Match Bash Ford for the modern era. Steve is selling his Funny Fairmont 

Your Fairmont could not have ended up in better hands. The SleeperDude has the skill set to both, finish the build, and then use the car as you intended. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

I’m so sad to see you have to sell your things, but I’m just so glad that you made it through Steve! Things are just that, things, but we’re very lucky to still have you here bringing us your knowledge. 🙏🏼👍🏼✌🏼

don't be too proud to ask for financial help from us Steve and do NOT underestimate how much your fan base here appreciates you.

Why hasn't anyone started a GoFundMe page for this incredible guy!?!?!??!?

This should go to Barret Jackson, raise some decent cash to help with the bills.

Mr Magnante - we've all been thrilled to see you up and about. We're also saddened that you have to sell your things. Can you add a Thanks button here please? You've taught us a lot about cars, and the will to fight. Let us thank you with more than words ~ Chuck

Uhg….. wife and I pray everyday for you Brutha!!! ❤

This Legend should not be separated from this car.

So sad Steve has to sell everything to probably pay for the astronomical nursing home bill hopefully he can recover and rebound and get his life back

Man that breaks my heart. There is absolutely nothing worse than seeing a great man down.

I’m so happy that this car went to Sleeperdude. He and his family are the perfect people to be the caretakers of this awesome car

That car is worth all of the 27k you have into it and more!! The history and documentation is worth so much. No one could reproduce that car today for anything close to that number. Don't let it go cheap

Somebody buy it and let him KEEP it. I wish I could but I can't. HELP HIM!

If we all sent 5 or 10 bucks each, it would put Steve back in the black, without him having to sell off everything. Of coarse I'd have to send more, you know, Canadian money & all!

God bless you sir! Steve Magnante - an automotive national treasure!

I feel for ya, Steve. I'm a year clean of Cancer and still very limited to what I can do. It sucks, but I got a wonderful 2 year Granddaughter to keep me occupied. I just tinker with the cars when I'm in the mood or when son comes over to give me a hand doing what I can't do anymore. Love Ya, Brother and Prayers are still coming your way. Keep the Faith!!👍❤🙏

That library probably should be In a museum

This Car went to the absolute best guy to have it.

Very cool (Sleeper Dude)Josh and his family bought this car. It went to a good home. Subbed cuz of his channel. Cool car.

"You Beautiful Bastard." Okay, well, I am just so happy to see you up and walking around. We are the same age, it always makes me smile to hear you talking about these old cars. Keep it up, you are moving a little better each day.

Someone who sees this video and has the means needs to give Mr. Magnante the same amount that he has in the car for his Funny Fairmont.

We are so blessed to have you here Steve!!! This is incredibly hard to see you inching around...but yet so thankful you can still walk around and fire up cars and enjoy everything. God Bless dude...and I hope you make a full recovery. ❤ You got this dude 💪😉🤘

This car is so cool, that injection is a show stopper. Best of luck with the sale, I’m so sorry that you’re having to let it go. I’m so glad that you’re still with us, Steve. I hope things continue improving and you can get back to what you love before too long

This guy is a walking museum that needs to be saved for posterity and our sanity. The only voice of reason in a truly mad and dangerous world

Hope you continue to improve. Sad state of the US when a health issue can ruin a person financially.

Steve has a gofundme account set up now . Just a heads up to anyone that would like to help this man . Thank you !

Wishing you well Steve. I'm happy to see SleeperDude was able to purchase this car. it couldn't have gone to a better person.

Good morning from Cape Cod ⛵ I just watched sleeper dude pick up the car, it couldn't be going to a better home Steve. I know times are tough but keep your chin up and life will only get better. My thoughts and prayers are with you Steve ✌️🇺🇲

Steve, we miss your knowledge at the auctions and the wrecking yard insights on cars ! I hope you recover and get back in the game, you are missed !

I posted a comment a few minutes ago about this being unacceptable and letting the community help out and it seems to have been deleted? This community needs a way to give back to Steve for all the years of knowledge.

Steve, please keep fighting - don't give up. You can make it back to the boneyards. I know what I speak of: I broke my neck in 1982 and was completely paralyzed for 6 weeks - then began to move my toes. 9 months later I walked out of the hospital under my own power. It was another 3 years until I was up on crutches permanently. I got back into automotive, became a Master L1 tech, built a few cars, roamed tons of junkyards here in New England, then into road construction traffic management equipment, and finally back to automotive - all on forearm crutches. We are very similar - same birth month and year, too. You can do this. Keep fighting.

This Fairmont is now part of hot rodding lore history. That alone should increase it's value.

Hang in there Steve. You're an inspiration to many more than you realize. The car hobby needs you 100%.

Sorry your health is still an issue, just glad you are still here.

I am thankful you survived the encephalitis, Steve. Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge with us. I pray that your situation will continue to improve.

Thank God Steve is back Praying every day for him He's the reason I love cars

So happy to have you back with us, but honestly gutted that you have to sell off everything because you got sick - that is a damn shame. I hope the Funny Fairmont fetches a pretty penny at auction!

My heart goes out to you Steve. I am so sorry for your struggles. Thank you for the great videos and sharing knowledge with your audience.

Freiburger needs this! So glad to see that even though you’re still on the mend physically, you still sound like your old self and are sharp as a tack. Hope your finances get squared away quickly for you!

I’m so glad you’re feeling better and back to work.

May God lift you up and heal you. Sometimes bad things happen to good people. You have many friends praying for your full recovery.

Love steve and his encyclopedic knowledge of hot rod history. Glad to see him getting better. This man is a treasure to the hot rod community.

I hope you get twice what it’s worth. Glad you’re here among us after your adventure.

I’m just glad he’s walking around!

Recently found you through your junkyard show on MT; already a big fan. Sorry to hear about your illness but glad you're recovering brother! Love the Fairmont.

There ought to be enough of His friends in the business That the bills shouldnt be A problem. Plus the legion Of fans he has. Cmon folks Lets help this treasured Legend rise above his Worries.

Yes it’s so cool that sleeperdude came

You'll get better with time Steve. we are all pulling for you.

I had bad Lyme encephalitis a while back, it's no joke, basically destroyed my body and mind. Glad to see you're making it through, it just takes time (yrs). Good luck with everything!

Good to see you Steve, We miss you. I'm a cancer survivor, so I can relate. God Bless you and I hope to see more of you in the future!

Tough, reliable and awesome. I’m talking about Steve.

Everyone needs to Step Up and Help this Deserving Great Guy !!!

Good to see you moving. Get well Steve.

I'm speachless. Facing reality can be a showdown of wills and wants. I'm glad you're taking appropriate moves to handle your next life chapter. I know you'll be around because your mind is still sharp and your speach is getting better every day. I also feel confident Barrett Jackson has an open door for you when your ready. Cheers mate. 🇨🇦

The dashboard crack proves it was an untouched original Fairmont.

Steve, I know it was difficult to part with your Ford Fairmount but selling it to Sleeperdude was the best thing as he will cherish it.

Steve. Material thing .come and go. Your still here ,that's all that matters. Welcome back

Steve is back!

Steve I've been following you forever and I'm so glad to see and hear from you again sending prayers to you for a speedy recovery 🙏

Hang in there Steve ! This world is a better place with you in it ! We are thankful you made it through.

I'll give my Ten Bucks, and if just half of the rest of you would give Steve 10$ as a "thank you" for all the years of great information, facts and fun with vintage vehicles, then Steve wouldn't have to sell this prized car, and he can keep his belongings instead of having to auction them off in order to sustain himself and pay off what I can only imagine to be staggering Medical Bills. This guy deserves it! Let's all band together and help take some financial stress of our Buddy Steve's shoulders. It's incredible to see what a community of like minded individuals can accomplish if they commit to a project. Let's get behind Steve and make this happen people!

Steve you got this recovery. Hit PT like a mad man, the world needs you. Love ya brother!

God bless ya Steve, you’ve helped keep me in cars when I was down , stay positive good sir. We still need your wisdom and love for cars here on earth , you and everyone at motor trend has kept me alive an help keep me positive at my times of doubt. I’ve sold things that I wished I never did. But that’s the way it goes sometimes thank you Steve!

Sorry to see you’re selling your things. Your research library is a treasure that should be saved.

No your loss is our pain not gain. You will get through this I had a potentially fatal brain tumor in 2014 I wasn't supposed to survive the operation but I did. Medical bills were stacked on my dresser and I had to sell my home and what belongings I could to help with the unexpected financial challenge that accompanies such a substantial health event. Left Pennsylvania to go back home to Michigan to attempt my old job they called and I accepted needed to see if I could take care of myself after. Had my clothes and my GMC Envoy that was it, it all worked out took 5 years to get everything I lost or sacrificed back. It can be done I'm 1 year younger than you. Persevere Steve East Coast Americans are some of the mentally toughest people I have ever been around . there can be light at the end of that long tunnel .

It’s such a shame that you’re having to sell up, but we’re so happy to still have you with us. That’s the most important thing and glad you’re getting better 😊

Sweet car. Crap , I didn't get sick but I am Steve's age and paying for my second wife still. I know the feeling lost everything twice in life but it was great starting over and getting a new life's start. Got rid of a 66 pontiac ragtop, and a two door hard top comet, also a sixty six. Plus a business and lots of tools and a house and life's sweat equity. Steve's a man, not a boy. I'm getting back on the horse right now and getting ready to ride it for another 8. Wish I had the cash, loved that car the day I saw it. Don't pity Steve. He's going to make his mama proud.

Glad to see you getting better Steve but hate to see you selling off your stuff

I am truly glad to see you recovering. You had us all scared for you. Godspeed sir!

Steve, I'm glad that you appear to be on the mend, but also sad that you need to have a fire sale. I'm not in a position to help, even though I wish I could. Best of luck to you, sir- you're a living legend.

Yeah steve.... please add a thanks button... we would be more than happy to support you...

Like button energized.

BARRETT-JACKSON should pay for your house.

Steve, I'm sorry you have to sell your cars and house. I'm so glad you made it through your ordeal. I just think its a crime that they can save your life and ruin it at the same time. You're a good man and you have my thoughts and prayers

I remember the magazine build. Literally my favorite Fairmont in existence.

God bless you Steve. Material items are a part of what makes life interesting, but life is special. Thank the Lord you are still with us.

I checked into starting a gofundme for Steve. I need his ok, etc. The fact Steve is doing ok now is just so great. I really like Steve's take on all things cars. I wish we could help him but perhaps having that car is just too much to maintain. Sometimes the expense and labor to maintain these vehicles is too expensive. He has to determine this. No one else can do that. I have a channel Steve. Contact me if you want to get this thing going.

Gotta love this guy, he knows a lot stuff

Glad to see up & around, my brother Bob last Dec was diagnosed stage 4 spinal cancer, he died April 18 at 68.

This guy has been so awesome to watch for years. So just a thought could Barrett Jackson put it up and those who can help make sure he gets more then just in the teens for it.

Great seeing you Sunday. Take it easy.

Steve, thank you so much for your contribution to the car community! I was always amazed at your knowledge while a Barrett Jackson auctions. Keep healing, take the meds and be a good little patient!

I had one of the best days cruising in this car with you! I'm sad to see it go, but I'm Thankful that you are still here!

You have more friends than you know Steve. Hope you get what you deserve for your things.

Nothing i can say that others haven't already said, just glad you're still with us !

Steve, you could sell your car at Barrett Jackson. It’s an amazing car and you are a legend. It would bring big money at an event like that.

Hang in there Steve I’m glad you Survived..very sorry to hear of you selling everything you own.. Prayers ❤

Steve is # 1 !!!!!

Hats off to you Steve. We're all so in awe of you. Keep on getting better.

Bless you Steve. I hope that as your health continues to improve that you will also be blessed with fortunes to ease your financial burden.

I wish you the all best. I hope you make a full recovery

I would think Barrett-Jackson would pick it up and sell it for top dollar. If anything, as a courtesy.

Steve, all of us would rather you keep your stuff. Let us pay you for all that knowledge you've been handing out. The least we could do brother

Steve!!! We love you and are happy to see you again, glad you are better! I’m sorry you gotta sell your toys but you know how it is, the toys come and go but life and loved ones cannot. Glad to see you posting again!

I'm praying for you Steve to get better soon. I love your videos on old cars & trucks. F. Caruso

If I was in any position to do it, I would buy this car and then hand it right back to Steve. Hard to imagine anyone else owning it.

Man this breaks my heart. Good luck Steve.

Glad to see you out and about a little. But very sad to hear you have to sell your belongings. But I too went through the same thing when I became disabled. Stay strong Steve.

Jamie in Oshawa Canada here......if anybody deserves retirement it's you, for sure. You cut down weeds and sweated and got cuts from old iron and saved all of we fans that work. I appreciate it and wish you well. And I now have a new respect for rust.....

God bless you Steve