Papa Bear 🐻 here. First I would like to thank everyone of you for following my son and I for our adventures into these classic and beautiful cars that he finds with low miles. Family means a lot to me. I would also like to thank each and everyone for the comments that you made my son and I working together. That is what family does together❤
You're welcome Paul. I wish my dad was around still to guide me. But this just isn't the case. I try to be like him, but I suppose I gotta just be me. Right?
Papa Bear, You and Anthony have such a great bond together. Me and my dad were the same. We would take long walks on the beach and have great father and son talks while my mom was back at the house making fresh calamari salad. Precious times I will never forget. Keep that bond going for many years to come.
You're welcome, Paul! You are what family should be all about! Congratulations! We will keep tuning in for all your fun & wonderful adventures together! Here's Ohio wishing you a great day!
Paul, its so evident that your sense of family, love and bond was passed to Anthony and will carry on for generations. Both of you are blessed and its obvious you appreciate it.
Love the ending about your dad .. and yes that’s what’s important.. you are a lucky man to have your dad and share a passion.. but you Dad is a lucky man to have a son that loves him as much as you do
Great video. Love to see that relationship. My father passed last year. . What’s the story with cars with such low mileage?? Does having a car sit that long cause damage??
I’ve been watching your videos from the beginning. I was in the car business for 20 years. I’ve worked with my dad the last 15 every day. You are 100% correct. Memories and the wonderful people we meet are the REAL treasure. I decided to leave the car business and follow my dreams in the school bus world as a new contractor transporting kids . (One hour from you in Maine) I’ve been truly happy ever since. Please keep up the great work, I wish you and papa bear the best!
You’re so lucky to have Papa Bear to travel with him. Spend as much time as you can with him and your family. My dad unexpectedly passed young, but fortunately we spent a lot of time together that I’ll never forget!
My old employer had a 78 Mark V with a 460, blue metallic and blue velour interior. Wait till you drive your Lincoln, the ride on these cars is spectacular! You found a beautiful Lincoln! Enjoy! Nice to see a father and son getting along.
Anthony, you're a good son man, I wish I had that opportunity...My dad loved cars very much and so do I. My father passed away when I was 16, and I'm sure we would probably have a yard full of cars and making the neighborhood very upset...Rest easy pops, I miss you and I love you Alvin Sr.
You guys are just awesome plain and simple... my father passed two yrs after my mom in 2014 at 92 yrs old and I miss him everyday and wish for a sec I could have just an hour with him again, I know I’ll see him again on the other side. Thank you for sharing that side of yourself it shows character .
Can't wait for the full walk around video. Take it from me: time with your Dad is what it's all about, so glad you shared this amazing find with him. Cheers
Appreciate the remarks about your Dad and the importance of a father/son relationship. 20 years ago an outsider would have said mine was broken beyond repair - really due to me as the son having made poor choices and carefully nurturing a huge chip on my shoulder as well. Fast forward and I grew up, recovered, made Dad proud - and some my best memories are times we shared together; weekends just the two of us. Yes, usually involving cars and a road trip as well. He's 82 now, we're not done yet, and I really think he's one of the best men I've known. It does matter. Now, a side note - boy I miss the days when cars could come with a special interior which really set one apart from the other. Down with taupe! Finally - 3000???? Damn!!!
That part you said about your father was so touching it totally brought me back to a time when I used to go to auctions and car sales and stuff like that when I was starting out on my business and used to be my partner in crime and always supported me in my decisions, now I look back that was some time ago now and my father has been passed on for many years now, thank you for bringing back a memory to me, bless your heart.
Love the color combo. Love the price! I’m sure you will have to put some time and money into it to get it running perfectly like you do. Enjoy your trips with Papa Bear, You are lucky to have him with you
Wow, what a deal! Yes, those are the original factory floor mats. You're talking about your dad was so sweet. My father is gone now but we did bond over Lincolns together. He didn't care about them, called them stinking Lincolns, but he new I loved them so he helped me find them and work on them way back when I was a teenager. Glad you're cherishing your time together.
Another winner, Anthony! Beautiful original condition! I owned a '76 Mark IV, had a such a nice, smoothe ride. Glad you are cherishing these moments with your Dad, treasure him always! My Dad has been gone for 42 yrs and I still miss him every day. God Bless you both!
SOOOOooooo Many of us shed a mournful tear, because ............WE MISS OUR COOL DAD's! OMG what I'd give to just talk 10 minutes with MY papa bear! Screw the $$$$$$ and sleds! they matter only because of the mutual bonding! Get a cardio workup every six months! Both of you are paunchy!, Italian's live the BEST life! The food, the wine, the CADILLACS! But as a retired PA-C I see danger signs ahead unless you both get cleared by a cardiologist! Here is an honest to God story, My dad called me from his hospital bed in Savannah Georgia. He said mom was signing him out at the nurse's station, and they had packed his things up and he felt like calling me, we seldom spoke. He said these exact words "Son I know how excited you are to welcome your new baby in a few days..If God lets me live a few years longer, I can't wait to go back to Phoenix and visit you all! ) I told him I loved him and wished him good luck. Less than 20 minutes later the Hospital social worker called. She informed me my dad coded after he handed the phone over to the wheelchair attendant! Said my mom had just walked in and he grabbed his chest and grimaced! The crash team was in that room in less than two minutes! after doing all that they could, she dismissed them and sat on the bed. married 60 years, WW-ll , Korea, 22 years in the USAF. He had had both arteries cleaned in his neck and an embolism of fat lodged in his heart. Timing is everything! I just had a cardio stress test last week, unlike the old days when you ran on a treadmill until you collapsed, the new way is comfortable! It's all passive nuclear. I complained of chest pains and my insurance paid the $8.000 I was partly blocked but now on a special medicine and diet. WE LOVE YOU GUYS! don't take care of your Cadillacs better than you do to your coronary arteries! Father & Son business is healthy for you both! You inspire many! Please Do Not Wait! After that........Party like it's 1992! .
I truly appreciate that. We both have to work on better health and eating habits. I’m not ashamed to say it. Dads going to be 70. I need to take the best care of him I can at this point
BAM!!! And Papa Bear spills the beans! Anthony, I loved the look on your face right at that moment! Too funny!!! But seriously, you are so lucky to have your Dad around. Both of my parents have been gone for 15 and 16 years, and believe me, it's the little things that I miss so much...Things I didn't even think were that important at the time. You're a good son and Papa Bear is lucky to have a son like you! I gotta tell you, I got a little choked up there for a minute. But thank you so much for sharing that sentiment with us! As for the Mark V...WOW! What an amazing car! A friend of mine had a triple burgundy Mark V back then, and man what a car that was. The view out over that long hood looking at that Lincoln star waaayyyy out there was always so impressive! But whatever you decide to do with it, enjoy! Take care!
That’s a great story and I understand completely. I took my son and daughter to Florida to purchase a 79 Lincoln convertible the same color as yours. That was 10 years ago this month. We are still talking about that trip!!
A more intelligent thing to say would be, back when the car was new, you knew this man was successful in life. I thought Anthony's viewers had more originality.
i've never met you my friend but wanted to say you have your priorities straight. When you started speaking about your relationship with you dad, it brought tears to my eyes. I thought "this guy gets it" Treasure the here and now and store memories for the future. Beautiful car.
Wow. Anthony you are my HERO. What better way to spend time and bond with him over vintage classic cars. I only hope this is something you will one day do with your own son. As I mentioned to you last week we are also a Cadillac family, however, I had the pleasure of taking care of one of these marvelous Mark V's for a client some 44 years ago, and I must say they were/ are fine automobiles. You have me thinking I would enjoy coming to New Hampshire to view your impressive collection.
$3000 Wow What a deal. When you showed the front Fender and I Seen the paint I New that was a special car. That is the car of my dreams I was always impressed With the TV show Dallas jock Ewing drove a Lincoln But it was silver What a car. Yes and being with your dad is more important. My dad and I were always best buddies He will be 89 He has Alzheimer's for the past 10 years and he don't know who I am So every Every day with your dad is so valuable Nothing can ever replace that. Be safe and God-bless.
Hey fellas, I couldn't agree more with your comments about spending time with your dad, Papa Bear. My job years ago allowed my late father to travel with me from Colorado to North and South Dakota. We had the greatest of times travelling all over for my job. Sadly he passed away almost 11 years ago, but I have all of the great memories to reflect on, even to this day. Obviously you know to cherish the time given. Great channel and great cars. Keep it rolling!!
Anthony, man you are a wise man. Life is about the memories we make with those that mean so much to us. You and your Dad are very blessed to enjoy the relationship and time you have together. And WOW that car, it is AWESOME! I hope you get it running soon, and take it on a drive and share it. I can just see that huge Lincoln hood ornament at the edge of that hood guiding the way. Perfect.
Wow! What an epic find! You've got a real time capsule with that '77 Continental Mark V... Your personal message is so important - “Love your family...stay connected with your family...make memories...enjoy their company....because they may not always be around.” Best wishes.
You two are the tops. Watching this video reminds me of when my dad and I would go and pick up cars. Some we could fix, some we could part out. Either way my brother and I really enjoyed that time with our dad.
Wise son and very lucky beloved father! My own lifetime experiences, both as a nurse and daughter, have convinced me that what ultimately matters to most of us as life evolves & nears its end, are the shared experiences we can play back in our minds and take comfort from over and over. May you and your dad continue to cherish each others company and have many more unique funny car memories.
Awesome find. It is great to see father son together. My dad and I work together on restoring Cadillacs. Great times and memories bring them back on road trips as well. Thanks for sharing.
Great video !!! Always good to see happy faces. And I don't understand How can someone dislike that video ? I mean Really guys ? What is wrong with You 🤬.
LOVE THE CAR! Live all Lincolns. My father passed away the day after my 5th birthday.. so watching & listening to you talk about your father & seeing you hangout with him, really makes me wish I got to experience that too & had my father in my life. Really sad & hurts. Especially during important events or situations in life, like when I graduated from basic training or finished 6 year enlistment... anyways, I LOVE the Lincoln Mark V so much. One of my all time favorite cars. I love all luxury cars from all years, Buick, Lincoln, Cadillac, mercury etc..
Looking forward to see you getting her running and on the road, I say hang onto it... And it's great to see you and your Dad spending time together, my Dad means the world to me.
I’m at a loss of words Tony ,,, I’m just grateful for you and pops and this awesome channel . Thank you my friend for making another off the hook video.
It goes by in the blink of an eye. Spend as much time as you can with him. I miss my pop. He passed at 54 years old, I am now 55 and look back on all the great times we had and it’s been 22 years since he’s gone. But it still feels like yesterday. Nice find as well
Enjoy the time with papa bear. Recently lost my father. But many of my memories of both of my parents were made growing up in the family business and eventually working for them. The car is beautiful! Wish I could get it. Love your videos!
Nice words about your father, the time you spend with him is priceless. Keep this car.... it's not once in a lifetime, more like 2 or 3 lifetimes. And you can now display it in your dealer showroom with it's original tires and factory markings. Not many folks have 2 Caddy's sitting on original Royal Seals and a Mark V sitting on original Goodyear Polysteels.... keep all three!
I LOVE the Relationship between you and your Dad Anthony, wish I had that. And all of your BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN Cars....especially the Cadillacs. Keep them coming...LOVE them Man. !!!!
Let me tell you something brother, by you telling the story about your trips, picking up Classic cars with your father is a blessing,most of us don't even have our parents with us anymore, and don't get me wrong, I saw the tears in your eyes, when you were talking, and trust and believe,I was crying right along with you, can't wait for the next classic car that you get, looking forward to seeing you and your father,1 love brother from another mother 🥃🥃💯
Very nice Mark V! I have a 78-----same body color, but with a white top and original velour striped upholstery on the seats. Was my dad's car---completely original except for the Flow master mufflers..... D ad liked them loud....lol.... 103K miles. If it didn't have Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury badges on it, then he didn't want it in his driveway....
Love your channel. You’re doing the right thing. Enjoy your experiences with pop. The cars will rust away. Your memories will last forever. The cars are cool though. 😉
Spectacular find, but I'm not sure which is the best part: the automobile or the time you have with your father. My father died of heart disease in 1978. I would give nearly anything to hear his voice again. God bless you and your splendid father.
There are two things I want to comment on. You paid ONLY $3k for this car??!! Being all original, a car like this might (after cleaning and the like) roll across the auction block and fetch, I don't know, 10x that amount, or more. Good deal! The second thing is the most important. Spending time with Dad and making memories... you are spot on about this and, you and your father are both very fortunate to have each other to go do things like this.
I am really enjoying these road trip videos! Family is everything. I try to spend as much time with my dad as possible. The car is beautiful! A little to big for my taste but gorgeous and in awesome shape. Hopefully you'll hang on to it for awhile and enjoy it.
I'm a big fan, love the cars (not the yellow one so much}, love watching the journey. My heart melted about 25 minutes in when you said that about working with Papa Bear. My dad and I spent a ton of time together, road trips included and then he passed away suddenly at 72 years old. I'm so glad to see how much you guys appreciate each other. Oh and I'm not far away, just south of Boston... Hopefully I'll be a customer soon and not just a fan. (Also loved the Eastbound and Down song. Made me laugh)
My dad had a 1979 Mark V Collector Edition that had all the major trim options white on white. It was a beauty. I wish he were still alive to see this video because he loved these cars.
I LOVE your channel. 'I'm so into the cars you pick up but cant afford one or a place to keep it at this time. Love and light to you, your Dad and family.
Beautiful Mark V with the creme gold luxury group and 460 engine. Spectacular automobile. I really enjoyed watching the video of your journey to and from Mechanicsburg PA with your dad.
What an absolutely amazing car! Awesome score! You are right about spending time with papa bear! I cherish spending time with my dad and cruising in our fleet of Corvairs! I'm so glad to hear you say it's all about spending time with pops. I agree! I absolutely love it when he's in the front seat of Big Momma, my 1990 Brougham d' Elegance with me as well.
OMG $3k!!! What an incredible find, congrats to you both. You were in my neck of the woods. I work in Mechanicsburg & live in Camp Hill. So many nice old cars in central Pa., good luck with her!
Winner of sorts I just purchased a mint 1978 Lincoln Continental Diamond Jubilee Edition in Gold with 31,000 original miles. What an Automobile. I absolutely love it.
Nice car..for sure . A man broke down with a two door 78 Lincoln in front of my home 2 door to tone blue. I offered to help him get it running again he's thinking about selling it to me for 2k. 44,000 the car is a beauty white leather interior. It's a dream car so I'm waiting patiently...will see people say they will sell then don't. Lucky you.. keep it its worth 15k as it sits but to the right buyer keep it for 5yrs it will sell at 22-25k. Good luck Anthony and papa bear .brings back sweet car memories for me on that year car!
That was a true to your heart thing you said. Kinda got to my heart. You'll have a great relationship and that is great. Your dad has to be very proud of you. That is great that you and your dad can go on trips to pick up these older big cars which are the great legends of cars back then. I have a 1990 Oldsmobile 88 Royale sedan. It has 73,000 miles and I know I can rely on it as long as I keep up the maintenance on it. It is still almost like new. 3.8 liter v6 engine. Also air works great. Best friend bought it for 4,500 with it only having 34,000 miles. He recently passed away and the car was gifted to me. It has all the books. It is burgundy with red cloth interior. Very nice car. Well you buy some really nice older cars and it is nice to see someone buy them and they will live on for many more years. I love older cars. These new ones have too many tech in them and you cannot do the maintenance on them yourself. That is why I love the older cars plus they have style and metal. Not plastic like the new cars. You stole that lincoln for three thousand dollars. It is probably worth over ten thousand dollars. You are going to be well in business. Stay healthy, happy and safe. Thumb up...
Im glad you realize whats important in life, having your old man by your side is great as all of us have a numbered amount of days on this earth. Most people dont realize (myself included) how important their old man is until they are gone. But i sure miss the old bastard, and if i knew then what i know now i think having a job that i could have pulled him into would have extended his time here on earth. Congrats on the score of a lifetime, that car really brings me back to being a little boy. the couple across the street from my childhood home had a burgundy one with cream interior. It was in about 1980 when the gas shortage hit and my father started buying Hondas. I think the Lincoln was about 3 times the 1980 Honda accord hatchback we were driving. It made an impression.
Papa Bear 🐻 here. First I would like to thank everyone of you for following my son and I for our adventures into these classic and beautiful cars that he finds with low miles. Family means a lot to me. I would also like to thank each and everyone for the comments that you made my son and I working together. That is what family does together❤
You're welcome Paul. I wish my dad was around still to guide me. But this just isn't the case. I try to be like him, but I suppose I gotta just be me. Right?
Your very welcome sir.
Papa Bear,
You and Anthony have such a great bond together. Me and my dad were the same. We would take long walks on the beach and have great father and son talks while my mom was back at the house making fresh calamari salad. Precious times I will never forget. Keep that bond going for many years to come.
You're welcome, Paul! You are what family should be all about! Congratulations! We will keep tuning in for all your fun & wonderful adventures together! Here's Ohio wishing you a great day!
Paul, its so evident that your sense of family, love and bond was passed to Anthony and will carry on for generations. Both of you are blessed and its obvious you appreciate it.
He brought a tear to my eye I wish my dad was around enjoying life together
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Same here. I lost my dad last year.
Very sorry to hear that Anthony.
You are Soooo Right!!!!!I miss my Dad,and am glad I did the same type of road times with mine,Quality time!!!
Love the ending about your dad .. and yes that’s what’s important.. you are a lucky man to have your dad and share a passion.. but you Dad is a lucky man to have a son that loves him as much as you do
I agree with you. Too bad that the young people today don't see it that way.
@@darrellyelity3648 More do than we give them credit for!
Great video. Love to see that relationship. My father passed last year. .
What’s the story with cars with such low mileage?? Does having a car sit that long cause damage??
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Your a great son Anthony. Your Dads enjoying every minute with you as well !!!
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Your priorities are in the right place. The time you spend with your dad are priceless!
Thank you, Papa 🐻
$3k???? Damn! You are lucky but mostly for the time with your dad like you said. Great video- end was the best!
Those seats are over the top..
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I’ve been watching your videos from the beginning. I was in the car business for 20 years. I’ve worked with my dad the last 15 every day. You are 100% correct. Memories and the wonderful people we meet are the REAL treasure. I decided to leave the car business and follow my dreams in the school bus world as a new contractor transporting kids . (One hour from you in Maine) I’ve been truly happy ever since. Please keep up the great work, I wish you and papa bear the best!
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That is a gorgeous Mark V I say keep it !! Time with our parents is definitely more precious the older we get.
Thank you, Papa 🐻 and Anthony
Anthony - great back story Thanks for bringing us along.
Making Memories with Dad are priceless.
Lincoln is beautiful.
Hi Robert, thank you Papa 🐻 and Anthony
You’re so lucky to have Papa Bear to travel with him. Spend as much time as you can with him and your family. My dad unexpectedly passed young, but fortunately we spent a lot of time together that I’ll never forget!
Thank you Papa 🐻
This car wasn't what I was expecting. I was expecting it to be a rust bucket with mice ness in the interior. This car is a true time capsule.
My old employer had a 78 Mark V with a 460, blue metallic and blue velour interior. Wait till you drive your Lincoln, the ride on these cars is spectacular! You found a beautiful Lincoln! Enjoy!
Nice to see a father and son getting along.
Thank you Danny we enjoy working together especially on these older cars. Papa 🐻 and Anthony
Anthony....the last 2 minutes were priceless. God bless you, papa bear and your family.
The 3k is a hit brother and I doubt I need to tell you that.
Anthony, you're a good son man, I wish I had that opportunity...My dad loved cars very much and so do I. My father passed away when I was 16, and I'm sure we would probably have a yard full of cars and making the neighborhood very upset...Rest easy pops, I miss you and I love you Alvin Sr.
@@alvinbennett5363 I’m sure he hears you!!
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You guys are just awesome plain and simple... my father passed two yrs after my mom in 2014 at 92 yrs old and I miss him everyday and wish for a sec I could have just an hour with him again, I know I’ll see him again on the other side. Thank you for sharing that side of yourself it shows character .
Thank you Papa 🐻
Brother you're a good man and a great son! God bless you!
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What's amazing about the rims on this car is Lincoln / "Ford" carried that style all the way through to the early 90s.
Keep enjoying your time with your Dad. I love to watch your adventures with him. Very special times.
Thank you Papa 🐻
Thank you "Papa Bear" for the price. You're very right. We only have so much time in the world. Congratulations!!! That's a beautiful find.
Hi pal your welcome. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Thank you for sharing! I got choked up when you talked about time shared with your pops!!! So special! You're a good son!!!
Its good you and your father can get along so well, I love to hear of close families and you are lucky to have your parents.
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God bless you Anthony, and your Dad. Family is everything !!
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You had no choice you had to bring that big girl home. She is amazing!!
Can't wait for the full walk around video. Take it from me: time with your Dad is what it's all about, so glad you shared this amazing find with him. Cheers
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You guys are the coolest father , son team around ... awesome memories Anthony 👍👍.... and papa bear let the cat out of the bag !!!!!! Toooo funnnny 😂😂
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Appreciate the remarks about your Dad and the importance of a father/son relationship. 20 years ago an outsider would have said mine was broken beyond repair - really due to me as the son having made poor choices and carefully nurturing a huge chip on my shoulder as well. Fast forward and I grew up, recovered, made Dad proud - and some my best memories are times we shared together; weekends just the two of us. Yes, usually involving cars and a road trip as well. He's 82 now, we're not done yet, and I really think he's one of the best men I've known. It does matter. Now, a side note - boy I miss the days when cars could come with a special interior which really set one apart from the other. Down with taupe! Finally - 3000???? Damn!!!
Thank you Joe, Papa 🐻
The last four minutes of this video was the best part. Says a lot About you! Good luck with all your endeavors.
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Appreciate every minute you have. You only have 1 DAD.
Oh yeah! $3000! Lucky AF!
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That part you said about your father was so touching it totally brought me back to a time when I used to go to auctions and car sales and stuff like that when I was starting out on my business and used to be my partner in crime and always supported me in my decisions, now I look back that was some time ago now and my father has been passed on for many years now, thank you for bringing back a memory to me, bless your heart.
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Love the color combo. Love the price! I’m sure you will have to put some time and money into it to get it running perfectly like you do. Enjoy your trips with Papa Bear, You are lucky to have him with you
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Absolutely love it. The car, time with your Dad and doing what you love, how can it get better mate?
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That car is beautiful I have liked that car since it was new in 77 when I was about 8 years old.
Wow, what a deal! Yes, those are the original factory floor mats. You're talking about your dad was so sweet. My father is gone now but we did bond over Lincolns together. He didn't care about them, called them stinking Lincolns, but he new I loved them so he helped me find them and work on them way back when I was a teenager. Glad you're cherishing your time together.
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There's nothing like spending quality time with your parent(s) 👍🏾👍🏾❤
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Another winner, Anthony! Beautiful original condition! I owned a '76 Mark IV, had a such a nice, smoothe ride. Glad you are cherishing these moments with your Dad, treasure him always! My Dad has been gone for 42 yrs and I still miss him every day. God Bless you both!
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SOOOOooooo Many of us shed a mournful tear, because ............WE MISS OUR COOL DAD's! OMG what I'd give to just talk 10 minutes with MY papa bear! Screw the $$$$$$ and sleds! they matter only because of the mutual bonding! Get a cardio workup every six months! Both of you are paunchy!, Italian's live the BEST life! The food, the wine, the CADILLACS! But as a retired PA-C I see danger signs ahead unless you both get cleared by a cardiologist! Here is an honest to God story, My dad called me from his hospital bed in Savannah Georgia. He said mom was signing him out at the nurse's station, and they had packed his things up and he felt like calling me, we seldom spoke. He said these exact words "Son I know how excited you are to welcome your new baby in a few days..If God lets me live a few years longer, I can't wait to go back to Phoenix and visit you all! ) I told him I loved him and wished him good luck. Less than 20 minutes later the Hospital social worker called. She informed me my dad coded after he handed the phone over to the wheelchair attendant! Said my mom had just walked in and he grabbed his chest and grimaced! The crash team was in that room in less than two minutes! after doing all that they could, she dismissed them and sat on the bed. married 60 years, WW-ll , Korea, 22 years in the USAF. He had had both arteries cleaned in his neck and an embolism
of fat lodged in his heart. Timing is everything! I just had a cardio stress test last week, unlike the old days when you ran on a treadmill until you collapsed, the new way is comfortable! It's all passive nuclear. I complained of chest pains and my insurance paid the $8.000 I was partly blocked but now on a special medicine and diet. WE LOVE YOU GUYS! don't take care of your Cadillacs better than you do to your coronary arteries! Father & Son business is healthy for you both! You inspire many! Please Do Not Wait! After that........Party like it's 1992!
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I truly appreciate that. We both have to work on better health and eating habits. I’m not ashamed to say it. Dads going to be 70. I need to take the best care of him I can at this point
BAM!!! And Papa Bear spills the beans! Anthony, I loved the look on your face right at that moment! Too funny!!! But seriously, you are so lucky to have your Dad around. Both of my parents have been gone for 15 and 16 years, and believe me, it's the little things that I miss so much...Things I didn't even think were that important at the time. You're a good son and Papa Bear is lucky to have a son like you! I gotta tell you, I got a little choked up there for a minute. But thank you so much for sharing that sentiment with us! As for the Mark V...WOW! What an amazing car! A friend of mine had a triple burgundy Mark V back then, and man what a car that was. The view out over that long hood looking at that Lincoln star waaayyyy out there was always so impressive! But whatever you decide to do with it, enjoy! Take care!
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Awesome car Anthony
And I like the way you feel about your Dad and spending time with him.
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That’s a great story and I understand completely. I took my son and daughter to Florida to purchase a 79 Lincoln convertible the same color as yours. That was 10 years ago this month. We are still talking about that trip!!
Nice, has tilt wheel too.
Turn signal stalk you have to push away from you to adjust the wheel
I never liked Ford's tilt wheel. The turn stalk always gets loose and eventually breaks.
If that Lincoln was three inches longer it would need a zip code.
A more intelligent thing to say would be, back when the car was new, you knew this man was successful in life. I thought Anthony's viewers had more originality.
@@styldsteel1 this may come as a shock to you but no one cares what you think.
i've never met you my friend but wanted to say you have your priorities straight. When you started speaking about your relationship with you dad, it brought tears to my eyes. I thought "this guy gets it" Treasure the here and now and store memories for the future. Beautiful car.
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You are so very lucky to be sharing wonderful stuff like this with Papa Bear. Thanks for making me smile.
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Wow. Anthony you are my HERO. What better way to spend time and bond with him over vintage classic cars. I only hope this is something you will one day do with your own son. As I mentioned to you last week we are also a Cadillac family, however, I had the pleasure of taking care of one of these marvelous Mark V's for a client some 44 years ago, and I must say they were/ are fine automobiles. You have me thinking I would enjoy coming to New Hampshire to view your impressive collection.
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$3000 Wow What a deal. When you showed the front Fender and I Seen the paint I New that was a special car. That is the car of my dreams I was always impressed With the TV show Dallas jock Ewing drove a Lincoln But it was silver What a car. Yes and being with your dad is more important. My dad and I were always best buddies He will be 89 He has Alzheimer's for the past 10 years and he don't know who I am So every Every day with your dad is so valuable Nothing can ever replace that. Be safe and God-bless.
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Hey fellas, I couldn't agree more with your comments about spending time with your dad, Papa Bear. My job years ago allowed my late father to travel with me from Colorado to North and South Dakota. We had the greatest of times travelling all over for my job. Sadly he passed away almost 11 years ago, but I have all of the great memories to reflect on, even to this day. Obviously you know to cherish the time given. Great channel and great cars.
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Anthony, man you are a wise man. Life is about the memories we make with those that mean so much to us. You and your Dad are very blessed to enjoy the relationship and time you have together. And WOW that car, it is AWESOME! I hope you get it running soon, and take it on a drive and share it. I can just see that huge Lincoln hood ornament at the edge of that hood guiding the way. Perfect.
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Wow! What an epic find! You've got a real time capsule with that '77 Continental Mark V... Your personal message is so important - “Love your family...stay connected with your family...make memories...enjoy their company....because they may not always be around.” Best wishes.
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They are the original floor mats! The car also has tilt wheel! Press the signal switch forward and tilt the wheel!
Original mats that say Ford? My goodness just 1 more reason Lincolns are shit. Lol.
But for 3k it’s a score, even if it’s not a Caddy.
Yeah it took me awhile to figure out how the tilt wheel worked.
Yes, those are Factory floor mats. From a former Lincoln Mercury Parts man.
Anthony you nailed it. Time is short it's great you share a passion for these classics. Thanks for sharing
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Holy CRAP! What a BEAUTIFUL CAR! My Dad had a 1979 Town Car that we owned over 30 years. Best cars ever!
Such great memories you’re making together! Awesome Lincoln. Cant wait to see her all cleaned up and running!
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You two are the tops. Watching this video reminds me of when my dad and I would go and pick up cars. Some we could fix, some we could part out. Either way my brother and I really enjoyed that time with our dad.
Wise son and very lucky beloved father! My own lifetime experiences, both as a nurse and daughter, have convinced me that what ultimately matters to most of us as life evolves & nears its end, are the shared experiences we can play back in our minds and take comfort from over and over. May you and your dad continue to cherish each others company and have many more unique funny car memories.
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Love the MarkV,A1,time with Pops is priceless!❤
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Awesome find. It is great to see father son together. My dad and I work together on restoring Cadillacs. Great times and memories bring them back on road trips as well. Thanks for sharing.
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Great video !!!
Always good to see happy faces.
And I don't understand How can someone dislike that video ?
I mean Really guys ? What is wrong with You 🤬.
LOVE THE CAR! Live all Lincolns. My father passed away the day after my 5th birthday.. so watching & listening to you talk about your father & seeing you hangout with him, really makes me wish I got to experience that too & had my father in my life. Really sad & hurts. Especially during important events or situations in life, like when I graduated from basic training or finished 6 year enlistment... anyways, I LOVE the Lincoln Mark V so much. One of my all time favorite cars. I love all luxury cars from all years, Buick, Lincoln, Cadillac, mercury etc..
Great words about spending time with your father.
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This is unbelievable... wow That car weighs more than that F150 ha
Looking forward to see you getting her running and on the road, I say hang onto it... And it's great to see you and your Dad spending time together, my Dad means the world to me.
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Sweet looking Lincoln! Coming from a Lincoln fan !👍🏽and a "Brougham " fan as well ! Good job guys!
There is no such thing as a brougham lincoln
I’m at a loss of words Tony ,,, I’m just grateful for you and pops and this awesome channel . Thank you my friend for making another off the hook video.
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The finds are fun...but the times with dad is PRICELESS...me & my dad are the same way...
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it's a real blessing what you and your dad are doing together ! never quit ! and safe roads ahead !
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It goes by in the blink of an eye. Spend as much time as you can with him. I miss my pop. He passed at 54 years old, I am now 55 and look back on all the great times we had and it’s been 22 years since he’s gone. But it still feels like yesterday. Nice find as well
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Enjoy the time with papa bear. Recently lost my father. But many of my memories of both of my parents were made growing up in the family business and eventually working for them. The car is beautiful! Wish I could get it. Love your videos!
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Nice words about your father, the time you spend with him is priceless. Keep this car.... it's not once in a lifetime, more like 2 or 3 lifetimes. And you can now display it in your dealer showroom with it's original tires and factory markings. Not many folks have 2 Caddy's sitting on original Royal Seals and a Mark V sitting on original Goodyear Polysteels.... keep all three!
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Wow what a find!!! Perfect time capsule. I remember when these cars were everywhere.
I LOVE the Relationship between you and your Dad Anthony, wish I had that. And all of your BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN Cars....especially the Cadillacs. Keep them coming...LOVE them Man. !!!!
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Let me tell you something brother, by you telling the story about your trips, picking up Classic cars with your father is a blessing,most of us don't even have our parents with us anymore, and don't get me wrong, I saw the tears in your eyes, when you were talking, and trust and believe,I was crying right along with you, can't wait for the next classic car that you get, looking forward to seeing you and your father,1 love brother from another mother 🥃🥃💯
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Very nice Mark V! I have a 78-----same body color, but with a white top and original velour striped upholstery on the seats. Was my dad's car---completely original except for the
Flow master mufflers..... D
ad liked them loud....lol.... 103K miles. If it didn't have Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury badges on it, then he didn't want it in his driveway....
God bless you and keep you, your Dad and Mom. You’re a great son, of a great father and mother, thank you for sharing your heart.
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Love your channel. You’re doing the right thing. Enjoy your experiences with pop. The cars will rust away. Your memories will last forever. The cars are cool though. 😉
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My Dad had a 79 Bill Blass Edition....I learned to drive on that car.....Huge. Loved it!
Spectacular find, but I'm not sure which is the best part: the automobile or the time you have with your father. My father died of heart disease in 1978. I would give nearly anything to hear his voice again. God bless you and your splendid father.
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You are really lucky to have your father with you. I wish my father is still around. That's a beautiful car
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There are two things I want to comment on. You paid ONLY $3k for this car??!! Being all original, a car like this might (after cleaning and the like) roll across the auction block and fetch, I don't know, 10x that amount, or more. Good deal!
The second thing is the most important. Spending time with Dad and making memories... you are spot on about this and, you and your father are both very fortunate to have each other to go do things like this.
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awesome ... hope you Guys had a good roadtrip! Thanks for sharing!
I am really enjoying these road trip videos! Family is everything. I try to spend as much time with my dad as possible. The car is beautiful! A little to big for my taste but gorgeous and in awesome shape. Hopefully you'll hang on to it for awhile and enjoy it.
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I'm a big fan, love the cars (not the yellow one so much}, love watching the journey. My heart melted about 25 minutes in when you said that about working with Papa Bear. My dad and I spent a ton of time together, road trips included and then he passed away suddenly at 72 years old. I'm so glad to see how much you guys appreciate each other. Oh and I'm not far away, just south of Boston... Hopefully I'll be a customer soon and not just a fan. (Also loved the Eastbound and Down song. Made me laugh)
I just love this style ! I saved a 78 diamond jubilee from a garage ! Good job man
Those are so cool!
Some of the best moments of my life were spent cruising down the highway with just me and my dad... Cherish it.
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Just inherited one from my father in law and we drove it all last summer to his chemo appointments. Very special car.
My dad had a 1979 Mark V Collector Edition that had all the major trim options white on white. It was a beauty. I wish he were still alive to see this video because he loved these cars.
Wow very nice i had one the same year same color and the interior i wish I still had it very nice car Anthony
Beautiful. If only I had a garage that could hold a beast this long.
I like the car
But I really loved what u had to say at the end ‼️
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I LOVE your channel. 'I'm so into the cars you pick up but cant afford one or a place to keep it at this time. Love and light to you, your Dad and family.
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Beautiful Mark V with the creme gold luxury group and 460 engine. Spectacular automobile. I really enjoyed watching the video of your journey to and from Mechanicsburg PA with your dad.
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What an absolutely amazing car! Awesome score! You are right about spending time with papa bear! I cherish spending time with my dad and cruising in our fleet of Corvairs! I'm so glad to hear you say it's all about spending time with pops. I agree! I absolutely love it when he's in the front seat of Big Momma, my 1990 Brougham d' Elegance with me as well.
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Hey there Tone, what do you do with old tires you get off these old cars? Are they trashed or collected and refurbished?
Usually recycled but a car like this with original tires I’ll hold on to them and keep them with the car
Great video The money doesn't mean anything is the memories you spend With your love ones
Love the look on your face when Pa Pa Bear spilled the beans . Still laughing.
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great story Anthony, I totally agree with you!
Great purchase!
OMG $3k!!! What an incredible find, congrats to you both. You were in my neck of the woods. I work in Mechanicsburg & live in Camp Hill. So many nice old cars in central Pa., good luck with her!
Winner of sorts
I just purchased a mint 1978 Lincoln Continental Diamond Jubilee Edition in Gold with 31,000 original miles. What an Automobile. I absolutely love it.
Nice to see somebody who appreciates old cars .
Nice car..for sure . A man broke down with a two door 78 Lincoln in front of my home 2 door to tone blue. I offered to help him get it running again he's thinking about selling it to me for 2k. 44,000 the car is a beauty white leather interior. It's a dream car so I'm waiting patiently...will see people say they will sell then don't. Lucky you.. keep it its worth 15k as it sits but to the right buyer keep it for 5yrs it will sell at 22-25k. Good luck Anthony and papa bear .brings back sweet car memories for me on that year car!
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That was a true to your heart thing you said. Kinda got to my heart. You'll have a great relationship and that is great. Your dad has to be very proud of you. That is great that you and your dad can go on trips to pick up these older big cars which are the great legends of cars back then. I have a 1990 Oldsmobile 88 Royale sedan. It has 73,000 miles and I know I can rely on it as long as I keep up the maintenance on it. It is still almost like new. 3.8 liter v6 engine. Also air works great. Best friend bought it for 4,500 with it only having 34,000 miles. He recently passed away and the car was gifted to me. It has all the books. It is burgundy with red cloth interior. Very nice car. Well you buy some really nice older cars and it is nice to see someone buy them and they will live on for many more years. I love older cars. These new ones have too many tech in them and you cannot do the maintenance on them yourself. That is why I love the older cars plus they have style and metal. Not plastic like the new cars. You stole that lincoln for three thousand dollars. It is probably worth over ten thousand dollars. You are going to be well in business. Stay healthy, happy and safe. Thumb up...
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Im glad you realize whats important in life, having your old man by your side is great as all of us have a numbered amount of days on this earth. Most people dont realize (myself included) how important their old man is until they are gone. But i sure miss the old bastard, and if i knew then what i know now i think having a job that i could have pulled him into would have extended his time here on earth. Congrats on the score of a lifetime, that car really brings me back to being a little boy. the couple across the street from my childhood home had a burgundy one with cream interior. It was in about 1980 when the gas shortage hit and my father started buying Hondas. I think the Lincoln was about 3 times the 1980 Honda accord hatchback we were driving. It made an impression.
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