ULTRA RARE Cars in Suspended Animation for Future Generations - EXCLUSIVE ACCESS | Barn Find Hunter
Tom Cotter gets an exclusive and in-depth tour of the Detroit Historical Society's backroom collection, showcasing priceless Detroit icons. These rare cars are meticulously preserved in climate-controlled bubbles known as car capsules to suspend and slow the aging process so future generations have the opportunity to enjoy them.
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0:00 Teaser
1:00 Intro
1:55 About Detroit Historical Society
3:48 1 of 2 Cadillac Wagon
5:05 1925 Rickenbacker
5:41 1936 Ford Phateon
5:49 AM General Mighty Might
6:10 1st Closed Cab Cadillac
6:56 Scripps-Booth Rocket
7:10 Pontiac Fiero
7:25 Kaiser
8:00 Scripps-Booth Pupp
8:47 1942 Packard
9:32 1 of 3 Firebird
9:52 Macauly PanAm Packard Concept
12:35 Scripps-Booth Bi-Autogo
17:42 1 of 6 Stout Scarab
23:40 1 of 1 Stout Scarab
25:55 5-Speed Chrysler Mini Van
28:38 Lincoln Highway 1916 Packard Twin-6
31:10 1.5 Million sqft Packard Plant
31:43 Ford Cougar II (Cobra)
39:19 Ford Bordinat Cobra
41:54 1963 Ford Mustang II (1 of 1)
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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
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?
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💖
Awsome to watch. Im 80 and litterally evolved with many if these cars. Thanks for the flash from the past. Dandahermit😅❤🎉
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?
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
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.
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.
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 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.
And he's reeling it off the top of his head!
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.
That man is in his own heaven. What amazes me is how much he know about each vehicle. Mind blowing
This place is gold, not only the cars but the people that sustain it.
its aite
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.
Thank you so much for placing this video on KZhead. 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.
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.
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.. 👀
@@user-cp5vl9ot9x There is not a 4 speed that will match up with that motor...
Unbelievable collection. Thanks to you Tom for producing this video and to your guest and the museum for allowing access to this hidden collection.
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!
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!!
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.
Unbelievable pieces of history. Thank so much we have YouToube and such owner showing us his great collection. 🤩❤
Very honored to have gotten to see and hear about this collection of such beautiful vehicles from the past, Thank you for sharing this wonderful collection and so nice to see them in the beautiful condition they are in all nice and clean shiny and looking in perstean condition and Thank you again for sharing. 😊😊❤❤
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@evolicious yea I agree, extra points for climate/dust control
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. This episode was mind-blowing. So much priceless history. Thanks to everyone involved for letting us see this collection. ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
Not just a museum but a National treasure. Thank you for showing us ❤
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
Love when people are so passionate about what makes their world complete.😊
please dear god tell me there's a very comprehensive sprinkler system in there
Sure looks like it. 😁
Bless those preserving history so we never forget it.
You sir are one blessed individual to be able to see collections like this...wow
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.
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.
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.
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
I can’t believe I watched this entire video. I don’t even get into cars but I do love history.
17:57 That blue color of that Stout! I'd love to color match that. I don't know what it is about the hue, metallic properties, iridescence or what but I like it. This facility is such an amazing collection of automotive history and thank y'all so much for taking me/us viewers along!
It's hard to wrap my mind around just how much history and culture is jam packed into an old warehouse in Detroit
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!❤❤❤
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
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
As a young kid, I love old classic cars. My dad had an old car that u have to crank it up from the front. I can't remember what model it was since it got stolen when I was still young. I was 4 or 5 yrs old. Now I'm 38. Watching this video I'm amazed and surprised how beautiful these car's look 😍 If I had the privilege to visit this place omg I wouldn't want to leave lol just wow
If you have any pictures of the car you could ask one of the many subreddits for classic cars to help identify it.
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. 🍻
What an amazing collection, and also a Dodge Caravan.
Im not really a car guy, Im a huge motorcycle guy but this is a collection that is to die for. Well done.
Without KZhead none of us would have ever seen this collection pretty awesome
This episode could’ve been 4x as long.. and it still wouldn’t have been enough. What an amazing building full of history.
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.
Thanks Dave and everyone involved for sharing the story with us.
Wow!! This video needs to be about 3 or 4 hours longer than it is!! Just absolutely amazing!!
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
Incredible. Thank you, gentlemen! Wow. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us! Your efforts really do promote future enthusiasts. Best, to all of you.
Just way beyond amazing. I just can't get my mind around all the incredible cars and their history. Thanks so much for producing this video.
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!
Wow!! I could take a 48 hour long tour listening to that guy! What an unbelievable collection of vehicles
Its great hearing people who love cars and KNOW cars. Its almost a language in itself.
Amazing!!!! Just amazing! What a marvelous cars. Thanks for share with us.
One of the most epic tours ever! Thank you, Detroit Historical Society, Hagerty and Tom!
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.
Thank you for preserving these beautiful and rare motor vehicles. Unfortunately, I will never see your collection. I do however, get to visit many museum collections here in Australia. I must say, the bubble covers are something unique that protect your special collection. I hope through the modern technology of the internet, that we can see more of your collection. It's really a pity to see cars and trucks rusting away, rotting under a tree or chook house, that because they stopped running have just been abandoned for whatever reason. I have appreciated your collection, the stories and known history. So again, thank you and I do hope the generations that follow, will truly appreciate your efforts to show them where the car (automobile), came from. Kind regards to you all..
Absolutely incredible. All of it. Thank you for sharing.
I have been lucky enough to tour this collection. Dave is a tremendous guy and has become a great friend. 👍👍
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!
I’m so glad to have stumbled upon this video! This was the most amazing video on rare mostly unseen cars from our history that started models of cars that still exist today. That Town and Country was so cool to see, it feels weird saying that with all the cars shown. Thank you for the inside sneak peek of the museum.
I would never leave....thank you Tom!!
“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.
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 ❤😂😅
Amazing show. Thank you all for this one!
This was a great episode with some of the most interesting cars on the planet. I'd love for you to go back there and look at all the cars. These cars have been preserved for the public to see. We can't see them in person, and the video with the history fills in the details.
What a treat! Thanks Hagerty, Tom, and the Detroit Historical Society.
This garage needs an entire series in its own.
27:30 - 4 speed manual with a 5 speed shifter knob? Absolutely fantastic video! ❤ Thank you.
Great Video ! Thanks for the view and history lesson. Glad these vehicles are being preserved for the future.
The woody minivan is a classic and literally started so many things. 👍
Awesome collection ! loved the Mustang at the end, i have a plastic model kit of that car, never opened, Best Wednesday Morning Ever !!! Thanks
Honestly wish we still had these types of cars still running in production.
This was an amazing tour. Of these special Cars. Loved every minute. Thanks for sharing this Video! 💯❤️👍👊
Your videos and Johnny Smith's of The Late Brake Show are my favourite for barn finds
Yes, I like Johnny's too
Wow. No other words, just wow. I can't express my gratitude enough. I'm not educated on who's collection this is, but thank you so much for saving these beautiful pieces for our future generations, including myself. I feel like I'm 10 years old again, first discovering the beauty in cars.
Unbelievable so glad I had the chance to see this .. thanks
Thanks for making this viewing possible! Its always so great to see very special, one-of-a-kind vehivles. The most amazing one i saw was the long, red motorcycle-car with all those copper water cooling tubes. The fact that its so old and the only one in existence, makes it so special.
There is only one word to describe this video WOW ! ! ! !
This is officially my FAVORITE EPISODE!!! I mean wow... that mustang was somethin else
definitely one of the best barn finds ever please try to do a few more at this location
big thankyou to blokes who do this.
Such an amazing opportunity to see these cars. Thanks guys!
Incredible program thank you for sharing this 🙂
I just wanted to see and hear about every one of them. So glad this place and people exist.
Thank you for preserving these for future generations ❤
WOW! - Phenomenal Tour of an Amazing Car Collection! Thank You Guys!
Thank You for sharing this AMAZING automotive history. Cheers!
Wow, the time flew by. I am glad that these cars are being preserved this way.
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.
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.