Tri-power Oldsmobile Super 88 and forgotten cars that must go! | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 59

In this episode of "Barn Find Hunter," Tom teams up with Davin Reckow, from our "Redline Rebuild" series, to unearth a large collection of forgotten classics. This find didn't come easy. After a fair amount of investigative work, Tom finally locates the owner, who allows us to roam the property in search of treasure. Why is Davin along for the ride? Watch until the end and you may find a clue.
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[@darinhudson9112]

Thank you so much to the family, in a situation which can be painful they let us all in to share in the joy of the old cars. We all appreciate it, you have some really nice old rides there.

[@stephenreynolds6378]

Amen sir.

[@substandardabuse6028]

Wow what a great episode Tom. I've watched all of your videos and you can really see the effort in the production and how much the quality has improved. You and your behind the scenes team are now producing better content than what you would see on TV these days especially that you never skip past the back stories about how the owners got these cars. Thanks Tom, Amy and to all the people in past episodes that have allowed you to show us their collections.

[@deepfreezevideo]

This needs a part 2 really soon. Don't keep us in suspense for six months! I gotta see that Tri-power Olds on the road. We had one when I was a little boy, and yes it WAS a hot rod. Ours was a white 2D hardtop.

[@MrSloika]

Tom really has a good attitude, it's no surprise people trust him.

[@roosterrancher3558]

If you think the people let him in for his attitude, you are delusional. They get paid!

[@nonelost1]

@@roosterrancher3558 Even if they do get paid, if Tom did not have the right attitude, he would have to pay them more to let him in, assuming they let him in at all. Also, most people would probably not be too keen on having the whole world see their property. Surely their neighbors will recognize it. Therefore, payment for permission to roam their property and film a video is appropriate imo.

[@DavePilotCH47]

Please do a follow up on this family/story! I’d love to know if some of these cars find new homes and if Amy gets the Mercedes up and running! Great episode!!

[@MultiJforce]

david Ferris Stay tuned! We will be doing a few extra videos with Amy Jo in our Redline Update series.

[@DavePilotCH47]

Thanks Jordan, Love the channel!

[@pbpp2904]

I want the Mow-It -All truck

[@novadiecastman5251]

Yes, please let's us know the outcome of these beautiful cars

[@robertnash4513]

Robert Nash I ended up buying the 57 Olds from Amy and had engine rebuilt along with new paint, and only a good scrubbing of the original interior....car came out beautiful and that is only 17,000 miles on the car

[@frozenbits48]

oh my gosh! i know exactly where you're at, and i knew Reg. sorry to hear about his problem. knew Amy when she was a little girl. great video.

[@danizurieta]

ron haynes Sweet! God bless Amy and her family, we watching this; all wish them well.

[@shockwave4688]

Somebody please buy Tom a proper flashlight! Another great video full of discoveries, well done Tom...

[@TEverettReynolds]

What a great point!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I was just thinking, what kind of a barn find hunter doesn't have a collection of great flashlights?

[@martadavies6435]

I look forward to this show every week! I completely agree with Tom's comment about the legitimacy with driving an old car... One day while out cruising in my 67 Mustang, I came across a broken down 65/6 Mustang in an intersection, and when I stopped to ask if they were ok, I was immediately credible and not a threat. It felt awesome!

[@MikeyMack303]

I think it is just amazing that you find all kinds of cars everywhere! Thank you Tom, and Hagerty, for bringing us along!

[@ScatPackRob]

Thanks to Tom for finding this barn find and thanks to Amy for sharing. Wow! what a treat.

[@rollinlowford]

i'll bet you those scrap vultures were a little pissed off you guys showed up... they were hoping for a cash in. Hope alot can be saved.

[@kman634]

Na they were taking the mared ones anyway and it seemed most were well and truly gone.. hopefully some parts find there way back into rotation though instead of just crushed

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

Yeah I never got why people crush complete cars. Why not take an hour or two to take off anything that's still in good shape and crush the rusted out shell?

[@novadiecastman5251]

Glam. No kidding lots of original parts ,just take time to get them . Glass , taillights, trim etc. Original better then aftermarket

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

@@novadiecastman5251 Not to mention for a lot of cars there is no aftermarket.

[@novadiecastman5251]

@@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge , yes I agree with you 100% Glam and a lot of guys don't realize that...

[@gplipp6489]

That is a Mercedes W186. Very rare vehicle!! Only ~7500 sedans were built during the 6-7 year production. Please get this car on the road. Beautiful car.

[@11094DEREK]

The lady seemed to love that probably keeping it for herself

[@constantreader6678]

Also known as an "Adenauer" - top of the line sedan in its day - and not a Ponton

[@robertwhitfield3136]

This video really takes me back. 1961 Robins A.F.B., Ga and I'm 14 years old. A friend who is 16, just got his license and gets to drive his Dad's 1957 Oldsmobile, 2 door, white, white interior tons of chrome on the dash, a stiletto gear shift. He tells us the S on the shift pattern meant Super, who knew back then it was second gear. We drive out SAC road ( anyone from Robins during the early sixties know SAC road) a long stretch of blacktop straight out through the swamp to the B-52 base. He stops repeatedly and burns the tires, I remember distinctly the swooshing sound from the exhaust, like a jet engine. I don't remember how fast we drove, but fast!! The fifties and sixties had such great cars, I cherish the times riding in them and owning quite a few. Great video. Tom is a class act, gracious and friendly. I'm not surprised he is welcomed on the property. So sad about Amy's father.

[@michaelc5019]

My grandmother is going through demintia/alzheimers right now. It's hard to witness when your memories are filled with them at their best state of mind. God bless your dad. Cool to see his life's work unveiled for the world

[@rapturebound197]

I hear ya. Heavenly Father the old man needs your mercy. Please help him. Amen.

[@Geordo1960]

So gracious of that family member to allow you in. Please thank her on behalf of us fans out here. Was happy to see Davin in on this video, he is certainly one of my favorite people!

[@jamesyoung9233]

Thank you so much to all involved especially Amy thank you Amy!!

[@Medmann48]

My grandpa had a 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88, Red interior & red exterior & lots of chrome on the all metal dash. That was one beautiful car!

[@Formulabruce]

Bet it rode very nicely too

[@chrisblore9635]

Tom Again another great episode. I think there are a lot of us that would give anything to spend a day with you on your finds. You make my day every time you post a new episode. Thanks again for all you give for us to enjoy.

[@vettekid3326]

What is nice they seem to have some responsible people helping the daughter out and not just some guys coming in and buying everything on the cheap.

[@ronaldhenderson9106]

You ALWAYS FIND THE BEST!!! THANKS TOM COTTER FOR KEEPING THE DREAMS ALIVE!

[@OldIronRC]

Excellent find. Very nice of the family to let you share this while they are sorting out the property. Lovely cars, even the ones outside.

[@recnepsgnitnarb6530]

"It ain't for sale! I"m gunna fix it up sumday!" Heard that all too often regardless of driving a classic car up to a potential purchases' property. I really hope this family can find enthusiasts who will restore these vehicles.

[@Formulabruce]

I agree, while for some a car is therapy as they get older, some of these should get fixed..

[@johnrunion7258]

In 1965 a highschool friend put one of these J2 tri-powers into his rusty '56 Chevy Bel Air,hydramatic included.Thing would smoke the tires for 100'.Only one of these I ever saw.

[@gregreitan3634]

Amazing the amount of hidden and forgotten automobiles. I hope someone's dreams of owning one of these can come true.

[@gph42]

Another tremendous barn find! Thanks Tom. Good luck to the family. Can't wait for the follow up episode.

[@Vwrescue]

those volkswagens are what i live for! My dad and I have rescued around 5 already. Hopefully that green bus doesn't get crushed

[@gasolinescream3588]

You can hear classic car owners needing those parts shouting at the screen.

[@uzivatel56]

Tom:"Alas, all those cars are gonna be scrapped." Collectors:"Nyyyyaaaaggghh!!!"

[@iseewhatyoudid8799]

I am one of them!

[@jhanlon1903]

i have a right front fender including the inner, no rust, for a 57 Olds

[@anglicky69]

@@iseewhatyoudid8799 get ahold of 'em! find out where the cars had gone to

[@traddad9172]

It is because of the car your granted access- Car people are the most trustworthy because we all recognize the effort involved

[@alolivevine]

This show is a treasure, Someone called Keanu Reeves a “National Treasure” well they have it wrong, Tom Cotter is our National Treasure, I have the ultimate respect.

[@jrcautomotive4319]

We can have multiple treasures lol

[@Meenie66]

God I hope most of the old cars got saved! Tons of good stuff there. I cant wait for the next video. Bloody excellent work Tom.

[@markbreuninger1191]

I love the 57 Oldsmobile. My mothers girlfriend used to let me drive her 57 2dr hardtop. Fun car to drive. Can't wait to see more of this car.

[@derrinpickett9948]

So glad the J2 Oldsmobile was kept inside.

[@packingten]

Dad had a 1958 w a J2 engine ours had plates over manifold where the 3 deuces went. So someone will correct me no doubt.

[@michaelmarks5012]

Tell Amy that some of those old filling station signs & oil cans can be worth a lot of money, so don't throw them out!

[@rapturebound197]

Was thinking the same thing...the old man kept anything automotive related.

[@joebrown1382]

Nice video & nice lady helping you out with the locations. I'm 74 & my first car was a pristine 58 Olds Tri Power with chrome up the wazoo jet black beautiful bought off a friend. It had a pull out portable radio out of the dash & a vacuum ashtray that sucked the ashes & butts in a jar under the hood.

[@johnnyhawkins43]

Joe Brown your a little bit older than me but I can tell you were a little wild in your younger days,I betcha!!!!!!!!!Johnny Hawkins USA

[@joebrown1382]

@@johnnyhawkins43 Ha yes but sometimes when I think about those times I realise it was a bit stupid at times like street racing when I had the 66 Nova SS. I guess I was lucky but they were also fun times. Crazier yet was owning a 69 Harley Sportster XLCH. Wish I still had that bike.

[@cameronschick4609]

Im blown away that these were so close to home ive deiven past that place for years wondering... many questions were answered today, thankyou for the video

[@patrickseals5746]

These old guys hoard this stuff and their kids scrap it when their gone. Im glad this family had the sense to save some of the neat restorable cars.

[@TEverettReynolds]

But most are just not restore-able after being out in the elements for decades. Forget about the body rot, the frames are gone, making the car worthless for a full restore.

[@HDVisionsMedia]

@@TEverettReynolds That's why you get rid of them instead of hoarding them. Better to sell it for a cheap price and enjoy the money rather than having it junked for pennies when you are gone.

[@rcairforceone]

That Olds is amazing. And what an incredible find, by simply talking to people. A few weeks and you will drive past, and it'll be an empty lot; all the history gone. If you've never dealt with Alzheimer's, it's one of the most vicious conditions one could ever endure, especially for the family. It's great that the friends and family are coming together to take care of his estate.

[@Vampirebear13]

This is epic Tom!!! So glad when I saw the "to be continued" at the end because this is one of those videos that could be several hours long for several episodes.I'd love to have that Oldsmobile, it makes me think of my Dad.I don't think Amy Jo & her family realize how much value they have in all that stuff.There's thousands of dollars just in the signs in that 1 garage. And what about that VW bus you showed near the end??? Even in that condition it's very valuable. The more windows, the more it's worth. Restored that bus would bring over $100,000I can't wait to see more.

[@adamweston4152]

I love it when you say"to be continued" , I'm dying to know what comes next.a marvellous find and the ladies knowledge of her dad's vehicles was impressive.

[@danizurieta]

Adam Weston Yes! She, Ms. Amy, was great. I’d like to hear more from her in future.

[@2trkpony471]

That Olds is the cats meow, just clean it up drive and enjoy it like I would. That was a real treat lucky you! :)

[@FriedAudio]

That Olds needs to be taken south to its home in Lansing, MI. 😉

[@2trkpony471]

@@FriedAudio Born & grew up (sorta )) very near Ann Arbor, then we moved very close to Pontiac where I had a bunch of new relatives and many connected to the Big three in some way or another,a lot of HS guys had nice/new hp cars,never forget the ride in this guys 69 camaro 302 grn with stripes! Shop teacher who drove a funky Imperial showed us a factory.probably mothed balled now. Seen both Universities and I'll always side with the Wolverines. I've always been a rebel with out a cause or a clue. Lol

[@geneva760]

HA - I watch these and often think - "I want that one - that one - that one and that one as well" -- HA. Have a nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

[@24Garland]

Awesome video, the only thing wrong is that you don't make enough of them !!!

[@kiethwester1563]

Wow lots of jewels , out there wish the family the best . If they sell a few it help take Care of Dad for Years . Love that she has the passion for the Vechicles there fix few Drive them and save few for the future Generations of family . My very small Collection is nothing to what I seen through your Channel . Make me very happy and fills my with joy that there still out there it takes some Digging . But that's the fun part .

[@benjee74]

wow this episode gave me goosebumps, s smile from ear to ear and had me drooling!!! goodness sakes!

[@Ballenxj]

Awesome! Please let us know when you clean that Olds up. That's what interests me. Thumb up.

[@ruftime]

Thank you Amy, thank you Reg, thank you Tom!

[@lateefcarrere1649]

A Super 88 w/tri-power older than I am? That would indeed be the score of a lifetime - that would more than make up for my missing out on a '76 Olds 98 w/the 455 in it 30-some years ago. And I thought that car was fast - that 88 would probably give it all it could handle. That is another "Champagne dreams, but beer money" car for me. I feel for the family - I hope they can get the best price possible for as many cars as they can.

[@stingray427man]

Long episodes give more story/fact time. Thanks! Keep it up Hagerty!

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

I wish this one was 3 hours long. Hands down my favorite show.

[@michaelharrison500]

What a collection A life story So much history I hope the good and savable cars find great homes Wish I was closer ( Australia) A great story Love your videos Can’t wait to see the follow up

[@codycall6513]

What a great find. What I want to happen when I go. People from everywhere to look at my life time capsule and pay for it. Giving my kids a chance to live a good life off of my hobbies. What a great video to watch.

[@Gynotai]

I get so many mixed emotions looking at all these wonderful cars. On one side, the cars we're seeing are really awesome, but on the other side a lot of them are in various states of disrepair, and I look at some of these cars and wish they were restored to their former glory and enjoyed. Thank you for the video's, I love looking at all of these cars and dreaming about what it would be like to own one of these pieces of history and drive the wheels off of it. :).

[@peem1244]

Hi guys, super video had me on the edge of my seat. Don't know how many times i said WOW!! Thanks Amy for showing us the fruits of your dad's labors over the years. It would be great to see what becomes of these cars and of course, when Amy gets to drive her Merc again. Good luck to all. Stay safe guys and keep up the good work. 👍🏁

[@BohemiaGal]

I have not been inside that mercedes since I was five.. such a cool car..l

[@rixkafer56]

great episode Tom ! and thanks to Amy for sharing under the circumstances … she is very nice ! me being a VW guy I can tell you all old VWs are worth something as cars or parts to the VW community

[@stevengrotte2987]

That 4 door hardtop Caddy, I love it, would loved to have seen the whole car. The 57 Olds Convertible, beautiful. So many great cars. THANK YOU!!!!

[@VASailpwr]

Hey Tom actually bought a real flashlight!!! Loved the longer episode. Good stuff.

[@alexkosta2535]

It fells more like going back to the Future when I Watch those videos and I don't get tired of it ! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷 , have an Amazing Hunting 👍👍!!

[@round51]

Would have liked to get a better look at that lamp shade in the front seat of the Olds, depending who and when it was made, could be worth big bucks. I read other comment suggesting she take her time , not get in a hurry. I agree wholeheartedly.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

My wife's family almost gave an old lamp of her grandad's to a charity shop after he passed. No one wanted it and they thought it looked old fashioned and a bit tacky. I'm glad I was there to change their mind and take it off their hands as it was made from the hood ornament of a Pierce-Arrow.

[@erikb2270]

Greetings Tom! That Super 88 Oldsmobile you located made me feel both excitedly happy but also a bit regretful!!! Because I had purchased a 1957 Oldsmobile 98 4-door hardtop with the J2 Set up (3 carbs)58 years ago, and wish I still had it! It was a beautiful car, painted 2-tone white & green and that outstanding dash and interior which was extremely comfortable.! I'm not sure but I think I paid $3,200 for it (in Canada), but it sure attracted the young ladies who loved its comfort and style.! Great for drive-in movies! I still think about that car with fond memories. You make very interesting and impressive video presentations with substantial technical and historical data that makes for a very professional website! Well done!

[@js.2343]

Wow judging by the taillights that mercedes isn't a ponton but a very rare mercedes-benz W186 'adenauer' just incredible...

[@inkno701]

Amazing stuff! I hope someone buys and saves these cars and restores the convertible beetle or mercedes for her.

[@uzivatel56]

The beetles are a sore sight, but the karmann beetle and original T1 VW bus make my heart bleed.

[@jeremythompson9122]

I love the 57 371 Tri Power Oldsmobiles and 347 Tri Power Pontiacs. I'd take one of them over any other car from 1957 but a Supercharged 312 Ford Custom or a 392 Hemi powered Chrysler 300

[@williamsizemore98]

Awesome find. Love old cars. When you find places like this one and explore you cant help but wonder what the history is on the vehicles. The imagination just runs wild.

[@carlkwasnjuk9518]

This needs a part 2. I really enjoyed this video. LOVE the VW's. My mouth is watering.

[@JoelEmberson]

at the end it says "to be continued" :-)

[@bmh67wa]

That Olds was beautiful! I hope some of those nice cars find good homes and are put back on the road again. Great find!

[@ronaldhenderson9106]

THANKS TOM; YOU ALWAYS PRESENT THESE CARS SO RESPECTFULLY... WE SALUTE YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.

[@pyro4life64]

Wow is all you can say, I would love some of the signs out of the garage. Hopefully someone explains to her that those are worth money!

[@PatrickSeanEarl]

I love old cars ! This broke my heart in so many ways. These days I play with mostly VW s . Seen a few in this video and you probably don't want to know what I was saying while watching. Hope your staying healthy. Keep up the good work.

[@mynameis9057]

Awesome episode guys! Thanks to Amy,sleuthing Tom and giving Davin a day out in the sun! Lol! That's a very large diverse collection of Reg's,from cars to some of this and a bit of that,wondering if that was a Tiffany shade and the rest of the lamp is in the car somewhere? The walls have plenty of old valuable signs and advertising memorabilia along with who knows how much else! I hope they bring in a reputable antiques person,( Alex from Curiosity Inc. would be perfect!lol!) to look all of the properties over to identify and value the stuff worth saving so it doesn't get mistakenly thrown away. Reg has quite the collection from many years, thanks for sharing it with us and I hope everything turns out well for all of the family. ▪☆☆☆▪

[@sundeviltech]

I don't know if you knew this or not but Michigan is an open carry state, you must be careful up here. Love the show and I watch all of your video's, thank you for being a fellow true auto lover.

[@openphoto]

Dont even need open carry on your own property..

[@joshua_lee732]

My stepfather has 20 classic Opels sitting in a barn. Been trying to buy one of those for a while now.

[@robertlee9395]

I would hate to see any of those cars get crushed! So many valuable parts on the ones too far gone to restore. So many need to be restored. There must be $250,000 in chrome trim there!

[@BlueHopi144]

indeed

[@nononsenseBennett]

One of the most exciting episodes yet! Love how you find these gems.

[@joeblood1050]

Of course he loves the woodie! He sells firewood!!

[@151CHAVIN]

Omg 😱😱😱😱 what a place to find, fingers crossed these classics are saved

[@rory693]

Nursing homes and Alzheimer’s care are expensive. Glad Tom arrived and can possibly help and raise some funds from that inventory and make the old mans life comfortable. Looking forward to part 2

[@essietangle9931]

Love seeing the cars, the family also should be excited to sell all the tools, parts and all the old advertising etc. Looks like work but well worth it.

[@giovanni4070]

There are great finds everywhere. My neighbor on the left of us just had a 61 Vette pulled out of his shed that has been in there for at least 25 years. My neighbor on the right has a 65 Mustang that has been under a tarp for 10 years, just sinking into the gravel. Neither of them will part withem.

[@noslyguy]

Very cool video, I am glad the owners daughter agreed to share these cars. Anytime an old car can be saved from the scrapper is a good thing. I am hoping some of these cars find another life.

[@pedrotalavera3541]

Mr David, Hello. I started watching this videos yesterday. Love the show. Lots of info here for car collectors and mechanics. I love the way you treat people with so much respect. I love the way you get exited when you find a nice car. Now if you go to any South American country you will die of excitement I guarantee you. Thanks for these informative videos. Keep making them.

[@MrDurandal25]

Wonderful stuff. Mechanical history of America. I have so much respect for this stuff. Its going, one rust flake at a time......hard to get the young to invest in the old cars because the cost of owning one and restoring them are far beyond most. I;ve had my fair share over the years. I hope this site has rescued some.

[@paulstan9828]

Always super interesting to watch wish I could tag along! Amazing how much automotive history is hidden out there.

[@martentrudeau6948]

A gold mine of fantastic cars. Thanks to the family for showing them and I hope they profit from showing them. Old cars are like real estate, we only have what exists, and no one is making old cars anymore. That's why I love old cars.

[@kimnorrgren9468]

Just LOVE it. great that you find them and help to rescue. Just the way to approach people be yourself and treat them as you liked to be treated yourself. Tom you ar a keeper !!!

[@tds909]

Good episode,sad to see a lot of them getting scrapped would have liked to see more of the Ford Victoria that was covered

[@TheStwat]

Simply, amazing. Thank you so much for bringing videos like this to us.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

It can't be easy for Amy and her family to see so much of their life being considered junk and hauled away, but if a few cars can get saved and brought back to life maybe it'll at least dull the pain a bit.

[@overthemountain1009]

I cant add much more to this great video because most of the previous comments already did, thumbs up !

[@GETUPANDGO]

That Tri-power Oldsmobile is beyond beautiful

[@paristrout8469]

I sure hope Hagerty bought the olds. I would love to see a real "how to" video of exactly what it takes to bring a car back to life that has been sitting for nearly 50 years. It would be great to see you guys do as mild an engine overhaul as necessary, a brake job, trans service, rear end service, distributor, plugs and wires, then a full detail. A true "sympathetic" restoration, only what is necessary to make it safe and functional, and give it back to the family. It's the perfect crossover with redline rebuilds, you could even bring another youtube'r or two on to assist with work. We will all need proof of this however, in the form of hours of video. Thanks Hagerty, all of your series have been getting progressively better in all facets, my only complaint is that they are never long enough:)

[@stephenreynolds6378]

Wow this show is something else.its amazing the lifetimes work and collecting of some people.usually they never benefit personally from it but its a joy to behold

[@eperot]

First, I want to know if any of those VW Rabbits were swallowtails. Second, I'd love to see the boats! Looks like some sweet 1950's cabin cruisers there.

[@brianp4344]

I'm sure. I need those chrome handles off that red Rabbit. I'm sure all the watercooled VW stuff was scrapped without a second thought... :(

[@eperot]

@@brianp4344 Do you own one? What year/specs? 70's Rabbits are getting impossible to find.

[@brianp4344]

I actually have a Mk1 Scirocco (1980 - bone stock), which are equally hard to find these days. Sad to see these cars marked for the scrapper. Many interior/trim pieces are unobtanium, and even mechanical parts are becoming hard to come by. Makes me wish I started hoarding parts back in the early 00's when I bought the car. I'd still see one in a junkyard here and there back then. Never seen those chrome door handles on a Rabbit before. Thought those were just on Mk1 Scirocco's and early Porsche 928's.

[@keithjohnson5398]

Oh to be continued, how fun! The '53 Mercedes ponton will be worth some money, if there's anything left. I had a '59 190, was my first car.

[@kadillacdeville]

The first priority on that sweet super 88 is looking at the frame. That will decide if it's a parts car or a restoration.

[@Formulabruce]

If it needs a frame, it Gets a frame, custom reproduction if needed

[@jstevens2127]

I bet Antiques Roadshow would love to take a peek inside that shed. There were some cool oil signs and other collectibles that are probably worth a pretty penny. These older collections of cars are hard to find and getting fewer and fewer. Thanks for doing the hard work to get a look at this place, quite amazing!!

[@LulaRoberts]

I really enjoyed this video. It was very educational in learning about old cars.

[@robertsnyder5149]

In 1957 Olds had the J-2 engine and was a monster on the road.

[@oldcarnuts6809]

Awesome vid, thanks tom, i hope davin gets to work his magic on the olds motor.

[@realmaindrianpace]

What an amazing honey hole! I hope all the restorable cars get new owners, and that the parts cars with good pieces get properly dismantled rather than crushed whole. I realize it's a lot of work, but so worth it.

[@calibration9792]

I feel like I have seen not enough of this property. this is really awesome...

[@kickit59]

Guys that Super 88 is pretty darn cool!

[@davidvincent3434]

I'm hoping that you'll be able to save a dozen or so of them, excellent find.