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

Several times I almost threw in the towel on this one! This is a RARE, very sought after 1971 Buick Riviera Boat-tail, with the famed rear end designed after the 1963 Corvette Stingray. It's got a 455, Th400, Buick Maxtrack rear end and best of all; it's been off the road for 30 years! Think it will run and drive back home?
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[@joshuacolumbus]

"I'll leave the jack under there, that way the rescue team can pull my body out of there when it falls" LMAO😂😂😂😂

[@blackcountryme]

just stick the spare under the wheel so if it falls you only get half crushed!

[@mightymikethebear]

dark humor

[@w00ten786]

death shake 😆😆😆🤦🏾‍♂️

[@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 .

[@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!

[@bobcat18us]

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!

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@stevenarmer8245]

Man I busted out laughing when he put the seat belt in his shirt pocket 🤣😂🤣🤣

[@ronniebuchanan6575]

That was funny said he was gonna step up the safety. Then before that when he said she is knocking like a Jehovah witness. Lol!

[@irav4u]

@@ronniebuchanan6575 he did say step up the safety A LITTLE BIT

[@jameshunterford4099]

He does the most brilliant things! The stuff he says is so clever and hilarious! Great channel loved by many!

[@LynxStarAuto]

@@ronniebuchanan6575 The Jehovah witness had me weak.

[@matsvdubs]

Between that and hitting the dumpster at the end, great episode.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@DrWitchPls]

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

[@RIZZO79]

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

[@Trojan5]

That entire segment where Derek pulled into the country club and drove off... comedy gold mixalated with ingenuity

[@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 ........!!!

[@bobhenry6159]

I had the '74 with the 455. What a smooth ride that car had. Made for easy cruising at 90, which was perfect for me. I was making 7 or 8, 700 mile round trips to Montreal each year. I wouldn't want to do that today at about 12 MPG and $4.50 a gallon.

[@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

[@Kushman613]

"I'll leave the jack under it so the rescue team can use it to recover my dead body" sittn here by myself never laughed so hard. Thanks for that Derek

[@Valkyrie00016]

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

[@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 !

[@anthonyyoung626]

Derek has his own vernacular for everything--"I'll install some new sparkilators..."--that just makes watching so entertaining.

[@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++

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelhylanddpt]

“I’ve gotta back crack waterfall like you would believe... and don’t you go chasing it!” 😂 😂 😂

[@bundo13]

Don't have to tell me twice!

[@voodoochild3395]

😂😂😂

[@canuckfixit7722]

I didn't know what that meant at first until I just finished watching this on my exercycle and now LMFAO!

[@bluesbearbryden]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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! : )

[@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.

[@davidthompson62]

Derek, I really hope you decide to keep this one and fix it up for you and the families Sunday rides. I know you have a couple of Caddy’s around the same vintage but the 1970 Buick Riviara has such a unique design and is much rarer than any Caddy from that era. She is the definition of a “cruiser”.

[@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

[@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"....

[@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.

[@ismaelcarrillo3956]

First time viewer and can't stop binge watching his videos. I learn so much about how to get out of a pickle. And cracking up like crazy.

[@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!

[@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.

[@PickupsAreNotTrucks]

When you tucked that seatbelt buckle in your front shirt pocket…. Didn’t see that comin’! 🤣

[@SH-di8im]

Was going to comment on that 😅

[@Praderanoire]

Someone needs to hook Derek up with a Shell Rotella sponsorship... The man has been yelling good things about it from the mountaintops forever...

[@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

[@cpmxxx86]

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

[@oldcarnocar]

hell yeah brother

[@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.

[@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... 😄

[@timw.5030]

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

[@vp6.997]

“Dual horns-TRIPLE HORNS-QUADRUPLE HORNS?!”

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

And it looked like an air horn.

[@101Volts]

Was that stock, or was it after-market?

[@seven_hundred-seven_hundred]

"I gotta a back crack waterfall like you would'nt believe, and don't you go chasin' it..." that got me laughin' out loud... 59:19

[@coreyrowe2052]

DAMMIT! YOU BEAT ME TO IT!!! I swear! This guy is a comedic genius 🤣🤣🤣

[@docsmallblock6584]

I don't get why on every one of his videos someone has got to repeat what he says? Like the rest didn't hear it, or get it or??? 🤔

[@control_the_pet_population]

@@docsmallblock6584 Don't see anything wrong with quoting something you found funny... it's the youtube comment section equivalent of laughing at a joke in person. I never understood the problems people have with it, simple enough to just keep scrolling down the list until you find a comment that is more relevant to your tastes.

[@jamesola7968]

My 13 year old daughter didn't know what he meant. But when I told her she shook her head and just laughed 😅

[@seven_hundred-seven_hundred]

@@docsmallblock6584 Adding the time link to these quips is helpful for those that might have missed these subtle comments...

[@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.

[@deanansell4911]

I have now been binge watching your channel for 4 days, many laughters later its great. Love the way you put things what you call engine parts, it's great inspirational and entertaining. Keep the videos coming I'll watch them all I promos.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Dean

[@deanansell4911]

No thank you.

[@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.

[@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"

[@AaronFernandes__]

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!

[@user-my9fm5xy9o]

The "Fletch Lives" stop was awesome.

[@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.

[@mr.skeltal8687]

"Got a backcrack waterfall like you wouldn't believe, and DON'T you go chasin it" Had to rewind that a few times to get all the giggles out

[@tomfewins5803]

This is episode was the "who shot JR" peak of your channel, in my opinion. Will continue to enjoy your channel for years , but this episode was terrific 👍 thank you Tom, Cambridge England.

[@timgranata7033]

The wrench flip at 19:56 is way... wayyyyyyyyy.... too smooth. Perfect.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@naoufelkourdellah3704]

Sir, you've got a super sense of humour, I could not stop laghing when you Said that the good thing about it was that the mosquitos desapaered because of the smoke the engine made. There is Always a way to stay in a good mood under the hood !!! VGG is the best, top of the top. You still are a Real Magician in the American Dream Car Spirit . Wish you all the best from France. Take care and keep rebuilding US Dream Car, please!!!!

[@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! 😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@eclxpsic]

This episode amazes me with the creativity you have in restoring and making a vehicle start and you DRIVE it home. My dad does the same stuff and it’s crazy but really cool lol

[@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.

[@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!!

[@sheilastallsworth8961]

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

[@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 .

[@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?

[@Steve-nu8xt]

I’d love to see the previous owners faces when Derek cruises on out of their crib in their garden ornaments.

[@donellmuniz590]

Always a plus when yard art runs n drives.

[@DrVdubbin54]

Loved every minute of it especially that ending, brings me back to good memories! Nothing sketchy about this cruise Derek 😉 Stay safe out there and keep the awesome footage rolling.

[@marksinclair6714]

So impressive Derek, your abiliity to diagnose and fix so many aspects, esp seeing the external state of these cars. Truly amazing !!! And thank you and your wife so much for this totally wholesome channel !!!!

[@m1d5h1p8]

“I got a back crack waterfall like you wouldn’t believe, and don’t you go chasing it!” Laughed out loud at this.

[@1936Glen]

Me too!

[@BUILTFORDTOUGH79]

Yeah man, I was dying 🤣

[@doylee469]

Was in stitches

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Wahdafuque does THAT mean? Splain please!

[@michaelhoward7652]

@@mr.blackhawk142 A back crack waterfall is a sweaty arse ,the reference to don't go chasing it is a song by prince don't go chasing water falls hope that clears it up .

[@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.

[@greguden3386]

The ending when u hit the garbage dumpster had me laughing so hard! I can watch your videos all day and enjoy every single one!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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...

[@aslerunarborgersen5175]

Just found your channel. Man, I have to say this was a crazy ride, with no brakes, and a bad wheel bearing. You really have to fix this car and sell it. The car was a fighter and kept you running for 100 miles. She deserves to be fixed up. Greetings from Norway

[@NuffSaid598]

WOW! 10K comments and counting! Love your vids, and like everyone else...YOUR ATTITUDE & VERBAGE ! I learned to drive solo in a '72 @ around 9 or 10 years old and have always wanted a Boat tail of my own...🤔 At 54, I think I deserve one, but the dollars and sense just won't allow me the opportunity. The '72 had a console shifter, electric seats and still a 455, and was one of the greatest cars ever on a lazy Summer day down the Owens River road in Bishop, CA ! I think you've perfected the idea of "Love what ya do and you'll never work a day in your life !" kinda attitude! Keep making us smile Brother!

[@danl981]

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

[@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

[@butchgarner3911]

another awesome video!! these bring back so many memories of wondering if I am going to make home or to where ever i am going...Thanks for the work you put into these!!

[@singlesideman]

Absolutely terrifying. I can't believe that you pulled it off. Incredible.

[@CattleRustlerOCN]

"I got a back-crack waterfall like you wouldn't believe... And don't you go chasin' it!" lmao

[@jeffberwick]

"She'a knockin like a Jehovah's witness" I laughed for a good minute after that!

[@TheDisabledGamersChannel]

Me too !, i had to pause the video cause i was laughin so dam much lol.

[@joeday4293]

I preferred "dirtier'n a Nicki Minaj video." 😆

[@stephensaasen8589]

I had to pause it, too. My daughter actually had that happen one time. We were out for awhile and she was home by herself with a friend. The Jehovah's Witness showed up and they just kept knocking and knocking...and knocking on the door.

[@TheDisabledGamersChannel]

@@stephensaasen8589 oh i would of lost my shit on them, glad your daughter and her friend was alright, you never know what people are truly up to now a day even if they claim to be religious or not, scary world we live in these days,

[@joeday4293]

@@stephensaasen8589 They knocked on the door smack in the middle of Christmas dinner at my parents' house. My dad got up from the table with a mouthful of turkey - because nobody but friends or family would be knocking on Christmas Day - and found a couple of JWs who were there to tell him how we were doing it wrong by celebrating Christmas at all. He used some very unchristian language and slammed the door in their face.

[@edwardchung3576]

This has been my all-time favorite episode! Glad you made it home in one piece!

[@pbasso17]

This is by far 1 of my favorite videos on KZbin, love what you put together!

[@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.

[@edwardaldrich7213]

"She's knockin' like a Jehovah Witness" - damnit just spit out my drink! That's comedy gold there......

[@22sojourner]

That got me too ...

[@mr.kramer5435]

That has to be one of Derek's best lines. I didn't spit but I did spill

[@22sojourner]

@@mr.kramer5435 It's so incredibly funny b/c everyone can relate to it. I seriously believe he could do stand up comedy, but I like it, just the way it is. It's a mystery will he make it home?

[@ronniebuchanan6575]

I loved it.

[@robertlabastida7332]

Scared my dog when I burst out laughing!!!!!! That's funny right there I don't care who you are.

[@bensutherland6871]

I absolutely love this car my parents had this car when I was a little kid in the 80's my mom loved it and still talks about it till this day I would love to find one to restore for her love all of the videos I get excited every time a new one is released

[@mvperseverance]

I recognized a bridge you crossed in this one… you weren’t far from where I live. I love your humor and the way you go about tackling these car issues! What’s even better is what I see when you are around your family! Keep it up!

[@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.

[@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.

[@budgreen4563]

Thanks for helping me dust off my memory banks Derek....my best friend had a '71 Riviera back in the early 70's right out of high school ('74 grad) that we covered many miles in. I'll never forget how it floated down the highway like riding on a cloud. Love those old Buicks....they were awesome!

[@WarrenGarabrandt]

I had my car towed to a shop for repairs when the emergency cable broke one day when I parked it (manual transmission parked on a hill). I refused to drive it across town just in case something happened to the service brake, because I wouldn't have had the emergency brake to stop me. And here you go driving down a long, winding, steep hill, and then through town without any usable brakes whatsoever. I haven't been that nervous watching a video like this in a long time. The crazy stuff you are willing to risk is way beyond anything I'd be willing to do, for sure. That, or I'm way to cowardly to take any risks. Either way, cheers, and keep up the great work!