Denny George and His 50-Year OBSESSION with Old Cars

Denny George is one of the ultimate Hot Rod Hoarders! This CRAZY car collection is special because we have old pictures of many of the cars, dating back to the 1970's. Denny is one of my dad's best friends, and they've built some absolutely insane hot rods through the years. We recently had the opportunity to visit Denny's collection, which is scattered across several locations here in Tennessee. He has kept nearly every car he's ever built, and trust me when I say that he's spent a lifetime building awesome cars, so there's a lot to see here. He even kept two of his old drag cars, both of which experienced horrific crashes, and Denny tells us the stories behind them.
While exploring his hoard of awesome cars and parts, something caught my eye. It was a chrome straight axle, and Denny told me it came from "Loco", which was a Kellison funny car that he had in the '70s, which is a car that my dad and I now own. So of course, I brought that home as a cool souvenir to go with the history of his old drag car.
Denny has spent a lifetime as a machinist and fabricator, and he has dreamed up some wild ideas in the past 50 years. In my opinion, Denny is the Ultimate Hot Rod Hoarder.
#hotrodhoarders #treasure #friendsforlife

[@joegaskill8742]

Those two riding on that "frame" and doing a burnout put the biggest smile on my face!! Great stuff man,,you are meant to do this!!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

I just wish we had more videos of their shenanigans. They were a little crazy, but it was a blast to grow up watching them have fun with cars.

[@donaldgarmon7368]

Thank you for sharing this video, and tell your friend Denny that we appreciate him letting you access his stash of treasures. A lifetime of memories! Thanks again...

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching Donald!

[@kenswitzer4133]

I second that motion. Great video

[@chrislovett9711]

I bet that was an awesome day y’all getting to hang out and remembering those days gone by

[@HotRodHoarder]

Oh man, one of my favorite days ever.

[@ivanhuerta8097]

@@HotRodHoarder How much for the 59 impala

[@Mini-z1994]

@@HotRodHoarder Heard of 24 hours of Lemons ? Could perhaps be worth building up a unique car for that, doesn't have too follow the budget that closely if it's really a sight too behold or a really weird car, like one of these old cars with a more modern ish frame or suspension under it & a smaller v8 or v6. Do email them ofc with questions in general about what you can do and how safe it needs too be, and what they would want too see regardless of the 500 $ budget & see if they got anything you would be interested in building up with perhaps one or two of these yard videos sent for general ideas. Or what you own personally perhaps at the moment that you could modify a bit further and get safe enough for running in Lemons with a junk-ish engine of some sort. Maybe something like a mid engine mini truck or shortening a body of a car & putting it on another chassis could be fun as well. Like the Dodge Viper V10 Engined Rolls Royce from the mid 70's that was racing around in Lemons, dunno what engine it has now though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWfCmmaKaauamtU If that doesn't quite work maybe do the Lemons Rally kind of a road trip more then a rally across a part of the US, street legal car and some free time, preferably with creature comforts like ac, heater working as they do go places that are both hot & cold.

[@davida.p.9911]

That's called "Disneyland"to us😀 Wow! Amazing cars and amazing history! Thanks for sharing !!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for following along David!

[@Merylstreep1949]

Best 36 minutes I've spent in a long long time👍👍👍👍❤

[@mtnguy7155]

I've known Denny for years. One of the best guys you will meet.

[@HotRodHoarder]

For sure, he's one of a kind! Wish there were more people in the world with his level of enthusiasm and kindness.

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

Can you put me in touch with Denny? I’d like to buy something! [e-mail] Thanks!! Brian

[@my31and37]

Man...there's a goldmine of projects cars, even in the woods...

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

Thanks again for another great video. Sounds like a great childhood. Tell Denny thanks for letting us all enjoy his stories and a look around his treasures.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Will do! It was an awesome childhood for sure. Me and my brother had it made.

[@patrickwayne3701]

@@HotRodHoarder Dude, I can relate. I grew up in southern Indiana when I wasn't globe trotting with my Mom who married a military guy after she left my Dad. I have been collecting and playing with old cars and trucks all my 55 years. Now my family has dwindled to just a few of us, and I have no kids. The zoning board is attacking me for having my old cars and trucks on my private property and I have fought as hard as I can but they are determined to destroy me it seems. I don't have near the old stuff you put in this video but I have earned everything I have. How can these monsters steal from a man after all the taxes and dues you pay in a lifetime? I wanted to tinker with this stuff in my retirement and keep bread and milk in the fridge by turning them out, one at a time,, now they're moving to steal everything from me and call it a new ordinance. Is there any car guys who are also patriots and attorneys who stand against this nazi bullshytte? I've helped others all my days, and the one buddy I had, who wrote for Mopar Collectors Guide magazine, Paul Wilson, got cancer and died, and since then I have been taking care of my Grandparents in their golden years. Now they've passed, and I am trying to get back to my hobby, but these unholy crooks are set to destroy me, they won't even recognize I have injured my back trying to meet their demands and they just keep attacking me. Do you know anyone in our hobby like Jerry Spence? (the attorney who defended the Weaver family from the government after they killed his boy and his wife?) I have tried to email Steve Mangnante at Hod Rod and Geoff Stunkard but haven't had any luck yet. Does Tom Cotter or anyone at Hagerty take part in any organization that looks out for gearhead interests?

[@yeahright302]

@@HotRodHoarder any now most of the stuff is just rotting away.

[@mikewilliams1659]

Hey man I really enjoyed your childhood stories...brings back memories.....thanks

[@scotthay1486]

An amazing collection. A goldmine of irreplaceable iron. Thanks for sharing.

[@terrymcbroom7303]

Thank you so much for the tour of Denny's vast and eclectic collection. I heard about him parking his Chevelle upside down in the creek when we worked together at UTA in the early 90's, the man has nine lives. I have lost contact with him over the years and the last time I saw him was probably 2005 or 6. If you see him and could remember please tell him that I lost my wife Laurie on Feb. 5th to ovarian cancer. Some of our fondest memories are from the time that we lived in Dayton. We all partied a time or two in the house that Don Yahn built for us in Pine Hollow on Richland Creek, great times with great people.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for sharing Terry, I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. Next time I see him I will let him know.

[@henryjohnson4061]

I miss the 80's. People enjoyed there cars and, nobody was afraid of every thing. Great job

[@ShaddenMotorsports]

He is definitely one of my favorite people.Super good dude....and half the cars in that video I remember at your dad's when I was little.We would be on a call and drive by and see them almost every day.lol

[@HotRodHoarder]

One of the best dudes out there...it was awesome to have him and my dad as role models as a kid. And as an adult haha.

[@ronhood7773]

Gotta love the "trip" in the woods! Excellent!!!

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525]

Wow! That sums up the cars. The great part of this story is two guys who works so well together and create it out of parts and bits of cars some very special cars. It was hard back then to get two people to agree on anything but more so today. But when it comes to a creation your baby being 55 Chevy or whatever it might be. I grew up in farm country and my dad had a well shop and fabricating shop. Not just cars but we built a lot of stuff. You learn to build one thing you can apply to something else. We worked hard. Let you know what everyday I realize even more what a privileged childhood I had. Sir you've had a privilege childhood growing up around these cars being created. But you don't need me to tell you that. See that's the true gem of the story. Thanks for sharing.

[@mattskustomkreations]

Driving a bare chassis around - that’s hilarious. The local cops must just chuckle.

[@HotRodHoarder]

My uncle (dad's brother) was Chief Deputy in our county during that time haha. They were pretty comfortable with doing crazy stuff!

[@almoffat7504]

Wow what a childhood you must have had cool cars everywhere 👍

[@HotRodHoarder]

It was absolutely awesome. My brother and I had it made!

[@lambrokedrc5998]

Thanks, everyone for sharin' and takin' us along!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching!

[@robertdavis2966]

I thoroughly enjoyed the video and the cool memories. What a collection.. Hell, what a childhood...thanks for sharing

[@tommywood2983]

I had to stop watching. So many Awesome cars wasting away like that! He should old an Auction and give those beauties a new life and someone else a new project! That is a cool story man ! You had one great childhood! God Bless

[@shitbox7413]

Stuff a big block in it and go, my kind of people. 😁👍🏻

[@HotRodHoarder]

Oh yeah, he has put more miles on a big block than anyone I know.

[@mattskustomkreations]

How could you NOT be a car nut with that upbringing? Awesome! Great video - Denny had some amazing escapes and that was a killer jam 3rd from last! Plus liked the last jam too.

[@HotRodHoarder]

I had no choice but to love this stuff. My dad and Denny were the ultimate role models for me and my brother.

[@brucemorris6319]

What a paradise.

[@justinw_tbss_dadvan9447]

Wow what a goldmine of cars and parts . Killer

[@K-Effect]

Beyond cool! I'd like to see that chromed out tricked out Corvette get cleaned up. I like his formula, big block, tubbed and in the weeds. His entire property looks like a awesome place to hang out, build cool stuff and drink beer

[@HotRodHoarder]

Just a week or so after I shot this video, Denny's son got the Corvette out and got it running again. They scrubbed and cleaned on it and drove it around some. Wish I had been able to show the crazy transformation...it really looked great!

[@Mercmad]

I don't know about those luscious cars but that LeBlond Lathe is something really special!!!😁😉

[@georgeseco91]

Wow, would have being great if I where living Close to your Dad when I was young and racing Cars, great Video and God Bless your Father and his family.

[@BrianOboylemusic]

I relate to this video. I love them taking the frame around the block. This man is the last of a dying breed and I love them for it. Great video! Glad you have this

[@HotRodHoarder]

Denny and my dad have had some really great times...I'm glad I could be a part of it.

[@noescapefromnow694]

That Kellison funny car is the coolest vintage drag car I ever laid eyes on!

[@HotRodHoarder]

It's a wild machine! I plan to do a FULL documentary on it very soon. I interviewed Denny to hear some stories about the car...should be a great episode.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Love the old footage man being a Cary guy pre internet was so different! Here Tuesday morn when the buy sell trade came out was epic esp the days you’d find something wicked hop out over to the pay phone with a lil notepad and pen to right down directions etc that and word of mouth was our internet

[@moneygooddude]

Thanks for sharing! I'm sure All the enjoyment from these cars cannot be thoroughly shared!

[@HotRodHoarder]

The memories of Denny and his cars are endless. My dad and Denny were (and still are) great role models for me.

[@kk-vk7uc]

Great vid. Hard to see some stuff sitting but at the same time it's like a walk back through history.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching Ken!

[@midsouth2strokes185]

Best video ive seen in years hands down! Wow! Us Tennesseans got the stories for shure. Great video from some TRUE car guys!

[@angelicchandler8275]

Boy my dad would love that place. He needs an old BB chevy for his truck and wants that camo blazer body....

[@merrellbean7238]

Great job I love watching your videos it brings back a lot of memories of the old days I'm only 47 but there's a lot of stuff but the best of all of a lot of your videos you get the stories behind everything and sometimes you get the people telling the stories and the stories they say and the things they say it's just unbelievable and it's really good to listen to and hair them old stories you're doing like I said great job videos are good content it's good keep up the good work cuz I do enjoy your channel

[@The1WLDPNY]

Worked a lot of years with Dennis at UTA, Lear, and IAC. Heard a lot of his stories and saw many of his cars and trucks. Much respect for Denni. Really miss working with him.

[@HotRodHoarder]

He's one of a kind! Growing up around him has been a lot of fun.

[@hankhessig6586]

Wow what a treasure trove of history - Thank You for one awesome video

[@waynehelton8460]

I don't care what the cars are made out of they are really nice to see ! I would love to have just one of them !!!!!!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching Wayne!

[@vehdynam]

Wow ! Too cool, I would have loved to have been there. Thanks for the video , awesome..

[@joeparson5531]

I was in love with that white vette back in the day. Very impressive collection. I spotted Randy's old "half breed" Dodge pick-up behind the 34'. Thanks for the video, brought back a lot of memories.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Sometime I need to do a video of our '80s photo collection. Dad has pictures of most of the local guy's cars and motorcycles....Randy Everett, Billy Woodard, Bill Sims, the list goes on and on.

[@gypsy8961]

Wow... absolutely amazing. Awesome video. I grew up like this also. Not too many people understand this kind of passion.

[@johnlaws9853]

7.2 billion dollars a year in the USA is spent customizing old cars. I think more people has the passion than you realize.

[@hillbillyherman738]

That Malibu drag car was super slick I love the way he had it set up dang shame it wound up in a creek

[@jeremygeorge9242]

That's my dad!

[@HotRodHoarder]

He's one of a kind! One of my favorite people in the world.

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

Jeremy... I’d like to purchase a vehicle from the boneyard! Can you get me in touch with him please? Email me at: [e-mail] Thanks Brian 🎸

[@hillbillyherman738]

This is my favorite video so far

[@jeffpolen9533]

u done a great job dont ever let anybody come n scrap all that history

[@joshuahuffine3568]

That black 40 ford coupe is my dream car!

[@alanwood5857]

Great collection, very cool to know this guy since you were a kid!

[@HotRodHoarder]

It has been awesome growing up around him. I can't think of two better role models than my dad and Denny George.

[@scottywalker4312]

I love to hear the stories from the old guys!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Same here...Denny has some great stories!

[@glenndransfield7278]

Awesome collection... didn't see any ford falcon ranchero...my dad had a 64...he passed in 71' I was 5 ..., don't see many of them anymore....just subscribed !!!!

[@andywisniewski4344]

Your channel never fails me love it keep up the good work

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for the kind words Andy, I appreciate it!

[@chuckmiller83]

What an amazing collection. Great video and stories! Loved it.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching!

[@672egalaxie6]

Greetings from Long Island NY. I really enjoy your videos and this one was no exception. Just ordered some merch too. Inspires me to get moving on my many projects. This fella has a whole bunch of really cool cars and really great material for projects. Best 35 minutes I had all week. Thanks for turning on the camera.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for the kinds words! And I really appreciate your merch purchase!

[@gsmith207]

Holy bleeeep! This certainly meets your title of the channel! Ha! Love it!

[@HotRodHoarder]

No doubt, he's the ultimate hot rod hoarder!

[@thecurtray]

I just recognized who you are by the voice. my gift still works

[@sporty196071]

There's enough to keep him busy for years! Cool

[@HotRodHoarder]

For sure, and enough to keep his two sons busy for years, too!

[@jimmypopp2695]

This is video GOLD!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching Jimmy!

[@jontrudell7529]

Cool cars, Awesome history. Thanks for showing us!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Jon!

[@dannyangove9804]

Im in awe.......Master craftsman ........Love your work

[@davidtaylor1384]

Lots of good stories sitting around there.

[@robertwayne4373]

Thanks for your share a friend from Canada Rob 😎✌

[@watsisbuttndo829]

Dang it. Im over in Australia and trying to source a 12 bolt diff at reasonable cost for my 65 gto. At the 32.52 minute mark there it is sitting there.

[@jeffchecchio5026]

That place is absolutely unbelievable! Great video

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching Jeff!

[@bluesharp59]

Nice video and a thumbs up liked.

[@bowtiedone2784]

I've seen the 57 convertible in Harriman Tennessee and spoke with him about the car. He was getting gas and had driven the car there. Very cool car. Very nice man.

[@dennisazzopardi2089]

Great Show......Enjoyed the stories and the awesome cars.Thx for sharing .

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Dennis!

[@robaslin6973]

Awesome thanks for sharing this This was one of the most enjoyable episode for me , it tied all the photos you show of your dad’s shop and cars together loved it thanks for this one 👍

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Rob, I loved being able to tell the stories of many of his cars. I have so many great memories of Denny and his hot rods.

[@musclecarmaniacs9789]

All I can say is.....WOW What an amazing place.

[@HotRodHoarder]

We had a blast looking at all of his treasures!

[@russellchastain5473]

Met Denny through the Clayton brothers in the late 70s. Cool guy

[@cindylawrence1515]

The people who see this posting as being about hot rods and collector vehicles have seen really nothing; This is most important because it provides a view of the real America. And these are the men who are able to well maintain this great nation. And to those who would snort at that, you do not understand the making of this country nor are you worthy of the blessing of this country. And thats why a posting like this is important beyond its initial subject.....

[@HotRodHoarder]

Agreed! Denny can literally build anything. There aren't a lot of people like him any more.

[@robertvance1873]

Great video, I'm sure it will be all still there in a couple years and the little lady will get to romp around and enjoy it. Thank you.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you Robert!

[@robertvance1873]

@@HotRodHoarder your welcome. Her eyes light up when she gets around those old cars, definitely a future gear head. Lol 😃

[@mikebas7325]

Damn, this tour was awesome I think to any car lover. I would pay to be able walk see al this cool stuff, beats any museum in my book.

[@robertbrady9597]

AMAZING VIDEO ON THE OLD CARS

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching Robert!

[@classiccarrescue8772]

Thank you for sharing this videos!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching!

[@lowlucas1]

Great video! Man, I miss getting out and checking out some collections, both indoor and outdoor.

[@HotRodHoarder]

It was a great day, even though it was a bit cold!

[@Ericlawless]

Man, even the boneyard cars are bada**!

[@alanstackhouse2939]

Loved it!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching Alan!

[@EASTSIDE-313]

@1:52 those Gumbo Monster Mudders👀😲u can't even get a used set anymore😧

[@matthewhickman6625]

They still have the tits on them!

[@charlessanborn551]

The cars are nothing without the men that built and drove them..nice work.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Agreed! Denny can build just about anything...very talented and very humble.

[@boboKx3]

Who the F is giving this a thumbs down?? Awesome collection

[@matthewhickman6625]

Can't imagine growing up without Denny George around, he's been like an uncle to me for such a long time!

[@enduser6982]

only the jealous / selfish people who don't have skills of Denny or can't buy. Props to the channel, well done.

[@raylegg1728]

Seems he dosen't sell anything, but I sure could use those Bronco doors for my 66. It's a surviver, I am the 2nd owner, has a great story, I have a bunch of stuff, but his is way cooler. Thanks for the great content. We really enjoyed it here in Charlotte Tennessee. Keep up the great work.

[@MortskeRepair]

That guy must have 40% of the Chevy rally wheels in existence!!

[@granddad-mv5ef]

Just wondering if that King Midget is still around? What a fun video, the way I see it, you are really fortunate to be who and where you are. So many of those cars reminded me of something in my distant past. (edit 3) PLEASE save that '63 Galaxie!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Unfortunately, the King Midget is long gone. My dad bought that thing for next to nothing and had SO much fun with it. Probably sold it way too cheap haha.

[@jnng7463]

i think it's cool to have couple of cars that could be daily's and couple projects on going. Maybe couple of I'll get to it eventually, but that's it. I started down this road when I started to notice after around 11 cars and only 2 were runners and only 1 that could be reliable enough for long trip. Sooner or later what, when, how do you clean it all up. Leaving it for someone else to do?

[@dougstaffen278]

Another quality video. Thank you for what you do

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you Doug!

[@dee3368]

I had a neighbor ... dozens of classic muscle cars and some rare cars in the woods... he refused to sell he said he'd rather watch them rot into dust before somebody else gets his treasures

[@RMarkNolan]

That's a real shame! It would be fine if they were protected in a shed or a barn, but having them rot outside seems a waste.

[@mikecummings7899]

Wow. Now the guy has a write up at Oster. Lol

[@hillbillyherman738]

I remember that car at the show at 411 I was there in a 59 desoto fire sweep with a big block Chevy and a couple rat rods that was along time ago

[@HotRodHoarder]

Our trips up to 411 for the Rat Rod Rumble were always a lot of fun. Drove my old rusty Henry J up there one year.

[@hillbillyherman738]

I remember the Henry j because my buddy has an all state and a Henry j we both looked your car over for ideas

[@michaelguinn5736]

Man.....you had a childhood many people wish they had!! Very cool video....we are looking for a 33-34 Ford body, we want to put together a 50's hot rod....is the one in the video for sale? If not, that's ok...Sounds like your friend is a Godly man....be safe....God Bless!!

[@dave9271]

Thank you for sharing great video. By any chance might Denny want to sell that 59 impala convertible?😁

[@JohnClutch1]

Really cool video bro. Thanks for sharing some history with us.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching John!

[@davidwood1923]

Pretty Incredible... Thanks for Sharing... Brother

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching David!

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video, thank you! I love that 34' Ford. I always wanted one of those to build a California Kid clone. I like that early 60's Fairlane too, another car I always wanted but never found when I could do something with it.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching Robert!

[@adriandean7815]

Thanks for the video. I like the winters. You can do some rubber necking through the woods. Lots of projects. Man got to have a clean up. Lot of good on the floor. Or give it a new lease of life to the next generation. Thanks again. Cool footage. Keep um comming.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching Adrian!

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

If I had a choice of one it would be hard to pick. I know some wouldn't be a choice for me but I'd hope the KOOLAID KID WOULD BE ON THE LIST. I THINK IVE SEEN THAT BEFORE BUT I DONT KNOW WHERE. SUCH A COOL CAR.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Definitely one of my favorites!

[@billyhong5071]

Great cars, great stories, great video. I just wished I could understand what Denny was saying. Needs subtitles!

[@stevehilliard1495]

Once again great video!!! Love your work, every time

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for the continued support Steve!

[@markscott2360]

That's a cool video, doing the burnout on the frame Badass🤘👍

[@HotRodHoarder]

Haha they were fearless back then.

[@markscott2360]

@@HotRodHoarder My Dad had no interest in car's he walked to work or caught a bus plus he liked to have a drink or two, but my Grandfather and Uncle were car mad that's where I get it from and there were crazy always doing something they even dabbled in military vehicles, Grandpa's brother bought all this military stuff back in the day people were driving down the road in half tracks,tanks,jeeps all sorts of truck's he just bought and sold all the time ,it was a good childhood jumping in and out of cool stuff plus all there hot car's as well all of them were Ford guy's except Grandpa's last car was a Holden but it was a cool one.

[@richardmalone4721]

“I tell you what-I tell you what!” This’s what can be created when skill, dreams and NOT sitting at the Bar “telling stories, but makin them!” You can feel the PTSD when he’s recalling the ‘65 Malibu/Chevelle crash in to the pond. The instinct to pull the helmet off during the search for an escape route is a survival tale God had a Hand and Plan in! I was saying a Prayer of Thanksgiving that he lived to tell it! Ty for posting. I’m glad it wasn’t a Z16, (seeing the 327 on the fender)!

[@HotRodHoarder]

God played a big part of his survival, for sure! I was curious about the car's factory options so I looked at the cowl tag. It was a Super Sport car, but just the standard small block variety. Would've been crazy if it was a Z16.

[@merrellbean7238]

Well just watching your videos and think I'm going to pick me up one of these old cars if I can buy one here in New York might take me a long time but your channel is expired me to want to build one

[@mick_1949]

Hows that for a great life. And can still talk about it. Love it. 👍

[@HotRodHoarder]

He's lucky to have lived through a few of those experiences...great guy!