Three Cars I've Bought While Drunk... A 1980 Corolla, a 1964 Wildcat, and a 1968 Corvette

[@quirksandfeatures3215]

Bill is the kind of guy who prefers gun storage and 80s coke mirrors over touchscreens and non physical buttons.

[@Petrospect]

I'd love to see Bill do a Testarossa. He'll lose his shit at the coke mirror.

[@randolfo1265]

Bill has good taste, he likes many kinds of cars and corona virus whiskey. My favourites as well.

[@palletwizard]

Love the Channel. But no videos…. 🤔

[@zzeuss87]

Don't DeMuro Bill.

[@MowerModdin]

I don't care who you are, but "capacitive touch" buttons are the worst thing to come to fruition

[@scottcurtin2598]

My dad bought a brown 1975 Toyota Corona,yes Corona wagon brand new. I learned to drive in that car. Bulletproof.

[@rapidtransit8373]

My father was a GM mechanic his whole life. Which was great for me by him working at dealerships he could always get me cheap trade-ins. Then when I'd break em he could tell me how to fix em. He always said buicks were the best GM cat he alway drove a big wildcat or a Electra deuce and a quarter. With the big 455 four barrel or the famous 401 nailhead.God I miss you dad.

[@josephvaldora49]

The Corolla is an appliance. A damned good appliance!

[@cracky_wainwright]

That 1980 Toyota is a symbol of all things useful and good. A++ Great video, Bill.

[@MAINEiac06]

Bill, you are my kinda guy. Your comedic talent is natural, nothing put on about it. Absolutely hilarious. I met you years ago as I was looking for a BMW E46, you gave me a lot of good advice. Keep up the good work! 🥃

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

Cool! How old is he??

[@Johnnycdrums]

His deadpan delivery is better than Jay Leno’s.

[@bobjohnson1587]

I'm 'curious'; What good advice did he give you?

[@iamthebroker]

@@Jason.cbr1000rr from memory he’s a 71 vintage (so 51 in 2022)

[@Unfinished_sentenc]

I owned one and still miss it dearly. Loved my brown Corolla and nobody would mess with it. Awesome RWD.

[@joelyons3713]

I liked the 1980 review, good year for TV! A car guy never loses his car Eye, even while drunk. And just when I thought there were no animals a dog appears. I’m looking forward to the SSEi.

[@philricci2012]

Bill, you make a review of a Corolla station wagon entertaining….a brown one at that! You buy better cars drunk than most people buy sober.

[@zackamanda9799]

I remember my grandmother buying a brand new 1977 Toyota Corolla wagon , red w/wood grain panel down the side. I remember putting the seats down and sleeping in it on our trip to Florida from New Jersey. I'm currently driving a 1999 Toyota Corolla as my 2nd car. It's in great shape no rust for being a North Eastern car. Only 137,000+ miles on it. I owned a 1976 fastback Corolla when I was 18.

[@robertdryburgh1457]

Bill reminds me of all the great used car salesmen I have had the pleasure to know all these years. I fondly remember them all. They knew their stuff and you listened to their bullshit, enjoying every minute. They sold CARS that looked and drove like cars. Each one different. Today it's boxcars with all wheel drive sold by script readers eying the last cent you have in your pocket. Thanks Bill. I enjoy your efforts and look forward to the next one.

[@Mikescubancoffeeshop1]

I had a 82 Corolla Wagon 82 and it was exactly this color combination,it was a fantastic car,reliable as the day is long.

[@aintnomeaning]

Bill's branched out to not just reviewing my Grandmother's cars, to now reviewing my Mom's cars as well 😎

[@WSNO]

your mom and grandma have excellent taste in cars

[@highlycaffeinated6864]

Another awesome video as usual. I've been trying my best to get the word out about this channel. These videos deserve so many more views damn it. And I have to say that everyone I've shown the channel to so far feels exactly the same way as I do though. Thanks again for all the incredibly funny and informative content Bill!

[@thenotoriousrvh6091]

I have to say it's refreshing to see someone else that appreciates all cars for what they were. Cars like this will be the next Barrett Jackson 6 digit cars.

[@bighank796]

No they won't

[@louisrauzi3872]

@@bighank796 ever...

[@MisterMikeTexas]

"I was not drunk, but I was drinkin" - 😆😆😆😆😂😂😂😂😂 That's the start of a great country & western song right there!

[@Jtels85]

Those old Japanese cars are becoming desirable. I enjoyed the review, Bill. Would enjoy seeing more cars like this in the future… or maybe even some old Volvo’s…

[@brettb5257]

The Cadillac Limo barreling down the gravel driveway and honking ... "offered without comment." Bill, you are hilarious.

[@seththomas9105]

The Corolla takes me back to the 80's and that whole vibe of being in high school.

[@BobNSuch]

This is one of my new favorites of yours Bill

[@brentboswell1294]

Wow, I remember the local Datsun dealer having one of those tow trucks. We were frequent customers of that tow truck, as my parents' 1981 Datsun 810 Maxima Diesel seemed to break down with frightening regularity...

[@gemanscombe4985]

Nice review, Bill! You know a lot about cars and Corollas in particular. That was maybe the best preserved 1980 Corolla wagon in the country and we got to ride along. I think 20k miles is real - all the smog equipment was present and connected. BTW, the idle's high b/c it's got an automatic choke that may be stuck after 42 years. Damn, that was a trip back! Thank you.

[@JasonJones-br3or]

The Wildcat is classy; I totally relate with your anecdote about driving that old Toyota. A performance car is a car you can’t tear-up, and consequently can really have fun driving the hell out of it.

[@jonathanmccool2871]

This video took me down memory lane for a couple of reasons. In 1980 I traded in the 1964 Wildcat that my Dad bought me when I turned 16 for a Toyota Corolla wagon just like the one here, only mine had a wheezy 4 speed and no air conditioning. Damn I wish I had that Buick back.

[@kaibrings7026]

No edits!!!! Yes!!! Thank you.

[@jeffneedstogivejakeaturnon1083]

Fuck yeah Bill. Two videos in just a few days, total bonus. Thanks for doing them man.

[@andretv2308]

When things were built to last. I almost didn’t watch this review but I knew you’d make the car interesting by your personality 👍 Thanks again.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Good evening Bill, perfect timing again just as I'm settling into another Powers whiskey.

[@studedude56]

Gotta keep that damn coronavirus neutralized!!!!

[@swtexan6502]

My Dad drove his '80 Corolla Wagon until just before his death in 2001. It had just over 300k miles and required nothing but routine maintenance. Great car!

[@AERIXX3]

The limo drive-by was hysterical!

[@kippaseo8027]

That blank space in the dashboard was where the optional digital clock went

[@pcno2832]

20:37 GM's '71-'76 "clamshell" wagons also had leaf springs while the sedans had 4-link suspensions. I always assumed it was to keep the loading floor as flat as possible.

[@daveroe8612]

You are the best Bill!

[@jeffcox6153]

That 64 was my very first car. 355 wildcat motor same color. An elderly couple I mowed grass for and delivered papers to used it to haul their old dogs around in while the 1972 Electra 225 stayed in the garage. I paid 50 bucks for it and drove the wheels off it. I miss those times!

[@rufus3898]

You're the best automotive narrator! Full of tale and folklore!👍

[@donkeytime1704]

It really surprises me to not often see anymore of these cars still on the road anymore, because back then you saw them everywhere. In our family, we had a 1980 Toyota Corona lift back and yes it was brown as well and between my older brother and myself, we beat the crap out of that car and someone else bought it and it just kept on going. Those little Toyotas back then were such a bargain for that time. Those little 20R engines I've seen hit 450,000 miles and still keep on going without a rebuild or the 22Rs as well. Thanks again Bill for the review and bringing back some good ole memories. These little cars were a big part of my childhood and teenage life back then and wow here we are today.

[@ekalenak]

Keep it up, Curious Cars! Your videos bring me happiness.

[@markthompson5395]

That Wildcat is the shit! Love that year model

[@Yumscale]

That corolla wagon is iconic

[@discerningmind]

Bill, thanks again. This Corolla has a speedometer that's actually easy to read for the way that we all use them--daily driving. The blank fixture on the passenger side of the dashboard is most likely for the optional clock. Early digital. The dog has an upset look as though he was parted from his owner and is looking for him.

[@WSNO]

Bill, the birds, goats and i agree that the datsun tow truck is a hella dope restoration candidate. do it.

[@saadgt2009]

I drove a friend's '80 wagon, he oversaw the construction of his parents' home. He hauled all kinds of cement, marble and granite slabs, and numerous bovine relatives. That thing stood the 3rd World torture test (treacherous roads & crazy drivers, rotten gasoline, sporadic or marginal maintenance). It's still on the road! BTW, that blank plate you noticed- that's where the requisite '80s digital clock would go in upmarket LX trim. 🖖🙏🇨🇦

[@johnbanning8156]

I had an 84 Toyota Corolla wagon stick shift it was the best most reliable car I've ever had got over 400,000 miles on it before I got rid of it car just would not die❗👍😎

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

That series of Corolla helped cement Toyota's place in the US market.

[@rogergoodman8665]

For a second I thought that hungry looking dog was gonna make a leap for the window & give a brief review of his own!

[@stephenwallace2291]

OMG Bill, I drove a 1980 Corolla 2 door in college that was blue with white interior. That car was a beast, best car ever! Thanks for the video

[@Spacekriek]

0:56 ... Toyota Coroma :D Thanks for a really interesting video, I had a normal 1980 sedan in the late nineties for a student car. You can drive these cars until the body parts fall off but you just about cannot kill them.

[@malekmo64]

They assembled Toyotas here in Australia, I used to drive past their factory in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney NSW, started as AMC then became Toyota Australia!!! We are RHD like Japan and Japanese cars are definitely popular here!!! No LHD conversion. 🇦🇺

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Dude I had the exact Corolla wagon. Back in the late 90s. Bought it from my aunt for $500. It was a garage queen in mint condition. Wow

[@datsun210]

An egregious omission Bill for the 1980 retrospective was John Bonham (Led Zepplin drummer) drinking himself into oblivion.

[@BobKilkus]

Looking forward to seeing a video on that Wildcat!

[@nickbruni8041]

2 vids in 2 days !!!! Out doin Yourself Bro ! And LOViNG IT !!! You F’ ing ROCK !🥃

[@marcs9279]

Hilarious and wonderful video, made my day! Thanks Bill. Wildcat is a beauty.

[@markmaiello9180]

I’m way late to this video. Everyone else used up most of my sarcastic remarks. Best car & review ever.

[@egold2071]

@9:30 - That Miata is bad to the bone! Love the titanium color, the fender flares are spot on, and you know it means business with that fat intercooler leading the way. 👌

[@quicksilver462]

From Tellico plains TN, to Lake Martin Al, we towed a 68' Lemans with my friends Corolla wagon 5 spd with tow dolly on the bumper hitch of the car. We jackknifed once, and smoked the brakes coming to a red light at the bottom of a big hill, LOL! One morning sitting in the cabin on the lake we were chillin, and all of a sudden the horn started to honk all by itself in the Corolla...lol, so we ran out and pulled the fuse for the horn!

[@azhurelpigeon]

Love seeing the obscure malaise era stuff!!

[@Dankcatvacs]

beautiful collection bill

[@alabama2uz]

My first car was a '80 sht brown corolla. I wish I still had it.

[@jimbosc]

I liked this for the title alone

[@PrinceSebastianKincaidEl_Bay]

Every elementary school teacher in the 80s had a Japanese stationwagon ... I remember!

[@valengreymoon5623]

That '68 Corvette has the lower rear panel with no exhaust cut-outs that was made for side pipe cars.

[@michaelstein8366]

Side exhaust was only available in 1969. So, this was a modification done by one of the previous owners.

[@valengreymoon5623]

@@michaelstein8366 Yeah, I saw that when I checked the Black Book, just to make sure. It would still need the right panel though, as the pipes look like they're hanging a bit low.

[@mckav2358]

A brilliant synopsis of just what Toyota was about. When its explained in such a way Toyota makes perfect sense & "it does the same job youre washing machine does" - True but hilarious!

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

Love the tour!

[@randyluca6339]

Bill, you are so right about that brown color. Not Toyota’s best color, but if that is original paint, it is still very shiny and slick. The luggage rack looks like it could hold 2 small Canadians. Lol. At least you had no killer birds to worry about in that garage. A neat little grocery getter, and another great video Bill. ✅

[@josh8344]

I gotta give it to bill…. You are actually lit on your “medicine” on this one. And I love it!!

[@gretchenlittle6817]

Can't wait for the Buick!

[@allesiofondressi2602]

This is the best video title I've ever read, hands down you win the internet; LOL!

[@soldatolacrimosa1868]

I love that Toyota. I would leave it exactly how it is and drive it every day and I would detail it once a week to keep it clean and shiny.

[@christopherconard2831]

It's nice to see you survived the cold snap and associated frozen iguanas falling from the trees.

[@aaronsawgle4551]

Growing up my dad had 2 '79 Corollas. One was this same color brown, other was white. Neither had AC or power anything. Dad's was a white 4sp manual and my mom's was the brown but it was a 5 speed. Bill, I love your videos. Keep up the great content!

[@falconphilips2420]

My mom had that year sedan I drove it down the driveway at 9! my mom came running out of the house and was so pissed or panicked, I had to help her unbuckle me. Good to see that dashboard again. It's a oddball year, I feel like the 79 and 81 are noticably different. Btw, the 90 had come out and If you remember it, comparability... That was way more snazzier without being unrecognizable as a Corolla like now.

[@dewdew34]

87 Corolla FX hot hatch here. Carried my mattress and box spring with room to spare... bitd.

[@shayzj]

I love your videos....but I love Golden's too. It looked like a good buddy :)

[@timmarquez713]

Wow! That’s a great collection! I especially love the Spitfire and the Speedster!

[@Radi0he4d1]

Bill’s lore expands…

[@tommyholden602]

"THERE'S ALSO A RAMP WE JUMPED IT OFF OF..." LOL!!!!!!

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Now there's a Toyota that's a good old car. Really enjoy working on these older Toyotas. That was when they were really good.

[@platec4798]

Great review, put me on the floor laughing with some of your comments. Great review of the 80's. I didn't know it was Carter that loaned Chrysler the money, I thought it might have been Reagan. So I learned something today. LOL Keep up the great video reviews. I would love to see a review on the Blue FJ Toyota 4x4 in the garage. They are awesome vehicles. Plate C

[@angryshoebox]

Those E70, fourth-gen Corollas were great cars.

[@andretv2308]

You’re Rubik’s cube remark is so funny I hated those folks who could solve it as well.

[@clinttaurus1999]

I had an 81' hatchback 5spd and it was one of the best cars I ever owned. It could go anywhere my friends 2wd s10 and Rangers would go. It was a blast to jump off ramps and took every beating I gave it while getting 35mph. My biggest car regret is selling that thing.

[@MrReese]

4:38 Wait what, Peter is Austrian?? That's amazing :D.

[@per-hakansvahn8044]

I never thought that i would enjoy a Corolla review. But of course Bill pulled it of.

[@brianwaloweek6770]

My dad traded his 59 mercury for a 64 wildcat in 66, then it was impala’s for the next 10 years

[@jayroberson2288]

And in 1980 I turned 16 and started driving!!!!!!! I even got my motorcycle endorsement a couple weeks after my license and rode my bike to school most every day because our parking lot was way full and if you wanted to park anywhere reasonable you'd need to get there early. Fuck that, I'll take a chilly Colorado ride and park up close. When it snowed I drove my truck but during those years the winters were sunny most of the time. P.s. thanks Bill for the time you put in to making this video and giving me some entertainment while I am having lunch today 🥃←rye whiskey 👍🏻

[@jasonaustin3270]

Blues brothers is my all time favorite movie.

[@thamoris8872]

The Datson tow truck, I never knew such a thing existed !.🤣I love the Rubiks cube comments !!🤣..love your videos! ...so funny....and informative too....ty

[@jked7463]

Only you could make a corolla, wagon of all things, fun and entertaining. Go funky town!

[@jackmead6166]

Thank you I so enjoy the interesting content and the variety of types of vehicles thank you!!!

[@davidschluter6639]

YES. Do the Wildcat.

[@ruk2023--]

The greatest purchases in my life have come from intoxication. Never got to cars as I don't have anywhere to keep any extras, but I am prouder than I should be of my rubber rubber plant and a Mr T in your pocket sound and light keyring.

[@johnmills2134]

Bill, really enjoy your videos on cars from all various fronts. As a recesed Canadian hockey nut I would like to make an addition to your comment on the U.S. college kids under Herb Brooks winning '80 Gold. It was a miracle on ice to those observing including me but in reflection the team was well trained. Another addition, not enough people talk about the American Silver in the '72 games. ...there, I think I've caused enough brain damage for one day. Best

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

Love your channel! Keep having fun Bill! :-D

[@josephmoncalieri1442]

Bill, what auction are you going to put that Buick Wildcat in? I’m up towards Tampa and would love the opportunity to bid on that.

[@davidraezer5937]

Absolutely love your videos. Got into the automotive trade in 88 and still beat myself up buying old junk to resurrect as well as working on customer cars. I laugh my ass off over your commentary probably because I worked in the dealership environment where you can’t make that shit up! Love it or hate it the automotive environment is a world unto its own. If I bought a brown 80 Corolla wagon as my daily appliance I would have to get a personalized plate that read Turlet. I will keep driving my 87 560SEL driver as I think it’s one of the best cars. Gotta love 80’s BMW and Merc’s

[@mark98070]

Love to see a 1995ish Toyota Celica. My all time favorite from Toyota

[@murrynathan]

I always thought they came with those beaded seats!

[@kendevries4949]

Hi Bill, as an Australian who's been watching (and loving) your channel for a while now. Your description of Lindy Chamberlain and the infamous "dingo ate my baby incident" had me in fits of laughter (I know, very poor conduct for me to do so) thank you for educating me on how they worked out Lindy was telling the truth.....seeing a dingo poop out the remains.

[@scottwilliam6141]

The pronunciation of Ayer’s Rock made me laugh.

[@jked7463]

The white Miata in the background looks interesting. Then there is the 356. But the FJ would make great a video with its connection to WWII and US military. Great future videos.