De Tomaso Pantera Stored For 33 YEARS! Will This GARAGE FIND Run Again? 

I wish people like Derek didn't have to explain to people about him achieving a lifelong goal. There's no better feeling than setting a life goal and actually achieving it. One of the best feelings in the world. My late father taught me that. Congratulations Derek, well done sir.

Derek, you never have to justify anything you do. Anyone here who knows you, know how much you sacrifice, work, and give back. You deserve everything you've worked so hard for. So very happy for you.

Im 16, and i have been watching you since i was 13. I worked since i was 14, bought a project car, finished up the car, and now i just got my license, and me and my project are on the road! You taught me alot about working on cars and it helped me in the long run. Thank you for everything you do Derek and dont ever feel like you need to justify yourself. Us real VGG viewers know that you are a hard working father and husband!

A feller sounds excited!!! I can hear it in his voice. I love it!

Please come back to Ontario Derek Tons of hidden gems here. Your Canadian fans love you!

Derek my man, NEVER apologize for following your dreams. The sacrifices you make for this channel, your family, and the car community in general cannot be measured. Enjoy the Eye Talian veeehicle!

Dang, It is crystal clear just how much this one means to Derek. Seeing the real emotion coming through (as much as a fella's gonna show) really is kinda special. You're a good guy, you've worked your ass off, and you deserve what you've earned.

My absolute favorite car from that era. I was eight years old in 72. I lusted after Panteras. Detomaso Pantera is and always will be my holy grail car. Good for you sir. Good for you

You Derek deserve everything that you've gotten. Hardest working most genuine youtuber out there. We appreciate you.

Anyone who has entertained us for so many years and worked so hard deserves the car of their dreams . Congrats Derek, I know some boys who will also be excited !!!

LETS GO BOYS!

I’ve never seen you so nervous around any of your rigs. Like a parent bringing home their baby from the hospital! Love it. Well Deserved Derek!

Derek, im super happy for you that you have been able to check this beautiful pantera off of your bucket list. No one deserves it more than you. The “never give up, will to do whatever it takes to achieve greatness in the messed up world”. You sir have done it, and its truly miraculous to be apart of this journey with you and all the other fellers and fellettes. Cant wait to see more content and how the pantera will turn out. God bless you and all the good you keep doing in this world. It hasnt gone unnoticed.

Hey congrats on 2mil! Always a pleasure Derek, welcome back anytime. You forgot your maple syrup so it’s in the mail.

Been a fan of the show for 4 years now. You've come a long way. Congratulations on all your success. God bless you and your family.

My favorite automotive RU-vid channel it's time to break out the cold snacks wet the back neck. Love the content Derek keep it up 🇺🇲

Hey guy- no apologies,please- we are always loving your content!… you deserve the opportunity to work thru your bucket list- I’m 72 and understand- never miss those chances!!!

BEAUTIFUL car Derek. Dont ever justify what you do we all back you 100% and no one deserves it more than you

Congratulations Derek! You deserve a bucket list car and thanks for saving another iconic car from back in the day!! 👍🏼

Derek you have no need to explain yourself, I have been watching your channel for a couple of years now, you give so much back to the community, only being able to with all the blood sweat and tears you've put into this channel. Love the Pantera, I had a poster of one on my wall in the mid 80's. Can't wait to see the next instalment. Congrats on achieving one of your goals.

I'm so happy for you, Derek! You deserve this car, man.

First I want to say.. if even one person watching your channel EVER says that you don't deserve this build you would have everyone else's permission to tell them to take a hike. ( Even with an explenative). This is awesome. I hope you completely restore this beautiful car.

Anyone giving you grief for this hasn't been around long likely, I've been watching you since 2018 from my farm here in good old Saskatchewan Canada and have seen how hard you've worked to get where you are, love your content, my boys love your channel, congratulations!

Two great parts of this video. Derek got his dream car and someone finally got deboss to clean his garage up!!!!

Deep respect for what you do. Do not apologize for being an inspiration to all your fans!

Let the weekend begin with more then 2 hours of entertainment and knowledge

Derek, anyone thats been watching your content for a while knows your the furthest thing from a sell out on RU-vid. I think the vast majority of us are proud of everything you've accomplished. No need to justify yourself over here your surrounded by friends. Congratulations

Does a guy even fit in a Pantera or does he have to …. Walk?

One of the very few people that when he says Thank You, he means it from the heart. Good for him. and God bless you and the family.

Very very well deserved!! I immediately recognized your love for the car. The way you handled the air cleanerator said it all.

Hey Derek, long time subscriber and fan. Its great to see a guy in Cananada finally, and 25 miles from a fellers' backyard no less! Just wanted to say I appreciate everything you do, and have done. The world needs more people like you and we're all better because of ya! Love from Cananada's motor city, Oshawa Ontario

Love the vibes. Derrek is a bar of gold. His family is lucky to have him

That's one of those cars that makes you feel like a little boy. You don't necessarily know why, but you see it, and it hits just right. Congratulations.

Derek. I know nothing about vehicles but my grandfather was a mechanic and he passed away in 2020 and your video's have brought me great comfort and joy. Also the way you are with you boys. I have so much respect for you sir.

Now that was one of your best videos. Thanks for letting us tag along. Can’t wait for next Friday. Have fun and stay safe.

Derek good for you, congratulation. In 1973 a blue Pantera rolled into my tiny hometown of Rockaway Beach, Oregon. It was such an amazing sight that it drew quite a crowd. That design looked like it came from another planet. I have been a lifelong fan ever since.

A guy deserves whatever vehicle he wants because he works so hard to make us giggle with joy every Friday when a new episode drops!

You have worked your ass off too to bring us enjoyable entertainment, and information. You're a good dude and you deserve to get something you've wanted for a long time.

Grateful to you, Derek, for all your hard work and entertainment you provide us. You’re an inspiration - probably more than you know.

Derek, you do what makes you and Jessica happy. I think it's just terrific that you got your dream car. I bought my wife of almost 40 years her dream car-a 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubillee for Christmas in 2020. Due to the pandemic, we couldn't pick it up until last year. This week, we were able to get it running. Is it a car for everyone? Nope. Congratulations

Man sweet rig... You have & continue to work your tail off to simply provide entertainment that also encourages us folks to work on our own rigs. You've earned the right to make yourself smile. I'm glad you found your holy Grail ride and thank you again for taking us along with..

Derek you are such a wholesome guy. You have helped us all in ways that you don’t even know. From us on deployment, us dealing with grief, helping those of us that are battling with mental health, you bring us all smiles and laughs. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We’re blessed to be apart of your RU-vid family. ❤ god bless you and your family big Sasquatch.

DEREK OMG YOU WERE IN MY BACK YARD I LIVE RIGHT NEAR THAT HOUSE, MY GOD, LOVE FROM SCARBERIA, TORONTO, CANADA!!! 🇨🇦🍁

Good for you derek your always thinking of others helping people it's great to see you excited about a project that's just for you. You deserve this.

So happy for you man! None of us are questioning your work ethic! You work for everything you’ve got

🎉CONGRATULATIONS ON 2,000,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!! I think I’ll have a couple dust filled cold snacks at the sprint car races tonight to celebrate! 😂

Man congrats Derek, must feel really good after working a whole ton of hours and no days off and everything that goes into it, really glad you mamage to acomplish your dream.

Been waiting for this one since you teased it! Can't wait to watch!!

I absolutely love the Pantera! Thanks for coming to Canada to do a revival!

Derrick. Man. Just congratulations. Such an iconic car! A dream car behind the Vector 12 from my childhood. Couldn't go to a more hardworking, deserving man. You earned this. Enjoy it and make sure you pass it on to your children. So happy for you. Just awesome.

Alright!! Finally got ya north of the border Derek. Don't forget to sample some of our awesome cold snacks while your here!

It's time!!!! Cold snack....check, cigar....check.

Finally…… I’ve been waiting for this one to drop

My favorite too. We can hear the emotion in your voice, Brother….you’ve earned it!

Welcome to Canada, Derek! Never thought you’d be gettin’ a rig runnin’ this close by! I hope you had a great time here!

Never apologize for hard work and the rewards that come with it. Congrats on getting your dream car.

Excited to see VGG in Can an a da

Haters will hate...being said your life, your bucket list. Every kid has had their dream car. I'm glad you finally got yours. P.S.Jessica will probably confiscate it from you...lol.

Couldn't be happier for you ! You give and give and give to us and Im glad to see you happy

Years on years of work, sweat, frustration, happiness countless miles of adventures made this happen for our entertainment. Thanks Derek!

Congratulations on your bucket list purchase... you deserve it and much more. Thank you for entertaining your fans!

Good for you, Derek. If anyone has worked hard to get one, it's you. Congratulations!

No explanation required. You work hard. You take care of your family. Anyone giving you crap about doing what you want with your hard earned resources doesn’t belong to this family!

I have never been happier for a fella. Man we get to watch you earn it every week I'm just smiling so cool.

As I watch this video and I hear you thank us the audience I feel honored to be part of the many who watch your wonderful content. I can't feel more happier for you for obtaining your "holy grail" of dream cars. Thanks for the great content that a guy keeps making.

Derek if anyone deserves to get their dream car it's you, Buddy!!! Thanks for all the great entertainment. I'm already loving this car.

I don't care what kind of car you bring to the table, okay, maybe this one as it's one you've wanted for so long. Congrats, thanks for including us.

You work hard and seem to be a genuinely honest and good human. You don’t have to justify anything Pantera needs a turbo or two

As a long time viewer, it is my pleasure to watch your videos. The blend of comedy and (despite your intro disclaimer) educational automotive mechanic work, you taught my best friend and I the foundations of how to work on cars (he while he was in middle school, me in high school) and I want to say thank _you_ for making all of these videos. In the coming months, I am planning to go into the military to work on equipment, and without channels like yours, I wouldn't have the confidence to do that. I hope that one day when I'm older I can start a RU-vid channel like yours to bring joy and knowledge to people! Keep doing what you're doing man, don't know where I'd be without ya!

You deserve all the good that comes your way, you’ve earned it by entertaining all of us subscribers, Thank you!

You don't need to explain or justify your purchases, you work your ass off for this things and provide amazing entertainment with all your videos and the show. Enjoy it a well deserved automotive jewel.

Don't let people who haven't put in the work bother you about working hard for something you want. Awesome car and great video. God bless!

We really enjoy what you bring to the table with your banter and your way of just working on cars and trucks from years pasts. Thank you for the good time and as always keep it between the mustard and the mayonnaise lines

Derick, next time you can pull the inner wheel bearing and seal by removing the nut, washer and outer bearing, then place the nut back on the spindle and yank the rotor off, the inner bearing and seal will come out with NO damage!

Well earned Derek as a subscriber from many years ago . You definitely earned this and hopefully others are inspired to pursue their passion even when they think it’s beyond their reach . Derek is proof that hard work pays off when you put your heart into it .

One of the most genuine fellas on the ol interwebs, you dont have to justify unlocking your dreamboat!

Congrats! Derek. I am a ford gal and absolutely love the Pantera. I cannot wait to sit back and enjoy this episode and future eps featuring the restoration of this car. Amazing and well earned find of a lifetime.

Dude! Are you kidding? I’m here for THIS! Panteras are AWESOME! You go, Brother! I’d kill for one of those.

Derek, don't worry about what others may think (im sure there arent many that would dog on you). what you love is up to you, brother, and we love you.

I recently got my lifelong dream car. A 65 Impala that I've wanted since I was a young teen. I'm 67 now and a friend traded me his Impala for my very nice 71 Chevy C10. Congratulations' Derek. I think we both deserve it!

Derek, you don't need to explain yourself to anyone! You work your butt off and have earned and deserve everything you have. Get it 💪

I know you’re probably never going to see this post, but I appreciate the laughs you provide after working hard all day and getting to relax and watch your videos.

So happy for you . Thank you so much for all you do. You deserve it .

A guy had his dream come true. The American dream my friend. Thank you for your sacrifice and thank you for yout family sacrifice. You bring smiles to so many people every Friday. My 19 month old son my wife and myself really enjoy your vidoes. You make people laugh doing what's becoming a lost trade. As a 25 year bodyman/mechanic I appreciate you keeping are trade alive. Thank you again. Cant wait to see you take your boys for a ride in your dream car!

Good for you! You work hard and are a good husband, father, son, brother etc.. You deserve this bro!

Derek, YOU ARE THE MAN! Born in ,71' and had a chance to buy a Pantera in 88' for wait for it......$1500.00 because it had a bad rear main and the guy was getting a divorce . My parents wouldn't let me buy it because it was a "sports " car. I love pretty much exactly the cars you covet. I have 1 other,a 427 A/C Cobra. Happy for you and keep up the great videos . God Bless

WELCOME TO CANADA MY FRIEND YOU WERE AN HOUR FROM MY HOUSE 😁👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦 VERY HAPPY FOR YOU

You have no reason to apologize. Great Car, and Great Video! Eagerly waiting for part 2. Thank You Mr. B!

Good on you Derek. It’s great to see you nab your dream car. No one works as hard as you and I so enjoy watching your adventures.

So happy for you Derek. And many thanks for the inspiration and entertainment

im not done watching the video but i just want to say you do not have to justify anything, we see how hard you work and i really hope you know you are inspiring thousands to work on cars and do what they love. you deserve every bit of this car.

Man, don't ever apologize for doing something you love. I've been looking forward to this build since you mentioned it a couple weeks ago. I love the car, I couldn't get in it but I love it. 😂

Good for you - hard work does have it's benefits. Love that car as well! What an example to us and your family.

OMG a Pantera!! Like our buddy a Pantera has been my #1 DREAM CAR since I got to ride in one wayyyy back in 1976. I had never ridden in a car like that and the guy (he was dating my sister) who owned it gave me a ride,, I MEAN A RIDE!! in his '74 Pantera. That 351 engine was soo loud, so powerful, the car zipped thru the corners glued to the pavement like a full on race car. I have a Pantera as my desk top image. WOW!! I am so thrilled to see this video!

You've earned everything, dude. You had the vision, work ethic, and cojones to make your dream a reality. Just started watching this episode... make run like Forest Gump!

Derek, Good on you! You work very hard, grew your channel. You deserve to obtain your bucket list car! Congrats!!!!

This car is the forever keeper that deserves a real makeover. The only car from that era that ranks higher than this for me is of course a GT40, but that's an entirely different level of unobtanium. Congratulations Derek, you deserve it.

I was jealus when you got the Grand National, even more so when you got the purple turbo Regal. But this one.. Man i've wanted one of these beautiful cars since i was 6 years and my cousin gave me a poster with one on it for my birthday. Truly a dream car for any 70s or 80s kid. I am very envious to say the least. But if anyone deserves it it's you Derek. Can't hardly wait to see what you do with it.

Amazing video!!! For those souths of the Canadian border, Scarbrough is a suburb of Toronto. No barns, no farms, but yet a sleeping Pantera. Goes to show you can find a treasure anywhere. Can't wait for part two!!!

We are all very happy for you. Derek, and we love the content. You are one in a billion. Keep up all the good work and thank you for me being such in upstanding person.