Top 10 Barn Finds: Breaking down the top ten stories from the show | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 89

[@Mike1sc]

Tom, I bet you got calls and/or messages from many people who thought you had omitted one of your barn finds they thought should have been in your top 10. I have to say I have no idea how in the world you were able to single out 10 (or 11) barn finds you had done up until that time because each episode you have done, all of them, have just been great. And you are correct, it wasn't just the vehicle, but more importantly it was the life story attached to the vehicle that has made "The Barn Find Hunter" a world renowned award winning great to the very last moment series. Just when I think I have seen all of your broadcasts, along comes an episode I haven't seen, and it brings a smile to my face and a tug on the heart strings. I have thanked you many times in the past for what you have done and continue to do and I so hope the thank you term has not become mundane, because they are so real, and so meaningful. You have done so much for the car industry and for families across the world. You are so good at what you do, and you give out just enough encouragement to have a person trust you and tell their life story as it relates to their cars (or trucks/buses, anything with wheels on it). I look forward to hearing the next chapter in this wonderful story you are telling in an arena we've all spent time in. Bravo Tom! Bravo!

[@jtbrownful]

Poor red, almost made me cry hearing the story about him regretting not being on film. Someone I know is exactly like that and he is like a role model to me, and he is getting old and it’s gonna be a sad day when he passes for me

[@bear1245]

Tom is the best. No one else would get these stories. This channel with Tom & the others is doing amazing work. Would love to see more follow up stories.

[@shawnbeck2303]

If it wasn't for these Hoarders. These cars would be lost forever. So God Bless them all! Hagerty does a great job finding these Barn finds. Then showing us there still out there. What great video's. During Covid 19 many of us have worked and stayed home. Getting the chance to escape just for a little while means alot to me! Shawn.

[@djflashlinx5150]

on the other hand, if these hoarders would sell them to people who would restore them and get them back on the road, is even better!

[@MushroomFromMars]

As an Aussie whom loves American cars, Tom's channel have become one of my favorites on KZbin. May we have many more to come.

[@flyjarrett]

Tom Cotter is one dude on my list of people I’d like to have a beer with.

[@samsonian]

What a cool show. I haven’t missed an episode and don’t intend to. Mr. Cotter, so many of us as automotive enthusiasts owe you a debt for telling the stories we’d probably never see otherwise. Hagerty also deserves a big thanks in recognition for funding such a work of passion for old automotive history. There is so much to be learned about marques long gone and (for many not dreamt of even decades after their demise) the people that collect and cherish them. Thank you for slowing the disappearance of a certain flavor of America from memory.

[@anthonysmith6558]

Absolutely my favorite car series on KZbin! You’ve brought us along and showed us many wonderful cars and introduced the enthusiasts , to us , who have enjoyed and saved them from oblivion. Thanks

[@chrisweaver3106]

The honerable mention is why this is my favorite show. Tom you are quite the gentleman.

[@stingray427man]

RIP Red ❤️. BFH is my favorite show on Hagerty.

[@Zepherian]

Some people call them hoarders, and they are to a degree, but if it weren't for this sort of lifestyle we'd lose so much of automotive history. And Some of these cool cars will get restored or serve as templates and inspiration for retro based new projects. So a glass up to the forgotten hoarders, and a thank you from car lovers everywhere! Great episode Mr Cotter.

[@patkane761]

🥂🍻 Cheers

[@sln583]

I couldn’t agree more with Tom, the stories are the best part of car appreciation. Most of us will never own all the cars we would love to, but we can all enjoy the stories about them.👍

[@6ty8stang]

Best series on KZbin

[@adamweston4152]

I totally agree with you,it fascinates me just how many amazing cars and people there are in the world.

[@wrapacademytraining]

I have to say...I'm so appreciative of Tom Cotter for bringing us these wonderful stories of regular people that maybe didn't realize they had a story to tell! Memories are made and remembered by the cars that people owned at the time. Thanks so much! To everyone included.

[@1htalp9]

I literally grew up in the back of a 1967 Ford Country Squire wagon. We drove across country in it twice, moving from coast to coast, as my father was a Navy pilot. But the car I miss most was our yellow 1972 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe. I learned to drive a stick at age 12 in that car and went on many a long drive with my Dad in it. He left us in 1975, but left the car behind. It sat for a year in disrepair and my Mom promised it to whomever could get it running. I was 13 when I got it running... and she gave it to my brother, who had a license. It later had an engine fire due to a lack of maintenance and was lost to me forever. I have continued to look for one over the years, but they are so hard to find.

[@asimplehorseman4648]

I've watched all your episodes. Couldn't have picked a better list. It's about the people! Thank you for quality content. Keeping it real....

[@drwho534]

This is the most intriguing, interesting, anticipated, knowledgeable, historical, fact-filled, fun, intriguing, emotional, exciting, unique, real-life, well researched, personal, varied model, something for everyone online automotive show!! Tom is the best and the crew that do the rest. May there be many more episodes ahead for us all to enjoy!! Thanks Hagerty for making it all possible!!

[@riwoof]

Not a story about forgotten cars, but stories about special people that will always remember special cars even when most everyone else may have forgot. Thanks Tom for telling us these stories.

[@DavePilotCH47]

Rest In Peace Red!! I’ve seen every episode Tom and just love what you do my friend. God bless

[@maddee2548]

Tom, thank you for this man. This is THE BEST series on KZbin, been following y'all since the very beginning will follow till I last, what a wonderful show, love from India.

[@pnjpaintingofvermont]

Tom cotter you are by far one of the best story tellers out there. I love watching and listening to these stories. I hope to meet you one day just to chat

[@Duececoupe]

All Barn Find Hunter episodes are #1 to me, I sincerely hope to see you do videos for years to come, for as long as there's barn finds to be made and stories to be heard! 🤜🏻🤛🏻👍🏻

[@johndavey72]

Tom . Absolutely top drawer ! It takes a special person to make strangers feel comfortable . You have that gift and we are fortunate and grateful to take advantage of your gift. Can't wait for life to return to normal and once again enjoy your video's. Thanks Tom.

[@chriscrank6980]

I Thoroughly Enjoy Watching Every Episode Of Barn Find Hunter That You've Made. It Brings Back So Many Awesome Memories Of My Life Growing Up in The 1960's. Thank You So Very Much For All You Do. ❤️

[@_._._._._._._._]

Looking forward to when this virus situation is finished so we can see more of Tom and his wonderful travels on Barn Find Hunter.

[@LulaRoberts]

You got that right 😉.

[@freestyla101]

The last story was truly heartwarming.

[@gokulkrishnan6374]

Even though every episode is just a dream for an autohead like me watching somewhat 9000 miles away, you sir and your team puts every episode beautiful and inspiring. Huge respect!!!

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Mr. Eubanks is such a nice genuine person he taught auto restoration for decades and let his students paint and repaint a MG TD many times. The tour he gave me wasn’t as extensive as Toms but it is still a treasured day in the life. Can’t wait for the next top 11.

[@paulcarter2879]

From one car guy to another, I really like and can appreciate the show you all are producing. Hopefully with the KZbin generation it will plant some seeds of the fondness of old cars and the one off stories that can come with them. Keep the videos coming and keep the history alive.

[@htweelz]

Hands down best series on KZbin. I love cars and the stories behind them. Keep up the great work!

[@pclayton5063]

Excellent episode. As a young guy driving the country my eyes were always scanning behind barns and houses looking for that forgotten gem. Later it drove my wife crazy. As an airmen in the Air Force I depended on many wrecking yards to keep my rides functional and met a lot of really cool elderly gentlemen that helped me with their knowledge and supply of hidden parts. Now that I'm one of those elderly guys this video brought back a lot of fond memories of those times and those old cars that we won't forget. Thanks!

[@LtDan-ov6bf]

*Barn Find Hunter, Tom Cotter, Hagerty deliver the most quality content. I do not want it to ever end!*

[@davidkelsey2864]

I never thought an episode of Barn Find Hunter would bring tears to my eyes but this episode did. Every persons collection be it cars or vintage cameras (I collect vintage cameras)has a back story filled with memories and marvellous stories. I often hear them when I find an old camera and ask is there a story. I love vintage technology and the stories behind them. Thank you Tom for a wonderful series and I look forward to the next episode.

[@KiwiStag74]

Well done whittling it down to 11, mate. Every episode has something personal in it - some story or special car the owner has kept no matter what, only because they loved it and it meant something to them. You have to be a special kind of bloke to get these people to be able to open up to you like they do - and they appreciate your interest. Thanks for recording these memorable moments. They are absolute gold to watch.

[@gregsmith3366]

Five years where did that time go thanks for the ride👍

[@pappabob29]

Have a house in St. Helena a few blocks from where you saw Russ's 32 Coupe. I was never a "close friend" of Russ but had met and talked with him on a couple of occasions after spotting the cars around his barn. I still have some of his business cards. One shows the coupe, one with a 40 pickup at Bonneville, one with the Buick convertible he had that was used in the Movie "Pearl Harbor". A real nice as well as unique individual. RIP Russell !!! Wow!! Glad I watched to the end. That was quite the touching story !!! RIP Red !!!

[@82lube]

Thank You, what a Great Family oriented show

[@hnbandara8165]

To be honest I watch every episode and learn lot, and learn America and honour Tom and crew, more than a car, you all are amazingly secure these history for the future generations.

[@jimmccune568]

Tom, Thanks to you and Hagerty for making the top ten! The Blake Family is honored to be the Honorable mention! Jimmy? I can live with that, thanks for the shout out!

[@ironwolph]

Damn #9 gave me the chills it was so sad with a cool ending.. good on you helping her sell that thing

[@nicealloys]

Great Cars Great Stories and a Great Presenter,This is my favourite KZbin series ever.

[@conrads7332]

I actually saw that Porsche go across the stage in Hershey! That’s awesome that I now know the story behind it. That is what being a car enthusiast is all about! Thank you for sharing.

[@mmmmcheese4850]

You’re a terrific story teller Tom. I appreciate your work and live vicariously through your camera’s lense.

[@justintyme5053]

Some of these stories brought tears to my eyes. Thanks Tom. It's as much about the the people we meet as the cars they own.

[@dennisc.1189]

Tom, thanks for bringing back the memories of these stroys of the car you and your team had found. I too enjoy the story of any cars.

[@guardian08527]

Holy crap! The bullets on the Lincoln perfectly line up with the shots in the movie! I always wonder what happens to the cars that get trashed in movies? Nice to see one of them avoided just being crushed after the film was done!

[@bgd73]

That last one is #1 to me. I am only 47.. but started on my first license at 15. of course it was still all carbs then. I watched these enthused junk yards fade away quickly and grow in, and even go to crushers. Your show woke up that old guy to feeling good, and it made me feel good too.

[@michaellanglie5502]

The last one really got me. Red, what cool old dude.

[@JoyridePictures]

Thank you for continuing to share these stories with other passionate automotive enthusiasts! Just holler if you need someone to right shotgun with you!

[@GS-cy8iy]

Too cool! The human interest part was the best 👍we all love the cars. But these stories show how we are more alike than we are different. How else would a older gentleman that I have never met touch my heart through his story?! Thank you so much for helping us connect with friends we haven't met yet 👍.

[@Lu-KN]

Awesome recap, thanks Tom!

[@BEVO_vs_The_World]

I hope Tom does this series for another 5 years!

[@sadubone]

thank you for sharing. awesome story about awesome stories. and the reason i love the Barn Find Hunter is the story behind the people. always interesting.

[@Derf1313]

It should be about the story, that's truly what keeps it alive... Thanx !

[@gregholliday797]

I look forward to these videos every month. Please keep them coming. Thank you.

[@mattyredrock]

Tom...you are awesome! Thanks for posting this. 👍

[@greenmtnman7714]

Two of the episodes that I watch over and over made the list. #3 and #1. Plus now I look forward to checking out the rest of the list!

[@generalsnickers1]

As always Tom, you deliver the very best stories. Thank you and your crew and Hagerty so much for these wonderful episodes.

[@williambremner9022]

I sure hope this episode doesn't signal the end of BFH! This channel is a shining jewel of KZbin content and all that is wonderful about free and honest content about the love of cars. One of the best out there, by far. Thank you Tom and Hagerty for producing this superb series. We look forward to many more, I hope! All the best from Singapore. Cheers!

[@Hagerty]

Lots more Barn Find Hunter to come!

[@williambremner9022]

Hagerty Wonderful! Thanks so much. 🙏🏻

[@justaguy8347]

I remember all of them! And you're right Tom, it's the stories not so much the cars!

[@joebrown1382]

Wow what a video. Great stories & I watched them all as they were posted. It's the way you approach people that's why they take you in. Great show Tom.

[@MrEyad1990]

wow the last one . what an amazing ending.

[@markwallis7199]

As you have said, it's about the story, not the cars or their value. I have no idea how I found myself watching this episode but I love it. I've never wanted an American car and that's not changed, I have a 1987 Jaguar V12 XJS and a 1930 MG M-Type but that doesn't detract from your great story.

[@Funsho97]

Always awaiting new episodes of The Barn Find Hunter, I've been watching for several years now and have seen each and every episode. One of my all time favs is when the hood of that Cadillac was opened and the unsuspecting opossum came rolling out, hilarious!!! Keep up the good work and keep em coming Tom!!!

[@schumifannreins295]

An amazing series, top-notch entertainment. Thanks to Hagerty and Tom Cotter! And hopefully we will se at least a hundred more episodes :)

[@nathanking3242]

Tom, its definitely the story behind the car for me. I bought a car once just because of the story behind it. Also your #11 was my #1. I've watched that episode a few times. Just amazing. Thank you for this awesome content.

[@adrianpancaldi8646]

Thank you Tom ( and Hagerty). Very rare for someone to come across as so naturally genuine. I absolutely love the videos and hope once we have mastered living with this blasted plague you are able to keep doing what you do.

[@moparedtn]

I just love this series for the exact reason Tom states - the cars are wonderful, of course - and the thrill of discovering them is cool and all, but it's the STORIES behind the cars that matter. The people and their backgrounds with these cars are tales that need told and preserved. Otherwise, what's going to happen to them all in the future? I hope more young folks get into this end of the hobby, so that all our cars we've lovingly brought back from the brink won't be wasted once we're gone. Thanks as always, Tom! -Ed on the Ridge

[@hyperluminalreality1]

Number 11. That pic you took of him. Way to start my morning emotionally. Now I am going to go put a radiator in my friends 1963 Monterey with 12,000 original miles. Sat for 7 years the last spell. Outside. Saved it just before it started deteriorating. Beautiful Pacific Blue Mercury color. Solid everywhere. He just got it. What a score.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing this amazing review. Really nice to see which episodes were chosen for the top ones.

[@randybock82]

That Lincoln at the end was awesome!

[@FORDLYFAOTEAROA]

Who could blame the man for wanting his peace with the world the way it is. Amazing to know deep down he was still open to others and has more than done his part to keep the history alive.♥️

[@joshuagibson2520]

I love Tom. He's my kinna people. Thank you for 5 great years.

[@rualert1602]

You definitely saved the best for last. Thanks, as always.

[@Innochamp]

Just amazing! Please go on and save as many classic cars as possible!

[@RK-kj8di]

I have watched every of Tom's Barn Finds videos in the past five years and some of these top 11, I watched more than once or twice. I really enjoyed this video :)

[@bradfordrick1]

You got a lot of heart, Mr Tom. Keep on.

[@craigbrown9574]

Nice touch about red

[@StephenMcFadden]

Incredible. This show is the best.

[@rickwhitmire7933]

Isn't it crazy how all those people are not with us now, but you ran into them when they were. Good work.🤘

[@kentbullard6917]

Excellent episode Tom. I always enjoy seeing your videos and appreciate your sharing your experiences.

[@j.p.madsen6693]

Thank you very much for the many fantastic stories you have shared with all of us, it has, and is still nice to see there are people like you who make a difference. Hope that there will still be much more of it, a greeting from Denmark.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thank you so much, all nice videos and interesting stories. This top 11 has it all very emotional, thanks Tom and entire crew for bringing these to us. Central California watching

[@xaoskuntablast3354]

Just seeing all these reminds me of all those episodes and it is just those type of stories I watch for . Tom when covid is over can you please try to do a trip to Australia . There are so many fields and sheds full of old cars here I think the world needs to see

[@timscott513]

#8 and #11. Love every show. And love your books. tim from alamogordo new mexico.

[@whammond511]

Tom!! What a great compilation!! Loved that you added #11. That’s a beautiful story!! Well really they all are!! A great series! Thanks for letting us be a fly on your wall!

Awesome upload! so many cars and so hard to pick a top 10. Great way to pick them, not just the cars but the stories!

[@r1lark]

Great stories! You are right, just an old car sitting somewhere is ok, but it's the stories of the car/owners that really are the interesting part. Thanks.

[@davidhempsted9081]

Great stories Tom. Thanks so much for being out there and finding these cars. The cars on Reds lot, wow.

[@Meenie66]

So good that you had that photo of Red! That's an amazing place and such a great story. So sad to hear about him..

[@johnwynne2179]

Brilliant top 10+1, love your channel, my adopted dad got me into cars, in the early 70's I bought Autosport each week, loved all the European cars, but looked across the pond at the woodies. Keep up the good work, and hope you guy's save as many of those stunning classics as you can 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@nickbruni8041]

Priceless stories.... thanks Hagerty and Tom and crew !

[@shanethepain1000]

R.I.P Red and Blessings to his family ! 👍 😇

[@LulaRoberts]

Out of all of the 100 videos this one is number ONE 🤨😚☺.

[@paulgoodall_]

Brilliant Tom! I love the cars and like you love a good human interest story even more. Please keep doing BFH as long as you can. Many thanks from here in Queensland, Australia.

[@boboshop55]

Wow, great list! I ESPECIALLY appreciate the bit on Red at the end. What dreams are made of! ✌✌

[@tomterrific2018]

I’ve seen them all.....perfect top 11... keep them coming ....thanks

[@mattcurry29]

God I love this series. Thank You Matt C.

[@carlmoll3345]

Just awesome Tom. Hello From Australia Loved the UK stories, How about visiting Australia after Covid.

[@affordablevs]

Brilliant Tom! Get those new episodes uploaded. I must be wearing the other ones out, watching over and over again!! Great guy, great channel.. love it