1966 Corvette passed down from father to daughter | Why I Drive #36
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette didn't find its way into Leslie Sisco's family on the best terms. “When Mom came home, she found herself the new owner of a Corvette,” says Leslie with a smile, “and Dad nearly found himself divorced.” All's well that ends well, though, as the this classic Chevy spent the next several decades as an integral part of the Sisco family. Leslie is now the owner of the car after her father passed away a few years ago. She drives it regularly and has formed a close bond with the local car community. It's during her drives that she feels her father's presence most closely. “My dad would be proud that I take it out and enjoy it because he definitely enjoyed it,” she says. “If I just kept it in a garage and never enjoyed it, that would be disappointing for him.”
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This is exactly what cars were meant for, to drive. Take care of it and it will take care of you for many miles. She gets it. Awesome story and awesome connection with your father. Thank you for sharing it.
Exactly!!! Great post!
Not many women get it
I love that “I think he would be proud it’s out still living”
Yes he is. What car would your family wish they'd kept?
I think your Dad is extremely proud of you for continuing his love. Thank you for sharing the love and passion!
Leslie, such incredible story.
This is not only a strong bound from your daddy, this is his bridge to immortality.
Congratulations.
Oh I like your way of describing her story. Do you have a legacy like this with a car?
@@WarriorsPhoto Hi Ricky, yes, we’re rebuilding from scratch a 1954 Chevrolet with my son and my dad. Three generations laying hands on it. I hope to be able to keep it going on to our next generations.
The image of a kid helping us in a ole farm shop, an old dog lying on the gate, it’s a perfect feeling and sightseeing. In spite of living in the city, we have a farm 50miles away.
I can only hope being contributing to build my 7-old son character with good examples, and create good memories.
@@festrella.barros Yes this experience will.
Best looking American car ever-will never be dethroned
What about the Ford gt40?
63' split window has a soft spot in my heart.
However. Most importantly it is oldschool. For me its the Shelby Cobra 👌
Agreed but The queen is the '63 Split window.
Amen
Beautiful! This is the era of Corvette my dad wanted, but it just didn’t happen. RIP, pops.
"I don't even turn on the radio." That's what I'm talking about.
That's why I bought a Corvette from 1969 last year, getting it restored so it can last for years and I can create these memories.
Beautiful story. My brother and I now share my father's 65 big block. He owned it since 1986. I understand your feelings completely. Enjoy your gift.
This production was/is soo good. The only thing that made it not perfect was that someone in my house started chopping a whole bunch of onions.
We are all care takers. Ive had similar conversations with my father as well. Thanks for sharing the drive 🤙
Beautiful story :) Gotta love how she decided to be loyal & keep the car stock
got my dads 59 vette when he passed away 2 years ago... love driving the car because everytime i look to the sky when driving i think of him... RIP dad
Oh, your dad is definitely proud. It's obvious how you appreciate the car. "I respect the fact that it's older" - that's one of the best sentences I've ever heard someone talking about a car.
Very touching story. Good on ya for keeping, and driving Dad's car Leslie.
And keeping the original paint too
This is glorious! I love that it's a maintained car and NOT restored! The patina tells a story. Restoring it would actually ruin the car for me.
Such a heartwarming story! I love driving my 1964 Corvette Coupe… It’s my weekend cruiser.
Lovely, remember me my childhood when at 12yo my dad « teach » me how to drive with a 64 corvette in France 🥰
I love the story, never let the car go if you can.
Wonderful story, thank you. I’m the motorhead daughter of a car guy, totally relate. I miss him so much 💔
A very nice story. The best part for me is that your Corvette is a true survivor. Nobody has modified the car and it appears original. To me, that is the true pinnacle of car ownership. That makes it a time machine.
Love this story. I can definitely resonate to this. The car is the instrument to our life journeys. My mentor passed in 2017 but I manage to acquire his 1971 Alfa 1750 GTV as a memory to all the in-car conversations and growing up advices he imparted to me.
I always said driving was my meditation and nobody understood me, glad to hear there are others that feel the same...... Beautiful story!!
Top notch Leslie !! Your a credit to the Corvette hobby. Your father would be proud for sure !!
One of the best stories yet!
I'm very proud of this woman...
My son bought a 1966 Buick Skylark in honor of the year his mother and I were married. He in the process of restoring it and I can't wait to drive it.
What a great story! The connection with your dad, plus leaving the car original and unrestored, the way he knew it, are very special.
What an awesome story and car.
I’m sure your dad is looking at you with a big smile on his face.
Great that you have all the documentation and pictures with the car too. Thank you for sharing.
I had a 66 Corvette back in 1974, my senior year in high school. I will never forget that car and the fun I had with it and my friends. Orande paint with a 427 Turbo jet engine....miss it.
Great story and beautiful Corvette. Always uplifting to see someone actually drive their cars vs putting them away in a garage never to be enjoyed. Definitely wise to listen to friends on not painting that work of art. Original is always best. Hopefully on down the line you will pass this car on down to your son or daughter.
Funny, my dad had a 1980 corvette and we would do similar things like me in the back watching out of the back window. I also own that car since his passing almost 20 years ago.
What a wonderful story ! I’m glad you get it , and not just store it away looking at it . Happy drives !
Driving a vintage corvette make me smile.
This is a great story. The car itself is wonderful, but the fact that Leslie is able to share the same experience of driving this car, just as her father had done before her, is what is most special. It's nice to see that she has left the car as original as possible. It surely must help to amplify the common/shared experience.
I feel like it would appreciate a good detailing job!
yep, but not a repaint. A car is original only once.
Love these kinds of stories, and this is a great one. Dad is definitely proud of you as are we.
Moving video. 👍🏻🇺🇸👍🏻🇺🇸
GOD BLESS YOUR DAD.. HE MUST HAVE BEEN A COOL GUY..ONE OF THD GREATEST CARS OF ALL TIME. ENJOY FROM CLEVELAND OHIO.....
Your father was a remarkable man and his heritage lives on in you. God Bless
Great, touching story- as most car people have if you take the time to listen. Thank you for sharing.
Man, I totally feel where this guy was coming from and no doubt alot of us reading feeling the same 💪✊
I know that feeling of feeling to be out of this world or that it's like being on an holyday each time you drive. I wish you to enjoy it for as long as you want. Keep on driving.
This is a great story! Love the patina and the aspect of the care this '66 receives.
Great car, great story, great video production. The shot of the Corvette on the bridge at the end is stunning.
Every time you drive that car you are honoring your DAD Awesome car and woman your Dad made the right choice
Good on you for being the caretaker of your pops Corvette. Not only does the car belong to you now but so do HIS memories of that he shared with you. Thank you for keeping the passion alive!
Dad is smiling from ear to ear, well done Leslie. 👏
Like so many others have written, what a great story and honor of your father. I have a similar story, not the same, but a tie of a Corvette to my dad, and my sons. It’s a bridge for all 3 generations.
Because it's just a badass car. Says it all. So glad you enjoy it as it's supposed to be enjoyed!
Meditation and driving. Indeed.
Worked in the mid-atlantic, live in the midwest and made the 500 mile drive for several years.
Definitely therapy.
Wishes for good health and happiness and continued enjoyment of fond memories
Wow this is crazy almost brings me to tears. My grandpa passed 2 weeks after my 21st birthday, only think I have left from him is a hat a lot of memories… and a 96 corvette. Everything she described just hits home for me. One day “my” car will belong to my daughter also.
I bought my first Corvette last year and its beat up and wore out. I never really wanted one, but now I get it. C5 Z06
Great story! Your dad would be proud.
I agree, don't paint it. You can keep the patina, and maybe get the paint buffed out and some protectant/wax treatment. The same goes for the inside. Get everything deep cleaned and apply some vinyl & leather protectant and polish the chrome. Worn areas are just "character".
Also you have great records and history, I'd scan and categorize it.
My dad also passed on his 99' Corvette on to me when his diabetes progressed. I drove it when he stopped driving. He passed away from cancer in October 2019. it's my car but I still treat it like his. It was a car that he always wanted.
Great car, wonderful story and someone who not only loved her father but respected him. Lovely !
Just love your perspective Leslie.... You are surely the only person to take care of this beauty, and for sure your dad sees and knows it
I'M A 68yr OLD GEARHEAD
.... I'VE GOT A 69 CHEVELLE SS ...... ALSO HAD ONE WHEN I WAS A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL IN 1971 .... WHEN YOU TRULY LOVE A CAR .....
IT'S SOUNDS CRAZY....IT LOVES YOU BACK .... SOMETIMES I DESCRIBE IT AS BEING A
"CAR JUNKIE" ..... THE CAR IS ALWAYS A TOP PRIORITY ... MAYBE NOT
NUMBER ONE .... BUT IN THE TOP 5 AT LEAST !!!!!!
THE 327 IS NOT A MONSTER ENGINE BUT WILL GIVE YOU A GOOD RELIABLE FEEL OF THE ROAD AND THE SENSATION THAT YOU HAVE LEFT ALL THE CRAP BEHIND YOU AND YOU GET AWAY ....
NOW ... GET SOME VERY GOOD DUST FREE BRAKES NOW !!!! AND YOU WON'T NEED ANY MORE PARTS ... ALSO DRAIN THE BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACE IT WITH THE BEST DOT-4 .. FLUID YOU CAN FIND ... THAT SHOULD KEEP THE BRAKES IN GOOD CONDITION AND DON'T LET THEM WEAR DOWN TOO MUCH BEFORE YOU REPLACE THEM ... I'M NOT A CORVETTE SPECIALIST BUT YOU'LL PROBABLY NEED TO ADDRESS THE BUSHINGS IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM .... YOU COULD CHEAT THERE AND UPGRADE TO EUROTHAIN
BUSHINGS ... FINALLY PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE COOLING SYSTEM ... ONLY USE DISTILLED WATER AND A GOOD ANTIFREEZE THAT WILL INHIBIT RUST ... IF YOU WANT SOME EXTRA INSURANCE .... REPLACE THE THERMOSTAT WITH A RESISTOR PLATE THAT WILL KEEP IT RUNNING AROUND 190° .....
AND FINALLY ..........
DRIVE IT !!!!!!!!! IT'S A CAR ... NOT A STATUE !!!!!
I'LD TELL YOU TO GIVE IT LOVE ... BUT I THINK YOU GOT THAT ONE COVERED !!!!!! AND WHEN YOU DRINK .....
D R I V E ... PAY ATTENTION TO THE CAR AND THE ROAD !!!!!
I'm supposed to be going on lunch break at work but me being me I'm locked in the bathroom watching this.
I absolutely loved this. Thank you to everyone involved in making this short film.
Good for you, take good care of your Father's Corvette. I had a 1974 and 1984 vette, I miss my 74 till this day 47 years ago.
Very inspiring story. This car has a life of its own and is taking you along for the journey. I'm certain that it every time you park it after a spin, it awaits its next blast on those incredible Tennessean roads. You greatly value it and it rewards you...don't ever sell this Corvette.
My '72 is my time capsule to remember my father. It doesn't hurt that it is cool for people to give me the thumbs up when tooling around in the Stingray convertible, but really, I look at the dash, and imagine my father sitting next to me when I cruise around.
I actually shed a happy tear and said a quick prayer of thanks for this story.
DRIVE!
Much Love, Coop.
I love this series!
Becoming one with your car...wonderful state of bliss.
Happiest of a Father’s Day to your dad. Thank you for caring and sharing this piece with all of us. ❤
Wonderful story, thank you yet again Hagerty for bringing these to us.
She's a perfect *steward* for the car - and hopefully she's made provision for someone
to assume stewardship of the car upon her own exit as well.
It's important, people - it's *vitally* important that we find the right people to carry on
caring and preserving our special interest cars, for they are a big part of our history,
in addition to being the culmination of the previous owners' efforts.
Thank YOU Leslie - for caring enough to do this!
-Ed on the Ridge
A MAZING. Thank you, Leslie, for sharing a piece of your life. And as an outsider - if I may be so bold - thank you for driving that Vette the way it yearns to be driven.
And oh jeez oh man, I hope your garage is not in a flood zone.
Awesome story! I can definitely relate when it comes to a stress reliver. I have a 1965 Chevrolet C-10 and a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and they both do that for me. Would not trade them for anything
This is a great story. I envy Ms. Cisco a little. I hope she continues to drive and enjoy the 'Vette.👍
Love it. I understand exactly how you feel. I have the GTO that my father bought new and was our family car growing up. So many memories everytime I drive it.
That’s a great America story! So much love for your father and the Bette.😀
Excellent. Great car, great memories I'm sure. All the better for the paint showing its age, in my opinion.
This is a nice story.Keep passing on this car to family.
Had a interesting conversation with a guy with a '63 Fuelie split window at a caffiene and octane here in Atlanta a few months ago. He bought it new and was his daily driver for years. I asked if any of his children were interested, "my daughter, the others could care less". Making a easy choice for him to where the car would go.
Beautiful car. Beautiful story. I'm so thankful I found this channel, pls keep it up!
I had a 66 coupe basically like this car, except mine was maroon, and it had power steering. It was the first car I bought when I got out of college, in 1973. I really loved the car. I wish I still had it today.
I feel every bit. of this, Leslie! My Corvette came to me in exactly the same way - was my brother's until he passed, and now I drive it, but he rides with me!
Leslie, that is an amazing tribute to your Dad.
I love this story. Woman this sentimental for you.
Thank you for sharing.....he's smiling down from the heavens, proud to see you enjoying that awesome car!
Awesome story and I’m sure her Dad is proud of her. What a great car!
I love the rock chips and the imperfections. Perfect.
Ma'am my name is Joey I'm from Texas and your voice and your story was simply beautiful, I drive a 2005 C6 Corvette and my mother often chastises me about it, it's just a toy you're wasting your money on it, when I have to send it to the shop for repairs and I try to explain to her that it's the way the car makes me feel ,as you said freedom, I wish you the best of luck and maintaining that beautiful Corvette ,believe it's a c2, my wife on the other hand enjoys it we can take the targa top off or as I like to call it the California top and go for a drive without the radio on and just enjoy the sound of the engine and the sound of the wind, take care sister,
When I was 5 our next-door neighbors had a white Corvette Coupe with red interior, and I thought it was the most beautiful car I'd ever seen, I still think the C2 coupe is the most beautiful car ever built.
So much of our society has a new and improved attitude when it comes to cars, it really is fantastic to see an original vette with such an amazing history.
What memories...
That's a great story Leslie I believe as well your dad would be proud it's a beautiful car and the fact that he handed it down to you and that it meant so much to him God bless you and your family and thanks for sharing
My late Dad bought a triple black 66' coupe brand new after he started working for GM, paid $4200 for it. This was his daily driver and he lived in Hamtramck as he worked for Gear and Axle. The winter of 1968 a car slid into it while he was getting Christmas gifts at some gift shop thing at his work. It was repaired but it rattled and he sold it and bought a 68' Camaro...not even close to the Corvette. About a year and half later I came along and the rest is history. Its the reason why the mid-year coupe is THE GREATEST CAR EVER MADE...LOOK AT IT!
Beautiful. Great photo of you parents on their wedding day in the corvette. Enjoy the ride your dad is with you. Robert Sico.
Awesome car! I had a 65 convertible years ago. I still miss it!
I love this channel and all the series on it...
Glad to see you are enjoying it. Great memories :)
in my opinion this is the most beautiful car that has ever been on the road 66 and 67 where the best years of the vet
My daughter is gonna have her hands full when my day comes lol
Great car and story, good call on keeping the patina, keep driving and enjoying your dad's car.
My father in law passed away in December 2020 and has a 79 stingray that he left his only daughter I cant wait to get started on it
I recently lost my Dad, we weren’t close at the end. To say he was a gear-head is an understatement… (he was a founding father at Direct Connection) Miss you Dad.
Every once in a while you come across a good story on youtube..an this was a really awesome story.. every Dad that owns a corvette that wants one of his kids to hopefully own it someday an take care of it the way he intended.. awesome story..
Beautiful lady,beautiful car & beautiful story! I know your father would be proud of you! ❤👍🏆🇺🇸
My daughter grew up in my old porsche. Great smells and sounds.