American Pickers: Best of Season 2 Episode 26 Big Top Picks
- TVPG
- May 14, 2019
American Pickers: Best of season 2 episode 26 is titled "Big Top Picks." In this episode, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz travel to the Midwest in search of unique and valuable items to add to their collection. The episode begins with the duo visiting a circus attics where they find a collection of rare circus posters and memorabilia. They also visit a former Ringling Bros. train car that has been converted into a museum and pick some items from the car.
Next, Mike and Frank head to an antique shop in Illinois where they come across a rare 1950s soda fountain and a barber chair that has been in the family for generations. The duo also picks a 1932 Roadster from the shop which they say is one of the coolest things they have ever found.
The episode takes an interesting turn when Mike and Frank visit a high-end collector who has an extensive collection of high-end cars and rare gas pumps. They get a chance to see and inspect some of the most valuable cars in America. The collector mentions that one of the cars, a 1968 Shelby GT500KR convertible, is valued at over $300,000.
The American Pickers: Best of season 2 episode 26 also features Frank and Mike meeting a man who runs a museum full of vintage arcade games and slot machines. The duo selects a rare pinball machine from the man's collection, which they say is one of the most unusual items they have come across in their travels.
Towards the end of the episode, Mike and Frank visit a family in Ohio who had a collection of vintage toys and signs. They find a rare 1931 Buddy L Coca-Cola truck which they purchase for their collection. The family also has a vintage fire truck which the duo express interest in buying, but after inspection, they walk away from the purchase.
In the final scenes, Mike and Frank head back to their home base in Iowa, where they reflect on the items they have picked up on their travels. They mention that the circus items they found were particularly unique and would be a great addition to their collection. They also reflect on the 1932 Roadster they picked up and the value it will bring to their business. The episode ends with the duo excitedly planning their next adventure.
Overall, American Pickers: Best of season 2 episode 26 is an exciting and informative episode that showcases the unique items that can be found in America's homes, attics, and museums. Fans of the show will enjoy watching Mike and Frank's adventures as they travel across the country in search of valuable and interesting items.