This $1.3 million Mercedes 300SL roadster made me cry tears of joy (I LITERALLY CRIED)
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When he was crying Mercedes guy: “You can come back and drive it more later tonight”. That was the nicest thing.
Nice I didn't even catch that.
Awsome guy
And Hoovie, with the classiest reply "I don't want to take up any more of your time."
That's like if you just got home from a date with Jennifer Aniston and you were walking her to her door and about to bid her goodnight and she says "you don't have to leave".......
@@muskokamike127 You NAILED that one!
“It’s kinda like VTEC, yo.” -words no other person has uttered while driving a 300SL
He had no clue what Tyler was saying 🤣
I love how no matter what class of car, you can't say VTEC without the Yo
Yessss
I can bet money that none of you have ever driven one, despite the fact that you'll lie and say you have, but Tyler has. I'ma trust his words over y'all's
@@aeroboozt9455 I’ve definitely driven a VTEC bro
“My boss needs it in 8 minutes… so you have to drive really fast and rev it I guess”
This dude is the best lol. Newfound respect for Mercedes and their appreciation for the older cars they made and the access they allow!
That sound….incredible.
So weird to see you here im subbed to you both and I know your channels..
Absolutely magical.
@@dashtesla Me too.
Unbelievable, the price starts making more sense when you hear it
One of the attractions to this channel is the fact that Tyler actually appreciates cars. Not just one type, but a wide range of cars from vans to super sports, new to old.
I think Doug has that same appeal.
Unlike Shmee, who is a wiener who doesn’t know Mercedes existed before 2010
@@maxivy I don't enjoy his style at all. I can't even put my finger on why. Stradman is less informative but far more authentic.
@@maxivy Agreed. I respect him for his work ethic, but a very narrow automotive interest
@@joep4224 Yeah but he isn't into thrashed cars
The Mercedes guy was so nice, you can tell he loves seeing how the cars move people
Michael was such a fine representative from Mercedes, cheers to him for doing an excellent job
I remember getting a car I had saved up years for and crying when I finally had the opportunity to test drive and buy it. It may seem crazy to non-car people but I completely understand Hoovie being emotional.
Cars are not just cars. They can be to those who want that. But underneath, it _never_ is
What car was it?
Non car people will never understand the emotion it brings
I totally cried when I traded one of my cars in.. It was the first time I had bought a car that I actually wanted and not just what I could afford. As I'm looking at them taking off the plates while waiting on my new car to be ready, I start crying. The man standing beside me said: "Are you crying?" All I could say is: "I really loved that car!!" (btw, her name was Lafawnduh Lynette, she was an 05 Dodge Magnum in Inferno Red and I used to still see her around for years afterwards). I know I'm going to be a puddle of goo when I tried in my current vehicle. I bought him brand new 8.5 years and 176,000 miles ago.
I bought my "affordable dream car" last year. Both Carmax and Carvana right now will give me more than I paid for it. I got a very good deal during the panic part of the pandemic and now with the used car market being what it is, I could take the opportunity to have been paid for driving it for a year, but I just can't. I live in a high rise condo building. Between not having the expense of the car AND being able to rent my space in our parking deck to someone else, my cash flow would improve by a few hundred bucks a month. It's totally the wrong practical decision to keep it, but sometimes the heart beats the head.
Next video: Here's why buying this 300SL Roadster has allowed the Car Wizard to buy his own ocean to run all of his yachts in
In the near future, the Car Wizard is slowly becoming Poseidon. Amassing a fleet of battleships, cruisers, submarines, and other expensive to maintain vehicles - funded by Tyler Hoover buying up all the hoopties around the world. I'm not sure if he'd have an evil cat or an overly friendly dog though...
@@JosiahGould I feel like the Wizard would have a dog but at the same time it could go either way
Lmao love the comment
He’d make less money on this than he did on the leaking bentley
The Wizard, buys Karl Stromberg's place.
Michael from Mercedes was cool AF! He definitely did his job well💯
He got the brand advert out to 1.3 million subscribers ... Definitely did his job well ...
You need to add Michael to the cast of characters! Great drive, beautiful car.
So weird to see you here im subbed to you both and I know your channels..
Michael is great at his job!
Thank You for watching... Coukd you also do more video on channels dvr please
He was in an episode of UK's Top Gear.
Straight fear in Michael's eyes when Hoovie takes the camera back.
Hoovie driving a million dollar car with one hand while holding a camera!
😂🤣 Thought I was the only one who noticed that
He's European. Over here we don't do anything else while driving, only focus on driving. Phone users and people who apply make up are shunned on our roads, even picking up a chocolate bar or drink is discouraged even in normal cars. I wasn't too far behind him when he did that, and it isn't my head on the block if something goes wrong. :)
@@michaelcollins9210 and talking about it lol
When he opened the hood on that SL I was amazed at how modern the engine looks
Same, that was my exact thought
First road car with mechanical fuel injection.. I think
The body shape of a 300SL is better looking than many "modern" supercars, none of which have the racing heritage of the Merc.
The intake manifold and direct injection looks very clean and modern indeed...i noticed that too...and better looking than post modern plastic covered everything, LOL
I understand the emotion, Hoovie, and it puts the lie to those who claim you've sold out. I've been watching you since around the time you bought the white Testarossa (one of my hero cars). Glad to see it's still about the cars for you. Congratulations on getting to a level to have an experience like that.
It goes to show you how men can apply emotions to "things".....In 1990 I picked up my $100,000.00 boat from the marina....I shed a tear, not necessarily because of the value, or my love of it, but partially because here I was, a guy who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, in a boat that cost 20 times what my parents paid for their house.
Fantastic comments Scott, we need more praise for these’s guys who do work really hard, it’s a nice change from the usual negative opinions from the peanut gallery
You know Hoovie's Grandma was looking down smiling while he had this experience. Bravo Hoovie. We love ya man.
“My boss is expecting me back in 8 minutes” gotta love the Germans
not 10, not 5, exactly 8 min ;)
Yeah, probably a part of our German culture. But not the worst... Interesting, I have dozens of clocks and watches in the house and love it.
It took precisely 17 seconds for me to read these comments.
i'm sure part of this was him/the dealership not wanting Hoovie to take that 1.2m car out joyriding for too long
@@Erikimo if that was the case he wouldn’t have invited him again
Tyler's driving a 1.3 Million $ car with a camera in one hand lmaooo
Gear shifting with other!
Disrespectful and kinda moronic
@@BobbyDazzler888 Yaa, and Mercedes Guy very cool. I'd be "Hay 'dumb butt', drop the f...... camra and get both swetty paws on that steering wheel of my $1.3M car!"
and not wearing seatbelts
@@krimpet100 I don’t think they had seat belts, and definitely not shoulder belts
Countach is about to nuke himself up when he finds out Tyler cheat on him
you know that car would probably nuke itself anyways :D
Cheating on a Countach is like cheating on an italian girlfriend. She says she don't mind but...she mind and she's got revenge on her mind.
‘What have you got in your apron?’💍💄📿⛑🧢🎓🎩💎
and when she went 🏸🏓🏒🏑🏏🎳🎱
Oh it watched him do it, it knows.
Usually when you meet your heroes you are disappointed. Nice to see this one held up. It is a timelessly beautiful piece of automotive art.
That is the most beautiful, desirable car that I have ever seen. Sell the Countach and some of the other cars in your stable and BUY this one. Besides, think of all the money you'll save trying to keep the Countach running. The Countach rally with all the breakdowns was a disaster.
I wouldn't be mad at all. he even cried after driving this car. go live your dream Hoovie!!!
But then he wouldn't be able to make all the videos, and would lose income.
Honestly, instead of a bunch of supercars, I think a bunch of weird hoopties and then one extremely desirable halo car is a much better fit for him.
Don't ever change Hoovie! It's okay to cry; especially when it's passion that boils over and we're simply at a loss for words any longer. Tears will do all the conveying of emotion that's needed. It must've been an honor and a memory of a lifetime for a diehard fan such as yourself. The 300 SL is no doubt an icon to live eternally in the loir of automotive history and motorsports.
Hopefully you meant 'Lore' and not an edible dormouse....;D Completely Agree tho...
@@danstewart8218 Well, obviously lol!
This was one of your best videos yet. I almost felt your excitement with just being near this car let alone driving it. What a beautiful car. Mercedes sure picked the right guy to work their social media classic program. He shows great passion for these cars and has an unbelievable amount of knowledge about them. I really hope you get to own one someday. You looked like you belonged in that car.
I could feel that emotion in my soul. THAT. must have been overwhelming.
You have earned it.
I was on a trip from Cannes, avoiding the highway to Geneva and then over the Alps to Luxembourg in a 94 SL500. It was a great journey, I loved every minute in the car.
Family used to own a Mercedes dealership in the 70s and I inherited literature about the history of Mercedes. That gullwing/300 SL was the stuff of dreams and what got me fascinated with cars as a kid. I tried replicating the design many times on paper (terribly) and even took German lessons for a month to maybe fulfill my dream of working for Mercedes someday. Thank you Hoovie for vicariously living the dream for many of us. It's not exactly the same when someone like Leno or Clarkson drives one and that's what makes this special.
Have u considered mercedes sales? Car sales aren't crazy hard to get into. U don't really even technically need college education for most
My grandfather had a few dealerships in Nova Scotia and I picked through all the old dealer catalogues from the 40s and 50s. There was nothing else to do over there lol. Amazing designs.
Have you considered just buying one?
@@wesleybarnett6671 I'm too nerdy to be able to hold a job where you don't sit in a chair all day browsing memes :)
@@DctorSkillz1 It's way too expensive even as a replica. Even if I managed to cobble together the money somehow, I doubt I'd be able to drive it much due to depreciation and the fact that a collision with even the smallest modern car will turn it into a pancake. Plus, my country has 100+% import duty on foreign cars. My achievable dream car is an e39 or a Citroen C6 or maybe even a 190E or an SEC if I get lucky.
I own a 190SL. I love the 300SL! maybe one day..
I am amazed how easy the 190sl's are to drive!
Don't discredit your 190SL, it is a truly beautiful car.
@@TheWorldHasGoneNuts i would never!:)
@@FriendsChaser yes. I also own a 230 SL Pagode. Drives 10 times better. But the 190 is 10x cooler😅😄
@@Privatprofil aaah that sounds lovely! Ive yet to drive a pagode. Are the seats as comfortable?
The shot at the ocean with the fog, and the color of the car…
Fucking mind blowing👍😳
What makes this video so special is how happy it appears to make you, and how the audience can share in that experience
I would be way too nervous to drive a $1.3 million car and then to vlog while doing it!? Giving me heart palpitations, Hoovie lol
When Tyler took the camera to film the steering wheel I could feel Michael clench up through my screen.
When he said it was the perfect daily driver, I was like "Yeah I totally want some uninsured chick on her cell phone in a Ford Focus plowing into the back of this thing at a red light"
@@rwdplz1 Yeah, but he probably meant how it was designed to be. As in during the era it was made. Or also just as a statement that it still would be if not for other factors such as that, value, etc.
Ya i wouldnt go past 2mph
the dude looked like a nervous wreck the entire drive
Fabulous car. More fun than when Schme150 drove it 👌🏼. Michael from the Mercedes Classic Center seems like a cool guy.
Very cool guy.
I don't know why I can't stand Shmee150. Maybe it's his voice or maybe I'm just jealous. Seems like a nice enough guy, must be me lol
@@SavedbyHim Boy, can I relate to that. Maybe it's also what comes across as ZERO humility.
@@SavedbyHim I think it's the persona that he presents. He's made a point of separating Tim from Shmee150, and it has worked quite well for him. Personally, I feel the same way as you. I sometimes watch Shmee150 but not much 🤷♀️. There's just something that I don't like watching much. Tim is a different story though. I quite like watching stuff where he's not doing the whole Shmee150 stuff
Shmee is a prick 😂
Just when I thought it would be awhile before Hoovie could top the Countach Rally, the next video is bringing us along for the ride in his ultimate dream car followed by actual tears of joy. I'm so glad the success hasn't gone to his head.
The way that your joy is expressed to us. It feels so real, so genuine. It makes me more motivated to accomplish my own goals someday. Thanks, Tyler
Next video is gonna be: "I sold every car i have to buy my dreamcar"
Honestly though. You can only drive so many cars at once - may as well get that one you want
And I would be ok with that. Just seeing the joy on his face when he drove it made me smile so much.
And the video after that, "Here'$ everything that'$ wrong with my Mercede$ 300SL."
Wonder what the hoovie price is.
And none of us would mind!
Very happy for you - they say "Don't meet your idols" but I'm glad it didn't disappoint.
bottle, and then your grandmother😾😿🙀😽😼😻😹
will do her good.😰😬🤯😩😨😧😦
‘To my grandmother’s.’👒👑👢👡👠👟👞
That was one of the best videos I've ever seen !!! Im so incredibly happy for you Tyler !
Wow just wow. Congratulations Tyler. Thanks for taking us along. I grew up going to monterrey. So many memories. Took my 70 RS Camaro there in 2017. Yep i cried too.
The SL line been one of my old time favorite sport classics. Their proportions seem so visually appealing too.
well that she would never wear 🤨😙😉😁
‘What have you got in your apron?’💍💄📿⛑🧢🎓🎩💎
Once she gave her a little cap 😑☺️😋🤣
*all-time
I got to drive an all-original 300 SL Gullwing when I was a teenager, back in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s. The owner was a family friend. He flipped me the keys and said “Go ahead, take it for a spin up the road and back.” Couldn’t believe it, and I was terrified! I don’t think I ever made it over 35 mph, praying the whole time I wouldn’t crash it. Such a cool car!
I have also driven the 300 SL Roadster. What an experience!!! I was totally blown away by the sound of the revving straight six.
"Yes MB had this, like... quality approach." Well said Michael, well said.
This is one of the reason's I love this channel. A pure and honest video.
I love how in Hoovies voice you can hear him fanboying and freaking out. It's awesome man to meet your dreams!
This reaction is why I and so many other Hooptie drivers continue to watch you. That and the joy you spread with your generosity. I anticipate another hooptie give away and hope it is to a needy veteran. Especially right now... the community could use an uplift... I know Wizard would be all in... Much love
I remember riding along in the 300sl roadster of my friend for the first time, cried for the first 15 kilometers.. that sound, such a special car. Pure automotive art. Goosebumps, nice to see someone else have that same feelings.
I'm gonna say this right now, this is honestly one of the greatest videos you've put out. that 300SL is absolutely breathtaking, and your reaction to it is amazing!!
I was smiling the whole time with him. And I hate Mercedes....
@@mgabbard lots of people hate Mercedes but almost nobody hates this one, it's the greatest car they've ever made and his reaction says everything 😌
The turn signal 🤯 blew my mind lol I think that’s the coolest thing I’ve seen in my whole life
Agreed. Search American cars party tricks. Old Tech is so Rad!
Till it breaks.
We once had an old Toyota Corona sedan with the same horn ring turn signal switch assembly - Toyota must have copied Mercedes-Benz!
Hoovie, you are truly a blessed man. Thank you, for taking us along on this road trip.
Thanks for sharing your dream come true! I just had mine as well when the big boy steam engine came through my home town and got to experience it with my kids. Tears as well made time stand still in this crazy fast world. No money could buy it. Love you hoovie!
Beautiful car, automotive history and never to be repeated.
Last weekend a Mercedes club or meeting was driving through my village as I walked to the store. Pagoda SL's, but also regular classic sedans. All in perfect condition. Suddenly I heard a beautiful noise which made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. It was a 300 SL roadster. Such a beautiful car with a beautiful soundtrack. And great that the owner doesn't stow it away in a garage but drives it.
Really great cars. Ridiculously priced, but awesome.
Pagoda Benz for the win. Not too exotic that you can't enjoy it but a feast for the eyes to behold its lines. And has that same husky straight 6 snarl. I can't watch Intersection for what they did to that car. I can only hope it was a dressed-up turd.
I understand the emotion. I remember as a senior in high school the gen 2 Ctsv came out. And I remember lusting over em ever since. Until around 2016 I was able to purchase an 11 sedan and driving that car the 2 hours home I was completely happy in shock and a little emotional. Sold it last year and it was truly the best car I've owned
The last time I cried from joy was when I watched my family enjoying a tidal pool on a secluded beach in Morocco. You do you. Those moments come too seldom in life.
Damn I love that bro
This 26 mile drive an the coastal drive are the best in the world. It's like driving in a painting.
@@craighearn747 "some of". Here are a couple more that I've experienced.
Blueridge Parkway - international award winning
Skyline Drive - Shanandoah Valley vistas
Barcelona to Carcasonne across the Pyrenees
Gaspe Penninsula
Riff Mountains on the Mediterranean Coast of Morocco
Today was the best episode from Hoovie in so long. More of this please.
What a gorgeous car, happy that you got to drive a car from your bucket list hoovie!!!
Congratulations on meeting your hero and that it was such a moving experience. As you've had the pleasure of knowing it usually ends up a disappointment, keep up the great vids and maybe we veiwers can help you achieve this goal too.
You are driving history….elegant in every way.
17 mile drive, California dreamin. You have reached the ultimate worldly paradise.
the gullwing was my first poster car as a kid still one of the prettiest cars ever made silver over red interior phwoooar lol
Steering wheel is gorgeous omg
I like that you included the tears in the video. I can only imagine that was a big dream of yours fulfilled getting to drive that car, and your emotions show a heart full of gratitude.
Great to see Hoovie experience this and to see his genuine emotion. One of his best yet! I’d feel the same way if somebody gave me the opportunity to drive a properly sorted BMW 2002 Turbo. Thanks for sharing this experience with us!
This was as genuine as I've ever seen Tyler in one of his videos... what an experience to have.
@Dominick for once.
I love the 300SL, but damn i would never want to own one of these. Imagine driving it and with every little stone hitting your hood or scratch, you start crying. I drive an old and cheap but cared for W115 as my daily and its just another feeling driving these vintage cars. It has no AC, no powersteering and every other week something new is leaking or broken, but i just love it. No electrionic parts and 9/10 times you can fix it yourself in a short time. Some parts getting more rare and more expensive, but i guess its nothing compared to a 300sl :D
Yeah I just can't be the average car owner even when I try. I bought a 25 year old car for $700 and I told myself I am NOT going to care for it, just drive it until the wheels fall off! Fast forward 3 months later and I have fixed everything on the engine, done a tune up, fixed all the broken trim on it, fixed all the rust, done a full detail, aaaand I'm planning on doing a full engine rebuild so it doesn't burn oil.
How do people just run their cars into the ground? I can't bring myself to do it.
To be honest, I'd rather have the gullwing but even before that, the 280...in offwhite, blue top, white interior.
That's why paint protection film was invented.
If a pebble hits it, take it like a man : ) I can understand the collector mindset but I'd never restore a classic car to level 1 concourse for this reason. These cars should be driven with gusto.
Oh cmon it's not like you would daily drive it and you can protect it even further with a wrap
I know that feeling, Its fantastic your able to show you’re true emotions on UA-cam so other young men can see that it’s more manly to show emotions than to act like we don’t have any. Great video, from the land down under 🇦🇺 & 🇺🇸
You met one of your heroes, it was better than you expected and that made you cry. No shame in that, I love it when it's a person (because it is SO rare when its better than you expect) :)
"Where am I gonna find $1.29M dollars, Michael?"
By a remarkable coincidence, Hoovie has precisely 1.29M subscribers as of the upload of this video. Everybody chip in a dollar, it'll be his Christmas present.
Good idea
This is the best idea
acutally yes but instead give me the money
I'm down for that.
300sl gullwing is one of the most beautiful cars ever built.
Hoovie you’re not the only one crying she back in the 80s my grandmother love this car this very exact same car in my six-year-old self told her that I would buy her one one day unfortunately she died from ovarian cancer in the late 90s every time I see this car I think of her and I do cry a little too thank you so much for allowing us to go for a ride.
Been watching for years and this is the best Hoovie video, genuinely happy for him, hes a good guy!
Sounds amazing when it gets up in revs.
7:12 back when MB cared about reliability and building the best possible vehicle...not just one they could sell more of.......
That look of pure joy was so wholesome, thanks for sharing Hoovie! Glad that you got to experience this.
Vlog for the 2nd drive? I can understand if you don't have footage / didn't want to share.
This is beautiful, an honest and simple video about not some idiot going around in an expensive car but, instead, really showing your emotions and love for these machines. Thank you very much Tyler, wish some day you sign the contract to buy one!
Literally one of the most beautiful cars ever made. love it ❤
was nothing that she would 🙄🤗😍😄
Mercedes did a great job hiring michael, amazing service!
Thanks for showing! You are giving us some great content from pebble beach Tyler😎
The Mercedes 300SL is real vintage glamour on wheels, the Golden Era Hollywood, to drive and park in front of your
Mid Century Modern beach house. And one of the best sounds. Incredible they left the car outside overnight though.
Thank you Hoovie, and Mercedes, back in the saddle!
Tyler I got a little misty eyed driving the California coast and 17-mile drive a few years ago in something much less special. Those once in a lifetime moments get you right in the feels. Thanks for sharing with us. Makes me want to go back.
What a beautiful piece of automotive history and art! Stunning!
Honestly, if you get so emotional by this car. I think everybody will accept you selling some cars to make it work. I have not seen Hoovie being this happy because of a single car in such a long time, this is definitely an opportunity you should not let go.
Keep up the good work :)
Yep, buy the damn car Hoovie. As car people, we understand…
Man… so happy you got to live that dream. Thanks for taking us on that ride with you
I was lucky enough to have one of these in my family for years. My dad bought it from Catron Motors in Pomona CA for $5400. My older brother drove it to HS and we had it maintained by Kurt Saunders, a German Mechanic who taught us to respect and properly maintain the cars. Wonderful car! I always loved the sound the fuel pump made when you turn the key on, the first sign of the engine leaping to the ready position. My brother sold it decades later but it was a precious part of my youth.
I absolutely love that you genuinely cried over just getting to drive your dream car, that’s the passion that made me subscribed to your channel
This is the content we need.
thx Tyler such a great video i can almost smell that interior. you now have the credentials of a true collector. the key being you find them b4 they are popular and collectable your knowledge is also exceptional. it has been great to be on your journey over the years.
I don't know what was more awesome, that sound or how incredibly knowledgeable and kind that guy was. What a car, super cool experience for hoovie especially considering his love for Mercedes and the 300sl
It's absolutely a beautiful car. Hopefully, you can get it. If not at least you got great memory of driving a dream car :)
Now THIS is beautiful.
Good on ya Tyler, I'm glad we are all here to follow your journey🙂
I will have to agree..the sound is amazing! ...we have a modest simple Mercedes 300 glc suv.. we love it.. but that classic ride in this vid... priceless.
Hoovie: "This is my ultimate dream car right here." Mine too. I'm glad one of us got to experience it in all its glory. 👌🏼👍🏻✌🏼
you can tell how much Hoovie loves and respects these cars just in the voice he's using!
i drove a close friends 1963 300sl roadster about 2 miles once. best drive of my life. i dont even care about the price, that car is magical how it rides, drives and stops. the shifter is this tiny almost delicate looking thing, but it shifts like the bolt of well oiled swiss k31. amazing stuff.
Thank you Hooive for the videos . Glad your ticking off the bucket list
Congrats Tyler! Wow, what an epic thing to be allowed to do. And the SOUND - wow, does that thing ever sound amazing.
SL Sneak Peek: "OH MY GOD!!!" Best ending ever!
Was it in a good way or a bad way though?
WOW!!!! It sounds so nice!!!!! It's that feeling when you drive a car like this and it will certainly make you cry.
Well done Mercedes Benz. I know they wouldn’t do this for everyone but good to see the genuine enthusiasm from the MB guy. Bravo.
On a more serious note, Mercedes Benz has a far more interesting past than present or future. Their classic and vintage cars are timeless. Then around the late 1990s they started letting the bean counters dictate everything. Ever since, and for the future, their cars are just German Cadillacs.
But from the end of the war, even before the war with the old SLK etc, but really after the war, until the late 1990s, every Mercedes was special. No matter how many were mass produced, they were special cars.
New mercedeses unfortunatly look the same like all cars do sad
Ehh, I think the W211 is still pretty special. I drive a W203 wagon which is just about one of the easiest cars to drive, very comfortable, reliable (with the M112 V6) but the interior quality is outpaced by the same year Toyota Camry, W211 is much nicer materials wise. At least W203 parts are similarly inexpensive like a Camry, my brother's E500 wagon has some pricey parts. I can't really comment too much on the other newer models as I haven't driven them but my parent's 2003 Sprinter they got new has been pretty good. My favorite Mercedes is a W201Sportline but I also adore the W123 (prefer a 240D to a 300D for weight balance) and W116. Also have a W124 which I have a love-hate relationship with due to the HVAC system being annoying to service and parts are getting harder to find.
I had a Micro Machine of this car. It was one of my favorites as a kid. Stunning car.
That's two fantastic vids in a row that showcase really great cars and Tyler's true appreciation for the experience. Nice.
Absolutely beautiful. And real emotion. So wonderful