Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments! This car means so much to our family and we are so proud to share our story with everyone! The folks at Hagerty produced such a great video and now we have it to watch over and over again. Thank You!!
Life, back then, happened on 2 or 4 wheels and an open road. Memories, like my own, started behind the wheel with my favorite gal at my side. Kits memory lives within you all. God Bless you and yours. USN Retired. Zip~
I wanted to cry because of this phenomenal story, but my body would not allow me to produce tears! The best I’ve heard in a long time sir! I pay great respect to you people! Bless Kitty and that great man!
My brother passed away in Florida and had this same car,same year also a convertible.had it fully restored.hauled it back to Michigan.all along the way back got a lot of honking and waving from other motorists.the car is back home.very proud of it.thanks big bro!miss you.😤
The man put his life on the line for his country, in return he he got a beautiful wife, beautiful family and a beautiful car. Thanks for defending our country.
Same here. It's nice to see a story about a family that still cares about sentimental items. I hope that car gets handed down through the generations and more memories are made in it.
"Lets get you a car for your birthday, any car you want. Just as long as it's a convertible". That was o e hell of a good woman right there. I'm sorry fir your loss. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Thanks for your service and thanks for Kit's service to you and the family. While I am not a Dodge guy, I am a human and that car as well as you all, make a wonderful HUMAN story. Thumbs up and love you all. Mike
Car guys shouldn't have boundaries. You can prefer a specific brand as each does their own take. But true car people acknowledge all cars of all makes and models unless it truly is a POS.
Came across the sort of by accident - got to me. Lost my wife of 47 years to cancer in 2014, was a Vietnam era vet. I have our house we built together as we built our marriage and family, and many of her paintings on the wall. It's nice too have something to help hang your memories on.
No. As a widower who lost my wife to cancer in 2012 after 47 years together (and also a vietnam vet), he has exactly the car he wants, and knows he is lucky to have it. Betcha and give you big, big odds he wouldn't trade it for any other car in the world.
Gerald Myers hey may I ask you a personal question why more and more cancer nowdays compare to 1987 not many cancer like nowadays there more and different type of cancer now why is it the air we breathe or the food we eat or is it the radiation on the phone computer tv
A had tears welling up! I am 37 and i have so much respect for anyone who has served in the military i myself served in the airforce. This story was great im happy to see such a beutiful car go back home to a man that deserves it!
Very very touching. This is not about the car, it's a story about love. First the love of a woman for a man and then the children that this loved created. So happy for you, although your "kitty" is no longer with you in body you had something that most of us never experience in life, "True Love". Continue to love your kids and grandkids.
Sir,as one vet to another you made me cry, your story is one of pure love both for hour beloved wife and your lovely car, your story has touched me god bless you and Kitty thank you for your service sir
Now i understand why this is my older brother's dream car...such a nice challenger and i also want to say that i hope that the challenger stays within the family until the end of time. I honestly wish we had something like this in our family, like a car passed through generation to generation, especially a challenger or charger
Ah..another car thats part of a family..not just a mode of transport...seems kitty knew where her place was in your heart a truly special woman....seems high school sweet heart made a bad choice...but hope she lived to regret it... but you found love and its so nice the connection you have with your late soul mate through your dodge challenger...i hope it stays in your family for generations to come..
What a beautiful story about a beautiful person and beautiful car. Can't help but get choked up. I liked that he said it would never be sold - it's just got too many memories. I'm imagining this car in its 4th and 5th generation still passing on the story of Kitty.
I have plans to do this to my dads 2011 Chevy Camaro SS! Just went out on him back in 2016 and has been in our garage ever since. He’s all tied up with 4 other kids and a grandson rn so I’m saving up in hopes of giving him this same satisfaction one day. Thanks for inspiring !
Wow! So happy i stumbled on this. I'm 57 and my late brother who would be 72 had a purple Dodge challenger. I remember it as a kid... the rumble was awesome. Unfortunately he passed at 45 when I was 30. We were very close but by then he was married raising two kids and the car was long gone. This video brings back amazing beautiful memories. Thanks for sharing. Comes at a time that I need some positive. God Bless!
i dont remember getting my slip signed to go on this feels trip. the longer it went the more sad but wholesome it was. im glad you were able to have this done
I'm glad you made it back and had a wonderful life and have the car that created so many memories with you wife. As being from Illinois originally I can see how it was getting rusty after only being six years old with all the salt they use on the roads in the winter.
Wow that picture of him sitting on the edge of the door of the car with a cig in his month tells it all about that era! What a beautiful car and great guy with the memory of a great girl!
When I watch these videos I'm nostalgic for what I never had but should have, there are some parents that only love what they think matters and actively discourage children that have other ideas. These vids are really about the family bonds that are the result of great parenting. We should all be so lucky.
The memories that are evoked by automobiles is nothing short of magic. Time travel has been around for years. It's called "vehicular time manipulation." Beautiful story. There is nothing so strong as the love between a parent and a child - especially that between a father and son. I love your car!
Thank you for your service. Yes I got all choked up too. My brother Jeff was in the Marines in Viet Nam, 1969 to 71 and I just found out he's suffering heart trouble from Agent Orange and he just told me last weekend, his first day in country his unit suffered a mortar attack. After almost 50 years he still barely talks about Viet Nam But has told me all my life, despite all the carnage he experienced there, it doesn't compare to how the damn hippies attacked him when he came home. As a "survival prize", my Dad ordered him a new MGB, British Racing Green of course.This video is Petrolicious quality. HUGE thumbs up!!!!!
What a kind son heart of gold good son he's got & what a sad story sounds like a great marriage they had and god bless the dad for his service What A Guy Seems like he's a had a great full life nice car he's got too 1970 dodge are beasts still to this day .
i lost my father all in a sudden 8 months ago. i still drive his car from 2001 and maintained it nearly spending %10 of its value. everybody tell me to sell it but as he says in the video "it is full of memories."
My dad passed away this last July, I wish i could find my dads old '70 GTO and do this for my mom. Back when my parents were teenagers, my mom said she would hangout the passenger window yelling at the fords saying their cars sucked and were slow. My dad was a big Mopar guy, he use to be a mechanic for Chrysler back in the day.
When I saw the plate and read Misukit, I was thinking "is that Japanese or something?". Then he said it meant miss you kitty and I just couldn't hold back my tears. Damn ninjas cutting onions everywhere.
No idea why this showed up in my recommendations today but I have no regrets taking 6 minutes out of my life to watch it. Beautiful car, beautiful story, beautiful people.
My great uncle served in Vietnam and his gift to himself when he got back was a 383 4 speed challenger that was dark green metallic although he wanted plum crazy purple but his wife wasn't letting him buy a purple car!
Cancer is such a bad disease we have all lost our loved ones I am sorry for your loss sir, she is in a better place and I am glad you have a piece of history to cherish forever 👍 love and regards from NAGALAND
Towallomee sgel but I still love that old car smell...the simplicity...the uniqueness....many American Men are refusing to marry American Women...the feminist movement ruined them...there are still some traditional ones out there but rare..then again we could always give up cars and turn Amish...
Jeff Polaras I have a couple of classic cars, and you're correct- the smell is a large portion of the appeal. That doesn't mean the new cars are lacking..l have to keep an eye on the gauges on my classic cars. I stress out when people get too close to them because you can't just go out to the nearest dealer and replace them. These new cars are reliable as hell, and will handle the older muscle cars in every possible way. I do still love the crude-ness of the old cars, but kicking ASS and not worrying about breaking something is simply AWESOME!
Beautiful video.. Gorgeous car and family.. You should be proud and she would be too! Whoever disliked this video you should be ashamed of yourselves. Mopar
Well I'm Aussie and my dad had an 1966 XR Ford Falcon station wagon with a 6 cylinder engine and column shift. No seat belts and shiny seats so when we went around corners my brother and I would slide across the back seat. It was cool. My country hasnt been in conflict and nobody died but cars are a big part of family history. So many memories and stories with that car. I really miss that car. Now that Ford US killed the Aussie Falcon its a rare classic. Where ever it is now.
Amazing video. Very heartfelt and touching. I can relate to your loss. I lost my gran who raised me to stage 4 aggressive breast cancer; she didnt live to see me finish my education which was her dream and she played a key part of.
Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments! This car means so much to our family and we are so proud to share our story with everyone! The folks at Hagerty produced such a great video and now we have it to watch over and over again.
Thank You!!
Thank you sir for sharing with us your story!
Thanks for sharing your story with us! Wish all the best for you! Greetings from Hungary, Budapest :-)
Life, back then, happened on 2 or 4 wheels and an open road. Memories, like my own, started behind the wheel with my favorite gal at my side. Kits memory lives within you all. God Bless you and yours. USN Retired. Zip~
I wanted to cry because of this phenomenal story, but my body would not allow me to produce tears! The best I’ve heard in a long time sir! I pay great respect to you people! Bless Kitty and that great man!
Brian Schmidt I’m glad you made it home.
My brother passed away in Florida and had this same car,same year also a convertible.had it fully restored.hauled it back to Michigan.all along the way back got a lot of honking and waving from other motorists.the car is back home.very proud of it.thanks big bro!miss you.😤
Sorry about you brother! Its nice that you have his car and pay tribute to him.
How to make a car guy cry 101
I tried so hard not to cry
that for sure 😥😥
pray to god not satan
Yay i am the 1k liker
I'm not crying... I'm cutting onions 😢😢😭
The man put his life on the line for his country, in return he he got a beautiful wife, beautiful family and a beautiful car. Thanks for defending our country.
God I got all choked up watching this. Happy for the man. Gorgeous Mopar.
Couldn't have said it better, man.
Same here. It's nice to see a story about a family that still cares about sentimental items. I hope that car gets handed down through the generations and more memories are made in it.
I too hope it gets handed down. Props to the family to think this much of their parents & making a memorial to their mother.
yeh me too
Wow, choked up indeed. Phew.
People don't understand how important classic cars are. They beautiful, it's history, sad and happy memories you can't replace that.
Beautiful story. Beautiful family. Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service. Now where are my tissues? Take care.
"Lets get you a car for your birthday, any car you want. Just as long as it's a convertible". That was o e hell of a good woman right there. I'm sorry fir your loss. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Thanks for your service and thanks for Kit's service to you and the family. While I am not a Dodge guy, I am a human and that car as well as you all, make a wonderful HUMAN story.
Thumbs up and love you all.
Mike
Hahah same here man, had to throw in the not a Dodge guy which cracked me up because I'm 100% a GM/Chevy guy haha
Car guys shouldn't have boundaries. You can prefer a specific brand as each does their own take. But true car people acknowledge all cars of all makes and models unless it truly is a POS.
Mustang for life!
r u a robot
I always appreciate a good story about what a car means to a family regardless of the brand
Good for u brother. Kit is looking at u smiling. Ty for serving and ty for being an American Hero. God bless . god bless ur wife.
What a great love story, all the best to Richard and his family. May Kitty guide you down the highways......
I like how it's tastefully modified, it looks so good!
Actually I'm pretty sure that's all factory stock.
@@darrenheadrick3669 no it's not factory stock. It's got 17" yearone rallye wheels. looks really nice and stock!
Perfect wheel and tire setup. The car is made for that stance.
How is it even possible to dislike this ?
Right!
Because its a convertible ☹️ but its clean thoe
I was thinking the same
Daniel M. Cus there's always gonna be hating ass bitches and hating ass losers bro
eeemanyo and the ugly wheels
What a GREAT story.,.Great family!!..you will see her again....
to everyone watching from overseas.. THIS is what us Americans are all about. Nice Mopar buddy!
Us Americans ? 300 Million of you are like that ? u must be too much of a Nationalist to rationalize your ridiculous affirmation
Came across the sort of by accident - got to me. Lost my wife of 47 years to cancer in 2014, was a Vietnam era vet. I have our house we built together as we built our marriage and family, and many of her paintings on the wall. It's nice too have something to help hang your memories on.
Sorry for your loss! God Bless! and thank you for your service as well.
Dodge should gift him a hellcat and have a cool badge called bad kitty as a reference to the car and his wife
No. As a widower who lost my wife to cancer in 2012 after 47 years together (and also a vietnam vet), he has exactly the car he wants, and knows he is lucky to have it. Betcha and give you big, big odds he wouldn't trade it for any other car in the world.
@@geraldmyers221 sorry for your loss. But i bet he wouldnt give it away for even a million dollars
@@geraldmyers221no no no, we said GIVE him a new car. not trade in his car.
Gerald Myers hey may I ask you a personal question why more and more cancer nowdays compare to 1987 not many cancer like nowadays there more and different type of cancer now why is it the air we breathe or the food we eat or is it the radiation on the phone computer tv
@@geraldmyers221 you're right.
Man that beast is beautiful thank God for good kids
A had tears welling up! I am 37 and i have so much respect for anyone who has served in the military i myself served in the airforce. This story was great im happy to see such a beutiful car go back home to a man that deserves it!
Thank you for your service.
Love the cool guy pic back in the day with a brew on the car and a grit in his mouth.
Such a touching story, with a beautiful droptop Challenger. And thank you for your service to our country, sir.
Very very touching. This is not about the car, it's a story about love. First the love of a woman for a man and then the children that this loved created. So happy for you, although your "kitty" is no longer with you in body you had something that most of us never experience in life, "True Love". Continue to love your kids and grandkids.
Now that I got tears in my eyes, God Bless your lovely wife, and Hod bless you sir, enjoy that Mopar cause she's riding with you.
Sir,as one vet to another you made me cry, your story is one of pure love both for hour beloved wife and your lovely car, your story has touched me god bless you and Kitty thank you for your service sir
Now i understand why this is my older brother's dream car...such a nice challenger and i also want to say that i hope that the challenger stays within the family until the end of time.
I honestly wish we had something like this in our family, like a car passed through generation to generation, especially a challenger or charger
Cant stop crying, this is so sad...sorry for your loss. Keep the picture in the dashboard, keep the car, keep the memories ! 😢
Ah..another car thats part of a family..not just a mode of transport...seems kitty knew where her place was in your heart a truly special woman....seems high school sweet heart made a bad choice...but hope she lived to regret it... but you found love and its so nice the connection you have with your late soul mate through your dodge challenger...i hope it stays in your family for generations to come..
What a beautiful story about a beautiful person and beautiful car. Can't help but get choked up. I liked that he said it would never be sold - it's just got too many memories. I'm imagining this car in its 4th and 5th generation still passing on the story of Kitty.
I have plans to do this to my dads 2011 Chevy Camaro SS!
Just went out on him back in 2016 and has been in our garage ever since. He’s all tied up with 4 other kids and a grandson rn so I’m saving up in hopes of giving him this same satisfaction one day. Thanks for inspiring !
Did you do it? it's been 11 months since you posted this coment
@@Alonsooooooo I would like to know as well
Wow! So happy i stumbled on this. I'm 57 and my late brother who would be 72 had a purple Dodge challenger. I remember it as a kid... the rumble was awesome. Unfortunately he passed at 45 when I was 30. We were very close but by then he was married raising two kids and the car was long gone. This video brings back amazing beautiful memories. Thanks for sharing. Comes at a time that I need some positive. God Bless!
i dont remember getting my slip signed to go on this feels trip. the longer it went the more sad but wholesome it was. im glad you were able to have this done
if your dads around take the time to do something like this , or time will run out and the window closes forever. its a joy ill never know.
Awesome story, Miss Kit would be so happy.
Absolutely gorgeous Mopar, well done fellas....and from this Army combat vet, tell your Dad thank you for his service....Hooah
Damn onion cutting ninjas.
Zundfolge right
Ikr
Lmfaooo
lol yeah they were here too, sneaky little b...
And that's why...cars...are part of our family.
Memories!!
And that Challenger is just beautiful.
This man deserves it, God bless
My heart skipped a beat, when he talked about the plate. Lovely car. Lovely family.
I'm glad you made it back and had a wonderful life and have the car that created so many memories with you wife. As being from Illinois originally I can see how it was getting rusty after only being six years old with all the salt they use on the roads in the winter.
Wow that picture of him sitting on the edge of the door of the car with a cig in his month tells it all about that era! What a beautiful car and great guy with the memory of a great girl!
Can’t beat a classic, regardless which car it is🤷🏻♂️🔥
When I watch these videos I'm nostalgic for what I never had but should have, there are some parents that only love what they think matters and actively discourage children that have other ideas. These vids are really about the family bonds that are the result of great parenting. We should all be so lucky.
Heart wrenching story. Such a nice decent family. Your Mum would be so proud of you all.
Its so great to see a mans children loving him and honoring him. This man has riches beyond anything physical such as a car, but oh what a car.......
What a sad sweet story. Love from up north in Canada.
Not only is she there with you. I know she's proud of you. She's waiting just beyond. ✌🏻♥️
God bless you and I know that car will be there for another 48 years cause she’s watching it
The memories that are evoked by automobiles is nothing short of magic.
Time travel has been around for years.
It's called "vehicular time manipulation."
Beautiful story.
There is nothing so strong as the love between a parent and a child - especially that between a father and son.
I love your car!
Thank you for your service. Yes I got all choked up too. My brother Jeff was in the Marines in Viet Nam, 1969 to 71 and I just found out he's suffering heart trouble from Agent Orange and he just told me last weekend, his first day in country his unit suffered a mortar attack. After almost 50 years he still barely talks about Viet Nam But has told me all my life, despite all the carnage he experienced there, it doesn't compare to how the damn hippies attacked him when he came home. As a "survival prize", my Dad ordered him a new MGB, British Racing Green of course.This video is Petrolicious quality. HUGE thumbs up!!!!!
Beautiful car. Beautiful story. Beautiful people. Rest in Peace Kitty.
I like that car.
Me to
You're a simple man, I like you.
Free Wheeling who wasn't? i love it
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HIS CAR?!?!
Dig Bick lol ur random af😂
What a kind son heart of gold good son he's got & what a sad story sounds like a great marriage they had and god bless the dad for his service What A Guy Seems like he's a had a great full life nice car he's got too 1970 dodge are beasts still to this day .
ITS SOOOOO CLEAN
Brought tears - Beautiful Car -I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and Mom . She is looking down and watching from heaven
Great story! Also, I like the editing -- especially the way the engine starts at the same moment he talks about meeting Kitty for the first time.
i lost my father all in a sudden 8 months ago. i still drive his car from 2001 and maintained it nearly spending %10 of its value. everybody tell me to sell it but as he says in the video "it is full of memories."
And it’s a one owner! Amazing story and car. Thanks for your service ✌🏻🙏🏻
My dad passed away this last July, I wish i could find my dads old '70 GTO and do this for my mom. Back when my parents were teenagers, my mom said she would hangout the passenger window yelling at the fords saying their cars sucked and were slow. My dad was a big Mopar guy, he use to be a mechanic for Chrysler back in the day.
God Bless our veterans.
Beautiful family, beautiful wife, beautiful car...what more could a man ask for?
When I saw the plate and read Misukit, I was thinking "is that Japanese or something?". Then he said it meant miss you kitty and I just couldn't hold back my tears. Damn ninjas cutting onions everywhere.
Such a beautiful story... & A great man with a beautiful family. R.I.P mrs. Kitty
What a great story, such a great guy.. gorgeous car!
You Kids Are AWESOME. Children Raised Right.
Beautiful story of a beautiful car. I'd love to own one some day in my life.
No idea why this showed up in my recommendations today but I have no regrets taking 6 minutes out of my life to watch it.
Beautiful car, beautiful story, beautiful people.
How could anyone give a thumbs down ?????
I agree ... Never erase Memories - I'll do it with someone I love
My great uncle served in Vietnam and his gift to himself when he got back was a 383 4 speed challenger that was dark green metallic although he wanted plum crazy purple but his wife wasn't letting him buy a purple car!
That's awesome!
Your aunt had good taste. Good for her !
This video shows what the challenger and charger are made for, special moments and precious memories
deserves a million views
Thank you!
how about 100,000,000? A million is too little!
What a Blessed Family! She's smiling!
How the hell does someone watch this video and think: “nah I’m gonna give it a thumbs down.”
When you hear the Pur, it will always remind you of her. Kitty sure was an amazing, beautiful Wife. You sure got lucky in this Life
That looks stunning 👀
Cancer is such a bad disease we have all lost our loved ones I am sorry for your loss sir, she is in a better place and I am glad you have a piece of history to cherish forever 👍 love and regards from NAGALAND
Such an awesome car but an even more amazing story! ❤️
As soon as he mentioned the license plate, I lost it. Such a beautiful story, and what a beautiful woman.
Thanks for sharing your amazing story ...all the best from us in the UK
That is by far one of the most beautiful challengers I have ever seen.
..back when women were actually capable of having love and compassion for a man.
Towallomee sgel but I still love that old car smell...the simplicity...the uniqueness....many American Men are refusing to marry American Women...the feminist movement ruined them...there are still some traditional ones out there but rare..then again we could always give up cars and turn Amish...
Jeff Polaras I have a couple of classic cars, and you're correct- the smell is a large portion of the appeal. That doesn't mean the new cars are lacking..l have to keep an eye on the gauges on my classic cars. I stress out when people get too close to them because you can't just go out to the nearest dealer and replace them. These new cars are reliable as hell, and will handle the older muscle cars in every possible way. I do still love the crude-ness of the old cars, but kicking ASS and not worrying about breaking something is simply AWESOME!
Towallomee sgel pronounced"Fott"
Towallomee sgel Stands for "That Hoe Over There"
Bunch of virgin losers.
I couldn't type this until I cleared my eyes .What a fantastic family and a fantastic tribute to Kit's memory. Thank you .
Thank you!
tears!
I shed a tear for you man... you have a lovely family...Kit will keep you safe. Peace...
Beautiful video.. Gorgeous car and family.. You should be proud and she would be too! Whoever disliked this video you should be ashamed of yourselves. Mopar
The people that disliked it are probably the people that thought the car should be restored as factory original with no mods.
My heart cries for both of you. I hope you'll meet again in the next life..!!
You never said who did the work on the car? They did a good job.
Custom Classics in Island Lake IL www.customclassics.net
Well I'm Aussie and my dad had an 1966 XR Ford Falcon station wagon with a 6 cylinder engine and column shift. No seat belts and shiny seats so when we went around corners my brother and I would slide across the back seat. It was cool. My country hasnt been in conflict and nobody died but cars are a big part of family history. So many memories and stories with that car. I really miss that car. Now that Ford US killed the Aussie Falcon its a rare classic. Where ever it is now.
Beauty
I’m sitting with tears of joy for you old mate after watching this. Sounds like you’ve had a good life, a loveing
Kuddos to the kids!!!
I was ‘muscle car’ binge viewing until I clicked on this video. Such a beautiful story and I’m in tears. Thank you TH-cam
I'm Viet Nam! :(
Amazing video. Very heartfelt and touching. I can relate to your loss. I lost my gran who raised me to stage 4 aggressive breast cancer; she didnt live to see me finish my education which was her dream and she played a key part of.
It's a kit car.
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A kit car is a car build buy your self, build not bought, you buy it, choose transition for the engine and some other bs, then put the body together.
MR. VCtool no it’s an inside joke. The plate says miss u kit
What a looker she was. Beautiful! Sorry for your loss.
Remarkable. This is, EXACTLY, my dream car. Respects to Kitty. American beauty in its finest.
Best car restoration video I've ever watched. RIP Kitty.
God Bless Kitty. And thanks for your service to our country. Enjoy your grandkids and family.
What a beautiful woman! You are very blessed to have had a time with her in your life! God bless you sir!