That gentleman was smiling like a little kid while showing off his collection. God bless him.
@jeffreybamford73653 жыл бұрын
I noticed a little chuckle when he started foul play up haha ... happy fella ..
@j13more382 жыл бұрын
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@alanwood58573 жыл бұрын
I had a feeling that 1960 Ford sleeper was a moonshine car! Cool, Tony just jumps in his cars and starts them up for yah!
@HotRodHoarder3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, he loved to fire them up! I'm sure his neighbors are used to it haha.
@kevinknasty4203 жыл бұрын
I love older people who love the old drag cars. With out yall we would never see all this history. Thanks
@stevenlaxton36183 жыл бұрын
We just need more of them to stop just hoarding and start showing and telling so the history can stop dying with so many old guys
@toiletpaper57703 жыл бұрын
@@stevenlaxton3618 they're probably better stewards than these collectors that just see dollar signs. Alot of times the old guys will give them to you for next to nothing IF they like you
@stevewelborn87443 жыл бұрын
I collect pocket knives and most people think it's dumb so when I come across someone that's interested it's fun to show them. I could tell he was very happy showing you his stuff.
@almoffat75043 жыл бұрын
Another great story keep them coming and I love the AM-FM radio 👍🇦🇺
@utility34423 жыл бұрын
MAN , ARE YOU KIDDING ? THIS TOOK ME BACK TO GRASSROOTS DRAG RACING , AND SLOT CARS . GOD BLESS THAT MAN FOR SAVING EVERYTHING . AND THANK YOU FOR YOU STORIES .
@michaelconrad91762 жыл бұрын
This guy sounds amazing, Thank you for taking the time to show us what he is preserving.
@lambrokedrc59983 жыл бұрын
Another, Great Find👌 Thanks, for taken us along👍💪🍻🦅🦅🦅🦅
@iandoehrman78483 жыл бұрын
Always love the old stories behind these cars.
@cjbert67903 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to see this man has kept so much history, and much of it still works!
@GeorgesMiniatureCars2 жыл бұрын
This is my kind of hoarder! Some see rust, I see gold!! I LOVE cars and especially the miniature versions!!! Fantastic slot car collection!!!!
@rockettcustoms62662 жыл бұрын
By far the best collection of both real cars and models I have ever seen on KZbin and in real life.
@larryarcher45023 жыл бұрын
another great treasure trove, Thanks for taking us along!!!
@HotRodHoarder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Larry!
@Merylstreep19493 жыл бұрын
It's people like you and this man that make old hot rods n dragsters live on! Keep doing more please
@CycolacFan2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating collection and really well filmed, this felt like a professionally made video tour, great visuals decent sound. Great stuff 👍
@raymartin53162 жыл бұрын
My dad was a design engineer for Chrysler in the early 60s till about 68. I remember him building a front engine rail for Dan Blocker. My dad told him I was a fan so when we went to meet him Dan brought a big white hat for me. Racing folk have always been special .
@guyski6663 жыл бұрын
I never had any respect for Fords - until I bought a 1972 Fastback Mustang off a lady. It just so happened it had a 429 SCJ and a C6 auto from the factory. That car gave me respect for Fords :)
@fordnut4914 Жыл бұрын
Im ford guy but always liked working on all makes and models of junk some people takes lomger to grow up.
@lonesomewill28882 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure to work with Tony and his brother, I believe his name was Doug, not sure , at Ford Motor Company's Louisville Assembly Plant on the metal touch up line in the mid 90's. Great guy, and as someone commented, he's always smiling. He was a drag car "nut" back then. What a great surprise to come across this video as I haven't seen him in many, many years. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking the time to do it and feature such a Great Guy.
@HotRodHoarder2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's really cool! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Tony is an awesome guy!
@nicknorth43752 жыл бұрын
Man I live down in GA and absolutely love vintage drag cars and it makes me smile seeing someone able to come across all of that vintage gold.
@pvillehick673 жыл бұрын
Really great to see this gentleman and his collection!
@georgeboyer81582 жыл бұрын
When I lived in Missouri, we had a fellow in town much like this collector. He was over 70 years old by his own admission. I remember a fiberglass Ford Falcon that he would take to Kansas City for street racing. Between the tail lights was lettered "Old Man Playing Cars". It was very rare for him to be beat.
@chrisennis96863 жыл бұрын
I love these kind of collections!!! And the fact I'm a diehard ford guy makes this collection even better!!! Stay great and stay humble my friend, I hope to see more great content and to learn some more history of the old days
@haworthlowell8053 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bring this collection to us. Lookihg forward to more in depth in those cars and especially the slot cars.
@discmotoslots2 жыл бұрын
cool old dude! the slot-car collection is really special
@danielfranco91933 жыл бұрын
I used to drag race slot cars when I was young in Buena Park, CA. It’s so much fun.
@donshotrodgarage17173 жыл бұрын
That is a Mega Stash! What a treat to be able to see this man's history!!! Great Video man👍
@GOOF2ooo3 жыл бұрын
I love hearing about all the old drag cars. And those slot cars are amazing. Great video
@ThomasThomas-wn3km2 жыл бұрын
I very much enjoyed meeting such a cool guy. Thank you.
@rosshemmings93842 жыл бұрын
I was green with envy at the cars then lost my mind over all the slot cars. AWESUM!!
@stevehilliard14953 жыл бұрын
“Junk everywhere “ I love it!!! Great video as always 😎👍🏻
@HotRodHoarder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, hope you've been doing well!
@rickbarger79212 жыл бұрын
It amazes me how much stuff a guy can collect over the years When you start You don't even think about how much it's gonna be worth 40 years later Really cool thanks for the video
@plymouthduster2253 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Wouldn't mind seeing more on the 55 Thunderbird when he starts working on it. I'm restoring a 56 Chevy BelAir hardtop that was used to run moonshine in the 60s. Had a 396 with 3 deuces and a 4 speed with 4.11 gears at one time.
@louserianni6661Ай бұрын
Thanks for the great big Ford oval smile!
@michealfigueroa6325Ай бұрын
A wonderful collection of dirt , rust and a flat tire
@davida.p.99113 жыл бұрын
What an awesome collection! Kid in a candy store! Thank you for sharing😎
@rdecoster12 жыл бұрын
Love to see people's work benches that look like mine!! Really enjoyed the tour!! Lot of COOL stuff!!! I hope he lives to 100 and has excellent health so he can enjoy all he labor!
@TheBustedNut3 жыл бұрын
That slotcar collection was AWESOME! Wow!
@mick_19493 жыл бұрын
Another great piece of drag racing history. Thanks for sharing 👍
@TheArkDoc3 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad you filmed this. I would love to just get lost in a place like that.
@Motown4542 жыл бұрын
That was fun ! Thanks for posting.
@msh68653 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video Tommy. Love the stuff you're posting!
@davidmaggard27963 жыл бұрын
That Opel was killer man that thing sounded good thanks for sharing THIS awesome. Place 👍👍👍👍
@paulhansen76672 жыл бұрын
That’s the coolest ramp truck! Of course, everything he has is cool.
@79tazman3 жыл бұрын
Man what a collection I love it. That's a Collection I would love to have.
@kyleforeman45433 жыл бұрын
Never seen so many slot cars,wow,just wow..tks for sharing
@floydrhodesiv5733 Жыл бұрын
Thank-you for doing these wonderful videos on these old drag cars. Great content and great videos !
@MrArbutusify3 жыл бұрын
Great collection. Minor point, the Anglia "Tennessee Taxi" is actually a Ford Prefect. Anglia's were 2doors and Prefect's were 4doors. Still great collection.
@troyroberts2023 жыл бұрын
That was a bad ass collection. Thank you for your videos.
@tonybytnar25603 жыл бұрын
The Dirty Bird Thunderbird ran at US 30 in Gary Indiana and also at Oswego Illinois.
@kevinsnyder44253 жыл бұрын
You hit it out of the park with this one. !! I know he is not that old, but I hope he lives long enough to get it all done - what a bucket list !! When you were showing the slot cars, I think the Kendall GT-1 merc funny car was on the table . What a beautiful collection of drag cars & old school parts.! Thanks for sharing this one!
@91LX50Mike2 жыл бұрын
What an Awesome channel. I love learning about the history of drag racing…Keep up the Great work….
@Axial_Andrew3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel, and as a 45 year old man, I'm watching this video as tears are rolling down my face. Please thank him for saving as much of the drag racing history as he has. This was amazing.
@calvincooley10743 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Especially the slotcars!
@HotRodHoarder3 жыл бұрын
His slot car collection is CRAZY. So much cool stuff packed in there.
@jerrypuckett67333 жыл бұрын
That’s UNBELIEVABLE. AWESOME.
@richardashwood57713 жыл бұрын
All I can say is Wow. What an believable collection of cool stuff. He seems like a great guy. I can’t even imagine the knowledge this guy has in his head. Great Great video.
@HotRodHoarder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Richard! Tony has been around the block a time or two, and he's a blast to hang out with.
@stonemason8483 жыл бұрын
His drag stuff is cool too seeing that vintage stuff.
@branon65652 жыл бұрын
That Opal is a beast of a drag car, the sound is unreal....#FordRacing
@toiletpaper57703 жыл бұрын
I went to look at a 68 El Camino (for $2500) north of Phoenix about 20 yrs ago and this guy had more intake manifolds in more configurations than I have ever seen: I don't remember anymore but there were shelves and shelves and shelves...the carburetors were in places (on those manifolds) I've never seen before or since. If I remembered you would probably think I'm lying. He had other toys too but this video made me think of that.
@geofo603 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us around, it’s great to see these old cars being preserved and enjoyed. Look forward to the next video. All the best from the U.K. 😎👍
@buixrule2 жыл бұрын
Love that black 60 Fairlane.
@raisinracinbrealynn14782 жыл бұрын
That was a great video. Thanks, I love all his stuff. Great to see somebody like that.
@SrvTodd3 жыл бұрын
"Scum Bag" is one great guy!! Thanks for sharing.
@rescueinoldraggedy74072 жыл бұрын
so cool i could walk around a place like this all day ,, stay safe friend
@musclecarmitch9083 жыл бұрын
Great video! I met Tony at Beach Bend a couple years ago, really nice guy! Talked with him about his Taxi drag car, my friend has a Prefect drag car also.
@philhunt39083 жыл бұрын
That guy has a amazing collection if I went there I would not want to leave that place is a dream
@doughopkinsjr3 жыл бұрын
Very cool thanks for sharing!
@robertclymer69482 жыл бұрын
WOWZER! Fantastic video of Mr. McConnel's collection! My favorite has to be the Mercury turnpike cruiser! As a young kid growing up, the 55 and 56 Mercs were my favorites. Just mind blowing what this man has amassed over the years. Thanks so very much for sharing this awesome video with us! Blessings and cheers from Motown/Dearborn.
@jontompkins18442 жыл бұрын
Loved the Opel with the 300!
@SouthernRodsandClassics2 жыл бұрын
that moonshine runner is sick. following from New Orleans
@David-uu1oj2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Sure liked the diversity of automotive goodies and especially slot cars!!!!
@02berlina3 жыл бұрын
Being a four door the Gasser is a Ford Prefect with an Anglia front .
@geofo603 жыл бұрын
As a Brit’ & founder of the Popular Front, that one caught my eye. I’m fairly sure they were sold like that to the United States, I’ve seen the odd ones with the Prefect front end but not many. It’s good to see a survivor from the early days of Drag Racing.
@southjerseysound73402 жыл бұрын
I met him racing slot cars before and he's a great guy.....On a different note slot cars are an amazing hobby that doesn't get enough exposure. I started racing in the 90s as a kid and it's where I met several lifelong friends and racing buddies. We went from slot cars to dirt bikes/quads then real cars. But strangely enough we still race the things in the off season and I know a lot of racers that do the same including the owner of the track I race at. The drag racing scene is crazy too and it's a fun way to stay sharp on the tree and we've got some big names that show up. But they like to stay quiet.
@eturnalblockhead Жыл бұрын
My crazy uncle just doing what he does the best messing around with automobiles!!!!!!!
@izzynutz20002 жыл бұрын
In that trailer is a Wise speed shop sticker.. Wise speed shop used to be in St Louis, may even still be there, bought a lot of parts from them...
@timarthur94252 жыл бұрын
Awesome collection thanks for sharing.peace.
@austingreenough63963 жыл бұрын
Wow,what a great collection
@darrylcampbell44113 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid Bro. That was all so interesting. Great collection of everything. Especially the slot cars and models.
@ericmuschlitz76192 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing the Dirty Bird in the old pictorial mags from the day I used to have a collection of.
@michaelvecchiarelli84142 жыл бұрын
I thought it was so kool of you guys to show us that collection your buddy Mike.
@1pieman3 жыл бұрын
Very cool thank you for sharing brought back some great memories I miss the slot car's
@ChicagoDonny9223 жыл бұрын
I need to hurry up & get into my trucking business so I can buy that T-Bird gasser, those chrome traction bard (for the "Yeller Byrd), the fiberglass Fairlane, & THE ENTIRE BASEMENT COLLECTION...I'll make him proud to be the caretaker of his treasure
@johngatten29252 жыл бұрын
Loved hearing them start up
@randysrestoration3 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff! Love the Mercury wagon and trailer combo.
@Sleeperdude3 жыл бұрын
Awesome collection great video
@jerrygilbert32732 жыл бұрын
my first car was a 1936 ford v/8 with a 110hp flat head Canadian engine.it had aluminum heads, an aluminum intake and it did run for those days. YES, IT WAS A RUNNER FROM CAPONE'S CAR. RAN FROM CANADA TO NORTHERN WISCONSIN. I DID HAVE THE ENGINE PULLED AND RAN IN A 1946 FORD 2DR.SEDAN FOR A FEW MONTHS. I SURE HOPE I HAD THAT ENGINE NOW.
@donsorrells25523 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty cool! Thanks for sharing 🇺🇸✌🏻
@HotRodHoarder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Don!
@rocketsnhotrods90222 жыл бұрын
My dad bought a 55 Belair sedan gasser back in the 80s for 125 bucks that was raced out at famoso here in California back in 69 and 70 still has the kern county inspection stickers on it
@bradc322 жыл бұрын
1/2 dozen great name awsome car Tony is the perfect owner for this stuff! he actually uses the cars/can be started. altho we only live so long can't put every car back together
@EBthere3 жыл бұрын
At first I thought the yellow T-Bird was a former race car from NW Indiana which was called "Mazur & Pudlo" and had a big block Chevy and ran Run Tuff Eliminator. I don't remember it being called Dirty Bird so I guess this isn't the same car OR I'm just getting too old to remember lol. Great video with fantastic cars!
@kdstuf2 жыл бұрын
Every time I talk to Tony he asks me if I have any slot cars to sell. They are a real passion for him.
@friguy44442 жыл бұрын
1:10 Wow! The car is called "Foul Play". But the awesome, killer, coolest ever, hauler truck has the greatest name for a race team I've ever heard of......."SCUMBAG RACING!" LOL. HAAA! Ha ha ha! Just EPIC! The truck is SO cool! Style at it's most! So many incredible things. I'd sure love to see the giant slot car set up he mentioned was in that one trailer.
@SHENDOH3 жыл бұрын
WOW!! Thank you for this
@oldscoolcooldiecast18792 жыл бұрын
I’m not a ford fan but I am of this man’s collection it’s not about the brand it’s about the lifestyle and that’s a fact. Good stuff his car hauler is my favorite thou
@scottbivins40512 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff, and at least his cars actually ran.
@sombra61532 жыл бұрын
That is an awesome collection!
@markbailey60512 жыл бұрын
If he is anything like me, after two weeks on vacation he will want to get by to his shop because that's more fun!
@joshthemediocre78243 жыл бұрын
I've been to charles crites' place, he had done some work on a few of my uncles cars and i got to go take a tour of his barn and his over the top crazy mansion, he had Boss 429's GT500's, Galaxie light weights, a 61 skyliner with a SOHC 427 engine, just some crazy stuff..he truly is a Ford racing expert and i'm surprised i've never seen him interviewed.
@BobbyTucker2 жыл бұрын
I'm a little confused as to how to start this off, normally, I don't care to watch these videos with so much narration, however, yours is very detailed and the way you explain everything, you keep the viewer's attention, mine at least. Thank you for sharing this with all of us, I'm subbed, left a thumbs up, and a tap on the bell. I hope to see, watch, and hear, more of your videos. B.T.
@K-Effect2 жыл бұрын
Very cool, I'd like to see more about his slot car collection
@HotWheelsTV2 жыл бұрын
I like this guy!! I think we’re related some how!! Lol … Love all the Kool stuff!
@HotRodHoarder2 жыл бұрын
Me and Tony share a sickness for this old drag car stuff.