Antique car values are CRASHING, which is how I bought the CHEAPEST 1946 Chrysler Town and Country

[@kanointhephilippines8082]

I'm one of those old guys who sold all my cars and retired outside the USA. Since retirement not a day passes where I don't think about some of the collector cars I've owned with fond memories. A few I had almost 40 years, they really became part of my life. But now I realize with everything we are only stewards for a short time, everything gets passed on eventually. I'm blessed and grateful to have lived a life around everything automotive. I do hope some of the younger generation can become interested but maybe it's too much work for many.

[@rexrocker1268]

I miss my Fire Engine Red 2008 Mustang GT Premium Convertible. I had to offload it though, 95k miles I had a feeling it might start breaking and become a money pit. I used it as a daily driver bought it with 20k. When I traded it I was given a lot of money. I think I paid $23k and received $16k on the trade. Drove it for 6 years it was practically a free car lol. I got lucky on that one.

[@merlinzipp]

At least you have the Jeepneys.

[@vice4134]

@@rexrocker1268 A FREE car??? 🤣😂😂WRONG! You lost some money!!!

[@1lovesgreatness]

Old dudes from the west can easily get 20 year old tang in South east Asia. Smart decision to retire there.

[@scottpoerschke8807]

Yes, definitely stewards.

[@mrdanforth3744]

Congratulations on getting this great old car. A few things to watch out for. Resist the temptation to change to 12 volts. Unlike cheaper cars that had vacuum wipers and few electrical accessories, this Chrysler has electric wipers, electric transmission controls, radio, etc that make it a lot harder to change over. If you do make the mistake of trying to do this, save all the old parts to make it easier for the next owner to fix it properly. The brakes were state of the art for the times. Unlike the loose leaf brakes used on cheaper makes, Chrysler brakes are precision and need to be set up by the book meaning the factory repair manual. Once this major adjustment has been done, you only need a minor adjustment from time to time to take up wear. Something to keep in mind if you need to do serious work on the brakes. When set up properly they work very well but you need to profile the brake shoes to the drums and adjust them for full contact. Fluid Drive is not quite a torque converter, they came a little later. But even so you can do all your driving in High range, letting the trans shift up as necessary. You never need Low range unless you are starting off on a steep hill, or driving in deep snow sand or mud or such times as you would drive in low or second with a manual trans. Low range can also be used for descending a steep hill but remember the trans freewheels in 1st and 3d. One more thing, if you get stuck for answers the AACA Forum is always ready to help.

[@amarsta]

I hope he's never driving in snow and mud 😁

[@678rwhp]

This car is far into its decline in value. It peaked in the 60s and 70s. Now is the perfect time to modernize it and drive the wheels off it. Nobody wants to fool with carburetors or rely on ancient brakes. LS and a wildwood kit would make this a usable car again.

[@Kieran_OPC]

​@678rwhp unfortunately even as a purist I agree. There's no way me at 27 years old is interested in something like this. I'm really in to my British cars from the 60s to 90s(im from scotland) and I love a 2000s car. I've not got many cars I'm interested in pre 1960.

[@RustOnWheels]

I’ve owned a few of these cars and what OP wrote is 100% true. I had a few Chryslers and a DeSoto and these trannies only need the clutch for swapping high for reverse. All else of your driving is just shifting by lifting. My last one had a broken M6 (by the way, the Fluid Drive isn’t the tranny, Fluid Drive is the “torque converter”) which meant that every time I lifted off to shift up, it would crunch and maybe, when helping with the clutch, shift upwards. When I checked the oil of the tranny (5W oil) it looked more like silver metallic paint.

[@akshonclip]

There is no reason to switch from 6 to 12 volts. 95% of the starting problems in 6 volt cars is because someone replaced the battery cables with too small a gauge (meant for 12 volts). The cranking amperage draw in a 6 volt car is double that of a 12.

[@ruk2023--]

This video unintentionally demonstrates that long term speculation of 90's cars that are going through the roof now is ultimately a way to lose a lot of money.

[@volvo09]

Oh yeah, I wouldn't spend out the nose on a 90's car. There is still enough of them where values aren't guaranteed to skyrocket in the future unless it has showroom level mileage and condition and you want to squirrel it away in storage.

[@ruk2023--]

My point is that like this car the people who love them will eventually die out and your very expensive asset is suddenly not worth anything@@volvo09

[@hippievan4040]

They’re going to lose money if they buy and hold assuming they can resell for more in 40 years

[@AdamAus85]

So you're saying one day I may be able to afford an E39 m5? Huzzah!

[@sweetnesisbeast]

I had a different take. The 90’s cars are cheap rn, they havnt even begun to be sought over.

[@adamrodenberg1557]

Originally, 6-volt systems had thicker (heavier gauge) battery cables, as the 6-volt starter relies more on current (amps) than it does on voltage. Some mechanics don't realize this when they replace the original cables with the more modern parts store (12-volt) thinner gauge cables, resulting in a slow spinning (dragging) starter. I've seen where just replacing the cables to thicker ones made a huge difference in the way it starts. Good luck.

[@sawmillguy9706]

Yep and positive ground as well, just rewired my 51 Plymouth wall to wall with thick gauge wire. The lug bolts are left threaded on one side of the vehicle as well, crazy.

[@volvo09]

I had that thought not too long ago, that these early cars are going to be in low demand because they were too old for many of us and our parents to remember, it was my dad's dad who would collect cars like this, and he passed away over 20 years ago.

[@floridaman7]

Agree, I have no desire for anything before the 1960s

[@volvo09]

​@@floridaman7yeah, it's a beautiful car, but I wouldn't stretch my finances to buy a car from that era... If I had the space I'd preserve it, but I wouldn't seek one out. Late 60's and onward is where my car interests start (I'm 40, but my parents grew up with those cars and they are in photos).

[@purple-porker]

I was thinking the same. I'm sure they will always have their collectors and the low quantity will keep some value. I wonder what that means going forward? I have noticed that values of 50s-60s cars are not rising as quickly as 80's cars. I have a two car collection, worth nothing now, but I just wonder if cars will just go out of fashion and they will never be worth anything. LOL

[@brettread6373]

Brit here ,l watch a program called Bangers and Cash its set around a classic car Auction firm called Matthersons. They point out the same thing older cars aren't making the money they use to ask the customer base is essentially getting to old. How ever Hot Hatchs and 70s and 80s ford's ect are going through the roof . A Ford Sierra Cosworth went for really daft money recently

[@JSmith19858]

Motorcycles seem to be an exception. Even veteran motorcycles are strong money as the experience is the same as owning a modern bike. Driving a model t, or even a 1960s muscle car, isn't that fun compared to a 90s car.

[@johnm.withersiv4352]

At car shows with my dad and grandpa, we realized most collectors and enthusiasts wanted the car they thought was cool in high school. They either wanted their youth back or what was out of their reach back then. That seems to explain overall trends in collector pricing. Eventually, the market dies off and attention moves to other styles and years of cars.

[@gearjammergamer8560]

Exactly. The brass era cars are nose diving in value because...........only ancient old rich guys want them. Pre war cars are falling but will hold value for a few more years but again the guys into them are a dying breed. These post war cars are next on the chopping block. There's almost no one that can work on pre war cars properly except extremely backed up and expensive specialists. Thoise specialists are dying out also. Time moves on

[@stevenplayford5803]

@@gearjammergamer8560 The growth is the market of recent is exactly in the eras you describe, 80s and 90's cars. Can you imagine the cost in labour to restore wooden frames, have parts made as one off's, huge.

[@johnm.withersiv4352]

@@gearjammergamer8560 Experienced mechanics dying out is a problem as well.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

​@@gearjammergamer8560older cars are easier to work on, for example anyone could work on a model T, I am 28 and into all eras of cars, but sadly I am poor so I have no money to get a hobby car

[@mescko]

@@stevenplayford5803 It's no easier for 70's Japanese enthusiasts. Try and find any aftermarket interior or sheetmetal for the '72 Datsun 1200 coupe I once had, what a fun car that was.

[@maximeparent3004]

Thanks, Tyler, for being an ambassador for these cars. If it wasn't of you, i wouldn't even know this car existed at all. I find it so fascinating how they were building cars back in the day.

[@Notfiveo0]

I have to believe old car owners have Hoovie on speed dial.

[@courtney5796]

Awesome take my dude!

[@courtney5796]

@@Notfiveo0 And Derek for sure lol.

[@mescko]

If Tyler is your autoumotive source, you need to broaden your horizons. I've known about the T & C since I was a kid, and I'm in my 50's. I was a car nut literally from a baby, but I did one of those things that kids don't do anymore: I *read* about them.

[@maximeparent3004]

​@@mescko I'm 25 and dedicate my life to cars. I learned to read from automotive articles. I'm subscribed to automotive medias from all around the globe, I read many articles about the automotive industry every day. Not only that, but I go to national autoshows every year, I learned to drive cars on my father's knees. I have a whole library behind me filled with books and encyclopedia about cars. I keep myself educated, I read and learn new things every day. But there's always new things to learn about the automotive world, like this amazing car. The exact reason why I'm so addicted to cars. So a stranger telling me over the internet I should ''broaden my horizons'' is quite the insult.

[@3rdworldgarage450]

I think this is an amazingly cool car. Unfortunately, fewer and fewer people have space for collector cars, not to mention money as they are not cheap. The old car hobby used to appeal to technically savvy people who would build them themselves. Sadly, it became a way for wealthy people to trade them like stocks, driving up the prices and driving out many with a love for cars. It's been 10 to 20 years since this was an affordable hobby and many have moved on or aged out of it. Without entry level cars, younger generations never got interested in it and so the hobby is dying.

[@mescko]

😔Sad but very true.

[@Bushwackinggroyper]

If this was 2060 you’d have a point the but the people who want them are 20-40 not 99

[@michaelbenoit248]

As a Gen Z guy that likes trucks/cars it’s so hard to afford anything beyond 2 vehicles rn. If I want a different vehicle I have to sell 1 I already have for the other.

[@LucasFernandez-fk8se]

@@Bushwackinggroyperno no, the people who want these old cars today are 60-99 years old. They’re beautiful cars but require so much maintenance and work and they’re as expensive as a new car. They’re also not as reliable so you can’t super commute 80 miles a day on them for 15 years like you can a modern car. This makes them not useful since they’re as expensive as a car but not as useful as a car. They can’t be used for lengthy commutes and road trips since they’re unreliable and they need lots of waxing and washing and maintenance. It’s expensive to take care of them and young people are economically destitute due to boomers hoarding all the wealth for 40 years before our births

[@robertely686]

The housing bubble has also drained young people's money and ambitions, and made it harder and harder for young people to own land or houses with garages. They have also been tricked into thinking that 'investments' are a noble and worthwhile way of making money.

[@billyduffany3387]

I like the way that Tyler has a variety of different cars. Personally, I prefer muscle cars and old cars like this town and country. He seems to have something for almost everyone.

[@TheBandit7613]

I figure my half a century old Mustang Mach One will be virtually worthless. Not yet though, she still gathers a crowd and has lots of pictures taken from younger people. It's not a big old 40's or 50's clunker mobile though. It's smaller than the new Mustang.

[@courtney5796]

Variety is the spice of life. It's all about the visceral driving experience to Hoovie. Going 100mph years ago vs 180mph now-a-days is NOT the same. 100 back then seemed faster! AND these gems doing 85-ish no problem. It's just a different experience which Hoovie is all about.

[@williamberger2178]

Hoovie, you finally made a great purchase! You also are correct about the falling prices of 40's automobiles. The generation that prized these cars are passing away and few younger collectors have interest in a car they don't understand. We saw the same thing in the late 2000's when cars values of the 1930's were falling off the planet and Duesenberg's became almost affordable. BTW my father use to restore sheet metal on those 1930 collectors' cars in the 60's and 70's but that generation and my father are no longer around. Being almost 70 years old myself few my age appreciate these works of art. I was just kidding about "finally making a great purchase".

[@jamesellsworth9673]

My grandfather owned upper-level Chryslers during this period. The body style and dash really brought back some memories. I'm pleased you are the new owner of this convertible: wooden bodies need climate controlled environments, no salt and not much exposure to water. Try to pay to have one rebuilt!

[@robertscheinost179]

It takes a master boat builder to rebuild one. Good luck finding him.

[@justmechanicthings]

Ironic considering this was marketed as a multi terrain lifestyle vehicle hey

[@wallacegrommet9343]

And termites!

[@LarryHeagren]

Hoovie, again you score another very interesting find. When I was 14 (I'm 68) I bought my first car from a neighbor, a '46 Dodge 4 door sedan. This brings back memories as my car also had the fluid drive with the shifter on the tree. It also had the cool dash and all the chrome. It had 6 x 16 white walls on steel wheels with hubcaps. It had suicide doors on the back with a huge trunk and a flathead 6. It was pretty slow and your straight 8 is a much needed upgrade for these heavy cars. I remember the fenders being some pretty thick steel. I paid the princely sum of $35 dollars for the car. I used to sneak it around the neighborhood because I didn't get a drivers license until I turned 16. Again your channel is blowing up because of the coolness factor of this car. I'm glad you scored it. Quite a beautiful car it is and watching you drive it reminded me of the times I used to impress my friends with the fluid drive at a stop sign. This was the only semi-automatic transmission that was ever made and few people have ever driven one. Congrats on the score and keeping your channel interesting.

[@brocluno01]

Cool episode. When I was a young person mom & dad bought me a 38 Dodge as my first car to work on and learn. I was 10. These big old Chryslers were around, but looking shabby as we were into the 50's. Some of my HS buds had them because they were a $25 running car. Gas was $0.19/gal and if you had an after school job, you could feed them (sort of ...) 🙃Sure hope you and your new partner can make it out to Woodies on the Wharf in Santa Cruz CA with this thing. It'll be a big hit. If it's sorted it might be in the running for a trophy ... Have fun with it and do an episode where you take us along on a Pic-Nic to the country somewhere when the weather improves 😊 OBTW, I love the wheels. They are the thing that brings the whole package together. These cars look a lot less than fine w/o them.

[@gangsterbroccoli]

that is crazy. very different times back then.

[@gangsterbroccoli]

I actually really like the OEM dish wheels

[@0PsychosisMedia0]

This is a true drive-in and soda shop car...

[@systadtmauer2491]

Excellent. Thank you. At 81 years old, I happen to remember these Chryslers. Time has been good to them. They are beautiful.

[@McGruff2008]

My grandfather drove a 1951 New Yorker. He bought it new in 51, drove it to California and back and continued daily driving until he passed in 1986. Pepsi Cola Blue, Windsor Highlander package, so a Scotch plaid interior. Fluidmatic drive. Sadly sold after he passed away.

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

That’s pretty cool story. I bet he was always asked about his ride

[@phaedrussmith1949]

Just looked up that car. I remember 1986. Your Grandpa would have been a pretty cool old dude driving around in that car!

[@drunkenhobo8020]

I have never in my life heard someone refer to tartan as "Scotch plaid".

[@andrewpotito4114]

My fathers car is in my garage. Its a 1947 Buick Roadmaster convertable. Very similar to Hoovies woody. It is just as pretty and gets waaayyy more looks than my Italian sports car. If your a car guy doesnt matter how old you are,they are all great.

[@dslociceroarchitect]

What a beautiful vehicle! It is a shame that the older cars are losing their popularity as the collectors for the age out or pass away. I belong to a car club that is experiencing the same thing. It's hard to get people (late boomer) and younger interested in these old classics. I hope we can get the younger folk interested now with the prices coming down and making ownership more reasonable.

[@Randomgamer-tk2zj]

I am 20 years old and I really like older cars would I own one maybe if I had the money and storage I am hoping the younger gen then me would appreciate the older cars. I already feel old cause I know what a tape cassette is and vhs tapes too.

[@carrot_exe]

If it's any consolation, I'm 21 and am on the hunt for a 30s sedan of some kind, either a Studebaker, a REO, or a Citroën Traction Avant. We're out there, and I'm doing my part to foster classic car interest in my compatriots as well!

[@Thinginator]

I think part of the issue is that collectors priced these cars out of reach of younger enthusiasts and then hoarded them in garages and collections to keep the miles low (which is a dumb thing to do to old cars, that only makes them atrophy), so younger enthusiasts never got to have meaningful experiences with antique cars that would make them care about such vehicles. Personally I grew up on movies like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Christmas movies from the 40s, so I have enough interest in antique cars to want to enjoy them as they become affordable. Honestly these cars losing value might be exactly what they need to survive, as younger enthusiasts looking for something interesting but inexpensive might grow to love them over time. My first car was a 1966 Thunderbird and I'm in my 20s now, so definitely a young person interested in older cars. Honestly the part that saddens me is how difficult it is to find an old guy interested in teaching younger generations how to work on old cars, as I've encountered so many problems with my T-bird for which I couldn't find good information on how the internet for how to fix them. And most older folks familiar with working on them are now either too old to work on cars without injuring themselves, not interested in teaching for whatever reason, or too busy mocking younger generations to notice when one of us actually wants to learn from them :( Anyone complaining that kids these days aren't into classic cars needs to recognize that they need to put in the effort of passing the torch to make that happen, and stop pricing everything out of reach so we actually CAN start enjoying classics before everyone familiar with the quirks of working on them is gone.

[@dslociceroarchitect]

@@carrot_exe Oh, a Traction Avant is on my wish list! It's an amazing piece of engineering and beautiful too!

[@HeyBigChriss]

I’m 26! I would love love love to own some of these older cars. I would like to own a 55-57 Thunderbird or a 51 Ford convertible

[@morningbeachsunshine7496]

The "younger Hoovie" clip was fantastic. We need more of those, great video as usual.

[@yaroslavgolub9475]

Beautiful car. The styling is absolutely timeless. Playing LA noire and seeing all the cool cars in that game made me really appreciate these classic cars. Hopefully this one's a keeper

[@bicyclist2]

My goodness. This is gorgeous. I'm so glad to see Hoovie keeping the old cars alive. I have been to a lot of car shows growing up and seen many cars like this. I hope that more people with the means will keep many more of these old cars going. I know that Jay Leno would be interested in this. As he has several cars of this era. Hoovie should contact him, as he may have you on his show. Great purchase. Thank you.

[@ramblerdave1339]

When this video popped into my feed, it was followed by one from Leno, from 11 years ago, with an Identical car, except for a tan top! 😊

[@davidpujol9910]

What a bargain. My grandmother had one back in 1950, bought it from an american officer who imported it into Spain. It was and still is running as a green godess with all its original wood. I wish they never sold it, but went to a really good home.

[@robbalinski1606]

I'm one of the millennials who'd take a 50's or older vehicle every day any day over a 60's or 70's vehicles. I love curvy elegant designed cars, you chose a hell of a gorgeous car hoovie, she's just stunning!

[@mynineridesshotgun]

That fender line extending into the wood door is gorgeous!

[@Billccm]

It's nice to see you get a decent car for a change. Thanks for giving this a good home.

[@chuxmix65]

The way they blended the body lines into the doors from metal to wood on a volume production car is amazing!

[@robscafidi4070]

They were largely hand-built, only 1,900 made for 1946

[@robertscheinost179]

I was gonna say just that. Thanks.@@robscafidi4070

[@earllutz2663]

I am 75. And growing up, I never cared much for the looks of the '40's '50's Chrysler's 0r Plymouth's. But seeing the one that you bought changes my mind. That Chrysler appears very stunning & exquisite. Thank you for the tour & I hope that you get everything working properly.

[@LucasFernandez-fk8se]

It reminds you of your childhood that’s why. Growing up I always thought the 2006 Chevy trailblazer was ugly but now I feel nostalgia for that time period. Being in an elementary school parking lot with all the mid 2000s SUVs in the late 2000s was a vibe. I also never liked the 2009 GMC Acadia headlights but now I like the look of that SUV. Being reminded of childhood is nostalgic and makes you yearn for the past. It’s the same with old technology like the iPod 4 or the Wii 🤷‍♂️. It probably is a damned ugly car for its time. But it’s YOUR time which is why you like it so much now

[@xXInNOutKingXx]

Tyler Hoover the type of guy to buy a car as the price is plummeting

[@peterquest6406]

Yes,but what a cool buy.I guess they'll go up in price one day, Everything seems to go in cycles.

[@hokie9910]

The best time to buy is when everyone else is selling. The old Warren Buffet saying, be greedy when others are panicking….sell when others are greedy…or something like that

[@steintorres2677]

hes got youtube money hes financially invincible.

[@ItzzzBeamo]

But if its a cool car and he likes it, does the plummeting price matter

[@hokie9910]

@@ItzzzBeamo it doesn’t matter, until it does…

[@OldBlue62]

Congrats Tyler! Probably the most beautiful and impressive car of its time. Hope you keep it and enjoy it for many years!

[@daltonhaynes9593]

I’m hoping my generation helps keep these beautiful cars around for a long time, I’ve always dreamed of having a 50s-60s car

[@wildbill5126]

Tyler, Congrats, you just purchased 1 of the finest Chrysler ever built, (and 1 of my most favorite Mopar's) and yes your right, the love for these older antiques is dwindling. Love the color change.

[@orcaman3100]

Quite easily your most beautiful car, and the vintage caddy too. The real wood does remind of million dollar riva boat. Congrats hoovie, you have great taste in cars

[@DanielJamesEgan]

Same thing is happening with the vintage bicycles market right now. Lots of pre-80s bikes that use to be worth their weight in gold are now crashing. Not only are their fewer people alive who care about old bikes but also lots of old people with huge valuable bike collections are dying, flooding the market when their kids try to sell them all at once. Thing that were a dime a dozen not long ago (early BMX/early MTBs) are skyrocketing in price because the kids who grew up in the 80s and had a crappy huffy but lusted over the GT can afford to pay $4000 for one.

[@rodneymercerchannel]

Really appreciate the diversity of the automobiles that you share with us viewers. The collector car hobby is becoming even more accessible to the public at large. Perhaps that's the shining light that can be found as car prices are coming down. Hopefully, voices such as your's will turn the "crash" into a blessing.

[@dannydillon997]

I love the old school big band music you used during this video. Great work Tyler.

[@jeffreyrichard2575]

Hoovie the problem is that when the collector car hobby turned into a big business it priced many enthusiasts completely out of the market. What you are seeing is a correction. The price you paid for that car is the correct price for it. And if you want to restore an old car it should be for love not profit.

[@Vitamin-R]

Great topic. I’ve recently become obsessed with finding the antique car for me. Been scouring the internet learning about them the last two weeks. So this video came at the perfect time! I’m more of a GM guy, and right now I’m all about the convertibles too. So I’m trying to find the one for me. Very cool car! Thanks for the vid!

[@bawintermage8351]

Hoovie, this has to be my Favorite car in your collection! Great find, Keep it upand Enjoy!

[@gypsonny2]

Agreed, and I'm surprised to admit it

[@johnnybala5112]

I was thinking the same thing. It is beautiful

[@yoyojoe9240]

At 16yrs old (1973) father gifted me a 1962 Rambler Ambassador Station Wagon, V8 (Pushbutton AutoMatic Tranny.) My very 1st car. By 1974 sold it, bought a 1956 Chevy for $600.00 bucks. By 1979 stationed in Ft Carson, CO, bought a 1970 Dodge Charger 440 Magnum and that was the beginning of the wildest addiction to Cars ever..!!

[@20thCenturyMan]

As a guy in his early thirties, I'm very glad that I've always been into antique cars. I got a low miles 1964 Imperial Le Baron a year ago for a very good price.

[@steintorres2677]

idk that id call a 60s car an antique, think the early 50s and under cars are the ones people just dont care about anymore. theyre cool to look at but actually having them sucks, no power steering or brakes huffing fumes from the underpowerd engines... an absolute nightmare death trap to actually use at highway speeds in traffic.

[@20thCenturyMan]

@@steintorres2677 I think the definition of antique car is anything over 25 years old.

[@Kerithanos]

@@20thCenturyManThat may be true in certain legal senses, but try and keep a straight face while you tell me that a 1997 honda civic is an "antique".

[@Iceberg1313]

Tyler, for me I think that's the most beautiful car I've seen you with.

[@steintorres2677]

@@20thCenturyMan i would have called it a classic but as time goes on things fall further down the oldness scale i guess ha ha hard to beleive 2000s cars are now classics guess im just getting old. just in my head antique sounds SOOO old i think of 1930-1940s but your right as far as the official defenitions go 45 years and older is an antique 20 years and older is classic

[@stevenkaplan9945]

What a beautiful car! I have noticed at the different televised auctions that prices for classics has been dropping dramatically

[@alvinprettyman1802]

A very wise man once said "What goes up must come down" this applies to car prices. Great video love your channel

[@richardelliott8352]

I see it as rich guys paying for the joy of having such a car in their collection, verses their peers , who may or might not, have a somewhat comparable car . Now it is less competitive, but the value of the car is easy to see, and being museum quality makes it a good piece for a guy with both the storage and interest.

[@aldenbackensto3858]

i love the older cars and I'm glad you are taking a chance on them

[@megan_alnico]

I think this is the only time someone has said the phrase "check out this woody" to me and it resulted in an overall pleasant experience.

[@goleafsgo8496]

LOL, I see what ya did there ...😂😂

[@amarsta]

My condolences

[@akabruno1]

This was probably the most enjoyable video I've seen lately. Thank you for your great presentation!

[@Seelingfahne]

Had no idea these were so elegant, its very cool to get such an up-close look at a perfect example. Nice buy!

[@brettconv83]

I just turned 40 but I’ve always wanted a decent Model A driver. Not a hot rod. Just a well kept 1928 or around that year. I’ve been knowing they will come down because the people that wanted and care about them are passing on.

[@11sfr]

Technically, "Fluid Drive" only refers to the fluid coupling itself, which is the thing that's essentially a primitive torque converter - when it came out just before WWII, it was offered in conjunction with an ordinary 3 on the tree manual, but the advantages were that it would hold the car on a hill without rolling back and you could creep forward in traffic just by releasing the gas pedal. Postwar, Chrysler offered the Fluid Drive coupling in combination with their new M6 4-speed semi-automatic transmission, which was sold under different brand names (Presto-Matic in Chryslers, Tiptoe Shift in Desotos, and either Gyromatic, Gyrotorque, Fluidmatic, or Fluidtorque in Dodges, depending on model year) - which is divided into High range (3rd and 4th gear) and Low range (1st and 2nd) - you use the clutch to move between ranges or to select reverse or neutral, but the car will shift automatically up and down between the gears in each range, and Chrysler advised that High range was sufficient for everyday driving, so most people would put it in 3rd and leave it to shift up and down between 3rd and 4th all day. To allow the shifts to happen, when its ready to shift, you release the accelerator, wait for it to clunk into gear, then put your foot back on the pedal. But, you could still get Fluid Drive with a regular 3-speed manual after the war, too, and for whatever reason, Chrysler emphasized that name way more than the various brands of the semiauto transmission, "Fluid Drive" badging would be on the outside of the car, but nothing about Prestomatic.

[@justmechanicthings]

Great to see you having so much enjoyment outta this Tyler

[@silverperzon]

Happy to say I’m one younger guys in their 20’s with a big love for these 50’s on back era cars. I have a late 50’s Plymouth and an early 60’s Dodge van. The biggest obstacle aside from the interest factor is finding parts for the darn things. If it’s not a Mustang, Camaro, Bel Aire, or Volkswagen you’re pretty much SOL. There’s a good amount of aftermarket for everyday Chevy, Ford cars/truck models. Hardly a thing for early Mopar. Prices are also much better out East of the states compared to the West out where I reside. Everything from parts or the cars themselves are so damn expensive here.

[@redemptionjack4657]

Glade to fine a fellow 20's who likes those cars as well.

[@mescko]

Any Mopar is easier than a 70's Japanese car. Can't get new upholstery or dash pads, ever priced having new vinyl vacuum-formed over your old one? 😲

[@redemptionjack4657]

@@mescko True forgin cars are always the hardest to maintain except Benz and Mini.

[@mescko]

@@redemptionjack4657 Luckily the '73 XJ6 I bought earlier this year has a very nice interior. You can get parts from M-B for your classic but most of us couldn't afford the parts *or* the car. And I would agree since many classic parts suppliers are on the east coast that shipping costs out to the west coast (I'm in OR) add significantly to the expense.

[@redemptionjack4657]

@mescko Good for you Agreed.

[@marcmalek5956]

You’ve come a long way Tyler. Kudos to you and your passion for automobiles and their history. Looks like you’ll be opening your own museum soon.😂

[@KellysCanoeing]

The Hooveum😊

[@davidanderson6517]

My great grandfather bought my 47' New Yorker Sedan for 10k in 2010, its mine now and I absolutely love it! I drive it almost every day to and from school, and I absolutely think that you purchasing this car will help the popularity of these old chryslers go up. These cars are truly some of the most underrated, stunning pieces of automotive history, and its a shame they are so overlooked.

[@paul44235]

I've always been a fan of Hoovies...this video confirms this is my favorite auto channel.

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

I know you're one to buy cars and then sell them, but I implore you to keep this one permanently,tho the value may be dropping, it will rise again, especially for the rarity of this particular one in such pristine condition ❤

[@kingcountrytowing]

I remember when all these kind of cars were utterly unobtainable, the same as 59 cadillacs and tri 5 chevrolets, the prices are getting softer and softer where 80s and 90s cars are going up and up. It's just a generational thing. So many of these 40s to early 60s cars are becoming available as collections are sold off. It's a little sad really, model t are the most available they have been since the 50s!

[@Greven64Staller]

Problem is most people can't even afford to put food on their tables for them and their kids let alone antique toys no jabs because i love your channel just saying

[@gypsonny2]

It's hard out here for a pimp... trying to make the money to pay the rent

[@ronaldblackburn2483]

I’m seeing it as a Kaiser fan the prices are dropping but not fast . Too many think it’s old it’s gotta be worth a Million Dollars . And it’s annoying.

[@Wufnu]

'46-'49 DeSoto is my dream car which is basically just a lower tier version of your car so it was great to see you go through all the features. Not many people are familiar with the old fluid drives and tip-toe shift. You've got yourself a beaut.

[@ItzzzBeamo]

I’m gonna start looking for DeSoto Adventurers at some point… got visions of some freelance policing if ya catch my drift.

[@Wufnu]

@@ItzzzBeamo That's what introduced me to the DeSoto brand, it was my favorite game at the time. National DeSoto Club has a facebook group and members will often post classified ads they run across, if you wanted a starting point.

[@ben6119]

Love it Hoovie, I have been seeing 40's, 50's and early 60's cars selling so cheap lately. A lot of deals to be had out there.

[@daveself6386]

The battery cable closest to the engine is definitely for 12V, the six volt cables will be much thicker, that will make the engine spin much quicker on the starter.

[@Dankcatvacs]

MIND BLOWN ! AWESOME CAR TYLER! 9:47 3 speed can do highway speeds, just regear the rear end.

[@bawintermage8351]

This is what $100,000 cars should look like now. Beautiful and functional details everywhere, not hard plastic, "metalized" trim and imitation leather. Automobiles are functional art and should be executed that way, with style, innovation and loving attention

[@ewbait]

Once I graduate college, I hope to start collecting antique cars like this. Maybe it's the history major in me, but 40s, 50s, and 60s cars have always been my favorites.

[@redemptionjack4657]

Glade to find a fellow young one who is also interested in 40's 50's and 60's cars for me my favourite is 1958 Oldsmobile.

[@ewbait]

@@redemptionjack4657 I love those 58 Super 88s, amazing looking cars.

[@redemptionjack4657]

@ewbait glade you agree as well I most likely won't own one but I am just happy some of us young people still like these pieces of history. Ps my color for the super 88 choice would be red god I love vintage super 88 red cars.

[@tonybooth4]

where and what are you studying?

[@wanaraz]

@@redemptionjack4657 The 50s were such over the top chrome pieces. I had a 57 Olds Fiesta wagon hardtop. The car was all chrome and Stainless.

[@mriguy3202]

You'll want to check the voltage regulator, which would explain why several light bulbs are burned out. You can add a modern regulator if you cannot get a working original one, and hide it somewhere under hood.

[@edgee3805]

I still love that you say what you got for . You should open a a museum in your hanger. I have 29 classic cars and 8 motorcycles my self and only my friends see them. I bought a old car dealership for mine.

[@richardnottelmann58]

I am glad that you are making more money Hoovey. But most generation x and millennials are making far less money in the last three years based on the cost of living increase.

[@604h22a]

That’s excatly the problem, I would love to own a classic but with expensive cost of living it’s just out of budget

[@drunkenhobo8020]

The depressing reality for a millennial is the most financially significant day is the one their parents pass away...

[@terrallputnam7979]

I loved these wood side cars when I was little and they were antiques even back then. I am glad to see Tyler buy these and save them for the future. The Chryslers were not all that collectible and this is a great example of a survivor that was saved and restored. Tyler looked like a kid back then. She is a beauty Tyler.

[@LuxLazar]

I’m happy car prices are coming down!

[@russelllouis4301]

Had the opportunity to see a 47 Town and Country at the Goodguys show here in Texas. What a spectacular car! I can truly understand why you love them so much. I have become a huge fan and can appreciate the craftsmanship and creativity put into these beauties. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@kenweiss8565]

I love old cars (defined as 1940 and older). One of the issues I have is no connection to the car world. I would love to have a collector car especially if the prices are more affordable. Yet, I never hear about them because I dont run in those circle. If I do hear then its something like Mecham Auctions where the prices are outrageous, at least what I see on the TV. Could you do a segment on how to locate good deals, and go over the grading system for old cars? Thanks, Love your content!

[@robertscheinost179]

Subscribing to the "Bible" Hemmings motor news is a great way to get educated. All the questions in your post will be answered there. I bet you will find anything you desire. The subscription is less than $20 yearly and each month has over 1,000 pages. That's where you should start your journey. Also, go to car shows and, when you figure what make and model you want, join the club. There is always a "resident expert" in the club that lives and breathes the make and model you want. The people in these clubs will be super helpful to you and welcome you aboard with open arms and may know somebody that has a great car for sale. The members know who has the cars and who is selling them.

[@muziklvr7776]

This is the kind of content worth watching, rather than another supercar nonsense that's out of reach for most people and useless from standpoint of actually driving it to its full potential without getting a ticket or killing yourself.

[@docdurdin]

That's an amazing acquisition for your collection, Tyler. So Classic how could it ever go out of style.

[@Saint_Vincent1735]

No knowledge of older American cars but that’s just gorgeous. Well done Tyler

[@buggin1951]

I remember my family owning a 1951 DeSoto when I was a child with the fluid drive. That car was indestructible.

[@keving3703]

As a long time watcher I have to say this is my favorite episode. This was so great to watch. I share the passion!

[@campingkillen]

It´s not a third brake light, it´s the only brake light....! Anyway, what a beautiful example of a Town and Country, wow! Thank´s again Hoovie for the great entertainment!

[@jameshollis-nicholson4786]

I LOVE this! It's gorgeous. We just inherited my Pap's 1950 DeSoto with the Fluid Drive transmission. It drives beautifully!

[@travisshrewsbury7169]

I absolutely love that car. I’ve admired cars from that era my entire life. You are a lucky man. I would never part with it.

[@studiolezard]

Love the eclecticism. That what separates you from the rest. Gorgeous car!

[@zjw3504]

I'm 28 and my favorite cars are from the Late '40s early '50s, good news for us blue collar millennials! Now we'll be able to afford them! And they will continue to be driven, maintained, and enjoyed! 😊

[@robertscheinost179]

A guy like you should check out the '40 Ford Deluxe Coupe, you would love it, in black, of course!

[@jean-charlesweyland129]

@@robertscheinost179 You know you can have a thing called imagination and buy something like a Kaiser Manhattan (even a supercharged one), or a Studebaker Champion/President. Something cheap yet that doesn't look like it and sets you appart. And if you want a 40' Ford, just buy a Lincoln Zephyr, at least the engine will make your car feel special.

[@zjw3504]

@@robertscheinost179 I like Ford's, however my #1 Dream car is a '49 Packard Super 8, I dig the straight 8's!

[@robertscheinost179]

Check out the Buick straight 8's. They have overhead valves. Flatheads put out big torque but OHV's rev higher. Pontiac also made straight 8's, among others (Duesenberg DOHC). @@zjw3504

[@robertscheinost179]

This 70 year old man agrees with everything you say. A Kaiser Manhattan? They are great cars! I haven't seen one at a car show in years! I personally always liked the Kaiser Vagabond, a semi woody and a car ahead of its time and also great fun. I believe the late '30's to late '50's cars and trucks will hit a low point and then keep rising in price once they are rediscovered. It's nice to drive and not see the same car coming at you. With your choices, that happening would be remote. Happy motoring!@@jean-charlesweyland129

[@stevetritle2101]

I talked to a guy at an antique tractor show. He had two gorgeous old Farmalls that I would love to own, but my in town life won’t allow. He said his kids had the same problem, and they had no interest. They want new stuff that doesn’t require lots of work. This would also apply to the car world. Sad it caught up! I have to admit I don’t have the energy or time to do major car work either, especially when I can get a factory hit rod that does everything and gets good mileage on top of it. .

[@gordtulk]

More of this inevitably coming as the boomers age and then die out. Muscle cars will lose value as a result but likely not as severely as this 40s era car because they are still able to keep up with modern traffic AND of course they have great traditional power.

[@volvo09]

Muscle cars still have decades to go. That's what my parents were around and I've always had a fond appreciation for them. The crazy prices may come down some, but the demand for the cars won't disappear due to seeing them in movies, car shows, old NASCAR, etc... I'm 40 and my car interests begin at the late 60's. My dad even had a barracuda stolen from his mom's driveway when he pulled in to visit for 15 minutes before picking up my "mom" when they were dating. He has pictures of them in that green cuda...

[@sergeantspeed5941]

Keeping up with modern traffic is possible. But traditional power is debatable. Even in the early 2000s, 4 cylinder engines were outputting 2x the hp per liter of their elderly v8 brother. A modern v6 sedan farrrrr exceeds the power of a factory muscle car, maybe not numerically, but usable power, absolutely. And once the muscle cars age out like these antiques, you bet they won't be anything more than a roadblock in traffic, like model As are today.

[@CheesusCrustus]

​@@sergeantspeed5941unless they raise the speedlimit by a lot they won't. I have a 57 Tbird and it's still as fast as a "normal" car today. If a nearly 70 year old car an easily keep up with today's traffic, it will also be able to keep up when today's cars will be old cars

[@seed_drill7135]

Yeah, it’s a self driving, all electric future that will really kill off the hobby.

[@johnd8892]

The power of lots of older cars means they have no problem keeping up with modern traffic, but I would nervous about the braking systems dealing with emergency stops. Sixties films, was it Car and Driver, had the brand new sixties high power cars moving sideways out of the lane with locked up wheels in panic stops. Not some I would get nostalgic about. No new cars with such bad brakes.

[@davidv5510]

Very nice car & video! I do see a slight turn around in enthousiasm for the younger (below 40) people in these old cars. I'm now 24 and 2,5 years ago I bought a 1938 Ford V8 fordor and over the last years at our local Dutch Model T, Model A, V8 club I've experienced a lot of new, younger people buying these cars. One member who is 28 has a Model A as his only car; his daily user. I'm very happy with the V8 and for my generation it is nice that these cars are getting more affordable!

[@cipmars]

Guys, look at that dashboard! WOW! Where did we go so wrong?

[@Golds_442]

I'm 26 now and have always been into classic cars. My first car was a 1973 Oldsmobile. It's sad knowing that many of these cars will die off with their owners but for the small group of younger people who appreciate them there will be a push to grab some of these cars that would otherwise not be attenable. I hope this inspires more of the younger generation to get into classics

[@zachdebuhr6347]

That's me, I'm 22 and I want to collect cars from the 40s to 70s so badly I just hope I can figure out how to make parts myself with a 3d printer and mill if I need to

[@Golds_442]

@@zachdebuhr6347 3D printing will be crucial as popularity goes down and less companies produce reproduction parts

[@davidkalbacker6033]

I am 72 and own my late father’s 1959 Ford Thunderbird. I haven’t driven it since before Covid, when all the shows were cancelled. It is good to hear that some younger folks are interested. Rarely, at any shows or cruise ins have I ever seen young people who are owners or want to be owners.

[@XenonJohnD]

I do fear that when we are all driving EV's and the main classic car enthusiasts age out of the hobby, there will be a period when prices crash - a good buying opportunity for the very few younger people left who still somehow have managed to learn some practical skills not taught in schools any more, after which most will be scrapped, even cars considered rare and valuable today. If you know anyone old who can metal shape, weld, or use a lathe make sure you get them to teach you the basics. It may seem irrelevant to modern life but these skills could become rare. People who can hand shape metal already are rare.

[@redemptionjack4657]

​​@@zachdebuhr6347You can find companies that do such things and these cars are notnlosing populaty exactly I like to compare them to records. They won't die with their owners becuase like records there are a sizable young generation who love them. 🎉Example the host of this channle t second A gemran 28 year old who collects vitnage Benz A teen in Texas etc and rember Ford model T and A are popular among many of us becuase the parts are easy to make and or find. PS look in areas with vintage restoration garages lots of us yong folk work there and have vitnage cars of there own they are working on. You just have to know we're to look these cars are very safe espcasly now seeing how second hand cars are gaining popularity.

[@stco2426]

Nice. I love it that you love it and it is a very cool car. I think it looks better in black than I imagine it might in the red. It seems a really easily-sorted lovely car to use and enjoy. Amazing how advanced it is for 1946 and I think it’ll be a real joy to own. Looking forward to seeing it on the lift and thanks for sharing this treasure.

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

I live in the UK and own an American vintage vehicle , a year older than the town and country , she’s our darling , love it to pieces . The history it exudes is special .

[@forever.studios]

Love the look of that design! Can’t wait to get onto car videos myself 🙂

[@johnmcdermott9559]

Great find. It is beautiful. Your knowledge of cars is impressive. You really do love cars.

[@Tommyboy1472]

Love the muscle cars I grew up with but there is nothing in my heart that compares to the works of art that are pre war cars. Just love them .

[@my31and37]

Hovie..I love the fact that though you're not an old guy, you appreciate classics like this car, as well as your C1 and previous C2 Corvettes, Superbird, 65 Shelby, Caddy, and many others. I like many current cars, and exotics (and even the Cybertruck) but I also own and love my '56 Corvette and a 67 Camaro RS convertible and never plan to sell them.

[@scottwitkowski1298]

Enthusiasm hasn't died, disposable income has. Most Millennials just don't have the disposable income for a pleasure or collector vehicle.

[@markscungio2996]

A a child of the early 1960s, I am GLAD the prices are coming down. In the 1980s old cars were both plentiful, relatively, and not insane for price. But paying $50,000 for a 1960s Nova, a car I bought for $900 in 1983, or seeing a basic Cutlass, or 442, or fairlane be so expensive is what chased away hobbyists.. investors took the hooby away from us. If these prices can drop by 20-30% then interest will return

[@calvinh.8882]

Sweet car. I personally believe that there are A LOT of people who are still into and would love to have really nice old classic cars like that, but they just can't afford them. So, I believe it's more like those who have money to burn are not that into them.

[@MrRock-ww9uj]

HOOVIE...... YOU GOT TO USE A METAL DETECTOR ON YOUR PROPERTY BEFORE IT GETS TO COVERED UP. YOU MIGHT FIND SOME REALLY GOOD THINGS.

[@bigbangger998]

Character, character, character. Put any modern car or cars next to this art piece and all heads will be facing in one direction. Simply beutiful. Good selection hoodie. Love it 👍

[@Rich-fr2yv]

These cars will always look beautiful and be easy to work on. Hopefully the dropping values mean we see more cruiser restomods

[@classiccarfanatic]

Originality is better than restomod. The whole point of a classic car is that it’s CLASSIC

[@Rich-fr2yv]

@@classiccarfanatic And eventually classic means irreparable

[@classiccarfanatic]

@@Rich-fr2yv not really, the cars of now might be irreparable in the future do to their technology which will get outdated at some point. But the classics will live on

[@redemptionjack4657]

You already do some tennis and up still like vintage cars heck there is a teen with a crysler New Yorker, all orignal, except the paint he is restoring it these cars are safe.

[@johnkelly6942]

I’ve been looking for a 1955 Nomad for a long time and recently stepped up my efforts. For 5 of the cars I investigated, 3 of them the owners had died within the past 12 months and being sold by the widow. The other 2 had been placed at consignment dealers by the kids of had inherited the cars from parents who either passed or not able to take care of the car. Prices are still high but I think a reckoning is in the very near future.

[@sinkinpat]

I wanted to get into classic cars ever since I watched my grandfather restore his Model T. I could not afford much. But I did find a WWII jeep and restore it when I was in my 20’s it was all I had space or money for. I always wanted to get something bigger from WWII. While the classic car prices are coming down sadly for my and my tastes the WWII military vehicles are still up. Watching car collectors they seem to collect what was nostalgic to them. My grandfather and his T’s and A’s it was growing up in the 1920’s and his dad was a mechanic. Others it was the car or era of cars from their youth. Sadly as the older generations die off so does the nostalgia for the era, so does the price.

[@paulthew2]

What beautiful styling. Although not original, I do think that the black works so well with the wood. Lovely purchase.

[@PhlemRV]

OMG This is gorgeous! Maybe the best looking car in the collection. Congratulations and well-bought.