The Real Reason Chasing Classic Cars Ended

The Real Reason Chasing Classic Cars Ended
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Since its premiere in 2008, Chasing Classic Cars has grown to become every Classic car enthusiast's favorite show, and that’s because it focuses on the discovery and restoration of legendary classic cars. Unlike most car-themed reality shows, usually laden with drama and scripted scenes, Chasing Classic Cars allowed car lovers to experience golden-age cars they never had the chance to experience.
At the heart of the show, we have Wayne Carini as the host, who went hunting for cars worthy of appearing on the show. Wayne hosted the show with Roger Barr, a car expert, and Jim Austrasky, who served as writer and producer. Despite the show’s success and popularity, there have been controversial issues behind the scenes that the stars are not allowed to discuss. It's been two years since the last episode of the show aired. Join us as we roll back the curtains on the real reason why Chasing Classic Cars went on a hiatus.
#ChasingClassicCars #WayneCarini #RogerBarr

[@marklennon4664]

Roger was the star of the show. Great sense of humour! 👍

[@alext8828]

Apparently Carini was a great friend...not. I can't stand looking at the guy now. He's got money coming out of his ears but Roger didn't see any of it. Outrageous. Roger was the whole show.

[@jerrythomas7792]

no @@alext8828

[@AntonyClayton-eq1ul]

He was a gold nugget. Gifted with ability as driver; and mechanic. Saddened to hear he did not get rewarded for what he had to offer. Assumed he was.

[@artistnyc123]

Working as a mechanic "kept him off the streets" 🙂

[@awilliams5007]

Hey quick, end this channel. Yoo su ck!

[@DSC800]

Roger was the real deal. Racing and a mechanic during the best years of motorsports. I always looked forward to seeing him on the show. He should have received more credit and payment for his contribution. I hope he is doing well.

[@1320pass]

Loved Roger. Willing to bet he's the same great guy in person. Hope he's doing better.

[@warrengh5647]

Without Roger I doubt I will be viewing new episodes.

[@ronhartford3791]

I missed Roger classy guy

[@philbrown3944]

Anyone else of the opinion that the narrator has never seen an episode?

[@wheeldog5555]

It's a robot voice..

[@Brian-ii6sd]

Oh the "Dozenburg" guy?

[@edwinrodeo]

@@Brian-ii6sd. I picked up on that also 😊

[@ronlitz9055]

I have noticed there are so many obviously mispronounced words even though the accent seems authentic.

[@mikemorris5625]

It is as if a robot, low budget one is trying to learn to pronounce words for the first time.

[@TonyWhitley]

As a Brit I can't suppress a snigger every time I hear "Wayne-ker ini" 😁

[@nkelly.9]

I see what you did there, and concur with the sentiment of your comment. The Italian diminutive of the English pronounciation

[@JoeyP322]

I met Wayne a few times at car events. I have no “high end” car. He was always polite and personable and always took the time to talk. Loved the show

[@OB928]

Hate to hear Wayne didn’t take care of Roger, if that is indeed the case. Wayne always seemed like a genuinely nice guy, but Roger made the show.

[@cobra935o]

A lot of speculation going on here in the comments. Who cares how you feel about him, or what you think his contributions were, or weren't, this was a good show that dealt with a lot of cool cars, that's why it was still on after the name of the network changed three times..

[@1969EType]

Like…that’s just your opinion, man…

[@TMCotton]

Wayne took credit for a lot of very skilled people’s hard work.

[@davidkeizor3494]

That’s typical of what business *owners do …

[@danger450]

Well duh, he's the face of the business.

[@jameschapman4824]

That's what owners do.

[@C-130-Hercules]

Many folks want to see a ROGER'S GARAGE show 😊 👇This many folks 👍

[@flimbambo]

Absolutely!

[@robertwalton7307]

A collector car sitting in Ma Frikart's garage covered in quits is just that. It takes ability and skill to repair, clean up, and market what would remain a piece of deteriorating iron, etc. If it's that easy we would all do it. Good for him.

[@TheChill001]

did they just say Duzzenbergs rather than DUESENBERG???

[@alext8828]

Yes. These narrators must live under a rock. They flub every single video by pronouncing something wrong that we've all heard a million times. How do they do it. No brains?

[@sed6]

Well he started rough with lad-in instead of lay-din.

[@alext8828]

@@sed6 Did he say "Lando" instead of "Lanou", or what I looking at another video? They're all bad. How do they even get these jobs?

[@Ben-mk9ig]

Thus the famous saying, "It's a duzzy!"

[@warringtonminge4167]

Yes, more than once. And it grated every time.

[@derekstocker6661]

Loved this show, avid viewer and the guys in the show and the cars were amazing. Very disappointed to be told here that Roger was seemingly not getting his due recognition for what he contributed. Hopefully he will be doing OK and we may even get to see him in future episodes!

[@mrrpepsi24]

I really enjoyed Roger, I thought he added a lot to the show

[@giantgeoff]

Dozenburgs where is that it's not showing up on my Google Maps!

[@ronlitz9055]

Unfortunate that sold vehicles quickly appreciate in value and the original owner feels "ripped off", but understandable as they were advertised by the new owners. Always enjoyed the show especially when Roger was involved, and when Wayne shared his new acquisition with his daughter.

[@1969EType]

In this day and age, even if you knew nothing about cars, you could spend 30 minutes doing a casual valuation of an old car sitting in your deceased loved one’s garage and at least have some idea of its worth via multiple, free internet resources. I have no sympathy for anyone in the internet age for feeling ripped off because someone with more knowledge about YOUR property low balled you. Businessmen like Wayne are not in the business of caring for people and their possessions. He is looking to buy low, spend as little as possible to prepare or restore the vehicle for the auction market and then sell it to the highest bidder. For every car we see Wayne buy and flip on the show, there’s 20 where he tries to get his hooks on it but the seller knows what they have and won’t allow Wayne to buy it at what he’s willing to pay because he needs to make his money on the back end.

[@paulsullivan6392]

"Dozen-berg" ....are you freakin's kiddin' us? Good grief!

[@raybob49]

Great show, (watching in UK) so laid back but so skilled. True enthusiasts featuring many interesting vehicles of all kinds. Sorry to hear of Roger, yes, for sure wish him better and "all the best". Looking forward to catching up again soon. Best to you all,

[@carlmason6572]

Long ago, i worked with a guy like Roger. Had a glass eye and could fix anything with no manuals; everything was in his head.

[@gelert66]

Very pleased it’s off air now! Roger deserved better treatment!

[@chazsch]

This is a pure show. It’s simply amazing to me that there are cars like this out there. I need a team to find me just one unicorn car.

[@christaylor6617]

Dont watch anymore, theres no point without Roger as he was the only one that appreciated the engineering

[@Meatbalzz]

I absolutely LOVED this show. The cars were the star of the show and one was more beautiful than the other. I wish they would have gone into more detail about the cost of restoration

[@iancraig6070]

If you have a brilliant mechanic like Roger you need to look after him,the same applies to all employees.

[@JTW05]

🤣 Everyone sucked in by some KZbin video, with AI voice over claiming to know what Wayne is like 😂 I've met both Wayne and Roger at his shop a few years ago now. Wayne always looked up to Roger as Roger was racing when Wayne was a young and their friendship is genuine and more a mentor friendship. Love how people force their opinions on someone by watching KZbin videos, yet don't know them, never even met them but always thought they looked dodgy 🤣

[@paddyor]

Speculation. Roger used to have his own business and was employed as a mechanic albeit an awesome one

[@dougt5357]

Wait! What?! The story I had heard was that there was a one off special show about the Monterey Concourse de Elegance and that Wayne was shown as an expert in vintage cars as just a part of the show. It was from that experience that Discovery decided to highlight Wayne in his own show.

[@billkiesewetter1271]

I liked the show. Both Wayne and his mechanic were excellent on the show. How cares about the money.

[@stephenoliver1437]

Bring roger back on show ?

[@mgsa2333]

Met Wayne at the 2023 Detroit Concours where he was a judge. There are different ways to meet folk, and there was an empty spot at our table at a casual buffet event lunch... Wayne approached and asked if he could join us. Sure! was the reply, and , for the next 45 minutes, we got to chat with Wayne about all kinds of subjects, mostly cars of course, and had a great time. I got the impression that the shop was doing fine, and Wayne was relaxed and enjoying himself. My take is that he is an ok guy....loves cars, and swapping car tales....hope the show continues and Roger can at least make cameo appearances.....:}

[@nicholasarbusto62]

Not a big fan of Wayne. Lots of ego and did not do right by Roger. Treats him like dirt.

[@ScottAnd]

😅😅😅😅

[@alanhardy3374]

My favorite car show He’s a walking library of automotive history!

[@rjensen6368]

I thought Roger Passes

[@ScottAnd]

@@rjensen6368 no. He's alive

[@susanstephenmelvin9891]

Wayne is obnoxious

[@warringtonminge4167]

Nobody except the most unobservant intellectually-delinquent could for an instant think that Wayne did it all by himself. But as a knowledgeable ringmaster who knew every job even if he didn't do them all himself, he "ran" the circus just fine.

[@Chris_at_Home]

My brother in law walked by at 1:42 and has worked for him for years and loves working there.

[@velotraveler]

Wayne would buy a car he claimed to have wanted his entire life, one year later its sold without fanfare.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

It's almost like he runs a business that sells cars, shocker!

[@phillywalz]

The shop is still open also they are still filming the original photographer pass away a few years ago. And they have new episodes airing now

[@user-mh9kc8sx5d]

I'm surprised to hear that Roger Barr was not compensated for his time and work on Chasing Classic Cars. Even for a reality show the main characters who appear regularly and contribute to the shows success should be compensated. Someone had to be making money on this program for it to continue for so many years....

[@flimbambo]

I was a big fan of this show. One of the highlights for me was Roger’s input. I thought he was a mechanic par excellence and very charming and funny. His skill set is invaluable. It’s always difficult to comment on the politics behind anything really because you don’t know what was agreed between the parties before the show went out. There was a lot of similar controversy when Edd China left Wheeler Dealers. That said, I hope he is now in rude health. I think that Roger could have hosted an excellent show on his own, giving people tips on car mechanics for their classics, in his inimitable style.

[@randybrock2610]

Every time Wayne said “proper”, we drank. WHEW!

[@johnrobins2553]

I learnt a lot about the American car industry watching this show. It is a pity like all good things it has to eventually close. I see the Briish have been envolved in auctioing off the cars. Gooding and Company being a good example. It is differcult to understand Roger and Wayne could not get on with one another off screne. The prices wanted for the cars are well out of my range but it gives you a good insight as to how the industry works.

[@tomdonovan5341]

Roger was responsible for his own situation , he is a grown man capable of negotiating his own terms which he obviously failed to do.

[@johncat8347]

I was raised in Connecticut not far from the shop. I stopped in and talked to Roger 1 day it wasn't cool.

[@davidproctor6564]

Sooo... He wasn't a nice guy or what?

[@stevenbaggett6549]

Maybe it was in the summer?

[@grorob52]

loved watching the show. No drama and fighting in the shop. Sad to hear about the way Roger was treated. He is a treasure in the car knowledge world. If this is true, then I lost respect for Wayne because loyalty to employees is a must.

[@Sonormuseum]

Want people to take your video seriously? LEARN HOW TO SAY DUSENBERG!!!

[@carypyke935]

It's AI voice

[@anthonyhendley1689]

Top man. Rodger.

[@johnwelch6490]

Wayne showed up at Pebble Beach without his admission papers and had a fit. Rules are Rules

[@jws3925]

We all loved Roger because there was a genuineness to him. Wayne on the other hand always came across to me as an opportunist. He never revealed what he paid for any vehicle for a very good reason. He literally stole many of those cars while portraying himself as caring, fair minded person. Sly as a fox I would say. Too bad some of those sellers were widows who bought his schtick hook line and sinker. Many of them would say something to the effect that their husband's classic was going to a good home. Perhaps but not until Wayne took a tidy profit as the middle man. And, how he treated Roger was enough for me when I found out. That cheap SOB took full advantage of a classic in Roger.

[@pjhorton6041]

I was surprised that Carini and the show lasted that long with all the money Wayne lost for his clients at the auctions...

[@SWright1978]

Roger and Edd China should team up with James May.

[@FissionChips]

All was well until you mentioned James May, the prize pillock . . .

[@grant8653]

Same as most they realize their business is more important than some channels TV Show. Same reason TV Chefs disappear at some point they want to be a chef again.

[@muffin535]

Eventually like all shows, they run their course. They seem to run out of content.

[@elvinthalund5193]

Correction: Wheeler dealer has more episodes.

[@jamesdaniels3699]

I used it All the time ❤

[@comradeyuri8492]

Old car game fell prey to the flippers and people with way too much money. The bottom line is overpriced when real modern muscle cars are there for the buying and future rarity. Not only that, with factory A/C, cruise control, heated seats, satellite radio, airbags, real performance suspension, who needs the old cars except the rich for their collections ?

[@nielsen145]

i dont think its a first for a show dont pay for its crew, Gold Rush, had Dakota Fred on, never paid him, rip his soul, another show i can think of, is American Hotrod, when Chip Foose got his own shop, many crew members from that show, went over to him instead and i think it will keep happening, because the networks saves money that way

[@bertelliott1456]

In every show Wayne would go in a dark garage and look over an old car using the light from his phone. So he's supposed to be a super expert and doesnt even bring a flashlight.

[@stevendonovan9762]

The bottom line according to quick shift, Wayne (the guy we haven't heard anything from) is a cold hearted stingy self-serving kind of guy. But hey maybe we can see him again in 2024.

[@mondawobbie7147]

The high end cars they showcased were out of the ball park for most car lovers. so why watch the show?

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

Why do people take pictures of supercars? Are we not allowed to admire things out of our reach? You have genuinely left a beyond stupid comment.

[@joeglabus7255]

Ffs he was a used cars salesman 😂😂😂

[@jonathannelson5323]

Roger loved cars and anything mechanical, Wayne loved money and took advantage of many.

[@todd8109]

I live in Connecticut about 25 minutes away from his shop. Very arrogant guy. Knows everything and thinks everything he has is worth a million dollars

[@Qspecialman]

Interesting, you do wonder how much production companies have a hand in the problems with these type of car shows on TV. Take Wheeler Dealers for example.

[@BrandonLeeBrown]

I've never heard of the show. Was it a cable TV show?

[@rss8363]

Yes the MotorTrend Channel, formerly known as the Velocity channel

[@db111]

You don't get to where Wayne is without having a ruthless streak.

[@CP-ux9zd]

One of my favorite shows. I imagine this is just a click bait story. Sure getting a lot of “experts” commenting about that which they know nothing of. One commentator who has met them both and been in the shop said Wayne greatly respected Roger and considered him a mentor. So the rest is just fizz bait for suckers.

[@reyluna9332]

I watched for Roger, not Wayne. Wayne could go get the cars, but it was Roger that I waited to see what he had to say about them.

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

Rumor had it that Roger and Wayne were secret lovers. I don't believe it but.......

[@icrawdad572]

Good man does a good show, so somebody wants a piece or to ruin them. Same happened at fantomworks garage.

[@alancarlton8380]

Sorry to keep on but voice-over just said show had most restorations/episodes, but most episodes never restored cars(or even owned) like shows opening 13.9million wasn't Wayne's bid and 720,000 wasn't winning bid....really gonna tick me off....like never admitting prices paid for cars after series 2🤭🤭🤭

[@kola100]

Liked the cars - not the guy -

[@stephenwilliams926]

Wayne wears nice trainers ( Sneakers ) 😂

[@Saboda53]

DEW-senbergs, rhyming with “due” and “blue”. Not “Duh-senbergs”!!

[@troy2478]

Wayne always seemed crooked. Usually taking advantage of some widow. Buying a car well under its value. Then selling it for a mint at auction. I often found myself rooting against him. Roger was the only bright spot of the show.

[@fw1421]

He’s a used car dealer. They all are crooks!

[@tonyblake7318]

I was going to make the same comment! I watched 2 or 3 episodes and that was it for me. The Grease Monkey was similar. Guy rips someone off buying a classic car, has the guy with the beard restore it, then he beats the crap out of it for a half hour, and sells it to someone for more than what it's worth. He could care less about the the car, it was all about the green backs.

[@fw1421]

@@tonyblake7318 If you wanna try something mechanic related but different try Bus Grease Monkey. He repairs peoples older RV Busses. Restored and converted Greyhound Busses. He has a shop out on the middle of nowhere on a mountain and they have to maneuver a steep grade to get to his shop. He has a good reputation and people come from all over the country to get their RV’s worked on. I used to know little about the mechanics of busses,now after a few years I know I wouldn’t want to work on them! And I’m a retired aircraft mechanic.🙀

[@troy2478]

@@tonyblake7318 I agree 100% the only reason I watched Fast and Load was for the Beard of Knowledge guy. When he left I stopped watching. Rawlings not only ripped people off when buying cars, but it seems he also treated his employees like shit.

[@rdsledge]

First off chasing classic cars is show business ! Second nothing last for ever. 13 years a heck of a good run. That’s my $0.02 worth.

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

I was watching a 50s episode of tbe Price is Right. Wayne's mother was on it.

[@bcampbell0011]

2:03 what's a Dozenburge?😯

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

Dozenburgs?😂

[@richardk100]

Roger was just an employee people. He had an employment contract, and that is that. Do you expect Elon Musk to share his wealth with all of his employees? There are some stupid arguments on this forum.

[@paulbroderick8438]

I can't think of one EV that would eventually qualify!!

[@scottbaker2495]

Losing this show is no lost

[@brentdykgraaf184]

Money...has to be money

[@davidbevins8796]

When my dad who was a huge lover of cars says.....ahhhh I don't like that guy (meaning wayne) you tend not to watch his show, later in my life i watched a couple of episodes and automatically knew why my dad didn't like him..... he had or has a pompous ass attitude i guess that comes when you buy a Ferrari. I'll pass on a new show as well..... i would however watch.... chasing classic cars with Jay Leno!

[@arievanderveken5095]

Nonsense! Roger would never have been heard of and in an early retirement home without Wayne! A great show and if you don’t want to watch it then don’t turn it on! By the way millionaires & billionaires are never liked and are usually ruthless to get where they are! Ask Elon Musk!!

[@eyesurgeon69]

LOL Wayne Car-ini loves those Dozen-bergs.

[@glenjones6980]

Title; The Real Reason Chasing Classic Cars Ended Final 10 seconds 'There are no hints the show is coming to an end' You're welcome.

[@s.mcchristy9704]

Wayne's worth millions and he couldn't kick a little down to Roger?

[@gewglesux]

for a show with no drama... sounds like a lot of drama to me.

[@rhumesable]

Duzzenburg??? 😅😅😅

[@albertseabra9226]

The nice old mechanic was fired. And there was no HEALTH ISURANCE provided by the Garage ? Instead he had to rely on Fans' Donations. 20 Thousand will vanish like a soft blow In the Wind. Obviously, National Health Care is a no-no in the US. A reality from Norway to Portugal, and from the UK to Italy. That's sad. Around 34% of the Us Population lack Health Insurance. And most existent Programmes are lousy : "Oh, Pre-Existent conditions, experimental treatment, etc". Cars worth a fortune -- and the humble mechanics have no protection

[@spooge33]

Wayne and the shop are in small town Portland CT, and you show a shot of Hartford that looks nothing like it. I know one person who used to work with him when his father was alive. Typical used car salesman.

[@garycody1929]

Carini was a snake not paying Roger

[@rss8363]

It wouldn't kill him to smile once in awhile

[@benniebarrow348]

Only when the profit was big....that became a dead give away.

[@alancarlton8380]

Just watched S5 E26, a son of amateur racer, secretly buys car father raced in 1955, a red AC Ace (now green) then asks Wayne if he'd help by painting it then delivering it at fun re-run of meeting at same track, so son brings dad to car but before he can tell his dad what he's done, Wayne spoils it by telling him it's his (so We took it away and We painted especially just for you We did it) & you can see son happy but feeling left out....he'd found it, bought it then brought Wayne in who then took all the credit (a old English king was called cnut and that's Wayne's nickname anagram'd)...CNUT 👎

[@alancarlton8380]

PS. In the beginning Wayne tried racing a wannabe Jaguar D-type ( might've been a connaught? Coventry Climax eng? whatever it was Wayne didn't know how to apex corners and after Roger explained what he should be doing Wayne admits he used to watch(hero worship) Roger, who was national champion and now being mentored by him & working for him was amazing....so I'm assuming Wayne set up a lush pension fund for Roger's retirement.....NO????😢😢

[@kendunn2218]

So disappointing to hear how Roger was treated. I do hope his health has picked up.

[@GereDJ2]

Carini never mentioned prices, deals or money. I'm sure the IRS and others took notice. He was pretty shifty. I thought this ingratiating little ego-worm was quite insufferable. I had the opportunity to meet him at a show once and passed.

[@computiacusa]

I think he did some very shady deals which is why he never talked about it. Most likely took advantage of the seniors he dealt with. Real weasel.

[@wurly164]

Pretty bold statement. You have any proof to back that up ?

[@DSC800]

He was a used car dealer who happened to be in the right place at the right time for fame and fortune.

[@GereDJ2]

We hold these truths to be self-evident.@@wurly164

[@wmcrosbyesq]

It was a great show (for the cars and restorations) 10:41 despite a dislikable main character in Wayne Carini and the disgusting parade of wealthy elites.

[@benniebarrow348]

at those prices you'd have to be a wealthy elite.

[@jonjones1872]

They raised 20,000 for medical bills???? Great gesture but won't go far.... Need some Rich people to help out big time....

[@gkvogt]

A big downer for me is that he never gives info about the money involved. Average people want to know.

[@larryp.450]

Wayne seemed to be out for only himself, which turned me off show. Roger was the only reason for me watching.

[@fgrau7376]

Art Teachers Overworked!!!! Really???? 😂😂😂😂

[@datsun210]

2:02 'Dozen-bergs?' o_0