1969 Charger 500 - First Start In 47 YEARS

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Nick has been looking forward to hearing this car making sweet noises for a long time now. But, not nearly as long as the car's original owner has. Today, a nearly 5 decade wait will come to an end in style!
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[@eugenecastles7475]

Wow, what an amazing video!!! I felt like I was right there with you guys the whole time, smelling the fumes from the Petro 94, and hearing all of the sounds that are there during the first start of the engine in the 500. Hearing the good vibrations from the open headers, man it just doesn't get any better than that. I had a smile on my face the during the entire video and a tear in my eyes as well. George you did an incredible job on this video, everything was spot on, the camera angles the sound, and I didn't even mind sitting on the tire machine, lol. You made me feel like I was part of the entire experience, and I thank you for that. Nick & Manny thank you so much for all of your hard work over the entire build. The 500 looks better than it ever has, and you have exceeded my expectations throughout the build. Another muscle car saved by Nick's Garage, The best little garage in Laval Quebec, with a giant reputation. The ending of the video was very special for me, and 100 Bikes For Kids, thank you so much.

[@tonyking9235]

HI EUGENE HOPE YOU WAS NOT OFFENDED BY MY COMMENTS . JUST BRITISH HUMA OK . NOW GET THAT CAR BACK AND INJOY .

[@timbutler7433]

Gene what can I say! Congratulations, the boys did a great job on your amazing car! So happy for you. Nicks Garage Indy Auto is the best!

[@zeke112964]

I'm from NJ and now reside in NC. What town is it originally from?

[@fortyshooter1]

That is a great looking and running Charger Eugene!

[@tomboone201]

Beautiful .. congratulations Eugene!!

[@clarebutterfield6927]

Nick, as you know, this great car is listed on the 1969 Dodge Charger 500 Registry! It shows it being restored by Nick's Garage. The color is rare! What a great car!

[@ronniepate4315]

This show made an old man feel like he was ten again . When I first saw those beautiful car's . Thanks to Nick's Garage .

[@alberto6436]

Hey Nick it was great meeting you on Sunday at the show. Thanks for taking time out of your day to talk to me and my friend..

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for coming, Alberto!

[@tractorman6470]

It is so great to see that true craftmanship is alive and well at Nicks Garage

[@randyhays899]

The idle with that cam is something else!! That car is history!

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Congratulations Eugene, your dream is now a reality thanks to Nick`s Garage. Been a loooong wait, but she is absolutely stunning. Nick, Manny, George, and the rest of the crew that worked on this car, thank you. Outstanding job guys. Great camerawork George. Stay safe all, God Bless. ❤ that Charger 500. Bye bye tires😁 Eugene, God Bless you Sir for your work with 100 bikes for kids.

[@eugenecastles7475]

Thank you, the work is very rewarding, especially to see the beautiful smiles when the kids get their new bikes.

[@randysmith9636]

Incredible y'all. Congratulations Eugene, Nick and crew. That is a amazing car and a Incredible build. Well done. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this journey. It has been a very exciting ride. Eugene, thank you for the love that you have given this piece of history. She will be around for another 50 plus years.

[@eugenecastles7475]

I'm glad that you have enjoyed the build. The 500 deserved to be restored for automotive history.

[@craig322]

I love that Eugene choose to keep the original color! Great job Nick and Manny.

[@NicksGarage]

Right!

[@bradcoffman7395]

How exciting to see this come together and hear that baby run! Watching through all the work was such a great experience. Hats off to Nick and everyone that helped. Nice car Eugene!

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

Everyone should click like, and remember George's amazing Camera, Sound and Production work! We wouldn't be here without that! (Hat's off to Nick and team of course as well!!)

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks, Shaun!

[@sresto7943]

What a precious build, hats off to all those who have contributed to this car, and to such a stunning rare car also for us to enjoy as Eugene did back in 69. Imagine driving this car back then must of been amazing. For those of us who have drove a limited edition performance car off a fore court is making memories, it makes a man happy for the rest of our lives. But mainly Nick and his team to accomplish this to such detail is priceless, WELL DONE !

[@eugenecastles7475]

Hi Nick and George, this is the one I have been waiting for, the first start up in the 500 in a very long time, let her rip!!!!

[@louiskats5116]

Good morning Eugene, It is a cold Tuesday morning here in Melbourne & boy haven't we ALL been waiting for this moment in history. About to watch the video throughout the day. Congratulations Cheers Louis 👍

[@NicksGarage]

Right on! Crank up your speakers and don't worry about the people next door!

[@renegade44040]

Yaaaaaaaaaa!

[@13coyote13]

Congratulations Eugene!

[@kevkeary4700]

Love your car, it's wonderful Eugene :-)

[@ecleveland1]

I feel excited for Eugene. To be able to have the car he purchased new 53 years ago newly restored to better than new condition has to be an amazing feeling! I would give just about anything to have my first car again and in new condition

[@seniordavidmanderson9232]

Hey Eugene, from one vet to another, congrats. D. Anderson, USMC, Hotel Company, 2dBn, 9th Marines, 3d MarDiv, 2/9/3, 68-69.

[@bartschwartz9233]

Feels like a young guy again probley with no hottie navigator

[@aceallenk]

I can't imagine the cost of that restoration, but the value of that gem today would be priceless. Beautiful restoration, better than it was from factory.

[@ToyKingWonder]

I can't imagine the cost of the restoration of that green 1970 Charger R/T!!!!

[@aceallenk]

@@ToyKingWonder So true, that old girl's in tough shape. I guess she won't have any big holes when there done with her, but will she be safe is the question regardless of speed. But she'll sure make a great conversation piece and show candy for the mancave. i know it it were mine i'd probably park her in the living room just to look at her 24/7, and never want to take it on the street for fear of someone running into her while going through a stop sign not paying attention type thing.

[@clintperry799]

Beautiful car ! I had a new 1975 Pontiac grand prix sj with a 455 motor and a four barrel carburetor. Man red and white with white leather bucket seats , sun roof and a aftermarket continental trunk lid. My favorite car I ever had !

[@NicksGarage]

We agree!

[@simplysimon9868]

This is awesome in so many ways Nick. To see the Charger 500 alive since 75. The effort gone into restoration and seeing Eugene watching its first start. Well done to everyone involved. Nick, George, Manny and Eugene thank you for letting us all see this happen 😁👍

[@NicksGarage]

Right on!

[@todddenio3200]

Congratulations to Nick and the crew on a magnificent restoration of a truly rare and iconic car. And congratulations to Eugene on having such a wonderful car and for choosing one of the best to bring it back to life. It is truly a beautiful car with a special place in automotive history. My hat is off to everyone involved with it.

[@ThePontiacgto65]

with the war on our doorstep in Europe I don't watch the car videos and Nick's too, but I didn't want to miss this one, the first start of this magnificent restoration. Congratulations to all the team .🇲🇫🇺🇦

[@NicksGarage]

We thank you for enjoying a distraction. Stay safe. Peace, love, and muscle cars.

[@willythewave]

Awesome job Nick. A world class restoration to be proud of. This brought tears to my eyes.

[@deucerider430]

Just watched the initial start-up and I was immersed in feelings not normally associated with cars! Pride, awe, respect, happiness, gratitude, … What a great trail of fantastic people! Everyone that has laid a finger on this project for the past 2 years has been stellar! A special tip of the hat to EUGENE! It takes a lot of fuel to keep a fire burning so long! Thank you for that, and thank you your service! You, sir, are someone I’d love to shake the hand of!

[@eugenecastles7475]

Thank you Deuce, I hope that happens sometime. I would be glad to shake your hand.

[@dewiz9596]

I’m a just sitting herewith a huge smile on my face! The fact that Eugene is able to appreciate what Nick and his crew has accomplished makes this extra special!

[@bennyconiglio1928]

What a beautiful charger 500! Nick and his team did an excellent job resurrecting it. Nick was the right person to restore it.

[@eugenecastles7475]

I agree.

[@dallasbramwell6235]

This video is the most awesome I've ever seen!!! Eugene's car is a rare masterpiece the build, the passion, the love, the peace, the dedication, this car is beautiful. Nick and everyone thank you for the tears the sweat and hard work of these muscle men. My heart starts racing with joy when I saw the burnout's this is one fast car. Eugene's reaction is priceless beyond words and so interesting and educational and beautiful.

[@spungebob24]

WOW WOW WOW.. IT'S ALIVE ... NICK AND MANNY your a very special pair of nice people... I wanted to also tell you NICK I got your package 📦 today in the mail and I WILL WEAR EVERYTHING WITH PRIDE AND SPREAD THE GREAT WORD OF NICKS GARAGE.... I thank you NICK 😊 your a very special guy (( LET ME TELL YOU )).I know I sad this before to you NICK I just have to say it AGAIN ... I am so GLAD I found you on KZbin I've been IMPRESSED ever since .. I will cut it short and say thanks to you again AND WHO LOVES YA BABY... From a smiling 😃 BANDIT.. LOVE YA NICK......

[@brendanburger9457]

I couldn't wait to see this video finally. I half jumped out my seat when she fired up. Awsome car and awsome restoration by Nick and his awesome staff. Well done guys. This just puts a smile on my face watching this.

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Nothing sweeter then the sound of a 440 I'm tingly in the shorts

[@myleghurts3546]

Friday April 29, at about 9pm,Vancouver BC registered a 3.5 tremor on Richter scale. I'm beginning to believe this was the precise moment when Nick and Manny started the Charger.

[@josephfine3394]

WOW this is so epic, all that perfect restoration work, how could it be less than awesome! Best video all year! Nice camera work! Congratulations to all!!!

[@NicksGarage]

Thank you very much!

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Eugene can you imagine that you took a chance on a small shop in a small town in Quebec canada and in doing so have been blessed with a true beauty any Mopar guy or any guy for that matter would love to own your car it looks GREAT!!!!!!

[@danielomalley4394]

Small town? Nick’s is Laval, a part of greater Montreal area, population 4,000,000!!!

[@hoppes9658]

@@danielomalley4394 400,000.

[@danielomalley4394]

Mr. Hoppe , i was talking about greater MTL area, not Laval itself!

[@hoppes9658]

@@danielomalley4394 Ya. That sounds about right.

[@dewiz9596]

@@hoppes9658 : When I came to Canada in 1951 (I’m still here) Montreal was Canada’s largest city.

[@hangfire6368]

That yellow really sets off the black interior. Very cool build. Thanks for saving another one.

[@mostumpy]

Stunning. First start of my time machine 1969 here I come.

[@douglasfaloon5340]

Eugene so lucky, restored, ready to rock the road. I hope Eugene drives it often, smiles big, and enjoys the ride.

[@NicksGarage]

Us too!

[@dioad1739]

Nick and Manny are the perfect team they’ve been together so long they finish each other sentences while George films it.

[@eugenecastles7475]

They are the best.

[@danawick9817]

hahahahahahahaha

[@darrininverarity4297]

When Nick lays rubber in his own shop,you have a special car Eugene,what a amazing build.

[@franklindreidsr518]

It's not mine and I'm getting chills. From West Haven, CT.,thank you for this video. To " All " ,stay safe.

[@papilloncycles3463]

Eugene that 6-13-1969 was exactly 6 years before my birth! LOL I was born 6-143-1975, I had a 1970 Charger SE when I was 17, miss it, but I would tell you, That Charger 500 of yours may be the finest example of a Charger I have ever seen!

[@eugenecastles7475]

Nick and crew have done an excellent job on the 500, it looks better than it did when it was new.

[@Ray56z]

What a beautiful Charger 500! And seeing the excitement in Nick, Manny, and George can you even imagine how Eugene felt the first 1-5 minutes after start up?? Few people ever owned their favorite car NEW twice in their life, especially with it being the same car. Mr. Eugene Castles, you've done what 99.9% of rodders wished they had done and could do-enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

[@eugenecastles7475]

They were like three guys in a candy store, I felt their excitement too, and I will enjoy the 500 soon.

[@rsmith6572]

Man oh man this is a rear piece of history with documentation. a rare rare bred. So happy for you all.

[@billjamison2877]

Eugene, I am so happy for you!

[@williamadam3888]

Eugene, I'm jealous, as all heck. That's one sweet ride!

[@NicksGarage]

Right on!

[@eugenecastles7475]

I totally agree.

[@bigbearvenom6145]

You guys have done a great justice for the muscle car era this is an awesome restoration back to factory, creative industries standards, and above!

[@bobkonradi1027]

The car effortlessly lays down rubber. Amazing. Just at idle, Nick gooses the throttle a little bit, but not a lot, and suddenly there's big rubber strips on the floor. Lots of torque built into that engine.

[@philc9305]

Many won't understand that feeling of months or even years of hard work come to fruition. The sound and feel if that day will never leave you.

[@chrisbusho9850]

I am awe struck. You guys are beyond fantastic. That video was one of the best I have ever seen! Burnouts in the garage? I loved it. Thank God the throttle didn't stick. I want you to work on my car. I hope I can afford it. Thanks you guys! Chris

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Excellent job of restoring Eugene's '69 Dodge Charger 500 Nick, Manny and George as well as all others who helped bring this classic Mopar back to life! The 440 sounds great too!

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

The Charger 500 is without a doubt my favorite MOPAR! What a beautiful example you have. The owner is a very lucky man!

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

what a car,the sound,look..everything is perfect

[@darrenbrisson4336]

With those black rims it looks like a real street brawler nice

[@1967davethewave]

That Charger is absolutely stunning!! The 500 has always been my favorite. I bought a 69 Coronet R/T about 6 years ago and the guy had a 500 setting next to it. It was in bad shape, missing the entire floorpan, engine and trans, but it was the real deal. He lived almost 200 miles away but I really should call him and see if it's for sale yet.

[@eugenecastles7475]

I would for sure find out if it is still around and try to save it. It may need a lot of work but it is worth saving.

[@danawick9817]

my second car was a 69 Coronet cant find anything out here anymore for a reasonable price to restore.

[@1967davethewave]

@@danawick9817 It's a really tough market right now. But every now and then I come across a pretty solid deal. It's usually a forgotten car that was left to a non car person who just wants it gone. I found a 70 Satellite like that last year. $1500 with a 318 and a little rust on one rear quarter panel. I got a friend in touch with them and he bought it as I already have my fill of project cars.

[@elm7666]

Amazing machine. Great work Nick and your team. The car sounds and looks great. No electric car will ever have the real 'feel', sound, smell, or personality of a vintage American V-8.

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

I can only share in Eugene's excitement as after 47 years. his pride 69' Charger 500 is back running again. Enjoy your ride Eugene. it's Beautiful.

[@fortyshooter1]

That is one fantastic looking and running Charger 500! Love the yellow with the black wheels...a "day 2" car with install of cam,Holley carb and headers...just the way we all did it back then! Congrats to Nick and crew for an excellent restore job! Can't wait to hear it with mufflers and Nick breaking it in!

[@MAGLtd-hh3ct]

After all these years of watching Nick’s garage , I finally get to see the man , and the voice behind the scenes of this great KZbin channel, great to see you in this video George! And beautiful work on the Charger , Nick , Manny, and everyone who had a hand in this restoration! Eugene, that is one beautiful Mopar!🇨🇦

[@wokewokerman5280]

...a better than new stock Charger 500....amazing, restoring to original is so much better than custom banana boats.... either build a better than new stock, or a real race car.... all else is just fluff mobiles....

[@mgoxendine]

Dude imagine filming yourself filming it's a level of awareness and concentration that takes time

[@leelavoie6753]

Nick, Manny, George and Melisa and so many more at Nick’s Garage…You just defined HISTORY! Eugene, congratulations! Thank You Eugene for sharing this moment with all of us. Semper Fi from a 20 year Veteran of the USMC! Cheers from Edinburg, Texas!!! Long live this special Charger 500.

[@eugenecastles7475]

Thank you for your service Lee, and Semper Fi from a 23 year Veteran of The Air Force. I'm glad that you have been along for the ride.

[@leelavoie6753]

@@eugenecastles7475 All God’s Love Brother.

[@leelavoie6753]

Thank You Sir for your service.

[@leelavoie6753]

What a ride…what a ride.

[@aldo-228]

Such a memorable night! 3 grown men absolutely loving and expressing their feelings for such a legendary car. Brought back to life by men who share their passion and experiences with us. I can say without a doubt this was my favorite show from Nick's Garage! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Bravo 👏

[@scotttracey3748]

Excited for Eugene he's a lucky man nice work Nick & George can't wait for the test drive.

[@frogwizard5637]

LET'S GO!! FIRE THAT CHARGER UP NICK! HI GEORGE!!

[@NicksGarage]

Careful with your speakers, Frog!

[@dallasdorrington7449]

Hello To Nick and the team who poured in so much blood, sweat and love into this beautiful Charger 500. The car looks like a million dollars. The paint colour is amazing and the decal over the rear 1/4's and trunk helps set it off, the chrome trim as George was moving past the drivers door and it reflected the light back into the camera I just fell in love right then. Hearing that big 440ci engine start up for the first time in 47 years was just music to the ears. I could feel that big mopar rumbling in my lounge room. My 1510 watts hifi made it sound real and as if I was there with you all. Fantastic journey Nick and the team at Indy Autos has let us share in. Hello Eugene, Thank you for giving us the privilege in joning in the special event of restoring such a rare peice of US motoring history. Owning a car since new 53 years ago and then restoring it to new condition was a wonderful thing you could do for Nicks Garage, his team and us KZbin subscribers. It was no small undertaking to spend all those resources to restore the car, but look at the Charger 500 now! I followed along every video to see this dusty old car turn from dents and rusty parts to what is now the sweetest, coolest, rarest Charger 500 to ever rumble the world as I am sure it will over the next many years Hearing the pride in your voice over the work done on your rare car brought tears to my eyes. I hope you injoy your beautiful car for many years to come. To Nick, I love the shirt your wearing, "Peace Love & Muscle Cars". Much love and respect To Nick and the team Indy Auto

[@szabolcsfoldesi9479]

Hi.Thank you Nick. You brought an iconic car again. You are following Hungary.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for watching! 🇭🇺

[@kevinwoolmer5478]

This show is on par with the first start of your Challenger. I have followed this build from the start and you have done a fantastic job on this car. The back storey is phenomenal, Eugene you have a dream ride❤😎. I don't know who was more excited,Nick,Eugene, or George lolol. George it was good to see you on camera. It's the most we've seen of you✌. This show was great. Congratulations to all involved. Not an easy task but the rewards are for life. Thanks so much. Time for a poutine 😄

[@NicksGarage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@charger19691]

Such an amazing restoration! I’m so glad this very special Charger was in the very caring and capable hands of Nick and Manny and the rest of the crew! OUTSTANDING JOB!!!

[@busyguy7479]

Yeah 47 years later and this fine mopar ends up up in nicks garage where it is in the best hands around anywhere. kudos nick and your crew from texas.

[@garygraham2513]

When I first heard that the original color was Yellow, I was a bit skeptical. But I have to admit it looks AWESOME! GREAT color! Lucky Eugene!

[@NicksGarage]

And the camera can not do it justice..

[@philhunt3908]

Hearing that car start up even put a smile on my face that came out great can't wait for the test drive now

[@jamesmackinlay4477]

Man all I can say is WOW a NEW 69 Charger with all the original paper work you guys did a fantastic job cant wait to see the test drive. Ed Hamburger I bought a lot of parts from him back in the day.

[@bobbymckinney1264]

My father had a black on black 1968 dodge charger when I was a kid,I would get so excited riding in that car with him,so much power was amazing,this 69 500 sounds just like his car did the 440 beautiful job you guys have done with this car, much respect

[@minnesotatomcat]

What an awesome rare car that still belongs to the original owner, that is the coolest part I think. Love the sound of that motor on open headers and the redline tires look perfect!

[@paulcochran1721]

What a beauty! Just think of those guys at the end of the assembly line, That got to hop in these newly assembled cars and drive them to the storage lots! What a job that must have been.

[@MarcoPolo-je5ej]

What a beautiful car that is. Incredible craftsmanship by Nick and his team.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Marco.

[@Hanzyscure]

I agree.

[@eugenecastles7475]

I agree with you.

[@carlosoruna7174]

2 year restore nice. And I'm shure its respectful. Loads of hemi maniacs in Quebec

[@carlosoruna7174]

Marco. She has a cold heart. Warm er up and your golden. Sounds great

[@OlSgtLove]

Nick ,George, Manny, and Eugene, THAT IS BEAUTIFUL !!!!! WHAT A SOUND !!!!! WHAT A PIECE OF MUSCLE AND MOPAR HISTORY SAVED AND BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE !!!!!!!! EXCELLENT WORK NICK AND EVERYONE INVOLVED 👏 👍!!!!!!

[@laurabrock1249]

I love this channel. This one really got me as I'm in Sinton Texas, about 25 miles from corpus Christi. I love the passion this man has for his business and every car, I wish we had Dr.'s that cared as much for us as Nick does for cars and engines. Well done sir, thank you.

[@richardblacquier1696]

I hope we get to see Gene’s reaction, great job from all involved love the show Nick and Also enjoy watching Manny’s passion as well

[@cudaman-yq7pq]

Glad to see that Manny put the radiator cap back on before shutting the engine down! I didn't on my 1971 Plymouth GTX after cam break in and got a geyser of coolant when the water pump stopped turning. :)

[@rickmarin1265]

the 500 is another one of my favorite mopars , the only one I loved more is my baby , wish I lived closer to Texas lol

[@Doc_Dolan]

I was one of those who cringed when I saw the color the first time! Now, I have changed my mind ... it is GORGEOUS! Congrats Eugene!

[@leoreid5649]

Love it!!!. Those open headers do it just, throttle response...woo! Out of the park team. Congratulations Eugene, btw I'm am in Amarillo, TX.

[@garryhatchett775]

Love, love, love it. Happy to see and hear it run. Very happy for Eugene. Congratulations on completing an amazing restoration.

[@judgegixxer]

It was great to see Eugene! Thanks George for hookin all that up. Can't wait to see him get the car.. The color is perfect. If Nick goes to that car show in Illinois he has to bring Kowalski to sit next to the 500 at the show. That would bring the house down.

[@papilloncycles3463]

Eugene the bicycle Charity is Fantastic! Thankyou! I run a bicycle shop and concur! I used to run an after school program for kids and it was one of the most rewarding times in my life! Many of those kids got help from me and others to attend college, I stay in touch with many, I applaud your Bicycle charity!

[@NicksGarage]

That is awesome!

[@eugenecastles7475]

I agree with you, it is very rewarding work, and the smiles are the best part. Thank you for what you did to help those kids. I'm sure you changed their lives.

[@dannypeter6565]

Nice!. The first startup of any project is always an epic moment. Congrats to Eugene and the entire Nicks garage crew

[@NicksGarage]

It sure is!

[@pappy017]

Evenin Mr Nick!! Good to see you!! Congrats on the 500!! Congrats to Eugene!! Sounds incredible!! My first view of George:)

[@NicksGarage]

Welcome Pappy. Glad to have you with us again.

[@danielbutler578]

Makes me think of my first car. It was put together from a wrecked 65 Ford Galaxie and a stripped 67 Mercury Marquis. The engine was a 352 T-bird engine and had a lot of miles on it. Once I got it warmed up, it would start with just a bump on the starter. I wish I still had it and could put it in top shape again. I would build the engine to original specs because it was too wild for me when it was worn out. I once had the car on an icy hill turned about 45 degrees across the road with the speedometer reading about 85 mph. She inched up the hill with my brother screaming that we were going to die. That old girl would flat out fly. I only took her to top end once and she was well over 120 after coasting down for about a tenth of a mile. That broke me from wanting to race because I nearly went off the left side of the highway when I let off the gas. I really miss that car.

[@brucerushing2363]

You can't get better people than Nick and crew.

[@jeffsmystic]

There's is no sweeter sound than a 440 with open headers..SUPERB!!!

[@NicksGarage]

Agreed!

[@nhra7110]

SO happy for everybody involved with this unique resto. George, fantastic video work as always!

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shawnbeck2303]

Congratulations Nick and Eugene! This restoration was worth every penny. Great job Guy's 👏 . Okay whats next Nick? Hemi Daytona! Shawn.

[@NicksGarage]

That would be nice! Got the R/T to get to first!

[@mossgod496]

I love you guys talking about 21 all three of y’all guys in that shop making this video is 21 years old and the owner just imagine how he feels y’all the best thanks

[@kevinkvs9746]

Wow 😮 I had a tear 😢 it’s amazing watching this fron start to finish 🤘🏼 well done to everyone involved

[@adamhoffman3687]

Awesome is the only thing that I can say. That car is way more than the sum of its individual pieces. Thanks to everyone involved for sharing this with the world 👍👍👍👍👍

[@dpenton]

When I get enough money....I'm going to Nick and making my dream come true. Love this channel and garage.

[@stevencurley6431]

I was hooked on Mopar from the day my neighbor who was 2 years older then me picked me up for school in his 1 week old 69-1/2 440 6pk Road Runner. Whether racing or just cruising, B-bodies were all around awesome and easy to work on. Chrysler nailed it back in that era...to bad most of us didn't see that it was all going to come to an end. In '04 I had the itch for something fast and old and so I bought a southern '69 Coronet 500, HP383 ragtop that had gone thru a cosmetic resto 20 years earlier, it saw road time then it was parked in a barn for maybe 5 years. Seller picked me up in it from the airport and WOWWW I was impressed with how nice it still was so we went to his shop where we did the deal and I drove it 800 miles home. That car was confused for a Charger ragtop from time to time due to the tail panel. Other then storing it in winter there was rarely a time I didn't drive that car there after. Yeah but then I ran across an almost completely restored 70 Road Runner 383 air grabber car on Ebay. Talk about loyalty anxiety...2 great cars to drive and only one of me. To satisfy the addiction I needed next a Challenger or Cuda but that never happened. Well it was a great 9 year run but had to sell them. Seeing a born again Mopar like Eugene's 500, I do grieve over the loss of my 2, I'm envious too but happier then all get out that he was able to put the brand back to it's former prowess and glory. The car is breath taking, congratulations Eugene!

[@kennyrichard2971]

Wow just gorgeous another awesome car from Nick‘s garage

[@NicksGarage]

It really is!

[@theheartland1861]

Eugene's sleeping beauty has awakened from her very long sleep. With that being said, even after a long sleep, a kink or 2 might appear, but nothing that can't be easily taken care of, just by stretching and a little more yawning, so to speak. Great looking car Eugene, and a great shop to have the work done. Nick and his team did an awesome job, as they always do. Your sleeping beauty will be stretching her muscles a bit more, and get fully dressed and get warmed up, then ready to do what she was built to do, and that's not only looking great, but running great as well. It has been a very long labor of love, that was enjoyed by all.👍👍

[@chriswalshe499]

I can't imagine what it would be like getting delivery of a brand new immac Charger 500 in 2022/3. Yeeeessss. Top job Nick, from Perth West Australia.

[@bryanriffle8851]

You guys, and that car deserves to go to Chrysler Carlisle this year! You guys knocked it out of the park!

[@rickyb2200]

Great job Guys , I know Eugene is so happy with it. It sounds great.

[@michelswerissen6544]

Congratulations.

[@NicksGarage]

Many many thanks.

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

I love that Nick was burning tires in the shop

[@HANDBALLDIEHARD]

Same color as 1st Charger from 1982 also a 69 ! Luv it . Hook up the electric choke . Dam i was cringing while you did short burn outs in the garage with cars all around ! Nick is just a bit crazy happy about nearing the finish line on this project !