Most of the best stories have nothing to do with expensive cars,just the simple ones.Great video!

Deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. I lost my Dad 30 years ago so be happy you had him so long&rest assured you're a great son&he's proud of you.

I didn't expect this to be near so interesting, from so many points Not *_just_* a man looking for a car, but the history _in many directions,_ people coming together to make this happen with the end results being that *_thing_* that makes a community, a *_"community",_* rather than just a bunch of people living in the same area. And I had no idea that Michigan had sand dunes. *This is a great story.*

What a great story, I appreciate you taking the time to share it with me. I grew up listening to stories about these kinds of things. Their hearts touched my heart. My car was a 41 Chevrolet Special Deluxe. Thanks again

God bless him, must've been a wonderful passionate man, we've all lost cars, or some of us who loved vehicles have, and he was fortunate enough to find his dream, many of us recreate them to the best of our ability, recreations are nice, but that certain vehicle always stays in your heart.

@nickythebull82

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@duaneknorr3081

5 жыл бұрын

Blah blah blah... woulda rusted ryte out !!!

@rafaelrios3032

4 жыл бұрын

It's the experiences that we go through with the vehicle that makes the vehicle much more special.

Hi Hagerty Classic Cars • An excellent video that gives the history of Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes. As a Michigander I also went there as a kid and remember the Dunesmobiles. Graduated from CMU and went there a lot with my college friends. Thanks for sharing this Historic Part of Michigan as told by Frank. He will be remember by everyone. Cheers from Michigan

Oh, man these videos aren't supposed to bring tears. What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for sharing this story of your father with your greater Hagerty family. This is a prt of what makes this a great way to insure my family's story.

That was a very interesting story. Rest in peace, Frank Hagerty. God bless you.

What a story, truly enjoyed it. Rest in peace Frank, your inspiration lives on. Thank you for making this and sharing it with world.

its really awesome to know that so many spectrums of automotive history is being preserved.

As a kid in the 1950s my uncle took us to the western Michigan sand dunes. We got a ride in a buggy called a "dune schooner". Wow! what a ride to remember even after all these years. This was near a town with a funny name of Paw Paw. Who could forget a name like that?

I found the Hagerty channel, and I truly enjoy the content you post. My favorite are the rebuild videos with Davin and his group. Interesting, straightforward, and inclusive sum up the content. Lots of humor included make it something I truly look forward to each time a new one is posted.

what a beautiful story, god bless Mr Hagerty.

really lovely piece, thanks for making this.

@Hagerty

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@xbear7473

4 жыл бұрын

You make it sound like a painting

What a wonderful story; fulfillment of a dream; the ultimate in life. Thanks for sharing a special man with us.

What a great story! Bless him for never relenting! So nice that he got to see it completed. But even more than a award at Amelia Island, (no small feat) was the shine in Mr.Hagerty's heart! RIP, I know he is still cruising in Number 9, and still in his teens, with a smile a mile wide!

Awesome story. Now I know why it was an absolute treat finding your channel! Thanks for sharing this!

I have had to watch this great story many times. Beautiful.

Truly unique story & vehicle! Good friend still has the '48 he owned in highschool. Though it's not a convertible or one with this cars history he treasures it. Thanks Hagerty.

Hagerty. The best auto content on all of youtube. You guys are awesome.

unbelievable story! i loved it, bought a tear to my eye. your videos are great keep it up!

Great story, and a testament to our love for old cars and historical items!

Hagerty=Quality!Being I car guy and knowing and loving the Frankfort to Glen Arbor part of Mich very well this vid touched me deeply.Thank You.

@Hagerty

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks *****

Great find and great story, RIP Frank Hagerty..He never gave up on his dream.

What a nice video. Very touching as well. Glad to see that he accomplished his mission. As a car guy, I totally understand.

Wow, what a story! Sorry for your loss.

Hats off to Hagerty; both this channel and Mr. Frank. Excellent production, editing and composition. Chuck in Kansas

Loved your story, touched my heart

Thank you for sharing ,did not see that coming , WOW #9

Here's one. I have a friend who in high school @56 bought a 48, dated, married, and drove it until they traded for a new 62 Impala. 40 yrs later they are driving the same road and see a car for sale that looks like their old one. It has the custom tail lights that he installed in 57! He bought it back and installed a modern engine/trans and still has it. 👍👍

One morning at breakfast this story comes on My screen, wow. Very cool...

Now over seventy as well, I can appreciate the love for those "objects" we call cars.

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

I have had my dream car since 1996. I wanted this vehicle since I was four years of age. I got the newest revision of it in 1996. Today, I still drive my aging beauty with pride and lots of love. Not many get their early childhood dream car because the car is either stopped being produced by the time they can get one, or they have changed so much by the time they can get a car that only the name remains with nothing resembling the vehicle they fell in love with at four years old. I got lucky. Mine barely changed from 1941 to 2006. I may get another vehicle someday. But I will never part with my dream vehicle. I know what I have. She is a treasure to me. The 23 years I have had her have been great together. Many times she is the only thing that makes me happy. I am sure I can get another 35 years out of her. After that, well, it will be checkout time. My old beauty will need someone else to care for her.

Touching story, whew...

Quite a love story.

These old cars mean so much to car lovers. My Brother & Dad loved Model A's, there gone now but I still have the model A coupe to hold on to memories. I prey they never outlaw them with all these new strict regulations.

That was really beautiful! Great story and a great car

We'll never be the same without you, Frank. -Everyone

Wonderful. Thanks.

RIP Frank Keeping history alive 👏🙏🇺🇸❤️

Great story, and it was put together perfectly, I’m sure that was one of the last things that sparked joy in his life Rest In Peace

Large tyres on smaller rims still have way more traction today than the low profile tyres on a huge rim. A customer asked me to get a humble Ford Ranger 4x4 to stop getting stuck so much. I did nothing but change out his low profile tyres with big rims and put large tyres on a small rim on the Ford Ranger. Not only did the Ranger 4x4 look better, it does not get stuck in his farm and the logging trails anymore. The last I heard he sold the low profile tyres and big rims because he realised they were worthless.

I love this channel, can't believe you guys don't have more subscribers keep it up!

@Hagerty

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We can't believe it either. Tell a friend. :)

I love how Hagerty is based in northern MI, as a Detroiter, that is my favorite place to go.

Great story!

What a great story

Wonderful story. Thank you for sharing. I've always used Hagerty for my old rides. Darn good company to do business with.

Super good channel, just finished the Barn Find series or what you have so far. Keep it up!

My folks first new car was a 1948 Ford Convertible just like this one. Being born in ‘48 it holds dear memories. They kept that car until 1956 when my dad traded it in on a ‘56 Chevy Belair. Wow, such great cars.

If ever there was a person committed to the hobby it would be Frank Hagerty.

Well that is the last of a great generation. I am so gald we have guys like that to keep our car history alive.

Fantastic. Great history. :)

Love this video and thanks :-)

After seeing this, I think I want to be a car guy. Great story. Thanks.

Awesome! Absolutely Awesome!

Wow ! Thanks

Great story. He deserved to be reunited with that car. The 1948 Ford was a superb car and a design classic with restrained styling and was very solidly built. IMO, it would sell well today if it was re-manufactured.

Great vedio. Great tribute. God bless you for making this vedio. Love ❤ from india

I am so sorry I feel I miss him also.

His life was fullfilled having this car at last after searching it for 40 years. So he really is able to rest in peace now.

If Mr Hagerty’s “ Dunesmobile “ meant as much to him as my 48 Sedan meant to me......... I understand. Great story of the facts of life pertaining to that “special” car that you remember over all the other ones you’ve owned.

godspeed mr.H

Lovely.

I'm from Traverse City and I've been to the dunes, but I've never heard of these cars until now. I've also driven in Traverse City winters for a few days without a heater, they must have stored these cars as soon as the snow fell...

This channel is excellent. Needs more subscribers, but it's just a matter of time.

I live in Michigan🤘🤘🤘 love this place but i live near Detroit but I feel so proud😢🤘

I remember as a boy my dad took me to the Sleeping Bear Dunes in the very early 60 & we road in red & white 55 or 56 Oldsmobiles, I told my boys about it & they thought I was nuts, they said you couldnt drive a heavy car like that around the dunes, well about 8-yrs. ago we were at a car show at Hagertys in Traverse City, & there was one on display, I wasnt crazy no more.

Never give up.

@nomcc5522

3 жыл бұрын

Never surrender

Cool!

99999 good story and may that man RiP.

The dashboard looks like an exact replica of the "GAZ M-20 Victory" car on the 1947 . Приборная панель выглядит как точная копия советкой машины "ГАЗ М-20 Победа" 1947 года.

I must realize that it's far too easy to look back in retrospect and wonder why people would be so foolish as to not save such great collectible cars.

@101Volts

6 жыл бұрын

Perspective; these were just old cars then and there were many more to go around! Plus, cars didn't last as long then (lubrication was more primitive and not all cars had oil filters.) Think of a rusted out 20 year old Honda and tell me if you'd want to keep that.

@thefirebirdflock3440

5 жыл бұрын

Austin Lucas no, because it’s a shitty import

@uhuh6667

4 жыл бұрын

Austin Lucas correct! my grandfather back in the 60s had 1934 ford coupe Australian model and he used it for speedway it had a mercury flathead in it he was the fastest in his class.After I think after a couple years he decided to get another car once again 34 coupe with a mercury in it but first race, first lap and first corner he rolled and he he stoped racing he was still into the sport right until he passed away last year. And once again they where just old cars nobody wanted them

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

Even today, people will trade their aging 1995 Mustang to get something much knew. Someday the 1995 Mustang will be collectible and a desired classic. The ridiculous Chevrolet Spark they traded the old Mustang for will never be considered anything but an economy pile of junk. A coworker actually did this. I was very disappointed with her. She complains the Chevrolet Spark is cramped, slow, and handles poorly. What did she expect? The Mustang was likely auctioned off to someone that will destroy it.

@isaakwelch3451

4 жыл бұрын

@@indridcold8433 one day that chevy spark will be collectible

left front wheel is not properly bolted on

@preditorsd

7 жыл бұрын

i saw that to

@TheCDANet

7 жыл бұрын

I saw that as well. Rear passenger wheel as well. Maybe it is the oversized tire?

@bigmacboy876

7 жыл бұрын

Wheel balance is off or potentially rim out of tru if it was original.

@FalconClubFCA

7 жыл бұрын

Spotted that right away. Steering wheel has got to shake.

@eazye1914

6 жыл бұрын

I also saw that

Wheel wobble at 9:14

where on earth did you find the balloon tires?

Love it. That car's about the same age as me. Did any other dunesmobiles survive?

@lapancaki6548

8 жыл бұрын

With a heavy sigh I say, no

@mrfrmguy

8 жыл бұрын

+Dathugchannel Well nobody really knows for sure.

@lapancaki6548

8 жыл бұрын

i mean, maybe, lets not jump to conclusions your right.

@mrfrmguy

8 жыл бұрын

+Dathugchannel I mean the other cars could have been repainted and had the tires changed on them to make them road worthy. There is still a chance.

@lapancaki6548

8 жыл бұрын

WE WILL FIND THEM

The old boy WON!... Before he passed. HuYah!

9:14 that car's wheel is wobbling so it needs an alignment.

The start of the baja trucks?..

great save but 9:14 driver side front tire badly out of balance

Wasn't the car in the Karate Kid movie a 48 Ford convertible?

Great story!! Good 4 u.. From Steve ~ in Philadelphia PA, I'M ALSO A WILLIAMSON TRADE SCHOOL GRADUATE..IF U WANT A FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO COLLEGE CHECK OUT THE SCHOOL ON LINE?The best way I can represent the SCHOOL is by passing my info on....

I never knew Mickey Rooney was a car buff.

What's with the loud monotonous music... Could barely hear the, tell the story for the noise.

Immagine if you could do time travel.

I'm still looking for y old '47 merc. I sold to a guy but he never paid off and split. A preacher boy to boot.

Pity about the loud background music, spoils the whole video.

Datsunmod elosetenta

All my dad's old cars got crushed :(

@TheWolverine-rm2kr

6 жыл бұрын

1963 Ford Galaxy 289 1966 olds cutlass 442 455ci 1985 trans am 350

I had a 47 Ford I wish I had again. (got drafted and never saw the car again)

@markk3652

3 жыл бұрын

Find one for sale, you can enjoy one again.

that is hudson hornet

Lemme guess, it was in the last place he looked for it.

IT NOT GOING TO BE DRIVEN, DOESNT MATTER IF IT BOGGERED UP

The music is louder than the voices. Booooooo

It was meant to be......😎

Why music when someone is talking? It is annoying!

Just looking at that beautiful classic car makes you realize that back then AMERICANS built real cars with unique features and body styles. Now all we get are the worthless cookie cutter roiling computers that all want to look like Toyota's and CRAP like that!

what's with the awful background music drowning out the conversation?

I wonder why you’d specify black cars for use in the desert?

Biff car