1957 Ford Thunderbird Greatest Ford Design for the T Bird Ever? on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On “My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Chicago on 3-17-16.
We're looking at a 1957 Ford Thunderbird T Bird.
The car's Owner is George Hansen. He’s had the car since 2012. George shares he likes the looks and it stands the test of time. I’d agree.
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Best looking American car of all time.
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jonn Reid, Winner :-) I think this is a outstanding looking car too, Lou
@Autigers2013
Жыл бұрын
Is the 1957 Chevy Bel Air 2 door hardtop!!!
@alexpetree2038
6 ай бұрын
@@Autigers2013 nope
This 57 T-Bird is an absolute jewel. She's a winner and she's stunningly gorgeous. Cudos to the restoration shop. What a fabulous job! Hard to believe a 1957 Ford Thunderbird could be bought for around $3,300.00 right from the dealer when they were brand new. This car sure is a time capsule. Love it!
@loucostabile
6 ай бұрын
Hi Rick, Happy to share this "jewel" with you :-) My pleasure sharing this "time capsule" with you. Lou
@TKing-ph7bq
6 ай бұрын
They are great ! $ 3,300 was ALOT back then. They were expensive. I have a '57 black with white top and black and white interior. Mine is in need of paint but the interior is great. Mine is an almost daily driver. No rust anywhere so I don't drive if it's going to rain. I also have an incredibly rare accessory that was sold back in the day which is a Parade Bar. It's a stainless bar that goes between the top mounting holes on the back. There are little seats that snap on to it so that 2 people can sit on the back for parades. These cars are very fun to drive.
Beautiful car inside and out. My father-in-law had one exactly like this except soft Inca gold instead of the red and all white interior (including the dash). I got to drive it often and loved it. Totally restored and really turned heads. The '57 is a true American icon!
@loucostabile
8 ай бұрын
Hi John, Happy to share the "American Icon!" with you :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Father-In-Laws car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@sydnewasson8480
5 ай бұрын
I bought my 1957 TB last year from a wonderful man named Norm in Corvallis Oregon. Her name is Etta James, He loved her and so do I, just wish I could get her out of the garage more often. Looking forward to some sunshine so my man and I can take her and His 1970 GTX he bought brand new and had to park her in the garage for the last 36 years, something about the gas type, Anyway my son in law machanic changed her oils and gas and she is up and ready to run!! I may ask if he wants to race me and Etta, except I don't like loosing and neither does he! Sydne and Walt
Love '57 T-Bird - Best ever - Looks so great as a convertible!
@loucostabile
8 ай бұрын
High praise :-)
Lou in my opinion I think Ford needs the bring this car back... You agree
@loucostabile
6 жыл бұрын
I do and I like the way you think :-)
@Aeros802
4 жыл бұрын
If Ford brought this car back, it would lose it's uniqueness.
@TripReviews
3 жыл бұрын
The early 2000’s they did try to bring it back. Just was not a success, unfortunately. I tried to get behind the wheel of the retro bird, luckily it was a convertible as the top frame of the windshield was at my eye level. 😩
@craigjorgensen4637
2 жыл бұрын
They tried doing that and it was a failure.
Being a Boomer born in '50, the first iteration of the Tbird was and is a big part of my childhood. It was the car all of the guys in my age group worshipped. It was sleek, beautiful, compact and powerful. Thus, it represented the new world of the 1950s: Jet aircraft, TV, a sped-up way of life, and the clean, beautiful styling Detroit could then pull off. Of course, when Ford migrated to the four-door layout, it forever Enshrined the 55-57 phase as the ultimate Tbird. This car will Always be Top Dog in the American post-war automobile design phase....
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sea Dog, High praise for this design :-) Lou
We all had fun, fun, fun, until daddy took the T-Bird away!!!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Nice :-)
The 1955-56-57 Ford Thunderbirds and the 1955-56-57 Chevrolet Bel-Air Nomads are the most beautiful American automobiles ever designed and built. These two automobiles look like “Show Cars.” They are the “Zenith” of Automotive Design.
@loucostabile
6 ай бұрын
I agree, GREAT designs.
I missed this one earlier! What a stunning example! Making them into a four seater was a risky decision but it paid off big time!
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, Happy to read you found this one :-) I saw George again today, Lou
beautiful car
@loucostabile
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Me too.
Absolutely! My favorite model👍
@loucostabile
8 ай бұрын
NICE!
The '57 Thunderbird was my first "car crush" back when I was a kid. As I got older and turned out to be built like a linebacker, I started to realize that the little two seater probably wouldn't be the most practical of vehicles for me. I've had my eye on full-sized cars since, but this video really reminded me just how much I wanted one of these years and years ago.
@loucostabile
8 жыл бұрын
+Sedan57Chevy Hi Sedan57Chevy, Thanks for sharing your story and glad the video brought back memories. Take care, Lou
Lou great presentation of this 57 Bird.
@loucostabile
4 ай бұрын
Edward I'm glad you liked it :-)
Lucky George! 55-57 are the best. My fave is 56 because of the continental kit.
@loucostabile
4 ай бұрын
Hi Umanng, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
This is one of the Sexiest Cars in the World! I mean, it is just so good looking! Nothing like roaming around in the car like this and listening to the King Himself :) Experience like none else in the World :D
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Edim 108, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
I'm 70 and drive a Mercedes SLK, the 57 Bird is still a temptation.
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi 1Skeptik1, Nice :-) Lou
What an absolute beauty that one is. I'm only 24, so I never knew these cars when they were new, but I always thought they are mesmerizing. I just signed the papers today for one with nearly the exact same specs. The only difference being a red and white interior with electric seats. It's gonna need a bit of work tho
@loucostabile
10 ай бұрын
Hi Rowdy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Congratulations on your new car too, Lou
@rowdy6274
10 ай бұрын
@@loucostabile Thank you Lou, have a great day!
Thanks for showing us this car Lou! This has got to be one of the most iconic American cars ever built. This example is beautiful - just love it!!! Cheers Tiger.
@loucostabile
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Tiger Rogers, You're welcome. Agreed, and American Icon for sure, Lou
state of art
@loucostabile
4 жыл бұрын
:-)
Trés belle voiture , toute une époque ...
@loucostabile
Ай бұрын
Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
57 was truly the last thunderbird. After that it was the thunderblawthed
@loucostabile
4 ай бұрын
High praise for this design.
My dream car. Very fortunate man.
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
You have great taste in cars Daniel Kneebone :-) I think this car is great too, Lou
The ultimate bad-ass sports car. (At least in regard to the way it looks).
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Nelson, Nice :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
Thanks for sharing, George. Sometimes people get something right. The `57 Thunderbird is a fine example. It always makes me smile. 🥰🤩🤩😁😁
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ricky, Interesting the 57 Thunderbird makes you smile......stay tuned :-) Lou
YES!YES! The ‘57 T-Bird is the BEST!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Nice !
Wow, Lou, you did it again. Brought back another great memory. My older brother had a buddy who had a new '55 red T-bird and asked me (at age 8) if I'd like to take a ride with him in it. Duh. What a ride it was! I'll never forget that day, nor the thrill it brought. I agree, though, that the '57 was the pick of the litter. Thanks again for bringing another great car to our attention, Lou! --Jim
@loucostabile
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, You're welcome, and it is my pleasure to bring this one to you. Thank you for viewing and sharing your experiences with the 1955. Good times, good times :-) Lou
@garyjamieson922
2 жыл бұрын
Good year I was born
Another Great one, Lou Thanks.
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Sea Dog :-)
Thanks Lou!! Another great T-Bird!
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Joe :-)
The 57 is the nicest, in terms of style, of the birds. This car is fantastic, what a beautiful ride Incredible interior and they drive great as well. . I've seen a lot of these, at least 50, because I have been looking, this is the nicest I have ever seen. Love the engine - it's a rare bird and a really knowledgeable owner. In 57 my dad was driving a Hudson Hornet which my parents loved so I am going to have to buy one myself. You get around Lou - Cheers.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Alex, High praise for the "nicest I have ever seen" :-) Cheers, Lou
I am so happy for George. His T Bird is beautiful and is the perfect color. I love the chrome rims. It looked like he had A/C when you opened the hood but that was not covered. It would have been a perfect story if you would have included removing the hardtop. I give you and George props for taking the top off. The engine chrome package really made his super clean engine bay pop. I like the 55 56 and 57 T Birds, however, I love the 61-63 and the 64-66 Birds. In some ways it's apples and oranges.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Bill, Happy to read about the T Birds you enjoy :-) Lou
Beautiful! I also love the 66 Convertible. In college I helped my boss restore a 66, same red and white and wheels.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a GREAT college project :-) Thank you for sharing.
Have a friend who just picked up a 57 t-bird but his needs some work as it sat in a warehouse for over 30 years. Fender guitars used the popular DuPont auto colors that were popular back then & would've called that Fiesta Red, I believe. Beautiful car.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce, Happy to read a Friend of your now has one. Hope the car comes out the way your Friend is hoping for, Lou
Ok, I’m ready to go to Heaven now. I don’t think there’s a better Bird on the planet! Great job Lou!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Amen !
Sounds like me. I always wanted a 32 Ford roadster (since I was 17) now retired I got one! 😂 When I get it out and someone asks all about it I tell them this is all I can afford I have to drive this!😂😂😂
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Once again, what a beautiful car.
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
Hi errolfan, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Me too, Lou
My Dad took us to Sacramento to watch a Stock Car Race back in 1957-8. The Official Pace Car was a SHINY RED T-BIRD. Very glamorous car for a Pace Car. It must have been a very rough track because you could see bits of shiny chrome actually jiggling around on the car. Then you could see where pieces finally fell off. So much for Ford Quality is JOB ONE. Dad sold British Cars part-time so this was quite hilarious to him.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Sacramento Stock Car Race Pace Car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Lou, Thanks for sharing that video. I'm not a big Ford fan, but I have always loved the looks of the '57 Thunderbird. It does look great in red, but I've always liked the way it looks in baby or powder blue too. What a car!
@loucostabile
6 жыл бұрын
Hi clyde7059, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) "What a car!" I like that :-) You're welcome, Lou
@timvala7577
Жыл бұрын
I can remember Route 66 show when they had I think the 57 or 8 Corvette. TV was black and white. Red was a popular color. I always thought that was what it was. Later on I learned that it was actually blue.
Love this car hope I can get one someday love your videos!
@loucostabile
4 ай бұрын
Hi HS 215, High praise. Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon, Lou
I love the thunderbirds they re one of my favorite cars
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
HI Renzee, Happy to read you enjoy a car like this :-) Lou
The 57 Thunderbird is the greatest T Bird I have ever seen, its inclined gradient styling appears like an eaglelike glide 1:57, it's wonderful, la crème de la crème.
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi boson, High praise :-) Lou
that car has "I'm sexy" writing all over it!! thanks 4 posting this little beauty!!!
@loucostabile
7 жыл бұрын
A great looking car from every angle. Thanks for commenting, Lou
I see why the 57 is you favorite Lou. Nice details 💪
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Scuba Trucker, Happy to read you enjoy the details I shared in this video :-) Lou
Beautiful car really love the video keep up the good work man
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I enjoy the looks too. Appreciate the kind words on the video. It's encouraging, Lou
wow it looks great I was much to young for a car in those years but always admired this care I forgot all about the side air vents on some of the cars in those days great car it looks fantastic Richard in the tropics
@loucostabile
8 жыл бұрын
+richard none Hi Richard None, Thanks for viewing and commenting. I so enjoy the look and color of this car. Take care, Lou
The porthole window was optional on the 1956 and 1957 models.
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge Corky Rose, Lou
@kassandramesi5464
3 жыл бұрын
That window made it legend....the blond with the T-bird car in "American graffity"...😉
@Mr1963corvette
3 жыл бұрын
You could get a the fiberglass hardtop without the porthole but 95% of the cars had the porthole in them. And the hardtop was the basic top. The soft top was an option.
I love that car!!
@loucostabile
6 жыл бұрын
You have great taste in cars :-)
I agree that '57 was the best Thunderbird ever produced.
@loucostabile
5 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the 1957 T Bird :-)
Beautiful.
@loucostabile
4 жыл бұрын
I think so too :-)
My favourite car in the world, when I'm going to get a car though then FORD THUNDERBIRD will literally be worth millions as it's probably super expensive now
@loucostabile
4 жыл бұрын
Hi forzysen, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
@FORZYSEN
4 жыл бұрын
I sure will :)
What an elegant beauty!
@loucostabile
6 жыл бұрын
Well said :-)
Nice year-I have the three speed manual with overdrive. Only 4% of that production year, or about 800 cars wee made with that configuration.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Matthew, Happy to read you have a cool car too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
This car was in a video game and I thought it looked sexy. Now that I see it in real life a lot of other people like it too great video
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Adrian Cadillo, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
Very nice!
@loucostabile
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter Alexander, Glad you like this one :-) This one's one of my favorites, Lou
2nd video I watched with George answering your question, how did you come to own this car? Well, I always wanted one. Good answer! Agreed, the whole sundae!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
I always wanted one too :-)
This is my favorite
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to read this one is a favorite :-) One of mine too.
I have owned a red and white '57 for almost 6 years. Identical to George's sans the KH rims. They are my next addition to her. BTW, her name is Destiny. Obviously, I am in total agreement that these cars epitomize what the 50's were all about. Great job showcasing a true American icon.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary, Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
@garyfaught3769
3 жыл бұрын
Your video inspired me to take the plunge. My KH wire rims are on the way.
my dream to own one oneday
@loucostabile
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Brennan Hall, Hope you're behind the wheel of your 57 T Bird soon :-) Lou
I had an AMT model kit back in the early 60's that was a 1957 T Bird. It also had accessories to modify the front end, streamlining it to 60's standards. Meanwhile the original T Bird concept changed and grew larger. I was fascinated in 2002 when Ford brought back the Thunderbird in it's original configuration using the early 60's AMT kit. The '57 here with spoked wheels from a '58 is acceptable to me. This car is primo. Aftermarket or OEM is good as long as it goes with the period. $omeday, I'll own one of these beauties from either generation. With a back-up camera.
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
Hi errolfan, Thank you for viewing and sharing your story with your AMT model kit :-) Glad you enjoy this "primo" car, and hope you're driving your T Bird soon, Lou
@errolfan
5 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile This is one big piece of car eye-candy. I didn't see any T Birds at the Woodward Dream Cruise this year. Hopefully they're not just a dream. I saw a somewhat- restored '55 or '56 in the parking lot of my workplace (Windsor Assembly Plant) a few years ago. It was white, low, and not very big, but it was still the coolest car in the illegal parking.
Mr. Salieri sends his regards
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
It was the most beautiful T-Bird of that era. Beautiful car! I feel like the porthole top detracted from the clean design of the car.
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Gordan Cheyne, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I like this one too, Lou
Great video. Watched the whole thing. How much did he purchase and what is the value now? Does George still own it? Thanks!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, George still owns it, and not idea on purchase price. Happy to read you appreciate this video :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
Makes me think of American Graffiti.......AND Suzanne Somers...ha ha ha
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Nice !
The 57' Bel Air is an icon , but in my opinion the 57' T-Bird is the most 50' car ever
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
High praise for this one :-)
I love these little cars. I have owned a number of Tbirds from the 1960 and 1970s but never a baby bird. Always afraid I was too tall to drive one, and never wanted to prove that to myself for sure. How tall are you, Lou?
@loucostabile
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. I'm 5 feet 10 inches.
@Mr1963corvette
2 жыл бұрын
I am 6 foot 1 and getting in and out my 57 T Bird involves heading in straight while kneeling on the seat and then turning and swinging your legs down. I have to back out in reverse. I want to get a 63 bullet bird. More room.
The '56 Ford had the Thunderbird dash a year before the '57 Thunderbird. The '55 and '56 Thunderbird had the dash of the '54 and '55 Fords. I especially liked the dash in the '56 Fords and the '57 Thunderbirds.
@loucostabile
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Todd Knox, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts on the early T-Birds :-) Lou
"Mr. Salieri send his regards"
@loucostabile
4 жыл бұрын
Very kind :-)
@antoniocavalli5474
4 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile good one haha. its all about keeping balance in life
@adriancadillo3081
3 жыл бұрын
Finally someone gets where im coming from... (i know im replying to a 9 month old comment)
The 1957 T-bird should be the inspiration for a new 2018 T-bird. Come on, FORD, and take a chance!
@loucostabile
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Chaleco Salvavides, I like the way your think :-) Lou
I like how he pronounces car..."love that char"
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
:-)
I thought you were with Hugh Hefner for a second! LOL!
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
Hope the Bunnies show up soon :-)
@Bricklinsv1970
5 жыл бұрын
If they do I hope your Blur effect is ready :)
I have a 57
@loucostabile
6 жыл бұрын
That's cool!
@liamyoung7938
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
Prettiest car ever mad,
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Nice !
Mr Angelo? Don Salieri sends his regards.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful car that is well presented. Car is not wearing '55 period black plates. 1955 was the last year for black plates before they reversed to black on yellow. They were a slightly wider format than next generation black plates reintroduced in 1963 and the character were spaced in groups of three (2G 4 620). These plates have a set of three letters on left and three numbers on the right that is from the second issue in 1963, honest mistake. Today you can get black plates as a vanity option but there is a subtle difference.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and the presentation. Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice. Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
Lou: the optional engine wasn't the 312 as the owner stated. That engine was the standard one for that year of the t-bird. The optional engine was the same displacement at 312 cu in,but had dual 4bbl carbs, high lift cam and a dual ignition points distributor and of course dual exhaust system. The engine produced approx 280-300 HP and the car was known as the "Battle bird" which raced extensively at Daytona Speedway in the late 50's. I know this because of a good friend of mine who was factory trained Ford mechanic, so I always got the latest info. The owner should be proud of his car as it's a real gem, when American cars were real cars. I would think an American would be proud of ownership of this wonderful t-bird.
@loucostabile
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul Kirkland, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou
@StvMcQueen1
6 жыл бұрын
I hate to be the 800-lb. gorilla in the room, but it seems Paul is wrong on this, Lou. According to multiple sources, a 212 h.p 292 cu. in. V-8 was the standard engine, with variations of the 312 cu. in. motor all the way up to 300 h.p. with a McCulloch Variable Ratio Supercharger. Here's a link to more info: automotivemileposts.com/tbird/tbird1957engines.html
@toddknox685
6 жыл бұрын
According to Wikipedia: The Thunderbird was revised for 1957 with a reshaped front bumper, a larger grille and tailfins, and larger tail lamps. The instrument panel, based on thel '56 Fords dash, was heavily re-styled with round gauges in a single pod, and the rear of the car was lengthened, allowing the spare tire to be positioned back in the trunk. The 312 cu in (5.1 L) V8 became the Thunderbird's standard engine, and now produced 245 horsepower (183 kW). Other, even more powerful versions of the 312 cu in (5.1 L) V8 were available including one with two four-barrel Holley carburetors and another with a Paxton supercharger delivering 300 horsepower (220 kW).
@garywood9525
6 жыл бұрын
The 06:11 mark shows the 292 base V 8 .
@jerryparks6123
Жыл бұрын
There was also a 312 Supercharged version Available/optional in 57 Thunderbirds! .
I have a toy ford thunderbird and it looks exactly the same just my colors green
@loucostabile
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike Drake, Happy to read you're enjoying your Green T Bird (just a little smaller) :-) Lou
I've seen this car before. The wheels are fine.
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
This car is unforgettable :-)
@errolfan
5 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile I love the original sales brochure.
Defiantly Dan Tanna
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
:-)
Make it "Day Two" project with a high rpm 383 MEL race motor.
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Like this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4h6sauygtPRpZc.html
Why did some have the little round window in back and some didn't even tho they were the same year model?
@loucostabile
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Mo Garcia, Not sure. Maybe a Viewer can share knowledge on your question, Lou
@mogarcia9755
6 жыл бұрын
Lou Costabile thanks for your reply regardless enjoy your vids, 👍from Dallas Texas.
@yeastxtract1853
5 жыл бұрын
Mo Garcia it was a factory option I think
Put in context f code was 300 hp took a min for vets to get ther what a ride
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
Im not a big fan of american cars. But the '57 Thunderbird would definitely have a place in my garage if I could afford it.
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
Hi xXAlmdudlerXx, You have wonderful taste in automotive design :-) Lou
Great car I got one just like it except I need a power break booster? Anybody have one I can even get rebuilt
@loucostabile
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ronald Carpenter, Happy to read this car is like your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
From a standing start and WOT, the transmission will kick down to low as well.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge.
Hard to chose between the 56 and the 57
@loucostabile
5 жыл бұрын
Like picking winners in a beauty pageant :-)
Odd that this car doesn't have the deluxe taillights that have reverse lights in them.
@loucostabile
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for viewing and sharing.
Do you know the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro? In my opinion, that car looks good as well. I dont think you will buy it but it is just a idea. Please respond to this comment. Thankyou.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi forzysen, Camaro is a nice looking car too. Lou
Nice t bird. Always loved the ‘55-57 birds. Not only did the ‘58 go to dual headlights it also added a back seat.....and they were ugly as a lot of 1958 cars were, I don’t know what the designers of 1958 era cars were smoking but it sure didn’t agree with my idea of good looking car.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Trip Reviews, I tend to enjoy the 1957's over the 1958's designs, however cars have an amazing way of looking better with age, and I like quite a few of the 1958 & 1959's too, and the 1960's, and 1961's, etc ..... :-) Lou
@TripReviews
3 жыл бұрын
Lou Costabile yes, each of those years different styles didn’t they. Almost each year the cars changed quite a lot. Seems like from the late 60’s to recent the designs varied little maybe grill, trim and tail lights changed from one year to the next. Cheaper than building a completely new car.cheers🍻
i had a (used) 57 Tbird. my gf drove it over a bridge!!! she survived, the car did not.....
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Clarence, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Interesting end result! Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
@TWOCOWS1
2 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile my complements for your savvy film and your civil response. yeah, that white Tbird of mine was a ision (so was the gf). but of the two, the Tbird would win hands down. Oh well.
I like the 56 better.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi christie harter, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
mafia 1 and 2
@loucostabile
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.
The 57 was the best looking for that era. The 58 changed to 4 doors & I believe the 58 sold better.
@loucostabile
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for viewing and sharing Steve :-) Lou
@dj33036
5 жыл бұрын
I think you meant 4 seater, not 4 doors. The 4 door T-Bird didn't arrive until 67.
That's the car from Vega$!
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
Ford lost the compass about t-bird unfortunately uff
@loucostabile
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Javier, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
How many cars does this guy have?
@loucostabile
6 жыл бұрын
Collector cars - 5 Convertibles (all on "My Car Story) this one, 73 Cadillac, 59 Pontiac Bonneville, 60 Pontiac Bonneville, 62 Old Starfire
Wire Wheels PITA to clean.
@loucostabile
6 ай бұрын
It's going to take some time to clean the wheels for sure.
Your park safety switch is not working then. All 3 of my former 56s and all 3 of my former 57s would start in park or neutral.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge.
Only thing wrong with this particular car is the owner. ITS NOT ME!
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, I feel the same way about this car :-) Lou
Made ! Lol
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Nice !
Disagree..I LOVE Thunderbirds and have owned 22 of them in my lifetime...but never liked the 2 seat models...neither the `55-`57 nor the 2002-2005 versions...My all time favorite models were the `72-`76 models..especially the 1976 Cream and Gold Edition.....the height of Thunderbird style and comfort.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gilbert, WOW 22! NICE! Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
Who played Mafia 1?
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
No idea.
@user-sr6pi5lp3q
3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile lol :) You not?