I’ve been seeing a wonderful Chevrolet commercial in recent days, about two sons who tracked down their father’s 1965 Impala and bought it back for him.
Here’s the extended video of that moment:
Chevrolet.com posted some of the back story behind the video:
In the fall of 1964, Herb Younger bought a brand-new Chevy Impala SS with everything he had. It was the car of his dreams, and a car he wanted for his new family. He drove it with pride for many years, but in the late ’80s, when times were a little tough, he sold the car to pay for his kids’ private education. It was the right thing to do at the time, but he always regretted it.
You’re probably wondering how we were able to capture Herb’s true Chevy story on film. It was easier than you’d think. Conspiring with his two sons, Jared and Derek, we posed as a film crew to document three generations of an American family. Herb, being a good sport and a proud father and grandfather, played along. Little did he know, of course, that as he was catching his granddaughters coming down the slide, his long- lost Impala would come rumbling into view. The rest, as you’ve seen, is history.
Amazing story and what a tribute to their Dad. We need more of these stories out there….fantastic! What was so touching is the reaction of the Dad, he knew that was his car after all these years. Great story and so glad we were able to experience it also.
Ron,
Your story brought tears to my old eyes. I too bought a new 65 Chevy SS. My boys never saw the car, because I had to sell it before they were born, as their mother was to short to drive the four speed when she was pregnant.
I have regretted selling that car for the last forty years.
Oh yeah, mine was yellow also.
don g