CHASING CLASSIC CARS IN AFRICA - BARN FIND!

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  • čas přidán 1. 08. 2021
  • Join me as I chase classic cars in the towns of the Great Karoo. We find old tractors, vintage cars and classic trucks in various states of repair. Some are too far gone to bring back to life and others are not what I'm looking for. After driving hundreds of kilometres and visiting many small towns, I'm close to giving up... Then I stumble upon an amazing barn find!
    #barnfind #chasingclassiccars #vintagecars #rustinpeace #1958fordfairlane
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Komentáře • 106

  • @robames1293
    @robames1293 Před měsícem

    Thank you Div for showing us the incredible scenery in this video, things I have not seen nor will see in person. Great stuff

  • @rredbeak
    @rredbeak Před rokem +1

    what a beautifull country TY Div for the grand tour,,its stunning crossing the river 25 times through the valley...the car id be concerned about bits missing before you can go pick it up. cheers mate..

  • @GarethDavies-hk9cg
    @GarethDavies-hk9cg Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video. I enjoy your road trips and commentary and learning about your beautiful surprising country. This is my new favourite channel, thanks Div.

  • @gizmodietsch3922
    @gizmodietsch3922 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Fun trip around South Africa!!

  • @Only1nexus
    @Only1nexus Před rokem +1

    WOW

  • @user-vv1nx7us3s
    @user-vv1nx7us3s Před rokem +1

    Very interesting keep it up

  • @renegade2556
    @renegade2556 Před rokem +1

    Very Much Enjoyed your Road trip! I Laughed Remembering when I got Home from overseas, Took a drive at night and after about 20 miles I Realized the signs were curiously backwards and I just barely avoided an extremely abrupt meeting with an eighteen wheeler as I was a bit too accustomed to driving on the left. South Africa looks like a place I would really enjoy riding my old Harley!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! You would love riding the Harley here! Some amazing roads

  • @davidcolesr.8628
    @davidcolesr.8628 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Good to See You, Thank You So Much for the Road Trip Across a Small Portion of South Africa.

  • @MrBetoxy
    @MrBetoxy Před 9 měsíci

    Wau good one

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Před rokem +1

    Totally cool with pink Floyd yeeeeeeeeeepppppp

  • @pa6390
    @pa6390 Před rokem +1

    Lots of beautiful vintage tin..

  • @stevenm3141
    @stevenm3141 Před rokem +1

    What a fantastic country to drive around. The mountains are spectacular and abit scary! Wow 50s Fairlane it's gotta be the only one left. It would be a very valuable addition to your garage!

  • @justinreedflynn
    @justinreedflynn Před rokem +1

    @ 14:05 that's a '38(?)-'42 FORD "big truck". (The trucks weren't actually larger but the front grill and running gear was different from the '39-'40 "small series" version, which were VERY popular trucks to 'rod stateside, [I hear Chevy S-10 mini-truck frames fit them ok,]). Get it if you can please! Also, was there no windshield wiper motor on that '58?!? All I saw was the hood latch! That's so cool!!

  • @TheFrameoff
    @TheFrameoff Před rokem +2

    Very cool find

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Před rokem +2

    Glad you were able to get that car that would be awesome to see you bring the old girl home

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem

      Unfortunately it turned out that the car is part of a complex estate case which might take years to resolve...😪

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Před rokem +2

    Now that's a true barn find Awesome

  • @dougjones3843
    @dougjones3843 Před rokem +3

    I really like it when you take us with you on your road trips, I'm from Nova Scotia Canada & I like seeing the landscape in South Africa...🙂 love your show man...👍👊

  • @brycechessum4684
    @brycechessum4684 Před rokem +1

    Full size 58 Ford they were popular in NZ years ago but Ive never seen a 6 cylinder car all our local assembly cars had V8s

  • @crazywickedcustoms7272
    @crazywickedcustoms7272 Před rokem +1

    Thank you talking us along , wow love the birds,

  • @jimcarlisle2309
    @jimcarlisle2309 Před rokem +1

    I had a 1958 Ford Fair-lane Convertible, with a V8 352 police interceptor motor.
    I took the automatic out and put in a Cadillac lascal standard Transmission.

  • @anmarvanwyk2043
    @anmarvanwyk2043 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice ....pity its not a V8 ...but its still beautiful ! Come visit us in Zastron next time and we will show you our old cars and stuff ! Just ask for JANHOENDER , in the main street lol

  • @jefferyhamilton8099
    @jefferyhamilton8099 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing, text me back to my childhood. I’m 68 years old and my father had a green 1958 Ford two door three speed on a column six cylinder just like the one you showed except our steering wheel here in the states is on the other side

  • @stevestacey5272
    @stevestacey5272 Před rokem +1

    David. Brown bought out Aston Martin and Lagonda in the early 50's and built the Db series Aston Martin.Db5 the original James' Bond car.

  • @sandralth
    @sandralth Před 4 měsíci +1

    That David brown is an english built tractor.

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the trip around part of your great country. Wow, what a find, I've never even seen a picture of that model Fairlane. Thanks Div.

  • @robertdelaney5994
    @robertdelaney5994 Před 2 lety +2

    l had the Australian 1960 fairlane many moons ago. it had 332 ci v8 the front on the Afican model is quite different. that one is a great find.

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Před rokem +1

    Wow so beautiful !!!! Awesome world that you live in

  • @unclemarksdiyauto
    @unclemarksdiyauto Před rokem +1

    Hey Div, I know I am a year behind! Just watched this and interested in seeing if you pick up the Fairlane in the next video, so off I go looking....

  • @wiremupaki3793
    @wiremupaki3793 Před rokem +1

    Would be Awesome to see a 1958 ford fairlane hopefully will see him doing a restoration

  • @alfbittner6489
    @alfbittner6489 Před 2 lety +4

    Very interesting Road trip bro, it's very similar to driving in out back Australia. The overhanging rocks as you drove through the pass, keeping watch for falling rocks would be daunting.
    What a score the 58 compact fairlane, so rare even in Australia or the states for that matter. Grooving to Pink Floyd on your stereo what a buzz. RHD so good to see, got to get over for a look see.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety +1

      Come! I'll play you some Pink Floyd 😂 Unfortunately I didn't get the Fairlane, tied up in complicated unfinished estate. Those things can take years to resolve...😪

    • @jimcarlisle2309
      @jimcarlisle2309 Před rokem

      The body looks in good shape, they usually rust out around headlights.

  • @desrelieb9301
    @desrelieb9301 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Looks like my roadtrips😂 you been to Bowes dorp NC. There's lots...

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 3 měsíci

      Never even knew such a place existed!

    • @desrelieb9301
      @desrelieb9301 Před 3 měsíci

      Just outside Bitterfontein....old car graveyard. Lots 2 see.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 3 měsíci

      @desreliebenberg9301 Yes, looked it up. Gonna have to visit one day. Thanks

  • @rockcrusher4636
    @rockcrusher4636 Před 2 lety +2

    Fair lane, your doing great mate, nice find. Thanks for the site seeing, saved me a lot of money on a trip, more money for old junk, beautiful country. Cheers.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Rock. You still gotta do the trip man, nothing like the real thing!😀

  • @johnnymac1580
    @johnnymac1580 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful car, like to see it back on the road ⚡️

  • @wschell4023
    @wschell4023 Před rokem +2

    i really liked your road trip and hope you pick up that 58 soon. I'm in Canada and our classics tend to be a little more rusty. BTW maybe your David Brown tractor comment was tongue in cheek but, for those not aware, that David Brown got on to Aston Martin....that's where the DB designation of their cars started...another supercar marque associated with tractor manufacture!

  • @sandralth
    @sandralth Před 4 měsíci +1

    It’s a fairlane that you can drive on a four lane.

  • @skatesneakerlover
    @skatesneakerlover Před rokem +1

    Can't wait to see the new video of you fetching that Fairlane!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem

      Unfortunately the Fairlane is stuck in a complex will that might take years to resolve...

  • @jodycopeland1
    @jodycopeland1 Před rokem +1

    Enjoyed it fairlane

  • @duanserfontein5874
    @duanserfontein5874 Před 3 lety +1

    Dankie vir die great storie!

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman Před 2 lety +1

    That old Fairlane is cool it looks like it is great shape too. It's got the old mileage maker six the 223ci or in metric the 3.7 liter engine What a awesome barn fine

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      Yes, awesome car. Unfortunately it turned out to be stuck in a will thats not concluded yet, might still take years...

  • @stevestacey5272
    @stevestacey5272 Před rokem +1

    SA looks like South Australia or western New South Wales

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Před rokem

    Beautiful scenery awesome adventure as always !!!

  • @henrygibson1530
    @henrygibson1530 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool video my brother has a 58 Ford custom 300 two door sedan.

  • @jeremyTallen1
    @jeremyTallen1 Před 2 lety +1

    cool video

  • @christophereakin
    @christophereakin Před 6 měsíci +1

    My parents had a 58 Ranch Wagon when I was a kid - six cylinder with three-speed column shift, but I don't remember the aircleaner looking anything like that. Of course I don't have any photos, but maybe the Export cars or African Fords got different air cleaners?? Anybody got any idea? IIRC the air cleaner our Ranch wagon had was round and sat horizontally on top of the carburetor.

  • @andrewmantle7627
    @andrewmantle7627 Před rokem +1

    In some of our western states in the US, three trailers are towed behind the semi tractor. Probably 80 feet long. Maybe more.

  • @chriswhite5846
    @chriswhite5846 Před 2 lety +1

    Just watched George car show and seen 2 holdens hq and hz are there many Aussie cars there keep up the good work 👍

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, there are actually quite a lot of older Aussie cars around in South Africa. Sometimes with different names though. Like the Chev El Camino pickup. I think you guys called the Holden Ute?

  • @duanserfontein5874
    @duanserfontein5874 Před 3 lety +1

    Lekker!!!

  • @djscrews
    @djscrews Před 10 měsíci +1

    9:33 to 9:45 What kind of trees are those on the left side of the road? I am not a Ford fan, but that Fairlane is badass!!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I dont know unfortunately. Interesting though!

    • @djscrews
      @djscrews Před 10 měsíci

      @@ratrodsafrica Well, dammit! 😄

  • @roqueolds3419
    @roqueolds3419 Před rokem +1

    Olá.
    Essa mão de direção é boa para andar com a sogra, em ruas com bastante carretas no sentido contrário.
    Abraços.
    Vc que é feliz.
    Dá uma voltinha e acha esses projetos maravilhosos.
    Aqui no Brasil. Acabaram os carros para fazer os projetos.

  • @cj8172
    @cj8172 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great vid, subscribed from New Zealand.

  • @StreetTruckGarage
    @StreetTruckGarage Před 3 lety +1

    great buy!!

    • @divdevilliers4875
      @divdevilliers4875 Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for the input! Hoping to go fetch it this weekend!

    • @StreetTruckGarage
      @StreetTruckGarage Před 3 lety +1

      @@divdevilliers4875 she looks like an unmolested proper barn find... lets see what is reveled in the next episode

    • @divdevilliers4875
      @divdevilliers4875 Před 3 lety

      @@StreetTruckGarageJa, very excited! I can't wait to get her out of the barn and take a good look. Dim light and a lot of dust...

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      Thanks

  • @mypuptrouble976
    @mypuptrouble976 Před 8 měsíci

    Absolutely beautiful!
    I have a question my daughter collects license plates and I thought it would be wonderful to start getting some from other countries. I have a Michigan I believe 1929 plate I would send you if you’d be interested in a trade. Thank you and keep up the great work!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 8 měsíci

      Send me a mail at ratrods4africa@gmail.com

  • @stewartw.9151
    @stewartw.9151 Před 2 lety +1

    David Brown is Aston Martin! That is where the DB prefix comes from on all Astons since the 1950s.

  • @jacquesleroux6112
    @jacquesleroux6112 Před 3 lety +1

    Netjies Div!!

  • @maniestrijdom7271
    @maniestrijdom7271 Před 3 lety +1

    Mooi man , nou wag ons vir part 2

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Před rokem +1

    We're you able to purchase that Fairlane

  • @almorrison6271
    @almorrison6271 Před 2 lety +1

    Baie geluk wat n fonds.....

  • @ml.2770
    @ml.2770 Před rokem +1

    part 2?

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem

      Unfortunately it turned out that the car is stuck in a complex deceased estate case. Might take years to resolve...

  • @retrorusticsRSA
    @retrorusticsRSA Před 2 lety +1

    15:15 Daii chevy is soos om 'n kers geskenk oop te maak

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      Praat jy! Ongelukkig later uitgevind die kar sit in boedelsaak wat jare gaan vat om uit te sort😥

  • @turbofiat
    @turbofiat Před 2 lety +2

    Great find!
    We're these American cars built in South Africa converted to RHD?, shipped over in knock down kits? What's the story on them?
    Beautiful drive through the mountains BTW!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      Ford opened a factory in South Africa in 1926. As far as I can find out, many parts were shipped out from the States but the vehicles were factory assembled as RHD.

  • @nzsaltflatsracer8054
    @nzsaltflatsracer8054 Před rokem +5

    A little constructive criticism mate, the background music was loud enough to be foreground music & it was difficult to understand what you were saying a lot of the time.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem +2

      Thanks mate. Yes, I learned since then😅 My more recent videos should be better!

  • @bondhond2427
    @bondhond2427 Před 2 lety

    Hallo hoe kan ek n Toyota MR 2 MK1 vind in so manier

  • @fredflintstoner596
    @fredflintstoner596 Před rokem +1

    I'M COMFORTABLY DUMB

  • @fotorabia
    @fotorabia Před 4 měsíci +1

    Bro the music is too much.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 4 měsíci

      Yes, old video... I've learned since then...😅