I think this is one of the coolest stories Rob has told.

@twinkief250

3 жыл бұрын

Love this channel Mr. Bolian

@AJS_Drums

3 жыл бұрын

The coolest one is the street legal stock car story

@ajw828

3 жыл бұрын

Have to agree Ed! Looking forward to seeing you on the next Car Trek episode! Can't wait!

@Almighty_cornholio

3 жыл бұрын

I poop too much

@blakea216

3 жыл бұрын

Ed, I concur

That story would make a killer movie. Literally the American dream.

@dadasmithywinkle

3 жыл бұрын

The end would be pretty sad with the car never making it to his dad but it would make for a good movie

@BelayaIvanka1

3 жыл бұрын

I'd watch it!

@tanelpolts7257

3 жыл бұрын

You mean cheating a poor-ass family out of their land? Oh yeah, well, it is isn't it..

@Rik979

3 жыл бұрын

I’d watch

@92suzukigsx1100g

3 жыл бұрын

@@tanelpolts7257 Damn so by your logic if I buy a #4 scratch off ticket and the guy in line behind me also buys a #4 scratch off ticket but I win a million dollars did i screw his "poor ass" out of all that money because i was first in line?

This should be made into a movie and the starring role should be Rabbit as the Water Company employee

@928rcs8

3 жыл бұрын

I totally second that man

@BTTFan

3 жыл бұрын

i can see that happening. maybe the son could be the water company employee though?

@warningshotdesigns

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea.

@paulcarmi8130

Жыл бұрын

Better than anything hollyweird is making now!

@hard2getitrightagain314

Жыл бұрын

I'll pay to see it!

This guy's ability to tell a story is top notch.

This is the most American Dream story I have ever had told to me.

@spacecadet0

3 жыл бұрын

Theres a reason it's a dream. Insider knowledge or wealthy family is always how that kicks off.

@coolman9730

3 жыл бұрын

Space Cadet more like abundant knowledge, he worked 40 years to have the opportunity to come across something like this. 40 YEARS!!!

@kimosabbe50

3 жыл бұрын

@@spacecadet0 Uh, there was 40+ years of HARD WORK and one huge risk involved, as well.

@spacecadet0

3 жыл бұрын

Plus a family loan folks.

@coolman9730

3 жыл бұрын

Space Cadet yes of 50k something he could’ve gone to the bank for but family bears no interest

Rabbit has those stories that make you want to go out and live more

@mountainsteward7776

3 жыл бұрын

That was the best way I've ever heard a story described

@spacecadet0

3 жыл бұрын

Yet those kinds of opportunities are long dead and gone. Now guys like good ole dad here sell e-books on how they got rich quick because they know that well is drying.

@robertbell387

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. He is a great storyteller.

@peter-radiantpipes2800

3 жыл бұрын

Well put

@andrewkirwan517

3 жыл бұрын

But the story has massive holes in it... MASSIVE! 401k did not exist until created by congress in 1979, the highway construction occurred in 1962..... nearly a 20 year hole in the story

Does your heart good to hear something went right for someone who worked hard his whole life. One of the best stories I've ever heard Rabbit tell. Thanks, man.

@seananderson5850

Жыл бұрын

It's corruption. The guy used insider knowledge to make himself rich.

@HurtsEnd

Жыл бұрын

@@seananderson5850that’s the only way, inside knowledge

@jacobjohnson9706

10 ай бұрын

​@seananderson5850 you don't gain insider knowledge without working for it though 🤔

This is easily one of the greatest underdog stories ever, this has to be a movie

This story is one of my all time favorites. Hope you guys enjoy ! Thanks for having me down Ed! - Rabbit 😎

@mackie_p

3 жыл бұрын

Always love the stories!! 🤙🏼

@ajw828

3 жыл бұрын

@Rob Pitts - it was incredible man, so glad you shared it with us.

@beev

3 жыл бұрын

Right up there with my late Uncle John - i could listen to his stories over and over too

@80wolfmanrob

3 жыл бұрын

Rob you are the best story teller on here.

@Skovsnegl

3 жыл бұрын

You're the man Rabbit!

You know Ed doesn’t have to do much editing when Rabbit comes to visit. Story structure is his game, among other things

@alexduke5402

3 жыл бұрын

He's a used car salesman. I haven't met many that don't know how to talk because they aren't in business. Rabbit could probably sell salt water to a sailor.

@redram5150

3 жыл бұрын

Alex Duke as one myself, I agree

@helidude3502

3 жыл бұрын

Rabbit could sell your own car to you for twice what you paid the day you meet him.

@joeethereal2968

3 жыл бұрын

Gift of Gab, A Superb Top Notch Comedian, A Masterful Hustler @ whatever He's involved it. A Spirited Natural.

@redram5150

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexduke5402 as a salesman, I agree. However there’s a difference between understanding story structure and being able to sell a ketchup popsicle to a woman in white gloves

And you just know that this guy who was selling his car to Rob was experiencing some of the best catharsis of his life, telling the story of his dad's success and how much he meant to his family. A sympathetic audience, listening with rapt attention to such a fascinating story. I'm certain that guy went back home after selling that car and went to give his dad's old Jaguar a polish for old time's sake.

this story was so captivating, that I didn't even read the comments while listening rabbit talk

Most touching line was "neither of you called me crazy." Glad their faith was rewarded 😁

@velmawhite9830

3 жыл бұрын

But their Mother got a car too and she definitely called him crazy.

@gm92845

3 жыл бұрын

@@velmawhite9830 she gave him two kids and all the poon he could ever want despite coming home dirty from digging ditches for the past 30 years.

@velmawhite9830

3 жыл бұрын

gm92845 What on earth is poon?

@integrafreak1

3 жыл бұрын

@@velmawhite9830 Look it up, Incognito mode reccomended

@dariusboykin750

3 жыл бұрын

Integrafreak1 😂🤣😭

This story and the risk involved with the payoff just brings tears.

@andrewkirwan517

3 жыл бұрын

Story is fake, check out when the 401k was created by Congress.

@jesse1radio

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewkirwan517 people use the term 401k sometimes just in reference to retirement accounts. There were retirement accounts in the seventies. I'm not saying the story is true or not, but I wouldn't hang my hat on that fact.

@RefinerSimilitude

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewkirwan517 Interesting. I wonder what the explanation is on that.

@dilloncelano126

3 жыл бұрын

It would never work today. Back then men could do whatever they wanted financially and their wives couldn’t stop them. Today...shoot

@dankane4193

3 жыл бұрын

Scared money don’t make money

Holy shit, I think that my wife’s family were the original owners of that land that they mentioned in the beginning with the 3 houses. I have heard stories about how they owned that plot of land or the one next to it for generations that became Haywood mall many years later... 🤯

@jasonarnold3638

3 жыл бұрын

How could they know that it was going to be worth that much they didn't get to see the plans that's why now days people at the bottom don't see plans that just for the top so the rich get richer like the story but it's shaded as hell

@rogerbrandt6678

3 жыл бұрын

If we only had a crystal ball,

@BobbyGeneric145

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure in some technical way it broke some laws, similar to insider trading.

@brandontrost8888

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobbyGeneric145 Nope. It's not illegal because he never got told where it was at. It's just the guy knew the area well enough to know there was only one possible location and bought it.

@thomashopper3705

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

I'm a huge car guy myself, I also have prospects in the real estate business. I also live in Greenville SC... this is by far my favorite VinWiki episode ever. What an amazing story of the American Dream! Don't work for your money, have your money work for you. What an inspiration. Thanks once again, Rabbit!! I hope to meet you one day.

@lancematthews9897

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! Huge car guy going into real estate myself. At first I went in for the wrong reason which was you can make a lot of money doing real estate and I realized how much you can do and I fell in love with the idea of it. Being able to build all the cars I’ve ever wanted is just a bonus

@stoneylonesome4062

Жыл бұрын

Fellow Greenville Native. Was also blown away. Edwards road is just a few minutes drive from my apartment.

@stu2257

Жыл бұрын

The American dream. Insider dealing, land speculation and ripping off the people who lived and worked the land for generations. You’ll do well in real estate.

Rabbit has a way with words. Now imagine the stories he can't tell publicly

@relaxedguy

3 жыл бұрын

We need a private channel.

@bobkilla430

3 жыл бұрын

Rabbit after dark podcast 😎

@Vann_Scale_Modeling

3 жыл бұрын

For some reason, I feel like he has a few stories involving establishments featuring women dancing, and probably some strange powdery substance

@thepuddingking5204

3 жыл бұрын

Rabbit starts an only fans😂

@artistwithouttalent

2 жыл бұрын

Most every story can be told publicly after the statute of limitations runs out. The ones that don't have a statute of limitations you probably don't want to hear.

That is probably the coolest story Ive heard here

@Thatguy55595

3 жыл бұрын

What about douchey Casey putsch

@mrbkkt1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Came here to say that. It kept me riveted.

@velmawhite9830

3 жыл бұрын

K W Please elaborate! ¿Por favor?

@OneEyeDollar6

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thatguy55595 Douchey? Really?

@voicetube

3 жыл бұрын

*Anywhere!

Hey, Ed -just found out, yesterday, that you know my son, Daniel. He didn’t know that I was a subscriber & big fan of Vinwiki & all of you guys. Small world, huh? And, as usual, another story well told by the Rabbit

Absolutely blown away by Rabbit's story and how he tells it, a great gift.

"Small block chevrolet, all good Fords will have" that made me laugh.

@flipppy83

3 жыл бұрын

I had to re-watch it twice to make sure I heard it right lol

@terriecotham1567

3 жыл бұрын

I. Love fords don't get me wrong Chevy and dodge along with Mopar make me stand up and salute as well. And have own a few. But as young kidbi found ford starters only had one wire to then . it was in possible to hook them up wrong and did not have to deal with any shims installed a starters. Love all the old cars of the past not like today.

@nicolasrulli

3 жыл бұрын

Time?

@htpcuser6980

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicolasrulli kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXuhwZOBc6i_eso.html

@goofyleo3869

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry. When I see a SBC in a Ford hot-rod at a car show, I just keep on walking. SBC's aren't better than Ford small-blocks; just cheaper. Which makes zero sense in a $60K build.

"The very first plane he stepped on, he owned" damn that's a goal

Rabbit needs to write a book with all of his stories, then turn it into an audiobook and then read it.

The most incredible story I’ve ever heard in my life!

"I love you boys with all my heart and you're the only ones who didn't look at me like I'm crazy" Dammit rabbit.

@SwiftyMcVeigh851

3 жыл бұрын

Got me too man, all I got from my old man were black eyes.

@Moncs70

3 жыл бұрын

Cutting onions.

I already know it’s a banger when I see rabbit in the title

@michaeljordan4001

3 жыл бұрын

thats like the only reason i decided to listen lmfao, im from south georgia so every time i hear one of his stories i feel like hes a local and it just makes the stories better lol, rabbit and doug can damn sure tell a good story

@dariusboykin750

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@velmawhite9830

3 жыл бұрын

TRUE

@kimdotnet2110

3 жыл бұрын

a hoot and a holler, if you will

What a great great family man. He put it all on the line to make a better future for his family. Makes me think of my own father and the sacrifices he made so my mom and brother could have a better life. They are rare men, but a cherished treasures.

I love it, I love seeing a fella work hard and get ahead. I hope he enjoyed the heck out of that Jaguar. we lived in Greenville in 1972 when I was just a little kid. My mothers Bertha still lived in a dirt floor house. How times have changed.

I'm happy for that man He died knowing he put his family in good hands God bless him and his family

That’s the kind of story I want made into a movie

@turminal3037

3 жыл бұрын

That is such a great story.

I went to Furman University in Greenville. Hearing Rob stories is always great, but this one hits the closest to home since those roads and landmarks were my stomping grounds at what feels like just yesterday.

I'm calling it, my favorite vin wiki episode so far is this! Best story teller hands down.

I live a 2 minute walk from haywood mall. I probably live on the exact land that that mans dad sold, thats mind blowing.

@JL-yl8gd

3 жыл бұрын

This is what I was looking for, someone local in Greensville. Couldn’t figure it out myself, don’t see a 285 in South Carolina, just North Carolina. Curious to see what the land was used for

@JL-yl8gd

3 жыл бұрын

Oh he tells what it is in this one. Last time I heard the story he didn’t say

This is the best Vinwiki story to date period!

@voicetube

3 жыл бұрын

I AGREE!!

I just got lost in this story. Truly the epitome of the American dream.

"No Risk No Reward" one of my favs from Rabbit

That story was absolutely epic. Full attention all the way through. Glad that mans father lived a good life, seemed like a great man.

I remember Rabbit telling this story on his channel. It was a while ago but Rabbit is one of those guys you listen too and remember his stories. You hope to God you can use his knowledge someday. Plus my dad worked for the city for close to 40 years he told me stories similar to this but he NEVER pulled the trigger. Hopefully some day I can pull one of these off. I've been a ditch digger for the city for 25 plus years. I've never had the chance to do a deal like this but you never know. Fingers crossed. Love the stories Rabbit ya never know I might get a deal like this someday and if I do expect to see my ass down at your shop picking up a vehicle from you because I know you only pick perfection 😉

@Benedocta

3 жыл бұрын

It's called insider trading and it's a felony.

@joshuagibson2520

3 жыл бұрын

I knew I heard this before....

@brandoncaldwell95

3 жыл бұрын

@@Benedocta if you're caught. Afterall, what makes you think they still dont do it? I promise you that they do.

@jonanderson4474

3 жыл бұрын

That guy wasn't on the inside tho. To be inside one has to know the whole story and be involved. Besides can't really charge a dead guy.

@Benedocta

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonanderson4474 I'm not mainly talking about the guy in the story. But mrbobsshow here is working for some city, hoping to gain some insider info to do a deal like this at some point. That's a good way to go to prison.

Man, Rabbit can TELL A STORY! Haven't checked in on the channel in a while, and this was a great one!

The no risk no reward episode!! Half those listens are from me, one of the most epic stories of all time. Literally the last fabrication job I did, was a huge copper part, something out of my wheelhouse. While I was talking myself out of doing it, I remembered the no risk, no reward episode. Fast forward to last week when I dropped the finished masterpiece off at the customers house, they absolutely loved it, I’ll be damned if it didn’t pay off pretty damn well too. That job will likely transition my business into custom residential fab work. This is why I love these stories of yours Rob, there’s always little golden nuggets in there that can be implemented in other aspects of life. 🤘🏻🇺🇸🤘🏻

I think this is one of the coolest stories Rob has told. quoting ed and i agree!

Small block Chevy, like all good ford's have. Rabbit speaking some truth

@okbutwhocares

3 жыл бұрын

Damn I didn't realize he said that lmaooo

@stirfryjedi

3 жыл бұрын

Rabbit is so suave that totally went under my radar. What a gem...

@goofyleo3869

3 жыл бұрын

No he ain't....

@riogrande163

3 жыл бұрын

Sbc's are heavy, and have poor power to weight ratio in stock form, so rob is kinda wrong on this one,

I’ve come back to watch this story a solid 20 times. I just love it. Gives me the push I need to keep grinding so my family can be like his.

This is one of the best stories I’ve ever heard. And being told by Rabbit even better

Ah, a feel good story about insider information and crazy leveraging and risk taking.

@TSR5000

3 жыл бұрын

That's the American Dream right there. Gamble big and hope somebody else is on the other side of the loss. People only remember the winners.

@richardharrold9736

3 жыл бұрын

@Cipheiz nobody lost out here, everyone made money. Nobody got screwed. The widow got a fair price for her land so she could downsize comfortably. The commercial developer paid a fair price for the realistic value of the mall site.

This man deserves a movie. American dream.

Goosebumps. Nobody tells a story like Rabbit. This is one of my favorites!

What a story, smart investments might not always seem like the best Decision to Some but when you believe in yourself anything can happen and that can change your life for you and others forever

Big fan rabbit wanna learn more about your success in life please do another story about your self!

@TheTweakshot

3 жыл бұрын

If I recall correctly(iirc) his channel covered his growing up and success

This is one of the most inspirational stories I have heard in this channel. Thank you for sharing it.

The single best story ever told on KZread. Period.

The story is twice as cool when you live in upstate South Carolina.

@bzbrian-wav6997

3 жыл бұрын

For REAL, I can't believe I never heard this story before!

@failwheeldrive

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, first time hearing this as well. It's a great story made even better by being so personal to our town. I've spent the last 25 years living within 10 minutes of that mall, and it's wild knowing that a few short decades ago it was all nothing but a handful of houses on 250 acres.

Rob Pitts tells the best stories ever. Damn, I miss my pops...

Wonderful story! Heard it before on Rabbits channel but great to hear it again, truly inspiring.

By far the best story I have ever heard on this channel. Loved it.

This is the first time I've ever seen my hometown of Belton, SC mentioned on KZread. What a great story.

Nice story and especially kudos for cutting back on the ads!

i could listen to rabbit tell stories for days! i love hearing stuff like this. what an amazing story!!

This is my absolute favorite story from Rabbit, I could listen to it over and over. Glad we got some more details on the story on this one!!!

As one little peon at the phone company, this is some inspiration I needed today.

@Lovin_NY93

3 жыл бұрын

Water company

This is the best Rob story and as a result, the best VinWiki episode ever. Hands down.

Great story Rabbit! Nice hearing all the local name drops. We live in Asheville, NC not to far. Down in GVL all the time.

Rob this is one of my favorite stories you’ve told keep kickin ass

By far the best Rabbit story I’ve ever seen. Made my day

It's a cool story about using his 401k that he had maxed out for years and cashing it out to buy the land in 1977. The only thing is, the 401k plans were not around until 1978, which is after the story says he had closed it. He bought the new Jag a year after closing the deal in 1978, which is the year that the first 401k plan was launched.

@loganbeedy5950

Ай бұрын

Sounds like he just had a pretty good retirement fund that was probably similar to a 401K

My favorite story rob tells is this one. I love old stories like this ive watched and listened to this story well over a dozen times

I don't think rabbit and speechless go together. Dude is a storyteller of a high caliber.

This story is literally top notch! Rabbit is THE BEST story teller.

thats one of the best stories i ever heard.we need stories like that right now.my barbershop closed on saturday due to a level5 lockdown for covid 19.revenue stream has stopped and vin wiki is there for me.thank you Ed et al

This is BY FAR my absolute FAVORITE story I have ever heard and this is the 4th or 5th time I've heard it but I still love hearing it. Just imagine how it felt to be in his shoes that very special Friday night, he picks up the phone probably swallowing a bit of his Cheeseburger and then finds out he is a Multi-Millionaire, he probably wen to purchase new pants after hearing because he probably s**t himself. He also was not a moron and "pissed" away all the money on stupid unnecessary material possessions, he was very wise, paying back his brother the $50,000 and giving him interest even. That is what should happen when someone receives a ton of money, TAKE CARE OF PEOPLE.

Rob is the best story teller on this channel.

This might be one of the best, if not the best top to bottom stories ever told. It popped up after watching another video, I already had watched it once so watched it again.

This is one hell of a wicked story! Since i heard one of his stories on your channel,i have been watching every other of his stories on your channel,from roughly midnight to 4pm now in Mauritius... Now heading to bed... Major thanks for your uploads Ed,mate... much appreciated...

Wow this is a strong message 🍇

@David-gr1do

3 жыл бұрын

Use insider information to fuck over other people 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@TheCarpenterUnion

3 жыл бұрын

@@David-gr1do who'd he fuck over?

I have found very few people who can grab my short-ass attention span for so long, Rabbit is the best storyteller.

What an amazing story. Just shows how being in the right place, at the right time, adding in a little grit and risk could alter an entire family’s life for the better. Loved this one!

Watching Rabbit telling the stories is like watching a movie in cinema. Please upload more stories, and Merry Christmas :)

Favorite story Ive heard ever on Vinwiki

This is one of the best stories I heard in a long time.

Rabbit you’ve told some awesome stories on this channel. Stories I’ve listened to multiple times. But this one is the best, IMO. Got goosebumps listening to it. Thank you for sharing.

What a great natural story teller. We need more people like this

Rabbit is just an amazing story teller and what an incredible story

I don't even care that this is mostly a non-car story. It gave me goosebumps

The guy we bought our house from originally rented it to us. Great guy, always gave us a month of free rent in December to make sure we had money to get our kids Christmas presents (unprompted, he just did it) and anything we ever needed he was on it. His dad started an owned a gravel company that grew into a multi-million dollar business from nothing. Nicest family you’d ever meet. The only time you ever knew any of them had money is when they gave it away in one form or the other. All of them work hard to this day even though they don’t need to. Those kinds of folk deserve every penny they get and this fella and his dad sound exactly like the folks I know.

I have to echo many others here, that is absolutely one of the coolest stories Ive ever heard. thanks for sharing that !!

Best story teller on VinWiki hands down.

No lie, this shit made me tear up. Love watching this channel for these stories but this was definitely Rob’s best. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

@lozahe

3 жыл бұрын

Had to share with family and friends. 😊

What an amazing story! Late grandfather in law made a similar move on a much smaller scale back in the 1960s. Little patch of dirt near a two lane road that turned into a prime retail spot next to a freeway.

Always good to re hear a awesome local story from the place I'm proud to call home!!💗

God Damn, this isn't a vinwiki story this is a motivational post!

This is insider trading where the commodity is land and the company is the USA. I'm sure a court would have found this illegal.

This one of the best best stories I’ve heard and told by the best person to tell it. Great story guys!!

Damn Rob, ive never gotten a little choked up over one of your stories but I like this one.

“small block, Chevrolet, all good ford will have” 😂😂😂

@riogrande163

3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, nothing like an ugly, heavy boat, anchor of an engine.

I love this story. It tells me the american dream. I can listen to Rob talk all day.

This is probably my favorite video ever on this channel… and that's saying a LOT! (If I'm to be honest, it's also one of the best recountings of any story I've ever heard anywhere!!)

This has to be the best video on VINwiki

One of the best car stories I ever heard

This is so awesome. What a great story, loved it!

I heard this story on his own channel. I grew up in that area going back and fourth from Asheville to Greer.