'American Pickers': Mike Wolfe Reveals Incredible Before-and-After Look While Cleaning 1939 Ford Coupe


American Pickers' Mike Wolfe has encountered many vintage cars during his picking adventures.

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On June 18, he showed off one such vehicle on social media.

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Wolfe made a post on his Instagram account featuring photos of an antique car in the process of being cleaned:

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one-half of it is covered in dirt and grime, the other side shiny and spotless.

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"Just starting to clean this 1939 Ford Coupe," Wolfe captioned the photo. "Original paint is insane!!

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Might be one of the nicest 39 Fords on the planet. Car has been sitting since 1975.

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We have had two locksmiths try and get the door open.

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Haven't had luck yet. Interior looks mint thru the glass."

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Several days ago, Wolfe posted an Instagram of his 1964 Volkswagen (VW) Bus before it underwent substantial renovations.

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