2 Vettes-2 Brothers-119 years of total ownership. Unbelievable

[@463high]

A lot of us had to get rid of our cars when we got called up back then. I'm glad for William that he was able to hang on to his. Enjoy it brother and welcome home.

[@heartandhorsepower]

It's amazing he's held on to it that long.

[@TheInsaneShecklador]

My father ordered his 1969 Corvette in 68 and still owns it today. Really cool seeing someone who has owned their Corvette for several years longer. For Glen to also own his car since 1970 makes the story even cooler. 1:37 Dad told me grandpa said the same thing to him. "What good is a car that only seats two?" Mom said spent a lot of time sitting on the console when they needed 3 seats. That clutch story is wild. Lucky it didn't take off a leg. Thanks for filming and uploading this.

[@heartandhorsepower]

That is so cool! He still has it today? I had so much fun doing this one. The Smith brothers are the coolest!

[@TheInsaneShecklador]

@@heartandhorsepower Yes my father still owns it today in 2024. The brothers were cool to watch. Great video.

[@My2ndtimearound]

Great pair of brothers.

[@martymorse2]

Thank you Mr Smith for your service to our nation. For the last 46 years I've had the honor of working with many of your fellow Vietnam veterans. Those I worked with were either amputees or they came home as paraplegics or quadriplegics. Tremendous folks who've left an indelible mark on me as a human. Great story about the love for two of the best looking Corvettes ever.

[@heartandhorsepower]

Wow that is so cool that you work with Veterans. My father is a Vietnam Veteran as well. Appreciate what you do, and the nice words...

[@martymorse2]

@@heartandhorsepower Keep up the great work.

[@heartandhorsepower]

@martymorse2 I’ll do my best. Appreciate that!

[@Mark-um7ey]

These dudes are awesome! They are from the same areas that I raced in back in the 80's except we hit all the mall parking lots to pick up a few $. That clutch explosion story.... I'm surprised it ended that well. Thanks for the video

[@heartandhorsepower]

You knew them? How cool is that! It’s such a cool story!

[@celiaspiropoulos7596]

My husband just turned 86, we got married 1959, and he started taking his 50 olds apart to learn mechanics. He built a 1927 ford pick up from scratch. In the 60s. He built a 1934 ford that came in pieces and a 1936 for pu truck that came in pieces, in the 1970s. He still has them today.

[@heartandhorsepower]

Now that is cool! He sounds like my kinda guy! If you guys live anywhere near me, I'd love to do a story on him...

[@RandyBills-f7q]

Very cool show

[@heartandhorsepower]

Thank you very much!

[@ClassicChrome86]

Awesome cars! Love the video. Thanks for posting.

[@heartandhorsepower]

Thanks!! Its such a cool story!

[@ClassicChrome86]

@@heartandhorsepower it really is.

[@ronarch7910]

👍👍 That Awesome! Longest I've ever kept a Corvette is 15 years, had 15,000 miles on that C6 and sold it to get a new 2020 C8. Plumb tickled to death with the C8 😁

[@heartandhorsepower]

Haha thats awesome.

[@L46C3]

The noise that the hood latch and hood made as it released its hold (10:00 mark) is the same sound that my 70 makes. I recognized it immediately. I thought I've had my car for a long time (Oct 1984) but I'll have to live to 84 to reach 54 years of ownership.. GREAT MEMORIES BOYS!!! Thanks for sharing..

[@heartandhorsepower]

These guys are just the coolest. When I heard their story, I couldn't believe it. Thanks for watching!

[@Mark-um7ey]

Lol yeah if you're lucky it makes that noise. I have a 70 as well and when it doesn't, it's not funny

[@TotalLifeVictoryTV]

Solid Ep.! Loved it! They’re hilarious. #VetteLover #C4Corvette Thankful for his service too!

[@heartandhorsepower]

Thanks! They are just a pleasure

[@TotalLifeVictoryTV]

Carry-on! Great content! #HeartandHorsepower

[@menone8532]

I've owned my 73 Scout for 32 years, he has me beat buy a few years. But my truck still has the same engine in it that I built for it. And I don't baby it much. These guys are cool!!!❤

[@heartandhorsepower]

You've owned your scout for 32 years?? Man thats so cool! You've got me beat! These guys are so fun. Thanks for the support!

[@menone8532]

@heartandhorsepower I'll never sell it. Had a guy hand me a check for 30 gran about 8 years ago before the prices went thru the roof. I said nope, tore the check up. He said everyone has a price, my friend's that were there chuckled, they knew this dude can't be bought.

[@robertmartin6180]

So I have a 61 falcon that I think I bought in 79 or 80 for $500 it was a running car. I still have it and I dream one day to be able to give it to one of my grandchildren. I don’t have any yet, but I have two daughters so hopefully one of them brings me a little boy, it still runs and drives just fine

[@heartandhorsepower]

I love that! I've had my truck for 20 years and hope to keep it in the family!

[@harrycombs2724]

Good video guys! Will see you at the cruise-in next summer!

[@heartandhorsepower]

Thank you! They are the good guys for sure!

[@RandC2]

I had a red 62 with black soft top. Very nice.

[@heartandhorsepower]

Awesome! Why did ya sell it?

[@RandC2]

Me too!

[@jamestregler1584]

These here really are the Good Old Boys 😉

[@heartandhorsepower]

They are just the coolest!

[@miketardy8342]

I am a Vietnam veteran and a 63 corvette owner of 52 years I had my car before wife and sons

[@heartandhorsepower]

No way! Thanks so cool! My dad is a Vietnam veteran as well. Thank you for your service

[@matrox]

I was in kindergarten when he got the first Vette and in Jr High when his brother got the 2nd Vette! I remember when both these cars were brand new.

[@angiesmith4387]

Cool cool cool!!!

[@heartandhorsepower]

Thank you! Those guys are the coolest

[@crush5536]

lucky guys

[@victorblackwood3727]

Went to Shoneys at Harding Place every Friday and Sat night. Usually went to Donelson and back during the night crusing and looking for girls and a race. 1973, 74 75. Driving a black 1969 Chevelle SS. Those were the days. Friends drove Challengers, Road Runners, Camaro all the muscle cars of the day. Wish we could have those days back. Remember seeing Rabbit Veech there. lol

[@heartandhorsepower]

Shoneys was the place! I would have loved to have seen all that!

[@victorblackwood3727]

@@heartandhorsepower It was like American Graffiti on steroids.

[@courtstone]

Erik - seen you in the new Scout event videos. What do you think about the new Terra/Traveler EVs?

[@heartandhorsepower]

There are some things I really like. Was hoping for a gas engine, maybe in the future that can happen. What do you think?

[@courtstone]

@@heartandhorsepowerI can definitely relate, prefer a V8 under the hood lol, but the range extender is an interesting concept. That made the difference for me, I've already reserved one. Guess we'll have to see!

[@pauldhiman8369]

Badasss

[@JA-sm9zf]

Cool

[@sandy5548]

Welcome home brother,sandman Vietnam 69

[@RandC2]

VN 71-72

[@billhinkle1653]

As much as I like them, that should not be street legal, with that huge blind spot. A little kid chasing a ball out into the street could get killed for your vanity.