Bonneville Race Car Lost For Nearly 50 years

Bonneville Race Car Lost For Nearly 50 years | Barn Find Discovery

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In this video, Justin Arias recounts the extraordinary story of how he rediscovered his grandfather's record-setting yellow '37 Chevy race car with the help of his friend Christian and the automotive community. The car was built in tribute to their late high school buddy Kenny Bigelow, who was killed in a wreck in his '37 Chevy at El Mirage on October 21, 1951. The car was sold in 1957 and sat in a backyard in Long Beach, CA, for over 50 years. It was rediscovered by Justin Arias in 2023 and is now in the process of being restored.
The video follows Justin Arias as he buys the car and relocates it to his garage. Along the way, he learns more about his grandfather's racing history and the significance of the car. The documentary is a fascinating look at the history of hot rodding and the importance of family history.
0:00 Picking up the car
7:43 Christian's story
10:16 Justin's story
15:40 Story of car
20:07 Checking out the car
29:46 Old Photos
30:57 More Inspecting
42:24 Is it the actual car?
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@justinariasdrummer Жыл бұрын

You've done it again, Ben! Massive thanks to you and your pop for all the help. Maybe the next video on this ol' girl will be its trip to Bonneville so we can recreate some of those photos! 😎

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin! Congrats and that would be amazing

@shortysgarage3502 Жыл бұрын

Amazing story, thanks for sharing it with us.

@Ecosse57 Жыл бұрын

i'm so happy for you and your family. a great story and a special car. please keep us updated!

@andylewis7360 Жыл бұрын

Hey Justin. Really looking forward to seeing the old girl back on the salt. Hopefully we’ll be able to join you on your journey in the meantime. 😊👍🏻

@peaceloveandnitrogirl Жыл бұрын

So proud of my son ♥️

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

👏👏

@brendannunya77 Жыл бұрын

Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree mate.

@jonathangehman4005 Жыл бұрын

Great story, great work documenting it, great car, and great people. Nick Arias, Alex Xydias, Stu Hilborn, Phil Remington, and Barney Navarro and the rest of those guys, were heroes. I never get tired of hearing about that period of HotRodding history

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@georgeemcclainjr1595 Жыл бұрын

wow thanks for sharing what a family treasure coming back home please keep us posted on the restoration

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@mypl510 Жыл бұрын

This is just so cool! Congrats on this incredible recovery, and big thanks to Christian for being so cool about it. Can't wait to see it in person someday, hopefully running!

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@troy-from-cjrc Жыл бұрын

What an awesome story, keep us posted moving forward, I'd love to see this restored back to as raced condition. And excellent job on the video, audio, editing, everything, it's on point young man. Keep up the good work!

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

@lilorbielilorbie2496 Жыл бұрын

It's kinda spooky how much he looks like his Grand Father.

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

😳

@peaceloveandnitrogirl Жыл бұрын

🥰

@peaceloveandnitrogirl Жыл бұрын

He looks more like my dad, his other grandpa 😁

@adamhoffman3687 Жыл бұрын

Just put a water pump on a 302 gmc yesterday. Great job guys

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Cool

@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon Жыл бұрын

This is hands down my favorite episode that you've done so far, Ben! Documenting this type of rich hot rodding history, and a car of this caliber finally coming home is totally sick. Well done man. 👏🏻

@WillyMcCoy50 Жыл бұрын

If you could find the Wayne crossflow head.... well, that would be heaven! Maybe have Arias & Co. make one! Great video!

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Jdizzle5900 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see it put together again. What a car

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

He’s already cleaned the paint and it looks so different

@halffasthenry Жыл бұрын

What an awesome history, so fortunate to be able to bring it home!

@quagmiredavis4117 Жыл бұрын

303 GMC engine? Awesome rescue definitely keep the 6 as raced 😅😊 Awesome documentary about early days of racing and innovations on racing equipment

@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon Жыл бұрын

It definitely looks like Nick Arias' fingerprints are all over that car. What an incredible story and I can't wait to see Justin bring it back to life and eventually bring it back to Bonneville! I'd love to be there when he does and see it run.

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Bonneville would be so cool

@xbear7473 Жыл бұрын

i wonder if they could find his literal finger prints on the car

@tombrewsaugh1399 Жыл бұрын

Being an old race fan I really enjoy these types of stories. For a member of the family finding their grandfather's race car that has been in hiding for over 50 years and bringing it back into the daylight is great. I hope someday this young man gets to take his son for a ride in this car.

@adolfocortes9121 Жыл бұрын

Please never stop these types of videos as a SoCal kid myself seeing that hot rodding and muscle cars are still going strong here makes me so happy. Amazing to see that these cars are still out there! Keep up the dope work!

@jakobdavis93 Жыл бұрын

Man I loved this video. Makes me feel lucky to have my grandpas 1956 Dodge truck. Hope we get to see the restoration.

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

👏

@nzsaltflatsracer8054 Жыл бұрын

Nick snr would be happy to see it back in the family.😎👍

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

😀

@ericenloe5102 Жыл бұрын

Best car story to come out in a long time!!!!!!! Can't wait to see more about the car getting resurrected.

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

😎

@timobrien4971 11 ай бұрын

Best car find story ever guys, provinonce is everything to this car, oh the love for the automobile!!!

@brianwaskow5910 Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic story. I hope that someone is this interested in my 67 mustang 50 years from now.

@CabinTimeOregon Жыл бұрын

Love it that you proved it was his Grandpas Car, Awesome Video, Great Story...

@lindaoneal9487 Жыл бұрын

This makes my heart smile. Seeing tata and my dad was so cool. Justin, in listening to you speak you sound so much like your dad

@peaceloveandnitrogirl Жыл бұрын

😘😘😘

@toddclark332 Жыл бұрын

Really cool thanks guys for sharing the video and the story have a great and blessed wensday

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

😎

@jeffalessi Жыл бұрын

All I Can Say Is "Tears Of Joy"

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

😀

@jamesmoon8947 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful story ,it made an old man happy 😊 brought a tear to my eyes.👋💯

@Ecosse57 Жыл бұрын

words fail me. an incredible car and an incredible, special, story. I'm so happy for justin and the family... got me kinda emotional. thank god for good friends like christian too. please... follow this story and document progress as you can and thanks!

@archstanton9206 11 ай бұрын

Amazing story, and what a blessing to get that car back to the heirs of the man who ran it. I grew up in Long Beach, my father was a old school El Mirage racer and told some great stories. I have the last hot rod Flat head he built. He passed in 1983, My son and I are going to build a roadster in the tradition of my Dad's times to put the engine in. I am looking for another car that is very special to me, and this gives me hope that I still may find it one day.

@07glide5 Жыл бұрын

this is so awesome to know that stuff is still hiding out there !! great for him to have that heirloom back in the family !!

@MrChevyLover1 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. 👍

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@PiwiWiwiCampers Жыл бұрын

Amazing story and so cool to watch and just shows you what is still out there lying around. Really hope to see more of this on your channel ?? Please !!!

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Bonneville!

@jonnieters2306 11 ай бұрын

Thats awesome that you found your grandpas car are able to fix it as a tribute to him

@jamesruiz1776 Жыл бұрын

Awsome history on this ol racer ..loved the story ..I own a 40 chevy coupe

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@losthubcap Жыл бұрын

Awesome !

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@kyleforeman4543 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a history story on a lost survivor racer,so much Documentation.tks u Ben an all that was involved in this video.hope u do a update sometime..tks

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@uppastdawn7627 Жыл бұрын

Awesome story.

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@fredseay9924 Жыл бұрын

Justin This is so cool, I'm hoping you are going to keep all of us updated. So cool.

@Mart77 Жыл бұрын

I love how all of this was filmed. I have really started to hate all those selfie-vlog videos about everything.

@rickfazzini22 Жыл бұрын

Christian is a good friend no doubt, please keep up with the progress on this story. Thanks for posting.

@slowridefpv9668 Жыл бұрын

For sure!

@kred3208 Жыл бұрын

great story

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

😀

@danielcarroll5667 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this amazing story , keep us up to date .

@justinkeller9187 11 ай бұрын

What a fantastic video and an amazing story. History comes home and hopefully rebuilt. Never let it go.

@red_fox_flareside Жыл бұрын

What an amazing story. And being able to prove without a doubt it’s the car. This is fantastic news! Congratulations Justin.

@simplysimon9868 11 ай бұрын

What a cool history and chevy! So good it's come full circle back to the family.

@Telephony954 Жыл бұрын

Way cool. Christian you are the man. to do this for all of us. way cool. way cool. I really hope everyone gets to see this. way cool.

@robjudge181 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable, I don't believe in coincidence when so many events line up so clearly. And props to you for putting it out for everyone to see. 👍🏼

@stevelong2108 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable story! The car is so cool, plus having a lot of the original race parts .

@KevinTanaka Жыл бұрын

Long video, but what a great documentary. I couldn't stop watching it. I glad I didn't, because (spoiler alert) it has a happy ending.

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! It was my longest video haha. Lots of editing. See you soon

@ElwoodBlues68 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work with this documentary! Just amazing!

@onetwentyeight Жыл бұрын

epic. great story, well shot, well edited. nice work. commenting to feed the algorithm.

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@polatroyed8677 11 ай бұрын

Wow thank you for sharing this historical travel back in time 🙏 fantastic story, so greatful to see that its back in the family bringing a treasured piece home for everyone to reminisce over

@bbrut3332 Жыл бұрын

A great story of some of the great California hot rodders and a special 37/8 Chevy Coupe. So glad it has returned to this gentleman's family. Hopefully, a rear end matching its glory days will be found and the car be refinished to a running and driving condition of it's racing heritage.

@jamessturrock6802 11 ай бұрын

That is the most incredible story. Well done and thank you for sharing. I feel minor parallels but no where near the same story of such a great rediscovery. I hope you get to record the restoration of that legend.

@DansAm76 Жыл бұрын

Amazing story. Can't wait to see it back on the road.

@Viktorrhansen Жыл бұрын

awesome video man an amazing find / story to it!

@CasaDin30 Жыл бұрын

Aftery you start watching for a couples minutes, you understand what passion really is.

@peaceloveandnitrogirl Жыл бұрын

My son’s knowledge and passion never ceases to amaze me. Proud mama moment 💝

@peterspicer3740 11 ай бұрын

That's a fantastic story. So great that the car is still so intact and so many parts were still with it. Real hot rod history.

@musclecarczarig4003 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome the car has come full circle!

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

👏

@JDWorkshop-wn9tt Жыл бұрын

Ben, this is by far the greatest car story I’ve ever seen! Just amazing! I’ll have to watch it over again. So great that it somehow survived and found it’s way back to the right home. Thank you for making and, sharing this super documentary! I’m sure the story will continue. 👍👍👍

@aaronkahan6188 Жыл бұрын

Man what a story! Love how you pieces it together leaving all the details in. Glad I got to be there on the sidelines first hand. I’m still amazed that the car was found about 20 minutes from where Justin currently lives. Great detective work Christian and Justin!

@racebanning6390 Жыл бұрын

HOW AWESOME!!!!! SO EPIC, JUST LEGENDARY. I LOVE HISTORIC RACE CAR HISTORY AND WHEN THEY ARE FOUND AND BACK IN SAFE HANDS. GOD BLESS , LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING GET RESTORED AND BACK ON THE ROAD!!🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁👍👍

@classactkirk Жыл бұрын

Amazing story,stuff like this is a once in a life time type of thing,almost magical. And looks like Justin made a new solid friend in Christian. All I can say is unbeleviable

@53Peterbilt 11 ай бұрын

WOW!!! Outstanding story!! ...and Christian, not only were you an ace for connecting this car back with her original family, but Holy Smoke, you sure know your stuff when it comes to all those vintage speed parts!! Well done Sir!

@nickmeoli6903 11 ай бұрын

Great story! Thanks for sharing! Hopefully you can continue as he restores it.

@jeffchecchio5026 Жыл бұрын

Ben this is an awesome video. Great job great story

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chevelleranch7481 Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely killer story! Congrats to Justin and thanks to everyone involved in bringing it back home!

@TillrockART 9 ай бұрын

This is so amazing! I could not stop watching it! Well done. So very happy for Justin.

@johnsarian_cu Жыл бұрын

Cool how cars were cobbled together long before Summit Racing stores. Parts from all car makers in those builds almost. Very cool story on this one. And extremely cool detective work. Feel like I just watched an episode of Columbo LOL. Christian even gives off that vibe.

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely haha

@user-bc8dr7cm7c 11 ай бұрын

Awesome story and a great job documenting. Well done, Ben!. So proud of my son ️.

@bajalarry8738 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing story the ending was awesome 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sporty196071 Жыл бұрын

Super cool car, I love to hear the history, when I built motors I always used veolia pistons. My first one was a 289 Hi-Po and it had .030 pistons, and I had to call someone at Veniola to get some specs and some racing secrets and tips.

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

😎

@409adamc9 Жыл бұрын

Awesome find and great video. Wow what a lucky guy to find his grandfathers race car and have it so complete.

@almostthere2024 Жыл бұрын

Epic story of automotive history and family connection. Can't wait for the build up to running the road again. Get 'er rollin, brother.

@gridermotorsports Жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always Ben. Can’t wait to check this one out someday.

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tompreciado863 Жыл бұрын

That’s a really cool story! I’m sure that his grandpa is smiling down from heaven and is happy to see him own this car. Great video Ben!

@davevan8864 Жыл бұрын

A very very cool story!!!! And your work as always was perfect. Many thanks!!!!

@michaelguinn5736 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! Killer story!! You're very fortunate you found your Grandfather's car! I'm sure the car will stay in the Arias family! Thank you for sharing your awesome story!!

@ubercaulking3656 Жыл бұрын

Vids like this one remind me why I luv cars and this story brought me to applauding when the call from Justin came in at the end. Justin is a natural story teller who, I'm guessing, was much like his granddad. It's the car! That declaration was great. I was actually clapping at the end. It was put together well...good job.

@johngrepo9976 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! You have the car that started it all!

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

👏👏

@gkanderson92 Жыл бұрын

What a great captivating story. Very happy this beloved car is back with the family.

@ronfast703 Жыл бұрын

This is a great story. Had it on in the garage while working on my roadster. Problem is I’d have to rewind the video over and over because I kept missing details. New plan is to watch tonight in the house and relax with a cold beer 🍺. With your family connections you could do many more videos like this. Thanks for the great content. 👍👍

@studebrazil2276 Жыл бұрын

The end brought tears into my eyes. Only who loves family and cars, would understand. Keep his legacy!

@32road Жыл бұрын

Just awesome!!

@tk91802 Жыл бұрын

So Awesome! thanks for documenting this Ben. glad you got a chance of finding and buying your grandfathers racecar Justin, Love the old school engineering and ingenuity.

@johnk4959 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Love the Long duration. Keep up the good work.

@chrisbailey5301 Жыл бұрын

Best Video Yet !!! Super Cool !!!

@Gladpackad Жыл бұрын

This is amazing ! Great job on capturing the spirit of the car and Nicks work on it :) Awesome Ben !

@THROTTLEPOWER Жыл бұрын

😍Very cool!!!!!!!!!👍👍

@tommitchell9102 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the story brings back memories of the 70s Lyons and old friends !!!

@2-old-Forthischet Жыл бұрын

Not a car story, but I once saw a really nice aluminum boat (welded Gregor) on a trailer in the backyard of a guy whose family ran a nursery. I kept bugging him to sell it to me as it was just sitting there in the weeds. Several years later, he finally sold it to me for an amazing price. I went through the whole thing, top to bottom and a new motor. I then sold it years later to get a larger boat.

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

Crazy!

@2-old-Forthischet Жыл бұрын

@@FourSpeedFilms just wait till you get to my age. You'll be telling your own life stories.

@pinchus34 Жыл бұрын

Always great content but this is extra special…thanks.

@nickrupp2336 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us. It is truly an amazing opportunity for you to own your grandfather's car.❤

@MartinCzoka Жыл бұрын

Love this type of longer video!

@dennisonbrower7680 Жыл бұрын

Awesome story and a great job documenting. Well done, Ben!

@pauly1605 Күн бұрын

Super cool piece - it's just unreal!

@RowanCunningham-pu8jy Жыл бұрын

Great story Ben..absolutely loved it, thankyou so much for bringing it to us.

@JustAlanJohn Жыл бұрын

Really looking forwards to following the rebuild and your grandfather spirit has away of showing itself.

@williamdundon9770 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a great story it’s so fun that I had tears in my eyes hearing this. Can’t wait to see the car restored or what ever your going to do with it. What dream to find your grandpas car. Good luck with it Justin