MY MOM N DAD BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 66 CHEVELLE 4DR HARD TOP...230 6CYL 2 SPEED POWERGLIDE...THEY HAD DRIVEN IT OVER 300,000 MILES BEFORE OVERHAULING THAT ENGINE...THE POWERGLIDE LASTED 250,000...MAINTENANCE...
The most touching part of this video was when the wife scooted over next him like it was yesterday for them. Like it was a reflex even though these were bucket seats. And even moreso when she did it again at the very end of the video. Very sweet and loving.
In 51 years of driving, repairing, watching and otherwise just being around cars, _"this is by far the most enjoyable"_ car event that I've ever seen! John's reaction to it all actually brought out a few tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat! Thank you everyone for recording and posting this, it was well worth it!
@@jeffrector8831 Ahh well thank you so much for saying so, I'm a retired auto, equipment and fabrication engineer so I would've guessed I'd be more cynical but something about this story just touched me, maybe just the honest simple pleasure John and his wife shared but I was pretty moved by the new owner's spontaneous commitment to let them have the car a long as the wanted, that's what choked me up, wow!
Like being reunited with a very dear friend ......the car and it's original owners ......back in time.... lots of great memories flooding back...... Wow the feeling that evokes is beautiful .....👍😁
As uncomfortable as it was to sit between the seats all those years you could tell it was a precious memory for her as she scooted right on over there.😊
The absolute best video I've seen. My favorite part was how she complained about the bucket seats, but as soon as they were driving, she slid right in between, just like old times. I think that car and those memories meant more to her than she'll ever admit
I’m not a car guy by any stretch of the imagination; however, this story transcends physical ownership and speaks directly of the inner moments and spaces that we all subscribe to in one way or another. It’s said that there is more that unites us than divides us, and I would argue that John & Marilyn’s story, Buddy & Toni’s gesture, and the cast of people that brought this rare account to life are proof that this is so. Thanks to the entire cast for sharing, and it is without question that we’re all better off having spent half an hour in your (recorded) company.
Mr Gerald Scott, No one could or have said it better, Absolutely the most fun and loving old young kids! And yes Marilyn you guy's still got it and sitting between buckets seats prove it,,, lol
Wow...this video blew me away. The best part was how everyone came together (new owner, restorer, friends {guy on the other end of the carb phone call}, people at the show, and of course, John and his lovely scene-stealer wife) to make it possible. Thank you, Jerry...loved it ❤️
Beautiful! I may have been to a friend's funeral today and a bit drunk now... but seeing this couple so happy brought me to more tears. Thankfully tears of joy and smiles.
Brings tears to my eyes. I just lost a buddy to leukemia this year. He bought one new, gave it to his dad when he bought a 69 Nova SS 396 4speed, when his dad passed his mom gave it back to him. It was garage kept here in the PNW so it was no rust ball but it had well over 100k so it was no garage/trailer queen. I miss talking to him and sharing these types of videos with him. RIP Mike😥
Greg sorry to hear about your loss. He is in a better place and he is not in pain. Having to lose a friend is hard but thanks for sharing your story. That car must have been really cool. God bless you and take care my friend. We all are not alone in this world. Just keep on remembering him and you will see him again. Believe me when I say this the world is really gone to hell so he is much better off now. Take care.
Bless their hearts! The real heroes of this are the people who went to great lengths to give this couple a treat that they'll never forget! A fantastic video and wonderful people who made it happen! Thank you!
Omg!! Not only am I in love with this Beautiful Rust Bough 🚗 but I’m mesmerized by this cute hubby and his adorable wife. And yes! They still got it!👏🏻🙌🏼😁😂🤣 Big shout out to these awesome guys who done this for them, you just gave them their groove back!!
Seriously one of the best videos I've ever seen on RU-vid. To wit: An impressive combination of people came together to make this happen, John and Marylin had such a great time driving it and attending the car show, it was so popular in a way that only original patina cars are any more, super generous current owner saying that John can borrow it for however long he wants to, and that freeze-frame fade out at the end jut brought the whole thing together in a perfect way.
Let’s take a moment of silence for the guy who spent 3 days cleaning his corvette for everyone to skip right past his car to look at an original rust bucket
One of the best gifts to give to an old man is his first car or one of the same make/model/year - I love those videos where families locate and restore their father's or grandfather's first or favorite car.
She looked so giddy and couldn't wait to sit in the middle between the seats liked she used to when they were young. What a site to see how excited they both were. Thanks for the video. I'm am so stoked to see the reaction of the couple was just so epic.
Dropped a tear when she got a little closer every hot rod guy knows. That’s the best thing in the world having your sweet heart and your ride at the same time
This isn't just a car story; this story also touches on a love story. May all hope to grow old and gray with our soul mates just as Mr. and Mrs. Graham have exemplified.
Probably one of the best couple and their original classic car story ever. Love how the new owner still lets them drive the Chevelle. I would do the same. They are driving down memory lane once again. Completely Priceless.
The laughter and the smiles of these elderly couple for me just took away the aged look off their faces and brought out the youth in them. You can feel the joy. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.
John and Marilyn's happy spirit is a like a breath of fresh air. Thanks for documenting this story, Jerry. Wonderful stuff. Goes to show the car hobby transcends all the crap in the world.
God bless you all for doing such a sweet thing for John and Marilyn. You made them both feel 20 years ago again. And to see the love this couple has for each other after all these years…almost made me cry.
It is always great to see couples who have stayed married a long time. (49 years and counting for my college sweetheart and me.) Thank you for this video -- "it's not [just] about the car."
OMG! This brought a little tears to my eyes! You could tell just by her giddiness that it brought her back to a happy time in both of their lives!! LOVE THE VIDEO!!
Nothing but a feel good story right here. To see the couple back in their old chevy and to sit at a car show and answer questions... Great job to all who made it possible. John was like a kid in a candy store. 🙂🙂🙂
This is by far the BEST Video of all the videos on RU-vid & I watch a LOT of videos! doing this for John & his Wife was the best part about it all being able to see them reminisce over the car from years before! Thanks to everyone that had a part in making it all happen!
Am I the only one who cant watch these car restore videos without getting choked up? Same with that Chevy commercial years ago....grown ass man and you show me an old guy that is reunited with "his car" from back in the glory days and I get a freakin lump in the back of my throat and some kinda liquid in the corners of my eyes..every damn time.
"I shined my Corvette for two days and no one looked at it. I hope my wife doesn't see this." I LOVED THIS STORY. My wife and I are about the same age as John and Marilyn, and still about in love as much as John and Marilyn are. Thank you. Now I'm off to find the tissues as there is something in my eyes.
Sweet SS ! Beautiful story of two people in love with their former Chevelle. Damn, I can relate. Dec 65, I purchased a demonstrator, new marina blue SS 396 Chevelle. 325hp, 4 speed, 3.73 posi rear. Great car for the 17 months I owned it. Traded it in on a red 67 Pontiac GTO ragtop. Wish I still had both these cars ! I often wondered what ever happened to both these cars !
Perfect ending to the video! "We still got it, don't we?" Yes. Yes, you do! What a great story. Would have loved to see a photo of John and Marilyn from back when the car was new and they were young. My first car back in '72 was a '66 Tempest with a 326 and three on the tree. It had a bench seat so my girlfriend could sit right next to me. That car and girlfriend are long gone but how cool would it be to have it back (car, not girlfriend 😂) and get to drive it again. Oh, and please do not clear coat this car. Nothing looks worse than clear over patina. It ruins the whole look of the car.
I don’t think I’ve ever smiled as much from a RU-vid video before as I have from this one. Great people, great car, great stories, only more to come. Love seein stuff like this. Keep it up man.
That is probably one of the best videos I've seen this year when the old couple got back into their car and she's slid over to the center you brought a tear in my eye that is a great video thank you so much keep doing it keep doing the good work thank you again
I loved to see the original owner and his wife take one last trip in it. Brought a tear to this old mans eye. Paint doesnt matter. Its the history and memorys behind the car that matter
Been into Hotrods for about 40yrs. Long story short y'all....this is the coolest story I've ever heard. It couldn't have happened without the coolest people that are involved. Original owner,stock original car,the perfect enthusiast/ buyer , knowledgeable people in the repair side I mean all of you folks that contributed. The car show people even. You do know this is a great storyline for a movie... everything and everybody involved... y'all are Just Badass....
This is hands down one of the coolest videos you've ever made! To see John and Marilyn acting giddy and having so much fun was a real treat! I hope they get to show it off at many more shows to come! I believe it's their fountain of youth!!!
Old cars are like folk's favorite old music🧝♂️💃. You had to be there and experience it to appreciate it. Memories of our youth may fade but they never go away... 👩❤️💋👨👍🍻
Man....John's giddy laugh and smile made my entire day!.. it absolutely gave me life!.. He and his wife Marilyn are now my favorite couple!... this story and gesture given to this beautiful couple is God sent💯
Isn't it amazing how people fall in love with their first or favorite car that they own and never let go of that love? My first car was a '62 MGA MKll and my goal is to find a worthy same old and drive the heck out of it. By the way, my brother's first car was a brand new '66 Chevelle SS 396 SS with a 4-speed, 325 hp, red with a black interior, no vinyl top. Man, when he first got that car and took me out in it....Wow, that car chirped the tires in the first 3 gears! I was 13 years old and at that point in my life I knew what Heaven was like! Great video, Thanks! You did a great thing involving the prior owners. The expressions of pure joy on their faces were priceless!
To me a car like this will always catch my eye over a show queen. Fully restored cars are almost forgettable from one car show to the next unless something really special, but its cars like these that always stick out in your mind, especially when paired with a great story like this one.
Awesome. One could only dream to be in a long-lasting and loving relationship like theirs. Man. Woman. The car that they still have the opportunity to share. Awesome.
It's been a miserable month, not only for myself, but for many of my friends, too. Thanks for such a great heartwarming story, and the 'rusty grin' I'm wearing as I watch this video.
That's so cool that you let the previous owner drive it and you can tell that he knows his way around the car really really good and hasn't 4got anything about driving it. Cool video and I enjoyed watching...
Reminds me of my high school sweetheart and myself in my 66 SS. I'm 75 now & she moved on but I've still got the car! I restored it for my daughter as of all the cars I've done it's the one she wants to keep. Mine, being in California, was in much better shape but of course I had to replace the trunk filler panel too, I saved all the parts I replaced including the original holley carb which acts exactly the same as this one even after only sitting a month. I swapped in a temporary quadrajet to make it easier for her - a little priming and it's ready to go every time - no fuss. I drove it daily until the 70's gas crunch then just for road trips. Great to see them having so much fun with it! Nice that you did that for them!
That's awesome. Also really cool that the new owner said the original owner could still drive it as much as he wants. Amazing people and amazing story.
Them seeing their old car restored to driving condition and being able to drive and ride as they did back in its prime literally put new life in their step. Classic and priceless to see! I was 7 when he bought it, and I was riding in the rear window cubbyhole of my moms 61 Corvair..lol
This video made my day. How special of you to let this couple drive it after making it safe and practical for them. My God multiply the blessing you gave this couple and myself a hundred-fold.
I TOTALLY understand why people prefer original REGARDLESS even if it's in condition like this, but I prefer restored. It was good to see them happy and getting a little bit of that old feeling back. That's always a good thing.
Coolest car story I have heard in a long time! It was a very nice thing to do when the new owner included the original owner in this cars journey to the new owner! Really down to earth thing to do and made the first owners past ownership be a reminder of good times he had in it when he got to drive it again.
This is a perfect example of how original shape cars regardless of any rust are more striking to look at. Every car show has their fully restored novas, Chevelles and Camaros but when you see one in original shape even with rust holes that’s where the people are gonna be!
I was at a car show years ago and there was two 69 Judges sitting besides each other...one restored, one original paint with scratches, dents and rust...people flocked to the beat up Judge...the guy with the restored Judge was very surprised to the peoples reaction.
