Mike Musto drives a rare gem of the muscle car era: A 1969 Plymouth GTX.
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@jorgehenriquepinho99478 жыл бұрын
Mike, you are on of the few hosts in the industry that can put the feel and emotion and soul that each of these cars have through the screen. I deeply appreciate your love for what you do and how you do it, this show inspires me every single time I watch it and re watch it. This is simply top notch entertainment. A big and sunny hello from Recife, Brazil!
@lisalouisekeen41918 жыл бұрын
could not agree more.
@GolfCartCappy8 жыл бұрын
+Lisa Louise Keen i second that!!
@JohnSmith-ud9ex8 жыл бұрын
+Jorge Henrique Pinho A good point well put ! I totally agree : )
@hitardo8 жыл бұрын
+Jorge Henrique Pinho I agree!
@MistahMOB8 жыл бұрын
+Jorge Henrique Pinho Amen brother, he really is the best host. This was an amazing video.
@WrecklessEnterainment8 жыл бұрын
"Chrysler's, Dodge's, and Plymouth's, they were the shit" best quote of all time! it's nice to see some one on a big channel like this who isn't just into GM stuff. I love mopars always have, always will. no other way to live.
@mikeroberts56467 жыл бұрын
Love you guys keep em Alive
@OfficialTomP8 жыл бұрын
In 1970 at 17 you could get a HEMI V8, now at 17 it's banger hatchbacks......
@Sam_Pillay8 жыл бұрын
Man I wish I grew up back then. Hopefully one day the prices will go back down... 😔😔😔
@Jc-ln5rc7 жыл бұрын
I_Am_Sam 😂😂😂 good luck with prices going back down
@BashMonkeyRC7 жыл бұрын
I'm more surprised that a teenager could save up that much money, even today that's a good sum for anyone under 25. Nowadays by the time you turn 18 and head out on your own most of that goes to rent and necessities
@curtisr74177 жыл бұрын
I bought a camaro z28 at 18 years old (21 now) its not to tough to do the key is to work full time and not move out of your parents house lol
@BashMonkeyRC7 жыл бұрын
Curtis R Ah home ownership, one of the great lies about the idea of the american dream. "Getting a house is one of the best money choices you can make" ignoring the drain caused by a mortgage and property taxes
@MrNikolai19918 жыл бұрын
Mike, you have best job on planet. I'm working with old american cars too and i love them. A big and rainy hello from Saint-Petersburg, Russia!
@GeoHvl5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I was 16 1970, I wanted a Road Runner out of my price range. One of my dad’s employees, married with a first child on the way. 1967 Chev. Chevelle 396/375 Holley pumper, street cam, headmen headers, dana60 378, Hurst 4, all this $1000.00. I wanted the GTX 440 it had air, also out of my price range. No RR or GTX but the Chevelle too was a great muscle car. I loved them all Ford, Mopar, GM the Buick GS 455 was also a beast. Still, love them all.
@LargeEnsemble6 жыл бұрын
Great video. It is amazing, that all brothers have a different approach to their respective mopars. I like the GTX, the color is beautiful, it has a history with all the dents and the proportions of the body are stunning.
@TOBYH7 жыл бұрын
I owned a 1963 DODGE Polara 500, 426, high rise factory cast iron headers, 3:91 posi, hemi mufflers, factory cutouts, bright red, red/white interior/buckets/ cheater slicks/ bought it in 1966, it had no power steering or brakes, it was a BEAST! Awesome sound. I truly understand what these guys are talking about, I bought a new 69 dodge swinger 340, electric blue, white bumblebee stripe, white vinyl roof/ auto, bench seats, VERY FAST and sounded Awesome also! Needless to say I lost VERY few races! Love MOPARS!
@jumpinjojo4 жыл бұрын
David Hatchel Sure Grip, not posi.
@E1N9A8N0DA8 жыл бұрын
MOPAR or no car. These gentlemen have it all straight right. Hats off.
@GregHuston6 жыл бұрын
Original GTX Hemi!!! Sooo sweet.
@JohnSmith-ud9ex8 жыл бұрын
Big Muscle... Always makes me smile. Enough said.
@Civicboy19918 жыл бұрын
my best friend has a 440 gtx 1969 and every time i go in it it just makes you feel special even in the passenger seat
@wanderlingd70475 жыл бұрын
Wow I'm a die hard Chevy girl but that is one beautiful car. I like it with all the dings and chips.
@WOLF103077 жыл бұрын
Mopar came out with some of the best Muscle cars back in the day.My older brothers had mopars duster and the other had a cuda.
@arlanrouwhorst85137 жыл бұрын
My older brother had a GTX when he returned from Vietnam in the early 70's. Oh to have that now.
@sigmaprojects8 жыл бұрын
lol, I thought the GTX was already restored, friggen extremely well kept.
@garlitzhyperformancegarage88185 жыл бұрын
There's nothing like old cars! The smells, the feel, the look, and the best part, the sound! Reminds me of summertime!
@HigherVibrationsNW8 жыл бұрын
This makes me feel damn good about my 74 plymouth valiant brougham soft top 318/727 project I picked up just shy of a month ago. Thanks Mike! This episode made my 19th Birthday. Cheers
@coloradokid8088 жыл бұрын
Be like Mike drive your car as much as you can and enjoy the cruise, open up the exhaust and hear that puppy! I love doin it.
@machead574 ай бұрын
My uncle had a 1969 RoadRunner,... 383 Magnum, 4 speed manual back then. I was 12 years old then. That was the car that started it all for me.
@nickg1748 жыл бұрын
Bear creek road represent! Saw this car at a cars and coffee. It was magnificent. It's nice it's a driver too and not a garage queen.
@kennethmelrose1188 жыл бұрын
This is the best car show on KZbin. I say that full well loving Hotrod Garage and Roadkill. You rock Mike. Seriously.
@PerpetualWhiteBelt8 жыл бұрын
Your comments at the end of this video nailed it.
@shamusilsley19898 жыл бұрын
Whenever I pop on to KZbin, I feel the urge to watch an episode of Big Muscle. I may not be old enough to own or drive a car, but I adore them. Mike, I love the positive spirit you put into these videos, and I'm glad you're still cheery and well composed. This is by far the best series on this channel, and that one reason is you, Mike. A big thumbs up from New Zealand!
@NikesZ288 жыл бұрын
Really nice car, love it! Wish i had one.
@speedysandisk788 жыл бұрын
I loved the light in this episode, very nice warm sunset footage there. Sweet rides too, ofcourse :)
@MH-on8ol4 жыл бұрын
I bought my 1969 GTX convertible in 1980 for $500 dollars. It was rough but low miles and ran great. I still have the car and know the feeling about how they have grown in value. My kids grew up in the back seat. Neat video and family story thanks.
@federalbikeco238 жыл бұрын
Awesome story and amazing car!
@viper197358 жыл бұрын
Every video, mike nails it with the emotion and everything that these cars give, I have a 1985 Buick Lesabre collectors edition my father bought years ago, even though it's not worth much, I love it, I always think of the things I would like to do to it, but at the end of the day, I can't get myself to change anything, until recently, when a guy driving high hit me in the quarter panel when I was parked in front of my house, brought me to tears and I repaired it, but the fact I had to repaint the quarter panel and trunk, I now think I'll do some work on it since in my eyes it's been ruined
@oldshreddies20808 жыл бұрын
I understand the whole "old Mopar thing" I had a '68 Barracuda fastback. And, even though it was a bondo bucket with a nearly dead 318, it was my first car and I loved it. I still wish from time to time that I had kept it 30 years later.
@Dunkaroos2486 жыл бұрын
I love this, great cars and a great family.
@martinlutz54468 жыл бұрын
When I heard the sound of the charger I almost cried. So beautiful.
@TBHaru18 жыл бұрын
Mopar Heaven. Hope to have my own one day. Another great vid by BIG MUSCLE, keep'em coming.
@marcolcorreia8 жыл бұрын
Big Muscle is awesome, great episode
@buster200108 жыл бұрын
The chips dents and scratches gives it character.
@fitzyholden10368 жыл бұрын
Who the hell could watch that and give it a thumbs down?
@sigmaprojects8 жыл бұрын
+Fitzy Holden haters... drinking their haterade.
@user-eu9ub8kj9j8 жыл бұрын
Civic owners
@fitzyholden10368 жыл бұрын
+Poly Bun Fair enough, but I would have thought a muscle car fan would appreciate all the greats from the big three.
@NYPATRIOTBX8 жыл бұрын
+cade rondon lmaooo
@martinpescador56428 жыл бұрын
+matrox My first car was a 1950 Chevy field pickup wit a 235 6-cylinder. I was pretty broke as a kid, so luckily I only paid 100 bucks for it. It was too quiet for my taste, so I installed a coffee can with one end completely cut out. When my high school buddies heard it, they'd ask where I bought it, so I'd show them it was an actual coffee can. Great memories. Now I'm really fortunate to own a 440 68 Roadrunner, a 440 69 Super Bee, a 71 'Cuda pro-street, blown 426 Hemi, and a 72 440 six-pack 72 Roadrunner I picked up a few months ago. Not bragging, just sharing how lucky I am to have had a mechanic dad who taught me a lot about old cars...
@BabaWubba8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic story. Keep up the good work.
@mikestackhouse6346 жыл бұрын
Really nice video that showcased the cars as we saw them and heard them pounding the pavement back in the day. I had a 78 440 Dodge Magnum with 67 heads, 727 trans, shift kit, headers, great exhaust, 3.54 posi rear end. The car originally came with a limp ass 400, detuned, lean burn crap. I had to do something to change that. The car was a dream to drive, had factory T-tops, great stereo that I installed myself. Thanks for breaking loose and really showing what a HP car should be.
@Ecosse578 жыл бұрын
This is one of your best, /DRIVE.
@steve3smart8 жыл бұрын
Mike you have the best job in the world, and this is an great car.
@sammyhat24435 жыл бұрын
Great story thank u for sharing that family history
@LegacyIvyTerascale7 жыл бұрын
Ford and GM might had tehnically be better , but Mopars are special and that's the most important about this kind of cars
@314jeepsnmopars38 жыл бұрын
Awesome video on Big Muscle, cool to see a family raised on Mopar and to have such nice unique classics. Glad to have a Mopar man like Mike Musto review the cars as he knows just how special they really are and can relate to the bond that family has with Mopar.
@wert13d8 жыл бұрын
What a amazing story on a original Hemi GTX. I would love to have owned a car like this! And I loyal fan of Big Muscle from East Stroudsburg,PA.
@drivebigmuscle80808 жыл бұрын
+michael patrusevich Thanks Mike!
@cmaszerowski8 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats the original.
@dirtsailoroff-road55807 жыл бұрын
thank you. this show, the host, everything. it's beautiful. it's like a beautiful moment just watching this. car guys put their heart and soul into their car. even if we don't know everything or how to work on it, it's a passion and a love. it's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.
@philipbarlow90138 жыл бұрын
Long live 60s and early 70s muscle cars!!
@HELLCOMESTOTOWN8 жыл бұрын
Musto needs his own side channel like the smoking tire. Some vlogs on his personal cars and track days would be an easy start. Do it for da kids Mike, do it for da kids
@ziiofswe8 жыл бұрын
I like that all these /DRIVE videos (or should I say /BIG MUSCLE) show a genuine love for the cars themselves, as they are. Most other.. uh.. "youtube car shows" seem to be more interested in what you can _do_ with the car, rebuild it, customize it, put high performance parts in it etc etc... Or they admire the builders themselves, the skills of the guys and girls who work on their cars. Nothing wrong with that, but sometimes it seems like we forget that many cars are nice just as they are.
@betosgarage5 жыл бұрын
I can’t fall asleep with out the tv on so I like falling asleep to this channel . Soothing as fuck to hear the appreciation of each car
@brianz4268 жыл бұрын
Great cars, great story, nice family. Well done Mike, keep up the good work.
@mikeperrin34708 жыл бұрын
I'm proud of my son my wife an I have him $5,000 dollars an told him to pick out a vehical an to use that money toward his purchase any thing over that $5,000 was his responseability to pay for on his own .well he bought a 1966 dodge corner with money to spare he is now building that car up to his perfection he is only 17. years old and I am a very proud father ...Go Mopar!!!
@davidmitchell56388 жыл бұрын
This right here is one of my VERY favorite show ever!
@lewisshepard92394 жыл бұрын
I know this is a older video, but I just found it. Love this family. It’s kinda sad these days that when you have a different opinion,people call you names,tell you how stupid you are. I can honestly say I’m not like that. To me,if this would have been the exact same family,but had different year chevelles. I would have loved the video just as much. I myself am partial to the same cars as they are, but in saying that would not turn down any kind of muscle car of that era. Would love to see more videos like this. Great Job.P.S. How could anyone give this a thumbs down???
@D.Magic_8 жыл бұрын
Great story fantastic video
@andrewipp4268 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike Musto for always giving honest emotion when you discuss these cars on your show. There are times that I feel like giving up on my big block 70 Cuda, she has been difficult to get right, she has been obstinate. You keep us car guys motivated, not to give up!
@feff57178 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Ippolito just makes it that much better once you get everything right. don't give up, you'll never get over it if you do :)
@andrewipp4268 жыл бұрын
Feff Thanks for the encouragement. Toughest part has been three different shops 1 body shop 2 mechanics, nobody gave me what I paid for or instructed them to build. 100k in build costs and I am so pissed on not having a straight frame still twisted, and that I wanted a driver friendly car I thought I created. This thing is unmanageable... very tough to go into the garage
@GearheadExplorer858 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Ippolito I have been to plenty of shops and know first-hand how infuriating it is when they don't do what you ask and then charge you for it. I appreciate how challenging it is to restore a car to its former glory. I hope that you haven't given up on your dream.
@andrewipp4268 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the encouragement, the toughest part is my wife who bought me the car is very disappointed in the vendors involved, with the build. The difficulty now is the car has to be dismantled stripped and the body parts removed to have the frame straightened then reassembled. I don't have the money to go through this again, I have to cut my losses and sell it, with full disclosure I have spent over 100k and its an unmanageable car to drive. Nothing worse then the car that moves you breaks your heart!!
@andrewipp4268 жыл бұрын
Crockett85
@JDB5824RG8 жыл бұрын
that was a great story,,, if I only I kept a few of the Mopars I had in the 70`s right but I still have one in the garage and happy about that. love your videos Mike and you keeping American Muscle Alive ...
@proskills21688 жыл бұрын
great vid, informative narration, awesome cars. thx for doin this mike. keep up the good work.
@SomeGuyInSandy8 жыл бұрын
Well done! What a great car =)
@blah96644 жыл бұрын
I can relate to these guys so much. My dad has had his 69 440 gtx for over 40 years. I have a 66 charger 383 4 spd car myself.
@andrewdimartino8 жыл бұрын
You do a great job of presenting these cars.
@CarCommercialsofthePast8 жыл бұрын
You got to love old, classic American coupes.
@specialkschannel8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Definitely a fan of unrestored, knowing that it ain't no trailer queen. They are meant to be driven and enjoyed, and put a smile on your face! I have 2 Mercury Capri RS's, both unrestored originals, and i drive them every chance I get!! Kudos Mike!!
@Ricochet16168 жыл бұрын
Great episode! I love your videos man!
@thedon0088 жыл бұрын
Yes, there is something about a car that was never restored. The crappy parts remained crappy.:)) Cool cars.
@johnnykR98 жыл бұрын
AWESOME Hemi Mopar
@obfuscator8 жыл бұрын
Well preserved original is always a king.
@mudwiser13918 жыл бұрын
I'm a Ford guy, but this is a great video.
@Hole_Motorsports8 жыл бұрын
+Mud Wiser I prefer fords, but id have no problem owning a chevelle, camaro, e body or b body.
@jasprd678 жыл бұрын
This was a great family story.
@RomVlad8 жыл бұрын
Great cars, even better story...
@wilstandridge73885 жыл бұрын
I had a 1965 Dodge Polera with a 383, did a little work, strong resemblance to the later muscle cars. kind of a sleeper. And of course I wish I still had it...
@yellowbusguy8 жыл бұрын
This show is everything Petrolicious wishes it was. You guys get it done.
@apoena-allnitemusic72034 жыл бұрын
car is so awsome it even looks custom. loved the color!
@kodykennedy37118 жыл бұрын
love this show it shows real love for real vehicles
@RCFiddyOne8 жыл бұрын
Burnout at 9:25....Beautiful. We need more vids like these.
@sprenky728 жыл бұрын
You guys film on the coolest roads
@bogey190187 жыл бұрын
This video wins the internet!
@Boats298 жыл бұрын
Best big muscle yet.
@55hemidodge7 жыл бұрын
so many people saying "you can't drive old cars reliably on a daily basis" I've driven my 55 Dodge 4 door with a 270 hemi pretty hard vertually every day for the last 15 years along with my 354 hemi powered 57 Dodge truck. both have been upgraded with disc brakes and electronic ignition but are otherwise fairly original. as long as you take care of the old cars they'll last forever.... even if you do beat on them a little to hard like I have lol
@mikewalsh70807 жыл бұрын
55hemidodge Amen to that!
@masoncaputo41505 жыл бұрын
They're talking out their ass. Im 19 years old, I drove a 64 Impala ss from 17-18 everyday until I had a major accident and totaled it. My new daily is a all original 1969 Impala. No issues, starts every single day with no problems. I put about 300 miles a week on it.
@betosgarage5 жыл бұрын
How’s gas on it? I ls swapped my regal with a 5.3 lm7 and I love it
@masoncaputo41505 жыл бұрын
@@betosgarage 15-17 MPG on my 69 327 v8
@betosgarage5 жыл бұрын
Mason Caputo man that’s awesome . Not bad at all
@fellowship_of_the_goat8 жыл бұрын
I love the green gauges that that era Mopars have Great video
@williamjackson9827 жыл бұрын
I was watching this video which I had seen before but this time I saw it a little differently. I had six older brother at one time but now I only have two left and one of them is dieing of cancer. I pretty much have been a car guy my whole life. Just about all of my other brothers except for one were car guys but they were all a few years older than me. I just remember them owning a lot of cars some were muscle cars and some were just great big hurge cars. But anyway I was watching this video about the three brothers and how close they were and I did not get to experience that with my brothers because they were older than me. I miss them all so very much every day.I just wish I could have experienced talking about car with them.Love Eddie Love you Jimmy Love you Johnny Love you Tommy miss you guys and think of you every day. I miss and Love you to Mom and Dad.
@BullyRod8 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO,ROCK ON!!
@adamdavis27604 жыл бұрын
This car reminds me of the 65-66 Impala..... beautiful lines
@mikeo72218 жыл бұрын
Loved the episode! Found it a bit hard to hear tho... the voice mixing was a bit tough to hear. All the same, great find and great episode. Doug picked the exact right time to buy that car, and good on him for hanging onto it.
@GrotrianSeiler8 жыл бұрын
LOVE..THIS..VIDEO!
@raphelesmith67376 жыл бұрын
Mike, I "Love" Big Muscle" and this episode was Great! After waiting each show, it makes me want to go out and Drive!! Mopar Or No Car*****
@RussellRobinson778 жыл бұрын
Those 1st generation chargers looks awesome
@davedocker11958 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine in high school had 69 GTX 440. Great car
@tabbott4295 жыл бұрын
I love the 68 to 72 Gtx/RR and 68 to 71 chargers but the 69 barracuda fastback and 71 Cuda/challenger drive a hard bargain. I'm not partial to any brand as many had great style and qualities. I had a 72 gran torino coupe, built 429 C6, ladder bar 373 gear 325/50/15 tires. Added 6 point cage to it and it was sweet. Owned for 20 years. I'm currently involved with a 58 belair sedan big block/700r4. I even have a 92 eagle talon turbo. Totally different driving experience. All to he appreciated for what they offered. I think the value of certain classics is outrageous unless it's like this GTX rare.
@ratss4548 жыл бұрын
Great story Mike!
@IMRROcom8 жыл бұрын
Ski Slope Chargers, Great cars we had a couple that used to bring in a His & Her version aka set to get serviced when I worked at Chrysler/Plymouth
@TroaBarton8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@aleoimpala8 жыл бұрын
Nice rides, nice story.
@stripervince17 жыл бұрын
the 67-71 mopars were the absolute most beautiful cars ever made. look at a 70 gtx omg
@woodnh8 жыл бұрын
Best dang episode to date!
@Stelios.Posantzis5 жыл бұрын
Great to see a car of this vintage in nearly stock condition and an owner who actually "gets it". I hope it stays that way. In ten years' time it will be worth ten times as much - not that this will matter to the owner. Some things are worth more than just money - I hope you will forgive the cliché.
@JETZcorp8 жыл бұрын
I am frankly stunned that Musto did not use the word "patina" once in this video. This must be an imposter.
@CruzyMopar8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant that gtx, charger, etc. I love my Mopar even tho its an Aussie car its my baby... Cruzymopar from the land down under NZ.
@deborahchesser73754 жыл бұрын
I could suffer through driving that car every day
@jeremythompson91224 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@Squigglydodah8 жыл бұрын
audio is all over the map on this one guys. other than that this is a great episode. great job guys.