ROSS: So Ryan and I were
because we got a really interesting lead
on a 1969 Cadillac Eldorato.
Now this ain't just any Eldorado, man.
the seller claims that this car was once customized
by famous customizer, George Barris
of the Bat mobile customizing.
I'm hoping that this thing turns out to be true.
Albert, nice to see you, man.
Albert, Ryan.
RYAN: Nice to meet you.
So this is her.
This is her.
ROSS: 69 Eldorado.
ALBERT: 69 Eldorado, El clasico.
My understanding, it was owned by the great George Barris,
the creator of the Bat mobile and the Monsters mobile
and a whole bunch of other cars.
RYAN: This is nuts.
ROSS: George Barris is the original king of customizers.
His beautiful creations can be seen in dozens of television
shows and movies, but his most famous creation
is the Bat mobile, a 1955 Lincoln
Futura that he transformed into the Cape Crusaders cruiser.
And his rides are still sought after today.
That's why if this is truly a Barris creation,
I'll definitely be in a buying state of mind.
You know, obviously, it's a significant vehicle.
But she needs to be completely done.
And that's a big project. ALBERT: Oh yeah, she's a beauty.
That's a big--
That's definitely a big undertaking.
RYAN: Look at all these handmade moldings.
ROSS: Yeah.
These are not coach worked moldings.
Someone hand made these.
Here, all around the back here, as well.
This is all--
RYAN: That's all one piece. ROSS: Yeah.
You've got to love the hood ornament.
ALBERT: We call her the lady.
ROSS: It's beautiful.
The custom pieces that were 100% George Barris,
they're all here.
ALBERT: They're complete.
They're here.
And it runs and drives?
Yeah, it runs and drives.
Can we fire it up and back it out?
ALBERT: Sure, go for it.
ROSS: I love it.
I love it. All right.
Here we go.
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Yeah, floor issues.
Hand went right through it?
Yup.
We got rust issues.
It's an Eldorado that we would normally run the hills.
So right now the only thing it has going
for it is it's George Barris. - Right.
RYAN: It's history.
It definitely is.
ROSS: Now, what are you asking on this car?
45.
ROSS: $4,500 bucks for a beat up, rusted out, old
69 Cadillac Eldorado.
Man, I wouldn't even have to think
twice about passing on that.
But I can tell you this, man.
The markings and the designs are 100% George
Barris design on this car.
The guy who built the Bat mobile, man.
I'm torn.
I really am.
Is that your bottom number on this car?
Yeah.
RYAN: I was hoping it was in better condition.
Yeah.
It's got its pluses and minuses.
It needs everything.
It's got to be redone.
The pluses is all the custom stuff is here.
That's what makes it valuable.
That's what makes it worth it.
RYAN: Ross, this one is all on you.
I don't know, man.
This is a decision I would not want to make if I were you.
Being a car guy, I think you're being fair.
And if you're being fair, then I think the least I can do
is be fair right back.
OK.
I'll give you $4,500 for it.
You just bought yourself a Cadillac.
ROSS: Done deal.
Thank you very much.
ALBERT: Thank you.
We've got our work cut out for us.
But it's going to be worth it in the long run.
You rock. Thank you very, very much.
ALBERT: A pleasure and an honor.
ROSS: Later on today, they're coming to get her.
We're going to go back and we're going to tell
everybody what we've done.
What we've done?
ROSS: What we've done.
I'm going to blame it on you.
You're the one that brought it to me today.
I'm going to blame it on you.
RYAN: Man, you're killing the messenger.
Catch you later, brother. Let's go.
Hit the dusty trail.