The Re-Opening Story | Competition Cars

After cementing his name in the History of Myrtle Beach, "Best-Pre Owned" Car dealer Bill Garofalo destroyed 'Competition Cars' in 2023. The Pandemic incited an unexpected transition for Bill & his family. This is the story of Competition Cars today.
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[@kbw.rvwhntr]

Now that's what you call a family sticking together! We know you (Bill) do the presentations on the videos but it was great to see your brother and son talking about the business and their success. These are 3 guys I couldn't be more proud of and hoping for continued success as you move forward at your new location!

[@christianbugatticg]

I appreciate that! Could NOT do all this with the awesome team that I have.

[@kenransome2348]

@@christianbugatticg Congratulations I’ve been watching y’all for sometime I seen the transition 🎉Awesome guys 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@christianbugatticg]

@@kenransome2348 Thanks Ken!!

[@Sergissandaclassic]

Wow, just wow. This video is amazing! Nothing, but the best all summed up into one video! Bill and the whole team... a rare breed of business ethics, family and just outright integrity. God bless you Bill in all you do. Thank you for being so good to so many of us, you and the team are atop of the game at what you do !

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you so much! It has been our family's pleasure getting to know you and now your family over the last 2 years. And awesome that you took time to fly from California to meet in person! And not sure when but we are absolutely coming to see you at some point.

[@Barbarapape]

You and your family have a passion for preparing and selling cars to a standard that is way above what you will find at other dealers. First impressions are the most important and from the first video that i watched i could tell that here was a dealer that knew how to show the cars at their best and be very honest at the same time. Long may you continue to find and sell these desirable cars Bill.🙂👍💞

[@christianbugatticg]

Nice of you to say that. And I really appreciate the time you take to comment on our videos. Means a lot!

[@Barbarapape]

My pleasure, i always look forward to your excellent video's.@@christianbugatticg

[@bdpopeye]

Garofalo = Family! Awesome! I love the relationship you have with your son and brother..just AWESOME!!

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks man, could not do it without these boys!

[@kdfilms]

It was a pleasure telling your story in Cinematic Fashion!!

[@christianbugatticg]

I could watch a 30 minute version! Lol lol. Glad so many people are enjoying your work!

[@citibear57]

Great to see you and your team/family. I know it has been a lot of hard, never-ending work to create an amazing business, but it must be a lot of fun as well. I am envious of the awesome cars that you have. I was a car-crazy kid and would get my dad or older brother drive me to all of the dealerships in September-October each year to pick up the latest brochures. I would pore over each one many, many times, dreaming of what it would be like to own one. Once I got my driver's license, I was able to go on my own. I would drive to the dealerships when they were closed, and I would walk around each car, studying the styling and peering through every window to see what the interiors were like. Sadly, someone in my family mistook my brochure collection for garbage ...and I never saw them again 😢 I wish I still had them, but seeing your beauties brings me a lot of joy and memories. Thank you!!

[@christianbugatticg]

Well we all really appreciate your kind words! We all put a lot of effort into the business and all three of us are car guys. I got it from my dad, and these two guys got it from me! Runs in the family! It's fun even though it is a lot of work!

[@eddstarr2185]

Bill, you got to me! All the stuff I hear online about the car business - and you post a story about family. Thank you for sharing the next chapter of Competition Cars - much success!

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you so much! We all LOVE what we do!

[@robfogarty60]

I have said it before and I'll say it again, I really admire your passion for cars and your business model that you have created. Very professional and knowledgeable. Wish you great success at your new location.

[@christianbugatticg]

I really appreciate it and you stop by anytime you are down that way!

[@owlnswan4016]

This is wonderful, Bill. I'm sure it hurts to not see your original location standing, but in this case I really feel it was something you needed to do to mark this new part of your business and life since you began dealing in vintage cars these last few years. It really is more of the soul moving into another body. I was born on July 17, 1978. It was a Monday, and even then I was fussy, being born breached, Mom needing a Caesarian, and staying in the hospital with me until the end of the week. I went home (as Mom said) "like a king" in Dad's '77 Mark V Cartier which they bought new a little over a year before. I know I bonded with that car from that first ride home. I always loved everything about it. A little before I was 10, the car was in a collision and was totaled (Mom was driving and was OK). For many years later, I hoped to find out what happened with the car, but never did. Eventually I bought my twin of the car that I am blessed to have since 2006. When I met with the previous owner (in Montana the previous year), drove the car with him for a while, and then parked the car in his garage, I went around to the passenger side and sat down for a bit. I looked around from that vantage point like I did years before when I was a boy in our car and said to him "I feel like I am in my Dad's car...". Recently, that stuck with me in a different way...I realized I really do still have that car...the soul from Dad's car just went into mine. The point is, your business never crumbled and it never died...it moved into another vessel. It's a good thing in this case. It's still completely valid for it to sting going past where it once was, so feel all you need to with that. However, use whatever emotions that conjures up it to feel good about yourself and how much you have accomplished doing something you love and were truly meant to do and bring into the universe. The new place is part of your reward for what you do, and doing what you do right. Enjoy it...

[@christianbugatticg]

Wow what kind words!! And I love the story! And that is interesting to know what kind of car you rode home from the hospital in. Now I need to find out what I rode home in. My daughter rode home in a 1994 Cadillac Eldorado and my son Christian rode home in a 99 Jaguar XJR, which we got a ticket for running a stop light! Lol. My wife had a C-Section and the light was turning red but she said, DON'T STOP this seatbelt will hurt my incision. It was not RED RED when we started to go through it but it was as we breezed through. And there was a cop! Ugh!

[@owlnswan4016]

@@christianbugatticg Good thing you didn't have to drive her in reverse to the hospital, like in the movie LICENSE TO DRIVE.

[@christianbugatticg]

LOL! No doubt! @@owlnswan4016

[@joecutro7318]

As I've said before, all the best well-deserved success in the new location. Your brand of integrity and customer commitment is a rare find these days. 👍🏼

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks Joe! I am happy to see you consistently comment!

[@tedlym.3390]

This was a premium presentation. Thank you,

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joeyd.8020]

PAISANOS! WOW! Epic video!! Family business of landmark proportions. I might retire and come work for the master. I know we talked about the original place and how hard it was to see it being dismantled. It was a tough day for you, Bill. Seeing this video and the pride and passion you have for the new place warms me thru and thru. Every time you list a car on Bring-A-Trailer, I can't wait to open the listing and see the rare cars unfold in pictures and video. "Best of luck Paison" would be the normal saying, but with you, Christian, and Anthony, luck is NOT needed. You guys are killing it on the daily....

[@christianbugatticg]

JOE!! I wish I had some footage of your visit to MB too because I would have added it in! You are the ORIGINAL OG to come to Myrtle! What a fun time we had!

[@joeyd.8020]

@@christianbugatticg No worries bro. We will do it again. Maybe I'll bring a Nashville Elvis guy! LOL By the way....the Ferrari? Dude....OMG....sick. it is just sick...

[@christianbugatticg]

And imagine I was about to give it away at one time!! LOL LOL!! @@joeyd.8020

[@robertlombardi2228]

Bill - well done! Thanks for sharing this video with us. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to seeing more super clean low mileage classic cars on your channel. 😊

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks Robert! More cool stuff being prepped now!

[@haythemal-kishtaini9962]

What a brilliant film! So great to find out a bit more about you all. The passion you show for your business and customers has always been very evident and this film just further proves it. What a wonderful family business that deserves every bit of success it has achieved. Bill, you must be so proud of the business and your family. Looking forward to more great videos!!

[@christianbugatticg]

Proud, yet humbled to think so many people think so highly of our operation!

[@vernbloomquist1307]

Great video Bill. Keep the old new cars a coming. Your friend from Minnesnowtah, Vern!

[@christianbugatticg]

Sure think Vern! And you keep up your BAT stories that we all love so much!

[@m0d.]

Congratulations Bill and everyone! Wishing you all thr success and a great new chapter! Really inspiring and thank you! 🎉. Love from Malaysia.

[@christianbugatticg]

Awesome and thank you for watching!

[@tabblakely4987]

Love the new location wishing you always the best!

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks so much!

[@davidjensen5074]

Bill, Very neat video. Your channel has become one of my very favorite KZbin channels. Also, that Testarossa is so very cool!

[@christianbugatticg]

Well thank you very much!! We try to keep it interesting!

[@billfonti2032]

Also video Bill!! I have bought 5 classics from you and all of them have been exactly what you said they would be. That my friend is Integrity! Keep up the great work! I look forward to buying my next classic car from you and your family.

[@christianbugatticg]

Hey hey!! You are another very important friend/client who keeps me motivated to keep moving forward. And you know based on our private conversations how hard this can be. Even so, I LOVE what I do and making the personal connections have been a blessing as well! Hope you and I get to meet in person soon too! However, if I come your way, I need to find the sweet spot where we catch a NICE snow blizzard but NOT minus 3 degrees! Is there such a time in Wisconsin??? LOL

[@erikturner8687]

I really enjoyed this! Great luck to you and your family at the new location Bill !

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks so much!

[@TomYpsilanti]

Excellent production on the video. Really enjoyed seeing it and learning more about the history of the business. I'm one of The Usual Suspects on Bring A Trailer, AKA E.L. Cord ;)

[@christianbugatticg]

NICE!! I always appreciate your input! Now let's get back to BAT!! lol

[@davidkastin4240]

Competition Cars blows the competition away.

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks!

[@davidkastin4240]

@@christianbugatticg You're welcome

[@freddyhoyt1849]

I’m so happy for you and your family for all your hard work I wish you all the best in your future health and happiness

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you! We all really appreciate that

[@goodbonezz1289]

Wow this was a great video!

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you! It was fun making it~

[@1aikane]

I wish you the very best. Can't wait to come by and visit you one day

[@christianbugatticg]

That would be awesome! I love putting faces to these screen names!

[@michaelgaliazzi9400]

Bill, Real people like yourself are becoming a dieing breed, You got to where you are because you care about people, The video says it all, Great job and Happy NEWYEAR brother.

[@christianbugatticg]

Michael I really appreciate that!!

[@seand2711]

Great video Bill. You're going to be even more successful in the new location.

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks! I really appreciate that. This was a fun video to make too!

[@tomb7382]

Bill, this video was GREAT. So nice to see a former Jersey Boy with his family. I wish I lived down in Myrtle Beach as I would bring some cannoli's, and hang out with you on a Saturday. Well, I guess I'll just have to hang out at Brian's LOL

[@christianbugatticg]

Haha! Now that would be fun!! Now if you are talking about Brian's Auto Center, THAT is a cool place to hang out at! I went up about 3 years ago and bought a car from him. Flew in and drove home. Great guy!

[@tomb7382]

@@christianbugatticg Yes, that is who I'm talking about. I check out his car lot often! I live pretty close to Brians, so I usually stop at Hinck's Turkey Farm before or after going to Brians.

[@christianbugatticg]

Nice! I bought Brian's personal car during Covid, it was a Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. I still have it! And if you see him tell him I am still waiting on the second key he knew he had at his house. Never got it!! LOL LOL!! Bust his chops a little for me!! HAHA! @@tomb7382

[@adamsmith9636]

I really enjoy your videos and the classic cars you have are stunning , my favorite was the Citation X11. I have a friend who bought the 73 green and white T-bird , I am not sure but he may have gotten his 2002 Teal T-bird too from you .

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you! And man that X11 really got me going. The interior smell alone still had that new car smell, which brought me back to the mid to late 70's detailing cars with my dad during summer break!

[@THEKINGSCOMING]

awesome!

[@christianbugatticg]

Glad you liked it!

[@keniacobelli1618]

what can I say that hasn't already been said......TWO THUMBS UP!

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you Sir!! You are another one who I have become fast friends with! I appreciate you always chiming in on BAT!

[@keniacobelli1618]

I'm just so lucky to have found your site!! I'm the lucky one to have you as a friend..thank you...@@christianbugatticg

[@silverstarflite135]

Awesome shirts.....

[@christianbugatticg]

Haha, we all shop at Target!!

[@groovy1937]

Great video, great family, great business !!! Preserve the American classic automobile - look at where we are today - what happened!

[@christianbugatticg]

Yeah I know what you mean! As long as I am alive and breathing I will continue with the fam and classics!

[@nickynap6238]

Hey Paisano dude I'm am blow away with this video the presentation is so tastefully done!! Loved your interpretation of how Competition cars became and where it is going God continue to bless you Bill and your family. But what I really admire most is that you, Anthony, and your boy Christian are tight as a family that's the most important thing you know how I feel about that. My comments are not only as a client , but mostly as a friend. Good Luck Paisano hey the money tree must be working LOL

[@christianbugatticg]

Hey, YOU, another great Paisano! There are a few guys who I just hit it off with and you my friend are one of the guys who make my job fun!! And look, we normally talk at least once a week or so, and now in a lottery pool together!! LOL!! We hit soon and I am buying you a car!! LOL

[@nickynap6238]

@@christianbugatticg yes we did hit it off for sure!! You a stand up guy!! Oh nice lambo Diablo lol Thanks Paisano and dear friend😊

[@nickynap6238]

@@christianbugatticg Thanks Paisano I appreciate you . Yes we did hit it off right away a lot of interesting conversation and some laughs. Oh Yes maybe my F 50 Ferrari no to much to ask for i will say maybe Lambo Diablo also on my bucket list when we hit the lottery no just kidding Bill all I need is your friendship and that's most important thing too me Paisano👌

[@christianbugatticg]

Oh we are shopping together if we hit!! LOL @@nickynap6238

[@christianbugatticg]

Yes Sir! @@nickynap6238

[@MitchGrooms]

LOVE THIS MAN..

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks! It was so much fun making!

[@okiegrad2007]

Had no idea Christian was so hot. That dude is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@christianbugatticg]

Haha! Yeah he is a handsome fella!

[@erikturner8687]

Also, love Tom Sawyer !

[@christianbugatticg]

We did have Back in Black but AC/DC has a lock on that song and it would not allow us to share the video. But I actually think that Tom Sawyer fits better!

[@aleksinfroid4644]

Too bad covid and the pandemic affected your business. You just have to think of the six hundred billion people that died from it, to know you had to do a small temporary sacrifice on your way of making a living.

[@christianbugatticg]

Alright let's not be a downer. It is a shame that even ONE person had to die. Just wondering when we are going to hold CHINA accountable????????