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CLASSIC Ford Picks! | American Pickers

2025-09-03 Entertainment
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American Pickers: Hunting for Classic Fords and Garage Treasures

Discover how veteran pickers navigate intense negotiations for highly desirable classic Fords and secure massive, untouched car collections locked away for decades.

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  • Acquired a highly desirable 1967 Ford Fairlane 390 GT after intense negotiation, securing the muscle car away from an initial motorcycle target.
  • Secured an original, untouched 1939 Ford Kanas truck that required significant mechanical revival but featured iconic, rust-free body elements only found in two production years.
  • Purchased a rare 1933 Five-Window Coupe found practically embedded in the ground next to a tree, showcasing the pickers' commitment to reviving automotive icons.
  • Evaluated a significant collection of early Ford models (Model T, Model A) from a deceased collector’s estate, emphasizing the value of older restorations.

This episode showcases the thrill of freestyle picking, emphasizing the critical need for pickers to remain level-headed during emotional acquisition moments to secure a good business deal. The team prioritizes originality, even when assessing vehicles that require significant restoration funds.

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Check out these classic Ford picks, in this compilation from American Pickers. Watch full episodes of American Pickers on The HISTORY Channel website at http://history.com/schedule. #AmericanPickers Subscribe for more from American Pickers and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Watch more American Pickers on YouTube in this playlist: https://histv.co/WatchAmericanPickers Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site: https://histv.co/AmericanPickers Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/history TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@history "American Pickers" takes antiquing to a new level as Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz scour the country for hidden gems in junkyards, basements, garages, and barns. The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.

Top Comments (10)

@maul_360 2025-09-03

Ol Frankie boy. Rest in peace

22 1 replies
@conraddevera 2025-10-04

there's just a few shows that i dont mind rewatching, and American pickers is one of them. Heck if im doing something, sometimes i even have the show playing on the background

14 4 replies
@markscheetz1608 2025-09-03

I always liked Mike's brother

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@HISTORY 2025-09-03

Watch full episodes of American Pickers on The HISTORY Channel website at http://history.com/schedule.

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@JohnSeltzer-s7e 2025-09-03

I watch every clip possible. It's a great relationship story .. Thank you for sharing.

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@historicalstoriesus 2025-10-30

What made this episode shine wasn’t just the vintage Fords — it was the way each truck seemed to hold a memory. You could almost hear the stories in the rust and paint, like echoes of American roads long gone.

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@therealjd1503 2025-11-27

I really do appreciate the history preservation this show promoted ❤

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@therealbrookkss 2025-09-20

bruh such nostalgia, growing up my parents would put this on tv and i can remember just watching it with my mom and dad, and now they own a ebay business where they pick and resell themselves!

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@therollingwheelz 2025-09-05

i hope Frank family still get royalty for this

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@aljones238 2026-01-02

Frank should have had his own show rest in peace Frank

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