Historic Barn Find - Full Story Behind the Car Collector Holy Grail - GMTV Garage Ep. 1

[@grbharris3]

I grew up with this man. He was one of my Dads good friends and he did all of our paint and body work . We had a 63 corvette split window coupe that he restored for us over about a 3 year period. He built a bad ass 57 Chevy with a 396 sleeper car. I new all about him collecting Vettes . I think at one time he was buying one every year and putting it up. He was a good guy even though he tried to act bad . I never will forget him being by my side and having my back when my dad died. Don’t let his Dream and collection die. RIP Earl!!!

[@brokenheartmender]

I just sent this article and video to one of my oldest dearest childhood friend. He too has had many cars over the years - I told him this is like a real life story of the band RUSH song "Red Barchetta" about a classic car hidden away in a barn! How exciting! Please show us more!

[@derrickwillie4449]

I hope you mended his broken heart

[@hidden_killz5102]

This was my grandfather’s collection. Neat seeing these cars getting a second life.

[@hijonathan7777]

He must've hated you, you didn't get a single one! 🤣🤣🤣

[@South_Texas420]

@@hijonathan7777😭😭😭

[@wayneleslie5770]

I used to work right down the road from his downtown shop in the 80’s installing car stereos

[@scottwhite1963]

I have been to his house. He bought a Sun Tanning bed from Brian Dunnavent back in the 8o's. I was blown away at all the cars.

[@derrickwillie4449]

Hello is the sun tan bed for sale? I’d like to buy it

[@chrisbrom]

Wow! What a collection!!! You need to do a video of each car so the public can see them.

[@RoyceTeal]

Awesome. I worked for the cable company when I was a young man (87-88) and I had a service call to a house in the middle of town (about 50 miles away from Warrior Al.) When I arrived we went into his dilapidated garage where he wanted an extra outlet. He wanted to be able to watch Alabama Football while he restored some old cars and equipment. When I asked him about the cars he was restoring, he said it was only one car and led me around the corner to see it. This car was a early wooden rimmed Rolls Royce that was built for Queen Elizabeth 1st It was a limousine style complete w a brass plaque in the passenger compartment that stated when/ where and for whom it was built. I was in awe! The old man asked me not to tell anyone and I didn't until many years after his passing. I don't know what ever happened to the vehicle after that day but I will never forget about it.

[@joeenglish69]

at 73 I wish I knew this man. Been a mechanic since the age of 12 when I bought my first field car. (54 fORD COUPE) Plz do more vids as This format is my main pathway to the outside world, and thank you for doing this!

[@jbplays7302]

I met Earl when had the shop downtown. He repaired a few fender benders I had when I was young and dumb. The guy was a REAL CHARACTER! He was about 5'4, and just completely full of piss and vinegar! If you ever met him you'd never forget him!

[@tomhouk8159]

That red Camaro SS looks awesome.

[@sbeard73]

Liked it and shared, cool show and well done!

[@1sickz718]

Damm brother u found a box full of diamonds do a whole talk of each car want to hear everything about each one👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Merica 🇺🇸

[@ronnyhale3802]

Love this collection .❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mhmurdock83]

What a story

[@bythebookministeries-ferna5519]

How do u find all that WOW

[@FahqTyrants]

That man had great taste & work ethic! I love that GNX so much, always wanted one of those.

[@pws3878]

'Regular' grand national, not the gnx. I'd damned sure love to have it either way. Younger brother had a GN. Let me drive it a few times, many many years ago.

[@kdogg8736]

​@@pws3878i have a buddy that lives in Warrior Alabama, were these cars were in this video, he has a bunch of rare cars too but he bought an all original GNX, he flew up north and forgot what he paid but it was insane. There are a bunch of old guys with crazy old car collections in Alabama, no telling how much they have in cars

[@hooverfanhooverfan6586]

Right here under our nose! Treasure

[@curtisdavis8594]

Cool car collection 😎.

[@curlywurly70]

I want that Grand National.

[@TheBeardofReason]

I'm actually bidding on one of these cars right now on Bring-a-Trailer.

[@therustyduck5400]

AHHHH...F'ing....Amazing! WOW

[@Elizondough]

I wish I could have that Grand National lol

[@FahqTyrants]

Me & you both

[@davidkneitel1840]

That a right nice setup you have. Keep up the awesome work on Saturday mornings. I'm still mad at you, John, for the Ann Wilson fat bit, but I dig ya' anyway. 😂😂😂 👍🏻🇺🇲❤️❤️❤️

[@johnwolfe9545]

You hold long grudges. How many years ago was that

[@davidkneitel1840]

@johnwolfe9545 Yeah, but I'm a believer in great comedy, so it slats over to good side for ya'JCW. RUSH ON EH!!!

[@jaymartell2967]

​@@johnwolfe9545How much for the gold Mark IV?

[@JamesHamilton-s3h]

Amazing

[@raybalderama9906]

Pretty freaking cool

[@TerryTrammell-g8m]

Earl was my dad, I miss him very much. But I did not receive as much as a lug nut, because my brother was executor of the will that was changed just prior to my dad's passing. And 99% of everything was designated to himself and his son. I also love my brother very much, but greed has a way of turning the best of people into evil

[@treyd7534]

Wish I knew about it. I’m from Hayden and work in Hayden. Very impressive

[@ashleynobody5281]

Wow.

[@timmyduggger7351]

I would just like to say that your Saturday morning radio show is totally badass truly I live in tujunga California and the characters and the skits that you do are funnier than s***. I donate my time to a non-profit making it happen take care of the homeless 345 days a week can I do it and Saturday is my favorite day. We pass out food and clothing and your Saturday morning show just makes it much easier for me keeps me in good spirits and my buddy and I just crack up for 2 hours every Saturday listen to you while we're doing our work thank you keep it coming

[@Ascrubbster]

Looks Good

[@kj475]

It's a great story just so long as these guys didn't rip the woman off. I hope she had good representation that was on her side of the negotiation.

[@john_clay_wolfe]

what if the woman ripped us off? We paid plenty, don't worry about that.

[@jonathanriffle6739]

Ahahahaha, theirs your answer!

[@jaymartell2967]

Trailer queens or not,all these need to run.Pushing and pulling around cars is rediculous​@@john_clay_wolfe

[@keithb2024]

This is awesome! I always ask one question: What did the person do for a living? I’m 41 and working my butt off and would love a Corvette but feel I’ll never be able to get one, haha

[@hidden_killz5102]

He rebuilt and sold cars mostly. He also owned and operated a body shop.

[@keithb2024]

@@hidden_killz5102 yeah, that makes sense!

[@jbplays7302]

He owned and MANAGED a big body shop in downtown Birmingham for years. He had some REALLY GOOD body guys working for him.

[@johnpierce7417]

Good stuff

[@paulfisher6069]

That Red Mustang is listed as a '65, but I think it is a '66 after looking at the door chrome.

[@Lucky-ou4vz]

Almost Laughable Yeah it's all about Earl ! it's all about You and Your Sister Selling htis Cars Cashing in

[@jonathanriffle6739]

Wonder what happened to the son ? Guess he didn’t get anything, but to watch all of his dads cars being sold off . I’d like to hope he got something? People are Shystie.

[@Lucky-ou4vz]

@@jonathanriffle6739 funny thing I'm personally dealing with a similar situation Unbelievable

[@DJPreK]

HELL YEAH!!!

[@BC-iz8gt]

over a million dollars worth cars

[@dylanowens3665]

Interesting

[@gregorylyon1004]

This Earl guy had more money than good sense

[@john_clay_wolfe]

I think he was hiding his stash from…

[@deshawnforrest480]

can i have one

[@john_clay_wolfe]

sure, what's your mailing address

[@derrickwillie4449]

Hello the best car is the 96’ Carrera. The rest are not as desirable. What is the mileage on the Porsche?

[@johnwolfe9545]

600mi

[@kdogg8736]

The rest are not as desirable😂 haha, you must be a fiat guy. Go price an original zr1 in the plastic, 01 ws6 trans am with 46 miles on it, Grand National, 454 ss chevy truck with 19 miles on it. He could sell a few of the vettes and buy 10 Porsches

[@derrickwillie4449]

@@kdogg8736 not as desirable if you’re not a boomer

[@BattShytKuhraezy]

WAZZUP 🤖🕊🛵🚜