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In this episode, we're joined by Ryan Brutt—aka the Automotive Archaeologist—who's spent the last decade on the road uncovering America's forgotten automotive treasures. From rusted-out muscle cars in overgrown barns to pristine vintage gems tucked away in garages, Ryan has a knack for finding classics in the most neglected places. He shares what it's like to chase down legends, the stories behind the cars he uncovers, and why barn finds still capture the imagination of gearheads everywhere.
As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you'd consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag pack in the mail, you'll be IMMEDIATELY entered in the monthly prize grab, and you'll receive a phone call from one (or all) of us to chat up whatever you want for 30 minutes! Thank you SO MUCH to those of you who have joined in for the extra content that is only for Patreon supporters. To get in on the action and support the show with a minor financial contribution just click the link below to sign up. Join up via Patreon at patreon.com/KFSHOW ======================================== Presented with Holley - Back for 2025! Phase 3 of Kibbe and Friends is officially here, and Holley is back for more fun, foolishness, and flying orange Chargers! Once again we're proud to be associated with the historic name that has made cars fast for years and years, and their innovations continue forward (as always)! Make sure that you visit Holley.com to place your speed parts orders - and THANK THEM for continuing on as the Title Sponsor of the KF Show! ======================================== Dukes Review: Actor Jonathan Frakes plays "Jamie Lee Hogg"….but of course he is better known to millions of loyal Trekkies and Commander William Riker of the Starship Enterprise (1701-D). That's right. This is the Star Trek to Dukes of Hazzard crossover that will have Ryan Brutt and I on the same side of the fight….until this episode is over, of course. Plot: Boss Hogg's umpteenth previously unnamed nephew shows up in Hazzard to make some ill gotten gains…only to accidentally fall in love with Daisy Duke. That's all well and good except Boss Hogg, Uncle Jessie, and all of the evil business partners are against it…and to make things worse, the evil guys want Daisy killed before she learns too much! But then the Hogg wants to marry the Duke and the evil partners think it's so sweet. This leads to every body panel on Rosco's patrol car being surgically removed in a hilarious fashion, a massive car chase, a few recycled car jumps, and a remarkable amount of improv by Tom and John. Oh, and they don't get married and live happily ever after, either. And by next weeks show this will all be long forgotten! Show Rating: 1701 Corndogs! Legit Show Info: Season 4 - Episode 1: “Mrs Daisy Hogg” Written by Si Rose Directed by John Florea Original Airdate: 10/9/1981 ======================================== Welcome to the High Performance Expo! We are pleased to announce that the all new High Performance Expo has joined us to share their inaugural event, the exclusive business and enthusiast show of the North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA), will be held from June 3-5, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center, followed by area-wide enthusiast activities. The event will bring together all segments of the racing, aftermarket, restoration, and performance community for the first time in the heart of the auto racing industry. We'll be bringing you more details until the show starts! Visit https://thehpx.com for details. ======================================== National Parts Depot Presents: Bernie on the News! https://www.npdlink.com. The post K&F Show #324: #KibbeLee Cameo on Tim Allen's Shifting Gears?; Dukes Review – S4E1 “Mrs. Daisy Hogg” first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
Welcome to the first ever show from the streets of Chicago at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show (MCACN). Ryan Brutt, the Auto Archeologist himself, brought out man Scotty Stap into the event to get a deeper look at what has become the premier annual muscle car event in the country! MCACN is a unique show in that both original, unrestored, barn find, and rare/oddball unique muscle cars are curated along with barn finds, specialty restoration parts suppliers, and everything in between! Thanks to Ryan we also secured a significant interview with Bob Ashton, the Managing Member of the show. We last had Bob on in the show in 2015 (Episode 265), so we were definitely overdue for a catchup! The post TMCP #561 – Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Show 2023 – The Greatest Muscle Car Show of the All? first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
Presented with Holley! Add this to your birthday list - last Christmas Holley has just release their brand new RetroBright LED headlight packages that blend classic, sealed-beam looks with modern, LED performance. Available in multiple sizes, shapes, and color temperatures, RetroBright headlights are the perfect way to add brightness and safety to your ride, without compromising aesthetics. Best yet, RetroBright lights incorporate plug-and-play-style pig tails which easily connect to the OEM vehicle wiring harness with no cutting or splicing required. It's an easy upgrade, adds a ton of safety and drivability to your ride, and most importantly (if we're honest) looks super-duper cool. Also to be sure to pick up a few speed goodies for yourself at Visit Holley.com and make SURE you tell them we sent you! Movie Review: Ferris Bueller's Day off is the tale of one high school hero who truly had it all; looks, brains, money, friends, a smokin' hot girlfriend, popularity, style, and panache. However, despite all of that he still lacked the two things that he needed most....a day off, and a car! This is the tale of Ferris Bueller, the 4th wall breaking, Ferrari stealing, John Hughes immortal movie hit of 1986. Like nearly every other John Hughes tale the setting of the story was the Chicago suburbs! The Ferrari in the film is supposed to be a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California. The insert shots of emblems and wheels really are of the genuine article, but absolutely everything else was a faker-oo Modena Spyder replica (three of them, actually). Ferrari was none too happy with this movie and sued Modena out of business. Most reports show that the Ford powered replicas were ham-fisted together, ran poorly, and broke down often. In fact our man Ryan Brutt (The Auto Archaeologist) joined in to share the tales of the man that keep the fake Ferrari's running during the movie filming; his dad! 10 Corndogs. Patreon Peeps, the year 2022 will be an important one for Patreon specifically, and if you'd consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag pack in the mail, you'll be IMMEDIATELY entered in the monthly prize grab, and you'll receive a phone call from one (or all) of us to chat up whatever you want for 30 minutes! Thank you SO MUCH to those of you who have joined in for the extra content that is only for Patreon supporters. To get in on the action and support the show with a minor financial contribution just click the link below to sign up. http://www.patreon.com/kfshow. Click to join our super secret KF Show Only listener email list..just in case we get blocked from every social and podcast platform! https://forms.aweber.com/form/48/1311263948.htm The post K&F Show #228: #KibbeLee Father's Day 180's! – Summer Movie Review with Ryan Brutt “Ferris Bueller's Day Off” first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
It's no secret among car collectors and enthusiast that the pursuit of “lost” cars is what drives many gearheads. Finding an abandoned, restorable car is one of the most common dreams among collectors and a touchstone for the hobby. Top shows like the Pebble Beach Concours and Chicago's Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals have added special classes devoted to original and barn find vehicles.Author and photographer Ryan Brutt is the “automotive archaeologist”, author of the CarsInBarns blog, and a monthly columnist for Hot Rod magazine. Brutt has selected his best muscle car images for Muscle Car Barn Finds. No searching the back roads required--just kick up your feet and begin your barn-finding adventure by turning the page.These old warriors aren't dead, just resting. A drive in the country or through a small-town back street will reveal them lurking under tarps, hidden behind garage doors, stashed behind fences from prying eyes. Connect with Ryan Brutt:https://www.facebook.com/TheAutoArchaeologist/http://www.youtube.com/AutoArchaeologyhttps://twitter.com/AutoArchaeologyhttps://www.instagram.com/theautoarchaeologist/http://www.barnfinds.orgOrder my NEW book: Muscle Car Barn Finds here! Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: jp@jpemerson.com For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at Apple Podcasts or anywhere you get your podcastsFor more information about sponsorship or advertising on The JP Emerson Show or podcast launch services contact Doug Sandler at doug@turnkeypodcast.com or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
It's no secret among car collectors and enthusiast that the pursuit of “lost” cars is what drives many gearheads. Finding an abandoned, restorable car is one of the most common dreams among collectors and a touchstone for the hobby. Top shows like the Pebble Beach Concours and Chicago's Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals have added special classes devoted to original and barn find vehicles.Author and photographer Ryan Brutt is the “automotive archaeologist”, author of the CarsInBarns blog, and a monthly columnist for Hot Rod magazine. Brutt has selected his best muscle car images for Muscle Car Barn Finds. No searching the back roads required--just kick up your feet and begin your barn-finding adventure by turning the page.These old warriors aren't dead, just resting. A drive in the country or through a small-town back street will reveal them lurking under tarps, hidden behind garage doors, stashed behind fences from prying eyes. Connect with Ryan Brutt:https://www.facebook.com/TheAutoArchaeologist/http://www.youtube.com/AutoArchaeologyhttps://twitter.com/AutoArchaeologyhttps://www.instagram.com/theautoarchaeologist/http://www.barnfinds.orgOrder my NEW book: Muscle Car Barn Finds here! Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: jp@jpemerson.com For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at Apple Podcasts or anywhere you get your podcastsFor more information about sponsorship or advertising on The JP Emerson Show or podcast launch services contact Doug Sandler at doug@turnkeypodcast.com or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Ray & Chris talk with their longtime friend & author Ryan Brutt, who you'll know from Hot Rod magazine and his social media platforms as "The Auto Archeologist". The boys ask Ryan how he spots the barn finds he writes about as well as the upcoming restoration of his own 71 Challenger. The sad passing's of industry icons Mr. Norm of Grand Spaulding Dodge and Bruce Meyers of Meyers Manx fame are remembered as well.
Ryan Brutt is The Automotive Archaeologist. Ryan shares his expeditions across the Mid-West looking for automotive and motorcycle barn finds. His goal is to inspire fellow automotive enthusiasts to go out and see the world around them and visit junkyards and old barns for great old vehicles. His passion runs so deep that he's written a book about his travels and finds titled Amazing Barn Finds And Roadside Relics, published by Motorbooks, Zenith Press.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mike-paulcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ride along as Shawn MrSedanman Sherrill and John CustomCarNerd Meyer talk with Ryan Brutt, The Auto Archaeologist. You'll hear some great stories from Ryan as he discusses his travels around the country documenting cool cars in neglected situations. Be it a Barn Find, Junkyard Find or sitting in a garage for 40 years, he wants to be there to document this 4 wheeled piece of history. Stick around for the end of the show as the guys take the Car Facts Disc for a test drive. The Car Facts Disc is a convenient way to share everything you love about your car with people who see your car. Share build photos, car specs and history of your car. You can link to social media pages about car including YouTube. There are even sections to list your car for sale or for use for rentals for photos, commercials, movies and special events. Leave that worn out photo book and show board at home! Just install the Car Facts Disc on your windshield and spectators can use their smartphone camera to access your Car Facts Disc page. You can check out the info about our Saddletramp C10 on our Car Facts Disc by clicking the link below. Saddletramp C10 Car Facts DiscWant to find out more about The Auto Archaeologist? facebook IGYouTubeWebsiteDon't forget to check out the Car Facts Disc.YouTubefacebookIGCar Facts Disc WebsiteWatch this and many of our podcast episodes and other cool content on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to be the first to know when new videos are released. Be sure to follow Get Out and Drive Podcast on social media!IG: Get_Out_N_DriveTwitter GetOutNDrivePodFB Get.Out.N.Drive.PodcastYouTube https://tinyurl.com/GONDYouTubeJoin our fb group to share pics of how you Get Out N Drive Follow Shawn on IG@mrsedanman@steelies.n.dogs@post.cars.rule@hellapatina Friend Shawn on fb Follow John on IGIG @customcarnerd Friend John on fb Sign Up and Learn more about National Get Out N Drive Day. Grab your Official Decals, Apparel and other cool shirts at GetDriveGear.com Support the show (https://paypal.me/GetOutNDrivePodcast?locale.x=en_US)Support the show (https://paypal.me/GetOutNDrivePodcast?locale.x=en_US)
Episode #170 is brought to you by these kick ass sponsors. Please support those that support your favorite Podcast. Thanks Ronnie. www.upcarparts.com - When it's time to upgrade those 40 year old lights. Save 15% by using "C10 Talk 15" at check out. www.painlessperformance.com - Time to clean up that old brittle chassis wiring - hit up Painless Wiring, they have a kit for you. www.mar-k.com - The best builders, and the best trucks demand Mar-K. Simply the best bed wood and moulding out there. www.classicperform.com - Have you seen the NEW X10 spindles? Damn Son - Save 10% off your entire order when you use "C10 Talk" at check out. Ryan Brutt is an automotive fanatic and loves, LOVES the hunt too. He hunts old cars (mostly) and some trucks that are lost, in barns - junk yards, or even up in rafters. Yep - Rafters!! His enthusiasm and knowledge of the Muscle Car era is tremendous and he shares some of the journey with us on Episode #170. Please take the time to rate the podcast and let us know how we're doing. Stay safe out there C10 Nation. Next Up is Nelly Marie(@Nelllsterr) and her husband Liam Kenny (@Liam_GMC) - Episode #171 - Next Tuesday. Thanks Ronnie
This week is a returning fan favorite friend of the show, Ryan Brutt. It is always great talking to Ryan and in this interview he does an even deeper dive into how he finds cars and yet still protect the owners from the endless calls that his pictures would definitely generate. Ryan has long had a love of cars and a great joy in the hunt of hidden automotive treasures. His quest has led to meeting many people and helping a great majority of them to either start the restoration they have put off for year, or sell it to a worthy buyer who will treat it with respect and love. This episode of the Pro-Touring update is a great interview with RJ Gottlieb discussing everything Big Red Camaro related. I previously interviewed RJ five years ago in Episode 253 and I knew we had to do it again. RJ covers rebuilding the car and even previous to that, the evolution from stock vehicle to full tube frame chassis and Nascar parts. The post TMCP #419: Ryan Brutt, The Auto Archaeologist, A Deep Dive Into Finding Forgotten Cars – Pro-Touring Update, Big Red Camaro and RJ Gottlieb special interview first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
Barn finds are all the rage these days, so you’ll want to hear our interview with Hot Rod contributor Ryan Brutt, who has found everything from Dodge Dudes to Boeing B-17s tucked away in barns and fields. The guys also catch up with MegaRaptor creator Jeremy Dixon and find out what awaits at the next level when your Raptor just doesn’t turn heads anymore. Also, did Ford just fire a shot over Ram’s bow with a new Super Duty Tremor package?
Ryan Brutt the Automotive Archaeologists is back! He’s here to tell you about his SECOND! Book! Also we talk about peacocks, and why they are so mean, and much more!
In this episode of TMCP our feature guest is Ryan Brutt, THE Auto Archaeologist. Ryan has been on the show once before in episode 325 where he discussed how to find classic cars in barns. This time around Ryan has a new book detailing his best barn finds in pictures and words. For Ryan, finding cars in barns is a full time job. He travels across the country asking people at garages and parts stores about the locations of hidden barn find cars. Making connections and friends is a major key in the way he finds these forgotten classics. To save money he will spend nights at peoples houses while he researches new old car leads. He writes articles for many major magazine platforms and is a regular contributor to your favorite rag. The post TMCP #357: Ryan Brutt – Barn Find Cars and Screen used Generals ; The Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
Ryan Brutt is a writer and photographer who exudes enthusiasm about muscle cars. His interest is overtly apparent in his new book, Muscle Car Barn Finds. It details the art of automotive scavenger hunts. Brutt, self-described as an Automotive Archaeologist, lives in Chicago. The contributing rider to Hot Rod Magazine is our guest on Episode 34 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia discuss the book and Brutt's trials and tribulations as he travels through several states on his mission to discover hundreds of often abandoned rarities. Consider Brutt's premise: You're driving along a country road in Alabama and something bright orange in nearby field attracts your attention. It's parked near an old barn and partly covered in mildew. You pull into what remains of the driveway in the abandoned lot and your hunch is correct. It's a 1966 Mustang Fastback. It looks neglected. But a good washing later, it's presentable, and another vintage muscle car has a new life. The same scenario could involve a station wagon in Michigan, a Mercedes-Benz in Florida or a long-forgotten pick-up truck in Texas. They're all known by the automotive colloquialism, Barn Finds. It's the sub-set of muscle car barn finds Brutt honors in his new book of the same name. Sub-titled “Rusty Road Runners, Abandoned AMXs and Camaros and More!” (Motorbooks, $35), the 160-page hardback details the author's treks to uncover muscle car enthusiasts' dream machines. “These old warriors aren't dead, just resting,” reads a segment of the book's promotional material. “A drive in the country or through a small-town back street will reveal them lurking under tarps, hidden behind garage doors and stashed behind fences from prying eyes.” While traveling in eastern Tennessee, Brutt finds what he had long heard about but couldn't believe until it appeared through some roadside hedges. Past a few roads of project cars in various shapes, sizes and degrees of disarray, a storage shed was home to an array of first-generation Corvettes. “In all my travels, I had never seen such a collection of really early Corvettes,” he writes. “There were three rows of them with three or four cars per row.” Brutt also details a no-so-pleasing occasion when he faced the wrath of a husband and wife, who, let's say, didn't exactly provide a warm welcome. In addition to its availability on this website, the Weekly Driver Podcast is also available on iTunes, Stitcher and Podtail All episodes of our podcasts are also archived on this website, TheWeeklyDriver.com. We welcome your comments and suggestions for future episodes. Please also consider forwarding the episode links to family, friends and colleagues. **** Muscle Car Barn Finds is available on Amazon.com. Support TheWeeklyDriver.com by visiting the online shopping site from the banner below. It's ideal for all of your needs — books to automotive parts, electronics to last-minute gifts. We'll earn a small commission on your purchase(s). You'll pay the same price as clicking directly to Amazon.
Join Ray & Joe when they discuss various car specific odors and how they've dealt with them over the years; then they talk in detail about jobs that they've done in the shop this week. Hot Rod Magazine contributor Ryan Brutt calls in from the Historical Society of Detroit's car show to talk about the wide field of cars in attendance and weighs in on his own car projects.
Join Ray & Joe when they discuss various car specific odors and how they've dealt with them over the years; then they talk in detail about jobs that they've done in the shop this week. Hot Rod Magazine contributor Ryan Brutt calls in from the Historical Society of Detroit's car show to talk about the wide field of cars in attendance and weighs in on his own car projects.
Ryan Brutt The Automotive Archaeologist joins the show we talk how about how he fell in love with cars at a repair shop, his old book and upcoming book, how he finds, photographs and documents these amazing old derelict / barn find cars. What it's like to interact with the owners of the cars, a spirited round of "hardest food to eat while driving", how he keeps track of all the leads on cars, and much more!
Insight from The Automotive Archaeologist - Ryan Brutt's Barn Find Tricks! The post TMCP #315: Insight from The Automotive Archaeologist – Ryan Brutt's Barn Find Tricks! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
The boys cover the right way to mount tires on your car, how the big car auction shows are influencing people, then interview Ryan Brutt the “Auto Archeologist”. Ray, Joe & Ryan even discuss the finer points of tractor restoration on this weeks show.
The boys cover the right way to mount tires on your car, how the big car auction shows are influencing people, then interview Ryan Brutt the “Auto Archeologist”. Ray, Joe & Ryan even discuss the finer points of tractor restoration on this weeks show.
Ryan Brutt is The Automotive Archaeologist. Ryan shares his expeditions across the Mid-West looking for automotive and motorcycle barn finds. His goal is to inspire fellow automotive enthusiasts to go out and see the world around them and visit junkyards and old barns for great old vehicles. His passion runs so deep that he’s written a book about his travels and finds titled Amazing Barn Finds And Roadside Relics, published by Motorbooks, Zenith Press.