Barry Weiss passion for customized cars is worth a watch
Some people collect stamps as an auxiliary activity; some others gather coins to build a prized collection. Barry Weiss, however, collect cars as a hobby.
This quirky and quick–witted contestant on the American reality show’ Storage Wars’ is an avid car collector. Ranging from a Cadillac to a Panel Wagon, he has them in lots.
He has an array of automobiles, ranging from modern to classic, adorning his home in Los Angeles.; a collection that is lavish enough to be compared with those in the coveted automobile museums from around the world.
It’s impossible to separate Barry Weiss from his trademark quirkiness; likewise he and his 1946 Cadillac are virtually inseparable. Lovingly hailed by Barry as his Cowboy Cadillac, this stunning automobile is a regular head-turner on the roads of Los Angeles.
Built by Frank Derosa, the black Cadillac although astonishingly polished, gives a jerky ride but it is Barry’s favorite. Although the car has its own band of steady admirers, Barry Weiss promises that he’ll never give it up for sale.
But it is not just the Cadillac that delimitates Barry Weiss. His 1940 Ford cab-over-engine (COE) Truck is quite the talk of the town.
The red feisty truck may not be everyone’s choicest vehicle, but Barry sure has his attachments with it. This red truck is almost on every episode of ‘Storage Wars’.
This quirky and quick–witted contestant on the American reality show’ Storage Wars’ is an avid car collector. Ranging from a Cadillac to a Panel Wagon, he has them in lots.
He has an array of automobiles, ranging from modern to classic, adorning his home in Los Angeles.; a collection that is lavish enough to be compared with those in the coveted automobile museums from around the world.
It’s impossible to separate Barry Weiss from his trademark quirkiness; likewise he and his 1946 Cadillac are virtually inseparable. Lovingly hailed by Barry as his Cowboy Cadillac, this stunning automobile is a regular head-turner on the roads of Los Angeles.
Built by Frank Derosa, the black Cadillac although astonishingly polished, gives a jerky ride but it is Barry’s favorite. Although the car has its own band of steady admirers, Barry Weiss promises that he’ll never give it up for sale.
But it is not just the Cadillac that delimitates Barry Weiss. His 1940 Ford cab-over-engine (COE) Truck is quite the talk of the town.
The red feisty truck may not be everyone’s choicest vehicle, but Barry sure has his attachments with it. This red truck is almost on every episode of ‘Storage Wars’.
This sheet metal goliath has become as famous as him ever since it first appearance on the show. Barry boasts of a characteristically off-beat automobile collection.
Just when you think that you have seen enough, there he’ll be driving one of his spunky vehicles into the show. If the Cadillac and CEO truck were not enough to give you a glimpse into his strikingly unconventional taste in automobiles, he also owns a bubble top Beatnik.
It was originally a 1955 Ford but was later transformed into a customized bubble top car. The car looks almost futuristic with shiny metal finish and an exposed engine.
Further enriching his collection is a 1957 Ford Ranchero, a Jaguar XG, a Ducati Diavel and a Blastolene Decko Liner. The list continues with a customized Harley Davidson, and a Moto Guzzi motorcycle.
So how does Barry Weiss maintain his massive car collection? The question has been on the viewers’ mind for long.
Is the wealth amassed from the ever popular show sufficient to tend to this pricey hobby? The truth is, he has been a seller for long unlike his role in ‘Storage Wars’.
He was into the antique business from a young age and later he made a fortune by setting up a wholesale business of fruits and vegetables with his brother. He has spent a significant number of years in the wholesale produce line.
Just when you think that you have seen enough, there he’ll be driving one of his spunky vehicles into the show. If the Cadillac and CEO truck were not enough to give you a glimpse into his strikingly unconventional taste in automobiles, he also owns a bubble top Beatnik.
It was originally a 1955 Ford but was later transformed into a customized bubble top car. The car looks almost futuristic with shiny metal finish and an exposed engine.
Further enriching his collection is a 1957 Ford Ranchero, a Jaguar XG, a Ducati Diavel and a Blastolene Decko Liner. The list continues with a customized Harley Davidson, and a Moto Guzzi motorcycle.
So how does Barry Weiss maintain his massive car collection? The question has been on the viewers’ mind for long.
Is the wealth amassed from the ever popular show sufficient to tend to this pricey hobby? The truth is, he has been a seller for long unlike his role in ‘Storage Wars’.
He was into the antique business from a young age and later he made a fortune by setting up a wholesale business of fruits and vegetables with his brother. He has spent a significant number of years in the wholesale produce line.
This, at length provided Barry Weiss to acquire enough money to set up his own assembly of exotic cars. Although, from time to time, Barry puts up some of his collectables for auctions, he prefers keeping most of the share to himself.
His attachment to these cars reaches beyond the financial gains. With his newest addition a Taunas Tuning Atras Car, there is no stopping Barry, as he gears up to welcome yet another vehicle to his garage.
Barry Weiss is definitely living the life.
His attachment to these cars reaches beyond the financial gains. With his newest addition a Taunas Tuning Atras Car, there is no stopping Barry, as he gears up to welcome yet another vehicle to his garage.
Barry Weiss is definitely living the life.