ABANDONED 1971 Buick Riviera Boat Tail! - Will it RUN AND DRIVE 100 Miles Home?

[@MisterrJmark]

I've been watching you for years...I still don't understand how you can literally get any rusty bucket running. No matter how long it's been sitting...is nothing short of amazing!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks appreciate it!

[@josephfilm73]

He probably scopes out the cars on the phone to make sure they have engines, completeage, transmissions...

[@johnc9879]

Thank you, Derek for giving me the procedure and the courage to resurrect my father-in-law's '71 Riviera. Today I got it to start for the first time in 25 years!

[@alexhb12333]

Congrats! Beautiful car, enjoy it

[@jthet2001]

Lucky to have found that!! Well done keep ‘em alive!

[@haydenb8853]

My grandpa's 1972 Buick Electra 225 currently runs but has been in a barn for 30+ years, 70k miles, interior is a literal time capsule. I've not been making time to go over and give it the small love it needs like wheel cylinders, brake masters, and ps pump. I'm going over to work on it tomorrow, he's 85 and the car was his lifelong best friends who give it to my grandpa when he passed away. I want to get it to a couple meets with him this season

[@nickprice7752]

@@haydenb8853 that’s awesome man, make those memories while you can

[@ZannkyOG]

I know it’s been a while but I hope you’ve had great success on your riviera project!

[@toofine9]

Channels like this is the reason why i dont watch TV anymore..Who needs it

[@neilhaslam]

Although this comment is a bit old, I totally agree!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks so much!

[@IanCampbell-sh3si]

same here

[@obadiahsmith2345]

It almost makes me want to pay for KZbin premium for no commercials , almost .

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Amen

[@joshsutcliffe6099]

Dad had the same car. We ended up putting the 455 in a 1966 ambulance. We got the family together one night and after a few cold snacks we camouflaged the whole thing. Great memory for sure. I miss my dad so much he passed away earlier this year 😢. I love your videos brother keep it up

[@cpmxxx86]

I can’t get enough of these here revivals. Any revival. Snow machines, tractors, all of it!

[@oldcarnocar]

hell yeah brother

[@juliolopez5539]

Sir, you are the Bob Ross of the automotive world! The way you go about addressing and repairing your vehicles, is quite inspiring. "Keep up the good work!"

[@NattyBumppo48]

"Bob Ross"......lol That's perfect. He needs the full blown afro tho.....

[@NattyBumppo48]

Just noticed the Minnesota plates. I'm an old Minnesota boy myself. This is just too good!

[@NattyBumppo48]

Nearly 4 million views......whoa

[@bradelkins3078]

Why did you use quotation marks? 😆

[@juliolopez5539]

Why not?

[@timcarpenter2441]

Don't hack it. Rare cars do not deserve it. "Trunkalization" - 6,000 miles away, and I have used that sort of language for decades. These videos are great for reinforcing calm determination in the face of adversity.

[@ronniebuchanan6575]

Here one comes doing 927 mph.

[@thomasbassett5475]

"I got a back track waterfall like you wouldn't believe and don't you go chasing it!" Derek never seems to run out of humorous witty things to say which is one of the reasons I love watching his channel. I do the same thing when working alone and I just don't say these things out loud when I'm working alone. I'm sure many of us are but I have to say that he does this so well that he could probably take up doing stand up comedy if he ever gets tired of fixing these old cars. But I doubt that he ever will get tired of that. It's just too embedded in him. Fixing these old cars is just in his blood and who he is and I would love to be able to turn a wrench with him someday. Wouldn't that just be a treat. LOL

[@raven4k998]

quick dive it stop breathing grab the keys and get out before you pass out simple

[@iiirbob]

I would shine on her a little and make it safe and find her a new home. You just dont see them on the road anymore and someone who wants it will put some pride in it be glad to have a whole car to work with. Great video. Thank you.

[@bustinyanutz4195]

She deserves to be treated like the queen she is, I'm one of the finest automobile plastic surgeons, I'll give her a whole head to toe makeover ,and she'll have her own climate controlled automobile house with the finest Italian marble floors and a full time butler to serve her every need

[@SuperSpannerX1]

100% Agreed.

[@anthonymessina2834]

@@bustinyanutz4195 - Are you "bustin our yanutz"?!!! Lol!

[@bustinyanutz4195]

@@anthonymessina2834 100% serious

[@crcottre]

I vote to keep her whole, shine on her a minute, then find her a loving home!

[@MichaelRichards983]

I would junk it

[@WizardofGOP]

@@MichaelRichards983 That would suggest you don't make sound financial decisions. It is valued in the $10-20,000 range.

[@MichaelRichards983]

@@WizardofGOP $10 range mate

[@Chris_Troxler]

Agreed!

[@Chris_Troxler]

@@MichaelRichards983 No... just no.

[@chriss5949]

She made it home and deserves to be restored. I love those old Rivieras. The fact that she got you home shows that she wants a second chapter at life.

[@101Volts]

Hey, she pushed aside the dumpster, so clearly she don't deserve to go in it.

[@josephfilm73]

I think he needs to pre-windage the interiors for smell purposes by opening the doors first.

[@robertschwanke8966]

You have got to restore this incredible machine. The boat tail Riviera is perhaps one of the best sculpted automobiles to ever come out of Detroit, it's nothing short of high performance rolling artwork.

[@brucesomers7555]

Bill Mitchell design I believe.

[@deejaaywalker2314]

This car deserves the chance to run again as stock as you can keep it, engine, trans and rear end included. It's a survivor and has Riviera style that can't be matched. It could be improved on mechanically and cosmetically, but it is most definitely worthy of hanging onto all that makes it so deserving of the adjective "classic".

[@hiscifi2986]

Yea, matching engine and frame numbers are sought after in the vintage community.

[@billybob9961]

Just the rear window and louvers alone are awesome beautiful car, I had a 1964 Buick Riviera with the 465 wildcat just a beautiful car I wish I still had it one of those ones you let go when you’re a kid and don’t realize what you had.

[@Pantheragem]

It's a complete car. Would be a shame to separate everything, especially as it's probably the original engine, tranny, and rear. Clean it up, make it sound. Someone will be very happy to get this car.

[@typicalpctech6674]

A guy probably should beat on them brakes a little. Kinda need them sometimes to sell a unit! :P

[@RobKeenan826]

@@typicalpctech6674 only sometimes, trash containers are everywhere

[@typicalpctech6674]

@@RobKeenan826 Fair point. My truck needs work, engine and brake work. Oddly enough, I found myself fixing the engine as the e-brake still works. Lol Brake juice spews by the diff, so guessing the line to the back might be bad!

[@ultimateyeetgod8467]

I would love one of these old Buicks

[@grandetaco4416]

I saw the car and thought "I want that car"

[@brandongreene3213]

My dad and i watch a feller together over the bleep bloop machine. We're about 600? No 700 miles apart but he's not a member... I'm just gonna do the right thing and go ahead and tell him he's gonna like it and give him NO further information... sounds about right. I'll watch it again with him when it hits the public, and then cold snacks... engage. Makes a guy feel like he's at home about 20 years ago. Thank you for that sir.

[@TomS-yg1jw]

These videos are simply the best. As a viewer, a guy always should be careful while drinking hot coffee and watching the videos because at anytime, you can and will make a comment, and a feller can't stop the coffee from running out his nose. Outstanding entertainment and MacGyver value. Thanks Derek!

[@davidmyers5702]

She deserves to live after starting right up like that, don’t hack her up

[@deweycat01]

Like you said Derek” She’s a runner” and deserves to be put back in the road!!

[@markellington8682]

Great video Derek....flip it!!

[@billmcdonald2436]

Agree 💯

[@meltoncory5930]

I love those boat tail Rivie's!!!! Almost bought one in '73 when I was right out of high school! White on white, it was a beautiful car!! Don't know why I went with a Cutlass instead, but, it was a good car too! Sure don't make them classy looking cars anymore!!!

[@markharmon4963]

@@meltoncory5930 Tough choice. Me in 2021 Cutlass. Me 30 years ago? ...the Cutlass.

[@meltoncory5930]

@@markharmon4963 but that Riviera was soooooclean looking!!! Solid white with white interior and that boat tail rear, it was absolutely stunning!! I would have sold it or traded it in on some other car( like the dummy that I am) anyway!! If we only knew ........!!!

[@combichristed]

It's so satisfying watching and listening to someone who knows exactly what they are doing.

[@bonzo9303204406]

And doing it in a funny way ... Priceless 😁

[@mikewills6753]

Which channel is that program on?

[@bradelkins3078]

@@mikewills6753 wtf?

[@mikewills6753]

@@bradelkins3078 obviously.. satire escapes you..

[@RIZZO79]

Seatbelt in the pocket and "wobble pop" is the best. I love this guy

[@yodaistheone]

How has Derek not reached 1 mil subs yet? The best car channel with awesome family orientated content on KZbin. His humor is something that always leaves a smile on our faces. Thanks Derek, Jessica and family for allowing us the opportunity to live vicariously through you on these adventures. A Grateful fan from South Africa.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for the kind words

[@scotthorn5792]

Yep

[@adamtereska8734]

I second that. Derek would make a successful stand up comic.

[@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537]

Yea, what's wrong with a guy's. I would sub multiple times if a guy could.

[@Nyquist_Outdoors]

No better car channel on KZbin’s or even big TV IMO. Derek is the most honest funny dude! Love this channel

[@michaelconway6720]

Derek’s troubleshooting skills are top notch. They way he figured out how to get those windows down was amazing.

[@matthewjohnson2315]

I was impressed with that too

[@willefixit]

power windowes rarely have a fuse usally circut breaker . most llikely broken wire in door jam just saying

[@MrBanyasz]

Keep your Dads Buick like he had it. The boat tail deserves a second chance.

[@freqmgr]

The boat tail needs that second chance!

[@jacksonmeads1161]

@@shayjohnson5830 the 56 (I believe) he got a while back. It was his dad's and I'm pretty sure that's what they were referring too

[@jussikostamo7890]

Fr,l

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@jussikostamo7890 UNGA BUNGA.....simba!

[@MrTsorge]

He's talking about another buick he pulled out of the ground.

[@sheilastallsworth8961]

Recovering from broken leg at 65. Love watching this channel. Makes me relax.

[@dewboy13]

Really love your channel Derek. I also appreciate that you're not constantly begging for likes and subscribing like many other you tubers do. Thanks for bringing us along on all your adventures, and just being you. Love authenticity.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you 🙏

[@garysimonson9593]

And the uff da. I was hoping. It's like time traveling to my youth.

[@diapsalmata]

It’s a keeper. Put ‘er back on the road. I really liked watching how methodical you were with the Cadillac. Something like that with this Riviera would be great. The ad used to say “Something to believe in.”

[@grantkoeller8911]

Derek is correct, those Buicks were a higher level of quality, with more engineering and high performance components than other brands.

[@deansimono7057]

Dude, you are a breath of fresh new car smellishness....Its really quite refreshing, you see barrette jackson when the cars have been a million dollar rotisery repairs and restorations all yje ytime, but you are the basis for complete restioration, you sir are in the trenches...my hat is off, thank you for the real world pof restoration....peace!

[@Valkyrie00016]

Derek it’s a Boat tail. PLEASE clean it up and flip it!

[@andrewallegra2006]

What impresses me so much is that you never curse while working on cars and engines, especially old ones. Anybody who knows what working on cars and engines is means a lot of cursewords when things go wrong (which they often do) like stripped screws, electrical shocks, the occasional insect sting, and the difficulty of trying to figure out how to solve problems that come up out of nowhere. The fact the you keep your cool and you never cuss is (to me) just as impressive as your mechanical knowledge and your awesome videos. Keep up the good work Derek!

[@bradyakubovic2550]

I've often thought that too, he never seems to get frazzled, always calm and collected. Can think and work his way through anything. Really admire that. And very funny too!

[@ashokparikh7326]

રાજસ્થાની ગટ્ટાનુ શાક

[@blablamannetje]

his "for Pete's sake" sounds like a friendly replacement for real cursing

[@46StephC]

Really enjoyed watching this, and i am learning more then i knowed i could.

[@mikemiller6503]

Oh, he's cursing. it's just with a Wisconsin/Minnesota accent.

[@James-zj3ud]

Best VGG revival yet in my opinion.. love how those old buicks can sit for 3 decades and, with a little TLC, get up out of a field and drive off like it wasn't that long.. great work Derek 💪

[@shonedocumentarymanpitts9631]

Yes one the best I say

[@gregquante8864]

Totally agree. This one’s a classic

[@paulshamblin6260]

I want details on the gas tank rig and then starter box.

[@scott-in-dfw3005]

Loved it, but honestly I was lost alot with all the technical terms. I'm not a mechanic.

[@claztube]

This Iconic Buick would be a treasure for whomever ended up with it... Such incredible styling and that motor, crazy how it got resurrected by you in the field like you did with such humor tongue in cheek. Every time you show another vantage of the styling, I just have to remember to calm my pounding heart, the deck lid on the rear there is amazingly unique, obviously including the vents as you mentioned but just its shape is so completely crazy... If anyone saw this deck sitting alone in a field and they were not born yesterday, they'd know what it belonged to immediately.

[@strangersound]

She's a keeper. Rebuild that engine and tidy up the rest and that's a super-deluxe ride. Buick nailed the design on this. :)

[@MichaelRichards983]

It's a POS unfortunately. Doh

[@thekingsilverado9004]

There is an associate I know locally here rebuilt a 72 which was is in even much better shape than Dereks. He sold the car to some guy from Calif for 75K last year at this time. As stated it was in perfect cond even before he had it repainted and the engine was nicely chromed over with all kinds of goodies. He said the chrome AC unit cost him like $1,500 bucks so no telling the truth in that matter it was a master piece he even had the wheels re-chromed locally.

[@corpsman1980]

The seat belt in the pocket KO'd me

[@whammond511]

Give it a rest @@MichaelRichards983! You’ve made your point ad nauseam!

[@MichaelRichards983]

@@whammond511 Good job on keeping up slow kid. Also, you spelled 'at' wrong.

[@keithlillis7962]

The car definitely deserves to be restored and sold to a grateful new owner. I live in the UK and it is extremely unusual to see cars like this on the UK roads. The U.S. certainly knew how to make big gorgeous cars and great that Derek is rescuing them from oblivion. More power to you Derek.

[@slowjamcdub]

Agreed

[@blackterminal]

They don't fit on your narrow roads very well

[@probablynotdad6553]

The boattail was inspired by many British cars ifera. it's

[@lurchadams2400]

do they make yall go through the bs they make us go through since the drive seat is on the wrong side of the car for the uk

[@jeffckeane1704]

@@blackterminal 0(

[@jmwatkins83]

found this guy 3 days ago im binge watching the episodes where he drives em home he makes me laugh so friggin hard im a well rounded mechanic been doing this for 20 years this guy makes me laugh so hard his attitude is like me but he throws the comedy into it like should be fine ....nope bad idea .....keep making videos i love the content

[@deanstevenson7517]

Yip, me too, have to question your laws in the US that let's this guy drive these POS vehicles on thr road with other humans. Anyway, it makes good watching.

[@wcpportfolio]

@@deanstevenson7517 laws exist that do not allow him to drive vehicles in this kind of shape. Those laws are ignored. He basically takes a self assessment and of the equipment during all the drives he does to make sure the risk doesn’t exceed his ability to overcome whatever comes up. In my opinion he is a brilliant man

[@deanstevenson7517]

@@wcpportfolio oh I agree, he Is brilliant and very entertaining, just wondering how he gets away with it, cheers

[@wcpportfolio]

@@deanstevenson7517 extraordinary luck for sure! Mixed with a bit of knowledge of red flags the state trooper might be looking for. Speeding, being disabled on the side of the road, obvious vehicle defects (missing windshield or such), etc would cause a suspicious cop to pull him over, where he’d then find a myriad of issues.. unregistered, uninsured vehicle that isn’t street legal. Lol! Hoping it won’t happen to him but wouldn’t be surprised either

[@ismaelcarrillo3956]

@@deanstevenson7517 MacGyver didn't all the time and ended up well with him.

[@RZLAND]

I told a friend yesterday to watch my new favorite tv show Roadworthy Rescues. He told me he'd been watching Derek for years on youtube. So glad to find your channel.

[@glenverduchi5000]

My absolute favorite youtuber. Derek deserves every bit of recognition he gets for what he does. Thank you Derek keep going

[@davidthompson62]

I wonder if he’s been offered a Tv show on speed channel yet.

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

Power windows, power seat, snob-level horns and high power acceleration, in '71, that was Executive Class luxury.

[@jonathanlindow2706]

My PoP is from Wisconsin and he and his brother both use the phrase " A guy could...." I've never heard anyone else use it. I always use it when I talk him, great memory, thanks for your show, your freakin hilarious. I love the fact that you dont give a step by step description like every other show. So refreshing, Awesome show, where can I get the shirt?

[@matimati9554]

Nice car, nice V8 engine sound, I hope will be restored 👍

[@achimhahnert360]

nothin more to say

[@shanerosenthal9374]

These rescue vids are my fave, don’t get me wrong the newer content rocks too thanks to a guy’s character but this stuff kills it.

[@kentuckycornbread8502]

Absolutely, the revivals is what brought us all here. That’s what will keep us here.

[@johnnytenjobs]

Me too

[@control_the_pet_population]

While I agree, I do understand the need to branch out. A guy can get burned out doing the same type of thing for years on end.... So while I've never been a big drag racing guy, and probably will skip some of that content, I understand why he wants to do it. Not every video is going to appeal to every subscriber... and I've seen it happen to a lot of youtubers over the years... where they feel they have to chase growth and end up getting burned out doing only the types of content that maximizes views... in the end everybody loses because the creator loses that original passion that got them the following in the first place. Long story short, I hope Derek just keeps doing what makes him happy and is content that he can't please all the people all the time.

[@Engineersoldinterstingstuff]

Agree.

[@johanribe4099]

The best entertainment å guy can have when life is a litle bit on the sad side. Thank you, Derek. You put å smile on my face yet again. Greatings from Norway

[@japanesesandman]

"Lucky Sevens" is a keeper. Fix her up and flip her to a loving home. Everyone wins.

[@christianotte5146]

Öü

[@eronrice]

Not my girlfriend. She says it's still a piece of junk. It just needs some paint.

[@michaelland3791]

P

[@eronrice]

@@michaelland3791 What's P mean? I looked it up in acronym finder but there's too many acronyms for P. TIA

[@marvinrickman82]

¹++

[@DrWitchPls]

Don’t chop her up! Leave her intact and lay the shine juice on. A gal would love to see that.

[@Omgninjas2]

The look on Derek's face when it had brakes was glorious. Complete and genuine surprise. I love it.

[@keeferstheakston4439]

Yeah and with the weight of those things : you just gotta pray those brakes are DEFINITELY WORKING ! Man that’s just a scary thing when they got rolling and the brakes are iffy .

[@Rickybobby1k]

Out of this whole vid what impressed me the most was those window motors still working and you being able to lower them on the fly just like that!

[@888WulfDog888]

The ease at which this guy does the dodgiest things imaginable with no discernable stress is great entertainment lol.👍

[@stanburdick9708]

>>>>>>>>>>> very entertaining

[@danhurd3602]

Living in MN teaches you to not stress on the rd most cars are rotten so bad from all the salt you get used to driving nightmares around lmfao

[@darrin2053]

His calmness is top drawer

[@engident]

I have three degrees, and watching Derek work makes me question all of my life decisions. I wish I were joking.

[@inainterstate6884]

My father in law was like that. His most spoken sentence was "aww it'll be alright". I'm high strung and he just blew my mind

[@dominicgodfrey8015]

The only channel on The KZbins that needs a Double Like Button

[@haroldholt8682]

Mortske Repair and Puddins’ Fab Shop could use that too!!

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

Or a Download button too

[@erwickline]

couldn't be more true.. broke down real quick in a country club then hit the dumpster lol!

[@Markver1]

Just sign in to another youtube account and click the thumbs up for the second time.

[@ethancampbell7326]

I 100 percent agree but don't forget junk yard digs they also need a double like button I've been watching them for awhile now amazing ass channel they have plus they give good advice on 4 barrel Holley carbs so its a win win feller.

[@nickhall7763]

One of the best videos I have seen in a long time. This guy should have his own show.

[@letrell071]

Favorite car and mechanic, the trick with the windows amazed me, simple but genius… a lot of folks wouldn’t have even thought about doing that

[@galerae947]

I have a soft spot in my heart for the neglected ancient ones that still try to get you home without killing you. Give that oldie lots of love.

This one came near to killin' me...running down a 7% grade to a 4 way stop with no brakes and 53 years out of inspection...PERFECT!

[@oldhouseredux7733]

I vote to keep her together, Derek. That trip earned her a save :)

[@Omgninjas2]

Agreed. She's numbers matching and in overall not bad shape. She needs to stay as a complete package.

[@sparkysarcaderestorations2903]

I find it hilarious that I am so-so about big-budget show and movie releases... but completely lose my shyte when Derek BRINGS THE THUNDER!!!! Too much excitement........ perfect.

[@gailynbrock5204]

Uh-huh...me, too!

[@MemphisApplegate]

I hear you. I hope the big-budget outfits don't scoop a feller up and take him away from us.

[@davidc7165]

I understand exactly what he's saying about Buicks - my 1967 LeSabre 400 shares a lot of parts with the Riviera and it is so dependable and easy to live with. Buick knew what they were doing, for certain. I love this channel, it is extremely entertaining.

[@therpmfreek7383]

I’m in agreement with you that it would be a shame to chop up such a desirable classic for the drivetrain. I’d love to see you clean it up and make it run good to flip it to someone that will give her the love and attention she deserves! Love your videos so much! Puts my rotten mind in a good place. Thank you for what you do.

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

When dealing with old “parked cars,” a leaf blower will clean things right up! And can help remove stench from lack of airflow on the inside!

[@dippinggainsreviews1955]

Im assuming an electric leaf blower but id rather smell two stroke then die from the penicillin in there ! 😂

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

@@dippinggainsreviews1955 i was thinking for the power barn compartment, for the interior i would use simple green / bleach mix with water and a pressure washer 😂😅clean it right out, including what’s left of the seats😂😂😂

[@gailynbrock5204]

Lithium battery leaf blower.

[@donellmuniz590]

Lysol and Fabreeze in great quantities also helps.

[@oldscout80]

He just uses the wind on the highway for a leaf blower, good enough!!

[@defuller1]

It seems like a shame to separate such a complete running classic. I vote for fix and flip to a good home.

[@Karmy.]

Agreed

[@rustyredemptions]

same!

[@mbull2750]

Let the old girl live! She has a good heart and I don't see many around any more.

[@G6PBS]

Agree. And we want to see the video of the fix :)

[@williamdavis2607]

Yep ! That's my vote.

[@kway745]

This is my kinda dude. Had my share of sketchy automotive adventures over the years but to watch a guy make a whole channel out of it is just the best thing ever. Late to the party here, but I sure am enjoying catching up with it

[@EnriqueLopez-oj2su]

The real deal how an average Joe would get a classic home love this guy. No fancy tricks no camera crew no drama straight forward I purchased it let’s drive it home

[@jacktaylor3287]

Please turn this into a series and show it some real love!! such a rare iconic lump! Love the dumpster E-brake!!

[@jamiemorgan4146]

These Riv’s are beautiful. I’d love to see this one restored ..

[@jeffmckaig4763]

If it were me, I'd just make it safe to drive and enjoy, reassemble the interior best possible, clean it up a bit more, and auction it off back to the collector market, that one of a kind rear louvre set up is still desirable to the Buick collector enthusiast, put the money towards more rescues, maybe find a small block donor care with complete drivetrain to swap into the older Buick, cool show and look forwards to more episodes.... Thanks Derek !

[@meatrobot]

Every once in a while I get the urge to pick up a project vehicle, then I watch one of your vids and I’m over it. 👍🏼

[@MatthewHolevinski]

Truer words have never been spoken.

[@DQ81]

@@MatthewHolevinski does the opposite for me! Haha

[@NurdRage777]

Yeah this car would be a nice restoration project

[@tem6601]

Opposite here too, I watch and want to add another to the collection

[@jankypop-a-matic58]

I know, right? I get more anxiety at each rust hole and when the battery tray ended up as a confetti bowl of chips, I was done! : )

[@monnieweb]

Good to see an original style Vice Grip Garage video. You got to go back to your roots from time to time. I love what you do Brother Derrick, keep up the awesome work!

[@gregkimura5906]

Amazing how these old Detroit cars can run after sitting for 1/3 of a century! The thing that gets me is that someone parked it and pretty much gave up on the car, yet it was repaired in one day and driven 100 miles! Great job!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

I'm 68 and was a Half-Fast mechanic, doityerselfer on my classic 60s cars, and this really brings back the MAMMARIES!

[@vincentknight5358]

Mechanical simplcity. That's some today's cars won't be able to do.

[@koolaid117]

In 20 years, any of today's cars found in a barn won't be nearly as easy to get running. Too many sensors and finicky electronic components.

[@aaronwatkins8973]

Derek has some real serious skill tho. More than most!

[@FDSixtyNine]

@@koolaid117 That's by design. Can't make money if people aren't buying new cars. Wont be seeing anything built in 2022 on the road in 2082.

[@joblo8738]

Joel from Montreal here. Thank you for this Buick rescue. (My dad had a grey, red velvet interior, 350 c.i. motor, 8 track cassette player😛, 4 doors 1974 LeSabre when i was a kid😍). Watching you video was a real therapie for me...while my #$%^wife was yealling after me for nothing... 😄

[@UnlaunderedShirt]

I gotta say Derek, your revivals are my favorite thing about this channel. I like watching the race stuff, and the shop tours, but the revivals are my favorite. Keep it up bud!

[@darraghlawler5479]

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[@JoeRocket-sf6qs]

My dad and I did this revival thing out of need back in the day either for parts or a daily driver,we shoulda recorded our exploits for presentation on the tube,sadly he passed away a couple years ago,I miss those time with my dad.😢

[@JoeRocket-sf6qs]

@Skip R mine was awesome yes,every kid should have a role model It don’t have to be blood tho,sad that some fellas don’t realize a kids worth.I bet you turned out good anyway bud.🤪

[@firecharger]

I'm amazed you don't get hassled by cops on these road trips.

[@Gismo3333]

Think they only hassle the gays with expensive super sports cars… They are not envious of an old car that looks more like a wreck.

[@bettingru]

They wouldn't dare!

[@Boga217]

Figure he ain't got the money for tickets or anything else..looks like he's going to cost them more than they can make. I've had a cop stop me in a shit box and flat said what's going on..then said aw hell don't tell me just fricken go and keep going.

[@rich_edwards79]

Eh, he's the right color. I suspect if Rich Rebuilds tried this he'd have a rather tougher time of it. (Especially if he had a blow-out right outside a country club full of WASPs in boat shoes...)

[@darrina6909]

@mug wump I think the cops look and see him go by and say "lets just pretend we didn't see that"....

[@Brudovo3434]

This has been the only youtube automotive channel which has motivated me to want to keep my rust bucket of a 1975 c10, and to get her running halfway decent. So for that, thank you Derek!

[@jeremyfdavies]

As a rare classic I think the Rivera needs some TLC so I can be preserved. That engine/trans/rear end combo is brilliant.

[@billharris3049]

My favorite episodes are these revivals..top notch entertainment from VGG.

[@spockspock]

My buddy Hugh had several of the 71’s. His garage queen is a 30,000 mile sweetheart.

[@raystackpole]

The driving in the Derek fast mode and the super riffs , passing the farms and pastures is magnifico and mesmerising , I want it to go on forever .

[@JerGol]

Definitely keep it whole, it's such a beauteous thing, it'd be a real shame to break one which is so close to being good for someone to fully restore it and keep it going another thirty years.

[@richarddavies5674]

It would need a lot of work. Parts for his other vehicle is just easier and cheaper

[@parkerlayfield4812]

“Better put the seatbelt on for some added safety” *puts buckle in shirt pocket*

[@vectorm4]

That was hilarious !!!

[@bradregelous1879]

I laughed my ass off at that.

[@whammond511]

We could do w/o your political sign-off! @Catholic Firefighter

[@whammond511]

@Catholic Firefighter No, your political sign off is the closest we have ever come to Fascism!!

[@stevenarmer8245]

@Catholic Firefighter I'm a Trump supporter too. But this is a car channel, not politics!!!

[@donnaheierman9519]

My husband and I love to watch your videos! You are so entertaining and we get to see cool old cars! It's so refreshing to see someone who knows what he is doing but doesn't act like he knows everything! Love to see how you are teaching your son how to work with his hands! So many young people today can't do anything for themselves. Please keep doing your videos and I'll be dipped we will enjoy them!

[@JimPenix-u1v]

The "Fletch Lives" stop was awesome.

[@davidjonorato3554]

Just a testiment to how good the old Detroit iron really was. Hope you clean her up and don't butcher it. After that trip it deserves to stay together.

[@donnieellis9305]

Absolutely 100%! She fought her way back and stayed together for ya!

[@calcolbert3443]

Shine her up fix her mechanical keep her till you get top dollar to compensate you for the agony of that ride home

[@scottbrady5127]

I remember one of these in the same color at my elementary school parking lot every day. I liked it then and I like it now. Thank you for making my Sunday afternoon a relaxing one. You can't get better entertainment than a VGG revival. I would say clean it up, fix the brakes and front wheel bearing, stick some good used tires on it and flip it. It would be a shame for a car that wants to live so badly to not get the chance with a motivated future owner.

[@shawnarm4858]

I love this!! We have a 73' Buick Centurion 455 original owners. Runs amazing, like new! Can't ever stop the old buicks!!!!! Works of art!!!

[@michaelbaka4777]

Great!! I have a '73 Limited [Electra] my Dad bought new. Strong engines, and my A/C blows ICE cold. I agree, can't stop old Buicks...unless you want to!! hahahahaha!!!!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Yup, Buicks are DEF GM's best efforts!

[@rogercarpenter418]

Owned a 72 century for years did replace the Chevy motor several times . Buck 50dy and go

[@larryt8420]

Yeah u can..... Big blue dumpster stops'em every time!😂😂😂

[@curbozerboomer1773]

@@mr.blackhawk142 Yes they are. My dad bought his first new car, back in 1967...a Buick Wildcat, 430ci 360hp excellent cruiser of a car...racked up over 300,000 miles during the 25 years he owned it...Finally some drunk hit the parked vehicle, bending the frame...my dad cried as he had it towed to the junkyard...no major engine-transmission issues on that beautiful Flint Michigan masterpiece...American cars hit their peak in the 50s and 60s....we should all be proud of this fact!

[@timw.5030]

You truly give me faith in humanity. Great Scott is all else I can say.

[@phredrocks]

she is knocking like a Jehovahs witness got me, I nearly fell. out of my chair.

[@MSmith-jx3mi]

Yea, that was hilarious!

[@crackerwithattitude8000]

Fucking for real 🤣🤣🤣

[@krisdoan2256]

Ya me too!!!

[@erniedistefano8079]

FOR THAT SMOKE HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF VALVE SEAT GUIDES

[@Allen1350]

I have some family in said faith. I shared that part with them, and we all started laughing. I love people that have senses of humor! 😂

[@joekarl6576]

“I think I found the problem” Derek your videos are so great! Myself and I think so many others look so forward to these videos. Thank you for what you do. Laughter is the best medicine and you deliver it. I find myself saying quite often “help me understand” a quote for the next tee or sticker. Thank you! And yes restore this!

[@d.d.5633]

I’d like to see a full restoration, paint and everything. I don’t think I’ve seen you do one of those yet.

[@MegaBaker123]

I like this one. Good point

[@IanSlothieRolfe]

Such a beautiful car too, I used to have a matchbox model of this when I was a kid. I love the American cars of this era, takes me back to watching Kojak and Ironside on TV!

[@d.d.5633]

@@IanSlothieRolfe And Emergency! Julie London.. 💕

[@johnwardale6010]

First and foremost get her “family safe”, then sell or fix the interior and body/paint … which ever makes more sense. Plenty of good content to do the restoration, or a great project for anyone else.

[@krg038]

Took my dmv driving test in one of these. Dad was a manager at Buick. The video was thrilling. Always great to see a grown man throw chance to the wind. 😄 Your skill level is awesome.

[@dillonmiller956]

I love how the old Riviera just had to make a stop off at the country club. It would have been right at home there back in 71.

[@johnfranklin5277]

And carol kings big 71 hit ITS TOO LATE, frome the Tapestry album would be on the radio...and some James Taylor too.

[@jcpad1797]

🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺These kind of “drive them home videos” are the best. We feel you take us on a adventure with you. 🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@MegaBaker123]

Couldn't agree more

[@hermanatorPC]

This is the first VGG video I've ever seen. I ended up watching the whole thing, I'm back for my second go, started binging a lot of your videos. Much love from Missouri

[@sibman77]

Interesting. Just recently bought my 72 Riviera from foristell Missouri. My son and I flew out from Seattle and drove it back home over 2,000 mi. A few issues but the old girl made it!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

The word is bingEing with an E, otherwise you come off as a Bing Dat! ;) Ding Bat!

[@jackwild1111]

Ditto !

[@jrbailey2652]

Really liking Derek and VICE GRIP

[@glennzac63]

Oh man love these old boat tales! Definitely need to keep her intact, polish her up and let set sail again!

[@edwardskoda2409]

I wonder if he took that car to Tennessee when he moved there? Those and the Toronados and Thunderbirds of those years are three of my favorite cars.

[@clantonaw]

Watching you breath life back into these old classics is really satisfying. Your wholesome humor makes your channel appropriate for all ages. Thank you for putting these together.

[@raven4k998]

yeah he's saving old cars one old abandoned car at a time

[@stephcooper5998]

Derek the Riv gave you the answer to treat her well and keep her together. She got you down the hill to the 4 way without using the guardrail to stop. The 56 can find other parts.

[@SammyFender]

So a feller was talking to “She who must be obeyed” and we decided that we have to have that boat tail! So if you flip it, we might be wanting to catch it!!!

[@haydenb8853]

This channel is inspiring me to get my grandpa's 1972 Buick Electra 225 back on the road after being in a barn for the last 30 years, absolutely flawless interior, very minor surface on a couple panels but the body is completely solid. I'd love to get it to car meets now that its 50 years old

[@bobbywalter5320]

The trash can brake was epic. Worthy of a country song.

[@RJC96cj]

"The first thing we're gonna do is get some new brakes for that pickup." Versie Ledbetter

[@rickn8or]

Hope there was no sheet-metal ding-age.

[@stuartcote4915]

Fletch Cadillac.

[@Steve-yw1nt]

Clean her up, make her safe and put her back on the road…she is a keeper,

[@toysoldier46552]

It's either flip it or gut it's heart. The option you gave isn't on the table lol.

[@anthonymessina2834]

Abso-fucking-lutely!!!!!!

[@MrBillrookard]

agreed! that could be such a beauty with the right owner...

[@northerntranquility1614]

You can't take the motor, she's a gem . Where are you finding another one ,it runs and just drove 100 miles .To quote you do the right thing work your magic on her and pass it on.

[@WontHe5786]

Love it. My dad gave me his 69 duce & a quarter. Drove it all through high school. New paint, put in a nice system. Blue with a white vinyl top. Went to the Army and left it parked at home and my dad hounded me about letting it waste away and pushed for selling it. Sold it for a little of nothing in 94. Had been sitting for 7 years. Mom told me a man can and worked on it for about an hour and drove off. I was pissed off. Such a great car! Thanks for the video!

[@raymonster55]

There's plenty of suitable parts out there. Those are one of the most beautiful cars ever made. I personally love the cars from the late 60s to the middish 70s.

[@MrShekoexile]

71 was a fine year for Detroit

[@tacocat7749]

Laughed freaking hard at "Gonna leave the jack there so the rescue team can pull my body out after it falls"

[@mlwakat]

Me and my cousin Chris in 1989 working on a 68 Rivera, he told me the same exact thing as he was taking the front tire off , “if this thing falls with my head in here , call the morgue and leave the jack in the bumper so they can get the rest of me out in one piece “

[@MSmith-jx3mi]

Yep!~

[@TheRoroCuz]

Knocking like a jehovah witness made me laugh

[@brucehamiljr.9257]

Yeah I LAUGHED so hard "A GUY SPILLET HIS BONG WATER" LMFAO Love this guy! Derek for PRESIDENT!!!!

[@hairconnection]

Keep it and restore it the body shape is beautiful . If I worked on cars id clean it up and keep it

[@danl981]

Keep the old girl together and flip er let someone love on her like she needs.

[@kolmaxik]

What I know for a fact that a guy genuinely doesn’t care about focus on his camera. A guy has to make a good video. And he does it.