We Built a '69 MG for John Cena! | Texas Metal | MotorTrend

[@MotorTrendWatch]

The engine reveal at 7:42! 😍

[@ShaytarnOffical]

Absolutely stunning great job guys 🔥💯💯

[@donson37]

I got stage 3 emphysema. So not sure how long I have..I'd would like to get my silverado fixed and painted.

[@letzdrive2212]

How much does it cost for a car build up like a Toyota matrix

[@justlookingaround]

Center bolt valve covers indicate a Center bolt chevrolet tbi head, a head designed for low power and mileage in the early 90's. I'm willing to bet they put a 1500 dollar tbi gm crate engine in it with a different intake. Pure garbage. Extremely heavy V8 for the front of that little car. Junk junk junk.

[@serene5385]

Where is John Cena reveal? I can't see anyone there other than you...

[@jasonwatson490]

Gotta be honest, had no idea Cena had the knowledge he has of cars. Could tell that wasn’t rehearsed. He was genuine. New respect.

[@benmarsh8153]

Same as me I know a fair abit about MG’s growing up watching my dad at hillclimbs all across England. Fully shocked he knew what he was on about. New respect from me too!!

[@franciskabengwa3676]

Exactly

[@samuelbutler343]

He does own few cars from muscle cars to newer cars. I don’t know what kind he have. I’m sure that he have knowledge about cars.

[@CrazyNikel]

You fellas also pro China? Good for you, supporting slave labor in these time. Of course you rich kids just like this millionaire don't care. Have a nice day :)

[@phucnguyen0110]

He's a legit car guy, from what I've seen

[@stephenflanagan1177]

This man holds the record for most Make a wish kid visits. This man deserves much more but is still very humble.

[@MrExcessum]

He is extremely underrated as a person. Internet is full with those outdated and unoriginal "we cant see him" memes, but the guy is bigger than life, and Im getting annoyed with the memes, John has so much more to offer. I mean listen to him talking about cars, he is on the level with the mechanics.

[@Vittrich]

@@MrExcessum he actually made that joke at 6:10 himself, maybe its not that outdated for him. But jokes aside, he is one of the most humble guys on earth, we should protect him and Keanu Reeves.

[@HailKingCeezer]

Michael Jordan has hundreds of make a wish visits and has donated more than anyone to the foundation, but people think he's a bad person. I wish people would look at the more privately giving people vs the public ones who have to tell the whole world of all the good they're doing as if it's not worth it unless they get the attention and PR.

[@ebraxton6271]

@@HailKingCeezerhell ive seen him curse an old lady out who was working for the ucf arena when his kids played basketball there

[@HailKingCeezer]

i trust someone that transparent vs the ones who act like saints for PR but secretly creeps in private. That's the issue with fame. Who's really real and genuine and who is just PR to the public? Not that i dont believe Cena is a genuine person, but we dont know these things until something bad happens. Roid rage. Murder suicide. Etc etc when its too late.@@ebraxton6271

[@Delivery606]

Dude it's going to be crazy seeing a car drive by itself!

[@abbyck]

Lol

[@emanh4keem_san420]

Motortrend know the meme oh no

[@briandk8391]

The New Tesla

[@GreenTheScreen123]

Not funny didn't laugh

[@psndsh]

About time you left this joke

[@riz56]

Seeing Cena happy makes me happy. After everything he's done for the less fortunate and also for our entertainment, I'm so glad there are others out there who put a smile on his face. This is so wholesome 😊

[@jibraielmd7827]

But you can't see him

[@robertmiller1984]

Ive never been an MG fan but this car is absolutely gorgeous. Well done.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Take Meds MRT Train

[@Freddy_Confetti]

I had no idea he could fit in that car

[@sw1000xg]

Then you're an mg fan now.

[@robertmiller1984]

@@sw1000xg Good point 🤣🤣🤣

[@caseyb1316]

It’s a shelby

[@discingaround]

Usually I don't watch auto content, but love 'seeing' Cena! This whole episode made me smile. From the thought & care taken, to John's genuine response and show of respect to the craft....it was all enjoyable.

[@repapeti98]

Cena's the definition of a gentle giant. He looks like he could break my spine by blinking hard but from what I've seen, the only thing that's bigger than his muscles is his heart. And maybe his smile.

[@johnnyyuma9326]

He is a chinese apologist loser. He doesn't have a spine.

[@Aliyah_666]

*ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THAT*

[@sherinjohn001]

​@@Aliyah_666 😅😅 that gif became so famous

[@Dranreb865]

Those are beach muscles.

[@josuebadillo32]

The definition of gentle giant is Brian Shaw.

[@BigKrisMorris]

Can tell cena is a genuine car fan, he has just gone right up in my books what a legend 👌🏻

[@carnut015]

I am in awe of how this car came out. I can not even imagine all the time and effort that went into that end result. My hat is off to the shop’s employees.

[@gtestastretta1]

Beautiful job, it shows how versatile Bill and his team are. Very impressive.

[@jeromejozwiak4705]

Under the hood is so clean everything about this MG is badass. As I said there isn't another custom car builder that can make this MG any better than what it is. Bill and his guys did an outstanding job on this build .

[@davidfajardo6348]

..and now owned by SAIC.

[@david4portland]

This is sleek, boys. John Cena became a fan girl when he first saw it. He was super happy. Well done! Love it.

[@stevet3980]

I've watched John Cena in a few unrehearsed situations and each time he is humble, a true gentleman and completely respectful. It's easy to see that this is no act, his momma raised him right! Respect a real gentleman and 100% man, John Cena. BTW, that MG is a piece of art, wow.

[@magnetsoldiercephas331]

That is one of the most beautiful cars I’ve seen. Cena is the customer everyone wishes they had. Reaction to appreciation is outstanding

[@Pitsy]

That was amazing - when I saw the title, An an Englishman and fan of MG, I was worried... but that is such a gorgeously understated restored; shame we never heard the engine when the bonnet (hood) was up and saw the stereo working with those gorgeous speakers!! Well done...

[@jtarrant2450]

True car guys always keep their hands behind their back when looking at someone's ride ! That's true respect! 😅

[@johnpender3732]

Speechless 100% 🔥 love it. Its possibly one of John's best cars he's gonna enjoy for the rest of his life.

[@russparker1647]

I have had 4 MGBS over the years, one a GT, was involved with an MG car club, went to the shows, NEVER SEEN ONE LIKE THIS. INCREDIBLE!!! Can you spell envy boys and girls!

[@g1967]

FANtastic job The homies @ Ekstensive TX Metal knocked it out the park! Great job!

[@carlzeta]

These guys are the best and no one can test. You can literally shut your eyes. Give them the car to get up when it’s done I just look at the quality of work they do you’ll never be disappointed. It’s a dream for me one day to have the build something for me

[@lionelwells5618]

This build was insane. It turned out great!!! Way to go Bill and I love the show!!!

[@chrismann7910]

Bill is one of the top 3 car builders around they do amazing work at extensive.

[@T.S.T2014]

The best MG coupe I’ve ever seen, stunning colour choice.

[@DisturbedShifty]

I wonder if Cena went around and thanked each of the employees after that? He seems like the type of guy who would do that.

[@alanheyes694]

He probably did and then took ‘em all out for a drink. He’s that kinda dude.

[@NotPhoenix3940]

An incredible piece of art. Anyone randomly watching it on the roads will fall in love with that beauty😍

[@sylasDC]

You can seriously tell John Cena was impressed the fact that he enjoyed it I can just feel that it was good for both parties. Like you said it's not everyday you get to have somebody like Cena enjoy what you've done🎉

[@acefoxuk]

Omg I like the dude even more now for liking a British car, we all love that little car over here but it definitely should have came outta the factory looking like that, wow what a transformation! Gorgeous 😍 great job guys! 👏🏻👌🏻😎

[@RetroEraBuilds]

John is so humble and such a real car guy I have nothing but love and respect for this man and how well this shop did

[@MrAtaripitbull]

So beautiful ! I love everything they did except for one little. I would have liked to see them incorporate MG logo in front of the hood, other then that, perfection..

[@BigSteve_Gaming187]

BIG Thank You!, for that foam underneath the fabric/leather paneling suggestion. I will certainly use that idea for my fabrication work moving forward.

[@mtk2fitness208]

John Cena is a true car guy. Beautiful car that fits him perfectly.

[@greggreg2263]

Absolutely spectacular job on the MG. ✅💯 JOHN definitely deserves this car after helping so many kids over the years and putting big smiles on their faces with his Make-A-Wish charity work🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@datdudeinred]

The fact that he knows so much car guy geeky things about the things they did/put in the build is actually insane. 👏

[@doggo2005]

man this car is out of charts! cant believe how good it turns out

[@alanmcewen6111]

Loved the body mods, turned it ahead by 60 years, well done guys.

[@lwclark]

Leno found out how intake stacks like that perform on a hot day with his 7 liter. He reworked it to get fresh air to the intake. Leaving the MGC opening would have made sense.

[@karlsimmons2011]

Wow! That MG is something lucky guy, and you can tell that was a genuine reaction too John is obviously into his cars from his knowledge, I want that car 😂

[@alanpaulick7815]

"You con't see me" all I see is a beautiful ride. Well done guy's.

[@peterhallock9486]

John John I'm shocked. I'm 75 and this a beauty. I've had mgb's tr's etc. I'm proud of you.......

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I so miss being able to watch Texas metal on the tv The stuff these guys build is incredible

[@jeremyb4493]

I don't know where you are or why you can't watch it but it's on the Sling TV streaming service. I rarely watch it, sometimes I'll watch Iron resurrection , etc but just an fyi about sling in case it helps you.

[@cromBumny]

Yeah, it's cost 5 bucks a month for motortrend on demand....wow, only rich people can afford that

[@GlennRobinson777]

Makes me so happy how happy they made John! Amazing work!

[@patallen5095]

Kudos to the guys in the shop! You've hit a home run, especially with that gorgeous V8!!

[@keithmayhew2161]

Cena said it the best "Smooth & Beautiful"..I,concur..Excellent work Texas Metal..

[@phoenixblack1220]

Wow! That was absolutely amazing build! Excellent selection of parts and color.

[@sagarkambli9366]

Majestic….!!the paint job looks so rich and it’s definitely next level

[@dsmooth8794]

Yeah the guy who painted the car is a beast. I used to watch him paint his trucks outside my house. He's came a long way with is skills

[@keimahrosalle4797]

They did a fantastic job, John is known to be a very specific guy.

[@steveafanador6441]

This shop does amazing work. Hats off to the whole crew 😮😮🙏

[@roberthart3305]

A gorgeous piece of work. I'd love to see a video on how it drives/handles.

[@andrejenkinssr5305]

Me too!

[@thexaviergoat4621]

A piece of art there is still plenty of car people for sure but people who just really appreciate the craftsmanship everything about it 10/10 mixing modern and old

[@lovemussb1940]

I see a lot of these in England,but mostly people keep them original. This looks so nice,would be good to see more like this one 👍🏼 Very nice.

[@brad5983]

Coz it’s English 😂

[@lovemussb1940]

@@brad5983 yes it’s English

[@mrsdoylespinniedoyle1956]

It's hideous. It was beautiful but now it it isn't

[@InherentTrash]

@@mrsdoylespinniedoyle1956 MGs look like garbage stock with the exception of the MGA. The cars are absolute junk from the factory. Take it from someone who sells parts for them.

[@MrTheSmokinman]

0:13 Why is ol boy struggling with the ratchet strap 😂

[@texasgarage145]

That's super dope you did a great job It's also awesome to see john cena's face he's super Happy that's nice to see someone that happy over their car good stuff guys

[@gothard5]

Props to the paint guy for wearing proper protective gear while painting the car. something my dad never did during the 10 years or so that he did body work.

[@michaelslavinsky7046]

John Cena so awesome and he have some much wisdom on cars well done to him wish him all best for years to come

[@michaeljdeaguilar7891]

Their work is a truly work of art

[@DavidAlanStanley]

Gorgeous build! John - enjoy your new ride!

[@jeromejozwiak4705]

There isn't anybody in the custom car business that could do anything different or anything more to make this MG better than what it is now This MG is the badest MG in the country job well done Bill 👏

[@shoaibmalik8192]

6:11:- u may not be able to see me 😂 Thats the famous line 😂

[@LimitlessExpOfficial]

The interior is Sick 🔥🔥🔥 nice colour combination .. loved it

[@joechancio5177]

This car was awesome to watch be built. The hours that went into that little car really shows. Done just right i think.

[@tellme1948]

Stunning job, well done!

[@twmlloyd5257]

Stunning, great work, and John Cena what a guy, knows his stuff, so humble as well

[@WeEducateAndTutor]

Love what you guys do!!! Absolutely amazing!

[@flickmew99]

they are really genius with that color exterior and interior wise for sure. and the body is good too

[@markriding1267]

Miss my '69 BGT ,even though it tried to kill me every time I took her out 🤣 This needs bonnet louvres or better cooling via air intakes to really use her.

[@80hazarkeshoeshain]

Definitely the best MG car I have seen.

[@jonathangonzalez9015]

You guys mentioned John Cena in the title but I never saw him in the video, this is why I hate clickbait

[@dirkz.duggitz1567]

My sarcasm detector took away too long on this comment.

[@JoeTheNSA]

5:50 Cena is awestruck. Get someone who looks at you like he looks at his car.

[@vonnsnyder2481]

We all need waaaay more Texas Metal!!!

[@captainlarrynosleepfishing5350]

Bill and team of fabricators are the best ! North side for Life! 😎👍🏻💵💵💵

[@BertShackleford]

Never heard of her. Stay classy my friends.

[@sleepysamk1400]

These guys are one the best in the business

[@lukelopez9455]

You guys did a amazing job I love it congratulations to you guys beautiful.

[@toddnaples]

This car is going for sale on Bring a Trailer any day now!! Keep an eye out for it.

[@michaeldavies7660]

I sort of like what they’ve done. Why didn’t they use just use a bog standard MGB GT (a far more common rubber bumper variant) and do the work to that? It would have looked exactly the same and they wouldn’t have wiped out an original MGC in the process. The MGC is a rare car ~9k made over two years (1967-69) In my opinion these cars should be kept standard or lightly modified in keeping with period 😢

[@johnje4285]

I agree

[@Britcarjunkie]

I just commented the same thing: soon as they said they removed the torsion bars, I said "Why didn't you start with a BGT instead?".

[@michaeldavies7660]

@@Britcarjunkie

[@JokerFlex77]

I love the color theme of that car absolutely gorgeous

[@Cooke125]

As someone who is British and knowing this is a British car, seeing it ruined like that is sacrilege

[@pauldutram455]

If you guys made them right the first time, Texas Metal wouldn't have had to fix it!!!!

[@ronnieharford3326]

@@pauldutram455 so they should have designed a car for your 2020s taste and tech back over 40 years ago? makes sense😂😂

[@Cooke125]

@@pauldutram455 they are made right the first time mate, you just keep driving that automatic lazy car 😂🤡

[@pauldutram455]

@@Cooke125 I drive a 6 speed C5 Corvette. Only a little lazy mate!

[@Skybowll]

Lovely car damaged beyond repair.

[@RubbiaPeerzada-yp5fl]

I miss you Mr.John Cena,love you.❤❤❤

[@billanderson1965]

I hope he got permission from the CCP first

[@alight_forge3792]

Thats why he was chosen for furious plays. One of the most peaceful sparkling stars out there. Mr. Cena

[@CYB3R2K]

The guys rebuilt a car and show it to nobody? What?

[@SJCKazoom]

This is not a car, this is a piece of art! Beautifully crafted to the minor details.

[@gtrfreak]

Why did he want everything in Chinese?!

[@Radim9x]

Well done guys, you are true masters of your craft, and see how John was happy , is cherry on the top.

[@moistloaf3854]

I assumed he preferred Chinese made cars

[@Phillysavage]

Dude you’re still on that

[@alfredmitchell2075]

I hate it. You might as well done an accord

[@ralphqmunoz700]

The look on his face told it all, great 👌 job very inspiring and your team deserves a big shots out.Great job on the content and well put together.

[@MISTA_LOVAH]

Grille should have been left more original and wheels should have been (wire wheels). Looks tacky

[@toddatkin5288]

"You've seen my acting...I'm not that good" I love it

[@prettydead5542]

Nice click bait buddy but you won't fool me by using AI generated john cena voice

[@Nichole-440HP]

these guys are all craftsmen in every aspect of customization . love this show just wish motortrend was more consistent with new episodes . the last episode was 3 weeks ago and they're only on episode 8 .

[@BradleyBellwether-oy2qi]

That's my complaint too! I only have MotorTrend about 2-3 months out of the year where I binge everything, then cancel again because Texas Metal is one of the only shows left worth watching on there now that Iron Resurrection, Garage Squad and Dirt Everyday are gone.

[@Moonrakerd]

butchered

[@drbesko]

Johncena is a legend

[@chris91822]

Everything about that car looks wrong

[@dustinmasterson411]

I can watch John talk about cars with you guys all day

[@amitmitra6487]

Beautiful car ruined

[@williammashele497]

I think if you own something you can do whatever you want with it, and is just metal 60years from now it wont matter either way.

[@TyfoiD75]

That is one awesome restomod... you did a solid to both John Cena and to MG.

[@tom7890]

Im not a car guy by anymeans but seeing people at the peak of their craft is cool af. beautiful job

[@jazzprincemusic]

Cars are really his passion. I cannot believe it how dope this is