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I Bought an Abandoned Turbo Honda Civic for $500 and Brought It Back to Life

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  • Published on Apr 20, 2026

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  • @ArturStone
    @ArturStone  6 months ago +22

    $1000 STOLEN Lexus SC400 - Can I Bring It Back to Life? ruclips.net/video/LVdFvgAIfxM/video.html

    • @aut0matonophob1a
      @aut0matonophob1a 5 months ago

      idk if you should admit to having done that on youtube

    • @justanothercommenter6763
      @justanothercommenter6763 5 months ago

      @aut0matonophob1a .... lol, good joke.

    • @greuju
      @greuju 4 months ago

      oh jesus your voice overs are so fucking cringy hahahahaahah

    • @greuju
      @greuju 4 months ago

      I don't think these views are real buddy lol. poser ass

  • @indyrock8148
    @indyrock8148 11 months ago +697

    Its 2025 and here we all are watching someone resurect a 90's civic with a shade tree turbo and loving every minute 😂

    • @Realmjumper4099
      @Realmjumper4099 11 months ago +22

      The older the better. All these new cars are GPS tracking devices.

    • @iDub757
      @iDub757 11 months ago +6

      because i never get tthis lucky and im jealous

    • @emmanuellovesjessi
      @emmanuellovesjessi 10 months ago +6

      No one wants to rebuild a tesla 😂

    • @indyrock8148
      @indyrock8148 10 months ago

      ​@emmanuellovesjessi oh man all those little L-ion batteries. Theres going to be some contaminated site where those things get parked 😂

    • @CrystalRamirez-s9z
      @CrystalRamirez-s9z 10 months ago +1

      Same 💯🤣

  • @jenger83
    @jenger83 10 months ago +166

    Dude for 500 and about 350 worth parts you got a classic rice burner back from the dead. Nothing but respect

  • @nickpalfy144
    @nickpalfy144 11 months ago +629

    I am happy to help! Glad to see the project is coming along. Excited for part 2

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +39

      Thanks, bro - couldn’t have done it without you!

    • @mondrose4501
      @mondrose4501 11 months ago +24

      Whoaa? Is that the Nick on the Clip Nick?
      Just wanna say you're Awesome Nick as a friend and human being.

    • @stefanmills115
      @stefanmills115 11 months ago +7

      you're the man, Nick!

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +10

      @mondrose4501 Yeah, that’s my friend!

    • @DavidnZeke
      @DavidnZeke 11 months ago +5

      Yoo nick you are the man!!! If I only had that knowledge..

  • @4skynny
    @4skynny 9 months ago +183

    Now it’s a $600 civic

  • @ianholmen789
    @ianholmen789 11 months ago +2458

    Your ai narration bothers me

    • @mendocinorider
      @mendocinorider 11 months ago +331

      Don't worry everything bothers everyone these days😅

    • @SunTzu4
      @SunTzu4 11 months ago +27

      @mendocinorider😂

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +378

      Everyone’s so easily irritated these days 😅

    • @dn8226
      @dn8226 11 months ago +387

      @ArturStonebruh ur irritated by him being irritated. he just keep it real the ai shi is dumb and annoying made me not watch it all the way through, cry abt it if you want

    • @dolphhandcreme
      @dolphhandcreme 11 months ago +171

      ​@dn8226Yeah. You don't have to sound like a professional opera singer, just authentic! Makes the videos much more enjoyable and real.

  • @kylea.2114
    @kylea.2114 9 months ago +49

    2 normal ass dudes enjoying and restoring a car, it brought me genuine joy by reminding me of the satisfaction of bringing a vehicle back from the grave. Keep on man.

  • @carey7676
    @carey7676 11 months ago +1185

    Everyone deserves a friend like Nick……

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +112

      Sadly, I see it all the time - people have tons of “friends” on social media,
      but no one to grab a drink with or have a real conversation in real life.

    • @BruceLee-xp5fc
      @BruceLee-xp5fc 11 months ago +17

      Nick a g

    • @jcc9thSI1917
      @jcc9thSI1917 11 months ago +14

      His friend is such a bad ass.

    • @juandiaz-nf3sm
      @juandiaz-nf3sm 11 months ago +8

      We all need a nick

    • @Xx__Pro00_Gamer_xX696
      @Xx__Pro00_Gamer_xX696 11 months ago +4

      A dude in our shop (nick) knows EVERYTHING about bmws

  • @TheNeon55
    @TheNeon55 8 months ago +8

    11:30 yay a real voice

  • @dimiereeds1770
    @dimiereeds1770 11 months ago +235

    nick is not only a friend. he is a FAMILY. salute to you guys for the passion

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +4

      Thanks bro, let’s keep grinding together.

  • @JibsTT4R
    @JibsTT4R 10 months ago +3

    15:10 idk bout yall but anytime i hear a noise like this i just start smiling 😂can be whatever car

  • @johnkaimins9998
    @johnkaimins9998 11 months ago +258

    It would be great to hear your voice instead of the emotionally vacant AI voice.

  • @jeremyharris85
    @jeremyharris85 7 months ago +6

    “This isn’t a car you can drive casually; it demands your attention” 😂😂😂

  • @JANKYS-GARAGE
    @JANKYS-GARAGE 11 months ago +39

    10:21 says 10w40 when its 5w40

  • @laurentsilva6572
    @laurentsilva6572 10 months ago +25

    Never leave Nick, its real hard to find some real friends thats come to help you with no interest in money or material things. he really loves cars and was happy as you to see the Honda alive again and to see you smiling :)

  • @DrMattaru
    @DrMattaru 11 months ago +64

    Wow! This should be a manual for all car lovers, not just Hondas. 10/10 Passion

    • @DrMattaru
      @DrMattaru 11 months ago +4

      Fixing someone else's unloved corpse of a project is a mammoth undertaking.

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +4

      I feel so many emotions when I find a car - I'm so curious whether it’ll start, what kind of problems it might have, and I really enjoy the process of bringing it back to life!

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +2

      I was lucky - it was in good hands. There are many different reasons why people sell or give away their cars. The important thing is that it’s in good hands now.

  • @Florin_Plays
    @Florin_Plays 11 months ago +29

    15:40 bro you just made my day better

  • @blablabla983
    @blablabla983 11 months ago +150

    wait... wait wait wait.. did i just find a... 1: a real car entusiast video about a old japanese icon car?!?! 2: where the dude does everything in right order, clean, clean, dry, clean, fix :O 3: whaaa, he allso repair cars wearing pink clogs???!?!?! well my hat is off to you sir, this video was a true pleasure to watch :O

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +5

      Thanks for appreciating my sabots! :)

    • @juandiaz-nf3sm
      @juandiaz-nf3sm 11 months ago +2

      Loved this vid and the oldschool wrenchinh ohh god love that like in the old days

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +1

      Thanks, that’s exactly why I spend my time with old cars :)

    • @screwdajuice
      @screwdajuice 10 months ago

      Your braincells are showing with this comment

  • @accordcl9k24a3
    @accordcl9k24a3 10 months ago +5

    Bro that car was happy as hell after that treatment lol

  • @csx1982official
    @csx1982official 10 months ago +11

    3:50 compression numbers like that at 411,762 km (255,857 miles) is something that you only get with an old Honda. Those things are just so reliable.

  • @MArcin91
    @MArcin91 11 months ago +13

    0:20 Wishbone bushings are screaming for mercy🤣🤣🤣

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +2

      Spot on! You’ve got a sharp ear - 411,000 km isn’t a joke :)

  • @Jaang29
    @Jaang29 9 months ago +1

    1:16 some insulation / sound deadening is good

  • @tbraxton2985
    @tbraxton2985 9 months ago +3

    I came for the car. I stayed for the narration. 😂

  • @michaelchurchmcm
    @michaelchurchmcm Month ago +1

    Dudes, beyond impressive.

  • @dariusm1142
    @dariusm1142 11 months ago +40

    I have one of these. A '95 EJ2 bought it October of '94 and I've put 415k miles on her.
    Still runs great. Still gets 36mpgs.

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  10 months ago +1

      That’s awesome! It’s really rare to see a car with only one owner!

  • @gomez92388
    @gomez92388 9 months ago

    Hondas never die

  • @slixk_louisv9860
    @slixk_louisv9860 11 months ago +3

    10:19 "i filled the engine with fresh 10W-40 oil. **Continues to put 5W-40""" LMAO

  • @McSneakyyy
    @McSneakyyy Day ago

    Voiceover like this is waaaaaaaay better than background music. Good stuff.

  • @GoochQuest
    @GoochQuest 11 months ago +60

    Nick's explanation was just oozing with passion. Absolutely love to see it. Great video!

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +2

      Yeah man, Nick’s honestly a genius - I hope we get to work together again in the future 🙂

  • @djtequilerosonidotequila7792

    Esas amistades valen oro

  • @MPowerSubie12
    @MPowerSubie12 10 months ago +3

    2:15 is that your Toyota Alphard? You must be in Canada

    • @csx1982official
      @csx1982official 10 months ago

      He lives in British Columbia from what I can tell by the license plates

  • @nithinmathewjoji7471
    @nithinmathewjoji7471 8 months ago

    As a car guy this just another dream come TRUE wow

  • @Warren_Flatt
    @Warren_Flatt 10 months ago +2

    this is one of the most incredible and amazing videos I've ever seen in my life. I owned a 93 Civic Si similar to this one and I am blown away by the knowledge and passion by this young man. take a bow!

  • @socalRooster
    @socalRooster 10 months ago

    Great friend buy him anything he wants 😊

  • @kritischparken
    @kritischparken 8 months ago +6

    great video! but i would much appreciate a bad sounding noisy real voice over ai :/

  • @kamaallowen5824
    @kamaallowen5824 9 months ago +1

    15:28 Pure Bro Joy.

  • @RoshanZ
    @RoshanZ 11 months ago +12

    You and your friend , look so nice and kind. definitely need people like you guys in this world.

  • @corneliodamianperezmedrano1136

    15:10 that sound 😢 just remember me the black civics from first F&F

  • @MurryBob
    @MurryBob 11 months ago +11

    Thank YOU! finally someone doing a vehicle rebirth who Cleans it out FIRST before wrenching or cutting. SO many of these other Car channels just dive in and complain about a Mouse/Rats nest in the way of whatever task they are doing. Leaving debris and trash all while working kicking up dust and gunk.

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +5

      Thanks, I know it might sound strange, but I truly feel like cars are alive in their own way. If you show care and respect first, they somehow respond - like they’re trying to come back to life. :)

  • @Livinglifetvee
    @Livinglifetvee 9 months ago

    What a great Sunday morning watching this ❤

  • @mervroussell4075
    @mervroussell4075 11 months ago +6

    That's one hell of a friend! Nice work on the car! Good job man!

  • @itzyaboyizzy
    @itzyaboyizzy 10 months ago

    That BOV pitch is soothing

  • @stuartarneaud218
    @stuartarneaud218 11 months ago +5

    Can’t go wrong with a Honda ❤❤

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago

      Like my friend said - in a Honda, you’re always smiling :)

  • @Traveling_For_Events
    @Traveling_For_Events 9 months ago

    Amen. Bless you guys.

  • @maurocampos1778
    @maurocampos1778 11 months ago +5

    I loved this video. I have Civic 2000. Thank you for sharing this experience.

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago

      Thanks for the support! Good luck with your Civic!

  • @python1939
    @python1939 8 months ago

    Yo that canopy is sick. Thanks

  • @TheTechCguy
    @TheTechCguy 11 months ago +23

    Make sure you check the fluids in a car like that, too. You never know how old or empty those lines may be for the coolant, oil, gas, and otherwise. Always do a full inspection, maintenance check, and then the cleaning on a car like this. Inspect and repair any parts that look worn, damaged, aged, or overdue for replacement. Speaking from long experience, man, on cars and trucks. Especially Honda and Toyota vehicles [heritage brands for me]. :)

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +3

      Thanks for the advice! Of course, I first got the engine running and checked if everything works, plus inspected the body to see if it’s even worth restoring. But yeah - brake fluid, coolant, transmission fluid - all of that will be replaced

  • @hermand7523
    @hermand7523 Month ago +1

    Awesome content 😎 must be nice having knowledge friends like that😓

  • @Jsiano91
    @Jsiano91 11 months ago +5

    @5:28 it purrs, it purrs. Music to my ears

    • @Perry-o5i
      @Perry-o5i 10 months ago

      More like shit noise pollution we need cycling lanes

  • @warkos3591
    @warkos3591 9 months ago

    Youre a real one my friend.

  • @IsidroPerez-x6r
    @IsidroPerez-x6r 11 months ago +6

    I'm gonna reward h this video like 10 times atleast. They say you learn something new everyday but I learned a whole lot

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +1

      Agreed, I sometimes reread The Count of Monte Cristo and every time I find something new.
      In any case, repeating information always helps it sink in better :)

  • @busyhandskast
    @busyhandskast 11 months ago +1

    These motors are indestructible

  • @SupremeLordEnki
    @SupremeLordEnki 11 months ago +14

    I love when people revive old hondas back to the road instead or clapping them or straight junkyard.. also first time I see this channel and I'm sure people have told you, you look like Michael Cera :D

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +1

      Thanks for the support - I’ll add your comment to the collection :)

  • @javeadfacher7424
    @javeadfacher7424 9 months ago

    Nick is a nice guy period .

  • @rosegold7975
    @rosegold7975 11 months ago +66

    you sound like you're narrating a murder mystery on dateline. weird

  • @h10vy
    @h10vy 11 months ago +1

    I need a friend like nick

  • @CorCollectibles
    @CorCollectibles 11 months ago +8

    only 16k subs you deserve way more than that good video man! i miss my old electric blue pearl em1.. it lasted it from 2010 to 2021 when covid started. have a 2012 si now but its just not the same feeling.

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +1

      Thanks bro, yeah new cars just aren’t the same. They might be quicker and more comfortable, but I don’t feel the soul in them :)

  • @steve70668
    @steve70668 4 months ago

    When I heard the engine and turbo sound and felt the performance at the end, a smile appeared on my face.

  • @aodhoneill3579
    @aodhoneill3579 11 months ago +17

    Really enjoyed this @arturstone! Your video editing is excellent as is your story telling, however, the AI voice takes away from this as I find it quite grating. I really enjoy the videos where the story is just written as subtitles overlaid on the video. Get better soon! Great content! All the best from Ireland

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +6

      Thanks, bro! I actually used to make ASMR-style videos with just subtitles,
      but a lot of people started asking for voiceovers.
      To be honest, I feel a bit uncomfortable hearing my own voice, so for now I’m experimenting with AI.
      Really appreciate your kind words and support - hope you have a good weekend too!

  • @petermiller9456
    @petermiller9456 8 months ago

    Ah man this is so gnarly. Kudos to you guys for your love of old cars!

  • @chrisfegan3475
    @chrisfegan3475 11 months ago

    Those little hondaa are amazing

  • @ArturStone
    @ArturStone  10 months ago +56

    Part 2 is here: ruclips.net/video/8fZJgSccxLA/video.htmlsi=wtm7F-gz31tyGqON

    • @ahmedansari8557
      @ahmedansari8557 9 months ago +2

      Yup

    • @relaxationtime8231
      @relaxationtime8231 9 months ago +2

      Beautiful car. I hope one day they will make a car like this again at this size. Love my civics.

    • @pccalcio
      @pccalcio 9 months ago +2

      please, dump the AI voice, it's unbearable. Doesn't matter if you have an accent, or a lisp, most people prefer genuine voices. great video !

    • @bapakandeh5358
      @bapakandeh5358 9 months ago

      Thanks

  • @RolandJoeC
    @RolandJoeC 5 months ago

    Seeing you guys restore this vehicle was very inspiring I want to try it now

  • @DeniseSahu-z4l
    @DeniseSahu-z4l 10 months ago +478

    Honestly, it breaks my heart how Manifest and Receive by Eva Hartley isn’t getting the attention it deserves. This book changed me. People need to wake up to this.

  • @rusxkrusxk9225
    @rusxkrusxk9225 10 months ago

    Living the dream my friend...

  • @JustinDaniels
    @JustinDaniels 11 months ago +6

    When will part 2 come? Would love to see a full restoration...

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +4

      Hey! I posted this video just a few hours ago. I think part 2 will be ready sometime in June :) Not earlier.

    • @JustinDaniels
      @JustinDaniels 11 months ago +2

      @ArturStone We need part two NOW 🤣🤣🤣

    • @ArturStone
      @ArturStone  11 months ago +2

      @ Sometimes I rewatch my own videos and it all looks so smooth -
      but behind the scenes it's hours of hunting for parts, stuck bolts, and all kinds of headaches :)

  • @jasonfields7180
    @jasonfields7180 10 months ago +1

    Need more people like nick 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

  • @napoleon23232
    @napoleon23232 11 months ago +6

    This AI commentar is very bad. :(

  • @stlgoon314
    @stlgoon314 10 months ago

    The ratchet for the widow is on point

  • @geoffl
    @geoffl 10 months ago +1

    the storytelling is incredible

  • @ijg8343
    @ijg8343 10 months ago

    Watching this therapeutic as a avid honda owner all my life and still have one, but just upgraded to an integra

  • @andrewjones198
    @andrewjones198 9 months ago

    Love you ended on the rust. Dang civics all rot out in the same spots

  • @guyschexnayder3002
    @guyschexnayder3002 9 months ago

    I remember working on my car. I wish I had a friend like that to help me. Go Nick

  • @HenryLenning
    @HenryLenning 3 months ago

    You are a outstanding young man!I am so proud of you!

  • @cakal45
    @cakal45 8 months ago

    Sir I watch this from Türkiye(turkey) and I understood everything. Thanks for all this Wish u best

  • @coreypottle387
    @coreypottle387 7 months ago

    Nick is the HERO!!

  • @HiepFix
    @HiepFix 8 months ago

    You are a good worker

  • @westcoast443
    @westcoast443 10 months ago

    That guy knows his shit👌

  • @D4rkKn1gh7
    @D4rkKn1gh7 10 months ago

    Great work! waiting for part 2!!

  • @mrworm1
    @mrworm1 10 months ago

    Show more videos on this car. She needs to evolve.

  • @Puzum
    @Puzum 11 months ago +1

    WE NEED PART 2

  • @marcoadobas1994
    @marcoadobas1994 7 months ago

    Bro. Pls more of this. Its so satisfying

  • @crazycutz101
    @crazycutz101 10 months ago

    This guy is a genius

  • @theathleticmedic
    @theathleticmedic 9 months ago

    This is super cool man. Good for you!

  • @donspencer6402
    @donspencer6402 11 months ago

    very impressive informative vlog for this car restoration.

  • @TreyParker23
    @TreyParker23 7 months ago

    Takes some skill to do that. Great job

  • @masterxiong7368
    @masterxiong7368 7 months ago

    Awesome bro. Your friend is an awesome dude too

  • @mamrdevpraze
    @mamrdevpraze 7 months ago

    Having friend like Nick is like dime in dozen. Such rare niche expert in foreign JDM.

  • @dbartoszewicz
    @dbartoszewicz 7 months ago

    Brings memories back of my Civic EX '95. =] This model looks slightly younger...

  • @AdAstraEtUltraLLC
    @AdAstraEtUltraLLC 10 months ago

    sharing the VIBES wow

  • @therealdash4606
    @therealdash4606 9 months ago

    Really good mechanic

  • @ardrofpv5128
    @ardrofpv5128 11 months ago

    Man, what a find!

  • @UPLIFTTM
    @UPLIFTTM 10 months ago

    great work keep up the passion. Looking forward to vid 2.

  • @geraldjohn7862
    @geraldjohn7862 9 months ago

    Bro this was impressive. Awesome job.

  • @brianfischer1002
    @brianfischer1002 10 months ago

    Les stroud into cars now!!! love it

  • @andygray6168
    @andygray6168 11 months ago

    Wow, I had one of those, I wish I still had. Brilliant car😊

  • @wzembo
    @wzembo 10 months ago

    Fun project. Thanks for sharing so we can be part of it.

  • @Jay-cy5np
    @Jay-cy5np 11 months ago

    Cool project, it’s a gem

  • @itsjumpstart
    @itsjumpstart 9 months ago

    Great video. Nothing better than enjoying cars with mates. Keen to see what’s next

  • @anthonyfinney6383
    @anthonyfinney6383 10 months ago

    Now this is how to properly bring one back!!