Same here!!! I have land that was passed down from my grandfather, who bought the land when he returned home after surviving 4.5 years total deployment, ending with the battle of Okinawa during WW2. He saved every possible dollar while deployed and purchased nearly 200 acres of land. Being a farm boy with nothing more than a 3rd grade education, his plan was to develop his own farmland. At the time, everyone said he was crazy for thinking he could turn 200 acres of largely wooded and forested land into farmland. He managed to defy the odds and created a successful farm that supplied the family with beef, pork, chickens, milk, and vegetables. He and my family were able to fully live independently from producing food and goods for nearly 40 years while simultaneously profiting well enough to live very comfortably. As time went on and he and his brothers(my great uncles)had children, he turned a large portion of the land into a family neighborhood. In the late 1990s, a very popular highway system came directly through the center of what remained farmland. Fast forward to the present day, the entirety of my dad's side of my family still live there, and I was left a house and several acres of land. A farmboy with a 3rd grade education created a home, wealth, and potential wealth for 3 generations currently. This story really hits home with me.
This video just played automatically after another car video I was watching and hearing his voice immediately made me sad. He’s one of the best storytellers I’ve ever heard and his voice is perfect. You’ll be sorely missed Rabbit. RIP.
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.
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
I had to come to this story after hearing about Rob's passing. This story hits home very hard for me because of my grandfathers life story. My grandfather purchased land when he returned home after surviving 4.5 years total deployment, ending with the battle of Okinawa during WW2. He saved every possible dollar while deployed and purchased nearly 200 acres of land. Being a farm boy with nothing more than a 3rd grade education, his plan was to develop his own farmland. At the time, everyone said he was crazy for thinking he could turn 200 acres of largely wooded and forested junk land into farmland. He managed to defy the odds and created a successful farm that supplied the family with beef, pork, chickens, milk, and vegetables. He and my family were able to fully live independently from producing food and goods for 40 years while simultaneously profiting well enough to live very comfortably. As time went on and he and his brothers(my great uncles)had children, he turned a large portion of the land into a family neighborhood. In the late 1990s, a very popular highway system came directly through the center of what remained farmland. Fast forward to the present day, the entirety of my dad's side of my family still live there, one of my uncles has a very successful automotive shop there, two big name companies have purchased and built stores on some of the land, and I was left a house and several acres. A farmboy with a 3rd grade education created a home, wealth, and potential wealth for 3 generations currently. I like to listen to this story by Rabbit from time to time. It's as if he's telling my grandfather's story with his epic storytelling voice and skills. R.I.P. Rob'The Ebay Bandit' Pitts!!
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.
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.
@@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 is my fav Rabbit Story. My ol lady found me teared up in my chair last night and I referenced this video to tell her I’d heard that Rabbit was headed out. What an impact. To become this man, on positive vibes this day…. Epic.
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.
@@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?
@@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.
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.
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
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.
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
I don’t think I’ll ever stop coming back to this story. An excellent story that could not have been told better by literally anyone else. Instant classic for the channel from day 1
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.
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.
Here to watch Rob after hearing of his passing, I’ve watched this a couple times over the last few years, partly because of a great story and things going right for someone who worked his ass off all his life, but mostly for Rob! The man had a way with words, a great story teller and a greater man, deeply saddened by his passing…you will be remembered, thank you for everything, Rabbit!
Just when i got done listening to the Vinwiki video saying good bye to you, this video comes on right after...... Rabbit youre by far one of the best story tellers I've listen to. Rest easy up there in the big sky. I'm sure you're talking to all the other automotive legends up there
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
This is where I found Rob and where I found VinWiki. This helped spark my automotive curiosity. From selling units at a new dealer to running my own detailing company. I cant thank Rob enough for the advice and stories over the years. We love you bud. RIP Rabbit
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... 🤯
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
@@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.
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
Man, hate this man had to leave the game early but I sure am glad we get to remember him anytime we want! And I’m sure everyone on the other side are rejoicing having their/our brother have come back home. We will miss you Mr. Pitts
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 😉
@@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.
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.
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
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.
@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.
Best story EVER by a legendary storyteller who just happens to have been a cool car guy. RIP Mr. Rabbit Pitts. Your memory lives on with the rest of us car dogs.
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!
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.
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.
I think this story is Rob in a nutshell: compassionate and wanting to hear a story from everyone he met. I appreciate that he got a chance to tell this story. I don't think there's a better story to explain Rob after his passing.
Missing this gem and this is my favorite story I’ve heard told on RUclips, it just makes me smile every time and he tells the story so well. RIP ole boy
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.
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. 🤘🏻🇺🇸🤘🏻
Been watching vinWiki for years. Much of my love for cars has started from listening to stories on this channel. But this is the first time hearing this one and i am amazed by how he paints a picture with his storytelling. Rabbit’s impact on this world has been immense and will continue to grow forever.
I'll never get tired of rewatching Rabbits videos. A legendary storyteller. I'm grateful for all the stories we have from him and excited for the ones to be revealed from his videographer. It's really unbelievable how many people he impacted and I hope he knew it. I never met him, but like many others have said before, you felt like you did. He seemed like he was an "experience, with a heap of personality". The past few videos have been hard to make it through and I know others feel the same. Rip Rob and prayers for all his family and friends.
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.
I think this is one of the coolest stories Rob has told.
Love this channel Mr. Bolian
The coolest one is the street legal stock car story
Have to agree Ed! Looking forward to seeing you on the next Car Trek episode! Can't wait!
I poop too much
Ed, I concur
This story literally changed my life when I first heard it(years ago on his channel). You’ll be missed by many who have never even met you. RIP Rob
Same here!!! I have land that was passed down from my grandfather, who bought the land when he returned home after surviving 4.5 years total deployment, ending with the battle of Okinawa during WW2. He saved every possible dollar while deployed and purchased nearly 200 acres of land. Being a farm boy with nothing more than a 3rd grade education, his plan was to develop his own farmland. At the time, everyone said he was crazy for thinking he could turn 200 acres of largely wooded and forested land into farmland. He managed to defy the odds and created a successful farm that supplied the family with beef, pork, chickens, milk, and vegetables. He and my family were able to fully live independently from producing food and goods for nearly 40 years while simultaneously profiting well enough to live very comfortably. As time went on and he and his brothers(my great uncles)had children, he turned a large portion of the land into a family neighborhood. In the late 1990s, a very popular highway system came directly through the center of what remained farmland. Fast forward to the present day, the entirety of my dad's side of my family still live there, and I was left a house and several acres of land. A farmboy with a 3rd grade education created a home, wealth, and potential wealth for 3 generations currently. This story really hits home with me.
It’s still all to sad, miss you Rabbit!
This video just played automatically after another car video I was watching and hearing his voice immediately made me sad. He’s one of the best storytellers I’ve ever heard and his voice is perfect. You’ll be sorely missed Rabbit. RIP.
Rabbit has those stories that make you want to go out and live more
That was the best way I've ever heard a story described
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.
Totally agree. He is a great storyteller.
Well put
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
This guy's ability to tell a story is top notch.
I had to come to this story after hearing about Rob's passing. This story hits home very hard for me because of my grandfathers life story. My grandfather purchased land when he returned home after surviving 4.5 years total deployment, ending with the battle of Okinawa during WW2. He saved every possible dollar while deployed and purchased nearly 200 acres of land. Being a farm boy with nothing more than a 3rd grade education, his plan was to develop his own farmland. At the time, everyone said he was crazy for thinking he could turn 200 acres of largely wooded and forested junk land into farmland. He managed to defy the odds and created a successful farm that supplied the family with beef, pork, chickens, milk, and vegetables. He and my family were able to fully live independently from producing food and goods for 40 years while simultaneously profiting well enough to live very comfortably. As time went on and he and his brothers(my great uncles)had children, he turned a large portion of the land into a family neighborhood. In the late 1990s, a very popular highway system came directly through the center of what remained farmland. Fast forward to the present day, the entirety of my dad's side of my family still live there, one of my uncles has a very successful automotive shop there, two big name companies have purchased and built stores on some of the land, and I was left a house and several acres. A farmboy with a 3rd grade education created a home, wealth, and potential wealth for 3 generations currently. I like to listen to this story by Rabbit from time to time. It's as if he's telling my grandfather's story with his epic storytelling voice and skills. R.I.P. Rob'The Ebay Bandit' Pitts!!
This is the most American Dream story I have ever had told to me.
Theres a reason it's a dream. Insider knowledge or wealthy family is always how that kicks off.
Space Cadet more like abundant knowledge, he worked 40 years to have the opportunity to come across something like this. 40 YEARS!!!
@@spacecadet0 Uh, there was 40+ years of HARD WORK and one huge risk involved, as well.
Plus a family loan folks.
Space Cadet yes of 50k something he could’ve gone to the bank for but family bears no interest
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.
It's corruption. The guy used insider knowledge to make himself rich.
@@seananderson5850that’s the only way, inside knowledge
@seananderson5850 you don't gain insider knowledge without working for it though 🤔
You know Ed doesn’t have to do much editing when Rabbit comes to visit. Story structure is his game, among other things
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.
Alex Duke as one myself, I agree
Rabbit could sell your own car to you for twice what you paid the day you meet him.
Gift of Gab, A Superb Top Notch Comedian, A Masterful Hustler @ whatever He's involved it. A Spirited Natural.
@@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
This is easily one of the greatest underdog stories ever, this has to be a movie
Most touching line was "neither of you called me crazy." Glad their faith was rewarded 😁
But their Mother got a car too and she definitely called him crazy.
@@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.
gm92845 What on earth is poon?
@@velmawhite9830 Look it up, Incognito mode reccomended
Integrafreak1 😂🤣😭
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 should be made into a movie and the starring role should be Rabbit as the Water Company employee
I totally second that man
i can see that happening. maybe the son could be the water company employee though?
That's a great idea.
Better than anything hollyweird is making now!
I'll pay to see it!
The first story I went to, after hearing about Rabbit's passing. Absolutely my favorite as well. RIP
This story is one of my all time favorites. Hope you guys enjoy ! Thanks for having me down Ed! - Rabbit 😎
Always love the stories!! 🤙🏼
@Rob Pitts - it was incredible man, so glad you shared it with us.
Right up there with my late Uncle John - i could listen to his stories over and over too
Rob you are the best story teller on here.
You're the man Rabbit!
This is my fav Rabbit Story. My ol lady found me teared up in my chair last night and I referenced this video to tell her I’d heard that Rabbit was headed out. What an impact. To become this man, on positive vibes this day…. Epic.
Rabbit has a way with words. Now imagine the stories he can't tell publicly
We need a private channel.
Rabbit after dark podcast 😎
For some reason, I feel like he has a few stories involving establishments featuring women dancing, and probably some strange powdery substance
Rabbit starts an only fans😂
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 story would make a killer movie. Literally the American dream.
The end would be pretty sad with the car never making it to his dad but it would make for a good movie
I'd watch it!
You mean cheating a poor-ass family out of their land?
Oh yeah, well, it is isn't it..
I’d watch
@@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 story was so captivating, that I didn't even read the comments while listening rabbit talk
This story and the risk involved with the payoff just brings tears.
Story is fake, check out when the 401k was created by Congress.
@@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.
@@andrewkirwan517 Interesting. I wonder what the explanation is on that.
It would never work today. Back then men could do whatever they wanted financially and their wives couldn’t stop them. Today...shoot
Scared money don’t make money
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.
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
Fellow Greenville Native. Was also blown away. Edwards road is just a few minutes drive from my apartment.
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.
That is probably the coolest story Ive heard here
What about douchey Casey putsch
Thanks. Came here to say that. It kept me riveted.
K W Please elaborate! ¿Por favor?
@@Thatguy55595 Douchey? Really?
*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
"The very first plane he stepped on, he owned" damn that's a goal
I don’t think I’ll ever stop coming back to this story. An excellent story that could not have been told better by literally anyone else. Instant classic for the channel from day 1
You couldn’t be more right. Third time I’ve listened to it today in remembrance of a legend.
"Small block chevrolet, all good Fords will have" that made me laugh.
I had to re-watch it twice to make sure I heard it right lol
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.
Time?
@@nicolasrulli ruclips.net/video/gGm_1HCEYJg/видео.html
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.
Here to watch Rob after hearing of his passing, I’ve watched this a couple times over the last few years, partly because of a great story and things going right for someone who worked his ass off all his life, but mostly for Rob!
The man had a way with words, a great story teller and a greater man, deeply saddened by his passing…you will be remembered, thank you for everything, Rabbit!
"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.
Got me too man, all I got from my old man were black eyes.
Cutting onions.
Just when i got done listening to the Vinwiki video saying good bye to you, this video comes on right after...... Rabbit youre by far one of the best story tellers I've listen to. Rest easy up there in the big sky. I'm sure you're talking to all the other automotive legends up there
I already know it’s a banger when I see rabbit in the title
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
Facts
TRUE
a hoot and a holler, if you will
I'm going to miss his stories. That raspy voice and the down to earth spirit that he had. There won't be another person quite like Rabbit.
I'm happy for that man
He died knowing he put his family in good hands
God bless him and his family
This is where I found Rob and where I found VinWiki. This helped spark my automotive curiosity. From selling units at a new dealer to running my own detailing company. I cant thank Rob enough for the advice and stories over the years. We love you bud. RIP Rabbit
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... 🤯
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
If we only had a crystal ball,
I'm sure in some technical way it broke some laws, similar to insider trading.
@@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.
Wow
One of my favorite Rob Pitts stories I listen to over and over. RIP to a legend.
I live a 2 minute walk from haywood mall. I probably live on the exact land that that mans dad sold, thats mind blowing.
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
Oh he tells what it is in this one. Last time I heard the story he didn’t say
My favorite Rabbit story hands down. RIP Rob ❤
That’s the kind of story I want made into a movie
That is such a great story.
Man, hate this man had to leave the game early but I sure am glad we get to remember him anytime we want! And I’m sure everyone on the other side are rejoicing having their/our brother have come back home. We will miss you Mr. Pitts
Small block Chevy, like all good ford's have.
Rabbit speaking some truth
Damn I didn't realize he said that lmaooo
Rabbit is so suave that totally went under my radar. What a gem...
No he ain't....
Sbc's are heavy, and have poor power to weight ratio in stock form, so rob is kinda wrong on this one,
Anyone else here to relive these great old stories in a post Rabbit world?
This is the best Vinwiki story to date period!
I AGREE!!
Absolutely blown away by Rabbit's story and how he tells it, a great gift.
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 😉
It's called insider trading and it's a felony.
I knew I heard this before....
@@Benedocta if you're caught.
Afterall, what makes you think they still dont do it? I promise you that they do.
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.
@@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.
Watching back the best of Rob Pitts is such a great thing after his passing
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 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.
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
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 think this is one of the coolest stories Rob has told. quoting ed and i agree!
One of my favorite Rabbit stories. R.I.P.
Big fan rabbit wanna learn more about your success in life please do another story about your self!
If I recall correctly(iirc) his channel covered his growing up and success
Rest in piece rabbit. This is my favorite tory you've ever told.
Ah, a feel good story about insider information and crazy leveraging and risk taking.
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.
@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 guy can really come up with a hell of a story and doesn’t ever worry about the truth getting in the way…
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!!!
Best story EVER by a legendary storyteller who just happens to have been a cool car guy. RIP Mr. Rabbit Pitts. Your memory lives on with the rest of us car dogs.
The most incredible story I’ve ever heard in my life!
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!
This is the first time I've ever seen my hometown of Belton, SC mentioned on RUclips. What a great story.
Rabbit needs to write a book with all of his stories, then turn it into an audiobook and then read it.
Nice story and especially kudos for cutting back on the ads!
Fly high and drive fast rabbit
This man deserves a movie. American dream.
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.
Goosebumps. Nobody tells a story like Rabbit. This is one of my favorites!
Absolutely the best Rabbit story. Ill watch every time it pops up.
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.
Rob Pitts tells the best stories ever. Damn, I miss my pops...
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.
Sounds like he just had a pretty good retirement fund that was probably similar to a 401K
This is one of the best stories I’ve ever heard. And being told by Rabbit even better
miss you rabbit. thanks ed for capturing these masterpieces forever
The single best story ever told on RUclips. Period.
I think this story is Rob in a nutshell: compassionate and wanting to hear a story from everyone he met. I appreciate that he got a chance to tell this story. I don't think there's a better story to explain Rob after his passing.
I’ll miss the stories like this. God speed eBay outlaw.
Missing this gem and this is my favorite story I’ve heard told on RUclips, it just makes me smile every time and he tells the story so well. RIP ole boy
I just got lost in this story. Truly the epitome of the American dream.
Great story Rabbit! Nice hearing all the local name drops. We live in Asheville, NC not to far. Down in GVL all the time.
The story is twice as cool when you live in upstate South Carolina.
For REAL, I can't believe I never heard this story before!
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.
RIP Rabbit. This is my favorite story he ever told on Vin Wiki
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
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. 🤘🏻🇺🇸🤘🏻
This story is literally top notch! Rabbit is THE BEST story teller.
Been watching vinWiki for years. Much of my love for cars has started from listening to stories on this channel. But this is the first time hearing this one and i am amazed by how he paints a picture with his storytelling. Rabbit’s impact on this world has been immense and will continue to grow forever.
As one little peon at the phone company, this is some inspiration I needed today.
Water company
This is the best Rob story and as a result, the best VinWiki episode ever. Hands down.
By far the best Rabbit story I’ve ever seen. Made my day
Wonderful story! Heard it before on Rabbits channel but great to hear it again, truly inspiring.
Favorite story Ive heard ever on Vinwiki
RIP Rabbit, you were the Pinnacle of Story Tellers. We miss you soooo much. Thank you VINwiki for showing his verbal adventures.
Rob is the best story teller on this channel.
Had to come back and listen to this. RIP Rabbit!!
"No Risk No Reward" one of my favs from Rabbit
I'll never get tired of rewatching Rabbits videos. A legendary storyteller. I'm grateful for all the stories we have from him and excited for the ones to be revealed from his videographer. It's really unbelievable how many people he impacted and I hope he knew it. I never met him, but like many others have said before, you felt like you did. He seemed like he was an "experience, with a heap of personality". The past few videos have been hard to make it through and I know others feel the same. Rip Rob and prayers for all his family and friends.
Now that is a story! Rabbit and Morgan Freeman could narrate anything.
That is a BEAUTIFUL story.. Sleep in peace Mr. Rabbit.. 😢😢😢
No lie, this shit made me tear up. Love watching this channel for these stories but this was definitely Rob’s best. 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Had to share with family and friends. 😊
I will miss this man, I love him more than I could put into words.
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 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.
RIP Rabbit