Will This 1956 Buick Special DRIVE 1,200 MILES Back Home? (P1)

Part 1 of 3: After an exhaustive 10-year search, I found my Late Fathers old 1956 Buick Special 2 door hardtop way down in Texas. Of course, I'm just going to jump in the car and attempt to drive it home 1,200 miles from Texas to Minnesota! Think I'll make it on?
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[@ragnardanneskjold7675]

I've never been happier for a guy on KZbin to have rediscovered a piece of his father. Congratulations Derek.

[@ronniebuchanan6575]

@Joseph Tulk He is already big in a lot of ways. Don't see him changing.

[@da-de-max.heavyhaul9824]

You were only 45 minutes to my place .. I could have taken you hunting for hogs

[@ragnardanneskjold7675]

@@da-de-max.heavyhaul9824 I usually just hog hunt at my local bar.

[@VladanUmicevic]

now his son will have greater story to tell about the car!!!

[@terrydavis6132]

@@ragnardanneskjold7675 I woke up with one of them one time.

[@armedinbama]

A guy is about 4 minutes into this video and the emotional connection that you have put forward has already made this video about 342% more interesting! 🥰

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you friend

[@spiritusmalingus343]

I'm 2 minutes into this video and I have tears in my eyes.

[@kevingray7917]

@@ViceGripGarage as I've said before, I've been with you since the sub count was around 83k, and even though we get into your life on the live stream, this is what I've waited for the most, to hear your story, your family memories, what made you, you. A huge thank you for taking me down memory lane with you. And Lance and crew, such a wonderful Christian family. Thank you for giving them a shout out, they got screwed and rumors went to flying around on their old channel. They got done wrong so bad. I follow you and them mainly. I watch a couple others you hang around with when I can stand them lol. But you are a cut above the others and Lance and family are right up there with you, because they're good, honest, clean video folks like yourself. Thanks again Derek. Now my question has been answered when I seen the live stream with you getting out of the old Buick.

[@andyburns]

As much fun as your "a guy" character usually is, I'm glad you realised it wasn't necessary for 99.73% of this video.

[@mikeramsey7693]

@@ViceGripGarage Loved the content of this video. My Dad had a 1940 Buick that I wished I could find. Congrats on getting it back and looking forward to seeing this process play out. I know it’s gonna be great as to what ever you decide to do with it. A guy sure looked happy to get it back.

[@christopherstum4876]

Don’t paint it yellow. That black and white with the interior is absolutely beautiful. Really classy looking. Happy for you to have gotten it back!

[@King_Gtasa]

EXACTLY

[@SJ-cy3hp]

Like a tuxedo or penguin 😜

[@judgegixxer]

Agreed, Black and white looks better. Added bonus he can throw some Sherriff decals on it and get an old red cherry to plug into the lighter to put on the dash.

[@thebigfranker]

It may look better black and white, but the car was originally yellow. It was also Yellow when his dad had it

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

Exactly, No yellow paint.

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

I'm 83 and this was one of my first cars. No problem. You'll make it. The trans is the only problem I ever had. Luck.

[@Locust13]

Videos like this are why Derek blew past all the other Home garage restoration channels to become the biggest one.

[@thehoff3189]

Right, I like he's true to his roots. All the ones I started watching started buying super cars and other unobtainable cars. Totally turned me off

[@craigbothen8475]

@@thehoff3189 either that or they let the sponsors take over.

[@theeoddments960]

@@craigbothen8475 or they keep doing the same content over and over with almost the same car and you can’t differentiate the videos. Derek has done garbage to gold, economy to sports cars, and cars from the early 50’s to the 90’s. It isn’t just 70’s Ford trucks in a barn for 25 years. He’s got variety.

[@why_do_we_have_to_use_handles]

@@theeoddments960 are you talking about JunkYard Digs on the 70s trucks

[@lanctermann7261]

I've had two Buicks from the 1950s. Yours is beautiful! Mine were a '54 Special and a '55 Roadmaster. I'll join as soon as I find a credit card that works.

[@Nash-64SdV]

“...Making this more as a documentary for my kids and my family.” Derek, we’re honoured that you’ve seen fit to bring us ‘along for the ride.’

[@nigelbobinski5798]

Ditto. I’m officially declaring myself part of Derek’s family.

[@alexbaker9967]

Me too!!!

[@kylejuve5494]

Thanx fer the ridalong.

[@kylepriestley6188]

I really think you should share this one. The family story is too cool and special not to share. Love it.

[@turtlemotonation]

Wait, was it members only?

[@DavidJones-hl5om]

Well this one tugs at my heart When you said 56 Buick Special. One of my fondest memories was my Mom's Pink in White 57 Buick Special absolutely Beautiful Car wish I knew where it was I would restore it my Mom loved that car, my brother's and Ioved getting picked up after grade school in this Beautiful 57 Buick Special.

[@perotekku]

@@turtlemotonation Yeah, I think he put it out last Friday, asked if he should share it.

[@marks4374]

This one is in much better shape than your old Fiero.

[@andrewthomas9880]

Derek you are awesome! Love the family history of the car and that you relay that to us! I still have the 68 R/S Convertible me and my dad built 30 years ago! Best times of my life. If you ever get an inkling to come towards the Maine coast just give me a holler! I’d sure love to meet ya! Andrew

[@UnrivaledPiercer]

This almost made me cry seeing this whole thing. My dad passed away last year, and we had a 1965 Skylark that he owned since he was 16. I don't know a lot about cars beyond the basics, and I'm definitely not financially capable of restoring it. It's rough, it's been sitting since 2002 in the yard and is starting to show some bad signs of rust. Seeing this really makes me want to do what I can to fix it, but I'm just so clueless. I've learned a lot from watching your channel and I'm confident I could get it started and running again with a day or two of effort, but I wouldn't even begin to know where to go from there. The interior is shot, it's sitting on 3 flats, I don't know half of where any of the wiring or tubes go or what they do. After seeing this, I'm starting to think I'd regret selling it, but I'm also regretting letting it sit and rot not doing anything with it. I'd love to see it on the road again, and I know it's a solid vehicle... at least it was 20 years ago... My father rebuilt the engine from the ground up when he was in high school. I wish I had more time in the day, and I wish he was still here to restore it like we planned a few years ago.

[@merfishsandwich691]

At the end of the day it just takes money. Either way it takes money. Do some looking around and see if you can find a good mechanic to do the bare minimum to save it.

[@arresthillary9502]

good play to try to manipulate someone into doing it for you

[@Maplicito]

@@arresthillary9502 you're about as bright and cheery as your chosen screen name indicates.

[@bergydermeister5616]

Best thing you can do for now is get it inside out of the rain so it doesn't rust two-way rot to nothing but junk

[@TheRealSamMcCoy]

Leaving a vice grip under the hood for Derek to find was a nice touch.

[@DScaglione.]

Parked next to a car with sign on its door that says “miracles in sight”!!!!! Dad performed one for you to get her back! 😎

[@KorAllRBare]

It's a Sign!!!! That she "The Buik" needs a full restore back to Factory Original, Mind yo what with all the extra Value slapped onto her once she's done, I hope you wont be tempted to pimp her off again.

[@zeitlerusmc]

I saw that too and thought the same thing.

[@chriswhite2151]

That was no accident. Miracles are everywhere.

[@tomwalker7755]

Yep, noticed that a well! A miracle indeed!

[@automotivemischief.1978jamie]

Brought a tear to a guys eyeballs hearing the history and the memories's behind this beautiful old girl, glad you got her back fella.

[@Thomas.Saunders]

My father owned a 56 Special (also black and white) in 1963 when I was 10 years old, he bought it in Hawaii when we lived there on Pearl Harbor Navy Base. He loved the car and when we were transferred to Seattle the Navy shipped it from Hawaii to Seattle for us. Dad wasn't a big car guy but he really loved that car. Our whole family of 4 were in the car in Seattle when someone ran a stop sign and hit us hard from the side right where I was sitting behind my Dad. The car was totaled, and Dad was very sad about that and he bought another 56 Special for a parts car to rebuild his, but never got around to doing it. Seeing your car brings back a lot of memories from a whole lot of years ago.

[@cgsoutdoors_professor3883]

No politics, great content, and family values - I’m all in

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Exactly! We believe in the same thing!

[@bangurhead4027]

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[@DanaTheInsane]

These days if you have politics, you lose half your audience. I’m glad this has no politics as well.

[@baileyhatfield4273]

@@DanaTheInsane I think it hurts that people will separate from each other for their moral views. Either its on idk abortion gun laws how the country should work taxes, they're just how we feel about these things. If you are raised different, no need to be hating on each other. I might not like somebody's stance, but no hate from me, just well wishing that we can come together.

[@rollerdavem]

Derek. Please. Don't apologize for taking as many trips down Memory Lane as you want. That's a huge part of this car's charm!

[@Patrick.Weightman]

Tbh I wanted to hear more. Regardless, very cool watching someone totally in their element

[@Geoduck.]

The fact this was your dads car makes this so special.

[@rayladd856]

Love the story behind this car, that's part of what made this episode so enjoyable.

[@michaelj5431]

Please don't apologize for taking us down memory lane with you. I love it!!!

[@Mpwren]

Not even 3 minutes into the video, let me tell ya, hits you right in the feels. Can't wait for the rest of this journey!

[@grantbellinger7403]

Exactly cobba

[@kneedeepinit]

I assume him leaving the creator of vice grip garage"" a pair of vice grips was intentional

[@DScaglione.]

Definitely intentional! Previous owner wanted that to be. It was a message for sure. 😎

[@dhag72]

13:20 as a fella goes to fire it up the first time, i look to the left and read the side of the car next to it. "Miracles in sight", as the old nailhead in the Buick roars to life. Well Moses sandals, i guess its right, isnt it!? 😂 i love that old Buick, she's a beauty! All that hard work years ago paid off Derek!

[@joefair3391]

Dude, your story up front made me cry. I'm so glad you found this car and have the find memories. Your kids will enjoy it for sure.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Joe, glad you enjoyed

[@tomholm4456]

eeyup. this is my 3rd trip with young derek and the buick. and still, my eyes’re leakin. aand, each time more than the time b4. im jsta sucker for a love story, and that’s derek and his wife, and their boys. derek and his dad and family. and maybe even derek and cars. yuh think?

[@jason9375]

I have great memories of riding around on the back roads in my dads old 1968 Bronco and getting ice cream and listening to CCR.

[@fast97z24]

Sir, I recently lost my driver's license and I haven't driven in months. Seeing the time-lapse and listening to the music while you drove helped me in ways you don't even know. Thank you.

[@roymurray6374]

Road therapy is real!! I always look forward to Derek's long roadtrip finds, cause there's usually a time lapse of the drive home.

[@ross5506]

Don't feel bad brother it's only temporary, me my car was stolen during this episode 2019 Mazda GT 3 Hatchback. Now watching the after the carwash episode.

[@medfordJimmy]

When you opened the trunk I was like "gift basket" and am so happy you have this car back in the family. God Bless you in this adventure.

[@philippeichinger3246]

man.. that intro, you talking about all the memories... it really tugs at a guys heart.

[@mike58greenberg]

I’m not even really that interested in cars but I love this channel because this dude so laid-back. It is inspiring to listen to him as he seemingly rambles, stumbling onto the next problem to solve. He calmly and methodically solves The problems that are impossible to predict - the problems arising from corrosion, wear and tear, rot, etc. The result is just a tonic for the soul! Kudos and God bless!

[@cynthiablake6208]

Ha. My son wasn't particularly into cars a lot either, but he said, 'come here Mom, watch this', and now I really can't stop watching either 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@dirtywhiteboy8711]

The Car wash just about killed me I laughed so hard I cried.

[@FonicsSuck]

Great edit as per usual. Great Derek moment.

[@stevenboykin4709]

For real! I back it up several times!

[@603-sxuthside5]

Oml he went "over all that went really good"!😂😭

[@tootone]

Dude i was dyin.....

[@briantruck2284]

😆🤣

[@bullzeyez3236]

Never thought I would tear up watching a VGG video. I'm fine. 😢

[@Taydrum]

I'm gonna do the right thing and pretend I didn't see this comment

[@bullzeyez3236]

@@Taydrum Why, whats your issue?

[@bullzeyez3236]

@@Taydrum A real man wouldn't feel threatened by my comment.

[@Taydrum]

@@bullzeyez3236 I'm not threatened, a guy just don't want to go down that route that stops by the ol waterfalls

[@bullzeyez3236]

@@Taydrum Sorry that your parents didn't love you.

[@tgalbraith2395]

This has to be one of the best episodes ever! Getting a part of your past back is something very few folks get. I can kinda relate, with be being reunited with my '85 H-D FXR.

[@jameshilton3494]

Love this Derek! I don’t have any memories like this with my dad, but I’m sure doing my darndest to make them with my son!

[@JRHINE83]

True that James. My father was never around when I was growing up but I have two boys 3 and 4 years old and I'm gonna make darn sure i can teach them all I know about cars and wrenching. Love how Derek gets his kids involved in some of his projects. And watching what Derek does gives me pointers so hopefully my boys dont end up being braindead and stuck to their phones when they get older.

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

I'm rowing that same boat. No Dad around to get those great memories but sure did my best for my boys. I always say, it not the car or project its the story behind it.

[@rushtimemachine]

Thats all you can do. ...

[@greenmonalisa]

Amazing story Derek... Thank you for sharing with us

[@ViceGripGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JesusisJesus]

I just love his lingo and the way he says things, tells stories, etc. and he is just simply so damn calm, all the time. We could all learn how to be better humans from him.

[@puttex]

Oh yes! That´s big part of me watching Derek´s videos. For me being swedish and not having english as my first language I really enjoy the way he express things... Anyone who knows if Derek has got swedish ancestors? Many of those folks in the northern states has, Minnesota, Wisconsin etc.

[@beausw]

Almost like he is Western Canadian. Makes sense if he grew up so close to the border.

[@houtenbakkie]

Me too. Its like Jim Henson on zanax

[@johnnyb1788]

You’re pulling at my heart strings; I’m 71, Grandad was a machanic, my uncle had a red and white one. Now I don’t remember his model and all, but it was two door. My Uncle Love this thing and always was doing something with it at the Garage. Grandad had a two bay garage, so this big red beast was always in the way. Everyone was light hearted and making jokes about this Buick ‘unSpecial!’ 😂washed in memories. Thanks Derek.

[@chasl3645]

Appreciate you being respectful of the hammer lane. To many people don't understand you aren't supposed to dilly dally around in it.

[@Mr.Safety.]

That's true, either hammer it or hammer off

[@brunotartari675]

As Richard Hammond said: it's like a public bathroom. You enter, you do what you're supposed to do and you get out. You don't hang in bathrooms.

[@dianejeffries1245]

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[@dianejeffries1245]

@@brunotartari675 xxxx 's

[@dianejeffries1245]

@@brunotartari675 x0xXX00XAxx

[@greggarner4477]

I love the fact you got it back! I have my Dads 69 Chevelle. I lost him 3 years ago. Hopefully next summer I will have it in the road again.

[@quickturn66]

Keep after it!

[@SuperSpannerX1]

Best Of Luck Cheers.

[@MrPowellw]

A guy bringing me along a journey such as this is a real treat.

[@RedDogForge]

derek, im new to the channel but i just wanted to say that its an honor and a privilege to get to ride along as you recovered this piece of your past thank you brother, and im so very happy for you

[@CuzznDave]

You got a guy tugging At the old heart ❤ strings here. Great vid

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you David

[@skeeterskeet2546]

Loving the choice of music for the time lapse driving. Also loving the time lapse driving itself.

[@cjtr83]

Do you know the song title? Beautiful song and very fitting i found. I haven't heard it before.

[@Nexmortus]

@@cjtr83 Sven Karlsson feat. Dayon - You Should Know

[@cjtr83]

@@Nexmortus Thank you very much ☺ 👍🏻

[@mtasux02]

I'm happy for a fellar. Getting that car back with all of it's memories and is priceless. Thanks for sharing.

[@Generalofmetal]

I am real happy you got your family car back. A lot of people don't get that opportunity. I am currently frame up rebuilding a 61 MG-A with my Dad and Grandpa. Worth every cold dirty day in that garage. And I have learned, it never gets sold because I'll regret it.

[@stevefoster7603]

I'm currently dismantling a 59 mga coup to do a frame up restoration. My mother had a 56 Buick just like that one, but it was baby blue &white. I have missed that car&my mother for several years.

[@PistolLife]

I literally smiled as you walked out to the car !! Very happy for you !

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you

[@jerrycraig6522]

Yea congratulations!!!! That's the coolest, I have one 65 chevelle SS that I want back, if it isn't wrecked, I put a nasty 427 in it and did no chassis or anything work, I was young it was the first car I ever bought with my own $

[@paralyzes]

The Buick "Nail Head" was one of the best engines ever manufactured.

[@crispyfurburgerthe4th669]

Imo it’s one of the greats but will never top the 350 way easier to work on and the mods are endless kinda what the ls is turning into

[@txoilfield]

And the Dynaflow was the WORST auto trans ever!

[@Hayawasa]

Ive heard that about every american v8 built and ive heard the opposite when they are being worked on lol.

[@michaelmcneil4168]

Apart from the way they overheat an hour after you stop and you come back to see the swimming pool is full now.

[@townhall05446]

@@michaelmcneil4168 FAMOUS for overheating issues. I would strike it right off the 'greatest engines' list.

[@FLZinc]

The time-lapse night driving was mesmerizing.

[@Reg4x4]

Oh yeah! Somebody know the title of that song please?🥰

[@paulharrison6679]

@@Reg4x4 Sven Karlsson... You should know.

[@Reg4x4]

@@paulharrison6679 thank you ever so kindly buddy 🤩

[@geraldstreet2579]

I,m honored to have the chance to see your trip to retrieve your dads/ your Buick find it's way home again.

[@cigarillo22]

Derek, your dad is smiling from above. Shes a beautiful girl.

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Correct: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2mTZWVjgpmBhtk

[@benrice2903]

This brought me to tears in the first four minutes, and I do not cry often. Love the channel, love what you do. Thank you

[@michaelguinn5736]

Amen!!!

[@usmc03418]

This makes me happy, we all have that one car that got away. The fact you found yours just made my day.

[@shelleyking8450]

A guy truly is his father's son. As my mom would say: "What a sweet boy." Do good things with this car Derek, you deserve it.

[@scottlyman5533]

Wish I could like this 100x.....going to be a great memorial to your Pops!!

[@williamcleveland9218]

Takes me back to when my Dad helped me bring home my first motor cycle. I was 14. Still riding at 68.

[@darrinrentruc6614]

My old man helped me do the same to my first used and first new motorbike even though he disliked them.

[@eileenheitman4351]

I’m 71. Still riding. Mine’s a 2005 V-max. I’ll ride till I can’t walk. A stubborn determination serves me well. Be careful, friend

[@darrinrentruc6614]

@@eileenheitman4351 Funny you should mention the v-max because that the first new street bike I bought in 1986, my father co signed for me. I tore that bike up drag racing the streets of Chicago then sold it about 6 years later. Very powerful for it's time, the drive shaft effect could get you killed in tight turns though, I almost learned that the hard way. The fact that your still riding yours is awesome because we both know it is not the most comfortable bike on long highway trips.

[@kevbev1524]

This one has less mechanical issues and more heartfelt substance.❤ Love Dad connection

[@brianproffitt7263]

I’d have to keep this one, anything with family history is always special.

[@larrymoscone4628]

Its bad ass car.viice grip has a fine car good luck to vvice grip garage.its origenal car.good to see it.its bad ass ride.larry m

[@bstessman]

"It is hotter than Shakira's two-piece in here.....". I just died🤣🤣🤣

[@donellmuniz590]

I inspired him again! The last LeSabre video, I said the rear end was movin' around like Shakiras!

[@kgriggs75]

My dad and I were in the car buisness together. I own the last truck we bought together. I won't ever sell it. I'm sitting it right now

[@ViceGripGarage]

Awesome

[@JasonH6741]

Glad you found it and got it back...got quite a few memories wrenchin on cars with my Dad...been looking for a 76 Nova he had when I was growing up...not the most desirable Nova but it was my Dad's and it's priceless in my opinion...lost him in 2019

[@kgriggs75]

@mister kluge when I was 14 we.bought a car from a field. I drove it for a while. Still have it though it's in pieces.

[@greenwidow]

That is a beautiful car! I'm glad you got it back. Those memories are extra special and what a legacy to leave for your future generations!

[@ronjoseph333]

Hey Derek, you can swing us down memory lane anytime you want. Love the story about the Buick and I'm sure most of your other viewers do as well.

[@coreybowen3706]

I'm really happy for a guy that you've got your car back

[@JapanPop]

If you’ve lost your dad, you get it. I get it so deeply, Derek. Nice work man.

[@medivanbroekhoven]

Same here!

[@henrycruz5448]

@@medivanbroekhoven .b

[@magpieblue]

That car is beautiful! I've seen it in the background of newer videos and had to find out the story - turns out the story is beautiful too. The significance of this car to you and your family makes it irreplaceable. It's amazing that it survived until you found it again. There's magic and madness in that body, and the colour scheme inside and out is stunning. It's interesting to see that your history with the Restored gentlemen isn't just a modern collaboration too. The music, the journey, the humour and effort involved... it's a really lovely package that I get to just sit on my backside and enjoy, letting it spark my imagination or desire. Absolutely love your adventures, attitude and the treasure you find along the way.

[@mitchberby7472]

You know, a guy who isn't a gear head, nor a car guy (yet) is surprised at how happy he is whenever a new VGG notification comes.

[@alvon911]

You’re like me with aviation videos. I’m not interested in flying but enjoy learning about it.

[@flotowncomputerguy6243]

The people who disliked this video probably don't like anything longer than a McDonald's commercial. Absolutely beautiful video and a tribute to your father.

[@ryangriffith3729]

A guy likes seeing two great channels crossing over like this it just warms a guy right in the old blood making happner

[@mustangcircut]

She’s back in your life for a reason.

[@matthewjohnston1400]

He bought it. That’s the reason.

[@timsharkey1993]

The music on this channel is really underrated. The song that played during the night driving montage was perfect.

[@AddictedToDoingBadShit]

whats the name if it, ive been trying to find it lol

[@richardd5477]

@@brianpaul2536 you should know sven karlsson

[@brianmurray9515]

@@AddictedToDoingBadShit Sven Karlsson feat. Victor Lundberg: “You should know” Strikes a cord in a sentimental soul. Deep song.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@@brianmurray9515 a svede?

[@roymurray6374]

@@brianmurray9515 Well said other Murray! Thanks for the info.

[@brandonramsey928]

You know it’s gonna be a damn good evening when vice grip garage uploads a 45 minute video!

[@JamesPowell-jc4mo]

All them years, only now I realise how much you gave. You don't need to rethink anything bud. Go with the flow enjoy the kids, missus etc. Regret nothing. You've given me a morale compass that can't be compared. Take care Yank. Jimbo..

[@stomper2582]

Thanks for sharing this with us. Most people have a wish to “have back” a car or motorcycle that we previously owned. Glad you are able to do it.

[@KS-cp6bj]

I have my uncle's 65 Honda CB160. It has 732 miles on it. I road it around town and put it away for my Grandson.

[@sneakysgarage2412]

Yes wish I had my first car, but still got my first street bike , got 47 years ago and I still ride it

[@stomper2582]

Keep the wind in your face good brotha

[@martinwallingford3773]

"My dad took a short cut through a field too many old Milwaukees" classic country.

[@HanstheTraffer]

My dad had a 41 Ford when I was growing up. God Knows how I would like to have that back. God Bless you son. You are a true American.

[@1953Stephan]

This brings back Memories... My Brother had a1959 Buick special convertible and like this one the Starter is Foot Activated.. the First day he tried to put the Top down the Hydrolic pumps rusted out and ended on the Pavement ... So up with the top and then he sold it .. I am happy that you have only Minor touch ups Stay Healthy and Stay Safe

[@thomast4893]

110 MPH, Yes!. Right after getting my license in 1965, I managed to get my dad's 4-door 56 Buick up to that number, but with a little shake!

[@billrees4638]

"Miracles in Sight" in the background of this beautiful machine; classic.

[@trussell70385]

I was hoping and praying for a ride along on your adventure to find this special car. Congratulations brother!

[@nancyskinner7678]

I graduated from high school in 1963. I bought a 1961 Falcon Futura soon after. I recently found one just like it on eBay. White with red bucket seats, 3 on the tree!💕. Well I watched you pick up this car and decided as a 79 year old woman I probably shouldn’t try to buy this sweet memory. Love your channel. I’ve learned a lot from you.

[@fordguy728]

Awesome story Derek! I can’t imagine how good you must feel to get that car back.

[@travispark6137]

Love the that sound especially when you backed it into the shop for the lift

[@chascarpenter5006]

Hairs on the back of me neck stood up......

[@rodmeisterful]

Brilliant video, the family history it’s so interesting for those of us who follow along on your adventures. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TACKLEBOX33]

I'm going back in time to check all the older videos you have out and I have to say I'm 10 mins in to this episode and it's already the best episode I've ever watched not even from just you but in gernal absolutely love your content thanks for sharing with us

[@RiffRaff160]

One of my favourite episodes so far because it hits close to home. Lost my dad 10 years ago and I was left with his old cars. One of them had fond memories back to early 90s. So I've kept it and started to get it back to roadworthiness. Fair play to you sir, keep up the good work 🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@richp1146]

So cool to get the old girl back. Brought a tear to my eye when you where talking about the memories. Good job young man!

[@jakeswartout8789]

That fact that your able to talk about this car and the memories of it and your dad, all while keeping your sense of humor. This is such a great channel lol

[@Lane-jq3ed]

She's a beauty, keep her forever🙏

[@rafaelfiallo4123]

"Oh its BAD!!" in the car wash......LMAO.

[@Socopunk]

I was belly laughing. Derrek is awesome.

[@number3665]

I've felt exactly that when going into a touchless carwash with my 74 charger. Leaks like a SOB in the same spots lol.

[@csn583]

That's a mistake you only make once, especially if you have T-tops and are on your way to make a first impression to a new lady-friend. Also it was late December in the NE. I know the "waterfall" is a Corvette interior design feature in some models, but I think I was doing it wrong...

[@Spinna2401]

Car wash was awsome "oh its bad"

[@sccarguy8242]

A fella wishes he could like this one more then just once.

[@jumpinjojo]

SCcarguy *than

[@canyinharwick4032]

So true

[@JesusisJesus]

@@jumpinjojo doesn’t that shit ya...?

[@epicminecraftbros151]

I really hope we get a part two! This is so awesome man!🤘🏼

[@edwardvanmoppes707]

Hey there brother. This episode is really making me think about my life. EMOTIONAL.

[@vinnieleader]

I feel privileged to have shared this journey with you. Thank you Derek.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Wow, I'm just over 4 minutes in and it looks WAY better than I expected. Fantastic looking! Now back to the video for me....

[@Johia_Mapping_2]

WHY DO I SEE YOU SO MUCH

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

@@Johia_Mapping_2 stalking me?? i dont know 😁

[@pekkapetainen6011]

0ll

[@essejlladnek]

Super happy for a feller to get his dads old car back! She is a beaut!

[@michellebryant5811]

Memory lane is always a good trip. Very proud of you even tho i dont actually know you. Family is everything. The car is just an addition

[@jeremypotter4184]

You decided to share it with everyone. Best episode yet!

[@JourneymanRandy]

Derek this is a great story. Thank goodness you found her. I still have dreams of my first few cars. I wish I never sold them. Good for the kids to watch in the future.

[@jiminycricket2230]

I love the nailhead. I've never seen an alive one, they're usually just in books. Man that's sounds good 👍

[@atthebrink74]

Check out Hagerty, they did a full rebuild on one. Pretty cool stuff.

[@grego934]

Those mail heads were hood motors . Sounded good as well .

[@benjimandover8072]

I gotta couple of them...both running...both in jeeps...

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Jiminy cricket you want to see in a live nailhead take a look at the Buick he's just fixed up getting rid of the one he picked up the banana yellow LeSabre.

[@j.ber.5852]

That's a good car wash. I've used it often when I visit home.

[@projectsteve4244]

My eldest son says she sounds like a "Grizzly bear dancing and scratching around a tree" best description of a nail head on idle ever👍

[@NoName-et6wk]

Maybe we weren't allowed to see his face when it first started.Maybe there were some tears in his eyes.I know there were in mine.Tears of joy.

[@stevenmorgan3675]

As much as I enjoy watching you pull 'em out of the weeds, this is my favorite video so far, Derek. With the history of that car, being able to get your hands on it again and bring it back into the family for keeps is an incredible story.

[@Saltshaker2016]

I love the strong family connection to all you do sir.

[@WhistleTeets85]

These 50's Buicks are just...you can't get that kind of styling anymore. 😍

[@papagator7007]

I'm totally cool with the memory lane trips, I think it's awesome.