This Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T Is One Family’s Surviving Muscle Car

[@obedchattergoon2780]

People that think that a car should be used as money or an investment or an appliance have never felt a strong emotional connection to a car. Such a shame. That Challenger is such a beauty.

[@265308]

+Samuel Chattergoon Agreed but let be honest if this old cat had daughthers or non sport car enthusiast family they sold that bb a long time ago esp in a place like Miami where they get a pretty penny for it.. They should of said as long as their men or cart enthusiast in the family it will not be sold.

[@kennethj1956]

+265308 Many daughters are the 'motorhead' in the Family. Like my daughter.

[@jebediahgentry7029]

Yes, yes, yes! I couldn't have said it better!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

2:05 the dreaded El Hemi!

[@LuxLazar]

One of the best looking cars ever. Hands down.

[@gianhet]

+XLPCX its a nice looking car but not that amazing tho (300 sl gullwing, e type, pagoda, etc)

[@LuxLazar]

gianhet I guess it's taste. I love the cars you named as well. Cars like these are pieces of art. I'd much rather walk around a beautiful car than stare at a painting.

[@gianhet]

XLPCX Amen to that :D

[@terryogilvie7879]

+XLPCX I'm with you brother.

[@ramonmv17]

Looks so good, but in my opinion it's not on the top

[@maxhi88]

This is how people should treat their cars.

[@mojostevo]

Perfect paint scheme, perfect stance, perfect drivetrain, perfect story, perfect everything.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

4:40!

[@metalheadmoparguy8077]

Everyday I wake up and move on to get my 68 charger. I know that feeling with this car I'm crying

[@InvisibleEclipse]

At the end when he's thinking of his dad before driving with the hands on the steering wheel, oof. Someone was cutting onions, that hit deep.

[@roshanjay7]

Every single second of this video, and every single aspect of this video, is just great.

[@AnonNomad]

This is such a comfy channel.

[@NaEveryday]

+Talford Winstonworth i think he is trying to say the channel has heart when it comes to cars its not flashy for me it reminds me of wat it truly is to be a car guy they show us different cars exotics, domestics but we all can sit there enjoy the video and go man thats nice or thats clean its about actually SEEING the car and slowing down a bit. Any ways thats my opinion on why they said comfy

[@AnonNomad]

Mario Medrano What this eloquent guy said.

[@ryanwilliams2518]

+Anon Couldn't agree with you more! I love the fact that they don't have a 'host' or 'presenter' on this show but let the owners explain why the car is so special to them and to all petrolheads

[@jamiev2159]

This is my girlfriends dreamcar, she's been raised in a gearhead family so I am so happy she understands my craziness about cars

[@uzogsi]

The video made me think, what 2015-2016 model car you can buy today, that the future generations would appreciate the same way as this Challenger... not many cars these days with a charisma like that.

[@FSXairpilot]

The Current Challnger Hellcat?

[@FSXairpilot]

vector409 I wouldn't come to such conclusions so early, electric cars are more damaging to the environment than gas cars could be due to the battery packs. Besides gasoline can be recreated. They will be museum peices but the internal combustion engine is here to stay and cemented itself

[@TheMijman]

+Yordan Uzunov Nissan Leaf

[@henrykincaid6821]

I guess things like GTRs, F-Types and GT86s will be remembered fondly

[@adotam]

I can agree with the F-type and the GT86, but I think the brand new MX-5 (and maybe previous models too) is worth mentioning. Oh, and if I'm right, there's a new NSX coming next year... Oh, and a lot of BMW M cars and Mercedes AMG cars, I guess. Though it's somewhat different today because IMO cars nowadays have greater value (at least people appreciate them more, I guess), I can't really imagine an M5 rotting away in the middle of a field

[@timothylussirr5548]

Beautiful story None of which could be possible without a strong family bond God Bless

[@robertharrier2762]

I love seeing a car that would have been restored and probably auctioned off for a big price tag end up with such appreciative and deserving people. It's awful seeing beautiful cars not on the road because people worry about mileage or ruining paint but they were built for that. That's how stories are made and it's a great way to leave behind a memory for your loved ones.

[@DeltaSniperZRR]

Great video, great car, and most of all an great story. Cars are not just to get you from A to B.

[@taise6191]

yeah you're right sir

[@ramonmv17]

Yeah

[@kennethj1956]

+Lt Col Speirs Yes I agree! My brother bought back my Dad's 1926 Dodge Brothers after it's 30 year stint as a movie car. I have 1972 Mercedes 280sel 4.5 with only 29,0000 miles on the odometer; thankfully my daughter is a motorhead.

[@kimjongun3704]

this channel is too underrated

[@ramonmv17]

kim jong un It's not underrated

[@balfart1]

my first comment on this forum - because of the family commitment - way to go!!!!!!!!!!!! your grandfather's legacy is a beaut!!!!!!!!!!

[@ColemanBales]

Perfect old car story. Perfect car, great vid

[@555Gear]

Tough question: what's more perfect, the Challenger or the storytelling??

[@lukazg5929]

I would've said the story is what makes the car what it is...

[@LuxLazar]

+LUKAZ G agreed.

[@xxdriftking027xx]

+555 Gear Truly a heart warming story, a family heirloom, that has passion and love behind it. I hope to one day pass something as priceless as this on to my kids and to generations after that. Two thumbs up for this one!

[@LPtheDESTROYER]

+555 Gear You are not wrong. Very impressive

[@bob82pigdog]

+555 Gear The Challenger and the storytelling are the same now! They can't be separated.

[@independent2368]

Nice Hemi car, I love those e body cars, the old man was smart and knew what muscle cars were best. Mopar or no car !!

[@aaronofaarons7]

I'm always blown away by the stunning production quality of these videos and their stylized cinematography. It's always a pleasure

[@jetkeith]

I love this car. And the 4 speed and Hemi perfect the package.

[@AugustEllison1]

1:15 There's a Santana Tape in the tape player. How fitting for "El Hemi"

[@hypocycloidiaspora]

+August Ellison And Carlos Santana's greatest album, at that

[@pvendeloo7512]

+August Ellison dude just posted the same comment before i saw your comment, proper track for this car

[@althejazzman]

+August Ellison Not just "a tape", but an 8-track cassette too!

[@265308]

+August Ellison How fitting that the record label allowed em a few seconds of their music on this video...

[@kennethj1956]

+August Ellison Love Santana!

[@toro514]

This video is the definition of respectfulness.

[@willyhwang1059]

great story. a son's bond to his father through the car. mine is Nissan cause my dad bought me my first car a Datsun 280ZX.

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

Such a wonderful example of Dodge's Brotherhood of Muscle! I'd love to own and drive this car. Awesome!

[@jasonmateus924]

sounds amazing..even thought newer cars are faster, a muscle car's value is not only in it's rugged power, but the feeling of it flowing through you..

[@ckryses3962]

Tis a wonderful sight!! from very angle its all metal..just simple and straight forward muscle..no electronics under the hood..let those carburetors do their own thing and you will be fine.

[@garageiraqi1577]

i hope to restore a car with my dad in the near future.. its such a nice experience.

[@joecarreon4824]

Fantastic job! WOW. When I got out of high school in 1980. I was able to buy an AAR Cuda 340. six pack car it was all stock. I used to take to a friend at a dyno tune shop and he got all the power out of that stock 340 he even set up the 3 carburators to operate mechanically around town just cruising it would run on the 2 barrell in the middle then when you gunned it watch out the other 2 carbs would kick in my friend reworked and rejected those carbs and got rid of the hesitation it had, when the front and. back carbs were on a vacuum set up, Man. that car ran like a bar out of Hell had an automatic with a shift kit and a 391 posi. Man those were the days when you could still buy muscle cars at an affordable price those days are gone so is the cuda. I got married and had to sell it.

[@willkay73]

I'm a huge Mopar fan. I love the car and the story behind it, and I hope you have it for generations to come.

[@mikefrandle2407]

Love your story love your car its beautiful!! We have a 70 Challenger rt 440 and they are awesome driving cars quiet and smooth riding and then the power!! Best pony car in my opinion!!

[@midwestspeed7889]

Love it!! Wish your dad was here to see the restored car. I would love to watch all the home videos of your dad driving the car in the 70s

[@servicarrider]

Every automobile, every motorcycle, every old pick-up truck has a story. There are not near enough people telling those stories so kudos to those that do. Fine job.

[@stiliqn007]

I dont usually thumbs up videos,but goddamn, I wanna mash the button. That era of Challenger is probably my favourite. If I can ever afford something wild,a '70 Challenger would be it

[@BackGround909]

it's a car for generations, in '74 bought a used '71 Plymouth Barracuda hemi chartreuse green, lived next to the Fremont drag strip (now that it's gone) during summer it was fun on friday nights, mainly keep at home the see me chartreuse green, geee officer was I speeding, got lot of those during my late 60s with my 66 1/2 Dodge Charger Hemi. the one thing the hemi had that sound let the 396es know they were about to lost, like I said Fremont drag strip was the best to settle who was faster, and BS at Bob's Bugers in Irvington - memories of the 60's and 70's when heard this story and the hemi saying go go go

[@K1ng1995]

Blasting Cream, Aerosmith, Kiss, Nugent, Rush, Zeppelin, UFO, Sabbath, AC/DC, Ramones, and Foreigner, I assume.

[@vonsmink1]

Have had a 71 Bigblock Camaro for over 30 Years...This confirms im never getting rid of it. Great Vid and Awesum car. Only thing that may sway me is a 68 Barracuda haha.

[@highwaystar1009]

Fantastic shots, Petrolicious! This car looks genuinely gorgeous from every angle. Which brings me to my point - I've noticed a lot of snobbish commentators on this channel who tend to look down on muscle cars. I wish these people would be able to get past the perceived "barn-door" image of these cars and look at them without prejudice, because there are so many muscle cars from this era that rival even the most prized exotics in design execution.

[@thorandmoljnir]

I think this was my favorite episode yet. Just fantastic!Every time they show that big car rolling down the open road with the roar of that magnificent engine, I kept hearing AC/DC "...I'm rolling thunder, power and rain, I'm coming on like a hurricane..."Too cool.

[@Thizlamic]

That car IS family.

[@stephenw5647]

Beautiful story and car

[@HalJalikakik]

Lucky this got out of Venezuela... sad the Dad passed before seeing it returned to its glory.

[@ElSikario100]

wow... this is why I'm a car guy. damn near shed a tear. great film and an even greater story.

[@kikowner]

I don't think I'll ever find such a good car enthusiast page as Petrolicious, such good interviews, stories, petrolheads' lives and loves documented in such a brilliant way. I get goosebumps in every single episode and I really hope it's like that forever. People nowadays looks at cars like "all electric is the future", "driving will take no effort" and I get it, it's evolution and not everyone has to love cars, but I'd like to challenge people not to cherish them after watching these videos. Thanks Petrolicious

[@lcwpg]

charger and challenger is my fav muscle car, these 2 cars got the character that none other car have

[@neilreid9005]

There has never been a more iconic muscle car than an original R/T Hemi Challenger. Absolutely stunning example with a fantastic family story behind it. I'd pay to see this beast.

[@juanjoseescalante2848]

Humbled. You can find more about El Hemi on IG @elhemi70

[@kennethjohnson4417]

Your father was an amazing man with an amazing family and a great car. God bless you both for honoring his memory in this way

[@juanjoseescalante2848]

Thank you for your words Kenneth. If in Chicago or nearby...we will have the car at the MCACN Show in Rosemont Nov 20-21.

[@glennirvin271]

Escalante family, thank you for sharing your perfect machine. I love the 'Day 2' restoration, and I wouldn't change a thing, because I believe it helps tell the story that you presented here. Thanks again for sharing a piece of your family with us. It is a beautiful machine!

[@glennjammin1]

Your dad had the right idea. Let the family enjoy this exciting and unique car! Nothing like it today!

[@willthetrill4849]

It would be amazing to see El Hemi and The Black Ghost together since they have similar stories

[@juanjoseescalante2848]

We will try to get the two together this summer in Detroit. Thanks

[@willthetrill4849]

@@juanjoseescalante2848 Now that would be exciting! i can't wait

[@ChopsRocks302]

Beautiful Challenger, & a very loving tribute to your father. Long live the Hemi!

[@constructivecritique4049]

Fuck yeah. What a nice ride. The old footage & photos is what makes this video. Juan is stylin' n' profilin'. Got some Santana on the 8-track. Maybe a little bit of Mexican homegrown burnin'. Nice story. Hell, it's been the best story so far, on Petrolicious.

[@marts500]

A true family heirloom....not left in a drawer to collect dust....

[@Ecosse57]

Well done, Petrolicious. Well done. Thank you to the Escalante family for sharing this touching story.

[@angry.8]

Not a big fan of American cars but when I see builds like this it changes everything.

[@jrg7951]

Love the Santana 8 track, perfect!

[@christopherrose7746]

Oh my god that picture at 1:47 is so gorgeous. The way it sits and the slotted mag wheels are just perfect. I wish it still looked like that now

[@idrummerboy13]

What a car. One of my favorites from that time. Happy to see it is driven and taken care of!

[@thehemiolds455]

Sweet car, its the story behind it that makes a car worth priceless.

[@Gunsforfreedom]

We are all just custodians of things. Love them for awhile then let someone else love it. Awesome car and great story

[@Vampirebear13]

Magic is right. No amount of money could ever replace that feeling. This is another video that shows this channel is the best on YT. Huge thumbs up.

[@samspade8612]

Muscle car stylists were the cream of the crop. I would've had a hard time deciding on only 1 car. Everyone was putting out beautiful cars back then. Nice video, the family car can have a big impact on memories.

[@andreemilsen369]

Amazing car, lovely story 😊

[@stephengalea8]

Fantastic that the family and stay connected through this piece of automotive history.

[@Choppy2400]

"thats magic" amen to that one. thats the only way to explain such a passionate connection.

[@uwi2]

I've gotta watch this vid twice. 2 times in a row. Beautiful car, Wonderful story

[@irritablearchitect]

Congratulations, and good job with both keeping the car in the family as well as its restoration, Juan.

[@gsmarkku]

What a beautiful car and an emotional story, thank you Escalante family, my eyes kinda welled up :)

[@hanyoukimura]

Worth more than the sum of its parts. Love the car, but I really love the story behind it and what its means to them. The memories you make with your car is what makes it part of you and your family, it doesn't matter what kind of car it is.

[@UbiquitousDIY]

Another great video telling and awesome story. Thank you to the Escalantes and to petrolicious!

[@ronaldflint4569]

This was an Awesome video. It was truly a touching and emotional one for Me.

[@robgrant4118]

I just want to say this is a beautiful car. It's nice to see that it is driven and enjoyed by the family!

[@GLHS592]

What a beautiful story. It is hard to beat a Challenger on slot mags. The look of this car is perfect. The Escalante family understands the true value of this car.

[@guidobrunellijr.3]

Great story !

[@MagicWhiskeyART]

After viewing this video, I'm touched by your passion for restoring the car in memory of your father and grandfather. He'd be proud, I have no doubt of that. Thank you again gentlemen for letting me meet El Hemi today!

[@edwinstorz702]

I love the story of family and car, i have to say that family is everything, today it is just my Son and i and i do really hope one day we can enjoy a Project, together and just like Y'all, friends and family. Thank You!!!

[@mindofmyown333]

I adore this channel. What a great story, family and video. I think I'll go in my garage and just appreciate my 74 Nova that I've built with my family. Thanks Petrolicious

[@mrdiplomat9018]

What a story ❗️ I love the vintage videos of your family with the car❗️🥊👍

[@christianna3561]

BEAUTIFUL! WOW! Beautiful story. My dad passed away too and unfortunately I had to let go of my classic cars. I am so happy you were able to keep this car in the family and do such a wonderful job restoring it. That my friend is priceless!

[@chrisislas1838]

I much rather pay thousands of dollars for a classic muscle car like this Challenger R/T any day over a new one with all the bells and whistles. Good job on bringing life to this car and to your family. It was a great video. Happy New Year!!

[@Madox21100]

What a journey and to be able to honor your father and keep it in the family, just awesome.

[@juanjoseescalante2848]

Its been a wonderful journey for sure!!. We will do our best to keep adding stories! Thank you for your kind comment. Glad you liked the video.

[@magster65]

Awesome car with a wondeful story behind it! Thanks for sharing!

[@twincinema05]

I love this channel and I love it just it a bit more when they touch on American classics and not just the European exotics most people will never even see in person. These muscle cars have just as much history and class, when done right. I have a 70 challenger myself and I truly enjoyed this.

[@agustinfranco5288]

I'm from Venezuela and I would've loved to see this car here, I'm just too young. Here in the 70's most of the cars were just Dodge Darts and Chevy Novas, all of them sedans. That Challenger is a true unicorn. If the Escalantes are reading this comment, what part of Venezuela was the dad from?

[@juanjoseescalante2848]

Hello Agustin! We lived in Caracas. Dad was originally from San Cristobal. Hijo de José Elio Escalante...taxista más arrecho de la Plaza La Hermita 👍🏼👍🏼

[@agustinfranco5288]

+Juan Jose Escalante También soy de Caracas! Qué arrecha la historia, todavía no creo que ese carro haya estado en el país. Es EL Hemi 👌. Saludos y un abrazo :)

[@ochong21]

+Juan Jose Escalante , mis saludos y respeto , hermosa historia y grandioso vehiculo, soy fan de los muscle car , un gran abrazo para ti y tu familia. Oliver Chong Escalante, Caracas, Vzla. mi abuelo era de los Escalante de Rubio, Tachira.

[@juanjoseescalante2848]

Oliver gracias por tú mensaje. Tenemos el mismo apellido. Qué interesante. Mi abuelo José Elio nació en Tovar pero vivió toda su vida en San Cristóbal. Feliz año.

[@gustavoherrera957]

+Juan Jose Escalante epa paisano,saludos aquí en Cagua en Aragua!!soy fanático también de los he mi ,n casa hubo Dart, maverick, aspen

[@a2r7n6]

Wow! What a wonderful story! Thank you so much for sharing. Amazing. And to think, he was just an average "Joe the plumber" wanting the enjoy a hot rod of the his day that he worked for. Sadly that his home country could not support it, but thankfully his sons got it out the country and back to America, and that they took on the project to restore it and give it life once again. What a joy it must be to drive their dad's car on a sunny afternoon through rolling hills on a two lane road. I sure hope the future generations of his family will respect and keep grandpa's car in such fine condition. Please do so!

[@dobbins2550]

What a touching story and a great car family. I love to hear stories like this. It's more than just a car.

[@wildfastcar1001]

Family and cars always have a great deal of emotional connection. congratulation.

[@aleoimpala]

Cool ride, touching story. Hope you'll enjoy it as long as you wish.

[@kmas8229]

Utterly gorgeous car, and what a wonderful story... I was touched by this.

[@garyabrahams7609]

Magic, nostalgic and a great show of this family’s heritage... Blessings

[@mackfilms9917]

Man that El Hemi is muy magnífica and to you boys, who have done such a great job restoring and honouring your family, congratulations. Not only on the car but for the humanity that you've come to embrace and the love that you share with your family and now additionally with the world. Peace and love.

[@juanjoseescalante2848]

+Mack Films Thank you for your comments. Glad you enjoyed the video. Peace and Love back to you :-)

[@hcolin4165]

Man, I got something in my eyes..... wtf tears how dat get in there!!! sweet ride vato

[@ryanwilliams2518]

What a beautiful Challenger, fantastic job on the restoration and you can really see the passion and love the family has for the car. I hope I'm able to leave behind a legacy like this for my kids (when I have any!) and grandkids

[@Lavaman3682]

Man, I don't even like these, but this is a GREAT video from a great family. Gracias for sharing. I LOVE the part about your Dad making sure that you share the car with others. Well done film. When the film opened I just knew what album was gonna be in the glovebox or tape deck. Long may you guys run...

[@paulp7692]

A family with pride and class. Thank you for sharing your car and your story. It's very inspiring.

[@RidingTusCanY]

very touching story......... as always, thanks for your channel it's the only one with a soul

[@OddTimeMan]

I think the wheels, tires, hood and louvers are a nice touch. Very tastefully done.

[@shawnjackson9240]

MAN...You guys films are so beautifully done i could watch these videos all day long...and the cars you choose to film are all great and so are their Owners..y favorite is the EL HEMI VIDEO because i have a 2016 392 Hemi...Of course nothing like this one in the video...i look forward to checking out all of your films and Video...Thanks Guys.

[@jo23bulls]

O the balance sheet, we call that an intangible asset.

[@intelon3]

You always have the highest quality videos. Simple car features are cool but telling the story behind the car with voice over, professional cinematics, and everything your creative team does truly makes these films a joy to watch. Not to mention they're each inspiring in their own ways!

[@JurisKankalis]

Wow. The story. Made my eyes sore, somehow.

[@KrashGT]

Great story

[@ronaldbradshaw3693]

Super cool ,glad you saved my favorite car, l970 Big Block Challenger will still be awesome 100 years from now!!!