Will This 1956 Buick Special DRIVE 1,200 MILES Back Home? (P1) 

A guy is about 4 minutes into this video and the emotional connection that you have put forward has already made this video about 342% more interesting! 🥰

Don’t paint it yellow. That black and white with the interior is absolutely beautiful. Really classy looking. Happy for you to have gotten it back!

Watch this again.. 3 years later...your passion for family and it history is so right here for everyone

When you cranked her up she sounded way better than I expected it’s very cool you found your dads Buick I’m happy for y’all.

I've never been happier for a guy on RU-vid to have rediscovered a piece of his father. Congratulations Derek.

Parked next to a car with sign on its door that says “miracles in sight”!!!!! Dad performed one for you to get her back! 😎

This almost made me cry seeing this whole thing. My dad passed away last year, and we had a 1965 Skylark that he owned since he was 16. I don't know a lot about cars beyond the basics, and I'm definitely not financially capable of restoring it. It's rough, it's been sitting since 2002 in the yard and is starting to show some bad signs of rust. Seeing this really makes me want to do what I can to fix it, but I'm just so clueless. I've learned a lot from watching your channel and I'm confident I could get it started and running again with a day or two of effort, but I wouldn't even begin to know where to go from there. The interior is shot, it's sitting on 3 flats, I don't know half of where any of the wiring or tubes go or what they do. After seeing this, I'm starting to think I'd regret selling it, but I'm also regretting letting it sit and rot not doing anything with it. I'd love to see it on the road again, and I know it's a solid vehicle... at least it was 20 years ago... My father rebuilt the engine from the ground up when he was in high school. I wish I had more time in the day, and I wish he was still here to restore it like we planned a few years ago.

13:20 as a fella goes to fire it up the first time, i look to the left and read the side of the car next to it. "Miracles in sight", as the old nailhead in the Buick roars to life. Well Moses sandals, i guess its right, isnt it!? 😂 i love that old Buick, she's a beauty! All that hard work years ago paid off Derek!

“...Making this more as a documentary for my kids and my family.” Derek, we’re honoured that you’ve seen fit to bring us ‘along for the ride.’

Videos like this are why Derek blew past all the other Home garage restoration channels to become the biggest one.

Memories are what keep car enthusiasts likes us alive. Stories are what we like to hear, about how far the car has come!! Keep history alive man! Coming from MN man bound!

Derek, I know you said this video is more for documenting this for your kids/family, but I want to thank you for uploading this for us to see too. This is something I've always wanted to do with my uncles 74 Duster, which I know I'll never find. A blue v8 (does a 340 sound right? I'm not picky on the motor as long as it rumbles) with wide mags on the back. This is inspiration to find even another one like it some day like your current giveaway car. You just dont find those things on the east coast in Canada anymore. The Buick looks amazing, and I'm so happy for you that you've found your old man's Buick. Heck it means a lot to me, I cant believe how much it means to you. Proud of you buddy. -Darian

I really think you should share this one. The family story is too cool and special not to share. Love it.

Leaving a vice grip under the hood for Derek to find was a nice touch.

my Dad had a 56 buick special. I loved that car and have been looking for one to fully restore, it was one of my first cars I worked on.. His too was a two door. Now, age has set in on me. so its just a dream.

This one has less mechanical issues and more heartfelt substance.❤ Love Dad connection

No politics, great content, and family values - I’m all in

“Someone’s gettin’ arrested. Wasn’t me.” That’s a win right there!

I always come back to this episode more than any other VGG episode. Must be my fourth watch through now. Its such a special car and I love to see it.

Love the story behind this car, that's part of what made this episode so enjoyable.

The fact this was your dads car makes this so special.

3 minutes in and this is already pulling on a feller's heart strings..

This has to be one of the best episodes ever! Getting a part of your past back is something very few folks get. I can kinda relate, with be being reunited with my '85 H-D FXR.

I graduated from high school in 1963. I bought a 1961 Falcon Futura soon after. I recently found one just like it on eBay. White with red bucket seats, 3 on the tree!💕. Well I watched you pick up this car and decided as a 79 year old woman I probably shouldn’t try to buy this sweet memory. Love your channel. I’ve learned a lot from you.

Brought a tear to a guys eyeballs hearing the history and the memories's behind this beautiful old girl, glad you got her back fella.

A fella wishes he could like this one more then just once.

I love how polite the Southern gentleman Lance was. Seems like an awesome guy.

All them years, only now I realise how much you gave. You don't need to rethink anything bud. Go with the flow enjoy the kids, missus etc. Regret nothing. You've given me a morale compass that can't be compared. Take care Yank. Jimbo..

The Car wash just about killed me I laughed so hard I cried.

Please don't apologize for taking us down memory lane with you. I love it!!!

Really enjoyed watching a 3 parts. The memories you have with that care make everything worth it. I'm a huge fan of painting classics back to their original colors. To me it's like preserving history and showing what these cars looked like new. But it's your car and you should do what makes you happy with it. I once bought my 1st car back after 15 years and so much was changed, including the color, that it lost that sentimental feeling and I ended up selling it again a year later. Definitely do whatever makes you enjoy the car the most.

I watch this video when I think of my dad and the times we spent when I was a little fella working on cars .. I'm fortunate enough to still have him, but those times have past.. this is by far my favorite video on your channel.. Derek, teach them boys well. I know you will... Cherish the time...

Derek. Please. Don't apologize for taking as many trips down Memory Lane as you want. That's a huge part of this car's charm!

Dude, your story up front made me cry. I'm so glad you found this car and have the find memories. Your kids will enjoy it for sure.

I am real happy you got your family car back. A lot of people don't get that opportunity. I am currently frame up rebuilding a 61 MG-A with my Dad and Grandpa. Worth every cold dirty day in that garage. And I have learned, it never gets sold because I'll regret it.

She’s a tuxedo beauty. Thank you for the intro pulled on the heart strings.

"I usually don't pick up cars that run".. God bless you Derek. I hope your dad can see you from wherever he is now.

Laughed hard when you said someone's getting arrested wasnt me 🤣

That car is beautiful! I've seen it in the background of newer videos and had to find out the story - turns out the story is beautiful too. The significance of this car to you and your family makes it irreplaceable. It's amazing that it survived until you found it again. There's magic and madness in that body, and the colour scheme inside and out is stunning. It's interesting to see that your history with the Restored gentlemen isn't just a modern collaboration too. The music, the journey, the humour and effort involved... it's a really lovely package that I get to just sit on my backside and enjoy, letting it spark my imagination or desire. Absolutely love your adventures, attitude and the treasure you find along the way.

That is a beautiful car! I'm glad you got it back. Those memories are extra special and what a legacy to leave for your future generations!

I thought I was gonna cry when I heard that story. Then I realized it wasn’t the story eye watering me but my dog farted. It was really bad. Ty

Not even 3 minutes into the video, let me tell ya, hits you right in the feels. Can't wait for the rest of this journey!

A guy truly is his father's son. As my mom would say: "What a sweet boy." Do good things with this car Derek, you deserve it.

I'm going back in time to check all the older videos you have out and I have to say I'm 10 mins in to this episode and it's already the best episode I've ever watched not even from just you but in gernal absolutely love your content thanks for sharing with us

Never thought I would tear up watching a VGG video. I'm fine. 😢

THIS is one of the greatest love stories i have ever seen!

She's a beauty, keep her forever🙏

Thank you for taking us along on your trip through memory lane. Very enjoyable episode. The best thing about learning about 'the car' are the stories and owners behind the car. Will look forward to see this car updated someday on your channel.

I just love his lingo and the way he says things, tells stories, etc. and he is just simply so damn calm, all the time. We could all learn how to be better humans from him.

I assume him leaving the creator of vice grip garage"" a pair of vice grips was intentional

I'm a new subscriber and haven't yet ginger through all your content yet, but I've never heard you speak with such sincere love and appreciation about a car. I love this so much.

"Miracles in Sight" on the car next to you is to perfect.

When you opened the trunk I was like "gift basket" and am so happy you have this car back in the family. God Bless you in this adventure.

Sir, I recently lost my driver's license and I haven't driven in months. Seeing the time-lapse and listening to the music while you drove helped me in ways you don't even know. Thank you.

Derek! I have some of the same memories. Papa owned an Auto Body shop in Newport MN. I remember being 5-6 years old hanging with dad on summer day away from school. Walked into paint booths right after cars were sprayed. No mask no proper ventilation. Brain cells destroyed and memories made! Good stuff man! Keep up the good work!

"It's never leavin' my hands again." Thanks a lot for the lump and dew start to my day.

You got a guy tugging At the old heart ❤ strings here. Great vid

Seeing you get your daddy's car back makes a guy feel all squishy inside... Seriously though, what a beautiful family heirloom... Looks like the previous owner did right by her... Hopefully your boys will have just as many good memories of that car

***I absolutely love this car!*** I am so glad you got it back. The best thing I could say about this is your documenting this thing for your kids.

I recently got an 85 inch TV and the quality of this video is absolutely amazing in my opinion. Can see every detail of the Buick and the old rigs from the restoration lot

"It is hotter than Shakira's two-piece in here.....". I just died🤣🤣🤣

I am 70 yo now. I was raised by my grandparents. They bought a '55 Roadmaster off the showroom in NJ. Moved to FL in '57, when I was 7. It was blk w/wht roof. Made more than one road trip standing up in the front seat between them, my grandma had a death grip on my legs all the way. Strange way of thinking back in the '50s. Your reference 'like sitting on your grandma's couch' struck a heart string. Thanks for the reminder of the delicate, simple truth that we all held so dear. God Bless.

This is the second time I’ve watched this video and it brings back fond memories of my father and the cars he had when I was growing up. Very heartwarming video.

Awesome video my friend . Thanks for sharing . I lost my dad in 2000 and I think it’s one of the hardest things a man has to go through in his life is losing his pop. My dad and I spent millions of hrs together like you and your dad . So glad you got the car back . Love ya brother .

Appreciate you being respectful of the hammer lane. To many people don't understand you aren't supposed to dilly dally around in it.

I’m not even really that interested in cars but I love this channel because this dude so laid-back. It is inspiring to listen to him as he seemingly rambles, stumbling onto the next problem to solve. He calmly and methodically solves The problems that are impossible to predict - the problems arising from corrosion, wear and tear, rot, etc. The result is just a tonic for the soul! Kudos and God bless!

Well I’ll be dipped, double dipped. Great story and sorry for the loss of your dad. Lost mine too years ago and it can still be tough. The memories were so numerous that they ran together. Appreciate your channel and glad you love your work. We love watching your travels and you have a lot of courage. My name is Sean too like your bro. God bless you and family.

Hey Derek, I always liked the story behind your 1200 mile trip with your ‘56 Buick. Lots of nice childhood memories too! Cool😎👍

If you’ve lost your dad, you get it. I get it so deeply, Derek. Nice work man.

Love this Derek! I don’t have any memories like this with my dad, but I’m sure doing my darndest to make them with my son!

This brings back Memories... My Brother had a1959 Buick special convertible and like this one the Starter is Foot Activated.. the First day he tried to put the Top down the Hydrolic pumps rusted out and ended on the Pavement ... So up with the top and then he sold it .. I am happy that you have only Minor touch ups Stay Healthy and Stay Safe

So happy you found it again. Amazing

The Buick "Nail Head" was one of the best engines ever manufactured.

I'm really happy for a guy that you've got your car back

Man the story of you and you dad tells it all. The way you handle your kids is a reflection. Absolutely awesome!

THANKS FOR SHARING your nostalgia, DEZ

Wish I could like this 100x.....going to be a great memorial to your Pops!!

Amazing story Derek... Thank you for sharing with us

My first car was a 55 Buick special with dual Hollywood mufflers and enjoyed driving through under passes i was 18 know I’m 83 and enjoy your show immensely you are quite a showman

really can't remember the last time I was this entertained... crushing on this guy's energy... well done.

Derek, your dad is smiling from above. Shes a beautiful girl.

Takes me back to when my Dad helped me bring home my first motor cycle. I was 14. Still riding at 68.

Looks beautiful in tuxedo black and white! I'm glad you found her.

I don't how you hold it together. Id be crying out of being just proud. Your Amazing. I think Jay Leno has a similar one that he will never let go either. You both spent some good times in those cars. I was born in 56 so I love both of you. ENJOY

A guy bringing me along a journey such as this is a real treat.

"My dad took a short cut through a field too many old Milwaukees" classic country.

Just came across this series after watching your videos for a long time. My dad just got diagnosed with dementia and always would talk about this 1952 Buick Special he bought in a field off an old lady for 20 bucks. I would dream to find that car again but I have np info on it. Some of my best memories are my dad and his cars. We grew up poor so he always had "junk" so we would try and fix it but in my kid eyes it was my dads car and it was amazing. Neither one of us were mechanics so who knows if what we fix worked but when it did it was a great time. Love what you do

Derek, this is a real classic one for me! Sorry for your dad's passing! Beautiful car! I do like the 57 yr. Enjoying this, plenty more for me to watch! Good luck!.

The time-lapse night driving was mesmerizing.

I love the fact you got it back! I have my Dads 69 Chevelle. I lost him 3 years ago. Hopefully next summer I will have it in the road again.

I'm 83 and this was one of my first cars. No problem. You'll make it. The trans is the only problem I ever had. Luck.

Really cool! My grandfather actually had this car however it was a convertible. I may be wrong but it was something close. My mom decided to joyride at 15 one night (without a license) and was t-boned. They grew up outside Anderson Indiana and he retired from GM. I later found out he negotiated against Hoffa in union deals. You gotta love history! Thank you for sharing and I understand the importance of it for you completely. I'm definitely sharing this video with my 76-year-old mother!

“Someone’s getting arrested, wasn’t me” funny as crap. I absolutely love this guy

I literally smiled as you walked out to the car !! Very happy for you !

Your O'Reilly ad is the only RU-vid commercial a guy doesn't skip. So happy to see you get her back. One of the best smelling rigs yet!

I love the time lapse highway footage. It's clear you're better than other people on RU-vid!

Hey Derek, you can swing us down memory lane anytime you want. Love the story about the Buick and I'm sure most of your other viewers do as well.

I’d have to keep this one, anything with family history is always special.

I love the strong family connection to all you do sir.

Dude. What an Awesome Back Story! Thanks for Sharing.