STRESSFUL! BOUGHT MY WIFE A CAR FROM AN ONLINE AUCTION!!

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Finnegan's Garage

Finnegan's Garage

Күн бұрын

This is episode 245 of Mike Finnegan's Garage and since it's droppin on Mother's Day I figured I'd take you all behind-the-scenes of my adventure of trying to buy the right car for my wonderful wife. It was a rollercoaster of emotions as I navigated bidding on this hot hatch I found on bringatrailer.com.
If you'd like to support the channel then please feel free to check out all of the new merch I've created just for you at www.fsmgarage.com
Thanks for watching!
-Finnegan

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@bsherman211
@bsherman211 Жыл бұрын
I’m the guy that was bidding against you. Had just bought two cars on BAT so I was on a $7k budget. This is the exact car I drove in HS and was also nostalgic about it. I hope your wife loves this car!
@chicks70
@chicks70 Жыл бұрын
You didn't get the car, but I think you got a damn good story to tell!
@mxmang
@mxmang Жыл бұрын
Ironic you're both also truck guys
@jamesa2961
@jamesa2961 Жыл бұрын
Damn that's awesome. What a story
@erickricharson5196
@erickricharson5196 Жыл бұрын
I never liked Hondas and basically hate them. But I understand the nostalgia of our High school cars. I still have mine a 78 2 door fairmont love that car
@morphman21
@morphman21 Жыл бұрын
@bsherman211, has Finnegan given you a shirt or a sticker or something for making into the video?
@calvinh.8882
@calvinh.8882 Жыл бұрын
"Checking for last-second bids" is due to the fact that some internet services have a lag. The auctions are run on the internets timer/clock, so if someone did cast a bid before the timer ran out and the internet was lagging, when their bid comes through it's time-stamped so the clock will show the very second they cast the bid and if it was cast before the timer ran out then their bid will be counted as good.
@RobertL78
@RobertL78 Жыл бұрын
I initially though “bring a trailer” meant cheaper cars you need a trailer to haul away. Then I started looking at listings and realized it means you need to bring a trailer full of cash to consider anything.
@frankm8533
@frankm8533 Жыл бұрын
Yeah pretty much! I stay away from that site 😂 ill stick to old school Craigslist
@cerberus50caldawg
@cerberus50caldawg Жыл бұрын
I miss the really old school Recycler Ads days!!! All my first beaters came out of the LA/Pomona County's ads back in the 90's. I need to time warp back there!!!
@motov8-garage832
@motov8-garage832 Жыл бұрын
It's always been what you tell the guy that's buying your broke down vehicle before he heads over. Bring a trailer. 😄 Now it's a trademarked name for a rich person auction that's just not rich enough for Barett Jackson.
@Boondoggle6969
@Boondoggle6969 Жыл бұрын
That's how it started
@jawsdawg1
@jawsdawg1 Жыл бұрын
Yeah BAT used to be exactly what it says...
@ThatOddGarage
@ThatOddGarage Жыл бұрын
The fact that the Cresta is in your warehouse is fantastic. Knowing that went from Mighty Car Mods to Benny's Custom Works and now shares shop space with you is killer. That car has a decade long history and im glad its still around
@Major_D3rp
@Major_D3rp Жыл бұрын
Finnegan with the Fatherly advice, "Help people. If you can't help them, at least don't hurt them." and "I don't care what you do with your life, just don't be a jerk." Lol love it
@terrydavis7389
@terrydavis7389 Жыл бұрын
and then he dosent show us the new car under the cover.. kinda jerkish if you ask me.. lol.. JK
@Major_D3rp
@Major_D3rp Жыл бұрын
@@terrydavis7389 you know.... you aren't wrong. Lol
@Daisyduke419
@Daisyduke419 Жыл бұрын
I second this... that is another reason I love finnegan!
@FinnegansGarage
@FinnegansGarage Жыл бұрын
@@terrydavis7389 I’m great at giving advice. Lol
@retardedcheesewheel2921
@retardedcheesewheel2921 Жыл бұрын
​​​@@FinnegansGarage"lower, lower, lower your expectations till you achieve a goal" Mike Finnegan, too many years ago
@danh2360
@danh2360 Жыл бұрын
It's nice to see someone seemingly genuine and family oriented.
@Brian-mp2mv
@Brian-mp2mv Жыл бұрын
If you get hooked on online auctions... never mix alcohol and bidding!
@philgrimsey3637
@philgrimsey3637 Жыл бұрын
Just imagine what he would end up buying if he did though! Hahahah.
@JSCB-365
@JSCB-365 Жыл бұрын
That's what makes it fun. You can always blame the alcohol
@Pitbike65
@Pitbike65 Жыл бұрын
Don't drink and Prime.
@akshonclip
@akshonclip Жыл бұрын
That’s why the drinks are free in Vegas. 😂
@boredom.victim
@boredom.victim Жыл бұрын
yea, look what happened to Hoovie and Tavarish 😂
@michele215
@michele215 Жыл бұрын
I love how much you love your wife! Giving her the car she loved as a kid is husband goals. Thanks for sharing your life with us!!
@cerberus50caldawg
@cerberus50caldawg Жыл бұрын
Hands down Finnegan this is the most good feels vid I have watched so far this year. I just had to say that. Beautiful El Camino and badass fun auction battle for a neat little CRX. Thanks for the family fun on this Mother's day. Love it!😊
@BR-nh9ki
@BR-nh9ki Жыл бұрын
I like the fact that you have no issues with showing how messy your garage is. Never trust a person with a garage that is not a mess!
@normanklug5706
@normanklug5706 Жыл бұрын
Mike please oil the hinges on the elcamino
@rrrseajay
@rrrseajay Жыл бұрын
boeshield t-9 is the best for stuff like that
@chriswilson8911
@chriswilson8911 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! You won a bundle of vacuum hoses and a small amount of car thrown in for free
@markusmcgee
@markusmcgee Жыл бұрын
That was my first car. Paid $2K for it in 1997 and loved it. Went airborne in it on the Natchez Trace going from Jackson to Vicksburg. State trooper saw me in the air and radios for an EMC. Was totally fine. Had my seat belt. I loved that car.
@juice_in_liters
@juice_in_liters Жыл бұрын
It was my first car as well! 85 HF with a wonderful 1 barrel carb and 50ish mpg. Got mine for 1k in 2000. Traded it a year later after the trans blew up lol
@pwnd32
@pwnd32 Жыл бұрын
God bless you, Finnegan. Been watching you since I was 15 now I'm 27. You're one of my heroes💙🤟🏾
@airammundo9544
@airammundo9544 Жыл бұрын
The roadkill episode we didnt know we needed😂😂😂😂
@petem6291
@petem6291 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike Back in the 80s I worked in a carburetor repair shop and we fixed quite a few of those Hondas. the dealer sold a kit with a gasket and a new float . you need to bend a 13 mm wrench to get to the bolts off but its a pretty easy fix if you do it right it will start like a fuel injected car for the next 300.000 miles
@trope5105
@trope5105 Жыл бұрын
If your a carb guy why didn't you catch the weber lol? ;)
@andrewb5415
@andrewb5415 Жыл бұрын
The friend groups that have seemingly formed from the start of roadkill , that’s the best part of all to me.
@fbody396
@fbody396 22 күн бұрын
Hi Mike. A big shoutout to your wife for letting you do the cool things you do. Never take her for granted. I lost my wife of 54 years a year ago and I'd trade all that time restoring my 69 Camaro to spend that time with her.
@glennvigar3154
@glennvigar3154 Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, No Use For A Name are legends. Grew up skating listening to them 🤘🤘🤘
@christopherweingartz8168
@christopherweingartz8168 Жыл бұрын
They had great live shows.
@glennvigar3154
@glennvigar3154 Жыл бұрын
@@christopherweingartz8168 absolutely first gig i went too and stage dived....lol
@Fredtheswedex
@Fredtheswedex Жыл бұрын
Came here for that :D Love em
@JeffSlover
@JeffSlover Жыл бұрын
So, was that Tom's Camaro promod from Race Week? He said he was on his last year driving it, and toward the end of the week said he was selling it. I hope so, that is an awesome car, and an awesome guy, so it would be cool to see it living on here!.
@paulbow78
@paulbow78 Жыл бұрын
The body lines look Camaro but I’m not sure. Really hope it is Tom’s car.
@DJMac
@DJMac Жыл бұрын
All crx's are minted even the 84 but i Love the 89-91 gen crx. I always wanted one but getting rare in the UK.
@sparksandgritgarage555
@sparksandgritgarage555 Жыл бұрын
Dude you probably won’t see this because you get so many messages, but this is textbook almost exactly the story with my wife and her 89 Yellow Prelude. She wanted it since she was 16 and never got one. I searched for 10 years to find one with no rust and an automatic transmission. We bought it 5 years ago in Chicago from a guy who only deals in special cars. It is a cream puff. Even came with a car cover in the trunk. The person who bought it new loved it and so does my wife. We gave $7000 for it which I thought was a ton at the time but the look on her face when she got to drive it was worth every penny. Every time she gets it out someone tries to buy it. Congrats to you and your wife!!
@debbiebermudez5890
@debbiebermudez5890 Жыл бұрын
Mr. B. Here ! Congratulations to to you and the Mrs. On the 🚗! I work at a automotive auction No thank you live or on line ! Good luck to you guys .🍸🍸
@LauraK412
@LauraK412 Жыл бұрын
That was a great video. Shows the love you have for your wifey. Looking forward to seeing what you guys do to it. My husband had this same car back around '91ish. It was the first stick I ever drove.
@scottburrow8717
@scottburrow8717 Жыл бұрын
First video of yours in a longtime that I could watch the whole thing. Keep these coming.
@nigeldmalone
@nigeldmalone Жыл бұрын
Tip on using ratchet straps you probably didn't know... Don't pull the strap tight before you start ratcheting, ratchet 2-3 loops in the ratchet before it tightens...it will NEVER loosen up on you when it's pinched around itself. When you pull all the slack out first, it actually slips in the ratchet and loosens
@landroversforever
@landroversforever Жыл бұрын
Doing it that way will often mean you end up running out of room on the reel to get it properly tight. Always pull it tight first and never had a strap come loose.
@jonellwanger7258
@jonellwanger7258 Жыл бұрын
@@landroversforever except the people who Designed AND Made the ratchet straps say to do the opposite of what you said, they are a friction hold. Pulling tight as you describe puts no tension for proper friction to work as intended. Leaving loose and then strapping tight as the first comment or said is correct.
@landroversforever
@landroversforever Жыл бұрын
@@jonellwanger7258 Not any any instructions I've ever seen. Doing it the way I do, you always get enough turns on it anyway. It's far more likely to slip if the first layer isn't done under tension.
@jonellwanger7258
@jonellwanger7258 Жыл бұрын
@@landroversforever far more likely to slip. 🤣🤣 I would love to see the controlled tests you did that the manufacturer hasn’t.
@landroversforever
@landroversforever Жыл бұрын
If you know the basics about the capstan effect, its no use without tension. Show me some instructions from a manufacturer then? If you're happy doing it your way, carry on, who cares. I'll carry on doing it the way I and everyone I know does - with zero issues.
@THEH2OMAN
@THEH2OMAN Жыл бұрын
Happy Mothers Day to Mrs. Finnegan - enjoy that air conditioned CR-X! Mike, reach out to me if you ever decide to part with that hovercraft... I was the factory flight instructor / demo pilot when I lived in Miami in the 80's, I loved flying those but I never owned a craft of my own.
@lawrencedavid9768
@lawrencedavid9768 Жыл бұрын
One of the funnest cars I had back in the late 80’s. 4 tip exhaust, wing on the rear, wheels and tires, sooooo much fun. Enjoy
@justinwatch
@justinwatch Жыл бұрын
If you buy a lemon you're supposed to make lemonade or you could just squeeze it in your Corona while you're on the Lake in Arizona.
@ronaldrey8474
@ronaldrey8474 10 ай бұрын
Mike , may I tell you how COOL this video is. Love what you did for your wife (Honda & Elco) I teared up and new level respect for you my friend.
@philipjohnson2608
@philipjohnson2608 Жыл бұрын
Mike that is so freaking awesome. I'm so happy for your wife you two are just great people. Many blessings to You and a ton of fun.
@YurtFerguson
@YurtFerguson Жыл бұрын
Being a trailer specific mechanic for ten years now the best piece of advice I can give anyone is pack the bearings on your boat trailer before you take your stuff out to the lake every year. Those hugs are underwater for 3 to 5 minutes at a time multiple times a year, and no matter how tight your seal is on your rear seal or dust cap it's going to get water in it
@youbecha64
@youbecha64 Жыл бұрын
Wife had either an 84 or 85 CRX HF (High Fuel mileage) She bought the cheapest one you could get...no radio, no radio antenna, no A/C. So small and low I had to roll out of the car (I was young and in shape then)...fantastic fuel mileage...she still misses that car.
@chicks70
@chicks70 Жыл бұрын
You could stand right beside the HF's, and couldn't tell the engine was running
@stevearnold100
@stevearnold100 Жыл бұрын
I used to do payroll deliveries in a 71 El Camino. It only had a straight 6 but I thrashed on it as it was a company car and I was only 18. Will always hold a place in my heart!
@johndevries8536
@johndevries8536 Жыл бұрын
Take notes guys!.. always keep mama happy! Happy Mothers day to all you moms and single parent dads! Thanks for your videos!
@witness1013
@witness1013 Жыл бұрын
If she was hot - maybe - in this case - nope!
@blackula666
@blackula666 Жыл бұрын
RIP Alex. He was a friend of mine when I worked at Hart and Huntington off road (PMG) which your 2 seater pro2 came from originally. He was a Crack up. Glad you're keeping that old minitruck alive and well.
@CrankshaftTX
@CrankshaftTX Жыл бұрын
The Camaro look like a GM version of the Wreckrunner! Man are we lucky you survived that one and can bring us all the great content and info !
@scottgshomewrenching1352
@scottgshomewrenching1352 Жыл бұрын
Congrats to your wife on her new ride. Please lube the door hinges on the Elco
@Blowinshiddup
@Blowinshiddup Жыл бұрын
I learned to drive in my buddy's 76 Camaro. That and my mom's 79 Datsun 310. Yup, two different levels of awesome. Keep putting out content, Mike, and we'll keep watching!
@Brian-wy7ts
@Brian-wy7ts Жыл бұрын
Try this to cure your starting problems. Before you start it cold press the accelerator pedal to the floor and back once to set the automatic choke then crank without pressing it at all. Once it starts give it a quick small press to set the fast idle and run for a minute before driving.
@G_Money72
@G_Money72 Жыл бұрын
We were raised in close proximity in close era! Amazing how each vehicle sparks me. I have said the exact same thing to my son “ just don’t be a jerk” I have been quietly searching for a mini truck. I have fond memories of being tossed out of the bed of one. And racing around in ours all over San Dimas CA. We have also relocated to out of the madness.
@johnny22single99
@johnny22single99 Жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY----> OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!. 🙂
@joeldanaher676
@joeldanaher676 Жыл бұрын
You need pfi and boosted boyz they will make it right....😂
@joeldanaher676
@joeldanaher676 Жыл бұрын
@Little Miracles ok 👌 guy
@Stacy-gf8pf
@Stacy-gf8pf Жыл бұрын
Had the same thought!
@waterloo123100
@waterloo123100 Жыл бұрын
Keep it original it’s so hard to find these in good shape
@benjaminnolastnameforyou7938
@benjaminnolastnameforyou7938 Жыл бұрын
You can b swap or even h/f swap ones. I have seen many of both back in the day.
@vaibhavdlv
@vaibhavdlv Жыл бұрын
Man Finnegan, hearing you say "Don't be a jerk", made me recall my father and made my eyes moist. He gave me so many good working tips about riding and driving, I'm a responsible guy on the road. I have ridden about 25K km on 2 wheels and 30K km in my own 4 wheels after starting just 4 years ago. Miss the old man, and miss the many rides we had together on his 100cc bike and me, the most excited kid to be on the backseat. Coming from a poor farmers family he worked hard and brought prosperity to the house, gave me an engineers education. Now I belong to higher middle class, own multiple 2-wheelers, couple of properties and a family car. But his thoughts and values keep me going on.
@doczspec4502
@doczspec4502 Жыл бұрын
Wow I couldn't take my eyes off of this video. Well done sir! That rocked! 👍💯
@wbball15
@wbball15 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recap and the teaser. Great to see Mrs. J having so much fun.
@Srauggie420
@Srauggie420 Жыл бұрын
Happy Mothers Day to all you hot rod moms! Great vid Don Finn!
@Daisyduke419
@Daisyduke419 Жыл бұрын
You and frieburger already had my support from all the wild builds on roadkill but you have my eternal support for including others aka they thems because theres fellas felletes and some that really dont fit in either category and I love all of us!!!! Hope someday I get to meet you and frieburger in person I feel like theres so much I can learn even with just a few moments of your time!!!
@mickgrimes9078
@mickgrimes9078 Жыл бұрын
Finnegan said trans right?! LETS GOOOO
@Wrenchingwithray
@Wrenchingwithray Жыл бұрын
That is awesome my man, keep the lady happy!
@georgehernandez3030
@georgehernandez3030 Жыл бұрын
Honda! I’m so excited! Yay! Your wife has good taste, I had a later one like 10 years ago.
@epiphoneguy8392
@epiphoneguy8392 Жыл бұрын
You're good people Finn. Nice vid.
@stuartmangold595
@stuartmangold595 Жыл бұрын
as a 6'4" really heavy guy, I've got to say, the one time I rode in a CRX there was a surprising amount of leg room
@norcalray7182
@norcalray7182 Жыл бұрын
That car under the cover sure looks like one of the factory Camaro drag cars.
@adamorsini4585
@adamorsini4585 Жыл бұрын
Those aren't street legal.
@jerrickmiller8128
@jerrickmiller8128 Жыл бұрын
Depends on the state
@user-neo71665
@user-neo71665 Жыл бұрын
@@jerrickmiller8128 The new COPO camaros didn't come with a VIN. While you can get one it's often a PITA esp when it's a full pro street build.
@b.s.adventures9421
@b.s.adventures9421 Жыл бұрын
All I can tell it’s Somethin late model. My first thought was Supra but I don’t know any details of the lines on those.
@compt3ck
@compt3ck Жыл бұрын
My fist thought was a late model Camaro but its hard to tell since the cover was a little fluffed up.
@albertramirez797
@albertramirez797 Жыл бұрын
You had me on the mini truck and CRX favorite rides there can't wait to see more projects on those
@boingkster
@boingkster Жыл бұрын
A CRX? Hell yeah my man! Hope she loves it, good on you!
@winterzwolf1
@winterzwolf1 Жыл бұрын
Had a classmate in High School that had the base in a 5 speed with boston acoustic stereo, alpine head unit...it was my dream for a while. No AC is rough, but such a sweet ride. Grats Finn on your big find.
@tyronestucker8980
@tyronestucker8980 Жыл бұрын
Don’t give that car to your kids until they are at least 40. It’s a family treasure.
@ProblemChild-xk7ix
@ProblemChild-xk7ix Жыл бұрын
It's far too nice for a first car.
@supertoastboi3231
@supertoastboi3231 Жыл бұрын
actually but.
@YurtFerguson
@YurtFerguson Жыл бұрын
Lol i love your wife now. A real cultured lady to like a first gen crx. Odd little gokarts you can't help but love
@xXSlickNickXx757
@xXSlickNickXx757 Жыл бұрын
It's definitely a supra or 240sx is what I'm thinking. Definitely doesn't look like anything old school muscle like the 64 vette but I'm sure you'll do something cool with the 64.
@REDRUMRx7
@REDRUMRx7 Жыл бұрын
I think it’s a Lexus LC
@xXSlickNickXx757
@xXSlickNickXx757 Жыл бұрын
@@REDRUMRx7 I think it's something with a 2j
@lamarw9901
@lamarw9901 Жыл бұрын
I've known Robby for over 20 years, small world. He is enjoying his new home.
@mlsatke
@mlsatke Жыл бұрын
The El Camino would look even more awesome as a Nomad or Sedan Delivery.
@clintondavid525
@clintondavid525 Жыл бұрын
Mike, You are the man. For real I inspire to be abit like you.
@delphipascal
@delphipascal Жыл бұрын
Modern cars are way safer Mike. I'd put my kids in a modern car every time.
@HomebrewHorsepower
@HomebrewHorsepower Жыл бұрын
This. It's not even close. The fact that people survived serious crashes in old iron is not evidence of their safety, it's just a fluke. Modern cars are so much safer it's ridiculous.
@deathcab4booty
@deathcab4booty Жыл бұрын
I'd like to see the intersection of people who survived crashes in old cars and the people who started complaining about chronic pain a year or two down the road. In those old things, your body is what absorbs all the impact of the accident versus newer cars where the body of the car dissipates it across the structure.
@scuba-steve-82
@scuba-steve-82 22 күн бұрын
Mike's the type a guy, you could be at the shop with all day! And you actually wouldn't want to kick him in the teeth, by days end! 🤣💯🙏
@245bryce
@245bryce Жыл бұрын
I love the back and forth banter with your wife. Cracking me up!
@fredrickblanco4798
@fredrickblanco4798 Жыл бұрын
I had a 86 crx si when I was younger. Awesome little cars. Mine was a grey market car with the programmable fuel injection. Loved the car
@BestUnderPressure
@BestUnderPressure Жыл бұрын
My very first car looked exactly like that CRX. I loved that car. I flipped it over as a 16 year old.
@Brian-mp2mv
@Brian-mp2mv Жыл бұрын
My first rollover was January 31, 1986 1981 Dodge Challenger Mitsubishi Import. (Son’s first birthday, going for ice cream) 3 days after NASA’s Challenger on the 28th.
@kevingoodrich5472
@kevingoodrich5472 Жыл бұрын
I loved my 84 CRX, called it The Bean. Was just talking about it the other day. Enjoy the fun of a little CRX.
@gregoryblair9810
@gregoryblair9810 Жыл бұрын
About 79 I bought a 69 El Camino with aftermarket ac. Loaded a Harley 3 wheel chopper, stereo system, skis, two boxes of clothing in the back, then mounted a Yamaha RD350 on the back bumper. Drove from Boise Idaho to Plentywood MT making 20+mpg at 65 mph.
@maprow
@maprow Жыл бұрын
I had a 1985 CRX SI and then when that was stolen, I bought a 1988 CRX SI. Both with manual trans. Loved them both. Hope you and your wife enjoy your CRX as much as I did mine.
@brianlafollette7530
@brianlafollette7530 Жыл бұрын
Fun meandering through all the stuffs and thoughts. Marietta Radiator has been a great shop for a long time
@davidbergemann8095
@davidbergemann8095 Жыл бұрын
Yep, I also had a CRX. Great wee car. Mine ended up with twin pipes and twin DOHC bonnet (hood) bulges. So much fun
@AbbStar1989
@AbbStar1989 Жыл бұрын
I love seeing Bennys cars in Finnegans shop. So cool. Hello from Australia!
@noisefuljoy
@noisefuljoy Жыл бұрын
A 63 Corvette pro Touring car would be righteous. AND- that clip of Mrs. Finn getting the Elco remains the best feels I ever got from any car show. Nothing even close.
@JP_RC_Trailers
@JP_RC_Trailers Жыл бұрын
Love the CRX I brought my girlfriend a 1986 and we road trip from California to New York in 1991 it was a amazing trip car ran great thanks for a trip down memory lane
@justintime974
@justintime974 Жыл бұрын
Impeccable ambience..Finnegan you a G!
@SlowCobra
@SlowCobra Жыл бұрын
Holy crap in all the years I have been watching the various shows this is the first time I have ever seen your wife! I was beginning to think you were lying about her! 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂
@R1j0hn
@R1j0hn Жыл бұрын
Lube those El-Co door hinges !
@davidyoung6891
@davidyoung6891 Жыл бұрын
You know what they say Happy wife happy life
@jeremygresham327
@jeremygresham327 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing I live in Cartersville and work in Acworth and when you do the drives it’s all so familiar. Thanks for all the content.
@superado2k
@superado2k Жыл бұрын
Ol' Jeffro and Mo's Speed Shop! Great guys and right around the corner from my office.
@masterimages1
@masterimages1 Жыл бұрын
I had a manual Blue CRX ( I think a 1986, bought from my sister who had it since it was new). I used it to work commute from South Denver to Colorado Springs for many years. Great gas mileage, ran forever. and only changed oil and tires. Traded for a 76 280Z that I continued to commute with (having many problems and tickets). Still wish I still had the CRX and my 73 Vega 4sp GT wagon I had in the Navy many years earlier. I was based in Hawaii, so the Vega just keep rusting away. Can you believe I actually spent money putting a header on the Vega's 4 cylinder engine. It sure did sound great.
@monroefive-o40
@monroefive-o40 Жыл бұрын
My first car was a 1967 Camaro. In 1981, 6 months after I got my license, I flipped the car over a pasture fence showing off. Completely totaled the car. Wasn’t a straight body panel left on the car after that. I crawled out the passenger window with only a badly bruised elbow and some small glass cuts. Learned a very valuable lesson that day.
@joeboonen7421
@joeboonen7421 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see some personal part of your life Mike. Awesome vid!
@sb-st9ho
@sb-st9ho Жыл бұрын
Finn - Had same fun bidding on a C5Z06. Think I was more excited bidding on it than when we drove out to pick it up.
@jamesflake6601
@jamesflake6601 Жыл бұрын
You gotta love OG cars that demand ROYALTY. When you open the doors they pronounce themselves with "hear ye hear ye"
@gregoryhogeweide4121
@gregoryhogeweide4121 Жыл бұрын
Did the exact same thing for my wife, 2004 Toyota Celica TRD. Totally worth it!!!!
@kevinsavard5998
@kevinsavard5998 Жыл бұрын
Happy wife happy life!👍My college professor had one like this travelled from 45 miles away one way he loved it like 45 miles per gallon That sounds incredible!
@darren_clark
@darren_clark Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Mother's Day video! Thanks.
@Carstuff111
@Carstuff111 Жыл бұрын
Oh man, the El-Co looks GLORIOUS!
@mfduAudio
@mfduAudio Жыл бұрын
It's great to see Mrs Finnegan! You both rock!
@jamesmower1852
@jamesmower1852 Жыл бұрын
That is so cool to have a car that is that special to your wife and your family her shedding tears over the El Camino restoration is a beautiful thing I love the new CRX that is my dream car I would cry climbing into that for the first time you have many beautiful beautiful cars but for me the CRX takes the Cake is nothing like an easy to work on easy to tune Honda
@beekeeper6109
@beekeeper6109 Жыл бұрын
I was just about to say, I love your screen name and then you wife asked about it, Fat and Epithpa bands bring me right back to SoCal in the early to mid 90’s. When I was 18 in 91’, I moved from a small town right next to where Tony Angelo’s shop is now to Mission Beach San Diego. I relate to so much you talk about and in one if your box opening videos you mentioned NOFX and Fletcher’s comment and it warmed my heart.
@LstrO42
@LstrO42 Жыл бұрын
Had the 85, exact color and everything...those cars are awesome
@geraldingram9351
@geraldingram9351 Жыл бұрын
That's good stuff the action of an auction, awesome stuff, more please.
@01FozzyS
@01FozzyS Жыл бұрын
Well that was fun to watch. I'm always on BaT but just to peruse. I probably saw this CRX too when they featured it. Congrats Mrs. F!!
@TheKajunkat
@TheKajunkat Жыл бұрын
I had two friends that had those while I was in college. They were really fun and kind of quick. I was used to muscle cars and they were my first experience with the "hot hatch". Really fun to drive through broken traffic. You could really make good time across town once you learned to drive it with the short length.
@59ranchero
@59ranchero Жыл бұрын
the anniversary video was awesome, we have a 55 chevy 4 door that's been in the wife's family since 1955, i would love to restore it for her, even though she doesn't drive...gonna take many years to even get it close to the elco
@JamesDunkle
@JamesDunkle Жыл бұрын
Hi there. Just wanted to say Hi from Pennsylvania. My name is James Dunkle and I'm a very big fan. Love the shows and keep up with all the Entertainment. God bless you and your family and your friends. 🤙
@jamescarney2088
@jamescarney2088 Жыл бұрын
I worked at a place that did crash testing, I've seen cars hit like. You are a lucky man Mike Finnegan
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