LARGEST GM Yard Finds EVER... Part 1

[@ymgsspeedy366]

Guys like this really grind my gears. What person I’m their RIGHT MIND would just let these cars sit and rot? Sell em, rebuild em..something.

[@AutoArchaeology]

He does, the new building in back is full of cars he has restored or is working on.

[@ymgsspeedy366]

@@AutoArchaeology I stand corrected

[@benvasilinda9729]

Guys like this buy and hoard them so others can’t restore and enjoy them. It drives the value up for the collectors who actually maintain their cars.

[@countrylivingguy5172]

Pretty cool idea about using the old barn metal.

[@JohnnyAFG81]

Amazing to see them all together in spot. The sheet metal under the cars certainly helped them from sinking in the ground. A lot of great candidates for restoration.

[@theamateurbackyardgardener543]

“Collection of muscle cars “ that will never be driven again.

[@AutoArchaeology]

Nah, something will happen with them

[@bobhoward6676]

The problem here is, The '69 Camaro shown first to me is worth $5K. Others may give $10K. Your wanting to retire and will hold out for $50K. I'll spend $50K restoring it and that's doing most of the work and have a car worth 30 to 50 K. $100K to $150K if I have a restoration shop do the complete job after which it will sell for $50 to $ 100K. After going down this road I've learned it's quicker, less headache and much cheaper to buy one done and running. But good luck.

[@AutoArchaeology]

But where is the fun in that.

[@crazypainter56]

Sell them-- so they can get restored

[@TeamGambleBMX]

Rust never sleeps

[@bobsilver3983]

I wish these people would sell the cars to people that would actually restore them...I bought 2 cars like this, got em both roadworthy and I will pass them on to my son...a 68 Lemans H/O, and a 55 Chevy 2 door post.

[@michaelcarbis2286]

“I bought it several years ago” so that I can put it in a field and watch it rust to the ground

[@jamesdamron2065]

Yeah. But he did,,their his !! He can piss on them ,,,,if he wants!! He owns them ✌

[@novaracer2000]

@@jamesdamron2065 ya cause that makes sense.

[@donnajones1603]

He should he in touch with those guys that would take all the good stuff and rebuild ONE ......at least it wouldn't all waste away

[@robertmcwhinney4596]

LoL! RIGHT!🤣

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

Better to watch them rust into thevground and have some cool shit to look at instead of grass ,than be turned into a fucking Toyota once they're scrapped🍻

[@SouthernRodsandClassics]

this collection is so badass. Following from New Orleans

[@AutoArchaeology]

Thank you!

[@rondpert5167]

Would like to see more of the interior of that bench seat/column shift Camaro.

[@Squirrel-Chaser]

Super cool that he allows you to go through his collection. Even cooler that he remembers the history or what he's done to them, and where the parts have gone off to. Thanks for showing us this. And let us know if he ever wants to sell anything. I'm a fan of the 40/50s cars and would love to restore one.

[@AutoArchaeology]

At this time the only vehicles for sale are the 53 Buick and 71 Buick GS Stage 1 shell.

[@richardschultz6522]

this is why these cars are untouchable. people like this just hoard them. and then they want 10 grand for a rusted out shell. do everybody a favor just keep them

[@fdholley]

Really makes you wonder like what is up with that thought process 🤯🤯🤯🤯 buy a cool car and just let it sit

[@bubbakeng7779]

There is enough tin laying on the ground to build a roof big enough to protect the most desireable of these cars

[@tvoprosucks]

so why buy these if youre just going to let them rot, what a waste

[@jonathonrailsback9270]

It is a complete shame to see all these muscle cars rotting away .. n the owner saying he will do something with them but never will.. especially a ss Camaro I mean who does that??

[@davidbarnsley8486]

That’s a good idea to put the tin down and then the cars on top Keeps the weeds out of them 👍👍

[@AutoArchaeology]

Indeed

[@thekillercapricorn6334]

All those Camaros...... Holy crap, what a shame.

[@tomwinkle1597]

A grand or so at the most. I agree he needs to sell them while he can.

[@bigcatdaddy7573]

How could anyone with a brain let a 1969 Camaro sit out and ruin? Sell it if you’re not going to fix it. I’ve met several dingbats like this.

[@gordocarbo]

Best Camaro hoard ever was Merle Dupreys in SoCal. Worked for him in his Canoga Park shop in the 80s restoring those. Bought a dark blue S10 extra cab just like that one new. Once the trans and crappy heater core were replaced it turned out to be a great truck Plenty of torque looked and rode great. Good pool route truck.

[@andrewh9613]

That’s pretty good of o’l mate there to save them from the crusher,nice collection too

[@streetmachines9679]

That Buick gs is a 1971 stage 1 but the only way you can prove that it is a true stage 1 is by looking at the original engine, transmission or find the build sheet. Sloan museum does not have the docs. Very nice collection of cars. He should help save them and sell them to good homes.

[@JBO3022]

That's more early Camaros than I've seen in any one yard in a long time .

[@Mercmad]

'39 Ford coupe dirt track car caught my attention. 😁😁

[@johnstecz9169]

At least he had sense enough to lay down some sheeting between the underbody of the car to and the dirt ground

[@superj767]

Just a major shame to let all of those beautiful classics sit in a field and rot…. These classics deserve better….

[@greeneyedgemini2111]

This man needs to sell all of these cars to people who are car enthusiasts .This way its just a graveyard for a man who has subsequently let these beautiful machines rot.

[@AutoArchaeology]

Someday he probably will.

[@allenschmitz9644]

Love the 'home made weed control'.

[@AutoArchaeology]

I've never seen it anywhere else like that!

[@cleckleymotorworks]

Definitely some cool cars there!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree!

[@ashleyjennings5224]

Mostly trash and junk. Rear quarters rusted up to the deck lid. You could buy a car all put together already for a lot cheaper than it would cost to put any of these together.

[@AutoArchaeology]

Nah, they aren't really that bad.

[@ashleyjennings5224]

@@AutoArchaeology No, they are actually that bad. Here in the southwest we crush cars as far gone as these.

[@johngreen4459]

This guy will have to die for any of these cars to sell.... it's a crime what he is doing to these cars.

[@gordocarbo]

THey will be too rotten out to bother with I bet. What a frigging waste.

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

He did save them from the crusher the best way he could.

[@rickkings2071]

Ive got a 72 Skylark and that GS didnt have rubber on the bumpers so either they were replaced or its a 70-71. Any 70-72 GS Stage 1 is worth fixing up even in that shape. So many Camaros I think his column shift car is very cool and the 6 cylinder those are rare indeed and blue is a winner

[@LC-nr9vo]

He can definitely make some money 💪🏾

[@weberaudio]

Textbook Hoarding at its finest

[@robertwright5487]

Sadly I have seen several such stories and in many cases the owners won't sell. Over the years I have seen solid cars just rust to practically nothing.☹️

[@danieldoherty919]

For some people it’s a dream that never happens 😫🇬🇧

[@danieldoherty919]

For some people it’s a dream that never happens 😫🇬🇧

[@grabasandwich]

And when they die, many of them get crushed by family members who only want to clear out the lot without the headaches of selling individual cars, regardless of their value or rarity!

[@AutoArchaeology]

the new building in back is full of cars he has restored or is working on.

[@grabasandwich]

@@AutoArchaeology I wonder if anyone's helping? That's a lot of cars for one person to resurrect!

[@renchjeep]

That's a whole bunch of sadness right there. Why do folks just let that stuff go to waste? What a shame.

[@cuengineer10gotigers87]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@tatesh3151]

Dude is legend hope he sales them to the one who would restore them, some don't wanna sale.

[@scottbivins4051]

Most of those cars are rust buckets and complete piles. A few very savable camaros and tons of parts I guess. He had better get busy selling while there is something left before the elements completely take over.

[@rio.k2384]

Awesome video dude keep up the good work

[@AutoArchaeology]

Thank you! Happy to see you enjoy it.

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Ahhh yes. "Long term projects".🤣👍 I don't know how much traveling you do, but,.....I live in Knoxville Tennessee. There is a honey hole out in an area near Maryville TN which is about 45 mins from me and where I grew up out in the country. It's in an area called Wildwood. There is a man out there that has a collection similar to this only it's way bigger. More diverse, and the quality is quite a bit better. Reason being,.....is he had put all the rare stuff under pole barns. The man's name is John Landry. His father "Jim Landry" and my father used to trade all the time on old cars, parts, and motors and such. He has Hemi Cuda's, GTX's, Chargers, Challengers, Camaro SS and RS's. Chevelle SS's, and more Buick Grand Nationals than I've ever seen. He absolutely loves those cars. Now,....I'm not sure if he still has them or not,....but he did have 3 COPO Camaros with all original motors and transmissions. One white one and 2 orange ones. The white one was bought locally and the 2 orange ones were California cars. These cars had very minor rust and zero panel damage. Now that was in 2001 when Tom was still alive. I couldn't say for sure now if those are there. John is a fairly private person, and no longer operates as a parts yard and isn't nearly as accommodating as Tom his dad was.lol But,.....I have heard that he has sold a few cars to certain people my father knows in the last few years. One of which was a real deal factory yellow, black interior SuperBird with matching #'s Hemi and 4spd. I was told it went for 6 figures. It's not impossible to find him if your determined. Whether he will oblige you or not??? Well,....that would probably depend on the mood he is in,....and how money you show him. He is around 70+ years old but sharp as a tack and definitely KNOWS HIS SH_T. If you think your intrested in giving it a shot,.....I can get you started. It's worth your time I assure you. What you just showed in this video??? LOL,...Ole John's collection swallows it 10 times. No kidding. The old sign used to say "Landry's Automotive. 40 acres of Parts and Cars". You do the math.

[@AutoArchaeology]

Wow! That's crazy!

[@flankerroad7414]

Shame that those cars should just sit there with so many capable car folks able to reinvigorate them.

[@TheSweetswed]

Crazy he just leaves these outdoors to rot like i would least have some of those car tents n shi for the better ones

[@samuelflorez1461]

Wow , That's Beautiful ❤️ 💕 ❤️ ❤️

[@tmack3359]

Yard art would take few hundred bucks just to get them running and yard driving, As far as structural integrity and safety of the frames on each one oooooh. It is quite a collection .

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Cool Video man! That's an amazing collection👍

[@zekloaded717]

this is actually sad , just holding till no more fix...

[@butchgreer2574]

What a shame sad all that money wasted away to junk

[@jamesdamron2065]

Sweet GM nest,,you found!!✌ ❤ it

[@CarShowclub]

Looks like a cool camaro to save.

[@mobigsly9595]

Come on man sell these cars to people who would restore them and put them back on the road.. smh

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh wow, very cool........... 👍👍

[@Mr-er6fg]

Sad thing is, I can remember all those cars when they were brand new, except for the Vette.

[@recratdemopublican2024]

Anyone that has that much stuff and doesn't want to sell any of it has plenty of money

[@bradleykaiser6738]

The best thing to do is dont sell them and just let them rot!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Enjoyed!!! 👍👍

[@jeffcoker48]

Does it rain salt there?

[@AutoArchaeology]

No, but close.

[@kenkamins9364]

That Challenger looks good for all the miles you have racked up. Looks like a 2010 RT classic spring special in B5 . I specd one at the dealer 12 + years ago.

[@AutoArchaeology]

Going to hit 250,000 in the next adventure!

[@kenkamins9364]

@@AutoArchaeology those new Bilstieins should really improve your journey!

[@pat36a]

I want to know about the little travel trailer shown in the beginning.

[@TLricks]

I like that 69 Camaro

[@67697072]

All left to rot....sad.

[@NOLAZACK]

"He saved them all from horrible fates"....how so? I'm sure every hoarder that sits them there to rot yearly from every snow and rain thinks this as well...lmao

[@AutoArchaeology]

They were going to be probably destroyed if he didn't save them.

[@cloverlove750]

@@AutoArchaeology where is this located at

[@macattack1392]

So sad to see them all rotting away.

[@brocksutliff8782]

So he saved them from the crusher so the elements can destroy them!? Everything I seen mostly looked too far gone to save or not desirable enough to pursue for a serious build. So sad that hoarders like this see piles of shit as pots of gold! Not willing to sell for a reasonable offer to the guys that see a diamond in the rough that would bring them back on the road. No way would I trailer that orange Camaro home for less than a grand. 10 grand for a car that gone, I’d just get a loan for a finished car for 50k and still be ahead after the time and parts cost to restore that one.

[@AutoArchaeology]

I disagree, the cars are definitely restorable with so much readily available.

[@SuperKONR]

@@AutoArchaeology After 2000 hours and 40 grand worth of chinese reproduction parts that don't fit worth a shit, sure!

[@brocksutliff8782]

@@AutoArchaeology IF he sells them for what they are and not the “what they could be price” then sure. But I’ve been to swap meets and see cars rotted badly and asking 5 to 10k! To the average restorer on a middle class budget, that’s just not feasible or smart to go that route and budget so many hard to get and hard to find expensive parts. I redid my Chevelle little at a time over the years and I had a nice solid driver to start with. No way would I even try to come close to clone mine from scratch today! It’d be a 6 figure car if I had to start with a rotted all metal replacement needed 10 grand starter car.

[@brocksutliff8782]

@@SuperKONR I’m on that exact page as you my friend! Maybe this guy is reasonably priced. But from the look of how long that stuff had been sitting, I’d say not! I could only imagine how many people drove buy and stopped and asked how much for the 1st gens? Lol

[@RoadNoise29100]

Another great story💪💪

[@AutoArchaeology]

Thank you!

[@keithlane4343]

Does he want to sell them ? Does he have available contact info ? Great video content. Thank you for sharing.

[@yeahright302]

im sure not,going to restore them someday!!!lol.not....

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

Call Dennis Collins right away.

[@AutoArchaeology]

lol

[@freshmobent.5549]

Is he saleing any of these cars

[@milojanis4901]

I'll also say around 35 years ago, when we were on a family vacation, we drove down US 25 thru a small town, I think near, or at, Edgefield, S.C.. I can't be sure of the location, it's been 35 years. We drove by a huge salvage yard full of 1930s, 1940s, and maybe 1950s cars. Close to the highway, it was clear these cars were never going to be sold. There were huge trees growing up thru the frame rails, etc. Told my father-in-law, who lived about 50 miles from the yard, about it, and he said he'd seen it also, and heard the guy wouldn't even sell parts!! Sad......

[@AutoArchaeology]

Wow! Sounds like a interesting place.

[@grandchamp7783]

Man!! Those things need to be inside and not out in the elements

[@AutoArchaeology]

No room sadly. the new building in back is full of cars he has restored or is working on.

[@grandchamp7783]

@@AutoArchaeology Aww man!! Love that collection he's got!! All that history and the stories behind all those rides is awesome

[@stevenhertzler9901]

This is so cool love it that's all I had was Chevelle's and carmro

[@michaelanderson5108]

It’s an incredible collection …. A collection of small part and a lot of rust that would take as many years to replace as it has taken to occur. Most of them are now ready for the crusher But carry on starry eyed dreamers.

[@AutoArchaeology]

Nah, most are in decent shape, just look worse.

[@gordocarbo]

Laugh at the guys who buy them out of nostalgia only to get them home and realize its beyond dealing with So many cars that were running and driving were given to junkyards back in the day. Id never fool let alone pay $ for lots of these Just junk thats all.

[@michealcain6053]

I see some nice projects in there

[@danieldoherty919]

I could spend all day there walking around with a few bud lights 🛠🇬🇧🛠

[@4uh8rz2nv]

I was told by my buddies wife that when he dies I have to sell all his cars for her. Over the past 30+ years I have sourced cars for him. The day this happens everyone mind is going to be blown !!! He has 5 warehouses full of muscle cars from 1965- 1972. You name it, he has 5 of them ! All restored to factory specs. I tried to get him to let me video tape them but he doesn't want anyone to know these cars exist, let alone where they are at. Superbirds Roadrunners Hemi Cudas Hemi Challengers Hemi RoadRunners Hemi Satellites Demons Chargers Hemi Daytonas 454 Chevelle 427 Corvettes 396 Camaros & Chevelles 409 Impalas The list goes on & on ! One day you will all know about these cars when they go to auction & its a special auction just with his massive collection. ✌❤

[@archiebunker6059]

For what it cost to restore a car nowadays your better off buying one already done, I didn't see anything super rare, mostly parts.

[@tonyhuffine3495]

Would like to grab a couple of the Camaros.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

You know there's a very fine Monte Carlo if your friend there is interested. He has the parts to fix this very fine Monte Carlo. You remember the tornado that took out that town almost completely a good section of it South Kansas a dozen years ago? This man had buildings of cars a good portion of which were destroyed by this tornado. He has a few of them he already redone. In short farther time is catching up with him like he slowly catches up with all of us. Here's reasonable on this Monte Carlo. It wasn't a tree something got thrown on it and it took out the windshield and damage to roof around the windshield. It did not crumple the pillars and best my memory there straight. It looked like somebody set their backside on it and pushed it in. It also tore up the hood. But the interior is great card been mildly redone because it was a great survivor to begin with. I'm Monte Carlo 1970 or so is on my bucket list but it's pretty much at the bottom. But for somebody who is more inclined maybe this fella or somebody else. Isn't that what it's all about saving these little pieces of History. One side mark. I almost bought a car but I didn't have time to go get it during their schedule and it was on auction. It had been improved by the tornado. Not this Monte Carlo I don't even know what it was they weren't sure what it was. I just remember there's nothing special even if it was in perfect shape just wasn't that old. But it's set in the top of about a 40-ft plus tree all twisted and mangled up and a few years of growth had intertwine the tree canopy some what with the car. It was kind of a poster child for this community. Drawn a blank on the name of the town. In any case they use a crane and a crew of men to get the car out of tree I don't think that car sold for $150. But it was promised and they followed through and set the car on the trailer the guy who bought it. I was going to buy and transport it several hours because it is a fabulous piece of History. I wouldn't have done anything else with it except for put it in the barn or maybe outside the barn. Anyway that Monte Carlo this man has would benefit from the parks your guy has. Just FYI. I'm more interested in the Shell of the 56 Chevy that was a premium car before it got a little kinked on the roof. This man sold all the parts off this 56 Chevy highboy. Just a shell complete front clip is what remains and that's all I'm interested in. Anything else man has is more money than I care to spend. Monte Carlo I think it's 2,500 to a good home which is cheap enough. But don't say you're going to part it out that's not the Fate he wants far it. Enjoy your videos of these vehicles you show. You are a true car hobbyist. Obviously a Mopar guy but you show other makes and in quantity. As far as inline sixes and Camaros yeah most of them were taken out but back in my day there were a lot of them because they were an economy car and got good gas mileage. I remember people screaming about it when hit 75 cents a gallon. Then a dollar a gallon. Then Al Gore running for president in Paris platform was that we should be spending $5 a gallon for it. I guess he got his wish but he didn't get the presidency. Look forward to it next videos and I do have a keen interest in the Firebirds. I have one with the inline 6 but it has the overhead cam and is just two straight and original for me to think about a 400 or something along that line. Okay thank you for taking the time to make the videos

[@robertknight4378]

You didn't mention the C10 and the old 50s pick up next to the cars and the old Buick up front a lot of good iron there though got to say cool👍👌🇺🇲🇺🇲👍👏

[@AutoArchaeology]

There's a lot more coming up in the weeks ahead

[@jamesholzfoesterreed8580]

I want that 1969 Camaro and the Buick GS

[@AutoArchaeology]

The 71 Buick GS Stage 1 is for sale.

[@bddmhopp5]

What's with the metal panels on the ground?

[@jeffjohnon4223]

Keeps grass from growing under the cars.

[@jr1827]

want to backyard full of cars but has no money to buy gravel take the sidings off of a barn

[@milojanis4901]

It keeps some moisture from rusting out the cars from underneath. But when they sit out in the elements for years, it won't make much difference. If this guy isn't selling anything, cars, parts, whatever, what he is doing is actually cruel, and sick......

[@jr1827]

The guy should keep the ones he wants and sell the rest and fix the ones he wants or they're all just going to rot to nothing

[@AutoArchaeology]

He does that on occasion

[@michaelhemm3579]

Not selling any. I'm still to restore every of Them....in my 400 years lifespan left😄😄😄

[@FatherLamb]

That's how it is with every one of these idiots... He'll die.. These will sit, rot more, and that's it. Done.

[@mikeparks9934]

Where is this place? And does he sell any of his cars?

[@AutoArchaeology]

He is mulling over the idea.

[@billharden7127]

Very good 👍

[@todd742]

So Sad, everything turns to dust, geez.

[@thatdudenamedlebowski0074]

That chevelle is sweet. Wish someone would save it. I think if that cant be restored as a working running car, it would look cool made into a pool table. Counts Customs did a project like that. At least it would live on.

[@SpeeeedyG]

This video is the definition of hoarding. Buy buy buy and never do anything with it. Sad.

[@AutoArchaeology]

He has another building you see in the background full of cars he's worked and restored or is restoring.

[@puckhead1909]

I want to know more about that "Canned Ham Camper"

[@lt4ss97]

Find out what he would really let go of for real. And what kind of price? I rebuild first gen Camaros and would buy any with vin and title within reason. Ran into similar find that guy wanted to let go. Turned out everything was the price of weight in gold. I mean who can give 10k for vin and title. That’s might be for the rich man. Thank you! I enjoy videos you produce

[@minombremiapedillo534]

Are Any of Those Cars At That Yard for Sale.....I Want One....

[@AutoArchaeology]

The 53 Buick and 71 GS Stage 1 are for sale.

[@rickeyjohnson4491]

Sale so they can be restored if put back on the road. Kept good cars 🚘 alive.

[@davidjenkins1958]

That GS IS A 72, not a 70, the horsepower on a 1970- 455 was 360 hp with 500 ft pound of torque. The 1972 was around 230 h.p and I’m not sure of the torque.

[@AutoArchaeology]

It's a 71.

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

I'd love to have a couple of them. Atleast a camaro

[@-Barracuda-426]

😍😍😍 more pleaseee

[@timothyotoole8224]

that was awesome

[@hiltontharperjr460]

You plan on being at Dream Cruise cause I’m gonna miss road kill

[@AutoArchaeology]

I will be a dream cruise. I'll be there across from the abandoned Art Van Furniture