I Found and BOUGHT BACK My Grandfathers Old Car in Germany. 14 Years later!

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@smashke 3 ай бұрын

If you had bought it 15 years ago and paid about 2 grand per year for storage and insurance, you’d be out around $30K. That same money got you the car, quality repairs where it needed, and one hell of a story for your grandchildren. I’d say that’s a huge win all around and totally worth it. Congrats.

@civik29 4 ай бұрын

This is awesome and great job getting your Grandfather's car back! I'm sure he's smiling down on you brother!

@arlafood 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations you found the vehicle. PUH Sweden. Good movie

@johndee7326 3 ай бұрын

Great story! Nice to see it back in the right hands! Enjoy for many years to come! - P.S. Posted the VIN of my 77 Cadi CDV on the internet, if someone might still be looking for it ;) - It's in The Netherlands since 2008.

@josefbecher4790 4 ай бұрын

So, grandad is from Germany... he bought a mercedes 300D in 83 imported from Germany. He gave me the car when i was 17. I was named after my grandfather, so all the customs plates on frame, engine, and dash all said my name. Wellp, i sold it like 25 years ago and regret it everyday.. cant find it, and you have no idea how lucky you are man, enjoy that car!! *fun side note, my first car was also a Saturn 😂

@BamaMark 3 ай бұрын

A heart warming story. I would definitely have done the same thing. My grandfathers 66 New Yorker. I ❤️ that car. It unfortunately is gone. Congratulations to a job well done. And ironically. Our New Yorker came from REEDMAN in Langhorne !! Ted REEDMAN. So. I would love to see your 383 treasure! Just place the gold Pentastar on the bottom of the right fender. 😉👍

@adrianwi2724 4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it's back! Nice story to that car. Your welcome!

@brianlynch2512 4 ай бұрын

I sold my 1968 Imperial Crown Coupe to a family that took it from California to Australia, and it’s the only car I’ve ever sold I regret selling!!! Super cool you bought your brand car back!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@pd4104lang 4 ай бұрын

Reedman auto group Langhorne, Pennsylvania! Back in 1969, my Dad bought families first new car from them! A loaded 1969 Plymouth Fury III! This Chrysler is a time capsule! Love it!

@paulne1514 3 ай бұрын

May father in law bought new off their showroom floor, a 1966 Caprice, 427, 4 Spd, 4:56 rear. He use to drag race on Langhorne speedway’s 1/8 drag strip, also at Atco. I still the first vehicle I ever bought. Reedmans demo-1973 K20, Cheyenne Super, deluxe camper package, black. I bought it used.

@IamAllanC 4 ай бұрын

😮 This is by far, the most beautiful vehicle anyone on KZbin has shared. I have always loved the pre-80s vehicle design language. The couches for seats, the solid metal stalks, simple engines. All so beautiful. That colour, too. GORGEOUS.

@geoffreyb3337 4 ай бұрын

I love it I had a 74 when I graduated high school in 2003 similar color it was in immaculate condition miss that boat ❤

@a.j.s.8049 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your finding your Grandfathers car.

@matthewhegarty729 4 ай бұрын

Congrats on tracking it down!!

@MikeekiM-vh5se 3 ай бұрын

Very cool finding your grandfathers car! I love the color too..Congrats,that is the find of a lifetime! What a great story about the headlight winner in Germany,you just cant make this up the car was meant for you,its a keeper for life!

@on-site4094 4 ай бұрын

Congratz on finding your grandfather s classic enjoy family classic. &tradition = history she’s a beauty & in great shape she sounds very healthy

@mikeholbrook5084 3 ай бұрын

I had a 71 Plymouth that belonged to my Grandmother and here is a couple things I did that made a significant difference in drivability. New Biilstine shocks all around and disk brake conversion on the front. I was driving in California and had to make a panic stop in traffic where I missed hitting the car in front of me by swerving toward the center of the off ramp. Easy to find the parts at the junk yard and use new rotors and calipers/pads. You've got an extremely nice car there, I'm jealous.

@reijerlincoln 4 ай бұрын

That big old boat looks beautiful! I would upgrade to a dual master brake cylinder...!

@Crustychevrolet 4 ай бұрын

Only thing better than a cool car with a story

@MrElvin1975 4 ай бұрын

She is a beauty. Looks great lowered, Glad you brought her back home.👍🏻

@truckerkevthepaidtourist 3 ай бұрын

Good cold start One crank no catch the long wind down Followed by one big long-ass crank and then it roars right to life

@DanMestayer 3 ай бұрын

Wow! If only i could ressurect my Grandfathers 1970 Plymouth Satellite. But, I'm absolutely sure it went to the crusher in 1985. Keep living the dream...

@ceescorner 4 ай бұрын

Congrats, man! This was a great watch.

@ceescorner 4 ай бұрын

I'm genuinely happy for you. Must felt great to have grandpa's car back

@DSP1968 4 ай бұрын

You are so lucky to have found this car and have it back in your possession!

@robertsylvis1676 3 ай бұрын

Dam that car brings back memories. My first car was a 66 Chrysler Newport. I drove that in my high school years.

@marcothalow 4 ай бұрын

what a story. sold by the family, shipped to germany and bought back by the family and shipped back to the states. thats awesome!

@ronstermonster7008 4 ай бұрын

Make sure we get to see you in a video driving this beauty around once you're all done. Maybe with some of the family to get their reactions as well. That would be priceless.

@Johnny-jr2lq 4 ай бұрын

Matt it makes me feel good that you got your grandfathers car back. I remember my pops selling my grandparents vehicles. Granted not as old as yours but into today’s times over 25 years. 87 Buick Regal & a 71 or 72 Ford F150 they weren’t as nice as yours but clean. Anyways I remember being really bummed about them getting sold. I really wanted to keep them both.

@lsxmatt 4 ай бұрын

Same here. My family even said they would have held onto it if they knew I’d be so involved with cars as I got older.

@Johnny-jr2lq 4 ай бұрын

@@lsxmatt great video man hopefully in the next month I get to FINALLY start rebuilding my early 20’s pickup. 2001 GMC Sierra regular cab short bed step side 4x4. It’s rough lots of rust idk I might not even be able to redo my truck. I plan on fixing the frame I literally thought myself how to weld just to be able to repair the frame on this truck when the time came. But the more I look at it the more I’m really starting to worry if it’s even going to be possible. I will see here soon when I start to take it all apart. At the end of the day IF rebuilding my truck’s frame isn’t possible I’ll keep the drive train. And find something like a Apache or 60’s era GMC to swap it all into.

@matejzatko787 4 ай бұрын

Congrats! I would like to see reaction of your family, your uncle and everyone on buying this car and the whole story

@brentkiely657 3 ай бұрын

yes definately do a reaction video to you getting the car back from germany, with your family, Matt !

@Se7enMiIe 4 ай бұрын

I'm happy for you! My dad died and his car sat in storage, then jumped around family members houses until it was stolen after 12 years. Mom wouldn't give it to me in fear I would hurt myself in it. 78 elcamino with a 383, still looking for it!

@cire06. 4 ай бұрын

This is like the most wholesome thing i've watch in a while :) thanks for sharing!

@stevenayala2324 4 ай бұрын

Can’t put a price on family memories Matt iam glad you got it back means a lot to you iam happy for you bro !

@RatdogDRB 4 ай бұрын

That's KEWL, Matt! Congrats on finding and getting that car back home where it belongs. What a sweet old ride. Very happy for you.

@michaelmurphy7953 4 ай бұрын

That thing is awesome Matt!!

@Big_daddy_1170 4 ай бұрын

Awesome reunion ❤

@SoonerDan77 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us Matt, she's a real beauty. Enjoy your grandpa's car.

@jhuntosgarage 4 ай бұрын

Congrats on finding it again. What a gem! Yeah, new car prices are crazy and nowjere near as cool. Go man go!

@KO-pk7df 4 ай бұрын

The roads and highways in Germany are much smoother here in the US. You must be in a dream state getting that car back in such good shape after all those years and all over Europe! I keep remembering stuff right before you get to it. Like where the hood release was and right before you put the gun on the lug nuts. Also, I believe the original Mopar hose clamps were those spring wire type and sometimes when they are old enough and rusty they can snap / crack when you go to remove them.

@Eric_Olsen 3 ай бұрын

What an awesome story you were able to track down your grandfathers car and returning back to the family after 14 years. Sometimes you wish you had the means to hang on to certain vehicles or things but you can’t realistically keep and sometimes you regret it but luckily you were able to find and buy it back. Put the temporary tag on, it could help dodging tolls for a little. If you don’t get your radio working I’d suggest a retro sound unit and possibly some of their speakers as well.

@jakereal3604 3 ай бұрын

There WAS something special about it! It was your grandfathers car and you cannot replace memories. My mom passed in January this year. She had my late grandfathers gold pocket watch that never worked since she inherited it. Well I took it home a few months ago and immediately dropped it off to have it serviced. Its a Hamilton model. It had a stand but the glass dome was long gone and had broke years ago. Servicing it was about $140 and after searching over 2 hours i found a glass dome that seemed like it would fit perfectly for about $15. It arrived and fits the stand like a glove! I now have it in the guestroom and i cherish it and will till I pass. Grandpas memories alive with me. He got that watch as a 50 year gift for having worked at Western Union! Imagine 50 years at one company, unheard of.

@JamesBond-yw3dj 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful car and the fact that it was your Grandfather's car is the cherry on top. God bless and enjoy that beauty. I know to you right now that car is priceless, I know it would be to me if it was my Grandfather's car.

@GDB18PSI 4 ай бұрын

I always had to tell U-Haul I was towing a Miata when I used to rent those trailers because of the weight limit. Nice Miata, bro.

@Dinkymaster7 3 ай бұрын

Man this was great to watch! As a norwegian I have always thought about that the cars we get imported, probably will never roll on american roads again, but now I see that they can! Love that you're keeping it like the 1960s!

@MrIgor1955 3 ай бұрын

That is so cool! What a great story. I have my grandfathers 1950 Chevy 2 door but it has remained in the family since it was new. I got the car from my cousin in May, 2000 and have been working on it ever since. My cousin hot rodded the car in the 60's & 70's so it doesn't have any of its original drivetrain. I have a 454 with a 4 speed and a '57 Pontiac/Olds rear end in it. Like your Newport, the '50 will remain in our family forever. 😀

@edweigman9683 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'm so glad it's home! I bet your grandfather would be very happy.

@brentkiely657 3 ай бұрын

She's a beauty ! Love that paint colour. What a great story. She's back where she belongs. Show us a video of the the new weatherstripping install please.

@nw_po 4 ай бұрын

Isn’t it amazing how cars can feel like members of the family and can bring us closer to those who aren’t here anymore? Awesome story Matt and I can’t wait to see you get the Newport running and driving tip top again

@landiahillfarm6590 3 ай бұрын

What an absolute STUNNER!!! I love all of the mid-60's pillarless 4 doors, the Monaco's and Newports stand out in that line. My first car was an Olds 98. There was something about that generation of cars, they were build amazingly well, they were luxurious for their day and yet by todays standards so simply built [aka reliable]. A guy in the town next to me has one of these in gold and O covet it everytime I see it out of his garage! LOL

@sgtalstrafficticketblog2452 3 ай бұрын

Nice job. Your grandfather brought the car back to you, so please don’t lose it again. And take it out on the concours circuit, original unrestored category, a sure winner. Drive in good health!! 👍🏽

@davidmiller6726 3 ай бұрын

Great save on this Newport! Please buy and replace the front and rear brake hoses when you rebuild the brakes! Inline tube is a great source! They even have replacement brake lines. Looking forward to seeing more on this car!

@towncoupe 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic Story Fantastic Car Gorgeous Grampa would be Very Proud of you ! Awesome !!

@Matt_Huffman 4 ай бұрын

Dude, so pumped for you! Awesome story and a beautiful car.

@kennykind4905 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing story, Now your is a much better spot and have more skill to keep her sweet. almost like she never left.

@robrobster9148 3 ай бұрын

This is how you should rebuild/refresh an original untouched engine. With an eye for detail and keep as much as you can untouched, especially the original paint. They did a good job in Germany.

@wyattoneable 3 ай бұрын

What a nice car. So nice that you were able to get it back in the family.

@Vaino_Hotti 4 ай бұрын

She's a beaut! MoparMatt diving straight into the deep end with a 60's luxury Chrysler. Can't wait to see the Valiant too!

@c-man7740 3 ай бұрын

What a great watch and an amazing story to go along with an amazing car. Couldn’t be happier for you!

@steves9905 4 ай бұрын

looks sooo much better at the stock ride height. what a great story, and happy that it turned out this way

@joemichienzi1741 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful Newport don't see to many of these around grandpa would be proud.

@jundialhaqiqa9907 4 ай бұрын

I love the story behind this car

@jakereal3604 3 ай бұрын

watched it to the end, what a great video and story!!! You did Grandpa proud bro, nice job I have a 1966 Toronado, a 1970 Mark lll, and a 1967 Thunderbird Landau coupe. They were bought in 1984, 1985, and 1989 respectively and I still own them and plan to keep them till I drop if possible!

@Johnnyvette383 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing story Matt so happy you got your Grandpa's car back and the fact it was in Germany and you got it back is just so crazy.

@maverickthecarmaniac2 4 ай бұрын

This is a great addition to the channel!! This was an great video!

@christophersoward2895 4 ай бұрын

Information for your trunk finds: So in Europe you are required by law to have triangles and a first aid kit. You are also required by law to stop for collisions and offer help unless others have already stopped. It’s awesome you got your car back.

@scottytoohotty7979 4 ай бұрын

Dude, that is so awesome! I couldn’t be happier for you getting back your grandpa‘s old car.

@scott8x82 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful car, glad you were able to track it down and get it back....looking forward to seeing more of it in the future.

@johnkendrick7304 4 ай бұрын

The overflow tank in that is literally just that. So if it looks gross it's not the end of the world. The radiator is where you fill your coolant

@danieleregoli812 3 ай бұрын

Wow... what a beautiful luxo-barge! I'm salivating....

@arnoldrodriguez3803 4 ай бұрын

All I can say is awesome. So happy for you to find and acquire your grandfather’s car. Look forward to seeing more in this car. Congratulations

@nicksspeedshop8664 3 ай бұрын

Its funny when I hear of occasional stories of American cars in Germany getting sold back to the US. Meanwhile I'm sitting here in Germany with an '88 Firebird. I love stories like that, keep it up man!

@terrytsandilis9962 4 ай бұрын

A beautiful car with an awesome story! Enjoy the ride and the upcoming journeys that car will take you on!

@bennyconiglio1928 4 ай бұрын

What a great story. Happy that you found it. She's a beauty.

@trentdawg2832 4 ай бұрын

Damn that car is pristine…the more i look at it the more i love it!!

@KO-pk7df 4 ай бұрын

WOW! What great luck. What a beautiful Chrysler, smooth and quiet. we had a 67 New Yorker that was very much like your car. Like myself how many of use wish we could retrieve from our past. I was with my parents in Las Vegas when we traded in our 67 Mustang in on a 69 Chevrolet Concourse Estate. The fanciest trim of the car which is basically a 69 Chevelle wagon with the 300HP 350. I took care of the car until my dad got stationed in Germany and we had to sell it. I had my hopes of getting that car when I turned 16 later that year.

@georgewarren8814 4 ай бұрын

Matt, congrats on getting your grandfather’s car! I know that that means as a grandson to get a hold of his car. Mine had a 1969 Lincoln Continental but unfortunately it was too far gone and wasn’t worth restoring. Maybe someday I will find one like he had and be able to cruise myself. The triangle and first aid kit along with a safety vest are required equipment by law in Germany. I know because I have been deployed here 9 months. Good luck, and awesome find ! 🎉

@Zataxx 4 ай бұрын

Glad to see she's back home with her family honestly beautiful looking car

@stephencampbell8498 3 ай бұрын

Great story. Great job 🎉. Leave the car lowered 😊

@HalfassDIY 2 ай бұрын

That car is one magnificent beast !

@thrrsn350 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic story and video. Glad you found it and can enjoy it!

@berem459 4 ай бұрын

Really cool story and a beautiful car! Thanks for bringing us along.

@jamesbeck6579 3 ай бұрын

in 1986 I bought my uncles 1966 Dodge Charger it had left handed threads on the drivers side. I couldn't get the tires off so I called my uncle and he gave me a hard time about the left handed threads. I thought he was pulling my leg but sure enough once I cranked the 4 way the wrong direction the tires came off. I was lucky there were no cordless impacts back then or I would have snapped off the stud bolts for sure. good memories. you have a beautiful old Chrysler. enjoy it.

@jamesbeck6579 3 ай бұрын

my 66 CHarger aslo had the front drum brakes.

@davebarron5939 4 ай бұрын

This is a Hoot! great story and family history, almost seemed "preordained" as it were. Kudos!

@sebastianromero4930 4 ай бұрын

I’m happy for you bro ☺️ A lot of people would like to do what you just did but a few have the opportunity And fewer find it in great conditions 😊

@Czechbound 3 ай бұрын

*New Subscriber* : WHat a beautiful car ! I guess it was king of the road in Germany. Greetings from Prague, CZ

@HalfassDIY 2 ай бұрын

I bought a very similar 65 from a farmer outside of Allentown back in 1997. I gave it to my brother when I bought a newer car and he sold it in florida.

@leonardzeh8449 4 ай бұрын

That is a great story guess we will soon see LS Matt car museum 😊 keep us up to date on what you do with this gem

@jjcarlo 4 ай бұрын

I couldn’t be happier for you brotha

@BudgetRC_Channel 3 ай бұрын

awesome video man, and congrats on getting such a special car back!

@brettwalker5318 4 ай бұрын

Good for you brother!

@oldcarnutzs2886 4 ай бұрын

What an awesome thing to do in honor of your grandfather, I would love to find some old cars from my family. If you want that transmission to last in neutral, the pump does not kick in when in park.

@djlala 4 ай бұрын

that’s awesome! Good history to have for your family

@Aerozona23 3 ай бұрын

this was awesome to watch

@davidjenkins1958 3 ай бұрын

That is a beautiful 1966 Chrysler Newport.

@leftoverparts 4 ай бұрын

So cool Matt! Awesome color!

@stephenspilker9334 3 ай бұрын

mopar sure did make some beautiful cars back in the 60's and 70's.

@jayinmi3706 4 ай бұрын

What an awesome story! I get raising it up for NY roads, but it looks so good where it's at. I feel like I'd have kept this a secret and then drove around in it and picked up my aunts and uncle in it as a surprise. lol.