This car is in Virginia now getting lots of love that it deserves. I’m actually fixing all the issues and daily driving now. So far rear springs to get ride height back correct, shocks, tires, correct center caps and lug nuts, plugs, wires, new dual exhaust system, detail motor, deep clean top and interior, removing yellow overspray. Have removed a/c compressor to replace and starting on convertible top hydraulic leak hopefully tomorrow. It’s a great car. Wish I could post a picture to show progress. Glad you found this Chris.
Very nice lemans! Glad it went to a good home where its appreciated love ponchos got my first when I turned 16 in 1975 1963 tempest lemans. I have had several over the years. Enjoy!
I’m so happy you bought it. It deserves a good home. It’s a really a nice car and I don’t believe you overpaid at all. I like the older cars. They’re hard to find now good luck and I hope you have a great time with it. It’s a beautiful car.😊
For guys or gals who love cars, you can learn a lot by watching this channel. Filming is always on point. Hanging out with a genuine mechanic is time well spent.
I'm from Belgium, I just binge drinked 2 years of you channel in 2 months. I learn a lot and see incredible places I probably will never have the chance to see in my live. Thank you for what you are doing.
I think that's a $10k car all day long. Unmolested LeMans that aren't rust buckets are really tough to find. Especially with the convertible top. You made a few bucks and somebody got a good base to start with for a fair price.
Yup, $10K all day long. You gotta consider including the tools used in price when resurrecting rigs like these, even if you didn't do too much. $10K would've been fair since most of the work was done... somewhat.
My dad had a '72 T37 350/350t in immaculate condition . Would have been nice if he would have hung on to it but my brother bought it from him and took it to Daytona Beach and flipped it.😢😢 Unfortunately both of them are no longer with us. Damn, I miss them both😢😢😢
The car had the optional Endura nose…..also the rear quarter top area that you pointed out and said the crease had bondo over it is wrong only the hard top cars have the crease all the GM A body convertibles were leaded smooth there ! Thx for the video!
Chris you made a good choice buying it , you helped Robert too by not low balling him. You made a fair deal selling it, which in turn made 2 people happy. On the plus side you made a quick profit not bad at all. Gus is always one of the highlights of the videos. Take care brother. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
I enjoy your videos. Hey i spotted that car when you were working on your motorcycle. Brings back another memory in my life, i married in 1975 and my wife and I drove off in a "just married" shoe polished 1971 Pontiac GTO. Car has been long gone, but wife and i are still together after all these years!
Somebody had their priorities wrong when they ordered that Pontiac. Power steering, air con, convertible, rally wheels and auto, but two barrel carb, single exhaust and unassisted drum brakes? Definitely built for show and not go or stop either for that matter. I still shake my head at the brakes. Good deal and a good sale, the buyer knew what he was buying as much as you did and I think offered you a fair price. You know what they say about convertibles, as the top goes down, the price goes up and they are not making anymore of those Pontiacs. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺
Nice flip Chris! It looks like there's so much content that we didn't get to see but the property is really starting to look great! I've never seen an organized shop with so much stuff in it, it's nuts. I laughed when you tried to remember where your spark plugs were. You're going to need a dewey decimal system to find everything!
Loved this revival. A friend had a 70 Le Mans with a bunch of GTO badges added on. We called it the “Le Goat”. Even flipped the air cleaner lid for that extra 15 HP!
This is exactly what my dad did for years. It seemed like every time he got a car I loved he would sell or trade it. He said, you can’t keep them all. There just an investment. He made serious cash over the years. Love your content.
With this car being one of the sexiest body styles made with the vert and all, she deserves a proper "body off" resto with a good dipping of her frame. That's just a good and proper start to have such an AWESOME car like this... This is obviously one of my favorites from the 70s. At least the MID 70 bodies. This thing makes my pants a little tight in certain areas!!!
Not many investments pay 100% dividend these days like your Pontiac did, so I’d say you did well with virtually no risk, really liking your wise use of shop space- nice setup
You made out very well if you got 10 for this car! They guy's gonna have to put at least 5 to 7 more in this car to make it look like new again. Hopefully he really enjoys it! Nice video and congrats on the quick turn around! I have a 72 Grand Prix, 3rd owner, with only 83K miles. It was my Dads car since 1974. He got it from his friend who got drunk and ran over a fire hydrant. Me and my Dad fixed the car for him, but he couldn't come up with the money to pay the repair bill so Dad bought it. That 400 4bbl scoots!
I have seen newer cars, less than 15 years, with lots of rust. The condition of this Pontiac is great! Cosmetics and basic mechanical elbow grease and it is worth every penny to the new buyer. Congrats on him on getting one like this that got your knowledge and elbow grease on it, making it road worthy!
Excellent video Chris :) also give Lol back in 2010 I did Restoration job to 1960 Pontiac Le Mans 2 door with Convertible top , shock me was Unibody type , body went as Cherry Red , with Black Convertible top updated, original motor in was V8 but took out put 1980 Chevrolet Chevette 4 cylinder motor 2 barrel , had Power Steering, Brakes too with disk brakes on front updated from drums , has small gear shifter ever seen with no park position plus 2 speed Automatic transmission , updated the axle ratio to 377 , no air condition , guy owns has updated Am/ Fm radio 1970's to from factory am , 5 seater and wild to start up engine and park too ! When starting engine put key ignition switch to on tap gas pedal 2 times , then make sure emergency brake handle were pedal be on touch brake pedal and make sure N (Netural) gear then turn key ignition switch to starter mode then up motor let come down of high idle Lol ! Then low idle push brake pedal shift R or D or L2 L1 gear , then take emergency handle off and drive on and when get to parking lot put Netural, Emergency Handle on and Brake pedal on lightly put R or D gear shut down motor on key switch let off brake pedal to ! I never understand why but ask owner of car he said was Security System used back then and was retired man form working! But Convertible top had be updated and Hydraulic power cylinder too was leaking bad!
She sure looked like a runner to me, after I saw the engine compartment I figured it might be a "throw a battery in" kinda thing and it pretty much was. Good on you Chris. Valuing cars is always dicey. My dad is a lot like you, independent mechanic in central Oregon, works mostly on BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Now getting close to retirement he likes buying fixer uppers and I help him with the online stuff, finding, buying and selling. So I know how weird valuing cars can be. Always good to see the wrecker doing good, loved the wrecker series. Love the new garage, exactly the setup you deserve. Keep it up Chris, I will keep watching.
Chris, You did very very well on the flip. The time and cost of all the body work, rust and Mechanical for dependability is more than it's worth. Keep up the amazing videos 👍 I love watching you revive these old forgotten vehicles. I still have my 1979 Dodge Magnum XE GT I bought brand new in 1979 and still with the original paint. Now 44 years old. It's Always been kept in the garage and still looks like show room condition with 25,000 miles on it. It's hard to watch all of these amazing cars succumb to the elements.
Love the channel and the fact that you’re just a straight up good dude!! And boy is THAT rare nowadays. Keep doing you Chris! You and Jen are breaths of fresh air!!!
My dad had a 1970 GTO convertible that looked very similar to this car. I'd love to know where it is today. He daily drove it to work at the time and it was kept in practically pristine condition when he sold it around 1981. I loved this video and am so happy to see this car was saved and moved on to another appreciative owner who will most likely bring it back to it's full potential. Dad would've loved this video every bit as much as I do.
Good buy and re-sale. That Lemans was special ordered as it has the endura front bumper and full console. The best part is you got that car out of its resting place and to a buyer that will most likely fix what's wrong with it. Mostly the rust that needs to be repaired. You made the right call.
Nice flip there Chris. Raising that compressor reminded me of myself trying to hang my gas unit up with a rope and pulley. Wasn't that easy. I'm sure that compressor was heavier. My daughter was asking what she could get me for Christmas. NNKH toboggan is gonna be perfect. 🎅
Hi Chris, thank you for posting another great video. I have started my own project in the last few weeks. It’s 1966 Holden HR Premier sedan. Keep the great videos coming !
Having had many convertibles Id say having AC is a must. Some days that are so hot you want the top up and the air on! 😅😅 Loved the video! A Tempest is a rare icon so the $10K offers arent crazy!!!!❤❤❤
That was a really solid car underneath, yes it had bondo in the doors,lower fenders and quarters but the actual shell was well worth putting some money in to it and a great back story to it. Keep 'em coming.
Great job bud! You made a comment about the content and how somewhat random it is, that’s a lot of the appeal for some of us, the randomness. But also your personality is what comes through and your entertaining as all hell. Just keep doing you man, we appreciate it.
Love Gus !!! looking forward to your next cross country adventure with Jen and Gus and a classic car from out west. That was a bargain you got for 5K; someone will probably do yet another GTO clone.
That's awesome Chris , I am happy that you made out good on the Pontiac. But that was really a no losing deal , I mean a running and driving LeMans convertible! Yes it needs work but it is all there and there are only so many of those that are around out there. Thanks for taking us along and of course thumbs UP!!
So happy to see you make some money on this one. You do a great job on your channel and having a few extra bucks will help. Keep them coming. I'm an 80 year old living vicariously through you and Jen.
Great score on the 72 lemans. It looked great with the enduro front end. GTO option. I have a 1965 lemans and love that car. Factory Iris mist W/ black vinal top and AC. Really enjoy your chanell.
Great find, it's nice they called you back to come buy it. I think you both got a fair price for what it's worth. Thanks for the video Chris, we love watching your fun times!
👍👌👏 Very well done again (video and work). The shop looks better every time and so does the property. 2) Congratulations 🎉 for purchasing such a great and good looking car. I would definitely have kept the Pontiac convertible and would've sold the Torino. Even with 3 to 5.000 USD invested, you can't lose money. A cabriolet is always a more desirable vehicle. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.
Thats a great car.. I'm not a convertible fan but I am a fan of that model car. She brings back some memories! Can't wait to see how this one turns out
Robert obviously enjoyed that car for quite sometime, you got a good deal-enjoyed it and moved it on down the road. Good on ya for making a couple of bucks in the process.
Wow even has AC on it. She's really pretty clean for being an east coast car. I'm surprised it wasn't the rear main leaking, small blocks like to leak there after sitting for a while. I have an 80' Firebird Formula that has the same exhaust leak.
Nice car! I’ve been a fan of the ‘70-72 Poncho since I bought a 70GTO in 1985. I’ve owned almost a dozen since then. This one had all the LeMans Sport appearance options and none of the performance stuff. Nearly every convertible I’ve seen had A/C. Power steering and manual/front drum brakes was an odd order but jives with the manual windows I think. Ya did good on this one! A convertible A body GM anything from those years have been bringing some good money for a couple of decades now. I had a ‘70 LeMans Sport that I drove from Daytona Fl, to Cleveland OH and From the Beach in S. Carolina to Pismo in Ca. (Not all in one trip but over a few years) The GTO did 7.90’s on a local 1/8 mile drag strip and had working A/C! (455/Turbo 400). Nice driving, comfortable cars with great performance and good looks too! You would have enjoyed owning and driving that one even without the performance stuff.
Had to comment on the hood scoops being located so close to the front of the hood. I don't recall ever seeing that design before. Very unique, stylish! Love the yellow! And, I'm only 10 minutes into it. Anxious to see you do your thang with it!
So in Fay,NC there was a 69' Judge 4spd car that I always had seen since I could remember. It's my favorite car ever so every time the wind blew that tarp up on the right front fender I knew what it was. I kept telling my dad I wanted it.One day when I was 17 and coming home from church I stopped and started talking to her.I offered her $5stacks at the time and she said yes.She only wanted $3500 for it.I told her it was worth more and as soon as I uncover it they'll come like moths to a flame,and they did.The car was pristine with 25,000 miles on it.Just the right front fender was faded from the tarp always blowing in the wind.We got that car running after sitting for so long and I remember my pops leaving out of there sideways in a car that sat for years lol..We cleaned everything, replaced gaskets and whatever else needed to be done.I also had a 71'Chevy Longbed that I had lowered and hot 283 in it that I drove from the time we bought it as a junk truck to being entered in show's in the daily driver class which I won many awards.I drove the Goat all the time I loved having my favorite car ever and it was mine from my money working the farms and my car detailing business.Me and dad got into it and I packed up and caught ride to BMore where I was from for the summer.I decided to stay with my mom.So I left my truck and car at dads till i had work to bring them here. No one told me but my father sold both of them together for $60 grand and bought a beach house at Myrtle Beach with our my knowing.I was devastated and I didn't talk to my father for almost 12yrs cause he signed my name on my titles and sold my vehicles I worked so hard for and saved everything I made to have them.Since I can't afford a real GTO anymore I always keep my eyes out for a Leman's or Tempest to get and Clone that old Judge for my sanity.Hell they're expensive as hell also.So one of these days I'm gonna find me a 68-69 And Clone it up.There just something about that Carousel Red,a modern 6speed and a Super Charged 6ltr LS in it to be my daily driver in my 50's now.I'll keep a truck and drive the heck outta my modernized Judge clone LoudLove
Sweet ride. Love the style of that era. Drum brakes are a little scary. All and all you did well. Amazing what those old cars are demanding. Enjoy your day with your sweetie and Gus.
Very sad to see that guy have to let go his pride and joy. Brings a tear to my eye knowing that might be me one day getting rid of a car thats special to me. He wasnt just getting rid of a car but rather loosing one of his closest connections to all the great memories he had. That could have been the car he was married in, brought his kids home from the hospital in, took his kids to school in, etc. you just never know. Glad to see it will go on to a new home and hopefully get lots of love and help connect someone else to there great past memories. Great job getting it going. Love this channel!
Nice to see a TH-cam page from my old stomping grounds. I live on Philadelphia Ave for over 10 years. Grew up in North Park. Pennsbury grad. Great videos.
thats pretty amazing story for that car. love the vids, and putting these classic vehicles back on the road, or water. I think your channel is the best that do these style of vids, its also cool to see a lot of the channels being friends with each other, and not agents each other. the beanies look pretty cool, love the fold over style better then the straight beanies. definitely have to look into them.
Chris, I am glad that you offered the previous owner a fair price. When guys brag about getting over on people it doesn't sit well with me. Good for you. I wish you continued success!
Chris and Jen are easily 2 of the nicest people on YT, I've lost count of how many times Chris has pulled over to help someone obviously struggling on the side of the road. So I'm a little surprised to see some of those who profess to enjoying their content piling on the little old lady who asked a perfectly reasonable question of a stranger taking photo's of a car she obviously knew didn't belong to him, at least before he told her he'd just bought it, at which point she took him at his word, no harm, no foul. To me she behaved like a concerned citizen watching out for a neighbour is all, something we could all do with a little more of IMHO, and so what if her car is a mess, what's it to you, it's not your car. Has the USA fallen so far in grace that all you keyboard hard men can't spare 5 minutes to show some courtesy to a little old lady?
Agreed. My neighbors barely talk to one another, much less keep an eye out for suspicious activity. The lady reminds me of neighbors I once had in Ohio back in the day.
So far, this looks like a keeper. Obviously, a little TLC is required, but who doesn't want a sweet ragtop for cruising on those beautiful summer nights... I'm looking forward to further episodes on this gem...
There's always a Pontiac person out there that will pay what they want to have that particular car. Really it's that way with whatever make and model. If a person wants it, condition applied, they'll pay it to have it. You should have more subs. Great chanel Chris and Jen
I ran wrecker for a decade and can tell you that you want that wheel sitting further down in your L-arms, Extending your L-arms out would have gotten your lasso strap much closer to the ideal Y configuration as well.
Да, правильно что показываешь всё, интересно, разнообразно. Интересно смотреть. Эта машина получилась очень выгодной. И кстати, очень красиво и аккуратно стало во дворе. Молодец.
Awesome car! The euro sport front ends are such a nice style! ABSOLUTELY loved you picking it up with the tow truck! It was such a nostalgic touch ❤️. Great work getting it running again and yeah man on to a new home! Awesome job!👍🏻👍🏻☕️
You were correct in questioning the lift they could have been open a couple clicks so the tires could cradle a bit better but you did good Brent love your videos
The front end on that thing is outrageous from a conservative Australian manufacturing perspective. It would be nice to know what drugs the body designers were on back then in the early 70's 'Battle Star Galactica'? ... the huge Tran-Am front rad grill thing, a scoop on both the top and bottom ... and we need 3 lights on each side! A 350 with one pipe so freaking awesome! You might have let that one slip through your fingers Chris 🥲
I look forward to every video Chris makes. My very favorite content creator. This video shows a bit of his integrity. When the guy in the truck stopped him about the car.
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Good buy ! Will need love like many vehicles ! This one looks so much better than others you have purchased ! Good luck ! Safe trip !
![BOWKYLION - วิงวอน (ex-change) [Official MV]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/cLdnZWDaO-w/mqdefault.jpg)
Keep it going Chris. Your randomness and lack of "polish" and overproduction is what makes your channel great.
Charming! talk about a back handed kick in the bollocks!
Forgot to mention his skill as a mechanic and ingenuity all around. Seat of the pants fixes always cool.
This car is in Virginia now getting lots of love that it deserves. I’m actually fixing all the issues and daily driving now. So far rear springs to get ride height back correct, shocks, tires, correct center caps and lug nuts, plugs, wires, new dual exhaust system, detail motor, deep clean top and interior, removing yellow overspray. Have removed a/c compressor to replace and starting on convertible top hydraulic leak hopefully tomorrow. It’s a great car. Wish I could post a picture to show progress. Glad you found this Chris.
Very nice lemans! Glad it went to a good home where its appreciated love ponchos got my first when I turned 16 in 1975 1963 tempest lemans. I have had several over the years. Enjoy!
What a sharp looking car, with the roof down it completely changes the look.
Great score for the money. 👍
I’m so happy you bought it. It deserves a good home. It’s a really a nice car and I don’t believe you overpaid at all. I like the older cars. They’re hard to find now good luck and I hope you have a great time with it. It’s a beautiful car.😊
post youtube videos
I respect what you do. Resurrecting vehicles, bringing them back.. such a waste to see cars like this rot away
For guys or gals who love cars, you can learn a lot by watching this channel. Filming is always on point. Hanging out with a genuine mechanic is time well spent.
I'm from Belgium, I just binge drinked 2 years of you channel in 2 months. I learn a lot and see incredible places I probably will never have the chance to see in my live. Thank you for what you are doing.
Can't thank you enough for tuning in and checking out all the videos!
That's awesome to be admired/appreciated from so far away, just know this guy spoke for many here whom stay silent on their keyboards /pads.
❤
Another sweet car and another great vid bro I'm still getting over that Beast of a Monte with the 454
Another sweet car and another great vid bro I'm still getting over that Beast of a Monte with the 454
Gotta love the neighbour making sure you weren’t steeling it. A proper neighbour! Love the colour of your new car. 😎
The tow truck comes in handy Chris, good thing you got it and fixed up!
I think that's a $10k car all day long. Unmolested LeMans that aren't rust buckets are really tough to find. Especially with the convertible top. You made a few bucks and somebody got a good base to start with for a fair price.
I agree $10,000
Yup, $10K all day long. You gotta consider including the tools used in price when resurrecting rigs like these, even if you didn't do too much. $10K would've been fair since most of the work was done... somewhat.
But Chris is happy getting $5K out of it, that's what counts.
That Pontiac is an absolute score! I love the LeMans without a GTO. Condition underneath is unbelievable considering especially where it comes from
That's what I thought too
My dad had a '72 T37 350/350t in immaculate condition . Would have been nice if he would have hung on to it but my brother bought it from him and took it to Daytona Beach and flipped it.😢😢 Unfortunately both of them are no longer with us.
Damn, I miss them both😢😢😢
@@Daddyrabbit_2 - Sorry for your loss - I feel for you as I miss my Dad and brother as well.
The car had the optional Endura nose…..also the rear quarter top area that you pointed out and said the crease had bondo over it is wrong only the hard top cars have the crease all the GM A body convertibles were leaded smooth there !
Thx for the video!
Chris you made a good choice buying it , you helped Robert too by not low balling him. You made a fair deal selling it, which in turn made 2 people happy. On the plus side you made a quick profit not bad at all. Gus is always one of the highlights of the videos. Take care brother. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
I enjoy your videos.
Hey i spotted that car when you were working on your motorcycle.
Brings back another memory in my life, i married in 1975 and my wife and I drove off in a "just married" shoe polished 1971 Pontiac GTO.
Car has been long gone, but wife and i are still together after all these years!
Somebody had their priorities wrong when they ordered that Pontiac. Power steering, air con, convertible, rally wheels and auto, but two barrel carb, single exhaust and unassisted drum brakes? Definitely built for show and not go or stop either for that matter. I still shake my head at the brakes. Good deal and a good sale, the buyer knew what he was buying as much as you did and I think offered you a fair price. You know what they say about convertibles, as the top goes down, the price goes up and they are not making anymore of those Pontiacs. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺
Most v8's had 2-barrel carbs back then. Also, not all Pontiacs were "muscle cars".
Nice flip Chris! It looks like there's so much content that we didn't get to see but the property is really starting to look great! I've never seen an organized shop with so much stuff in it, it's nuts. I laughed when you tried to remember where your spark plugs were. You're going to need a dewey decimal system to find everything!
One of the best car channels on TH-cam!! I enjoy watching your channel
Loved this revival. A friend had a 70 Le Mans with a bunch of GTO badges added on. We called it the “Le Goat”. Even flipped the air cleaner lid for that extra 15 HP!
This is exactly what my dad did for years. It seemed like every time he got a car I loved he would sell or trade it. He said, you can’t keep them all. There just an investment. He made serious cash over the years. Love your content.
Great flip Chris! Your "shop" and yard is looking fantastic 🙌
With this car being one of the sexiest body styles made with the vert and all, she deserves a proper "body off" resto with a good dipping of her frame. That's just a good and proper start to have such an AWESOME car like this...
This is obviously one of my favorites from the 70s. At least the MID 70 bodies.
This thing makes my pants a little tight in certain areas!!!
Making money is a plus, happy 4 you Chris. That said I’m happier knowing such a timepiece has a future instead of being parked outside rotting away. 👍
Not many investments pay 100% dividend these days like your Pontiac did, so I’d say you did well with virtually no risk, really liking your wise use of shop space- nice setup
America sure had good looking cars back in the 70's compared to here in the UK.. another great vlog Chris
My heart jumped when you fell trying to get the compressor up . Relieved to see you are ok , gotta be careful when p[laying with ladders !
You made out very well if you got 10 for this car! They guy's gonna have to put at least 5 to 7 more in this car to make it look like new again. Hopefully he really enjoys it! Nice video and congrats on the quick turn around! I have a 72 Grand Prix, 3rd owner, with only 83K miles. It was my Dads car since 1974. He got it from his friend who got drunk and ran over a fire hydrant. Me and my Dad fixed the car for him, but he couldn't come up with the money to pay the repair bill so Dad bought it. That 400 4bbl scoots!
Good flip. Good to see it went to a home where it will get the love it deserves.
LIKE THAT YOU ARE USING THE OLD TOW TRUCK YOU FIXED UP. WORKS GREAT!
I have seen newer cars, less than 15 years, with lots of rust. The condition of this Pontiac is great! Cosmetics and basic mechanical elbow grease and it is worth every penny to the new buyer. Congrats on him on getting one like this that got your knowledge and elbow grease on it, making it road worthy!
Excellent video Chris :) also give Lol back in 2010 I did Restoration job to 1960 Pontiac Le Mans 2 door with Convertible top , shock me was Unibody type , body went as Cherry Red , with Black Convertible top updated, original motor in was V8 but took out put 1980 Chevrolet Chevette 4 cylinder motor 2 barrel , had Power Steering, Brakes too with disk brakes on front updated from drums , has small gear shifter ever seen with no park position plus 2 speed Automatic transmission , updated the axle ratio to 377 , no air condition , guy owns has updated Am/ Fm radio 1970's to from factory am , 5 seater and wild to start up engine and park too ! When starting engine put key ignition switch to on tap gas pedal 2 times , then make sure emergency brake handle were pedal be on touch brake pedal and make sure N (Netural) gear then turn key ignition switch to starter mode then up motor let come down of high idle Lol ! Then low idle push brake pedal shift R or D or L2 L1 gear , then take emergency handle off and drive on and when get to parking lot put Netural, Emergency Handle on and Brake pedal on lightly put R or D gear shut down motor on key switch let off brake pedal to ! I never understand why but ask owner of car he said was Security System used back then and was retired man form working! But Convertible top had be updated and Hydraulic power cylinder too was leaking bad!
She sure looked like a runner to me, after I saw the engine compartment I figured it might be a "throw a battery in" kinda thing and it pretty much was. Good on you Chris.
Valuing cars is always dicey. My dad is a lot like you, independent mechanic in central Oregon, works mostly on BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Now getting close to retirement he likes buying fixer uppers and I help him with the online stuff, finding, buying and selling. So I know how weird valuing cars can be.
Always good to see the wrecker doing good, loved the wrecker series. Love the new garage, exactly the setup you deserve.
Keep it up Chris, I will keep watching.
I’m also watching from Oregon 🌲
Chris, You did very very well on the flip. The time and cost of all the body work, rust and Mechanical for dependability is more than it's worth. Keep up the amazing videos 👍 I love watching you revive these old forgotten vehicles. I still have my 1979 Dodge Magnum XE GT I bought brand new in 1979 and still with the original paint. Now 44 years old. It's Always been kept in the garage and still looks like show room condition with 25,000 miles on it. It's hard to watch all of these amazing cars succumb to the elements.
Chris, I enjoy your content, no matter what...or where. You never disappoint! Thanks!!
I appreciate that!
Excellent car. I had a 72 way back when. I really enjoyed this video thank you for sharing this six stars brother
Love the channel and the fact that you’re just a straight up good dude!!
And boy is THAT rare nowadays. Keep doing you Chris! You and Jen are breaths of fresh air!!!
Such a great story on the Pontiac,sounds like everyone came out good on everything at the end.Keep up the good work.
Mad respect! I’ve always appreciated your genuine character & transparency. Keep up the great work! TY! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
My dad had a 1970 GTO convertible that looked very similar to this car. I'd love to know where it is today. He daily drove it to work at the time and it was kept in practically pristine condition when he sold it around 1981. I loved this video and am so happy to see this car was saved and moved on to another appreciative owner who will most likely bring it back to it's full potential. Dad would've loved this video every bit as much as I do.
So glad you could sell it for a profit!!!! Such a nice car.
Looking forward to see more improvements done on Jen's Ford😊 !!
Good buy and re-sale. That Lemans was special ordered as it has the endura front bumper and full console. The best part is you got that car out of its resting place and to a buyer that will most likely fix what's wrong with it. Mostly the rust that needs to be repaired. You made the right call.
Nice flip there Chris. Raising that compressor reminded me of myself trying to hang my gas unit up with a rope and pulley. Wasn't that easy. I'm sure that compressor was heavier. My daughter was asking what she could get me for Christmas. NNKH toboggan is gonna be perfect. 🎅
Holy smokes look at your shop! Amazing! My kind of style. Happy for you.
Hi Chris, thank you for posting another great video. I have started my own project in the last few weeks. It’s 1966 Holden HR Premier sedan. Keep the great videos coming !
Keep ‘em coming. Just like most everyone else, I’m along for the ride.
Having had many convertibles Id say having AC is a must. Some days that are so hot you want the top up and the air on! 😅😅 Loved the video! A Tempest is a rare icon so the $10K offers arent crazy!!!!❤❤❤
Getting an actual tow truck, was so smart of you. It is amazing how much you collect and save. It is refreshing, you're a unique dude. Haha.
That was a really solid car underneath, yes it had bondo in the doors,lower fenders and quarters but the actual shell was well worth putting some money in to it and a great back story to it. Keep 'em coming.
Great job bud! You made a comment about the content and how somewhat random it is, that’s a lot of the appeal for some of us, the randomness. But also your personality is what comes through and your entertaining as all hell. Just keep doing you man, we appreciate it.
1:28 the Karan 😂😂😂 ooo u just bought it 💵
Safety cones might be a good idea while you grab those cars. Just looking out for your safety.Garage looks nice
There’s just something about old Pontiacs that I love. I may be a little partial since I own a 69 Firebird. Great car!!
Wasnt that a firebird Rockford (James Garner) drove?
Same here I also have a 69 firebird 4, 1972 LeMans one is a wagon and a 1963 Catalina!
You did great on that flip! Glad you got some windshield time with the top down. Love your content!
Beautiful car Chris!
Thanks for keeping these things alive.
American heritage.
Love Gus !!! looking forward to your next cross country adventure with Jen and Gus and a classic car from out west. That was a bargain you got for 5K; someone will probably do yet another GTO clone.
That's awesome Chris , I am happy that you made out good on the Pontiac. But that was really a no losing deal , I mean a running and driving LeMans convertible! Yes it needs work but it is all there and there are only so many of those that are around out there. Thanks for taking us along and of course thumbs UP!!
Hands down my favorite TH-cam channel right now
So happy to see you make some money on this one. You do a great job on your channel and having a few extra bucks will help. Keep them coming. I'm an 80 year old living vicariously through you and Jen.
Chris your channel is awesome as you are you and Jen and Gus and turbo. My fav chnell. Keep doing you we love it.
Great score on the 72 lemans. It looked great with the enduro front end. GTO option. I have a 1965 lemans and love that car. Factory Iris mist W/ black vinal top and AC. Really enjoy your chanell.
Great find, it's nice they called you back to come buy it. I think you both got a fair price for what it's worth. Thanks for the video Chris, we love watching your fun times!
You can flip it, but this is one that I think you need to fix and keep. Very nice car to have in the summer.
Karen bugging you ha.. Good score..👍👍
Chris this was pure entertainment and glad you made some money on the car. Look forward to seeing updates on Jen’s Torino. This is a great channel.
That is such a beautiful car. With a little TLC, it will be an awesome driver. Great flip!
Sweet looking ride. It's got that Cutlass Oldsmobile vibe. I've had a couple GTOs I like Pontiacs
👍👌👏 Very well done again (video and work). The shop looks better every time and so does the property. 2) Congratulations 🎉 for purchasing such a great and good looking car. I would definitely have kept the Pontiac convertible and would've sold the Torino. Even with 3 to 5.000 USD invested, you can't lose money. A cabriolet is always a more desirable vehicle.
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health in particular.
Thats a great car.. I'm not a convertible fan but I am a fan of that model car. She brings back some memories!
Can't wait to see how this one turns out
Robert obviously enjoyed that car for quite sometime, you got a good deal-enjoyed it and moved it on down the road. Good on ya for making a couple of bucks in the process.
Chris you are always a class act and a great human being. Thank you for the awesome video.
Wow even has AC on it. She's really pretty clean for being an east coast car. I'm surprised it wasn't the rear main leaking, small blocks like to leak there after sitting for a while. I have an 80' Firebird Formula that has the same exhaust leak.
Nice car! I’ve been a fan of the ‘70-72 Poncho since I bought a 70GTO in 1985. I’ve owned almost a dozen since then. This one had all the LeMans Sport appearance options and none of the performance stuff. Nearly every convertible I’ve seen had A/C. Power steering and manual/front drum brakes was an odd order but jives with the manual windows I think. Ya did good on this one! A convertible A body GM anything from those years have been bringing some good money for a couple of decades now. I had a ‘70 LeMans Sport that I drove from Daytona Fl, to Cleveland OH and From the Beach in S. Carolina to Pismo in Ca. (Not all in one trip but over a few years) The GTO did 7.90’s on a local 1/8 mile drag strip and had working A/C! (455/Turbo 400). Nice driving, comfortable cars with great performance and good looks too! You would have enjoyed owning and driving that one even without the performance stuff.
Had to comment on the hood scoops being located so close to the front of the hood. I don't recall ever seeing that design before. Very unique, stylish! Love the yellow! And, I'm only 10 minutes into it. Anxious to see you do your thang with it!
You know I love these videos Chris and I'm glad you made a good profit on this one. Great car back in the day.
So in Fay,NC there was a 69' Judge 4spd car that I always had seen since I could remember. It's my favorite car ever so every time the wind blew that tarp up on the right front fender I knew what it was. I kept telling my dad I wanted it.One day when I was 17 and coming home from church I stopped and started talking to her.I offered her $5stacks at the time and she said yes.She only wanted $3500 for it.I told her it was worth more and as soon as I uncover it they'll come like moths to a flame,and they did.The car was pristine with 25,000 miles on it.Just the right front fender was faded from the tarp always blowing in the wind.We got that car running after sitting for so long and I remember my pops leaving out of there sideways in a car that sat for years lol..We cleaned everything, replaced gaskets and whatever else needed to be done.I also had a 71'Chevy Longbed that I had lowered and hot 283 in it that I drove from the time we bought it as a junk truck to being entered in show's in the daily driver class which I won many awards.I drove the Goat all the time I loved having my favorite car ever and it was mine from my money working the farms and my car detailing business.Me and dad got into it and I packed up and caught ride to BMore where I was from for the summer.I decided to stay with my mom.So I left my truck and car at dads till i had work to bring them here. No one told me but my father sold both of them together for $60 grand and bought a beach house at Myrtle Beach with our my knowing.I was devastated and I didn't talk to my father for almost 12yrs cause he signed my name on my titles and sold my vehicles I worked so hard for and saved everything I made to have them.Since I can't afford a real GTO anymore I always keep my eyes out for a Leman's or Tempest to get and Clone that old Judge for my sanity.Hell they're expensive as hell also.So one of these days I'm gonna find me a 68-69 And Clone it up.There just something about that Carousel Red,a modern 6speed and a Super Charged 6ltr LS in it to be my daily driver in my 50's now.I'll keep a truck and drive the heck outta my modernized Judge clone LoudLove
Sweet ride. Love the style of that era. Drum brakes are a little scary. All and all you did well. Amazing what those old cars are demanding. Enjoy your day with your sweetie and Gus.
Very sad to see that guy have to let go his pride and joy. Brings a tear to my eye knowing that might be me one day getting rid of a car thats special to me. He wasnt just getting rid of a car but rather loosing one of his closest connections to all the great memories he had. That could have been the car he was married in, brought his kids home from the hospital in, took his kids to school in, etc. you just never know. Glad to see it will go on to a new home and hopefully get lots of love and help connect someone else to there great past memories. Great job getting it going. Love this channel!
Any time you can double your money on a rig that’s a great day. Havin someone offer you more than asking is a miracle! Great flip man
Heck yeah!
Nice to see a TH-cam page from my old stomping grounds. I live on Philadelphia Ave for over 10 years. Grew up in North Park. Pennsbury grad. Great videos.
thats pretty amazing story for that car. love the vids, and putting these classic vehicles back on the road, or water. I think your channel is the best that do these style of vids, its also cool to see a lot of the channels being friends with each other, and not agents each other. the beanies look pretty cool, love the fold over style better then the straight beanies. definitely have to look into them.
Chris, I am glad that you offered the previous owner a fair price. When guys brag about getting over on people it doesn't sit well with me. Good for you. I wish you continued success!
Definitely needed to have the wheels set further down in your wheel lift 2 notches back would of been perfect .
Your three stooges scene with the air compressor broughta smile to my face! Keep up the good work Chris!
With some time and money put into it, that Pontiac could be amazing once again. Thanks for the upload!
Nice job Chris, can see it was that man’s pride and joy at one stage so nice to see it being sold on to let someone else experience!👍🇮🇪
Chris and Jen are easily 2 of the nicest people on YT, I've lost count of how many times Chris has pulled over to help someone obviously struggling on the side of the road. So I'm a little surprised to see some of those who profess to enjoying their content piling on the little old lady who asked a perfectly reasonable question of a stranger taking photo's of a car she obviously knew didn't belong to him, at least before he told her he'd just bought it, at which point she took him at his word, no harm, no foul.
To me she behaved like a concerned citizen watching out for a neighbour is all, something we could all do with a little more of IMHO, and so what if her car is a mess, what's it to you, it's not your car.
Has the USA fallen so far in grace that all you keyboard hard men can't spare 5 minutes to show some courtesy to a little old lady?
That's not her car, either. I woulda told her I was stealing it.
Agreed. My neighbors barely talk to one another, much less keep an eye out for suspicious activity. The lady reminds me of neighbors I once had in Ohio back in the day.
Very well spoken Sir...very well spoken...this to Andy Edgar ❤
So far, this looks like a keeper. Obviously, a little TLC is required, but who doesn't want a sweet ragtop for cruising on those beautiful summer nights... I'm looking forward to further episodes on this gem...
🤭
There's always a Pontiac person out there that will pay what they want to have that particular car. Really it's that way with whatever make and model. If a person wants it, condition applied, they'll pay it to have it. You should have more subs. Great chanel Chris and Jen
Fantastic vlogs. Very honest flow to the story. Chris is a natural he can be a radio jock if he wanted.
Love this channel 🎉
I ran wrecker for a decade and can tell you that you want that wheel sitting further down in your L-arms, Extending your L-arms out would have gotten your lasso strap much closer to the ideal Y configuration as well.
Да, правильно что показываешь всё, интересно, разнообразно. Интересно смотреть. Эта машина получилась очень выгодной. И кстати, очень красиво и аккуратно стало во дворе. Молодец.
This has turned in to one of my favorite channels. Please keep doing what you are doing!
I love you and Jen. You're videos are informative and cool to watch.
Thanks for being down to earth and honest about your buying & selling.
Hey Chris, it’d be cool to see more tundra videos if you get around to doing any repairs or upgrades on it!
Nice flip. All parties are happy! What else can you ask for? Plus you deserve a monetary reward for your efforts, “It’s a Business.”
Awesome car! The euro sport front ends are such a nice style! ABSOLUTELY loved you picking it up with the tow truck! It was such a nostalgic touch ❤️. Great work getting it running again and yeah man on to a new home! Awesome job!👍🏻👍🏻☕️
You were correct in questioning the lift they could have been open a couple clicks so the tires could cradle a bit better but you did good Brent love your videos
Chris, anytime you can double up is a good time!! Keep up the good work!
The front end on that thing is outrageous from a conservative Australian manufacturing perspective. It would be nice to know what drugs the body designers were on back then in the early 70's 'Battle Star Galactica'? ... the huge Tran-Am front rad grill thing, a scoop on both the top and bottom ... and we need 3 lights on each side! A 350 with one pipe so freaking awesome! You might have let that one slip through your fingers Chris 🥲
I look forward to every video Chris makes. My very favorite content creator. This video shows a bit of his integrity. When the guy in the truck stopped him about the car.
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Good buy ! Will need love like many vehicles ! This one looks so much better than others you have purchased ! Good luck ! Safe trip !