The Curator's Vault

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  • 2014
  • 1 Season

The Curator's Vault is a reality television series that first premiered on the Velocity channel in 2014. The show is centered around a man known as Paul Brown, who is a classic car expert and owner of a vintage car dealership. Brown's love for vintage cars is undeniable, and he has a collection of cars that are worth millions. The show follows Brown as he travels across the United States to gather classic cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles for his collection.

The unusual aspect of the show is that Brown is not solely focused on obtaining classic cars in mint condition. Instead, his focus is on purchasing cars that have been long neglected and left to rust away in garages and fields across the country. Brown's passion for vintage vehicles lies in the restoration process, and he is committed to bringing these forgotten cars back to their original glory.

Throughout each episode, Brown scours the country for elusive and rare cars and other vehicles. This often takes him to remote locations, such as scrapyards and barns, where he negotiates with the owners for the vehicles. In some instances, viewers see Brown visit car owners in their homes, offering them his services to restore their vehicles.

The show's concept is simple, but it is the passion and enthusiasm of Paul Brown that sets it apart from other reality TV shows. Brown is a genuinely engaging character who exudes enthusiasm and has a wealth of knowledge about classic cars that he is always eager to share. He's not merely a car salesman, but a genuine enthusiast who takes pride in his restorations and shares his passion with the audience.

For car enthusiasts, The Curator's Vault is an excellent show that highlights the steps involved in restoring a classic car and the love and dedication required for such a process. Brown takes the time to explain each step of the restoration process; from the initial evaluation of the car's condition to the final touches that make the car showroom-ready. He also explains the history and significance of the vehicles he restores, providing a fascinating insight into the evolution of the automotive industry.

What sets The Curator's Vault apart from other shows about classic cars is the cast and crew's focus on the restoration aspect rather than the buying and selling process. The show is not about Brown's profits or his dealings with other dealers. Instead, it is about the quality of the work he does and the satisfaction he derives from it. Brown's passion for vintage cars is contagious, and the show is captivating because of it.

In conclusion, The Curator's Vault is an excellent show that provides a unique look into the world of classic car restoration. The passion and dedication of Paul Brown are evident throughout each episode, making it an engaging and enjoyable viewing experience for car enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike. The show's emphasis on the restoration process and the significance of the vehicles Brown restores makes for an educational and entertaining watch. It is a show that is not to be missed.

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ACD Museum
13. ACD Museum
November 24, 2014
The only museum located in an original factory and showroom from the 1930s. This is the legendary Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg, museum.
Louwman
12. Louwman
November 24, 2014
We visit the leading automotive museum in the Netherlands. Featuring some very unusual marks unique to Europe, such as the Spyker.
LeMay Museum
11. LeMay Museum
November 24, 2014
Touted as "Americas Car Museum" located near Seattle, this showcases part of the largest collections in the world. Dedicated not to the exclusive brands, but more to the cars we recall from our youth or cars that our fathers and grandfathers owned.
Gilmore
10. Gilmore
November 24, 2014
This is by far the most unique automobile museum in the US. Located on 90 acres, its literally a small village dedicated to Americas love of the motorcar.
BMW
9. BMW
November 24, 2014
Back to Germany, this time in Munich we tour the world of BMW. Located at the center of the BMW universe is this incredible display of cars dedicated to the legendary brand as well as that of Rolls Royce, now owned by the Bavarian Motor Works.
National Automobile Museum
8. National Automobile Museum
November 24, 2014
In Reno, Nevada is the formerly famed Harrah Collection. This was one of the most important collections in the world and the prime center of this collection is still on display here for all to enjoy.
The Mercedes-Benz
7. The Mercedes-Benz
November 24, 2014
If there is only one stop you have time for in Stuttgart, it must be the Mercedes Museum. The 9 story building the museum is housed in is a wonder to itself, costing over $1 Billion to build before the first exhibit was even installed.
Nethercutt Part II
6. Nethercutt Part II
November 24, 2014
Our tour of the Nethercutt Collection continues. Home to not only numerous rare classic cars but also a floor of famous hood ornaments and one of the largest orchestrians in the world.
Nethercutt Part I
5. Nethercutt Part I
November 24, 2014
The Nethercutt Collection is home to not only numerous rare classic cars but also a floor of famous hood ornaments and one of the largest orchestrians in the world.
Cite De L'Automotive Museum
4. Cite De L'Automotive Museum
November 24, 2014
Visit the Schlumpf Collection in France where perhaps the most important collection of true European "survivors" sit today.
Porsche Museum
3. Porsche Museum
November 24, 2014
Travel to Germany to see the amazing architecture of the Porsche Museum and learn about the legendary vehicles it houses.
Peterson Auto Museum
2. Peterson Auto Museum
November 29, 2014
Take a peek inside the vault while visiting the Petersen, a museum focused on the education of the present and historical aspects of cars in American life.
Blackhawk Collection
1. Blackhawk Collection
November 22, 2014
The Blackhawk Collection is a jewel box of color. Learn about some of the greatest concept cars designed while exploring the history of the gasoline pump.
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