I can't be the only one that secretly hoped this multi-millionaire surprised Emile and ended up giving him the car....man that would be the perfect ending, and I doubt the guy would even miss it!

@NSXtacy-

Жыл бұрын

Still liking comments on a 2 year old video, never change VinWiki, you da real MVP!

@jca65lb

Жыл бұрын

Bro, that's not how rich people work. There's a reason they're rich. They need to have it all.

@wrxzboost

Жыл бұрын

@@jca65lb can't take it with you to the grave...at least not all 13

@SPHYNX99752

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, before I noticed that this is a 4yr old video I commented that I got that vibe.

@qp7888

Жыл бұрын

@@jca65lb lol it’s his car though. Why should he give it up

I am so happy Emile got the chance to do this.

@mtnvalley9298

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks for your efforts Ed.

@zeusfitter007

3 жыл бұрын

Can you help him buy the car for slightly less than a million with some shrewd negotiation?. I think he can afford the finance.?

@JUSTTONYMALDONADO

3 жыл бұрын

Same.

@aidanchatfield

3 жыл бұрын

@edbolian did you Watch the last video from @royaltyexoticcars he is going to do it

@kiasax2

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely, Ed. Emile is the type of guy who would give you the ride of your life & the shirt off his back, or at least that is how he comes across to me. Or as my UK friends would say, "Ee's seems a right good bloke to me." Very well done Ed & the crew at VINwiki, very well done indeed.

“I could not have been more excited if you told me Scarlett Johansson was going to ride me like American Pharaoh” 😂

@RussellKirstein

3 жыл бұрын

i was like whoa mans a freak hahah

@rosinray592

3 жыл бұрын

@@RussellKirstein freaky deeky Emile

@descartes451

3 жыл бұрын

Classy

@Bbender690

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t be sure I would pick the car

@salmonuel

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bbender690 car every day of the week we don’t lick celebrity toes

If I was that rich I would probably write in my will that the car goes to Emile after I am gone.. what a cool story!

@wrifraff

3 жыл бұрын

I would hope that at the very least, he'll get first crack to buy it.

@mo-hammadabunaser1367

3 жыл бұрын

@@wrifraff buy it? These things are not cheap by any means

@wrifraff

3 жыл бұрын

@@mo-hammadabunaser1367 when there's a will, there's a way. I'm sure he does alright for himself, he'd be able to finance it.

@BEMEiTY

3 жыл бұрын

Or he could of just given it to him, he lives in a castle and has what, at the minimum 60-79 cars? However, exactly how you and me think is why we are not rich. Apparently you have to be someone who can hear one of the most amazing/touching stores of your lifetime, and take a year to even let the man drive his dad's car. He's old, and he's going to die soon anyway. Could of given it to the young buck to enjoy and remember his dad by. Absolutely absurd. That is what it takes to get that rich though, a heart of stone and not giving a shit about anything. Highly doubt he did it for him, he clearly did it for himself so he could feel good about himself like he did his good deed for the decade.

@Black_Jesus3005

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEMEiTY you assume too much 😂

We have been looking forward to this since Emile shared the story of meeting the current owner of the car. Such a cool opportunity!

@luisdesototorres5440

3 жыл бұрын

His father is puertorrican?

@jonkeau5155

3 жыл бұрын

Did you forget to pin this post VINwiki?

@royalwolfimports355

Жыл бұрын

Its truly an amazing story I don't know how many people can say they got not only see but drive their childhood car that got them into their profession and where they are today.

@ricardocarrero442

Жыл бұрын

I'm Puertorican, I have been on the search for my grandfather's Ferrari 250 California. My grandmother sold it back in 1972 for $1,500 (fair price back then for an old Ferrari) when my grandfather died in a car accident in his Renault Gordini. Last I happen to hear of the Ferrari, it had been seen in FL, then auctioned off in California and sent to Italy.

@NeonMechaPR

Жыл бұрын

🇵🇷

I still remember watching the original video and wondered when the follow-up is coming only to find it just uploaded

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

3 жыл бұрын

I somehow stumbled across the original video today and what do you know, the follow up was right there. Great timing.

@Mpayne1472

3 жыл бұрын

I stumbled across the original and had to find the follow up

2000GT is such a timeless, beautiful car! This is so cool to find the car all these years later!

@ajw828

3 жыл бұрын

Also, good on the Pope man for being such a good guy. The car guy bond is very strong!

@barryismygod

3 жыл бұрын

The Japanese E-type

@Uptheirons1988

Жыл бұрын

​@@barryismygod "but this one goes to eleven"

"You guys are pro drivers right?" "Yeah" "Try to keep up" Damn, the balls on this guy...

@wilc9199

Жыл бұрын

legendary

@DefeatLust

Жыл бұрын

He was a made guy. There was nothing Emile could say.

The 2000GT (and Mazda Cosmo) have always been at the very top of my dream-car list. I was fortunate enough to eventually drive the 2000GT as well, and I'm nearly certain it was your Dad's car, Emile. The line of copies it sat between was almost incomprehensible - I couldn't believe it. After the owner rejected my request to drive the Shelby version, I'm pretty sure I drove your Dad's old car. I'll forever be thankful to the owner. He made a life-long dream come true.

This story gives me hope that I'll be able to see my dad's old '89 Bronco at least once. Havent't seen it since September 2009. Tracked it down to the town next to mine and apparently its a garaged and not scrapped and so far the VIN checks out

@trashbandit2449

3 жыл бұрын

What's stopping you from going to check it out?

@Fonic_Artes

3 жыл бұрын

You the one with the billboard for the '89 Family Bronco then?

@TheZProtocol

3 жыл бұрын

@@trashbandit2449 i havent found where its exactly located. A buddy of mine knows someone that knows the owner and the details that only my dad's old Bronco has was mentioned to me and the VIN matches

@TheZProtocol

3 жыл бұрын

@@Fonic_Artes what billboard?

@trashbandit2449

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheZProtocol cool, don't hesitate to go check it out, never know when it might not be there anymore..

I got a chance to see a 2000GT in western Kansas, of all places. What an impossibly beautiful car.

The 2000GT is a beautiful sports car One of the greatest cars ever made

Every old car is a time machine. It has the capability to transport a person hack in time and stir unexpected memories along the way. The older you get, the more you appreciate that fact. I'm 72 years old, thanks for another great trip!

Can't wait for the next version where he gets to buy it back from "The Pope".

@marvindebot3264

3 жыл бұрын

If he has a spare 1.2 million just lying around.

If it were me, it never would have happened. I'd have thought he was blowing me off. Congrats on your persistence paying off Emile!

Man! I've been waiting for this update! I don't know if I've ever been happier for someone that I don't know and who I've never even met. Probably because I can relate with similar scenario between me, my father, and his 67 Austin Healey 3000. Anyhow, Awesome story and I couldn't be more thrilled, that the meet up actually happened!

I remember the first story like it aired yesterday. I was smiling the entire story. I love stuff like this.

I cried with the first vid, god this is why i love cars. The human connection with the machine and the people

Great story. Had the pleasure to visit the “toy room”. Truly a privilege to see such a collection.

WTF? He has 13 2000GT's?! Good grief.

That’s probably the best thing about being successful is bringing joy to others through these type of interactions

Insane story, I’ve been waiting for this follow up for forever. It’s also crazy is that I recognized every single road in the vid, and the park they parked at by the water is right next to my house, I wish I would’ve been there that day to see those three.

I used to work for the guy. It's funny, how you want to keep his identity a secret, but the more you talk about his collection, it tells the whole world who he is. His personal collection, all of which he drives, it that specific and fantastic.

@falfc3s

3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting to see someone else that knew exactly who it was. As soon as I heard 9 2000GTs in the first video I was pretty sure and then he said south Florida and that sealed the deal.

@bluetoes591

Жыл бұрын

Knowing nothing but these two videos, it took like 30 seconds to figure out who it is using Google. 😅

@bluetoes591

Жыл бұрын

@donhatton6897 How hard do you think it is to find a guy with a large chain of Toyota and Lexus dealerships who owns 14 2000GTs? 🤣

@aera6413

Жыл бұрын

@bluetoes591 the gentleman has several brand dealerships, of which two are lexus and one is toyota. Between him and his brother, they cover most of the desirable import and luxury car brands in South Florida

@indiviiduall

Жыл бұрын

@donhatton6897Craig zinn. found it in 30 seconds too with no prior knowledge.

The videos on this story are my absolute favorite. I was born in PR , remember my step-dad driving us thru the mountains in his 89 corolla. Gives me the chills. Thank you for sharing this.✌🇵🇷❤

I don't think that grin as left his face or his heart. Smiling the whole time during the story. That level of generosity is so refreshing in this day. Thanks for sharing!

Man are you killing it Ed! Another wicked real story! So cool! This is the kind of thing we live for!

I've been waiting for this one for SO long! So excited to watch it.

That guy they’re talking about is a consulate car enthusiast. He lives near my dad and he would always bring the euro spec 2000GT to the local car shows every weekend without fail. He really drives the vast majority of those cars.

This is the one story I’ve been looking forward to the most. Such a heartwarming story

I have never been more happy for another human being than right now

I still remember his last story about this giving me chills! I'm sooo happy for Emile that this finally happened!

I've been waiting for this story since the first installment was posted!!!! So happy for him to drive his father's 2000 GT simply amazing!! Hats off to the owner for setting all that up .... not many owners would allow that to happen, I wanna shake his hand for the story to be completed lol 😃

@marvindebot3264

3 жыл бұрын

If it's who I think it is the gent is as generous, down to earth and genuine as Jay Leno. Really nice guy but as said above very private.

This is arguably one of the most wholesome videos

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

I literally waited two years for this story! So awesome!

I am from Puerto Rico and this story brings me back. The car culture in P.R is very unique and diverse, I missed this feelings.

This is amazing! I’m so happy for you Emile. I had chills the entire time just thinking about how cool this was for you.

"Try and keep up" I like that guy. Doesnt care if it's a 2005 Camry or a 2000Gt he will use that car for what it was made to do

It was nice seeing you again too Emile

I literally had a big ol smile on my face the entire time!! I was wondering when we were going to here the "rest of the story" on this vehicle!! 🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍

Was waiting for this! This story brings much joy in such trying times.

A terrific and genuine story. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing it with us.

Amazing story! Especially when there were only 337 of them ever made what are the chances! And the dude owns 13 of those 337 what a legend.

Emile is an awesome guy, love his stories, and his humbleness.

This was a great story! TY for sharing. The persistence it took was rewarded and I’m happy for you!

Thank you E.B., for letting us experience this amazing chapter in your incredible car-life with you! So happy that you got transported back in time to be the boy you were because of the (car) man you are! What a story!

So glad to finally get some closure with your previous story of your dads car. You are one of my top 5 car story guys on this channel. Vinwiki keep it up with the great content.

Subbed because of this story. Really happy he got to drive his dad’s car again 😊

I have been waiting and waiting for this one. This is the one Vinwiki story that has been stuck unresolved in the back of my mind. Thank you for following up on this!

Congrats Emile! Great you finally got to drive the car.

Definitely my favorite VINwiki story

Great end to an already awesome story! I had the pleasure of meeting Emile at BMW M track days 2 weeks ago in Homestead and we chatted about this and Foxbodys. What a nice guy and glad he was able to reconnect with the car!

On the journey to 100k miles the GT3 has just reached 27k, it would certainly be in to 30k by now if it wasn’t for a lack of events this year but it’s been through plenty of track days and road trips with 4 days at the Nurburgring during the hottest days on record! The only issues I’ve had so far on this journey are a split CV boot (rubber seal) on the axle which was put down to general wear and tear pushed further by the extreme heat of the Nurburgring session. I also had a parking brake light that remained on even when the parking brake was off 🤷🏻‍♂️ both have been easy fixes and under warranty. Consumables have been one set of brake pads at around the 23k mark which included the 4 days at the ring in that heat which is pretty good I think considering the additional heavy use 👍🏻 Tyres, I’ve been through 2 sets of @michelin Cup2 but one complete set was used just in those 4 days at the ring. So far so good! The more time you spend in a car, particularly a manual driver focused car such as the GT3, the more you begin to learn the nuances that make up the characteristics of it - and this one is loosening up nicely and picking up some great memories along the way! . Where to next with the GT3?

I hope my kids are telling a story like this 40 years from now.

seriously this is my favorite guy to tell his stories

This is one of the best stories on the channel, love it! I'm keeping the notification on for the follow up.

Such a great story...I'd love a chance to drive my Dads old 56 Corvette, if it still exists..Not a million dollar car, but still full of memories of me sitting between Mom and Dad on the driveshaft hump. I would have been about 1968, and I was 5 years old at the time,

Still can’t believe the car only had one other owner besides the “Pope” and his dad. So cool! Glad he restored it to original.

One of the best episodes! Thanks for posting.

I finally found the second 2000GT convertible ...well ..you found it. It's in Florida. The other one is at the Toyota Museum in Nagoya Japan. I covet that car , particularly the convertibles . Great story . Thank you

This video / story deserves more views! what an awesome journey

What an amazing guy, to invite you to drive your dads old car, now worth big money, Rj in Oz.

Congratulations, A great story for sure. Thanks for sharing.

Thank God we got a update on the car

Been waiting for this video for SO LONG

Thank you vinwiki for all the amazing car stories.

I’ve been waiting on this video ever since the day the other video was uploaded! So happy for emile

Man this is the wholesome video I think everyone needs to see today!

I just hunted this video down after watching the 2hr titled.... stig thing lol. This story is absolutely fabulous. The sheer fluke of the meet, then finally the visit, Seeing it, touching it, driving it... man that will be a day to never forget. Fingers crossed for you if it’s to be, your son one day will get to drive it. 3 generations in one car. Almost a Steve and Chad McQueen moment with the Porsche. Seriously thrilled at the chance you had :0)

Brother that was a God moment that you two met. So happy that you got to see and drive the car your dad owned.

I've been waiting for this video to come out since the original story! So happy for him :)

I was super excited just hearing him tell the story I can only imagine how he felt. Car people changing lives forever got to love it

The Beauty of this story makes me happy

I don't know how long I waited for this episode to come out but finally I saw it today after wondering what happened to the story yesterday. Man, the Toyota 2000gt. What a story, like Emille said, how a conversation lead him to driving his dad's old Toyota. Really there are some bits of miracle in people. Crazy to think how it all comes about, just from one interaction you could go back to the toddler version of you. What a gentleman 'the pope'.

Beautiful story! Literally a tear jerker at the end! Just thinking what the moments were like when he was driving his dad’s car! I love cars and I truly believe that this car is the most beautiful car ever!

13?! I've never gotten to see one and this guy has 13 of them. I'm glad they are in a loving home.

I would love to meet a rich car guy like this a dude who actually drives his cars and doesn't let them rot in a garage forever

I'm glad he got to drive these car's properly and with a cool gentleman

What a great story! Thanks for sharing!

Emile is one of my favorite people, love his energy. What a lad

Been waiting a while for this one. Awesome! So so cool!!!

This is one of those situations where I was really hoping he'd get the chance to buy his father's car back. Then again, I suppose the price was/ is probably much higher than nostalgia can offer

Most excellent conclusion, thanks for the followup and a great story.

What a fascinating experience! Thanks for sharing it with us!

So happy to see the end of this story. Been waiting for this one happy it got to happen

Amazing story and so well told!

it’s finally here! well worth the wait.

We have 2 and half 2000 GT's here in the Netherlands. Both German cars and the other half is a JDM 2000 GT. I am happy for Emile

@sortofchris

3 жыл бұрын

Half?

@DeShakeel

3 жыл бұрын

@@sortofchris yh the story goes from what I heard the former owner had it and he loved the car but he was caught up between 3 women and one of those women's brother destroyed the front half with a semi truck almost clean cut in half. Also to rub salt in the wound he was then later arrested for drugs, money laundering and fraud.

@sortofchris

3 жыл бұрын

@@DeShakeel So they kept the half? How cool!

@DeShakeel

3 жыл бұрын

@@sortofchris yes they did and the engine with and pieces that were salvageble together with the wheels.

Ive been waiting for this for months!

Surreal Experience. Thx for sharing.

Glad he persisted and got the shot without pissing the guy off, as what are the chances that a japanease supercar made in the late 60's, that is probably made with an all Lacquer and no gloss coat paintjob with no primer, not only survived to the modern day despite living in puerto rico, but also is now perfectly preserved, and in good caring hands that use it and the owner was cool, and let you drive it.

I have waited sooo long for this video 😅👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I’ve been looking forward to this story for ages

I’ve been waiting so long to see this!!!!

Love stories like this! finally glad to hear this actually happened! What a gorgeous car! Didn't realize the 2nd convertible was in the US now. I saw the other at the Toyota Museum in Nagoya, Japan.

what a great story!Thanks for that!CHEERS!

This is to the secretive billionaire who owns this man's dad's GT. Don't give it to him for free but offer him the chance to buy it. He deserves a chance

Good for you Emile! Great story. 👍🏻

I’ve been waiting for this one!

this is what we have been waiting for 👍