An 83-year-old Ford retiree checked out a Tesla Cybertruck for the first time and had absolutely no filter
- 83-year-old Ford retiree sees the Tesla Cybertruck for the first time
- Having worked there for 33 e certainly knows his cars
- However, the Tesla Cybertruck leaves him amazed
Published on Feb 04, 2025 at 4:10 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Feb 04, 2025 at 4:10 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
If you’re looking for some wholesome content you’ll love this clip of an 83-year-old Ford Motor Company retiree checking out the Tesla Cybertruck for the first time.
Minnesotan octogenarian, Kenny Jary, is a US Navy veteran and worked for 33 years as a union car builder at Ford.
He certainly knows his cars.
But what will he think of the controversial EV?
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The Ford retiree meets the Tesla Cybertruck
For the unlikely social-media star, who shares content via patriotickenny, the Tesla Cybertruck is unlike anything he has seen in his entire career or since.
“This is like a space car,” Kenny said as a first impression of the controversial EV.
He’s also struck by the minimalist interior.
But, but, but, this is all simple, except for all that,” he said, gesturing towards the infotainment touchscreen.
It isn’t quite as simple to get into the driver seat of the EV, however, as he remarks that it’s ‘hard to get in’.
Now comes the real challenge as he asks: “How in the world are you even supposed to drive this car?”
Getting to grips with the EV
It isn’t until Jary stumbles across the bottom to open the rear window’s blind that he realizes what he’s looking at.
“You gotta be kiddin’,” he said. “This is the truck?”
The next challenge is to locate the stalk-free blinker, which is accessible via push buttons on the steering wheel.
The digital rearview mirror and reverse camera also have him stumped as he says: “I can’t see nothing out of here.”
One thing that does impress him? The heated wiper blade.
“No, that’s nice. I like that. I do like that. That’s one feature I like,” Jary says.
The large dash, open-to-the-sky roof, and adjustable ride height also have him declaring the car ‘a spacecraft’.
When asked to drive the electric car 10 feet he has one question: “Okay. How do you start it?”
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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.
