1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible in Black 348 Engine & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Minneapolis MN on 6-1-22.
We're looking at a 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible in Tuxedo Black Paint. The car comes with the factory 348 CI V8 engine, and an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Randy Guyer. Randy’s had this car since 2007. He shares he remembers seeing this car as a kid with the jet on the side and though, one day I’ll have one of those. Well he was right!
ENJOY!

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  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile2 жыл бұрын

    *Hi, If you like this video, please click on the 🤍 THANKS button under the video title" Thank you! Lou*

  • @mattmalone524

    @mattmalone524

    Жыл бұрын

    Lou, this looks like a dual quad setup because the one visible carb is very close to the oil fill tube.

  • @mirchshake50
    @mirchshake502 жыл бұрын

    Fins were the best car design innovation. 60 years and we still love them. Thank you Lou for bringing them to me

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mirch Shake, Fins = fun :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @randyguyer
    @randyguyer2 жыл бұрын

    I forgot to comment about the ignition switch. Some of you older folks will remember that if the ignition wasn't in the "lock" position you didn't need a key to start the car. If you look closely at the camera shot that Lou took of the ignition key slot you will see that it has 2 lobes on it that a person can simply grab and turn to start the car. Thievery wasn't as prevalent back in the day.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Randy, Thank you for adding that, Lou

  • @MAGronemeyer
    @MAGronemeyer2 жыл бұрын

    This is a beautiful car, wearing it's Tuxedo Black paint job, and houndstooth upholstery for the interior. The 59 is my all time favorite, but the 60 comes in a close second. The 409 engine was released mid year in 1961 as an alternative to the 348. This 1960 Impala is definitely a head turner, that's for sure! Another great classic. Good job Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Michael, Happy to read this one is a close 2nd :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad89952 жыл бұрын

    Lou, this car is the epitome of the wretched excess styling of the era. Beautiful sculpture. My dad had a '60 Ford Sunliner. Ironically both models had the horizontal fins. And, both were REALLY big cars! What a time in the automotive industry...

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Audie, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beautiful sculpture" :-) Here is one like your Dads car. Enjoy, Lou kzread.info/dash/bejne/oa6L0pirmraYp5M.html

  • @audieconrad8995

    @audieconrad8995

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile yes!! Lou I have seen that feature! In fact, I had also commented. Thanks. In these dog days of summer it sure would be nice to take a cruise in that! As a young lad we lived in Conway N.H. and would cross the old covered bridge over the Saco River and my dad would let me blow the horn! Fun memory. Keep up the good work!

  • @richmcintyre1178
    @richmcintyre1178 Жыл бұрын

    OMG if this car isn't in your top 10 I don't know what you like. It is just beautiful. The color is perfect. Lucky Lou went for a drive.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Rich, Happy to read this one is a Top 10 :-) Lou

  • @barryrudge1576
    @barryrudge15762 жыл бұрын

    I live on the other side of the pond and my first sight of a 1959-60 Impala was way back in the day when I watched highway patrol with Broderick Crawford on TV. It was what you call the sedan version dressed in police livry. Those rear fins and the shape of the rear end and as a 14 yr old schoolboy I thought it was the most beautiful car I'd ever seen.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Barry, Thank you for sharing your story :-) 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

  • @briansd2772
    @briansd27722 жыл бұрын

    That awesome engine and snazzy interior makes this the perfect machine for a "jetsetter" like Randy! Thanks Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Brian SD, Happy to read what you see :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @mikes6961
    @mikes69615 ай бұрын

    Car is a masterpiece. I remember reading many many years ago in maybe hot rod magazine that those fins were not ideal for racing as the created turbulence or something to that affect. What a gem, thanks for letting us all see this beauty

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    5 ай бұрын

    "Car is a masterpiece" High praise.

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing3102 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Chevy - almost jewel like detailing. What a spectacular collection Randy has! Thanks Lou and Randy for sharing this with us.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "jewel" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @unclerudy9797
    @unclerudy97972 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous Impala ! Always loved the "60 ! Thanks Lou and Randy !

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rudy, Happy to read you think his car is "Gorgeous" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @Barry_Davis
    @Barry_Davis2 жыл бұрын

    Growing up, my family had a ‘60 Chevy Kingswood 9 passenger station wagon. Always loved the design, but especially the gauge cluster. Best one ever.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Denaalb, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family car :-) 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

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp2 жыл бұрын

    I agree w/Mr. Guyer, all that gingerbread looks great, especially with that exterior color and the gorgeous interior, too. Thanks, Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @Juan-ll6sf
    @Juan-ll6sf2 ай бұрын

    That's a big engine 348 V8! Impressive 1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible. You can have a Chevy, but there's no Chevy like the Impala. Thanks for the video and the smooth ride. You can float on the road.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Juan, Happy to share this "Impala" with the smooth ride with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @bryantcurtis2665
    @bryantcurtis26652 жыл бұрын

    4:13 am San Diego. Thanks Lou.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Mr. Fruity Pebbles.

  • @joe6096
    @joe60962 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful car. This is when Bill Mitchell took the reigns of GM design from Harley Earl. And the optional 348 is just the icing on the cake...... before the Camaro and the Chevelle and the muscle car era, this was THE beast to own the road.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Joe, Happy to share this "Beast to own the Road" with you :-) Lou

  • @jeffreyharrington3982
    @jeffreyharrington39822 жыл бұрын

    The I960 Chevy Impala is one of my favorites too Lou,and in addition it was the year I was born as well!Beautiful automobile!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) Glad to read you and this car have the same birth year too, Lou

  • @JohnCBurzynski
    @JohnCBurzynski2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car. My older brother had a 60 Impala and we would drive it on golf trips every weekend when we were young men. The seats were so large that the car doubled as our motel, just find a quiet road and sleep. I am 6’3”.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @ericmoraski9102
    @ericmoraski9102 Жыл бұрын

    My brother Lenny bought one in 64 .White, white top, 283 ,Hurst 3sp (converted from 3 on the tree)!Thanx Lou for your videos, those little interesting tidbits are the best, especially when I talk about cars with other folks, makes me sound like I have privileged info!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Eric, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @joemackey1950
    @joemackey19502 жыл бұрын

    The last car my father brought before he died was a new '60 Biscayne, 2 door, plain Jane. Only extra was a heater. Loved that car, I thought it was one of the prettiest Chevy's made. Loved driving it. When I was 16 I slid on ice and crashed into a telephone pole and bent the left bumper. Cost a whole $25 for a new bumper section, including labour. That thing was built like a tank.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi joemackey1950, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Father car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @alejandrogrillet931
    @alejandrogrillet9312 жыл бұрын

    BEST REGARDS. From Venezuela, AWESOME IMPALA CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this GREAT CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou Thanks for taking us along for the ride. As always an EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this "AWESOME" car :-) My pleasure sharing with you and you're welcome, Lou

  • @PatrickSeanEarl
    @PatrickSeanEarl2 жыл бұрын

    That is a beautiful car ! Thanks for taking us along for the ride !

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi PatrickSeanEarl, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure taking you along for the ride. You're welcome, Lou

  • @ericmoraski9102
    @ericmoraski9102 Жыл бұрын

    Another winner, LOU ! My brother had a white over white , but had a 283 3sp Hurst! Colored lights in grill, and interior and spring spacers so the front end was raised a tad! It had "salt shaker#1 " on the side with all the right decals (moon, STP, Hurst, etc ! Did I mention that the year was 1964 !thanx again Lou !

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Eric, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Lou

  • @dionst.michael1482
    @dionst.michael14828 ай бұрын

    I love the 60 impalas so much I can’t even choose a favourite year. We had scores of them in my family growing up. We even started a cab business in the late 80’s, early 90’s out of them and it’s still operating in our small town today under different owners!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi Dion, 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

  • @AtlantaGymFan
    @AtlantaGymFan2 жыл бұрын

    Nifty car with a terrific finish!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree.

  • @steveflor9942
    @steveflor99422 жыл бұрын

    Ok, Lou. My mind is blown. The brightwork on the outside.... the padded dash, the door panels, the hound's tooth. Can't imagine what it cost to build that interior...? How many did Chevy make like that? Randy is funny. "Didn't grow up, just got big." In my parlance "protracted adolescence". Cheers, Gents

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, Happy to read this one is mind blowing :) Cheers, Lou

  • @jameswagoner3309
    @jameswagoner33092 жыл бұрын

    That car was the epitome of Chevrolet muscle in 1960, the dual quad 280 horse 348 was the car to have.. just gorgeous.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi James, Happy to read this car is "just gorgeous" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @JxT1957
    @JxT19572 жыл бұрын

    beautiful impala, luv those wings

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice !

  • @choward5430
    @choward54302 жыл бұрын

    One of the best collections around! Thanks, Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to read you enjoy Randy's collection :-) You're welcome C Howard.

  • @RickMcCargar
    @RickMcCargar2 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful automobile! Speaking of "Body by Fisher", I worked for a short time installing electronic equipment on yachts for Bobby Fisher at Rybovich and Sons. Didn't know who he was. On my first day, I'm carrying a bunch of tools out to a boat (70+ foot) to install something, and a guy in old shorts and deck shoes asks if he can help me carry my gear. I say sure. He talked to me for a half hour or so as I did the installation. On my way back, someone asked me what I thought of Bobby...I said, seems like a nice enough guy. Still, no idea who he was...haha. Clueless. Quickly transitioned to Solitron Devices for a better job in electronics.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rick, Happy to read "What a beautiful automobile!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @RDEnduro
    @RDEnduro2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the ride!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you're along for the ride :-)

  • @ultraviolettp3446
    @ultraviolettp34462 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Wow! I love black cars (own one) and this is a stunner! It takes the basics of the wild 1959 and tones it down to a bit more normal and I love it. I was hoping that would have a red interior, but the black shows off all the chrome very well. Thanks for sharing this with us, Lou! You've been on quite the roll lately!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi ultraviolet tp, High praise :-) Glad to read you own a black car you enjoy too. You're welcome. Stay tuned, more fun ones to share :-) Lou

  • @hanschenk8256
    @hanschenk82562 жыл бұрын

    REALLY NICE CAR LOU MY BROTHER HAD ONE WHEN IWAS YOUNG.ENJOYED LOOKING AT YOUR VIDEO THIS BORING SUNDAY AFTERNOON.ILL KEEP MY EYES OUT FOR MOR.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Han, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @michaelpacini1332
    @michaelpacini13322 жыл бұрын

    You said it " classic Americana ". She's a beauty . Randy has quite the collection .

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Michael, NICE! :-) Stay tuned, more of Randy's collection will be coming, Lou

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland19852 жыл бұрын

    I love a 60 Impala. Good design

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi David, Happy to read "I love a 60 Impala" :-) Lou

  • @mmnnra55
    @mmnnra552 жыл бұрын

    We had a 1959 2-door Impala hardtop. It was my favorite car as a kid . I went to the dealership and picked it out with my dad. Something about that 1959 long sweeping rear wing that made me feel like I was flying down the road. I can remember when we first got it. It was a head turner. People were always asking how does it feel to drive how does it feel to ride in that car... Yeah that car was sweet. Then they came out with the 1960. I called it the broken wing... We didn't get another new car until 1964 my dad bought a four-door Bel Air. Needless to say I was very disappointed to me it just looked like a box with a white top..lol

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1959 Impala :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @mmnnra55

    @mmnnra55

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile that's really a beautiful car you have there Lou.. I just love looking at it. 🤗🤗🤗

  • @plymouthduster225
    @plymouthduster2252 жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful car Lou. The 348 and the 348 tri power were still available in 1961 but not if the new 409 affected their sales or not. I just know 1961 was the last year of the 348. Beautiful car and this gentleman knew exactly what he wanted.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @jw77019
    @jw7701911 ай бұрын

    Nobody ever mentions but on these ignition switches you could take the key out at the off position and start the car without a key repeatedly until you put the key back in and turned it to lock. The switch had a projection on it for turning. It didn’t require turning the key itself. Very convenient since we never needed a lock. We had a 1959 Bel Air.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing a tip.

  • @5thgeneration449
    @5thgeneration449 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing me a very good video I am proud to have owned a 1960 Impala in Japan for a short time from 1989 to 1991.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi 5th generation, You're welcome. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) 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

  • @stevebyrne4235
    @stevebyrne42352 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic car; nice to see out from it's corner; thanks to you both

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, You're right, we decided to take it out for a spin :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @icreatedanaccountforthis1852
    @icreatedanaccountforthis1852 Жыл бұрын

    The lines on this car are so amazing.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi I Created An Account For This, Happy to read you appreciate the lines on 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

  • @tomtalley2192
    @tomtalley219210 ай бұрын

    My first car in 1973 was the 1960 Biscayne. Same body, but cloth bench seats and an underpowered straight 6 235. I could stand inside the engine to do a tuneup. But it was a great first car. White exterior, and turquoise interior.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi Tom, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @markle2025
    @markle20252 жыл бұрын

    Wow...many memories! My twin brother and I had a 1960 Impala convertible as our first car. Silver with a black top. Power windows and 6-way power seat. Very rare, back then. 283 with a Power Glide 2 speed. Doggy, but it probably weighed as much as my house! 5 tail/brake lights on each side, with 1959 backup lights below the rear bumper. So cool! Loved that car.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Markle, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your and your twin Brothers car :-) 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

  • @fubarmodelyard1392
    @fubarmodelyard13922 жыл бұрын

    In these days of lookalike cars guys like Randy and his finned cars is a great exception. Cars were exciting and not just an appliance to get somewhere. Thanks to both of you for keeping them alive.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi FUBAR Model Yard, Happy to find the cars and share them with you. Good news! Randy has more cars to share. Stay tuned, Lou

  • @fubarmodelyard1392

    @fubarmodelyard1392

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile I remember my uncle had a 60 impala 2 door hardtop, white with a red interior. Beautiful car

  • @brucegwynn8509
    @brucegwynn85092 жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful car lou, I loved the deep black color, he's got several of those nice rides , I've seen him on your show previously

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    HI Bruce, Happy to read you enjoy this "beautiful car" :-) Stay tuned as Randy will be sharing all his cars with us, Lou

  • @garylewis3641
    @garylewis36412 жыл бұрын

    Very nice car and piece of Americana history, great video and thanks Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gary, Happy to share this "piece of Americana history" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @robertlombardi2228
    @robertlombardi22282 жыл бұрын

    Lou - brings back a lot of good memories! I also owned a black 1960 impala, 2DSD back in the mid 1970’s early 1980’s. Car had a 327 with custom red interior and chrome rims. Unfortunately the car fell victim to body rot and the floor boards were completely gone. The front bench seat had nothing to bolt to and became a rocking chair. Had to let her go - safety reasons. Thanks for bringing this 1960?impala to the channel.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @martinbeneteau309
    @martinbeneteau3092 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for bringing us this '60 Impala beauty! The only way to top this would be if it was a '59.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Martin, Happy to share this car with you :-) Lou Here is that 59 kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3Z80MSthbyrhps.html

  • @jeffreymartin6369
    @jeffreymartin63692 жыл бұрын

    Another magnificent car Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    High praise Jeffrey :-)

  • @bobleroy1924
    @bobleroy19242 жыл бұрын

    Very nice. Grandfather always got a new new Chevy every 2 years

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bob, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers cars every two years :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage85702 жыл бұрын

    Nice sounding exhausts too!!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-)

  • @hairylarry6167
    @hairylarry61672 жыл бұрын

    This car has always been one of my "I'd like to own one cars." Body style is one of a kind.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Hairy Larry, Happy to read this is one you enjoy, Lou

  • @wesleyalan9179
    @wesleyalan91792 жыл бұрын

    Believe it or not, this is my dream car❤ Thanks Lou!✌👍

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Wesley, Happy to read this is your "dream car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @wesleyalan9179

    @wesleyalan9179

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile 🤟

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack4122 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing this iconic car which is now extremely rare in car shows! The 1960 Impala was not the biggest car on the road that year; we used to have one from a crash predominantly shown at an auto body repair place where I lived in the 1990s. That Impala looked relatively small compared to the many cars of its generation. I imagine that its lack of weight made the car very quick with a 348 V8 installed!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jed, Happy to share this car with you. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @Jhihmoac
    @Jhihmoac9 ай бұрын

    I _KNEW_ I saw a later 1960 counterpart to the '59 you recently featured somewhere! This kind of _"closed"_ the emphasis on wings and fins as far as Chevrolet was concerned... The other GM divisions (especially Cadillac) hadn't totally finished with them, and really wouldn't be until after '64... As for the '60, I liked how they went back to the round taillights (as in the '58)... The front dash had changed little, but the front end was much more simplified... I also liked the unique "rocket or jet" chrome ornament on the side (Bel-Airs and Biscaynes had shorter ones), and the carryover of the dual antennae on the rear end from the '58 and '59... They were works of art!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi Crazcompart, Happy to share this work of art with you :-) Lou

  • @knitterscheidt
    @knitterscheidtАй бұрын

    this impala is the same age I am...but held up much better...beauty!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Briney, Happy to read you and this car share the same birth year. 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

  • @philipdrake6
    @philipdrake62 жыл бұрын

    Lou this guy has a great collection of cars, thanks for another great show.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Philip, Happy to share Randy's collection with you. :-) Stay tuned, there is more, Lou

  • @juanmelendez2060
    @juanmelendez2060 Жыл бұрын

    The 1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible looks fine, elegant and ready for a luxury ride! Thanks, Lou for the video and congratulations to the owner. A free advertisement: you are at the top of the line while riding on an Impala!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Juan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this video with you, Lou

  • @billgerard23
    @billgerard232 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful 60 Chevy. It brings back great memories for me as my Dad had a Black 60 convertible with the red and white interior. I took my drivers license test in that car and was allowed to use it while in high school. Unfortunately a drunk driver hit the car and totaled it.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bill, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @yeseniakrueger1863
    @yeseniakrueger18632 жыл бұрын

    Lou another great one.. And from my home town.. Mpls. Minn.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Yesenia, Home town great one :-) NICE! Lou

  • @wildcolonialman
    @wildcolonialman2 жыл бұрын

    Magnificent Impala. Fabulous.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to read you enjoy this car Simon :-)

  • @davestratton460
    @davestratton4602 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lou, love the design and details , pure style from the bottom up.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this car of "pure style" :-) Lou

  • @derekantill3721
    @derekantill37212 жыл бұрын

    A really magnificent convertible, they don’t come much better than this Impala.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Derek, High praise :-) Lou

  • @dennisleporte2327
    @dennisleporte23272 жыл бұрын

    my favorite year ever. 1967 close second. Poetry in motion. Posed not parked lol.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dennis, Happy to read this is your favorite year ever :-) Lou

  • @isbastardbunny
    @isbastardbunny11 ай бұрын

    work of art the dog tooth look great

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    11 ай бұрын

    Happy to read "work of art" :-)

  • @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386
    @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 Жыл бұрын

    Cool ride........thanks Lou.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this ride :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @ivorwm2291
    @ivorwm22912 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous! Great collection

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi IVOR WM, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of 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

  • @carlfogle6517
    @carlfogle65172 жыл бұрын

    Lou, You never disappoint sir,

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Carl, Thank you :-)

  • @kennethtibbitts414
    @kennethtibbitts4142 жыл бұрын

    another awesome ca rLOU great show

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kenneth, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome" car :-) Lou

  • @collinwilson4223
    @collinwilson42232 жыл бұрын

    Just love the colors and style of the old cars.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Collin, Happy to read "Just love the colors and style of the old cars." :-) 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

  • @artboston4787
    @artboston47872 жыл бұрын

    Wow, nice to see Mopar Randy likes Chevy's/GM as well!! Nice!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Art, You're right. he likes this Chevy :-) Lou

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_722 жыл бұрын

    Muy lujoso este Chevy Impala Convertible de 1960! El detalle de sus líneas y la terminación en aletas posterior llama mucho la atención. Inclusive hasta sus antenas están inclinadas! Y ni hablar del interior, con puertas y tableros llenos de detalles y cromados! El sonido de su motor es también muy singular... Saludos cordiales!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jaime, Happy to read all the details you enjoy. My pleasure sharing this car with you. Lou

  • @patrickmcgrath5411
    @patrickmcgrath54112 жыл бұрын

    LOU, HAVE I EVER TOLD YOU THAT I LOVE "TRIPLE BLACK" AUTOMOBILES 🥰

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    PATRICK, NICE! Lou

  • @roberthepburn7461
    @roberthepburn7461 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Lou me again! I remember that Joie Chitwood had the Chevrolet contract for his thrill show! My dad worked for him as an anouncer during the show, I remember when Joie Chitwood had his winter quarters to practice stunt's and try out new ones, I was a kid back then and his winter quarters was in Patterson (I think) NJ at a old race track because my mom took us to see the sights! The Chitwoods also are responsible for many move stunt's with car's! It really is a shame that there are no thrill shows anymore!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Robert, Happy to read this car brings back fun memories of your Dad announcing for Joie Chitwood :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @roberthepburn7461

    @roberthepburn7461

    Жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile thanks! You should do a video about the old thrill shows

  • @bobpierce115
    @bobpierce115 Жыл бұрын

    Randy's '60 Impala here (I pronounce "Impolla") is magnificent. When he refers to the 'ginger bread', it's very tasteful and actually adds to the beauty. The bumper guards very subtle, rocker panel. NO continental kit/fender skirts/weird mirrors seen on too many '57 Chevy convertibles. Although the '60 is still a lot like the '59, the back end has styling ties also to the '58. The '60 kind of combined both. In fact if the downward part of the 'seagull' fin was continued (downward) and around the innermost taillight on top of the bumper it would look all the more so. I'm a pretty good sketch artist and actually did that a few years ago, and it looked pretty darn good to me, but more importantly to my classic car pals. Even so, I like it the way it is best. I thought the '61 did a clever job of 'finishing out' the look started with the '58 with that ridge branching out from the center, then wrapping around the sides.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bob, High praise :) Lou

  • @marksmith7054
    @marksmith70542 жыл бұрын

    now that is one classy car, I'm not a Chev guy but the late 50's and up to 73 they were nice cars after 73 all the cars died.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mark, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

  • @marksmith7054

    @marksmith7054

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile I'd really enjoy it if I could take it for a spin around town. ;-)

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage85702 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful ragtop Batwing Impala!!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ZbyszekStefaniak83
    @ZbyszekStefaniak83 Жыл бұрын

    So amazing batmobile Lou.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice ZbyszekStefaniak83 :-)

  • @mikerichter8511
    @mikerichter85112 ай бұрын

    Had one 348 tri 4 speed but had red and whites interior loved that car pulled out the 348 put a 63 425 2 4s 409 in it ran pretty good

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Mike, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @gregmckinney7178
    @gregmckinney71782 жыл бұрын

    Wowzers !!!!! Beautiful Chevy !!!! Makes me want to watch a Batman movie !!!!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Greg, High praise :-) Here is one for you to enjoy, Lou kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4ahss2YebfYctY.html

  • @MisterMasterShafter1
    @MisterMasterShafter12 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous! My first car was a '60 El Camino, but I'd have much rather have had this.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-) Happy to read this brings back memories of your 60 El Camino. Here is a video I think you'll enjoy. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqCayqp-YtTFe5s.html

  • @ronaldzent6321
    @ronaldzent6321 Жыл бұрын

    My next door neighbor at the time in 1969, had a red '59 with a 409, pretty sure it said so on the block, turned 16 that year, took driver's Ed & training in the Spring of 1970, went to Hamilton High in LA, they had a great program for learning how to drive, 20 weeks total, way too unaffordable now, just with insurance costs I imagine, our family also had a 1960 Impala, White and black with a red interior, when we briefly lived in Granada hills. My actual first car ( in 1971) was a Studebaker Lark 8, 1960, an absolute tank of a car, it had well over 400,000 miles on it, given to me by a teacher friend of my Dad, it just died on me on Sepulveda Blvd, going through the tunnel pass. Even got rear ended, the car that hit me was a small cheap looking Porsche, just a scratch of paint on my rear bumper, no dents, his front end was almost totaled( about 1972) think he gave me about$50 or so for "repair" that was ok, neither one of us had any insurance, you didn't have to have proof of it then anyway, such a simple and more fun era, life goes on, thanks for your videos, they just don't make em like the used to!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ronald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) 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

  • @davidlackovich946
    @davidlackovich9462 жыл бұрын

    Super clean 60' Impala..my aunt and uncle had a Roman Red & white 2 dr hardtop version of this car with a 283 V8..did'nt have the dual antenas bumperettes or 'spinners' on the h

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunt & Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @BartRicky
    @BartRicky2 жыл бұрын

    My folks had a 59 Impala convertible but the 60 looks so much better

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi BartRicky, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Folks car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @chriscarson1493
    @chriscarson14932 жыл бұрын

    I see the 60 Dodge Phoenix convertible in the background . Would love to see it featured sometime.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chris, Stay tuned :-) Lou

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh922 жыл бұрын

    Beautifùlĺ car guys, thanks for video 👍👍

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure sharing this car with you Bruce H. :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @chonpiras2815
    @chonpiras28152 жыл бұрын

    hermoso MR LOU

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you MR CHON

  • @patcurrie9888
    @patcurrie98882 жыл бұрын

    Sweet 60 Impala! Digging the hounds tooth!! Well my 2019 Impala has hardly anything styled from this Impala, other than loosely interpreted hood lines and the twin cockpit dash. And the leaping Impala, more prominent on mine. Funny he lusted after a 1960 Impala & I lusted for a 260 Z, LOL.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy this "Sweet" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @kenuchaccordionlessonsintr6003
    @kenuchaccordionlessonsintr60035 ай бұрын

    Had one in 1960s miss it.............

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi Kenuch Accordion Lessons, Intro to Accordion, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) 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

  • @musclecarfan74
    @musclecarfan74 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car, The American V-8 engine data book lists 8 different 348 engines available that year, 4 of them were 3x2v engines. 250hp with a 4V up to 350hp with 3x2v set up.A 348 for most budgets.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tonycolca2241
    @tonycolca2241 Жыл бұрын

    In 1961 chevrolet only made 142 409s one 4 barrel solid lifters 11:25to1 compression 360 horsepower. The 60 Impala featured had automatic trans with 348 with 3 2 barrel carbs 280 hp it was the largest 348 you could get with auto trans. The largest in 1960 was 335 horsepower but only available with 3 or 4 speed manual trans.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Tony, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. 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

  • @sking2173
    @sking2173 Жыл бұрын

    Lou, that’s a BEAUTIFUL example of a BEAUTIFUL car. And my comment is number 283 … Sound familiar ?

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi S King, Happy to read you're comment # 283 like the cubic inches. NICE! Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this "BEAUTIFUL" car :-) Lou

  • @dancerjim
    @dancerjim2 жыл бұрын

    Another beauty!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @SGFMarco
    @SGFMarco Жыл бұрын

    My wife and me just bought our 1960 impala 2door coupe today. Also in blach and with exactly the same interieur wich you are showing here. Its a absolutley beauty. All through original no resto and in a perfect shape. But now i have to ask you, where you got that amazing black shirt. I really need to get one. I would be so happy about some infos. Greetings from switzerland

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi SGFMarco, Congratulations on your new fun car! It's a custom-made shirt. Lou

  • @patmiller4726
    @patmiller47262 жыл бұрын

    We had one in 70,71 white nice car

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @xrsuperduper7660
    @xrsuperduper7660 Жыл бұрын

    Got fins? No i wish 😆 Nice ride!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Xrsuper Duper, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice ride!" :-) 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

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz2 жыл бұрын

    😍😍😍😍😍! Thanks Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    NICE! You're welcome motorTranz :-)

  • @pkramerable
    @pkramerable2 жыл бұрын

    This is the same fella with the Somoramic 383, carmel candy colored Plymouth? Wow!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi pkramerable, You're right, and Randy has more to share so stay tuned, Lou

  • @kc0lif
    @kc0lif2 жыл бұрын

    very nice. chevy put a lot of work in detail.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy the details of this car :-)

  • @pierredecine1936
    @pierredecine193611 ай бұрын

    Excellent Car for 80+ yrs old ...

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing.

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