Fixing Up A Subscriber's Rare Car For An Emotional Reunion 

I lived next door to Danny for several years. This car was part of our street and I’m pleased to see it restored to its original glory. All the best to Danny & family 🎄

Guys, you're amazing. Among all those content creators, you're among very few that actually gives back to their viewers and with a bang:) Thank you very much, love you all.

Not afraid to admit I balled like a baby at this, lost my dad earlier this year out of the blue while he helped me with my first car so it hit a little close to home. you guys are the best creators out there bar none giving back to the community is rare nowadays but you do it with so much class. So yeah thank you all at CT :)

I was left crying at the end, you can't explain the amount of emotions that goes through you when someone fixes the car that you love so much. It's true petrol heaven. Thank you guys for making this possible for people!

garath is an absolute laugh and love his energy

I’m not crying, you’re crying. Guys you are legends, more guys are needed in this world like you. Big hearts, souls full of love, keep up the great work! Greetings from Hungary! 💪❤️

I’m not crying you’re crying This is probably one of the best CT episodes I’ve ever watched. You guys are top notch.

Thank you CT for the opportunity, what a special project to me a part of 🙏🏼✨

When he opened the boot and saw the painting... I couldn't help my tears anymore. Amazing job guys!

E46 is such a timeless car… even 20 years on still is beautiful

I'm a grown man sitting in front of a CT video with tears running down my face... You guys are awesome. Of course I'm a CT fan because I love cars but what makes me love this channel even more are your big hearts. Even in my really dark times CT always gives me a good feeling. Keep on doing this guys. May god bless you all and I wish all the best to Danny and his Family. This guy really deserved what you did for him.

This was that wonderful bit of humanity I needed tonight, you guys are fantastic, having met Alex a few times he's just the most genuine bloke, you all are fantastic people! Cracking job!

I’ll never understand why Gareth isn’t part of the CT cast he’s great

I love how relatable and down to earth this car channel is. Don’t ever change guys!

Wow this one hit home. I was 22 when I lost my Dad aged 52 as well. As a child he had Rheumatic Fever and it damaged his heart. He was told he would be dead by 20. Well he cheated them for another 32 years but died from jaundice after heart valve surgery. I miss that man every day of my life and I am 74. So I can totally empathise with Daniel and happily admit I cry as well when ever something reminds me of Dad. But what a superb job you lads did for him. Well deserved and well done each. Have a safe and prosperous 2022!

Moments like this makes me proud to be a car enthusiast and being part of automotive culture. 🙏🏻

Damn that hit me right in the feels at the end. Well done guys! You've done a fantastic job.

Alex is such a gentle fella, he was crying a bit too on the reunion and is always happy to help people and have a laugh

Yeah, this one hit the feels. The painting at the end tipped it over the edge. Top job gents. Once again an incredible gesture in giving back to the community 🧡

Actually really impressed with that Gyeon cleaning stuff. I know they sponsored the video but I'm converted! Beautiful job all round. Just a shame you guys featured ANOTHER BMW on the channel. No wonder Ethan wasn't involved 🤣

The painting got me. This is where real men have a little tear. Smashed it lads. Looking forward to the next

The painting in the boot had me absolutely in tears You guys at CT are absolutely fantastic and kind human beings, love the stuff you do for years now Seeing how selfless you bring joy to other people gives me faith in humanity Love you guys!💕

I absolutely love what you do for people! That Art work was so thoughtful and probably meant more to him than you could ever realise!

I lost my dad this year to a heart attack,... this is just so heart warming for what you have done, it brings up a lot of emotion but that is also a good thing, nothing wrong with a good cry

This is the car restoration content I want to see. And product placement done well.

As someone who had to sell their deceased fathers car.. this story plucked about every heart string in my being.. keep it up guys. ❤️ Great video 🥲🙏🏻

instead of breaking into your car when you lock the keys in it while working on it, always roll one of the windows down a bit, enough to get your arm in at least. pro tip from a mechanic with 30 years going. what a lovely bloke, and his missus is a real sweetheart, giving him support when he's talking about something that obviously hurts. a really adorable couple. so awesome that they were able to do this for him!

A car is much, much more than just a machine.. it's a load of memories and attachments on four wheels. Great work

The garage got awful dusty while watching this one... Hit me right in the feels as I lost my Dad at just a bit older than Dan's dad. Epic tribute to him to restore the BMW to its former glory 👏 hope Dan has many happy miles in it 👊

id like to give a quick moment of appreciation to the owner wife. shes really kind and supportive and its amazing to see that in their relationship! good job to the wifey! keep going strong soldier to the owner! thanks car throttle for being able to help him out, i think my little comment speaks on behalf of all your fans

Anything else done to the car is just one thing, but the painting in the boot…is a level that really transcends the practicality of “just” renewing a car, it becomes a spiritual tribute. You’ve renewed a person’s relationship to their own memories and emotions. That’s a different level. Really another level. Can’t applaud that enough.

It’s 4:30 in the morning. Im trying to drink my coffee and watch a CT video before I get ready to work in the shop, and now I’m crying. That painting absolutely wrecked me. Fantastic work guys.

I would like to see more of these in the future, I'm sure it costs a bunch of money but it is so worth it! Perhaps if you do this again, vehicles for people who lost their mother or dad in the military and need a quality vehicle for the family.

That’s the best video I’ve seen for a very long time. Absolutely fantastic. Also amazing camera work. Made my day just seeing that. Pure excellence

This guy had me in tears at the end, opening the boot and the tears and sound of him got me. That was an amazing thing you have done and you have gained a life-long subscriber from this, not that I can see the video at the minute!

That’s your best one yet, you made a grown man cry, you’re always down to earth and make believable and honest programmes love your channel

These fixing up fans car videos are the purest form of happiness around! Also there has really been some differences in terminology in this video that differs from Canada; we call mole grips Vice grips, and we call rear wings Quarter panels.

Amazing thing you've done here for Dan! Car looked beautiful by the end and as Alex would say "has been given a new lease of life!" Wish you a speedy recovery from your knee injury Dan and all the best for you in the future! Sure your Dad would be proud! And of course very greatful to the CT crew! Beautiful!

You guys are just amazing. Couldn't help but feel with Dan, I lost my own father last year, he was 54 and died of heart failure. Keeping it going lads, you're setting a great example.

That cry when he saw the picture was so raw. Mu heart goes out to him. Youre very gpod people for doing this, massive kudos.

Respect to the CT team for doing this - I’m sure Daniels dad would have been proud of the work you’ve done to keep the car running - that portrait in the boot was a nice touch 🙌🏽

I own a 330ci Clubsport in Estoril Blue, sat in the garage and completely understand why he wouldn't want to sell it due to the sentimental value but they're also brilliant cars :) Great guy and big props to the guys at car throttle for doing this, best 'series' on RU-vid :)

Oh man... FFS I'm in tears. There's nothing more special and heart warming than making someone happy particularly with something so special and important to them. Great job on the car but even more so on pushing Dan's buttons with special gifts. For all the laugh and great videos over the years, you overdone yourselves with this one. Awesome!!

Much love to this bloke, I lost my dad not long ago and I’ve been doing the same thing fixing up his old car. Legitimately brought tears to my eyes. Hope he gets many years and good memories in that car ❤️

Great job Car Throttle. I enjoy these videos where you fix up deserving peoples cars. 👍 It obviously made such a huge positive impact on the guy in this one.

Genuinely heartwarming content, chaps. Much appreciated. May I wish a happy festive and restorative season to you all.

This is one of those videos where i wouldnt skip a single second. such a heartwarming episode. please keep this going! love from Hong Kong

Gareth is such an awesome character. Love it when he comes to the show. You should definitely makes him a permanent part of the CT crew. The other thing that really tingles the right parts in my brain is the detailing. Every time i watch a detailing video, especially on an older car, my soul just softens. Soooo satisfying to see the machine that battled through weather and time, still looking gorgeous underneath all that wear. Just needing a little bit of hand-touch and involvement and it looks and feels special. And the end is just the epitome of what to be a car guy is. It's more than just looking at cars as cool machines. They become part of your life and family, create and carry memories. Establishes that bond between father and son. It's indescribable with words, but so much strong and evident. Loved that video.

This is exactly why I love this channel. Car Throttle has been stepping up their game lately, thoroughly enjoyed the Top Gear style episodes as well. Cheers!!

Love this episode...brought a tear to my eye.

I love this! I hope to see more of this! This is what "Pimp my ride" should have been!

OMG that was so moving and emotional. I must be getting old. Absolutely well done to you and the team! What an amazing job - so much love!

BMW Throttle is back at it again! 🤪

Really pleased you guys done this. So humble, and just energetic! Adam is such a legend. Such a wonderful video. Truly thriving with emotion.

Love what you’re doing with the series. It’s really nice to see peoples faces light up after a tough time.

The first youtube video in a long LONG time I have felt the need to let all of the averts run as you guys deserve every penny for this video. A stunning effect and a great cause. Please stop cutting onions.

Always amazing content and the care for like minded people is amazing everyone at car throttle deserves a good ole pat on the back for not only this video but all the years before! Thank you guys x

I'm crying my eyes out. So happy for him that you helped him ❤

Lovely edition. I almost switched off with the woe is me stuff at the beginning but stayed the course and absolutely loved this weeks offering.

Love when you save amazing people's cars cos when it means something to someone it doesn't matter if its a super car or a shopping car it's the memories that they hold for person who own them. Your not just saving a car your saving a person. You can see how much it meant to him

Wonderful job as always guys, great entertainment that benefits everyone involved. A great image for Gyeon to be backing genuine down-to-earth car guys and the kind of content that will continue to keep us watching for years. Cheers and have a safe, broken, rusty BMW filled chrissy from Australia!

beautiful car, never even heard of an M clubsport, absolutely in love with it. Car turned out great, and probably a few lives were changed with it :) love the series, keep it up CT!

This Guys laugh 😃.. Best way through it all, Dan.. you read this, you made me laugh, cry, an love you like a brother!. Stay strong 💪. That beema is a Beast

My dad and I had a project car, he too passed away in 2018. I eventually sold the car but it was honestly one of the hardest decisions I made. God bless his wife for telling him not to sell it. Didn't watch the video fully at this point and got to the end with the surprise in the boot. What a beautiful gift, well done Throttle team.

Great initiative lads, massive well done as always 👍

Right in the feels. Great episode everyone. Thank you.

I really feel for him. I lost my dad at 21, he was 45. Helping him keep his dad's car was a very noble act, I'm sure he appreciates it more than you'll ever know. You all are awesome people. And thank you for sharing, This made my day.

This is legit just as good as old top gear, never have car films that make you feel emotional toward a car, absolutely brilliant work, best video on this channel

Love your work Lads! Brilliant job & what a difference a proper detail can do. The car looked amazing!! The oil painting was the cherry on top. Thank you Lads for such another heart warming episode.

After meeting you guys at C&M this summer (apart from Gareth!) and watching this and your other similar restoration videos…I’m pretty sure you’re the nicest people on RU-vid. ❤️

This is hands down one of the best videos I have watched in years. So touching and emotional. Well done Alex and the team 👍❤

That's incredible. I was getting emotional too and nearly in tears. The paintings were so cool. Any car enthusiast understands the bonds you make with certain cars and the times and people they are connected too. I know that BMW was a fantastic car and woth preserving but for me the cars l'd chose are a little more modest and insignificant to others. A real top spec Rover 75 in that condition would be so cool for me. It was the last great car from a company I adored and reminds me of special times growing up with my Dad. A Peugeot 306 D Turbo as well because of times with my Grandad and my Manchester childhood. 🙂 So pleased for this guy.

I love this series boys, it's a hell of a thing you're all doing.

Makes me miss my old e46 😥😥 so want another one best car I’ve had!

🥰 You just made a grown man cry like a newborn baby! Your hearts must be quite large and full of love i believe. Thank you for sharing, and i do think that if more of us could be more like you, this world would be much nicer. I don't have alot of money, i fight hard as a union rep for my colleagues and give all the love i can to my kids, that is my humble way of trying to make this world a kinder place.

Im not a car guy and im not fond of BMW but I watched this video without skkipping a second. Great job guys.

This guy needs some help for PTSD. Losing his dad in this way is a real trauma. Maybe this will go a long way to aiding his recovery. Great work guys.

Last time I was this early, she wasn't very pleased.

Y’all are doing great stuff with this series. I love all the positivity!! The world needs more people like you!

Man i think i love the clubsport e46s even more then the actual m3. They're just a little more understated. Lovely car this.

You guys are amazing everything you post is absolute class. When are you going to get a mainstream massive TV contract. Move over top gear for car throttle is a must. Brilliant guys keep up the great work 👍

Nothing we love more than fixing up ropey E46's to get them in top condition and keep them on the road. Top job lads!!!

You could tell this really meant alot to this chap... Proper feel good factor watching this..

The artwork with the guys dad and him in the car. Whoever dreamed that idea deserves a medal. Brilliant job.

16:10 the trans was still turning so the parking pall is trying to engage and is grinding on the transmission. Also your supposed to check the fluid level as a specific temp. It cannot be cold and it cannot be full hot. I don’t remember the exact temp but it’s in service data. Or just contact ZF.

I love this type of content and it's a shame that most of the content on RU-vid isn't about taking care of eachother. I follow you guys already a long time but these series are awesome👍🏼💪🏽 Ps: It's a shame we didn't see the reveal in daylight😅

That’s awesome, I also inherited a 2004 BMW 325 I ZSP Did most of repairs and enjoying the car mine is alpine white with natural brown interior my dad loved this car , after he passed we stored the car away for 5 years then finally got it out replaced engine brakes rotors wheels , everything OEM As well , I’m a happy owner of a E46, I’ve also restored my uncles E30 325i convertible, oem

Cars to some people are far more than a piece of metal and plastic, they hold sentimental value that can never ever be replicated or replaced. Watching you guys “factory reset” this car was an absolute pleasure & I look forward to more episodes of this👌🏽👌🏽

It’s always been a practice of mine, when working on cars leave the drivers side window open 😜

The locked door was brilliant - I had a superfun issue with my E46 where the keyfob wouldn't disengage the alarm and locks anymore. No issue, just use the key in the keyway job done. Until the key barrel broke. Ah. Ok. Plan B was lock the car via the passenger side: key out, close drivers door, around to passenger and lock drivers door pin, then drop the pin on the passenger door before closing. "How", you may ask, "do you then UNLOCK" the car. Well, dear reader. This is done via a very technical piece of string around the drivers door release, in combination with the only working key barrel - the boot. So string over the (folded down) back seat, fold seat up, then when you want to unlock, open boot, fold down seat, pull string, door opens. This was about a month or so before I got the key battery fixed and was able to use the buttons again, all back to normal! .... Or so I thought. Cut to a few weeks after the battery replacement. Click button to unlock car. No. String Theory was long-abandoned at this stage, and I was back to setting an alarm. Only one thing for it. Open boot with key, fold seats down, ignore alarm blaring and dive headfirst INTO boot, worm your way up to the drivers seat, key in ignition, press unlock button to silence alarm. Start engine because why not, exit car, return to rear and close boot, sit back in car, fold rear seat back up. Casually drive away like you're not mortified. Thanks chaps, this has made me start the list my 325 needs, it's sat in a unit waiting for me to get the finger out, and with your video it's given me the kick I sorely needed.

I'd take this over the usual supercar churn channels every day of the week. You're ten times the humans they are. God bless you, lads.

It’s amazing what you guys have done for this man! As a 19 year old across the pond in the states I’ve dealt with a lot of what he has, my truck is definitely my prized possession and my escape from the reality of dealing with depression. It’s been there when nobody else has been through sickness with cystic fibrosis, was involved in a depression related “incident” (thankfully I didn’t do anything to it, just myself at that point in life) and all the time spent working on it, etc. I love the thing but I had decided to go to school this semester, found out a day ago I’ve been getting robbed $6/hr, and I have to afford to put the $4,000 built motor I’ve had for 6 months into the damn thing lol. Anyway, this man seems to have had similar issues, selling would be the smart option, but mentally, getting back on top of the project is necessary, you guys did it for him! Been a supporter for years and what you do is fantastic, keep it up.

The response was well worth it 👌

Alex really does need his own reality drama tv show

when you think once upon a time that car was being put together at BMW and nobody had any idea one day how much it would mean to somebody and throughout its lifetime has developed its own story. cars are amazing things to those of us who appreciate them. bless

What an amazing thing to do for this guy. If someone likes their car they get attached to it, but to add the fact it's one of the biggest links to his fathers memory! he needed this. I wish someone could do the same for my Audi S4. Been sat on the drive since 2019 !

E46 best car

i didn't plan on getting teary eyed to car media when i came back home but here we are

I just came in tears how much that guy misses his dad...God bless n giv u more strength....

I lost my dad last December to Pancreatic cancer and took over the payments on his 12' 335i e90 n55 m sport manual with 65K miles. Just finished all of the 60K maintenance schedule's recommendations. Thanks for sharing this great video, my dad really loved his car and it's so nice to honor him this way, I know if he's looking down he's proud of the work I've been putting in, and that I didn't give up trying to learn manual for the first time at 35 years old.