Ultimate DRAG CAR Hoarder Shows Off Collection of Drag Racing Relics

[@kennydemartini2169]

That gentleman was smiling like a little kid while showing off his collection. God bless him.

[@jeffreybamford7365]

I noticed a little chuckle when he started foul play up haha ... happy fella ..

[@j13more38]

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[@alanwood5857]

I had a feeling that 1960 Ford sleeper was a moonshine car! Cool, Tony just jumps in his cars and starts them up for yah!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Oh man, he loved to fire them up! I'm sure his neighbors are used to it haha.

[@kevinknasty420]

I love older people who love the old drag cars. With out yall we would never see all this history. Thanks

[@stevenlaxton3618]

We just need more of them to stop just hoarding and start showing and telling so the history can stop dying with so many old guys

[@toiletpaper5770]

@@stevenlaxton3618 they're probably better stewards than these collectors that just see dollar signs. Alot of times the old guys will give them to you for next to nothing IF they like you

[@stevewelborn8744]

I collect pocket knives and most people think it's dumb so when I come across someone that's interested it's fun to show them. I could tell he was very happy showing you his stuff.

[@utility3442]

MAN , ARE YOU KIDDING ? THIS TOOK ME BACK TO GRASSROOTS DRAG RACING , AND SLOT CARS . GOD BLESS THAT MAN FOR SAVING EVERYTHING . AND THANK YOU FOR YOU STORIES .

[@almoffat7504]

Another great story keep them coming and I love the AM-FM radio 👍🇦🇺

[@michaelconrad9176]

This guy sounds amazing, Thank you for taking the time to show us what he is preserving.

[@cjbert6790]

I’m glad to see this man has kept so much history, and much of it still works!

[@guyski666]

I never had any respect for Fords - until I bought a 1972 Fastback Mustang off a lady. It just so happened it had a 429 SCJ and a C6 auto from the factory. That car gave me respect for Fords :)

[@fordnut4914]

Im ford guy but always liked working on all makes and models of junk some people takes lomger to grow up.

[@iandoehrman7848]

Always love the old stories behind these cars.

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

This is my kind of hoarder! Some see rust, I see gold!! I LOVE cars and especially the miniature versions!!! Fantastic slot car collection!!!!

[@raymartin5316]

My dad was a design engineer for Chrysler in the early 60s till about 68. I remember him building a front engine rail for Dan Blocker. My dad told him I was a fan so when we went to meet him Dan brought a big white hat for me. Racing folk have always been special .

[@lambrokedrc5998]

Another, Great Find👌 Thanks, for taken us along👍💪🍻🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@rockettcustoms6266]

By far the best collection of both real cars and models I have ever seen on KZbin and in real life.

[@nicknorth4375]

Man I live down in GA and absolutely love vintage drag cars and it makes me smile seeing someone able to come across all of that vintage gold.

[@Merylstreep1949]

It's people like you and this man that make old hot rods n dragsters live on! Keep doing more please

[@georgeboyer8158]

When I lived in Missouri, we had a fellow in town much like this collector. He was over 70 years old by his own admission. I remember a fiberglass Ford Falcon that he would take to Kansas City for street racing. Between the tail lights was lettered "Old Man Playing Cars". It was very rare for him to be beat.

[@chrisennis9686]

I love these kind of collections!!! And the fact I'm a diehard ford guy makes this collection even better!!! Stay great and stay humble my friend, I hope to see more great content and to learn some more history of the old days

[@CycolacFan]

Fascinating collection and really well filmed, this felt like a professionally made video tour, great visuals decent sound. Great stuff 👍

[@rickbarger7921]

It amazes me how much stuff a guy can collect over the years When you start You don't even think about how much it's gonna be worth 40 years later Really cool thanks for the video

[@danielfranco9193]

I used to drag race slot cars when I was young in Buena Park, CA. It’s so much fun.

[@pvillehick67]

Really great to see this gentleman and his collection!

[@lonesomewill2888]

I had the pleasure to work with Tony and his brother, I believe his name was Doug, not sure , at Ford Motor Company's Louisville Assembly Plant on the metal touch up line in the mid 90's. Great guy, and as someone commented, he's always smiling. He was a drag car "nut" back then. What a great surprise to come across this video as I haven't seen him in many, many years. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking the time to do it and feature such a Great Guy.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Wow, that's really cool! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Tony is an awesome guy!

[@larryarcher4502]

another great treasure trove, Thanks for taking us along!!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching Larry!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

That is a Mega Stash! What a treat to be able to see this man's history!!! Great Video man👍

[@haworthlowell805]

Thank you for bring this collection to us. Lookihg forward to more in depth in those cars and especially the slot cars.

[@GOOF2ooo]

I love hearing about all the old drag cars. And those slot cars are amazing. Great video

[@michealfigueroa6325]

A wonderful collection of dirt , rust and a flat tire

[@rosshemmings9384]

I was green with envy at the cars then lost my mind over all the slot cars. AWESUM!!

[@discmotoslots]

cool old dude! the slot-car collection is really special

[@branon6565]

That Opal is a beast of a drag car, the sound is unreal....#FordRacing

[@plymouthduster225]

Great video as always. Wouldn't mind seeing more on the 55 Thunderbird when he starts working on it. I'm restoring a 56 Chevy BelAir hardtop that was used to run moonshine in the 60s. Had a 396 with 3 deuces and a 4 speed with 4.11 gears at one time.

[@ThomasThomas-wn3km]

I very much enjoyed meeting such a cool guy. Thank you.

[@toiletpaper5770]

I went to look at a 68 El Camino (for $2500) north of Phoenix about 20 yrs ago and this guy had more intake manifolds in more configurations than I have ever seen: I don't remember anymore but there were shelves and shelves and shelves...the carburetors were in places (on those manifolds) I've never seen before or since. If I remembered you would probably think I'm lying. He had other toys too but this video made me think of that.

[@MrArbutusify]

Great collection. Minor point, the Anglia "Tennessee Taxi" is actually a Ford Prefect. Anglia's were 2doors and Prefect's were 4doors. Still great collection.

[@louserianni6661]

Thanks for the great big Ford oval smile!

[@rdecoster1]

Love to see people's work benches that look like mine!! Really enjoyed the tour!! Lot of COOL stuff!!! I hope he lives to 100 and has excellent health so he can enjoy all he labor!

[@stevehilliard1495]

“Junk everywhere “ I love it!!! Great video as always 😎👍🏻

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Steve, hope you've been doing well!

[@davida.p.9911]

What an awesome collection! Kid in a candy store! Thank you for sharing😎

[@02berlina]

Being a four door the Gasser is a Ford Prefect with an Anglia front .

[@geofo60]

As a Brit’ & founder of the Popular Front, that one caught my eye. I’m fairly sure they were sold like that to the United States, I’ve seen the odd ones with the Prefect front end but not many. It’s good to see a survivor from the early days of Drag Racing.

[@southjerseysound7340]

I met him racing slot cars before and he's a great guy.....On a different note slot cars are an amazing hobby that doesn't get enough exposure. I started racing in the 90s as a kid and it's where I met several lifelong friends and racing buddies. We went from slot cars to dirt bikes/quads then real cars. But strangely enough we still race the things in the off season and I know a lot of racers that do the same including the owner of the track I race at. The drag racing scene is crazy too and it's a fun way to stay sharp on the tree and we've got some big names that show up. But they like to stay quiet.

[@msh6865]

Another awesome video Tommy. Love the stuff you're posting!

[@TheArkDoc]

I'm really glad you filmed this. I would love to just get lost in a place like that.

[@79tazman]

Man what a collection I love it. That's a Collection I would love to have.

[@richardashwood5771]

All I can say is Wow. What an believable collection of cool stuff. He seems like a great guy. I can’t even imagine the knowledge this guy has in his head. Great Great video.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching Richard! Tony has been around the block a time or two, and he's a blast to hang out with.

[@tonybytnar2560]

The Dirty Bird Thunderbird ran at US 30 in Gary Indiana and also at Oswego Illinois.

[@buixrule]

Love that black 60 Fairlane.

[@kevinsnyder4425]

You hit it out of the park with this one. !! I know he is not that old, but I hope he lives long enough to get it all done - what a bucket list !! When you were showing the slot cars, I think the Kendall GT-1 merc funny car was on the table . What a beautiful collection of drag cars & old school parts.! Thanks for sharing this one!

[@mick_1949]

Another great piece of drag racing history. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@paulhansen7667]

That’s the coolest ramp truck! Of course, everything he has is cool.

[@Motown454]

That was fun ! Thanks for posting.

[@davidmaggard2796]

That Opel was killer man that thing sounded good thanks for sharing THIS awesome. Place 👍👍👍👍

[@jerrygilbert3273]

my first car was a 1936 ford v/8 with a 110hp flat head Canadian engine.it had aluminum heads, an aluminum intake and it did run for those days. YES, IT WAS A RUNNER FROM CAPONE'S CAR. RAN FROM CANADA TO NORTHERN WISCONSIN. I DID HAVE THE ENGINE PULLED AND RAN IN A 1946 FORD 2DR.SEDAN FOR A FEW MONTHS. I SURE HOPE I HAD THAT ENGINE NOW.

[@kyleforeman4543]

Never seen so many slot cars,wow,just wow..tks for sharing

[@TheBustedNut]

That slotcar collection was AWESOME! Wow!

[@jerrypuckett6733]

That’s UNBELIEVABLE. AWESOME.

[@floydrhodesiv5733]

Thank-you for doing these wonderful videos on these old drag cars. Great content and great videos !

[@clayclifton2255]

I love that four-door Ford Black Moonshine car maybe it’s for sale

[@calvincooley1074]

Awesome! Especially the slotcars!

[@HotRodHoarder]

His slot car collection is CRAZY. So much cool stuff packed in there.

[@jontompkins1844]

Loved the Opel with the 300!

[@91LX50Mike]

What an Awesome channel. I love learning about the history of drag racing…Keep up the Great work….

[@eturnalblockhead]

My crazy uncle just doing what he does the best messing around with automobiles!!!!!!!

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

I’m not a ford fan but I am of this man’s collection it’s not about the brand it’s about the lifestyle and that’s a fact. Good stuff his car hauler is my favorite thou

[@troyroberts202]

That was a bad ass collection. Thank you for your videos.

[@rocketsnhotrods9022]

My dad bought a 55 Belair sedan gasser back in the 80s for 125 bucks that was raced out at famoso here in California back in 69 and 70 still has the kern county inspection stickers on it

[@stonemason848]

His drag stuff is cool too seeing that vintage stuff.

[@SouthernRodsandClassics]

that moonshine runner is sick. following from New Orleans

[@musclecarmitch908]

Great video! I met Tony at Beach Bend a couple years ago, really nice guy! Talked with him about his Taxi drag car, my friend has a Prefect drag car also.

[@markbailey6051]

If he is anything like me, after two weeks on vacation he will want to get by to his shop because that's more fun!

[@robertclymer6948]

WOWZER! Fantastic video of Mr. McConnel's collection! My favorite has to be the Mercury turnpike cruiser! As a young kid growing up, the 55 and 56 Mercs were my favorites. Just mind blowing what this man has amassed over the years. Thanks so very much for sharing this awesome video with us! Blessings and cheers from Motown/Dearborn.

[@geofo60]

Thanks for showing us around, it’s great to see these old cars being preserved and enjoyed. Look forward to the next video. All the best from the U.K. 😎👍

[@philhunt3908]

That guy has a amazing collection if I went there I would not want to leave that place is a dream

[@bradc32]

1/2 dozen great name awsome car Tony is the perfect owner for this stuff! he actually uses the cars/can be started. altho we only live so long can't put every car back together

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I've been to charles crites' place, he had done some work on a few of my uncles cars and i got to go take a tour of his barn and his over the top crazy mansion, he had Boss 429's GT500's, Galaxie light weights, a 61 skyliner with a SOHC 427 engine, just some crazy stuff..he truly is a Ford racing expert and i'm surprised i've never seen him interviewed.

[@raisinracinbrealynn1478]

That was a great video. Thanks, I love all his stuff. Great to see somebody like that.

[@wendellmarshall1367]

The taxi eye was built by a man named Cookie Stone from East Nashville he ran a Gulf station on Gallatin rd. I watched him run at Union Hill in the early 70s , it a BAD 6 in it back then . When I saw it I knew it was Cookie’s old by the tear drops in the grill Bach then it was bright orange and bad to the bone.

[@Axial_Andrew]

I just found your channel, and as a 45 year old man, I'm watching this video as tears are rolling down my face. Please thank him for saving as much of the drag racing history as he has. This was amazing.

[@SrvTodd]

"Scum Bag" is one great guy!! Thanks for sharing.

[@izzynutz2000]

In that trailer is a Wise speed shop sticker.. Wise speed shop used to be in St Louis, may even still be there, bought a lot of parts from them...

[@friguy4444]

1:10 Wow! The car is called "Foul Play". But the awesome, killer, coolest ever, hauler truck has the greatest name for a race team I've ever heard of......."SCUMBAG RACING!" LOL. HAAA! Ha ha ha! Just EPIC! The truck is SO cool! Style at it's most! So many incredible things. I'd sure love to see the giant slot car set up he mentioned was in that one trailer.

[@williemoon7522]

64 ford 406 six pac 4 speed i drove to high school in 74 .. 64 ford 428 poilce inteceptor .. 63 fairlane sports coupe 289 4 speed . 55 ford drag car ( going thing ) .. never got around to putting a motor in it ..69 r code mustang .. 69 A12 super bee .. 69 xl galixie 460 .. about a dozen pinto`s with engines from a 289 to a boss 302 to a 351 windsor 5 speed to a frame up built 429 drag/street car ... 84 tbird with a killer 460 ..another 69 stang with a HOSS429 engine .. 70 ford drag truck with matching 70 tow truck .. i still have my pinto in my profile picture .. you could say i was and am a ford man ..but i dont have one single picture or piece of any of them .. its` good to see people who keep stuff ..

[@ericmuschlitz7619]

I remember seeing the Dirty Bird in the old pictorial mags from the day I used to have a collection of.

[@doughopkinsjr]

Very cool thanks for sharing!

[@ChicagoDonny922]

I need to hurry up & get into my trucking business so I can buy that T-Bird gasser, those chrome traction bard (for the "Yeller Byrd), the fiberglass Fairlane, & THE ENTIRE BASEMENT COLLECTION...I'll make him proud to be the caretaker of his treasure

[@rescueinoldraggedy7407]

so cool i could walk around a place like this all day ,, stay safe friend

[@meme-hn2lr]

My dad used to own the opel with the big 300 six in it

[@meme-hn2lr]

It had the fire extinguisher for the over fill bottle of the radiator and a gm alternator and the brake master cylinder is under the seat

[@misigis]

J/G Opel with an AM/FM radio. 4 door Anglia is a Prefect.

[@johngatten2925]

Loved hearing them start up

[@williammarkhart7047]

In the 60's I was at the track my friend and I watched this 56 Chevy go down the track. Heard a guy in front of us say look at that 6cly go . We looked at each other & smiled that's no 6 banger. Then the loud speaker says look at that 6 banger go. It was a blown 292 Chevy 6. it did not sound like a 6. Sad part it blew up before the end of the day.

[@kdstuf]

Every time I talk to Tony he asks me if I have any slot cars to sell. They are a real passion for him.

[@David-uu1oj]

Great video. Sure liked the diversity of automotive goodies and especially slot cars!!!!

[@austingreenough6396]

Wow,what a great collection

[@BobbyTucker]

I'm a little confused as to how to start this off, normally, I don't care to watch these videos with so much narration, however, yours is very detailed and the way you explain everything, you keep the viewer's attention, mine at least. Thank you for sharing this with all of us, I'm subbed, left a thumbs up, and a tap on the bell. I hope to see, watch, and hear, more of your videos. B.T.

[@rgs4x]

That trailer is from Vic Hubbard speed and marine Hayward California. It was right near my house.

[@darylwizzard5832]

I like the travel trailer the most

[@davenettlesmusic2954]

I'll tell you what I'm looking for, Al Vanderslice's '62 Falcon, "Dutch Treat", that won B/altered at the '69 Bakersfield Fuel & Gas race, plus 39 races in a row at Fresno's Raisin City, as well as runner up in the California Mini Series. in 1968 this was the first really good Candy & Pearl paint job I did. I painted it pearl silver, & candy orange, with black cobwebs on the pearl silver sides, roof, deck & hood panels. We lost track of where this car went in the late '70's. The last time I saw it. it had been repainted black.

[@EBthere]

At first I thought the yellow T-Bird was a former race car from NW Indiana which was called "Mazur & Pudlo" and had a big block Chevy and ran Run Tuff Eliminator. I don't remember it being called Dirty Bird so I guess this isn't the same car OR I'm just getting too old to remember lol. Great video with fantastic cars!

[@1pieman]

Very cool thank you for sharing brought back some great memories I miss the slot car's

[@michaelvecchiarelli8414]

I thought it was so kool of you guys to show us that collection your buddy Mike.

[@timarthur9425]

Awesome collection thanks for sharing.peace.