Thank you for the video showing your fine workmanship. I was 15 when that was the auto to see it being driven down the street in Toledo. WW 2 was over and the auto companies started back in production again with the prewar models with some face lift. That massive front grille made it stand out from all of the other post war cars. The flowing lines of that coupe was just right.
You're doing what I wanted to do in the 70's. It's a little bittersweet. But knowing now just how much goes into one of these I feel a little easier about having stuck to smaller projects. Back then the dream was Konis and Pirelli P-7's. I had a friend with a field full of fugly cars. Hudsons and things I've never even seen before. Turbos were still new, and plasma cutters and tig were still a dream for me. So in the end, seeing these come to fruition is super satisfying. So glad you share it.
It's just absolute quality throughout. Custom embossed rollers to create a one off pattern for the leather...Art Morrison chassis...Countless hours of re-purposing and redesigning switches and controls. It's so thorough and absolutely complete.
I forgot to close my mouth throughout the video.....man old is gold, thank you John and team, really bring back the real car era, I am so so blown away......I will keep driving for days, if I owned one. Praying and working hard for that......
I doubt I will ever be able to afford one of your cars but just wanted to say how much I love the derelict series, they are stunning works of art. Absolutely beautiful.
@@simonstovebolt with all due respect, but somone is making a fucking huge deal on these. Let's say with all the stuff they put on the cars, they spend about 40 to 50k (chasis, motor, brakes, etc etc etc) and a prive tag of at least a 100k mmm I rather find myself an old car, put on let's say 30k and have it made into a derelict. Love the cars? Hell yeah, would I pay the price for them? Fuck no.
Build your own! Consider these as inspiration to get out there, find something you like and resto-mod it how you want it. If you don't know how, learn! Building a car is always a learning experience, even for those of us that have done it before.
Building my own I am already at $180,000 and the work isn't as extensive as what Jonathan Ward does as in LS7's ect and the electronics so at 200k to 250k I feel its probably good value and sure there making money but the man hours in those cars are huge
Every ICON build makes me smile, but this one gave me butterflies. Always amazing work. I wish everything could be built with such attention to detail and quality.
You reminded me of my father when you took a drag on that smoke. He always traded in at 50,000 miles. I always knew when the car was done as there were seven burn holes in the upholstery from his hot coals. Great car, flawless design and build execution.
I love your products. I've never saw such great respect and craftsmanship in a vehicle until I watched your videos. Great work, keep them coming. Dont pay any attention to those criticisms on , it's jealousy. Those who can't do, are critics. God bless.
Jonathan Ward, sir. You and your team are just by far the best. The Derelicts are definitely my bag. I don't believe that you could make one that I wouldn't drool over. The only way I could ever own one is if I win the lottery, and my gorgeous missus is on board with your superb dreams. I wish all Your team, long and healthy lives so as you can build the dreams. Take care guy's.
***** ......... Thankyou for replying to my comment. Your timing was perfect. I've commented many times on your site about the fantastic dreams you and your excellent team deliver, but that was the first time you'd sent a reply. Thankyou for that, it was my wife's and my birthday that day, (our 25th birthday together)......and you made it so special by replying. Weird things like that happen to us all the time, I suppose that's what life's all about....?... I just wanted to say thankyou Jonathan, that was really nice of you. .......ps.......I hope you have good birthday's, they're special days to remember.
Beautiful work as always, Mr. Ward and team. Thank you for sharing it. I love how you guys integrate modern functionality and reliable systems into your Derelict line while keeping with as much stock and as found appearance as possible. The older vehicles just have so much more style and class, so it's really great that they can be sort of preserved in this way and made into great running vehicles again. And great choice on the music.
Dang… I found your stuff from a fondness of Toyotas n as an old car owner you set the bar Mr. Ward. I just watched your chat with Nike and you are A real breath of fresh air. Wish you were in my price point. REAL CHOICE!!!!!
What's not to like about your Icon Derelict project cars. But you already know that! All of the vintage old, large sedans and coupes are my favorite but I also love what you do with the 70's Ford Bronco which you appear to love as well and have an ample supply of future projects piling up. I would love to take one of those off your hands but I don't think my wallet is fat enough. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
Love your work and your contributions to keeping these beautiful machines alive. Thank you for sharing these videos so myself and so many others can dream and work towards our own goals.
You guys have done an amazing job. Keep up the good work and your passion brotha's my dad had one of these i was 3yr old but i remember it then in the early sixties he got a merc wagon and once again me a sis were in the tail gate section camping out it was si kool ti be a kid in the 50's &60's take care you guyz .
I know someone who has a 1953 Chevy pickup that's been stored since the early 70s in a garage here in Illinois. I hadn't seen the truck since 1981 but when I visited my friend John at his mom's house, the truck was still there! I thought for sure that when John moved out his dad would have gotten rid of it (the truck is John's). I would love to see him be able to afford doing a derelict on it.
Your cars pieces are very hard to describe, awesome, sweet, wicked?? Nothing seems to describe them. "Works of art" is as close as I can come to a true description. If you ever opened a shop in Houston Texas I would probably camp out on your door until you gave me a job or called the cops!.
Wow, I love all of your builds and restorations but this one bordered on inconceivable and sat fully in the pool of incredible. Well done, very well done. I think this comment needs at least one OMFG.
The work you guys do is simply amazing. I love these derelict cars you've created, and truly enjoy the details you share in the videos. Keep em coming!
It is fun to watch you drive the car & see the car as a whole but the middle talking parts are in a foreign language that I only understand about 4% but I still appreciate your all's work! Anything 1940s rocks!
Outstanding, well done guys, now if I can get that kind of motivation for my '47 Lincoln Convertible, I'll get somewhere. You have laid the blueprint for my future endeavor, Thanks for the Video, Don
At first glance you could be tricked into thinking it’s just an old cool car that has been sitting around for ever. Then you start noticing things, and the party begins. I love it. Back after WWII my Dad and Uncle had an ambulance service. One of the vehicles was a 47 Lincoln Zepher. The color was light bluish. I want to call it Army Blue if you know my meaning. V12 the thing was huge and long. In 1969 we sold it to the studios for $500.00
I love what you've done to this Lincoln! It's great that it came from South Dakota. I grew up in North Dakota and restored some 1950's era convertibles with my brother and dad in the 1980's. My dad is in his late 70's and knows where a lot of old cars are stored in barns and buildings in central North Dakota. I'd love to do something like this someday!
Jonathan, that truly is a stunning car. Your passion for mimicking the original bits with modern technology is amazing. Your derelict cars are superb, keep up the passion man!!
Beautiful!!! What a great car! The lines of the body are just gorgeous. The stance is perfect. And the fact that you kept all that and brought all the modern tech and comfort to it and added things like the embossed deer hide and the mohair headliner take this build to a level that is beyond compare. I really dig these Derelict builds. I haven't seen one yet that I didn't love. Now for the other comments about you smoking in the car... STFU Jesus let the guy enjoy his vice. Maybe the customer is a smoker. Relax y'all. For all anyone knows maybe it was a joint and not a cigarette. It is California afterall. And I think it fit well with the build. An excessive bad habit with an excessive over the top restomod build. Awesome car. I really wish I could afford one.
I can't watch your videos anymore, I want to build cars like this, I don't have the money, or the resources you have John but I'm glad you do have fun.
Today, 12/14/15, is the first day I've seen one of your videos and I'm truly impressed. I must compliment you on your creativity and craftsmanship. Your shop's work is far and away superior in every detail to that of a now deceased competitor's crap. Also, I appreciate that you don't resort to humiliating your crew members by having a stooge fire them on camera. If I could find but one thing to change, it would be to hire a qualified narrator for these shows. The successful candidate would display exceptional diction and proper descriptive expression skills. Thanks a lot you guys!
Hi Jonathan Oh man, just fabulous creations. Sure, expensive but oh so classy man! The patena is a stand out, not to mention the chassis and all the modern day components. And that engine!! You are preserving that which once made the American Motor Industry great. Stay well, from New Zealand.
Amazing work , real craftmanship . I love the 'derelict ' look for the body , but if I was lucky enough to own it I would want original LOOKING wheels , trims and hub caps ,.with a higher ground clearance too . Those old Lincolns had a really imposing look in stock shape - ( just my personal taste ) .
Classic understated cool, its the type of car that rich snobs avoid parking next to. Would like to see more derelict pick ups and vans done. Wish they could do a Pinzgauer 4x4 or 6x6 Reformed.
the 46-48 continental grills are my all time favorites...too bad the company did not continue to use these grills....Cadillac continued theirs but Lincoln did it...this partilar car is super nice !!
You have made a superb car into a fine work of the engineers art. Should be able to put a few 100k miles on it and never worry about where you park it. Nice to see what comes out of a true artists workshop.
love the work you and your shop do. need a detailed video like this but for the thriftmasfer love that truck. also should do a derelict advanced design truck. he advanced design chevy and gmc trucks are the best
Inspiring video. I feel like I really 'get' what you set out to achieve with the derelicts. I'm from the uk and can think of a few cars straight away that would be perfect for the icon treatment. Keep up the good work and hope its a sustainable business as well
