The Black Ghost: Street Racing Legend - 1970 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi Documentary

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The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE ordered new by Godfrey Qualls was a piece of legend on the streets of Detroit. Optioned in triple black with a 426 Hemi, it dominated street races throughout the 70s before disappearing for decades. Learn the full story behind this original survivor car, how it made its way back on to the streets, and having its story documented as a piece of America’s automotive history!
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[@Bricketts]

"He wanted to show that he was the baddest cat around, okay? And I was his sidekick!" I love this dude.

[@kaocavenchibana4191]

The sidekick made the video even better 😭😭😭

[@VRQuickDrawMcGraw]

Right lol I hope my friends and I have that kind of relationship ship years down the road.

[@benitofranklyn4237]

Really? I had to turn it off when dude said that

[@JohnProph]

@@benitofranklyn4237 I had to turn it off when he said he was telling GQ when to shift lol

[@JesusSavesSouls]

@@benitofranklyn4237 Your loss

[@silvermediastudio]

What a stud... street racer, Soldier, motorcycle cop, Green Beret... and a stellar Dad. We need more men like GQ.

[@TheUnnamedAssailant]

The literal model father right there, dude is a inspiration or should be to any young man

[@bunk-bn9eo]

@Edward L Gross I agree. Sure it's a very rare and desirable car - but man, the story of the guy who ordered it.

[@NLJosh83]

Show this video to the next 'toxic masculinity' or 'cops are racist' parade.

[@donquixote2072]

They don't make em' like they used too...

[@thechonkersking2647]

We do. His son and grandson.

[@robertstembridgejr7532]

Stock 14 second car dominating the streets...I don't know the story sounds good but the fact that it's stock tells a much different story!

[@venutiraines2413]

Problem is this a street hemi makes it's power at 5000 rpm n higher for oval track racing which it's designed for so a 4spd is not making power light to light so the story as nice as it is isn't actually true but it will make a nice movie

[@venutiraines2413]

Even if the car was an automatic the stall converter in the transmission would not make enough power bone stock

[@ateam6543]

​@@venutiraines2413compared to the other stock cars from 1970?

[@venutiraines2413]

The son is a screen writer movie producer who created a nice story but it's not a true story n many ppl know it's not true but it fooled dodge into a last call series and no stock challenger being driven by a guy who couldn't drive a 4 spd car was winning any street races against the cars of that time who were all modified and upgraded the movie will be out soon bc the auto auction was the last scene they filmed to end the movie. Godfrey Qualls never raced anything

[@anthonylaudano9435]

I WOULD NEVER EVER SELL THE CAR.

[@russo432]

The quickest published 1/4 mile time for a stock 1970 Challenger R/T SE with a 426 Hemi, 4-speed, and 4.10:1 gears was 13.10 sec. at 107.12 mph. RIP G.Q.

[@oveidasinclair982]

This BG Challenger was a 15 second car, it came with EVERY factory bell & whistle Dodge put on that car in 197. It was a nice car, a collectors car, but no more then a 15 second car, it was too heavy. The guy telling the story is full of $#!t

[@oldsteve4291]

As an Englishman I see Godfrey Qualls as what I grew up thinking it was to be American. 82nd Airborne, Decorated Hero, Motorcycle Cop, Green Beret, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Good friend and Street Racer. In this story they talk about the Black Ghost being a legend, in my opinion it is GQ that is the legend.

[@ramonmcgee2240]

Well said.

[@bladeaddison3189]

💯 agree ... and imo this needs to be a movie. Just awesome

[@davidwesley1256]

Well said

[@philortega6516]

Mr. Godfrey Qualls LIVED The American Dream. RIP GQ.

[@aaronkellerctr]

Nice reply. As I posted above, I didn't quite expect what I got out of this video. Not your normal KZbin.

[@ixT0PSH0TZxi]

You know a mans love for his car when he’s in the hospital bed and said “Don’t give my fucking car away”, got nothing but all the respect in the world for this guy, what a man he truly was

[@trevorherbertson7281]

He is putting it up for auction in May this year..

[@gmain1977]

@@trevorherbertson7281 yeah heard about that

[@thomasgentry6201]

Yea that part of video is what movies are made of TRUTH and his feelings spoken to son . DONT blame now IM CHEVELLE guy but that 70 Callenger is straight AWESOME.

[@johnnyamaro6643]

I hope it has a reserve on it. If not the son and the buyer will be forever haunted by G. Q.🤞

[@stevewalker2028]

He'd be so proud to know his son promptly sold it.

[@BadWolf762]

Uncle Tony brought me here. I know the real story.

[@D7et1x3s]

MY UNCLE BROUGHT ME HERE TOOOOOOO

[@stopmowars8403]

Bro, I want it

[@marymcmanus1877]

My father was an actual street racer in the late 60's early 70's. He ran a stripped down black primer 1956 chevy 210.. L88 2x4, Muncie 4 speed, with a high gear Oldsmobile rear end. He could run 10.6. on a good day, low 11's most of the time. Lots of real street race cars were similar in performance. In reality,The Black ghost would have gotten its ass blown right off the road competing with such competition

[@wildestcowboy2668]

GM was junk and a heavy Chevy 210 couldn't stand up to a 392 hemi much less a MIGHTY MOPAR BIG BLOCK 426 pal....

[@LUCKIPUP]

@@wildestcowboy2668this whole video is a sham the car is stock as shit it never did any of the things the son of the owner claimed

[@drwgalabuschagne3287]

@@LUCKIPUP I'm sure it is...

[@scottysgarage4393]

@@wildestcowboy2668 Wipe the drool off your chin and have your mom bring you another Hot Pocket.

[@Flying_Blind]

@@wildestcowboy2668 Ha, I had a '55 Chevy 2-door Post Belair with a 301 motor, high top pistons, pp heads, 3 duces, alum flywheel, cr 4-speed with a 4:11 rearend (most of the time.). Other stuff also like a corvette distributor, traction bars, you know stuff like that. You would be surprised the cars I outrun on back highways in the late 60's with that car. Example, at Christmas a guy shows up at the local drive-in with a new red 428 mustang w 2 4's. Not sure of the year as I'm not a ford person. Sent him home after 1 race, he was so pizzed. Fun Fact: The crank broke at a stop light right in a rod joint. I pulled the crank out to replace and took to my local parts store. He goes this is not a 283 crank, so he went and got a 327 crank. It also wasn't a 327 crank if I remember right. So I took the 283 crank and installed. The piston liked about 1/8 or so coming to the top now, but the high top pistons helped a little. But it was never the same and never found out what crank was in the car. I knew the guy who built the engine, but he just smiled when I asked him.

[@tonya9973]

I like how how his dads friend, touches and pets the car. Its as if he is greeting an old friend.

[@robertelmo7736]

My friends do that to my car too...prob thanking it for keeping them alive with that loose nut behind the wheel..LOL.

[@peskyamphibianmrroyalbro3408]

🥺it’s sad. Glad the car is living on still in tribute to him👏🏼

[@jaredfun3861]

Its his friend personified in that car

[@ghostryder6071]

P⁹

[@BloodRaven1969]

As an old street racer myself he IS greeting an old friend, as well as his old friend personified in steel and spirit. Made this mans eyes misty seeing his look and his reaction and greeting to that car.

[@JunkyardDigs]

Not gonna lie, I teared up a bit on this one. This car is an absolute masterpiece and I am so glad to see it in good hands and so glad to see its story preserved! Very well done guys, this is what it's all about 🤘🇺🇲

[@chaisiangco9727]

YEAH mee too

[@robertn2813]

Kevin , i cried like a baby bro , such an amazing story , omg . And now , G.Q. AND the car are part of national history . So cool

[@jeroenschuuring6060]

❤️ You hit the nail on the head.

[@nickrudd2568]

Me to, A Great story of a Cool car and a even cooler Gentleman.

[@MrVR401]

Hit it on the head man

[@clevejason]

The guy at 1:50 should get an academy award for acting, he tells a lie better than anyone I've ever heard!

[@maldo72]

Well said

[@jimmybarham7520]

Lmao

[@edgardaniels1402]

Man, Whatchu talkin bout, my man used to tell Godfrey when to shiff!!

[@dukesofhomestead114]

I saw that guy teach him to drive the car in 67,he special ordered it and got it early

[@clevejason]

And I saw a unicorn flying today

[@dw8840]

As soon as Godfrey Qualls took his last breath, Gregory Qualls quickly saw dollar signs.

[@motodevo]

100%, why until now has no one questioned how a bog stock Challenger was able to beat everyone on the streets. Uncle Tony's video on this is spot on. Amazing story, but it's just that, a story.

[@WhozaCardoza]

@@Yip-Man BONE stock piece of dog ass lol It's crazy what people believe

[@J.R.in_WV]

Lmao he was probably doing the “stanky leg” singing “dolla dolla bills” as he walked out of the hospice wing and headed straight home to start writing a script that took elements of truth and added a TON of lies to embellish and make the story marketable. It’s literally what he does for a living.

[@rob99rst]

13 sec car no way.--> 14 sec car yes

[@jensgronning4436]

@@J.R.in_WV you need serious help bro, get a life.

[@tangoindiamike9189]

I haven't been to a movie theater in years, but if they make "The Black Ghost", I'll buy a ticket...AND a large popcorn!

[@user-gy3tn2xt6h]

Multiple showings.

[@bigobloks1656]

Sounds good

[@mckinnonwolf7877]

Honestly this would make a fantastic movie. You might be on to something.

[@jiveturkeylee]

Completely Agree

[@thetopG007]

and Vin Diesel will play as GQ

[@LucefieD]

The fact that he was a cop and was street racing on his off time is legendary in itself lol. You imagine getting smoked by him and then the next day he pulls you over.

[@fredshipp3809]

Lucefied only if you're going over 20 over.

[@Brancovtn65]

Lol some off duty cop in a challenger raced me on my Yamaha super late at night. As we were nearing town, he got in front of me and flashed his lights real quick, as a way to tell me to slow down and ride safe. It got me shook at first, then I realized how awesome of an experience that was.

[@TheBb6prelude]

@@Brancovtn65 imagine that. Crazy.

[@jeffreywhite7657]

It was an honor getting smoked by him I'm sure lol

[@starbattles1]

cops were very different back then. He probably handed out a lot of warnings

[@jamessharp9790]

Possibly the biggest case of muscle car hype ever

[@joetownsend5904]

I agree....

[@jamessharp9790]

@@joetownsend5904 thanks. Do you know if a restoration is planned or underway possibly

[@Vmaxfodder]

I concur

[@MintyFreshTurds]

That is one HEAVY fat Challenger right there.

[@SimpleThoughts-kc6gh]

Created by the current owner and 2 other random fellas. This car just sold for $1,000,000 and it’s BONE stock as ordered from the factory. Street racers mod their cars…

[@DucknCoverin]

My granny saw the black ghost race once. It beat Don Garlets rail dragster in a super secret unsanctioned race. Joe Biden was in the passengers seat yelling “SHIFT!”. She said doves flew out of the tail pipes before the race and the shockwave from the car breaking the sound barrier blew out all the windows in the surrounding area. Fastest 14 second car in history. Probably the fastest man made object ever.

[@mattbalik2585]

Yeah dude, I think I saw that race too. What an awesome car!

[@robertstembridgejr7532]

Lmao! They should include your story in their movie it would go perfectly with their fairytale movie!

[@Gino-ez4zo]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rodfast8196]

Hahahhahahahhah. Now that's believable 😂

[@andrewbax6761]

When it hits 88mph your going to see some serious s#%t 🎉

[@Dreez76]

Having a car like that, a million bucks. Having a dad like that, priceless.

[@jpoynton5339]

His best friend says of him "He was a good guy". Perhaps the greatest understatement I've heard in a long, long time. Strafed by a P-38? Drew his weapon only once as a Detroit P.O.? Blown up by a grenade? Paratrooper? Went back in middle age to get his Green Beret?! Secret racing club? And this car... how did he know? Nobody knew, except him! Obviously a great family man too. I am just so grateful to the creators of this documentary for introducing me to Mr. Qualls. I really wish I'd have had an opportunity to meet him. This is like Batman, Fast and Furious, Apocalypse Now, and a few others rolled into one.

[@keithgrayson8510]

My girlfriends dad was a Green Beret for 22 yrs , he did 3 tours in Viet Nam, the last two he volunteered to go back, they were a different breed those guys, 3 of 100 who tried to make it didn't fail according to the song.

[@jet6619]

Well said! This is an amazing story I never heard about.

[@heavystarch100]

A hearty HELL YEAH!!

[@ScoutPL]

I'm with you. With all the crap and BS swirling around us, here is pure Americana. Awesome story.

[@chrisanderson1-66]

ITS ALL A FARCE.

[@1991tommygun]

Theres no way a stock 14 second hemi challenger was beating everything on the street. The hotrod scene in detroit had much faster cars in that era

[@trump-totalwar6509]

wrong!

[@davidstepeck2644]

You’re wrong. I know this car and it was bone stock. Sure, it’s a beautiful car but no way in heaven or hell that car could beat any decent muscle car with an upgraded cam, decent heads and intake manifold. The son embellished the story to add value to the car. Fact!

[@trump-totalwar6509]

I have seen it happen too many times. @@davidstepeck2644

[@mikeregner4719]

Almost too good to be true. My Spidey-Senses are tingling.

[@RA-lk1vz]

“THE BEST CAR STORY EVER TOLD!” “BROTHER - YOUR DAD IS SMILING!”

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

0:19...the dreaded Black Ghost!

[@scotttillman01]

Every once in a while youtube recommended will throw you a gem. Beautiful story.

[@ejacks3]

Yeah man, I'm glad I clicked on this one and stayed along for the ride (no pun intended).

[@callefalk4457]

WTF???

[@hoonosewut443]

UTG just reviewed this story......interesting

[@borismcfinnigan3430]

Uncle Tony just did a very enlightening expose on this scam.

[@_hardcorehorne_1327]

“Because 60s and 70’s cars are the closest things we have to actual time machines...” -Regular Car Reviews

[@SerenitynPeace]

Cars back then had soul... like the owners! Cars of today... just cars, no soul. They took away the bonding of working on cars, with family, friends.... Sad.

[@arkangel2351]

@@SerenitynPeace that’s why me a my 6 brothers are United to have one of the biggest custom shops in the states to keep bring back this tradition and have our new generation continue with it .💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hairychesticles1]

@@SerenitynPeace thats partially true. i think cars like the hellcat have plenty of soul along with the mustang and a few other sports cars. ppl need to remember that back then many ppl thought the same way we do. back then ppl used to look at older cars the same way we do. i do think that with electrification cars will def loose there soul. i own a scatpack and i thnk its got plenty of soul especially being the last true muscle car being made and both the camaro and mustang being closer to track/pony cars. i love these old cars and i would love to own an old cuda but we all need to remember how bad these things were at everything other then speed. loose steering bad breaks wonky suspension but tons and tons of power and like you said soul. i wouldnt doubt tho we will think the same way about some cars today 40 or 50 years from now. i know my dad said when he was younger he didnt think to much about some of these older muscle cars other then that they were cool but they were not lusted after like they are today and now he is kicking himself for not picking up one of these cars for 3k at the time

[@Bowshow]

My father had a 1970 R/T special limited-edition 4 speed 440 lime green with a white roof and small back window he sold it in 1974 and to this day he still talks about it and he only saw one like it and it had a Hemi

[@Bartonovich52]

They’re inanimate objects. They are what anyone will make of them... and there’s plenty of people who gather and tinker on modern cars...... .......while there were plenty of people back in the 60s and 70s who couldn’t have cared less about the appliance they were driving (eg... the 1972 Plymouth Valiant four door with a Slant Six and push button auto that typified MOPAR in the 60s and 70s by sheer fucking volume).

[@dohcsmr1175]

You do not need to have an issue with showing emotion about your Father. A man, Father, Soldier and a police officer of the finest quality. Rest in pease Sir. Good luck young man with your life.

[@realgsdontdie5095]

This is what a "Father" is. Unfortunately in this day and age it is somewhat of a rarity. I am extremely lucky to say I also have a Father that is my Hero!

[@dohcsmr1175]

@@realgsdontdie5095 Copy that. This car, the Black Challenger or the Black Ghost was a street racing Legend we heard about in Pennsylvania!!!!!! Heard rumor the car was a Chrysler experimental with mystery heads etc. It was good to see the car and human side to the car. All the best Sir.

[@stevejames9510]

We need more like him today.

[@guyski666]

Amen to that

[@ferdis7]

Damn everyone took this story hook line & sinker xD

[@yooooo6296]

Beautiful story, legendary car! R.I.P. GQ

[@donbedwell2322]

I started watching this video for the car. But now, Godfrey Qualls is my hero.

[@tedschuurmans]

Amen to that.

[@canuckgarage]

In so many ways he's a hero.

[@tommitchell4570]

He seemed to grab life by the balls --- gotta respect that

[@tommitchell4570]

@Maxim Ghost --- so in other words --- Godfrey was more of a bad ass than we ever imagined

[@jamalabdul2009]

A true American hero

[@kristopherkoehler8980]

My father also died of cancer on the same day... 12/24/15... he’s the one to blame for my deep love of cars. With that said... This is a beautiful story. “Don’t give my f*cking car away.” I’m not crying. You’re crying.

[@elvisdawson7404]

They also had cregger tires and Hollywood It had leaf Springs to Jack it up and the pipes on left and right of the Hollywood What D Dodge super bee 303 Internet the hood aid also had a nice Large fINon the back of the tale so large it was too much for the vehicle

[@jamesmeehan2673]

I teared up too..im an ex paratrooper, with the 101st tho..had the 70 challenger r/t s/e, 4 spd, 410 rear, but the 5th digit was a N, which is a 383. I bought it without an engine, i put a 440 6 pack in there, painted it F5 (sublime). I had the rear window louvers too. Got sick and had to sell it..I never should have sold it..I should have lived in it..

[@clarencepinckney1527]

He said don't ever sell my shit 🙂 Now it's on sale Saturday May 21😟

[@kennethwise7108]

Damn shame 😢

[@caledude]

​@@kennethwise7108 nah! Seel it quick before people realize that a stock factory original car would never own any street racing scene

[@fredniess2807]

"Two little boys from the Eastside of Detroit beat the rich guy!" My Favorite line in the documentary.

[@thomasmartin5319]

That and "Don't give my fucking car away".

[@roadfatigue]

Both he and the car were one of a kind. The store of how Challengers came to have shakers was great. He took on Chrysler and beat them, too.

[@TremereTT]

@@roadfatigue Why exactly was it needed to suit to get a shaker hood?

[@sczarnecki5887]

I liked that one too.

[@pureblood9477]

It's not a documentary, it's make believe.

[@alancrash]

Your father wasn't just a war hero, he's a hero to all us gear heads for keeping that beautiful car in your family. May your father RIP.

[@cocopublicnews6766]

Hopefully it stays after this tho it was probably worth even more

[@homeredacted2433]

yeah but he was 8lack

[@homeredacted2433]

@Nicksplosion101 not human duhh

[@gregusmc2868]

Friggin’ awesome. I’m a generation behind these guys but I had an all original, 17k actual miles, 68 Chevelle SS, 396 four speed. I loved that car but I dreamed about one like that. I remember my parents thinking I was insane for paying 3500.00 for the Chevelle in 1984. Wish I still had it! Great storytelling! 👍🏼❤️🫡 Semper Fi.

[@oveidasinclair982]

Hopefully you do realize that was all it was; story telling. This story was all made up .

[@rockyj2008]

I raced Woodward avenue, 8 mile, Telegraph back in the day. Mid 60’s early 70’s. Actually had a double A fueler light up on Woodward! Took the dude directly to jail. There were a lot of REALLY fast back then. Knew of a turbo charged 383 back then that would give that charger a go. The stock Hemi sure as hell wasn’t that quick

[@user-nt5wt2gf6j]

Such a sweet thing to do sell something givin to you by your dad . Goes to show to some people money means more then family

[@tomkelsey3512]

Sometimes it's time to sell, he at least Dad left him a $1 million car.

[@rtking1969]

Who is cutting the onions?As a mopar car guy I give this two thumbs up!!!

[@jasonweills8932]

I thought I was the only one

[@robertgrant4501]

I'm a Chevy guy and this brought a tear to my eye. Great story.

[@irmaobarbado]

Buddy, you're not the only one... Is an amazing story

[@hankholzman3586]

Can I give it 10? Must of got some break cleaner in the eyes or something...

[@earlpatrick1301]

Same here brother.

[@kurtheggelke8352]

This is what real men are made of. Great guy. Great story.

[@84koolkid]

Great story great guys thank you for your service

[@chicagolineproductions3433]

Accept real men can’t afford these cars anymore they just get bought by some millionaire to sit silently in a collection

[@brodyhanna7443]

@@chicagolineproductions3433 Yeah just for them to sit for another 10 years. You can tell this car was rode hard, just what it was built for.

[@victorwperry7738]

@@chicagolineproductions3433 I agree! I do motorcycles and I redesign them from complete breakdown. Everyone always asking why don't you buy you a 2020 something and I tell them it is more about the love for the bike. It is the difference from wooing a wife and paying for a hooker.

[@unknowndesconocido8325]

Yessir cars, guns and family 🤟🏼

[@illyakrit7494]

Nice car and nice story. And that his son repaired it, is really touching ☺

[@sterlingwilkey2124]

This has got to be one of the best documentaries I've seen in along time

[@oniemployee3437]

Seeing that older gentleman mentally reliving his older days fills me with such joy. I'm super happy that that man has such great memories from those times, and gets to explain it in his own way.

[@gilberda]

Gotta love the exceptional "joie de vivre" that transpires when GQ's sidekick tells all his stories. You are so lucky to have a friend of your dad that loved him so much and shows it! Blessings!

[@itsgottabechef]

This was a great episode and I love how dodge made a special edition black ghost for the last call series for the 2023 Challenger

[@DaddysMoneyGarage]

Uncle Tony just exposed this bullshit lol.

[@christopherd2100]

The world needs a movie about this guy and his car.

[@Spunky786]

Lets hope Netflix reads this comment 👍👍👍

[@fondren001]

Seriously

[@Squarehead666]

Yeah, I reckon you are right.

[@Spunky786]

You know what, I'm gona email them this video, no harm in asking right? 😄

[@Squarehead666]

@@Spunky786 Absolutely! It's a great story at a time when America (& the whole world) needs a great story! Why not? I'm British BTW and it even teared me up!

[@freedomfighter69]

Best car story I've ever heard. Every bit of it. Wiping a tear.... R.I.P. Godfrey

[@BloodRaven1969]

The same for me. And also a rest well Sir, you have earned it.

[@taytayippo2599]

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[@elbravojr872]

I’m speechless, and same, best story I heard, rip Godfrey 🕊

[@megaeverything101]

Story is FAKE crybaby

[@joshholden8561]

Biggest scam I've seen

[@thedogoffaleash]

Amazing story, and AMAZING car. This ride is absolute perfection in my opinion.

[@jonken112]

This is one of the best documentaries i have ever seen on youtube. FANTASTIC. What a man.

[@spooler7828]

This is one of the best car stories I have ever heard.

[@Rgh71fish]

@James Damron that could only be "El Hemi" 😃👍

[@walterwhitaker1395]

This story about a man who served his country not once but twice and a man who loved cars and motorcycles brought tears of both joy and sorry to my eyes! This really hit me in the feels! What a man! Airborne..... HOW FAR, ALL THE WAY!

[@workhardplayhard3206]

merica

[@Geezbnme]

love the story god bless him

[@chrisgonzalez5883]

It quite the family story'.

[@jonnyohiggins6969]

Made me a little misty-eyed.

[@District.24]

Wonderful story and piece of history. R.I.P. GQ.

[@capngeech5844]

All the fastest street racers add trailer hitches to their cars, weight = speed!

[@diversify210]

Such a dope story "Dont give my fucking car away" Best line ever. Im so glad to see that his son held on to and has allowed enthusiast and collectors to see it at shows. That car is no doubt worth millions, but his son holds on to his dads legacy and that's worth more than any dollar amount. To many people these days are lured by money. They end up dispensing with something that they can never get back. I will never understand that. You can make dollars by other means, but if you get rid of this. You will never get it back. I have 2 guns of my grandfather. This is the man that started teaching me to shoot when I was about 6 years old. After he passed my grandmother got rid of all of his guns. She always hated guns and didnt want them around after he passed away. Well she thought she got rid of them all. Maybe a year later my grandmother decided she was going to sell the house and move into a retirement home. Parked in the backyard of the house was an old semi-trailer that my grandfather owned and used sort of like a shed for storing things he didnt want in the house but didnt want to get rid of. So I began clearing out the trailer so it could be gotten rid of. At the very front of the trailer was an old dresser. I opened the drawers of the dresser to make sure nothing was inside before I moved it and there wrapped in multiple cloths were 2 guns. I showed the guns to my grandfather and I still remember her face when she said saw them. She said "my god that man and these damn guns". She told me to just get rid of them. I told her I was just going to keep them. She said go right ahead as long as they arent around me. That woman married a rancher from Texas and didn't like guns lol. Can you believe it. So I brought the guns home and begin to do a bit of research on them. Found that one of the guns was a 74 Colt Python. The other was a Singer 1911a1. Now the Colt Python looked pristine to my eye, even though at the time I knew nothing about guns. But the singer was all pitted and what looked like some rust on it. So I took it down to a gun shop not to far from my home to basically have them look it over, and clean it up. A few days later I got a call telling me I could pick up the gun. When I got there to pick it up the guy told me it was going to be about 10 minutes while they waited for the owner. I thought nothing of it really, and just waited. When the owner got there he brought me back to his office. He put the gun on his desk and asked me if I knew what it was. I told him yeah its a Singer 1911a1. At this point I got a bit nervous, because the mood was kind of somber. Started thinking maybe the gun was illegal or something. The guy asked me "yeah its a singer 1911a1, but do you really know what the gun is. He told me a story about the sewing company and pre world war II and Im just thinking yeah that cool. He then reaches into his pocket and pulled out a check and handed it to me. He told me Ill take the gun off your hands for what's on that check. it was a check for $165,000. I asked him if he was serious. Then I told him nope I cant do it. I explained to him my grandfather passed away and my grandmother got rid of all of his guns. I happened to stumble across 2 that she didn't know about and it was all I had left of him. So I thanked him for the offer and handed him back his check. Of course he told me if I changed my mind to give a call. Well my mind wasn't going to change but ok. Apparently this guy didn't just own multiple outdoor stores. He was a huge firearms collector and he wanted that gun bad. To this day both of those guns sit in my safe and I will never sell them in my life time. No matter how much anyone offers for them. I dont know the true value of the colt python. Ive seen them online for anywhere from 2k-9k. I wont have it appraised because Ill never get rid of it anyway. So there's no point. It kind of baffles me why my grandfather had those 2 guns tucked away in a drawer in that trailer. He wasn't a gun collector. He was just a guy that liked guns and had plenty of them. I dont even know where he got the guns. He wasn't in the military so they didnt come from that. How he got them and why he kept those 2 tucked away will always be a mystery. A mystery that I enjoy thinking about in memory of him.

[@scottricklaroque7428]

I'm sure you've researched it by now but if you haven't those Singers are the rarest 1911's there are and worth a lot more than that offer. Of course it's priceless to you and I can really respect that.

[@08lerash]

My father had his colt Python stolen from his home about 20 years ago. He does still have his 1971 Plymouth GTX 440+6 black on black. Nearly every weekend in the summers of my childhood we went to car shows and washed and waxed that car. One day it will be mine and hopefully it will be passed on to my son. Watching this really reminded me of my childhood! Great story by the way.

[@cognitivedissonance7539]

Cool story, bro.

[@deathpunches]

I’ve only heard of those singers never seen one. I’m in the same boat as your grandfather my wife hates guns and when I’m gone I’m sure they will go shortly to.

[@scotts3574]

Thats a great story and probably no one will be able to preproduce such a rare and valuable firearm in this day and age. I have a WW1 German Mauser that was given to me and I nor my sons will never, ever sell it. I love firearms and carry one every day for work and protection and really like reading these kinds of stories about cars and guns. thank you

[@steveorules3972]

Sounds like an amazing man who lived his life with value, morals and respect..

[@johnsheetz6639]

Rare these days

[@saywhatnah5328]

Worked hard and enjoyed life too.

[@allowishes1]

Came for the hemi…stayed for the history. This was a beautiful story

[@murrayshekelberg9754]

It is a debunked story made up for marketing purposes.

[@VegasRT500]

@@murrayshekelberg9754 No it is not. The only thing debunked is the criminal Trump.

[@FightingMSA]

Makes me want to pass my car down to my daughter after I pass from my terminal disease. I built my car from my wheelchair and cherish it like family. What an amazing story!

[@simonc2532]

This was the best 40 Mins I have spent on KZbin in a long, long time. What a great story

[@blackblack8224]

Facts

[@bonze-sk7iu]

Truth...

[@joeljenkins9476]

Well said!!!

[@gurbs9252]

I didn’t even realize I spent 40 minutes😭😻😻😻

[@ofcrw3619]

I pray he never sells this beast and his children and grand children will show the same love and respect his father had for it. A truly special vehicle from a truly special man.

[@imsellingtoday]

Those grand kids smiling really got my tears flowing

[@torvamessor3059]

after seein the reaction of the grandson i think he'll make sure the car is still in the family's possession

[@feackshow5250]

People in this video with a straight face talking about this car being special or some legendary street racing car. I mean guy sounds like he was an awesome man in like would have been really cool to hang out with like no doubt but like let's see is that never talked about this and it wasn't until later that his filmmaker and Storyteller son made up a story about his car interesting his bone stock car

[@whelinhemi]

I had the opportunity to see this car today at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario Canada. It was being showcased along side a 2023 Black Ghost edition. The family was there and were a pleasure to speak with. I had to come home and find out more after talking to Greg. That's what lead me here. Not the last time I will watch that video. Can't wait to see what it fetches at auction in May. Great meeting you Greg and Family. Thanks for sharing your Family story. GLWS.

[@cyrillanicoche1490]

they need to make a movie about this guy! ·he races✅ ·He served his country✅ ·He's Mysterious✅ ·He calls himself the black Ghost✅

[@inmortal131]

true bro.

[@Climate_Hoax]

@PACOIMARACER one of the MANY things I loved about this story was at no time did anyone mention the man's skin color. I wished now I hadn't read comments down this far- He was a family man, he served his country and thank God for that, and he was an interesting guy during interesting times. None of his values had to do with the color of his skin. His character was what made this man a legend and you need look no further than his family to see the value of character and how skin color means nothing.

[@polynesianmovtgp7439]

@@Climate_HoaxPreach Brother!

[@pipdream46]

I agree. There is a movie here with this amazing story

[@lunchboxmccarty6431]

The car was "the black ghost" GQ called himself "the Zulu Warrior". I mean you literally just watched it. GQ story should be told in a movie format.

[@alanrobinson2745]

" I became a car guy" Your dad is very proud of what you have done with his car.

[@Kev27RS]

WOW! Incredible and touching story! ❤️ One of the best videos I’ve watched here on KZbin! Thanks for sharing all this!

[@overcastfriday81]

The hero car that no one witnessed.

[@unexpected8166]

"The Black Ghost" Someone HAS to make a film about this!

[@couldntbemebro022]

This is the film

[@reudamo]

i will. -reu sworn

[@sladeb6036]

@@couldntbemebro022 the script is already well written.

[@Syrpens]

“American Muscle - Legend of the Black Ghost” Make this a movie

[@thugdoctor8461]

The black ghost is the real life Dominic torreto

[@sladeb6036]

@@thugdoctor8461 way better but I understand what you mean

[@cnuauk]

This is it mate, sweeter cause its practically good old story telling family level intimacy deserves a cannes festival recognition award [or something]

[@jjx180]

Amen

[@chuasmare22]

That would be nice 👍

[@randomfilmstudio5484]

Great production, thanks for doing this

[@igordewit7357]

Watching this made a whole lot of men getting tears in their eyes,thinking about their dad,i bet. Know i did. 😢Miss u,pops...Thanks💫

[@hypnoticoiuiiuiocitonpyh5759]

yeah it did to me too

[@francoisleroux2663]

I'm crying.. Great video..

[@daveooooo]

You're absolutely right I have tears in my eyes right now this is a great young man who is truly proud of his father. And what an awesome car God Bless America.

[@victorwilburn3498]

This car "story" is WHY us car people do what we do. Tremendous history and legacy for the Qualls family to still have that car.👍👍

[@chrisbee9643]

worldwide family :)

[@victorwilburn3498]

@@chrisbee9643 Chris: Especially personal for me because I just had to..sell my mopar for family medical expense reasons.

[@chrisbee9643]

@@victorwilburn3498 bah this sucks... the right thing to do, dont get me wrong, but its just sucks...

[@victorwilburn3498]

@@chrisbee9643 Only for my mom bro.

[@chrisbee9643]

@@victorwilburn3498 sure but it still aint you have to pay it, after your mom payed insurance for life and now getting shit, when need the most... in every country the same shit...

[@DukeMitchell.223]

Amazing man and amazing story, thank you for telling us about his life and his passion. Your a good son and I am sure he is proud of you and you continuing his legacy.

[@carlosveliz7169]

He 29:18 he sold the car not long after 😢

[@FrankKunkel]

Good story but car is a 14 sec. stock Challenger.

[@motorpaintcraft3808]

This man´s life would be a badass movie, fantastic life and person.

[@bobbysgirls1]

Denzel Washington lead for sure!

[@ripneighborhoodniprip8303]

Reminds me of Clint Eastwood’s movie grand Torino.

[@MRSZ5440]

I agree somebody write a movie score base off a true story.

[@jamoflys]

I'd love to cast that movie!!

[@societyofamusementparkhistory]

I'm a writer trying to be a director I'll keep this in mind!

[@jyro_447]

As I started watching this video I expected a normal documentary about a nice car, but instead I ended up witnessing one of the most amazing and touching stories I´ve ever heard. R.I.P. Mr. Qualls may your legacy live on forever ❤

[@clarkstone-bear7742]

I was going to say the same thing. I started this video for the car. But it was so much more!!! Beautiful, and touching story. GQ sounds like he was a great man!

[@mikeleo5990]

Agree boys 👏👏👏👏👏🖖

[@stevesauck7001]

Well said !!

[@thomasgentry6201]

Concur when he told his son dont sell my blank car. UNDERSTOOD.

[@B1Springfield]

UTG brought anyone here?

[@silverstar4289]

Yes, the are posting his observations as their own.

[@TurningGuns]

​@@silverstar4289 ya, isn't it funny.

[@moniquelee3623]

"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." Gilles Villeneuve

[@nathangreer8219]

This documentary deserves millions of views.

[@mongolikechewchew2475]

Yep, and I'm sure it'll go way past 1 million! This man was a man's man,badass,who owned a badass car!

[@p0isooooooooooooon]

Oh it will

[@uglyst]

300k in two days.... "you'll never make it" HA

[@imsellingtoday]

Its been out for 3 days give it a few weeks its gonna go viral.

[@johngrupp8850]

It'll hit a million tomorrow

[@idontlikecops1]

Mannn when his dad gave him the car I lost it. 😢 rip sir. Your car is in great hands.

[@7sunsetmaro7]

Seen some stuff about the Black Ghost story being BS. The Challenger is all stock and at best a 14 second car... Think it's all hype to raise the price of the car..

[@ns5133]

I had a stock 440 six pack 70 Challenger R/T and ran 13.50 all day @ Englishtown NJ

[@Dryloch]

@@ns5133 Crazy that my Model 3 I paid 30K for last month is running high 11s. Normal cars are so fast now...

[@V1ct0rS623]

What a beautiful story. I can watch it over and over again. The Black Ghosts Story has to be best I’ve ever heard. Rest In Peace GQ, the world loves what you did ❤️🇺🇸💪🏽

[@MoparRob440]

It's the best you've heard because the son of the owner makes up stories for a living...

[@barneymiller7894]

It's bullshit, this car was never the fastest in Detroit. It wouldn't have kept up with the average guys in the early 70s it's dead stock.

[@therealsyxx]

Man listening to OG tell how they was In the car and he yelling shift shift. It gave me chills. I wish I was born in those days. Things not the same. Friends really were friends. And Black Folk loved each other. Salute to the OGs and the Black Ghost. Rip to the old man. This story broke me to tears.

[@isaacjackson9228]

This right here bro...✊🏾 We will make it through the storm one day I feel it love you bro 🖤

[@therealsyxx]

@@isaacjackson9228 I love you to family ✊🏾🖤💯

[@Hoonozit]

This is a story for everyone. A man, a car and a family. Tell everyone to watch this video.

[@VidarrKerr]

The 70s and 80s were the last decades of Freedom in the USA (I am from Detroit too, so the car thing played a huge part; it was part of Freedom and Independence). It is so sad that kids and young adults today don't know what that Freedom was like. When you see it and realize it, that will bring even more tears to your eyes. If you talk to anyone that experienced that time, they will say the same thing I am ---probably, the Exact same thing.

[@VidarrKerr]

I should also mention, it wasn't all flowers and big block engines. Y.B.I. was a thing in Detroit and it was bad. Luckily, OG was too young, and his dad too old, they probably were not affected by it. A lot of us that strayed in the wrong direction were though. Yet, still, I would rather be back in the 70s and 80s, than any other time I ever experienced. If you told a person back then that the entire state (the entire world) must go into House Arrest, they would laugh their Aces Off and tell the gov to F Off. It would Never happen.

[@VRQuickDrawMcGraw]

Every time Godfrey gives his son that map I ball my eyes out. That’s a fathers love right there. And what being a father is all about.

[@justinzumwalt1214]

Left me speechless with tears rolling down my face

[@orlandoblanco9186]

Hahahaha factz :/ :) 💙💔

[@marks.6656]

Amazing history. Amazing man. Amazing footage. Don't ever give this F'n car away!

[@TLricks]

Wow this bring tears to my eyes i remember him he pulled me over back in 2002 on 8 mile i was flying in my 2002 camaro Z28 and he let me go but before he let me go he was telling me about this car and make a short story he knew my dad, my dad had a 1969 Hemi Roadrunner back in the day. This is a wonderful story thanks for sharing 👍🏽

[@imsellingtoday]

Awesome. My dad said when i was little hey its a roadrunner n thinking i was going to see a cartoon all i saw was a car. Lol he just smiled.

[@james_gemma]

@@endeavourniche9001 My dad a 67 Cutlas 442 - he bought me a 70 Firebird...I dumped it for a 65 Mustang sometimes it just doesn't add up :)

[@james_gemma]

My Uncle had the same car, I always knew when he was coming down the street until one sleepy night around 75 he totaled it

[@fuzzyrat123]

This story has all the trimmings for a movie. This story was so heart felt and it made me feel every minute of it. Thank you!

[@mikewiley1007]

I said the same thing.

[@WAJK2030]

Make it in 4K. I’d buy it in a heart beat. My dad owns a garage so there was a lot going on for me when I watched that story.

[@WSNO]

I wanna see a movie in the style of vintage (1960s-1970s) car guy films, where the car herself was a character in the movie! Gotta do it right, i hope they do some heavy research on the genre first!

[@dotell3359]

Me too ☺️

[@jacobaldecoa8263]

Frrrrrr make a movie on this, def would go stupidddddffff , switching timelines ughhhh

[@TheBucketDealer]

Now this is a story that needs to be made into a movie. The black kid and his friend who stayed out of trouble in 1960's chicago go drag racing in their youth. Joins the army, gets a purple heart, becomes a fantastic police officer who looked out for his community, ordered a custom 1970 Dodge Challenger 436 hemi and became a racing legend, joined back into the service as a Green Beret, and raised a family as the car sat in the garage for 38 years. His son then goes on a mission to fix his fathers car that was gifted to him on his fathers deathbed, reunites with old acquaintances and friends of his father's in order to get the car back into working condition, and slowly pieces together his father's "secret" life as a drag racing legend. An uplifting, true story that not even hollywood writers could come up with.

[@592459]

they from Detroit not my Chicago

[@stephencampbell8498]

What a great car story! This one's hard to beat 👏🏿👍🏿. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@SymbolicSplenetic]

"...and I was his sidekick!" hahaha that old timer rocks. Sounds like he was a true friend to Godfrey. Both Godfrey and his family seem like amazing people.

[@chriscoker7794]

Yeah.. no doubt. It really shows the good ole days and how people were chillen and just hanging out and having fun. I want to see a movie out on it. That could be the blockbuster of the last 1/4 century. Hell yeah

[@SymbolicSplenetic]

@@chriscoker7794 I'd 100% watch that!

[@chriscoker7794]

@@SymbolicSplenetic yeah me too, probably a few times. They need to get whoever all the masters are to get it right tho, I mean hell nah you better not mess this legend up or I'd be pissed off with the rest of America. We just got hope and get it into the right ear.

[@anthonym6078]

Who’s cutting onions in here? This is such an awesome story about an amazing man and legendary Challenger. I love seeing how many great people were brought together by this car, you can really see how many people’s lives were touched by Godfrey and his Challenger. This is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. Awesome seeing the next generation being brought into it as well. Just an awesome story all around. 👍 👍

[@fctr626]

Literally this hits my soul

[@rickcarmack5850]

one of the greatest cars and car stories in the history of the automobile.just awesome..rip dude!!

[@igorR061]

Amazing story! Great documentary.

[@erwinmonti5066]

THIS IS THE GREATEST VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN ON UTUBE. WE LIVED RACING IN THE 60s. WE HAD 442s ANG GTOs BUT THE HEMI WAS BY FAR THE GREATEST MOTOR EVER BUILT... I JUST WANT TO SAY, WHAT A INCREDIBLY WONDERFULL FAMILY YOU FOLKS ARE. I WOULD HAVE BEEN PROUD TO KNOW YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER, AND YOU..YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT MAN, AND YOU HAVE A GREAT LEGACY. IM 74 AND STILL RACING A 1000 HP GTR ON THE STREET... YOU HAVE A FRIEND IN ME, IN CLEVELAND OH.....GOD BLESS YOU ALL....

[@CallMeMrX]

Why are you yelling at us

[@marshallcollins8634]

Like my Grandmother used to say when my Mom would get onto her about doing something goofy . I'm OLD I can do what I want ( then grin ) Give the guy a break. HE IS 73 AND STILL RACING, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. You may know that all caps is yelling/ screaming but I'll,bet he would whip your young ass ( or as you younger kids say ,Take you to school. And even if he is yelling , that is probably how he is not in the Rinkle Ranch he is a hard charging dude that gets after it in everything he does. I say keep yelling and keep racing.👍🏻👍🏻

[@erwinmonti5066]

@@CallMeMrX DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU MEAN, YELLING ???

[@CallMeMrX]

@@erwinmonti5066 Why the uppercase?

[@erwinmonti5066]

@@CallMeMrX THANKS FOR ASKING. FIRST IT MAKES IT EASIER FOR OLD FOLKS TO READ IT. SECOND, THEIR IS NO LAW AGAINST IT. SERIOUSLY I CHECKED WITH OUR GOVERNOR IN OHIO, OUR SENATORS, THE MAYOR OF OUR CITY, A FEW CONGRESSMEN, THE POPE, PRESIDENT TRUMP, AND EVEN A OLD WINEO UNDER A BRIDGE IN CLEVELAND AND THEY ALL SAID ITS OK..THANKS...

[@bradfordsnyder6444]

I didn't watch a car docu expecting to cry, but here we are.

[@pieterklaaskrugmann]

Put me on that list👍🏻

[@z71offroad2000]

Right? its good tears though.

[@cokellbrains]

Yup. This guy sounded like an absolute legend.

[@davidthompson6834]

Cry over a car

[@chriscoker7794]

This story needs to reach the masses. It's so uplifting and positive.

[@scorpio5646]

Just saw this car sell live today for $975,000 at Mecum. Then this popped up on my KZbin feed. Absolutely incredible story for a car but also an incredible man and family. Thank you for sharing this amazing story. Actually surprised they decided to sell it but happy for the family.

[@kennethwise7108]

Damn shame 😢

[@robertjensen4525]

What a great tribute to the best muscle cars but also a person who new what he was ordering, great soldier and officer thank you for your service.

[@jimharvard]

i'm 67 and used to street race mopars 50 years ago. i have a collection of mopars now. my dad was a WW2 Marine, my brother was a Vietnam Marine, i did 23 years in the Marines with a combat tour in Iraq. watching this video was very emotional for me. i love this story. i wish this family nothing but the very best memories of their dad and granddad and hope this Hemi Challenger can go on to form more memories for the latest generation of owners in this family.

[@alfazedz1791]

He's like a retired superhero whose family eventually uncovers his mysterious past.

[@dirtywhiteboyxxx69]

This needs to be a Movie.

[@jhansen6180]

The good old days, before victim status was the race to win.

[@user-qb6os7ho6n]

I live right here in Detroit and this story and family history is all over the city muscle cars of the 60s and 70s in Detroit made some great times

[@UnckieBub]

This car was never on the Detroit Street Racing Scene. We lived it every weekend. Never ever seen a car like this anywhere on the Detroit Streets like Gratiot, Woodward or Telegraph!!!

[@joshthemediocre7824]

If every kid had a dad like Godfrey the world be a better place.

[@VRQuickDrawMcGraw]

Dam straight! They don’t make em like that anymore.

[@mr.h.8363]

Enough said!

[@Deetroiter]

If a city looked like a car, this would be the one. A bad ass car from a bad ass city. What an absolute legendary vehicle running the streets of Detroit. It really hit hard when the son talked about the dad signing the car over to him because anyone from Michigan can tell you a car isn't just a car. It's a family member and has very deep meaning and connection.

[@brym4467]

never seen anyone be so passionate over a dodge LOL must have been a different time. shame these cars are slower than a v6 Camry now

[@AirLanMan]

@@brym4467 You cannot stop the merciless advance of technology. That 426 hemi, and the car it was attached to, did everything it could with all the technology of a wooden stick. Today's modern cars are more computer than car and that exacting control gives them the edge over the beasts of old. In anything except the straightest of lines a 4 cylinder MX-5 would run circles around the Ghost but as an example of a place and time that 1970 Cuda is a now 52 year old time capsule and I am very glad it survived and is in the right hands.

[@charlesmurray9608]

@@brym4467 more soul than a Camry

[@charlesmurray9608]

Nice analogy👍👍👍nice analogy Deetroiter

[@bongodave13]

@@brym4467 Sell a clean, stock Camry for more than $1 million at an auction, bro.