My Rare 1949 Cadillac Fastback custom is FINALLY FINISHED, and the transformation is INCREDIBLE!

[@ethandarby5990]

This is one of the coolest cars you've bought in a long time. It's amazing. And it's driver quality. It isn't some garage queen nonsense.

[@trevorpomroy550]

I love that it's a restomod that still has a vintage Caddy engine too!

[@kennethmendenhallii1598]

@@trevorpomroy550 Yes, he couldn't have picked a more appropriate engine!

[@richardmorris7063]

At this point I'd get it totally straightened out for summer driving & use it.If it blows throw in a 350 small block.Car will always bring some $$.

[@bwofficial1776]

@peter No one cares.

[@liamgross7217]

Way cooler 👍

[@OnEst_Opinion]

Man you have got to love how genuine and passionate this paint guy is about his automobiles and profession. He’s happier to see how these things turn out than Hoovie is. He does such amazing work man. All the props to him!

[@allyboy8]

Yeah, that paint guy sure is passionate!

[@bradlemmond]

@@allyboy8 When Hoovie dropped off the car, I was thinking "Maybe don't shine a black light the interior when you get it back..."

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Ya great until he started making snarky comments when the guy is trying to protect the interior

[@terrytsandilis9962]

The exotics cars are ok, but I really love the older car content! I really feel the channel needs more everyday affordable quirky cars, I find it charming and down to earth feeling that most people can relate too.

[@Whitehousebeetle]

Hence the Miata.

[@thealmightyjack]

I find myself skipping through the videos of him buying $100k+ exotics because they are boring videos and the cars aren't hoopties so all he's done is become the cookie cutter car guy everyone else is. Unfortunately, it's clear that all the hoopties he gets are solely for the show he does on the side that's behind a paywall cable subscription so it's rare seeing a genuine old school Hoovie video.

[@rickstorm719]

When the mechanics who work on the car also fall in love with it, you know that you have something very special indeed! Keep up the good work!

[@dannyseville2543]

That caddy is stunning. A car from a time when looks mattered. The way the strip lights gave pinstriping effects on the body as well really set it off. That is a car to keep as long as you can.

[@haydenweir6416]

Man, Stuart is such a good addition to your channel. I love how enthusiastic he is

[@operator6471]

It's better when you are bouncing off someone, makes it more entertaining.

[@ruk2023--]

Who?

[@BoberMcBoberson]

Such a beautiful Caddy! And Stuart’s enthusiasm is infectious! I love when you bring your cars to him lol!

[@blevenzon]

That’s not a car, that’s an art piece. Absolutely stunning.

[@michaelmartin6912]

U nailed it ...beautiful Art...

[@davidelliottinks]

Beautiful caddy. I'm from independence, ks and it makes me smile to see a fellow Kansan so successful. Keep the content coming.

[@samblackard4919]

Hi David.

[@davidelliottinks]

@@samblackard4919 what is up sam ain't seen you since high school bro.

[@these_go_to_11]

Lol 'independence, Kansas' is ridiculously American

[@jorgebello8914]

You really hit a HOME RUN with that car. Love watching it and cars of the same kind also. Anyone can try and flex exotics but not many show older cars that made history like that Caddy

[@GrandMoffJoseph]

Seriously, Vangough has to be one of the most talented detail shops I have ever seen. Bravo to them!

[@wisama7091]

Listening to Hoovie talk about the 1949 magazine shows how much of a classic car guy he is

[@starkyslp16]

Love how excited Stuart gets over all the cars you bring. Did a great job on the Miata and Cadillac!

[@WhittyPics]

I wish Stuart was in my town

[@jphilb]

Love the VanGo segments.

[@fabulousprofound]

I’m pretty much living vicariously through Stuart 👍

[@CheesusCrustus]

Right? I like it so much to see him on screen.

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

hes fast becoming a highlight on Hoovies channel ,seems like a rippa fella and what amazing work him and hes team do ,outstanding

[@accountnumber90]

Vango continues to blow my mind. They've been such a great addition to the channel.

[@VDPEFi]

The consistency of work Vango produces is amazing, stunning work

[@boyracer3477]

VDPEFi I think when a car guy with 1.41 million subscribers takes a car to a car shop for work he probably gets a better product than a regular schmuck. I always thought that about the paint jobs he would get from the discount paint shop he used to use. The yelp ratings in my neck of the woods for that chain suck. But Hoovie always got a $15,000 paint job.

[@PatrickCurrie1]

This caddy has been the best of your videos by far. I can relate much more easily to it than any Lambo or Ferrari. Can you do more of this sort of content please?

[@opera93]

Thanks, same here…….my first car 1962, was a 1954 Ford 2DR/V8: 57;engine + body mods, etc

[@chesspiece81]

I have to admit the '49 Cadillac is extremely nice. A period correct Restomod done correctly with Cadillac parts. If it was done now it would probably have a LSA or LT4 from a V which would be awesome but wouldn't fit the character of the '49 as much. The slightly lowered suspension, wire wheels, and white walls is what really sets it off.

[@Jeff_S...]

Yep, that thing is pure gangster.

[@krismangila1594]

All Hoovie needs now is to dress up in period-appropriate clothes and he's gonna look like the gangsters from the movies, TV and games...

[@fatmac8480]

Yup im so sick of “ls” swaps i know alot of them are not really ls motors but im tired of seeing them regardless

[@buckykattguitar]

Can you imagine Hoovie in a zoot suit?

[@chesspiece81]

@@buckykattguitar I try to not imagine other men in any type of special clothes.

[@kybruce1]

Love that style fastback. Years ago drove across Kansas on vacation. It was like 120 degrees. When stopped for gas, the wind was blowing and felt like standing in front of hot hair dryer. The parking lot was so hot the tar was melting and would stick to our shoes. Never forget that

[@jo05dk]

Both the MX5 and the Caddy turned out amazing. Wow. I don't have the patience to clean cars for a living, but man it must be satisfying when the customer gets to see the end result.

[@Phiyedough]

I was confused at first as I had never heard of a Miata but I've known a few people who drove an MX5.

[@jo05dk]

@@PhiyedoughLittle car with a lot of names. It's known as the Mazda Roadster, the Mazda MX5, the Mazda Miata, and the Eunos Roadster. ..and there may be more names, this is just the ones I know. Not sure if all names are applicable to every version of the MX5 btw. Lots of room for confusion 🙂

[@Lionizeu21]

I live in Australia and am a Ford guy, that would like to say that Caddy is Beautiful! I hope you hold onto that automotive piece of art and keep it in the family forever.

[@TheCurtisLogan]

To be honest that is not a hooptie that is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Congrats Tyler and you deserve it so much

[@maxp2305]

It's like a Picasso. It's imperfect in all the right ways

[@jamestcatcato7132]

Is that a Mitchell design ,👍 like the corvette stingrays? Or the buick riviera boat tail ?

[@MOE-db8oc]

That is one of the best 40 year old resto-mods I have ever seen. Like you said, there is real craftsmanship in what was done to that car. Glad you are using it and enjoying it. That is what that car was made for.

[@davedumond9268]

Are you kidding Tyler? How can anyone not see the absolute beauty in that Caddy! I love it and so ahead of its time as a fastback. The mods are perfect and just make a great car even better.

[@natvson]

Very nice Video, as the recent owner of a 1947 Buick Sedanette with a similar body style its very similar to the way yours is done . It has a Buick 455 engine with a TH 400 and Ford 9 inch rear. Doing a lot of work to it and your Video has inspired me even more . Thanks ..

[@home_grown]

Congrats on this one Tyler..this is a gorgeous Cadillac I love the styling just so cool that era car design

[@jeraldtillery4817]

I love that Cadillac. It is a beautiful piece of art.

[@secretsquirrel3793]

That gorgeous Caddy has no place in a hooptie fleet, it's way too classy!

[@jamestcatcato7132]

@@secretsquirrel3793 it's different now , especially when tthe hoopties

[@iwb70]

That caddy just looks amazing, and I can tell that Stuart totally wants to steal it! And you know, I love that your channel now, with all the separate plot lines and characters it's like watching a really good soap opera. Long may it continue. X

[@BANANAHAMMER420]

That is one the baddest looking Cadillacs I've ever seen!!!!! Those guys did a great job on the detailing. Don't ever sell that car!!.... that's art on wheels!! Love the channel 🇺🇸👊😎🇺🇸

[@kar4tube]

Oh man, I would love to see a deep-dive video going through all the details on this Cadi some day. How glorious it is! I think it's almost unanimous that everyone here loves this car! Thanks Tyler!

[@streetmoto1384]

That Cadillac is awesome. Stuart's enthusiasm for his work and the cars he works on is genuinely infectious. Wish everyone could be that passionate about their job!

[@maryrafuse3851]

I have to agree with all the enthusiastic comments and praise for this car. Up until now I have not been a cadalac fan, you have changed my mind completely. All the best from Nova Scotia Canada 🇨🇦.

[@patrickfullan9509]

It pleases my soul to see these Classic land yacht's surviving and driving as they should, showing off style and Craftsmanship. It's sad we will never see this ever again.

[@jfan4reva]

You could probably get some custom shop to build you something like this, but then you'd have to live in it because you'd probably need to sell your house to pay for it - lol!

[@boyracer3477]

Patrick Fullan I could definitely see such vintage cars being completely banned in California in the next decade.

[@Number1FanProductions]

@@boyracer3477 why lol there’s no point since they aren’t being produced, time will naturally thin out the number of classic cars being driven therefore even if california wanted a purely electric future they’d have little incentive to piss off and force people to give up cars that have marginal effects on the market/commerce in general. It’s the same reason antique guns can be bought by anyone in most countries, people aren’t afraid of obsolete calibers because they aren’t being produced just like california isn’t afraid of emissions from cars not being produced, only enthusiasts and collectors are going to be riding around occasionally in their lead chugging death traps :p

[@boyracer3477]

@@Number1FanProductions I've lived in California since decades before you were a gleam in your Daddy's eye. I know California politics very well. Newsom doesn't give a damn who it pisses off. His constituency are high-rise dwellers who walk to work or take a bus. They think car lovers are assholes with too much money. He will start by putting a huge yearly tax on vintage cars. You mark my words.

[@ewbait]

Honestly, I kind of love how the Cadillac is a mix of so many eras. Really brings the best of all those time periods.

[@godfreyberry1599]

Hoovie, you're now going in the right direction with this magnificent Cadillac - I was seriously losing hope you'd ever see the light.

[@reganmahoney8264]

I love the addition of Stuart to the channel…. Along with Car Wizard (and his crew), Urination Bob, and the Car Ninja I love the camaraderie on this channel…. Thanks Hoovie!

[@pnsp33]

Of all the car youtubers, I am really enjoying Hoovie more than nearly all others. Part of it is the audience is appreciating the right things and is not toxic at all, yet not just fanboys. Of course most of it is due to the character of the host as you can see in the relationship with the partners. Keep it up!

[@CarswithNash]

Seeing the Cadillac again at the end it is absolutely jaw droppingly beautiful!!!

[@MichaelRBlair]

I'm so glad they keep that wacky "try to avoid the bill" gag going. It really is the best.

[@rsprockets7846]

NOT EASY TO DISTRACT THE WIZ......................

[@rogersmith7396]

He needs to rent a Playboy model for an hour.

[@CarloPlaya]

@@rogersmith7396 Wizard would just charge her as well for the air she breathes in his shop 💰

[@steelwheels327]

@@rogersmith7396 That would be funny as hell !! Mrs Wizard might not think so especially if the Wizard starts with the girthy driveshaft comments lol!!

[@rogersmith7396]

@@CarloPlaya Wizzard would drop his pants and run for the bathroom.

[@eldraino9933]

Love to see a humble and grateful Hoovie in his interaction with David - very much appreciated Tyler

[@docholliday8238]

The Cadillac is so nice. Came out really well.

[@stevengreco5897]

What a beautiful Caddy!

[@matthewwatson6075]

Man that Cadillac... normally I'm very trepidatious towards resto-mods, but whew that Caddy is so tastefully done you would never be able to guess it was a resto-mod without a bit of knowledge. The seats and steering wheel fit so well, and the engine I'm sure is that sweet spot of power of being classic-feeling engine without being quite as old or anemic as the '49 (probably not sweet on the MPG, but who can begrudge it for that). Love seeing it in videos, I can 100% see it being an amazing daily driver as well just for its comfort and the presence the vehicle has.

[@slicksnewonenow]

Actually... The '49 through '53 Cadillacs we're famous for being extremely quick and getting incredible mileage... Something like 23mpg!

[@stussels]

i like how stewart says "yeah". plus the work he did on that caddy and the miata looks amazing. yeah.

[@codyjones7475]

I can not get enough of this Cadillac. As always amazing job Van Gogh.

[@phenomanII]

That Cadillac is *the* perfect car. Stylish, quick, comfortable, usable. What a machine.

[@banco3588]

Seeing this car being actually driven and cared for just is an amazing thing, I love seeing the classics actually being used rather than sitting in a garage

[@larryheagren5171]

Definitely the best car you have presented since I have been watching your channel. I would daily drive it to my job as a math teacher if it was my car. With all the steel involved in the Caddy it is a safe ride too. Power and Luxury combined in a unique looker. It ticks all the boxes for me. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@Fordham81]

The Caddy is a stunner! My first Miata was a 1991 (which replaced a 1968 Triumph) and it was a joy to drive , and yours is a beauty! I am on my third MX-5 (2016) now and they are great!

[@mrnobody3161]

Thanks for featuring this gorgeous Cadillac. One of my favorite cars is a 1965 Buick Riviera Grand Sport. If you ever found one needing a bit of love, that would be an enjoyable video documentation. A very rare, beautiful, powerful, luxury sports car that is very unique.

[@JonBlondell]

That Caddy is Gorgeous!!

[@rsprockets7846]

HE GOT RIPPED OFFON THAT AIR CHARGE..............................AND IT AINT EVEN NOS VINTAGE 1949 AIR

[@Adam-ox6zy]

Has to be arguably not just the best eye candy of a car made in the US but as good as anything made in Europe in my very humble opinion. It’s just so visually pleasing!!

[@randybourdon2791]

You knocked it out of the park with this Caddy Tyler, absolutely beautiful!

[@talosiv4927]

The '49s are probably my favorite Cadillac designs. This car is just beautiful!

[@cudaman-yq7pq]

I love the direction you're going, quality over quantity. The exotics were interesting, but way out of reach for most of us average folks.

[@lgude]

This video made me realise the two cars from early childhood that inspire me as a daily drive restomod are my mom’s dad’s 41 Olds in the same fastback body style as your 49 Caddy, and dad’s mom’s 38 LaSalle. Growing up during the war these two family cars marked the stylistic break between the older 30s cars and what were back the contemporary look. The Cord was probably the car that inspired this shift. So for someone my age your 49 Cadillac is more closely related to all those cars that were made since - the whole 3 decade progression up to the malaise era. The La Salle, from my perspective is a bit old fashioned, and of course the preceding Model A square body style the last ruminant of carriage style coachwork - so to speak. There were plenty of them on the roads during the war as I peeked out from my perch in the front seat of these and other family cars.

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

I’m no real fan of American cars as I live in the Uk… However the Cadillac makes me go weak at the knees , it’s stunning to look at . It’s beautiful in every aspect .

[@chrisparnell1138]

Outstanding series.... It's not just an old Cadillac It's a former car of the year.... Might be a path to explore, I know I'd watch and 👍 I am sure you be Smiling and Cruising with your family the rest of the summer.

[@LMacNeill]

I love the fact that it polished up well -- very well, in fact -- but it also didn't lose that awesome patina it had. It's absolutely something you can daily drive, but still is a very rare daily driver. You definitely will not run into another one on the road anywhere.

[@tr3999]

I have been watching your videos from the start (S-Class S600) - I loved the content of older luxury or exotic cars which I could afford but not sure if I could live with the maintenance expense... so living vicariously.... resto mods fit into living vicariously!!! Keep up the great content

[@jamesrhodes6462]

Wow that Cadillac looks amazing. They did such a good job on the paint.

[@boerieza]

This detailer is such a genuine guy! He really cares about the cars and is also actually interested. Wow - good guy. Stick with him. Not many folks out there like that.

[@mikecook6104]

bravo Hoovie. my favourite car you've saved so far. so beautiful and oozing class. I'm jealous. enjoy that beauty. and congratulations to Stuart too. he brings such enthusiasm and joy to the world of cars. 👊

[@einsikallin]

Love seeing honest working guys like the guy at Van Gogh getting his spot in the limelight, does amazing work and always tries to go above and beyond. Hoovie is lucky to have found guys like him, Wizard, Car Ninja and so many more. Not to discredit Hoovie but half the reason I watch this is because of those guys. I's like a perfect combination of Wheeler Dealers, Chasing Classic Cars and Top Gear. Ofcourse not structured in the same format but combining the spirit and vibe of those shows all together.

[@ivannarvaez367]

That Cadillac is just so amazingly gorgeous and I love how everyone that sees it agree.

[@shepherd1291]

"but I bought it because I loved it" That's why we watch, Hoovie. Keep the passion!

[@billsmith7255]

I agree the 49 Cadillac is still at the top of the heap! One of my favorites was the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. Oh yes you guys remind me of Laurel and Hardy.

[@TamagoHead]

Boomer😁Laurel & Hardy? 🤭 I’m sure that this car was hard on Mr. Wizard since he’s not a vintage specialist.

[@f1kwa399]

Great to see the Alex Xydias So Cal advert and the George Barris Kustoms advert in the Motor Trend mag, two special guys I’m proud to have met.

[@Hamza40000-x]

Oh wizard! He id such a nice guy and i love him! Keep up the great videos tyler! I know freddy bought the pimp my ride van from you...... but the reaction of the wizard to the car was AMAZING!

[@briankendall65]

Tyler, This is the one ! If you ever offered me a quick Roadtrip..This is the #1 .. Loving this content. So happy for you and your family.. 💯🙏💯🕊💯🎉

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I started my channel based on Copart many years ago. I was doing Copart before Copart was cool.

[@reganmahoney8264]

Love the Watkins Glen mention! We vacation there every summer…. What a great town.

[@eggfooyung7172]

Love seeing such cool classics getting restored like this. Such a beautiful car 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BuckJones1909]

Of all your vehicles, this 49 Cadillac is my favorite! The design almost has a modern feel while being a true classic!!

[@nasimwehbe8410]

I just absolutely love this Cadillac man. Such a beautiful car and now the paint just pops. Just beautiful 😍

[@aleanarobins2651]

Thank you so much. I have always enjoyed those years of car manufacturing.They are a piece of art more than anything.

[@davidhowie6507]

That is truly one stunning looking automobile.... Well done to you Hoovie 👍👍

[@willieadkinson]

That Cadillac is so clean and beautiful enough I'd never get rid of it, it's like a slightly modernized retro time capsule good find man

[@Poodle-zc8ht]

Love the look of the car.

[@xXRudrraXx]

the moment you open the door and I saw the Cadillac under the lights ... WOOOOW massive respect for that car !

[@sirlaxalotNJ]

such a boss car

[@tomfloyd8430]

Beautiful 49 Cadillac ! Love that body style. My uncle who raised me bought a new one with that body style in 49. I have the original invoice from O’Conner Cadillac in Kansas City Kansas for it. I don’t remember the car but have a picture of myself and my twin brother sitting on the hood about 2 years old. Cost was $3,668.95. My Uncle always drove new Cadillacs from my first memory of him till he passed in 1969. I remember going with him to Greenlease Cadillac in 57 when he bought a 57 Cadillac Eldorado Seville in goddess gold below pastel green top and red custom leather seats. Had 2 4 barrel carbs and chrome spoke wheels. I was 10 years old. I sat beside him and steered that car on the gravel roads in the country. He traded it for a new white 60 Coupe deVille and that for a 63 Coupe deVille. Like your KZbin!!

[@ezesrebuilds1174]

Literally to the 1% who's reading this, God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful day.

[@helmutkrahn9337]

Wow! Surely a pinnacle of automotive craft and art on multiple levels. There's a real "sense occasion" travelling in this, even if vicariously via video. As for "arrival impact", it probably trumps any high status contemporary car. Just beautiful.

[@waltbauer1003]

Tyler, I can't begin to tell you how much I love this Caddy and also your Chevy Wagon. Stewart is proving time and time again that he and his team are consummate pros. I can't imagine that 503ci being easy on gas? Maybe this winter, have the Wizard do a modern LS 4 fuel injection swap. Go from 8 mpg, to 35 or more. New rubber would be a safe thing also as a daily driver. Much success with the 49. Thank you for buying her, and sharing her with us.

[@rogersmith7396]

Go with cylinder deactivation. Optional on 500.

[@V8Power5300]

@@rogersmith7396 Actually the cylinder deactivation was single year only on the 368 V8. It's unfortunate that they had all of those electronics problems. Mechanically the system was sound

[@rogersmith7396]

@@V8Power5300 I have a 454 Truck which I won't drive due to gallons per mile economy. I wonder if I could remove the pushrods from two cylinders to get a little sanity. I'm guessing the tappets would have to come out too but I don't know if that would upset oiling or vacume somehow. I posed the question to an expert but got no reply. Its throttle body FI

[@waltbauer1003]

@@V8Power5300 Sorry but you're wrong. Bad cylinder deactivation was available on 5.7s in the late 70's, and all thru the 90's. Bad in that it just turned off the fuel injectors to the center 4 cylinders, so there were 4 boat anchors in your 5.7, V8. It saved owners a whole shot glass of gas, every 100 miles.😂🤣 And took any hint of power out of the already anemic car. I still remember a dealership mechanic in Tulsa, showing me the pink wire he was cutting to fix an "under performing" Caddy a costumer had recently bought. She wanted her June Bug to fly. To hell with the cost of gas! (This was 1980's Oklahoma after all) 🤣😂🤣

[@seanclark8452]

@@rogersmith7396 Removing the lifters would cause a huge oil leak. What year is the 454? HEI ignition era ones would lose power/gas mileage when the pickup coil in the distributor went bad.

[@philgrimsey3637]

The 49 is the nicest, most stylish and relatable car for your audience. It looks amazing and I'd love to see one like it in person one day

[@orchids3332]

"So you put some air in my rear air suspension there?" TMI

[@michaelhawkins5530]

Stewart's shop just does fantastic work. Added his shop and the work that he does to the channel is a nice addition.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

What a gorgeous car! And he did such a great job with it and especially the Miata! I need a guy like this.

[@55wam]

Your car detailer is amazing . Pay him well!! Love the Caddy… more than most of your lovely collection.

[@matthewfuture]

Wow, wasn't sure from the first thumbnail how I'd feel about it but wow... wow, it's amazing. And after it was cleaned up, even more so. What a practical beauty. Cars and coffee time...

[@robertcox5799]

love watching the guys work in the background.

[@brandaneakright6082]

That Cadillac is absolutely gorgeous the best one you’ve bought yet.

[@nickantonides8015]

I was an industrial metal finisher for almost 15 years, mainly zinc and anodize but did a lot of other processes too and 1 thing that will really help if you want to clean up any chrome on your own is a product called "Bar Keepers Friend", it's a powder that comes in a gold colored can like comet.

[@soyounoat]

The '49 Cad is my favorite of all the cars you have presented on the HG channel. I would daily this rolling sculpture, and when I am dead I would be buried beneath it's parking space.

[@thepozfromoz5166]

Your 1949 cadillac resto-mod is balls-to-the wall bad ass! I would give anything to have a daily driver like that! What a sweet ride my friend...it is a keeper!

[@snowbully5]

I like the video's like this one where you go from shop to shop and car completed in the same video.... Love the Caddy.

[@martentrudeau6948]

Beautiful fast back Caddy, and classic old grocery store. The Car Wizard is always good to see too!

[@Ibetiwon]

Gorgeous Classic!

[@ARTSKYLINE]

Congrats on this one Tyler. This is a gorgeous Cadillac I love the styling just so cool that era car design....

[@mopar382]

Please keep this car for a while. Its absolutely beautiful! I could look at this car all day. One of the nicest looking cars ever imo. It looks so sinister and villainous

[@mylescaldwell4570]

Stunning car. I never comment but love your videos and you boys on Car Trek have brought back the old fun of Top Gear and that is coming from a Brit! Just Brilliant!!! Keep making videos!!!