HUGE Hemi Stash, Fonzie's Motorcycle, and George DeLorean's RARE Hot Rod Coupe | Barn Find Hunter

Tom travels to Michigan to visit Mick, a previous guest on our 'Will it Run' series with Davin Reckow. Mick has a massive collection of Chrysler 'Hemi' cars, rare one-off models, and some celebrity-owned vehicles, specifically, 'The Fonz's' motorcycle.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:10 1948 Hudson Pickup (Custom)
3:31 driving a barn find Hudson
5:04 1957 Bel Air 2-door hardtop 327 V8
6:19 40's Vintage Stock Car
8:55 1961 Chrysler 300G
10:28 Dodge Lancer Wagon
14:47 More Cars
15:00 Chrysler 300B (Dual Quad Hemi)
16:35 RARE - George DeLorean Hot Rod Coupe
22:36 Fonzie's Triumph Motorcycle
24:53 Riding Fonzie's Motorcycle
26:17 Next Location
26:40 Rare Chrysler 300 Convertibles
32:25 MORE Chrysler Hemi Cars
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[@rick74304]

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[@user-qv5lm8nr5n]

Damn right. I mean seriously, these guys actually want to make a few bucks for producing this content. The nerve. @@rick74304

[@Nzchimeran]

😂

[@petesmitt]

Old Mick is living the dream.. a dream that will never materialise, but hey, he's enjoying the fantasy.

[@darrenlub]

Fella has a plan for every car. But it looks like they have all been sitting around for 20-30 years.

[@coffeefish]

As long as he is having fun...

[@SaneCayne]

Exactly. These guys all have plans for all the cars in their collections, but don't seem to realize they only have 5, maybe 10 years of able-bodied health left. SMH...

[@FoundonthestreetUSA]

@@coffeefish and destroying the hobby for others

[@JohnSmith-xs4sx]

@@SaneCayne yeah but those "future" projects have probably added a few years to their overall health , we start to decay faster if were bored

[@FoundonthestreetUSA]

@@SaneCayne Yup I recently sold off seven vehicles to downsize. At 63 no more projects time to enjoy the four classic cars that I still own.....and they're running and registered.

[@Redmist.65]

I love these guys who buy a car 10 years ago and then this is the second time seeing the car.

[@Jeffgordonfan24hesthegoat]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Omg which key could it be to which car that doesn’t run

[@fudgeman333]

Makes me sick. My stomach hurts on 3/4 of the videos with what people have and “love” but dont touch for a lifetime

[@sdc5683]

@@fudgeman333 Possibly another form of hoarding.

[@WestsideCritters]

@@sdc5683 YOU THINK 🤔 … 😂,, can’t put anything past you 😉

[@dickdaley9059]

This man may not be a restoration enthusiast but he sure knows how to collect valuable candidates. There is a distinct difference!

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Twelve year old grandson did a great job. That is the most important part of the video; the future is in good hands.

[@stevekovacs4093]

I gotta love these old guys with big collections of unrestored cars. I get the impression they're going to live forever. Any one of these cars could take years to complete. Good luck.

[@petesmitt]

Buys them for pennies, but does he have the money and time for his resto plans? no and no..

[@sandralidster473]

Too many projects to ever complete, good intentions or dreams, but really just a hoarder. Sad to see these cars deteriorating.

[@mjl.9-19]

At least he has the facility for them all.

[@hoedenbesteller]

@@mjl.9-19 If you call a parking lot a facility, yes...

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Lots of nice cars, lots of big dreams/plans but I'd wager very little will get done.

[@79tazman]

no the mice will get to them and destroy them if not already done it's a shame but mice will destroy the interior and engines of cars that sit I have seen it so many times

[@email4664]

@@79tazman Yawn. Go make a sandwich mr expert. I have restored over 300 vehicles, and love guys like this. He has gathered good material for the next person to get to. Metal will always be able to be replaced, unless you are a poseur

[@cuda426hemi]

@@79tazman Makes zero financial sense to restore cars that won't be able to be driven in a few years unless as a sport/hobby anyway. These cars were made to last only about 5 years, and the '57s rusted after ONE - I know - we had one. 👀

[@stevedelorean825]

If my dad sold him that car, he intended for him to have it. It’s in its proper place for the moment. Thank you gentlemen for the kind words about my dad, Smiling George DeLorean. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Amen. Respect.😅😅

[@bobhaynes915]

Your dad was a bad ass.😎

[@rickstorm719]

Your Dad must have really loved his family and friends! Quite a man obviously! Very sorry for your loss.

[@Quality_Koi]

He said three rivers " ...from mi , hello" 🤗

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Awsome that you got to see this sir.( Mr Drlorean)

[@Junorr500]

We need a full series on just bringing these cars that are so close to running back to life. The delorian car for example. Just for the joy of seeing them live again.

[@diverdave4056]

and Good LUCK ever seeing just one car washed

[@obbaan]

same story diffrent owner... " i will get it going" classic! nice collection !

[@johna1160]

As always, a number of comments whining about how these barn cars just sit for decades. Here's the deal... Mick, and his ilk are saviors who prevent the classics from being turned into modern Korean appliances. Yes, it may be years before most of these cars are made road worthy, if ever. The fact is, they still exist. I am grateful there are caretakers of old vehicles scattered around the globe who have the foresight to hang on to them for following generations to admire and enjoy.

[@SaneCayne]

Saving them?? He's parking half of these in dusty, dirty, dank, dark old barns. If ol' Mick hadn't swooped 'em up, someone else - who would've had them on the road and restored by now - would've!

[@scottzimmerman7667]

So what Fonzie bike did Richard Rawlings from Gas Monkey Garage buy at an auction a couple of years ago for $200,000? The Rawlings bike was authenticated by Henry Winkler. Something doesn't add up...

[@bobroberts2371]

At time 2316 , he says that there were 2 bikes. As for HW authenticating any of the bikes, it is unlikely that he would have had nut and bolt / serial number knowledge of any of them and can't be 100% certain.

[@Dave-bu9dr]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@charliepeterson2027]

Seems to be a lot of those fonzie bikes around. 😂

[@thekingwade1]

You do know Henry Winkler never actually learned how to ride a motorcycle every time you see him riding the bike was on a trailer being towed

[@alanmeyers3957]

@@thekingwade1eeeyyyy!

[@bigchevs1]

Its amazing how he is able to obtain get additional classic cars for free. I'm 52 yrs old and I am at in my life that I finally have a large garage, equipment, time, a little money, and experience in restoring cars. I have been looking at barns and old garages for cars and everyone I speak to wants $10K for a car that that has been in the mud for 30 years and needs a lot of work. I am fine with working on something most car restorers walk away from, but that's crazy to find them for free.

[@tlr-nut7275]

But 10k really isn't much money nowadays. I'm a truck driver, and got a 20k raise this year.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

@@tlr-nut7275 It is not the cost but the value. They are not worth it PLUS the cost to restore. Also you get a raise more than most Americans make. We call that cognitive dissonance.

[@calvinhobbes6118]

Its clear he got the vast majority of these vehicles before the demand kicked in for Classics.

[@zeppelinboys]

@@tlr-nut7275 10K is nothing to sneeze at. I get your point but many people would consider 10 grand a lot of money. If I'm not mistaken most Americans don't even have 2 grand in the bank. What a mess.

[@jayharrington9689]

always impressed with how much respect tom treats the collectors

[@sickkicks9523]

Time for this old guy to sell them on to someone who will actually love them and restore them.

[@mtbikesam68]

I hate to be a pedant, but those were hubcaps from an 80's Ford Fairmont on that Lancer. Also, the "style elements" in the roof are there primarily to provide stiffness to an otherwise flimsy flat panel of sheet metal. While they may be styled to look a certain way, that panel would cave in like a piece of paper without the creases. Like you Tom, the Lancer was the car I would take from his collection, no matter that it was probably the least valuable! I love every Barn Finds video I watch!

[@roostercogburn1984]

100%

[@thekillercapricorn6334]

Another interesting guy with some really awesome cars. Great find Tom. Damm shame all these vehicles will probably continue to rot for many more years to come. It's really amazing just how many classics are still locked away in places unknown to most of the world...

[@dandahermitseals5582]

I'm 80 yrs old and I enjoyed this episode. These cars are my teen age life experience and I was a factory trained GMC and Mopar dealership line mechanic as well as a quarter mile drag enthusiast. Dandahermit

[@NicksGarage]

We love the 413 Long Ram set up! ❤

[@paul340mopar]

It's actually called a "Cross Ram" as the Intakes crossed over from side to side.

[@kapekodbob]

He better get busy with all the projects he has planned !

[@edwarda2689]

Nothing is more of a flex then the words "Hemi Stash"

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Until you realize they are 331s

[@djmech3871]

Those Chrysler 300 convertibles are really cool.

[@patrickfort4467]

My dad was a Chrysler dealer, so these are the cars I grew up with. Thanks for the memories.

[@wyattoneable]

I want to wish everyone who makes these videos possible a blessed Christmas. I love these shows.

[@daveco1270]

I remember when Davin got that Fonzi Triumph up and running. That's a cool motorcycle. Richard Rawlings thinks he has the one true Fonzi bike. He must have the parts bike. I'd be happy with either one.

[@gregshamieh6339]

Not sure the Fonz ever actually rode either - pretty common for production companies to have multiple examples to make sure shooting isn't delayed just because something happened to the car/bike. Famous story about Henry Winkler being put on a an HD Superglide for the first bike shot in the series with Fonzie, and Henry dumped the clutch and chucked the bike under a production support truck. That was the last time Henry ever sat on anything with a running engine. The Triumphs came into the picture just because they were so much lighter than the HD. The more ya know.

[@katana258]

so many fake copys out there

[@tonymontana897]

Wow ! What a cool guy Mick is. I'm an Australian living in Sydney and I envy you guys having access to such beautiful and amazing classics like the ones we've just seen. I would love to move over there just for the cars !! Superb stuff. I want to see more from this guy.

[@email4664]

You should move here and bring ALL of your friends. Americans are growing truly rude and we need more culture here!

[@321CatboxWA]

But Tom?

[@darrylowens9298]

People like this guy preserve classics for the rest of us. These will all be sold someday and hopefully go to a good home.

[@01FozzyS]

Never been a Chrysler guy but that's a pretty cool collection.

[@armyboy1207]

As a Chrysler guy, it's a shame they're just stuck in a garage. Some amazing pieces of art just stored away collecting dust.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

​@@armyboy1207rotting and getting miced. Out too get some feral. Cats

[@jamesmyers9285]

Same here! Classic Chrysler deserves a good home.@@armyboy1207

[@redmondjp]

I remember reading about the 300-series cars in a car magazine in a doctor's office waiting room when I was a kid. Those cross-ram 413s are a rare sight indeed! Holy moley . . . 6-figure restoration cost on that convertible, but probably can get it back when fully restored - some ultra-wealthy globalist will snap that thing up at a Mecum auction.

[@RobL88XP29]

Great collection, I watched the Will It Run episode with the Hudson so I'm ecstatic to see its getting the love it needed. I feel like the next generation of Mick, I just need more space to save more treasures. Great video guys looking forward to more.

[@fahrfromrunnin]

Dodge Lancer Doesn't have original hubcaps, those are Ford Futura/Mercury Zephyr hubcaps from the '80s.

[@ghreyy1]

Dad was a Chrysler guy; I grew up driving both the 1957 Chrysler 300C and a 1960 300F. Mom drove the 300 C which was Bermuda pink and a convertible, that was her daily driver. I would take that out cruising all the time it was great on gas mileage it had a progressive linkage which was only running off of two barrels of the first four-barrel carburetor. The 392 is a great engine, the car was pretty heavy and in my opinion wasn't a great drag racer you kick in both those dual quads in at around 70 mph and you were up to 130 mph within in seconds. Same was for Pops 413, he would run 80 to 95 in the desert all day long, scared me to death. Thank for the flash back ... good luck with the restoration.

[@moparedtn]

Wonderful. A gentleman I'd gladly work for in pursuit of bringing these back to life without hesitation; every one of them deserve it. (I'm impressed that Tom has been working on his Mopar knowledge, too!) - Ed on the Ridge

[@MikeBaloga]

Awesome collection but any of those stored on dirt floors have numbered days until they become rust buckets, unless this is AZ.

[@danontherun5685]

I don't know one state from the other but I restored a 57 Ranchero was in a Reno Nevada open sided dirt floor carport for 29 years, before that was driver in Sacramento. Obviously rusted from ground up to the roof and could tell which side of the carport was open. My rule is if it'll keep up with todays traffic keep the original engine and as my 31 Hudson 8 does so would that Hudson. Cars with non brand engines no value to me. When a guy has so many cars he can't keep air in the tires let them go to someone that will take care of it.

[@MikeBaloga]

Love the series, I do understand collectors, I don’t however understand hoarders with grand plans that would take 3 lifetimes to get all of these projects done, all while they rot away when someone else could put in the effort to get them back on the road and enjoyed. Most of these guys have kids and grandkids who have zero interest, which is part of the problem as well.

[@tlr-nut7275]

They're in Michigan.

[@danontherun5685]

Over many years my father drove over 50 great cars and trucks into the pasture and barns. I and two of my brothers always tried to buy some but all got crushed, not salvaged, in the late 80s after he died including an XK 120 only had bad brakes. And that's how we know cars get destroyed in unheated rodent infested concrete floored barns. This guy couldn't even put a board over the carb in that Chrysler? Shame on Tom for not doing that for him. I figure a lot or all of that rust and interior destruction happened after he got them. I understand always wanting more but I only keep the 5 I can take care of. @@MikeBaloga

[@biff2452]

He's kidding himself, most of these won't be done by him. I do like the collection.

[@micheleploeser7720]

The character Fonzie was loved by so many Americans young and old to me I’m old and I have ridden motorcycles for 65 years I’ve never come across anybody in real life that was anything like the Fonz😊

[@beatglauser9444]

Some of those cars are incredible! The Chrysler 300 models are stunning, specially the brutes from 57 to 60. This Hudson is GORGEOUS as well. Actually I am a GM guy with a love for forward look Mopars and orphan cars like Hudson, Nash, Studebaker Kaisers, Packards for example.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

I'm a Ford guy but love the same cars you mentioned, plus Oldsmobiles (64) and Pontiacs (55-56).

[@Arthagnou]

Does he have a team to restore these things??? if not, does he realize he wont live to 200.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

YEah Boomers do this, Most of Gen X cannot afford or know how to restore cars and no other generation wants them.

[@Arthagnou]

@@SophiaAphrodite Gen X and younger generations can learn...the cost/time is the issue. a Garage with the appropriate tools and time to develop the skills...its beyond me now, at almost 50.

[@torekristoffersen176]

@@SophiaAphroditegen x has plenty of people that not only know how to restore, but do it daily- you may want to jump the accusation to a generation down the line- Gen x was born from 1965 to late 70’s… we had muscle cars all over our high school parking lots! And we wrenched upon them daily!

[@LionWithTheLamb]

@@torekristoffersen176 We used to swap automatics to manuals, change transmissions from three to four speeds, add 4x4 to 2wd trucks. Swap out six cylinders for V8 engines. We would lower cars, add dual exhaust, and things like that just with a jack, jack stands and some basic tools.

[@robertn2813]

@@LionWithTheLamb Yeah , and with dirt underneath us !!!!

[@IEchuckie]

This guy has a great memory.

[@nosbike1]

Thinking the same. I can't remember what I had for breakfast ;)

[@tallie7490]

It's good to know it's still people that got some really nice old cars stored away to be found, it keeps hope alive on finding your dream car still .... Thanks old people for hiding our easter eggs , the golden egg is a pleasure to find ...

[@dmarykavanagh]

50 years third generation wrench turner. These guys our have become a valuable resource. Thank God we have them they save the future for the future wrench turners..

[@c-moneycantrell7681]

I think instead of saying he’ll never get any of these cars done we should motivate him to get started. He’s obviously not scared of work just needs a kind motivational push in the right direction and a solid plan. Good luck man I hope you get all of these cars done and prove the haters wrong OR have a huge auction so other people can enjoy these cars. This collection would bring joy in a lot of family’s lives.

[@yeahright302]

he wont get to any off them done,he just likes them and thinks he has all the time in the world to get them restored and wont happen and then estate sale time!!!

[@WestsideCritters]

😂,,, all of them ? Ha ha , This dude ain’t getting one done , let alone all of them lol😂 … dude is mental!

[@hayburner_jr]

@12:00 Close, but those are not the original hubcaps. They are very similiar, but those are 78-83 Ford Fairmont / Mercury Zephy wheel covers. Very close looking to the original Lancer wheel covers though, but are slighty different. LOVE your videos.

[@joeklopp4842]

I believe Richard Rawlings owns the other Fonzy Triumph motorcycle. I remember watching something in the last couple years where he bought it at an auction.

[@smoke1815]

yea who has the real bike?, send this link to Richard..... 😆

[@allsmightykill]

Nice conversations, great cars, good people.

[@j.p.madsen6693]

Wow here again fantastic collection of super classic cars, many thanks for a good program, happy hunting.👍👍👍👍

[@tomrowe7534]

Tom, seriously LS the Hudson pick up? Didn’t expect that from you, did you get e sponsorship deal from the General?

[@jimharper9609]

Tom: Another fabulous episode, the barn finds just keep getting better and better! I look forward to a new episode every week! Hope you and yours have a great holiday!

[@onthewayup]

Best videos on youtube, by far. doesnt take much to put a smile on Toms face

[@bobbycuesroadhouse2204]

That 12 yr old grandson will be in heaven when gramps kicks the bucket

[@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr]

He may love his grandpa!, and it be the worse day in his life😂

[@SolamenteVees]

Great video! I believe the 413 the Beach Boys were referring to was actually the ‘62 413 Max Wedge…

[@jackgtx440]

Correct

[@onecooldude1644]

I love seeing old stuff resurface and to think there are still cars out there....

[@billyhong5071]

I've watched every episode of Barn Find Hunter and this is my favourite. Those Chryslers are grail cars for me and as an Australian, to see so many in such solid condition, when you almost never see them at all down under, is just amazing. And what an unassuming, knowledgeable and erudite bloke Mick is. Keep up the great work.

[@user-he6gd8sy1r]

Those will never be on the road again.

[@Ray56z]

The guy moved and set up entire houses, barns, and buildings from all over the region. Spending a week or two to get running and in some shape to then sell to a committed restorer is what he said most of them were for. He may live another 30 years, who knows.

[@nsaal5400]

I like this fella. It's nice to see how he seems to enjoy his collection of vehicles and really knows a lot about each vehicle. However, the way he talks about the vehicles is also depressing, because I suspect that maybe not even one of them will be finished in the rest of his life. Then it would be better to give a few to people who can really put effort into the vehicles. You can only work on one project with focus. I still wish him the best.

[@Slow_300c]

Actually spoke to Mick and chatted about this, what yall don’t realize is all the projects he has that are complete! It’s a show they show what’s entertaining! Awsome guy spotted him in a real ford lighting.

[@noonehere1793]

When i was 8 my neighbors had some visitors. They were driving a Crown Imperial just like that and i thought it was the most beautiful thing i had ever seen, it even had a .45 rpm record player in it! Fast forward 60+ years and it is still as beautiful! Way out of my wheel house to ever aspire owning one but MAN DID THEY GET THAT ONE 100% RIGHT! 👍👍 thanks for sharing and saving that one sir!

[@brycechristensen2296]

"Hop in my Chrysler; it's as big as a whale! It's about to set sail!" Sorry. I couldn't help myself.

[@blevins6584mopar]

I bet you go back there 20 years from now. And they're all setting in the same place 😔

[@Hagerty]

With any luck, we're gonna haul at least a couple of them outta there and get them running! Stay tuned!

[@josephhamilton1547]

We are all indebted to men like Mick,Thank You

[@jeffmac3071]

Clever editing using Fonzi hitting the juke box when starting the Triumph!

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Love the video. Love the channel. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

[@garyhodder2784]

Your video's never disappoint Tom,great stuff!

[@321CatboxWA]

Easy to please . Good for you.

[@robo1000]

Mad respect to that gentleman’s grandson. That must have taken a lot of effort and patience. Great job!

[@rickyhammer6832]

A true car collector, people are so brainwashed by restored cars even tho most have never done one. And my quess is the beach boys were singing about a 62 max wedge 413 dart than a Chrysler! Cheers!

[@donsmith8614]

Great collection, i'd love to see that Dodge SW up & running.

[@jwszewczyk]

Lots of cars, lots of ambition, and lots of money needed just to get the cars running again; not to mention actually roadworthy. Neat collection, but im afraid that some of the other comments are correct that he will never get to many of these. Hopefully he will allow the care to be passed to someone else who will enjoy and complete the process. We are all just caretakers and it is up to us to get the hobby to the next generation.

[@edwardallan197]

I am glad these cars are being preserved! And it was great exploring them closely. 😊

[@deweydodo6691]

This episode made my day, maybe even Christmas. To see the Fonz's bike safe and secure.👍👍👍

[@jameswampler4073]

Man you need to do a big intervention and get these cars to people who can save them.

[@jamieh4148]

The people that buy those cars just hold them forever and do nothing. It might as well stay with this guy.

[@ButterfatFarms]

He has saved them he just hasn't restored them.

[@johnhuber7188]

I would love to restore just one of these cars but sadly maybe a couple of these might get worked on

[@tlr-nut7275]

The current owner isn't going to live forever. These will all be for sale soon!

[@sallymatlock1146]

Cousin Mick..50 yrs of riding H.D. and I still want that bike..love Sal

[@kitt7219]

Ty folks! 👌

[@deeznuts8910]

So, does Richard Rawlings have the 2nd Fonz bike?

[@jamesdamron2065]

This guy is cool

[@samryan7954]

If even one car was done, I'd be very impressed with the collection. I dig the paint shades of green and cream, and then red on the barns. Really a treat Tom, to bring this to us!👍 Chryslers, Chryslers, and MORE Chryslers! 👌

[@Onemattressatatime]

That’s why they’re called projects in process. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@Vintageguy73]

Great plans but no schedule. I admire the collection just the same

[@my31and37]

I guess he plans on living a long time..I bet 10 years from now they will still be in the same place.

[@chrisbryant6408]

I'm not a wagon person but something about the funky looks and the slant 6 that we all know never dies

[@JamesBonomolo]

I’ve always enjoyed this show , but more and more as I watch it i think I appreciate Tom’s love and knowledge of automotive history the most.

[@rubenfranco9046]

To be the proper curator of a collection you must take CARE of all of them. This is just hoarding, not collecting. SMDH

[@PatientXero607]

Not everyone has the funds to keep a proper environmentally controlled warehouse, especially when that person is on retirement funds. You meme profiles just tick me off with your privileged sense of mandatory needs and wants.

[@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr]

@@PatientXero607 yep, each one is a minimum 20 k , hell, just a basic motor rebuild is five k now!

[@rubenfranco9046]

​@@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr nope, just dropped a fresh 400 in my 81 Bronco for 2,200. I suppose if you have to pay people to do things for you the price could get out of hand. If that is the case you probably shouldn't be trying to "collect" older vehicles. It is for people who do everything themselves or can afford to pay. If you aren't one of these people you have no business hoarding cars.

[@ryanhoover7661]

this is turning into hoarders episodes over and over

[@coffeefish]

It's a collection.

[@email4664]

Go watch the Simpsons then hoover

[@billdaigle6610]

To ME, those are just as BEAUTIFUL as a FINE ART collection.

[@1anmonty1]

Its crazy how time affects all of us. When i was little i couldnt fathom how someone could own a car and not see it for years, let alone have a collection across multiple locations and not open the doors to them for 6+ years! As im getting older and life goes on I can understand how you fully intend to get working on something and it has to be put on the backburner. Next thing you know its been a few years. I love seeing these older guys collections, it always makes me smile!

[@nothanks9184]

Wait didn't Richard Rawlings buy the Fonzy bike a few years ago for his dying father??? Sold for over $200k in 2021. This guy bought his Fonzi bike in 1997...

[@nothanks9184]

"Nice bike but I think he got sold a story and his prominence is all he said and it was owned by this person who knew so and so..."

[@edsmith2033]

I seen an episode on Hagerty getting Fonzie's motorcycle up and running could it be the same bike?

[@chrisblore6385]

Sounds like a great guy. The money on storage fees every month to hold a car that will never go anywhere. So many cars just wasting away. Sad…

[@SaneCayne]

Pretty sure he owns all those storage facilities. (But I guess you're right in that he's losing $$ by not being able to rent the spaces out.)

[@dandahermitseals5582]

I'm 80 and remember nearly every one of those vehicles. I was a factory trained drive train line mechanic in dealerships for Mopar.during that era. I know all those cars and I even had a Triumph Trophy.Great memory lane video for me. Dandahermit ❤❤😂😂 ( no Desotos?😮 With the Fire Dome Hemi)

[@filtnitube]

An ultimate “waiting for” collection😁

[@MiniMotoAlliance]

Theres no excuse for leaving all these cars in such poor condition if you're a car enthusiast

[@rubenfranco9046]

My thoughts exactly. This isn't collecting, it's hoarding.

[@mikegreer9041]

So you would wish they were crushed like the rest. Where do you think old cars come from. Lol

[@martinsmallwood9605]

They are not sitting out in a yard rusting away or getting crushed and made into rebar . Give it time they will be restored he will not live for ever. Someone will get the chance to labor over their dreams.

[@robertn2813]

@@rubenfranco9046 It might look a little like mechanical slavery . The cars seem to me to be captives .

[@mrromantimothy]

When you truly own something it means nobody has anything to say about what you do or don't do with it.

[@97delkron]

such a cool collection of cars. sadly... i feel they will just continue to sit a slowly rot away.

[@scotmandel6699]

He has a lot of dreams.

[@Tony-rl2fr]

Small world. I met Mick a few weeks before the filming of this viideo, turns out we share the same storage facility. He had just rented the stalls and they were empty at the time. I had no idea who he was or the extent of his passion and collection. Very plesant, down to earth guy. We got to talking and he was almost gitty about his new addition(s) to his collection and being on Hagerty's show! He told me a story about that Lightning he drives, his granddaughter kissed the hood years ago and he hasn't wased it since, lol, you can still see the outline of her lips (probably wearing lipstick or chapstick at the time). Goes to show what an ol softie he is. Party on Mick!

[@bluesteel6612]

Tom being very gracious as these cars will never be restored or back on road in their present location- he knows that and listens to the gentleman tell his story anyway 👍🏻

[@MrCrystalcranium]

I have to agree with many of the comments here that this entire collection is rusting away to nothing and these vehicles deserve a better fate than being hoarded in such awful condition. Hopefully many of the classic ones are not too far gone. I've never understood the mindset of this type of collector. I've seen other Hagerty videos showing people with dozens of cars stored in the open elements with small trees growing up through the engine bay and the owner says proudly..."This is my 1962 blah blah blah..." They own what is quickly becoming scrap metal, not classic cars. I don't get it.

[@paulypooper2]

Another person with great intentions who hoards cars and will never get to any of them and will make some money for his family when he’s gone

[@Ray56z]

It's not paulypooper it's partypooper. Not invited to many gatherings?

[@Jeffgordonfan24hesthegoat]

Bro that’s just the start I hope he specified which car to whom because if not fight fight fight 😂

[@jamiecampbell3068]

Has money, likes to spend it on what he spends it on. Can't fault him for "getting" before anyone else. It is what it is. The haves versus the have nots. LMAO

[@timhanson2080]

I have to agree with you because it's happening every day. If you like cars and you have the money you can buy and not do anything with them. So it goes.

[@luffy858]

When he started talking about restoring the first car, with also restoring a matching boat to rekindle something from his childhood, I felt sad knowing its unlikely any of that is going to get done and these will be auctioned off after his passing.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Mick is a very interesting fellow with a great selection of Chrysler products. Thanks for the visit, Mick and Tom.

[@hawaiian_judge5113]

Mick rules! Great episode!

[@tedzehnder961]

unfortunately, the guy better sell it off in the next few years because younger kids won`t appreciate stuff like this in the next decade or so..

[@SaneCayne]

Bingo!

[@fredrhodes540]

Cool and sad to see this. Car hoarding with good intentions but not enough years or funds left to finish all of these cars.

[@SaneCayne]

Funds? Most definitely! Years? Not so much.

[@russellstarr9111]

My first full time employer had a 63 Chrysler New Yorker with those funky headlights and the rectangular steering wheel. It was also the oldest car I ever saw with factory cruise control. Fabulous car to drive.