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For the love of God get Tom to do some videos in Connecticut, I've been commenting the past 3 or 4 years, he comes here repeatedly for lime rock but doesn't do any video here when there's so much racing history and great hidden gems of cars people have
Todd needs a show of his own! Wow not only he's got an eye for great vehicles, but he also knows his stuff, and furthermore, if he says it'll start right up, he's right it does! Very impressed with his collection!
Tom, you’ve got to go longer or do multiple episodes with this awesome guy. I’d love to know his back story. Yard tour please. Keep up the good work. Guys like this motivate me to get more stuff
For nearly 30 years I was married to a woman whose father was one of 14 siblings that grew up in Western Maine. While together we made many trips out to New England to visit with her family. This video of you and Todd reminds me of the many times I got to spend visiting with her uncles still located in Maine. It was always a good time and their knowledge about all things mechanical was beyond impressive. I got to experience a number of local events like the Fryberg Fair (with some impressive vintage tractor pulls), local hot rod shows, and a classic car & tractor show to benefit the restoration of a water-powered mill that had been damaged by fire. Thanks for this video and the great memories it brought back for me.
Wow - this was a great episode and Todd is a knowledgable and fascinating guy with eclectic taste. I actually believe this guy when he says he will finish all of these vehicles - he knows what he wants to do and has the talent to do it. Thank you Tom and thank you Hagerty.
Leno has a matching coal truck. I had a friend George, who worked for NJ BELL. He told me he walked across NJ behind a real truck like that one, using the poles to lift new telephone cables up, and onto the poles, then they turned around and wired them all into houses on the way back. Post WWII, just out of the Navy, and making 37 cents an hour!! He retired, 9 sons, and DiLs, a great wife, and the nicest guy you'ld ever meet.
Todd is great. I can see myself being just like him in 20-30 years. Just a bunch of random vehicles and every one so interesting with a story. Great video!
Dang ! Todd is my kind of Hoarder ! The Seagrave chassis swap will be super cool. The Jeepster 'Dauntless' V6 is a stout little motor if massaged/warmed up on rebuild. Great Video Tom !
I would like to see much more of this collection. This is like a working museum. Them trucks are amazing, I have seen alot of old Ford trucks but never seen this many different types and brands in such great condition. Please show us more and more!!!
That was fun. All the little things around the cars were starting to tell an interesting story of what Todd does for a living. Then when the cameras went outside....the story of the American Opportunity introduced itself. tHanks for a great tour and a fantastic video!
I've watched 99% of Barn Find Hunter episodes, and this one has to be one of, if not the best and most interesting episodes yet. You're right Tom, in saying that Todd is "one of the most fascinating people on the series", his tone of voice is a bit gruff, but he's a good guy who's unable to hide his enthusiasm when he talks about his collection. I could watch another hour or so of this guy (hint hint)
That tone in his voice is just how we talk in Downeast Maine. The Maine seacoast is full of salty old fishermen and people talking like that is just normal. It sounds like home to me lol
People don't realise that Brass actually has a better coefficient of thermal efficiency than Aluminium, yes the Brass might weigh heaps more - but it also cools better. People should be actually sizing up when going to Aluminium, but I often see them use smaller units than standard and it's often not a surprise when they overheat..
I meet an elderly gentleman (99 years old), many years ago, that lived in NYC when younger. Amazing memory of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, vacationed in Cuba, and had many amazing stories. The old coal truck reminded me of one of his memories,, he had a business hauling coal then after the invention of refrigeration in the spring he removed the beds of the trucks replacing them with insulated box beds to haul ice and then back to coal beds for winter
I like Todd, he seems like a down to Earth kind of guy, bright, knows his vehicles and comes across as very competent at whatever he does. This has been a great episode.
Henry Ford was a great man of the American people I've grown up a Chevrolet guy but have a great admiration for Henry Ford and his work especially his writing the books he would leave in the glove box of the model T is one every red blooded American should read. Here's a Bellamy salute to Henry Ford o/
As a machinist and industrial collector, the outside collection looks even MORE interesting! Todd needs to start his own YT channel. Start with a yard tour Todd! Air compressors and Cranes.......very cool
Hey I didn’t know you live in Maine. If you ever pass through Camden I’ve got a few old classics we can take out and blow the dust off. 61&64 Corvette’s 70 Hemi Roadrunner, 71 Camaro and a few modern ones too. BMW I8 911 Carrera oh and a Hinckley picnic boat too to get out on the water. 😊
You are truly one class act, Todd. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of YOUR world; and I have to say; it's clearly the kind of world I could live in. I wish you MANY more years on this earth; to continue your great love affair; with all those beauties.
On that telephone truck I noticed an electrical Kearney someone mounted on the front vent just below the windshield (should be made out of red brass) and is used to clamp two wires together (don't know why someone would put that there unless they wanted to "ground" the truck while working in "hot" conditions, and those 3 poles for settting a telephone (power) pole are called Pole Pikes. Very nice collection!!
The problem we all have is that as we grow older and older our minds remain will to try to maintain and restore old vehicles our old human bodies can no longer capable of completing the task. We all have to accept that there comes a time when =we have to let go and sell off our collections.
That 63 Ford PU brings back memories. I had a 64 4X4 with a 460ci in high school. That was a good ol truck. Its amazing what is hidden in some of these backwoods garages.
Two things 1. I would luv to spend a few days with him. 2. I’ll help him clean , organize, whatever he wants just to be there. Truly amazing collection…
Beetle/Karmann Ghia sportamatics were a 2- speed semi auto. When they worked, they worked good, when they didn't they were a PIA. They seemed to have more top end speed than the 4 speeds, probably geared higher.
What an absolute champion. Hopefully his kids will look after these the same way he has. That's the unfortunate thing with the generations today, they aren't interested in cars like these because they aren't 500hp rolling on 20s.
NO WAY!! A REAL SELDEN. The other SELDEN car is at the car museum in Tacoma. Just amazing! I would love to come see it! My Uncle had rebuilt the last Selden and kept it at the store in FIFE, WA.
That was amazing to see he is an great person ! He has his kids cars and his own pretty cool ! Thanks Tom you should go back and look at some of those TRUCKS he has outside !!
Down on the Hamilton Beach Strip in Southern Ontario, there was a guy who had dozens and dozens of Scouts back in the 70s and 80s. By the time i grew up, revisited, and had a little cash, they were long gone though. That place looked like Scout paradise.
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For the love of God get Tom to do some videos in Connecticut, I've been commenting the past 3 or 4 years, he comes here repeatedly for lime rock but doesn't do any video here when there's so much racing history and great hidden gems of cars people have
You already tortured viewers with this "offer" during the video as well as other ads - enough already!
You need to go back and complete the search around this barn!! And the guy is amazing.
I'm sure he did. This video coulda been 3 hrs. long!
why do you know him personally to vouch for him? could be a total scumbag.
Wow! Not a long enough video, that guy and his vehicles deserve his own series. Thanks for tracking him down.
There's a man who just loves vehicles. You can hear the joy in his voice when he talks about starting one up for you to hear. Thanks for the video.
WOW!!! Tom is correct, a museum that's not open to the public. Fascinating historic vehicles.
For someone (me) that was in and around coal for 27 years, that 1909 coal truck is awesome!
Damn right. I like the phone trucks too. 28 years with the phone company.
Todd needs a show of his own! Wow not only he's got an eye for great vehicles, but he also knows his stuff, and furthermore, if he says it'll start right up, he's right it does! Very impressed with his collection!
Tom, you’ve got to go longer or do multiple episodes with this awesome guy. I’d love to know his back story. Yard tour please. Keep up the good work. Guys like this motivate me to get more stuff
Waste of cars they all should be on the road an driven....
This could have been more than one episode. I would’ve like more 😊
For nearly 30 years I was married to a woman whose father was one of 14 siblings that grew up in Western Maine. While together we made many trips out to New England to visit with her family. This video of you and Todd reminds me of the many times I got to spend visiting with her uncles still located in Maine. It was always a good time and their knowledge about all things mechanical was beyond impressive. I got to experience a number of local events like the Fryberg Fair (with some impressive vintage tractor pulls), local hot rod shows, and a classic car & tractor show to benefit the restoration of a water-powered mill that had been damaged by fire. Thanks for this video and the great memories it brought back for me.
Incredible collection and Todd is such a cool, down to earth guy! Your persistence on this find definitely paid off!
Wow - this was a great episode and Todd is a knowledgable and fascinating guy with eclectic taste. I actually believe this guy when he says he will finish all of these vehicles - he knows what he wants to do and has the talent to do it. Thank you Tom and thank you Hagerty.
Leno has a matching coal truck.
I had a friend George, who worked for NJ BELL.
He told me he walked across NJ behind a real truck like that one,
using the poles to lift new telephone cables up, and onto the poles,
then they turned around and wired them all into houses on the way back.
Post WWII, just out of the Navy, and making 37 cents an hour!!
He retired, 9 sons, and DiLs, a great wife, and the nicest guy you'ld ever meet.
150 Jay Leno has an open cab truck see 100+-year-old 1916 Autocar Coal Truck
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What does that say about our current inflation?
I could watch this stuff all day long I really wish these episodes were longer I can’t get enough thanks Tom for doing what you do
Todd is great. I can see myself being just like him in 20-30 years. Just a bunch of random vehicles and every one so interesting with a story. Great video!
Need another hour of this find Tom. Love it
Dang ! Todd is my kind of Hoarder ! The Seagrave chassis swap
will be super cool. The Jeepster 'Dauntless' V6 is a stout little motor
if massaged/warmed up on rebuild. Great Video Tom !
Amazing collection and the guy is so happy to show them...he's definitely into the story and not the money! So cool!!!
I would like to see much more of this collection. This is like a working museum. Them trucks are amazing, I have seen alot of old Ford trucks but never seen this many different types and brands in such great condition. Please show us more and more!!!
That was fun. All the little things around the cars were starting to tell an interesting story of what Todd does for a living. Then when the cameras went outside....the story of the American Opportunity introduced itself.
tHanks for a great tour and a fantastic video!
What an absolute treasure to uncover! Todd is an amazing down-to-earth guy and I really like his style. I could've spent hours and hours in there.
This has been the best part of Hagerty on TH-cam for quite a while.
Another great episode. Thanks to your guest for allowing us to see and enjoy his collection and thanks to you Tom for presenting it to us.
Each episode seems to get better and better and this one is tops. Very nice job, everyone!
Yeah, as averybody else has suggested, this requires another visit and another episode. What a cool guy..!
Nice one Tom and thank you Todd. Bring on round two!
Episode 2 of this fantastic slice of history please!
Would like to see more of this one. Todd is a cool dude for sure.
I've watched 99% of Barn Find Hunter episodes, and this one has to be one of, if not the best and most interesting episodes yet. You're right Tom, in saying that Todd is "one of the most fascinating people on the series", his tone of voice is a bit gruff, but he's a good guy who's unable to hide his enthusiasm when he talks about his collection. I could watch another hour or so of this guy (hint hint)
That tone in his voice is just how we talk in Downeast Maine. The Maine seacoast is full of salty old fishermen and people talking like that is just normal. It sounds like home to me lol
It took Selden some 25+ years after his first patent application (1879) to actually build a motor vehicle. It's quite a tale.
Man what a place!!! That 1908 autocar was amazing id love to see that in person
Can't tell how much I enjoyed this...
Hopefully that was just Part 1 and there is more to come from Todd! Funny no BS guy!
People don't realise that Brass actually has a better coefficient of thermal efficiency than Aluminium, yes the Brass might weigh heaps more - but it also cools better. People should be actually sizing up when going to Aluminium, but I often see them use smaller units than standard and it's often not a surprise when they overheat..
What a great collection. I love that he has most of it running too.
You can easily make Parts 2 AND 3 based on the amount of vehicles this man has over there!! We need more!!
I meet an elderly gentleman (99 years old), many years ago, that lived in NYC when younger. Amazing memory of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, vacationed in Cuba, and had many amazing stories. The old coal truck reminded me of one of his memories,, he had a business hauling coal then after the invention of refrigeration in the spring he removed the beds of the trucks replacing them with insulated box beds to haul ice and then back to coal beds for winter
I like Todd, he seems like a down to Earth kind of guy, bright, knows his vehicles and comes across as very competent at whatever he does. This has been a great episode.
By far one of the coolest collections I’ve ever seen.💯😎👍👍
WOW Tom !!! This was incredible & should be at least an hour long !!!
I sure hope there will be a part 2, if not even more !!!
Agreed .. barley scratched the surface 😱 🤞 several episodes 😉✌️
19 minutes with all these vehicles was like a movie trailer 😄
Wow❤. Just wow.
So Charming,this old thing.
She deserves all the love. Kudos to the owner.
Nova Scotia resident here - I'll have to keep an eye out for his old Jeep on the road. He has quite the collection - interesting fella!
Wow ! Lovely humble man ..proper not car guy automotive guy ..enjoyed the video 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Henry Ford was a great man of the American people I've grown up a Chevrolet guy but have a great admiration for Henry Ford and his work especially his writing the books he would leave in the glove box of the model T is one every red blooded American should read. Here's a Bellamy salute to Henry Ford o/
Super Episode Tom and thanks Todd for sharing.
Awesome, I didn't know you were from Boothbay, I'm from the area I've known Todd my whole life he has an impressive collection of old equipment too.
WOW...Great episode. What a terrific knowledgeable guest. He obviously loves his collection. Thanks Tom..
One of the best guys you interviewed an some cool old stuff have never seen ! 👏
As a machinist and industrial collector, the outside collection looks even MORE interesting! Todd needs to start his own YT channel. Start with a yard tour Todd! Air compressors and Cranes.......very cool
When’s part 2 coming out? What a collection.
This is one of the most robust collections that we’ve had the honor of seeing!
That utility truck was an electric company truck. The village of Readsboro, VT ran it's own electric company.
Hey I didn’t know you live in Maine. If you ever pass through Camden I’ve got a few old classics we can take out and blow the dust off. 61&64 Corvette’s 70 Hemi Roadrunner, 71 Camaro and a few modern ones too. BMW I8 911 Carrera oh and a Hinckley picnic boat too to get out on the water. 😊
You are truly one class act, Todd. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of YOUR world; and I have to say; it's clearly the kind of world I could live in. I wish you MANY more years on this earth; to continue your great love affair; with all those beauties.
On that telephone truck I noticed an electrical Kearney someone mounted on the front vent just below the windshield (should be made out of red brass) and is used to clamp two wires together (don't know why someone would put that there unless they wanted to "ground" the truck while working in "hot" conditions, and those 3 poles for settting a telephone (power) pole are called Pole Pikes. Very nice collection!!
So awesome to have these vehicles still around. Thank you.
Being that I live in Nova Scotia with any luck I'll see him driving around someday those are some really cool vehicles
This is one of the most enjoyable episodes of any type I've seen on TH-cam. 👍
That Harvey coal truck is not just a valuable antique vehicle. That’s a national treasure!
The problem we all have is that as we grow older and older our minds remain will to try to maintain and restore old vehicles our old human bodies can no longer capable of completing the task. We all have to accept that there comes a time when =we have to let go and sell off our collections.
Wow... That 1909 Coal Truck is soo cool. 👍
Oh my gosh. Such class! 👍👍👍👍These come from times when the car industry made real quality and used solid materials.
Great to record & film that man. So knowledgeable with history of each unit.
What an awsome collection and great guest.
This museum is insane. So beautiful cars. And the men who own it is amazing and his knowledge is great. Great episode 😊
Great stuff! Thanks to the owner for showing you and us around.
What an amazing collection,
Thanks for sharing it
Nice to hear the history from the owner.
Thanks for showing us around Todd
Thats a neat collection man
Those vehicles are incredible, kudos for having the foresight to put them away and save them
Thank you Todd for letting us see those!!
man, I didn't know you lived in Boothbay harbor? You should check out my hidden Collection in Augusta Maine....some rare and different stuff!
That 63 Ford PU brings back memories. I had a 64 4X4 with a 460ci in high school. That was a good ol truck. Its amazing what is hidden in some of these backwoods garages.
Fantastic installment! Sweet collection! Sweet, running, collection! Thanks, Tom and Hagerty!
Wow. This is amazing. Would really love to see a second video with an even deeper dive into this guys collection.
That truck firing up made me smile! Incredible truck and runs like a top! Built to last no doubt!
Another great show, I like when they are longer like this, but I would watch for another 30 minutes.
Two things
1. I would luv to spend a few days with him.
2. I’ll help him clean , organize, whatever he wants just to be there.
Truly amazing collection…
"Those aren't mine". Great answer!
Todd is an amazing guy with an amazing colection. Thanks for sharing.
These two dudes get along very well! What an awesome place of preserved history. 😎😎🤘🤘
Beetle/Karmann Ghia sportamatics were a 2- speed semi auto. When they worked, they worked good, when they didn't they were a PIA. They seemed to have more top end speed than the 4 speeds, probably geared higher.
Absolutely amazing. Love this. Thank you for sharing!
05:20 that old truck probably starts and runs better than the Arctic Cat sitting next to it. ❤
Thanks for going out of your way to get in there ❤
He has a great bunch of cars and trucks. And can drive almost all of them. Thanks Tom.
That 114 yr old truck is a monument to the folks who built it!👍👍
Buy that man some lunch and get some MORE video of that wonderful old iron!!
Im glad there's people like this out there. Im only at the coal truck story and this is fascinating.
What an absolute champion. Hopefully his kids will look after these the same way he has. That's the unfortunate thing with the generations today, they aren't interested in cars like these because they aren't 500hp rolling on 20s.
NO WAY!! A REAL SELDEN. The other SELDEN car is at the car museum in Tacoma. Just amazing! I would love to come see it! My Uncle had rebuilt the last Selden and kept it at the store in FIFE, WA.
that makes me happy.
thanks for showing the truck! I have never seen one, just the cars.
Wow amazing! Beautiful trucks and cars, what a collection and a fascinating story! Thanks for sharing 🙏
What a lovely generous man.
Love the cab over truck. Such a great face on those. I remember growing up in Ireland, they were used as coal lorries. Great memory's.
0:40 _it's a 1923 Buick_
I wanna know more about that outboard. 😗
wow, what an incredible collection and collector. Interesting trucks and cars. Hearing the 1909 coal truck fire right up was amazing
I love tinkering and conserving and restoring antique vehicles and equipment
That was amazing to see he is an great person ! He has his kids cars and his own pretty cool ! Thanks Tom you should go back and look at some of those TRUCKS he has outside !!
Down on the Hamilton Beach Strip in Southern Ontario, there was a guy who had dozens and dozens of Scouts back in the 70s and 80s. By the time i grew up, revisited, and had a little cash, they were long gone though. That place looked like Scout paradise.
Awesome collection 👌 and his passion for these vehicles is what its all about.. thanks for sharing