American Pickerspremiered onHistory Channelback in 2010and quickly became one of the networks most successful shows.
With their shared passion for history,Wolfe and Fritzs friendshiphas been an important partof the show.
Over the years, the two friends have uncovered everything, fromvintage motorcycles and carsto other valuable collectibles.
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In Season 12, Wolfe and Fritz purchased an Auburn Phaeton 653 that was manufactured in 1935.
Builtduring the Great Depressionand restored to near-perfect condition, this car is nothing less than a piece of history.
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This one was a major find for allStar Warsfans out there.
The massive piece featured artificial tusks and ears and was priced at$12,000 by a taxidermist named Al.
So, they turned up the charm and managed to bring the seller down to $9,500 in cash.
The challenge, however, was finding a buyer for this unique find.
However, the most interesting item in Kens collection is aset of Victorian-eraerotic photographs that have been hand colored.
A deal too good to miss out on, if you ask me!
Obviously, the Pickers were immediately interested in these bills that were produced during the Civil War.
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A steal if you ask me.
Now, this van was amarkerof pop culture historyand a crucial part of the bands early years.
It was their mobile dressing room and traveling hotel as they played gigs across the country in the 1970s.
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The van, whichfeatured a hand-painted Aerosmith logoand aKeep on Truckincharacter, was up for grabs for $25,000.
But the Pickers put in weeks to restore the iconic vehicle and replace its missing or damaged parts.
They also made sure to preserve the original artwork on the side.
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While the band has retired from touring, they still have the van in their possession.
This hybrid vehicle waspart car and part motorcycleand was invented when the auto industry was just starting out.
It is now on display at the National Motorcycle Museum.
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Wolfe told the audience that as a child, his family couldnt afford a bike for him.
He asked the owner of the bike if he could have it, and thankfully, he agreed.
The Battle Eagle featured an Americana design with a shield-like shape and an American flag border.
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One look at it, and you were transported to the Civil War era.
Ken claimed that thefeathers on the piece were real,which only added to the items value.
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