1955 Corvette Barn Find Extraction, parked in1977 - the lighter side of hoarding 

I had a 15 year old son and a beautiful 55 Chevy Belair 2 door hardtop which I had restored. I let it slip to him that I was maybe going to give it to him as he would be getting his drivers license soon. About a month later he ask me if he was still getting the 55 because he knew a guy that was going to trade him an old Honda motorcycle for it! He didn't get my car.

Thumbs up for Bob.....a real American Man....😎

I'm SO GLAD that he chose to SHARE HIS LOVE OF THE CAR!! YAY!!!! Family is what makes these things worth having and what makes them FUN!!!

The smiles on everyone’s faces says it all. Glad to see he found the motivation and support from family to make this happen.

Very cool! That man has two treasures, the 55 Vette and a great family.

I truly appreciate this story. I am blessed to have my dads 57 Chevrolet 2dr ht it’s all original with the 283 he rebuilt back in mid 60s. I also have my first car a 67 Camaro ssrs350 I got in 77 and it been sitting since 82. Just recently losing our dad that was my hero and best friend makes me look back on all the memories of working on cars with my dad and him helping me on mine . It’s great to see your family so happy for you as my daughter understands as well that it’s more than just cars and hopefully my grandkids will as well. I better get ours cars back to making memories. Thank you for sharing your story and may the Lord bless you and your family.

Dude! Let them call you a hoarder; I think you are a saviour. You did the right thing from the moment you parked it up in the garage until you took it back out.

One of my mom’s uncles had 3-4 corvettes and as soon as he wasn’t able to drive them his kids sold them all. So its good to hear that this family doesn’t plan on getting rid of that priceless family air loom! My dad has 2 mustangs and i will never let anyone in my family get rid of them! ❤

I admire the man, a genuine fella, tough and nice!

Thanks for the inspiration Bob I just retired and I still have my 62 vette parked it 30 years ago and now I’m going to get her running & drive the wheels off. P.s.what a family enjoy the the good old days now Aloha🤙🏽

GREAT CAR FAMILY, GET ER DONE AND GO MAN GO . GREAT LOOKING FAMILY. YOU ARE A LUCKY MAN.

A hell of a story! The year I was born. My Dad was a huge vintage car enthusiast. His most favorite was the 1958 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon, the red and white one with the fold down seats in the back. I guess I loved it so much because there was 8 of us kids and we all had a place to set, lol. I guess someone came along that wanted it more than my Dad and for the right price, he sold it. He was trying to buy a 57 Studebaker Silver Hawk but the owners garage caught fire and it was a total loss. That was one beautiful automobile and it ran just like my Dad liked them to run. I bought Dads 57 Chevy Wagon, I just couldn't imagine anyone else driving it but a Family Member. My brother was jealous so bought and modified a 56 Wagon. Dad was a ford guy and my brother and I were Chevy guys although I did own a nice Mustang for quite a while, now I wouldn't give them a plug nickel for a new car. They just don't make 'em like they used to!

I’m glad to see progress and that the family loves the car and wouldn’t sell it. That will be the ultimate family project 👍👍👍👍👍

Keep us posted on the resto. Thanks Bob. You too Jerry.

Greetings from Canada. Those were the days when styling was absolutely beautiful. Good for you for keeping that all those years. You are right once its gone its gone. Now your grandkids can enjoy it. The best gift ever. Makes me regret getting rid of my first car. I was 17 now 74.

Great story! Makes me happy to see history brought out to see the light of day again and be able to share it with family and friends. I have an 1948 Studebaker pickup that I got from my dad that I've had in storage for the past 17 years. I have lots of memories from when my dad had it and got to share with him when I pulled it out of the dust and mothballs last year. It's a warm feeling to see your dad's eyes light up when he talks about the past and wants to help bring the old truck back to life again. That old truck has sentimental value to me and would never be sold all because of my dad. Love You Dad!!!!

I can't wait to see it running again. God bless you all.

Love the lawnmower cleaned up and serviceable would be awesome wonder if the lawn catcher was there! And what a blessing to have your entire child hood to share with your future generations !! This family is truly blessed🙏🏼!!

My parents bought me a 1964 Corvette conv. Daytona Blue with a Silver interior back in !974 ...Its now 2021 and i still own the car and feel the same way. I have loads of history in that car .....

Can’t wait to see the man driving this gem again👍👍👍

Bob you did the right thing. Enjoy your time with your family and the Vette! Some may take away our stuff but they can't take away the memories, now go make some new ones. Cheers.

That part where he rinsed the dirt off was satisfying to watch👍 what a great find and i sure hope it gets back on the road again.

I got a tear in my eye, watching that old beauty come out of that garage and get driven off on that trailer to begin a new life. What a beautiful car and family. You all keep that car no matter what. The memories that are already in it and the ones you all will make in it are worth all the money in the world.

My grandpa had a 57 sedan de ville Cadillac and a 54 International pick up truck. When he died my grandma sold them. Still breaks my heart 40 years later. Good for you to hang on to that thing. I would do some basic repairs and clean it up so it could drive. He should teach his daughter how to drive it.

Thanks Bob for working with Jerry in the making of this video. Enjoyed the experience through this video.

That is such a great family and a beautiful car

Thanks for letting us come along for the ride

Family is everything. The car is only secondary. And that's the way it should be.

What a beauty! Well done, Family, for helping your dad recapture a joy he once treasured. WELL DONE!

What a pleasant family! I was watching and wished I could've been there to enjoy the entire experience. The '55 Vette was the one that saved the car from being axed. When I was young I didn't warm up to the early generation models, but soon learned to love the beauty of them all. The Vette is American as apple pie and we all should be proud of it.

My Dad would be "Flipping in his Grave" to have been able to obtain this AWESOME CAR!

I seen the video of Bob uncovering the car in the previous video. It brought back memories of my first car and many others I have had. I truly hope his family will keep it and if nothing else, cherish the memories.

Greetings from Sweden. Well done Bob for keeping your car. It is a family treasure and I hope, whatever you do with the car, keep it as it is or restore it that it stays in your family forever. There should be more like you around. The Doucett family should be proud. BTW, I am nearly 71 years old and a total motorhead. :) (Actually I am a Ford fan but still love this car)

what a lovely family, this car is in good hands!

This car, acquired a part of your soul,it's what identifies you, to some extent it will never die and is able to light the fire in you. Enjoy my friend! You are a blessed man, you know that right?

Nice job Sir! I have a 57 vette covered up like that in the back corner of my shop! My dad bought it for $200 in 1965 from my grandfather's wrecking yard in Texas, was abandoned vehicle with cracked block, brought her home in 76 and made her a nice driver, dad gave me the car when I turned 30, I never put it in my name, long story short mom got car in divorce, she cant drive it and doesnt want me to, so there it sits! Kudos to you for getting that old girl out for your family to enjoy!

Thanks for the follow up video. It is nice to see the car getting to see the light of day again!! A treasure to enjoy and share!👍👍

So happy for you Bob. Get it up and running and go enjoy it all over again.

Awesome story and what a beautiful American vintage corvette!

Car is a real gem. A time capsule of the 50.s. I am very envious. Take care of it and your family Good luck

Just recently gave my 39 year old son a 72 Cutlass Supreme convertible that I've had for 25 plus years to enjoy with his wife and three kids. Nice cars that have been saved need to be enjoyed by the family. Not put away and left for years to slowly deteriorate. Now he is the caretaker of that Olds for the next 25 years or so and he can give it to one of his kids so they can enjoy. Keeping it in the family. Running, driving, having fun. I'm glad Bob is now doing just that. Thanks Jerry for that video. It made my week!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful vette with us!

She is free again, what a beauty, enjoy her for many, many, many more years to come.

So cool that you're giving your family an opportunity like this that's a very special car my grandpa had one of these great video thanks for sharing

God bless this sweet family. Keep us posted on the progress of them and the car!

The car is iconic. Family is priceless!!

Heck with the car, love your beautiful family!

Your videos are always 20+ minutes well spent . Thx !

I’m so glad to see this beautiful car seeing light of day again. Also glad to see it’s staying in the family. I regret not having money or time to restore my dads first car 1973 Buick century gran sport 350. At least I still have his motorcycle and I’m almost done restoring it. God bless you Bob and family.

Awesome. Wash it , wax it, service it and drive it. Congratulations. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

5yrs , update story would be cool on this car situation. Really great he still owns this car and his family are all supportive of it as well.

Great story and nice family, Thank you Jerry and Bob for sharing this new chapter in this cars life.

I'm so glad to have come across this video!! Isn't it nice how a car brings the family together to see its future keep going on. Good luck with the vettes future and hope they all get to enjoy it for decades longer :-) :-) :-)

Good for you Bob. Get the car back out and start enjoying it with your family. Great story!

I really hope the whole family got together and kept and drove this car

You introduce the human side to the story which propels it a cut above other "barn find" videos. Nice editing only adds to the overall quality of the presentation. Superb job !!!!

What a Glorious moment for this family. I agree with the others and keep it original. Just tidy up the mechanicals to make it run well and safe and just keep it. Give the rest a professional detail and that's it. I seriously hope the family don't start fighting over it when Bob passes in the year 3000.

Totally enjoying the videos, your grand kids are really lucky and your kids.

Nice car beautiful story enjoy that beautiful corvette Bob

What a treat on a rainy morning. Great job. Outstanding story. Thank you.

corvettes are timeless , beautiful car good luck wishing you and your family the best. Keep us updated 👍🏻

Nice seeing it in the sunlight after such a long slumber.

I was born in 77'...this hits home.

Best RU-vid video I've ever seen please keep everyone updated on the process of the 55. Great family!

Nicely done, Jerry, you captured so much more than a barn find video. Bob, you have a wonderful family and I'm looking forward to following along.

Beautiful car

True family values. For the right memories in the stuff

Im glad the family is involved and will be kept as such I hope it gets taken care of and is back on the road and enjoyed!

Its about time, Keep us Posted! Please take us all for the "First Ride" get a GoPro Camera and mounted for the first ride!!! What a Great Car and what an Awesome Man to have cared for it this long, My Kinda Guy!!! J...

Cant hide the oil in our veins... would love to see this car back on the road with Bob at the helm. Grandson has it in his eyes. That genuine love for American Classics. Couldnt wait to get into stuff. His eyes were as bright as Bob's lookin through that time capsule. Heres to another million miles Bob and family... and a lifetime of memories.

That's awesome . The family and the car . God bless you all .

Nice car with a great story. Thanks for posting this video and I would love to see how it progresses. Hopefully it will be repaired and back on the road soon. In addition to being a family possession, it is a significant piece of Corvette history and many people will be excited to know this car exists. I agree with your position on hoarding, you have done well in keeping this old girl safe.

thank you soooo much for doing a follow up video on this story. i'm glad he went through with getting it out of his garage to start and enjoy it.

Best of luck to you Bob on getting this old girl back on the road!

Thank you Bob and family ...Just for being you 💖💖💖

hope they just do a mechanical resto and leave it as is paint/ interior wise (TIME CAPSULE)

Hope you enjoy it many more years to come, either driving it or keeping it! Respect man

No disorder! Just growing up in the late 60's with a badass car and John Fogerty singing Bad Moon Rising! What a memory lane to go back and visit and touch a piece of your history in a time when kids could still be big dreamers and scared of the Vietnam War and being drafted! I don't blame you at all Bob for keeping the car one bit! I was born in 55 and the first time I saw a corvette was a 58 and like you her dad bought the car for her graduation! They are also mechanics! Family is well known in our little town. I've often wondered where Andrea Maddox's 58 went! The last I saw her in the car was probably 1962. Thankyou Bob for sharing your journey, I've enjoyed the ride!

Excellent Choice!! Your Kids & Grandkids Wouldn't Have Amazing Memories With A Dusty Old Car In A Dusty Old Garage!! Time For Some Good Ol' Cruising!!

Nice to know you read the comments. The car was built to be driven.

Really nice to see you getting the car out to tinker with it again! Thanks for posting the video, really enjoyed it.

That's great! Some love will make it SHINE!

Exceptional ! What a wonderful Family !

Restore or clean up - cant go wrong in my book. I just can't wait to see whatever the outcome is. I also would like to see that great family's role in it and their reaction. Cool story!

Best video on U-Tube ...... What a car No Restore needed ........

Beautiful classic, can't wait to see it running.

What a cool story and to have it hidden all those years, I would love to see him finally drive it

OUT STANDING!!! One way or another, don't let go...You go Bob,Thanks for the wonderful story Jerry.

That’s awesome! Keep the updates coming

Bob, I just stumbled across this video. Love to see you working on it again. It looked the same as when you showed it to me all those years ago, only more dust! Good luck and keep us posted.

You Sir.. Are sitting on a nice chunk of real money..👌👌👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I am restoring one. Pure art on wheels!

I am one of the brutal commenters. This makes me happy the he and his family are going to get it going again and enjoy it. Bob I am glad you took heed of what folks said and for me it was not personal but I wanted people to love it. Good luck with the restoration and God bless.

Wow! I am speechless.

It is good to see, that it will be enjoyed as a family project!

This made my day!

This is truly a great video....and family also...

Way too cool! This is the type of stories I love. That style Corvette always had a great design. I'm happy to see the family will never part with it.

Glad he's bringing it back to life with his family. 👍🏽👍🏽

I'm sure that Corvette was thrilled to see the sun!