1930 Hudson Great Eight: The Globetrotter

[@bierlein4934]

Her Smile when she tells that her car now goes 100 is just adorable.

[@600bubba]

Well you really got to think cars back then yes they had big motors but not a hole lot of giddy up and go power but where like tanks

[@thesportingprofessor3011]

If somebody doesn't turn this into a screenplay and a feature film I would be shocked. What a story! And Petrolicious should be hired as the cinematography directors. Simply excellent!

[@kennethj1956]

Heidi Hetzer is now one of my handful of heroes. I am blown away with the moxie of Heidi and other heroes I have. These heroes I have;.......... they just go & do it.

[@nickb.7219]

The Sporting Professor There’s a TV documentary series about her world trip. Here’s the Link: www.ndr.de/fernsehen/epg/import/Heidi-Hetzers-wilde-Weltreise,sendung362956.html

[@thehighlife1320]

Helen Mirren or Vanessa Redgrave.

[@acidmechanic]

I personally saw this car and lend a hand with some repairs down in zimbabwe

[@onazram1]

I would be honored to repair her car any time.. free of charge.

[@narphizoid]

I'll watch an entire year of Petrolicious about self-indulgent rich folks just for the promise of one beautiful story like this!

[@mariopuente8474]

...typing on his $800 smart phone.

[@Toyback]

On point! :)

[@Steve_9292]

Those self-indulgent rich folks were gracious enough to give up their time and allow their vehicles to be filmed so you'd have something to watch at all - you could have just complimented the lady, her vehicle, and her story without being snide.

[@DonnyTrent5533]

This is the best way to honor an old car; to hell with showroom restorations, museums and concours, slap new parts on it and just drive, drive, drive. And Heidi is for real my hero. She should write a book about her journey or at least a coffee table book with captioned pictures from the trip.

[@erichakanson7010]

"So, quite poorly prepared, I simply set off. You never know what's going to happen, how it will really work." That's the basis for any good (global) road trip. A vision, a car and the courage to make it happen. That's the basis for any great car story. Exactly what Petrolicious does best.

[@tmseh]

That's the beginning of every great story.

[@1teem]

You left out, money, money, money, money. That's prerequisite number 1.

[@mrtitsmigee]

She has such a good spirit. Gotta go with the flow and not the woe.

[@shellshock1854]

T M At least she know ( or experienced) how to put her money to a good use.

[@meeeeeeeeeeeify]

T M And that's a bad attitude to a good global trip!

[@京都アンソニー]

I almost cried, best yet

[@Tolmalion]

I cried, no shame at all.

[@uzairkhokhar4918]

#MeToo

[@greg1268]

Uzair Khokhar hahahahahahaa!!!

[@shivaram.m6119]

me too

[@zimotheone7402]

Me too

[@MiniMoke17]

I just heard that she died and I had to come back and watch this again. Thank you so much for interviewing her. What a wonderful and admirable woman.

[@xxhotelcrazyxx]

What am I doing with my life? This lady is living it to the fullest. Take notes everybody. Life isn't always about the destination, but rather the journey. Top work Petrolicious!

[@davisharr]

Also take note of the fact that she did this in her 70's! Try live life to its fullest as soon as you can, but also remember its never to late to start!

[@missingremote4388]

Be an Uber driver - all they do is drive all day.

[@rafaberr.rodriguez1303]

Wonderful woman, car and story! Thank you.

[@thehighlife1320]

Didn't understand but two words, but I understood her passion for that car and traveling to everywhere she could go. Godspeed Hudson Lady!

[@eekamoose]

Wonderful woman, wonderful car, wonderful story!

[@patrickarchibald6787]

What lovely, amazing, inspiring woman. She reminds me of my 76 years - young mum.. Last year I did a little 6500km trip with her in my 1990 Mitsubishi van, from Melbourne Victoria, to Broome Western Australia. Across the continent with no aircon (it gets hot out there in the desert) and not one complaint! Just the joy of travelling across Australia.

[@Clarkecars]

As a former Hudson collector, I loved watching this video. Yes, they were truly great cars that are all but forgotten now. And she is an amazing lady. God bless her spirit.

[@kevinrowley3039]

That was way too short! I want to watch more and listen to this wonderful woman share the whole story!

[@kevintraore9189]

Kevin Rowley you understand what she’s saying?

[@ginox1x792]

I do. She just luuuuv to drive the Hudson.

[@MichaelHoff]

“I just wanted to drive. Drive, drive, drive.” One of your best videos yet, thanks Petrolicious, and thank you Heidi for sharing.

[@dungeonboy]

Rest in peace Heidi. You are an inspiration to many of us. I hope you are "driving, driving, driving" wherever you are.

[@keithcunn]

I'll never understand people who can down vote videos like this. I cannot fathom what reason there is to down vote! This is probably my favourite video yet. No supercar story, no riches. Just simple driving and enjoying the whole experience. How I'd love to do this!

[@africaidentify]

Another BEAUTIFUL automotive tale from Petrolicious. Thank you.

[@ptoro02]

"Now it even goes 100!" Pure joy!

[@leodaisy1]

The most genuine smile was glued to my face throughout dieser ganze film about Heidi -Lady -Hero, the carrier of wonderful Human Spirit. God speed Heidi ! .....and thank you Petrolicious for another gem. RD

[@JahdaiSC]

Such a beautiful and inspiring story. Goosebumps the entire time. Much better than all the rich folks with 20 other cars that never actually see the road.

[@Citsym8]

Petrolicious team, Please do an extended version of her interview. The edit make it look like she gave you alot of amazing stories. I would happily watch a documentary length film of this, 7 minutes is not enough!

[@doubleT84]

The off-sounding audio was probably not from the interview. Sounded more like something she recorded previously. Further above there's a link to a documentary: www.ndr.de/fernsehen/epg/import/Heidi-Hetzers-wilde-Weltreise,sendung362956.html

[@danoligverrel260]

Ich durfte die verehrte Dame auf ihrer damaligen Weltreise kennenlernen. Sie fragte mich nach dem Weg. Das Automobil ist ein Traumwagen, ein echtes Highlight. Good luck.

[@thor8640]

Great Story, I remember that she got stuck at the Canadian/US border in Emerson due to a blown head gasket if I recall correctly. Her story was then picked up by local TV and press, I was as amazed back then as I am now.

[@burnitdwn]

Videos like this prove that there is still hope for humanity.

[@edudoffi]

Watching her saying she still love driving, bring me tears. What a woman beautiful video as always

[@davisharr]

I enjoy every Petrolicous video, but every once and a while there is a gem like this that really gets me. There are hundreds of channels on youtube that will show you an old car, but there are very few that will tell you a story quite like Petrolicous does. Yet another great one guys, downright inspiring, keep it up!

[@BruceBoschek]

Welch' eine wunderbare Frau und ein wunderbares altes Auto! Grossartig Heidi.

[@samsonian]

What a beautiful and heartwarming story. It never fails to amaze me what people are capable of if just willing to try something. It’s hard not to admire Heidi Hetzer; who decides at 77 to take a road trip in an over 80 year old car all the way around the world? Apparently Heidi. Prost, Heidi; I will drink to you tonight!

[@ManikandanVR-VedanticStoic]

The indefatigable and indomitable Heidi. Mein Gott! Fahr Weiter Frau Heidi! Was fur ein Geist! Another timeless classic from Petrolicious Worth every penny of your time.

[@alphaetomega]

That car and lady are the real deal, one of the coolest people Petrolicious ever covered.

[@stefanlorenz2307]

Heidi Hetzer, super interessante Persönlichkeit. 👍

[@e36s50b30]

Words can’t describe how cool she is! All kudos in the world to Heidi!

[@roihesse9174]

Wenn nur alle Menschen so wären wie diese bewundernswerte Frau!

[@thebigoaktree8401]

What a beautiful story. Not understanding a word of German. Captions set to off. Listening only to her enthusiasm while telling the story of her journey with this beautiful classic car. Thank you for her, ...and this!

[@bruceschneider4928]

There are not words to describe my admiration of and adoration for Heidi Hetzer. Her adventuresome spirit. Her love of driving. All of it. She's magnificent.

[@000larses000]

Die Emotionen die Petrolicious immer in die Videos packt, begeistern mich immer wieder....

[@jasonneave3979]

Heidi stayed with me in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park in New Zealand .. amazing woman !

[@FailCommando]

So eine einzigartige Frau, faszinierend was sie geleistet hat. Such a unique women, fascinating what she did achieve.

[@FIRSTaviation]

wow I just went to Classic Remise in Berlin yesterday and saw this car in person. So cool to hear her story in detail now. Such an amazing trip

[@sanderaits]

I was there last week, wish I had seen this video before my trip, would've really made me appreciate it more.

[@francoispallud1215]

Histoire magnifique,femme magnifique ,automobile magnifique ,un grand BRAVO Petrolicious ,one of your best film

[@OneMiketoLive]

Though I don't speak her language, it was awesome to see her handling that old Hudson like a pro. This lady makes it very evident that whatever language you speak, there's a big difference between being alive, and actually living!

[@doubleT84]

If you're interested in what she's saying about her incredible journey, the caption is really on point.

[@there_is_nothing_here]

Rest well Ms. Hetzer, and Godspeed.

[@malehousecat]

"Hudo be a good boy." Many will say that is crazy but, there comes a point when you really get connected to a car, especially an old one that has issues, and is unpredictable. It will puts a smile on your face today then make you cry tomorrow. I've been there. Talking to those cars will determine if you get towed home or get there under your own power. I can't explain it.

[@MrChugwater]

I talk to my truck all the time. "No surprises, Wiley..."

[@doubleT84]

You notice a certain behaviour repeatedly and it becomes character. And what has character also has soul and could be considered "alive".

[@RaulNatera]

Very nice Lady, she is living the life to the fullest. I love to drive too, I find my self driving, congratulations Petrolicious this is one of the the best stories.

[@83j049733rfe4]

...Before the 40 second mark, before she even said a thing, just the storytelling through the visuals alone already had me smiling and "Dear lord, what have you gotten yourself into now?"

[@collarbonecam]

I always like the videos about some kid who worked hard, made it big and bought their dream car. It's simple and relatable to a point. But this, this is truly magnificent. Words can't truly encapsulate the marvel of a spirit this woman has. Trying to summarize this woman's story will only ever manage to scratch at what is really there. This woman, with her Hudo, is the most inspiring story I've ever been so lucky to hear. From now on, if you ask me my favorite story, it's about a brave German woman, and her Hudson.

[@jasonwerth606]

Watching this today, four years after its release. I'm covered in goosebumps. Thank you Heidi for being so human, so beautiful, and like the rest of us, so unprepared.

[@Tmrfe0962]

Life! What an amazing trip, a lesson to us all. Life does not wait, you have to grab it...thank you and God bless.

[@KnightWolf84]

Wow. Her story just grabs your heart and makes you think about your own life. I love stories like this. I could watch it over and over again and never get bored.

[@PatrickRich]

This is gold guys. One of your best.

[@teop7887]

Life is sure full of extremes: you can read the news about young newlyweds getting killed on their honeymoon in an exotic destination, or watch the story of a German lady safely globetrotting around the world in an antique car. Amazing story, amazing video.

[@willsagen]

Her journey has come to an end. R. I. P.

[@panduwidagdo7051]

This is the best episode so far. I know the feeling of having an old vehicle that you really love, you just wanna drive, drive, drive.

[@motorheadslifestyle3263]

The best video on KZbin so far.. Story and camera. Piece of art.

[@jlopez1017d]

How does Petrolicious find such amazing people and stories to film?! This is my favorite video on this channel

[@davidsteinhour5562]

Every successive video on this channel is the best KZbin video I've ever seen.

[@AndySnap]

How absolutely wonderful!! This is The greatest Petrolicious story, bar none. Bravo Heidi!!!

[@tonyzee9931]

What a wonderful story and what an amazing woman! I wanted the video to continue and go in the details of the trips just to see Heidi's eye light up with her memories and enthusiasm! Simply loved this video to the max! Great interview Petrolicious! Keep up the good work and all the best for Heidi!!!

[@stableofspeed1217]

This brings life into perspective. It isn't about being rich or having the most prestigious car. What a great tribute to a wonderful lady and an old car. Sort of a love story in a way. We need more of these. Reminds me of the film "the Yellow Rolls Royce." Well done Petrolicious.

[@bavarianbanshee]

Man, I was not prepared to get so emotional by the end.

[@jkraich5317]

Wow!!! I would love to hear more about this woman and her amazing trip!!!

[@abbywebster8343]

I love this woman. I want her courage. Heidi, you are AMAZING!!! 💗

[@shawnfoxfirth9684]

never thought that at 51 I'd Ever have any new Hero's ...She is Wonderful , brought tear's to my eye's .

[@corvetcoyote443]

I've always loved the big cars of the early to mid 30s,the coachwork is a stunning work of art.

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

My god what an amazing woman she has so much love of life and determination to live it she is beautiful ! and thank you petrolicious for your wonderful production ! ..this is one of your best stories to date ...Fantastic !!!!

[@stepheng5843]

What a story! So inspirational, so emotional. Words cannot describe what passion is in this young lady. I'm speechless.

[@JessicasMotorWorld]

Wow. Großartige Videokunst. Sympathische Dame. Wunderschönes Auto. ❤ Hätte gern mehr davon gesehen. Grüße aus Berlin.

[@gt-rthejourney4773]

Thank you, I really enjoyed making this film and spending time with Heidi.

[@Renton.Alpha99]

Some people are amazing... It gives me hope for tomorrow. Thank you.

[@TheRealFLX81]

There are few people in the world that I admire as much as Heidi. What she does is amazing and the way she tells her fantastic stories is so loveable, you just can't stop smiling. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! :)

[@davew5167]

Absolutely beautiful story. Best ever story/profile produced by petrolicous. Amazing

[@citizenx2422]

Wonderful woman, wonderful film, wonderful car.

[@juanpaulomiranda]

Petrolicious you did it again...pure art!

[@AtLeast3Chars]

Somebody please hand Petrolicious a Bafta, Grammy, Emmy or whatever already!

[@jonnyblazinazn]

This really needs to be longer than eight minutes. I'd watch a whole hour of this.

[@ggarlicbread5736]

What an amazing and inspiring journey, this Woman has a beautiful character. Thankyou for sharing.

[@805NAVE]

That lady is an inspiration, and that car is a gorgeous piece of history

[@Helmut040947]

Hallo Frau Hetzer, habe Ihren Hudson im Meilenwerk in der Wiebestraße mehrfach bewundert. Super Ihre Reise. Macht so schnell keiner nach und schon gar nicht mit so einem Auto. Und 8 Zylinder? Einfach grandios! Weiterhin viel Freude an solche Fahrzeuge.

[@HorsepowerDashcam]

Rest in Peace Heidi :(

[@monsieurbrochant7528]

I feel soooooo inspired now, knowing that this woman exists

[@mariopuente8474]

I absolutely loved this video. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@kyreoo]

the best documentary ever from you guys

[@althaf_iam]

I cried when this lady was driving this incredible car

[@leoncioduarte576]

What a amazing history, congratulations Heidi Hetzer!!!

[@Chuck59ish]

Quite the lady, quite the car too.

[@Fireballsocal]

Thanks so much petrolicious for seeking out these stories and telling them to us. They need to be told and now, this one is available to anyone. What a great story!

[@deliziosetiefkuhlkost2463]

Rest in peace

[@nome5184]

This is such a feel good story. Thank you Petrolicious for sharing these stories.

[@rmr5184]

Wow, that was a great story and a great movie!!! Impressive woman! I'm really admiring her courage! Wish you a lot of other great moments!

[@i-muts]

What a beautiful person, i hope more of these exist!

[@wurstgewehr]

This was the best documentary you ever made!

[@Crylhound]

"I do not live anymore, but I lived." H. Hetzer 04/2019

[@romandybala]

Mir laufen Die Traene. Mann muss einfach den ersten Schritt machen.Toll.

[@ricosta75]

Beautiful. Unbelievable. Touching.

[@shanehnorman]

What a woman! What a car! What a story!

[@rolandjones5832]

Absolutely fabulous , what a story , what a lady , what a car ! I totally agree , this would make an epic film . Makes me question my 9 to 5 life .

[@e36s50b30]

Roland Jones me too 🙄

[@noeagosto9231]

Me too 😔

[@76ajc]

I’ve needed some inspiration lately. I’m starting my life over again and have been gripped by so much fear. This story has greatly helped. Thank you ma’am and thank you Petrolicious.

[@yaboijames_]

This is awesome, what an experience she must’ve had.

[@oldshreddies2080]

This is my favourite story you've shown so far. I love the stories as much as the cars and this, this story is wonderful. Thank you, again, for producing the stories you do.