Coffee Walk Ep. 103: Only MUSTANG Cooler than McQueen's BULLITT
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2020
- Is this 1967 Mustang Fastback cooler AND more significant than McQueen's Bullitt? You'll have to watch and let me know in the comments below. I sure think it is.
Yes, I love these cars but man do I love the stories behind these cars just as much as the car themselves sometimes.
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Whatever you do don’t let Richard Rawlins get his hands on it🤣 we don’t need another Mustang with big wheels and big brakes on air ride😂😂😂😂
Could not agree more!!
@@seniordavidmanderson9232 so it was in Vietnam for CIA ?
@@seniordavidmanderson9232 it's a piece of history in my book
Cool that it went to Vietnam, but absolutely amazing that it made it back!
@Buffalo Soldier dude go re watch the video the car is verified it definitely went to Nam ....
@Senior Billy Bull dude I thought we already squashed this in another thread on this same post . I haven’t commented on this post since then .... but why are you so hostile to me I really could care less about a mustang this one just interested me because of it’s said history making a round trip to nam and back and the different badging I knew nothing about ! Since then I did a little more research on them and processed the info you were speaking between all your rude know it all attitude. But I do agree with you sort of I don’t think this is car is infact the one he thinks it is .... so now lets shut up 🤐
My 66 cutlass was sold new and shipped to Taiwan to an army officer. Later it sat in a Long Beach lot for two years. I bought it from the 2nd owner in Utah in 1982, 42 years later i still have it.
I would leave it just the way it is...... what an amazing car with an amazing story!!
I spoke to my uncle Joe who was with special operations in South Vietnam from 66 to 69 and 70 to 73 he was their logistics officer. He said he knew of the car in fact he knew of 2 fords and 1 Dodge and possibly a Cadillac.
He thinks they were not owned by US Military personnel they were bought by US Military but they were in fact gifts from a The US Military to a High ranking Government official. (He thinks the Mayor of Saigon) was 1 of the officials.
He is going to allow me to look through his 3 boxes of pictures he has of his time there. He thought one was British racing green and one was either dark blue or possibly black. The Dodge was white. He said the reason he can remember them is because my aunt had just bought a new one and they stood out like a white dot on a black back ground given all what people were driving.
This car in the video was originally Dark Moss Green which isn't far from BRG.
@David Mc He never said it was more important then bullet what he said he thought it was cooler and well he is right.. Bullet was just a movie car this car is true history. The price of it doesn't doesn't mean shit..
David Mc
What’s going on David? What’s with the crazy comments. Can you explain please.
@David McFrost can you explain why you are being shadow blocked?
@Senior Billy Bull youre a tool
Do NOT RESTORE, mechanical service, refresh suspension, new tires, clean everything three times, protect with high quality wax and drive the snot out of it
100% agree! This car has a serious history and please leave it like it is...
Restoring it would probably devalue it...it still can’t touch the Bullit car though 😀
Agree, do not restore
Satin clear the paint do safety stuff And timing chain, tires, exhaust etc. Keep it orig!!
Pretty sure Dennis knows what hes doing.....
Wicked story.. imagine tearing threw Vietnam in that during the war or just after. Legend.. Dennis you sir are also a legend for wanting to sell it off for the vets.. good man...
It wouldn't have been driven after the war....the communists took over when the war was over......it would have had to have been shipped back before the war ended.
Don't Don't touch it, only original once!!!!!! NUFF SAID.
I’m so glad you think real life heroes are cooler than movie stars. You are truly American. God Bless.
As a Vietnam era vet (I was lucky), I feel you should clean it up, repair as needed only, and do not modify or restore it otherwise.
I agree 😎
Also a Vietnam Era vet and I agree, keep the car as is and raffle it as such.
Shared this to a Vietnam river rat page today, hopefully we will hear something soon!
any word?
@Buffalo Soldier why ? Where would the tags identifying it as a South Nam car come from with all the correct numbers ? Anything can be faked I guess but would the point be ? It says mustang on it know where it has been verified by Ford that it was sold in Nam as a T5 so not sure how or why it would be a fake ? It's not possible that 2 T5's or more could have been sold to our boys over there ?
@Studentofsweetscience Yeah Put Pictures And Any Evidence ?
@Studentofsweetscience yes I would like to see pictures and any evidence that's shows this T5 was never in Nam . Stories are stories but you can't disprove anything that's been said about this car ! It was verified through Ford that it was delivered to south Nam so I don't understand why you insist it's fake ? You yourself just stated that thousands of us cars and trucks were shipped overseas so why does there have to be only 1 T5 that ever went to and was driven in Nam ? That in its self is enough evidence to me saying you must have direct interest in the other T5 you speak and want to make this other T5 a fake ? You have know prof and no way to prove this car wasnt in Nam . Ford verified it and that's enough for me to strongly believe this car to have gone too and come back from Nam . How can you be so closed minded and sure of yourself about this ?
@Studentofsweetscience when did I call you a liar ? And why would you want to humiliate me ? I've done nothing to you but have a debate with you about why you insist this car is a fake !! I'm not into all the troll I know more then you bullshit . I like knowledge plain and simple if you can enlighten me on what you must know and I don't then please do ! I will listen and intake any and all information! I'm a problem solver by trade and personality I have only asked you why you are 100% sure this car isn't legit dude . Until I'm shone prof that clearly makes this car a fake I'm sticking with what has been said by Ford ! This TR was delivered to south Nam I'm not saying that this car was owned by the 2 officers he told us about I'm simply saying that the car was indeed delivered and driven by some one weather armed forces or John Q general public in south Nam ! ! That's all I've ever said ! So if you think shedding light on this particular car will humiliate me then so be it ! I never claimed to be a exported vehicle expert in fact your correct I don't know much at all about them . But I do believe this car went to Nam and came back to the states SOMEHOW !!! Damn man make a mountain out of a mole hill because you say something is one way with out showing or telling any reasoning or material that supports you ! I don't know you at all if I did then maybe I wouldn't have needed to ask because I would already know if or if not you were the export vehicle Guru !!
Best thing about Friday Dennis Colin's coffee walk 🤗🤗🤗
mate .. you’d be mad to restore it .. its taken 50yrs to look like that and all the little imperfections help tell the story.
100% agree you should auction it off for your military .. great find/story
As a son, son-in-law, and nephew of "Nam Vet's, this is amazing! My dad served 2 tours from 67-69. Thank You!!! My late father's baby, which we still have, is a 66 Galaxie 500 7 Litre convert with a 428 4spd all original #'s matching. We even have the original paperwork from when he bought it in '69, when he got back state side.
Awesome car with an amazing story! Personally, I’m not a big fan of ford anything!
However, the mid-sixties Fairlane, and Galaxie’s are two of my favorite cars ever produced!
I’m sure, it has something to do with them being similar to in size and shape as my personal favorite which is the Chevrolet Chelleve! I have had the pleasure of owning a few over the years and since my junior year in ‘92 I’ve owned a 1965 Chelleve, and just like your 66 Galaxie the Chelleve is also, a big bone full figured Ol’ Girl too!
@@klausvonschmit4722, LOVE them old 60's girls ;)
Klaus Von Schmit how did you manage to spell the word Chevelle incorrectly not once...not twice...but THREE TIMES??
RAD! My vote? Just preserve it, it's a Vet.
I would try to verify as much information as possible, leave it as it is, then auction if for a specific military charity that has something to do with the original owner's branch of service.
Keep it a survivor I agree with that. But I also would want it refreshed. New rubber/poly components and seals. Go over the entire car inside and out to ensure all the nooks and crannies are addressed to keep it surving another 30 years or more
It made my hair stand up too!! That is incredible. You are the best person to find that car and the rest of the information your looking for! Amazing glad to hear your giving back to the brothers and sisters of the 2 military guys that owned it!! Your the man dennis would love to hear the whole story
Every time I see Dennis publish a video, the more I want to move to Texas! He loves the vets, he loves this country! I wish where I lived there were more people like Dennis! I visited Texas not long ago and going back again soon! This time I gotta swing in and get another CBJ shirt!
Awesome idea to help our vets! You truly are and incredible person! You rock!
Don’t restore it! service the necessary mechanical and functional bits and leave it alone. It earned those battle scars.
My gut feeling; give it a good detail and leave it as is. Way cooler that way than being just another restored Mustang.
Super cool car!! Especially in Vietnam, I hope you find the two owners. Thank you Dennis for all your great work!
Wow u are the man when it comes to finding HOLY GRAIL cars thanks for sharing I've gotta show this to my dad he is a Vietnam vet he will love it he's a big ford guy too
Wow....now that's an amazing find. God bless our soldiers! Thanks for all you do Dennis and crew!
Dennis your generosity amazes me, it's a cool car for sure. I hope you get all the details of the car. I don't know anyone who would do what you're about to do, most people would covet this amazing car. I as well as alot of other guys would love to have a chance to own this car. You're a class act for sure and may God bless and prosper you and yours. Jim Davis
Gorgeous car! Love that you are planning on fixing it up and auctioning it off and giving the money to our vets! Much respect man!
Spent from May 67 to May 68 in Vietnam but never saw this car.
Cannot thank you enough for your service.
Charles Hillis ...Thank you Charles!!
Thank you sir !
Salute 🙋♂
Great find Dennis! Since it sounds like the car has already been repainted, I’d like to see you guys do a killer complete restorations to stock/factory specs. No mods, just take it back to show room quality.
Mate this has really taken me.
I've passed it on to everyone and every group I know of that posts up photos and stuff from Vietnam in that era.
I really hope you get all the info to make that one of the highest priced mustang ever for the vets.
I've a great uncle who was a chopper pilot over there.
He's now 97yo.
@@seniordavidmanderson9232 What are you talking about?
The repaint is part of its history, I say do the least that needs doing and keep as is, once restored the story and history is what people will pay for hard to back track a story when it gleaming inside and out. I know you will also put together a great portfolio for the new owner. Great story, love the videos, presentation, editing...what a great team, thank you
Sir, you are truly a class act! To have such a rare car and give the money to the Military is awesome!!..... I have a step son who is a Ranger stationed in Italy. Thank you!
Auction it off and do it for the veterans. Love the idea @Dennis Collins
I spent a year at Naval Support |Activities Da Nang from 1969 to 1970. This car probably went to the Saigon area. I don't know about Saigon but there were very few roads in the Da Nang area where one could drive a car like this. Keep us updated Dennis....personally I would like to see the car kept as is, love your vids
Google is your friend. Seems like Mike Masich at ACME owned this car and did a lot of research. He claimed to have spoken to the second owner who was the one who brought it back from 'Nam. As quoted by Mike himself "The original owner was a contractor for RMK-BRJ and was based out of Phan Rang Air Base."
David Mc brother the car went to Nam why wouldn’t it??? There were all kinds of American cars in Saigon during the war...
@@seniordavidmanderson9232 Stolen valor, you can’t be serious.
Always an interesting coffee walk, Dennis. I like your plan for the mustang.
The more videos Dennis posts the more I want to see. He is a great historian of the automobile industry. I would really like to see him pair up with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. on something extra special.
I was a River Rat in nam’ in 1969.
I was stationed at a small camp near the DMZ in I Corp and I can tell you, had I ever seen a 67’ Mustang running around my jaw would’ve hit the deck.
My guess is that whoever owned this car was stationed in either Da Nang, or Saigon ...
can't wait to see this story unfold. congrats!
Another great informative piece of history "however Steve McQeen was and still the king of cool. Regards Kenny from the 🇬🇧
Amen, Brother.
Agree, a great story...but the Bullitt car has got to be my first choice.
Agreed
Whoever gave this the thumbs down needs a slap!
Had to be Joe Biden or Nancy Pelosi
Or two
Up to 110. Steve McQueen fans must be salty.
Awesome!
I saw a magazine photo probibly hot rod that a pair of 67s toured vietnam to show the hp fastback to the troops to help morale and generate sales to servicemen
Really cool Mustang Dennis. You are de master,your knowledge is impressive. Thanks for sharing.
You're right Dennis. My uncle was a river rat and they were bad ass.
My grandpa was a river rat. He gave me his vest with patches on it.
PBR not PT boats.....aka Pibber.
Dennis, you are correct
Thank you Dennis 🚁
And auction it off and donate the money to help out the vets even better
It would be nice if the government would actually do that instead of just using people like tools
Cover the veterans all in for us ,now all in for them
@@gearhead682010 so the government doesn't spend money on vets?
Auction it off. And the money go to US vets. Then file the donation for a tax write off haha. Eventually the people will pay for it
Auction the car and help our vets and THANKS
Dennis, you're a good man!
I love it, I'd keep it and drive it every day myself, here in florida it would stay nice because of no salt or snow.. Awesome ride!!
Thanks for sharing this fascinating piece of history and really cool story! This was some thing I never knew before!
I believe Dennis that vehicle was ordered through Px In Germany and then shipped to South Vietnam that's where the T5 would come from to be honest with you I thought most cars it went to Southeast Asia where the original domestic cars that were Built-in the States I know my Uncle had a 68 she too shipped to Vietnam during that time period 67 through 68 and he was a river rat it was notorious for those guys to buy AM through the PX when they went to Germany on their way to Vietnam so would be waiting there when they got to denying or wherever their base was I know my uncle's gto went from there to Germany and then back to the States and then it was from a fortunately crashed on the expressway in Detroit good luck in the hunt
That is pretty damn amazing. The fastback is such a beautiful car.
My Father that was a Vietnam Veteran just passed away last week, it's really cool to have this show up.
If you auction it off, I could use some of that money 🤠, I'm 100% Disabled Veteran with terminal cancer
Thank you so much for your service Ted. I'm a intentionally un recognized goldstar stepdad of a brave young man who got blown up in Iraqi freedom. He was my business partner and more my son than my real son. I had to walk after dealing with all the family greed over blood money. I'm pleased to have his flag an dress greens only. F the money. I'm praying for you as I type.
@@stratcat4450 I'm sorry for your loss. I've lost 5 of my friends between Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thankfully my two sisters and I are pretty easy going between splitting up dads stuff, and I just paid for most of the funeral & cremation because I'm in a better spot financially than they are, and I'm ok with that. I was given Dads flag because I'm the only one that went in the military. Thank you for your support and prayers.
@@tedmattingly7564 thank you for the kind words Ted. You are a great example of why it will always be America First and you and yours remain in my prayers.
Thanks for your service, Ted, and sorry for your loss. Keep fighting the good fight, you're already a winner. My prayers are with you.
Very cool story that REALLY needs to be updated.
Keep it as it is... thank you for sharing.
Don’t restore! Looks so cool as is. Overhaul the brakes, engine and trans. Get the ride height correct (front too high) and enjoy
get more money for veterans restored do. Its a tough one
Has beefed up suspension that's most likely the reason for the high front end
Every 67 I ever worked on had a high front end.
This is a whole new level of the meaning of a "survivor" car!
Plans for this car are very noble Dennis. You are an awesome guy.
Man.. That car should be preserve as is. Such a cool car with cooller story with it..
Dennis I have been working on a 1971 T5 Conv , 1 of 1 car , have a Marty report- m code 4 speed car, bright met blue with white int. It’s my best friends car, it’s getting close to completion... but the real deal T5 -
What an awesome story! I would not restore the car. I would refresh everything that needs to be done for road worthy and reliability. Clean, reclear the existing paint to protect it and definitely auction/donate to military veterans!
Definitely leave it exactly the way it is, give it a tune up, fresh fluids and filters, that's it! Awesome find awesome story, and who doesn't love a great car story!!
You're awesome Dennis. Fellow Texan! I love your idea about the auction. Keep em coming buddy!
I saw the Bullitt car last year. It was on loan to the Smithsonian and put on display for a month on the National Mall in DC. They had it in a glass case outside with a 24 hr armed guard. It was a daily driver for a guy in NJ for years and is unrestored complete with rust. For years, the family that used it as a daily driver didn't realize what they had. That car you have is a survivor and should be left as is like the Bullitt car, just make sure it's gone thru and made mechanically sound. Its history will sell it very quickly, I'm sure some Stang collector would loooove to have it in its present form.
I thought he did know. Oh well ,everyday's a school day.
@@johndavey72They knew, McQueen tried to buy it back a few times
That car in this video has been Re-painted. thus it is NOT a 'survivor', the transmission swap and other modifications done take away that title.
i have a picture of the bullitt mustang rolling out of a trailer when mecum had it before it was sold. i felt like i saw a celebrity.
@@johndavey72 They did. McQueen called them up and offered to buy it but the offer wasn't anything close to the value of the car so they turned him down. McQueen was pissed but hey......you do what you gotta do right?
"Most significant Mustang ever, used as a cup holder for my coffee"
Dennis is living the life, I tell ya!
I think he can do that for discovering this one of a kind 1967 mustang
👍🏻😊👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you Dennis.
Dennis Collins you are a class act.
Do not restore, just refresh !! And stay with your plan of auctioning it off for Veteran's charities!
The same color as a PT Boat?
Oh,, I would love to have seen his boat!
Leave it as the Survivor that it is . What a Great piece of History ...
Very cool car. I would not restore. I would referb. Love the story. Hope you find out more about it.
I know a Navy Master Chief that ran the rivers during that time frame. BMCM Sonny Adler, living in Ms. now. I’m forwarding this to him. I would paint back to original. That’s it.
Sharron Clark - Door jam color and numbers will define original color.
@Beets’nking Watch the video. He tells you.
Steve McQueen is like the actor whom played ‘The Man’, where as this guy... He was ‘The Man’, the man that Steve McQueen may have gone on to play. Fantastic back story and amazing car
I’m doing a lot of research about Bletchley Park and the breaking of the Enigma code, it’s so important to remember modern military history 1910 onwards and the efforts of those involved. Too much has been left unsaid, too much of what we are not aware of, and too many current day options are based on flawed information and agendas
Steve McQueen was The Man. He was a Marine, rebellious at times but ultimately being highly decorated. A true race car driver, he not only acted in but produced and directed movies. He did his own stunt driving and raced motorcycles. McQueen would have literally ran circles around whoever this rich boy, Major Mustang Sally was.
Clint Davis .True, but he was also a wife beater and drug taking addict, the drugs 🤷🏻♂️well that’s his issue but the wife beating is pretty scummy
What an amazing car!! Thank you Dennis for thinking of our Vets first. I would love for the car to be completely restore. I did notice some surface rust on it and why give it away with rust. Now I know you will restore this car with your own money without given it any thought. Another idea is to start a fundraiser and have our country come together and help raise more money for our troops. At the end the money raise will go to charity along with the earning from the car. Blessing for you, staff and family. Ps!! Maybe Tricky Ricky can help out too.
Dennis is a legend in my eyes. Super cool guy with a huge measure of badass!
Impressive story and history, but there's only one Bullet Mustang.
Surely there has to be some ships manifest in the military archives have you tried reaching out to the military themselves someone would have had to sign something
Very cool Dennis. Your heart is a big one and Viet Nam Vets deserve the recognition and support.
This is part of American history and should be enjoyed by all...museum !
Can’t like this... have to LOVE IT! BTW.... leave it the way it is.
That car is a perfect survivor. Do not restore!
Fabulous story, thanks for detailing it
I work in Ho Chi Min several months a year can’t imagine how the roads would have been back then, thank you for your videos.
My dad says he remembers seeing it in 68 . Said everyone was on the look out for it. Said armed forces tv might have video of it.
You mean super 8 or film footage video didn’t exist.
I would wait till you find the guys from Nam that owned it and then ask them how it should be restored. Vietnam vets deserve 100% respect from us .
This is easily the most awesome car you have Ever put on TH-cam Dennis. No question. I’m not even a Mustang guy. Rarity. Leave it as is.
True Americana with war history. Leave it alone
I see you've got some great answers and info already. I posted it to a bunch of groups on FB before I read them. Still a great story and car.
I'm not a patina fan, but with so much history I think the Mustang should stay the way it is. Just a detail. IMO
That is an awesome car regardless of its history. That would be awesome if somebody can give you documentation in the form of photos. I would happily trade my wife for a newer model like that. Just kiddi.. no .
I’m glad you done it I was about to send you a comment saying please drive this car
I have to agree Dennis. This is quite the find and I'd say after having a coffee and conversation amongst friends this would be cooler than the bullitt. Badass find!
❌❌ DO NOT RESTORE ❌❌
Keep as is and auction it off
The story behind it as well as the car are definitely bad ass!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Wow! My brother had a '66 Mustang fastback, he died at Khe Sahn February 14 1968. Seeing this made my day happy sad but I am so glad I did. And I had a '69 Torino GT Fastback with a 302 2-barrel that would smoke for half a block brake to gas. Beautiful! I really like classics original but idea is super too. By the way I got to see you pick up the Mustang in Alton Missouri. There's a hillbilly in Arkansas likes your style. I'll be watching 😊
I'm speechless on this story. I really hope the original owner is still alive, willing and able to give us the story in his own words. ✌️🙏🇺🇸
Me too! I'm hoping to somehow track him down by this video
@@DennisCollinsCarWorld if he's in AZ let me know and I'll do a house call. 👍
What a great car and a fantastic story!! I think you should restore the car and bring it to Barrett Jackson and get a lot of public eyes on it!! I think you can generate a lot more money for a veteran charity that way! Good luck with the research I hope you get the interview! John 😎👍
That's a awesome car and what a piece of history. Keep it as it is! Cant wait to hear what you find out about is life. Good Hunting.
Awesome find Dennis 🙌🏻😎✌🏻
Leave it the way it is. Rebuild brakes tune up the motor and drive it in parades!
Leave it as-is, it's only original once, auction it off and donate the funds to Wounded Warriors. 👍
Gary Sinise does some great work for wounded vets, and has a better reputation than WW.
I love when car lovers that have done well give for good causes and share the love. I would keep it that way and build it myself. How did I just find your channel.
Thank you for this cool story.