We Built a '69 MG for John Cena! | Texas Metal | MotorTrend

Actor John Cena is amazed by the transformation of his British classic '69 MGC into a custom-built masterpiece with all-American trimmings.
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[@MotorTrendWatch]

The engine reveal at 7:42! 😍

[@ShaytarnOffical]

Absolutely stunning great job guys 🔥💯💯

[@donson37]

I got stage 3 emphysema. So not sure how long I have..I'd would like to get my silverado fixed and painted.

[@letzdrive2212]

How much does it cost for a car build up like a Toyota matrix

[@justlookingaround]

Center bolt valve covers indicate a Center bolt chevrolet tbi head, a head designed for low power and mileage in the early 90's. I'm willing to bet they put a 1500 dollar tbi gm crate engine in it with a different intake. Pure garbage. Extremely heavy V8 for the front of that little car. Junk junk junk.

[@serene5385]

Where is John Cena reveal? I can't see anyone there other than you...

[@jasonwatson490]

Gotta be honest, had no idea Cena had the knowledge he has of cars. Could tell that wasn’t rehearsed. He was genuine. New respect.

[@benmarsh8153]

Same as me I know a fair abit about MG’s growing up watching my dad at hillclimbs all across England. Fully shocked he knew what he was on about. New respect from me too!!

[@franciskabengwa3676]

Exactly

[@samuelbutler343]

He does own few cars from muscle cars to newer cars. I don’t know what kind he have. I’m sure that he have knowledge about cars.

[@CrazyNikel]

You fellas also pro China? Good for you, supporting slave labor in these time. Of course you rich kids just like this millionaire don't care. Have a nice day :)

[@phucnguyen0110]

He's a legit car guy, from what I've seen

[@stephenflanagan1177]

This man holds the record for most Make a wish kid visits. This man deserves much more but is still very humble.

[@MrExcessum]

He is extremely underrated as a person. Internet is full with those outdated and unoriginal "we cant see him" memes, but the guy is bigger than life, and Im getting annoyed with the memes, John has so much more to offer. I mean listen to him talking about cars, he is on the level with the mechanics.

[@Vittrich]

@@MrExcessum he actually made that joke at 6:10 himself, maybe its not that outdated for him. But jokes aside, he is one of the most humble guys on earth, we should protect him and Keanu Reeves.

[@HailKingCeezer]

Michael Jordan has hundreds of make a wish visits and has donated more than anyone to the foundation, but people think he's a bad person. I wish people would look at the more privately giving people vs the public ones who have to tell the whole world of all the good they're doing as if it's not worth it unless they get the attention and PR.

[@ebraxton6271]

@@HailKingCeezerhell ive seen him curse an old lady out who was working for the ucf arena when his kids played basketball there

[@HailKingCeezer]

i trust someone that transparent vs the ones who act like saints for PR but secretly creeps in private. That's the issue with fame. Who's really real and genuine and who is just PR to the public? Not that i dont believe Cena is a genuine person, but we dont know these things until something bad happens. Roid rage. Murder suicide. Etc etc when its too late.@@ebraxton6271

[@riz56]

Seeing Cena happy makes me happy. After everything he's done for the less fortunate and also for our entertainment, I'm so glad there are others out there who put a smile on his face. This is so wholesome 😊

[@discingaround]

Usually I don't watch auto content, but love 'seeing' Cena! This whole episode made me smile. From the thought & care taken, to John's genuine response and show of respect to the craft....it was all enjoyable.

[@hurtfully]

Dude it's going to be crazy seeing a car drive by itself!

[@abbyck]

Lol

[@emanh4keem_san420]

Motortrend know the meme oh no

[@briandk8391]

The New Tesla

[@bigguyjosh6420]

Not funny didn't laugh

[@psndsh]

About time you left this joke

[@repapeti98]

Cena's the definition of a gentle giant. He looks like he could break my spine by blinking hard but from what I've seen, the only thing that's bigger than his muscles is his heart. And maybe his smile.

[@johnnyyuma9326]

He is a chinese apologist loser. He doesn't have a spine.

[@Aliyah_666]

*ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THAT*

[@sherinjohn001]

​@@Aliyah_666 😅😅 that gif became so famous

[@bernardbernabe7733]

Those are beach muscles.

[@josuebadillo32]

The definition of gentle giant is Brian Shaw.

[@r4ndomchan810]

Dude could tell the engine difference, described the handling components, talked about the body styling that identifies the car. I love that he loved cars

[@BigKrisMorris]

Can tell cena is a genuine car fan, he has just gone right up in my books what a legend 👌🏻

[@robertmiller1984]

Ive never been an MG fan but this car is absolutely gorgeous. Well done.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Take Meds MRT Train

[@Freddy_Confetti]

I had no idea he could fit in that car

[@sw1000xg]

Then you're an mg fan now.

[@robertmiller1984]

@@sw1000xg Good point 🤣🤣🤣

[@caseyb1316]

It’s a shelby

[@carnut015]

I am in awe of how this car came out. I can not even imagine all the time and effort that went into that end result. My hat is off to the shop’s employees.

[@david4portland]

This is sleek, boys. John Cena became a fan girl when he first saw it. He was super happy. Well done! Love it.

[@DisturbedShifty]

I wonder if Cena went around and thanked each of the employees after that? He seems like the type of guy who would do that.

[@alanheyes694]

He probably did and then took ‘em all out for a drink. He’s that kinda dude.

[@dirtyminerapparel]

It’s about time I run across a car builder that actually delivers on the internet. I’ve seen a lot of shows and after spending years at a Corvette body shop building high end cars it’s hard to see some of the shows out there and some of the KZbinrs that really let you down on the builds and finish. You guys knocked it out of the park!

[@gtestastretta1]

Beautiful job, it shows how versatile Bill and his team are. Very impressive.

[@stevet3980]

I've watched John Cena in a few unrehearsed situations and each time he is humble, a true gentleman and completely respectful. It's easy to see that this is no act, his momma raised him right! Respect a real gentleman and 100% man, John Cena. BTW, that MG is a piece of art, wow.

[@jeromejozwiak4705]

Under the hood is so clean everything about this MG is badass. As I said there isn't another custom car builder that can make this MG any better than what it is. Bill and his guys did an outstanding job on this build .

[@davidfajardo6348]

..and now owned by SAIC.

[@T.S.T2014]

The best MG coupe I’ve ever seen, stunning colour choice.

[@johnpender3732]

Speechless 100% 🔥 love it. Its possibly one of John's best cars he's gonna enjoy for the rest of his life.

[@jtarrant2450]

True car guys always keep their hands behind their back when looking at someone's ride ! That's true respect! 😅

[@Pitsy]

That was amazing - when I saw the title, An an Englishman and fan of MG, I was worried... but that is such a gorgeously understated restored; shame we never heard the engine when the bonnet (hood) was up and saw the stereo working with those gorgeous speakers!! Well done...

[@lionelwells5618]

This build was insane. It turned out great!!! Way to go Bill and I love the show!!!

[@NotPhoenix3940]

An incredible piece of art. Anyone randomly watching it on the roads will fall in love with that beauty😍

[@mtk2fitness208]

John Cena is a true car guy. Beautiful car that fits him perfectly.

[@g1967]

FANtastic job The homies @ Ekstensive TX Metal knocked it out the park! Great job!

[@alwashburn64]

They knocked this right out of the park and beyond! AMAZING CAR!!!

[@chrismann7910]

Bill is one of the top 3 car builders around they do amazing work at extensive.

[@carlzeta]

These guys are the best and no one can test. You can literally shut your eyes. Give them the car to get up when it’s done I just look at the quality of work they do you’ll never be disappointed. It’s a dream for me one day to have the build something for me

[@alanpaulick7815]

"You con't see me" all I see is a beautiful ride. Well done guy's.

[@MrAtaripitbull]

So beautiful ! I love everything they did except for one little. I would have liked to see them incorporate MG logo in front of the hood, other then that, perfection..

[@alanmcewen6111]

Loved the body mods, turned it ahead by 60 years, well done guys.

[@Radim9x]

Well done guys, you are true masters of your craft, and see how John was happy , is cherry on the top.

[@acefoxuk]

Omg I like the dude even more now for liking a British car, we all love that little car over here but it definitely should have came outta the factory looking like that, wow what a transformation! Gorgeous 😍 great job guys! 👏🏻👌🏻😎

[@greggreg2263]

Absolutely spectacular job on the MG. ✅💯 JOHN definitely deserves this car after helping so many kids over the years and putting big smiles on their faces with his Make-A-Wish charity work🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@karlsimmons2011]

Wow! That MG is something lucky guy, and you can tell that was a genuine reaction too John is obviously into his cars from his knowledge, I want that car 😂

[@magnetsoldiercephas331]

That is one of the most beautiful cars I’ve seen. Cena is the customer everyone wishes they had. Reaction to appreciation is outstanding

[@patallen5095]

Kudos to the guys in the shop! You've hit a home run, especially with that gorgeous V8!!

[@doggo2005]

man this car is out of charts! cant believe how good it turns out

[@joechancio5177]

This build was amazing. Bill and the guys hit a homerun with this one.

[@datdudeinred]

The fact that he knows so much car guy geeky things about the things they did/put in the build is actually insane. 👏

[@michaeljdeaguilar7891]

Their work is a truly work of art

[@keimahrosalle4797]

They did a fantastic job, John is known to be a very specific guy.

[@michaelslavinsky7046]

John Cena so awesome and he have some much wisdom on cars well done to him wish him all best for years to come

[@phoenixblack1220]

Wow! That was absolutely amazing build! Excellent selection of parts and color.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I so miss being able to watch Texas metal on the tv The stuff these guys build is incredible

[@jeremyb4493]

I don't know where you are or why you can't watch it but it's on the Sling TV streaming service. I rarely watch it, sometimes I'll watch Iron resurrection , etc but just an fyi about sling in case it helps you.

[@cromBumny]

Yeah, it's cost 5 bucks a month for motortrend on demand....wow, only rich people can afford that

[@sylasDC]

You can seriously tell John Cena was impressed the fact that he enjoyed it I can just feel that it was good for both parties. Like you said it's not everyday you get to have somebody like Cena enjoy what you've done🎉

[@JoeTheNSA]

5:50 Cena is awestruck. Get someone who looks at you like he looks at his car.

[@Adam-vr5qn]

That absolutely awesome. Best MG I've ever seen.

[@steveafanador6441]

This shop does amazing work. Hats off to the whole crew 😮😮🙏

[@JokerFlex77]

I love the color theme of that car absolutely gorgeous

[@keithmayhew2161]

Cena said it the best "Smooth & Beautiful"..I,concur..Excellent work Texas Metal..

[@tellme1948]

Stunning job, well done!

[@DavidAlanStanley]

Gorgeous build! John - enjoy your new ride!

[@tomb5396]

beautiful build guys!

[@joechancio5177]

This car was awesome to watch be built. The hours that went into that little car really shows. Done just right i think.

[@LimitlessExpOfficial]

The interior is Sick 🔥🔥🔥 nice colour combination .. loved it

[@The300ZXGuru]

absolutely breathtaking. well done!

[@twmlloyd5257]

Stunning, great work, and John Cena what a guy, knows his stuff, so humble as well

[@goukenslay7555]

Truly outstanding. Love the breathebof knowledge cena had about automotive.

[@WeEducateAndTutor]

Love what you guys do!!! Absolutely amazing!

[@lwclark]

Leno found out how intake stacks like that perform on a hot day with his 7 liter. He reworked it to get fresh air to the intake. Leaving the MGC opening would have made sense.

[@thexaviergoat4621]

A piece of art there is still plenty of car people for sure but people who just really appreciate the craftsmanship everything about it 10/10 mixing modern and old

[@alight_forge3792]

Thats why he was chosen for furious plays. One of the most peaceful sparkling stars out there. Mr. Cena

[@pjmoody]

You are all highly talented. Thanks for sharing.

[@texasgarage145]

That's super dope you did a great job It's also awesome to see john cena's face he's super Happy that's nice to see someone that happy over their car good stuff guys

[@drs401960]

I had a '69 MGB! I loved that car! It was so much fun to drive! Same color, Racing Red with wire rims!

[@haac4825]

Beautiful. Amazing. Great JOB. Team Work. Can't wait to see it down the Road.

[@roberthart3305]

A gorgeous piece of work. I'd love to see a video on how it drives/handles.

[@andrejenkinssr5305]

Me too!

[@vonnsnyder2481]

We all need waaaay more Texas Metal!!!

[@dennismitchem8137]

My friend that car knocks it out of the park totally awesome and you deserve every bit of it I hope you enjoy it to the fullest

[@thispak]

gorgeous color!

[@markriding1267]

Miss my '69 BGT ,even though it tried to kill me every time I took her out 🤣 This needs bonnet louvres or better cooling via air intakes to really use her.

[@jeromejozwiak4705]

There isn't anybody in the custom car business that could do anything different or anything more to make this MG better than what it is now This MG is the badest MG in the country job well done Bill 👏

[@russparker1647]

I have had 4 MGBS over the years, one a GT, was involved with an MG car club, went to the shows, NEVER SEEN ONE LIKE THIS. INCREDIBLE!!! Can you spell envy boys and girls!

[@SJCKazoom]

This is not a car, this is a piece of art! Beautifully crafted to the minor details.

[@lukelopez9455]

You guys did a amazing job I love it congratulations to you guys beautiful.

[@michaeldavies7660]

I sort of like what they’ve done. Why didn’t they use just use a bog standard MGB GT (a far more common rubber bumper variant) and do the work to that? It would have looked exactly the same and they wouldn’t have wiped out an original MGC in the process. The MGC is a rare car ~9k made over two years (1967-69) In my opinion these cars should be kept standard or lightly modified in keeping with period 😢

[@johnje4285]

I agree

[@olaroti1211]

Simply amazing artistry and engineering!

[@jamesstewart3785]

wow..totally badass that car is stunning!!

[@sagarkambli9366]

Majestic….!!the paint job looks so rich and it’s definitely next level

[@dsmooth8794]

Yeah the guy who painted the car is a beast. I used to watch him paint his trucks outside my house. He's came a long way with is skills

[@rudyralston5676]

Man, I like to see what you could do with a TR 6. Wow that was super cool.

[@putnam8591]

Awesome....that car could go in an art show...car show.....always admire when people are passionate about creating works of Art!!

[@papatriot7538]

Beautiful work. Absolutely stunning job, an improvement in every way possible.

[@lovemussb1940]

I see a lot of these in England,but mostly people keep them original. This looks so nice,would be good to see more like this one 👍🏼 Very nice.

[@brad5983]

Coz it’s English 😂

[@lovemussb1940]

@@brad5983 yes it’s English

[@mrsdoylespinniedoyle1956]

It's hideous. It was beautiful but now it it isn't

[@user-yh5wt3ls1r]

@@mrsdoylespinniedoyle1956 MGs look like garbage stock with the exception of the MGA. The cars are absolute junk from the factory. Take it from someone who sells parts for them.

[@nhlba3301]

Fire 🔥 build👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@ralphqmunoz700]

The look on his face told it all, great 👌 job very inspiring and your team deserves a big shots out.Great job on the content and well put together.

[@davidwood1923]

Loving What They Do Really Shows!... These Guys are the Real Deal

[@weeeman819]

MG first started in my town and the company is so rich with history. Amazed it made it all the way into the hand of people like John Cena

[@kggranviel8230]

Love the work y'all do, Definitely details speak for itself 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BertShackleford]

Never heard of her. Stay classy my friends.

[@80hazarkeshoeshain]

Definitely the best MG car I have seen.

[@jolrug1]

Love 90% of the build. The dash in British cars really showed the jewellery, the wood and chrome/smoke chrome. Amazing work around the car, but you need a Dash specialist to bring the build home.

[@ianweatherley45]

The dash is the wrong shape at the top just look at a original one, I think it looks terrible!

[@kooler999ify]

This is a Chinese car. Mg is a Chinese brand now

[@bernardbernabe7733]

@@kooler999ify now but not before you dummy

[@robsmall6466]

​​​​@@kooler999ify Um..... No, the original MG in this video is British. The MG name is now owned by the Chinese but any car built before the MG6 isn't part of the new MG. The final car in this video is a British/American hybrid

[@billanderson1965]

I hope he got permission from the CCP first

[@craigc1101]

Stunning and and the bonnet was popped, WOW

[@melvyns1975]

That car is a work of art!! Absolutely stunning motor

[@prettydead5542]

Nice click bait buddy but you won't fool me by using AI generated john cena voice

[@Cooke125]

As someone who is British and knowing this is a British car, seeing it ruined like that is sacrilege

[@pauldutram455]

If you guys made them right the first time, Texas Metal wouldn't have had to fix it!!!!

[@ronnieharford3326]

@@pauldutram455 so they should have designed a car for your 2020s taste and tech back over 40 years ago? makes sense😂😂

[@Cooke125]

@@pauldutram455 they are made right the first time mate, you just keep driving that automatic lazy car 😂🤡

[@pauldutram455]

@@Cooke125 I drive a 6 speed C5 Corvette. Only a little lazy mate!

[@Skybowll]

Lovely car damaged beyond repair.

[@KillaMiles]

Love John🙏🏾👑😊

[@drei.3161]

This was super clean build. One beautiful car.

[@CYB3R2K]

The guys rebuilt a car and show it to nobody? What?