wolfe's hometown. Robbie is known for his appearance in the TV series 'American Pickers'. The current location has been a body shop since 1932, where five generations of one family serviced mechanical transportation needs, with 16 craftsmen working there at one time. Robbie recalls being a young boy staring through the windows and doors of the building, fascinated with all the goings-on, only now to own the building for his own business.
Robbie mentions that his partner in ‘American Pickers’, Frank Fritz, had a stroke some time back and is still not in good health. ‘American Pickers’ is in its 23rd Season and has been running for over 15 years. Fletch dedicates this episode of Classic Restos to Frank, who is well-known to followers of the show.
The highlight of the visit is when Fletch mics up Robbie, and he takes us on a tour of his collection. There are over 50,000 items, memorabilia galore, gas & oil cans, neon signs, motorcycles, cars, trophies, jukeboxes, and some quite quirky items. It's a treasure trove that could take days to explore. Even the restroom has more interesting items to catch your eye.
Robbie explains just because they have a TV series, these items don’t necessarily just walk in the door; he and his brother Mike travel thousands of miles looking for more stuff, as he calls it. The merchandise is sold via his website, Instagram, and other private collectors. Robbie doesn't have a favourite item, as he loves them all, especially if they have a story attached to them.
Robbie invites Classic Resto followers who visit Davenport, Iowa, to stop by and take a look for themselves.

[@michaelguerin56]

Thanks Fletch. Another great episode. It was a privilege to see and hear both Tony and Robbie.

[@markbehr88]

Great episode Fletch. It was so cool spending time with Tony and his cool Galaxie XL. Robbie Wolfe was such a great host too. He was such a pleasure to hang out with and so welcoming. Hoping Frank gets better soon. 🙏

[@markfletcher7244]

Cheers Mark, absolutely - it was well worth the distance. Real nice that Robbie gave his time so easily. This is the 2nd last episode of the trip. Cheers Fletch 👍👍

[@markbehr88]

@@markfletcher7244 it’s been a great series so far and it was a fantastic trip. We certainly did a lot and saw plenty of great people and cars. 👍

[@tonyscarcare5657]

But we didn't see any rodding up and down the road. 😢

[@markbehr88]

@@tonyscarcare5657 Luckily I captured all that on my channel Tony. 👍.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

​@markbehr88 Yeah, yours was a lot better. I ran the piss out of that car because he asked me to punch it and then didn't use any of it. I've never treated that car that way. And he didn't mention my KZbin channel 😢

[@richardtravers2436]

Thanks Fletch another wonderful episode, enjoying the American tour ,the passion and stories are fantastic. 👍

[@MCML50]

Hi Fletch it was nice to finally se one of my favorit KZbinr Tony Lalor. I always lock at his videos when they cam out. I found your videos when you visited Tony. 👍👍

[@user-xz9dn2ub1x]

Seen many episodes of classic Restos this is the best 😮😊 thank you for your time and effort in All the shows😮😊

[@markfletcher7244]

My pleasure Sir & thank you for watching - it's greatly appreciated. A ton of work goes into each episode, it's exhausting, but worth it. Fletch 👍

[@user-xz9dn2ub1x]

@@markfletcher7244 thanks for that 🤓🤓

[@Chris-xu6wy]

2 of my favorite shows coming together, Classic Restos and American Pickers. great stuff much appreciation for all the effort to bring us quality tv shows. best wishes for Frank , cheers chris

[@area51isreal71]

Top episode Fletch. Very enjoyable and interesting. Love to have a beer or ten in Tony's shed and take in all that great stuff.

[@georgewinters3191]

Ah Fletch, you’ve done it again… great content, thanks for putting this together

[@Phantoma3]

American Pickers is a cool show and I miss Frank . He and Mike had excellent chemistry.

[@markfletcher7244]

Totally agree Phantom. Cheers my friend. Fletch 👍

[@darryllspalding9680]

get well Franky

[@jasoncarpp7742]

G'day Fletch. Another awesome episode of "Classic Restos". I'm familiar with "American Pickers". Awesome show!

[@damienwilloughby]

Great video 😁

[@grahamcockerill2406]

Great episode Fletch. Best wishes to Frank. Aussie Graham.

[@markfletcher7244]

Hey Graham. Love your work buddy & thanks - cheers Fletch 👍

[@peterselten500]

Best wishes to frank i miss him on the show its been one of my favourites since it started

[@markfletcher7244]

Absolutely Peter, my thoughts as well - thanks for watching, cheers Fletch 👍

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Wow. That was out there. Thanks Fletch. 👍 I didn't know Frank Fritz was vax injured. How sad.

[@markfletcher7244]

Cathode - Yep... 🙄...Indeed. I appreciate you watching. Thanks, Fletch 👍

[@Bims79-w3b]

I used to watch American pickers it was awesome the Halloween special was very scary my mum used to call it American nose pickers

[@adriandehoon1785]

Great episode Fletch gee you crammed in some episodes over there it must of been go go go did you get any sleep haha all the best mate 😊

[@markfletcher7244]

Hi Adrian. Sleep 🤔 ... oh yes, I remember that !! Yes, it was very full on, but happy to bring home 9 really good episodes Adrian. Thanks for watching. Cheers Fletch 👍

[@andrewmorgan4306]

Great ep Fletch so sad too hear about Frank i hope he getts on the road again.

[@jimclarke1108]

Cool , don't see any of that here in Australia🤓

[@markfletcher7244]

Hey Jim - exactly...you cannot do that in this country. If you did, the resource potential would be massively reduced by comparison of that, in the USA. Thank you for watching, Cheers Fletch 🙏

[@boilinwater69]

20:30 "a zebra eating a lion" lol

[@markfletcher7244]

Hey boilin, simple mistake man, even the best of us are surely capable of that. Cheers 👍

[@boilinwater69]

@@markfletcher7244 wasn't trying to sound critical just thought it sounded funny.👍👍👍

[@barrycuda3769]

Some of the WEIAND magazine advertisements, told people to say " Why _ And" .

[@markfletcher7244]

Barry, oh, ok. Cheers. 👍

[@barrycuda3769]

@@markfletcher7244 And not , "Weeland " .