Original Shelby GT500 and Days of Thunder Charger | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 5
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2016
- Tom proves you can find classics close to home when he explores his own stomping grounds in North Carolina, tracking down a series of stock cars, two cars that made cameos in the movie “Days of Thunder,” and a VW from his past. He also shares his favorite barn find purchase yet.
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If the AC Greyhound can be saved it should be saved. There were only 83 of them produced from 1959 through 1963, and evidently only three of the lot were left hand drive, making the one in the barn a rarity within a rarity. I'd love to own it!
Yes. I'd like to know, how much is it?
Starting to become my favorite show on TH-cam
this shows even better than the old roadkills
+Kenny M this show is about the pure love of old cars, with the thrill of barn find hunting, that anyone can do, and that's why I love it
Thanks!
jluzny92 same
jluzny92 me too
OK I'm addicted to this series now. What a positive car guy vibe going on here. And I can even watch this with my 5 year old. Keep it up - it makes me happy to be a Hagerty customer.
Thanks for the great comments, Drew. Tom
+tom cotter hi I also live in nc can you make a video about what to look at when buying a car that's been sitting for a while I've seen an old Chevy in my neighbors garage to a 1st gen mustang at a shop but I wanna know what to look for specially if your on budget.
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Drew Z love the show doing wonders for the car Community Inglewood California go up in this house work are freaks for days we love you keep going and keep pushing it
I love the spirit of this show... There are still lots of cars, hidden in plain sight, maybe arround the corner of your house, or in a garage that you pass every day... These gems deserve to be saved... Just open your eyes, and happy haunting...
I would love to own that Shelby.
I like foreign cars more than American cars, but you can't say no to a Shelby.
+Patrick Mason btw cobras are european
+TheManInDboX Have you seen the new Shelby Gt350R?
Brittan's Not in Europe , it an Island , By the Way
Britain is a part of Europe . It's not its own continent
Mooresville, L.A., Detroit, all over the U.S., I love hearing peoples "inside stories " on the awesome finds they have to share! This segment scratches the surface of whats out there!
Some years ago, I found a 67 Mustang coupe with what looked to be the original "Bullit" green paint job. It had a modified 302 with a close ratio 4 speed top loader, limited slip rear end and a bunch of other mods. I took one test drive around the block and paid what the seller was asking for it. I've always been a Ford guy and had a 65 Mustang prior to this one. I drove it almost daily for about seven years before selling it to a buyer from Belgium. I still miss that car today.
Love how he skids the mustang at the end.
Tom, I have wanted a 67 green Shelby since 67 when I was 10 years old. There was one in the neighborhood and I fell in love with the design, color, but most of all the sound. I am a 16 year hemiplegic stroke survivor and I have relearned to talk and walk again. I have been trained and recertified to drive with no restrictions. I have to have an automatic. Should you ever come to Overland Park, KS, in your Shelby, I would give my right arm (the paralyzed one) to take a ride in your car. I love your videos. May the Lord keep you safe. Blessings~
Hats off to you for such an excellent show. I had a love affair with a '61 VW Transporter (though it wasn't a crew cab) too. However the sentiments expressed with regards to the Shelby were some of the best I've heard about buying a classic. Respect the fact that the owner loves the car. Offer a fair price. Whether or not they take it they will speak and think well of you and if they decide down the road they want to sell yours will be the first number they call.
In my years of owning many cars vintage and otherwise, it has been my experience that there is something interesting in just about every other garage around. In rural America this is especially true.
This was a very enjoyable episode. Setting you drive that old Mustang off was priceless.
Met Tom at Amelia Island Concours while my friend was buying one of his books (his 2nd purchase) and neither one of us realized, though we had watched his show before, that he was the same guy in the shows. It was a pleasure to meet him. His books on barn finds are very interesting and a great read with amazing photos. Check them out. I love this show and can't wait to see more.
A few years back I went to look at a 1960 Impala four door. Guy lied about everything. It was rusted, banged up, knocking 235cid V6, missing a lot of parts and wanted $12,000 I just walked away. Glad I did because a few blocks over I saw an 86 monte carlo ss for sale. I asked about the car and the owner stated it looks like crap and runs like crap and he wanted $250 I bought it and replaced the carb and drove it around for a year until the trans went and ended up selling it for $1000
straight 6 not v6
Blix Dunn would kept the Monte
I found my dream car 4 miles away from where I lived. A 1977 RA29 Toyota Celica GT. In my case, the previous owner was untruthful on the engine and vehicle condition and was overcharging me for it. I stuck with what I thought was a fair market price and He declined. I went home discouraged. He called me a day later and asked if I was still interested and I picked up the car. He was very rude. Haven't had a chance to restore it due to my financial status and priorities. Wish I had the means to do it and get that feel of driving it. That's priceless! Great show Hagerty, you inspired me to go out and find my dream car!
Way to go Tom! Agree, there is little point in making a low ball offer to a fellow car guy. Being fair pays dividends. Funny I just bought another one of your books too!
No truer word can be spoken than "fair". Your advise is so spot on Tom. I trade/buy/sell/restore vintage guitars and amps. I can not tell you just how many times I have acquired an instrument because A. I did my research on the value & B. I made a "fair" offer that was agreeable to both seller & buyer. Truth be told, I'm glad so many newbs try and low ball, as it leaves me room to be "fair".
I recently found a 1972 dodge challenger two blocks away from my house.I really want to rescue it as it's being taken over by nature. Unfortunately funds limit that from happening.
Love this series! Keep em coming! The patina on the Shelby is perfect.
when I was little I was always digging holes everywhere because I hoped to find cars beneath the surface that were in perfect condition haha
Tom is right about walking around your neighborhood and finding classic cars .there is a Mustang Mach 1 in someone's garage covered with boxes just down the street from my house. I see it every now and then when they leave their garage open. 🤗
Really enjoying your show Tom. Thanks for bringing us along. I took your hint and started keeping an eye open in my neighbourhood for collectibles awaiting restoration. First look: 1973 Amc Javelin, 1972 Super Beetle. 1960 ish Vw van. 1973 Ford Ranger pickup. Busy with my rust free 1991 Bmw e30 Cabriolet so these will have to wait
Absolutely a fabulous series, just love it!!!! This fella knows cars, which makes the show 10 times more interesting. Very humble guy and fun to listen to. I want his job!! Although you guys wouldn't want to listen to me. Thanks a million for this complete series. Geoff
we travelled to Florida from the UK and found my 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 and shipped it back following my Dad's purchase of a 1963 Cadillac in 1991 when he retired due to ill health (carried on fixing his and our cars). Mom then went and bought the Galaxie owners Grandad's 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham after he sadly passed, as a daily driver here in England.
WOW TOM YOU GOT US ALL DROOLING ON THAT SHELBY, YOU GOT US ON THAT ONE...
Courtney Bailey I think he should have offer the viewers to buy the Shelby first. wasn't he there to just look and to film?
How much did he pay for the Shelby?? I want to buy it
I am not a classic car collector, but I love american cars and stumbled on your series. I find it so interesting so thanks you for all your hard work.
My weekly highlight is back!! Thanks, God!! Definitely the best series on YT regarding classic cars, in my opinion.
Yeah you can find cars within 15 miles from where you live the catch is you have to have the cash to buy them and a place to work on them..the latter two being the hardest part..
Kudos to you, Tom for your fair market value philosophy. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Making a lowball offer on a car treats the car and seller as a piece of scrap, and people who do that deserve to be treated likewise. I'd like to hope that IF I were to sell a car, they'd love it like I did.
I love these! Thanks for making them.
And a fellow petrol head nod for the ending. Aces!
It's funny you mentioned looking around my neighborhood,found and bought a 71 Leyland Mini Cooper within a mile from my house.
He is the greatest. He's a gentile man. Considerate,... ALWAYS. Such a pleasure to be around on video. You really think your with him. He makes you see how being honest is the best way. I'll will never stop wacthing him, I could never imagine him ever changing, but only for the better. To have lunch with him o e day would be a delight with my 7 year Derek.
That Shelby is FANTASTIC!!! Don't touch a THING on that car!!! So original!!! Really amazing!
one of the best barnfind shows ive seen hands down, cheers tom and looking forward to the next episode
Back when I was in the military I was overseas and wanted a 60's Mustang (a car I wanted since I was a kid). My wife and mom went out looking for one. At the time you could get either a coupe or fastback for around 2-3k. My wife chose the coupe. She thought the fastback was ugly. She thinks differently today because she also appreciates classics now. I remember coming home to her picking me up in a 68 coupe with a big smile on her face. What a beautiful sight that was. It broke down on me about 9 years ago after being my daily driver for almost 10 years. A good amount of that was going from LA to San Diego and back on a daily basis. She WILL run again.
I bought a 1966 Mustang that sat for 20 years in a swamp. it sunk up to the body in the mud. Complete car all original, An older lady bought it new and drove it until she passed away the neighbor bought it pushed it on to his property behind the barn and let it sit for 20 years until i bought it for $700. Its a 289 v8 auto car. It was originally a lettuce green she had repainted to blue. The paint is flaking and i can see the original color. Im not planning to restore to stock. Im thinking about painting it black though the body will stay stock and keep the 289. There is millions of them why not make it how I would have ordered it from ford.
Trixler293, did you take her body out the car when you bought it?
Hope Tom gets his old truck back ! And glad he got the Shelby !!
Enjoy your videos.
Just moved from NYC to Mooresville, guess I need to get out and do some barn hunting of my own.
I've got a 1955 Chevy Cameo in my garage now, looking to add more.
Very cool. Keep up the great work. Look forward to each new video.
This episode with the mini-vignettes is the best yet. ...The free headlight from France was pretty damn good too.
The VW bug inside was a 66', only the 66's had the "1300" badge on the back, but I'll give it to you, you know your stuff!! Damn I'd love that 66', the 67', and the crewcab pickup...HEAVEN!!!
I love these barn find videos! That's mustang is gorgeous! Keep up the good work and keep these videos coming!
I found a 1 owner 1987 Ford Bronco 1mi from my house. Runs, drives, stops, etc. I love my real steel full size Bronco.
This series is one of my favorite in TH-cam, please keep them good episodes coming, I'm a BIG fan of you and your show Tom, thankyou and keep up the good work.
Crazy that you found that truck. In the 70s my dad had a one off metallic blue MGB that was used for the Paris motor show. He kept the car for a few years and then sold it on in the mid 70s, in the early 2000s he found the same car just driving past someone's house. Sadly it hadn't been taken care of and was too far gone for restoration.
Just found this channel today. I live in Huntersville, NC. Love the cars!!
I own a 1962 Impala SS 409. I went to the exhaust shop one day to have my pickup inspected and met this older gentleman who was there getting a new exhaust installed on his 1966 Impala 327. We struck up a conversation and he ended up taking me to his house where he showed me a pretty awesome collection of restored 1968-72 Chevrolet trucks. He lives a half mile from me and I never knew it.
Wow since 1980....i born on August 1980. Love Mustangs, very impressive to imagine this awsome car sitting since my birthdate.
This is my favorite episode so far. I love this show.
Tom, the Shelby, and its story deserves a stand-alone video. The story went from "the guy showed it to me" to "I've had to replace." How much did it cost? How much has been put into it? Why is it not washed and waxed? Lots of unanswered questions from a channel I've seen go into extreme details over far less interesting cars. If you restore it, the whole process needs to be meticulously documented. I'd tune into every episode. The series of such a restoration and what goes into one (including all the actual costs) could theoretically pay for itself in views.
Best Car Guy Show On TH-cam!! Everything Is On Point, The Host, The Videography, The Cars & The Stories!!
its amazing the things you see just walking your dog around the neighborhood. one of my neighbors has an airplane in his garage, its just a 2 car garage!!
Thank you Tom.
Thanks for the words of wisdom that NOBODY can hear these days!
I'm sure this has been mentioned previous, but if not, the 67 Shelby Mustang engine was not a "Cobra Jet" as you mentioned. The 428 Cobra Jet did not come out until mid 1968, so no, they were not available on the 67, and carried the GT500 KR moniker. They are the most desirable of the GT500 Shelby's because of the difference in HP, however I would be more than thrilled to find that 67 GT500 in this day and age.
You make restoring sound so easy to do !
my heart nearly stopped when the Imperial showed up. my favorite car of all time.
Love that Shelby been my dream car since I was six your one lucky man would love to see it I live in tobaccoville NC have a good one
@Darin Hargrave yeah I love pretty much any American muscle. I’m more of a Chevy guy myself, but I’d take a Ford in a heartbeat if somebody offered it to me. I don’t care nearly as much how rare something is as much as how it drives, looks, and sounds. My Dad has a ‘68 Camaro Z28 all original had the 302 in it. Only 22,000 original miles. But he was too scared to drive it Bc we live near the city, and there’s idiots out on the road. So unfortunately he sold it. But that’s still my favorite car that I’ve ever heard. The sound is like nothing else I’ve ever heard, I absolutely love it.
Tom, I'm glad I stumbled upon your show, it's better than anything on the tube...Love it
He peeled outta there like he stole it 😎👍
One of those Saturday's in the shop with Hagerty running on the wall monitor. If you ever see this comment Tom, Thanks for all the cool stories.
Another great episode! Thank you
keep em coming bro! great content! love theese barn finds.. hope you get to have your VW crew cab back one day
I was born in Lincolnton. I remember this car. Love that GT500!!!
Brandon Humphries I’m confused does the original owner still own it? Or does tom have it now??
The Amount of production in this puts other shows on television to shame. Love the work, love the transitions.
I live in Miami and I have a neighbor who has a 29 ford that has been sitting for 15 years but its like new. all the fluids were drained 15 years ago when it was parked. Right around the corner theres a 64 1/2 ford mustang that she bought brand new in 1964 and its sitting in her garage in outstanding condition.
around my town there are a few car guys, a few months ago there was a 1980's GMC Dump Truck for sale, for New York, it was super clean, the dude also daily drives a same era Chevy K30 Dump truck, already prepped for winter too. another car guy in my town has a K5 blazer, also around the 80's, but it's rusted to all hell, however, he does daily drive an early 90's Lincoln Continental and has a CMC Tiffany stored in a garage. around here you can very easily find a lot of classics in people's garages
That '39 Ford Deluxe "Woodie" you're driving ain't that shabby either! Kudos on that one.
I found 20 yardfinds when i was going to shool. God i love old cars. Many see Them as trash and rust but its gold🤑
I envy you man...
So many treasures to be found.
So many beautifull cars. Its like a time capsule. Love your channel.
Peter Eagan was in my Dads high school class, he's been out to his place and saw all his old motorcycles.
Great show very informative, nice to see there's still some hidden Diamonds in the Rough,, Nice exit by the way!✌
Very smart man offering the fare price. Nice catch. My old neighbor had one just like it restored.
Definitely glad I stumbled across this series. I need to do some barn hunting since I'm here in North Carolina too!
Love this content, thank you for the hard work! Hopefully much more to come!
I have literally sat in and started Bill Elliot's Boss 351 Ram Air grabber yellow car. Didn't get to drive it, but that was still a pretty cool moment!
I remember when that Shelby made the front page of Hemmings motor news and there was a huge article about whether or not it should be restored or repainted!
1:10 I saw a 1956 Mercury 2 door hardtop in excellent condition 4 blocks from where I live in Nevada.
My dad had one of those VW pick-up trucks about 40 years ago. It was light green. I've never seen it, there is no picture of it either, since he used it for work. Would love to see one, and sit in one.
I bought a 48 Hudson Commodore about 1.5 years ago. Sitting in a barn for 35 years. Owner passed away.Straight body, no rot, one repaint in 69 years. It did start run and drive. The fuel line had been disconnected from the fuel tank, and a rubber tube was going from an antifreeze container under the hood into the single barrel carter carb driven by a “HELP!!!” electric pump. Funniest dam hillbilly set up ever. The gas tank was sludged up with Mississippi River sludge, had to have that cut open, blasted out, resealed and welded back together, new fuel system installed, every single part that makes up the braking system, new electrical, every 6 volt bulb in that car had been replaced, new clutch, on and on and on.......it broke down and left me stranded 3 three times, thousands of Dollars in the hole and never ran right. Sold it on ebay for pennies on the dollar. Worst mistake I have ever made in my life. I couldn’t even find a transport company that wanted to ship it cuz it did not run. Finally I found one after 3 months of sitting on condominium property. Getting threatening letters from the board. The truck Came and had to offload every car to winch the dead Hudson behind the truck’s cab then reload every car. But it was a rust free car, great shape. BLAH BLAH. I’m done with “barn finds”
Please read my experience carefully before you guys jump into a rust free never hit, one repaint barn find
Interesting Shelby. I was with Bob Bruncati in 1980 when he bought the identical car at the Denver Auto Auction. Back when he had the one Ford store in Sunland.
I can relate to life getting in the way of fixing up a classic, have a road runner that has fallen into that category. Hopefully in the near future I can get to it.
Tom, you are one legit dude! Cheers brotha!
Found a car not 5 miles down the road from where I live. I bought it. It was sitting parked in a garage. A 1967 Shelby GT 500 is my dream Mustang to own.
I always look for old cars and motorbikes, I even got my special edition "rustbucket" model roughly 10km from my house. Great episode!
Hey Tom, keep them coming, loving all of these episodes , fun stuff and exciting
its amazing that the Shelby, if was truly sitting out in the open for decades, managed to keep all that original Shelby kit, like the carbs and air cleaner, those valve covers, the wheels...all the stuff that usually ends up disappearing over time. Must have been well hidden. Its awesome that it is so complete...def one, maybe with a little preservation effort, to keep in 'as found' condition...sweet.
that survivor Shelby is awesome. You can't walk away from that. Got to pay up! The VW crew cab is a rust bucket money pit. That's one you walk away from and cherish the old memories.
I'm always amazed watching these videos how relatively unrusty these cars that have been sitting for decades for down in the states. In Canada it is unheard of because if that car saw one winter in its whole life and got put away it will rust until nothing is left.
This show is great... And that 500... I wouldn't change a thing!!
I saw your 67 Shelby when you had it at the first VIR SAAC convention. I met you briefly there. I remember it had the coat hanger for the antenna. I have really enjoyed all of these videos. Barn Hunting as a past time is still alive. There were a few finds near my house the past few years, and a couple of them were people I knew or had known. I had no idea they had those cars stashed away.
I have a friend who's grandpa lives right beside me, and in his garage, sitting for about 3 years, is a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
Love your videos man.been watching since I got my 68 fairlane 500.keep it up.thanks
First...I LOVE THIS VIDEO SERIES!!!! Needs to be its own channel. Second, WHO buys old stock cars? I mean I understand if they are driven by someone famous, but just general 70's or 80's stock cars???
I am truly enjoying the barn find Hunter series that 67 Shelby though was absolutely beautiful keep up the good work and keep them coming
Tom; Love your videos and style. I'm 56 and been detailing cars for 25 plus years. Would love to detail and clean that Shelby for ya and keep it original as possible.
I love that 66 plymouth satellite. I had one just like it, same color, the first real car I ever bought. My wife wrecked it while I was in Vietnam.
Thats a 67 in the video ,dual headlights.
the car IS worth restoring to someone who falls in love with it and can get it at a REASONABLE price.. i think i've put wayyyy to much money in my 49 3100 atm but i KNOW i wil LOVVVEEEE this truck when i finally can drive it down the road and take it to the old soldiers reuinuin parade we have here. and i cant wait :)
In my eyes, that AC Greyhound is 1 to restore and the costs be damned just because of the rarity. Plus it looked like it had Ohio plates :-) I also a car with a Cincinnati AAA badge. Another thing to be interested in was that white Thunderbird Go-Kart body. Huge thumbs up!!!
Those plates are vintage N.C. plates.
Depends on your motivation. If you're a fan of the car or brand, and intend to keep it, I'd say the emotional investment is at least worth the financial one. But if you intend to flip it ASAP, it's a risky investment. You might make a profit, you might lose your shirt fixing it then selling it for less than your investment, or you might break even. It's impossible to tell. A shame that car sat for fifty years for want of a master cylinder. You could probably rebuild the original with fabricated or 3d printed parts
That Shelby had me drooling. And offering fair market value is the best advice when dealing for just about anything.
Watching your channel, I find myself wishing that I could share these episodes w/my Dad. He would have loved to see this one.
Beautiful Shelby. I live in a little town in Virginia called Boykins. A good friend of mine has a couple of barn finds you may be interested in. One happens to be a 1978 king cobra...
I always loved those VW double cabs. Slow is right.