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[@ABH313]

I'm a Detroiter and I visited this place last summer. It's crazy big and super creapy to be in alone. Multiple basements and sub-basements and endlessly long hallways. I climbed all the way on top the water tank in the tower at the front! Super awesome video! Btw, to the public, stay out of abandoned buildings in the winter. Bums are sketchy and cops/security can easily follow footprints in snow...but that's half the fun right

[@cemnei]

Brilliant work on this video. Absolutely loved the vintage footage from it's glory days interwoven throught the video. Really puts the sad loss in perspective.

[@baron8107]

Cem Brinckley We can get that back, if we're determined.

[@manbeastx69]

To be able to go back in time and see the city of Detroit in its heyday would be something.Thanks for the video

[@dxmnc]

I'm obsessed with these videos dude, watched almost half of them. Great work! -From a fellow Michigander

[@cjhernandez9758]

I all most did not watch this. This is just another part of America that is sad to see. Most cars these days is not made in America due to greed. This was Awesome on how you did this video. Detroit is one city that is destroy due to greed.

[@baron8107]

CJ Hernandez Yuppie greed. The worst kind.

[@TomMcBoston]

Greed of the unions perhaps. Sky high pay and benefits and shitty quality cars.

[@themichaelvortex4784]

Great background research and presentation! Great footage! Really liked the location tracking on the old photo. Nice work! Thank you!🤘🏼👍🏼

[@VORT3XFPV]

That area that’s sectioned off with plastic isn’t from someone living there. Myself and a bunch of friends fly drones in there and we set that up and brought in a heater to stay warm while we fly.

[@bubblesangel555]

Your videoing skills just keep getting better, and better! I love (hate) hearing the politicians on t.v. bragging that they, have brought Detroit back to the city it once was. One short drive around, shows what state of disrepair Detroit still is in.

[@dianegreen6635]

Massive!!! Awesome edit.

[@tinasmith1391]

Looks like it's been abandoned for 50 years, hard to believe it's only 8.

[@austinaubinoe]

Tina Smith its because the building is not conditioned.

[@mitchsalawine5420]

Great documentary! You really went the extra mile with your editing. As a supplier to Chrysler, I worked there for just a few weeks back in about 2000. As they still did some engineering and testing there. Can't believe what the place looks like now. I remember thinking when I walked down the stairs with the intricate wrought iron rails how you don't see that type of workmanship anymore. Surprised that they are still there as I figured a scavenger would have taken them long ago as scrap. It was still relatively ornate at that time too. Thanks again for your work and sharing your exploration!

[@1598hi]

It was such a shame when AMC sold to Chrysler. The Jeeps AMC made are still the best off roaders in the business and the Eagle is still the best 4x4 CAR I have ever driven. All Chrysler did was go bankrupt and ruin the Jeep brand. AMC was small and working on a budget but they were always innovative. If they stuck with it who knows what kinds of cars we would have today

[@robsrandomness7824]

They were about to go bankrupt. Antiquated designs and no money for R&D. Tried partnering w/ Renault as a lifeline a few years earlier, but that was a fail. All Chrysler wanted from AMC was the Jeep line. Yes, Jeeps now aren't what they once were, but damn, look at all those sales! Jeep and Ram are what's keeping Chrysler solvent now.

[@danielyruby8696]

Hola de Bogota Colombia. Many of these Jeeps that were designed in Detroit and built in Toledo Ohio are still running strong here in Colombia. Colombia is literally a working museum for Jeeps. They call them Willys here. To see 70 year old Jeeps still doing what they were designed for is amazing. Sad to see the JTE building become the new Packard plant...

[@dwagner6]

Really great video. Your editing, shots, and pacing are top notch.

[@heatherelliott8575]

Hi im from Australia, its sad to see how all of detroit is abandoned due to all the factorys closing down over the years wich meant that people couldnt pay there housing payments. So everyone moved out. In the 70s I remember everyone here were buying Kalvinator refrigerators. Thanks for this video ♥

[@2DogsVlogs]

Brisbane was going the way of the D, but its turning around. Our building is nearly 3/4 occupied now but we still have a few abandoned houses. They keep building more units for China. They are mostly empty. A new 53 story has 3 families living in it.

[@anthonymitchell2354]

Hi Heather, the reason Detroit looks the way it does because it's been run by Democrats/Communists since 1962. The US autoworkers or UAW average wage is 120,000 a year, which take it from a former assembly line worker is a ridiculous wage. The automakers simply cannot stay in business with that high level of expense. Instead they hire 5 workers in Mexico for what they pay one American, don't blame them for it, it's just simple economics...

[@terisel3]

Hello, Don't let these videos make you think all of Detroit is like this-these guys are late to the explore game in Detroit. Over the past 5 years there has been growth. People don't show the beauty that has been coming about. These guys were lucky to get into this building because it was taken over by a gentleman who plans to refurbish it. There are a few others like him. Detroit does have its bad side but all large cities do. Yes, the big three collapsed at one point and the leaders let a lot go to waste but times have changed and things are getting better.

[@thebestchannel5456]

terisel3 ppl are just Haters Hell i see alot of big Major cities with problems, and distressed areas some ppl are just Idiot's!! With alot of time on their hands.

[@area51isreal71]

Aussie here too and I remember those fridges...Rambler cars too for that matter!

[@roguerebel2947]

Cool video 😎 loved the way you merged the past & present. Looks like it was a fun building to explore. Some of the areas looked kinda sketchy so be careful out there👍🏼

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

I miss AMC. they were not perfect, but they built good cars. Thanks for the video. We have take back America, and put Americans back to work!

[@maxr4073]

Not likely to happen with our current system of government.Get rid of what doesn't work and start fresh with a new idea. No use trying to hold on to something that is broken and refuses to be fixed.

[@terryg995]

THEY NEEDED DESIGN ENGINEERS JUST LIKE PACKARD. DELOREAN'S DESIGNS SKILLS COULD HAVE SAVED BOTH CAR COMPANIES. AFTER WII, WE HAD THE ONLY MEANS OF PRODUCTION IN THE WORLD, THE WHOLE WORLD WAS FORCED TO BUY FROM US. CORPORATE AMERICA GOT GREEDY AS HELL WITHOUT REALIZING THE TREND WOULDN'T LAST. WHEN THE WORLD REBUILT AND STOPPED BUYING US JUNK THEY WEREN'T READY B/C THEY SPENT THE PROFITS INSTEAD OF RE-INVESTING.

[@brianwnek957]

Ed Ward fiat

[@Catchakitty]

Really enjoyed this video thanks 👍

[@zipshed]

That is one huge comlpex that sure does hold some automotive history. As always, fantastic job of editing in the history and doing you homework! Cheers to you

[@clayz1]

So many lives and so much living in these spaces. You can feel it.

[@chickychikita3070]

I saw this on tv a couple of months ago . It is an elderly man living here . They had him interviewing him . And he was not on drugs as some people suspected in the comments . He use to work in the factory once

[@BCaldwell]

chicky chikita That was the Packard factory. Not AMC.

[@hankaustin7091]

Yup.. I was just about to say the same thing.. it was the Packard building...

[@1955gaylord]

It was Allen hill

[@1955gaylord]

Wonder if he is still alive

[@mrsmileyburris106]

Ruin Road I would like to say I liked your video it’s so important for this to be documented our history anyway so thank you keep it up . I will be making more videos of the AMC building this year I will be part of the demolition company tearing it down I am very excited about this one

[@ssoma151]

Very well done with the back ground work

[@sallya.2412]

Such a big place. I love how you added in the old film footage in there.

[@shayjohnson1114]

I saw AMC in the title and immediately thought of the theatre lol. Learn something new everyday.

[@johnb332]

What Tax Payers?

[@baron8107]

Johnb The ones that got chased-off by excessive taxes?

[@BCaldwell]

I see what you did there

[@Corpst]

You guys do great work, just subbed

[@urbex...beyondtheentry2536]

Great intro & explore ✌🏻️

[@deniseboldea1624]

Sad, you can tell it was once an ornate building. GD scrappers,scrappers have to destroy everything! 😡

[@JennyBrett]

Homeless and drug dealers are common in these places. Love the graffiti and looks like a really neat place to explore! Be careful though...dangerous ppl could be lurking.

[@VCYT]

'dangerous ppl' - theyre all in the government.!

[@garfixit]

This is a great vide love the decay

[@Howard0Beale]

great work thanks for covering

[@LostBuildings]

nice video tumbs up keep up the good work

[@motorcityman401]

My Aunt Louise worked as a Executive Secretary at that office on Plymouth Rd. In Detroit.

[@danielyruby8696]

At 16:19 that was the office of former JTE vice president Bernard "Bernie" Robertson. And years prior the office of AMC president George Romney and later Edward Cushman.This office sported hard wood paneling, and marble private bath with shower.

[@scottgraham4177]

FANTASTIC VIDEO!! So very sad to see that magnificent building in ruins, even in its present state, the architecture is beautiful and is much, much better than today’s buildings. To building that type of building today would cost a true fortune indeed, with all of our resources have being shipped to foreign countries!! It would be nice to try to preserve these buildings, even if they some asbestos had to be removed!!

[@pablosingleton5289]

Sick vid as usual

[@orgazmic13]

Really trashed bad since it was explored 2 years ago.

[@sherrydee7880]

Nothing beats a straight 6 in my humble opinion. RIP Rambler. Sad to see the mess the building has been left in. Hope the City can do something worthwhile with it. Perhaps some type of housing for low income or people transitioning out of homelessness. That would be nice to see.

[@vaultsoferowid]

Reminds me of playing paintball in the Packard Plant. Had the same type of vertical columns.

[@austinaubinoe]

vaultsoferowid I wonder if that was an Albert Kahn thing.

[@KonamiPlissken]

Such a shame tbh, what a waste of a once beautiful building!🙁 great video guys.

[@garyb5796]

AMC really were very well built cars, it's just most people didn't like the styling.

[@strietermarinesurvey1415]

Great video! That place is in a lot better condition than the Fisher body plant!

[@drbenmccullough2608]

I love that Chrysler sign

[@grizzlybeardave611]

That large office you videoed with all of the wood raised paneling I believe that it was Gerald C. Meyers executive office..

[@robsrandomness7824]

I was thinking that had to be the office of some brass at the top. What is at the top of the tower?

[@MrComanche87]

Interesting and sad. Thanks for posting.

[@ivang97997]

nothing to say but WHOA!!!

[@ktpinnacle]

Detroit was once a great American city. With the flight of the industrial capital, and no plan to replace it, the city became a shell of itself. Just like this plant. It needs to downsize - return much of it to the open space that it once was to reduce the cost to operate the city. And restore the center of town to attract new industry and commerce.

[@dogsrule5318]

Another part of history ruined very sad😥😥😥

[@terisel3]

How did you manage to miss the square glass block wall, the televisions and the gym area?

[@robsrandomness7824]

What's up in the top of the tower? Was there access?

[@crazyman1650]

That person chose a damn big nice looking house

[@dcw515]

Just a little bit of sweeping up then throw some new paint on the walls should look like new

[@ROCHESTERPYRO]

No wonder AMC"s were so fugly; they were conceived by refrigerator designers.

[@nichole7965]

Really good!

My friend bought three city blocks in hopes that it will appreciate by his retirement in 15 years. He paid 30k for three whole blocks!!! That's insane, hopefully he becomes a millionaire it's how a lot of people got rich off N.Y.C. real estate.

[@alisham8232]

My favorite night club is across the street... Club Celebrity lol....crazy how this is right next to civilization...thats Detroit for ya lol 💯

[@Moparornocar1989]

Love to have that chrysler hybrid sign

[@cudaus1]

I grew up not too far from this complex. I remember how magnificent it looked the in the 60's. Too bad it ended up this way. I don 't think any cars were produced here. Just appliances when kelvenator owned it. Had a lot of friends that worked there when Chrysler bought AMC.

[@garyshaimas2356]

Good job

[@miked.5287]

Detroit will never return to its former glory..

[@readyxxi]

it is sickening seeing this has happen to this country

[@BishopKing.308]

Rather they live in abandoned place than in the street. To them you are the intruder that's home to them.

[@hankaustin7091]

Jesse - clearly this moron is some kind of a crack head, and is probably one of the ones living there and using a stolen device to type on!

[@cjdfv]

15:55 Ricky from Trailer Park Boys

[@apocyldoomer]

Never heard of you, but, a fresh Urbexer, wish I could join you, do my own thing, damn, perhaps one day, be careful,out there dude, many dangers abound..nice work!!

[@firefightergoggie]

Looks like the "locals" well and truly went and trashed the hell of the place. So sad that all of the decent people have moved on or lost everything and these magnificent old buildings represent nothing more than a sad testimony of a bygone era. Now the "locals" have reduced them to ruin.

[@deptoxxx2026]

Moc dobra fabrika😊

[@aprilmartian5837]

I was waiting to see you find a person living there. Lying on the ground sleep or something. But nice video of what used to be.

[@peshinski]

they filmed that movie RAMPAGE here

[@daveconyard8946]

10/10 nice one

[@rogerdodger5854]

Nice👍

[@sebastianwerbach1644]

Cool!

[@themeaningoflife38]

the entire country will look like this once the robots take all the jobs

[@RyanisRude]

Did you have to get permission to go into a place like this?

[@angelfirelite]

lmfao Ryan......What Permission?!

[@rwdplz1]

That's not snow, it's asbestos.

[@richardswartz6561]

I wouldn't want to sleep in there although i did sleep actually lived in an abandoned building in Pittsburgh Pa (B&O Railroad) now headquarters for PNC bank. The place was much better than this it had electricity some heat i actually had a small black n white tv i watched a monday night football game between steelers giants

[@ceasarandrepont5331]

Greed is what destroyed this city and empire!

[@baron8107]

Wait, they used helicopters in WWII? I thought they first showed up in Korea.

[@acetech8642]

Wtf I raided this building 2 months ago and my view count is 100. How do you get more wtf man?!?!?!?!?!

[@judysmith6293]

Wow what a waste! Think of the many people who lost their jobs because it all went out of the country and then went bankrupt. That's just sad

[@MustanGTtgamer]

Damm vandals

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

America’s future, sad place and a good country to avoid.

[@danielyoung6630]

with amount of homeless nationwide surprise you do not find more....

[@famlauriek7353]

Hi!

[@MikeSmith-wm5gr]

Hi fam

[@duaneshuster6366]

Depressive !

[@ranstan4557]

i sad to see such waste

[@peshinski]

its not true

[@twobitebrownie2924]

That graffiti tho. 👌

[@urbansnowtrax3733]

Can’t deal with all the slick glitching and annoying music, had to shut it off.

[@dotell3359]

I used to work their .. I liked it ..