Dad reunited with his car after 36 years

[@davidnightingale7237]

Glad to have been part of this journey and sell her back to you Craig :-)

[@sohoyankee66]

What a beautiful thing to do for your dad. You’re an awesome son.

[@tonypence0602]

This video nearly brought me to tears. Seeing your dad's reaction to seeing his car again. What a great son you are to have done this.

[@craigm5511]

Thanks Will. It was nice to be able to give something meaningful back after everything my parents did for all the kids. Dad was definitely in shock at the time :)

[@bluzshadez]

What a good son! Bless you Sir!

[@beyondooflife40]

You are a God damn good son buddy ... God bless you and your family 😇

[@johngaller9277]

Our family were a Packard/ Studebaker /Ford mix. My dad was an enthusiast drag racer in the 50s who became a family man and a post Korean War Union truck driver. We had many years of fun around his hobby and everything we learned about mechanics came from his shared passion. He kept our whole family in cars. None of us ever were able to repay him in a manner you did here for your Father. You did something truly wonderful. That Healey is beautiful.

There are some good people left in this world. Great son, great dad, great family, great vid. Thanks for sharing.

[@tougeke70]

Such a beautiful story, glad you manage to find her back

[@Frazzzld]

Most people take for granted the sacrifices our parents make for us, especially as a child. This was a beautiful way of repaying your Dad for one of his sacrifices. You are a wonderful son and I'm sure he is very proud of you.

[@021mr5]

That reaction is priceless. Same reason why I spend time with my dad to work on his old motorcycle.

[@alanspringett9233]

your Dad is something else to make you such a great man.....

[@rainbowbeads7872]

You are a great son! that is all I could say !

[@KE55RallyCar]

What a great story and a beautifull car, glad i was part of it,,,,,,,,,,,:-)

[@craigm5511]

I'm glad too Dave - thanks.

[@NadeemHayek]

Reaction when told it's same car is priceless!

[@JJ-cs6dn]

my first car was a Ford fiesta ,please don't bring that shit back !

[@sandraheath2385]

Mine was a 1973 comet.

[@ellisellisson1449]

Mine was a 1966 Oldsmobile coupe

[@LeadSails]

J J mine was a bike, 2017 Honda CBR300R.

[@beanman001]

J J LOL. 83 Cavalier for me. same.

[@aprilros6078]

oh yea? Mine was Kia Pride and the oldest model. So yea. But still would take it back for memories sake :D

[@ninedaysjane2466]

That's a beautiful car. What a great son you are.

[@sumfingtosay]

Lovely to see somebody truly grateful 🌹

[@Paris.Kalachnikov]

By any standard, a beautiful gesture as these rare cars are worth a lot of money. Dad was really chuffed.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Great story and priceless reaction.

[@yayo4478]

Jeez got the shelby in there too

[@dorothybrowne3518]

Wonderful wonderful story that had a most beautiful ending .CHEERS TO A WONDERFUL SON WELL DONE 10/10/////. J

[@leedave1346]

What a Lovely story. Austin Healy's were British Made. So, lots of love from England.💖

[@robertspeicher5047]

MY dream car. An Austin Healey 3000, British racing green, brown/;-tan interior. Had fantasies of winning rallies and enjoying winding roads in the country side. I'm an antique now, but still dream of the " 3000"

[@craigm5511]

Robert, the paint and trim you mentioned will always stand out as a beautiful combination! Whilst very few will have the opportunity to pilot a 3000 to any rally wins, hopefully you can get in touch with a local Austin-Healey club and see if you can arrange a ride in one through those winding roads you're dreaming about! Best wishes.

[@robertspeicher5047]

@@craigm5511 They don't hold rallies any more or not like they use to. But just driving, not so much racing, but just the thrill of carving curves, shifting into a curve or corner. Using the shift smoothly, etc. Lasrly, the wind and the sound of a smooth running engine. I owned, for a short time, an 1100 Fiat. Imagination, i was driving an Italian racer. I've grown up since then

[@ShikataGaNai100]

I had its predecessor, the Austin Healey 100/6. Nothing in the world sounds like an Austin Healey 6.

[@oddbod8655]

Great video. Love from England.

[@getoffmylawn8986]

Well damn, let him drive it!

[@rkbllc]

This model was one of the most beautiful cars ever made. So rare.

[@thisoldbelair]

Any recent videos? What an awesome story i love these kinda of stories. Its so rare. I had a similar experience with my Bel Air but i was only apart from it for 7 years and I bought it back myself. Would love to see more of this Austin Healey 🤙

[@ٴ-ق1ت]

one hell of a healey my friend your pops has good taste i really like the red ac cobra in the further back of the garage

[@craigm5511]

Some people would see two red "sports cars" and think they're almost identical but as you know, they're both very different cars :)

[@ٴ-ق1ت]

@@craigm5511 I see The cobra is bigger than the Healey

[@alejandramoreno3191]

Dude you are such a cool son

[@rei_cirith]

Man... that's some garage you have. Awesome that you were able to find your dad's car again and get it for him. I can't imagine even thinking about selling a beloved car that you put work into to give the kids a pool (of course that's why I don't have kids yet).

[@catjudo1]

I wish I could find my dad's Datsun 510 and buy it back for him, but as I can remember looking through the floors when I was eight, this is very unlikely to ever happen. First car I drove as a child. Straight into a hedge as I couldn't see over the dash.

[@jeffroche8549]

That's Really Cool Kids! I Miss my Dad......

[@singleturbosupra7951]

Oh my god. The feels man. They are very real here. :)

[@mikecrees159]

Lovely story..still looking for my old BT7 ... reg no 3330BT..sold in UK in 1972

[@xorgmix4696]

is it possible to search it up on the internet or somethin?

[@istvanpuskas1615]

i own it. its in canada

[@soul__seeker__5352]

u can request information from the dvla about a vehicles current keeper, look it up on the dvla site

[@Brvnkaerv]

In 1982 I had a 1972 Fiat spider that I loved, and wooed my wife with. We would drive with the top down, and I would play with her curly long hair trailing in the wind. In 1983 I went to basic training at fort Jackson. Our first daughter was born while I was away, and some one stripped my car where I had it parked. I had been paying a fellow to park it there, and watch it for me. It was towed away before I came home, and I never saw it again.

[@CountryHouseGent]

The benefit of living in a warm climate, no rust. If that had been in it's native UK, it would've crumbled into a heap by now.

[@mickydeloach7807]

My first car was a 1951 ford flathead 6 two door traded I in and got a triumph gt6+ burgundy! To me it looks like a baby Jaguar The front hood lifted from the from the door hinges forward! Had the engine rebuilt by a guy from England who used to build him in the factory! He kept that car in top condition! Wish I never sold that car

[@NewWaveFan1]

Awesome reaction.

[@wongwisata6908]

The car loves him,thats why she survived...to be with her lover again....

[@BjarkeTaunajik]

You're a good son ;)

[@grdn02100]

Thats for sure!

[@LaithFan200]

You look like scott cathwon

[@craigm5511]

That's funny. I didn't know who he was, so I googled him. Yep, I can see what you're saying. He's apparently worth $70 million, so I should see if he wants to give his long lost brother some :)

[@pierre-richard6779]

realy love reaction when you said it was the exact one ...but your one ....-really ? ... all the best

[@frankyo2216]

Who in the hell would dislike this video? Probably Morgan owners. You sir are a world-class gentlemen!

[@nickmilunovich9979]

Love it! We also have an Austin Healey.

[@MiniOne82]

Like being reunited with a long lost friend.

[@heroknaderi]

Wow congratulations I’m impressed I have vin numbers for cars those used to own and thinking about doing this too 🤩😎👍😉😉 I enjoyed watching your video.

[@cogidubnus1953]

All Austin Healeys were a little special...but the 3000 more so...heavens your dad was a true family man...

[@jadenvilla4802]

dude he got all kinds of nice cars and just to say it's a car that looks like a baby would drive

[@MrChewy63]

Great car and surprise!

[@zanderman004]

What a cracking car!!

[@hello-everyone765]

you made me cry

[@karim6752]

Wow thats a beautiful car! Reminds me of the movie Stuart Little! Lol. Always loved that car :)

[@christdriven8790]

Awesome!!!

[@Tripled1982]

So awesome!

[@loyalram4363]

Brilliant!

[@BrynhurstSixOwe]

Skip to 4:12

[@Sangsangi8099]

VegasRider702 thanks for info

[@Jude74]

Many many thanks!

[@JohnSmith-cf4gn]

The car is defective, they put the steering wheel on the wrong side. 🙄😁🤣🤣

[@martinkent2822]

Beautiful car.

[@MechRider89]

my first car was a 1985 old's 98....I really hated that car.... then I bought a 1984 Toyota Celica Supra p-type, one of the best car's I've ever owned! I want that old girl back so bad.

[@sr633]

Had a brand new Austin Healey 3000 Mk 3 in English racing green. Electric over drive.

[@mjmiranda5143]

My first car was a Honda S2000 and now I have my second Honda S2000 :3

[@jaylongton]

Awesome video!

[@petercavellini3232]

He’s like the Mouse in Alice in wonderland, he looks, sounds like he’s going to fall asleep 😂

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Famtastic and heartwarming. But why didn't the father drove his old car?

[@craigm5511]

chru cas simply because at that moment, Dad was a bit overwhelmed so asked me to take him for a drive around the block. You can't get him out of the driver's seat now 👍

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Craig M. Uuh, I see! Thank you very much for answering. Also for being such a great son and your father for being a great dad. You are a member of a really fantastic family! Unfortunately I do not have this luck. I wish all the best luck and health to you all so that the whole family is able to share fun and love as long as possible. Best regards.

[@mozz3872]

mate awesome story

[@joseph71345]

Great I wish someone would buy my 1961 190 sl if it's still moving 😪

[@fortunecollector]

Im looking for my 2001 corvette convertible i sold in 2008 due to divorce and financial troubles. Now i want to track it down. But dont know where to start. It was my first car i bought brand new from a dealership.

[@Nightracer_]

My grandpa used to own a Austin healey when he met my grandma and after he married her, he sold the car and said to me that he wished he never sold it, he sold it to a friend of his then that friend sold it to two other friends who lived up on the mountains, he said that they were stupid with it and stuck a V8 in the car, the cars tires didn’t agree on that, they were driving it and they crashed it into a ditch... sad

[@craigm5511]

There's definitely something to be said for leaving the cars as Donald Healey had originally built them. Shame to hear about your Grandpa's car being wrecked.

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

Why the hell wasn't he driving it?

[@hedleyneo4536]

This guy luke like jack h xman actar Btw its really good to be reunited wt ur car

[@ein-rw7uy]

nice story but why is he not driving it????

[@Zodpounder]

outstanding

[@ivanpekic3544]

Who else got this in December of 2020?

[@trythinkingforachange4201]

looks like a cobra or AC Ace in the garage too.

[@wwrfan204]

Hey That's My Dad Favorite Car XD

[@allinone8190]

i wish i could sacrificed my love for my family but i couldnt... now i am all alone in this world....

[@BigKahuna77]

someone in my neighborhood has three of those.

[@miplayaesmicasaconcienciam169]

Maravilloso...

[@himom3013]

#ALTHOUGH IT'S THE MEMORIES THAT'S IMPORTANT , NOT THE VEHICLE BY ITSELF!

[@michaeldev5962]

you kind of reminds me of mr. bean lmao

[@aprilros6078]

trueee thot I was the only one :D

[@sasukecoochieha]

Oh nooooo lmao

[@steelandglass]

Why don’t you let him drive the car …..?

[@chapmanmerchant]

LET the man drive..

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

Looks like an AC Cobra

[@MysterD515]

Andrew Samy Both English.

[@Mark-wp2oc]

i allmost cried

[@jeffinillinois]

You need to restore it and put the steering wheel on the proper side. :)

[@rockyroadranch72]

Do why didn't your dad drive it?

[@infowazz]

wow is that gorgeous

[@infowazz]

ok jon

[@rossjlee]

and a cobra in the garage. nice.

[@rytisgrimalauskas1]

Good job ;)

[@bigjohnfury5662]

didn't think the British weather was that good

[@twistedstang1]

I want that A/C Cobra

[@murica6606]

that cobra though

[@danieldillenbeck1611]

I owned this car for many years and still have the original sliding side window in the original storage bag if you want them. I can be contacted at [e-mail]

[@Subbed_in]

Shit you didn’t even let bruh drive it smh

[@joshdeb]

I really hope my kids don't do this for me my car was a shitty brown metro

[@jonasitis7125]

You need money to pull these kinda stunts..

[@ShawnO3258]

Why the f*@k are you driving it ? If its dad's car why didn't you insist he drive it ? Not cool. Just wondering you go through all the time and things you did to get the car and he doesn't drive it. That's a let down, for the people viewing video. It's like you're not trusting your own father to drive his birthday present. Did you take it back after camera was off? It's like here dad it's your car, but you can't drive it, I'm such a good son right? Give me approval or you don't get the car, as a matter of fact I don't think you can drive it yet until I show you how so sit in the seat beside me and watch me. Lmao

[@MrTopsoil911]

Yapping too much dude. Show the vid wtf!!

[@himom3013]

#NOT INTERESTED IN WUSSY "GO-CARTS!"