@@Eagle_Files No sadly not. He passed away at 99, so around 5 years ago. Sorry to bring you the bad news. His sister is still alive tho at 108 as OP has stated in an other comment.
Wow. What a great 97-year-old: intellectually sharp as a knife, perceptive, willing to accept new ideas, inquisitive, great sense of humor. The car's nice, too, but Grandpa steals the show.
I've watched probably tens of thousands of youtube videos over the years and that has got to be my favorite one ever. So heartwarming. Thanks for sharing.
I remember watching this video when it came out years ago. By the time, I was 16. Still had 2 years ahead before I could get my drivers license. This video gave me some kind of need to do the same with my grandfather: to be able to drive him arround at least once in his lifetime. I'm happy to say that I made that dream come true. Came pick him up at his home and brought him to have lunch with the family. That moment meant a lot to me. Like an inflection point in our relation. He passed away peacefully at the age of 90.
I love these videos. It’s a great concept. But this one was particularly heart warming. His curiosity about how everything worked was the best bit! What a lovely man. ♥️
Priceless! What a memory to have of your grandfather. My dad said in the fifties that EV's were our future or we wouldn't have one. Unfortunately he didn't see the future as he died very young over 67' years ago. He was an environmentalist before the term became common place.
@@MrMustache-yn4zm if you ignore production costs then they are very environmentally friendly. with the influx of recycled cobalt and lithium they should be more environemtnally friendly
@@MrMustache-yn4zm Because even if you ignore the production cost of ICE vehicles, EVs are still hands down better for the environment than Earth natural resources depleting ICE vehicles.
I'm 72, and I was also floored by my first ride in a Tesla. Pretty heady business. Out on the highway, the driver put it through its paces for me. We more or less instantly got up to 123mph before he backed off, saying he didn't need that ticket - LOL! The only other time I'd felt that kind of acceleration was on an airport runway. 😆
Thank you such a wonderful video. 93 God bless him. For your grandfather to see the changes in the automotive industry, and I think what he first drove.
Aww it's so nice seeing someone appreciate tech they should have had 40 years ago for free. ❤️ The old boy read about the axed electric cars when the oil companies took over all of our lives so sweet.
Well to be fair, if the guy who uploaded the video still has the charger at home, he just has to charge it overnight and he wakes up to a full "tank" every morning. Not only is that cheaper but also more convenient too!
@@dannyphantom121 imagine waking up with a full tank every morning. unless your traveling more than 300 miles in one sitting you will never spend those 3 hours waiting you will always charge it while sleeping
I love petrol engines with my entire being and it breaks my soul to see them challenged by stupid electric cars, but even I can see that the electric car will work perfectly in 98% of all your travels granted you have a charger at your home. I am guessing off the top of my head that 90% of EV owners haven't even charged their car at a public charger, because they buy an EV because it suits their life with work and kids and it doesn't cost any petrol. I can see why that would be an awesome solution for them. Granted they have 70k laying in a bank somehwere.
i like how a 97 year old is so amazed by an electric car, meanwhile 13 year old "car guys" are hating on electric cars because "its a washing machine, not a real car"
Your grandpa really liked a lot experiencing a tesla,it is a dream of mine to buy one but they are expensive aff But being in my 20s and even genz borners in 2100 tehcnology will be so advanced to a point were will have the same reaction to your grandpa,the future is going to be wild !! My condolences because of your grandpa death 🙏
I'm calling BS on that one. It's just a power point with a big plug at the end of the day, hardly the biggest hurdle to new home construction, or even a major expense in terms of overall cost of a house.
3:29 No one should ever walk across a crosswalk with their baby in a stroller. Or any sidewalk for that matter. Just foolish in my opinion. You never know who might not be paying attention.
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6 years ago and youtube are recommending that to everyone now
yeah, the grandfather is 103 years old now, wow
@@Eagle_Files No sadly not. He passed away at 99, so around 5 years ago. Sorry to bring you the bad news. His sister is still alive tho at 108 as OP has stated in an other comment.
@@58x Thank you for sharing.
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Wow. What a great 97-year-old: intellectually sharp as a knife, perceptive, willing to accept new ideas, inquisitive, great sense of humor. The car's nice, too, but Grandpa steals the show.
And there are new heads trying to act like OGs not knowing that they are being closed minded bigots against tesla
I've watched probably tens of thousands of youtube videos over the years and that has got to be my favorite one ever. So heartwarming. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for taking the time to comment and say that. Glad you enjoyed.
@@zevgitalis hi
What a cool video
5:50 My man was looking for "flabbergasted"
So flabbergasted that he forgot the word flabbergasted
@@bensharpe64 flab
I remember watching this video when it came out years ago. By the time, I was 16. Still had 2 years ahead before I could get my drivers license. This video gave me some kind of need to do the same with my grandfather: to be able to drive him arround at least once in his lifetime. I'm happy to say that I made that dream come true. Came pick him up at his home and brought him to have lunch with the family. That moment meant a lot to me. Like an inflection point in our relation. He passed away peacefully at the age of 90.
That is so nice that you had the chance to do that. Sorry for your loss.
Still a great video! Sir would be well over 100 now but looked BRILLIANT in his 90’s. Thank you for sharing this experience and time with him and us!
I love these videos. It’s a great concept. But this one was particularly heart warming. His curiosity about how everything worked was the best bit! What a lovely man. ♥️
Thank you.
I was just smiling during this whole video. so wholesome! loved the way he was intrigued by this car!
Priceless! What a memory to have of your grandfather.
My dad said in the fifties that EV's were our future or we wouldn't have one. Unfortunately he didn't see the future as he died very young over 67' years ago. He was an environmentalist before the term became common place.
um i don't think evs are very environmentally friendly
@@MrMustache-yn4zm if you ignore production costs then they are very environmentally friendly. with the influx of recycled cobalt and lithium they should be more environemtnally friendly
@@dotshape why ignore production costs then?
@@MrMustache-yn4zm Because even if you ignore the production cost of ICE vehicles, EVs are still hands down better for the environment than Earth natural resources depleting ICE vehicles.
He was so adorable. I’m sorry for ur loss he’s protecting u! ❤️
That Man was a treasure, I am so sad to hear he has passed, but he certainly seemed to be among the best of us.
97 years old and is doing well! I have a 95 year old great grandma suffering dementia unfortunately.
This is new? broken comments?? well love the video tough!
my grandfather had passed the start of the year and only got to 75y Great video so heart warming ❤
I'm 72, and I was also floored by my first ride in a Tesla. Pretty heady business. Out on the highway, the driver put it through its paces for me. We more or less instantly got up to 123mph before he backed off, saying he didn't need that ticket - LOL! The only other time I'd felt that kind of acceleration was on an airport runway. 😆
Great upload. What a lovely old fella. 93 years old and sharp as a razor. 👍
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Amazing, at 97 and so sharp.
this was 6 years ago
@@Prodbytocilehe was still 97 in the video, they didn’t say anything incorrect
@@Prodbytocile And? Was he not 97 here?
@@Prodbytocile use ur brain
@@Prodbytocile Bro...
Favorite video I’ve found in a while
6 years and the algorithm somehow manages to get this masterpiece up that long after
My grand ma is 92 and she loves when i go on trip with her and my Tesla ❤️❤️❤️
Rest in piece seems like a good guy and a even better grandfather
He's amazed about what the future holds, but he lived the good life during his time.
Thank you such a wonderful video. 93 God bless him. For your grandfather to see the changes in the automotive industry, and I think what he first drove.
This was amaIng i miss my father 😢 thank you for this
Plaid levels of wholesome
What an amazing man he is, God bless him!
A beautiful moment man, thankyou.
"Don't ask me if I like the future" 😍
Aww it's so nice seeing someone appreciate tech they should have had 40 years ago for free. ❤️ The old boy read about the axed electric cars when the oil companies took over all of our lives so sweet.
just think if more people could be like this. just like the new stuff and see there is a better future incoming. Very cool.
How is your grandfather now?
He passed away when he was 99, but his older sister is still doing great at 108! Good genes!
@@zevgitalisam sorry for your loss
@@zevgitalissorry for the loss but 108 for the sister is amazing 🤩 keep going
@@zevgitalis rip to your grandfather but hiw older sister is on a streak
DEAD
“That long, huh?”
Says it all. He ain’t fooled. But Tesla owner is.
Imagine it took a whole hour to pump gas in ur car.
Well to be fair, if the guy who uploaded the video still has the charger at home, he just has to charge it overnight and he wakes up to a full "tank" every morning. Not only is that cheaper but also more convenient too!
@@dannyphantom121 imagine waking up with a full tank every morning. unless your traveling more than 300 miles in one sitting you will never spend those 3 hours waiting you will always charge it while sleeping
I love petrol engines with my entire being and it breaks my soul to see them challenged by stupid electric cars, but even I can see that the electric car will work perfectly in 98% of all your travels granted you have a charger at your home. I am guessing off the top of my head that 90% of EV owners haven't even charged their car at a public charger, because they buy an EV because it suits their life with work and kids and it doesn't cost any petrol. I can see why that would be an awesome solution for them. Granted they have 70k laying in a bank somehwere.
This comment probably hits hard if you're dumb
His mind is still sharp
rest in peace grandpa
Woah 6 year old video with no comments?
Yup, UA-cam decided to turn off comments for some reason and then they somehow got deleted 😞
wise old man. would be interesting to hear his thoughts on the current Canadian immigration crisis
god bless this man
heard the comments got deleted, thats unfortunate. i remember seeing this video a couple of years ago and went to check how your grandpa was doing
14.6M views and only this amount of comments??
Love the innocence
Love this so much
sucks that yt deleted old comments
wow that old dude is holding up extremely well!
hes dead
Not holding up so well anymore
@@Prodbytocilehow do you know
@@King-kendrick-lamar he died at 99
@@Prodbytocile :[
Such a cool video
great video
that's awesome love it!
i like how a 97 year old is so amazed by an electric car, meanwhile 13 year old "car guys" are hating on electric cars because "its a washing machine, not a real car"
97 year old people are usually capable of thinking for themselves, 13 year olds just repeat what they heard someone else say.
"dont ask me if i like the future" - grandfather
Oh this is fun. Bless his heart
I hope your grandpa is doing well
He passed away at 99
@@zevgitalisI’m sorry for your loss. My one of my great grandparents passed away awhile ago and I wish I spent more time with them.
@@Outdoors-and-SportsYou're fortunate to have had a great grandparent.
Why didn't I get shown this 6 years ago?
what a nice man!
this is so nice
how is it you are talking kilometers in the US?
Canada
Your grandpa really liked a lot experiencing a tesla,it is a dream of mine to buy one but they are expensive aff
But being in my 20s and even genz borners in 2100 tehcnology will be so advanced to a point were will have the same reaction to your grandpa,the future is going to be wild !!
My condolences because of your grandpa death 🙏
Hope I’m that sharp at that age wow
0 comments?
there were many....can't figure out what happened. 😞
Comments were stopped automatically and then I think UA-cam deleted them.
It's law where I live to install electric car chargers into new homes. Haven't seen a house get built in the last 2 years because of it.
I'm calling BS on that one. It's just a power point with a big plug at the end of the day, hardly the biggest hurdle to new home construction, or even a major expense in terms of overall cost of a house.
Wow. He's way sharper than the next US president.
Only 90 comments? Stop hiding them
Why do you talk to him like he is a 6 year old?
Have you ever talked to someone above 80?
He was extremely hard of hearing!
Why is there only 28 comments
exactly my thoughts
Turn off the music at the end of the loved the video
Woah no comments
Hi
ZEV, in 60 years from today, your grandson will give you a ride in his flying car to the Moon or Mars... LOL
If your grandpa still lives?😢
You should've let him drive.
is he still alive?
No
I miss my granpda
now show him a 2023 Tesla s plaid
Just wait until you tell him about how much you paid
tell him how much you spend on gas then
And still just as or even more bright than biden... 97, what a strong age.
what a lad
RIP Gramps
nice
No way that's a P100D
the future is now old man
If Tesla is "the future" I'd rather not be part of it.
Shame he couldn't do a lap round the block himself
3:29 No one should ever walk across a crosswalk with their baby in a stroller. Or any sidewalk for that matter. Just foolish in my opinion. You never know who might not be paying attention.
im sorry but this comment is kinda stupid. its just as dangerous as walking over it normally. How else are they going to cross the street? lol
Are you afraid of going outside or what?
Lmao what? I agree you should pay attention, but are drivers that bad where you are that you can’t even cross a road?
Tf are you supposed to do then lol
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Wow
rip :(
When did he die?!?
@@bobtheseagull2 years ago
@@-Renderex- oh
He shouldn’t fidget with the screen as soon as he rides off. 🤐
Such a cool video
Is he still alive?
is he still alive?
The video was 7 years ago I would bet 100k that he has passed on.
@@markjou9799 i mean 104 isn’t that bad
@@kevinshijaku4525 True, 104 is still very young.
@@markjou9799 🤣🤣🤣