Carchaeology: They are still out there! 1959 Porsche 356 So Cal Barn Find sitting 38 years!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2023
  • Randy gets called in to help a friend and finds himself faced with a dream scene that is just too good not to share. An incredible 1959 Porsche hidden in a Southern California garage emerges into the daylight after 38 years of hibernation.
    Note: The car is available for sale! Bring your wide wallet, this one is not for the bargain hunter!
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  • @graemecraddock8846
    @graemecraddock8846 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    If that doesn’t turn your crank, then check your pulse. Quote of the century Randy 😂

  • @bryantsemenza38
    @bryantsemenza38 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Randy your are a Goodman about taking care of the gentlemen. Hate those who prey on people that do not know what they have… thanks for helping him, he appears he needs it and could use the money. Great job Randy.

  • @renchjeep
    @renchjeep 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    There's nothing like a pure survivor in mostly original condition! Awesome find, Randy! Thanks for taking us along.

  • @edbenelli5374
    @edbenelli5374 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Good for you, Randy! Like your Box, the person that’s willing to spend the most is the person that wants it the most, and that is the best person to make a new home for this dusty little treasure. Very, very cool!

  • @besenzon1
    @besenzon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely stunning find. They’re still out there 😳😍🤙👍

  • @johna1160
    @johna1160 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Like vintage American guitars, there just aren't that many classic cars that haven't ended up in some well-to-do hoarder's collection. Always a thrill to see one out in the wild. Thanks for taking us along, Randy. Expect you're on your way up to Monterey for Car Week. Have a blast and shoot some vids for us when you can. All the best from Santa Cruz.

  • @ruthsmith9333
    @ruthsmith9333 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's great glad u helping with honesty integrity! Keep up the good work😊

  • @donniehunter309
    @donniehunter309 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What an adventure, and its being handled so well. Good luck finding the next caretaker and bringing us along on the ride.

  • @steventopping106
    @steventopping106 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You're a good man Randy! Really enjoyed the video. Whatever hes asking its worth all of it.

  • @ScottDLR
    @ScottDLR 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That really was a blast! Thanks for taking us along Randy and kudos for your high level of character.

  • @hippydippy
    @hippydippy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very Cool! That old man is a cork too. lol

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He was awesome! Absolute jokester and such great energy.

  • @endeavour356
    @endeavour356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The best 356A. It has had a good life already but interesting to se what it fetches. I bought my first 356A in the UK in 1961 for £115.

  • @Oldbugssy
    @Oldbugssy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Holy shit is correct! Wow this was great to almost be there with you man!

  • @rixkafer56
    @rixkafer56 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How sweet is that ! Thanks for sharing Doing the right thing Randy !! Glad youre involved to see it into the right hands👍

  • @toeknee1100
    @toeknee1100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Incredible find. I have a friend with a ‘59 356c. From time to time someone comes along and offers him an insulting amount for the car. Looking forward to see a follow up video.

  • @kevinbarrett9615
    @kevinbarrett9615 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Seriously cool find , nothing like an unrestored, original , dusty , garaged for decades classic car.

  • @richardswiecki1248
    @richardswiecki1248 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good for you in helping the gentleman find a new home for the Porsche. Maybe do an update with the new owner?

  • @UberLummox
    @UberLummox 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a G I A N T asset to the automotive community and to the Earth in general. 🙏

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ahh bullshit… I’m just a dude that likes to wrench on dusty old crap. Ain’t nothing HUGE about that 😂😂. Thanks for the support though, very nice of you🙏

  • @spamanator666
    @spamanator666 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Never got into those cars that much myself, so I guess I better check my pulse... LOL

  • @RXRSawdustStation
    @RXRSawdustStation 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Splendid video, Randy! She's a beaut! All the very best finding the very best home for her! All the very best to you equally!

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Many thanks!

  • @MrAmartin8
    @MrAmartin8 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Well here ya go again showing us a little piece of automotive history . I'm sure you know the VW under the skin as it were with a beautiful body . But can't wait to see what you do with the Honda civic . Now that is areal piece of car history being a 1 of 1 ... Keep up the good work and really appreciate you as a really honest person ...

  • @johnvellis5148
    @johnvellis5148 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very beautiful car ❤️💐

  • @nickbruni8041
    @nickbruni8041 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Talk about “ Diggin em up !”

  • @vayabroder729
    @vayabroder729 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of the most beautiful automotive designs ever in my opinion. It’s missing some hood trim and the Porsche badge and it has some round badge either wrong year or aftermarket. Sweet car.
    I believe the idea of not cleaning it is a little far fetched. I’d service the car, fix all that is broken, get it cleaned and detailed and drive as is.

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The hood emblem is from a hubcap...odd, but it is what it is. Definitely needs a detail and mechanical revival...but that will be up to the new owner!

  • @sprezzatura8755
    @sprezzatura8755 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You're a good man Randy.

  • @dougjustdoug6391
    @dougjustdoug6391 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey Randy, this is completely off topic but I just saw you on an old episode of the TV show "Picked Off" where teams of pickers compete against each other for a $10,000 prize. I was rooting for you! You didn't tell us you were a TV personality.

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Picked Off was a blast! Check out Sticker Shock on Motortrend to see more “me” on TV.

  • @HalJalikakik
    @HalJalikakik 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very cool car. I would love to see the decades of grime come off this car. I bet it would clean up nice.

  • @kennethhancock2433
    @kennethhancock2433 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1600S was 75 hp the S90 was introduced with the 356B. 59 saw the coupe, convertible D, and cabriolet. The Speedster was discontinued in 58. Some early convertible D’s were badged Speedster, then convertible D. I had a 59 1600S coupe back in the early seventies. Carbs are Zenith 32 NDIX. The air cleaners were like this on my car. My guess is it’s an original engine. The rust worm had me sell it. Otherwise great memories.A buddy of mine bought a California 356SC when they were still affordable and it was amazingly lacking in rust.

  • @jerryforthofer43
    @jerryforthofer43 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The vent windows either make this a rare car or later doors or window mechanism was added. According to what I have read, 356A’s did not have vent windows until they became an option in 1958. Later model doors will fit an “A”.

  • @EllisWalker-zx2gf
    @EllisWalker-zx2gf 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did Cht, or did you tell Charlie? I think he made a $80k offer.
    A couple things, this car has windowing’s, A cars didn’t have those (except for Carreras) and it has earlier seats (‘57 seats?)
    Cool car, whoever ends up with it.

  • @davidsolloway9349
    @davidsolloway9349 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Like #4. WOW!

  • @_hardcorehorne_1327
    @_hardcorehorne_1327 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Make sure and save that barn dust!

  • @ericwalter4771
    @ericwalter4771 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m so jealous.

  • @kongswethai3964
    @kongswethai3964 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    kudos

  • @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus
    @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    75 is where I would start the bidding.

  • @jamesduckettDR
    @jamesduckettDR 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's been two weeks, I'm guessing this is already sold.

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, sold.

  • @porschevolks3275
    @porschevolks3275 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Randy have you found a buyer? I wanted this model to keep for my life time and pass it on to my children, wondering price range?

  • @oldskool1979
    @oldskool1979 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WOW

  • @dsbriscoe
    @dsbriscoe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👀 Wow! What a find. Randy, how could I find out what the owner wants for the vehicle?

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s been sold already.

  • @mrseaweed5587
    @mrseaweed5587 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you post when and where this car will be availble??? Bring a Trailer etc.

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s already been sold

  • @jamesdean5206
    @jamesdean5206 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤

  • @JohnShinn1960
    @JohnShinn1960 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🤠👍

  • @oldskool1979
    @oldskool1979 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dennis Collins should buy it.

  • @daviddelaroca1537
    @daviddelaroca1537 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi
    Randy my name is David
    The early porsche 356 is my dream car
    I have been looking unfortunately I have not been able to find one in this condition.
    I’m interested please let me know
    Much appreciated.

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s been sold

  • @petercavanaugh6510
    @petercavanaugh6510 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Randy how does one make an offer?

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The car has been sold

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Go put it into another Barn...and find then sell it on!!

  • @thierryvdb2405
    @thierryvdb2405 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Price ? merci

  • @richardschmidt5512
    @richardschmidt5512 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just a word of caution. If you come across another Porsche or any other type of air cooled flat four, DO NOT jack the car up by using the engine as the means. Very poor practice.

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was at the back of the engine case at the mating point to the trans...with wood on top of the jack. Ive been working with air cooled cars since the 80's...never had an issue with that technique.

    • @richardschmidt5512
      @richardschmidt5512 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have a service manual issued by Volkswagen of America. for Super Beetle, Beetle and Karmann Ghia. I have a 1970 Ghia. On the last page is this caution: "Never raise a VW by placing a jack under the engine or transmission. Doing so may ruin or seriously damage the light alloy castings from which these compounds are made."
      You may have bee doing this for years, but according to VW, you are doing it wrong.
      @@Carchaeology

  • @lutomson3496
    @lutomson3496 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They were ugly and underpowered in the mid 70s when this guy bought it and now all this fan love garbage these days..good luck not for me

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Thanks for that ray of sunshine!

    • @Slim1962
      @Slim1962 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I’m surprised jay leno wasn’t told about this and offer to buy it

    • @hippydippy
      @hippydippy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Carchaeology lol! Good one.

    • @steventopping106
      @steventopping106 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sorry but you're wrong, these are absolutely beautiful.

  • @crusader578
    @crusader578 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ...old people having fun!!🤣😂
    I can.t stop laughing when i see this old boys😂...in the way are moving...slow...😂🤣
    They are happy...so much joy!!🤣😂

    • @Carchaeology
      @Carchaeology  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who you callin old? 😁

    • @crusader578
      @crusader578 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Carchaeology
      ...sorry!!🤣😂
      YOUNG BOYS having fun !!
      😜