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Travis Bell is the owner of Celebrity Machines (celebritymachines.com/) and a lover of star cars. Today he shares the story of just how far you can push things in your very own Bluesmobile.
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[@EdBolian]

Travis is a wealth of amazing car stories. You can look forward to several more from him throughout the year.

[@1physics]

Amazing stories? 😂 He got a car, spent money making it look like a car that it wasn't and drove it illegally in a few places noone cared about including an abandoned mall that was getting demolished. Great story lol

[@comicsarmory742]

Can you guys make a spotify? I'd really love to hear these stories while driving or working on cars

[@toddmori79]

I got the chance to meet Travis a couple of weeks after the 2019 C2C. Funny, gracious, and a bunch of amazing cars!

[@idontlikecops1]

Piss off ed bolian

[@VL1975]

@@idontlikecops1 Moron.

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

It's 106 miles to Chicago. We've got a full tank of gas, have a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses...

[@thefunkosaurus]

Hit it.

[@darnellavery1545]

Vrooooooooommmm errrrrrrr

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

@@thefunkosaurus - You are my favorite person on the internet, forever.

[@gotai8]

@@NeverMetTheGuy HIT IT!

[@bugeyewrexsrt-4life286]

Hit it!

[@runwillrobinson]

That was a really dumb idea driving that car through the mall. Call me next time and I will join you.

[@Hanjr25]

Right

[@charliesmodels647]

Mr. Robinson it was torn down in 2012

[@maxxas5067]

I once got pulled over and the police officer asked me why I was going so fast I told him I was on a mission from God. I didn't get a ticket

[@jessieb9384]

I'm surprised you didn't end up in a straight jacket

[@ziggy3237]

I’m a Christian, and I laughed harder than that officer did on his way back to his cruiser.😂😂👍 good one.

[@Tomhellyer]

I payed for the full speedometer and I’m gunna use the full speedometer.

[@rumanakhan8388]

cringy

[@KingENDLESS]

trying this next time

[@I-eat-ass-for-dinner]

The tone he made when describing the tire squeal was beautiful. This dude is absolute gold!

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Unless you live in Cali. CHP will impound your car, arrest you, magically find drugs in your car, and charge you with 5 different offenses, all for letting your parking meter run out.

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

It's because they have SCMODS.

[@imchris5000]

its hard to ignore all the homeless and illegals so they have to do something. someones got to pay and that person is you

[@dghddvsfbdch6183]

chris hmmm so they do it the scummy way that benefits them more than anything...GREAT IDEA

[@slimwilly573]

But just put the cheat code in and your good, might even cheat code all weapons to go do something dumb with... wait were not talking about GTA5..

[@macfacers]

The cops in Cali is forbidden to arrest homeless people who are thieving, robbing, breaking car windows and shop windows, using drugs and selling drugs even in broad daylight. They have to finance the cleaning of craps and urine on the sidewalks so they have to charge you. A rape victim in Seattle was even shamed and blamed for making the homeless look bad. That's liberalism for you.

[@aviation3530]

Great story. I was 13 and I remember going to see the Blues Brothers with my older sister. I laughed harder than I had ever laughed. I think its time to watch it again.

[@DBerkowitz4]

Correction ... Paul Shaffer IS the Blues Brothers Band. Actually, the core of their band was the original SNL band. All of those musicians are regarded as the best of the best in Blues and Jazz circles. Guys like Donald 'Duck' Dunn and Steve Cropper started as studio musicians for Stax Records and played / recorded with everybody! Tom 'Bones' Malone has played everywhere from SNL, to The Last Waltz, to the Olympics and with everyone from Woody Herman to Frank Zappa. 'Blue' Lou Marini has worked with Buddy Rich, Steely Dan, Aerosmith and more and Alan ' Mr. Fabulous' Rubin is Juilliard trained and, again, has played and recorded with damn near everybody in the business.

[@vinniecorleone62]

I adore the "Blues Brothers" & found an old '74 Dodge Monaco ex-CHP car back in 1983 with 440, spotlight, push-bars & whip antenna, I painted it like the Bluesmobile back before it was popular, it was the ultimate fun road trip car for my friends & I after we finished high school. Of the 90 cars I've owned it was among my favorite!

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

If there's pics, many of us would love seeing them.

[@vinniecorleone62]

@@NeverMetTheGuy I have them, no way to share them here. CHP here in California gave me ticket for impersonating an official police vehicle so I painted it Navy Blue in '84, looked like an undercover cop car but still was the Bluesmobile to me.

[@slimwilly573]

I'm not too sure about that being used for a road trip in today's mindset.. I'm pretty sure with the weight and big motor ur not going far without needing more of the $5 a gallon drinks that the car loves so much lol

[@vinniecorleone62]

@@slimwilly573 We took it on major road trips often, from Fresno up to the Sierra's & even down to Los Angeles, gas was just under $1 a gallon at the time.

[@slimwilly573]

@@vinniecorleone62 I remember storys from my dad about when he used to take $5 to the store and get a coke, candy bar, and some jerky, and still fill up his motorcycle and go ride all day and on his way home stop and top the bike off with the change, all before heading over to sneak in to my now moms window lol

[@comicsarmory742]

I'd really love to see a spotify account from you guys, set it up like a podcast so we can listen while driving and such

[@uknowwho214]

Didn't know this. I listened to these on my trip to Dallas from coastal Georgia. Definitely entertaining

[@comicsarmory742]

@@uknowwho214 id really love if there were one. For scenarios just like your's

[@Ja_Mes]

You can play KZbin on your phone

[@topdeadcenter9396]

If your on android download "KZbin Vanced". It plays in the background with 0 ads. One of the best apps i use

[@uknowwho214]

@@Ja_Mes yeah i Have the little screen with my GPS in the background

[@coolguyali6663]

This guy knows how to live life

[@pwrightisright8611]

As Sam Hard might say, "This guy is a legend."

[@Brad772006]

Oh nice! I have always wanted to hear the story behind some of the antics these guys had with the blues mobile around Chicago. I remember when Travis drove through the wet mall. I saw a clip he posted in the mid 2000's of it. If I remember correctly. They were going to release a dvd called return to Chicago. In which they visited filming locations in the blues mobile. I looked for that dvd to order but never found it. Great story and legendary for him to recreate those scenes from the film (which is one of my favorites).

[@staibybaby7289]

And after some shrewd negotiations, I fell in love with Ed Bolian. *vinwiki music intensifies*

[@trail-wolf4x4]

The 67-69 Jeep Gladiator from the movie "Tremors" always loved the design and its rarity. One day I dream of owning a restored replica of it

[@tdp2612]

oof, Vin Diesel let himself go

[@slimwilly573]

Lol this comment got me laughing for a min, but then I stopped as if I caught myself making fun of someone so... but it was quiet funny for that brief moment

[@moparmanicgarage]

It's Rick from pawn stars

[@chloehennessey6813]

Gosh dang I laughed way too hard at this. Underrated comment.

[@ricogaras9613]

Be right back, gotta go test this theory by robbing a bank

[@Hammar89]

One of my favorite scenes in blues brothers is when the nazis are yelling at the bridge and Elwood drives towards them and floors it. And then you hear the secondaries on the carb open up 😊

[@watsisbuttndo829]

"We've done everything the blues brothers did" Including the throwing a conrod scene?. Impressive!.

[@TheCannonball79]

Travis! Yea.

[@carlslater8843]

Right in saying you can do anything with star cars. Over here in England there’s three minis and the bus from the Italian job. Can even get them in the back of it. But they get escorts and averything out of shows

[@rustyramblings5807]

I have that movie.It’s so sad seeing those sports cars destroyed by the big tractor.But great movie.

[@ivanirwin1910]

Indiana born an lived right here. Love hearing an seeing these kinds things from my home state!!!! Blue's Brother's will always live on!!!!!

[@150lawson]

Listen to these on the commute everyday 👌👌

[@ShiftedPerspective]

I like how detailed this guy is about executing the events with the car. That's so cool

[@crituhcul13]

It’s always great coming back to Travis’ stories

[@ethanneutz2982]

Good morning! Another great story and and a beautiful day! Have a good one everyone!

[@misteryuk6080]

I went to high school with this guy

[@Rumbuilder]

I'm sorry.

[@NathanEDavis]

@@Rumbuilder haha lol

[@jasonrackawack9369]

Man the fact that scene where they were pushing 120mph under the elevated train bridge is 100 percent real still blows my mind they were even allowed to film that.

[@chloehennessey6813]

Sitting at home with the flu. Dad took the week off from work and we’re sitting on the couch with lots of blankets watching VinWIKI stories

[@RogerBarraud]

And Blues Brothers movies? :-)

[@chrislarsen5110]

Great stories. Back when I worked for Cinema Vehicle Service in California, I had the opportunity to drive a lot of movie and television cars and except for a couple of instances, my stories aren't even in the same zip code as yours!

[@gotYOUR3s]

My grandpa had a blue brother’s replica police car when I was a kid. He had the cigarette packs on the dash and the massive siren on the top. He even had a blues brothers tribute bad where they sang all their songs from the movies and a lot of other classics, they would roll up the the gig in the car all dressed in suits a couple guys even wore the nun robes. Almost forgot the handcuffed suit case

[@deplorabledave1048]

Vinwiki stories are Simply the Best. I always listened to the entire video.

[@clintgliford9941]

Last time I was this early, VINwiki was still partying like it was 2019.

[@benjaminpass7958]

Rea was one of my best friends. This story means so much to me. She always took of her friends. Ill always treasure that last hug.

[@benjaminpass7958]

*care

[@Levibetz]

The image of flying down that street under the train while the cops are parading is SO Bluesbrothers. I can just imagine a shot of that parade scattering as a car chase cuts through it in some alternate reality.

[@mikepantel6945]

Need to hear Flight of the Valkyries in the background. Great frikken story! "Fix the cigarette lighter."

[@toyotaboyhatman]

I bought that "return to blues" dvd off ebay, still have it. Still so appreciative that you guys made that.

[@angelam6902]

It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas.

[@cjstibitz2130]

Wait till that cop sees this video

[@mattteee2973]

Best story so far, but then I might be biased as I love that film so much. There's a pretty decent Bluesmobile in a town near me (Bedford, UK), I almost shit my pants with excitement the first time I saw it!

[@thatrealba]

Woohoo new cool storyteller! Thanks, Ed!

[@stevewenners]

One of the BEST car stories

[@EBfalconV8]

Awesome. One of the best films. "Our lady of blessed acceleration don't fail me now!"

[@BornInTheCreek]

John Belushi would be proud!

[@Edwardlewis18]

Fantastic story! Looking forward to hearing more of them!

[@thecausalgamer7916]

It’s got a cop motor, a four hundred and forty cubic inch plant. It’s got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It’s a model made before catalytic converters, so it’ll run good on regular gas.

[@voicetube]

This is definitely 1 of my favorite Vinwiki stories yet. I put it in the top 15 anyway for sure!

[@diggingattycho7908]

That movie was truly epic, I think the only other guy who busted up more police cars was Hal Needham.

[@cvpiDOTnet]

At 12:37 that is in Milwaukee on the 794 bridge that was not completed yet. I remember that as a kid and people telling me that is where they filmed the car flip in the movie.

[@babayaga1767]

No dodge Monaco is ever going to sell for 3.4 million

[@ThatWolfWithShades]

Universal Studios is being so cheap about the Blues Brothers show they sometimes won't even use an actual Monaco. You'd think they'd have more than one available. lol

[@tim7863]

Maybe not. But at least 3400 fake Bluesmobiles have sold for $1,000.00 each.

[@alshotrodsandratrods8780]

Maybe it 3.4 million yen.

[@Eatongee]

WOW! Great story. Talk about making your dream come true.

[@MAG_4]

Good morning, we have almost made it to Friday! Have a great Thursday!

[@derykwarren1632]

Love your work & story’s, thanks for the smiles , totally brilliant clip 👌👏

[@judtsomeguy12190]

Now that’s some shrewd negotiating

[@Buster-cv4zk]

Awesome story!!

[@leschar1]

Well done Travis!

[@peterparker6584]

I'm 40+ years old and I'd still love to at some point. Own an old Dodge Monaco and a Ford LTD. When I was pretty young. I had a nice 1980s full-size Caprice, so I love me them big four-door rearwheel drives.

[@Airwolf1971]

I loved this story. It was great.

[@vipergtsrvp]

I'd love to watch his recreation of the chase scene from start to finish. All the clips were so great in this video.

[@sarajenkins3485]

Now that’s a great story!

[@ShozokuiFFXI]

Great movie and a great story!

[@superhoss95]

This will be the best story of the year! I loved it! The blues Brothers is a timeless movie, but car guys love it for the blues mobile. That guy is a Rockstar!

[@kieron82]

Car gals love the blues mobile too!

[@marlafar]

The Blues Brothers was the movie of my childhood. This was the movie where I "discovered" Carrie Fisher. And yes, I saw Blues Brothers before Star Wars...

[@brettbilger1390]

A screen accurate Bluesmobile is honestly one of my dream cars.

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

Even better than the VINWiki about the Viper and the Bat Mobile.

[@nbrowser]

Just an awesome story....a good listen, thanks!

[@mountainmandale1587]

I'd love to do that! I have always loved The Blues Brothers. What a great movie!

[@magnus5356]

Not everything! Didn't jump the bridge opening 😉

[@StoneyBrownTV]

I've been a fan of The Blues Brothers as long as I can remember. I have a 2013 Interceptor named Elwood. I hope to be able to find a 74 Monaco but I'm not holding my breath. Absolutely wonderful story behind this cool car.

[@digitalranger4259]

You have the best stories on here!

[@philonetic321]

This is a good one man, meaningful. Thanks for sharing!

[@40ounce58]

That would’ve been an awesome ride along with all of you guys. Thank you for sharing this.

[@theredgoatviking4686]

That is incredible he got to do all of that. I think a new version of blues brothers needs to be made.

[@antongame2031]

I have a friend that owns a replica of the blues mobile, although it's an Australian built Chrysler Valiant Regal instead!

[@markk3453]

Now we need a list of which car will get u which city key ! Great story !

[@j.a.martinez4001]

Good story, amazing you were able to do all this

[@VinnyMartello]

That's one of the best stories ive ever heard!!!

[@Tarkov.]

Bless this man.

[@FantaMedSocker]

someday i will have my own bluesmobile. If i can ever find a 74 monaco that is

[@blee9664]

Now that’s a story

[@SBluesBrotherhood]

Travis sent me some pretty cool Blues Brothers memorabilia when I had my replica Bluesmobile and we were doing the Blues Brothers Tribute shows.

[@darnellavery1545]

I say it all the time blues brothers is the best chase movies of all time

[@1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1]

Great Movie. I wasn't the craziest about the music. But it was good. But with good Sub the sound is great. But I absolutely loved the first movie with Belushi & Aykroyd. I feel it's underrated and not appreciated as much as other 80s Movie's. Like rarely any 90s kids like me or 00s have a clue what this film is. Amazing some Japanese fellas appreciate it. Epic

[@thomasarmbruster1743]

The produces bought the entire Chicago police fleet to make that movie. That's how they got all the city permits to make that movie. Some were repainted as Illinois State Patrol cars, but....

[@ldodom]

"You never wanna wear out your welcome, driving in a mall." Noted! (c;

[@TheSamplebridge]

My buddies friend built a perfect bluesmobile copy. Put creases where they where in the movie, painted identically, giant speaker on top that works, dash covered in stuff they would have had, all this done in 84. It was signed by everyone that worked on the movie and many other celebrities, signatures all over the interior panels. Dan signed for john as he died beforehand. They dress up as them and do shows. It was even on WWE at the Big Shows father funeral skit.

[@danielfoster5596]

Great Story! I love it!

[@keith_5584]

You know if this guy and Arnie got together for this; it would be awesome, someone might go to jail, and it would be a story we love watching.

[@bansheemania1692]

My #1 Movie Car

[@sludge4125]

Great, great story!!!!!! I get irritated when I see a 1970s chevy sedan, or worse, an oldsmobile sedan, made into a bluesmobile. Who do they think they are fooling? Pier One Imports.

[@asharnigreen1071]

How hard would it be to get one Jay Lenon interview? Asking for a friend

[@lindafoxwood78]

Best car story ever!

[@mahall75]

Excellent! LOVE IT!

[@fastfordman1965]

“I don’t believe it, it’s that shitbox Dodge again”, officer says riding in the same car. Lol.

[@averagecarguy420]

I’m getting hearse flashbacks...

[@milothegreat57]

I saw the title and was expecting a tank

[@caesar7734]

10:49 Did he say Wakanda?

[@michaelshapira4211]

the Oldsmobile are early this year ..... what a great story!!!!

[@BigBodyRacing]

The irony of this video as I was just drooling over a 1975 Dodge Coronet diecast yesterday

[@tristan8243]

this is just awesome!

[@molskimauler]

You're my hero!