You're correct, he doesn't want to sell it. He probably enjoys the company, telling his stories when potential "buyers" show up to bid. Good luck with the new project.
I would highly doubt it, if the guy even has children, that is. If he doesn't it'd end up getting dragged to a scrapyard where someone else would try and save it, or it'd get thrown into an estate auction. His kid(s) could be chompin at the bit to finally own it. Granted the whole 'kid gets deceased parent/grandparent's old car, and sells it for scrap' stuff does happen, but it happens less and less nowadays with the internet and information being what it is. Just as a basic example, the one of the kids ends up with it, their wife Googles 66 corvette to get the weight to see how much it's worth in scrap, and among the results sees a corvette of the same year that sold for 6 figures and their mouth starts watering.
I actually sold this car to Dave Hernandez, Those 20 year old wheels were the first 20's made by American for a Corvette, they wanted to do a follow up but the project obviously took too long. I had the car for about 20 years and started the LS swap back when it wasn't so popular, also removed the hideous fiberglass and put Ecklers glass on the body. Then realized I would never finish it. Along came Dave to the rescue, he put a bunch more work into it to get it to its current state. So happy to see my baby have a chance to get finished! Best of luck Finn ! Keep us posted! Kevin in Livermore.
@@shadvan9494 I agree with you a late c1 red and white resto mod would be amazing with some white wall slicks running some where in the 8s. But I do like the c3s as well but the late c1 would be the taker for me.
*Starts truck* Dog freaks out because it's really loud. Dog gets all calmed down. Finnegan: "Oh yeah, We're dropping you off at the vet." That dog is going ot hate that truck.
I just love that pupper wupper!!! My first dog i ever had was a buff colored cocker that had the most mellow temperament ever. He loved everyone and everyone loved him. Hes been gone for 20 years now and I still talk about him weekly to this day.
So pleased I can still watch this , as motortrend has been cancelled in the uk this is the only channel place for the best automotive high jinks and fun 🤩
Honestly Mike, the only thing left of the 66 Convertible is memories. I think you made a much better choice. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it 👍😎.
PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! For the love of all that’s holy, start on the Vette ASAP!!!!!! I’ll volunteer my endless labor to get this on the road. PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Mike wants a supra?! I did not expect to hear that, I’m impressed… and then Dave says he’s an rx7 guy!!! Wow, you Guys just got wayyyyy cooler in my books 👌
But it's not a bad decision.. It's a 66 Vette 427 numbers matching car!!🤯 Yes it's needs $$$$$ BUT!! Someone will pay dearly for that car finished they are extremely rare..
@@eric63377 Get what you’re saying about the ‘66, but not sure if you got that in the end Mike bought a C2/LS swapped (maybe bad decision?) not the ‘66? Or maybe I just got you wrong? Cheers 😎👍
@@eric63377 that LS doesn’t look like a factory option for that 66…. Just sayin!!! And bad decisions just seem to be Finnegan’s forte….but he’s not alone… just seems he can afford to buy more of them…. Sure do make for entertaining videos though
@@FinnegansGarage Been watching you guys for years now keep up the good work! Its going to be interesting to see what you guys do with the C2. I am currently building a 78 TA Y88 edition not going stock on that car building that one for me!
@@issacdaniels942 It's just his personal opinion. I like 1st get camaros or c1s the most myself or 80s ss Montecarlo. I'm no means a Ford guy but the 67-68 Mustang gt500 has the class as well.
Great video, Your probably right about the owner. It’s his way of drawing people over to listen to stories about him and the car. He does sound like a interesting guy. Can’t wait to see what you do with your new bad decision. Love the channel.
Super cool Mike...I've always liked the C2 best Can't wait to see yours done and ready for fun It's really nice looking already but it sure would be a shame not to paint it
That first one could make a good project for someone who could do the majority of the work themselves. Good thing with the corvettes is that the body’s don’t rust away. So, can usually fix the chassis and drivetrain then have something that’s at least drivable. Then a bit of bodywork and it’s somewhat a decent car.
100.00 is what I would have offered lol .I've picked up a lot of cars and trucks dead to the world .I loved doing that and miss doing that now .enjoy the show as always thanks
Nice score there - I've liked these corvettes ever since I rode in a friend's 65 roadster in high school. Think about it: in 1985 a high school senior had a 65 corvette roadster, and drove it back and forth to school! Oh, and his family was not rich, either - just typical middle class suburban Marylanders.
So disappointed you don’t want to try a rotary. You would have SO MUCH fun with one. HUGE turbos. Massive power and torque, crazy sound, flames and burns oil. It’s perfect for you.
Fin, go look at Dennis Hopper’s Corvette in “King of the Mountain”. That should inspire you to Roadkill-style cannonball that windowless beast cross country. Have to!
Would *love* to see photos of what that C2 looked like with C3 panels grafted to it. Hideous perhaps, but definitely wild enough to warrant digging into the picture archives!
Please Finn, do something nice with that Vette! You CAN build something real nice for a change. Not a show car but a cool daily would be great. Dont let that old vette go to waste!
Thing about numbers matching stuff, it’s worth money, but not the money worth putting into it to get it there and then just putt it around because it’s like playing softball with a Faberge egg. I appreciate that you don’t really care for anything of that nature. Everything and everyone has a niche, and that’s great.
You all are the best! Thanks for the support. Glad you are liking the videos. I appreciate ya!
#teamseas
Tavarish can hook you up with a Supra no problem...
Nearing that 1 million sub mark :)
Cool intro
Shew buddy!
You're correct, he doesn't want to sell it. He probably enjoys the company, telling his stories when potential "buyers" show up to bid. Good luck with the new project.
Then he dies and his kids send it off to the junkyard for $250
I would highly doubt it, if the guy even has children, that is. If he doesn't it'd end up getting dragged to a scrapyard where someone else would try and save it, or it'd get thrown into an estate auction. His kid(s) could be chompin at the bit to finally own it. Granted the whole 'kid gets deceased parent/grandparent's old car, and sells it for scrap' stuff does happen, but it happens less and less nowadays with the internet and information being what it is. Just as a basic example, the one of the kids ends up with it, their wife Googles 66 corvette to get the weight to see how much it's worth in scrap, and among the results sees a corvette of the same year that sold for 6 figures and their mouth starts watering.
I actually sold this car to Dave Hernandez, Those 20 year old wheels were the first 20's made by American for a Corvette, they wanted to do a follow up but the project obviously took too long. I had the car for about 20 years and started the LS swap back when it wasn't so popular, also removed the hideous fiberglass and put Ecklers glass on the body. Then realized I would never finish it. Along came Dave to the rescue, he put a bunch more work into it to get it to its current state. So happy to see my baby have a chance to get finished! Best of luck Finn ! Keep us posted! Kevin in Livermore.
Man, I can't wait to see more of the Caddy soon! That thing is one of my favorite projects, that you ever had!
Mike Finnegan's "Bad Decision." It's the perfect complimentary name to "Game Over"
All the 60s Vettes (C2 & C3) are the bees knees. Iconic body lines
I love a sexy, tastefully done resto mod widebody c3 .
don't forget the late C1's. 1962 327 fuelie has always been my favorite.
@@shadvan9494 they're so sweet also.
@@shadvan9494 I agree with you a late c1 red and white resto mod would be amazing with some white wall slicks running some where in the 8s. But I do like the c3s as well but the late c1 would be the taker for me.
63-67 are my favorite body style of any car.
*Starts truck* Dog freaks out because it's really loud. Dog gets all calmed down. Finnegan: "Oh yeah, We're dropping you off at the vet." That dog is going ot hate that truck.
Just came home from SEMA today….. sooooooo many beautiful cars!! And beautiful vettes!!!!! Good luck!!
It's weird watching your videos and recognizing all the places you drive locally.
That's why I used to watch OCC when I lived outta town even though they were douchebags, at least Finnie isn't a douche.
ssssshhhh. lol
I just love that pupper wupper!!! My first dog i ever had was a buff colored cocker that had the most mellow temperament ever. He loved everyone and everyone loved him. Hes been gone for 20 years now and I still talk about him weekly to this day.
"There's some 20 year old michelins. They need to be replaced but Mike will probably drive on them." True lmao
So pleased I can still watch this , as motortrend has been cancelled in the uk this is the only channel place for the best automotive high jinks and fun 🤩
Fellow Brit here. Would heartily recommend Cleatus Mcfarlane and Vice Grip Garage.
The Motortrend Channel is on Amazon Prime in the UK
Same here in Australia, I'm going to try resubbing with a VPN.
now that is an eye pleasing body shape... great project!
Guy at my church has a 66-67 Vette just like the one you bought, he is original owner. Crazy that that can still happen. Drives it all the time too.
Honestly Mike, the only thing left of the 66 Convertible is memories. I think you made a much better choice. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it 👍😎.
PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! For the love of all that’s holy, start on the Vette ASAP!!!!!! I’ll volunteer my endless labor to get this on the road. PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Mike wants a supra?! I did not expect to hear that, I’m impressed… and then Dave says he’s an rx7 guy!!! Wow, you Guys just got wayyyyy cooler in my books 👌
Death metal charger has a 2jz..car guys be car guys. Idk why ppl compartmentalize themselves into “only liking muscle cars for example.”
@@BlitzMekanika i like all the things ... well except squatted trucks
@@BlitzMekanika 2 words. confined personality.
Why not expect that? He was a teen when those cars came out, perfect era for him....
vanilla isn't the only flavor of ice cream.
Good on Dave looking after the dog
Mr. Finnegan you sir are a legend taking your hotrod c10 and doing some good ol truck down a dirt road stuff with it
Bad ass vette! Thanks for sharing. Kevin
"Mike's new bad decision"... oh boy, haven't we all been there. Great looking bad decision, can't wait to see more of it!!
That needs to be it's name from now on.
But it's not a bad decision.. It's a 66 Vette 427 numbers matching car!!🤯 Yes it's needs $$$$$ BUT!! Someone will pay dearly for that car finished they are extremely rare..
@@eric63377 Get what you’re saying about the ‘66, but not sure if you got that in the end Mike bought a C2/LS swapped (maybe bad decision?) not the ‘66?
Or maybe I just got you wrong?
Cheers 😎👍
@@eric63377 that LS doesn’t look like a factory option for that 66…. Just sayin!!! And bad decisions just seem to be Finnegan’s forte….but he’s not alone… just seems he can afford to buy more of them…. Sure do make for entertaining videos though
@@eric63377 rare because of the 427?
Thumbs up to beau for hangin' with the boys
Two thumbs up for gettin' the vets visit knocked out.
Hope the OG ramp truck will be done in time and it’s first journey will be picking that up and road trip home
Yes!
I am a huge fan of the show I love all of the your time and money
Now THAT would be an epic drag week monster!!! Still want to see you run 8.0’s in rubber duck too
we'll definitely change the fuel pump and go for an 8 in the duck. maybe this winter. not sure. its gonna be a busy one.
For every RX-7 with an LS Swap, Rob Dahmn adds another GM vehicle to put a 13B in on his list.
It’s a win win.
Can't wait for the Vette build. I have a '69 that I am currently restoring.
I hope your going to document the build for us 🤞🙏😁
Looks like a 425 hp 427. Exactly what my dream C-2 would be. Roadster with removable hardtop.
This is also one of my bucket list cars that I will probably never be able to afford......Congrats on finding and buying it man!
I knew you weren't gonna stop looking till you found one and BOOM!! what do we have here
Hi Mike Welcome to the C2 club . I have a 66 327 stock condition. Put many hours into it tomake it run and drive right. Congrats on the new project!
thank you!
@@FinnegansGarage Been watching you guys for years now keep up the good work! Its going to be interesting to see what you guys do with the C2. I am currently building a 78 TA Y88 edition not going stock on that car building that one for me!
Sweet. I drive by Driven Garage all the time and love seeing the cars they have.
Glad to see you have the same "noisy truck" problem I have with my 66 C10.
it's ridiculously loud. lol
That dogs name will be post riding in that shortly
We really have similar tastes in dream rides, definitely going to be great to see you build your dreams. BEST DAY AT WORK EVER!
11:09 Bad Decision is a great name for this car!
You probably made the right choice, both are great for their own reasons and projects.
Oh ya Can’t wait to see the Corvette being worked on.Great videos keep them coming
Nice, keep chasing that bucket list
Perfect name for the C2...Bad Decision
All the best! Always! Y'all spend so I don't have to!
Those side pipe covers are so awesome.
Nice man! So glad you ended up with a coupe. C2 coupes are the sharpest American car made. Can't wait until you get started on it.
You know he's going to hack it up. Probably put a LS
@@toddhaver2060 hell ya!
You sure a C2 is the sharpest American car made I would rather have a 1970 cutlass Oldsmobile 2S coupe
@@issacdaniels942 It's just his personal opinion. I like 1st get camaros or c1s the most myself or 80s ss Montecarlo. I'm no means a Ford guy but the 67-68 Mustang gt500 has the class as well.
@@issacdaniels942 Yes I am sure lol.
Pretty sweet my man! Cant wait to see more on the caddy!!
You have to do a roadkill on the Corvette best show ever don't ever let it End!
Newbern called it!! RX 7 with a LS!!! Everyone should have one!!!!! I did for a minute. Lol need to build another one!!!
C2 Corvette is the best looking body style.Period.Coupe or roadster the both rock.I'm jealous Mike.
Really getting to a sweet car /truck collection now 😍 well done Mike 👏✔👍👌💯
...that truck runs so smoothly on the streets...
Can you imagine how loud that is to the dog? No wonder he wants out, lol.
You bought it my town, sweet good luck with the build
My brother has an LS6 swapped FD. Don’t apologize, it’s incredible.
And for the JDM boys, he also has a RHD ‘93 all stock except with ‘99 spec bumpers
Thank you
Vette is going to be epic! A 58 and the mid 60’s are my favorite body styles!!
Keep up the great content...I really enjoy them...
NICE START... EVEN IF YOU HALF- ASSED FINISHED IT , IT WILL BE A NICE CAR ... Good luck i will be watching out for some videos on this car.....
So many projects, so little time. Best of luck with this new project :D
LOVE THE NEW MASCOT :-) !!
That corvette you bought looks awsome the one you found you might end up with as well who knows love your videos
You must have the best wife in the world! I know it’s part of your “job” but damn. Keep living the dream!
Whoever filmed the clip of picking up the car already came up with the perfect name.....'Bad Decision'!!
Mike must have WON THE LOTTERY????
That is my dream car! Wish I could afford one!!!
Great video, Your probably right about the owner. It’s his way of drawing people over to listen to stories about him and the car. He does sound like a interesting guy. Can’t wait to see what you do with your new bad decision. Love the channel.
Super cool Mike...I've always liked the C2 best
Can't wait to see yours done and ready for fun
It's really nice looking already but it sure would be a shame not to paint it
Roadkill it home Mike. Lol. It will be fun....well fun to watch anyway. I would come and help if i had a way.
That first one could make a good project for someone who could do the majority of the work themselves. Good thing with the corvettes is that the body’s don’t rust away. So, can usually fix the chassis and drivetrain then have something that’s at least drivable. Then a bit of bodywork and it’s somewhat a decent car.
The fiberglass will rot away, and the body panels like the cowl are steel reinforced so they do rust.
Mick you always turn up with something new. I have been watching you for ages. Can't wait to see what you do to this one. 😅🙏🤔👏🙌👐🤝🤜🤛👍👊🤘🤙🤞☝️
100.00 is what I would have offered lol .I've picked up a lot of cars and trucks dead to the world .I loved doing that and miss doing that now .enjoy the show as always thanks
Awesome!! I can’t wait to see it get rolling one day! 🇺🇸💪🏼
Hands-down, the boldest American car design to make it into production.
Good call Finn!
Definitely need to name one of your cars/projects "Bad Decisions" XD Sweet new prospect!
I like your jazz intro music on this episode!
Nice score there - I've liked these corvettes ever since I rode in a friend's 65 roadster in high school. Think about it: in 1985 a high school senior had a 65 corvette roadster, and drove it back and forth to school! Oh, and his family was not rich, either - just typical middle class suburban Marylanders.
The thought that they would see such a beautiful vehicle rot rather than find a good home still has me godsmacked. 👍
So disappointed you don’t want to try a rotary. You would have SO MUCH fun with one. HUGE turbos. Massive power and torque, crazy sound, flames and burns oil. It’s perfect for you.
Well another to add to the collection. 😳👍😆
Dog was like hey I wana go crank the truck up let me outta here that's a huge dog barking at me
The one you bought is way better than the convertible. Man that will make a sweet ride! Some day I'm gonna get a vette
Another great show
Fin, go look at Dennis Hopper’s Corvette in “King of the Mountain”. That should inspire you to Roadkill-style cannonball that windowless beast cross country. Have to!
I loved watching King of the Mountain when I was a kid!!
Would *love* to see photos of what that C2 looked like with C3 panels grafted to it. Hideous perhaps, but definitely wild enough to warrant digging into the picture archives!
Cool Vette Finn, make it Cool those 66-67 Vettes are the Best looking in my Opinion the 427s are a great Motor
Great find. I hope he reveals the offer as I would like to know what something like that might go for
Please Finn, do something nice with that Vette! You CAN build something real nice for a change. Not a show car but a cool daily would be great. Dont let that old vette go to waste!
i like my cars. they are not everyone's cup of tea but I like them.
@@FinnegansGarage Do what you do man, still gonna watch! :) Just thought the Vette could be something special as they are so rare.
So many cars, So little time!
Supplemental video, more anticipation of what is to come.
I had to stop this vlog to let you know I am subscribed 👍🍻
You always find the coolest cars ever,another cool video thanks man!!
King of the Mountainl!!! Make it just like King of the Mountain!!!
i sure did want to hear that old big block fire up! i could about imagine the rust in those cylinders and valves lol
Crazy ! looking forward to the Caddie !
Can’t wait to see more of the Corvette
C2 fastback is my absolute dream car
Thing about numbers matching stuff, it’s worth money, but not the money worth putting into it to get it there and then just putt it around because it’s like playing softball with a Faberge egg. I appreciate that you don’t really care for anything of that nature. Everything and everyone has a niche, and that’s great.
Excellent news. Loved the music to.
Hey Mike
Nice Vette
No question you'll build a shredder🏁
Badass project you got! Those wheels must go
My Dad has a 66 427 4sp Vette. We drive it all the time