It’s a early sign Nick wants that car 😂

I think you should keep it as a project for you and nick... Then give it to him when he turns 16

I’ll be dipped ? Someone watched vise grip garage lol

Why the heck would you cold rev it after it’s been sitting for a long time

the boy got a soul bond with this car, give it to him it's only 400 but to see that the child cares about something is priceless

Nick should have his own mic. Hes in love with the stang.

You know how you have that one moment that made you become a car guy Well this is Nick's moment

when I was his age I LOVED washing my mom & dad's vehicles! It gave me the opportunity to move the car to the back yard so I could wash it, I was all over that!

Kids n cars are a natural. He is the same age I was when my dad started letting me wrench on his car with him. He will remember these days all his life.

I say do the build with Nick give the Car the kid. It will give you and him some bonding time.

BALLS TO THE WALL.. HELL YEAH MAN, 400 BUCKS. THAT'S A STEAL! MAKES FOR A GREAT FATHER / SON PROJECT TO DO SOME MODS. GOD BLESS AND HAPPY TRAILS.

Nice buy and I am not even big on Fords! You scored big time! I really like those mustangs. GIVE THE MUSTANG TO THE KID! He dropped everything for that car, came out, and offered to help without being told to! You can fix it up together, so when he starts driving he has something he built with his own hands and can appreciate it a lot more! Just have to teach him to respect the power and not race it around on the street! Take care and God bless! David

When it's done you should consider giving it to Nick.

looks like nick prefers the mustang rather than the ps5

went from not even thinking it had a motor, to first cold start in years straight to 4K rpm 😂 hell yea

Looks like a standard 1997 GT interior to me. I sold them new. "It's got all you need and nothing you don't" as we used to say. A/C, pwr windows, locks, came with a factory cassette with a c/d option, etc. Nice find

Nick is such a great boy helping out! I'm sure he can see himself in one like it one day. I was just like that with my dad's 65 fastback. I was the one cleaning and washing it for him. That car is what made me a Mustang fan and car guy. This one looks like a great project car for both of you!

Nice to hear and see how you and Nick worked around the car. An old car like this still has a chance against a video game. 🚗

This could be one of my favourite videos you've uploaded. Thanks heaps mate! Looking forward watching the upgrades.

"What could be in this box?" Considering it says "Starter" on the box, I'm guessing it's a starter.

video has sentimental value, let's let Nick pick everything for it.

LOOKS like a father son project an hopefully he gets more interested in doing more with you good life lessons he will remember for life

I wish I had half the luck you do in life let alone that much luck. Happy for you and glad you got a good deal on it! 🙂

Give the boy this car. Make a series where you both restore it together.

Randy never start revving on an engine immediately after startup after sitting for so long

Purple was factory available in those years and is relatively rare. Red is everywhere. I would go the Plum Crazy myself.

Hi Randy - It’s great to see Nick in a video. I was worried that we hadn’t seen him since he’s been back. Thank you for explaining about the video games and the reason. I certainly would like to see you go as far as you desire on the Mustang. Maybe you could let Nick pick the color as a reward for his hard work. Great content!

This looks like Nicks first car project never to young for a car lol

Glad to see you get a good one. Nice to see Nick helping you with the car. Could be a great first car for him. 👍

I got a tear in my eye when that thing fired up for the first time. I love these old Mustangs. Awesome that Nick wants to help working on this car too

The fact that Nick is a real car guy for his age shows some faith in humanity.

Nick's already in love with it, good project for bonding & a first car for him. Let him made some decisions on how to make the car look. You won't regret it & he'll remember it for a life time......

That's the perfect "first time car" for Nick.

This and the swamp corvette have me super excited

Has been sitting for years. Cold starts it. Revs it to 4k instantly 🥴😅

Love how excited Nick is about this car! Keep this one around, work on it with Nick. There are so many things that can be swapped/upgraded on these cars he could learn so much with you! Awesome find, awesome video. 👍🏼👍🏼

Consider allowing Nick to choose the color for the repaint - would help to keep him involved as well as reward his participation.

It's a 4.6, was anyone really surprised? Great score Randy!

Amazing score randy!! I can't wait to see what you do with her!! I think nick loves the stang just as much as you do. That's what I like to see, more young people wanting to be in the garage.

I subscribed to your channel for videos like this. I enjoy these type where you bid, win, take them for drives to figure them out. The unknown is what makes the video for me. Copart walk-arounds get a bit stale, but getting the car and doing start to finish are the best IMHO.

Hell Nick might want that Mustang And a few years when he gets old enough to drive who knows

You should definitely give this car to nick when he turns 16, it’s pretty clear that he really likes it!

That's awesome man! That's how I started getting into vehicles! You and him fix it up together and let him have it and he'll never be the same, trust me!! He would spend more time with it then the phone

Awesome! She runs! This is a childhood project for Nick and he will learn a lot. He will probably enjoy it as his first car.

Randy is one of those guys that won't listen to people about wearing gloves til he puts his hands where he'll regret.

You are so good to us Randy! Just what I needed today. Thanks!!!

Had to watch again! Love this mustang! Still blows me away that you got it for 400!!

What a great bonding experience for you and Nick. Also I agree that it should be a first car for him. 👍

Major score! This is my favorite kind of video from AAR! But also love them all. Great job!

I’m wondering if this was an impound car that was sold for scrap when the owner never came back for it. But definitely a score 👍. And speaking as a father if it gets the kid away from video games it might be worth keeping this one around.👍👍👍

Sounds to me like Nick is ready to become a gearhead, I would bet that rebuilding a Mustang GT as his first project would really get him started right!

I love these early SN-95’s! Look so much better than the “new edge” styling of the later models. I would keep the wheels myself. I think they’re way cool!

Nothing better than hearing that first crank!

I’ve found myself wanting one of those Gt mustangs and I’m not even a Ford guy at all lol

After serving in the Navy I bought a white '97' mustang with cash and used it through college. This brings back so many memories. Mine was an automatic V6 and the interior was the brown on black but close enough.

My dad used to race Chevrolet’s but for some reason when I saw my first new edge Mustang I was in love. Here I am at 23 finally owning one and I love it to death. I hope nick has the same experience!

“I’ll be dipped!” Shout out to Vice Grip Garage! 👍👍👍😂😂😂

I'm 15 and that 1998 Ford Mustang GT is my favourite car. And I love it even more thanks to ChrisFix

Sweet. I’ve been waiting for a Mustang!!! Can’t wait to watch the upcoming videos. I own a 2002 and a 66 and my Dad has a 98 cobra. I live just south of you in Moore.

Now this is the content I'm here for! I hope this becomes a nice little project for the channel.

Good build for you and your son.he likes it. You won't regret the work or the time.

That was a steal! $400 for the car and Nick loves it!

I bought a 97 Mustang GT convertible automatic with leather interior for my oldest son. He drove it through highschool and college. He got my dad's 4runner and the mustang went to a family friend. Still running although paint needs a lot of love.

That's an awesome score Randy ,well done mate.👍

That's funny he got so excited he tried to rip off the door off 😅😅😅

That thing is a beast! One hell of a steal

Wow Sweet Deal Randy You'll Bring It Back to Life

randy, I fell behind on your content, just now catching up. love it all as always, keep up the work you're always on the grind and I respect that man

I would look over every piece of paper in the car to try and get some idea of the cars previous history ,, :-)

I hope you bring this one back to glory randy! Great score!

Awesome to see a good long video of a Ford. Cool!!

New Subscriber! Looking forward to watching all of your videos.

oh boi! Thats a gem in the rough, it is so great to see you brought that car back top life men!!!!!

I love that you involve your son with these cars. Very admirable Randy.

“Now we’re doing 80...let’s try the brakes” Haha I love Randy!

I used to have a red 97 GT and loved that car! Can never go wrong with the 4.6 and 5 speed!

that stang in a Maaco dark blue or a midnight purple would look sick with some nice wheels and lowering springs

Randy sounds like you been watching vice grip garage lately all be dipped

I owned a ‘97 Mustang for nearly four years, and the only thing I ever had to replace on it was the alternator. Rock solid car

When I had my shop, and was working alone. I bolted a truck winch to the floor across from the door. In they come..easy

get a wench from harbor frieght and bolt it to the floor against the back wall of the shop to drag cars in

I'm glad you got some help we love that kid

My first brand new Stang was a ‘94 with that body design, couldn’t afford the v8. Have a ‘14 GT vert in SGM today with Eibach 2” sport lowering springs, rough ride FYI. I think your son needs to pick the color but that’s just me:). Got my 19 yr old daughter an ‘07 v6 premium vert in black with red leather interior. She is now a Mustang lover for life as is your son seeing his reaction. Can’t wait to see the next vid on this one!

Wow......... That look on your face pushing the Mustang with the Impala!!!!!!!!! Lol I was rollin.....

Chrisfix called, he wants that cheap Mustang! 😂 It's nice to see your son starting to grow interest in fixing cars, I originally played games until my dad came home with a project truck. Man, working on that truck was fun than playing video games!

I think I'm with everyone else. Let Nick learn and respect the Tang. Teach him to be responsible and safe. Give him a goal to study hard and work to get the Mustang.

What a great kid!!! You rock Nick!!🐴😊🚘

Good luck with the new project the car sounds good 👍👍 glad you got a helper he did a good job cleaning the car 👍

Nick definitely wants this as his first car 🤣

Great video Randy. Awesome. Great job man

Surprised Nick and give them the car and rebuild it like you want to seems like he’s a really good kid

I am 14 years old and I love your videos it teaches me so much and I have fixed several cars around and even fixed one of them it was a 1990 Ford F150 and I got it running and I sold it

The idea of making a restoration is simply awesome, l liked the white color.

Hey Randy I think Nick should pick the color of his new car

Great score, about time you had a win !

I owned one like this for 4 years and it was my best car! Track days, time attack handled with no problem! So regret that I sold it and both BMW. GT manual now shoots in value here in Canada.

Well I guess if the owner of the impala won’t get it you might as well put it to work 👍

What a bargain Randy. Look forward to seeing what you do with this one.

That is a really great starter car for Nick. Dirt, dirt simple. Uncomplicated. Include him in all of the diagnostics and repairs and upgrades. Get his input on the new paint color and pattern. I'm seeing black with a silver stripe down the side from taillight to headlight and body line to body line. Fix up all those plastic components and shifter boot. Fix the hood latch, that's No. 1. Get a fuse box cover before you power wash the engine bay. Power wash the edges of the door and the door jam, the underside of the trunk lid and that grody trunk gutter. Weld up that hole in the trunk floor. Redo the tint. That might find that the window seals on the passenger's door have permanently etched the exterior of that glass and it should be replaced. Yeah. You got a great little runabout and when he turns 16, Nick's got a cool car to step into immediately, and one he's been intimately involved in every step of the rehab of.