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Trapped 40 Years: We Take A Wall Off A Barn To Free Old Ford Mustang & Power Wash
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[@Dracogryph]

I actually know Pam personally, and I am so glad to see this video. I've heard so many good things about this car and who she sold it to from her and this is such a beautiful tribute to such a gorgeous vehicle. She made the best choice for someone to bring this car back into the light and life again, from what this shows me. Thank you for this video, it made me feel so many things! Looking forward to a follow up video for sure!

[@gwaddles]

She seems like a really sweet person

[@albarrett1566]

I would love to have the ford ltd

[@Dracogryph]

@@gwaddles She really is. A good person all around!

[@66skate]

The LTD looked pretty nice. I'm surprised they didn't bring it out while the wall was open.

[@428eliminator3]

Please give Pam a nice big hug next time you see her, from all us who enjoyed this video so much because of her!

[@Gunslinger1875]

I got emotional when Pam said, " It's like letting a piece of him go. " Phil. Lives forever in the soul of that car. He will ride again. ♥️♥️

[@dougcoleburn1579]

God bless Pam for letting her husbands car go to a new loving owner. That’s a tough thing many can not do. Beautiful Mach I!!! Enjoy!

[@kevinbarrett9615]

My late cousin had a 70 Boss, these are some of the nicest Mustangs Ford ever built, what a beauty.

[@Eric-qn3mc]

What a sweet caring lady very proud that someone will take care of the car so her husband's memory will live on

[@davidr6865]

It’s going to be sold off for a profit lol

[@yourneighborwilson8075]

Should get the Escort EXP out for Pam!! SHINE it up, back out on the road, a BIG thank you to Pam.

[@Wooley689]

Wow! Just Wow! To see one in that condition after all these years is just incredible. Pam seems like such a wonderful gal, so sweet of her to let us in on some of the story.

[@barrywhite5502]

Exactly.

[@1nvisible1]

*Who new Burl Ives was into cars? Great machine.*

[@robhawthorne6892]

Can you only imagine what this would bring at auction, not that I’d do that, but WOW!

[@AlejandroP1980s]

@@robhawthorne6892 so only about money greedy bastard

[@138NastyNate]

I about fell out of my chair when you said Ithaca MI. I have lived here or in the immediate area all my life. Its the definition of small town USA. I have seen first hand what is inside some of these old barns you find in the county. Its so cool to see such a treasure pulled out of one. What a cool story and video. Thank you for taking us along.

[@thewriter2549]

Picturesque, watch for this in Motor Trend online in a few weeks and in Hot Rod in print later on.

[@skeet2face09]

I just want to give Pam a big hug. God Bless her.

[@joegrabowski6011]

The Greatest Respect goes to Pam! Getting the car back to where her husband wanted it to be,and the public can enjoy it .thank you PAM!! You are a beautiful lady

[@duggervaughan8768]

S.O.A.B.!!! I don't know what the purchase price was, but this has got to be THE nicest cleanest barn find Mustang I've ever seen. Joe now owns an original survivor. I pray he does nothing to it.. except work done for safety reasons. Jerry, another great one!

[@jerryturner3997]

Excellent guys, truly is like finding gold. I can appreciate this, with much respect. Hallelujah 🙏

[@nadkram1]

Wow... that's the first "barn find" mustang I've seen where the rear spoiler is in an actual position where it will work as a spoiler. Nice car .. wow.!!

[@johnroslund6233]

Joe, I am so happy that you got that Mach. I knew Phil and I know he is smiling!!! There is no one with a bigger heart than Pam!! That is the quality of people around our small town of Ithaca.

[@josephvladyka3221]

That’s probably one most beautiful mustangs I’ve seen. That color is gorgeous! Congratulations

[@AnthraxBird]

If that was my car, I wouldn't even restore it. I would make sure its in running and driving condition. You simply cannot replicate a survivor.

[@tonybosworth5382]

So cool to see these still to be found. That will be stunning when all tidied up and driving again. Hope to see a follow up!

[@thewriter2549]

That's the plan!

[@seanb1081]

@@thewriter2549 Yes definitely keep the follow ups coming. Looking forward already to seeing what Pam will think of it all!

[@loveofchrist5808]

@@thewriter2549 Sorry to bother you but it seems like you just send me a message that I want some prize let me know if this is a scam from somebody else I think it’s coming from China or Russia not sure but if this is legit please let me know thank you so much and God bless you ✝️✝️✝️

[@thewriter2549]

@@loveofchrist5808 so sorry, that is somebody that has been attacking my channel. Please everybody let me know when this happens. I go in an click on "hide" this person from the channel.

[@loveofchrist5808]

@@thewriter2549 thank you very much for letting me know I’ve heard about this that’s why I wanted to let you know what happened to me so with this in mind I’ll spread the word God bless you sir stay safe it’s crazy times we live in Jesus Christ is right around the corner take care my brother I love you as my brother. ✝️✝️

[@mattevans8517]

That car cleaned up SO WELL. Wow. Polish it up, clean it up, and drive it! It's beautiful enough to be a nice car, but not perfect enough to where you're afraid to drive it all the time.

[@robertwest3093]

I'm glad that this Mustang was stored INSIDE, in a solid building, not on DIRT. This has to be one of the most solid rust free barn finds I have witnessed!

[@iggyfritz7150]

God bless you Pam I'm so happy that you'll be able to see the car and probably even ride in it after it's fixed up that would be fantastic.

[@briansweeney7166]

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[@davidnorth3411]

As a previous Mach 1 owner , it’s a stunner .

[@moparedtn]

*PAM!* She's the star of this episode, hands down. The decision to sell the Mach 1 must have been so very difficult - as will the other machinery to come, no doubt. You do your late husband great honor in finding proper stewards for the car, etc. God bless you and yours! *JERRY!* The dignity and respect with which you present these stories of the cars and the people associated with them is a RARE thing in our society these days - so as always, *thank you* for sharing them all with us and I wish you the safest of travels until the next one, sir! -Ed on the Ridge

[@bills1995vette]

That lady’s a little cutie.

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks Ed, appreciate your feedback very much.

[@grantlingley1385]

My Dad had a Mach 1 and this car was the spitting image of my Dads! Thank you for posting this wonderful story. Gosh does this bring back memories! I too remember these whipping back when my Dad “got into it”! Really fun!

[@thewriter2549]

Very cool!

[@ClearwaterChad]

I have such respect for someone who will not destroy this timepiece it is almost perfect as is as far as looks just preserve this and enjoy

[@christoph404]

greetings from Scotland! ...car looks great....some soapy water and a hose transformed it....being ticked away in the garage there certainly preserved it...look forward to seeing it driving on the road!

[@felkerforcongress]

Definitely would like to see this on the road. Please keep us updated once she's road worthy. Great find and story.

[@chriscrain2878]

What a fantastic car, and a fantastic story. Pam was a gracious host ... Congrats to everyone. 👏😎🇺🇲

[@tedsinkler2023]

Thanks for saving a family.

[@randallburgess46]

It’s great to see such a great car restored back to life so it and its historic legacy can live on forever.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

Great Video on a Great Find...but just for fun, to my knowledge, FoMoCo never used an Acrylic Enamel on production cars. They used and perfected the use of a Red-Oxide primer under all colors [even a few parts like differential center sections] with an Alkyd or whats known as a Synthetic Enamel. Old timers called it "Straight Enamel." They achieved the gloss, flow, and durability by baking the fresh paint at nearly 160 degrees. Once again, Nice Car. And I wouldn't restore that survivor.

[@thewriter2549]

Acrylic enamel is the term that I've heard famous Mustang restorers use for many years. I've never heard anybody say synthetic enamel.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

@@thewriter2549 Although Sherwin-Williams was working on pioneering the chemistry for their new Automotive-style Acrylic Enamel by the late 60s it wasn't released for use until the early 1970s, in some areas not until even later. And Poly-Iscocyanate catalysts were not perfected or available until the late 70s to early 80s. Also, a non-catalyzed Acrylic Enamel would not work well with factory-type baking systems either and a respray could be a disaster that led to the car being crushed and tax-credited. Moreover, the all-new "30-minute paint" [Acrylic Enamel] could not be hotsprayed. GM however did release Magic-Mirror Acrylic Lacquer in 1962 replacing their old-style nitrocellulose-based paints.

[@michaelmaas5544]

Great story and a beautiful car. I just hated not seeing it taken to a professional detailer. Someone who has the right knowledge and product to use could really do wonders.

[@yardsausage]

i would consider that car a true survivor. well done sir, a real head turner.

[@victorxavier9977]

Great story and great people so happy the new owner is including Pam on the next stage of the cars life! Amazing how well the car cleaned up after all these years!

[@nurburgringdreaming2221]

Damn ... that thing look good cleaned up. One of the best I’ve seen in a while

[@Scottocaster6668]

I'm glad she sold it to someone who would appreciate it instead of just letting it rot away . Awesome lady❤️. And it's in my favorite color!

[@Verttime]

It has already been rotted away and run into the ground, to restore that car back like new, would exceed the value of one that has already been restored. Why don’t you people ever get it?

[@lylecarpenter3121]

Seriously one of the best "barnfinds" I've seen.Dont do too much to it is what I'm hearing. A true survivor!

[@philhoward8768]

Man! The excitement of taking the side of the barn off and the car seeing sunlight for the first time in all those years!!!! Wish I could of been there!

[@CCRider5312]

It’s in a lot better place now than sitting in that barn, at least it can be cared for & taken care of now. It’s never good to let a vehicle sit, but thank goodness it was kept inside. Or otherwise it would’ve been rotted away by now. Good Barn find 👍and looks like it’s going to a awesome new owner who will give it the TLC it needs.

[@username8171]

As long as you can keep the moisture off it and the mice out of it, a car may last many years. Of course all the rubber may have to be replaced, hoses, belts and suspension and steering bushings.

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

What a story, and what a car! The red on red is a beautiful color combination.

[@robertwest3093]

This find is made so much better with the stories she told as you were getting the car out.

[@levelletate4551]

Holy Shift. That interior looks brand new 😮

[@johnfranklin5277]

As the owner of a 68 Mustang coupe for 45 years, I can tell you there's nothing like it. My car is a lifelong Southern California car, 289, automatic with factory AC. Undercarriage is basically pristine. Once you fall in love with it, you'll never sell, I've turned down offers of 20.000 for mine, yes, its that nice. You have something very special there, I would definitely take it to have the Undercarriage fully cleaned, inspected, and treated for rust, and anything that needs replacing done. Definitely paint the lower valance. Other than that, she is a beautiful car. And for God's sake. Don't use STEEL WOOL on the chrome!! It will scratch the hell out of it. Turtle wax CHROME cleaner, and a soft cloth, and elbow grease will remove the rust very well. Thats what I have used for decades on my Mustang, and all the chrome on my 58 cadillac, and it keeps the chrome gleaming. Good luck and congratulations on acquiring such a special Mustang!!

[@Onteo1]

Agreed! I’ve owned mine for 45 years as well. Wasn’t supposed to be the forever car, it just happened.

[@flirt940]

Bonjour, Quand je vois les prix d’une voiture comme ça en France ! Chez nous cette voiture pour les passionnés et connaisseurs c’est le saint graal ! Ici en super état une voiture comme ça atteint les 100.000€

[@jerrypuckett6733]

I’ve had my 66 mustang for 42 1/2 years. Never sell it. That’s a sweet car.

[@Onteo1]

@@jerrypuckett6733 bought mine in 77, it’s been 45 1/2 for me. Never intended it to be the forever car, it just happened.

[@mikeburnett7028]

Wonderful save. Congratulations on your purchase. Can’t wait to see it running and/or restored, or driven as is

[@UAELOVES]

I like the way u washed the car. U took ur time. Not like other KZbinrs, they just pressure wash it and ruining some parts accidentally. Well done 👍

[@robboid]

Yeah, much better to take your time , rubbing all the abrasive dirt around on the paint with a rag. Ever think there is a reason a pressure washer ( touchless) is used so often and why there are touchless car washes that use high pressure water. It doesn't hurt anything but does a much better deep cleaning.

[@dennisberry5569]

I cried when Pam got emotional. The best of the best guys. DB

[@zackadamec9332]

What a beautiful car. Man that thing cleaned up nice after all those years.

[@thewriter2549]

yes, amazing Mach 1

[@Joe-lj3ir]

Great story. Great to see car is going to the right person.

[@MrHurricaneFloyd]

It is good to see old iron brought back to life instead of horded until it turns to dust. I am sure it was hard to let it go, but it can now go make new memories for others.

[@northwestof49]

What an absolutely gorgeously preserved car !! Reminded me of the 70 Boss 302 my granny had a zillion years ago !! Preserve .... DO NOT restore !! This is a beautiful example of a true survivor !!

[@davidsantos8206]

What a beautiful car and I love your videos. My only complaint is, I wish you had more videos. Always great back stories. Would love to see someone help Pam get her car out of that barn and help her get it running and driving, so that she can enjoy it again

[@tommylord]

Or she might be reminded of what a throw away crap box it is.

[@gregprince2523]

Absolute legend!! The memories she has with that car!!

[@mikehagan4320]

I am Glad to see the owner make sure this car goes to a good Home instead of a " Profiteer ". Best Wishes from Montana M.H

[@terryeustice5399]

That will be a awesome restoration. Beautiful car. 428 Cobra Jet Thanks for sharing.

[@sampickens1998]

You need to take that kind lady for a nice ride after you get this beautiful car running again. What a find!!!!!

[@brettmillett3851]

I think that is my favorite classic Mustang hands down. So much about this car is prefect. What a find!!!

[@stanhutchins4365]

This car is a time capsule find of a life time. Absolutely incredible. It’s every persons dream to find a car of their dreams. Cars are more than just vehicles we car enthusiasts have they are part of us in every way. It’s who we are. Can’t wait to see part 2 or 3. Great video

[@dezznutz3743]

A lifetime where it sat 4/5ths of its life stuffed in the back of a barn.

[@reinaldoaponte4872]

I know this car is in the Best Hands, Congratulations and Enjoy it!

[@halfulford3081]

The car takes me back 50 years. What a beautiful car and a lovely story to go with it. Pam you are a beautiful person.

[@spinmancorner7543]

A great story and video. I could almost feel your tears has I believe that your passed loved one was right there with you with the biggest smile and his heart full of joy and pride knowing that his “Red Baby” was coming back to life with some good folks. You chose the right folks to sell this beauty to. You all are blessed...

[@pd2468]

You could see how much she loves that car reminds her of her husband and the time they spent together in their life that’s what I mean by the barn holds nothing but family memories

[@chuckwhitson654]

She's a sweetheart of a lady. Her husband had good taste in cars and women

[@pistolpete6114]

I love these videos. Just good people and a killer car. All Pam has to do is wait until the Mach 1 is cleaned up and restored a little bit and then the waterworks will start flowing when the memories come back. Very nice lady!

[@refiii9499]

Ford and Farmall! I would have gotten along very well with this man. And his wife what a sweet lady! Man I love seeing these type of stories and finds. Nice people for sure.

[@thewriter2549]

You and me both!

[@damiansteele3665]

My dad had a 1970 mach1 4 speed with a 351 that was destroyed in a fire... Last year I bought a 1969 428 4 speed in raven black... I can't wait to make memories with him and my kids when I have them!

[@cowboyj3962]

What I wouldn't give to have that car or get lucky and find one in a barn like that! Amazing! Man it cleaned up beautifully!

[@scwaty180]

It's amazing to see there's still these barn finds year after year. I never understood why owners let vehicles sit for 40 years, but my Dad did the same thing on a 66 Chrysler 300 when I was young. Sat for my entire childhood and rusted into the ground. Life and its problems get in the way of your dreams sometimes. At least this Mustang was stored inside, although I'm sure the pack rats have destroyed all the wiring. Will be cool to see an update video if this one is restored

[@thewriter2549]

We found no traces of mice or other animals or insects. Several viewers commented the "dryer sheets" lying on the carpet and seats kept mice away. I was not aware of this and should have asked what those sheets were in the car.

[@jerrydefrancesco9287]

What a great story, please keep us informed on the journey

[@anthonyyoung626]

Glad Jerry was there to video document this fascinating story, which itself is now part of this Mach I's history. It cleaned up beautifully. Great automotive design is timeless as this car proves.

[@dandrane1251]

I love it. I had a teacher in high school who had the first Mustang sold by our local dealer. He later bought a new '66 GT hi-po fastback, a '69 Mach 1 351 4V, and a '70 Boss 302. Then he married and traded the Boss on a '73 Ford pickup.

[@rankoutsider2363]

Aww Pam you’re a gem! Beautiful wheels ❤

[@skinnerhound2660]

Great car, great story, congratulations. Goes to show they're still out there. Too bad Larry from AMMO NYC couldn't have done his magic on it. He's the best and has brought back far worse to their highest original potential.

[@scoobyroorogers]

Skinner Hound, I was just thinking the same thing ....

[@jeffnordquist9231]

That Ford Ltd in back of the Mustang brought memories back to me. My father bought a car just like that from a older couple that was in mint condition when I was a teenager. My father loved 😍 that car; we all did. Ford LTD classic, that car probably has been in that barn just as long as the Mustang and probably is also in mint condition. Whoever buys that car is going to love it.

[@hamdanawamleh]

Beautiful thanks for film it and let us a chance to see it. Enjoy your car

[@iggyfritz7150]

I remember looking at the brochures of this exact car when it came out. Our neighbor had a 69 428 but it was just a standard Mach1. Did not have the rear wing or the rear window slats 69 and 70 are my two favorites beside the 67 Fastback Mustang I owned 2-70 Mustangs and a 65 289 hypo was my first car once you own a Mustang it's in your blood forever I don't care what car fan you are GM Chrysler AMC. Once you drive a Mustang you're hooked. I am completely amazed the great condition of this sitting in a barn for 40 years in Michigan yet unbelievable.

[@charlesschneiter5159]

What a trip down memory lane!! Mine could have been the twin brother of your's, except for the engine (mine was a 351C) and the color of the upholstery (mine was the usual black), right down to the calypso red color, the 4-speed manual transmission an it's Hurst T-handle. Thanks for the movie - can't wait for a follow up, especially when you are going to restore that 428 thunder bucket to life!

[@DL-mk4mz]

Always had an appreciation for old cars, especially Ford's, they're my favorite and consider myself a Ford enthusiast. I don't make enough to aquire anything like this in decent shape, I have owned a few rarities which I loved and restored as best I could slowly, piece by piece, some were pretty far gone. None were my top favorites, but I loved them all because of their uniqueness. Some were cool in ways people didn't even realize. Turning heads with my SHO Taurus's motor sound or cruising in my Thunderbird super coupe, or my 85 Nissan Z31 always put a grin on my face. Was an absolute blast. Really hope he understands what he's been blessed with, wish we could all be so lucky.

[@americanrelics2552]

Wow that Ford EXP is a cool find as well. It's getting hard to find obscure 80s cars in that good a shape.

[@jackonthefarm5540]

Wow. I enjoyed this video. A great find. I was an engineer for Pontiac from '70 to '80. Loved Firebirds and GTOs. But always had a place in my heart for Ford and I love the Mustang.

[@thewriter2549]

Very cool!

[@Jordanrhart]

That was just magical, Jerry. I was awestruck the entire time. I love the way you put these videos together. I felt like I got to be a part of something really special. Thank you!

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks for the compliment Jordan. Makes it feel worthwhile.

[@troy9er]

That looks really good! My 1st car was a 1964.5 Mustang. My Grandma bought it new when she lived in Belair California, she moved in with us in 1968. We lived in the burbs of Chicago. I took over the Mustang in 1976. It was my 1st car, boy how I loved that car!❤️

[@thewriter2549]

Great present for a first car!

[@freespirit369-nb4jf]

Man you scored! That car is beautiful!!! That's when cars were made right! With class and total coolness!

[@Merylstreep1949]

Best car show on KZbin or anywhere! I love that you focus especially on rare musclecars!

[@JesusTorres-qr1gz]

That is a wonderful moment in life, lucky for you guys, blessings to all of you.

[@kcox593]

Its so nice to see these old cars get rescued

[@johnprins4731]

Isn't it beautiful to find the car your dreams and give it a bath after all those years... I was always my most favorite thing finding a car and cleaning it and washing it,,, Bringing it back to life again,,, What an absolute gorgeous and phenomenal Mustang a 4 speed..

[@rogerchevelle8543]

Thanks for the video. That Mustang cleaned up remarkably well.

[@tommylord]

Those black Michigan plates came out in 1979, but were renewed by a yearly sticker through 1982. The stickers may have only been applied on the rear plate. I'd like to hear how that sounds with the seventies era bullet mufflers.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Beautifully preserved interior

[@martinjamessmith1045]

Nice car , best barn find I’ve seen .. happy days ahead 😎,🇬🇧

[@paultucker1272]

Wow! What a wonderful video, thank you. It looks like Pam has found the perfect new owner for this Mach 1. Please can we have a follow-up on getting it running and the first drive?

[@the_jd_delaney]

Very cool barn find!! Cleaned up really well!!

[@ABSOLUTEALASKAFAMILY]

I bought mine off the showroom floor back in 1969. What a joy it was to drive. Same red color but black inside.

[@davegavin7914]

That was incredible to watch step by step telling its story ! I am now in my late 50s a guy had a bright yellow Boss Mustang Mach 1 ( Phill Oosley) apologise if I got spelling wrong , I would here it come past our school with that V8 burble . We would cheer him on and he would floor it for us lol . I live in the UK 🇬🇧I’ve been into cars all my life ever since I was a toddler my dad and brother too . Your a lucky man Phill 👍🏻✌️👏👏👏👏

[@Cygnus307]

Pam is such a sweetheart! What a great car to drive on Phil's legacy.

[@salstube9]

Pam is a special kind of lady.

[@thewriter2549]

She absolutely is.

[@chuckerpower2841]

Beautiful optioned FE block Mach 1...love the colors red on red! Please take care of her! And thanks to Pam for letting it go to a good home! I have known of a coral blue 1970 Boss 302 been sitting in an old milk Barn since the 70s I don't think it's there anymore but I should have just been more persistent on the issue if it's in that Barn still I'll have to check this summer! But it'll be huge money being none restored!😉

[@02autogt]

Man that car is in INCREDIBLE shape!!!!! 70's are my favorite!!!! Dry ice the bottom and go through the drivetrain and enjoy it in nearly original condition!!!!! 😍😍

[@melvinsmiley5295]

Really great story. Thanks for sharing it with us all

[@brianburnssailorslife5383]

What an amazing experience to have been shared with other vintage mustang enthusiasts like myself.... nothing like 4 speed fun!

[@crazyolivia03]

What a beautiful mustang 🐎🤩