BURIED Plymouth Barracuda Parked for 22 YEARS! Will it RUN AND DRIVE 400 Miles Home? 

Anyone else just get super stoked, when they see a new VGG Video pop up and notice it is 2 hours and 36 minutes... Literally can't contain myself right now! I think a feller and family deserves a Vacation they been working so hard for so many Years, I mean consider it Derek, you are a freaking Beast man!! Thank you

I literally just started my grandpa's 70 Ford f250 yesterday, for the first time in 22 years. I never would have even attempted this without your its easy attitude. Still needs work but she's a runner! Thank you for everything Derek hope I can meet a guy someday.

If a movie is 2.5 hours long there's a good chance I won't bother with it yet I'll clear my schedule and/or postpone the night's plans as soon as I see there's a 2.5 hour rescue with Derek. Thanks for dragging a guy out for another awesome rescue.

im 58 and watched this with my 81 year father . he had an identical one with a v8 i remember riding in the back with my best friend looking at stuff out that large back window. it was in perfect shape back in the early 70s. my dad now loves your show . we shared some great memories watching this one . THANK YOU SO MUCH BROTHER 👍

Derek! Please take these words of wisdom to heart from a 40 + year mechanic. PLEASE don't hammer on old battery posts. They out-gas and the acid fumes are extremely combustible. When I was about 19 I had a '70 Nova SS 427 4 Speed and one morning I was late for work. (I was framing houses at the time ) I turned the key to start the engine and all I got was Click, Click, Click, so I reached in the trunk of the Nova and grabbed my 22 oz framing hammer to tap on the battery terminals to tighten them up. First whack and the old battery exploded in my face. I slowly tried to find my way to the sink in my moms laundry room with my eyes closed and proceed to fill the sink and stick my head in the water to flush my eyes out. I had pieces of plastic shrapnel from the exploded battery stuck in my face, forehead, neck, chest etc. I'm fortunate to still have both eyes. Needless to say I've never used a metal object to try and tighten the battery posts on an older (or new battery). I do hope some readers learn something from my incident with battery fumes and a steel hammer. Cheers

In the UK its 1.18am...am I going to sleep...er no, gotta watch Derek battle another old car and enjoy every minute . All power to you Derek !

Nobody does these old rescues better than you! Number one reason why I love your channel!

Inspirational. This kind of attitude, diagnostic technique, perseverance, patience and problem solving ability will get anyone through anything life throws at them!

About to hit 2 MILLION SUBS. Cant think of a guy who deserves it better er. Man you do what you love and get to do it for humans that you love more er. What a dream. Hope all your humans understand why you do this and its all for them.. GOD BLESS YOU. Thanks for all the content and time you give.

Dereck you are not a national treasure, you are an INTERNATIONAL treasure... because I'm sitting here in S.America watching 2.5 hours of resurrection goodness! Thanks man, keep the resurrections coming 👍

What a ball buster of a revival…both the car and the environment you had to work in. What perseverance!

I like it when a guy finds the more unusual cars to rescue. I’m a Lady that has restored one car and is working on a second one.But I’m a special kind of masochist in that I have really odd British cars. But I really enjoy watching you save these cars.

Derek, pretty obvious that you are a committed, dedicated, driven Father, husband and mechanic…. But for God sake you need to SLOW down. We fans aren’t going anywhere…Please take a day off. Love all you do, thanks.

Man I really hope you choose to take a break soon. You look exhausted. We have more than enough content to keep us busy while you take some time with the family. Im dealing with burn out myself. Please take a break man your amazing and we appreciate everything you do!

This video stressed me out! I've been there: nothing works, stores are closed, holiday weekend, running out of time. I don't have half Derek's skill, so so much respect to him for showing it like it really is!

This is one of the few channels that can post a two hour long video and I'll watch every second of it totally enthralled. Granted, I usually have to plan my viewings for a day off.

Pretty curious as to how many "bought & paid for vehicles " Derek has sitting in other people's yards all across this beautiful country... Thank you as always sir for all your hard work providing us with endless hours of entertainment.

Vice Grip Garage, the only RU-vid channel a person needs.

11:55 The Barrapoopa. Perfect name for the rig.

Welcome to Pensacola, where it's hot enough to melt asphalt and the cars rust inside out. Pretty cool you came to my hometown!!

This is the very first "will it rin" channel I ever came across on YT and the ONLY ONE that I'll literally abandon anything going on or watching (within reason) to watch a VGG video! Derek, I'm 51 and I knew quite a bit about wrenching on things with an engine but, I've learned more in the past 2 years from your content than I ever knew to begin with! Thank you so very much for all that you do to teach us and keep us entertained! God bless! ~ Scott 💙🙏🏻

Been subscribed for years--throwing the bad voltage meter in the dirt is an all time favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Derek, the amount of patience that you have for these projects where everything doesn’t work is astounding! You are a role model for me to be patient in the difficult situations. We love you and I hope your knee heals quickly!

It really blows my mind how you can understand the complex workings of basically the entire engine, but something as simple as a digital multimeter is like alien technology to you.

Quit drinking back in December now these videos are my Friday night. Thanks for all the entertainment!

When I was in high school I had a light blue Barracuda and I loved it. Watching this brought back a lot of memories and made me smile. I'm 76 now and nothing is any more fun than seeing your old memories come back to life. Thank you so much for making my day!!!

This guy is a true blue American and and National Treasure. Genuine worker. He deserves all good that comes his way. Thanks for the example Derek B🙏🏽✌🏽🇺🇸

It was great to see you in Iola! Thank you for autographizing my license plate. It now proudly hangs in my shop forever.

Derek is the James Brown of auto. Hardest working man in auto business!

Pretty sure what separates VGG from the rest of us is PATIENCE, plus the ability to inject humor into situations most of us end up screaming and throwing stuff. Thanks for these valuable lessons.

Derek, I am amazed at your patience. I have never been more angry with a car! I can’t believe you didn’t set it on fire and just walk away when the second starter gave up the ghost. Love the long form videos. Appreciate you. Thank you!

I'm not doubting your work because I'm seeing you do a lot of stuff with cars and got them started even sitting so long

Dude you really put in the hard work, there is no one and I mean no one that works like you, you are the hardest working man on RU-vid.

Derek is one of the hardest working individuals I have seen get ‘er dun and I’m in senior mananagment (spelled correctly). So glad he has the love for these cars!!

Derek, you are so right. Any day you wake up on the right side of the grass is a good day. I just got word that my Aunt Cheryl Comperchio passed away today. I didn't get to see her before she died because my stupid 08 Nissan Versa is too crappy to make the trip to Illinois. I'm going to borrow a car to go to her funeral. Don't know why I said all this, other than we all need to appreciate what time we have, and don't ever put off seeing your loved ones. Find a way to see them. You never know when someone's odometer is going to give out once and for all. I love your channel. You make the dark days bright for me.

My dad in American told me about how as a 16 year old kid, his first car was a 64 barracuda in the late 60's. It had a push button automatic transmission that was on the dash to the left of the steering wheel. He told me many stories about his first car. Great memories!

Derek, I grew up with a great backyard mechanic, my dad. I miss him everyday. I actually started getting back under the hood of old cars with my son, because of you giving me the confidence to just do it. When I watch you channel it brings me back, greatly appreciate you. I have watched every episode you post, keep them coming. Thank you

I was running around doing stuff at the house ...I stop...to have a drink and I check my videos and yesssssssssss you show up with this one...and I just got done watching Tony work on his 55 Chevy...so let's see whatcha got here......first off ya can't go wrong with an old Barracuda.....an old Mopar like this is just the thing I needed to cheer up my day!

I love the fact you let the grandson drive it! Awesome memory for him and all of us that have cars we never got a chance with.

"IV tube and wrenches" Derek is a national treasure........

If you go back for that old Ford truck. It would bring joy to my heart to watch you bring an old Y-Block Ford back to life. Thank you for these videos.

I've been watching since the Minnesota days, and you still have one of my favorite channels. I moved to Tennessee too, late last year. I tell people I'm an "escaped Yankee." It's amazing to me that you make longer videos than Hollywood does, and it's far better content. You're the only other guy I've heard say "the right side of the grass." It made me grin. I wish you continued success, you're a good feller, and a great family man. All the best to you and your family.

My Dad had a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda forever. It was my first car to learn to drive on. 3 on the tree! 273 V8. Dad went home to heaven a couple years ago. I still have a lot of great memories in the Barracuda. I miss that car. This would be a great car to drive in town.

Wow, a guy hasn't watched this painful of a revival in a while. I was definitely cringing for you on this one Derek. Content like this honestly has to encourage so many car enthusiasts out there while they deal with their own setbacks and struggles. Not only is your content entertaining, it is an encouragement to the rest of us. We struggle with our own projects where all we have is one car to deal with, then we watch you and you've got 3297 more projects to do in the next 2 weeks and you move along like "we'll just pretend that's okay." I can't say enough how awesome your content is. I have learned so much, and a lot of that learning has been just in the approach of things. No matter how much the obstacle seems to be insurmountable, you keep at it and somehow eventually figure it out. Keep at it Derek and family! Thanks so much for this awesome content!

I don’t know how you keep going at your pace, but a Guy sure appreciates you for doing it!

I'm so happy. Last weekend l spent 3 hours with a guy while he revived that 81 lmperial. Now, over 2 hours of this Barracuda! I love this guy!!

Derek, I turned 50 last wednesday. Things are breaking down man. We're old. Take care. When you mentioned the connection between this thing and a valiant of a similar vintage, I remembered when my father told me that he drove a 63 or 64 valiant in the early 70s. It was a very good car in his opinion. You see, he's gone now, and this video brought that back. I owe you one dude.

Just love these longer videos. Best regards from London

VGG has the only comment section where no one is arguing or critical. Love when people can agree on something. And I guess we all agree on big love for Derek and VGG.

We all get older.. sometimes we gotta shift into another gear. You are one of the earliest, "Will it run and drive?" Sites, you and Mustie1 start a whole genre. Thanks for that.

You got me when you let Grandson take the ol' girl for a spin! You've got a great heart, Derek! 😎👍

Im a 95 baby but grew up around this older vehicles and seeing them come back alive. Thank you for all your videos and helping us understanding it easyer lol hope to meet a guy like you someday VGG

Thanks for the "torch the gas tank pickup tube" trick! Was literally ready to fabricate a new tube for my 1948 Jeepster project when I saw you melt that tar out of the Barripoopa's pickup. Saved me time, money and headaches. Love your channel.

Just got home from a brooks and dunn concert, and now I'm watching a new rescue. I don't even know what is going on with this friday but I like it. God is good.

My guy retired last year and is Finally working on his 64 Dodge dart. We learn so much from you every week. Thanks. You have inspired him to swap out the automatic push buttons to another slant 6 4 on the floor. Thanks.

I had an old 60 Plymouth with same motor. When the rings wore out it acted the same way. I poured about half a coffee can of gear oil in it and drove it a few more weeks til I bought an old Buick skylark 68. The gear oil may have gotten you home. I love your determination and really appreciate your videos. Ty Derrick for loads of great entertainment. May want to give the family a day a week. They will be grown and gone faster than you can imagine ..lots of love

What a great effort Derek! One of the best part of the video was when the grandson drove the car! You are a great example of someone that never gives up. This is one of the things my Dad taught me that you don’t give up! He showed me there is most always a way to get something done. You work with what you have to get a task done. Thanks for what you do and the example you are.

Life has blessed me with 3 mopar episodes in the row. Thanks VGG!!!!

Watching your channel inspires me. I have a 71 Jeepster commando sitting in my mom's garage that my family has owned for 45 years. It was my mom's car in the 80's, my high school rig in the 90's and it's been garaged since 2003. Watching these videos makes me think it's time to get it back on the road!

I’m still gonna say this haunted 1965 Floridian Plymouth was one of the worst but best revivals I’ve seen. Even with torn PCL healing robotic knee, 2” thick piles of mouse death droppings and crazy weather situation creating mold patina plus just about anything that could go wrong went wrongg “that’s fine” you prevailed with wicked smarts and comedy.. and you did not quit 🎉the barracuda was back on the road!! Now I was elated you did not have to drive alll the way back to Tennessee because of.. well..health. And even happier the original son got to hope in and drive one last time after 22 yr!! and W❤W after that warsh down the red leather interior looked to die for. You’ Rock! Thanks for being you and sharing with us 🍻

You know I just realized why I like your videos so much. You struggle and do you best and you got ISSUE after ISSUE but you persevere and keep positive and just JOKE about it and keep the brainicle working and IMPROVE and SOLVE stuff and get VICTORY here and VICTORY there and it really lifts my spirit!!!!

Derek.. Buddy... Mopar guy here.. Those front drums come off with the hub.. That's why the studs are pressed in there! Love your content bro! Keep the Mopars coming!

Come on! He gave Randy an Heirloom drive?! WHY CAN'T I LIKE THIS TWICE?!

8:05 my favorite part of every one of these restore videos 😂😂

That's what I love about you Derek. You don't give up. I think I can speak on every ones behalf. Vgg is the best channel you could watch if you want to learn something about cars. Thank so much for your hard work you put into this show. God bless you and your family.

I'm sure none of us have any doubt that you work 7 days a week. I wish I had that kind of energy! But I'm an old feller. That being said, you owe yourself a nice vacation, Derek. Take a couple weeks, take the fam to Hawaii or something and enjoy the fruits of your labors. It would probably do some good for your injured knee, too. We will all still be here.

The drive home is the best part but you can't expect it every time. Fun to watch getting it back to life.

I was a long haul trucker for 22 years thanks for all videos I had 2 strokes one day I’ve been off work

This one hit close to home for me. My Dad bought a 65 Formula S Cuda new. He drove that car for 30+ years. When I was born in December 66, I came home from the hospital in that car. I went on to drive that same car myself until I had to sell it. I've regretted that ever since. This video almost produced tears. This car is even the exact same color as mine. Despite the fact that this old girl fought you so hard, I'd still love to have it. You'll get that car running right. One day, with any luck, I'll have another one, and this time, it will stay with me in memory of my Dad. Thank you for the awesome video. I truly enjoyed it.

This man is producing better movies then Hollywood

4 of my first 5 cars were slant 6 Mopars. That ignition sound is unique and recognizable to anyone who formerly owned one. That motor was basically indestructible. There were two items that always arose to shut them down. The ballast resistor on the firewall, and the nylon gear in the distributor. Otherwise they would run no matter how much they were abused. My brother had a Barracuda of that year and the rear window was super expensive to replace for the times. Thanks for the memories!

Yep as a 70 yr old you got me all pumped up on doing my own maintenance agin as I got most of your gear basics since JC Whitney orders in 1975 on. Gwanna teach my 17 yr old now whilst doing it. Highly recommend a good hot Finnish style steaming Sauna daily like Tucker Carson does. 20+ min day same as running fir the heart. Breathe thru wet washcloth dipped in bucket like a Finn. 160° water on rocks+. Sleep good. Cleans bod. Works heart.

It´s 12:40 AM right here in Germany, pretty late for a two and a half Hour Episode. Perfect!

Hey Derek, it's okay to take a break... we'll still be here when you return... Wishing you the best.

This is his strongest reaction to interior smells Ive ever seen! Normally you can tell hes just playing along, but this time I think he was really close to upchuckin!! 🤣🤣

This episode was literally the hardest, most stomach turning one I've ever watched. But like any train wreck, I just couldn't look away. I'm glad you were able to get it back on the highway, and I can't wait to see what comes next. Keep it up, we love ya!

TAKE A BREAK! You deserve it. Next week give us an update video. What's happening with past cars/projects? What cars/projects we might see again or some we may never see again? What happened with the Model A & T? Studebacher? Corvair? Camaros? Grand National? Mustang? Bricklin? Lumberghini? Boys trucks? Thanks for the content.

Just dropped by to say that I love these episodes and the longer they are, the better I like them!... I really look forward to them on Fridays and I appreciate all the hard work!

I have that same car!! Mine has been in a garage for over 40 years just waiting for me to bring her back to life!! She was my uncle's and I inherited her ! Someday I will have her running . That's my dream at least! Awesome show, thanks for posting this!

awesome vid and find. My first car was a 65 Barracuda, slat 6. silver with a red stripe. ran great. bought from a junkyard that sold running cars. the front fenders were rotted out on the top but replaced them. fun car to drive for my first one. 200 bucks well spent

As a nearly 38 year resident of Pensacola I know exactly what you were feeling in the terms of heat, humidity and smell! After the first 5 years you grow your gills and that helps but you didn't have that type of time. Same humidity also means that any car that sits for too long (3 weeks or more) starts to become a petri dish / terrarium after a few rains unless it's in an enclosed garage. Then it takes 6 weeks! Congratulations on getting it moving again and look forward to seeing the solution to it's issues later.

You know a feller had about 10,000 subscriptions when I came aboard and here you are at 2 million pretty much. I'm surprised but I am very proud of you. Glad to have you in Tennessee.

Always check the glove box for a new ballast resistor. It's an unwritten Mopar rule...Yeah that's a tough job on a holiday weekend in Florida of all places.

My late grandpa had this same body style of Barracuda, but white with the blue interior, and he had swapped the motor out for a v type, can't remember if it was a 6 or 8 cylinder. It got parked up somewhere in the mid-late 2000s, and it breaks my heart to know it's still sitting there uncared for. I'm only about an hour in but this has been nice to watch, even if it's a different car, it feels like the same spirit is living on. Thank you Derek!

I don’t know about everyone else but I’m loving the Mopar content

Throwing of the multimeter resonated with more of us than you know 😂.

00:04 is the closest we'll get to seeing a classic VW on the channel 😭 please Derek id LOVE to see a beetle, type 3, bus, karmann revival even if it's only 200 miles home on back roads! You've done some odd flavors like a Saab and a bricklin I think that would be great to see! That aside I genuinely love your videos You're my favorite automotive RU-vidr and inspire me to get out and work on my own cars.

its hard to complain when you have success with so many others been watching since independence im still in aw that you made it home in that thing

"Bamboozled" one of my favorite words. Great show Derek,I'm one of those Mopar nuts,restored them for 20 years. Your always smiling face and word in times of big problems really seem to carry you along. Best car show on RU-vid ,it's my lullaby to sleep.

My Dad had a 1964 and my brother and I spent many miles laying in the back, behind the seat looking up at the sky through that huge back window. I really miss those days, we had so much fun as kids.

I'm really hoping we'll see a part 2 on this "Barapoopa" some day.

I always bust a gut watching his videos....but the let's look inside moments like at 8min mark...LOVE IT...ugh my tummy

Thank you so much for posting these family friendly automotive videos. I teach automotive repair skills to Boy Scouts and this my go-to channels for helping Scouts learn about how engines work and how to troubleshoot various problems. Your content keeps youth engaged and helps them learn how things work in a positive, entertaining format. Please keep up the good work. Your videos mean more than you might imagine.

I think she slipped a tooth on the timing chain. Yes indeed. This is a victory and a great save of a classic. Thanks for doing this.

Derek, I really got to tell you I literally almost couldn’t finish my lunch when you got into that car. Then I envisioned you driving home with your head out the window like that scene from Ace Ventura. I got to say you are a joy to watch the revivals are my favorite. Good luck, Ace.

I owned a 1963 Plymouth Belvedere 50 years ago with a slant 6. Ugliest car I ever owned. My friends started calling me Ward Cleaver.(Beavers Dad always drove Mopars) I thought for sure this would be your easiest ride home yet. The slant 6, while not powerful was a very deprndable and nearly indestructible powerplant. Both of my old Mopars had the push button automatic transmission. I hope you get the old Barracuda sorted out. The old slant six cars were really a joy to drive (as lomg as you weren't in a hurry) Cheers

I’ve always liked these Barracuda’s. Love the fact that you treat all these great old cars equally!

I loved the IV bag and the meter toss!! Great content Thanks again for making Friday nights a joy.

This has to be the most ornery revival I’ve seen you manage! You are a persistent man. This is why these rigs sit and your vast knowledge saves another one. Still the hardest working man on RU-vid!

So inspirational to have your never say die attitude Derek. I'm slowly getting ready to fire up my 1980 El Camino but need to patch the floor with saved license plates first. Love the videos!!!