Juan Ramirez's love of cars kept him out of trouble, led to his 1963 Chevy Impala | Why I Drive #23

[@nicholas6349]

63-64 impala are such gorgeous vehicles. Dream car is a 64 SS.

[@jonnybgood1105]

63 SS

[@boyl.8251]

Mine is a 1969 Charger R/T

[@LierbethPrata]

@@boyl.8251 Me too, a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T my dream car!

[@boyl.8251]

Lierbeth Prata one day

[@dominic5763]

Nick Holliday I want a 72 caprice

[@ftby59mikeD]

Great car, great story! Like Gypsy Rose these Impalas are timeless. I like Juan's approach to keeping it simple & classy. Kudos to him and his family. His desire for his son to carry on the tradition is admirable too.

[@robertreese2600]

You said it all. Perfect post.

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[@ThabileTheTrainer]

Me too. Classic muscle cars saved my life and gave me a new identity. I feel liberated as a man because of my passionate relationship with timeless muscle cars that always take me back in time to the good old days when life was not so complicated. Old cars always make my day wonderful and makes life so enjoyable. I'm forever grateful to the 1960s

[@AG_80_RN4L]

I feel you brother, there is nothing like rolling a ragtop! My son is 18 months old and pulls me to the garage so he can sit in our 64 Impala SS and play with the steering wheel with the top down😁. Your 63 Impala is beautiful! My family and I enjoyed your video. Take care, AG

[@jeffputnam8554]

I too have a 63 Impala. Bought it twenty five years ago because I missed the 63 Impala that I had in High school which was the thing which kept me out of trouble as well. Loved it and loved working on it.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

That is a very nice car, Juan! You made a wise decision as a youth to get into cars and stay out of trouble. I wish you many thousands of miles of happy cruising with your family.

[@forty6andtwofan]

The fact that a car helped him and his friends stay away from trouble is one of the greatest things I have ever heard about the classic car world. Makes all the time that I spend on my stuff seem more than worthwhile. Great story. Great video.

[@Fonzietheclown]

Car guys and girls are the finest people on earth. They share a love for antique, classic cars that are pieces of Art. They say you can't buy happiness But you can buy cars and that's KINDA the same thing !! All the Power to You, Bro. ✌😎👍 p.s. I love my 63 impala too !!

[@FlyDog79]

@@Fonzietheclown I have a 57 Bel Air and there is something about the classic car community.

[@funnrun3399]

My all time Favourite Chevrolet impala is the 1963 Chevrolet impala SS 327 they're so gorgeous and ride Beautifully

[@michaellatham9737]

I had an old crappy honda but when i was outside working on it my son and daughter always wanted to help me. Find something you love and can do together! I love the why i drive vids

[@Titan_2088]

У меня во дворе стоит Rover 820SI который просто требует капитального ремонта двигателя. К сожалению большинства запчастей уже не найти, поэтому буду подбирать из того что есть. В ремонте мне помогает старшая дочка. Помощь небольшая, подержать или подать ключ, но уже весьма существенная. Главное заинтересовать будущее поколение, иначе многое уйдёт в историю вместе с нами.

[@levimccoy4800]

Love it, my son and I are doing the same to our 66 Impala convertible and when he was speaking about working a 9-5, part by part, family working together... he hit the nail on the head.

[@SteveLowtwait]

Low rider culture represent! It's not my taste but there's so much of it here in Los Angeles that I have every respect for those passionate drivers and beautiful cars. This Impala is stellar.

[@bluejayfabrications2216]

The noise it makes is perrrrrfect

[@lateefcarrere1649]

You find one, you fix it up, & you get your son interested/involved in it...that's the ultimate allure of the classic car. Box stock or low rider, they have a place in a lot of people's hearts the modern, computer car just can't fit. You have my respect, Mr. Ramirez - for your service to America and your beautiful Impala.

[@boxxy2243]

Never had anything in my family like this, seems fitting for me to be the one to start it, thank God for old cars.

[@rodsapyta7059]

FIRST CLASS VIDEO. I had a 1970 Chevelle SS. 396. Total resto. 1979-1981.Then I sold her. When I see ,video's like this makes me, wish I still had her. Thanks for posting.

[@DarrenWellhoefer]

This entire video was pure beauty.

[@savage5417]

That 327 sounds healthy my friend great way of explaining a lot of the culture.. god bless u and ur family

[@robgrant9583]

What a beautiful car. Not too flashy looking just right. I love the color of paint on it.

[@oscarorozco1137]

I've watched this video at least a dozen times.... perfect video!

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

Great inspiring story! Really like the 62's , 63's, and 64's! Great classy touches, your car is rolling art! The lowriders are an integral part of the USA car culture, thanks for appreciating, and preserving it!!

[@reyramirez682]

I I’m too Ramirez.... And my favorite car is a 63 Impala And my son is named Juan..... God bless you and your/ our family.......

[@JungleYT]

*Almost brings tears to my eyes, that car's so beautiful... Truly work of art. Nice hearing these cars are passed down from father to son, etc. 100 years from now they should hopefully be around...*

[@PeteRay-w4x]

Great video, manly young man. Thank you for sharing. Keep up your great work, especially including your son! And your whole family. Your wife has to be an awesome young lady too 😊✝️💪💕❤️🇺🇸😊

[@112477fm]

Such an inspiration for me to get going on my 68 impala I've has since high school. Married with kids and I have the financial gift to restore it . But lack in motivation and perseverance to start on it

[@marctompkins3001]

Brings back memories. I was a child, my parents had a 64. In my early 20’s I relived my childhood. Buying a 64, light metallic blue , just like the one my parents had. Time stamp 3:25/ be careful when using tarry cloth rags when checking the fluids. I used to do it my self, until one day I noticed that fibers were left on the dip stick. And I almost inserted back in the holder. Motor contamination from the lose filters will take its toll on a engine block over time. Mechanic rags or T-shirt is better.

[@marctompkins3001]

william III paper towel is okay, from your kitchen. Just make sure that the dip stick doesn’t have any paper fibers. The disposable blue shop towels avail at automotive shops don’t leave any fibers.

[@stephenherrera124]

Very nice story. I like his quote "classy not flashy" That is what I think too. Also, liked that he is connecting to his boy through the car. Keep at it with the familia! I like the plaque too!

[@BLK_WILL_SS]

Come to El Paso! There’s nothing but original cars in that category build by families. My car as well

[@ltx8376]

MWZ MiniSodes from El Paso too bro 🤙🤙

[@BLK_WILL_SS]

Carlitos 2ᴊᴢ hell yeah nice bro. Check out my car on my channel please.

[@LEFTY2GUNZ401twoGUNZ]

MWZ MiniSodes look up ALEX NEGRON LOWRIDER ON GOOGLE ITS A 63 yellow he won best in east coast 🇵🇷💪🏾look it up an comment back to me let me know what u think pics don’t do justice but it’s super nice

[@jarheadss9253]

U tripping bro come to Cali 💯

[@BLK_WILL_SS]

TheReaL LEFTY2gunz yeah I’m familiar with his car but I’m not favored within that category. I like OG and not flashy. It’s a dope car though!

[@Vampirebear13]

That's it Juan, it's more about the family than the car & thank you for your service.

[@AnAutoEnthusiastsLife]

Thank you Juan for choosing the right path in life. The car is beautiful! Love the simplicity with just the right touch of classy. Definitely a piece of the family. Also, thank you for not taking it to the junkyard after finding all the problems. Bringing it back to life and putting it on the road again shows how much you do have a love for the not just the car, but the culture and lifestyle of the community that you have. Keep spreading the love. I see your son has been blessed to continue the love you’ve shown. And not just for the car. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@weezerfan999]

I’m right there with ya, working 12-14 hour shifts for my family and they gifted me something I’ve always dreamed of. A true American muscle, I know am the proud owner of a 1975 Jeep J10 360ci V8. It’s the best of everything I’m into. It’s got rust and needs work but every wrench turned is my own time on this earth spent on it, and see how excited my daughter got when she saw it, saying we’re are going fishing, camping, hunting. What more can a dad ask for.

[@Mister006]

BURQUE!!! ORALE VATO!!! STYLIN'!!! Man, that is the CLEANEST paint job it is FIRE!!! Hagerty ROCKS! EXCELLENT PIECE!

[@lynnelanguedoc4049]

Beautiful car ,im very impressed about your story and the bond you have with your son beautiful.Tony from Canada 🇨🇦

[@garymonje9088]

Eso, no one could have said it better; "FAMILY ". Wonderfully blessed.

[@joescola7498]

Juan, love your story Man! I have a 68 Impala Convertible that my son and I restored. These cars are loved by their families and they shape our families!

[@mozezcen-valley7555]

My dad once owned a 63 impala convertible man he's was solid no rust and was perfect he had it painted a tangerine orange /red custom it was a driver he took to work and weekends Cruz car was original like said was the best impala I ever saw no bando" car was straight but sadly sold it to a guy who was going strip it and do it bottom up over it didn't need that but he was guy had money but offer my dad a little. Point of story he sold it to cheep :( man if he had that car still would be at less 24k or more car was that clean . Now a days guys be asking so much for a rust bucket . Dad owned over 50 impalas !!;) and other Chevys not a rich man but got good deals back in the day went that weren't so iconically representing culture and lifestyle even though it is a lifestyle car it wasn't on t-shirts or on any things people can make money off of other people just exposing the car my dad knows one of the original people who started streetlow magazine so yeah there's always been magazines but this was a time before everyone had a smartphone around the time of the flip phone but man that car was so sweet I would seriously would have loved if you would have kept it and kept it to this day but I was there when he sold it and we knew what what we're doing halfway through the process I was like I might just tell my dad don't sell the car so another since I messed up by not saying that I knew if I would had told not to sell the car he wouldn't have

[@bootslangley4875]

Thanks Juan and family (and Hagerty ), for a very special story. I've been a car/truck guy (30+) and motorcyclist (50+) since the late 60's. I understand the passion and spirit you (all) have. More people would benefit if they had the same as you, your family and myself. cheers Boots Langley La Mesa, ca

[@bryanguerrero5470]

Really is the BEST way to clear your head, was my favorite way to clear my head even when I had my 72. Looked like crap, had problems left and right, but the damn thing started and ran at the end of the day. Even how bad the body condition was, still had people stopping just to ask me about it and admire the car for what it was. When others admire something that "YOU" built on your own it's a huge reward in itself. Wrenching on a classic and driving it is the best meditation in my opinion, only speaking from experience. Great job on your 63! 👍

[@willisix2554]

It's good to see someone that understands, some automobiles are more than just things to go from point A to point B, I know mine is

[@tonyg8362]

Got a 61 rag and building a 59 right now with my boy, everything you said is spot on!

[@leonardogarza5604]

My dad bought his 82 el camino working 3 jobs and now is mine! Time to turned it into a beast!

[@alexlozada1047]

Beautiful thing brother God bless you and your family amen 🙏🏼

[@chargercaddy]

That's how I feel about my 87 buick grand national, I can relate to him when he goes out for a drive . Great vid

[@CP-pb3pj]

Lynwood 82 Those GN are awesome! I had an 86, 21 years ago. Someday, I will own another if I can find a decent one without 105 modifications done to it. Enjoy bro!

[@chargercaddy]

@@CP-pb3pj Thanks , after putting all my priorities in order I was finally able to purchase one after all these years of wanting one especially unmolested all original. I remember the 1st time seeing one when I was about 15, 20 years later and I was finally able to get one

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Cool guy, great car, awesome family.

[@kenswitzer4133]

I had a triple black convertible in 1964. Got totaled. Got another in 1965 just like it. Both had 283’s with 3 on the tree. So I am a mega fan of the 63. I think it was the best of the 62 - 64’s. Long, sleek,cruiser. Beautiful My Friend. 👍🇺🇸🤙😃😎🤩✌️❤️

[@mustafa.d7488]

I hope one day I will own my dream 64 409

[@thomasryan8218]

Very nice car and it's great that your kids were involved.

[@buickmonte]

That color is smooth...makes the chrome pop!! Awesome family and video..thank you!

[@sincity5138]

Nice car man my dream is to get a low rider 63 impala just like this one everything exact same just different color great story and wow 😮 fire car classic nun better than this 💪🏻💯👍🏻🤝

[@billmccall4663]

I had a '63 Impala convertible when I was 17 in '73. Little did I know How much I would miss it.

[@johnnyhotrod2608]

I miss my 68 Impala rag top and my 67 Camaro rag top....

[@bruceonato2804]

That's one bad rag . Can't wait to get my hardtop back from paint. Addicted to those Chevys

[@wicked49ford]

The sweet sound of glass packs!

[@simonstovebolt]

Very well done Juan Ramirez on a great car, keeping out of trouble and showing your family a real life style and something to strive for. Thumbs up from me brother

[@effayeyeayzed]

I genuinely need this car. Fell in love with it from San Andreas and with this story it makes me want to value it more.

[@outcast1er385]

Amazing story bro!!! I got a 64 had it for 12 years God bless

[@ristekostadinov2820]

The first and most beatiful muscle car, love it.

[@BobbyTucker]

My Big Brother ordered a 1963 Chevy SS Convertible, 409/425 4 speed trans, Silver Blue w/Blue interior w/white top, Gosh I loved that car.

[@azshutterspeed]

Wow, this was the best car video I have ever seen.

[@realsketchy7000]

I really loved the 63 impala since I was a kid and like your dream as well I plan on getting me one, this is my favorite car ever. It's good to know that there's someone out there that have the same passion and dream as mine.

[@hectoralvarado3355]

Ever since I was young I always loved 63-64 impalas especially low riders and this car is perfection 👏🏼👌🏼 I’d love to get one in the near future

[@NPC-Gamer]

Used to have a 63 in my early 20s. Same as you, it was a wreck when I got it, worked on it for a while and got her right. Used to cruise all night around town in it. Nothing compares it.

[@oleandreasjensen5263]

This car is absolutely perfect. So beautiful. - Thank you so much for sharing the story and video.

[@angeldesigns9064]

Absolutely beautiful! I’ve always loved this style of low rider especially with 60’s impalas. Factory as possible with switches and all chrome 13x7 100 spokes! My 1984 coupe Deville was built with the exact same concept. Beautiful from factory with Daytons and switches but with a small block 350 swap in place of the 4100. It got stolen 15 years ago and never got it back! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!✨✨✨

[@robertpeterson8659]

Car's in those days was a work of art

[@henrybrar]

Look what chevy did to the Legend.

[@haroldawallace3904]

Ray

[@JM-ig6li]

Congratulations I jus got my dream truck 65 c10 long bed working on it with my son lil by lil and man I'm in no rush to fix it only cuz I love the bond it brings between me and my son when we work on it. again congratulations brotha

[@edcar8713]

Alburquerque NM has so many beautiful lowriders most dont even know

[@car_lifepassion252]

I use to live in Albuquerque and my family still lives there and there in the lowrider community there car club is built not bought i have a 59 el camino and a 82 s10

[@N-Scale]

Juan , I grew up in Burque and I get it. Thanks for sharing brother. Mike

[@David-jm7mq]

Same here Mike. When Juan was driving down around Old Town, in the beginning of the video, it brought back so many great memories. Growing up, my best friend's Dad owned a used car lot. My friend and I were always wrenching on something from an old Triumph Herald up to old Chrysler Imperials. I know for a fact it kept my friend and I out of a lot of trouble.

[@N-Scale]

@@David-jm7mq I always had fun and all of my buddies dads owned motorcycle shops so that is what we did but I went to Denver Automotive and Diesel after high school and worked at Holland Lincoln Mercury as well as the AMC dealer on Lomas .

[@radarnj8043]

Mike Fifer and Klink.. yep raised up on Pueblo Solano right at the curve when it was a dirt road in my Dad and Mom's little adobe. He turned wrenches and flipped cars on the side when he wasn't working at Sandia. Pontiacs was his favs and mine today. Got a big ole 66 Executive sedan. My first bicycle was a used one but Dad painted it with "airplane paint" so I thought it was extra fast ... lol. Good family parenting is priceless.

[@David-jm7mq]

@@N-Scale My Dad purchased a 1969 Javelin from that AMC dealer back in the day. He kept it for years until he sold it to a friend who fully restored it.

[@N-Scale]

@@David-jm7mq Wasn't that called Key AMC?

[@chrisdavis1151]

That's in ABQ aka burque! I recognized my city in the first 10 seconds. Beautiful car!

[@MAWDiddy_803]

Love this video. I have a 64 hardtop and I swear the feeling is the same for me. Ridin is a way to relax and clear my mind. I find a new route every weekend to take. My 8 yr old daughter loves to cruise with me and looks forward to mr pickin her up from school in it every Friday lol

[@ahmedkrimeed6862]

This thing is ... JUST PERFECT

[@jeremybaumer785]

Much love to you for keeping the tradition me and my dad loved and still love lowriders ima bout to get started on the restoration it’s been sitting for about 12 years he’s passing it on to me

[@enriquesegura6844]

Would die for one, I know some people who’ve had one unbelievably at 17. That’s what really inspires me to restore one early.

[@hectorfranco7400]

Man bro that’s a beautiful 63 hard work and dedication pays off . It show in your car love it

[@JoeManLARockinEmpire]

Beautiful Car Juan just Becareful with Hagerty Insurance. They will not Hesitate to drop you over pictures of your car. Make sure your car is always clean and your garage has no fire hazards.👍

[@sicko6424]

Excelente. Toda una inspiración para la raza mexicana Desde CDMX🇲🇽

[@jaimesaenz221]

Lol, Not the neurosurgeons, medical researchers, war heros or cops? Instead of them you look up to a dude who built a low rider? Talk about a failed culture.

[@Mario-xh1lq]

Jaime Saenz Keep your bullshit to yourself, he’s happy one of his own shared an inspirational story. That doesn’t devalue others accomplishments.

[@just_a5.7]

Jaime Saenz you prolly drive a lil shitty cobalt

[@HeatFilter]

In Pueblo Co. where I'm at, lowriders come out of the woodwork like cockroaches in the summer. There are too many classic cars over here, it's overwhelming and beautiful to see so many bad ass cars on the streets at all times of the day or night. I love my sleepy little city.

[@cornellgreen3692]

God gave Juan Ramirez that 1963 Impala for a reason. His life could have very easily gone south without it. And for those who say that it is just a car, they will never know or understand. Juan's '63 Chevy was his lifesaver.

[@MxGRhythmlModsMusicGamingl]

God is a false prophet

[@acemontoya5481]

Juan you are a blessed man especially having a supporting wife an family. I gave up lowriding when I married the wrong lady then divorced the bi*** and she took all. 🤔 now I'm searching for a 64 to get back into who I am. God bless brother an thanks for sharing! "Low riding for life"

[@paulklatt6361]

Love my 63 even tho it’s a hard top still love it, great story. God bless!🙏

[@509Familia]

Beautiful 63 and story Juan, I got the same car SS 4 speed manual ragtop, been working on it for last 6 years off and on. I've gotten input from my daughter on color and what not. We designed a plaque that says MI Familia Morales, because we as well are building it at home. You gave me more hope to finish it, again beautiful car.

[@ClotEastwood]

R E S P E C T . . . . from England . . . if I could afford one I would. . . Beautiful

[@allenstevens8304]

I love the positive image coming to the lowrider community tired of rap videos and movies making us seem different than the actual family environment that it is

[@ashydonut5777]

Rap videos didn’t tarnish anything it made ppl like them more

[@jagjerry43]

Hell yeah this is awesome brother Juan. Your ride is beautiful, badass & you are an amazing man. Much love going your way always my brother.

[@essietangle9931]

Very special, glad there story in on Hagerty

[@luisarroyo5168]

This is my favorite car. One day I will have one and work on it to make it my own.

[@265308]

Don't wait too long man life is way too short.

[@luisarroyo5168]

@@265308 That's right!

[@danielhowe4460]

These keep getting better and better. Bravo!

[@lazyrrr2411]

Credit to Juan for going through with a heap that was half-gone & MAKING the best of it 👏 Many of us crave a cool cruiser , buy some guys junk pile & don't know what we're getting into

[@bennylomeli3163]

Much luv from Califas I can totally relate to your video I had a 63 impala wagon and my 3 yr old already new what time it was car seat in the Back and I’d drop the rear down and roll it’s a family thing passed down from my dad rolling Whittier Blvd in his 59 two door hardtop impala when I was a kid

[@mariozermeno2649]

Besides the car story, the family part of it is what makes it more memorable for your family to ours. If you come out to vegas with it look us up ,BROCHACHOS we're all about familia carnal.

[@MrJaespun]

Very inspirational, because I also have a rusty 62 impala convertible I’m planning to restore.

[@mynameis9057]

Back in the early 70s my old landlord had a red 63 or 64 Impala, garaged from brand new. Our driveway was so freakin tight you could barely slip a credit card in between a car,the house and the fence when you pulled out or in! Yet he never got so much as a scratch on her year after year of navigating that insanely tight driveway, thankfully. I think it was an SS but beyond that, my childs memory of the time was only snippets, so details aren't as sharp as I'd like them to be. I wonder what happened to that precious beauty,because it rarely got driven,he took impeccable care of his baby and being pampered and garaged all of its life back then,man,hopefully whoever got ahold of her kept her in that same pristine condition. Speaking of which, she's definitely a classy beauty you have here too. Sounds like he put in a ton of labor and love to get her to where she is today.its great to have the family helping and becoming a part of the history of the old gal,along with the wrenching and positive influences she had on y'all unintentionally. It truly is amazing what a car can mean to a person and a family and the impact it may have in so many ways upon them. Some may think a car is just a car,a big hunk of metal and just a people and stuff conveyance device that gets you hopefully from point A to point B. Then there's us,the car people,the ones who have oil and gasoline pumping through their veins, the ones with a touch of grease and dirt beneath our finger nails,the ones who see a vehicle as one of the family. I salute all of our extended family, who feels that same precious way. Thanks again guys! ▪☆☆☆▪

[@philstall6262]

This is such a Beautiful 1963 Chevrolet lmpala Supersport Convertible And jet smooth riding 😎 👌 ♥ ❤ car

[@raymondperez3553]

One Beautiful Classic 63 Impala!!👍👍✌😎

[@impalasupersport9309]

My car kept me out of trouble too when I was in school now I'm 57 years old and I'm restoring the same car 64 Chevy ss in fabens 30 miles out of el Paso 😎👍

[@laverdad3091]

All the way from puerto Rico it's beautiful brother God bless you and your family...

[@thadiuspennington2277]

Beautiful Car Classy is Right I Totally Relate To Why I Drive ...

[@marianoaparicio6621]

Que lindo auto! Y lindo video! Daria la vida por vivir en estados unido, por los autos que hay alla!! Saludos desde ARGENTINA!!!

[@Edison73100]

My godfather had a 63 Impala SS and it was brown, it was so gorgeous, those were the days in Los Angeles

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

Nicely shot video. Beautiful car. Great you are sharing with your son. Positive way to relax.