AUCTION PREVIEW / 1933 CHEVROLET COUPE NOVA, CHEVELLE AND MORE!!

[@jesseowens2864]

Sitting here watching with my wife next to me, and she says "there is no way he can fix that car!" I said "aint no big deal, he built a car the other day out of an oil stain"

[@Doogsa-dl8sc]

Ha ha

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear J.O. Yeah! 👍👌👏😁 LOL That's a good one! Usually people sweep/clean out their shop/garage and throw the garbage in a bin respectively away. Great J.W. is able to build a car out of that stuff! 😁 And out of the sheet metal garbage can he will build the 2 parts front hood for instance. Best regards, luck and health.

[@hooter7003]

😉😂

[@OldSkiDoo2]

Lmao!

[@ce7618]

Yes Jonathan even grows mini rods on his cucumber patch. Jonathan is a iconic car builder................bye 🔨🇬🇧with pride

[@johna1160]

Jonathan, 20, 30 years ago, I think most interested parties would've considered the '33 a parts car, not a project. Thing is, there is a finite number of these old cars left in the wild, they are becoming rarer, and harder to find every year. Having witnessed enough of your supremely confident "not a problem" approach, coupled with your mastery of low budget builds, and resourcefulness, this one's in the bag. Knowing you, if you don't find a front clip, you'll will that mangled mess into submission. Find a frame and take it from there. We can't wait.

[@awkwarddude]

Yeah, what John A said. Absolutely. Nailed it.

[@freddiebates5539]

I'll go along with what John A said too.

[@johnswick4593]

Me three, I'm down with John A as well. Time to bring in the "Magician" AKA Jonathan W

[@snoopu2601]

Very true to find an original 33, in San Francisco there's a shop that builds car's from 1932-34 restamp sheet metal they look Original but with modern up grades like power steering power breaks set up. A few celebrities bought them mostly musicians like BB King, George Lucas they crank out about 6 car's a year and a long waiting list. I was amazed when I went in the shop. I've been in many diffrent body shop's Kustom shops all through California bay area and beyond.....

[@jacobhalpin3073]

Geesh! My wife heard the music and said "hey folks, Jonathan here"! I may have a problem! Lol

[@davidhamilton7628]

My old lady says byyeee

[@57Banjoman]

Now that's a good problem!

[@markhudson2088]

She knows you're watching car porn?! ;-)

[@MrPaige222]

Your positive attitude knows no bounds. Don't ever stop.

[@mikec6892]

If they didn't use a gremlin hood they didn't do it right. Great video thanks Jonathan.

[@fuddwacker4803]

$800 for the 33, the body is worth three times that. A hard to find car.

[@johnapel2856]

That is definitely a Jonathan W project car. Price I have no idea. I hope you get it! Thanks for taking us along.

[@MrJimmymeeks]

Wow! I love that first Nova. My first car was a 1963 maroon, Nova SS with a 194 straight 6 that looked just like that first Nova in your video. What memories. I eventually blew up the 6 cylinder and replaced it with a rebuilt 283.

[@snoopybrown6021]

Me too, 1983 great car!

[@TimTurner115]

For that car I would go any higher than $1000. I see a lot of potential.

[@rogercamp6071]

I knew a person who had a Nova SS in.that same color.

[@snoopybrown6021]

@@rogercamp6071 had mine in southern Idaho 83 to 86?

[@awkwarddude]

That's definitely a sow's ear ready to be made into a silk purse by Jonathan "The Car Whisperer". No one else need apply. He's got this...

[@snocrushr]

If I just had to have it $1000 but $400 on a whim.

[@JamesAllmond]

I was gonna a say grand too...

[@tomscarborough8958]

Anybody else id say its not worth it. But you Johnathan can fix it !

[@glenncutright9769]

i would luv to put that on the frame machine and pull it OH hotrod

[@dastofer]

The 33 is a jewel in the rough. Don’t forget the SS hubcap in the back seat.

[@1966scoutcheif]

I said the same thing 😁👍

[@GeeenJ]

that smashed 33 coupe is a great find i always like projects like that bringing them back from the dead my guess would be $500 upward depending who else might have the same interest as you jonathan sometimes others see projects like that as a parts only car

[@mtpocketbuilds4286]

Lots of work, but a 3 window full fender would be a nice add to your stable.

[@chrislafever4350]

I'd be hard pressed to pay more than $500 for that 3 window.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Johnathan W. 👍👌👏 Honestly, Sir, the first thing I thought was: Oh no, I hope J.W. will not buy another car to start another project! But then you showed us that great blue 1933 three window coupe, the hand cranked hauler and that great pickup truck with the missing front fenders. Instantly I couldn't fight back my thoughts hoping that you buy at least three cars (if not more) plus some parts! So I blushed 😳 and thought: Mea culpa! 😁 I'm simply addicted to your great channel, watch and have watched every video and hope to see a lot from you in the future. By the way: How's it going with your wifes boat project? Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and especially health.

[@johnrichardson4327]

That bit about the putting a sunroof in your new camaro while rocking a mullet cracked me up.

[@bobbosco9378]

33... anything under $2000 be a good deal, right buyers around could go bit more tho.

[@frankierutherford1888]

The Nova’s are just making me drool. What an unbelievable find. 👏

[@yupimbackk]

Same here

[@stevehild1387]

Had to laugh, how bad is a car when you say it is rough?! I have seen what you have brought back to life.

[@OnlyTheEd]

That '31 Ford coupe was folded in on its self.....now it has a Caddy Flat-head, and a stick-shift......

[@pawns2prizes]

The 33 would be sweet, I'd be shooting for 500 to 700. 🤘

[@thomasdalton2042]

Anything around a 1000 to 1500 would probably be a decent deal especially for what you would do with it. Those cars are getting rare and there's probably a lot of good parts still there. People would be surprised at what you get parting one of those cars out. Anyway love the channel and God bless

[@joepepi7394]

I surely miss going to a boneyard with my buddies and just having fun and laughs and having breakfast first in the good old days up here in the rust belt.

[@ralphreuben1386]

Jono,if it was me I would stay in till I had it.Not an easy rebuild,but do-able for a man of your talent and vision.go for it bro,and dont get hung up on $$$.good luck man

[@briangerring1095]

Cause it’s a rare car maybe $300 , but less is good , you will make it an awesome machine as per usual , would not be too many of these around today .

[@tomcarnahan6341]

I would say about$500..00.. and I would like to have a Nova one of those i told you I was looking for one

[@richardcline1337]

Given that there is SO much body damage and so much effort will have to go into having even remotely straight panels, $500 would be about the max on this car.

[@johnnybailey4091]

Man all the chevelle/Malibu lord in in heaven

[@Vet-7174]

$500 Good project and worth lots more when done 🖒 Hope y'all get it !

[@wesallen4228]

The 33 Chevy is one of a kind for miles. It is rough but a good source says, "That is no problem." With the right builder it is a gem. $2500

[@mnite7991]

Jonathan bought for $4500. I was there

[@ldean-du5im]

1500.00 for the coupe. I don't see Johnathon havin a problem with it. Thanks for the video!

[@robertmcglinchey3347]

Thanks for another nice vid - it the rain yet! MY 63 NOVA DROP TOP STORY: bought in 1971 for $100 at the end of winter in Buffalo NY - the rear window was permanently unzipped but the heater worked good. The rear fenders were trapezoidal cut outs for the slicks it once had and prolly powered by a small block V8. But now an I-6. Hershey brown with a tan top - black int. buckets, 3 OTF. When I first saw the car the seller pointed out that the Georgia plates were good for a month with a bill of sale. Two downsides he said the valve guides leaked and the trunk was unusable because it had an inch of engine/transmission oil sloshing around which looked a bit scary to me. I was a college kid and had a tight budget so I let the GA plates expire. When I had the money for registration I drove back roads to the registry. Of course I sailed right past a speed trap and glided as far away so my expired tag would be hard to read. Then waited. One cop yelled “what do we have (speed) for the kid in the cut down job? The other “He’s good”. Wheeeew. The engine was strong but burning plumes of smoke was an occasional bodily function. I was told by the owner just add oil when the light goes on. Back then you could by a 2.5 gallon can of recycled oil for a dollar - so that sort of off set the burning using recycled. The newly formed EPA Environmental Police didn’t think so. I was stopped by them in a green cruiser and fined $10 for polluting when my car had a bodily function right in front of them. But the best story was when I was on a long trip and filled the oil up and then some for good measure. I was in the foothills of the Catskills on Route 17 and passed a white Mustang. I was really moving (for show) and going down a steep hill - BAROOOM!!? I turned the engine off pulled over and couldn’t believe my eyes. An enormous plum of smoke settling over the valley - beautiful. AWESOME! The Mustang guy pulled over behind me yelling “I saw it blow - I saw it blow”. He needled me a bit then kindly offered to help - he new the area and I was 200 miles from home. The Mustang took off and promised to return in a while. The valley was glowing as the sun was streaming over the exhaust smoked hills. Needless to say the engine started right up strong as could be. I arrived home from college and my mother, who - very into cars, didn’t like the cutdown job. When I put it on the market for $50 I thought it was a steal. A kid came by when I wasn’t home and offered $10 to my Mom. She accepted (grabbed it). and the kid drove off in the eyesore. “Mom” I said “it had a new tire and battery - that $35 LOST! “. And she’s thinking “good ridence “cut down job””

[@rogercamp6071]

Home for the GMC V6 perhaps?

[@jonathanw4942]

We think a lot a like.

[@rogercamp6071]

@@jonathanw4942 be a new take on the old GMC in Chevy tradition lol

[@coreypowell7194]

I have not a clue what it's worth or would go for but I know your the guy that can get it up and on the road

[@josephpilosky9447]

$500 /$650 for 33 could but one never knows ,but a great one to rescue . NOW before watching your working on cars and trucks would never even looking at something like that .You have me looking at old so called junk as a fixed u upper great video 👍

[@lateefcarrere1649]

I like the idea of transferring the body to a new frame, putting the body right, and dropping in the GMC v6/5spd. combo. So, I'd start at $300, and maybe go as far as $1000.

[@travisthefixer3788]

Im thinking around 600$bucks need a lot of man hours i like it

[@michaelguinn5736]

I was thinking the same...$500-$600 range..

[@chuckelliott3894]

Up to 1000

[@freddiebates5539]

I think it will go somewhere between $500. and a $1,000 .

[@brettstevens9677]

@@michaelguinn5736 Agree with you and Michael

[@virtuestreams2616]

It’ll sell around the $300-400 range-if it continues to rain you might pick it for $200.

[@bigjongoose4384]

Enjoyed the car tour. Love looking at old vehicles. Go for the 32 you can turn it into anything.

[@tombob671]

$500 for the Chevy. I hope you get it.

[@jameshicks4944]

My guess concerning the 33 is it will go for something between $3000. and $4000. Great video Jonathan,Thankyou.

[@kristofftaylovoski60]

I would say about 750 bucks on the top end for the 33

[@garymadero1955]

Myself I would be in on the 33 up to 1200. As soon as you showed it my mind started building. We think a lot alike. When someone sees junk I see a gem. Our builds would be totally different, but that's the joy of hot rodding.

[@nodnostrebor4300]

Those two 1967 2-door Chevys bring tears to my eyes. Imagine, I was seventeen, and practically unstoppable. Now, I can just barely get going, like those '67 Chevys sitting in a junk yard begging for a new home. Oh, I do all right, I guess. 70 ain't seventeen though.

[@sallyb3]

Whatever it takes, look forward to seeing that build ! Good morning

[@danieloder5644]

Well, hopefully you get it Johnathan at the price you want. Because some of the stuff you rebuild make my dreams of owning cars like that come true. Being on SSI and only making 87.50 a month i know i will never have a chance to own my dream truck. When i was a kid my Father owned a 68 Ford truck 300 straight 6 and 3 on the tree. My dream truck of course he had it all gone through painted etc. but I am partial to the patina look. Best wishes on the truck so that you can keep building my dreams 1 vehicle at a time. God Bless ya Brother.

[@brettolague7474]

I would probably pay 2000, depends on the crowd I would think as low as 300 up to maybe 2500

[@timerickson7056]

Been out of that kind of auctions forever get your frame straightener out depends what it's worth to you $1000-1500

[@asteverino8569]

Nice tour of mostly late 20th century stuff. Loved all the Chevy II’s and Nova’s. Had a ‘65 Chevy II wagon. My first car, bought off my dad. Haha Anyway, I would be a bad guess on that 3 window car. Sorry.

[@stex1985]

Old saying, one mans junk another’s treasure. Not over 500. Thanks for taking us along, in the rain!

[@billmiller7138]

I could see the 33 bringing $1500 to 2000 depending on who's there to bid. Not worth that to me though.

[@oldschool6345]

I guess 500- 1000. Without being there to see it in person. All the bits inside, how redeemable is the grille and shell kinda make it a tougher guess. That turbo buick is worth checking up on. 1st year was really rare I think. Thanks for sharing

[@dougscott8161]

I have no idea, value wise, but I know you need that '33 coupe and it will be a fun build for you. Good luck on it's purchase and thanks for sharing. God Bless and stay safe.

[@dannysettles5646]

All my life and I am 63 now I have got cars and parts out woods that nobody wanted and start on them and some body wanted it more than me....I love it

[@MrDemonchild71]

That Buick grand national would be a good investment if you could get it for the right price. I would love the turbo engine for my Commodore. I'm pretty sure it would almost bolt right in. 3.8 Buick v6. Thanks for the look around

[@williamdavis4268]

I don't know where you were at , but there were 2 cars there that looked a lot like the ones I had, 0:23 the first one the Chevy II 1964 Nova SS if its the one I had it came with a 6-cylinder and power-glide bought it in 1968 my first car last time I seen it it had a V/8 and straight drive in it, 2:08 the next one was the light blue 2 door sedan chevy II it was a 1963 bought it around 1975 these cars were in NC

[@johnnybailey4091]

Man I would love that chevy 2 nect to the wrecked chevy you was looking at. Just dont find places like that around my neck of the woods

[@georgeparker9977]

Hi again. As some one who has done this stuff (in a previous life) the value is what you want to spend. Also what you have in your stash for other parts. But as your talent is exceptional in this area, go for it!!!!!!

[@voodoopowder]

I think a lot of people are going to be surprised how much the 33’ brings. I haven’t had good luck at auctions, people seem to lose their minds and bid way too high. I hope you get to bring it home. Thanks for showing us these great vehicles in the rain, hopefully your camera stayed dry.

[@SnakebitN129]

My thoughts on the 3 window is $500-$1000.00. All you really buying are the 2 doors, a clip cab, ( cut at the lower w/s post) and back. The cowl is going to hard to pull more than likely it will tear loose or apart so will the rear on the left side. Another frame is a must ! I would make some pulls to relieve the pressure first and see how things. Just my thoughts !

[@rogerbamatutz1927]

If ya paid $50 bucks you'd be buy'n alot of work. You can imagine just how nice it could look though.

[@justaguy2738]

I would leave the 33 the way it is . Awesome time capsule of hotrodding , and conversation piece . That would just look so badass sitting in my yard

[@RatdogDRB]

It's hurt so bad, most will stroll past it and just shake their heads. I'd lowball it for $250, no more than $500. Hope you get it for what you want. Love that Nova SS.

[@Tater79bj]

I'd bet it goes to $1500, but I'd be happy to have it for $500

[@buckeyejim2989]

With good paperwork, 1250? Turbo regal has 3.42 ,8.5 ten bolt rearend. Thanks for the tour. Hope you do well auction day. Been 35yrs since I kept john e law watching me in shoebox Nova's in Hamilton oh.😀

[@kapekodbob]

$1500 for me but with the Chevy guys showing up $2500.

[@danielluma2948]

That 3 window coupe I bid 8 to 900 at the most that left rear quarter can be fixed same with the cow area ,it take some pulling but with what you know it would be no problem fixing this gem .

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Yeah the coupe body looks saveable !

[@johnparkerthegimpygardener]

I loved the 65 impalas with the 327 . It was the best looking of all the years . Lot of nice looking pick up trucks as well

[@ervingoertzen7233]

I have a friend who went to an auction, bunch of old cars, saw a firebird with purple paint , ratty interior, with a trans am scoop. Everyone looked at no one bid. My friend bid 1000$ got it home started cleaning it up. Wiped off the overspray under the hood saw a tag with engine info. Looked closer it was labeled SD 455. Yep , scored !

[@davewhittington1368]

Get the 33 !!! Your know your best price and if any change left go for the all the parts in box cntr (if you have room in your yard) Best of luck , stay safe 🇬🇧

[@romo5268]

Made my day.Love going through old junkyards too.👍

[@672egalaxie6]

My guess would be 800-1200, more with the paperwork. As far as what it needs, It's out of my league, but I just watched you put together a couple of similar cars from basically nothing, and this you could handle no problem. I hope you get it, it's alot of fun watching you build these things, and very inspiring. As always, thanks fer takin' us along...

[@moparjake9870]

I want that dodge d300 got any info on the auction? And I would say that 33 will sell kinda high not much rust looks appealing to people depending on the crowd I'd say around 2500. Prewar anything is really sought after

[@jjohn2u]

If you were to part out some of the those parts you aren't interested in, you could make at least $2000 or more. I would pay $2500 or more for this rare coupe body. The main body has little or no rust, and door are next to perfect. The grille would bring close to a $1000 buck by it self. The dash is intact, along with the gauges. Even though the hood is bent, it could still bring in at least $500 bucks if somebody needed a 33 chevy hood in any condition. You could make more money by parting out that coupe than what you pay for it.

[@joedyer8824]

I think that's right up your alley Jonathan, it would be nice if the motor is good your luck is pretty good. Good luck on the auction.

[@macho4x4warlock98]

The ‘33 Chevy three window is really a ‘34 Chevy rare three window. It’s steel sheetmetal over wood inside structure. Usually the wood above the bottom door sills stays in better shape then the body lower over metal chassis frame wood. The body wood sill frame is fairly ease to replace. The upper inside wood structure is labor intensive because of all the joints. With the top having been filled, probably saved the upper wood structure from weathering. I think the final bid price should be no more than 1K.

[@atom_________6815]

1500.00 if it has a clean title I would say. just because its a desireable car

[@ttorkelson5553]

Jonathan. thank you for all the great content and hard work. hope you find and buy the olds intake! i'm think'n $400-500. on the '33. very best to you and yours. t.

[@mrnobody6573]

Here in MD. that would be $1500-2500 all day long. Make sure you get bill of sale so you can get a title. I would go with S-10 2 wheel drive frame. Closest width & modern suspension. I would keep it full fendered & hood. Save that hood,it`s a 34 hood(not 33) but it`s fixable & HARD TO FIND! Good luck.

[@theduke8504]

$201.00 for start. If there's no reserve or a resulting bidding war the doors and quarters are worth that to a wizard like yourself! I didn't get a good look at the grill, and would that 327 engine be a temptation for another bidder? I check for your uploads first thing when I log on, your expertise is a joy to watch! Take care of yourself, you are needed by more than just your family. God Bless! Cheers!

[@KCAATV]

If you want the 33, buy it. It's value is not the "market value". It's value is all about what it's worth to you.

[@Rg-nc9gc]

I saw a Chevy II, would love to be able to bid/buy it. Could you please tell me when and where the auction takes place? Would really appreciate it. Thanks, Jerry

[@antoniocovarrubias7831]

I love those Novas, chevys best of the 60s on a six all you do is split the manefold and they sound so sweet!

[@jasonjgr8580]

I would love to have the 1970's ford truck.

[@martinpook5707]

Whatever you pay I'm sure it'll be an interesting project. I sounded like you have the same opinion of sunroofs as I have - why cut a hole in a perfectly good roof? Keep it up.

[@yupimbackk]

I had a 1965 chevy nova.. I miss that car....

[@coldwarmotors]

Sweet coupe! Hope you can land it... I think you'll save most of the front sheet metal, too. 3 window is the money; someone will have to give a couple k for that solid one I'd think? Oh, and those are some nice tires... Cheers from here!

[@chevyfan82]

Hope you get the 33 chevy it needs saving.

[@wadechristianson9511]

Ive watched you build a car with scraps everything is their you just have to piece it back together piece of cake

[@mikejohnson5837]

About 500 bucks for the 33 I'd say. It's got potential though. I like it too.

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

Yes the 33 Chevy is bent but it's not a rust bucket & it has a complete repairable grille & probably some other usable parts, I would feel ok if I got it for 2 grand.

[@romulascott]

I hope you get the 33 chevy. I know you can do wonderful things with it. Be blessed my friend.

[@carlclarke516]

Hope you get the car you want Jonathan...any car you get you work wonders on it..

[@ginomorris4873]

The 33 I'm thinking 900 to 1100 not many solid body's left ..I just wish we still had bone yards like this in my area..

[@joolsfreeman4359]

Its definitely worth having a go at straightening that coupe body out and having a tinker with it.

[@bcabmac]

Depending on how you're going to go with the frame, I could see some people going as high as $1,500. There's a lot of stuff there to put a car together. But a lot of work. The engine looks like it might be a screamer. A Johnathon price would be 400 to 800. And more if you are already seeing in your mind that you can turn it in to something spectacular.

[@CubCadetMan71]

I’d say as it sits, I would buy it for around 500-700 and I reckon at auction it would go for around 400, because I’m sure there will be a lot of scrappers at that auction with the amount of cars.

[@diaspo]

A lot of low ballers here in the comments suggesting 5-600. I reckon if you get it for under $1,200, you're doing well. Two interested bidders might see it go even higher. A ton of work, but if anyone can sort her out, JW can, no doubt.

[@wayneguess7946]

To me, it's about a $500 car!

[@kenworcester4387]

My guess is the $500 range.. Might go up a couple hundred more depending on how badly I wanted it. I hope you get it and can't wait to see you transform it into a driveable car again.

[@000gjb]

Between $500 and $800. The rear left quarter can be pulled out, fenders can be repaired, deck lid made and the chassis may be salvaged, cut and fabricated in sections to make the old one new. The question is, do you want this car that much?