On their YouTube channel, classic car insurer Hagerty heads to Tennessee for the latest iteration of their series Barn Find Hunter. They head to an old garage that is closing down near Nashville to explore its history and see what is still left, most of which is set to be up for sale. They later head to some other spots in Nashville and uncover some unique and significant historical classic cars and motorcycles.
Barn Find Hunter In Nashville
The stop at the auto repair shop yields some excellent finds. The current owner mentions that he plans to sell what's left of the shop after the other owner passed away last year. There are several cars parked around the property, the majority of which were victims of a past flood. Outside, they uncover a classic 1970s Alfa Romeo convertible that is currently parked underneath a truck topper.
Later, they take a look at a late '30s fender from a Chevrolet before heading into a shed known to be the home of raccoons. While looking out for any of them, they uncover a unique barn find in the form of a classic Frazer. The car has a storied history, being a barn find years before it got found by the owner's partner and brought to its current resting place. The car last had an oil change in November 1964 and very few miles added since. It has a straight-six engine with a three-speed on the column and an elegant, vintage interior.
Later, they take a look at a 1963 Chevy Corvette, which was the first year for that body style. The owner bought it in the 1970s initially and then sold it to a relative before eventually buying it back. The car has been sitting for years and shows 12,452 miles on the odometer, with the assumption that it has rolled over. The owner also has a 1939 Chevy with a four-speed and a number of aftermarket upgrades to the interior and the engine.
Other Classics In Nashville
Later while driving through Nashville, they see a Crosley chassis sitting by the road, a Studebaker station wagon and several classic Pontiacs all parked in a lot. Unfortunately, the owner of the cars and the lot is not there, so they are unable to ask about the status of the cars and whether or not they run or are for sale.
Lastly, they visit a collector who has three very clean, good-running classic Alfa Romeos. The first is a 1964 Alfa Romeo Sprint that they start up. The car has a double overhead cam with an aluminum block. He also has an Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale — a unique car that had an airflow so strong that it would raise the windshield wipers at speed. To remedy the issue, a smaller windshield got added to protect the wipers from excessive wind force. His third Alfa Romeo is a 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider with 19,000 original miles that is largely original and clean but has undergone a repaint.
Beyond just the Alfa Romeos, he also has a collection of motorcycles which include a mid-60s Honda S90 and a Honda 750 which the owner describes as “one of the most significant bikes Honda ever built.” The motorcycle has disc brakes, an electric starter and a reputation for dependability. It also still wears its original bright blue colored paint.