Derek, that episode brings back a lot of memories. I turned 16 in 1968, and my dad had bought a brand new 1967 Pontiac and the 67 and 68 were almost identical. The color of that one looked identical to my dad`s car and yes they were a boat compared to today's cars. Thank you, Derek, for the memories, I`m 71 now crippled, and live in a bedroom at my son`s place now, my wife has passed away a little over 8 years ago, and our first date was in that 67 Pontiac. Writing this one out made my eyes do a little leaking.

What I like about your videos is the memories from a time and place that sadly no longer exists I'm 70 and don't recognize the country any more..Thanks for reminding me I was pumping gas at a popular filling station Community Shell in 68

This channel is so good. I’ve been watching it for a couple years and it’s always entertaining and educational. Awesome to see him and his family grow to where they are now with the massive garage and lift. Derek’s mannerisms are what make it so fun to watch. Love seeing all the cars he brings back to life and the motor swaps and you do learn a thing or two. Keep up the awesome content man.

A fella just loves ending a hard week of work with a wobble pop and a good down home video from my ole buddy Derek at VGG!!!!!

This is one of my favorite cars he's done. It's deserving of a full restoration. Just a beautiful Bonneville with classic lines. Fix it up proper, Derek!

I’m so grateful there are people like Derek that keep history alive. The best thing is it inspires more and more people to do the same.

The old girl really wanted to take a trip and ran smooth. Love this channel so so much. Best to you and your family Derek

Great episode, Derek! Would definitely love to see more on the Bonneville, get the gauges up and running, maybe the radio and with some new tireage, see just what she can do!

Hell of a job tonight Derek you ran a great race!!

My first time going over 100 mph was in a ‘68 Bonneville with my Dad when I was 11 in 1974. “Don’t tell your Mom.” Always loved the lines and look of the ‘68 “Bonny”, the trunk is absolutely massive, and the ride is fantastic. She’s a keeper!!

love how you bring these old cars back to life with out spending a ton of money or turning them in to a modern car

I have a soft spot for these late 50's-early 70's big boats, Pontiacs especially. Beautiful shapes, inside and out. And some of them are pretty snappy, too! Would love to see a longer build out of one of these, either original tech or something modern that you could just sit in and drive, any day. With modern fuels, sitting is the absolutely worst thing you can do to a carbureted car, maybe an old engine with modern sniper kit or something.

I only subscribe to one channel. This one is it. It's so wholesome, and funny. Thanks, you bring a bit of old fashioned values to the show. Love you guys at VGG.

The very first 20 minutes is precisely why Derek is the top dog!! This channel has been my favorite since the garage days and I am happy to be part of the family that will grow into the millions before too long.

Derek, I've watched a lot of your videos and liked them. I have to say while I was watching this one how lucky you are to have such a beautiful family. You've been blessed! Your skills are motor repair are exceeded by your skill as a family man.

I would put a 12 Vdc electric fuel pump in it. I always like to watch Derek rebuild old cars. I would like to see him rebuild a 1978, Ford, LTD ll, 2 door. That was my first car.

Definitely want to see more of this car! Glad to see another GM B-Body saved and back on the road!

I can’t thank a guy enough for bringing back memories of my parents Pontiac when I was just knee high to a grasshopper. Waaaay to happy you’re back on rescues, perfect😎👊🏻

You gotta love the mid sixties-early seventies GM boats. Very rugged and well-built. Can't wait to see what you do with this one. My vote is for just a nice clean family cruiser maybe with a nice set of 15 or 16 inch wheels and maybe a nice mellow dual exhaust.

That's a good looking car! I love seeing the classics come back to life, keep up the good work Derek!

A revival? Gotta believe it, I’m looking right at it.

I discovered Vice Grip Garage last week while recovering from my third surgery in six months. THANK YOU for your humble attitude and your exceptional skills, and for sharing little glimpses of your family. Love the show!!!

I came to this video because I came across a '68 Bonneville identical to this one but dark green in a salvage yard here in Oklahoma yesterday. It's complete except wheels. The yard shot me a tempting price. Ooh the dilemma.

What a beautiful car. It’s in such great shape. Would love to see it on the channel again. Nice find!

Well now if that’s not a real goin’ ta town rig, I don’t know what is. What a beaut! And a great runner, too! Love to see this one come back to life and get some attention and love.

One of these could break a speed record just by occupying both ends of the Salt Flats. I was a young mechanic in those days, and I remember being annoyed when mid-sized cars started being called full-sized. The 'boat's' days were numbered. Thanks Derek for waking the old girl up. She still has a few things to say.

You got me back, 1967,68 Catalina , Bonneville, Executive , my favorite!

This car was made the year I was born. A beautiful cruiser. Would love to see it fully restored. Would love to have a vintage gem like this. I'm glad to see you bring these gems back to life instead of them just sitting and wasting away. I love the color on this one. Amazing interior too.

I had a 1968 Pontiac Catalina. Found it on the side of the road for 150 bucks. Brings back great memories.

What a cool vehicle revival and drive! Derek and Jessica, you two are completely rockin' the KZfaq etc. online automotive/things that burn fuels world. You have both worked hard, paid your dues, figures it out and earned every one of your loyal, soon to be 2 million subscribers and followers. Thank you so much for saving, sharing and struttin' on the roads all of the old American/unique iron for us to watch. Keep on square-body (and other rigs) truckin'!

I have to say Derek, that Bonneville is you. You look natural behind the wheel of that old girl.

No one does this better than Derek. Im so glad he knows it’s what we love the most

I love those old Pontiac's, they look so sleek and ride like a dream. That's a go'n to town rig right there! Glad to see it running down the road again. Brings back a lot of memories. Thank you Derek..

1968 was the year I was born and the old pontiac is the perfect year I love the color of the car it's just so beautiful😊

My buddy had a 67 cutlass that was, I believe, the same color as the original color of that Bonnie. We lovingly called it, "Splooge."

I really hope to see this rig some more. She really has a lot of potential.

Absolutely love 60s Pontiacs. This by far had to be the most trouble-free get it run I've seen you do in a long time. I believe the first video I've watched of yours was your 69 Camaro ripping through the fields, it's great to see how far your channel has come since then. Keep up the great work and God be with you and your family Derek 👍✌️🇺🇲

I started watching your videos on KZfaq at work on nightshift. I love what you do and you include your family.

I turn 69 in a few days and my Family has had several of the vehicles you've revived on your show. I truly appreciate every episode l can snag. Very entertaining and, well....really nostalgic in many ways.

You're the King of reviving classics, just love it. Puts a big smile on my face. 😊🚗

Derek is such a character that no matter what your first episode of VGG was, it's always hilarious. "WAY too much, perfect" the first time will have you rewinding like "did I hear that right?" But you still love it as you say it along after the 50th time.

This video brought me great joy and excitement. I got my driver's license in 1968 so I'm right out of this era. My dad had big GM's since the time I was a little guy and started hanging around watching him doing his own garage maintenance. I learned a lot about the GM V-8s through all those years. Dad had a '60 Buick 225, '60 Pontiac Ventura, '62 Pontiac Catalina, '64 Pontiac Bonneville, '64 Olds 98, '70 Pontiac Bonneville, and '73 Olds 98. At about that time I left home but he continued with big GM's and then switched to Lincolns in the '90s onward.

I'm from Oregon and I live in Oregon but I spent 25 years in California and me and my co-workers and friends used to run a Bonneville just like that all over the Bay Area some of the Happy Days of My Life

Brings back memories. My first car was a (same color) 68 Tempest 350 2 barrel power glide.

It would be nice Derek if you'd do a project where you make it look as close to the way it rolled off of the manufacturers product line as possible. Not every car needs to look like a rust bucket. Please.

Derek, this episode was top notch educational comedy content. You are really able to transport that golden American Muscle Car spirit to a clueless guy in Germany.

Dereks transformation from original VGG videos to those today are amazing. He's really refined his craft and the world is better for it. BRING THE THUNDER!!!

Congratulations on 1.5M subscribers Derek. That’s a huge accomplishment. You’ll be at 2M in no time. Love your content.

My aunt had one of these with a 428. My cousin drove it to school. All his buddies had Mustangs and Dusters and Cudas. They had a 1/4 mile strip laid out way out in the country. All his buddies would leave him in the dust coming off the line but about 1200 feet that big boat would float past them. He finally blew it up.

Beautiful car; I saw them on the road when they were new, and the Bonneville always seemed luxurious to me (we were poor). I don't think I ever saw anyone under the age of 65 driving one, so as a kid I thought they were old folks cars. But I always wanted to ride in one. You did a fine job bringing this one back to life. It's still a beauty, and I genuinely hope you'll do much more with it!

I cant express how much I love to see your content after a long week at work, Thanks Derek have a good weekend mate!

Derek, you keep doing what you love and I'll keep watching. Your humor, knowledge, & love of family makes this channel a must see destination.

My old 68' Bonneville had 15" Bridgestone and they cost a buttload of Pesos. Loved that old Aircraft Carrier !

I Love that Pontiac you must keep it and bring it back to like new ! It's a beautiful car!

Finally a revival. This is why I started watching vice grip. Keep up the great work

Loved the Bonneville rescue. Thanks for doing another "will it run" show! They are my favorite!

I laugh every time you say you’re not a mechanic if you’re not a mechanic, I shouldn’t even be sticking my head under the hood to look at a car

That's probably one of the nicest cars I have seen on here almost reminds me of my cousin old Pontiac grand pre

Back in 72 I was 12 and my best friends parents had a 68 Bonneville. They invited me to go with them in July on a weeks vacation to San Francisco..living in Palm Springs it was quite a drive, about 8 hours . I remember thinking what a nice, smooth riding car it was, and the AC with the old freon was ice cold!! It was fun and I had a great time. Jack and I are still great friends! Great job here, awsome.

My Grandpa who raised me worked for Pontiac Motors for 40 years. He passed away almost 5 years ago so I loved seeing this old Bonneville brought back to life, I know he’d love to see this too!

Was really hoping to see this one on a descent run. You delivered. Perfect VGG

Love that Bonneville Derrick, nice color, that nice blue patina fade looks Awsum and the white interior just goes perfect,my dad had a 66 ragtop white with a red interior. Great memories your show often brings back for me reviving these beautiful old cars and trucks that I grew up around..

Love the Pontiac nose on 60s poncho`s

Whilst I always try to watch all of the content Derek makes this type is probably my favourite! Going out and fixing cars on the spot has such a charm to it

Loved this... 1 of my Fav Derek--- thank you for doing these things....

Love seeing any and all old classics up and running especially if they have not been lowered

How many of you learned about the timing test and adjustment performed at about the 54 minute mark? Me too. Mind blown. Great video as always!

Derrick I love this old banana boat 😁 as you always said, it's a going to town rig. Drive it is an classic.

You Sir are an amazing man, the things you do never cease to amaze me! thank you

Love an old Pontiac! Thanks for keeping the old rigs alive.

This is the bread & butter of VGG. Love the car and watching the steps to get it running. The Bonneville loves you too !

My best friend growing up (rest his soul), his Dad had the very same car except in white and yes it was a boat! This brought back a lot of memories for me... THANKS! :)

Wow, that is one beautiful old rig! Thank you sir for what you do.

Love the revivals! Good to see!

Congrats on 1.5 million Derek. Moses sandals that’s a lot of subs!

Man i love these old boats. My first car was a two door 69 Dodge Monaco and it had room for Bentley and all his friends in the trunk.

I owned a 68 Bonneville Coupe. Was able to sneak 4 people into the drive-in in that huge trunk! It was fast for a big car even with the standard 400 Cu in. 340 HP engine and 2.56 gear. Would chirp the tires hard when it hit second gear! Wish I would never have sold it.

Sorry to hear about your loss Nick, I will keep you in my prayers. Stay strong, hope work and your videos allow you to stay positive. Keep the faith and trust that better times will come for you and your family.

OMG Derek .... When you were trying to get gas from the line and prat fell to the ground , i just lost it !! Your humor is so great !! You turn a rainy day into joy / fun & sun !!! U r always entertaining And we all learn along the way !!! Big fan from Toronto , Canada ☺☺☺

I think it’s your humor that makes people want to see more of these, your whole personality is great through the whole video, love you bro keep up the great work ❤

Catching this in 2024 and man that engine sounds SWEET! Nice restoration, great vid as always ;)

I know I'm a week late, but this was an awesome episode and I can't wait to see what you have in store for this old classic. Especially with that engine. 300+ H peas is nothing to sneeze at and some work could really set this up as a great cruiser. I also kinda love the two tone paint look on that old body with the body line running down the middle.

Was just in a car wreck last night, Mother and I ended up going to the hospital. While waiting to see what's going to happen and make sure we're alright I pulled out my phone and to help calm down to get some sense back in life, knowing your antics I was delighted when I found this video. Very chill and enjoyable to watch. Been a fan for a while now but just wanted to say thanks and keep it up. Fyi, we're banged up pretty good and the car is scrap but were going to be alright. Thanks again and maybe in the future we could see big engine in the smallest car you have?

I would love to see more of this car...absolutely beautiful rig

I had a Buddy who had 2 Catalina 4- doors that were awesome.😎

What a lucky Young Man!! He gets to See all the Iconic Classic Cars!! (in Person) 😳

It's most uplifting,to see such old road warriors brought back to life again,well done,sir!

That big Bonneville has beautiful lines, and I cannot believe how rust-free the body is and the interior is NICE ! A little detailing maybe a buff out and that car is a going to town rig.👍

Oh yeah we want to see more of this Bonneville, its beautiful. Pontiac designers couldn't be beat in the 60's !

Thought we were going to see more modifications on the truck, and you surprised us with this sweet ‘68. Man, that sure is one sweet ride. I can’t get over the great shape that it’s in. I’d love to see more of it.

Love the dad vibes in this one. You are a great father sir.

Yes! I want to see this again down the road on your channel. ❤

Those Pontiac 400's are excellent engines! Right around 340-350hp in 1968.

I had a '69 Catalina, and if you _glared_ hard at the brake pedal it would about put you though the windshield. It was always great fun going from that to my aunt's '68 Nova that didn't have power brakes (or, more precisely, transitioning back to the Catalina from the Nova). I miss that old boat - taught me a lot about car maintenance, and was great fun to drive.

Absolutely love this car!!!!!! This was the first car that I owed. Thank you .....Thank you Derek for this video. You are a automotive god 👍👍

It’s amazing that you can post videos and race at the freedom factory at the same time!

Back to your roots! These are my favorite videos of yours by FAR! Please never stop doing these!

Yeah love to see it again on the channel!! Great work sir really enjoy what you do…..

Derek, all you had to do is "lay hands" on this one and she'd boogieing again like Lazarus back from the dead!

Love watching your show every time it's on. I've always had a soft spot for Pontiacs. Thanks for this one. She's a keeper!