Steve McQueen’s 1942 Chevy Pickup: Can We Bring It Back to Life?

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Brito and Dustin just got the opportunity of a lifetime: spending the day with Steve McQueen’s personal 1942 Chevrolet pickup.

Parked and untouched for the last 20 years, this rare piece of automotive history has been kept protected in amazing shape. While it might not be the high-speed race car or Mustang most people picture when they hear Steve McQueen’s name, this humble truck holds a special place in history.

Watch as the guys see if they can get this legendary truck running and back on the road. Will it start after two decades of sitting, and will they discover what Steve saw in this classic pickup?

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