How did this landscaper buy the car billionaires couldn't?

Andy Nelson (IG: oufan2929) explains how he got lucky enough to get an allocation for the new Ford GT!
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[@pbrascal37]

This guy seems to undersell his role in the car culture here. He's personal friends with Houston from Royalty Exotics, Ed (obviously) and Kyle from 1320 at a minimum...and got a heritage Ford GT allocation...My man isn't just some lawn boy from kentucky, he's just very humble.

[@Samo_Wings]

He said he’s from Oklahoma

[@FATmenDRIVEtrucks]

Edmond, Oklahoma* nice little place

[@andynelson9225]

Met Houston when I sold my 05 GT. He lowballed me... became buddies after he lost a bet on how much I'd sell the GT for, lol. Ed and I have known each other for a decade or so through Lambo-Talk forum. 1320 Kyle and I have been buddies since he would ride in my TT Vipers back in the day at Tx2k. It's really just a small world of car enthusiasts... Thanks for the compliment. I just try to stay real/authentic.

[@dvandentop]

@@andynelson9225 it really is a small world if you go to the bigger events

[@okieg8960]

@@FATmenDRIVEtrucks very nice, 1/5 GTs in Edmond so far :)

[@calebhughey7533]

This guy is truly what it means to be a car guy, he mentioned he lives in the Edmond, Oklahoma area, and I can't remember a Cars and Coffee (in Edmond) where I didn't see his GT there out for everyone to enjoy. I still have pics of it on my phone from months ago. Truly a beautiful car

[@paulwemhaner9343]

Agreed. He was out there just last month (May 2022) and was so cool to talk to. May have to switch my landscaping company to Nelson Landscaping just to help support his addiction. haha

[@TheCodyLaxton]

OKC cars and coffee always impresses me

[@alexghazarian1144]

"If you ever sell this thing, it's gonna bring all the value" "I'm not in it for that. It's really about the experience, it's about the story...It's really about the car" This is the kind of customer brands should sell their limited production run cars to. Not people who are interested in the money behind it, but who are in it for the love of cars and their love for that particular brand.

[@andynelson9225]

Amen, brother!

[@robwaters8848]

To be fair, he didn't want the heritage car ...

[@alexghazarian1144]

@@robwaters8848 I get that, but I’m referring to his overall mentality of getting the car based on his love of the GT and the story that will come with it and him not seeing it as merely another investment opportunity

[@Andrew-hd4wl]

Huh, thanks to this extension update it looks like I can now see I'm not the only ludbud who follows cars too. Cheers!

[@bwofficial1776]

If I ever buy an exotic, I'm going to drive it and I'm going to drive it like the engineers intended. I'm not buying a car to park it in my garage and look at it, I'm buying it to enjoy the whole experience. I greatly respect Rowan Atkinson for daily driving his McLaren F1 and using it to run errands. He knew how much it was worth and he didn't care, he loved driving it.

[@johnnyg9804]

More stories with guys like Andy please. Humble, down to earth, and extremely relatable. Great story buddy.

[@andynelson9225]

Thanks Johnny:)

[@nl3712]

Agreed

[@jondoe8241]

@@andynelson9225 Andy Nelson did you own a white Lamborghini with a 76 or some number on the side? I remember seeing it in the city a long time ago.

[@JS-oi5jt]

yea, extremely relatable. I remember my biggest struggle during covid was not getting my hyper car delivered so instead I went out and almost bought a Bugatti. What the actual fuck? How is that relatable ... all videos like this should include a part B on a second channel where finances and investments are discussed more in depth to educate people on how they made their money work for them to afford these luxury items.

[@mxs4193]

@@JS-oi5jtthis guy started out like any average Joe, but he was passionate and extremely hard working. He wasn’t born into money, and is still down to earth even after becoming rich. That’s what makes him relatable. Also, this isn’t a finance channel. Why would a car channel go into detail about how to build a landscaping business? There are other channels for that. And just so you know finances aren’t the only things that can bring hardships in life. I couldn’t imagine how stressful it must be to manage a business of his size. Dude is probably working/on standby 24/7.

[@bobsmoot8454]

I love he made his cash to buy his cars by mowing lawns, this is actually a common venue for us car nuts. My lawn mowing cash bought a clapped out 64 tripower 4 speed GTO ragtop. Love this story

[@R3AL-AIM]

Times have changed, 50 hours work weeks have a hard time affording an old clapped out muscle car for alot of people. Our money and hard work isn't worth what it use to be.

[@tag206]

@@R3AL-AIM My hard work bought me a not as clapped as usual 93 Bonneville ssei. Times sure have changed.

[@ryanjohnson8340]

If you listen to him lawn mowing was his entrance. He mainly does design-build work now. Lawn cutting is a good way to get some cash flow but the real money is doing the actual landscaping/hardscaping projects.

[@Max-me9xq]

I have a turbo foxbody. Runs 9s and it's not a drag car. I know it's no Ford GT but I was only making 15 a hour and this was a few years ago. I know now things have changed but it will all fall back down again. This bubble is going to pop

[@andynelson9225]

Thank you for the kind word, Bob!

[@glennsmooth]

As a car guy I can’t comprehend 2 things : 1. Selling a 2006 GT 2. Turning down a Heritage. But it’s really nice to know that a non-famous non-influencer was able to get one. Also liked hearing “yeah I had a 720 as a daily driver” lol

[@okieg8960]

He also just picked up a spyder 765LT. There’s also a 1/1 green p1 in Edmond as well. Some really cool cars in Edmond

[@phoenixlove76]

I understand wanting a 1/1 day even tho I’d take the heritage too

[@ryanstevens4477]

he got the car HE wanted, not a popular choice or a profitable one, but the story and the fact he is the only one with that car is pretty special

[@simonlynch4204]

He *is* connected though like...let's not kid ourselves...

[@sabersz]

As someone who's talked to Ford high-ups who were on the board that decided the people who got allocated for a GT, I absolutely can. I spoke to the owner of a yellow Ford GT, plate GT17 FMC in the UK back in August at Silverstone. Turns out he's a top employee of Ford UK and the car in particular is the second highest mileage GT in the world. We ended up having a chat for a good 45 to 50 minutes just about the car, and he told me the allocation process was as follows: You can apply to your countries' branch of Ford, so like Ford UK, Ford US, etc. All the names are compiled into a list and sent to the executives of the Ford branch, along with a board of about four other people (for the UK, the gentleman I talked to was on this board) They'll rank people based off of qualities such as, • Will they sell the car early on? This is something Ford won lawsuits over, as you weren't allowed to sell it for a set period, I believe two years • Will they keep it in a garage and not drive it? This one directly ties into the video, and it's a reason a LOT of billionaire collectors were denied, because Ford knew they'd just let the car gather dust. This was, in the gentleman's own words, 'the most important factor in our decision on the person' There were a few more, but I can't exactly remember them. But after being ranked, this list of UK, or French, or German applicants would then be send to Ford USA in Detroit, so that their board (including the Ford CEO) could once again comb the entire list over. If THAT board said yes to you, then you'd get an allocation for a GT. So, I can understand why this man got his GT and especially why he turned down a Heritage. A Heritage Edition would be driven much less, be less unique and would ultimately become a showpiece rather than something driven, which is exactly what Ford wanted in who they picked for the GT. I'm unsure of if the Concierge employees knew anything about this, but what Shaun said about "it'll bring in all the money" contradicts the original ethos of the application process, so it's something that made me think. Sorry about the long comment, but it's some insight into how people got picked to own a GT. I'm at least glad Ford didn't just let anyone buy them and at least wanted people to drive them

[@eddiebaker3267]

So this guy bought ONE car at a time, not ten, though hard work, not laughing and destroying things on KZbin? Good on him!

[@Akimbo1313]

What’s wrong with laughing and destroying? World leaders do that all the time

[@TheWehttam97123]

Woke up and chose to hate the world😭

[@eddiebaker3267]

@@Akimbo1313 KZbin is a tremendous opportunity, IF you stay away from politics AND you can laugh constantly. The destruction is just a lazy option.

[@ericstang0519]

Sounds like you’re mad about @whistlindiesel

[@eddiebaker3267]

@@ericstang0519 Here's my take on that channel. It's like Ronnie from my 1st grade class hit it big. He's still the same punk, doing the same stupid s***, but he monitized it, and now our dumbass culture has made him novueriche. [?] But he's still a punk.

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

Here in Stillwater Minnesota a carpenter was doing extensive upgrades to a house when the 2008 crash happened. The house owner had a red with white stripes 05 or 06 Ford GT and his income dived after the market tanked. The carpenter finished the house and the house owners only way to pay the contractor was with the Ford GT. So the house owner signed over the title and the carpenter took ownership of the GT which he drove around town almost every day that it wasn’t winter time. The carpenter must have sold it or parked it since I haven’t seen it in several years. But the value of an 05/06 GT has climbed enough to buy a very nice house.

[@rodrogers6895]

I used to live in River Falls, Wisconsin. About 50 years ago there was a news story from the Stillwater area. Someone had inherited their grandfather’s house and we’re stripping the wallpaper off the walls. As the more recent wallpaper came off, they discovered that the walls had been papered with 3M stock. Research indicated that the grandfather had been a 3M employee and when, during the Depression, 3M was unable to pay their employees in cash; some of them had been issued stock. I don’t remember now what the total value was, but the stock was redeemable and nets at the grandson several hundred thousand dollars

[@buckeye392]

@@rodrogers6895 wow, that’s actually incredible

[@BaileyGoldstein]

My first job was in Stillwater at the Dairy Queen on main st. Small world!

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

This is the kind of person that should get these special cars. He's in for the passion not the money.

[@SkodaYetiFan]

God that has to be the best looking new GT they ever made. What a stunning car, just perfection. Beautiful wheels too.

[@andynelson9225]

Warms my heart, Snow Man. Thanks!

[@sbizness1]

Man i said the exact same thing…His by far is the best looking one ive ever seen.

[@LeeM74]

I, too have to agree. That is the best GT I've seen yet. Those stunning HRE wheels set it off no end. 👌

[@ZboeC5]

​@@andynelson9225 You nailed the color choice. There aren't enough superlatives to describe how beautiful it came out. The wheels really make it pop. I'll never not want an 05-06 GT myself though, favorite car of all time.

[@stevevlahos5469]

The wheels make the car. That stance as well as the color! Perfection ❤️

[@my31and37]

Totally get his point about REAL car guys...And great to see someone that busted his hump to attain his automotive dreams. That really takes the excuses out of not getting what you want..

[@JDelta87]

Spoken like an enthusiast. It’s more about the experience than the money for him.

[@bojanr6829]

Yeah, such a humble guy…

[@theewelder]

o lord........no......its looking in the garage at THAT!!!!!!work for money as were taught in life......look in garage and look at that.......experience .....lmao......its called( experience ?...no we all worked hard,most of us) but hey...i did it!!!!!! i have a expensive 401k money maker in my garage....bar none.....

[@schumifannreins295]

@@theewelder Are you having a stroke?

[@Darkness-tb4kn]

@@schumifannreins295 I think he is

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

A car guy to the point it hurts you inside. I know exactly what he means.

[@farinasportcars]

It has become an obsession, and we wouldn´t want it any other way!! LMAO

[@christoner2666]

He meant he's broke

[@MrPimpmygun]

Same dude, same

[@andynelson9225]

I'm glad you know the feeling:)

[@peterrusso7336]

@@christoner2666 that too but its the best kind of broke :)

[@Balisage]

Seen this car in OKC all the time. Makes me so happy everytime and I'm so glad he drives it regularly. Really good guy.

[@andynelson9225]

Thank you sir!

[@djahearn]

I live in OKC. I want to see this car on the road so bad 🔥

[@RJSAMCRO]

This is on my top 3 Vin Wiki stories. A car guy thru and thru who has crazy cool passion for cars is just so dam cool.

[@nickr.5843]

I live in the same town as this gentleman does. He always brings the car out to Coffee and cars and super nice as well. He would also put the car seat in his Mclaren 720s as well.

[@clutchmedia9800]

Seeing this car out at Coffee and Cars OKC always makes my day. I love seeing it not sit inside as some garage queen, but instead it's driven hard. The spec is gorgeous with the silver HREs, same goes for your 765 Andy. Keep achieving your dreams and I can't wait to see the other incredible cars you'll own!

[@dickfitzwelliner2807]

That color might just be the best one for the GT. Just flashy enough and man it really shows those bodylines

[@nsxmatt]

These are the types of people who deserve cars like this. Glad Ford saw that.

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

That car is amazing, and the HRE wheels are perfect on it. But I wouldn't have sold the '05. To me, that is in the top 5 most beautiful cars of all time.

[@okieg8960]

He’s owned many cool cars. But the current fleet is pretty amazing this, 765lt, 993 turbo,720s and the best part is he has a young daughter who’s always with him in a car seat. He’s owned the 1/1 Monterey edition ( pink ) SV

[@tjmoneybags]

But we'll never know because you didn't get an allocation...

[@okieg8960]

@@tjmoneybags what ?

[@tjmoneybags]

@@okieg8960 something from the video. Idk what it was now. Sorry

[@TakkoSaur]

Wow, I'm 19 now, bought my first car, a 2012 mustang (v6 sadly, still extremely fun little car), when I was 17 after mowing lawns since I was 13, now I work in a lab and am currently looking at a c6z06. Sorry for rambling, but genuinely, this is incredibly inspiring. I'm already very happy and proud of what I've done so far, but it's so nice to see that something like this is a possibility at all, and it's oddly comforting knowing I still have a long way to go. :)

[@r0b3rt_959]

Why does everyone downplay the V6? It's still cheap speed, for Christ's sake. And personally, if you have been able to find a nice C6, you should take a look at the late C5 Z06 (03-04s), nice ones go for about 20-25K and it's a good deal: LS engine, 400 ponies, interior's your usual cheap GM plastic from the time, but that's alright lol

[@DiscoCol]

Great story. It would appear that he was exactly the kind of customer that they should allocate a build slot to and I'd never have imagined quite how good it would look in Miami Blue. Excellent choice.

[@ScathingMobile]

Given that Ford was targetting genuine car lovers as buyers, and not just investors looking for an asset to make a short term profit from, it wouldn't surprise me if Ford bumped his build purely because of him turning down the Heritage and why.

[@d.felixphoto2260]

@@ScathingMobile exactly. Not to mention his spec was fuckin awesome. Lol

[@jackcumins6320]

Yeah they gave it to CaptainSparklez a Minecraft KZbinr who loves cars, who also isn’t afraid to take it driving or to the track

[@JordansDroid]

Man this channel never disappoints. Thank you once again Ed for having a platform where stories like this can be shared for all of us to enjoy!

[@iam1bamf13]

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[@grod6998]

What a guy. What a spec too. I’m in love with the color and perfect wheel color to compliment the Miami Blue. Favorite spec I’ve seen so far.

[@okieg8960]

It’s also stuck in race mode ( intentionally)

[@timothycoyne5874]

I love enthusiasts like this. So happy a GT went to a person who appreciates the car and will actually drive it. Far too many cars are just being bought by collectors now for investments instead of to be enjoyed as often as possible. Thanks for living the dream most of cannot!

[@andynelson9225]

Thank you for the kind words, Timothy.

[@fatpad00]

Imagine if manufactures put in minimum milage clauses like how they prohibit trading. Something like 'must average X miles on the car per month over each year, or [manufacturer] can buy it back for sticker price.' With some caveat for shop time. Too many of these class of car just end up rotting away in a museum.

[@djoj1986]

At the last dealer ship I worked for Chrysler. We got a customer was willing to pay major bucks for a Dodge Challenger Demon but only with one condition. That it had to have less than 5 miles. We ordered one and it arrive and all the sales managers also fainted. The car came in with 12 miles. So no deal. This guy that wanted to buy it was a car collector so we was not going to drive it. It was going to be trucked to his garage and put away.

[@RoughShodRod]

THIS! Andy could be any of us that feel deeply about cars. His GT story resonates with me and I hope to hear more of his stories. +1 for the kidseat, I love sharing my cars with my kids.

[@andynelson9225]

Thanks for the kind words CGJ!

[@Bu2Spike]

That's an amazing story I love it. For being a major car guy enthusiast and disabled veteran I know that I'll never be able to ride it even sit in one of these amazing machines these videos of others getting their dreams help alot. I sacrificed my body for this country and wish I could of bought a super car but things just didn't work out for me but this guy in this video 👏

[@strangersound]

Thanks for your service. :)

[@nothingtoseeheremovealong...]

when I get my first supercar in a couple years time, ill take you for a ride stranger.

[@swingersonian]

Thank you for your hard work and sacrifice for this country!

[@sdpikapp]

what a cry baby. Jesus man do you play the DV card everywhere you go?

[@Bu2Spike]

@@nothingtoseeheremovealong... Awesomeness

[@TCcustoms_]

Great video! As a fellow Ford GT owner, I agree completely! The Ford GT concierge is next level!

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

As an engineer and adjunct professor. I get the whole, never look back thing. I have always loved designing and building stuff. Did my own Tuscan home and know a lot of tradesmen, which I easily could have been. These are the people that build our country.

[@ARUSApacecarHAMPTON]

Great Story. I’m sure having his entire fleet of work trucks being Fords didn’t hurt. Car makers need to go back basics on how to build brand loyalty.

[@luisbarraza9709]

lol I was going to comment the same. Ford knew they had a good fleet customer and GT enthusiast.

[@ARUSApacecarHAMPTON]

He is a better ambassador for Ford than most “influencers ” on social media. He is real person who enjoys his cars and actually drives them.

[@jamesrogers4674]

I've cut lawns for 10 years. Bought my house and 2 duplexes within about 5 years of mowing. Bought my truck and a couple vehicles for my wife. Bought a 68 mustang fastback, focused on real estate so haven't restored it yet. Have enough tools and equipment to start several different types of businesses. Lawncare has been good to me and my family. I've been blessed.

[@andynelson9225]

Amen, Brother!

[@Wickit96]

Need more stories from guys like this. A true, down to earth, humble car enthusiast. Gives all us who started in a similar way with minimal or less than average situations, pure inspiration and hope. Wonderful story 🙏🏽

[@Hope4NewDay1]

This is one of those "Finally happened" moment where a true car guy is able to get the car he wants and drive it instead of parking it in a garage to slowly decay

[@Catechuman23]

Daaang that's quite the experience! The smiles at the end when they received delivery, priceless.

[@draculaslots3870]

That color is perfect and love them wheels. The ford GT by far one of the best looking cars ever. Even the 2005 GT are cool but the new one is 10 levels up

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

one of the most deserving guys to get one , im sure - congrats

[@edd2184]

I love his humility, this guy deserves the allocation. To turn down a heritage allocation, to get what he truely wants is beyond impressive.

[@joeym2675]

That’s Awesome The Blue Collar Working Man works his way up to a Huge Landscape Business and then into a New Beautiful Ford GT!!! What a inspiration!!!

[@iansharpe8420]

The 05' GT is a rad car, so raw. The new ones are bitchin, the carbon is just beautiful, I always enjoy seeing them out and around in socal.

[@radamus210]

Awesome this popped up even though it's old. Love Andy's story and realizing his big dreams come true because he worked his ass off for it. If the love of cars and the determination to achieve what you set your mind to were like football, this guy won the equivalent of the Super Bowl with the GT allocation. I know a little about his line of work, here's a fact - the guys that bust their ass, say what they mean and mean what they say - do what they get paid to do? They can provide a good life for not only themselves, but also the team of people he obviously has around him to be great. It's hard work, but if you're good enough, there's people willing to pay for the best quality out there. If you ask me? He built a beautiful car - I love it more than any tribute car because, there's only one. Awesome story!

[@gordontweston]

‘Lawn boy’? What a humble successful guy both in business and family life. You worked hard for it fellah and deserve everything you get. Enjoy!

[@dougholdem2898]

Great story! Have a friend who also started a lawn mowing business in high school, went on to college and had a career in law enforcement. But, never gave up his lawn business. Today depending on the time of year, he has between 40-50 employees working for him. You so did the right thing designing the GT your way. Three years ago I built my dream R8. Can't go anywhere without at least one person commenting on the color and the build. It's 1 of 1. Enjoy your ride!

[@ijfba]

I love how he mentioned that his wife wanted him to keep it. She truly loves him

[@adenkyramud5005]

You can absolutely hear his passion when he speaks. A very humble man with a love for cars that just absolutely resonates with me... Very happy for him to achieve this dream, seems like they chose the right person for that slot

[@mentalmetalist3856]

Back when the Auto Trader magazine was still available at the local gas station, I mowed lawns as a kid to earn money for my first truck. 1994 Ranger

[@johnrambo5619]

I got approved for a GT first round of applications because I've owned a lot of obscure Fords. that's what they were looking for, along with you'd never sell it, and put enough mileage on it every year.

[@TheCannonball79]

Nice to see someone work their way to the big dream.

[@peterrusso7336]

Something not taught in schools anymore.... cuz its "racist"

[@FH-wi6ek]

This man is so humble, really loved the story in this video. Thanks

[@rawdawg9381]

My Grandfather worked at a place called "news and smokes" when I was young, and they also carried magazines. I recieved all the leftover monster truck and car mags that didn't sell. Aside form all the " free chew" promos lol (never got into chew) but I became a nut for cars. The engineering, the insane genius behind it all. Still fascinates me at 42 years old. Best Vin video, or top 3

[@PittsSZ]

Statistics almost made me quit college. Glad to see Andy achieved his dreams. Cars are a great motivator.

[@dinukagamage]

Congrats Andy on the GT. Beautiful spec. Would love to see the application video if its available on KZbin?

[@ninjacookies0]

I remember watching CaptainSparklez go through his Ford GT process. Seemed so special and he ended up going with Miami blue as well but with exposed carbon stripes

[@AlexandreCMATTI]

Amazing video! I got emotional watching it. I did put my love for cars on the side for many years but I remember when I was a kid saving money to buy a monthly magazine named “automobile classic” it was the most expensive of the car magazine but the pictures were amazing and paper quality insane. I treated that magazine like gold bars. I’m 37, driving a 21 ecoboost and trying to make my little Georgia private Investigations firm bigger step by step. But just seeing and listening to that guy story was exactly what I needed. Congrats and wish you the best.

[@loganholmberg2295]

Good for him. Too many people get into the college trap nowadays when there is allot of opportunity out there for people who are willing to work hard at a trade or just plain labour. Don't get me wrong a college education can be a great thing. If your willing to get something out of it AND you get one that has job prospects when you complete it. Like an Engineer, teacher, nursing, research, etc. Getting something like a degree a history and/or arts degree has so few prospects apon completion it should be a crime that universities turn out so many of them. I have too many friends with English, history or arts degrees that spent years serving tables trying to figure out where their lives went wrong while I got an design and drafting diploma from a Canadian tech and trades school for 3 years and was happy making decent money for a farming heavy equipment manufacturer and paying off my student loans long before they got their shit together. IMO I think apon graduating high schoolkids should take a year or 2, get a job and do some traveling. You don't know shit about the real world so how can you be expected to make a career decision that could affect your next 10-30 years while in high school? The real world is sobering to the dreams of a child. Allot of my friends realized too late that university wasn't right for them and but they found happiness doing carpentry, becoming an emt, policing, becoming engineering techs, etcs. And so they also ended up with crippling student loan debt for an education they didn't use or appreciate.

[@zachg9065]

Finally someone who is a true car guy that buys the car for the experience and doesn't care about the money that it's worth.

[@larrysorenson4789]

My pal in Phoenix did the same. In early highschool he changed his pocket money landscaping into a business. In the next two years he had two full time three man crews. He bought the giant standing mowers and expanded to four crews. His dad was an insurance agent so he had grown up around insuring homes and businesses. He used his cash and a relationship with his fathers bank to purchase Phoenix modest homes for between 13 and 20 thousand dollars and rent them out with his mom doing calls and accounting. His senior year he had the landscape business, owned 13 rental properties and drove a Porsche to school. He never looked back; no college, just work. He made shrewd investments and did very well. While in high school he and his brother began playing music in local clubs. He is a drummer and singer. His brother is on keyboards, saxophone and clarinet. They were playing every weekend with mom or dad driving them to gigs. They caught the eye of promoters and finally had a twenty year run in show lounges in Las Vegas. All the while they would drive/ fly back to Phoenix during the week. His lawn business grew with mom at the helm. Buildings were purchased at an increased pace and the boys prepared to take over the insurance business. Today they both work full time in their insurance business. He owns tons of properties but you would never know it. Just a couple of energetic kids living the true American dream.

[@bryancheron6902]

It's nice to see someone so passionate about the car enjoy it so much. Have you ever met someone with a cool car that barely knows anything about it, and they just bought it for image or whatever? This is the opposite of that, and it's gratifying.

[@swiper1818]

Well done and many congratulations! Love it that you got the car - keep it and give it to your daughter👍👍👍

[@cedrienenglish6344]

Great idea 🙂

[@andynelson9225]

That may very well be the plan:)

[@cryptodwayne5174]

That color is unbelievable on the Ford GT 😍 Nice Spec 👌

[@BucksCorner101]

That car is hands down 1,000× better looking than any heritage edition! Beautiful spec on it sir. You deserve it!

[@TPD]

this is one of my fav stories ever on here

[@eggreedgious5194]

Average landscaper: I've owned 14 Vipers but just felt they were entry level.

[@andynelson9225]

Over a 10 year span I owned those Vipers. Some of them I flipped to make some money, one of them I flipped (literally) into some trees, some I road raced and some I drag raced... Only kept one long term. Was fun going through them for a decade...

[@eggreedgious5194]

@@andynelson9225 you missed the point completely

[@granjaking]

@@eggreedgious5194 you missed the point. Work hard, pay wages and try to buy All those vipers (I prefer my Porsches, Komatsu, hitatachis , caterpillars) and be successful enough to have that opportunity. Persons first. Guilty pleasures next. (After a lots of pay bills, work, family whatever). Don’t forget to dream, and be serious to those do need you and to you too. 👆

[@bwofficial1776]

@@eggreedgious5194 Given that he owned 14 I think he got the point. He likes fast cars and Vipers are a cheap way in.

[@eggreedgious5194]

@@granjaking tl;dr?

[@jordanp1859]

I’d like to see more videos with this fellow Oklahoman. Enjoyed your story from Tulsa. My family lives in Edmond, maybe one day I’ll see a Miami Blue blur that belongs to you zooming by.

[@spartan5008]

100% agree what this bloke was saying about real car guys. And what a guy, humble and made this all for himself!

[@andynelson9225]

Thanks for the kind words, Spartan

[@spartan5008]

@@andynelson9225 You 100% deserve it man ❤️🤟🏼

[@rbruceBruce]

That blue looks absolutely beautiful on this car.😎

[@Sikeslikescars]

So inspirational seeing him on this channel. I have passed that Ford GT twice, have a few pictures. Never knew his story till now.

[@madisonmoore5497]

As a fellow Oklahoman (Tulsa) I'd like to hear more stories from Andy. And also would like to know how often he attends Cars and Coffees in OKC lol

[@andynelson9225]

I'm there almost every month:)

[@jeffroth1731]

Seeing this car at Coffee and Cars OKC was amazing. Always a highlight seeing this car in the flesh, rolling down the road.

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

I'm also in Edmond and have seen Andy's car out quite a few times! It's an amazing story on how he ended up with it, and it's awesome that it actually went to a real car guy!

[@saleemwaheed9956]

Great guy, and a well deserved allocation.

[@thomasmcozart1093]

That was a great story, from a humble man that clearly loves his family and loves cars.

[@vicdez]

Your story of hard work, family, and determination is an inspiration.

[@noboto4686]

Such a wholesome story, really enjoyed the video!

[@EdBolian]

What did you guys think of the latest Car Trek series? All 3 episodes of Car Trek 7 are live now on Tavarish’s channel. Our next series is already shot and it is being edited now.

[@XGGaMeRGX]

Wish it was longer but I enjoyed it! Looking forward to the next one.

[@TheCannonball79]

Most enjoyable and well done as always.

[@theanomalous1401]

#CarTrek7👍 Muy bueno❗#FreeKimmy

[@LavenderSystem69]

FWIW, those high dollar loads do tend to get expedited a bit by reason of security concerns, and one of a few hundred cars of its type would carry even greater concern for load hijacking, sooooooo...

[@bibbysvj]

Never was a fan of the newer Ford GT but this Miami blue color and those wheels make this thing pop like no other!

[@seanroney6033]

I’m glad he was able to get his car and I always enjoyed talking college football with Mr. Nelson. Good luck to your Sooners this season! Go Blue! I’ll be cheering for my Wolverines.

[@Thebadbeaver9]

Can we see the application video? Id love to see it!

[@kw0017]

Utter madness to turn down a Heritage. But completely insane not to want that car in Miami Blue. It's sensational

[@ChristianHumphrey-dt7di]

Really cool to hear stories like this

[@igotursixx2665]

One of the best absolute best stories you have aired!

[@violinmiata]

Passing up an F40 for a Ford GT is a problem that most of us will never face! Not sure how I would have handled that one lol

[@andynelson9225]

My only consolation is that I don't think I'd actually fit in an F40...

[@krinkov2875]

I'd go f40

[@wawaversyss7326]

Grass is money!

[@theanomalous1401]

"Dave's not here, Man!

[@GTI_Lite]

I've seen this car in Norman once or twice! I didn't know the color was bespoke chosen by the customer. That's awesome!

[@AR-bl8zd]

You won’t find a nicer, more humble guy than Andy. Hugs bro!

[@andynelson9225]

XOXO A R;)

[@robbin763]

Not the first GT in Miami Blue

[@andynelson9225]

I'm glad the other has stripes at least...

[@theoneandonlybosable]

Very happy for this guy, he seems great. But the catalog of recorded stories is surely running dry.

[@nicholasdouglas7080]

Sure is scraping the very bottom of the barrel lately

[@bwofficial1776]

@@nicholasdouglas7080 Happily, this guy is not at the bottom of the barrel.

[@heyitsfranklynn168]

Immediately i knew that feeling of loving cars so much it hurts in your soul

[@anshidar7104]

you can really say when a story is directly coming form the heart

[@michaell1744]

One secret tip to buying a Ford GT. Billionaires and KZbinrs hate him!

[@DonnieDarko727]

Have to scroll down for 10 mins and then send your email!

[@theguythatcouldfly]

Good stuff. Part 2 better come soon! This guy must have fun stories to tell about the ownership experience.

[@sammarley347]

saw this car in Monterey in person last year in monterey, and it was insane!

[@andynelson9225]

Thanks, Sam:)

[@jebediahgentry7029]

That is without a doubt the most beautiful Ford GT I've ever seen. That color with those rims is perfect!

[@livingroom.computer]

I'm not crying, you're crying. This story is awesome, seems like a legit car guy.

[@rockin86ranger]

A super car video where the guy DOES NOT come off as a gloating self centered jackoff, this is a nice change of pace. Let’s get some more of this guy.

[@dannyboyranger4102]

amazing storie ! thanks man for sharing !

[@Noledynasty1]

I've seen the car in person and it is amazing. I am so happy that he brings this out and actually drives it!!!

[@DelCalloway]

Back on track with great car stories!

[@ADITH_UCIT]

"I used to cut school to cut grass." The only guy in history to utter those words.

[@davidedwards4088]

Oh the Dupont Registry I know it well. My favorite was the double Christmas issue, I kept my 1988 magazine for years. I even took it to Thailand and read it everyday for 3 weeks🤣 in "98". It's nice to see that I wasn't alone with my obsession.

[@DickTrikle]

After all the years and all the stories from this channel. Vinwiki finally has a blue collar guy I can relate with.