Dad who sold beloved Chevy Impala 20 years ago to make ends meet receives the surprise of his life
- This devoted dad sold his cherished Chevy Impala
- He was forced to part with it to support his family
- His children embarked on a search across the US to track it down
Published on Sep 17, 2024 at 2:06 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Sep 17, 2024 at 6:05 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
This devoted dad from California who sold his cherished Chevy Impala to financially support his family has had a somewhat emotional surprise.
His grateful children embarked on a search across the US and Canada to track down their dad’s beloved vehicle.
20 years after he was forced to let it go, he’s finally back behind the wheel.
Tissues at the ready – things are about to get emotional.
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The search for the Chevy Impala
Shared by Chevy via HLG Racing on YouTube, we first hear the man’s children describe an idyllic childhood and the nostalgia of trips out in the 1965 Chevy Impala SS 396.
However, with times ‘tough’ in the mid-1980s their dad was forced to let the car go.
“It was not easy for my dad,” the devoted son shares.
While he wasn’t sure if it had already gone to a junkyard, the search via the VIN number revealed that it had been sold to owners in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and then New York.
“I was two steps behind the car on each of my searches,” he shares.
After multiple setbacks, the narrator finally locates the car for sale in Montreal, Canada.
He was able to confirm that it was the vehicle and bought it over the phone in secret.
The emotional surprise
In an emotional moment, the father is reunited with his cherished car after 30 years.
Overwhelmed with emotion, the dad is rendered virtually speechless and can’t believe his eyes.
“Dear god that’s my old Chevy – you’re kidding me!” he exclaims.
“Geez, I can’t even believe this is for real,” he says as he slips behind the familiar wheel.
His son confirms: “It’s not just a car, it’s all the memories and the feelings it brings all that back.”
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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
