My Grandma hated banks because of the depression. She said when she was a kid her parents had a car with two or three payments left, when the market fell the banks closed and wouldn't let them pay off the car and took it. She claimed the banks manager drive it around for years. I don't know if the story was exaggerated, but when she passed we found 10k plus in cash hidden in book pages and under drawers and things. I knew she always said she didn't trust banks, but dang she really took it to the next level. She had a 72 El dorado with embossed seats, had roses and things stitched into the black leather seats. She passed in 04 and the car had 14k miles and everything was perfect on the car. My aunt now has it.

@dillanmistry

Жыл бұрын

Such a great story

@MrDeyugo

Жыл бұрын

I did not read this whole thing

@christophertaylor9100

Жыл бұрын

Yeah in the depression a lot of banks were absolutely evil in how they treated people and property

@charlieb308

Жыл бұрын

When my great grandmother died my grandmother who lived next door found 30 grand in a hat box and more money hidden in a wall…my crazy cousin bought the house and took down all the walls looking for cash lol. He replaced the roof and all the walls but never made any payments so bank took it.

@charlieb308

Жыл бұрын

Why would the bank not let them make any more payments? So odd

There are more legit barn finds on this channel than Motortrend, Velocity, or any other cable network show put together! Way to be Larry!

@TheCatAteMyShoe

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@jmcott14

Жыл бұрын

Look up Hagerty Barn Finds

Great job! Hard to believe my Mom was 13 yrs old when that car was made. She'll be 101 in Feb.

@gentle285

Жыл бұрын

Completely unrelated, but does your parents have any roots to Hungary?

@stevekovacs6250

Жыл бұрын

@@gentle285 My Father was Hungarian having migrated here to the US around the 1920's. We still have family in Topolca.

@mrball3417

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations bless her soul

@PeterPerez.

Жыл бұрын

@@stevekovacs6250 nice

@alexbymeskiy918

Жыл бұрын

Wish her good health, sir.

It’s crazy for me to see how the car changes from sitting junk to a beautiful piece of history with “just” a little of care and love. You are living my dream Larry, great work as usual!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Larry screaming his lungs out whenever one of these old cars start never gets old! I love it!

this was a fun car to get running and it really didn't take much. other than the frozen water pump I found no real bad or worn parts. brakes needed a complete overhaul and the normal list of maintenance items to get it "on the road"

@SwedishEmpire1700

8 ай бұрын

This was baby easymode though, didnt even fix any rust or the broken interior, just some vacuum and a wash.

this is probably the best cleaning this car has ever had due to modern tech and cleaning methods!

@ninjeff

Жыл бұрын

hell its probably cleaner than the day it rolled off the line!

I always cringe when people let a piece of history like this Plymouth turn into a mouse house. Larry you are truly a car detailing genius!!!! I always enjoy your videos and once in a while I learn something new!!

@SpencyP92

Жыл бұрын

"A piece of history" is subjective. To some, this car will seem like history. At some point the first prius will seem like a part of history to some. It all depends on your age and what your childhood was like

@DIOGENESofficial

Жыл бұрын

@@SpencyP92 piece of history is not subjective, it’s either historical or not. Old or new. Old things aren’t “considered old” they are old

@shaft3285

Жыл бұрын

At least it wasn’t lost to the Junk yard-

Got a 1935 Dodge so this was so great to watch. Restored it with my father. From what I can tell the Dodge is the more upmarket version of the Plymouth. 2-Tone colour body, faux wood grain dash and so on. But she's got the same straight 6. Mine is also very original, hope this one stays the same as its hard to find original cars of that age today.

It's always fun to see the original color of the upholstery on these old, pre-war cars. We see what was hidden underneath the seat, out of sunlight, was bright blue! Must have looked very classy back in the day. Not the dull brown that it's faded to now.

Reminded me of a friend who also is passionate for vintage cars. He had a Citroën Traction Avant from 1947 ( as I can recall). Personally , I brought him many spare parts from Europe, bought from a specialized business called Depanoto in France. After many years in his possession, he sold it to another car collector..... practically like new. It even had all the import documentation, service manuals etc.

Wooow, Larry, please go for it and buy up all these REALLY old cars on Auto-Tempest!! this is so beautiful to watch! Every like 👍↙️ is a vintage car to be detailed by Larry and Ted, so go for it guys!

@tedb3789

Жыл бұрын

😊

Nice! Love seeing these old classics come back to life. The purple lights look great on this Plymouth. If it was mine I'd restore it in a midnight purple paint job. 💜

It's crazy that you went all in on a literal rust bucket. The car really needs a tremendous amount of work, but this is why I love your channel!

I'm amazed by 2 things. First, that the sign didn't rip off a swath of the paint when it came off (we had that problem with an old work vehicle that had single-stage paint), and second that this old beast managed to fire up. I would have bet on a full teardown and rebuild.

@tedb3789

Жыл бұрын

as you witnessed the car was actually in really good condition....under all that dirt....for it's age.

Nice to see something old, not new exotic, but old exotic. Would like to see a few more like this from the past including maybe an old Airstream or a 1960's Shasta Camper or other classics. I totally enjoy the channel.

Love that you are actually starting them aswell

I really enjoyed this! So much character in this car. It's a pleasure to watch you using your skills and experience to restore automotive history.

Great result Larry first class job.

It is amazing that this 100 year old fabric has held up so well and doesn't disintegrated under Shag and a scrub brush

I had the '35 Dodge version of this car in high school. It's a 218 flathead 6. We had live little pink mouse babies inside the seat when we got it home to clean up. Really brings back memories. Thanks, Larry.

Seeing you detail these classic cars make me want to get my dads 68 corvette detailed by you…but I’m 14 and broke

My great grandfather had a Stanley steamer.. he bought because it set the land speed record in 1906 at 127.659 mph. He would consistently drive my grandpa and his siblings on runs over 100 mph which was insane in the day. When all the family had to travel somewhere, the older kids would sit on the hood and hold on to a strap… they didn’t make cars that could transport 13 kids at once back then.

@KitKitChanIsaac

Жыл бұрын

A 116 year old steam car still being faster than some of the cars of today💀

I can’t believe the transformation of this car. I love the series that you are doing with these vehicles that are sitting in a garage and barns for multiple years and your transformation is truly magical awesome stuff

What an awesome car, and much respect for how you took care of it and brought it back to life!

Ted shaking first his head in doubt to then saying "Huh..." because the carb's working and then the car running and Larry screaming... awesome.

@tedb3789

Жыл бұрын

I knew it would start, I really thought it would have started quicker😀

It's so cool watching modern techniques and products applied to such an old vehicle from a complete different era. More of this!

Larry, a project like this really shows your professional talent. Great job!

MAN........ Does that Bring Back some Memories of my old 1939 FORD 2 Door Deluxe Sedan. It was also Black. Great Job Larry.

Gotta love the old 30’s era Plymouths! I hope somebody buys it and completely restores it to like new condition and then sends you pics after they are done. It would be great to see it in all of its glory again.

@user-427.commodore

Жыл бұрын

Make it, safe, brakes, drive it how it is, no one is going to drop 20k on this car, lol

@curtisbrowning2817

Жыл бұрын

I have a 1936 Dodge D2. Off frame, now a streetrod. All steel except for rear fenders and running boards. Has the original window glass and regulators.

@tedb3789

Жыл бұрын

the plymouths of this era are really a great car, this particular car is a true treasure in that it is all there and all serviceable . this would be the perfect car to make mechanically sound and drive as a "survivor"

@tedb3789

Жыл бұрын

@@user-427.commodore agree

@madmanmechanic8847

Жыл бұрын

Dont restore it preserve it and drive it

One of my favorites you’ve done so far!

it's so crazy to see how easily it started, it's not a granted thing with modern ones. what a beautiful piece of history.

I wish i could see it repainted and reupholstered. Nice job.

This man is awesome and a real skillfuled expert at his craft. Artisan indeed......

Growing up my old man loved looking for old cars in back yards and farmers fields etc. One that stands out was a 1937 Buick Roadmaster with it's glorious inline 8. It had been sitting in a paddock for 40 years and was completely encased in a termite mound, all you could see was the grille, headlights and a single front fender sticking out. I remember going over to the farm over weekends with my dad as we dug the thing out. It took us about 7 months (didn't go every weekend) to dig it out all the way, the deal was, if we could take it away it was ours. My dad left oil in the cylinders over night, put a battery in it the next day and it started first try, just 2 or 3 rotations and it fired right up. The body of the car was covered in surface rust but a quick trip to an acid bath revealed solid steel all around, not a single hole anywhere but the floorboards and that was just a single spot near the accelerator pedal where it looked like something had pooled there. The car had belonged to the farmer's father and was parked just ten years after it was purchased new when he passed away unexpectedly. The car had sat for 50+ years. No one in the family touched it and it was left to sit in a barn that rotted away and eventually collapsed around it (termites). His mother didn't drive and the children were too young so they let it sit. By the time he and his siblings were old enough to drive they had a much newer, more modern car so they left it be. It had been his father's pride and joy, his first new car, purchased with the success of his farm and no one in his family wanted to sell it. The farm continued to be successful so they didn't need the money. The farmer would come around to our house every now and then to see the progress and was the first person to drive it once my dad was done restoring it. He was just two years old when his father passed away. He broke down and cried, it was the closest he had ever felt to the father he never knew. My dad was so moved he decided to give the car back to him. I still remember the my dad's face when the farmer tucked an envelope in his shirt pocket and insisted he take it, it was a rather large sum of money at the time. He insisted my dad let him pay for the restoration, time and effort. My dad and the farmer remained friends until the farmer passed away, they undertook several other restorations together over the next twenty years or so. My dad is retired now but still loves his old cars. The 37 Buick lives on and I am proud to be a small part of it's story, even if all I did was get in the way with my tiny garden spade, I was only 9 at the time. An old car really can be so much more than the sum of it's parts. Love your videos with these wonderful pieces of history, thank you for sharing and doing what you do. I sent the link to my dad, I know he will love it too.

@tedb3789

Жыл бұрын

great story. ...... it is always about the stories these old cars tell

Today is my birthday, and I think this is the best birthday present! I always find videos of older car washes from this era the most interesting, amazing work, Larry!

@AMMO-NYC

Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday!

@kjdyatta

Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday! May this year be your best yet!

You continue to exceed every expectation. Thank you and Ted. Exceptional work.

@tedb3789

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

Every time I see a car from this Era, I think of my Grandfather, and the cars he used to repair.

This video has really helped give me some pointers on how to deal with the dirty original headlining in my '51 Lanchester that's been off the road since '84. Being wool, I really wasn't certain of the best approach that wouldn't damage it and since it's original and in pretty good condition bar the dirt and age fading, I didn't want to damage it. Now I know better where to start with the job, so thank you for sharing the information and for showcasing this old Plymouth.

Would have loved to see how you would do the headliner, probably soaked in mouse pee and the cardboard kick panels under the dash. Also the engine compartment. But what you did was excellent!

Definitely a restorable classic, good job in preparing it for the next owner!

I wish I could live vicariously through Larry Kosilla. He's the best in the business. Top notch detailing skills, video production and all around great guy. I met Larry at a Detailer's Domain event in NJ a few years back and is super cool to talk detailing with. I always look forward to Friday mornings for new videos to learn from.

What a great catch. I was so in hopes that the family might have wanted to restore and keep the car. It will not doubt find a good home. Thanks Larry!

Great makeover!! Your channel never disappoints!!!

Nice work Larry. Restoring a classic look

That’s absolutely bonkers. I was pumped when I detailed a 60’s era beetle. This is way cooler than that.

great work

Seeing you sand your vacuum nozle made feel soo much better,because when i did it at home everyone made me crazy🤣

You can’t unrestore a restored car. Beautiful preservation. I would hope the new owner would keep that in mind. Keep up the spectacular work!

@tedb3789

Жыл бұрын

agree

This car was thanking you Larry! I could hear the 'aaaah' after the first wash.

amazing job!

Holy smokes! What an awesome experience! And thank you for enlightening us on your method of finding these beauties. Looks like I now have some work to do online.

What an amazing video! To see what the car looked like coming out of that garage to getting a Larry remake, to what it looked like after is remarkable! One of my favorite videos! Keep up the good work Larry!

These videos are so satisfying. Love seeing this man dedicated to his craft!

Every time I see a new AMMO video pop up I stop whatever I am doing and I watch. I could be in middle of feeding my kids... I guess they are gonna have to wait. Fantastic stuff!

My grandpas first car was a 1936 Green Chevy Coupe. I found the same make model and color a few years ago a few states over and purchased it. It too was in a barn for like 50 yrs. It starts and runs but needs a nice clean. That being said this video made me subscribe and super happy. thanks for sharing. Also my car is in legit the SAME condition as this and has some of the same trouble areas so this is SO helpful

Incredible transformation! Wow...

Wow that car was amazing absolutely brilliant to see how you transformed it ❤

Another sweet video. Great work, as always Larry. Thanks for the video

Wow Larry, this was made in the same year that my grandmother was born! Would be great to see it restored to its former glory. It was great to see Ted work his magic and see it fire up again after so many years.

@AMMO-NYC

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Damn Larry not sure how you got through the interior cleaning. Every pass with the more "aggressive" cleaning had me worried about the cloth tearing. Great job man. Great Job 👍 👌 👍

You're a bloody magician, Larry!

3.32 am, From Dunedin, New Zealand. Just discovered your channel. Wonderful. Thank you :-)

BRAVO!!!!! Beautiful sympathetic refresh of a true survivor. I'm appalled at so many '30's cars hot-rodded (AKA: "butchered") today. I've been a fan of these cars since I was a kid, when they are ORIGINAL. At a car show, I would walk right past the miles of Camaro's, Mustangs, and monster trucks, and go straight to this one. I so hope the car stays in the "survivor class" and is appreciated.

No shame in having sponsors Larry! Keep up the great work!

I love these kind of detailing videos. Definitely learned a lot detailing an old beautiful relic. Thank you Larry.

Highlight of my day everytime you drop a video like this especially the oldies

I would *LOVE* to this beauty restored.

Outstanding...Teds the man

Great stuff as usual, Larry.

A nice paint job and some interior refurbishment and this car will look great.

Absolutely incredible episode. Almost a 100 year old car 😮

Bonnie and Clyde style. Good job!

Awesome car, awesome detail. Really hope the new owner doesn't over-restore it - if it were mine I'd rustproof it, seal the paint just as it is (rust spots and all) and get the mechanicals spot on.

What a wonderful car to work on

Haha at the start when you say “enjoy” you KNOW we will 🤣

Amazing work as always Larry!

Wow! You find some legends. Rolled up in a 1939 GMC truck, I love it!

@tedb3789

Жыл бұрын

I have been driving and working that truck since 1991

Just Amazing I really enjoyed this one and she runs.

How do you find all these barn finds. I figured Wayne Carini would have found them already. He’s not that far from you. Amazing vids, love them.

These are the ones I really look forward to see you detailing, the others are good too but its just not the same when you are detailing a Volvo or Mercedes and you kinda already know the end result is going to be new and shiny. Also the history you provide is very fascinating as well, keep ‘em coming! Paul from Ontario Canada Thx!

What a transformation!! I know you must be very busy and might not answer this question. What would be a ballpark figure for a cleaning and restoration that you did for a vehicle in this condition? I've been a subscriber for a few years and always wondered what it would cost. I keep my 2017 Pacifica very clean inside and out and at 71 years old I polish it twice a year. I really enjoy your videos and have learned some great tips from you. I also enjoy the history lessons you give on the vehicles you're getting ready to work on.

18:23 Holy F@&k... I said out loud when I saw this, after the interior clean and engine start. Wow...

LOL the little rodent skeleton at 10:21-22 is crazy! Amazing video!! I love the process and how you can get these cars running! I went to a car show with my grandad once and came across some old cars; he knew it inside and out. All of the buttons etc is so different to modern cars.

Amazing job!

Would be cool to see these cars stopping by to say Hello after they've been fully restored.

love the message, keep it up!.

HEY LARRY. SORRY TO TELL YA BUD. BUT I WILL NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING YOUR VIDEO'S. KEEP THEM COMING. 👍👍 GREAT WORK LIKE ALWAYS.

The predecessor to the Plymouth PT Cruiser.

This thing needs a full restore both inside and out but great job regardless.

When I was a kid I used to clean my grandpas cars. He always had whitewalls and he taught me to use Brillo pads and they always came out bright white.

Great job! A beautiful car indeed. My grandfather had a 40 Plymouth that my mom learned to drive on. The old Plymouth covered ground, being driven from Toronto, Ontario to Halifax Nova Scotia and then around the Cabot Trail.

We need an Ammo NYC Spotify playlist

Another beautiful car and great story and beautiful job. Thank you

Really cool to see you work your magic on a Plymouth, which was very much a plebeian car, built for the common person.

I love these!

Great job on a great car, Larry 🙂 Best regards from a car detailer in Norway.

I hope you will do a '63 Studebaker Avanti one day, if you do, I can already tell you it will be my favorite episode!

My fiance's grandfather has a 1920's ford roadster I'd love to see detailed. The car runs and is 100% original. The leather trunk looks amazing

Awesome! Now with you also on the Autotempest train you should be part of the series with Hoovie etc