THE STORY OF WILLY... A PIECE OF RACING HISTORY

Our friend Warren shares the incredible touching story of WILLY, the 1940 car that was abandoned, forgotten, and brought back to life for his best friend Dennis Neelin along with Ken Murray to have many drag racing adventures in back in the day.
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[@redsprairierust8348]

This willys belonged to a good friend of mine DRN (leroy), I've worked on this car and even improved his et's. Miss you sir.

[@jeremyconway5793]

I love this blokes stories. Cheers again from sth Australia 🇦🇺 👍

[@soberingrestorationservices]

Thanks for watching, Jeremy!

[@JohnSmith-vc4yg]

Dennis was a good guy. Thanks for the article.

[@soberingrestorationservices]

@JohnSmith-vc4yg thanks for watching!

[@meh-canics9628]

LEGENDARY!

[@pameladunn7346]

i'll bet there's a big smile on dennis's face ? - he made the show again (god bless you dennis} and professor warren too great show "audio is 90% better " a tad higher please ...

[@redsprairierust8348]

Hope warren remembers me too, I worked with Leroy at GM in southeast sask. If you're ready this warren, give me a shout please, I'd like to talk to you.

[@stevefairchild3337]

Thanks again boys . Great video, what a wealth of knowledge, he possess. Wow this was a real emotional Rollercoaster for me. That's gotta be one of the better times I have had watching any video out there. You guys know what you need to do, if you never do another video in your shop, don't let this opportunity get away. Thanks again.

[@soberingrestorationservices]

Appreciate the kind words Steve. Thanks for watching!

[@davejaykins539]

Such an amazing man. I had the pleasure to meet Dennis and he was just as amazing as Warren. Both amazing men that would help you with any questions! And the stories!!!!!

[@soberingrestorationservices]

@davejaykins539 Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

[@stevenlaxton3618]

This is too damn cool man. I live in BC and have felt for a long time like drag racing was dying. It's so awesome to see content like this to hopefully get more young guys into cars. This year was actually BCs first drag and drive event I unfortunately couldn't go but will be attending next year for sure!

[@jimmydeeson9037]

Thank you! What a great story and i hope Warren gets things as he wants them to be. Great to see Willy was saved and is a great part of drag racing history!

[@soberingrestorationservices]

@jimmydeeson9037 thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@briankinnear7461]

An incredible story about an incredible car and a couple of great friends. More great knowledge. And the story is not finished. Look forward to the next one. Be safe and stay well.

[@soberingrestorationservices]

Thanks Brian!

[@moisheh101]

Great job Warren

[@Neil-k8v4g]

Ask Warren if he still has his Mom's convertible Comet. Seen it many years ago, very nice car.

[@morgansword]

I have heard of some of those names and possibly met a few back in the day.. well presented

[@soberingrestorationservices]

@morgansword thanks very much!

[@bigkahuna8001]

I thought the gassers used to run on a .500 pro tree and. A 5 amber tree back in the 60s ?