Classic Car Market- The Next Big Trend

[@LionHeart0808]

Barrett's Jackson makes me mad. Just because you seen a compeltely restored spotless car with matching numbers go for 1 million dollars in a classic car auction DOES NOT mean your car that's been laying on the ground for years with rotted out floorboards, rotted out frame rails, rusted through panels, and no engine is going to sale for 1 million dollars. I see it all the time in ads for classic cars. It usually states "I've seen such and such car go for this much." Most people don't realize how much work, time, and money go into making a car worthy for Barrett Jackson auction.

[@AtZero138]

Hahaha.. Yup... my favorite is the olde Barn find... great could you wipe it down.. like do you really have to sell me the owl and Rat poop all over it... I believe you man, yeah barn.. great wash or off... Hahaha..

[@smilsmff]

You got that right Exactlyy how I feel, crap nobody would spend more then 100 bucks on during the late 1980s and early 90s are now 25 ,000. with paint job and termites holding hands for metal

[@jamesavery6671]

You got guys like Hagerty saying everybody's ride is pristine

[@AtZero138]

@@smilsmff Hahaha.. Yeah I've sold Resto parts for a while.. Awesome Customers with real Love for building a Dream car, or just keeping it going, to all the way Car flip Guy😒.. I like real folk, I've seen some of my old Car flip Customer Lose about 85k to 65k on arevage.. but they have money to lose like that, Not anyone i know Haha.. in my Narrow view I believe they are, at least leaving Good Cars out there, that No one will ever Give the car sell 130k for all the work. But the Car Remains Haha.. hopefully to someone who love it's..

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

Alot of the unreasonably high prices at these auctions probably revolve around money laundering transactions from one individual to another

[@skipstalforce]

I would rather go see a bunch of old beat up survivors then show cars.

[@stevemurray710]

I am annoyed that car shows allow in new muscle cars. I'd say nothing from 90s or newer. Car shows shouldn't look like a dealers lot.

[@cfmechanic]

I totally agree my car is nothig special to look at but it hauls. Looks like junk runs like a bat outta hell. I hae a few videos of it on y page

[@skipstalforce]

@iwantabeetle it's not my fault Google doesn't know proper English

[@devillockj]

Just close your eyes and pretend it’s 1992. 😂

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

if it matters, of all the types of cars hes got in his collection, and hes got em alright. jay leno often says his favorites by far are.....original/unrestored. hes got the creme-puffs sure, but he has many with, factory paint, a few dings and even some rust here and there.

[@billcarrell8622]

Born in '52 and know you ain't talkin' to me. Now you kids listen to your Uncle Tony.

[@charlesmiller5078]

Also born in 52, so we were 16 in 1968, we were dead in the middle of it 7/30/52

[@billcarrell8622]

@@charlesmiller5078 Yep, and don't say dead to guy's our age...lol

[@charlesmiller5078]

@@billcarrell8622 You know I thought about that before I typed it, but did it anyway. Ive been having fun with cars my whole life, but I still learn stuff off of Uncle Tony. Wonder how old he is. 50 maybe?

[@stewartcampbell7794]

5 by 5 Dude ; Vintage 57 , YYZ , Bow Tie Rock-Crush'in Ratman ! Giddy-Up-Go !

[@billcarrell8622]

@@stewartcampbell7794 sounds like a '55 427 with a Muncie?

[@flipeecupsstuff7632]

I don’t really care too much about trends, I like what I like because I like it, not because other people do.

[@calilivin5167]

Feel u on that wouldn't trade my trans am for anything

[@theotherwayofstopping4717]

@@calilivin5167 Neither would I!

[@stevethomas760]

Geez, I never thought that I would ever like a damn station wagon.....

[@chico305SIGMA]

And you sir are a leader!!!! You are a rare and dying breed.

[@Darkwolf1865]

Couldn't agree more, I prefer mopar but love anything vintage.

[@roflman]

My favorite thing about driving cars from the 70s is putting on some 70s radio hits and finding a nice quiet road with no modern cars or infrastructure and for a brief few moments it feels like stepping back in time. So i think what you say about 60s/70s nostalgia being a driving force behind the classic car market is definitely on the mark.

[@mexicanspec]

That is what it is all about for me, how I feel when I drive them.

[@troypostie1252]

This comment makes me wish I were older🚬🤠🥃

[@KJ_Moore]

As a 25 yo millennial I empathize so much with what you're saying about classic cars. I have zero interest in new cars nowadays. I have my '70 C10 SB daily driver and '67 SSRS Camaro and I am having a blast restoring and driving these cars! I have no plans to own a modern car until they run out of gasoline.

[@khaccanhle1930]

I'm in my late thirties. Even in the late nineties, I realized that the cars of that era would have no long term value, and simple mechanical cars of the previous eras were superior. I love cars, from post war to about the seventies. My rule of thumb is, "if it was made while I was alive, it's crap.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Just so you know. You are the exception, not the rule.

[@nellyfarnsworth7381]

You can work & maintain these, forever.

[@efhs1970]

KJ Moore , enjoy your toys, there’s nothing like driving a classic car or truck!

[@nellyfarnsworth7381]

I can order ANYTHING for my 1996 Dodge 2500 CUMMINS. Also owners of CHEVY FORD pickups can order ANYTHING. The plastic cars of 2000 to 2020 after two or three years your just S.O.L

[@harmorehorń]

Love your work Tony, even the Mopar Action articles you wrote back in the day. Late 20s guy here, and I can safely say owning an old muscle car from the late 60s-early 70s isn’t really about performance, or comfort. For me it’s basically a time machine. I could go out and (for the money I’ve dumped into mine) get an new whatever (Camaro, mustang, challenger charger etc,) and it WILL be better than is predecessor in every way... but it wouldn’t be the same as getting behind the wheel of something that has endured and stayed the same (for the most part) for nearly 50 years. Sure old cars are cantankerous and frustrating but youre rewarded with an experience that connects you to the past, even if we “youngsters” weren’t around to have lived through it.

[@comanche1111]

Uncle Tony, I wanted you to know this video really got to the root for me. I have a 64 dodge dart convertible I have been working on for a few years. It's a great driver. My sole purpose for getting it was to re kindle my car passion, and expose my girls to it. (6 and 9 yrs old). I recently asked them as we were going for a cruise who would get the car when I passed or was too old. My youngest did not have too much interest, but the 9 year old has plans to paint it black and put flames on it. The joy of working on machines and the joy of accomplishment, the pride of what you accomplished is what I want to pass on. I enjoy your channel immensely and please keep it going.

[@mustie1]

l think it will be all cars from the 60s-70s not just us,a made, l follow vw buses pretty good and they are not slowing down in price,

[@UncleTonysGarage]

Agreed

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

amen Mustie1

[@kanadetachibana4130]

@@UncleTonysGarage older Japanese offroad capable trucks have been insane in price for years now. I'm sure they'll just keep going up. Toyota Landcruisers, Nissan Patrol, Datsun trucks

[@ShaunHensley]

Mustie1 Japanese cars from that era deep into the 70s are fetching huge bucks.

[@andyvoytko]

@@ShaunHensley all the way into the 90's A 94 twin turbo Supra sold for $121,000. A 97 Acura Integra Type R sold for $64k.

[@Cam-wi3tp]

Barrett Jackson... Yea there's a show i watch when i want a good laugh.All the rich farts throwing their money away.It's just a dog and pony show

[@AtZero138]

Agreed.. if done right.. like really saving cash. No I can't do it.. but it's hypothetical Haha 30k you can save one very Nice car these Money Bag Douche Bags thru 60k and way more.. I've sold parts to these types😒, not like the car folk I love, and hear then bragging to me about how much this and that.. so let them spend it.. 30k on drive train. How much on paint 😅 so you only lost 86k on the flip.. 😆😂

[@nightmathzombieethan]

Last time I watched I saw a MINT 1950's Porsche 356 sell for like 20 grand, then a half decent Dodge Charger sell for close to 100 Grand.... I k ow not everyone likes old European stuff but I never thought I'd see numbers like that for unoriginal unrestored Detroit steel. Mind you, as someone who likes the oddballs I think I'd love to go to Barret Jackson. While all the high rollers are throwing away buckets of cash on trailer-queens, I'd be there to scoop up the deals on all the oddballs and non-perfectly restored(but still classic) driver cars.

[@AtZero138]

@@nightmathzombieethan I'm all Mopar as my Daily driver 68 Dodge Dart.. I live these Cars.. But that being said, give me any early Porsche anytime 356 or any early era 911, especially 930, 934, I also like BMW E30 and E36, but will always lust after Porsche even a 997, Ah Yes Please.. and as far as Numbers Matching it's great, from talking to owners like that, they never, or hardly ever get to enjoy them, too rare to drive etc, I'm more about period correct as far as looks and parts, but not a Snob.. I like Cars and for me it's my Now 318 powered 68 Dart, I've been driving them the last 17 years straight and always will, Peace

[@j_freed]

If you can buy these cars for nothing, great. But allowing for money inflation and liabilities of repair costs, storage and so on, and factoring opportunity cost of losing ways you could have grown that money elsewhere, it is a hell of a specialized area to realize a return. I would,not spend too much on a car though, ever. Sure if I had a giant barn in the southern states, I could play this game. It would be fun.

[@j_freed]

At Zero - there are some good videos on how unreasonably overvalued early 911 Porsches are, both for their abundant supply and almost too-basic nature. Hoovie's Garage covers that. Doug Demuro talks about how that mania bleeds into ANY earlier Porsche model that was previously considered kind of ugly. But nice car if you already have it and aren't balls deep into it financially speaking. You still need a maniac future buyer to pay a maniacal price if you want to flip for big bucks.

[@briansmith9430]

Nail on the head Tony, I'm 28 was tired of getting cheap plastic crap in exchange for a 300-400$/month car payment. So i bought a 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood, I own it outright, insurance is reasonable for full coverage, and I do all the maintenance myself except for the machine shop type stuff on the engine, which is easier to save up for without having to worry about the payment on a 20k$ newer car.

[@paulmoss7940]

God bless you Cuz. What is that a 472? 500? LARGE ! I have a lo-mile 95 sedandeville that is a peach,the small V8.

[@mromatic17]

@@paulmoss7940 i would love a fixed 90’s Northstar caddy that’d be a great daily!

[@samash1704]

Uncle Tony not only fixes cars, he also makes economic forecasts! Love it!

[@mikesims4286]

but sadly cash for clunkers killed a lot of great vehicles

[@junesondrab3833]

Yeah? I didn't know that.

[@jgill5777]

CFC program began in July of 2009. To qualify for the credit, a traded-in used car had to meet the following criteria: Be less than 25 years old - - Have an EPA-rated fuel efficiency of less than 18 miles per gallon

[@trackerrrr]

there are still tons of cars out there though, just gotta find them.

[@stephenmanion3418]

@@trackerrrr no there not, there over priced now, a man down the road has a early mid 70s rancho..rusted out..5 grand price on it just because it was ''cool''......its still there.....to bad it might be fixed, but not at that price...just a example

[@albertgaspar627]

It actually didn't. It killed like i think one Buick Grand National (probably more like a T type), while one Fast and the Furious movie killed a lot more for one opening scene. Popular Hot Rodding magazine whined about all the V8s they were killing...yeah out of 5 million Chevy small blocks, they sent some 305's to their death by pouring in silicone sand. Hollywood kills more each year, cutting them up for cockpit scenes or buying five versions of the Hero Car so it can bump the villan car and yet be dent free in the next shot. to be blunt, if you want a nice car....you have to get off the couch. I looked in a newspaper (remember those) for parts on my Mustangs a few years ago, scored a running 1968 4-4-2 for $4500 instead. Yes, they don't go for $2,000 anymore.

[@johnwilburn]

You're exactly right. I'm seeing the wagons, four doors, and otherwise forgettable work cars get a life of their own. What my generation thought of as a parts donor car as teenagers has become hip to millennials! I love it. It's a serious move toward saving our car culture!

[@OllamhDrab]

It's not just the Millenials when it comes to wagons. Yaknow, I got work to do. It's still a weird alternate universe to me where everyone wants sedans, though. (Even if it's not just cause that's what the market forces on them.) It's still like with even more current cars, so many could be useful as wagons, but the companies want to sell what they want to sell.

[@joshn938]

I think the other reason is the boomers have pretty much made the coupes, hardtops, and muscle cars all but unaffordable for the young folks- so four doors, wagons, and 2 door sedans are cheaper and use most of the same parts. I see a lot of millennials going for cars that aren't as popular to restore but still have large aftermarkets. instead of Chevelles they get Tempests, Cutlasses, or Skylarks. instead of Impalas, they get Catalinas, 88s, or Lesabres, nd so on and so forth because they're a little more unique and a lot cheaper.

[@XxMusclecarsxX]

@@joshn938 Correct but It's also that we millenials were borned in a world where 4dr cars can be sporty and cool like a bmw or audi. Where my dad would't drive or own a 4door sport car to save his life

[@joshn938]

@@XxMusclecarsxX This is true. Back in the heyday of the muscle car in the 60s and 70s( they called them "super cars" back then before that meant exotics) nobody wanted to be seen in a wagon or a four door. Those were for old people, and probably meant you were borrowing pop's car. Turnoff for the ladies, big time. Now times have changed. Look at the Charger. The infinitis. The BMWs. There is an entire class of cars built around "sport sedans". they can run circles around the old muscle cars for sure, but somewhere along the line, the cars just lost their soul. they lost the analog feel. We are living in the heyday of performance, but still, there is something missing. And with Electric cars and- God forbid - DRIVERLESS ones on the horizon, you may well enjoy it while you can. Technology marches on and such.

[@paulallison6689]

@@joshn938 I can tell ya one thing for certain!...I'm at least one boomer who's had absolutely *NOTHIN'* to do w/ ANY of the old cars from the '50's/'60's/'70's prices bein' so outrageously high nowadays!!😒

[@mudduck754]

Was down at the parts store picking up a temp sending unit, a older guy, hell could have been my age, came in for a coil for a 1970 340. I asked him what old A body ya got. He has a '70 340 'Cuda we talked A body's for a minute. I asked him if he did you tube and he said yes, so I mentioned UTG you know trying to get you more eye balls and he said oh you mean and he said your full name. Something about you being a Automotive genius and a Mopar God. And the counter guy is a fan also. You must be doing something right if they know you by name in a parts store in Fife, Washington.

[@UncleTonysGarage]

Crazy, right?

[@OllamhDrab]

@@UncleTonysGarage Hey, you had me as a subscriber with the slant 6 video existing. :)

[@mudduck754]

@@UncleTonysGarage guess you can throw the old ZZ Top 8 track of Degüello in the deck and sing along to I am bad, I am nation wide with feeling.

[@TheThirdWheel618]

I bought a 71 340 JH Vin Challenger from a classic car dealer in 1990 for 5k it was about 95% restored I was tinkering around under the motor it said High Performance stamped on the block , Edelbrock intake with LD4 stamped on it , dual Sonic turbos man it was a awesome car man it was fast I ended up selling it to another classic car shop for 4,700 about 2 years later . Bad decision I could had put my kids through college with it today .

[@devillockj]

“Defeo is god” I guess you had to be there.....

[@beastlydookie81]

Your not wrong. 79 corvette owner here. 19 years old. Its my daily.

[@msh6865]

Grab those AMC/Jeeps, 73-77 Chevelle's (especially the big block cars), any wagon made before 1979, the Pontiac big body cars from the 60's and pretty much any truck built before 1992. Trucks are ridiculous hot right now.

[@joegeorge3367]

I routinely get offers for my 71 Blazer well over $10K more than I paid for it. Crazy.

[@jrcars7017]

Also 90's Roadmaster and Caprice wagons . . .

[@peteralexander1155]

Just bought a nice `74 chevelle , not a big block though but I am very happy with it.

[@frigginmustardtiger7740]

That’s what I like, 73-91 Chevy trucks, blazers, and suburbans. I can’t wait until I’m able to own one. I’m 16, but I can’t afford anything yet, and I can’t get a job until I’m done with fall sports A close friend of mine has a 1987 Chevy v10 Silverado with a 5.7L small block V8 (350 cu). It has a bit of rust and dents, and has been resprayed in some areas, but it’s a beautiful truck and he’s gonna start working on it soon

[@charlesmiller7139]

@@frigginmustardtiger7740 just keep your eyes open. There are plenty of old trucks out here in the Midwest at fair prices. 1k or less in some cases. Pretty solid too. I wish ya luck and glad to see you're interested in the older stuff. I did up an 87 for my daughter. 2 years worth of work but allot of fun.

[@b.neallee7042]

I just bought a rust free 1969 AMC AMX XCODE 390 AT AIR PS PB GO PACK car. My wife thought I was nuts to spend 8k on a paint job. Took it apart and took it down to Bare medal. It has been under a car cover for 20 years, I'm changing that. I'm going to drive her as much as I can. I love your video Tony. I learned a bunch. I know people think it's crazy how much these works of arts are going for, but until you have rebuilt one of these beauties they have no idea how much time and money it cost to bring them back to life. I put a video up on the starting point of my car. Keep up the great work Tony, Semper Fi. Neal

[@GTX1123]

"Vintage is Better" - My younger brother has a large AC window unit in his small two bedroom house that's still going strong. That thing is almost FORTY YEARS OLD and works just as good as it did when it was brand new.

[@JosephWilliams-ui6tw]

My dad used to say, if they were car shopping in the 80's if they raised the hood on an old car and it was a small block, non 340 or a big block air conditioning car, they'd shut the hood and walk away. They were turning muscle cars into drag cars. He thought I was crazy for buying my rotted out 70 challenger that was a factory slant 6 car. I knew I wanted a vanishing point clone car after seeing the movie as a kid. I'm 30 years old. My car is almost completed with a gen 3 hemi from a 2005 durango. I bought the durango running for 800$. I bought the rotten down hull of a challenger with title for 600$. Now I've got fuel injection and cold air conditioning that I can drive anywhere and enjoy, 833 pistol grip included!

[@robertcapa6193]

1970's future: Flying cars & sparkling mega cities. 2010's future: Armagedon & zombies

[@cccpkingu]

Imports from the third world change the streets.

[@Howema]

i'm 30 and bought a 1973 El Camino over the summer, what i have found is the younger you are the less you are bothered by malaise era vehicles as the smog engines can be easily modified for the lost horsepower if you really were bothered by it. while not all cars from the era have started to go up in price, a surprising amount of early smog cars have.

[@legitdelirium3446]

My first car was a 65 valiant. Slant 6 auto. I've driven 20,000 miles on it and I trust it to go cross country as I've done it and it just goes. My '05 Dodge ram on the other hand is just absolutely falling apart. You can't tell me that cars today are built to last when 50 years and a few hundred thousand miles on my valiant has it going strong but 150k and 15 years has my ram falling apart If you want something to last buy something old. You're right Tony, cars today are throw away appliances

[@teddystaples3704]

Same here. My 95 ram is falling apart but my 80 k10 is solid. Crazy how much has changed

[@mtjeeves1234]

I don't know what happened to dodge. My 90 3/4 ton went over 400k miles on the 360 using a half quart to a quart of oil between changes when I traded it. Yeah I replaced the transmission twice. It was still running though. My 96 3/4 ton dodge had 236k on it with no issues when I traded it in on my 08. The 08 was and is garbage. Never again. I now own a GMC with the Duramax, and a chevy with the 8.1 lol. I don't trust anything dodge made after 1998.

[@teddystaples3704]

@@mtjeeves1234 yeah my 95 has 230,000 on it and still runs great. But I think they used cheaper metal because the frame is absolutely shot

[@mtjeeves1234]

@@teddystaples3704 my neighbors 98 had the same problem. The whole frame is orange lol. It's not like he's driving through standing water or anything like that lol. I'm pretty sure you're right.

[@themidge8985]

I daily a 66 valiant signet with a slant 6 auto. I trust that car to get me anywhere. I drive it more than my Miata and truck. Both are newer than 01. It’s the feel. The look. When driving was driving. Cars were an experience. Not a social status

[@robertholland1125]

I'm over 70, had a 33 Chevy street rod, now a 66 drop top Chevelle for many years. I do not see the surge in vintage vehicles. There will always be collectors, and folks with a lot of disposable income. The street rod, will , for the most part fade away...the vehicles are way too expensive, and young folks do not have inclination for this vintage of vehicles. ( yes, a few, but not like when I was much younger) I loved the comment about vehicles of today are appliances....that is dead on.....I really enjoy your guidance/ expertise...the majority of these next generation folks, I don't think will be wrenching on any vehicles...

[@GF_Burke]

Cool man. Hitting 42, I've had a few. But today, my daily is a 79 F150 300 4x4 4spd. I can't see wanting anything else, ever again. Sure 13-16mpg, but then again, what does a new 4x4 full size get. Not that much better. Motor finally went out after 40yrs. I just put a new 300 in. I'm good. Camp'n, hunt'n, shoot'n, work. Great for the Owyhees here.

[@paulmoss7940]

Yep. I had a killer 79 351M C6 LS4WD both ends. bad truck. premium only ,about 8-9 mpg. Colored orange and cream 2 tone.I'm almost 60 now and just bought a corvette.

[@tabbott429]

My 2006 5.4 v8 f150 4x4 HD longbed w/ 4.10 gears, can tow 10k lbs, gets 15 city 19/21 (if I'm at 68 mph) highway with a programmer. Without the programmer it was only getting 13 to 16. I also changed muffler to magna flow and remove the intake pipe reducer. My 99 cherokee 4 liter I6 only gets 17 city

[@warrenpierce5542]

You can by a lot of gas with the forty thousand it costs for a new truck.

[@mexicanspec]

Jamie, I am glad to hear you pout a new engine in it, not like so many people in the US that throw it away after they use it up.

[@GF_Burke]

@Jr ALEXANDER Well.. and being 1/2 the weight ha.

[@MEQUPWER]

73-79 ford trucks and broncos prices have been going through the roof the last 5-10 yrs also, every1 is looking for them, it seems like. great vid Mr. T

[@PavethaWay]

I'm proud to own a 64 Impala 2 door hardtop

[@childsupportf1503]

Now that is a real car. I love to have that car.

[@gregblack8550]

As you should

[@crown1_805]

Same here love my 64 ss people aways tell me “I had one once I regret selling it” I’ve lost count of how many times I been told this

[@gregblack8550]

Guy at work has a 63 Chevy 2 original ss came with a 6 cyl. Now has a 350 and 4 speed vs 3 speed. Interior is perfect , body has never had rust but he wants 20 k. I have wanted one since I was 13 years old and by miles is my fav car. I offered 15 for it and he won’t budge. I don’t love the 2 tone paint but could stand it for now. Only one I have seen with no rust.Should I maybe offer 18 ?

[@PavethaWay]

@@gregblack8550 these cars are getting harder to find ever 5 to 10 years if I where go for 18k if it's in great shape...good luck!!

[@hre2bviolent107]

I'm 27 and I just bought a 1967 chevelle 4 door no post car with a 283 and a powerglide. Runs and drives like it did in 1967 just needs some paint and rubber trim replaced. 2500 bucks.

[@TheDzhoel]

i bought my 1970 Fury hardtop and a 1970 Holden Kingswood when i was 20 in 2016. I enjoy it because its exciting to drive and exciting looking and because with aftermarket part availability i can keep them running until i die. With my daily i just drive it into the ground and buy the next ride. I like to romanticse the past too which helps

[@hank1556]

Uncle Tony, Im 28 and am dying to get my hands on a vintage Mopar. I have to fix my Jeep up first.. but as soon as Im done, Im going to literally put an ad on craigslist saying 'looking for any vintage Mopar' and scoop up the first machine that speaks to me. wagon, 4 door, small or big, maybe even a pick up, just whatever machine that speaks to my soul. everything deserves to be restored! I agree 100%, us millennials are pretty much culturally lost and born into a strange time. we will fix these cars up for you I guarantee it. partially because we can't afford new cars and partially because older cars are way cooler

[@garybrinker4522]

Can I adopt you ?

[@hank1556]

@@garybrinker4522 dad?

[@casdigital5182]

Rich boomers are pricing everyone out. Squarebody’s are going for crazy money. 15k truck asking for 45-70k is pure BS. My 78’ k5 i got for cheap, which is rare. Happy hunting. GenX is nostalgic for 73-87 vehicles maybe to 67”

[@CanadaBud23]

And of course if YOU wanted to sell to them they'll lowball the shit out of you for a few grand.

[@n4zou]

I inherited my Dad's 1984 First Generation Dodge Ram D150 SE. It sat stored in a shed for 20 years. I dragged it out and had it towed home. I spent a couple of years working on it part time. It's still has it's original paint that's in good shape and has not been molested under the hood. I've was able to replace everything to get it on the road with factory correct parts. Everywhere I go people ask if I want to sell it. Nope! I'm enjoying driving my Dad's Ram too much.

[@mexicanspec]

@@n4zou It is a shame, but the Dodge trucks haven't taken off like the Chevy's.

[@n4zou]

@@mexicanspec I'm actually happy with that. I had no problems getting parts at reasonable prices with one exception, the fuel level sensor. Everything else was over the counter at my local Auto zone. I ended up rewinding the fuel level sensor with resistance wire. It works just like it would have when it was new, which was poor due to it's design.

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

Yep I'm 19 and own my dream car a 1988 supercharged MR2 Toyota love it to death

[@DoktorJeep]

The "tier 2" of collectables is the 1975-1988 range as well. I predict there will be a tier 3, 1989 to the edges of OBD2. Basically everything after "you need to go to a dealership to get a new battery programmed and pay a week's income" is going to be forgotten junk. Tier 2 and 3 cars won't be popular by nostalgia, it'll be because of all this restrictive and expensive junk that keeps growing in each new generation of cars. I'm getting to a point where I'll buy a frame if it has a title, just to have freedom. "Pre Malaise Era". You get it. You're the Gandalf of cars.

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

At least here in europe, that's exactly what's happening. Old 80s cars are slowly but surely rising up in value. Though that's probably because we never had a malaise era, cars were never restricted bu emissions until 1992.

[@timewa851]

exactly. landcruiser for the win, about '90-'91. & you know where to put the programmable key my friend.

[@jamie.777]

That is so true.... also sad...but let's face it, those mid to late 1990s American cars were for the most part boring..... I think the fox body mustang's and gen 3/4 Camaros are some good investments

[@AtZero138]

Agreed, Gen 3 Square Camaro and Fox Body will jump up soon.. and also the Square Body Chev Truck, like the gen before, made huge Jumps in price, and here where I live in Orange County California, the 90s era monochrome Dealership Truck is hip with the young Hip hop Truck owners.. there not Rocking the same wheels like Boyds and Budnik but just to see them again is fun in a wow so your in to those now, kind of way,

[@forsalecarvideos6147]

Doktor Jeep Agrred. My current backup driver to my ‘68 Buick 430ci V8 Electra Coupe is my ‘84 Olds Delta 88 Royale Coupe with the 307ci V8 (Y-Code).

[@79tazman]

The 60's and 70's had the best cars and music in my opinion and I was born in 1979 that makes me 40 years old but I was raised around cars my whole life

[@Welcometofacsistube]

79tazman born in 76 and I fully agree

[@TABrown-xh7xc]

Born in 77 I like 50 and 60 models early 70's not much after that unless it's a 7.3 powerstroke diesel

[@MEQUPWER]

i was born in 79 also, working on a 74 ford f100 currently.

[@crowvelle]

I’m 31 now, had to get a “not 4 sale” license plate for my daily driven ‘71 Chevelle. There is no way in hell I’d give her up, for anything. Never had an interest in any newer car, everything in this video is spot on. Thanks for another great video.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

tony.....man alive keep layin it out dude. i think you,ve got the picture pretty close or closer. for me the old charger daytona/superbird thing shows it all. in 1969 my parents rented our garage apartment out to a dude with a brand-new, sticker-in-the-window, red 428 4-speed drag-pak mach 1 mustang. he got into mopars shortly afterward and moved a coupla blocks away for more space. by the mid to late 70s... he had 7 assorted "winged" cars. some were bought for 600 to 1000 bucks for real, one he had just 400 bucks in.... even the local dodge dealer converted a few back to chargers just to get them to move off the back-row and get sold....take a good long look at the prices, mystique and aura around these holy-grail cars nowadays... i can remember when you couldnt give 1 away, literally. and the super low trade-ins for any chrysler whatsoever, scared some away from purchasing them new, the drastic loss of their investement at stake.....Tony, it really seems your a man after my own heart, ive been saying for 30 years... "cars are not a work of craftsmanship anymore, just a high-tech appliance for people"....wow just wow T.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

i think the last carbbed car sold in america was the 85 toyota tercel, may make it...a little ruff.

[@rexcars1835]

charlotte quillen I had an 89 Fleetwood Brougham, 307 Olds with a carb. The 4100 was a turkey so they threw that in there till they got TBI Chevy power in 1990.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@Imnotyourdoormat 1991 wagoneer. it had a carb.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

cool you guys, i think i must,ve slipped a belt or somethin.... i think...[dangerous] it was 85 was the last year IMPORTS had a carb or at least from the orient or toyotas or some sh-- anyway...obviously you all proved it wasnt domestic cars....never claimed to be perfect, i said "i think" but nevermind that b/s...i have no ego to bruise at my age, thanks for the facts rex car and frigglebiscuit, i stand corrected....mostly sitting at this keypad...corrected..and thanks again for the cool [and considerate] replies.

[@gregchiropolos9885]

charlotte quillen no Chrysler jeep was still putting carbs on the old grand Wagoneer 360 V8 past that time.

[@mikeanderson8722]

Born in 68', I noticed even Pintos and Mustang II, two of the most "made fun of" cars of 70's are becoming popular. Probably for the same reason , I collect vintage stereo equipment, that is because I can still get parts and service info on them.

[@andyscott3099]

Just bought a 1972 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe. Thanks for the content.

[@79tazman]

I love the 1973 Plymouth Fury like the black one on the Thunderbolt and Lightfoot Movie with the ass end all jacked up that is awesome car here is a link to the pics www.imcdb.org/v038635.html

[@AtZero138]

Badass...

[@RiverRat-2112]

I had one for my first car,, Dad bought it new and passed it down. Baby Blue with sunroof, white vinyl top, and fender skirts. The 360 was not easy on fuel but lots of room for what a 16 yo young man needs lots of room in a car for. LOL

[@mtjeeves1234]

Nice. I love those boats lol. What motor?

[@willefixit]

demo derby a 74 won heat came in 7th broke shifter sucked should had floor swhift stroung car

[@keevisgoat6394]

UT younger guy here it's not just the classic cars bringing us here sure I'll always have a soft spot for classic cars but your knowledge and how genuine you are is what keeps us all around

[@sneugler]

With me and my friends, it's definitely a longing for a bygone era. It can be for the 50's, 60's, all the way up into the 80's, but there's a definite theme with my generation (18 right now) that no one wants to live in current year. It almost feels like nostalgia, even though we weren't living until decades after it ended.

[@inharmsway526]

I'm 25 and wish I was back in 60s or 70s. Somewhat dress that way, love the music, love the cars, love the carefree lifestyle of the era were most got along and people had fun! Now most are depressed

[@dwaynetempest3433]

66 galaxie conv,390 .65 f250 4x4 390.two 65 rambler Marlin's ,65 rambler two door 770h 327 4bbl black ,white and black interior.36 Pontiac deluxe two door three window coupe.78 mgb.89 Ford e250 4x4 sportsmobile van..

[@khaccanhle1930]

I am in my thirties, I absolutely love cars from 1946- 1950s. I love the art deco design, simple mechanics and solid construction. It's cars from my grandfather's era, but I have no interest in cars past 70s in any way. Heck, I would take a 27 Ford Model A over ANY modern car.

[@felixf5211]

The market for Elvis collectables took a huge dive some years ago, as the primary buyers died. Literally. The difference here is that new, young people are constantly entering the automotive market. Not so much with Elvis collectables.

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

But that's great news for the few young people who ARE into Elvis collectibles, as they didn't have the funds to previously buy the stuff anyway, now they do.

[@felixf5211]

@@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge I don't disagree.

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

@@felixf5211 Shame it's not the same for cars. Pre-war cars are still as expensive as they ever were, 50s to 70s cars just keep on going up in price, and now even 80s cars are starting to become popular. I shiver at the thought that one day....even 90s cars are going to be valuable, ew.

[@felixf5211]

@@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge Did you read the original post, or do you just want to argue about a point with no basis for disagreement? Think about it. I won't respond again.

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

@@felixf5211 Nah I just didn't know of any better place to put that rant.

[@ReinventingTheSteve]

In Australia our older car market (especially ford and holden-gmh since they stopped local manufacturing a couple of years ago 😢) are skyrocketing... our 60s/70s top of the line cars have fetched over $1millionAUD... but now the 80s cars are doing near on the same (and a few select 90s cars). It's crazy! Nearly impossible to get classic cars now 😢 a 70s rusty rolling shell of a stock ford falcon is about $20 grand... ITS INSANE!!!

[@rexcars1835]

Steve Terry I hear those Road Warrior Falcons are awfully coveted down there. I'd like one myself, the last of the V8 Interceptors, a piece of history. 👍

[@junkyardhack6292]

Uncle Tony you are on point! Im 55 and a few years ago I bought a 67 Galaxie 4 door with a 390. Fixed it to be a daily driver and gave it a rattle can flat black paint job. Everywhere I drive that thing people smile and I get waves and thumbs up. When I was 16 you could get a 4 door like that for $300 all day long. Now its cool.

[@franksgarageandcustoms8321]

I think back to the days where if car broke down,a couple pokes under the hood and you were going. The best one was the boat tank and pumping the squeeze ball to fill carb. Got us home from the lake. Efi is great until it breaks. I grew up in the city,the ford chevy dodge competitions, guys hopping them up and painting with the big metal flakes. Big and littles,sweet murals on the hood. 70’s were great.

[@shawnsutube]

Hahaha, nah the best one is when you have your buddy sitting under the hood squeezing gas from a Mountain Dew bottle into the carb to get you home.

[@davesilvia9711]

I'm 38 and I'm fixing up a 86 gmc seirra 7000 dump truck, it was the dump truck I saw driving around when I was a kid. 366 engine,I did an emissions delete, bolted on a edelbrock carb, duel exhaust, and fixing some rust. It's my functional hot rod lol. I'm looking forward to bringing back to a daily driver. I love your channel Uncle Tony, keep the videos coming.

[@renaissanceman4054]

We have some 1939 Ford fenders out back that have been laying in the grass for 30 years, but they're as solid as could be. 1/2 the paint is wore off but it gets a slight film of surface rust and never goes farther. Somewhere down the line they started making crappier steel, this stuff's amazing. I've had 20 year old trucks where the fenders were rotted to garbage

[@centralbears3010]

Uncle Tony, you are a GREAT AMERICAN! Sorry for the long wind here but........I really appreciate your effort! Your videos come through with your ability to communicate; your verbal communication skills from magazine editing are excellent! Your core belief in understanding ANALOG equipment aligns with me. You are a great american because you are patient enough to talk to the american public (youngsters) about something most of us can relate to but don't know much about - working on our car that gets us to and from work. America needs guys like you to publish these great videos to inspire / train our younger generation on what is possible, how to work on their own stuff whether it be a car, garden, clothes, fishing, or home repairs. Our Children need to know how to use their hands - the school of hard knocks........ is priceless. Not everyone steps out of their comfort zone far enough to get the great education from the school of hard knocks. I had an older brother (born in '50) show me how to rebuild a ford truck engine when I was 13; it lasted me a life time. As I got older, I realized how fortunate I was to have him show me these things. Unfortunately, cars of today are not the same; they are more complicated and disposable. Today's cars spoil us. My constructive feed back for you is to never let anyone change your core beliefs about working on your own car. Your videos are simple to understand and very applicable to every make of car manufactured in a time when you can maintain your own car. The 11 episodes rebuilding the slant 6 brought memories back when my brother showed me how to rebuild a 66 for FE engine. Please do not let anyone or any amount of money change your core beliefs. I'm in North Georgia and would like to meet you one day to say that I actually shook your hand and said thanks personally. I'm getting hooked on South Eastern Gasser's Association Racing - its the best.

[@jonvanlandingham2538]

I'm 23 and own a '79 Chevy C10. I love the simplicity, reliability, style, & the price! 😎👍

[@aol11]

I've had many lifted 1978 Ford pickups. My son picked up a 1978 square body Chevy because that is the new trend. After a year wrenching on the old dog he finally picked up a 1979 F250 Ford extended cab long box which is getting pretty rare these days. The body is fair but it drives like a dream. 400 4speed. We are not restoring a thing, Pure nostalgia. The truck is 3 months older than I am. We're also restoring a 1974 Ford Maverick original 302 car. It's my old drag car from high school.

[@AtZero138]

From Selling Classic Restoration parts, I've spoken to lots of folks across the States and also Canada and Across the world, Sweden, Scotland, England, Australia, New Zealand, and and The Gulf.. it's almost universal the love and admiration for U.S. Cars.. even with all the hating, can't Corner cant stop won't run etc etc.. I believe every single car folk has a Soft Spot for at least One.. and for me, it's always gonna be my 4 door Granny Special 68 Dodge Dart named Cecile.. I've seen Customers Car sell at auction while saying to myself wow he only lost 86,000.. like everything, you want it, work for it.. if they want to build it, sell it, buy it from them, if you want to built it your self, We are always gonna be here For You, your fellow Car Folk, Thanks Uncle Tony.. Ramones playing at the grocery store Hahaha Got to love it.. Oi oi oi..

[@KesslerMickschGeorgeII]

I’m all about GM B-bodies. 1926-1996. I like my odds. More interchangeable parts than sand on the beach.

[@allenlarabie8854]

Totally agree Uncle Tony.. you hit the nail on the head. 👍👍🙂

[@jessevongnaraj2276]

I daily drive a 1985 Mercedes 230e W123 chassis. I’ve turned nearly every bolt on this car. I love the styling, I love the looks. It’s light blue with matching blue hub caps. Nothing beats an 80’s Mercedes!

[@Impactjunky]

The market for classic American cars will never die, I've had a serious eye on it since before I could drive and prices have been going nowhere but up for well over a decade. Classic chase films and modern movies that feature American classics, as well as various forms of media and plain old word of mouth have established and carried a reputation for muscle cars not only to foreign lands but future generations as well. I've seen vids of massive car shows in Germany and Japan full of nothing but authentic looking American hot rods and muscle cars. I follow a lot of different youtubers big and small and an Australian friend of mine just paid a lot of cash for a 46 Ford sedan roller he got shipped from Arizona. Another youtuber I follow that lives in the UK just bought an awesome 65 Fury 2 door with a 383 and 4 speed that someone dressed up to look like a classic stock car. Anyhow, the moral of my story is get em' while you can!

[@GoldStandardTrains]

I have a 67' Galaxie 500 I have been slowly but surely bringing back to life since 2015. The doubt from time to time sinks in on wether it is worth the time and money. Videos and information like this help keep the attitude positive. For me 60' and 70's era cars and trucks are like fine art pieces that you can get in and drive, cant beat that. You know, when they are working that is. Great video, keep up the great work on this channel.

[@topperthompson580]

I had a 64 1/2 Mustang Convertible like new the owner died in Vietnam. I bought it from his mother. 6 cylinder 3 speed but boy did I have a good time in that car!!! Topper

[@ianhale4466]

I think what really drives the price is the owners ain't stupid. I've owned a 74 charger for a week and have already become known in my town, men have spent 60000 grand for a hellcat and while they do go fast, they look no different than a punk kids honda. I spent 10 on my charger and I get looks everywhere I go from little kids to old ladies, people like these cars, they have style and character, and if people are paying 50000 for a brand new tin can, I expect more from my stylish hotrod that has lasted 30+ years

[@AryDontSurf]

I'm getting on with the years. An entire 27 if you can believe it. I like my old truck. I traded my Honda for it when I was 20. Years of love and work and countless times breaking down, I wouldn't trade for a thing.59 years old and it still brought home an engine block for the Dart. Its not fast or pretty. But me n old paint sure can get where we ain't.

[@JohnReall]

I love my modern daily driver but I still have the 69 Camaro SS I bought in 1974. Cruise Nights and Car Shows. The odd trip to the grocery store too.

[@MaliciousSRT]

That's a cool angle. I was thinking another angle and that's for Dodge to make a completely new, clean sheet muscle car for this era. New name, new styling - even if just in concept form to see what they'd come up with. If we're in the 2nd muscle car era, it should bear its own fruit IMO.

[@juicewithgeorgefinch2796]

Your right on the money !!!! I'm 34 driving a 73 gremlin x304 ,that has out last my wife 2015 Kia 120,000km ....gremlin 71,000 miles and still bulletproof

[@UncleTonysGarage]

Fun car!

[@caravaggio2012]

A few years ago I got left some money, so I ran out and bought my dream car, a Porsche. It was pretty amazing, but even simple maintenance is expected to be done by the dealer and is tracked by the computer. I bought a 73 F100 390 FE truck last year, rebuilt all the suspension, brakes, top end, exhaust, etc, learned a lot ( a lot of info from youtube, forums, etc), and had fun along the way. That truck has someone stopping me to talk about it everywhere I go and is so much fun to drive... and I can take it anywhere because it has its original, faded and worn down to the original primer paint. I sold the Porsche a month ago. i just wasn't driving it anymore. I'm probably going to get a second F100, but definitely a classic. I can also tell you that the prices for these trucks have shot way up in just the last year! I can't find anything close to what i paid a year ago.

[@patkane761]

I totally agree with you. I'm 58 and I don't love those cars for nostalgia but for the way they were built. Great channel, keep up the great work!

[@forsalecarvideos6147]

‘55-‘72 generally remains the key range to buy within!

[@joer6248]

Totally agreed. It's already happening in a big way. In my area, drive-able/close to drive-able late 60's / early 70's "plain Jane" four doors with smaller V8s which used to go for $4,000.00 just a few years ago (think something like a four door Fury III with a 318) are now going for $7,000 and up. Those are just rough numbers, but it's definitely something I've noticed.

[@AtZero138]

Uncle Tony I talk to a lot of old School hot rod folk, Vietnam era vets and older.. the Fiberglass HotRod, the one there kids don't want to own or bother with.. the flood is coming.. I'll be Waiting for Jag rear end, Vette powered 350trans with. A.C... they are going to be everywhere..

[@AtZero138]

@John Johnson Absolutely !! ... I'm always a Fan of Scary looking in small packages...

[@eddiehuff7366]

Dang Tony you are a closet sociologist and really really good at it. This talk would be a very good lecture to give at a college sociology class. You are so much more than a gearhead. I am impressed.

[@topperthompson580]

Its cars people can still work on and enjoy the simplicity off! Plus have a feel of old American values. Which are almost gone with the back biteing and turning on one another. Not that the old days were all that good but people did stick together more and not turn on each other as much! Power to the people!!! Tony for President!!!

[@easygoing2479]

Uncle Tony is a GURU. His view of modern cars being "appliances" is so true. My first car was a "10 year old" '64 Plymouth. In my teens, I bought a Superbird after working a couple years at a department store, built a basket Hemi for a total of $3 grand, bought a pile of B and RB engines for $300 total. Late 60s thru 80 or so was a unique time in car culture; monster muscle cars and engines everywhere, kids tearing them down and building them in back yards. It's impossible with today's cars; just high-priced, factory sealed IROC cars with tuned suspension and great sound systems. "Appliances."

[@shadowknight99999]

I'll be 25 in 2 days and my first car was a 67 f250 4x4 which I still own and I also own a 64 galaxie 500xl and I love 60 and 70s muscle cars and trucks.

[@williamkent2446]

(Just found this video) A year ago, I bought a 1973 Fleetwood. I'm a 27 year old amateur car guy. It's not my daily, but it's in incredible condition. Got it for cheap, and I love to tinker on it, learning as I go. I bought it to be Dad's Cool Car for my future kids, and I'm hoping it'll become a classic in 10-20 years. Getting behind the wheel always brings a smile to my face.

[@ricklee2114]

i got me a 1968 ford torino me and my dad are fixing it up i will be driving it daily

[@jtp336]

I bought a driver quality numbers matching 1970 Charger R/T four years ago, it was my dream car since I was a kid. I think I got a decent deal on it at the time at $25k. Now I could probably sell it for close to $40k, and in another 4 years probably $50k or more. But I dont plan on ever selling it, because I'd rather have the car and the enjoyment it brings, than a pile of cash, just like all the other people out there ready willing and able to buy it and others just like it. My son is 2, and hopefully he'll show enough interest in it to want it one day, and I'll give it to him at some point.

[@jerseyclamboi6353]

If only a car company could figure out how to make a simple straightforward lasting car nowadays that normal people can work on... too bad the world is built on obsolescence

[@n4zou]

The Russians are doing that. I would love to get a UAZ 452 mini-van. It's had the same body since the 1940's. It's got a simple, liquid cooled, 4 cylinder engine that sits between the driver and passenger because it's 4 wheel drive. In the glove box it comes with two books. An operators manual and a real factory service manual because they expect you to be able to work on it yourself, and you can!

[@jerseyclamboi6353]

Oh russia....

[@jakefournie5930]

I’m 15 and have a 76’F250 with a factory 460 big block and a 78’F150 with a 400 and I love em never trade em for the world

[@prowling4truth]

Today we cant make a original great car. We cant even make an original great movies. Sad.

[@williamkent2446]

Christopher Nolan is begging to differ!

[@JosueRodriguez-fv3hs]

You hit the nail on the head as usual, UT. As a 34-year-old, I can attest to the fact that without myself living in any of those decades, I still desire everything from 1920s Fords to 1960s muscles cars, to even some Malaise era cars. For me, it's because they represent specific bits of history. I love history, and as cool as it is to see artifacts in a museum, to me nothing does it like being able to ride a machine from days gone by. It gives you sounds, smells, and sights that you wouldn't experience anywhere else. It transports you to another era. And let's be honest, it would suck to live in the 60s compared to today, but being able to transport yourself just a little to the past whenever you flip the key is pretty damn cool.

[@shawnfoxfirth9684]

I picked up a low mile [65thou] '67 Toronado out of Thunder Bay Ontario for $6.850 cdn - they do not use road salt ! , A drunk ran a light and creamed the drivers door and the forward part of the rear quarter .. .I cannot find decent parts AAARRRRGGG ....

[@79tazman]

LOL!! Yeah that has gotta suck that's the thing buying cars that are rare the parts are hard to come by I'm sure you'll find what your looking for with time and lot's of money

[@MrTheHillfolk]

One of the cleanest cars i ever got was from northern Maine. same deal no salt.... Dont get bummed, ive had an eye out for a set of doors for a car for 7-8yrs now. Itll happen.

[@kgooch69]

As a young man I worked for a junkyard in VA that had at least a half a dozen of those cars. They aren't known to scrap a whole lot. It's called Fredericksburg auto salvage... might be worth giving them a call and see what they got.

[@craighansen7594]

I have been modifying and restoring cars since I was 15 years old. Born in 1963, never think of myself as old. I really appreciate and build some restomods, old cars with new tech added but recently I have found myself removing efi systems and installing carbs, going back to dual points from electronic ignition, etc... Point taken about 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s cars & trucks, I just like them more.

[@asmoduce]

Of course there is a "Nick's Garage" sticker on your PC... Just a KZbin fan, or do you know Nick? Or is it just that MOPAR THANG, that makes all mopar guys brothers of a shared affliction?

[@mtjeeves1234]

Nick has a UTG sticker at his shop too. Us car guys got to stick together.

[@logankincade661]

Stick together.......hahahahaha

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Mopar brotherhood as thick as blood

[@two_number_nines]

Ffs Nick's garage is one of my top 5 most hated channels. Dragged out clickbait videos which are also a massive self promotion. He is feeding off of youtube's thirst for old tech, but none of his videos quench it. He is the Lauren Southern of the classic car community in terms of being actually usefull, vs just pandering to a community.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@two_number_nines thank you. ive been harassed for stating this.

[@1984Cutlass2nv]

I'm 35 years old, born in 83. Since I was 16 I've driven an 83 Grand Prix, 87 Cutlass, 86 Caprice, 89 Caprice, 84 Cutlass and 83 Caprice right now (the Cutlass since 2007 and the Caprice replaced the 89 Caprice as my winter beater in about 2009). The previous Caprice rusted out at 332k miles. Still running great.

[@TommAceAZ]

Mark my words, Ford will make a comeback after this Ford vs Ferrari movie is released. Falcon, F100, Galaxie, Fairlane, Ford classics are extremely cheap compared to Mopar and Chevrolet as you surf the market. I see a flip flop soon within this year and next.

[@inharmsway526]

Eh either way just keep stockpiling my Torinos and F150s lol

[@austinmccain2713]

I could watch your channel all day. As a young car guy, Im just fascinated by the knowledge you put out. And youve changed how i see my builds. I dont always need to slam a v8 into everything. I ENJOY the beauty in the originality of a stock car so much more now. Thank you.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

The 1970 will survive an EMP and the 2018 won't.

[@6.5x55]

too bad none of the gas pumps will :-)

[@theone5716]

@@6.5x55 but the distillery and improvised mechanical pumps will

[@alanb2845]

Uncle Tony, I’m one of those 20 year olds into the 60s era. I’ve been driving my 64 Galaxie nearly every day this summer, low mileage all original car (with some rust and body damage). It’s not perfect by any means, she’s got a few rust spots, the paint is the original enamel. But what’s most important is that it’s a time capsule; it’s the way it came from the factory. It drives, smells, rides, and stops like it would in the 60s. That’s what I appreciate. When im sitting behind that big wheel on the bench seat, windows down with no AC, it puts a smile on my face. It makes me happier than driving a new car. I take pride in my three on the tree, manual steering car. You just can’t go wrong.

[@UncleTonysGarage]

Awesome!

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Ahhh, my dilemma-should I be a grown up and make payments for 6 years on the 2019 disposable car, or, follow my heart and pay cash for an absolutely gorgeous, blue with black bucket seat/console interior, '72 Malibu coupe that has a spun rod bearing in it's small block? Long story short, the Malibu is setting in my shop already! No, it's not an SS, but, I don't care! The previous owner paid big $ for a friend of mine to do the body, paint and interior. When the engine went south, his wife said get rid of that money pit! I have the perfect (in my mind) small block on an engine stand already just begging for a new home. I'll put a TH-700R4 behind it and a set of 3.55 gears in the factory 10 bolt. Then I'll drive and enjoy it! I'm 51 years old and remember when you were high class if your radio could pick up FM stations, if it was FM STEREO, you were really stylin. Air conditioning...forget about it lol! It's kind of about nostalgia for my wife and I, but, it's also about time spent with younger people. They bring their cars to the shop because they know that I'll "guide" them on needed repairs while they do most of the work. I've noticed recently that many of them have started buying older vehicles. More than one of the "kids" has told me that they do it because enjoy feeling like they've accomplished something when a repair is complete. They also love to drool over my '88 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Classic, the ONLY vehicle I've ever bought brand new.

[@mexicanspec]

His wife told him to get rid of it and he is doing it. What a world.

[@chuckrieger782]

I'm 53 Tony, I was born in Staten Island NY, grew up in Westfield NJ in the 70's. My Dad had a '66 Dodge Coronet 2 door, my Mom had a '68 Pontiac Safari Wagon (Bonneville)....Those were real cars!!!

[@loubonanni7265]

Think of the show supernatural..4 door 60s impala...the show preacher.. 72/72 4 door Malibu! Right on UT!

[@mexicanspec]

@Brown Man I do wish he would get rid of those cheesy directional wheels.

[@mexicanspec]

On that point, more and more shows are casting old cars to be the stars. Newer cars look so similar to each other, there is no identification with the car or the show.

[@mexicanspec]

@Brown Man If you watched the show, when the father bought the car, it had rallys on it. Somewhere along the way those cheesy directional wheels were installed. They never said what happened to the original wheels which looked much better. When I say original wheels, I mean the wheels that were on it when the father bought it used. The wheels it had were not original to that car in 1967.

[@mexicanspec]

@Brown Man I don't know what those are but I am a purist and if the company didn't put them on the car when it was new, I don't want them.

[@tomlappin9657]

Tony, yes I was born in '52 the auto industry is different...some people dont even want these cars on the road..we need to preserve these as well as restore these old cars..great videos Uncle Tony you tell how it really is ..no b.s. greetings from Michigan .

[@jlletaw1954]

I agree & would like to add that l think a 1957 Chevrolet is The most recognized car on the entire planet (my opinion)

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Yea.....i saw a nice one the other day driving...im like there goes 100k on wheels. I guess 4 doors cost about 10% of that on average, "they say". and i saw a vid recently of converting a 4dr to a 2dr with some creativity and new sheetmetal

[@airenesivad2975]

Yep I agree then probably the 65 mustang would be next.

[@jlletaw1954]

@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 l know, l saw one with 1dr on the driver side & 2dr on the passenger side - a 3dr

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 Back around 1990 I almost bought a 4dr, i was a dumb kid and woulda been way over my head on getting it running at that time. 1000$ though was the right price haha. Yea I think its kinda cool, as long as the builder is like: it began life as a 4dr.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@jlletaw1954 😂😂 Someones a joker

[@austinh.4824]

I'm 22 bought a grocery getter 63 falcon futura 260 now 302 last year. I bring it to shows and I'm 30 years younger than the next youngest guy there. It's awesome.

[@ericheine2414]

Thanks for another great video Uncle Tony. We're also losing our wrecking yards. I was 16 in 75. 5 to 10 year old cars were cheap. Definitely The Sweet Spot. The best things in life are made out of metal. "Iron American Dream" on KZbin. Take a ride across the promised land. We're looking for that unmolested piece of steel.

[@fasteddy917]

Still remember going down with my parents and brother to our local Chevrolet dealership because my brother had seen a new 1969 Chevelle in front of the dealership. My uncle worked there as a salesman and as my brother got in behind the wheel to start it up I looked down at the front fender tag. Just as he turned the key I saw........396/375HP. It was a 4 speed. Dark blue with air induction hood with white stripes. My mother got to use the car as well. Twice I saw her street racing and burying someone who thought it was fun to challenge a 60 year old woman. The first time I asked her what the kids had said. They pulled up beside her and and yelled "Goose it Granny." and when the light changed she did. She told me that if the little bastards wanted a race she'd give them one. Many of my friends would tell me they saw my mom in the Chevelle but they couldn't tell me what she was doing. She passed away at 103-1/2 but if you mentioned the Chevelle her eyes gleamed and she had an evil smile right to the end. The price was $3,200.

[@TheBivona]

Appliances .... I like that so true ...I have a 69 Charger #’s matching ... is #’s matching these days overrated ?i fully restored it...😉

[@79tazman]

Matching #'s is great for retail and collectible value you will always get more coin for a matching #'s car then a non #'s car on resale. Is it a big block car or small block? I know a guy has a #'s matching 1969 Charger with a 225 Slant 6 and that car is rarer then a Charger with a Hemi in it

[@TheBivona]

It’s a 383 4B

[@drippinglass]

79tazman Of course it’s rare. Who would want a 4000 lb. car with 100 HP

[@shawnadrian5529]

Thanks from British Columbia. I've had a 72 Duster for about 20 years that I totally rebuild by myself and help from my dad. Budget build to say the least. Made quarter panels out of barrel lids and that pissed off some old guys but whatever. I got married bought a house and had three kids and so the Duster sits. The kids and I play around with it a bit untill we can afford to get it on the road again. Thanks for your inspiration to just run the thing and not worry about it looking new. Your a Mopar god

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

1973, when the push back bumpers came in and the gas wars started to creep in.... at 25, I was running T-Buckets, 29 Fords, 32 and 33 coupes to 55 Chevys to 70-72 chevelles, camaros etc... The car culture for us middle age guys ends at 72, anything after was ugly with Huge Bumpers. By the way, the *55 Chevy from American Graffiti is in our car club here in Baltimore!* .... see this video Baltimores Graffiti 55 ----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJqlnaOEi6mWrq8

[@msh6865]

The exception IMO was Pontiac with the Trans Am. They fought against the demise of the musclecar tooth and nail. Still dropping 455's into a few of their models right up thru 1976. And some of those T/A's were very nice looking rides. Thinking of the Super Duty and HO cars. And don't forget the impact a movie called "Smokey and the Bandit" had on the car market as well. A cam, carb and intake change on a 4 speed '79 Trans Am and you've got yourself a mid 13 second ride. Swap heads for earlier high compression models and you're in the 12's easy enough. I'll never forgive GM for axing Pontiac and keeping Buick. 😠😠😠

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

@@msh6865 ...YOU ARE 100% Correct!....and a simple Head Swap (little expensive in those days) to get away from all the Big Block Smog heads GM put on to kill horsepower would put a Pont, Olds, Chevy in the low 12 and high 11s with all the other cam, gear changes etc...

[@mexicanspec]

@@MrRoach-yo3mz I actually like the big bumpers. I like the idea of not paying thousands of dollars to fix a small bump, like you have to do today. The TFL car videos on their small bump on their Tesla is the stuff of nightmares.

[@rumrunner1756]

Tony, your knowledge blows me away. I received my draft card in 69 so I know what it was to be there. Drove a 58 Impala that cost me $275 in 67. You should be teaching at some university. I’d pay to be in Professor Tony’s class. Keep it going my friend. You rock. 👍👍☮️

[@williamrogers.]

If Uncle Tony could go back in time, what would he buy as a car to drive from that date until now???

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Hemi Cuda Convetible

[@UncleTonysGarage]

Damn good question...but one I would have a hundred different answers for at any given time

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Super bird or Daytona 500 wing car

[@williamrogers.]

@@UncleTonysGarage I thought you would either say a 4x4 '69 Dodge Power Wagon, or a '70 Chevrolet Wagon, but i would have to pick the 1975 Chevy Van. Muscle is fun, but we are talking about 40 years of Farfigknewton.

[@williamrogers.]

@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS Even to take the kids to school every day?

[@NewBookz]

I miss having front vent windows. Three on the tree is also satisfying.