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Goodbye Rabbit.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- This week we lost the greatest storyteller we've had on VINwiki. We're saying goodbye to Rob Pitts of @rabbits_used_cars.
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Thank you all for the kind words and condolences. We will keep you in the loop about a service and other arrangements.
Thank you Ed....
Very well done. I so appreciate you sharing your faith in Jesus. We don't hear it enough these days
I don't care where it is, I will move heaven and earth to go.
He was a man who seemed to enjoy life at every turn. What a blessing to have had him for the time we did.
I love Rabbit
This hurts. Rest in peace, Rob. You were one of the most impactful, funny and caring people I have ever met. You will be missed more than words can say.
look on the bright side of how he touched your life and keep him alive with those memories
R.I.P ROB
May his legacy live on
😮@@dariusboykin750
Can't say I'm sad over it. I said after he ripped off that poor elderly couple that needed to sell their mint '73 Ford truck just to keep their house (yeah he bragged about it on here), that KARMA was gonna get him soon for not taking at least part of that HUGE profit back to them and helping them out.
Yeah he never screwed anyone else's wife
Rob was the crazy southern uncle that mom warned to stay away from. He lived a life that you see in movies with that charismatic voice that stole your attention and left you wanting more. He will forever be an icon that was made for the silver screen.
@joshuamartin1065 Yes he will be
3 years ago my wife left me. I was hurt, I was falling into depression, I was desperate for something to keep the "bad thoughts" out of my head. Low and behold one day, I ran into a video of Robb on VinWiki and I was HOOKED! it was the first time I had laughed in weeks. Suddenly I had something to do , besides cry and blow up my ex wives phone up begging her to come back. For what it's worth, through robs honey covered gravel voiced stories and jokes he very likely ,at the time, saved a life, a 5 year Olds hero and my side job career as a car flipper. I'm now happily remarried, a father of a 5 and a 18 month old boy. I got some inspiration from him to stop getting emotionally attached to cars and actually start flipping them to stop hoarding my shrewdly negotiated cars and fund the nice projects. May his family find some peace in knowing the inspiration THE Rabbit is and forever will be, RIP Robb.
“I’m not a doctor, but I’m pretty sure that when you die, the cancer dies too. That’s not a loss, that’s a draw.” -Norm Macdonald
I literally was crying this morning about Rabbit and my wife reminded me of this quote, and it made things a tiny bit better.
Norm had a beautiful way of saying the darkest things.
I know Rabbit would have laughed hearing that
Good way to see it.
Well apparently it is gods plan to give him pain and cancer, maybe they did just not pray enough or the right way?
Rest in peace Rabbit literally the reason I found vinwiki.
Me too
Same here. Hes one of the best vinwiki story tellers. EVER!!!!
Same here
Literally?
Yup, my first video was from his time at the Ford dealership. Epic times...
Thank you for those wonderful words, Ed.
My channel started last year, in very large part, because of you, Freddie, and Tyler. But, I have always tried to model my story telling approach to the laid back, casual style Rob always conveyed, (well, as much as a high-strung Midwesterner can). He was a true Master Storyteller. I think I've watched every single video of him at least three times, because he always had a way of finishing a story in a way that left you wanting to hear the next one. It was a true gift.
Through hearing his stories, I got to feel like he was a close friend, even though we never actually met. I would hear him speaking and see that smile, and instantly we were two automotive enthusiasts sitting at a bar, drinking a beer and smoking cigarettes, just having a conversation about what we loved. His demeanor on camera always said to me, "Come on, this ain't that hard.", and through that, he helped me get over my initial fear of being in front of the lens. I will never be able to thank him enough for that wonderful gift.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, his friends, and to all of us.
His smile and his voice will be deeply missed.
Watched his video last night, thinking he may of had hope. Didn't expect to see this today. He is pain free, in a better place and left a legacy behind. Happy to hear he was saved!
Thank you for everything Rabbit. Fuck Cancer.
Fuck cancer indeed i miss him already😢
As someone who lost a loved on to cancer, I second your sentiment. Fuck cancer to hell.
As someone who has lost multiple family members to cancer, absolutely fuck cancer.
Thank god for cancer, or dont, personally i dont.
#FuckCancer
I’m heartbroken tbh. There really aren’t folks like Rabbit anymore.
No there's not. So it's up to everyone to keep his legacy and memory going
Thats the absolute truth. In the 90s those dudes were everywhere!
@@BobbyGeneric145
Yeah he was a gem! 💎
This affects us all who understood his stories and him "playing the game"
Long live Rabbit stories forever!
You said it! The world turns a little bit slower soothingly people like him turning the mundane into magic.
Well said brother @kjaze
Rob worked at a Carfax near Dulles VA when my mom was getting a new vehicle. He was her salesman and I never ever forgot him because his voice and kindness always stood out to me. I was an awkward 13-something and he looked at me during the paper signing and said "Young man, you need a hat. A big hat. I dont have one for ya, but I think it was up to me to let you know you needed one."
So when he showed up on Vin wiki I called my mom and sent her the link to his stories.
He likely didn't remember me, but I'll never forget him.
Lost my brother to cancer in 2015. Cancer is evil and relentless, but it does offer the chance to say goodbye, which can be a blessing in an otherwise bleak situation. Rest in power, Rob.
Loved how this was not a mourning video, but an 11 minute celebration of Rob's life. Best way to say goodbye to a loved one. Crying with all of you from Australia. RIP Rabbit. What a wild life.
he didnt seem like the kind of person that would want people weeping for him
Rip rabbit.... a true legend
Thank you Ed. Thank you for caring about Rob’s eternity. Rob is no longer in pain and has truly gained.
Yes, Ed was the shrewd negotiator that God used to make Rob truly free.
Amen brothers
RIP Rabbit. I turned 46 this past weekend. I've been hesitant to go to the typical "finger" test that all of my friends of a similar age have begun taking. Prostate cancer runs in my family. I'm not sure if it's proper to say "fortunately" or "unfortunately"....but either way Rob is taking my hand and walking with me as I make that call TODAY. This makes me a little sad....but happy that he came to terms with it all. Rob has made me ROFL for years now via Vinwiki. Thank you Vinwiki. Thank you Rob. We never met but I feel like you were a part of my world. Rob will live on in ALL of us.
I don’t think they even do the finger test anymore. I think it’s just blood work now. Go get checked.
prob just a stool sample, or worst case a colonoscopy. those are fun lol
I'm glad he's passed on because he's no longer in pain and making the other side hysterical with his humor...
RIP Rabbit...
Bless his heart...
Rob will always be an absolute legend. He defined what a great story teller was, and always could make a room laugh. I’m grateful to have known him and look forward to trying to catch up with some good stories to tell when we meet again.
@thequestionablegarage Playing catch up on your videos and the one of you putting the transmission in the Tahoe was next on my list. Was set to watch it this morning when this video hit the top of my feed. Completely devastated at the news of Rabbit’s passing. Watched it afterwards honestly with a heavy heart, but, it just felt right to watch and like it in his honor. My condolences to everyone who knew and loved him for their loss.
Gonna miss that voice telling amazing stories. RIP
What a sad loss. Rob was one of my favorite vinwiki guests. Ed is such a class act.
Man this really hits hard, even though most of us haven’t met Rabbit, his stories and charisma made it feel like we’ve been buddies for years. He’s the reason why I have gained so much confidence and decided to finally go into car sales after doing all walks of automotive jobs within all sorts of dealerships and automotive industries and I can say because of Rabbit this is the most successful I’ve ever felt and been in my life. Going to miss you Rabbit, thank you🐇
What the fuck? Genuinely the end of an era. Such a charismatic guy, absolutely crushing to hear this.
As a 45 year old with cancer prominent in my family, hearing someone say they are “excited” to see the other side is one of the most comforting things I’ve ever heard. Thank you.
It should be comforting to live. Not to have a loving god that gives you cancer pain and death.
This really hurts, Rabbit was one of a kind. I always looked forward to hearing his stories and his car knowledge. I can’t believe he’s gone so soon. He will be missed.
My Nana just passed away from a very aggressive form of lung cancer very sad to see Rob’s passing but giving his life to Christ is so powerful and amazing, Rob’s spirit will live on forever
I've been a Christian my entire life, I've also never really believed in street corner screaming about damnation to share the gospel. I'm thankful to you Ed for sharing part of your life with us in a way that is compassionate and simple. You are showing an excellent model for how we can love our friends and share our faith.
I don’t think you could have made a more thoughtful and loving memorial to someone who was obviously a great friend, you did him proud.
This was perfect. The chair at the end was even better.
I'm thankful I got to meet and talk to Rob the times that I did. Rest in peace rabbit. Thanks Ed and Travis for being real, thorough friends. Outback In The Midwest won't be the same next week
No one could not love Rabbit became everyone’s uncle as soon as you watched him for the first time.
"So, the town courthouse had a drive thru for child support...the only thing that pulls out in that town is a couch." -Rabbit
Now Oconee County is a very small town it doesn't even have a mcdonalds. But across from the courthouse was a drive through to pay child support... apparently the only thing that pulls out in Oconee County is the couch. -Rabbit
Not if JD Vance is in town...
Goodbye Rabbit! The man behind many of the most watched vinwiki videos.
Far too young to go. He is the reason I stumbled onto VINWIKI so many years ago. Rob was great and I am glad he got to leave something great behind. He will never be forgotten by so many. Something we should all strive for! RIP, Rob.
As a kid growing up in a house without electricity and running water, there are things you look forward to every week. A boiled hot water bath on Saturday night, and after Church on Sunday our family came home and would listen to our battery radio from Sears.
On this radio show was a fellow from waaaaay down south. His name was Jerry Clower.
This man could tell you a10 minute story, that took an hour to put you there, so you could feel it.
Our radio station stopped carrying him in 1988.
I found out Jerry died August 24 of 1998.
I thought, well the last of the good story tellers?
Then I heard a kid out of the backwoods of Texas, named Ralphie May, and my heart was happy again.
Then he died 2017.
Then I found vinwiki thru Hoovies's Garage, and of course The Rabbit.
There I was 10 years old again, my eyes closed so Rob could paint pictures in my mind.
God damn, some people just step in shit, and come out smelling like money!
I liked him best for his love of his parents.
So it was time for the Rabbit to go?
Go on Rabbit. RUN!
Maybe we'll meet another day?
Sleep well son.
His story about the worn out Caravan that he cartwheeled into $80k worth of profit in refurbished windows reset my perspective of entrepreneurship. A lesson in always looking for opportunities even if they fall outside the usual wheelhouse.
A life well-lived, and seemed to have not been done by half. RIP Rabbit.
I've just passed four months in remission at my second time of cancer. During 2023, as I endured treatment, chemo. and radiation, Rob and this channel kept me moving and laughing, looking for a future. To say this news saddens me is a remarkable understatement. Had I known of Rob's struggles I would have reached out to chat with him as we endured it together. I will miss his voice, humor and southern charm. God Bless you all. Steve
You folks share a bond others can’t understand. My mom went through 4.5 years of cancer, I’m convinced that 2 of them were extra years just from the joy and friendships she formed with ladies from her cancer support group.
I wish you the best in your recovery!
Stay strong Steve! 🫡
Godf blessed him AND gave him Cancer and pain, what a loving god!
@@andersandersen6295Bruh. Just go.
@@andersandersen6295 Yo, I'm not a believer either but why mock if someone chooses to have faith in somethin that brings them peace? For some folks, when friends n family have failed them, faith is all they've got.
Rabbit was the reason I found out about vinwiki. The voice, the stories are truly unlike anything else. You will truly be missed rabbit.
Such sad news. Rob was such a funny and great guy on and off camera, totally infectious and a privilege to be around. RIP buddy 🙏🏻
Rob Pitts was the reason I found the channel years ago. The way he told his stories always brought me back when I saw him smiling in the thumbnails. What a huge loss to the car community.
Rest in peace, Rabbit
When i first got clean, i had a TON of down time sitting around being miserable about my life choices. I found rabbits channel through vinwiki and spent days being distracted through his unique style and stories. I cannot be more appreciative. RIP
Proud of you dude.
@@bazzamcgazza very much appreciated 💪🏼. Almost 4 years.
Next time leave the personal details about your life out. Nobody cares.
I care dude. Don't know you but speaking for those you love. We care and thank you.
Dude helped me through mine too. Be at five years in two days.
@@Geardrive427-ip8vjYou’re an ass. Anyone with a heart cares. Sort out your personal issues dude.
7:32 "For a voice, that's heavily brought to you by Marlboro Reds" I felt that. 😢
I saw the goodbye video on Rabbit’s channel, I didn’t realize he passed, I thought he was stepping away to fight it.
He was (and is) great, and his stories will keep him alive in some sense.
Thank you
The whole thing about him finally finding someone to settle down with just throws an entire new level of sadness onto the whole thing. But from the same perspective I’m glad he got to see that everyone does have someone and there’s value in traditional relationships. Rip Rabbit
I felt so bad that he finally seemed to be where he wanted to be when this happened, but I’m glad he got to experience it, even if it was far too short.
Ed, you're a class act, thank you for sharing the bad news, and the good news of Salvation. Rest in Peace, Rabbit.
Agree 100 percent
Rest in Peace, LEGEND.
I cannot believe that I cried at the loss of a used car salesman, but I loved watching and listening to Rabbit. The fact that you sat with him and talked about his Salvation, and his relationship with Jesus just makes me love VINwiki, and Ed, even more.
I had not prepared to cry this Monday morning before work
Dude like i was just trying to make breakfast
Rabbit was everyone's crazy southern uncle. Loved watching his videos, perfect storyteller.
Excellent tribute for rabbit, I've got a neighbor who just died of uterine cancer which was diagnosed back in May 2023, if you have something going on like this don't ignore it. My neighbor thought it was nothing but it was caught too late.
What a joy to know that he was saved.
I seen his goodbye post yesterday and my heart sank, I was hoping for the best for him. This video was just a punch in the gut. Gonna miss you rabbit, rest in peace
I saw the post last night and I am so sad about this. Rabbit was one of the best story tellers. RIP
thank you for fighting through the tears, i grew up being told you're not a man if you cry. thank you for showing you truly care about Rob.
I’m glad that stigma is going away. When I found out my mom’s cancer had come back a second time and far worse, I walked over to my best friends office, and just broke down. A good cry and hug were what I needed at that moment, and a big bonding point between the two of us.
Rob was the reason I found VINwiki. And over the last 7 years I’ve gotten such enjoyment from not only his videos but the other incredible storytellers on the channel. I’ve been blessed enough to enjoy his stories on here and on his channel too. Rob entertained me through some very difficult times in my life, and for that I’ll be forever grateful. Rest in peace to a true legend. The world was better for having you in it.
Ed, appreciate the kind words and how you broke the news to us. Rest in peace Rob, you'll be a legend there just as you were here.
Rob's video last night scared the shit out of me. I didn't put two and two together at first when he hadn't had a video in a year. And i didn't put two and two together that he had actually passed, just that he wasn't comfortable being on camera or couldn't speak. Man, this hurts like hell. He's a legend and tells the best stories right there with Christopher.
Rob, you will be missed more than you will ever know brother. I deal with severe Crohn's disease and have had 3 surgeries. Thankfully i don't have stomach cancer.
We've lost TWO legends this year to stomach cancer, the other being Mr. Toby Keith. I know you and him are up in heaven jamming and singing and telling amazing stories.
Rabbit, we love you and we miss you.
Damn, we lost a real one but I'm real glad it had nothing to do with how he got that voice
Thank you Ed for witnessing to Rabbit, that is true friendship.
Hearing the news of Rob getting sick was heartbreaking. i was waiting for a long time for him to upload a new video but figures he was busy with Netflix and other stuff. When i saw the new video upload and saw the title, it broke me. I have never been this invested into a social media person ever before. When the video ended with goodbye for now and before he passed i was hoping he'd go into remission. When i browsed through my recent videos and saw the title change, i sank. Will miss your storytelling and voice. Rest in piece.
Rob told a story about being in a bad motorcycle accident, and thanking the people that cared for him at the hospital. That stuck with me, and now, when I visit my brother at the nursing home, i always wave and say "thanks" to the people at the nurses' station. Give thanks to the caretakers, that's what Rob taught me.
Trust me, that genuine thanks, especially going out of your way to do so, means the absolute world to them.
What is your favorite Rabbit memory or story?
Guys my parents said if I hit 45k they’d buy me a professional camera begging you guys please💪🏻
None really stands out. They were consistently good. I'd happily listen to any of them at any time. RIP.
@@BotvsBotswe are here for Rob gtfo
Bumper to bumper got me hooked on Vinwiki
All of them!
Watching Rob’s channel video that posted last night, I was waiting on Vinwiki and Ed to be a class act like he always is. Rabbit’s stories are my favorite and helped me through a lot of life things, re-listened to his videos last night and I cried a lot knowing he’s gone.
Man, I'm a random guy from a few thousand miles away from you guys where your AM is my PM and vise versa. My eyes are full of tears right now. He was an icon of an icon, bumper to bumper.
The reason I found this channel was Rabbits story about his old man and cars. Truly a huge loss for the community.
Rest easy Rabbit
I can’t help but tear up right now. Rob’s videos always brightened my day. Both the TH-cam and car communities have lost a remarkable person, and his presence will be deeply missed.Rob, you made a difference, and your absence is profoundly felt.
Last weekend I was in Rock Hill, SC on vacation and listened to Rabbit’s top 10 videos driving home to PA with my mom. She got a kick out of his stories and I wondered what was going on since we hadn’t heard from Rob in a while. I figured it was somewhere between a contractual exclusivity with Netflix and the cartels making him their top salesman, but never figured it was this. When I saw his video yesterday I told my wife “this sounds terminal” and it’s just a very, very sad day for those of us here including cancer survivors like myself. Rob provides us all so many smiles and laughs that they’re too many to count, and I hope that he’s at peace and we’ll all see the man in his best form someday in the future.
Rest in peace Rob, the world is a better place because of the impact you had on so many lives.
Rest in paradise Rabbit. Ed idk how you held it together through that whole video.
Someone is cutting onions on my end
@9:15 quite possibly one of the greatest salvation stories on youtube. Thank you for sharing this, not only puts his mom at ease, but all of his fans as well. He put is best, the other side is exciting, and everyone is invited. Rabbit set an amazing example for so many people that even he was worth saving.
This hurts, thank god we have old videos to watch him
His stories were the best. He will be missed
Rest in peace, Rob!!
We’re all gonna miss that “honey over gravel” voice. I find peace in the fact that you’re a saved man.
Goodbye Rabbit! You're one of the reasons why I started watching Vinwiki. Loved your stories, loved your charisma. Rest in Peace.
God rest his soul. We lost a great man.
Rabbit was the first VINwiki video i ever watched, and from that moment on i was hooked. Every time i saw him in the thumbnail, i knew it'd be another amazing story. Rest easy man, some of the coolest guys arent allowed the time to tell all their stories.
Rest easy Rabbit. Every time I seen his face on a thumbnail, it was an instant click, didn’t even need to read the title. It’ll be hard to forget him
Thank you for introducing me to the world of Rabbit. I feel a deep loss. What a storyteller. RIP Rob
One of the best to ever tell car stories. RIP to a legend
Rob will always be remembered on here
RIP Rabbit... followed him from Down Under and always brought a smile with his stories.. was shocked to see his passing on his channel. RIP Mate.
Rest in peace Rabbit. The “core” VINwiki group brought me back to my childhood with my stepdad bonding over cars and racing. Rob, Travis, Doug, and Ed. The best measure of a persons life is how many lives they touched… Rob will love forever.
Gut punch. RIP Rabbit 🐰
Perfect tribute that Ed. Rabbit was one of a kind and will never be replaced.
His pain is now over and he’ll be regaling the angels with stories and they’ll likely wonder how the heck he got past the gates.
RIP.
I feel lucky enough to say ive got to meet Rabbit few years ago at the Holden car meet at Travis's place. Sitting at work with tears in my eyes, watching this. Ed, you are an amazing man talking about your buddy.
Ed, how you held it together is beyond me. My heart aches. So true, you both will meet again. I'm sure of it. RIP Rob.
I was gutted last night when Rabbit’s vid dropped. Rob is an absolute legend and is already missed. RIP Rabbit, love ya
Rest in Power, Rabbit. You’ll be missed.
Rabbit left a legacy. Too many quotes and words to live by. Rest easy bud
Thank you Ed for sharing with us. This is what makes the car community so great. Most of us never met Rob but I know we all would have loved to have had the chance. Even though most of us never met him we all felt like we knew him. He was always one of my favorites to hear stories from. A true legend who won’t be forgotten.
Rabbit was the epitome of every Used Car Hustler, that way of phrasing was uniquely his, and his tales plus his personality drew you in to his story, like you were actually there. It's a talent very few people possess. He'll live on forever here on TH-cam, and in our hearts.... Go get 'em Rabbit!
Rabbit = GOAT of VINwiki. 🐐👑🏆
That was a powerful message brother so glad we all got to meet Rob through you and also so glad you introduced him to Gods grace ❤
I am so saddened to hear the news of the loss of Rabbit. Thank you for sharing this video. It does a wonderful job of honoring him and how he changed us, viewers of the VINwiki channel. Thank you for sharing your faith with him. It was such a high point of this video to know that you two were able to share that together. Also, thank you Ed for your vulnerability in this video. It could have been so easy to edit things out, but I really appreciate you being open, honest and emotional. Praying for you all and his family in the time to come.
I am going to miss him! From Romania
I can't express how sad I am to hear about Rabbit. He seemed like a bigger than life person and I always enjoyed his stories and just hearing him talk. I'm glad that his stories are recorded so that they will live on and allow others to enjoy them as we have over the years. I know that there are so many folks that will miss him dearly, but all are glad he's no longer suffering with cancer.
The best storyteller on the platform. He brought me to the channel and got me interested in cars. RIP
Dear Ed, although I first met the Rabbit online a few years ago, (and have enjoyed every one of his many stories), I had always hoped I’d be able to meet him in person one day. Unfortunately that honor is no longer possible, but the wonderful memories I’ll carry until I am called home will have to suffice for the time being. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend, and the outstanding tribute you’ve created is much appreciated. Ed, thank you kindly for sharing some of your time together with Rob, (along with your adventures on your channel). Please extend my sincerest condolences to his mother and bride. R.I.P. Mr. Rob Pitts.
Respectfully submitted,
A West Coast Fan.
9:21 was what truly hit me. Having lost family due to cancer as well. Having had that same type of conversation before they passed was what truly brought me a little bit of peace.
Goodbye rabbit
I’d just rewatched some of Rob’s best stories on Sunday-they just don’t get old. What a loss for the world. I can’t say how sad this makes me and my deepest condolences to his family and friends.
I ain't stopped tearing up since last night. I had the honor of meeting Rob a few times over the years. Each time was just as awesome as the last . The conversations and advice that man had on tap were worth more than any amount of money. . He will be miss and his life and memory will be remembered and celebrated.
The man will
Never be forgotten..
RIP Rabbit
Ed, thank you for introducing me to Rabbit. I greatly appreciate all the great stories you allowed me to listen to by showing me the great man, and story teller, Rabbit was. RIP