Ep 5. Let It Go

The episode titled Let It Go is the fifth episode of the thirteenth season of American Pickers. The show follows Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz as they travel across the United States searching for unique and rare items to add to their collection. This episode sees the pair head to Michigan to search for antique items hidden in barns, warehouses, and garages.

The show begins with Mike and Frank setting out on their journey through Michigan looking for unique and collectible items. Their first stop sees them come across a warehouse full of automotive parts including vintage car doors, fenders, and hoods. The owner of the warehouse spots the two and invites them to take a look around. As they sift through the items, they come across a 1939 Buick that has been sitting in the warehouse for decades. The car is in rough shape, but Mike and Frank see the potential in restoring the vehicle to its former glory.

The next stop on their journey takes them to a farm owned by a man who has collected numerous items over the years. They explore the farm and come across a rare vintage phone booth that they believe would be perfect for their collection. After negotiating a price, they strike a deal and add the phone booth to their growing collection.

As they continue their search, Mike and Frank come across an old garage that they suspect has some rare items inside. Despite being greeted by the owner's dog, they manage to find their way inside and uncover a treasure trove of items including vintage bicycles, signs, and tin toys. Among the items, they spot a rare and highly sought-after Lionel train set. The owner is initially hesitant to give up the train set but after some negotiation, they manage to strike a deal.

The episode moves on to show Mike and Frank searching through an old barn in search of items. They come across a large collection of vintage signs and beer cans. After some discussion and negotiation, they manage to secure a deal for the items. The next location they explore is a warehouse with various automotive items. Among the items, they find a rare 1939 Ford convertible that has been sitting in the warehouse for years. Despite its condition, Mike sees the potential in restoring the vehicle and strikes a deal for the car.

The final location featured in the episode is a man's home filled with automotive items including vintage gas pumps and neon signs. The owner has a rare 1941 Chevy truck that he has decided to let go after years of holding onto it. Mike and Frank see the potential in the truck and with some negotiation, they manage to strike a deal for the vehicle.

Throughout the episode, Mike and Frank encounter dozens of unique and rare items. They are always on the look-out for new items to add to their collection and they never know what they will find when they step into someone's barn or warehouse. The show offers a unique insight into the world of vintage and antique collecting and is perfect for anyone interested in history or unique collectibles.