Classic Car Heaven: Desert Valley Auto Parts (DVAP) in Phoenix - 9-7-2019 (Visit #2)

* Update Dec 2020 * I went back! Check the links below!
I last visited DVAP in February 2018 and uploaded a video (link below) that became so popular over the last year and a half, I decided to go back and see if there was any new inventory. Hope you enjoy a 20-minute stroll through some of the vehicles available for the picking. I was like a kid in a candy store checking out all the merchandise.
Original DVAP video: • Quick Walking Tour of ...
Jan 2020 DVAP video: • Classic Car Heaven Epi...
Dec 2020 DVAP video: • Classic Car Heaven Epi...

[@jamesharding6183]

Just found your videos. I like , how you are mellow and not acting like a kid on crack most other videos. I like how you speed up the video when your walking, I like your attention to detail. Your doing a great job , I will subscribe and like God bless young man.

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks for watching!

[@stepheng3667]

What's with the unusual trunk on the Blue 73 Grand Prix at 8:30? I don't remember seeing any like that.

[@TysonHugie]

I'm not sure, hopefully someone here knows!

[@johnmccallum9542]

@@TysonHugie Continental Kit Option

[@jackcook6735]

I remember seeing those in the 70s I think it’s factory kind of Lincoln continental bump on it I thought it was Odd then but cool . Back when you could order cars with weird options ,you know the way you wanted it to make your car stand out. Somebody I knew dad had one.

[@rustynails9659]

Did you see any Li’l Red Express Trucks

[@TysonHugie]

I didn’t but I’d love to find one

[@Justkevin377]

You past up a Trans Am.

[@TysonHugie]

Nice! Maybe I'll have to go back and check it out.

[@kevinmiller4486]

I remember when these old cars were common to see on the road. The young people think these are from outer space because they never saw them when they lived. Lots of art deco design in the 50/60's cars.

[@TysonHugie]

I do love the design of those cars.

[@toyoscio]

Kevin Miller Now crushed Lol

[@rickloera9468]

The white 62 Chrysler Newport you liked the dash in is called Astradome. No bulbs, has electroluminescent to light up the dash lights. It is a beautiful sight at nighttime. And yes it does have A/C. The turrets sticking out of the top of the dash are present. Chrysler for several years mounted the rearview mirror on the dash. That one does not have the day and night feature. It does have a factory clock and Golden Tone AM radio. Chrysler offered several 4 door rooflines in 62. The one you saw which is the more common hardtop. The large rear window 4 door is quite a bit rarer. And of course the most common 4 door sedan. The Newport was also offered in 2 door hardtop, convertible, and wagon. Most of these old cars, I mean 65 and down seem to be A/C equipped. Most likely because of where they were originally sold. Their is a wrecking yard in Fresno, Ca that had probably fifty to one hundred Imperials from 1955 to 1966. Unfortunately I heard that they were crushed within the past few years. There is a video on you tube showing them. I saw these Imperials back in 1999 when I was sourcing parts for my 1986 Ford Thunderbird that I had just wrecked. The Imperials were in really good shape at the time.

[@TysonHugie]

Awesome, I knew somebody would pull through with some knowledge and facts about the vehicles I was getting an up close look at. I really liked that Newport. I would love to see the dash lit up at nighttime. Thanks for watching!

[@OhYeahAboutThat]

Marvin the Martian! The illudiam pew-32 space modulatoooooor

[@TysonHugie]

Oh duh! You're right. Hahaha

[@McBuggs.]

Yup, from the Bugs Bunny Cartoons.

[@normguajardo8446]

If you notice in the video a lot of the cars are for doors not two doors Only Thing Worth value on the four-door cars are front clips maybe rear bumpers and tail lights not too many people have four-door cars to restore. Bought a pair of fenders for 68 Pontiac Tempest from them they said the rust free and no body filler in them we checked out the shipping invoice one said it was heavier than the other so we looked at them one had a gallon of Bondo in it somebody just put Bond Owens fender them primed over top fit the primer was fresh other one had fresh primer as well they told us they've been sitting on a car for 20 years in yard on the car those fenders were not sitting on a car for 20 years in their yard somebody put body filler in them and primed them up real quick and tried it aged them. Drove all the way from Michigan to Arizona to give them their shit back. Not happy customer at all watch buying stuff from them if you live far away they'll give you junk not what you seen in the picture they're about Justice worst is billions and trillions in Oklahoma wouldn't Buy anything from these two year olds that's my experience.

[@TysonHugie]

Ah that's true!

[@LANESxNOWONLYx]

Couldn't possibly think of a better way to spend $2.00 than this! Wow, what a tour! Thank you for being our tour guide. What an awesome collection of 60's & 70's American cars. It was like a walk through, previewing what heaven will be like. Here in MI, we just don't have many salvage yards anymore like the one you just featured. I'm sure someone already revealed the identity of Marvin Martian from the old Warner Bros./Looney Tunes Cartoon series of characters from the 50's & 60's. Haven't seen a Kent Golden Lights book of 20 matches in years. Thank you again! Look forward to your next video from Desert Valley if you go back for a part 3?

[@TysonHugie]

As a matter of fact there is already a part 3. It should be showing up as suggested in your playlist, if not you can try and search for it on my channel. I'm glad you liked the video! I'll keep them coming!

[@79tazman]

The Mopar section is the section I would love to see more of the Dodge's Plymouth's, Imperials and the Chrysler's

[@TysonHugie]

Alright, cool, I'll have to get back over there!

[@DUNEATV]

This massive yard has been completely cleaned out…cars are gone!

[@TysonHugie]

@@DUNEATV crazy they moved them out I guess. Dvap has a few locations now

[@OldAmericanroads]

Nice video ! I also went there to make a ( smaller 😆 ) video. I love junkyards.

[@TysonHugie]

Agree with you on that! Junkyards are awesome. Thanks for watching.

[@OldAmericanroads]

It's like outdoor museums ! If you wanna take a look at mine : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6vSfJWMhqeVbcU ( it's in french but subtitles are available 🙂 )

[@45AMT]

Wow what a treat. This is back when cars were works of art. This yard is notorious Nationwide for having the best selection and cleanest old cars. I'd gladly pay $2 to do a tour. But maybe in the cooler months or like you did early in the day.

[@TysonHugie]

Love to have you come out here and check it out with me sometime!

[@richarddixon5471]

What a treat! You need to spend a week in there. So much to see, it’s unbelievable. A American treasure!

[@TysonHugie]

It's a pretty awesome place! Thanks Richard

[@craigmonteforte1478]

another good video this place always amazes me on how many 60s and 70s gems are there that wagon with the cool roof windows is a Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and many scrap yards like the old Station Wagons for scrap value when you went passed all the old thunderbirds it brought back some great memories of a girl i dated in the 1980s her daily driver was a third convertible from the early 60s we lived in South Florida and i used to follow her home and i thought she looked so great with the wind blowing her Strawberry Blonde hair the car was one of many her Dad kept at their 2nd home in Florida mostly old Fords but he did have some other makes on their farm in Washington State as well

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks Craig for watching!

[@heartoftexasbarnfindsandcl5193]

Always wanted to visit. Maybe one day., Marvin The Martian Fo Life.

[@TysonHugie]

Haha yes!

[@joeyperry705]

I wanted to see the gsx so bad dude. Such a special car...

[@TysonHugie]

I'll go back and give that one another look!

[@swisscamperronniecool5419]

Thanks for sharing....brought back many cool memories....

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks for watching!

[@enriquerodriguez6158]

Lets see the truck section like C10's and F100's?

[@TysonHugie]

Noted, will do!

[@gertraba4484]

@@TysonHugie any old BLAZER< DODGES AND FOMCO PRODUCTS??????????????????????

[@gregkoerber5820]

C10s!

[@tallboy2234]

Yeah, yeah......them pickup trucks, Dude👍😁😳😲😱

[@georgemurison4949]

Tyson Hugie would love to see the sixties dodge pickups, thanks

[@dhh488]

Thanks to your video, I found a part for my 65' Sport Fury. I went to their website, filled out the form and they got back to me in less than an hour. Thanks!

[@TysonHugie]

That is awesome! I'm glad it worked out!

[@allenschmitz9644]

I would say them cars are stripped like the day after thanks giving day turkeys.

[@TysonHugie]

Haha, that's one way to put it!

[@PaganWizard]

15:15 You can find out if that GSX is real or a clone by looking up the VIN number on the old interwebs. 15:38 MARVIN!!!!! Where's the KABOOM???? There was supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!!! 15:49 Pretty cool to see a car that was originally sold in Minnesota having it's (most likely) final resting place in Arizona. 16:42 I'd love to get that grill, it would make for an interesting piece in my garage. 18:26 Not just a Riviera, it's a Boat Tail Riviera.

[@TysonHugie]

Awesome commentary! Thanks for all that!

[@rolandohernandez36]

A Couple Of Years Ago I Pulled A Friend Of Mines Chrysler Imperial From Miami To Golden Gate, With My Old One Ton Dually, Brought It On A Tow Dolly , It Was A Big Car, Don't Know If He Ever Finished It Cause He Moved Away.

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Oh that’s a dangerous place for me to visit! I would be wanting to buy some cool stuff I see ! Wow

[@TysonHugie]

Haha definitely hit it up!

[@jimmyfleetwood1118]

A lesson in English grammar: A Cadillac is a Land Yacht...not a boat. This term is tossed about by those who have never driven a nice Cadillac (or Lincoln, or Imperial, or Buick. or Olds, for that matter).

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks!

[@Dennis-lx2jp]

Great video!! If you go back and you feel like it,could you see if there is any 1968 or 69 Buick Skylarks? I had a 69 in high school. My brother had a 69 Olds 88. That was our favorite year and still is!

[@TysonHugie]

I will keep eyes open!

[@mikemarotta8974]

One of my favorite things to do in my younger days .was to go to a salvage yard.brings back great memories.i could spend all day looking at these classics

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks Mike! There are 3 videos in this series (so far) so check out the other 2 when you can.

[@mistermopar440]

Great video!!! Loved watching it. Me and my brother love walking through salvage yards, but they are getting harder to find, especially in Canada. If you ever go back would love to see all in the Chrysler/Dodge section.

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks, I hope to make it back again soon. There's a third video from the series I already posted if you want to check it out.

[@stuartjoseph8079]

Great tour again Tyson..not seeing the link for the retour. Place is like Disneyland lol..Vista Cruiser at 3:38 got totally picked. Saw an Olds 98 at 17:31 where the side markers were the olds logo. Looks like a 668/69..yikes

[@TysonHugie]

I think there should be a total of 5 DVAP videos in the playlist

[@GorillaCookies]

Dont buy anything online from these guys. They send crap not what they show in the pictures. Had to ship back their junk and wait forever for my refund . They didnt cover the return shipping so i lost $41 in shipping to get my $140 back 3 weeks later ! They suck

[@TysonHugie]

That sucks!

[@alkennedy1124]

Number 1 inexpensive,I need to take a trip, looking for a 55 2door 150 Chevy, roller just enough to load it , it is going to be my rat rod hot rod type daily driver ok love this stuff , please show more ,thanks BigAl California.

[@TysonHugie]

I'll keep an eye out!

[@tomfrazier1103]

I ordered a back door of a '69 Toyota Corona from there. These were rusters when new, mine was a Vegas garage queen. Found a '61 Imperial cvt. In Big Island junkyard.

[@TysonHugie]

Nice! Love the '61 Imperial

[@torreyinnewyorkcity334]

This is so painful to watch. I literally gave my grandfathers 1965 Imperial away for pennies. Who knew those things would be worth so much money now it was immaculate.

[@TysonHugie]

Aw I wonder where that Imperial ended up.

[@winfordtice1969]

Yes I'd be interested and looking at some 61 corvairs station wagon I enjoyed your little show if you go back and see see him let me know before the video comes out and I thank you very much

[@TysonHugie]

Thank you for watching!

[@jerrygoad3093]

You was on something when you found that Malibu SS you should have popped the hood on that I seen it with a floor shifter automatic you always want to catch the inside and see if it's a clutcher automatic sometimes I have a factory tech that was the highlight of me watching your video

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks Jerry, I'll have to go back and check it out again

[@saymyname5378]

Jalopy utility vehicle how to Get longer front and is nice and straight and in good shape what are the surround around the doors trunk missing okay take an early 2000s pick up replace the the truck front end cab with with the car then use the bed to welding as the rear firewall also pop off the bedsides or Weldon to them to replace them with replacement panels or another vehicle of the same kind that keep the lines you made your own classic UTE

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks for watching!

[@reelslotmafia3000]

Cool video, of course that yard is huge, maybe check out the chevelle malibu area ss preferably , but still cool, TY, and best of luck on your videos...

[@TysonHugie]

Thank you for watching!

[@jasonbuben2708]

Any muscle cars in there? 1967-1980 camaros or mustangs. Maybe even challengers?

[@TysonHugie]

For some reason I don’t usually come across those in the yards

[@stevensaucier8842]

The next time you go back could you take a look at the canaros every one of these i watch not just your videos everyone skips the camaros im looking for stuff for mine i would appreciate if you could look at those for me thanks

[@TysonHugie]

Doesn't seem like there was much Camaro inventory. Same with Mustangs, Corvettes...

[@427bird69]

A Biscayne with 6 rear tail lights? Thinking it might have an Impala deck lid thrown on at some point in its life?

[@TysonHugie]

Sounds like you could be right.

[@walkingman9171]

Cool archaeology find, must visit there. But not now in July, too fricken hot. lol

[@TysonHugie]

Exactly!

[@adrienbastarache8096]

you can not do this well,you show car rusted past the junkyard,after you run like hell,i'm not a fan

[@TysonHugie]

I'm sorry I don't understand. Thanks for watching!

[@danhansson409]

I would not be able to visit a place like that without bringing wd-40 and spray on hinges 🤭

[@TysonHugie]

Haha, I know!

[@glennmckinney3760]

Love to see some of those station wagons

[@TysonHugie]

Nice, I'll keep that in mind!

[@danielheartsill4269]

One good thing I notice, other than almost no rust the weeds are not waist high either. Makes looking much better.

[@TysonHugie]

Yeah it's a pretty easy place to get around.

[@chevylandt.v]

Now I know where to find parts and my next project

[@TysonHugie]

Exactly!

[@georgemills3972]

Looking for 74 olds parts

[@jamesatkins3992]

Nice video👌 I love junkyards cars and trucks 😎

[@TysonHugie]

Awesome; thanks for watching!

[@adamtrombino106]

Been there.. If you want anything, bring a fat wad of cash! You'll need it.

[@TysonHugie]

No purchases here!

[@asido057]

How are the prices on parts i have family out there and a 65 rambler american so hard to find parts as it is

[@TysonHugie]

I am not sure, you might have to call them.

[@anastyb]

This isn't an episode of ROADKILL. Unfortunately almost every car there is a clapped out parts only car. I didn't see any Rollers there.

[@TysonHugie]

That's why the place is called Desert Valley Auto Parts. Everything there, aside from maybe the complete cars near the entrance, is being parted out for scrap.

[@turbanwearersblow]

I’m sure a few of them in the right hands could be brought back

[@toyoscio]

@@turbanwearersblow Why bother?

[@Mr23frd]

Yeah square body Chevy trucks blazers. 1973-1987

[@TysonHugie]

Sounds good, will keep a look out.

[@elijahmcgee2842]

Chev 65. Chevelle. ss would like to buy the hole car if price is right get finder fee please let me know if you dont mind thankyou 4 your time

[@TysonHugie]

None of these are mine. I'm just introducing KZbin to a cool junkyard in my area. You might want to contact DVAP directly.

[@rafaelrodriguez-rm8ec]

I NEED TO GO THERE,ITS PACKED TO THE RAFTERS!!! LOVE OLD CAR JUNK YARDS!!!

[@TysonHugie]

Same here, I could spend all day!

[@rogermorris7309]

tyson did you see and 62 olds starfire bodys there sure would like to know if there are any there

[@TysonHugie]

I don't remember that specifically but I'll have to check back next time!

[@stevekirksey9293]

They did make a white with black stripe GSX it’s probably the real deal

[@TysonHugie]

This one was def repainted

[@naoufelkourdellah3704]

Sir, your superbe vidéo bringst the American Dream Car Spirit back to life. I'm seeking an old sleeper Car called the Dodge Aspen. I Hope to find one sitting old and waiting for someone to buy it for a good price. Thanks for your help and by the way I'm from France if I have your permission to introduce myself. I wish you and your brother all the best , take care and have a nice day!

[@TysonHugie]

Thank you, I will look for an Aspen

[@naoufelkourdellah3704]

Thanks so much Indeed, Sir!

[@paulcorreggio4925]

I hope that Buick GSX was just a clone. If not, that's a shame...

[@TysonHugie]

Clone for sure!

[@79tazman]

man your missing all the cool cars or at lest the cars I find cool lol

[@TysonHugie]

Haha sorry about that

[@petersauer9496]

Do you have any 1960 Dodge 2dr htp or 4 dr sedan with slant 6.

[@TysonHugie]

I'll check

[@saymyname5378]

Been to Phoenix four or five times never had a chance to get to the junkyard

[@TysonHugie]

Definitely gotta get over there.

[@TheKimmer1969]

Watch your sound levels, music is too loud compared to your speak

[@TysonHugie]

Yes thank you!

[@kevinagner9621]

Station wagons are very popular. Especially 2 door.

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out the other 2 videos I filmed at DVAP.

[@miamimo70]

Great video, you should do a series of videos, Starting with Buick cars.. Cadillacs.. Pontiacs... Etc!

[@TysonHugie]

That's the goal!

[@miamimo70]

@@TysonHugie watching from London England, I have a 71 Buick Riviera 👌 a Buick video would be fab!

[@ArtByCater]

Wow, if those cars could talk, all the history and driving stores in this yard, all lot of cool cars. Cool video! Thanks Chuck

[@TysonHugie]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@youtold7727]

They used to have a tv show filmed there it was really good. They’d choose a car from the yard then restore it then auction it off. Whomever won got themselves a good, good looking car at a reasonable price

[@TysonHugie]

Desert Car Kings

[@youtold7727]

@@TysonHugie ….Yes that’s it. The 1970’ Oldsmobile 442 is my favorite that they restored.

[@79tazman]

That wagon with the glass in the roof is a Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser kind of like the car you seen on the 70's show

[@TysonHugie]

Very nice!

[@gregguthrie5654]

Another one is located in maricopa called hidden valley auto parts

[@TysonHugie]

I'll have to check that out!

[@briang4470]

At 17:31 I wish you would have checked out that 71-73 vega gt, I know alot of people dont like those cars but I love those cars I think they are cool because they look like the Camaro of that era and are cool to swap a small block into and make into a cool street car, very hard to find car these days.

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks Brian, I'll check that out when I go back!

[@briang4470]

@@TysonHugie I appreciate it can't wait for another junkyard video

[@Donnies_Garage]

I would love to see 1970 thru 1972 Cutlass 442's and LeMans GTO's

[@TysonHugie]

I'll keep that in mind! Check out the other videos I have on DVAP too.

[@djhighspeed_]

Yo next time you go hang out in the Pontiac section a little bit more..

[@TysonHugie]

Will do

[@jeremystrickland7767]

Rattle snake heaven there i remember when they found a bed of rattle snakes in one of em kool junk yard

[@TysonHugie]

I've lived in AZ for 14 years and been junkyarding dozens of times and never seen a snake.

[@brandonjordan1273]

I would like to see 1972 chevy truck or 1967 chevelle

[@TysonHugie]

Okay, I'll watch for that!

[@johnroberts2858]

I am looking for parts for a 1979 chevy nova.

[@TysonHugie]

I don't remember seeing one of those

[@akramat_axriev]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks!

[@johnmorris1266]

Good video except that very annoying music.

[@TysonHugie]

Sorry, I guess you can mute it.

[@operationrepo007]

Hhow more late 60's dodge's, plymouth's, chrysler's and imperial's. I liked the video.

[@TysonHugie]

Thank you! Okay, I'll keep an eye out for those models!

[@garthlocklin6355]

I 2nd that!

[@randyhale4181]

Fox body please and any 1967 dodge belvedere there?

[@TysonHugie]

I'll keep an eye out!

[@tomortale2333]

CAR HEAVEN?? LOOKS LIKE BUNCH RUST BUCKETS...JUNKYARD....AN IT COST $2.00 TO GET IN???

[@tomortale2333]

an the guy says ''these ariz. cars have no rust on em..ther clean''' Really? no rust?.... bullshitt

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks Tom!

[@mikek771]

Thats 20 minutes ill never get back....

[@TysonHugie]

Why didn't you stop after 5?

[@maranlou2542]

Watch for them rattlers!! They’ll git cha!

[@TysonHugie]

Didn't see or hear any!

[@dimefever1006]

Finally somewhere worth the admission price!

[@TysonHugie]

Haha exactly!

[@johnpassmore8176]

I love these walks through these salvage yards. Thanks for taking the time . Sure brings back memories

[@TysonHugie]

You bet - thanks for watching!

[@denniscox9277]

The matches are the feeler gap for points,,,😅👍

[@TysonHugie]

Thanks for watching!

[@GorillaCookies]

That vista cruiser wagon is worth a fortune restored

[@TysonHugie]

Somebody should rescue it.

[@monarch1957]

The hot sun just destroyed the interiors of most of those cars.

[@TysonHugie]

It sure did

[@NonnoGregorio]

Can you do a deep dive into just Buick stuff

[@TysonHugie]

That's a good idea

[@flyingpancake7790]

I’m specifically looking for Ford Mavericks I saw a big bumper one but would love to find a small number one

[@TysonHugie]

I'll keep an eye out for that!

[@flyingpancake7790]

Tyson Hugie Thank you

[@markb7906]

neighbor of mine has a couple in az too

[@jeffgravel6191]

Id like to see Chev Vega / Monza, Cavalier and their corporate twins.

[@TysonHugie]

Sounds good, I'll keep a look out for those.

[@jeffgravel6191]

@@TysonHugie Thanks v much.

[@tallen4520]

Most f these could be easily fixed.....

[@TysonHugie]

Maybe so!

[@obryan240]

Love those dealership badges

[@TysonHugie]

I though that was pretty cool too.

[@josephheffle2889]

Marvin the Martian from Looney Tunes

[@TysonHugie]

Haha yep! The good ole days.

[@brettcarcio4013]

I got the hood off that old swept line at about 8:40

[@TysonHugie]

Awesome!

[@robertsweet4112]

Mercury cougar and galaxie 500?

[@TysonHugie]

Nice!

[@frankmata1812]

Once upon a time those cars were brand new.

[@TysonHugie]

I like to think about that too.

[@richardandrewdixonrousseau2924]

Fantastic video, you did a great job. Thanks so much for sharing, enjoyed every minute!

[@TysonHugie]

Thank you Richard! I appreciate that. I got some criticism for the music, the content, and the cars I chose to focus on. So I'm glad you liked it!

[@richrnndz2]

This is such a treat! It sucks how expendable vehicles become, especially those that were massed produced during the baby boom.

[@TysonHugie]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching!

[@RX7GSLSEowner]

Didn't see any Plymouth stuff!

[@TysonHugie]

I'll try and remember that for next time!

[@yvesalrich8843]

I like that DODGE SENECA....

[@TysonHugie]

That was a good one!

[@valentinocule4691]

Hello Can i buy complete car here?

[@TysonHugie]

I don't work for them. You might have to call and ask.

[@michaellang5317]

I like that one monte carlo on time line 9:59

[@TysonHugie]

Sweet ride