I Found My Childhood Dream Car Rotting Away After 25 Years & The Owner Let Me Wash It! TA RESCUE!

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I've always loved the F-Body Camaro and Firebird and what started this obsession is walking by a white LT1 Trans Am as a kid. About 25 years ago I remember this very car sitting in a driveway near my house and imagining that one day I'd own one. I ended up owning 3 including my current 2001 white WS6 Trans Am and I was shocked to find this car so many years later rotting away in the backyard of the same house. I thought he sold it 10-15 years ago but no, it's just rotting away. I finally ran into the owner and he is the nicest guy and let me wash the car for the first time in forever. Enjoy some extreme satisfaction!
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[@edwardprokopchuk3264]

Of course we want to see this thing running!

[@user-he5fm1of6g]

Yess!! Absolutely

[@quattr_o5279]

Do it!

[@olivernash5630]

100% let us see it start :-)

[@andrewg2322]

Would love to see Mel bumping this beast around town again

[@rasmuslull4766]

Yes please

[@cristian6766]

The owner is such a lovely person! Such a wonderful guy, friendly and warm. Love your videos Alex! You are in my top youtuber list

[@michaelmccuskey8113]

The 8 car was the Earnhardt family number and Jr ran it for his dad's team when he had most of his success in the early 2000s

[@TL98]

DOIN' IT 4 DALE

[@gregdesena4207]

I'd love to see it running again! Mel seems like such a warm and genuine guy! BTW the #8 sticker was for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in the early 2000's.

[@tylermoore5659]

I thought his car was the Monte Carlo??

[@theknifeconnection9571]

@@tylermoore5659 prob was. But doesn't stop people from putting the sticker on any car goofy

[@jaysonpresher8627]

Gross

[@allegedamoeba7561]

Just searched up the drivers of #8 and the only name that stood out to me was Dale Earnhardt so I knew it had to be him.

[@z512345]

When my son graduated High School and was accepted to Law School some 20 years ago.I bought him a 2001 RED WS6 LS1 Trans Am stick T tops with Tan leather interior, 36K on the clock. I think he is the 2nd or 3rd owner. He has it still today in his garage covered and in excellent condition.

[@Samcrac]

I think you should buy the car from the owner and then give it away to a subscriber!

[@davidfromafrica]

↑↑↑ Give it to this guy above ↑↑↑. He seems like a lovely subscriber of your channel Alex

[@kennethcroll6972]

no sam your not getting it, stick to the BMW that comes with a indoor pool. LOL

[@dewdew34]

@@davidfromafrica It won't run in a week...

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

Like me.

[@camshaft5863]

Yes give it to me

[@BeerBellyDK]

You absolutely HAVE to ask him to let you borrow (or buy) it, so you can fix it up properly. Get it road worthy and safe, oh also, give it a proper detail. If it's the car that's responsible for getting you into cars, and therefor giving all of us endless hours of quality entertainment, then it deserves that and so much more! :)

[@rayhubbard1367]

You have to get it running. It would make Mel’s year. Plus give you a chance to meet some of the older neoghborhood guys. Seems like a lot of potential content and always great to have car guys close by.

[@dominicene3647]

The car owner seem like a really nice guy. Different generations that have the same love for the F-body. That's a beautiful thing

[@reynavarro6044]

I have a 97 trans am in black and I love driving it so much that it’s my ultimate comfort zone. I don’t see many around but the few I do, it’s obvious that the owner’s love them

[@wulfie1199]

Give mel some love and help him get it back on the road again you can tell he still loves the car.

[@billyrubina]

Did he buy it or is he fixing it for the owner?

[@christopherlastname7638]

@@billyrubina watch the video !

[@billyrubina]

@@christopherlastname7638 🥸

[@MurderMostFowl]

The pressure washing cracked me up… not to mention laughing at myself for watching 10 minutes of pressure washing a car like it was one of those ASMR videos. Pure awesome

[@Beer_Dad1975]

The horrific noise that little washer made was kinda anti-asmr.

[@jamesrobinson9176]

Cleetus McFarland has a pressure washing video too if you're interested. He washes a whole racetrack!

[@markholland1578]

Wouldn't it have cut time (and water usage) by just taking a good ol fashioned bucket and sponge?

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@markholland1578 a sponge is a terrible thing to wash a car with, especially one as dirty as this. Might as well take to it with a brillo pad. The idea is to shift the worst of the stuff that's likely to mark the paint before you touch it with anything.

[@markholland1578]

@@Beer_Dad1975 No sponge but 3,500 PSI through a nozzle OK?

[@aliawad1202]

You’re videos are what’s keeping me going recently tbh

[@christopherhamilton5557]

I know what you mean. The world feels like it’s spinning out of control. KZbin content like this seems more real and down to earth. Loved when Alex wrote LSC on the trailblazer! 😂😂😂 Cheers!

[@danshoe4758]

Based on your history with cleaning up your cars and also growing up loving this one, I can only imagine how satisfying it was to clean this car up!! Every time I see your ws6 I regret the day I sold mine so I could keep my daily going 😭

[@chadpringle3892]

I really enjoy your videos. I think this one is one of the best. Do deeds always return to you 10 fold.

[@PeterJames-cr1ul]

Let’s see more videos on the car, I love to see old things repaired. The cleaning was a great start, looking good already. We love to watch you Alex…..

[@allmotorjkj]

Yes for both the Trailblazer and starting the TransAm, great way for thanking a Veteran ;)

[@paulprescott4822]

Would love to see more videos of bringing this car back to life.

[@jakobsmith3772]

I think he should help out Mel and get this thing back on the road. Such a good guy

[@Phasy]

I watch almost all your videos and don’t even know more than half the repairs you’re doing but love the content.

[@josephbennett1401]

Absolutely we want to see the TA run and drive. I’d even love to see the paint restored!

[@gnelson6883]

Would love to see the TA brought back to life. The owner seems like a good guy and would be great to see his reaction to having his once prized car back on the streets again.

[@hattigorn]

Get that TA running! Would be an awesome episode for sure

[@WDDetailing]

Since you love WS6’s you should check out the one we did a few weeks ago 😅 you might like it

[@LegitStreetCars]

Cool I will!!

[@idontlikecops1]

You suck at washing cars

[@sg6fxt]

@@idontlikecops1 I’d like to see you do it better then.

[@lunarsnz6915]

@@idontlikecops1 and how are you better?

[@karlvlawton]

Dude you just got a new subscriber you guys are awesome that was sick!!

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

It’s always so satisfying to see the dirt and grime wash off an abandoned vehicle. I think it would be nice to see you bring that one back from its slumber and get it going for the owner…who seems like a nice chap. Change the fluids, do the maintenance needed to return it to road duty…and then detail the heck out of it. Would make for some cool content and would be an incredibly nice thing to do for your neighbour…and fellow car guy.

[@jm361]

The reason you knew about those cars in your area was because you did "see" them, but you never found the time to get to know/chat with the owners was because you were busy/doing your thing!!! Living your life, chasing your dreams (love+Wife+fast rides=Kids), finding yourself (KZbin) and just have never really stop to look and chat until now.. Which there's nothing wrong with that, think of it as "coming to the party late" and "the neighbor guys were still there waiting for ya to show up"! They say "time flys when you're having fun"!! Pretty cool!! Very noble thing! Make it run, and give it a good "speed buff" and service! Car guy/gals regardless of generational views/age always have shared a common ground/love/passion for which brings them around each other!

[@johnabel4444]

Love to see it running, got a 79 Redbird and a 88 formula ws6 myself.

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

Alex, for about $40-$50, you can upgrade the wand on your pressure washer to a Ryobi with a quick disconnect end and get a nicer/bigger foam cannon that comes with a 5 nozzle assortment. It really takes that HF pressure washer to the next level!

[@willierolon3735]

Man! You have a heart of gold my friend! This channel must keep growing! Thanks a lot for this video Alex!

[@Asad-zeetwo5241]

The other dude is such a cool guy, and I like the way he speaks and always giggles!.👍👍👍💞

[@michaelcastro6033]

After you said “bringing back memories” He’s trying to hold his tears back that i can tell that lots of good memories he had way back when the car still runnin

[@LuxurySportRj]

It’s always nice when you can hang with the older guys and talk about cars

[@kristjan1757]

E tenido la suerte de verlo en persona montarme y dar un par de vueltas al circuito de montmelo y es espectaculaer en todos losd sentidos

[@LuisTorres-hi2ps]

Love the videos, get the car started and running for the owner so he can get a better sale price. Don't let it die or get parted out.

[@jfv65]

Good idea!

[@BulliKid]

That’s my buddy Mel! So cool that you guys live next to eachother! We should collaborate in the future for a video

[@sprsprtrudy]

You definitely need a video of this car being fixed to run and drive again and with you both taking it for a drive together and then hopefully he will either continue to enjoy the car regularly or will donate it to you! That would be a perfect story.

[@alexflosho]

You cleaning that car hurt my soul “High power degreaser!” Get so close to the paint 😭

[@timelordnoah5179]

I have a 97 stock white hard top auto lt1 I saved in April after sitting out side for 4 years because of a failed fuel pump. Got it with 89k and already have it up to 94. I love the car. Thanks for the video it reminds me a lot of mine.

[@NoGGy]

I would love to see a few episodes on this. Cleaning it up even more, doing engine work and getting it started up!

[@fiber9m]

Please make more content on this T/A. This my favorite channel. Epic videos Alex

[@1revwilly]

I'd love to see more content on this TA for sure! Alex, you should buy this car since as you say it was the very car that got you into wanting nice cars like this in the first place! I'm sure all of your subscribers would love watching you do a series of bringing this car back to it's former glory! :-)

[@steve-ph9yg]

I was thinking the same thing you are who are today because of this car. You admired this car and wanted one like it your future was somewhat guided this very car that you for the first time ever actually touched, opened the door looked inside after all these years. You have a white TA because of this white TA.

[@as680783]

I'm British, and my friend had a blue Trans Am in the late 1980's, and we rode the streets. It was a real puller, cuz the car attracted girls like iron filings to a magnet. You see very few TA in the UK and I've probably only seen six or seven in the last 30-years. PLEASE, get this baby on the road where she should be.

[@jeremiahvarljen]

Definitely do more, i’m currently trying to rebuild a 96 trans am.

[@asherbrown9634]

I want to see a whole series on the TA!!

[@clay282]

YES! You and Mel - colab... get her going again! Mel seems to be a ACTUAL car guy and it would be fun and he would appreciate it. Once he opened the garage door, I knew it wouldn't be another Grand National Junkyard Diggs fiasco. Dear God Kevin put so much work into that thing and it was DOA before he even showed up. This TA, has life left.

[@Toxic2T]

true

[@charliel2967]

Wow Alex, getting up there in subscribers. Gotta get you to a million. My first car was a Buick Gran Sport with a 455, 1972. I’m the first viewer, what an immature honor. Keep up the good work AP!!!

[@wurly164]

My friends father had a 73 GS Stage 1 they added a high lift cam, and put N02 on it and it was the family car

[@charliel2967]

@@wurly164 I was 19 at the time, in 1977, I just graduated from embalming school. I didn’t know much about cars, but this thing had so much torque, I had to replace the rear wheels after one day.

[@sirscreamethbehemoth780]

My dad had a 98-02 Firebird formula for a very long time, and as a kid I loved it so much, but he sold it in 2014 maybe to get a Chevy SS, and I was so mad at him. So seeing this made me realize, my absolute top of the line dream car is a late 4th gen Firebird, but I’ll have to settle for the Trailblazer SS we have for now, but it fits all my needs, and I love that thing and want to keep it forever, but being an old GM, it’s hell to keep alive and work on

[@stevehoward7176]

Oh,HELL yes!!. Who else but someone who fell in love with the series but you??!!!

[@tinystar3010]

I wish I had the funds for that TA... Those honeycomb taillights bring back childhood memories for me too. I grew up always preferring the Camaro over Firebirds but when this gen came out, something about those taillights seemed futuristic to me as a kid. The swooping hip line into the wing too. Hopefully it goes to a deserving home whoever gets to buy it.

[@PitSmok]

Alex please fix that TA, owner a great guy and would be lovely to see his reaction 👍what a memory lane, Alex you the best, many thanks

[@Jeff_S...]

Absolutely get that TA going, your neighbor is awesome! That is a real deal bonafide car guy right there and a heck of a nice guy to boot.

[@root1911]

It’s alway great to meet your hero’s and be able to help them along. Exceptional job Alex!

[@rgw1380rw]

My aunt was fortunate enough to have owned a Formula Firebird many years ago. My uncle didn't like most of her vehicles, but he said that black t top was a beast on the road. My uncle did say that it was lightly modified as well.

[@iankirkpatrick6486]

Would be great fun to watch the Transam being restored and driving again. Lovely car. Great job cleaning it.

[@vernlew]

Yes Alex, I want to see you do a complete LSC restoration of the TA LT-1!

[@glassvial]

I'd definitely love to see more, I've always loved how that generation of TA looked, I think you took about 20LB of dirt off of it! And you're right, even in summertime I don't see these around much anymore, it's too bad.

[@michaellafreniere5083]

Yes bring it back,and fix the exhaust leak on the Chevelle too

[@21stCenturyTemplar.]

Best part is when the owner is laughing, so characteristic!!!! 😂😂😂

[@petercan1020]

You definitely have to make a video of you starting that car what a nice find.

[@marcusgriffin279]

Yes! Yes! T/A content please! We need to see you restore the car that started the obsession!

[@catfishcorner7116]

Great video Alex and another great find in your neighborhood! I can’t wait to see the Trans Am up running and driving! And clean the Trailblazer too!🐟

[@sahadrejuofficial]

That guy is the example of love in cars doesn’t matter of age ✨

[@Jordan-ws6jy]

Mel is such a nice guy! Seems there's a few guys in the neighborhood with some great cars.

[@bruces12]

Oh yeah, we gotta see that Trans-Am up and running and the work you do to get it going (and the detailing, too)!!

[@cppctek]

Please get it running I'd love to see it run and hear it. My mom had a 95 trams am fully loaded and man it was fun. I had a ws6 later on but prefer the lt1s

[@MistaaFrosty]

why is that?

[@nitroxide17]

I love your videos… can’t get enough. Always puts me in a better mood! Let’s see more of this cool trans-am

[@Formulabird88]

I have a '97 WS6 convertible 6 speed that has been sitting for several years, watching this makes me want to get it running again. I'm in Northern Indiana

[@joon-young9589]

the owner is so laid back. seems like the whole neighborhood is full of car people.

[@clarkstoddard1131]

Loved this video Alex, definitely want to see you try and get it started man!

[@mabs503]

Get it running! :) I'd love to see that video. My first V8 car was an -95 LT1 Camaro Z28 convertible with a 6 speed that I had for 9 years. Actually not that rare here in Sweden. Miss it, but had to sell it when I moved to a place without a garage a number of years ago. I'm thinking of getting an LS1 Camaro with HT or Targa to use as a daily summer driver, and switch with a winter beater. Newer Camaros and Corvettes are awesome, but 4th gens are fun and simple to maintain,

[@MurderMostFowl]

Buy this car and restore it!

[@Change_this]

At 2:18 i was waiting for the "hold on.. YO ADRIAN!!! you got the keys? Im gonna need the u know?" I can't be the only one who heard Rocky 😂😂😂

[@UvidCo]

As a T/A and owner of a 2000 Ws6 this brings a smile to my face, love it.

[@doggo__usa]

I started with an early Ford Expedition, I actually just bought another just for the nostalgia!

[@gtohenry6469]

Yes sir, let’s see you start it😊

[@TkBuff]

Yes, I definitely want to see the car running! Such a nice guy and nice of you to clean it up for him.

[@LeoM-zt3pl]

LT1's are a blast , they sound amazing and lots of torque for stoplight fun. Owned my 97 SS for 4 years now

[@hartfischer5509]

Are you kidding? Yes, clean the Trail Blazer, clean the LT1 engine, clean the interior. Clean the underbody. Fix it up. Drive it. I want all of that : ) Great video. ( I used to own a 1995 Camaro Z28, 6 spd manual Borg Warner, drove it 206,000 miles, sold it to a friend who fixed up everything )

[@avid19]

Looking nice! Love that car

[@benjaminkamben4908]

Super clean is awesome stuff! Underneath all that grime that paint looks pretty dang good. I love that you give old abandon cars a second chance. The car gods are smiling on you man.

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[@MaxBeecher]

First car was a 1986 Toyota camry lift back. A huge POS lol

[@macgeek2112]

1976 Ford Mustang II (notchback) in forest green. Second worst car ever made next to the Yugo.

[@skolenimation]

A 2000 Mercury Cougar that I still have and enjoy.

[@dgurevich1]

1992 peugeot 405 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmmqeZyPa8-giJo

[@ReinForceOne]

My first car was a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant Station Wagon I will miss it's 2.5L V6

[@FMFALLDAY]

Aww this is so wholesome that’s probably the first car talk he’s been able to have in quite sometime just look how happy he is just talking cars😁

[@keithnoneya]

Yep love TA's Clean it up and get it running again. I fell in love with TA's back in the late 70's and purchased a 1974 TA with a 400 4spd. Had a lot of fun in that car and sold in around 1998. It lasted two weeks before some guy in a pickup truck rear ended it at 40 MPH and totaled it. But I still have my 1969 GTO 400 all stock with the original engine and trans. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@sandile4492]

This is like me finding my dream car but I haven't made an offer and i have been going past it for 5 years and it has been sitting but I really want to buy it.

[@yungtooli]

never meet your heroes. trust me

[@sandile4492]

@@yungtooli why 😂

[@yungtooli]

@@sandile4492 bought an rx7 that ive seen sitting in my neighborhood that ive fantasized about owning for roughly 10 years. after getting it the car has been nothing but a nightmare every step of the way and i wish i never bought it. several thousands of dollars later and its still really just a piece of junk. don’t know what type of car you’re looking at but be careful. especially if the owner is eager to let you buy it. im 2 years deep and ive drove this thing maybe 3 miles total

[@sandile4492]

@@yungtooli 😂 sorry bru I'm also looking at a Mazda The MazdaSpeed6 but here in South Africa we call it the Mazda 6 MPS

[@michaeldittmer870]

Let see that back yard TA brought back to life!!

[@luporosso1276]

"You guys gotta go find yourself an abandoned car and just wash it." Yes. Exactly yes !

[@e-train374]

I grew up 5-6 blocks from LSC home base on a nearby O street. If u went to catholic schools, we probably went to same schools (I’m probably 15 yrs older). I just found your channel and I love it ! I’m obsessed and can’t stop bingeing. For real. 👍🏻💯

[@myrndnvn2033]

your voice sounds like a sports announcers voice, I am listening very contently. great channel man thanks!

[@enyionyeobia5103]

I think this TA belongs in the LSC fleet. Mel would be rest assured his baby is going to a good home.

[@hewhoenlightens5431]

Awesome!! I too have an arctic white 97 WS6 (get the hood) I've been fighting for a while! Always been into these cars.. my dad had a 77 T/A now a built 05 GTO 454/5 LSX. I TRIED FOR YEARS TO FIND ONE, almost got a nice 91 formula but couldn't afford it. Eventually I did find my jewel! Putting a fuel pump in soon and should be back on the road.. very cool! P.S. THE 97 WS6 HOID WAS THE BEST.... THE LATER LS IS VERY MENACING THOUGH, BUT it had to be, because the 97 WS6 hood was SOOOOOO beautiful of a predecessor

[@coryernewein]

My neighbour had almost the the exact car in his garage as his pride and joy, I always loved the wicked rake on the windshield🤤

[@brewdinyork84]

Dude. U won me over just watching this. So rewarding

[@ltmedic3]

That was so satisfying. Of course once you started you can't just stop

[@anthonywagner3273]

Would love more Trans Am content. Both LT and LS. Maybe even a LS swap into the LT car. Just saying 😂.

[@jayh7588]

Yes let's get the Blazer cleaned too, wanna see both up and running

[@farmeunit]

One of my favorites…Definitely deserves some love and get it running and driving.

[@1978JonBullock]

So satisfying watching the dirt wash away

[@bryanquichocho1280]

That car wash was pretty satisfying..made me go out and pressure wash the car port 🤣🤣🤙🏿.

[@calebtyler-combs5841]

Yes that car is my dream. I am a sucker for Trans Ams. My aunt had a 1980s Trans Am got brand new. She sold it three months ago then passed away shortly after. The guy that bought it bring to the funeral and asked the family if he got lead the funeral perception. Since he know how much she loved that car. She was 85 when she passed. She always keep that car show room ready always keep in the garage.

[@rayman1230]

Ugh as good as the 98-02 tail light assembly looked, as the 93-97 yrs have aged, the original tail lights should go back in this car. Definitely never thought growing up seeing these cars now in days would be a rare sight

[@GldRush98]

As a fellow Fbody guy, I must say YES MORE FBODY CONTENT OF ANY TYPE! :)

[@witchcraftauto]

These cars are so under rated. Never understood why. Awesome video, very satisfying

[@user-wj9xq7ig2v]

From one Gen2 lt1 to another my deepest condolences