I bought a totalled car in the US and fixed it in my driveway because of you! I had numerous "oh shit, what have i done" moments. But to my complete amazement, I successfully repaired the car, and drive it daily now! One of my proudest moments, at 55 years old.

It was awesome to see you give your dad this Ferrari, he's such an amazing person ❤ To those who still have dad's in their lives, cherish them.

I cried twice watching this rebuild; first when the engine started second when he gave his dad the Ferrari. This really made me miss my dad. Wonderful content!

You are the epitome of what every father dreams of. You embody strength, compassion, and resilience, making your dad endlessly proud. Every dad on this planet longs for a son as remarkable as you.

Tavarish giving you that engine what a act of kindness,

Took me 2hrs 32 mins to realize I've watched this build already. This is quality content Mat

WOW, Dude. Love that you gave that car to your dad...you are the mann. I am literally in tears. My dad died 38 years ago when I was 15. When I bought my first 4x4 pick up truck I cried because I would have loved to take my dad on a drive to the beech. We used to fish a lot together, but couldn't afford a beech vehicle at the time. It's great that you guys work together...from South AFRICA.

Round of applause for the editor(s) who put this magnificent vid up as well. Job well done everyone and what a beautiful ending.

I actually cried a tear of happiness when you gave it to your dad.well done that was very sweet and thoughtful and generous of you.

my dad died in January, and i miss him so much. And you making your dad happy like that, will be you with you forever. Even watching this made me cry thinking about mine.

Your dad is such a rare dad you’re so lucky to have him in your life Matt. I look up to your relationship with him ❤

Good man, look after your dad, he’s a gem. Not many people get to have their dad help them rebuild cars and he always seems so happy.

Nothing better than working with your Dad. Watching Dads face, when you gave him the Ferrari was the best feeling. I can only imagine what was going through his head. Disbelief, Love for you Mat, Pride for his son and holding back his tears. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Tavarish giving you that engine was some of the best PR work I think I've ever seen being pulled off! Well Done Tavvy, great PR work. And as regards to Mat Armstrong, well, good luck in all your endeavours, just keep going for it and you won't go far wrong!

The ending made my cry. Such a wonderful thing giving the car to your father.

Watched 718 S build, and this was next level. Great that you get to share your passion with your dad, and what a gesture to give him the car. These memories are priceless

I've not spoke to the wife for 3 hours 😂

its okay to hug your dad mate

Dear Matt thank you for sharing this with those of us who never had a chance like this with our Dad's we are grateful 🙏 .❤

Absolutely loved this one Matt. Giving it to your Dad at the end was just the icing on the cake ❤

I’m 34, my dad left when I was 7. Never once did I need him or miss him… until I seen mat and his father’s relationship and that shit is so special I’m sad I missed out on that but I’m happy mat taught me more than my sperm donor ever did. Thanks mat and I hope you truly know how lucky you are to have an old man like you do!

I watched every minute of this video twice, and think it's amazing! What better ending than to give your father the car! My father and I had a plan to rebuild an old muscle car, after he retired soon...he had race cars he sold when I was born...he was a diesel mechanic by trade, and grew up in a transmission shop his father owned. I grew up in a garage, helping, learning, and doing routine maintenance, and aftermarket parts once I was driving. My father had a severe stroke, just 6 weeks before retirement, and one a year to the day another stroke, that completely debilitated him. He has dementia now, and is in a rest home. Watching your father in the garage with you through all your videos, reminds me of all the great times I had growing up working on cars, and time we spent together. I just wonder sometimes and especially seeing content like this, what would have decided to build, and the sense of accomplishment at the end...✌️

IDK how the hell you get me watching these videos that last several hours, but I watch many of them without ff through much of it. It is amazing how you have learned so much without a great deal of training. Cheers to you and happy for you that you get to work with your dad and give so much to him.

I watch this a couple times a month still and it never gets old. Watching you and your dad reminds me of my dad me me working on cars, moths, quads, anything with a motor growing up and especially rite at the end of his life. Matt and myself have the tattoos with metal punk rock rap vibe lol who both rode BMX and his relationship is just like mine was with my dad. It's actually crazy that even our fathers are the same with always happy and positive emotions and that love to be around and help there son. Its like iv know your dad for decades but never met him formally. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to watch you guys and have that feeling I use to have with my dad. Not to mention Matt came out of no where and became my second favorite channel besides Cleetus and iv been with that channel from the beginning also but honestly love you both just the same so technically both channels are my favorite really. And I have got to be honest as someone who has been super addicted to cars from a baby with being around it all the time with my dad, I am very judgemental when it comes to automotive channels with people who are new or just try to find a way for views and makes it a job and not a obsession wich I guess is OK but to me it's a deep deep love with automotive mechanics and design down to the air freshener lol sorta jk. But you came in saying you are learning and seem to actually love it and love learning how things work and how to repair them and that made me instantly hooked. It had the really good car content with a really good family and I learned that I was actually interested in watching you better your skills then noticed that you had amazing taste when it comes to modifying cars, then I loved see your dad on the channel, the content keept getting better and better with genuine good ideas that I don't think really anybody else could at the level you were, and It just snowballed into watching the channel everyday and even using it for background noise or for the animals when I'm gone and it just goes well with that too lol. The biggest thing really is I feel like you really appreciate what has manifested out of hard work and sacrifice especially when that can make ppl feel like they are owed it and now means nothing but a step to the next big thing, and ppl who will never have the opportunity to even work on there car much less modifying one in general even a 95 civic take that really to heart as well as me too seeing the builds that will never come close to my abilities and you can literally see it in yours and your dads and friends faces that you guys are very appreciative of the opportunity and that just gives the people like me who will never have the opportunity respect and as someone like that we say thank you. I mean I would honestly work for someone like you or cleet or a opportunity like that with genuine good people for the rest of my life for free just to be able to build and be around it and some people don't realize there is ppl like me who mean that completely and would sleep in a tent and find a way to eat every now and then for the same life there literally living as a job and that is the cherry on top to this channel I feel like that just makes it so good and addictive. Obviously I know Matt will never read this but maybe a up and comer will and see what a actual fan of this genera thinks and feels and uses it to keep their mind on track and stay relatable to the fans even if they get as big as Adam lz and never get out of touch with fans and reality. Thanks for letting me live through your experiences and hope it continues for a long long time. Also a big thank you to Mr. Sr. Armstrong for being a real OG you deserve so much more.

I love these full build videos! One of the best creators on KZfaq by far.... Great job.

Aww, he needed a hug when he was given the key. I can see in the videos the respect you have for your Dad. Good on you for showing it on the chanel. ❤

I was in tears when it started on the second kick, and again when the transformation was proven to be in neutral. Your Da's jump for joy was priceless! Congrats on doing a successful project with your Dad, and a Ferrari no less. That was a long time dream of mine to do with mine, before he passed on. But watching you two was a near-best thing, thank you both very much. Forza!

Watched the full video in fact pretty much watch all your videos. Just want to say you truly are inspirational Mat what a hard worker you are. You just refuse to be beaten. You truly deserve all the success coming your way. 👍

Hey Matt. I follow you araound for quite a while now. As a car enthusiast I think its more than logical to follow your channels. Usually I do not interact a lot with youtubers, being more of a "quiet" viewer, but let me say you I really appreciate your work and admire how you and your dad tackle all those challenges with all those different cars. YOu guys are doing an awesome Job. Also for the rest of the Team and Hannah, but I really wish you all the best for all projects. Having never had a "real" dad that would ever had encouraged me to work on things like this makes me realize ( with my now 40) years that I might have missed a lot over the years. Not complaining, because I was used to be on my owen since my 16th year of life but still this shows how it should be. I´m sure you guys had your fights and differences as well but you stick together and work on those sometime impossible challenges to make it work. Thank you so much for that content. Maybe we meet one day just to exchange some words maybe not. Still want to say, thank you so much. Much love and appreciation from Germany.

Getting to do all this with your dad is amazing. Treasure these memories!

Freddy giving you the engine is the Pinnacle of American car culture. I have seen two competitors share parts on the weekends at the drag strip. I have seen them put actual sweat equity into their opponents vehicles as well to get them back going and be able to have a good clean competition. Over here if you're a gearhead you're family.

This is by far my favorite build. I'm not the biggest fan of Ferrari mind you, but doing this for your old man, that just takes the cup.

You don't know how lucky you are to have a dad like him, and a great relationship like yours! That's great you gave your dad the car, would be an awesome feeling no doubt. Good on you Mat, you're a legend mate! I love watching you succeed! Keep it rolling man.

Love the relationship you and your dad have, the camaraderie laughter and risks just add to a great watch…

Your dad makes this channel, fair play lad enjoy your new wheels ✌🏼

Love this channel. Hope you hugged your Dad and told him that he deserved it and you loved him when the camera stopped rolling. 100% Quality content. 💙

Ive watched the last part a couple of times and tear up everytime. Miss my dad you are blessed to have such a awesome dad.

Watching Hanna help push a Ferrari off the lift? The single best moment of the day.(wow! I wish I could be more complementary & charming.) Mat, you are doing quite well too!

Watched this in one sitting, what a journey to follow. your dad deserves this. legend.

Such a good job of repairing that car and a truly beautiful gesture to give it to your dad. Well done Matt and crew.

Absolutely LOVED this! Matt needs his own TV show!

Wonderful gesture to give the car to your dad Mat. I lost my dad 39 yrs ago and so miss him.

Damn, Mat!!!! 1hr23mins in and I have already learned soooo much from this video. Not least of which is the love and respect you have for your dad, your determination to see an almost impossible job to a successful conclusion, and the friends and fans you have to lend a hand, donate an engine, loan a torque press, share an internal engineering document etc etc. Amazing work. Inspiring! And I don't even drive an ICE! You have a new subscriber. More updates as I watch the rest... 2h09mins you are a true engineer. Despite not having the technical training or manual for the machine, you work from first principles to solve issues and you apply logic, research and testing to confirm a hypothesis and find a solution. 2h26mins NEVER EVER SAY YOU DON'T HAVE TALENT! You lack formal Ferrari training and documentation. Talent? You've got fxxx tons. Your dad and your mates too. Anyone else rebuilt a Ferrari engine, gearbox, and associated dependencies on their first Ferrari? Talent? Pluuuleeeeze. 2h41mins who knew dry ice could be used for degreasing and cleaning? 2h53mins THE END. Superb. Simply superb.

Most impressed by you putting that gearbox back together and having it work with no documentation. great job!!!

Your dad makes the channel so wholesome. He really does deserve it. There is nothing better than bonding with your dad. He needs to be in the video for my 👍 like.

This is an epic video that sets the standard for this type of rebuild. Presenting the car to your dad was incredible...you two have a special bond. You are the best. The only thing missing at the end was dad and son hugging.

You are so lucky to have a father like that guy…you are a good son!!!

I’m not going to lie. His Dad rebuilding that transmission without schematics is low key AMAZING. When you were like “idk if anybody knows how this works” Your dad was smiling in the background like “I do!” 😂😂😂

I have already seen this build and I will watch it again. I really like the mat video!

Pure engineering marvel of a masterpiece. I have never loved watching a KZfaq video more than this. Simply breathtaking work from Matt and his dad.

Don't think I have ever watched a 3 hour video in my life with my full attention like I have with this video. Amazing story telling and editing thought the whole thing. The car being built from the scraps to sounding like a monster was awesome to watch and in the end gifting it to your dad was a really good ending. Big props guys.

Mat, your explanations are so clear to follow… for example water getting in the cylinder, which the piston can’t compress, so the con rod bends, as it’s the weakest link. Brilliant stuff 😊

Best part was You handing the key over to your Dad....How nice of You & How Cool & Blessed you are to have his support & love......I have non of that with my Dad

Actually brought a tear to my eye. Your dad's a legend.

I dented my boot lid 6 months ago and got a new one 2 weeks after, it’s been sat ever since but I’ve spent all day binging your videos and they’ve got me off my arse and mended the bloody thing! You’re inspiring even the laziest of us!

Matt, it was very nice to see you give the car to your dad. He seems to be a really cool dad, you guys Rock! I have a favorite car that I lost years ago and last I heard it was headed to the scrap. You all impressed me so much that I’m going to find it or one like it and do a rebuild with my son. I enjoy your channel. Thank you.

This was longer than most movies but more engrossing.. .. keep up the great work Mat, you are hitting the nail on the head every time

I can watch this over and over with the same feelings when you give your dad the keys.Awesome.

Mat, my love of cars came from my dad, and it's obvious yours does, too. To see the shock on your dad's face when you gave him the Ferrari brought me so much happiness. You're a good dude, and a great son, and I'm so happy for both you and your dad. Keep it up, Mat.

Love this build So much goodness Tavaris gifting the engine Matt gifting the completed car to his dad This is the way of the new world Sharing is caring Love how real everyone is and the genuine laughter had by all 🙏🚘❤

The ending gets me every time. Knew it was coming but still... Your Dad is the best, Your crew are the best, the editing is top notch, I feel like I known all you for years. By far my fav content creator on YT. Long may it continue.

Beautiful moment..almost made me cry bruh, wish I had a dad like yours. He's genuinely a great person, we can all feel the energy he radiates wherever we are across the world. So yea, another excellent vid fam and love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 to you and the entire team 👊🏽

Que presente maravilhoso, esta Ferrari ficou perfeita PARABÉNS a todos os envolvidos, uma abraço aqui de Minas Gerais BRASIL.

Brilliant video! And what an ending giving that to your Dad! He was chuffed! Tell him he can drive through Earl Shilton anytime he wants! 😂

Loving the editing and footage of actually taking the engine apart,more in depth.This channel just gets better.Keep up the good work you are the best on KZfaq

Love these full edit builds even though I’ve seen it already. Great to refresh your memory

The sheer boyish joy on your dad's face when first starting the engine is so wonderful. Amazing job guys.❤

I think this one of the best episode between matt and his dad...awesome

Its insane that We all watched this when they came out, and we all watch it again! Its a combo of your accent and car content, it feels enough like top gear. Thank you Mat

Hope you guys make more of these full build episodes videos, really good to sit and watch for a couple of hours, really enjoyed watching the rebuild again 👍

Dude, I'm late because of you... actually because your dad, he´s the one to blame for missiing that part of the engine LOL. Thank you so much for the entertaintment, I did pass half of the video thinking how I was not going into tears about your father-son connection, but at the end....I couldn't resist any longer. It's amazing how a senior folk enlights himself when he is trully happy. for moments he was a child again and you must be so proud for giving him that. Brilliant job though, a trully mechanic always finds out a way to overcome his problems. I did work with my dad, we were mechanics in the rural/construction area (CASE, MASSEY FERGUSON, Etc) and I'm only mentioning this because all gerabox that we did repair act exact same way that one. The inertia keeps it going even when it's not in gear. When its mounted and on the floor it can't overcome the weigth and its not noticeable. Also you did the best choice to set the right pignion-crown set because as my knowledge goes they really are a kit, they're build for working togheter. I've build so many engines and gearboxes one for two broken ones I did forget, that's the way you know what you're doing. Congrats|

Hadn't joined the channel to see the beginning of this build but caught the end when you gave it to your dad, which was awesome AF! Didn't know Tavarish gave you the engine. The man! GG Freddy

Freddy is the reason why I use all my spare time on waching car rebuilding videos. been following you since the audi, and got hooked after the s5

Don't sell yourself short young man. You have a bucket load of talent and an understanding of the overall system you are dealing with.your going to do even better then you already have! I'm a fan for sure!

This actually made me tear up at the end. May you continue to be blessed in everything u do

It's 1am and I have an interview tomorrow. Fuck it.

I would binge watch every 2 hours long episode if you made a series. You are so lovely Mat.

Tony's such a humble and beautiful human being, when Mat said "this is yours" I had a little tear in my eye because of Tony's expression. Good on ya Mat, seeing you work with your old man is brill. I see where you get your humanity from, such a great family ☺️

Your dad knows what he is doing... you owe him hardcore... nice work. Watched till end... you did right... you solid man. A+

Watched all the original videos but still had to watch all of this. Extremely interesting and learning a lot .

One of those KZfaqrs where you like the video before you even watch it

My dad died when I was young and we worked on a few vehicles but mostly dirt bikes and 4 wheelers. I really miss those times. I kept his love alive and stayed doing all my own work. Now my kids and I work on all our vehicles together.

I love that you gave your father the car , you’re a good man, I love watching your videos and you’re a great inspiration, thank you

Keep these videos coming Mat 🇿🇦

I had a cardiac arrest last October and a triple heart bypass in March. Your videos helped me cope with being in hospital during the three weeks I was in hospital not knowing if I was going to come out ! Thank you Mat and your team

Nice! Hand lapping the valve seats and hand honing the sleeves; on a Ferrari.. I'm sure there's a bunch of old school tech haters that will chime in. They may be great on a keyboard but when it comes down to turning a wrench they have no experience at all. In my opinion, the satisfaction of actually doing the work adds to the overall confidence in the build, or any repair. It also gives you added knowledge and insight if something goes wrong, making it easier to fix it and do it right. Learning from your mistakes is an important part of personal growth.(sorry spell check isn't working and in a hurry) Great vid!

When Matt gave the key to his dad I must admit. I got a little choked up.. Nice job guys...

Never click so fast!!!

You're Dad is a gem. His launch when you fuck up is gold... All fun, but his expertise

I own a 430 converted manual. You did a fantastic job on rebuilding the car. Very heart warming you gave the car to your dad. Love that you did that. You are a nature at mechanics. I would had just reconditioned the original rims and put new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires on the car. Most Ferrari buyers want the original factory rims. You will always have value in the car because the car is an original manual vs a converted manual. Things that will hurt the car’s value is the damage to the car, track car, high mileage and a different engine.. Do they have CarFax in your area? I would also repaint the front inlets to the stock dark gray. It looks more like a factory stock F430 when the inlets are the original dark gray. I liked you kept the original seats. Original seats are super comfortable. In the end I do not think you will ever sell the car because you gave this car to your father which is special and I think the car needs to stay in your family. Hope your dad has a blast with your car. I am about the same age as your dad and I know he will enjoy the car. Once he gets the car paint corrected he will have one sweet car.

Your Dad is always smiling, such a joy just to watch you two together. Great job!

Absolutely awesome and great skills in fixing the Ferrari F430. The best part was when you gifted it to your dad. What a wonderful gesture, you have earned my respect. Thank you and take care :)

Loved this video even before the end! Thanks for explaining everything so well.

You made me proper love the 430 after this video!!! Giving it to your dad was the icing on the cake!!! Congratulations on rebuilding this beauty!!!!

It’s great what you all do, and the best bit was in the last minute or two when you passed the key to your dad and said ‘…this is your Ferrari’ and he said ‘no it ain’t’ with the biggest happiest smile ever. Just brilliant.

Man, this is my first time here, and I just loved this saga, congrats on making your Dad a Ferrari owner. wishing you and him tons of success.

Hey Mat, just had my KIA Sportage 2001 worked on. No, not quite a super car, but I did see a hack you might like for the future. It has to do with the sealing of valves and whether they leak. The valves nest into an area on the cylinder head that is concave. The mechanic took some solvent (thinner) and poured it in to this concave area to the brim. He let it sit there watched for the level to stay the same or drop. One valve lost lost fluid immediately, the others slightly slower. He said this is a quick test to see if the seal between the valve and the head is leaking. Silly third world hack, but he identified the bad cylinder. Great segment on the 430!

This is one of the most entertaining videos I’ve had the pleasure of viewing. I wish I had that relationship with my dad. You guys made me feel as if I were there. The humor was so natural. I’m a fan now. Great job!

I watched this whole thing twice, love when you and your dad work together. watching from America. love what you guys do, keep it up.

Mat is literally the man, I couldn’t imagine attempting to fix cars (Being an unofficial mechanic). The confidence you have to fix cars is amazing.