Tom Cotter, a classic car enthusiast, visits California to explore a rare 1952 Pegaso Z102, which has been stored in a garage since 1972. The car, one of only 85 built, is owned by Carl and Cindy, whose mother originally purchased it. Despite missing its transmission, the car is set for restoration by Carl. Tom also encounters Shelby, named after the Shelby Cobra, who is taking over a classic car business and showcases a 1941 Lincoln Continental among other vintage cars. The journey continues as Tom meets Dwayne, who owns about 75 vehicles including a movie-famous tow truck and various classic cars. The day's adventure highlights the importance of networking in discovering hidden automotive treasures.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The car featured in the video is a Pegaso Z102, built in 1952.
2. Only 85 Pegaso Z102s were built, and this is the 35th one made.
3. The car was made in Spain and has a French body.
4. The car has a 2.8-liter V8 hemi-engine and a trans-axle.
5. The car has been sitting in a garage since 1972.
6. The car's original owner bought it new in 1951.
7. Tom Cotter, the host, has been hunting down cars since he was 12 years old.
8. Tom Cotter is the host of a series called "Barn Find Hunter".
9. The series is about hunting down hidden classic cars all across America.
10. The car was featured in a phone call with a gentleman who has a few old cars in his yard.
11. The gentleman's name is Dwayne, and he has around 75 vehicles in his collection.
12. Dwayne's collection includes a 1958 Pontiac Eldorado, a 1941 Lincoln Continental, and a 1974 GTX Roadrunner.
13. The 1941 Lincoln Continental is one of only 100 made.
14. The car has a V12 engine and a four-speed transmission.
15. Dwayne restored the car himself and has driven it to San Francisco and San Diego.
16. The car was also featured in a music video by Big Sean.
17. The video was shot in the back seat of a 1960s Jaguar Mark X.
18. The car was rented out to the production company for the music video.
19. Tom Cotter and his team discovered Dwayne's collection by chance, after meeting a man named Shelby who mentioned Dwayne's name.
20. Dwayne's collection is located in Ojai, California, and is not open to the public.
21. Dwayne makes a business out of renting out his cars to movie and rap video productions.
22. The car featured in the video is a rare find and was not known to Tom Cotter and his team before their visit to Dwayne's collection.