So i purchased my ultimate dream car across the country, and instead of having it shipped I decided to drive it home. Follow along the journey of ups and downs as we drive a race car home over 1700 miles
My advice to you is to do EXACTLY what you did. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT wait for the perfect moment because tomorrow might not be here for you. The perfect moment is the moment the thing you want becomes available. Live your dreams. I have several older friends (some are now gone) and that is the advice they gave me as a young man because so many of them waited until that perfect day only to discover they missed their opportunity to do or own their dream vehicle or thing.
We were at the SVRA race here in Austin and a gent with an original GT40 was so gracious to let me sit in his car. One of my earliest toys growing up. What a treat that was. Looking forward to learning more about your GT40. BTW I install Blazecut in all my vintage cars, and carry a Halon fire extinguisher as well. It only takes one car fire to convince you to prepare for that kind of thing.
@@cornfieldcustoms Yikes. The blaze cut system will automatically fire off when there is a fire but it is a bit unsightly. I have that installed in all of my engine compartments.
I’m nudging 50 Mike and I believe that if you want to do something do it too many of us wait till retirement unfortunately many of us don’t make it or are too unwell later in life to be able to do some of the things we want to Glad you done it Cheers Frank
Man am I happy that fire wasn't worse! That is a scary moment. Sorry that it happened. I always felt kind of dorky carrying a fire extinguisher in a hot rod now I feel better about it
That's a sweet ass car Mike ,glad it didn't burn down and you guys are OK ,so many questions, but I'll wait till after the next video before I ask ,love the car can't wait to hear the all about it
@cornfieldcustoms what year ,it's a real gt40,how many races has it done in its life time ,was it originally built as a race car ,who drove the car ,racers names ,how many races has it been in ,did it win any races ,what size is that engine ,how much hp/tq ,4 speed ,5 speed ,what rear axle ratio ,I'm guess lexan windows ,those are all the questions I'd like you to answer ,if you know all of that info ,it's a beautiful car MIKE congratulations on getting it ,hope you have a ton of fun with it
Great choice of car...Sorry about the incident you guys experienced in Colorado...God on your side cold have been worse...As you say you living your dreams while you can...Here in Sunny South Africa we had them built here too...A good friend of mine and Ex Team Fordworks member and expert ford V8 tuner is currently restoring a fine example of the GT40 here...Looking to future episodes on the GT40
Really happy you got to get your dream car,good for you, sometimes you have to strike when the iron is hot, then deal with everything else later 😊good job 👏
Wow, you said car had a halon fire extinguisher, had you brought another for just-in-case (you said you used two)? You were very lucky gas driven fires are tough. Also, in a weird sort of way attaining your bucket list items/cars "opens the door" to other achievements (kinda like removing a road block).
extreme Adventure to say the least the ultimate High to the ultimate Low at the same time WoW , the car gods were riding along with you two - soo glad it turned out so great "the car suffered a battle scar" but really got lucky , i can't imagine looking in the rear view mirror and solid flames and once stopped and the back opened flames must have been 6 feet high , that's engineering at it's finest , the two of you kicking the hell out of that fire - Congratulations Well Done ! - oh and love the car 🤩
Glad to hear everything worked out & you guys made it home safely. I've known Jim for many years , such a good guy ... I look forward to seeing the next video.
Go for it. In December 2017 I went in for a routine hernia surgery. I came out with a terminal Stage 3 Type "A" melanoma cancer diagnosis. I was told to go home and, "get my affairs together and let my wishes to be known". It's been a 7 year long fight. I keep dodging bullets. You never know what tomorrow brings us. When my finances improve, I'm not waiting for tomorrow. Live life for the day. Everyone should list their top 5 favorite cars in the comment section. 1. 1942 Desoto with hide-away lights. 2. 1949 Plymouth coupe. 3. 1937 Packard. 4. 1950 Buick. 5. 1932 Essex.
@@cornfieldcustoms I can't complain one bit. I was given 6-8 months, and I'm still here. It's stupid expensive though. I want to take some of your classes, and advise me on my 49 Studebaker pickup truck. Time and money permitting. I'm fairly close to you.
You had me going , when you said imported, and I gave out a huge sigh of relief when I saw a GT40. My Dream car too , but I am 72 with NO CHANCE of owning one. Glad you saved it and glad you made it home. She is a beauty. The closest I got was driving about 12 or so Pantera’s, when I was a new car make-ready , at a Lincoln Mercury dealer in Albuquerque NM at about 20 years old. Glad for you brother!!!
Great story and video, sorry about the fire! Thanks for sharing your reasons for getting after your dreams before it’s too late, it’s something everyone should think seriously about (including myself ) See you at Speedweek !
Wow what a sweet ride, you deserve it. Glad you went for it, i worked with some many people that were going to do this or that when they retired and what they did was sit down in a chair and died. Do what you can and buy what you want while your young you have worked for it, enjoy life.
@@cornfieldcustoms i would load up the car on a trailer and road trip to different tracks for track days. I met a guy from Australia doing that with a TA2 Mustang at Barber recently.
@@cornfieldcustoms i learned long ago that when going to the race track you better have a plan on how to get the car back on the trailer if it doesnt roll anymore. I started putting square receivers at four places so i can insert 6" caster wheels where needed. Loading with floor jacks is a giant pain going in and out.
