This Car Collection Is Detroit’s Coolest Secret

On the edge of Detroit, USA, is a rather special family and their rather special car collection.
But the vehicles (mostly Fords, but not all) in the Roush Automotive Collection aren’t just any old cars collected by Jack Roush and his family. Rather, they’re race cars that his ultra-successful NASCAR team has taken to ‘Victory Lane’ and road cars that his eponymous tuning company has built. Add in a smattering of cars the family has restored or competed in, and you’ve got an amazing array of fast metal.
Top Gear Magazine’s Deputy Editor, Ollie Kew, took a tour, with the welcoming Roush family…
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[@nascarsteve]

I've gone to Michigan twice for the NASCAR Weekend (2010 and 2013) And we went to the museum both times, all the Roush NASCAR drivers are there along with Jack and Susan for an autograph session. A lot of the old NASCAR vehicles I saw over a decade ago are still in there. Definitely a must-visit if you're in the area.

[@STAG162]

the thing I dread with TG presenters and 'guests' that they talk to, is that they don't let the guest finish their story before butting in with something else. A+ for consistency here.

[@Fanaleds-software]

Not all do it. And they get the message across so whatever.

[@RumblesBettr]

Ollie is worst then most

[@RumblesBettr]

@@Fanaleds-softwareis the point that top gear is getting worse and worse over time. Then yea that point is coming across clear as day

[@etmccaus]

@@RumblesBettr yep

[@onetruesavage]

This is my favorite thing this channel has ever done! Jack is a FREAKING legend!

[@ayeco]

Ollie Kew,, talk less, listen more. Let the man with the knowledge talk - and stop interrupting his flow. Time was short (?) but still.

[@MrThewolf87]

Speaking as one of the people being interviewed I didn't mind it so much. This is easily one of the longest video interviews I've ever done, Ollie knew I was particularly nervous, and him asking me little questions and making quips probably resulted in a lot less "umms" and stuttering than there would have been otherwise. These guys are pros and it was really impressive to watch them craft this on the fly

[@stevemoores2626]

Also, let the person finish speaking before you start.

[@DT-123]

I agree. Dude needs to take a pause and learn. I get it's all American car history and he's British but it doesn't seem like he knows very much or is genuinely enthused to be there

[@justinrose3716]

@@MrThewolf87great insight! Thank you!

[@urbanstrencan]

RAUSH is such a legendary name, it's amazing to see how family is involved. And that visit to this collection is free :)

[@Davivd2]

Wow. After listening to Jack's accident story I bet that man has been in church every Sunday since. God bless brother. That's amazing.

[@hughjaass3787]

I had the pleasure of visiting this SUPERB museum a few months ago, and HANDS DOWN, the BEST FREE AUTO MUSEUM I HAVE EVER VISITED. CAN NOT RECOMMEND THIS ENOUGH!!!!!

[@etmccaus]

Even if they wanted a cursory donation, it's worth it, especially if you dig Ford performance history, 80s Trans Am stuff, and so on...

[@spdcrzy]

The world's best free car museum is right. It's an underrated secret.

[@06VistaBlueGT1]

The story of Jack's plane crash in a lake, being saved by a guy who was the only one who saw the plane go in the lake. He jumped in a boat (we was by the dock) and this guy Larry Hicks happened to be a retired Navy SEAL, who retired due to terminal cancer. The story is just incredible!! 😯

[@NathanaelGreer]

Lookup Honda Jet Oshkosh crash

[@elvis1745]

I'd watch this for hours

[@tomfurie2996]

Roush is a legend. I went to high school in Livonia and raced on Telegraph in rust-bucket 1969 Mustangs in the late 70’s. A blast from the past.

[@jandanielj.hgdahl1780]

imsa gto is one of the best racing classes that have ever existed.

[@cvillalobos27]

Jack Roush. A wonderful human being

[@mikelyon5595]

This '69 Boss 429 is my favorite Ford muscle car ever!

[@halalnews]

Jack’s a legend!

[@tonystidham4564]

I went to this place once when i lived in metro Detroit. Some of the NASCAR Cup cars I saw there were never cleaned up after their last race. Cool place

[@kevinl1791]

I know you only touched on the more important vehicles in the collection, but was there any talks about the OBS F150 that was in the background around the 5 min mark? I’d love to know the history on that.

[@TopGear]

Which of the Roush Automotive Collection’s treasures is your favourite?

[@KyanCamaro-yd7le]

All cars

[@JS.Producoes]

Ford sierra cosworth, and ford rs 200 👌👌👌

[@RKDxNT3000]

In Roush's collection? Has to be the Ford Indigo. That or one of the various Trans-Am or NASCAR cars.

[@JS.Producoes]

@@RKDxNT3000 if you look close on the video, they hae that cars there, top gear just didnt show them

[@dorfrt3508]

I liked the 80's IMSA and Trans Am road racing cars

[@damonh9668]

That Ford Indigo is insanely cool

[@joshuabrown5123]

How do you go to that collection and NOT show and talk about those late 80's and 90's Trans Am cars? Of all the race cars in that collection, those are the proper race cars.

[@-joe-davidson]

I've never been a fan of the Pinto, but that's probably one of the coolest Pintos ever. 20:20

[@dorfrt3508]

That's a Mustang II, which back then was just a glorified Pinto.

[@larisacopaceanu7215]

One of the best episodes EVER!

[@jaxonjaxoff3291]

I’ve been there. It’s incredible

[@tomneil6830]

Come back to see more collections near Detroit. There are many more in the area.

[@jimmydaps1874]

i was at oshkosh when he crashed his jet remember like it was yesterday glad he is still living

[@polypolar]

please bring back the Indigo into video games 😅 I need it in Gran Turismo 👍

[@ChristopherOvrebo]

I think the company that made those bat mobiles got a cease and desist from the Barris estate

[@mattmiller6857]

Can’t believe only a few can run and the rest are just left without fluids, sacrilege!

[@Richspjones]

Super content, cheers!

[@xapaiz]

Are you not giving more details on the Indigo for crying out loud!! Child memories playing need 4 speed II, Italdesign, Isetta, F1 was the best car, and to this day I dream of getting a 355 because of that game and The Rock movie

[@carltonleboss]

Very cool.

[@dbanks0927]

I’ve never heard or seen of the “ford indigo” what the hale is even that😂wild

[@brandonwhybrew3541]

Early to mid 90s concept car. Was awesome in the second need for speed video game

[@-joe-davidson]

3:30 Ford doesn't really do "numbers matching" anyway. FOMOCO wasn't concerned at all with it.

[@spdcrzy]

Ford doesn't do numbers matching? Boy, have I got a story to tell you about the Mach 1...LOL

[@-joe-davidson]

@@spdcrzy You can believe what you want... Ford never did it... The best you can do is to match equipment with the build sheet, but there is no number matching system.

[@donaldsam9012]

Fantastic 🙂

[@terrywolfe1698]

Pretty smart kid right there

[@SangarRrr]

You are amazing thats nice car racing

[@andreasherker3832]

Excellent...!!!

[@etmccaus]

You've found one of my favorite things to do in Metro Detroit. It's crazy how accessible it is. Also, that "Chrysler" concept is a stillborn revival of the Cunningham brand; to my recollection Chrysler had nothing to do with it.

[@minxlabrada]

I like that Jack Roush got spiritual while misbehaving in a car. Well done Sir!

[@amazingcars1324]

There's some imsa Ford Mustang GT race cars too!!

[@RAID3R63]

Yes

[@AngelLopez-hc2df]

❤#Toyota GR Corolla ❤️

[@GeneralTsoz]

Where’s this located?? I’m in metro Detroit

[@Ethan-dd4ln]

Livonia on Levan Rd

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Oh my ❤❤❤😍😍😍😍

[@dbanks0927]

Survived 2 plane crashes?!?!?!?! Whatttttt

[@ThisiscoolGAMES]

Just in time for 2x money on stock races in GTA Online 😂

[@warthunderclipper]

Beans and child

[@heavyentertainment5791]

Just thinking about the insurance payments

[@alfiesmith4115]

F1 collections soon

[@Nick_B_Bad]

427 Cammer leading authority from Ohio. Jim Dove?

[@zacariasfangueiro4073]

Can i get a Room?! 😜

[@phanindrapolavarapu]

Team 15

[@dkinternational3074]

Top Gear youtube for their production quality deserves presenters who actually give a shit and show some people skills. For a 9million sub channel their viewership is low and it shows because the presenters have as much personality as a shovel.

[@EHoT_YT]

Почему досихпор нет перевода на русский?

[@DaTacoAlex]

👌

[@Phuc_Yhou]

What a waste putting Ollie on, didn't get past the opening door before thumbs down.

[@hariszahid924]

We wish to see all videos in our native languages .... Plz dubb your videos like mr. Beast

[@patrickm4566]

I was so excited for this until I saw that Ollie was the interviewer. Truly the worst.

[@yashkude7492]

Dmmmm

[@True.talesss]

dont forget the scripts

[@mhayer78]

Poor presenting, don’t cut the expert off, also comes across soo rude,

[@kitchen415]

First?

[@user-Joo-ali]

First

[@Mexicantours]

John force family is faster.

[@anjoLas]

murican cars ? 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@aahh6914]

Lol, you live in Portugal. Y'all don't even make cars.

[@anjoLas]

@@aahh6914 we don't BUY murican trash, there's a difference, kid. We buy good German quality cars, Italian cars, Japanese cars, I mean, any car is better but murican.

[@jaredpickard7001]

Lol, Tesla model 3 is the second best selling car in Portugal and first is a Dacia.

[@anjoLas]

@@jaredpickard7001 Wrong and wrong. 1st - i didn't say we ALL buy Dacia/Tesla and 2nd those informations are incorrect. 1st brand is Peugeot 2nd is Renault, Dacia comes in 3rd and Tesla in 9th. Mercedes is 4th. You saw that where, your mom's back ?

[@SongJLikes]

Fords are trash, though… so, meh.

[@sleep_sounds]

what an odd thing to say

[@SongJLikes]

@@sleep_sounds - well, if Fords were better vehicles, then they wouldn’t be trash… but they are crappy vehicles, so they are. Not my fault.

[@sleep_sounds]

@@SongJLikes It's just funny to care so much about something you dislike. I like Fords, but I don't think about Chevys. I never see Ford guys talk about Chevys, but I'm always seeing Chevy guys talking about Fords. Its a weird way to spend your time.

[@SongJLikes]

@@sleep_sounds - Oh, I’m sorry, you must be mistaken… I’m responding to the title of the video that popped up on my feed, calling it the “coolest car collection in Detroit”, which it isn’t… because it’s mostly Fords.

[@sleep_sounds]

@@SongJLikes Again, why do you car enough to comment? No one talks about Fords more than Chevy guys.

[@robcossin4690]

Located: 11789 Market St, Livonia, MI 48150 Can't beat free.