The Story of my FIRST CAR: A Blown 1964 Corvette

[@dougscustomcargarage3434]

The look on your girls face when your grabbing gears is priceless ! Great story man

[@HotRodHoarder]

We had a lot of fun on that evening joy ride!

[@kevinparker7953]

@@HotRodHoarder When I raced off road I put a race seat and harness on the passenger side just so my son and daughter could experience the thrill.

[@austinsears1637]

Great story forsure!!!

[@ncs353a]

Priceless, thank you for sharing

[@RickMiddleton-1]

@@HotRodHoarder hello. I am from aurora Indiana which is right next to Lawrenceburg. My father and I knew this car growing up and I believe we still have pictures of it. I would love to share them with you and get to speak with you about it sometime. Glad to see the car ended up in good hands and will always be cared for and cherished! Best to you and your family.

[@ronstewart9792]

Loved her eyes when you nailed it. How great!!~! Ron

[@svtruck00]

It’s a car, but it’s family, Folks who only think of the machine without it’s story miss the whole point. How many people can say they are driving their first car much less their dad’s car today and it’s future owner is enjoying her grandads gift he worked so hard for? A true car guy. Your stories are a representation of respect of car enthusiasts from the past. Money can buy a fast car, it can’t buy respect. Well Done..

[@austinsears1637]

@@svtruck00 Agreed 100%!!!!

[@davidkimsey9591]

Cool car. Even cooler story. Love the expression on your daughter’s face when you nailed it!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks David, we had a blast on our little joy ride!

[@roblavoie8431]

Her face was the best.....

[@mikeyt3940]

As one car guy to another, that is one of the best video's I have seen. Thanks for sharing these moments.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Mikey!

[@huntsman5226]

Great story the big smile on your daughter's face was priceless keep the story's coming

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching!

[@dancrafton89]

My sons little girl tells him to pick her up from school in the red car. She loves that Corvette. The other day he said they are saying its going to rain may not drive it she said you pick me up in the red car. Hope he keeps it for her. Stay safe and God bless.

[@Thunderstruck951]

Your little girls face after 17:18, great stuff.

[@brucegambill6303]

What you are describing is called heart. Which as you well know, shall always remain, truly priceless.

[@dadstoygarage1878]

awesome story. when my daughter was just old enough to talk we put her in my mach 1 mustang and my Wife my daughter and I all went out in the mach 1. well it started raining while we were in the coffee shop. me making the best of it decided that a burn out in the rain would be a good idea. so when we got out of the shop I said to my wife "see that stop sign at the end of the block I am going to spin the tires till there" once we got to the stop sign after that burn out. from the back seat comes a giggle and my daughter says "do it again"!

[@minidragger2254]

That's fricken awesome, you and your daughter grabbing gears. Best video on Utube. Hands down.

[@breanastrickland2657]

love your car man my dad just finished my 67 chevy 2 its a big tire car i will be racing it this year at my local track in ringgold georgia i'm just 17 and i love ol cars

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Lucky ducky😀

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

These are some epic stories!!! Love this channel!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you Randy, that means a lot!

[@hightower3111]

The rumble of a v8 is a great pacifier, the look on your little girl’s face is priceless. Awesome story buddy🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Rarerat]

Best video I have seen on youtube, Thank you for sharing.

[@shareurtube]

Thanks for sharing your story. Cars are a "Family Affair" and your memories of your father just is great. I just wished I had done the same. Great video. And yes the the look on your Daughters face when you are going through the gears is priceless.

[@edwinbachman6406]

great story brought a tear to my eye thinking about my dad

[@kevinparker7953]

Thank you for posting this video. I envy you. When I showed my dad my first hot rod Chevy he berated me for it running so rough. I had high compression with a hot cam and it idled at 1200 rpm. He liked smoother is better on his cars and couldn't comprehend why you would ever boil the tires. The concept of heating your tires for a better launch was lost on him. Different strokes for different folks. Raising parents is hard to do. PS: Your daughter is precious. You are truly blessed. You have a new subscriber.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Kevin! I'm blessed with some great parents and all I can hope is that my little girl thinks the same of us someday.

[@rodreel7136]

dude that was awesome!! I did the same thing with my daughter. got her involved early and showed her how cool old cars are. I had to sell my 31 model a but I still have an old 76 k20 chevy camper special. she had the same look as your daughter when I would romp on it sometimes. she's a little older now and that " look" has turned to laughter. I tell her all the time its better to drive something old than something new. I have a samurai im building for her for school. and maybe after she graduates I can get to putting that LS motor in my short bed s10 ive been saving for when I get old. im only 61, but being disabled has really slowed my roll. but thank you for the video { and the others} it brought back some fond memories of my duster I had in high school, and those I create with my daughter! your time and effort are much appreciated.

[@maxdustercindertyson]

One of the best car stories i ever watched,raise that little girl like your dad raised you,The memories the 2 of you will have will be priceless.Awesome Vette Buddy,give it to her when the time comes.keep in the family.

[@ritestuff7577]

I loved your story. My Dad asked me if I wanted his car, a 1964 Chrysler New Yorker Wagon. I said “Yes”. I promised him before he passed away I would restore in honor of him and Mom. Mom loved driving the big wagon. It brought her happiness and joy. I have spent 7 years searching and finding sources to restore its glory. Its a show car and I drive it to as many car shows as I can to share and bring the same joy to others it brought my parents. Hearing their stories of their parents driving them in a station wagon like mine has made it all worthwhile.

[@danielkeene1623]

I watch many of these junk yard mechanic/ back yard car shows and I have absolutely Love yours because of your Baby. You are raising her right and I am now going back through your older pieces to watch her growth. What a great little helper who is gaining a respect for older cars. I am betting she is going to be handing Dad wrenches until she starts using them herself.

[@gradyturner3367]

in todays world to have these memories with your father is a very special thing... youre a lucky man

[@DB-ch8qr]

This has got to be my favorite video of all your stories. It warms my heart knowing you're going to show her friends and tell her story. Cracks me up how kids express how they feel so freely. ......Thanks Dad.....

[@joegaskill8742]

These car rides with dad are the memories she will never forget...

[@canadianfloormasters]

Love you man, please don't ever change.

[@jamiecampbell3068]

Awwwww' man. Great video !! So glad pawpaw is still around to enjoy that pretty, little lady of yours. God bless you, and yours, man ...

[@jwv81]

This is no doubt one of the coolest videos ever. I love learning the history of an old hot rod.

[@rickperisian4225]

Love how you are are letting your daughter help you out.

[@scottwhitmer2034]

Its not so much about the car. Its about you and your dad having a bonding moment. And sharing a life long passion!

[@Bf-Beee..]

that style of a Corvette is so my dream car

[@Lozenhimer]

i LOVE that you recognize how special your story is, how special the car is and that you cherish the memories of you and your dad as a kid. i also love that you are making the same memories with your girl. i have to admit. i laughed my ass off when you gunned through the gears. the look on her face was priceless. she knew that she could trust daddy and that it was a fun experience. that's what family and these cars are all about.

[@mrfrankbg007]

I love how through the years. your daughter got more comfortable with you pushing the pedal to the metal. You two are building some of the best memories of yours and hers life. Great job.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you! I hope our relationship continues to grow as she gets older.

[@fixit4u73]

The best part of this story is how much you understand and appreciate what your dad did for you.....

[@snr2707]

Man, such a similar story. I'm in west Tn. My dad gave me a BB Chevelle when I was 16. I watched it transform from a small block bench seat car to a BB hotrod. My daughter who is now 5 grew up in it and went through the same "too loud" phase. We aren't rich folk either...so the car is truly a sentimental piece. With the energy my dad put in it all the way down to hand polishing the crank, he will always live and breath through this car.

[@stevenmiltko1572]

Some will never understand how special passing on something you love to your kids truly is. Great video on the history.

[@charleybetts1053]

My new *FAVORITE* channel!!!! THE story of my family Life as a kid. AND we are the same age!!! So happy I found your channel!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for the kind words Charley! Thank you for watching!

[@ratrodruss]

Great story keep them coming

[@neale.kaufman5168]

How can he keep em coming... That's the end of the story

[@neale.kaufman5168]

Great story though..!!👍👍👍😎✌👌🇺🇸

[@1TenaciousA]

You have a gift for telling these stories that brings us emotions and feelings. Well done Sir

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@countryboy44555]

Got a little choked up at you sharing the car with your daughter. Made me remember how my dad did the same for me. Can’t wait to have a family of my own to do the same to and pass along the feeling to the next generation.

[@TomHaroldArt]

What a fabulous bunch of memories, and they were told as a great story. Really nice to hear how family figures into the whole thing. It's the people involved who make the car hobby what it is. Looks great with the mags and steelies, too!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you!

[@viprbludelta]

Loved her expression! Reminded me of my son when he was young and my 66 GTO.

[@GeorgeMcNally]

Words can't describe this video. My pop has been gone for 10 years and we used to do stuff like this all the time. He street raced a 73 Ford Torino wagon. Lime green, cop car hubcaps, absolutely base model car he stuffed a 460 into. I was 14 years old and when he took me out for rides, I thought the car was gonna suck the hood into the motor, it had the best induction sound ever. Thanks for bringing back those memories.....

[@HotRodHoarder]

Oh man, that's awesome George. Nothing can ever take the place of those memories I have with my dad. I'm fortunate to still have him around...he's my best friend.

[@luisaacevedo5783]

Beautiful story. Not many of us are fortunate to have had a dad in our lives that shared their time and effort with us . The icing on the cake is the 64 Vette . What a beautifull car. I have a 79 c3 Vette that I enjoy immensely. I can only imagine how much you have enjoyed yours having such a beautiful story that goes with it. Continue broadcasting these videos. Is the connection that a lot of us can have to our past and younger days. I love every minute of it. Outstanding job and congrats! Well done!

[@forrestwiley9866]

Love this video,,,Iknow where you are comin from. I have a 84' Vettete that is in great shape like yours. I'll pass it to my 23 yr old Son soon.

[@electrichellion5946]

Your daughter is so stoked to help clean the car for grandpa. Loved the look on her face when you put your foot in it and especially the look after your foot came off.

[@HotRodHoarder]

I remember going on rides like that with my dad...some of the best memories of my childhood!

[@TidePrideMan]

As a 58 year old guy that got my first 1982 Corvette in 1983 and later trading it for a 1986 Corvettes has been my favorite car. I bought a 2012 in 2014 and later sold it in 2016 to buy the 2013 60th Anniversary Artic White Grand Sport that I have now. Corvettes are the true and first American Muscle Cars. Great story and great video.

[@andrewmarkham7355]

Her little face, scared to death and having the time of her life all at the same time. Bless her.

[@alale923]

Your father must be so proud of you. Your story is awesome and how your passing the passion and that corvette to your daughter.

[@russtilkes62]

Really enjoy this video, such a great story. I raised my daughter in my garage and the hotrod culture in my 28 model A. She is 38 now and always tells me how much she enjoyed her childhood memories. Plz keep up the good work.

[@aaroncrisco9335]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Took me back to working on cars and going to races with my dad. The memori8 bought tear s to my eyes . And that's what life is about. Keep it up and God bless you and your family.. YALL ARE MY KIND OF PEOPLE

[@nickrice7535]

I like your car story a lot. That's what a good car does, it gives you great memories. I've own seven mid years vettes and my 64 always held the soft spot for me. Enjoy!!...

[@sgates1212]

This is absolutely one of the purest, most beautiful videos I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing this.

[@rcr63]

The look on your kids face was priceless when you were getting on it! thank you for you time!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Haha, yes! Priceless memories right there.

[@timhenson9190]

You’re really lucky your daughter is so cute that’s priceless no money can buy your memories like that

[@pkuudsk9927]

Tears shed ! I see a girl 10-11 years from now driving a 64 vet . I was 5 sitting on the center console of a 68 (in 72) 440 RT Cornet With chrome reverse dogs And dad banging gears when I got hooked on fast cars. Some people say cars are a waste of money . They just don't have the good memories . Everyone of my good friends loves cars and motorcycles. The stories are endless from getting stuck in mud or racing to loosing a few friends .But I don't regret any of it,better to slide in to you death bed scratched beaten bruised and lived than wishing you had taken a thrill /chance now and then vs: regretting you had not lived life to it's fullest! Good luck with your channel work as hard as your dad has and sky's the limit.

[@LivingOnCash]

What a great story! So fun to see your daughter's reaction and then the smile.

[@HotRodHoarder]

She's been a little bit cautious about riding with me in the Corvette since then haha.

[@jameshoberg1609]

Your dad is awesome

[@marshalllawhorn7874]

im 69 years old had 1 son 5 girls , i watch utube everyday ,never turn on TV i GOT TO SAY this is by far the BEST story ive EVER SEEN or heard of ,,,my dad never gave me shit in life, number one HUG your dad for being the man he is for me ,tell him i said from me THANK YOU we need MORE dads like him an I , i gave my kids all cars all my life i wanted a corvette,im on SS now but it looks like in a couple of years ill get that corvette ,still have a grandaughter in college after that ill get my vet ,GREAT STORY . vet 67 or older dont like the look after 67 at all

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you so much Marshall! My dad is my best friend, and the best mentor I could've ever asked for. I hope you can get a Corvette soon...enjoy it!

[@MichiganQuadTrailsTales]

Very Cool Story! I as well liked the look on your Daughters Face!Priceless !

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Rich!

[@vettefan2014]

Our dad had a 64 Corvette. This video brought back some great memories. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@HotRodHoarder]

That's awesome Scott...glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidhuff5632]

Thank you for sharing this story. Love your channel, you have a beautiful family, and may I say you have brought fatherhood to a new level. Thanks again

[@0xXAllForNothingXx0]

Brought back memories of me and my dad, remember him grabbing me up to go to town in his 95 z28 cause a guy in a foxbody called him out, made 3 runs each time the z28 came out on top. Ill never forget. Greetings from mid TN

[@HotRodHoarder]

That's awesome! Those memories last forever!

[@FarOutRadioMusic]

What a sweet, sweet video. Thanks for posting this. Former Corvette Chief Engineer Dave Hill said this about Corvettes, "The Corvette is very personal. We're not talking about transportation here; we are talking about a product that changes someone's lifestyle, and that causes us to be enthusiastic about our duty."

[@HotRodHoarder]

Dave Hill's statment is very true! Thank you for watching!

[@josephlandrum9269]

Too cool. As a Vette guy myself, you make car guys and Vette guys proud. Let's keep our hobbies going through friends and family. Great video

[@richardmichalski2658]

One of the greatest stories that I ever heard. Awsum. Been following you for sometime. Was a friend of Jim Barrilaro and he'd did engine work on my 1965vMustang fastback drag car, my then new 1969 Corvette with one of his wild paint jobs and a 1964 Jeep wild paint jobs. Went to the drags with him several times and got a scary wide once in his B/MP 57 Ford drag car and in his Windjammer wheelstander. New him when his speed shop was busy. Great memories.

[@crazypat9]

awesome story, reminds me of my dad with my 63 vette. thanks to our loving dads.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Very loving and trusting dads, that's for sure.

[@btu45nh]

Awesome memories, so glad you kept that vet. you made your dad proud!

[@kamcisneros3544]

Great story, thanks for sharing. I was just in Tn for vacation, beautiful area.

[@davidschmidt6013]

I can only say, I hope you appreciate how lucky you are to have had the dad you did.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Yes sir, I am very blessed.

[@peggypatton9170]

Definitely blessed and lov how you are showing your daughter what your dad showed you love the story's god bless you and your family.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you Peggy!

[@stevenlaxton3618]

Having just had my first child last night (a beautiful little girl coincidentally) I absolutely this story. Thank you so much for sharing the wealth of your family with us all it may not carry a dollar sign but you're a very rich man!

[@johnmcmillan8467]

That’s awesome man brings back so many memories with my dad when I was little your kids will cherish those memories forever thanks for sharing it’s a awesome story

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching John!

[@joestelmach4191]

Truly an awesome story... Thank you very much for sharing it...

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching Joe!

[@jimmysexton4201]

What an awsome story! Always cherish the situation and the car! I'm so envious, but proud for you!

[@petercarey6883]

I've yet to meet a Corvette, or should I say a Corvette Owner, who doesn't have a story and I've met many hundreds. Thanks for sharing your story. Save the Wave.

[@clydec.barrow242]

1 dad that you could appreciate wished my dad was still around specially 2see my 3 kids which would be his grandkids, you have a heck of father

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

10-Years ago I put 15x 4.5 Cragar front runners with 15x8.5 Steel reverse painted half black and half white because that's the way I remembered how it look in 68.Love the wheel combos

[@garysutherland1149]

I just found your channel n watched about dragging the dragster out of the woods n putting it back together then digging up of the 55 chevy n got hooked but this one made me cry thinking of my car experiences with my dad, thanks keep up the great job !

[@transamman8299]

I love your story's. It seems like you research your story's and you tell your story very well. Plus you've got a great speaking voice. Keep up the great work. Love it!

[@stevecarlson4539]

Your little girls eyes are priceless. I remember leaving a show in a hopped up VW bug with my son when he was really little. Header screaming, tires chirping and the look he gave me was awesome. Hope this type of stuff does plant a seed in them to appreciate the old and fun cars. My first car was a 64 too bye the way, Fairlane 500 289. Still have it today!

[@HotRodHoarder]

That's awesome Steve! Thanks for sharing!

[@fj9460-lr]

What a great story; only true car guys know how deep this hits the heart! The car is nice; but your love for you girl is inspiring! I own a 1964 corvette coupe matching numbers which also came down generations

[@HotRodHoarder]

That's awesome Frank! Take good care of that Corvette!

[@sweatytesties3321]

sweet car man. thanks for sharing your story with us. keep up the story's. i love them!!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching!

[@jamesgilliam6615]

Dude this was a incredible story about you and your family God bless you sir

[@allanpolk2681]

If I could hit "like' 1,000 times it would not be enough. Everything about this video shouts A LEGACY OF LOVE that money can not buy. Your father left you so much more than a super cool car, ( vette is my dream car) but he instilled an intangible ethic into your life to value family, hard work and keeping a collectible car heritage alive. AS others have said; "The look on your daughter's face PRICELESS". You are jow building memories for her future. Best Wishes from a gear head in Florida.

[@Sleeperdude]

That second gear ad shift gear got her that was great , I think the second gear shift got me Muncie as well

[@HotRodHoarder]

That Muncie put up with a lot of abuse until that day you went for a ride. I can still remember the sound of dad lugging it up the hill in 4th gear...I knew something was wrong.

[@jdubcbr600]

Great story, you have a beautiful car and daughter. Theres nothing like sharing what you love with your kid(s).

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Josh!

[@goodboyringo9716]

You mean more to your dad than that car ! You are very lucky, I found my dad in a casket seeing him for the first time and last time.

[@johnmilner7603]

Great story. I was 16 in 1969. I was always into Z/28’s and still am with my 70 Z/28 which I bought in 1981 from the orig owner.

[@danwesterberg3956]

so cool to see your daughter sitting in the drivers seat ,as you did years ago as a small child yourself...........

[@kylevantassel7259]

Good to see this video as a contrast to so many others out there now . Classic cars have become En Vogue these days mostly because of the dollars associated with them. SO they are coming back but for all the wrong reasons in my mind. This is mostly by people that have bought into the hobby as an investment of flipping cars or what have you. It drives me a little insane really . These are the people who will give you grief over the headlights and the body issues and blah blah blah. Like they own it and are trying to prepare it to flip. Appreciating the car for its meaning in a family and its story over the years is just not shared by a ton of folks and its a priceless thing. Even more so than shiny paint and numbers matching. This old Vette now becomes parts of your daughters memories growing up and even if it turns out that cars arent her thing its still more or less a family member that she grew up with and will remember and hopefully put value on.

[@willefixit]

hate flipers,car is great as is.

[@babyhuez597]

Dude your presentation is awesome! I feel so calm after watching your videos.

[@1973406]

Thats awesome man!!

[@kevinkinney5445]

Its a joy to see how thoughtful and precious life is for you. Gratitude is a wonderful quality. Keep counting your blessings for they are truly the enrichment of values that build your self worth. Peace. 👍

[@rodneywilliamson6048]

Awesome Story!! My dad did the same thing with me but mine was a 1969 Corvette. At the time he was going too give me the 1958 Corvette. I remember playing in it when I was a kid and hated the 1969. He sold the 1958 Corvette because the guy that bought it offered him Crazy Money for it. He didn’t want to sell it but Crazy Money will do that too you sometimes!! I’m 54 now and my dad still want tell me how much he got for the car. He agreed to write it down and told me where to look when he’s no longer with us. Awesome story! I hope you give it too your daughter one day. 2022

[@rogerthacker7515]

I absolutely love it!! Your videos bring me a lot of memories of my own with my dad! Keep them coming Tommy!

[@dwight072]

Man great story it really reminds me of my Corvette experience as a young child. My dad had a 70 convertible he bought back in the late 70’s. He ended up selling it to my uncle in 1980 and he still has it. I’ve grown up with this car my whole life and have many memories. I currently own a 07 Z06 that’s supercharged.

[@HotRodHoarder]

That's awesome, I'd love to someday have a C6 Z06...always loved those cars when they came out.

[@dwight072]

Will you be at Corvette’s at Carlisle this weekend?

[@MastaT_150]

That’s a heck of a car to get at 16 that thing is bad ass. I absolutely love the wheels that were on it from what sounds the time it was wrecked/getting the fiberglass work done. Your stories are great!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Yeah, I like those wheels too. I'd like to find a set to put on it just to switch it up a bit.

[@gerardgrenier6549]

Love the vette and story behind it. My Dad gave me his 64 vette and it's not going anywhere I only got to be with Dad during the summer and I spent a lot of time with him work on it and going for rides in it. He also had a 65 SS Nova I learned to drive in when i was 11 years. The Nova is gone but the vette is with me.

[@HotRodHoarder]

That's awesome, thank you for sharing!

[@brodygoodrich926]

Put a blower back on it. It looks so much better and is so much cooler.

[@tmc.318]

Nice job with sharing the story and what it meant to you. I've got two elementary school age daughters myself and just sold my 68 Vette and bought a 68 Camaro so that I can take both and the wife. At first they hated the cars because they are old and loud, but they are getting better with it. Only a couple runs so far. If they end up not liking it it's OK but you never know unless you give it a run. It might be a big deal to them one day.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Yeah, when Carlee came along, the Corvette was pretty inconvenient. When I was a kid, I rode in the back, but I'd say today's law enforcement would frown on that. Around that time is when our '64 Chevelle four door came into the picture. We can all hop in it and go wherever we want. I'm sure I'll end up doing a video on that one at some point as well.