Unser Junkyard, Route 66, and More | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 0 (Pilot)

Tom Cotter literally wrote the book(s) on barn finds, including the award-winning "In the Barn" series. Tom firmly believes that there are great classics to be found all over the country. Ride shotgun this season for our new series, "The Barn Find Hunter," in which Tom travels the country in his '39 Ford Woodie seeking out forgotten treasures. We're pleased to share the pilot episode, and we'd love your feedback, especially your recommendations for cities Tom should visit next.
Check out Tom's latest book, "Barn Find Road Trip," here: amzn.to/1UeBfuu

[@fernandojuancadena2475]

Its always a good morning when the lord smiles downs on us

[@markroberts868]

Tom,Your presenting style is fantastic and the love you show for your chosen field is great.Thanks Tom.

[@garthlocklin6355]

That guy at the tow yard had amazing vehicles in that barn. The turquoise custom el camino was really cool along with the Crown Vic.

[@benjy58]

I knew Tom from our Ronkonkoma days with Jim Mooney. We looked at a lot of old fords. Glad to see he is doing well.

[@bredlo]

This is GREAT! Love it, and Tom knows his stuff. Doesn't have to always be "on", or always have a smart-ass answer like most cable shows. I really hop you guys (Hagerty) can put a little cash behind this and do a full season of 30 or 60 minute episodes. Well done!

[@onlythewise1]

wow , those old days gone forever but remains still here great video

[@blahblahblahblah2837]

Interesting to look back and see how much you've changed and developed as a presenter. I think you let other people do more of the talking now and are much more comfortable on camera. I'm glad you kept going with this series!

[@mariusgartner2870]

I love Toms Barn Find Hunter series, I am watching this every Sunday, this is my ritual. I am from Germany and have a Chevy 1951 Styleline de Luxe convertible, which I am driving in summer :-)

[@richardferrarone6013]

Fantastic, can't wait to see more episodes. This stuff can be addictive. Keep rolling along.

[@gaming247withcodygames2]

and that's why I'm trying to plan a road trip down Route 66 in my Datsun 510 wagon

[@stephenriley9084]

Tom, I always like the answer to the "Do you have any more cars?" question when it starts... 'I have a bunch of stuff around the back.....' Showtime! Regards Stephen.

[@chuckdemund7273]

Tom is a real car guy. His books are great. He even holds a charity Woody Party at his lovely home every year. Drives a real AC Cobra with Shelby's signature to the supermarket!!

[@anonymousmie2829]

shhhhhhhhh, don't want the party to get out of hand. there won't be enough barbecue for the regulars. :.>)

[@clevelandmaker7044]

Yeah but now the sellers are going to jack the prices up so high that a regular guy trying to restore a car can't afford it! !!

[@georgeharrod7805]

Love this series, Tom obviosuly has a passion for these cars and knows his stuff!

[@raymondlee6417]

love these old find' s. through research, I have found 3 1961-1964 Chevy impala's. And also a 1968 Chevy nova. all at very, good, affordable prices.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

There are plenty of cars way out in the dessert and just around your area stored in garages/barns. I used to tour New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Utah in the 1980s with my truck and trailer when I lived in San Jose CA. Found lots of muscle cars and hot rods out there

[@michaeladamo1188]

I’ve been watching this show for a long time and I love it and enjoy watching every episode but never watched the pilot episode 😂

[@TheToso13]

Dang your show makes me drool every time I’ve watched it, Somebday I will own a classic....

[@Coolshortsvideo1]

TheToso13. Hopefully someday is actually a day!

[@joshuagibson2520]

2 years later. Any closer yet?

[@redhorse7458]

I've watched several of these episodes now and I just have to wonder how much cooler it would be if the host drove a 1958 Nash Rambler with a big block and Cragars. lol

[@pappabob29]

Hey Tom: Most of the places you have gone there have been numbers of 48-54 Chevy pickups. Look into and ask about those some too. They're VERY popular these days and quite "pricey" in the classifieds so finding one in one of these places at a "reasonable" cost would be like striking gold.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Half a second for the 56 Cadillac. Sad sad... I want to see more of that car!!!!

[@mattskustomkreations]

Hey Ben, cool to see you posted here! I’m a fan and subscriber of yours (under a similar handle).

[@anonymousmie2829]

This is gonna be a great ride. I am hopping on board. Can't wait to see what is out there. Need a sidekick? I can drive while you write.

[@TheCarNextDoor]

Love this show! Had to start watching the series from the beginning again.

[@jstevens2127]

Tom thanks for checking out the FJ40 "Cruiser". I have a 1974 Cruiser and have been in love with these vehicles since I was in college and would borrow my friends cruiser. In case you wanted know, the one that you showed had the "Ambulance" doors on the back end and this is the most desirable of the options on rear access. I have the same design on mine. Also, Toyota made these compatible with a lot of Chevy parts. The standard five lug tire pattern and the conversion to a 350 small block is pretty easy and common. Thanks for sharing, keep your eye out for these, they are great restoration projects and worth investing in.

[@IvoPoblete]

Oh, '69 Toronado at the end!! Gotta love this series!!

[@dondressel4802]

Oh the stories this guy could tell Thank you for another great video

[@dougjenks6954]

Thanks Tom ! This is so relaxing to watch! Not really I'm ready to build something!

[@racekar80]

Finally someone who covers his cars! I what this channel and always wonder why most people never cover their cars. Even a few old bed sheets helps preserve them.

[@carreramotorsport1]

Love this stuff! Tom is a friend and he is indeed "Mr. Barn Find" . I truly believe this is his BRAND and I can't help but get a bit miffed with some of the guys using the "brand" commercially.

[@gigglecompass1]

Tim Herman I'll second your comments. Love this series and what Tom is doing.

[@quintlouis4697]

Personal opinion,tom you have the best woody on earth, kiwi likes big time 👌

[@Hectorthainspector]

The guy showing him around sounds like rain man..

[@michelatef3292]

thank u Mr Tom for your search and discovering those gem but i hope the episodes to be longer and tell a brief a bout the history of the car thank u for your great effort i feel that old cars have souls it was made with passion of designers and workers

[@drakehamm1797]

If you’re ever coming through Kansas get in touch with me I have a bunch of old trucks and farm equipment

[@mitchmace8032]

Drake Hamm

[@mattskustomkreations]

Wild to see the pilot ep after all these years

[@davidseyse5842]

Great idea for a show. I have met Tom. He has actually been to my home. Nice guy. I have most of his books and I'll be watching this series for sure. I'm hoping he will be at Amelia this year so I can by his latest book and have it autographed.

[@tomcotter5146]

+David Seyse , Yes, I will be there, but I'm not sure I'll be part of the book signing. Drop me a note a week ahead of time and we can pick a time to meet. I'll have books in my car.

[@danielwilson6529]

Just found this channel, I’m hooked. Binge watching to my hearts content

[@drews0matt]

I enjoy that it's not entirely scripted and they're not even buying/selling/fixing just talking to cool people about cool cars

[@dennislang4375]

First car I bought, '59 Plymouth Fury 4 door hardtop, black with the push button torque flite.

[@Spennyman10]

$40-50K for an old 80's Wagoneer? No way. $2500 buys a running and driving example around here. Most people who have these old cars have them for two reasons: one they won't ever sell or two they want fully restored prices. That's why they're still where they are. I know where several are located right now and for the reasons above they'll continue to stay there.

[@user-kz3oi2zd3r]

Spennyman10 I need to know where you live, around here a good low miles example would easily fetch 45k

[@Spennyman10]

swv.craigslist.org/cto/5982255397.html $975.00

[@user-kz3oi2zd3r]

TRD PRO examples that have under 50k miles go for that much, they're like a luxury vehicle in my area

[@tompinion4138]

There are still cars out there. I found a 1948 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe in a garage in Connecticut. It hadn't run in 20 years but the engine was free. 40k original miles. After getting it running and cleaning it up I have a stunning all original and beautiful car. Paint, upholstery and chrome in fantastic condition. The asking price was just $2k.

[@PaulCarterArt]

Great time capsule and channel. I like your classic car I hand shaped and hand painted a custom board for the SoCal woodie club a few years ago. Thanks for sharing the journey

[@whotknots]

I had an FJ45 short wheel base Toyota in the 1980's and it was a very, good 4wd. The ride was a little rough with the drivers position so close to the rear axle but in my opinion? In terms of reliability it was a better all round vehicle than a land Rover hands down. You only had to drive by a garden sprinkler for the Lucas electrics in Land Rover's to give trouble but that Toyota would happily wallow in water like a hippo. I was told by a mechanic friend that the big six cylinder engine in the FJ45 was basically a Japanese copy of the Chev Blue Flame motor. It sure gulped the fuel, but the whole thing was as solid as a tank and probably more reliable.

[@MrZachgonz]

10:20 talking about the bus but there's a 69 charger right there

[@bookrokodil]

Zach Gonzales it's not really rare tho

[@davee6406]

Yeah a rusted out shell of one with all the parts picked clean.

[@gmc1284]

@Tommy Damron if it's not a Ford he's not interested .he will mention other cars as he crawls over them to get to a Ford.

[@Tater4200]

its a rusted down almost burnt looking SHELL of a charger?? who HASNT seen a charger? lol

[@davidtwittey4613]

@Tommy Damron VW vans are part of his history that's why

[@GPS2GO]

would've like to look at the Charger next to VW Bus -- thats real beauty --

[@CalebP618]

I saw that too!!

[@littlebear5129]

A good hint for you is KEY MOTORS in Mollala Oregon. Back in the day a hotrod boy friend of mine gave me a tour of some hidden gems there. I dont know the old man might be dead now but if you could get in to see the stuff i seen it would be a real show.

[@mgmlv6539]

Just found this channel!!! Love Tom, I'm already hooked!!! Just awesome!!!

[@mistergiggles425]

Wow the first car i found i was 12 years old too and it was a 69 Opel GT that was in a barn for over 15 years with all original parts and no rust

[@copndonuts]

Love the GMC pick-up with the Chevy hood emblem

[@djhorvath9910]

Mr. Barnman ,,,, please come to Oregon fo the springtime.... we' show you cars you aint never seen..... love your videos.... fishing is great also.... Tom Tom,,,, come visit TOM!... thanks dj

[@djhorvath9910]

Tom ,,,, the original "Deathmobile" from Animal House is here for you to cruise....

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

plenty of good cars left, you know what's funny though is the prices you get quoted. i don't go around looking all the time but when i do, i do not find so many insane high prices. these are cool though and I do like looking and watching these videos but WOW!

[@mcc11505]

Thanks for sharing this info here & allowing comments too. I have "Barn Find Road Trip" in my hand right now.

[@BadLogan426]

God bless junkyards and old barnfinds (y)

[@rfirtfan2809]

Nice ih c series cornbinder pickup at 4:50.

[@55commander]

Spokane 1963 you could find a lot of these cars in the newspaper ad section, 1948 Ford coupe and spare parts $200.00. The spare parts were from 5 other post war coupes, it took 3 trips with a pickup to get the extra parts.

[@matthewbinzer9648]

all those trucks behind that vw bus..

[@vl639]

The number one classic car killers are old guys that say “I’ll get to it one day” no money and not enough time in life to finish then. You can see this by when they show their shop and it’s full of dust and haven’t been touched in years. I’ve seen this time and time again in Texas, they pass and the state steps in and sends them to the crusher.

[@izaaz_h]

That charger next to the VW bus though

[@tomhurley974]

why is this so enjoyable

[@pmr413]

Great video Hagerty, looking forward to more...

[@brushcountry6361]

I can walk around and say wow. Or WOW!!

[@ridin1550]

New Mexico is very dry, so cars don't rust without really being out for a long long time. Since the sun is so strong many owners hide their babies away. As a result NM AZ West TX and such are gold mines. I know where this place is, but there are more in the same area. South of there, many decades ago I was cruising a ditch bank (Irrigation canal) and spotted a gullwing MB sitting faded under a hay shed roof. The American west is awesome. That's why I live here. AZ should be even more amazing for Barn car hunting.

[@anonymousmie2829]

+Bob's Google + Page ... And then there is that guy that tried to bury all his Caddilacs.... the sections that he left above ground didn't fare too well, What was he thinking anyway? I wonder if he just got tired or if the wind uncovered them over time...www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2220

[@naui_diver9290]

That Toyota is a steal at 5k

[@nathanialhornblower3108]

simply AMAZING , story , " we met some Bandito Motorcycle Club guys and they told us where to go they have old cars " and he finds good old cars ... 👍

[@peterdelapena2880]

Hey if you're ever in the Phoenix area, there's this ranch full of really old Fords that you might wanna check out. Everything back to the model t up through the Flathead era basically

[@onesizefitsfew]

You teased the old tow trucks and stiffed us.

[@thebigshow6102]

This guy is in love with 4 doors and Volkswagen.

[@ManuCarsGallery]

Crazy, some cars very good for restoration !!

[@ivanmanagh6574]

Fantastic, wish I was with you checking out the old iron.Keep up the excellent work.

[@lorekennedy9890]

Love the vids. Big Thunderbirds. Name's Sonny. 5 out of 5. Thumbs up.

[@masonr5229]

I like this show its put together well. Best of all is the guitar work sound track.

[@L0WlifeS10]

man quite a lot of 6772 chevy trucks there!

[@Justaguy5099]

Love these vids keep up the good work

[@sullyman6182]

You found a gold mine of great vintage iron

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I've always wanted to own a salvage yard. And a very large garage. I would never leave unless I was going to get more cars/parts or taking a joyride

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

I'd like to own one also but with the weather in my part of Canada those cars would disintegrate in a matter of months.

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

There are junkyards like this all over. I live in the mountains in Ca. and know of 2 small yards within 5 miles with corvairs and 60s trucks.......

[@stephenmorrish]

Here in the UK we don't scrap yards like this anymore. Regulations to prevent oil and other chemicals leaching into the soil has killed the traditional scrap yard. There are still cars and bikes to be found on private property. The literal barn find.

[@235chuck]

+Stephen Morrish (PendragonUK) Many of the scrap yards here in the U.S.A. are gone, for similar reasons. The cash for clunkers program took many still good cars off the road and crushed even more would be parts donors. Sad. LOL, some of the cars they got rid of were equal to or better than modern vehicles in terms of fuel economy. The whole program was a WASTE and a FAILURE!

[@anonymousmie2829]

+235chuck US program that was a "waste and a failure" Hmmmmm, that has a familiar ring to it.

[@fleetwoodray]

In the news now, UK police allowed child abduction/rape/slave prostitution to go on in ethnic areas because they were afraid of being called "racists." That's how bad Cultural Marxism is in UK. Sad.

[@heychevrolet299]

The charger and others though!

[@sealerdave]

NEAT !!! WOW I had a 57 Skyliner

[@RuudyL]

Got my gasoline hart pumping

[@hanefar11]

Why is this not continued... I love the series.

[@luisponce5047]

So cool, but he didnt see the charger behing the vw bus or what ? ? ? ?? its a very good show, you have to post more please.

[@MikeGuy993]

Great idea for a show!

[@davidsokosh7285]

I like your Sneak Peek! Found the end of the segment where you visit the scrap yard and talk about the value of specific vehicles more satisfying than the beginning of the segment. Lifting dust covers was fun, but I didn't learn anything or get to see the whole car. You are up against shows like American Pickers with a solid "Get". Negotiating a price. Will they get the car? Yes, no? That format delivers more drama for the viewer. Since your show isn't about buying and restoring the barn finds, the more information the viewer gets about the vehicle, the better. Good Luck!

[@graemewilliams1308]

Once set up right, these oldies are reliable & easy to live with & work on. No more modern car dealer servicing rip offs.

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

But those big old engines are real thirsty and you are spending so much money just hauling round two tons of steel. For a weekend car , yes.

[@graemewilliams1308]

Correct, my old Jag sucks gas at about 16 MPG ! around town.

[@ek665]

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[@VanisleNSX]

Fantastic video. Keep up the great work!

[@ranggarandika3475]

this is cool channel, i got a lot of information from this channel. in indonesia, I think its hard to find classic car like this, but its like challange for me to find car like this. So, thanks to hagerty, that's so inspired me.

[@Legendary_UA]

Man, look at all those trucks.

[@sizzlinbacon21able]

The last place they stopped..."This is a good deal." None of those were good deals for what the owner was asking. After driving there, driving out, hauling home, and only getting one car...you'd have spent way too much. $4500 for a Grand Wagoneer? $5000 for the FJ? Not deals, and the VW price was high too. The guy just didn't have the ability to call the owner out on how absurd his prices were.

[@Tater4200]

it was $2,500 for the wagoneer. not 4,500???

[@CTSully1]

Dude talks just like Dustin Hoffman in "Rainman"!

[@dougmcclelland6139]

IF Tom ever gets to Maryland I can show him, a kind of rare Mustang 1. If you go to this junk yard you can find 2 or 3 Ford Pinto's which you can tell by the rear end, BUT surprise the front of one of the Pinto's is actually a Mustang. The Mustang 1 was actually a souped, high performance version of the Pinto

[@peterpaulissen2690]

Its a crime to leave these beautiful cars to rot. They should be sold to people who would enjoy them and preserve them.

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

GREAT stuff. Really enjoying this. keep up the great uploads. RESPECT !

[@godlyant9640]

Wow, were sure gonna love all ur youtube videos and also great musics, i wqnna know the titles😍

[@tatortots4257]

The grand wagoneer price went from $2500 to $5000 after he is done talking about it LOL

[@richmood494]

He's showing you what is popular at the moment and quick to sell. Muscle cars are nearly out of the price range for average Joe to restore​ with the US economy moving at a snail's pace and average American quality of life on a decline too.

[@dannypalazzo1969]

Nailed it! Pay attention people. He's talking profit turning on the "non traditional" vehicles.

[@dondressel4802]

You can buy a classic muscle car at classic car dealerships but yes your right the prices are high as hell

[@sizzlinbacon21able]

@@dondressel4802 the economy is fine, but wait til the boomers who own those cars start selling them to pay for their timeshares or cruises to Mexico...then the market will be saturated. Or when their wives sell them at an estate sale for a whole lot less than their actual value!

[@placeholdername3206]

@@sizzlinbacon21able Yeah most of these cars are owned by oldtimers thats been hoarding for the past 40 years holding on to that "some day" dream, that never happened and will never happen as they are too old now yet for some reason can't part with them. So they just sit and rot some more.

[@TheGreyLight]

@@placeholdername3206 And by the time they, or their kids, do decide to sell them they'll be so far deteriorated that only serious professionals would have the means to restore it.

[@day26cu]

Love that green maverick

[@scoobydog411]

Tom you need to go to Tucson,az. Lots of cars there.

[@ranggarandika3475]

this channel teach us the way to love car

[@timallen3166]

@ 1:26 The rarest car this guy owns; over his left shoulder, is a 1985 or 1986 Chevrolet Malibu SS Areo-coupe.

[@bottipoika]

4:34 very rare Saab Sonett !!!

[@joshuagibson2520]

Did he say 2500 for that orange and white vw bus? What a steal!

[@Tater4200]

omgggg...alllll those early 50 late 40s chevy 3100s..i need the front grill emblem and one headlight assembly!! :(