@Win7ermu7e Dust doesn't ruin the car😂😂 They cant stay in bubbles forever. All the bubble does is keep the car safe from moisture and other things that can cause real damage. Opening these cars up will not hurt them anymore than sitting there already has.😂
About ten years prior to this video , I got a call from Dave asking if I could detail a car for him. I did in addition to that car Dave personally invited me and my mother to a private tour of sorts to see these cars! We even kicked around the idea of me detailing some of these cars, unfortunately I never did but loved just being around these cars. This is why I am a current member of the Detroit historical society.
I was born in Windsor, but moved away in 1959. I like to 'Street View' Detroit, and look at Henry Ford's mansions, etal. Anythang to do with the car industry! My Grandpa forged crankshafts and other automotive parts for over 40 years at Dominion Forge in Windsor, Ont! He retired in the mid -1960s.
@@mr.blackhawk142 I once had a boat with a 351 Windsor v8 in it. By FAR the best engine Ford built. The Cleveland couldn't hold up to the rigors of the Windsor.
My dad was a gm engineer in training in the late 50s early 60s and we lived in Michigan and he would tell me stories about Dearborn and surrounding areas histories. Thank you for the wonderful piece of American automotive history. Touches your heart when you have been in an automotive family all your life. Thanks again.
I actually used to work on the property there as a security guard and NEVER actually got to see inside this building, so cool to finally see these cars
Tom I have no idea how you'll be able to top this Barn Find episode... I only know one way!! Go back again?? I think you could do ten episodes in there!! What a place!! Talk about amazing automotive history!!
We're lucky to have people like these guys, who are preserving our automotive history for the future generations. Truly an amazing one-of-a-kind collection. We need more people like this ! There are still a lot of cars out there waiting/ needing to be saved. Thank you for what you're doing💖
A huge Thank you to Dave and the Detroit Historical Society for letting Tom look at this collection and share it with us. I grew up outside of Detroit, everyone I knew worked for the car industry in some fashion. Cars were everything in my childhood. What an amazing collection!
Grew up outside Detroit as well. All my grandparents generation worked in the automotive industry, none of my parent's generation did, but most remained in Michigan, my generation mostly immigrated from Michigan for better opportunities and are now spread all over the country.
I literally just came inside from putting the engine back in my late father’s E46 M3 and watched this video over lunch. Lost my Dad to a brain tumour a couple of years ago, and his car passed to me. It had spun a rod bearing, so I took it upon myself to learn how to pull the engine, have it rebuilt and put it back in. It’s now back on the road and I totally identify with the memories and feelings in this video. I miss Dad, but am stoked to be able to keep his car going.
I would never own a town and country minivan, but I am so grateful that someone preserved this part of history. Way too much stuff just disappears like it never was.
This episode gave me goose bumps, so much history in one place. I would love to spend a day just looking through the bubbles of automotive time. As Dennis Colins would say, Outstanding!!
I'm a Hagerty policy holder and subscriber to "Drivers Club". Great company and true automotive enthusiasts. This is a fantastic video which I will probably watch over and over again! Thank you for this.
This is by far! one of the coolest videos I have seen as of late. I am a retired Ford Engineer and actually worked in the building you showed within the test track at one point in my career. Such a treat to see all of these fantastic cars and learning of their history.
Thank you so much for placing this video on TH-cam. Absolutely amazing group of Automotive history. Not open to the public, I hope that these priceless gems will be well cared for future generations to see what Detroit Michigan manufactures produced.
Dave’s vast knowledge of Detroit and Automotive knowledge is amazing. I am fortunate to call him a friend.. Tom is a great guy been fortunate to attend one of his shows at his house..
WOW! You need to turn this into a series of shows. We are slowly losing our history and this will help preserve Detriot's history with the automotive world. So many people don't know that Detroit was so instrumental in the automotive world anymore.
Very grateful for the opportunity to see more automotive history. A tour through the many automotive museums in the Detroit area brings real perspective to any enthusiast. Ideally, we could add this site to our list! Many thanks for sharing this video!
Hagerty has insured my 1969 Firebird 400 convertible for 13 years. Great company and this video shows that all of us in the Hagerty family loves cars! I learned today that I have a lot to learn about cars built in Detroit! What history, and you only scratched the surface. Thank you!
I saw this motorcycle in the Chicago History Museum in 1967 when I was 8. I've tried to explain what this car looks like (and is) to other people down through the years, and from their reactions, they all thought I was lying... I had no idea that its name is the Autogo. Thank you for restoring my faith in my own memory❤
Considering this is a Scripps Booth item, I could be wrong about the Chicago History Museum. I may have seen it that same year, in the Detroit History Museum.
As a lifetime car lover and former resident of Detroit (and its suburbs) this warms my heart. I spent 3 days at the Harrah's automotive collection in Nevada in 1977 and have never seen the likes of it...until this video. So cool...and yes, I still miss Detroit.
Damn, Tom! What an honor! Thank you for bringing us along for part of your one-of-a-kind visit, sir. This was such an amazing "barn". You definitely make Charlotte and NC proud.
I have seen a lot of these cars in my childhood it is absolutely awesome that Detroit holds its heritage tight to its self we never let it get out I hope that this man and the organization keeps these cars tight to their hearts if not give someone a chance in the area to own them one day never ever let them go they're beautiful some of them bring memories and tears to my eyes
@@samryan7954 After I saw the 5 Speed knob on the shifter arm, I checked with an individual who would know. He specifically stated that only a 5 Speed would have been available. I checked a build site for the caravans and only 5 Speeds were available...
I am glad we have the people around that has the knowledge to tell of these classics. A special thanks for letting us see some of these, look forward to seeing more.
As a Detroit area native (long since moved to the south), a member of the Renaissance Center design team (electrical), I think I will join the historical society just so I can visit this slice of history. Amazing! Awesome video, thank you Tom.
It is not just he amazingness of these cars. It is the sweat that these men put into making them. The history of how hard it was to make these cars back in the day. A way to connect to our ancestors who have left us a piece of their life that said, 'we lived. we existed.' So beautiful.
Being from the Detroit area you really need to visit this museum if you are interested in history and automotive history! Thank you Tom for this very special episode!
Thank you Dave, Thank you Tom, Thank you Jim Maxwell, Thank you Hagerty & DHS Detroit Historical Society & the video crew members for letting us this rare opportunity to see what we have not seen in this world the last time. Thank you so much.......Man...those Cobras & Mustang are dangerous creatures...
I rarely endorse preserving special cars as show pieces, as most of them were made to be DRIVEN and enjoyed. However, this is a prime example of why I say rarely. Many of these are so special, so rare, so unique that they MUST be preserved. Amazing.
If they cared about the cars they wouldnt be in plastic bubbles, plastic will crack, deflate and then stick to the cars and most likely melt if not kept inflated and thats a ton of work they would be better off in a nicely sealed garage with a humidifier running...
@@francisphillipeck4272 ft6Concord+grape22r5fc You must be one of those kids of the lead paint and gasoline generation. Why do you think they don't use nitrogen or conditioned air and frequently monitor the bubbles then reinflate or replace them when they need to??? You act like the place is a time capsule that no one visits for decades at a time.
My mom had the same minivan when I was growing up, burgundy in color, manual transmission. It's what I learned to drive stick shift in. Seeing it kept in a bubble in a museum just is crazy 😂, I'm getting old.
Thank you for this. This is a beautiful video. When I was a sophomore in high school back in the early 80s, I spent all my free time at the library, either reading car books or reading car magazines. I was all excited about the new Corvette, after it had spent a couple of years out of production. I had only seen a picture of it in the magazine. But then my best friend told me he saw it drive by his house. I couldn’t believe it because I was dying to see it in person, so I went to his house the following week, and every day after school, we waited for the Corvette to come by, finally on like the fifth day or so, the Corvette pulled up to the stop sign and stopped. We came out, so excited yelling at the guy to stop and he stopped, and he was so happy to show us the car. I’ll never forget that moment how special it was. and in a way that’s what kind of ruins everything now, the fact that you can get instant gratification by seeing a picture of the newest Corvette on your phone whenever, takes away the simple joy of seeing the new Corvette in person, and how you had to wait for it with patience. I know this is out of context with the video, though I just wanted to share the story.
@@woodyw6891 it was the C4 corvette. I don’t think that it was really a 1983 model supposedly. At least that’s why articles say. I think they were all 1984 mode year.
Great video. I loved how Dave, the currator was so willing to share his knowledge as well as what he didn't know. Seems like a great guy to hang out with and hear some cool stories about Detroit.
Amazing car collection. We as a society put so much value in our vehicles, and it shows! In many ways it combined the best of the what the traditional family was about, typically the dad would be the driver, a technical expert of the vehicle, focused on the task of going from point A to point B, and not much patience for any drama that may unfold. The mother was the peacekeeper of the road trip, making sure the kids in the back were entertained, and not fighting. It was in many ways other than the dinner time ritual, a place where the family was in close quarters and got to experience the presence of one another for potentially long periods of time. Many of my memories are in a car/truck. I can remember conversations, and can remember the people that I traveled with. As much as I love to fly, I don’t remember people that I fly with as much as I do with whom I am in a vehicle with. Americans love our freedoms, and the automobile helped us get out our four walls and explore the world as we knew it, with the ones we loved. I will always love seeing these old cars that I cannot imagine hold so much memories, and nostalgia for so many people. One day I guess it’ll be just things people look at in a museum, with out any frame of reference or any real interest except maybe for the occasional engineer, or automobile connoisseur. But as for me, I really do appreciate videos like this since I cannot make the trip up to Detroit :)
I could spend a full year in this amazing place and be just as amazed and excited as I was on day 1!!! I love the history this place has so wonderfully preserved. 🍻
This is literally a wonderful history of cars, that are all in pristine condition, but maintains a history of all the cars we dreamed of owning. And they remind us of how well they made cars, that lasted generations after generations…. Wow!❤❤❤
“Car Guys” complain constantly about cars that are stored in a collection and never driven. To me, I appreciate a well driven car, but I think storing classics without any miles on them is necessary to keep the history.
Nope, never! Cars are meant to be driven, no matter how rare and/or valuable they are. Eventually they will be all gone anyway, so why not enjoy them while you still can?
I completely agree! If someone were to own a low mileage (for example) corvette or mustang with original paint and one owner, unless it’s historically significant I would like to see that car driven and used. These cars will forever have a monumental part in automotive history, and should be preserved. This collection is beautiful!
This is how cars should look, cars now all look the same. There is no passion, only safety and fuel economy. It is my dream to own a V8 corvette or cobra
Like everyone else here on youtube, I also say wow. Absolutely fantastic to see that something so rare and well preserved still exists. Thanks Tom for letting us see them.👍👍👍👍
Only in Detroit. The rest of the country just doesn't understand how deep the automotive life was in Detroit. Other parts of the country have a great car culture. They love their cars. But it's different in Detroit. You have generations of families who ate off the dinner table because of these vehicles. It's in their blood. Yall see a museum... these guys are showing you family photos.
The next step would be to cast those cars in glass, weld them shut with lead sheets, and bury them in an underground nuclear-proof bunker at an undisclosed location. The bunker would be built by various contractors, none of whom would know the entire project. Naturally, they would be transported to the construction site -blindfolded, by helicopter.
The Town and Country was actually a 5-speed, as can been seen in the shot of the shift knob, but what was really unusual about it was the ratio jump from fourth to fifth. The weak 2.2 liter could climb effectively through the first four gears, but fifth was extremely tall. I had a Plymouth Voyager I bought non-running for $300 just because of the 5-speed. Once I got it going I learned not to try fifth until I had wound it out in fourth. The slightest grade would require me to get out of fifth, and coast down a bit before pulling the clutch in fourth. It also rode as soft as any Peugeot, of which I owned several before the Voyager. Between the gutless four-banger and the soft roley-poley ride, it had a real french personality.
Tom, thank you so much for swapping business cards and making connections with some of the automotive greats. This video was awesome! It’s a real behind the scenes look at automotive history. You’re the best!
As an Englishman I am a huge car enthusiast but know relatively little about American car history. What a fascinating video - I am in awe of so many of these cars!
What a honor it must be to be able to have a part in taking care of such a impressive collection. I've watched a lot of these types of videos and this is far and away the best I've ever seen.
Someone call KBM the BuffDaddy… Jason Rose @ Rupes, Larry @ AMMO NYC… anyone. This collection needs it-the protection alone it’s missing is WILD. That paint has been living in a Nudist Colony for decades if not a century… NAAAKED Great collection, great people; happy to be from Michigan!
My father was intrigued by minivans and purchased a 1984 Plymouth Voyager, the first one sold by our local Chrysler dealer. It was a 5-speed manual with the 2.2 liter four cylinder. Ours was a bare bones model, no third row seat, no window tint, no power windows or locks or anything. I did most of my early driving in that and a 1978 Honda Civic (a vastly more well engineered and better driving car). The shifter in the Voyager had THE WORST action and feel. On our first road trip from central Missouri to Knoxville Tennessee, the transmission basically blew up and we had to drive the last 80 miles to Knoxville in 2nd gear listening to the most horrendous noise and wondering if we would even make it! It was my father's first American car and he only ever had one other, a Taurus SHO.
I LOVE everything about Hagerty from Tom Cotter to their channel content and especially my Hagerty collector car policies on my Marauder and Viper. What a sense of security from a GREAT company!
Thank you to Hagerty for doing this video. I'd never have known about this place . I've been with Hagerty for about ten years now and anyone who has them know they're great to work with. If I had my pick of any car here it would be the 35 Scarab. Absolutely amazing looking car. I was glad to see a Corvair sitting next to the silver Cobra.
Wow, some really nice cars here. I always hated the old cars, but I'm 31 now and I'm starting to have a heart for some of them. I'm starting to learn everything was made better back in the days and really starting to appreciate them.
As much as I’d like those cars to sell, I know 99% of them would be damaged, locked in a rich guys underground garage, or just disappear. These cars should never be allowed to be sold, traded. Only a museum should open and allow enthusiasts to enjoy their beauty.
Very cool. Also grateful someone thought to save the first minivan by having a 1984 Dodge Caravan in the collection. The 86 Ford Taurus/ Mercury Sable should be in there too since it was a game changer for the family sedan but the Henry Ford Museum has the 1st one built on display.
This isn’t a car collection. It’s a frickin museum. Absolutely unbelievable. These cars are priceless.
Not to greedy people. That’s what matters. That these done get to the wrong people who use them to show off to friends with money.
Priceless or perhaps useless
Yeah but he wrecked them all by opening up the bubbles and letting all the crap in.
@Win7ermu7e Dust doesn't ruin the car😂😂 They cant stay in bubbles forever. All the bubble does is keep the car safe from moisture and other things that can cause real damage. Opening these cars up will not hurt them anymore than sitting there already has.😂
Yes. It is a museum
About ten years prior to this video , I got a call from Dave asking if I could detail a car for him. I did in addition to that car Dave personally invited me and my mother to a private tour of sorts to see these cars! We even kicked around the idea of me detailing some of these cars, unfortunately I never did but loved just being around these cars. This is why I am a current member of the Detroit historical society.
Thank you for your service
Crazy they didn’t paint(seal) that floor
I was born in Windsor, but moved away in 1959. I like to 'Street View' Detroit, and look at Henry Ford's mansions, etal. Anythang to do with the car industry! My Grandpa forged crankshafts and other automotive parts for over 40 years at Dominion Forge in Windsor, Ont! He retired in the mid -1960s.
19 missed calls from Jay Leno
@@mr.blackhawk142 I once had a boat with a 351 Windsor v8 in it. By FAR the best engine Ford built. The Cleveland couldn't hold up to the rigors of the Windsor.
My dad was a gm engineer in training in the late 50s early 60s and we lived in Michigan and he would tell me stories about Dearborn and surrounding areas histories. Thank you for the wonderful piece of American automotive history. Touches your heart when you have been in an automotive family all your life. Thanks again.
I actually used to work on the property there as a security guard and NEVER actually got to see inside this building, so cool to finally see these cars
Amazing to have this Museum...Good Job people!
Dusty place …
I did too, can you tell me the exact location to prove? 😊
Have you tried to ask?
@@GrandDawggy can you?
Tom I have no idea how you'll be able to top this Barn Find episode... I only know one way!! Go back again?? I think you could do ten episodes in there!! What a place!! Talk about amazing automotive history!!
I'm hoping Jay Leno might get involved in the next ENCORE visit to this unique collection.
I emphatically second that!
I third that 👌
The 1984 Minivan is a 5 speed making it extremely rare😃
@@ReachForTheStars67I wonder if that was just the knob? 5 speed unheard of in 84 on a van no less?
We're lucky to have people like these guys, who are preserving our automotive history for the future generations. Truly an amazing one-of-a-kind collection. We need more people like this ! There are still a lot of cars out there waiting/ needing to be saved. Thank you for what you're doing💖
Future generations will never get to see these cars, they will be hidden away as assets that nobody can see or touch for fear of losing value.
Be the change you want to see! We can all do more with future generations in mind
I already am.
Although I do not have the means of those people sadly
Exactly! So everyone can just imagine what they look like since they'll forever be bubbled. Genius.
Yep, and with this fully acknowledging boomers totally ruined things for the current young generations.
Unbelievable collection. Thanks to you Tom for producing this video and to your guest and the museum for allowing access to this hidden collection.
A huge Thank you to Dave and the Detroit Historical Society for letting Tom look at this collection and share it with us. I grew up outside of Detroit, everyone I knew worked for the car industry in some fashion. Cars were everything in my childhood. What an amazing collection!
Entire families dedicated 100s of years in these places and they pull the rug out from under us. Industrialize America 2024
Grew up outside Detroit as well. All my grandparents generation worked in the automotive industry, none of my parent's generation did, but most remained in Michigan, my generation mostly immigrated from Michigan for better opportunities and are now spread all over the country.
I literally just came inside from putting the engine back in my late father’s E46 M3 and watched this video over lunch. Lost my Dad to a brain tumour a couple of years ago, and his car passed to me. It had spun a rod bearing, so I took it upon myself to learn how to pull the engine, have it rebuilt and put it back in. It’s now back on the road and I totally identify with the memories and feelings in this video. I miss Dad, but am stoked to be able to keep his car going.
Your dad is riding right next to you! Great story...
@@paulmccarthy2032 Thanks mate.
Good on you brother, he will always be by your side buddy ❤️
He must have been a great dad, may he rest in peace. 🙏
Your dad left you one of the coolest cars on the planet. Don't ever sell it.
I would never own a town and country minivan, but I am so grateful that someone preserved this part of history. Way too much stuff just disappears like it never was.
but...I loved my T&C! And now I have a Grand Caravan. Best car I ever had
I had a grand caravan. It couldn't keep a transmission for long. Worst car I've ever had.
Anyone also notice it's not a 4speed it's a 5speed
That's because cars are made to be driven, not live in a bubble.
Not every car is worth preserving. So are just rubbish that should be forgotten
This episode gave me goose bumps, so much history in one place. I would love to spend a day just looking through the bubbles of automotive time. As Dennis Colins would say, Outstanding!!
I'm a Hagerty policy holder and subscriber to "Drivers Club". Great company and true automotive enthusiasts. This is a fantastic video which I will probably watch over and over again! Thank you for this.
@wesalexander2693 What do you think it would cost to insure this collection?
@@TheRealMikeHood There's no point on insuring the collection because it can't be replaced.
This guide is a National Treasure. He needs a channel doing in depth reviews.
Seriously! His knowledge is on another level!
I totally agree. It is amazing how knowledgable he is.
If it were not for you; millions of enthusiast's would never have known or seen any of these vehicles. Thank you for what you do and for sharing.
This is by far! one of the coolest videos I have seen as of late. I am a retired Ford Engineer and actually worked in the building you showed within the test track at one point in my career. Such a treat to see all of these fantastic cars and learning of their history.
This place is gold, not only the cars but the people that sustain it.
its aite
BUT, I believe it should be shared with the world
@@dons2318 some idiot or child would pop those bubbles the moment the staff are out of sight
Thank you so much for placing this video on TH-cam. Absolutely amazing group of Automotive history. Not open to the public, I hope that these priceless gems will be well cared for future generations to see what Detroit Michigan manufactures produced.
Its great hearing people who love cars and KNOW cars. Its almost a language in itself.
Dave’s vast knowledge of Detroit and Automotive knowledge is amazing. I am fortunate to call him a friend.. Tom is a great guy been fortunate to attend one of his shows at his house..
WOW! You need to turn this into a series of shows. We are slowly losing our history and this will help preserve Detriot's history with the automotive world. So many people don't know that Detroit was so instrumental in the automotive world anymore.
I was thinking they need to somehow get some young car enthusiasts in there and begin teaching them as much as they can, so the knowledge is not lost.
Very grateful for the opportunity to see more automotive history. A tour through the many automotive museums in the Detroit area brings real perspective to any enthusiast. Ideally, we could add this site to our list! Many thanks for sharing this video!
Hagerty has insured my 1969 Firebird 400 convertible for 13 years. Great company and this video shows that all of us in the Hagerty family loves cars! I learned today that I have a lot to learn about cars built in Detroit! What history, and you only scratched the surface. Thank you!
Hagerty is owned by State Farm…
I saw this motorcycle in the Chicago History Museum in 1967 when I was 8.
I've tried to explain what this car looks like (and is) to other people down through the years, and from their reactions, they all thought I was lying...
I had no idea that its name is the Autogo.
Thank you for restoring my faith in my own memory❤
Considering this is a Scripps Booth item, I could be wrong about the Chicago History Museum.
I may have seen it that same year, in the Detroit History Museum.
😂😂👍🙏😎
As a lifetime car lover and former resident of Detroit (and its suburbs) this warms my heart. I spent 3 days at the Harrah's automotive collection in Nevada in 1977 and have never seen the likes of it...until this video. So cool...and yes, I still miss Detroit.
That man is in his own heaven. What amazes me is how much he know about each vehicle. Mind blowing
Like Jay Leno.
Damn, Tom! What an honor! Thank you for bringing us along for part of your one-of-a-kind visit, sir. This was such an amazing "barn". You definitely make Charlotte and NC proud.
Im not really a car guy, Im a huge motorcycle guy but this is a collection that is to die for. Well done.
How about that crazy red 20' motorcycle/car?! Blew my mind. Like so steampunk its ridiculous. Future-past vehicle. ❤
I have seen a lot of these cars in my childhood it is absolutely awesome that Detroit holds its heritage tight to its self we never let it get out I hope that this man and the organization keeps these cars tight to their hearts if not give someone a chance in the area to own them one day never ever let them go they're beautiful some of them bring memories and tears to my eyes
The minivan is a 5 speed gentlemen, says it right on the shifter! Love y’all!
The "curator motor mouth" is a bogus con man!👍
@@samryan7954 After I saw the 5 Speed knob on the shifter arm, I checked with an individual who would know. He specifically stated that only a 5 Speed would have been available. I checked a build site for the caravans and only 5 Speeds were available...
Probably blew up one of the gears so now it's a 4 speed...
Had a buddy who had one of these, turbo, 5-speed.. It was like a GST.. 👀
@@JimSampson-y6v There is not a 4 speed that will match up with that motor...
I am glad we have the people around that has the knowledge to tell of these classics. A special thanks for letting us see some of these, look forward to seeing more.
As a Detroit area native (long since moved to the south), a member of the Renaissance Center design team (electrical), I think I will join the historical society just so I can visit this slice of history. Amazing! Awesome video, thank you Tom.
It is not just he amazingness of these cars. It is the sweat that these men put into making them. The history of how hard it was to make these cars back in the day. A way to connect to our ancestors who have left us a piece of their life that said, 'we lived. we existed.' So beautiful.
Jay Leno must be drooling and thinking, "Gotta have! Gotta have!"
I can’t believe I watched this entire video. I don’t even get into cars but I do love history.
The interior of that Mustang is just beautiful. I’m not a Car lover, but the artistry in the design is so classic, & beautiful.
Thats what I was saying!! Magnificent piece of work and art
What a knowledgeable person! He has answered almost all questions without even googling the info!
Yeah, people used to know things
If I lived in Detroit, I'd definitely become a member for a year, just to take this tour. Thanks for sharing!
Me too !!!
but then you'd be living in Detroit
@@ktw5141 lol, true story
@@danielosmon Detroit gets a bad rep from outsiders but if you ever stayed or lived here you'd have a different opinion.
@@yzwme586 idk, I'm from Chicago
Being from the Detroit area you really need to visit this museum if you are interested in history and automotive history! Thank you Tom for this very special episode!
Thank you Dave, Thank you Tom, Thank you Jim Maxwell, Thank you Hagerty & DHS Detroit Historical Society & the video crew members for letting us this rare opportunity to see what we have not seen in this world the last time. Thank you so much.......Man...those Cobras & Mustang are dangerous creatures...
Love when people are so passionate about what makes their world complete.😊
Awsome to watch. Im 80 and litterally evolved with many if these cars. Thanks for the flash from the past. Dandahermit😅❤🎉
congrats
I rarely endorse preserving special cars as show pieces, as most of them were made to be DRIVEN and enjoyed.
However, this is a prime example of why I say rarely. Many of these are so special, so rare, so unique that they MUST be preserved. Amazing.
This episode could’ve been 4x as long.. and it still wouldn’t have been enough. What an amazing building full of history.
You sir are one blessed individual to be able to see collections like this...wow
Please, install sprinklers in this place. This is invaluable for history.
It has sprinklers. You can see them during certain shots. Even with a fire, it’s concrete and steel. Not much to burn.
Invaluable?
@user-cr9zh2vf7s he is trying to say it's a piece of history. Money can't replace this if it were to be destroyed
If they cared about the cars they wouldnt be in plastic bubbles, plastic will crack, deflate and then stick to the cars and most likely melt if not kept inflated and thats a ton of work they would be better off in a nicely sealed garage with a humidifier running...
@@francisphillipeck4272 ft6Concord+grape22r5fc You must be one of those kids of the lead paint and gasoline generation. Why do you think they don't use nitrogen or conditioned air and frequently monitor the bubbles then reinflate or replace them when they need to??? You act like the place is a time capsule that no one visits for decades at a time.
Wow!! This video needs to be about 3 or 4 hours longer than it is!! Just absolutely amazing!!
One of the most epic tours ever! Thank you, Detroit Historical Society, Hagerty and Tom!
My mom had the same minivan when I was growing up, burgundy in color, manual transmission. It's what I learned to drive stick shift in. Seeing it kept in a bubble in a museum just is crazy 😂, I'm getting old.
Thank you for this. This is a beautiful video. When I was a sophomore in high school back in the early 80s, I spent all my free time at the library, either reading car books or reading car magazines. I was all excited about the new Corvette, after it had spent a couple of years out of production. I had only seen a picture of it in the magazine. But then my best friend told me he saw it drive by his house. I couldn’t believe it because I was dying to see it in person, so I went to his house the following week, and every day after school, we waited for the Corvette to come by, finally on like the fifth day or so, the Corvette pulled up to the stop sign and stopped. We came out, so excited yelling at the guy to stop and he stopped, and he was so happy to show us the car. I’ll never forget that moment how special it was. and in a way that’s what kind of ruins everything now, the fact that you can get instant gratification by seeing a picture of the newest Corvette on your phone whenever, takes away the simple joy of seeing the new Corvette in person, and how you had to wait for it with patience. I know this is out of context with the video, though I just wanted to share the story.
thank you for sharing
Was it the new ‘83?
@@woodyw6891 it was the C4 corvette. I don’t think that it was really a 1983 model supposedly. At least that’s why articles say. I think they were all 1984 mode year.
Great video. I loved how Dave, the currator was so willing to share his knowledge as well as what he didn't know. Seems like a great guy to hang out with and hear some cool stories about Detroit.
I hope they have a 24/7/365 security team that carry fire extinguishers.
Amazing car collection. We as a society put so much value in our vehicles, and it shows! In many ways it combined the best of the what the traditional family was about, typically the dad would be the driver, a technical expert of the vehicle, focused on the task of going from point A to point B, and not much patience for any drama that may unfold. The mother was the peacekeeper of the road trip, making sure the kids in the back were entertained, and not fighting. It was in many ways other than the dinner time ritual, a place where the family was in close quarters and got to experience the presence of one another for potentially long periods of time. Many of my memories are in a car/truck. I can remember conversations, and can remember the people that I traveled with. As much as I love to fly, I don’t remember people that I fly with as much as I do with whom I am in a vehicle with. Americans love our freedoms, and the automobile helped us get out our four walls and explore the world as we knew it, with the ones we loved. I will always love seeing these old cars that I cannot imagine hold so much memories, and nostalgia for so many people. One day I guess it’ll be just things people look at in a museum, with out any frame of reference or any real interest except maybe for the occasional engineer, or automobile connoisseur. But as for me, I really do appreciate videos like this since I cannot make the trip up to Detroit :)
This is amazing, thank you. I am surprised that you don’t have a small flashlight with you 24/7. You never know what someone wants to show you.
I could spend a full year in this amazing place and be just as amazed and excited as I was on day 1!!! I love the history this place has so wonderfully preserved. 🍻
Bless those preserving history so we never forget it.
This is literally a wonderful history of cars, that are all in pristine condition, but maintains a history of all the cars we dreamed of owning. And they remind us of how well they made cars, that lasted generations after generations…. Wow!❤❤❤
“Car Guys” complain constantly about cars that are stored in a collection and never driven. To me, I appreciate a well driven car, but I think storing classics without any miles on them is necessary to keep the history.
Nope, never! Cars are meant to be driven, no matter how rare and/or valuable they are. Eventually they will be all gone anyway, so why not enjoy them while you still can?
yeah, this is not some lambo your neighbor keeps in his garage all year.
@@galacticcaveman4045 conservation and preservation of original components are more important in this case
I completely agree! If someone were to own a low mileage (for example) corvette or mustang with original paint and one owner, unless it’s historically significant I would like to see that car driven and used. These cars will forever have a monumental part in automotive history, and should be preserved. This collection is beautiful!
@@mikecollon100 this is the result of everything in existence. No point is being made.
This is how cars should look, cars now all look the same. There is no passion, only safety and fuel economy. It is my dream to own a V8 corvette or cobra
thank SUV owners
Please, protect that building at all costs.
I'd argue that it could very soon become a hazard and should be demolished. Those cars definitely deserve a better place to sit.
Especially in Detroit.
@@sqlevolicious yea I agree, extra points for climate/dust control
well now its out on public, the oppressed will soon pay a visit for reparations.
Wow!! I could take a 48 hour long tour listening to that guy! What an unbelievable collection of vehicles
27:30 - 4 speed manual with a 5 speed shifter knob?
Absolutely fantastic video! ❤
Thank you.
Like everyone else here on youtube, I also say wow. Absolutely fantastic to see that something so rare and well preserved still exists. Thanks Tom for letting us see them.👍👍👍👍
Not preserved too well if they can't go out and drive them
Only in Detroit. The rest of the country just doesn't understand how deep the automotive life was in Detroit. Other parts of the country have a great car culture. They love their cars. But it's different in Detroit. You have generations of families who ate off the dinner table because of these vehicles. It's in their blood. Yall see a museum... these guys are showing you family photos.
Facts bro, they don’t call it the motor city for nothing
@@SE7ENinc1 actually we all understand , detroit is known for cars we get it
@@SE7ENinc1 My mother remembered the car companies sending out the Purple Gang to "take care" of the early union guys.
The next step would be to cast those cars in glass, weld them shut with lead sheets, and bury them in an underground nuclear-proof bunker at an undisclosed location. The bunker would be built by various contractors, none of whom would know the entire project. Naturally, they would be transported to the construction site -blindfolded, by helicopter.
What an amazing collection, and also a Dodge Caravan.
The Town and Country was actually a 5-speed, as can been seen in the shot of the shift knob, but what was really unusual about it was the ratio jump from fourth to fifth. The weak 2.2 liter could climb effectively through the first four gears, but fifth was extremely tall. I had a Plymouth Voyager I bought non-running for $300 just because of the 5-speed. Once I got it going I learned not to try fifth until I had wound it out in fourth. The slightest grade would require me to get out of fifth, and coast down a bit before pulling the clutch in fourth. It also rode as soft as any Peugeot, of which I owned several before the Voyager. Between the gutless four-banger and the soft roley-poley ride, it had a real french personality.
Tom, thank you so much for swapping business cards and making connections with some of the automotive greats. This video was awesome! It’s a real behind the scenes look at automotive history. You’re the best!
As an Englishman I am a huge car enthusiast but know relatively little about American car history. What a fascinating video - I am in awe of so many of these cars!
How huge? I’m 5’9”” and weigh 326 lbs. Some people call me huge.
@@bebo4807and aptly too!
Awesome collection ! loved the Mustang at the end, i have a plastic model kit of that car, never opened, Best Wednesday Morning Ever !!! Thanks
What a honor it must be to be able to have a part in taking care of such a impressive collection. I've watched a lot of these types of videos and this is far and away the best I've ever seen.
I have been lucky enough to tour this collection. Dave is a tremendous guy and has become a great friend. 👍👍
It's hard to wrap my mind around just how much history and culture is jam packed into an old warehouse in Detroit
You can see the love for cars in both of them, the knowledge of every single car inside down to the detail is truly amazing
WOW! - Phenomenal Tour of an Amazing Car Collection! Thank You Guys!
No one in the world has this kind of PRICELESS car collection with this home crown heritage! MAGNIFICENT!! 😁😁
Except Jay Leno and like me thinks their history is fulfiled being driven. Not forgotten in moth balls. Dandahermit ❤😂😅
The man who works there knows damn near everything about everything.. Salute!
What a treat! Thanks Hagerty, Tom, and the Detroit Historical Society.
Such an amazing opportunity to see these cars. Thanks guys!
Someone call KBM the BuffDaddy… Jason Rose @ Rupes, Larry @ AMMO NYC… anyone. This collection needs it-the protection alone it’s missing is WILD. That paint has been living in a Nudist Colony for decades if not a century… NAAAKED
Great collection, great people; happy to be from Michigan!
My father was intrigued by minivans and purchased a 1984 Plymouth Voyager, the first one sold by our local Chrysler dealer. It was a 5-speed manual with the 2.2 liter four cylinder. Ours was a bare bones model, no third row seat, no window tint, no power windows or locks or anything. I did most of my early driving in that and a 1978 Honda Civic (a vastly more well engineered and better driving car). The shifter in the Voyager had THE WORST action and feel. On our first road trip from central Missouri to Knoxville Tennessee, the transmission basically blew up and we had to drive the last 80 miles to Knoxville in 2nd gear listening to the most horrendous noise and wondering if we would even make it! It was my father's first American car and he only ever had one other, a Taurus SHO.
Your videos and Johnny Smith's of The Late Brake Show are my favourite for barn finds
Yes, I like Johnny's too
These two are great, I could listen to them all day! If you haven't please do more video with this dude
WHAT A VIDEO TOM!! Thanks so much!! Could have been 2 hours long, I would watch Every second!
This garage needs an entire series in its own.
That minivan has a factory 5 Speed Manual! It is either the A465 or A525 5 speed manual...
4-speed, according to their commentary. It looks pretty beat up for a +7,000 mile car.
@@TheBTG88 it's got the wrong gear knob on it then.
I had an 84 with a 5 speed for a few years.
Also, that one only has 7878 miles on it. Unlikely someone changed the knob.
I think a turbo 5 speed was also available.
There is only one word to describe this video WOW ! ! ! !
I LOVE everything about Hagerty from Tom Cotter to their channel content and especially my Hagerty collector car policies on my Marauder and Viper. What a sense of security from a GREAT company!
The guide is excellent ,well spoken ,articulate and a huge wealth off knowledge ,he made the video a delight to watch ,well done sir
Thank you to Hagerty for doing this video. I'd never have known about this place . I've been with Hagerty for about ten years now and anyone who has them know they're great to work with. If I had my pick of any car here it would be the 35 Scarab. Absolutely amazing looking car. I was glad to see a Corvair sitting next to the silver Cobra.
Wow, some really nice cars here. I always hated the old cars, but I'm 31 now and I'm starting to have a heart for some of them. I'm starting to learn everything was made better back in the days and really starting to appreciate them.
Probably the best bar find episode ever !
What a great show. It’s incredible to see the living history in those bubbles. Thanks so much guys for bringing this to us. What a treat.
Detroit is America and deserves to be respected.
As much as I’d like those cars to sell, I know 99% of them would be damaged, locked in a rich guys underground garage, or just disappear. These cars should never be allowed to be sold, traded. Only a museum should open and allow enthusiasts to enjoy their beauty.
This display is unbelievable, and so is the Knowledge that Dave has about these vehicles. what a interesting guy.
please dear god tell me there's a very comprehensive sprinkler system in there
Sure looks like it. 😁
Very cool. Also grateful someone thought to save the first minivan by having a 1984 Dodge Caravan in the collection. The 86 Ford Taurus/ Mercury Sable should be in there too since it was a game changer for the family sedan but the Henry Ford Museum has the 1st one built on display.
All I can say is wow. Every car has a story, is connected to someone, and in fantastic shape a century later. That's amazing.
*Finally a place that might have more cars than Jay Leno!*
@MckIdyll *Can't argue with that. And they are all well Maintained and good as new.*
@MckIdyll *He likes to drive a different one every day.*
I forgot how much I loved the oldschool wood panels on those vans. It's so very nostalgic.
Not just a museum but a National treasure. Thank you for showing us ❤