Pontiac GTO sitting for 40 years along with other American icons and hot rods | Barn Find Hunter

[@Hagerty]

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[@PETERNESS]

I guarantee IF hagerty had employed anybody else other than Tom they would not get so many people HAPPY to open up their barns to basically strangers ,hes a very good man is Tom makes people feel very comfortable

[@csx2490]

Thank you so much!

[@user-ip5dm6jf8k]

I loved the Pacer too!

[@josephtravers777]

The Hemi warranty story is priceless! Keep 'em coming, Tom 👍

[@charliechristie2949]

Bought a 1969 RoadRunner HEMI, new. Torqueflite, 4:10 Dana.....30 day factory warranty on the powertrain. The rest of the car was 12/12.......The dealers said "It was made to race and you will race it"

[@chrismc.4437]

@@charliechristie2949 must have been a special order. I say that only because the Dana was available with a 4 speed option only.

[@charliechristie2949]

@@chrismc.4437 Nope. "Super trac pack" . Heavy duty cooling, 4 speed or Torqueflite, 4:10 Dana.

[@charliechristie2949]

@@chrismc.4437 Nope, not in 69. "Super Trac Pack", consisted of Heavy duty radiator, torqueflite OR 4 speed, 4.10 Dana.

[@Combat556]

I bought a new ‘68 Roadrunner 383/4 spd, 3:23 geared, dark metallic green coupe. Cost: $2,900. The Hemi option was an additional $713. Those were the days!

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Excellent find.!!! Cars of all types... Hey Tom.... that is a 1966 GTO

[@marcanglin7127]

I learned to drive on our '66 GOAT that my father bought brand new from Moody Pontiac in Fort Lauderdale; $4016.00 window sticker, if I recall correctly. Burgundy (like this one started life) with White inserts (seats); Black carpeting. 389, 3-2bbls. with factory 4-speed (with Hurst shifter); posi with 3.55 rear gears as the car had factory A/C (largest ratio with A/C). Power steering; power brakes and a sweet, big car ride. Sadly sold in about 1977 or '78.

[@robertwest3093]

This man is an absolute gem! He is the perfect car collector. He has makes from each major auto manufacturer, makes from every era of styling, and he keeps them original unless a drivetrain upgrade provides a major improvement in the driving experience. I also like the fact that he does the work on them. Getting a chance to wrench on those old flathead and early ohv engines built in the days before the oil pump/pressurized lubrication is an experience you will never forget. A bottom end rebuild of a 1940's engine is quite different than a bottom end rebuild on a mid 1950's and later engine. I'm already hoping Tom gets the opportunity to make a return visit to this collector. Maybe we will get a peek at his shop where he rebuilds his engines!

[@pclayton5063]

Back in the early 1970's I bought a 1942 Chevy Fleetilne off a used car lot in Phoenix, AZ for $300. It had, what we called at the time, a Tijuana tuck and roll interior but a stock outside. I remember driving it off the lot and I could turn the steering wheel a complete loop before it did anything. Luckily I found a new Pittman arm for it so fixed that quickly. I think the original 216 engine had Babbit main bearings, but it ran fine. I had it a couple of months and traded it for a motorcycle. Hindsight is 20/20. Probably should have kept it.

[@rogerchevelle8543]

Love the GTO. He seems like a nice down to earth guy. Thanks for the story.👍

[@rumblesspeedshop-inrustwet1061]

There’s a junkyard here in Wisconsin that a friend of mine owns and he’s got a couple of barns in the yard that are full of cars like that. One was a complete numbers matching 66 GTO 389 four barrel automatic the only thing that wasn’t original was the left front fender

[@Hagerty]

Would he mind if we came to visit?

[@rumblesspeedshop-inrustwet1061]

@@Hagerty that I don’t know for sure but I can definitely ask!

[@rumblesspeedshop-inrustwet1061]

@@Hagerty I talked to his son in law and he says it’s a go is there a we I can send you a private message with his information?

[@robwaters8848]

@@rumblesspeedshop-inrustwet1061 woohoo! So glad for people like you! I can't wait to see it on the next episode ☺️

[@TheRidgerunner1959]

Another great episode! Keep them coming. I love that all over America there are guys like that who have there passions in barns just to enjoy and preserve.

[@davebarron5939]

Sweet find, and so eclectic, well done.

[@southoftown]

I got the chance to meet Tom, and it was at the Studebaker Museum, super nice guy. I made a bonehead mistake and told him to do a jeep episode and his reply was "they are barn finds, ya never know what your gonna find". We laughed and he signed his book that I just bought. Thank you Tom Cotter I still am looking for that jeep episode

[@farmfinds]

Another great episode, Tom. In my explorations, I’m finding more people who like a mix of brands, rather than just sticking to one. The “blue dots” on the shoebox made me smile, as did the old Ford powered Studebaker. I loved seeing another ‘42! I just bought a ‘42 Ford Super DeLuxe originally owned by my wife’s Great-Grandfather! I got it from his 86 year old grandson who has had it since 1958. He parked it in 1970, so it’s going to be a big project!

[@ellieprice363]

Ford continued to produce a limited number of ‘42 models for the military. All consumer production was suspended until 1946 when new models were again available. Consumer demand was so great the government set strict “ceiling” prices that dealers were not “supposed” to exceed.

[@farmfinds]

@@ellieprice363 - I’ve learned a lot about that era while preparing to buy my ‘42. Interesting history!

[@ellieprice363]

@@farmfinds Thanks for your response. My second car was a 1941 super deluxe four door Ford that I drove and repaired until I was drafted into the army in 1953. The rear doors were “suicide” type, hinged at the rear and opening into the wind. The engine was a 221 C I 85 HP flathead. I’m sure the ‘42 had the same engine. Those old Fords were tough and the engines could be rebuilt with new sleeves. Good luck on your restoration.

[@farmfinds]

@@ellieprice363 - Thanks for the response! I’m not here to promote my channel, but if you want to see my Super DeLuxe and follow along, check out @farmfinds! 👍🏼

[@ellieprice363]

@@farmfinds Thanks I’ll certainly do that.

[@sterlingmyers560]

Hey Tom, The easiest way for me to tell the difference between the "49" and the "50" Ford, was the "49" had external trunk lid hinges

[@richardphelan8414]

What a great find it's nice to see all the tires were up on them

[@normsweet1710]

WoW is so often used to describe the fruit of your Labor Tom, your diligence is 2nd to none. Bless that fella and I hope he gets to drive them often when weather turns nice. I grew up S.W. of Detroit in Lenawee county. Winters can be long when ya waiting on summer time

[@rickharper1497]

Thanks Tom for finding these cars for us to see!!

[@ronhaase1290]

My dad still has his 65 GTO convertible tri power 4 speed, he bought brand new. Drove it 156,000 miles.

[@MrOnemanop]

"Should never buy new. Too much depreciation". (Said my parents and every non car person I ever met). .

[@mwrcrft]

Thanks Tom for sharing a nice car collection.

[@bdub4107]

"Some people would call it a junk collection." Those people are insane I would spend all day in there going over those cars.

[@terryeustice5399]

A great find those cars. Thank you for sharing! Enjoyed the tour!

[@gordonstroup882]

Absolutely an awesome "Barn Find!" You amaze me with these word of mouth, don't think that they'll pan out stories. The "BOZO the CLOWN" story was purdy cool, and hearing that he had passed away a couple of years ago actually caught me off guard. I had thought that he passed away years ago. Well Tom, you did another great show! I wish that they were much longer and had more of their stories and history added to them, but I realize that you can only do what they allow you to do. Thank you so much for sharing another great and wonderful show.

[@samryan7954]

I love that '66 Pontiac GTO.

[@ellieprice363]

Great find of interesting cars. One correction; the 1951 Ford is a Flathead V8, 239 C.I. not the later 302. My dad bought a new 1951 dark green four door. Three on the stalk and pretty fast for that time at 95/100 mph top speed.

[@daveco1270]

That's a diverse collection. He's got some good cars. When I see videos like this I wanna start taking the boxes and other stuff off the cars. It doesn't seem like that's good for the paint long term.

[@viperpit-lr2rp]

This man owns alot of classics, simply amazing.

[@user-rz7uz2qb7b]

Hello! Yes, you are absolutly right! You don't see that often. Very, very excellent collection, and even in good quality. How nice that there are still people who appreciate and bury this beauty!

[@wordsboldpublishing]

Another great find - thanks for sharing the finds.

[@dan3092]

A great collection the Studebaker was a gem

[@normanlacy3390]

Love the detroit automotive history tom, I live outside of toledo although the willys plant is gone a kaiser jeep tour of ex employees in the toledo area would be outstanding. There is hordes of jeep in my area I know of one large amc kaiser jeep collection

[@rickymack2611]

Lovin that Pacer man...

[@bobleblanc6653]

In 1976 a friend of mine mom worked at Montgomery Wards with a lady who had a 66 gto 389 4 speed 4 barrel car..gold white vinyl top sho told my buddy she would sell it to him for 1500 dollars when he turned 16..and she was true to her word.. last I heard he still has it to this day

[@Petrospect]

2:25 3 deuces and a 4 speed "and a 389" "listen to her tachin up noww...listen to her why-ai-ai-ine"

[@docsmallblock6584]

Very cool! Love seeing someone who really appreciates what he has!

[@ZeGermanHam]

I've owned a '66 GTO for over 25 years and watch the auctions closely. The valuations noted in this episode do not reflect what they sell for in the real world, which is much, much less.

[@sublime929]

I was wondering about that and very shocked at hearing those numbers.

[@brycechristensen2296]

Hagerty is an insurance company -- is the Hagerty price guide based on insurance replacement value? The prices are high for regular sales, but I could imagine insurance policies based on that valuation as a maximum cash benefit if the barn burned down.

[@christopherdenardis3894]

Didn’t you see the gto that sold for 97,000?

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

Crackpipe !

[@joegilly1523]

Wow nice collection of vehicles. I would volunteer wash them to see what’s under the dust. Not rusted out,stored inside only 😊.

[@MrOnemanop]

Respectfully, I admire the man still has projects in mind.

[@sprezzatura8755]

I hope these beautiful cars find themselves in the hands of true enthusiasts in the future.

[@Maxid1]

I can't get even interested in any car other than the '66 GTO. It's the only car I've ever regret losing.

[@b.neallee7042]

Driving an AMC PACER STATION WAGON, YOU DO LOVE STATION WAGONS. YOU ARE A RARE BIRD. I love every one of your videos. it shocks me how much knowledge you have. There are tons of cars hidden in garage and barns. you were the reason I took my 1969 AMC AMX 390 XCODE GO PACK WITH EVERY AVAILABLE OPTIONS. I DID IT THE RIGHT WAY DOWN TO MEDAL BY HAND. AMC AMX ARE GOING UP UP UP IN VALUE. IT'S ABOUT TIME THEY STARTED GOING UP. YOU AND I ARE TRUE CAR LOVERS. NEAL APOLLO BEACH FLORIDA

[@andrerichison4426]

I think you missed talking about that beautiful Pontiac firebird in the garage , the GTO is fabulous but I wish the Pontiac firebird trans am does not get it due.

[@stude1953]

Tom Tom Tom it's a '66 GTO!! I have a '67 barn find if you ever want to come over and see mine, you are more than welcome!!

[@JBsC6]

Always a great show. Barnfinder is a personal favorite! Lots of fun

[@joedipiza1090]

I love this show, but I have to correct you. That's a 1966 GTO, not a 67.

[@arizonaheatwave4080]

That’s what they said…..66 He bought it in 65 new

[@Uncle05Sam]

@@arizonaheatwave4080 4:02 he says '67.

[@frankjones4094]

Just a note. It's a 66.

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

Hopefully he's proactive and rehomes his collection to the right people when that time comes.

[@jep1912]

Anytime now.

[@Derf1313]

What a lovely stable ! To drive & enjoy. Sure would like to see his workshop too... Lol. Thanx !

[@allantaylor3288]

Im a big fan of the GTO. There’s a ‘65 389 4spd for sale here in NZ for $130k NZD would love to own it.

[@babybeel1352]

Finally a new episode.

[@icascone]

at 3:04 I remember Jay Leno mentioning about a 30 day warranty on cars on his dodge cornet (I think it was), because it was high powered car and the assumption was that it would be used and abused early on...

[@mura0]

Man I love this show. Probably my favorite KZbin show.

[@heartoftexasbarnfindsandcl5193]

Great Collection.

[@LuciFeric137]

66 - 67 GTO taillights were so dramatic. And the stacked headlights.

[@paulypooper2]

Easily a million plus dollars worth of cars in today’s crazy market . Great story

[@sterlingmyers560]

+ 15% for the 4 speed? LOL

[@ronaldmiller2740]

THANK'S ,, GREAT CARS !!!! KEEP THEM GOING...

[@stevebell1444]

Why has Hagerty reduced Barn Find Hunter from 30 minutes to ten or fifteen per episode recently? Such a shame...

[@SpaceTech54]

Amazing - Fantastic collection.

[@robertwbingo]

That GTO is a '66. The '67 had a sloped rear panel between the tail lights and a "chain link" grille.

[@sterlingmyers560]

I'm sure that's why he said, "pre - 67"

[@h62962]

Also the 66 was the last year for the 389 tri power. It was the 400 4 barrel for most of the remaining A body GTOs

[@robertwbingo]

@@h62962 Makes sense.

[@stevenwatterson3932]

Awesome history lesson.

[@shawnkenny_main]

You guys at Hagerty remember Steve Baum from Traverse City Michigan I believe you rented the same warehouse as we did. He was building boats and baseball bats at the end of his time

[@NXT_LVL]

My dad in 1971 bought a triple white 66 convertible, Tri-power, 389, 2spd auto, for $400. The lady he bought it from needed the 400 to fly to Detroit to pick up her then new 1971 GTO to drive back home to Florida. His was rusting from the inside out being it was on the beach. He sold it a few years later for $400, kicks himself for selling it, more so when he sees one cross the block during Mecum or Barret-Jackson

[@dgiorgi1725]

Man Dude you missed those two early thirties sedans, but the rest were great barn finds. THX.

[@UGA.D]

It's a 66 GTO, hence the 389. The 67 had a 400.

[@rickintexas1584]

I love seeing the old cars. But it saddens me to see them just wasting away.

[@colinhamilton6493]

It's crazy, after Tom checks the possible value on cars in front of the owners, and they don't even care how much they could possibly get!

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

I came home from the hospital when I was born in a ‘66 tri-power vert goat 👍

[@redstingraycorvette]

My father bought a GTO in 1966 I found the receipt for it after he passed he spent $3600 on the car I had it for a few years before I sold it wish I still had it it was a red red interior with an automatic And 389 engine

[@khb3892]

Beautiful collection, thanks for sharing.

[@Proskaters6]

what a dig. keep it coming. love and health

[@gutenbergpanaderolozano]

A few years ago, I removed all the scratches from the windows of a Pontiac GTO. It's a beautiful car, a classic.

[@ronniebraine9692]

Great episode Tom!!

[@mattcurry29]

God I love the Barn Find Hunter series!!!!!!!!!!!! Matt C.

[@johnfawke3340]

What a great guy, it will be sad if these wonderful cars don’t go to a good home

[@kayakuprising5914]

Man, that GTO with the manual trans :)

[@doster59]

Don't stop, love this show!

[@thekillercapricorn6334]

This show is never long enough...

[@tertessa]

Very nice collection 👌

[@somerandomness4285]

Come to Connecticut!!!! I Know of some great hudsons and amcs!

[@icascone]

Love these videos!

[@stephenspilker9334]

i learned how to drive in a 50 shoebox that dad bought off the assembly line.we had that car in the family for 30 plus years.

[@southoftown]

Love the pacer by the way

[@chopski7467]

very nice collection of cars

[@davelister1]

What an eclectic collection

[@SammyM00782]

I'm so jealous of this old guy lol.

[@hankhenninger3601]

Nice collection.

[@kyleforeman4543]

Stunning cars of every kind ,,.I'd keep the GTO also luv the lines, an it's a one owner..Wow

[@leewalker3514]

Love it Tom keep it coming brother

[@brtherb8677]

Love the Pacer Tom..!! AMC guy here..LOL

[@BillSeller]

What's the story on the Koplin Pontiac dealer sticker on the GTO? A dealer in Elizabeth NJ.

[@logancarter2134]

Another great episode

[@asimplehorseman4648]

Hey Tom, Go bug those guys over at red line rebuild and tell them to get Snowball's race car going.

[@zohircherifi5616]

More More I want more videos like this

[@tonymorse7178]

The '49 Fords had trunk hinges on the outside, '50's had 1 bullet, hinges on the inside....

[@NavinJohnson_thethird]

I have a few 52-53 Willys Sedans located in Los Angeles if anyone is interested. My favorite is the 1952 Aero Eagle Hardtop.

[@MohammedKhaled-ju7gy]

Well kept beautiful cars. However at this age, it’s best to keep just one that you like the most and get rid of the rest. You don’t want your successors to get ripped off

[@Meenie66]

Amazing cars in there.

[@DuneRunnerEnterprises]

What a nice cars !!

[@t.j.m3987]

Oh WOW!!!

[@colinhamilton6493]

Very cool

[@p0intdk]

I love that rooflless C2, did he get rid of it?

[@jpelej]

Awesome car guy!