12 Bad Trips Barry Weiss Found in a Warehouse (and 8 That Turned Out to be Junk)
Stars Cars

12 Bad Trips Barry Weiss Found in a Warehouse (and 8 That Turned Out to be Junk)

Barry Weiss is one of the most eccentric TV characters you'll meet on TV today. Of course, there are other, more "outlandish" personalities that you can dig up, but finding the perfect mix of weird and cute is no easy task, and Barry seems to pull it off with ease and precision. There's just something really cute about this guy. Not everyone will agree with this, but not everyone can appreciate a man for who he is.

However, car lovers definitely know how to do it, and even if his taste in cars is not your forte, you have to give this guy credit: he has some pretty unique cars! His cars parallel his personality. They are strange, unusual, and in some cases just plain ugly. However, this does not prevent Weiss from loving them equally. In fact, it probably makes him love them more!

From bright yellow chicken-headed sedans to flame-throwing Lincoln Zephyrs, count on Weiss to indulge his automotive leanings without restraint. He doesn't care what you think, he cares what he likes. Even if we don't like all of his cars, it's hard not to respect the impressive list of cars he's owned in the past. Many of his cars are from Storage Warsand we've seen a lot of them throughout the series.

Of the variety of cars that Barry Weiss owns, we've narrowed them down to two categories: sick and junk. Some of them fall under both categories, and since he's pretty much the best player on the show, we even found a pair that Barry only wishes he had found first!

Check out his best finds, nine worst finds, and two that are gone!

20 Triumph Renegade: Junk

Weiss may not be ideal for your kids to model their social behavior, but he makes you look bad (even without a helmet)! As a successful entrepreneur, he wants a lot of things, even if you can't always say the same about his toys. Triumph motorcycles have dedicated enthusiasts who will vouch for the brand no matter what, but that doesn't mean their views are necessarily correct. Barry's little red Triumph was a little out of sorts during his casual walk around Los Angeles, California that day, and his age was very apparent as mechanical problems poured misery into what should have been a good day. trips.

19 Farm Fresh Ranchero: Sick

Barry made his fortune out of the public eye, and by the time he started appearing on the radar, he was already an established man; a man who made himself, not otherwise. However, public attention has only taken his automotive leanings to the next level, and Barry now maintains friendships with many of the industry's top figures, such as Bonspeed Wheels President Brad Fanshawe. Two men sit at the back door of Barry's 1958 Ford Ranchero and talk as they prepare to enjoy a day of bargaining and banter. Barry's car collection sometimes looks like something you'd actually see while lugging a bunch of groceries around, though Barry knows better than to pile a bunch of vegetables in the back of this beautiful Ford.

18 Garbage Racer: Garbage

via Chopper Dave Monson

This weird thing was inspired by the 1950s era of trash can racing, and you can hardly tell that a modern Moto Guzzi V7 is hiding underneath. Telltale signs like the design of the tank give subtle hints, but the dustbin fairings hide much of the detail behind a wall of aerodynamic design work. While this is a stunning tribute to a bygone era of now banned motorcycle design, the basics of the bike leave a lot to be desired. Sure, it's an aero racer and it benefits from a low drag coefficient to make up for power shortcomings, but that means autonomous power isn't critical to design performance. And offline power is what really makes our pistons rock! (Notice his "other" toys in the background.)

17 The fight is real: still trash

Barry is STILL here fiddling with his Triumph, still wondering why it's leaking oil, and still without a helmet! Most states that don't require helmets scoff at California's helmet laws (and rightly so), but helmets are a really good idea in the densely populated metropolitan areas of Greater Los Angeles. It's not that we think Barry can't skate (and it's not that we think his Triumph beater can't do the job - although we have some suspicions), but it's always the other guy's proverbial fault! However, Barry is willing to take a chance with his oil pan, despite the fact that he dumps oil right in the path of the rear wheel.

16 1951 BSA Custom: sick

Barry is a very eccentric guy, and he doesn't fit the mold you would expect a reality TV star to fit into. He also doesn't look like the stereotypical grocery store mogul, but he didn't make money from cheap storage space. In fact, he earns far less than most of the show's pros. However, with an estimated net worth of around $10 million, he DOES NOT NEED to flip warehouses, but he does need his bikes. His custom 1951 BSA is just one of many he claims, and he's not a collector to leave lying around gathering dust in the garage. This one (somewhat surprisingly) is not a leak like most other beauties!

15 Daily Driver Zephyr: Sick

The Purple Marshmallow has seen many different skins, many different forms, and many different peripherals over the years. It's been around for so long that this car is lucky it even exists today. This is one of the rare pieces of pre-40s Detroit hardware that was too stubborn to succumb to the grinding hands of time. While most people would like to keep their investments under lock and key, Weiss believes they should be managed - like a lot! He has been known to take it to Starbucks for a quick sip, but he tried to drink before returning to it. Not for the sake of the interior, but without a firm firm hand on the steering wheel, the car is barely manageable!

14 Lincoln Zephyr: still sick

This bad boy is so rare that in 250,000 he was sold at auction for $2000. Oddly enough, at 2013 it was sold again for only $66,000! While the cost (and condition) fluctuates wildly over time, it's an endless list of modifications and upgrades - upgrades that make it truly unique. The original V12 powertrain was sold to fund the project, and a 1978 donor Chevy was inserted into it in various capacities. There are more modifications to the car than you could beat off with a stick, but Barry made sure to add his own touches here and there - like the flamethrower exhaust!

13 Harley Eight Valve: Gone

through the Harley City Collection

Harley has been dumping race bikes on the roads since World War I (from 1914 to 1918 for all of you Romeos who were busy handing over notes to the pretty girl in front of you in history class). The eight-valve V-twin had no brakes or transmission, and weighed only 230 pounds! The storage find may seem primitive by today's modern motorcycle standards, but it could fly through a Dodge City 300 at 80 mph in its heyday for almost four hours - if you could last that long! Despite the shabby look, this is definitely one of the coolest storage finds that Barry Weiss would love to have, but this one was hiding in Australia!

12 Chicken Coop: Garbage

If you don't know Barry, you probably don't understand why he's such a recognizable guy, you probably don't understand why people have such mixed opinions about him, and you probably just don't understand him in general. We don't understand him either, but it's not hard to see why he's so recognizable - he has these things! His chicken car is bright enough to be spotted from the ISS (International Space Station) and you almost want to light it up as it drives by. But talking to Barry in just a few seconds reveals such a sweet personality; he's one of those guys that's hardest not to like, no matter how unusual his cars are!

11 1940 Ford COE: Sick

You will most likely never see a convertible like this 1940 Ford, but that doesn't say much because there aren't many convertibles these days. The throwback design comes from a forgotten era of automotive design that combined style with practicality; it was a very real need for maximum payload (on the shortest chassis) that led to the classic design. Weiss took the truck from a crude project to a unique one in the best way he could. The truck is fitted with 1939 Lincoln Zephyr headlights, reshaped trim, and a custom bed deck with raised diamond-shaped plates. (Call it Hot Rod.) He eventually sold it to his good friend Bob Drons, but you can thank Weiss for much of the custom work you see here.

10 Motorhome Madness: Trash

It's built on a 1973 motorhome chassis, but it's not space eggs smuggler! He can't fly, but he has a suspension bridge! Basically, you have the option to pilot the Decoliner from the main bridge or from the saloon; dual controls let you choose! The motorhome chassis was chosen for its front wheel drive setup. Most motorhomes require the cabin to rise above the transmission, but this configuration allows you to sit almost as low as a Honda Civic! From the lower driver's compartment, your rear end is literally four inches above the air filter of a big-block 455cid Oldsmobile. Hand-blown porthole windows and custom styling from header to stern scream Weiss all day!

9 Leno-liner: but still sick

1973 was the first year that such buses were equipped with air suspension, and the panel-mounted control switches hidden near the driver's seat became a source of entertainment for Jay Leno when this monster appeared on his car. Jay Leno's garage. Perhaps one of the most interesting parts of the motorhome (besides the bridge) is the rear windows built into the rear footpegs. It's insanely ugly at first glance, but once you get up close and actually check out the handicraft, you can't help but start to marvel at the weirdness of the unique piece of art that it really is. Leno loved it, and we kind of… sort of.

8 Outdated Hot Rod: Always Sick

We don't need to tell you what it is; The Model 1932 is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable classics in the world, the quintessential "hot rod" for many and an unattainable conquest for most. There's too much history here to regurgitate, but the car is legendary among hot rodders, whether you work for Ford or not! Barry Weiss is just a guy on wheels; it doesn't matter if it's a Ford, Chevy, Harley or Honda (well...maybe not a Honda), and if it rolls, he's about it. As wild as his tastes may be, Barry is a shrewd master of style, and even he knows better than throwing some gaudy modifications on something like a Model A!

7 Beatnik Bubble-Top: Garbage

It started life as a 1955 Ford but would eventually end up as an aluminum can. Meanwhile, it's a one-of-a-kind custom cruiser stuck below the depths of places you're warned about in Sunday school and as pompous as the Kardashians. The all-steel case is entirely handcrafted and carved with the care of a watchmaker. This is truly a beautiful work of art. However, as far as cars are concerned, it looks like a concept that should have stayed in the Hot Wheels line. As ugly as it is, it has traction, and Weiss has a trailer he can haul to auctions when he needs extra payload.

6 Burton Bat: Sick

via Pak's Greatest Photo

You may remember Barry driving this thing in the episode Treasure Barry and you may remember that he, too, "blushed" (to the dismay of many cave bat lovers). Do you remember how Barry played with him, you remember him. This is the most iconic Batmobile of our era. Sure, the Tumbler is a true road warrior like no other, and the OG Futura is where it all started, but the Burton Bat is what most people think of when they think of the Batmobile. Children today may never cherish it so dearly to their hearts, but they have never experienced it for themselves.

5 Cowboy Cadillac: Junk

Barry is addicted to cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other "things" (which should be pretty clear by now). They don't have to look good to anyone else and they don't have to meet other collectors' acceptability rules, they just have to resonate in Barry's brain. It's really hard to tell which math formula is a positive resonator for the oddball collector, but the Cowboy Cadillac is one such harmonic device. While the cut and sectioned 1947 Cadillac has enough power to spin the rear wheels at will, something about the headlight design revolts us beyond acceptability; there's just something going on here that shouldn't be happening!

4 Bugatti 57S: Gone

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and no two beholders are the same. The former owner of this forgotten 57S Bugatti made sure that its beauty was well hidden, hiding it until the last day. The car was long forgotten, and luckily it is: a super-rare car is nothing short of a unicorn in collectors' circles, and with less than 1,000 built, it's more out of reach than the Veyron, and much more expensive! While Barry will never have the opportunity to find such a rare vault find, this is a perfect example of treasures that can be hidden in vaults around the world this very second!

3 1958 Gilera 250cc: Junk

Weiss's garage has more quirky style than a roadside circus, and probably more personality than the man himself, which is hard to fathom. One walk through the car catacombs will likely reveal some rides we've never seen before. His Gilera race bike is another classic from the days when bikes learned the hard way that wide profiles and crosswinds don't mix with encouraging results for the rider. This variant even has illegal fairings that go well beyond the set period, making it even more unique. While cool, the tiny 250cc powerplant

2 Guzzi V7 Racer: sick

While we didn’t initially like the Guzzi V7 for many reasons, unlike other scavenger riders, it’s actually a cool bike. Maybe it's a professional photo, maybe it's the way the rivets align the smooth fairings around the body, but looking at it from that angle, we just want to ride it! This is probably why Weiss was so attracted to him - he saw him in the right light (and next to an uglier bike). However, this theory cannot be true, as Weiss' garage is full of ugly tech. However, if you asked him, he would say that all of his rides are great, even the chicken coop!

1 Wet Nelly: Gone

via No car, no fun

Her name is Wet Nellie, not because she is a submarine, although this is a correct assumption. (Actually, she may very well be one one day, thanks to none other than Elon Musk.) But Wet Nellie is categorized as "wet submarine," which means she's not a real submarine, according to your standard notions of what should be a submarine. Wet submarines do not isolate passengers from the surrounding water. (Battlefield players know about wet submarines.) Instead of riding a submarine like a pony, Wet Nelly was designed for the movies to give the impression of a dry submarine. She was soon lost in a warehouse until a $100 offer handed her over to her new owners! YOU KNOW Barry would love to be there because it's all his lane!

Sources: Triumph Rat, Bonspeed, Bike-Curious, Classic Motorcycles and Hemmings.

Add a comment