LOW MILEAGE Buick Grand National press car and barn full of cars | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 106

In the previous episode of "Barn Find Hunter," Tom made friends with a Gentleman named, Cliff Wilson who owned a Dodge Polara 500. As usual, Tom asked the question, "Do you know of any old cars around?" Sure enough, Cliff pointed to a location down the road to a man who restores Case Tractors and also has a barn full of cars. The fun doesn't stop there! Tom then hears about a local who has an all-original low-mileage 1984 Buick Grand National that was a press car in Detroit during the early '80s.
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[@VASailpwr]

Great episode. That first guy was as authentic as it gets. Just a genuine love for those machines and obviously passing it down for two generations.

[@hemidan407]

The first gentleman on this episode reminds me so much of my late grandfather. His mannerisms and directness. So full of knowledge you couldn’t here half his stories or facts if you spent all day with him. Cool old guy!

[@TheGreyLight]

The vintage tractor community is slowly losing members so it's great to see some acknowledgement here.

[@c5back9]

There’s few things any cooler on this planet than vintage tractors. It’s been more than 50 years since I ran one so seeing (and hearing) them here is a big delight. Thank you!

[@richardvianno115]

30th

[@scrubscriber4911]

Great to see you back Tom, with such a great bunch of guys…that Grand National was a honey!

[@TheRussellmoody]

Absolute one of my favorite episodes because of the tractor guy.

[@TC-eo5eb]

I am 64 years old. When I was young I knew a lot of older guys who fought in WWII. They were known as the greatest generation. The first guy with the tractors reminds me of the old timers I have known in decades past. Men with great knowledge, experience, passion and impeccable work ethic. Sadly, those guys pass away and take all of their knowledge and experiences to the grave. I hope that tractor guys grandson learned well from his grandpa and appreciates how grandpa saved all those old cars and tractors and keeps the tradition alive.

[@patrickhill8748]

I really enjoyed the tractor’s!! What a great change up, the nice man knew everything about each one and had a sparkle to share his knowledge. Do some more like this!!

[@joncorwin6134]

I can’t imagine anyone but Tom hosting this. His personality disarms people and his knowledge of the vehicles warms them right up to the idea of sharing.

[@jamesrebbechi5247]

The tractor gentleman - what an inspirational fellow he is. Pushing 80 with the energy, zest, sharpness and enthusiasm for life probably rarely ever seen in people half his age these days. Thank you Tom.

[@sam_s_]

Thank you for giving the first gentleman the opportunity to share the story of his tractors.

[@brucefarrar7359]

The Buick owner better do his dream trip soon. I retired, did my dream trip then lost my vision (not totally blind) so am so thankful got the trip in before the eyes went south. He seems old enough that next week the dream trip could only be a dream. Get it done friend!

[@no_lft_shft]

I absolutely love this show man. That old timer LIT UP when you guys showed up

[@gbodytoys]

That's my type of FIND!! I'm always glad to know that these types of cars are still out there.

[@paulkelly2882]

Another classic episode, that guy with the Case tractors was so different, really loved the orchid tractors, never knew they existed. Great to see Tom back guessing years, makes, models and specs.

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Yeh man those orchard tractors were cool. That set up to deflect the branches and fruit... Brilliant.

[@gregfielder4763]

Thanks for featuring the old tractors. I’m going to forward this video to my 83 year old dad. He grew up on a farm and I’m sure he’ll get a kick out of it. Cheers

[@Primerk5]

Great to see you going through some our countries agricultural history. You'll find a lot of great stories from the collectors of them and about their equipment.

[@WorkshopRebuild]

I personally loved the information on the tractors! It's always great to learn about old machines in general! These tractors built North America and brought us to where we are today with 500+ HP! Another great video! Love it Hagerty

[@LAP1050]

Tom, great video 👍. I hope 🤞 you will come back to the Grand National when it’s running again, that’s a special car 🇺🇸

[@2001rams]

A very great episode! More "American" cars with a special bonus to me on vintage farm tractors (as I originally grew up on a farm in South Dakota years ago). Thanks

[@VintageTexas59]

Cool tractors and what a gentleman owning them, great find and really enjoyed this episode.!

[@tylerterrell8907]

You know what they say about old cars and especially old tractors.. it’s not hard to (get)(keep) them running when there’s not computer telling them they can’t run.. I hope that mans grandkid truly cherishes every moment with his grandpa.. men like this are a rare breed. Love the video

[@williamleewolverine]

The Buick Grand National is a really cool car. Thanks for sharing this, Tom!

[@kenmello7252]

Hi Tom, Nice to see you back so soon. As a car guy I love anything with an engine so thank you for showing bikes and tractors Too.

[@essietangle9931]

Great education on tractors, they fed America, and still do today! Very special find.

[@sygnusadun4832]

You can't count the number of still running and daily used old tractors out there. They're magical like that.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Sir, that was a great visit with a cool dude! 2nd part, if it was 10k initial vehicle cost plus $100/mo. storage fees could of equalled $306k compounding in a S&P mutual fund since 93'... Top sale on recent Grand Nationals was $30k... this is why I cringe when folks say their cars or collections are their "retirement fund".

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Yep, it’s different when it’s in your own shed, but when you’re paying for storage for decades… that’s hard to quantify as an investment.

[@affordablevs]

Fantastic episode Tom, I bet you could have talked to that old boy for.hours and hours. He genuinely loves those tractors, you can see it on his face! Keep.the episodes coming chaps, great stuff!!

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Damn Straight.

[@S7midnight]

Great episode, that grandpa was super cool!

[@tim_g3478]

Cars, motorcycles and tractors! All are cool and owners make these episodes so worthwhile to watch. Thanks for using your platform to tell their stories. A history lesson, a story about agricultural mechanization and family memories!

[@ColeAviation]

Awesome video! My aunts ex husband ordered a 87 Grand National with the digital display and had a chip in it when I was 8 years old and I fell in love with that car and always been a huge fan of The Grand Nationals. He took me for a ride and HOLY SMOKES IT WAS FAST. 😯

[@grandtheftautotune7715]

Since youre in Michigan, you need to go down to Lansing, its a huge car town. They had at least 5 GM plants at one point, home of Oldsmobile, Diamond Reo, Fisher Body and alot of the workers around there were paid decently and collected cars. I'd bet you would find a treasure trove of old cars in that area..

[@sgttombailes3380]

Great--Great !! Show. Thanks So Much for bringing back so many memories of old cars and tractors !! HooAh !!

[@lemons4315]

That older guy with the tractors is like the ideal grandfather.

[@maxboya]

10:12 The smile on toms face was so pure.

[@nrobinson8713]

I love that Grand National. Fantastic car. It would be nice to see it clean and running.

[@gordonstroup882]

Great show as always. Grand National is ok, saw to many back in the day. I really enjoyed the tractor guy and his old trucks & cars in his barn more. The model T that his wife learned how to drive in was awesome! Thanks for the great show. 👍

[@pauldicou2153]

Great show! I have a 84 Grand National. T tops digital dash smells like leather inside. Very neat to see a car with original tires. I really like hearing the stories about the cars.

[@williambutler8624]

Great video, love the gentleman with the tractors, you can tell he is a wise man, very knowledgeable on those tractors 🚜,,I love to be around people like that, they can teach you alot, I could tell you liked the tractors by the smile on your face when he started that one up, thanks for all you do and sharing these great videos with all of us.

[@metricstormtrooper]

Tractors and their owner made this your best episode ever.

[@substandardabuse6028]

Enjoyed the tractors need more stuff like that. Anything with motor and a history is fascinating.

[@ScatPackRob]

Fascinating episode! Bob is a gem.

[@BillyJeans653]

Great Great Episode! It’s amazing some of the people you meet. I bet Bob has some great stories.

[@brianmacadam4793]

I drove one of these from Montreal to Edmonton, what a glorious run that was.

[@SchnelleKat]

Wow now this is my kind of Jam! This guy SURE has the Honey Hole is Orchards! McCormick Farmalls are getting real tough to find but Cases also. Nice orchard fenders you can't even buy for under $2,500. What a great genuine guy. I gotta meet him.

[@bobbyread]

Gotta love the “Ricardo” seats on the GN.

[@sawdustandcigarettes]

Lear Seigler seats.

[@SolamenteVees]

Ricky Ricardo?

[@INVERTEDBUKAKI]

I remember being 8 years old and at the bus stop my neighbors 30 something son had one. I was memorized by the looks and the sound of it.

[@geoffmarsh7986]

Brilliant video, watching from the UK, massive following for tractors here, loved the 'ground effect' 1952 tractors!! What a fantastic gentlemen owner, well done Bob!!! Toms face when he went off "drag racing" driving was fantastic Stuff. Looking forward to the future Buick video.

[@claudiovargas9571]

Amazing show the tractors and then the Buick . You guys know how to keep this amazing ..

[@richardmack3263]

Glad to have your show back. Been way to long. Both THE TRACTOR GUY and Mr. BUICK , thanks a lot for sharing.

[@ZippoVarga]

In 1985 I was working for an Olds dealer and just down the road was the Buick GMC showroom and I remember getting the call to take a 1985 Olds 442 down to them and in return I brought back a 1985 Buick Grand National. Not knowing the car at all except seeing that it was a 3.8L on the hood I thought I'd have to really stomp on the gas pedal to get it up to speed with traffic. Yeah...Not so much! Before I knew it, I was doing 75mph grinning like the Cheshire Cat as I blew right past the entrance to the Olds dealer. After about thirty minutes in the car, I return to the Olds dealer and been a super fan ever since. The GNX though........That's where it's at with these Regals. Cheers Tom! Zip~

[@hdbikerdave5835]

Love this show with all the Case tractors and history. Thank you for sharing.

[@strangersound]

That's as good as a barn find gets...the old tractor guy. That's the real treasure in this show, the old school guys like Bob. :)

[@rayhubbard1367]

Just think, Bob probably knows more than most of us will ever lear about motors and tractors.

[@56Spookdog]

The 50 Chevy was the first family’ car that we had when I was a youngster, I can still remember the sound of the transmission and the smell of the interior.

[@digidrum2003]

Funny...I was waiting for the tractor guy to pull out his Grand National !!! Great video !!!

[@johnlee8231]

First thing i ever drove with power was a 60s farmall tractor. Nice to see these still running

[@martinbuckenham3651]

Cars or tractors I can watch Barn Find Hunter all day, so glad to see Tom back!

[@stephenmoxley3004]

What a great episode. Tractor collections are a really big deal in the Midwest. I was in Indiana this summer and ran into some guys who were in town for the biggest tractor show/swap meet in the country.

[@jerrybrooks870]

I have a 1949 Case VAC that I traded some work for. When I got it, it had sat for around 15 years. With fresh gas and a hot battery, it fired right up and ran and drove. Try that with one of these modern tractors.

[@stevenjames2891]

Wow love it the tracker's guy he know everything about them i was engineer working on case in the uk love the grand national a real golden gem 💎 love watching you shows tom hope to see more.

[@nobodyspecial6436]

Wow Tom!!!!!! Where’s the Woodie?? Love love LOVE those Grand Nationals!!!!! Tractors are super cool as well…. You sir may well have one of the best jobs on the planet…

[@generalsnickers1]

Just the best volgs Tom. Well done. Great guests.

[@stacyromanchuk]

The Graand Nationals are my favorite cars of all time. I love the motor, the turbo, the looks, everything. Only thing that would top it for me personally would be a GNX.

[@patrickburke7929]

Check out Jay Leno's Garage. He did an episode bout a Year ago with the owner of a Buick Dealer near Hollywood California with an & only known Unsold 1987 GNX still on the Showroom floor...

[@kipmcmillan2600]

Tom.. your passion, knowledge, generous spirit and all around great personality make these episodes so great! Thanks so much to you and everyone who make this show happen!

[@sgttombailes3380]

Outstanding Tractor Collection !!!

[@jamessellards2900]

Thanks Tom, glad you are still at it. Really enjoyable content.

[@kevinkyser1274]

This show was awesome! Thanks.

[@anthonyarnold906]

Awesome episode. Didn’t even look or get into all the case garden tractors he walked past

[@MrDarndak]

Seems like the nicest, smartest gentleman. What a generation

[@whowho7969]

Awesome 👍. Those tractors started better then some new cars these days 👍

[@Wolfhound.]

i hope we get to see the start up of that grand national

[@keithjohnson5398]

My favorite Hagerty show, Barn Finders! Great segment featuring tractors, we had Fordsons & Internationals on the ranch.

[@CanadianClassicCarNut]

I had a neighbor who was a lady in her mid 70's that bought an 84 Grand National new. She drove it daily, even in the salty winter. I still remember her driving by with a smoke hanging out of her mouth. She was a tough old gal. The car eventually rotted away.

[@shept.7736]

That’s hilarious!!!

[@michaelaltig5519]

I'm an engineer at heart, I love love LOVE watching these go :)

[@andrewfletcher5584]

Never seen those crossfire's before, fantastic episode, Tom.

[@kyleforeman4543]

Great video tractor Tom, u had that big grin going on .lol.nothing wrong with showing someone else passion .

[@shelly103b]

Fantastic episode. Tractors who would have thought.

[@chriserickson1972]

Why is this one of my favorite episodes?

[@ronlynch7744]

What a collection of cars & truck and so many cool tractors. The Buick would fetch a pretty penny if sold, original & clean. Good one Tom. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@curtisbotzet7579]

15:11 for grand national.

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Those old tractors are so cool.

[@MBJaguar1007]

You really made the best Car Show on YT!

[@freedom_323]

Tractor Bob is a treasure himself

[@DustyPearl-NFL]

That Buick Regal is gorgeous...I would buy it in a heartbeat!

[@dougerickson7243]

Love the old Case tractors.

[@rajcam80]

Nice video! Traverse City tractors, and a GN! 2004R I believe was the trans for the GN.

[@gandichild]

Love the GN worked at the Buick dealership Rodgers Buick when they came out we were lucky enough to get a few of these cars in the T Type has always been my favorite

[@deannestman3693]

That is my favorite hot rod from the early 80s. Always wanted one bad.

[@keywestjj]

One of your best episodes Tom! My home stomping grounds - well close. When I've owned my '78 Thunderbird for 50 years (6 from now) I'll call you about doing a show from Beaver Island - I've only owned my Island '67 Olds Delmont 88 convertible for 36 years - never off BI - drove it today. :-).

[@turbojim5055]

Good video. 86 was the first year for the intercooled GN. Motor was under rated at 240 HP. 86 and 87 GN would run 13's in stock form. I put a chip in my 87 and upgraded the fuel pump and ran high 12's with no cat. Wish I still had it!

[@patrickburke7929]

There's 1 still Left. Check out Jay Leno's Garage. He did an episode bout a Year ago with only known Unsold 87 GNX still on the Buicks showroom floor..

[@vettekid3326]

The first thing other than a go cart, mini bike or lawn mower I ever drove was one of those hand crank 1939 Case tractors when I was 11 years old in 1967.

[@chrisblore6385]

To all of us that watch Tom’s episodes.. Does it get any better? Thanks Tom for continuing on…

[@dinsdaleseven1627]

We had a VAC that never failed to start. Used it mostly to blade the drive in the winter.

[@chensonsr]

Great to see you doing videos again! Thanks.

[@jimcarter6990]

Tom Cotter , I just bought a '68 Chevy super90 Van . Was used for 20 years by S B City College. Stored since '88. Rust free !

[@mcseforsale]

I don't care WHO you are or what you're into....driving old tractors looks like a BLAST!

[@learysinsight9617]

I have one too. I love it, that is awesome! Mine is a t-top.

[@danswrld]

That was really cool. I'm a nostalgia nut, I love anything old!

[@dannywilsher4165]

Speaking of tires holding air. I have a 1970 Chevrolet Blazer that has tires on it that I bought in 1980. They still have the same air in them that was put in them the day they were mounted.. Never had to add air to this day!

[@patrickseals5746]

Love that Challenger, just basic and clean. Great episode all around.

[@ebikeliverystable]

Interesting tractors. Love the line and shapes of the fenders