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1931 Studebaker President 4 Seasons Roadster Tan / Burgundy & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Scottsdale AZ on 2-3-24.
We're looking at a 1931 Studebaker President 4 Seasons Roadster Tan / Burgundy Paint. The car comes with the 337 CI straight 8 engine and a 3 speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Alan Travis. Alan’s had this car since 2008. Alan has cars from 1897 - 1915. He shares that if he ever gets old enough that he needs a car with roll up windows and a top, this car would be it.
1931 the Studebaker 8-cylinder engine has an industry-leading nine main-bearing crank, improved lubrication, a replaceable oil filter, a crankshaft vibration damper, and improved breathing which creates 122 horsepower. The Studebaker powered special took the pole-position at the Indianapolis 500. The car features the “Ovaloid” headlamps which distinguished the President.
ENJOY!

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  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile2 ай бұрын

    Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

  • @johnmcnabola1425

    @johnmcnabola1425

    2 ай бұрын

    Your best video yet! Thanks for sharing such an interesting and humorous Car Story to introduce more viewers to CCCA classic. cars.

  • @PatrickSeanEarl
    @PatrickSeanEarl2 ай бұрын

    She's a beautiful example of days gone by. Thanks for taking us along for the ride !

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome.

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing3102 ай бұрын

    Wow, this car is stunning! And Alan’s encyclopedic knowledge of his collection is amazing. Thanks Alan and Lou for letting us see this classic.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Jeff, High praise. "Alan’s encyclopedic knowledge of his collection is amazing. " You're right, and well said. You're welcome, Lou

  • @IowaBudgetRCBashers
    @IowaBudgetRCBashers2 ай бұрын

    As the owner of a 58 studebaker silver hawk, I absolutely love this. My grandpa had studebaker’s from the 30’s to the 60’s, my dad owned a couple champions a 49&51.. love this thing

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Iowa Budget RC Bashers, Happy to read "I absolutely love this" :-) Glad to read you have a fun 1958 Studebaker. NICE! Lou

  • @johncornell3665
    @johncornell36652 ай бұрын

    This collection just gets more impressive. The quality is just unbelievable and engineering at its finest. That straight 8 sounded great. Thank you for presenting, Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    High praise. You're welcome John!

  • @IowaBudgetRCBashers
    @IowaBudgetRCBashers2 ай бұрын

    Studebaker built such beautiful automobiles

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Happy to read you enjoy this "beautiful automobile" :-)

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_722 ай бұрын

    The sunlight favored to appreciate this fantastic 1931 Studebaker President Roadster with that elegant combination of Tan and Burgundy! I love its large headlights, along with the large grille with its emblem and the majestic chrome ornament in the shape of a bird (oh, and its beautiful identification plate, under the front fender with the writing "Manufactured by The Studebaker Corporation, USA" and respective serial number). Nice interior; with a simple but elegant instrument panel, included clock, heater and a unique "AM radio". Exciting final ride, with those beautiful landscapes while the long and stylized hood pointed gently to the horizon. Congratulations, Mr. Travis, for showing us another of his historical gems! Apart from sharing his very interesting knowledge and fun anecdotes (like how this "glamorous machine" is in a garage next to a lawnmower, but, yes, everything is very clean and cared for! Haha). Best regards, Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Jaime, Happy to read all the details you see of this "historical gem" :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @infinitesimotel
    @infinitesimotel2 ай бұрын

    The perfect outcome of art and engineering. It does not get better than this. Function and aesthetic.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    "The perfect outcome of art and engineering" Well said.

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp2 ай бұрын

    What a fantastic car! Every car is a history lesson for me from Mr. Travis, and this one looks as great as it sounds. It's timeless beauty and innovation on wheels. Thanks, Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read "What a fantastic car!" :-) "Every car is a history lesson for me from Mr. Travis" Me too. You're welcome, Lou

  • @ultraviolettp3446
    @ultraviolettp34462 ай бұрын

    Absolutely stunning - love the color combo. Another homerun by Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi ultraviolet tp, High praise. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @classicmusclecarexhaust1988
    @classicmusclecarexhaust19882 ай бұрын

    What a stunning automobile Lou. This is in my top 10 of the cars you've featured. Just think, in around 30 years from this, Studebaker was coming out with the Avanti. What a great company. Boy, do I wish they were still around making cars. I loved this video Lou!!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Happy to read this one makes the Top 10! Glad to read "I loved this video" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

  • @madfemurfast
    @madfemurfast2 ай бұрын

    Mr Travis and you, never disappoint! Another great film!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    High praise.

  • @riverbluevert7814
    @riverbluevert78142 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful car! I was waiting for Alan to start the jokes with his perfect dead pan delivery. I wasn't disappointed. Jack Benny is smiling.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi River Blue Vert, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you're having fun on the Channel, Lou

  • @BikeronaTrek
    @BikeronaTrek2 ай бұрын

    This has to be one of the nicest Studebakers I have ever seen, I love the design, the power, and the prestige this car has.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    High praise.

  • @hrc5534
    @hrc55342 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful car! I had a neighbor once who owned a Lark but I had no idea Studebaker made anything like this. That Alan guy is terrific. I wish you had a video with him every week. Great stuff.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi HRC, High praise. Lou

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom35802 ай бұрын

    What a blast from the past his story is quite funny but the car is a serious show piece not many Studebaker left from any era let alone the 30s glad to see this car and should put in the museum with the rest of his award winners

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Larry, Happy to share this "serious show piece" with you :-) Lou

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad89952 ай бұрын

    Lou, Studebaker never dissapoints, and either does Allen - always something fascinating! A little known fact that the Presidential Coaches for Lincoln, Grant, and McKinley were Studebakers!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Audie, Happy to read your comment :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

  • @iswc27
    @iswc272 ай бұрын

    Hi, Lou! Well, now you can tell all your friends you've met a President. One for all seasons, no less! LOL! This was South Bend's finest series of cars from 1926 till the end of prewar production in 1942, and the series made a return from 1955 to 1958. I love the two-toning and the cool and classy instrument panel, and I noticed "R" instead of "E" on the fuel gauge, which I'm guessing stands for "refill" or "refuel". I think John Mellencamp (who comes from Indiana just like Studebaker, and my maternal grandfather) would enjoy the rumble seat, and the first car radio, interesting to learn about that! As for keeping it next to the lawn mower, hey, that's much better than keeping it next to government documents strewn out all over the floor! Many thanks to you and Alan for taking us along on this very Presidential ride through Scorchdale, er, Scottsdale!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi iswc27, Happy to share this ride with you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge (and humor). You're welcome. Glad to share the sunny ride with you, Lou

  • @bextar6365
    @bextar63652 ай бұрын

    WOW >>>> Duesenberg quality and style in a Studebaker . Just outstanding !

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    High praise.

  • @bobwilkinson6059
    @bobwilkinson60592 ай бұрын

    Wow!!!!! What a beautiful car Lou! This car is fantastic! Go fast in style.❤❤❤ All I can say is this car looks and sounds fantastic!🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️👍

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Bob, High praise. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @sydrider6023
    @sydrider60232 ай бұрын

    My god, even the exhaust manifold looks new!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    :-)

  • @jeffreymartin6369
    @jeffreymartin63692 ай бұрын

    Wow! Studebaker was really something

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    High praise.

  • @user-ys7ng6hq5j
    @user-ys7ng6hq5j2 ай бұрын

    Давно не було відео з Аланом і його автомобілями! Дуже цікаво! Неперевершенно! Дійсно, Ви в авто як кінозірки! Дякую!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Сергій, It wasn't that long ago I shared a car of Alans :-) Happy to share this car you feel like a movie star in with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @hanschenk2708
    @hanschenk27082 ай бұрын

    WHAT A GREAT CAR AND VIDEO IM REALLY IMPRESSED

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Happy to read you enjoy this "GREAT" car and video :-)

  • @tonydagostino6158
    @tonydagostino61582 ай бұрын

    Alan has the best cars!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Happy to share Alan's cars with you :-)

  • @jeeper5264
    @jeeper52642 ай бұрын

    Beautiful car...Thanks for another great video Lou!!!!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Jeeper, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92Ай бұрын

    This Studebaker, the 100 mph car is amazing guys, gotta love it. Thanks for video, just awesome.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to read "gotta love it" :-) You're welcome Bruce H.

  • @paulb4uk
    @paulb4uk2 ай бұрын

    Stunning well engineered car .

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    High praise.

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz2 ай бұрын

    Glamorous 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    "Glamorour" Well said. You're welcome motorTranz!

  • @islanddon865
    @islanddon8652 ай бұрын

    Wonderful rebuild. Absolutely brilliant. Kudos.🙏

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    High praise.

  • @robertlombardi2228
    @robertlombardi22282 ай бұрын

    Lou - gorgeous car!😊

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Robert - Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

  • @carmangeek8882
    @carmangeek88822 ай бұрын

    A really nice looking car.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

  • @stevebyrne4235
    @stevebyrne42352 ай бұрын

    Wonderful automobile, thanks

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Happy to read you like it. You're welcome Steve.

  • @stevenhwilcox2640
    @stevenhwilcox26402 ай бұрын

    Hi Lou! WOW!! A car with style and character. This model could park next to a Cadillac and look at home. Thank you. I remember the Studebaker President of the 1950’s even though not as classy. Does parking this car with his lawnmower mean it is a cut above the others?!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Steven, Happy to read "WOW!! A car with style and character." :-) "Does parking this car with his lawnmower mean it is a cut above the others?! GOOD ONE! Lou

  • @davidstranz438
    @davidstranz4382 ай бұрын

    Beautiful car!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    :-)

  • @danielulz1640
    @danielulz16402 ай бұрын

    That truly is a glamorous Studebaker! I love Alan's cars and his sense of humor. Would Alan like to adopt a son who might be a little older than he is?

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Daniel, Happy to share this "glamorous" car with you :-) Glad to read you love Alan's cars and enjoying his sense of humor, Lou

  • @charlescrawford7039
    @charlescrawford70392 ай бұрын

    First Rate! This car has the feel of the “Great Gatsby”. The only thing missing is an estate house in the background. It’s interesting to still see an attached trunk which would be replaced by integrated trunks on vehicles just a few years later.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Charles, "First Rate!" High praise. Lou

  • @todddenio3200
    @todddenio32002 ай бұрын

    A lot of people don't realize that at the time this car was built, Studebaker was an expensive and luxurious car. I am wondering if this is the same Studebaker that was owned by Tony Curtis back in the 1980's. It looks the same as the one he bought if my memory is right.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Todd, Hmmm, I'm not aware of this one being Tony Curtis former car, however I agree this is a "luxurious car" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

  • @cjdesign5700
    @cjdesign57002 ай бұрын

    Just amazing

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

  • @bobwilkinson6059
    @bobwilkinson60592 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Bob, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support of the Channel. Lou

  • @bobwilkinson6059

    @bobwilkinson6059

    2 ай бұрын

    @@loucostabileLou, thank you for all you do, but most of all thank you for telling the Good News of Jesus!

  • @acatal2464
    @acatal24642 ай бұрын

    What a car, what a beautiful looking car! I want that one for my birthday present, you got lots of money to buy me one, right Lou? Lol!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi ACatal2, Happy to read "What a car" :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you. Lou

  • @arielachong7577
    @arielachong75772 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the 1930 Golden epoch ❤😂😅.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Happy to share this "Golden epoch" with you :-)

  • @danam0228
    @danam02282 ай бұрын

    So big and fast that Roadster is in the name twice. Imagine some gangsters owned one of these 🤪

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for viewing and sharing.

  • @Gas_n_Gears
    @Gas_n_Gears2 ай бұрын

    "I can pick up any kind of static you want." 😂 Straight eights have a sound all their own, and loads of torque. Interesting detail on the quarter panels, almost like an inverted boat hull. Lou, I'm wondering what you record your videos with. The focus when you zoom in on the tags is flawless.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Mark, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) Sony Handicam, Lou

  • @billmagorian490
    @billmagorian4902 ай бұрын

    What a cool car. I wish you would have asked him where and how he purchased this car. Was it one he was looking for or did he just stumble upon it. They only made a few of them so they are rare. What if any restoration did he have to do after purchasing it?

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car" :-) "I wish you would have asked him where and how he purchased this car. Was it one he was looking for or did he just stumble upon it. They only made a few of them so they are rare. What if any restoration did he have to do after purchasing it?" Hmmm, interesting questions we'll never know the answers too. Thank for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @carllavell8673
    @carllavell86732 ай бұрын

    👍💯😎💯👍

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    :-)

  • @spencersmith2798
    @spencersmith27982 ай бұрын

    Wow…Studebaker fans, attention!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Nice :-)

  • @michaelmosca3043
    @michaelmosca30432 ай бұрын

    ❤ I

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    :-)

  • @keithcasner6842
    @keithcasner68422 ай бұрын

    You are Rude Lou. Laughing at his dream. Phooey on you

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Keith, I'm married, so I already have someone who reminds me how rude I am. Also reminds me how I'm not listening, I could go on.....