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1960 Ford Thunderbird T Bird Convertible 430 engine in Red & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 9-17-20.
We're looking at a 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible in Montecarlo Red Paint. The car comes with the upgrade optional factory 430 CI V8 engine producing 350 HP.
The car's Owner is Dennis Roxworthy. Dennis’s had this car since 1986. He shares his Father had a Thunderbird when he started driving, his Brother had one, and when he drove the car it always made him feel “special” so he bought one, and we get to ride in this one and feel “special” too.
ENJOY!
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All it needs is Elvis, a surf board, a guitar, and some leggy starlets on an ocean beach. I was just a little kid but I remember these beauties well. Those tail lights are iconic.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi 55points, I like the way you think! Lou
@david-lt9wj
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes I remember Ann Margaret...
@david-lt9wj
3 жыл бұрын
I could've bought a couple of new houses for that price then...
From 1957 through 1960 we lived next-door to a doctor who bought a brand new Thunderbird every year. He had a 1960 black Thunderbird convertible and I thought it was the bees knees!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Brock, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbor the Doctors cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
If I could have one car in the whole world this would be the one. What a beauty.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Hat, Happy to read this is the car for you :-) 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
From 1955 until 1971, the T-Bird occupied an exalted and unique position in the Ford lineup. Lou, the more of these you can showcase, the better.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi S King, 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
@chuckselvage3157
Жыл бұрын
The T Bird is an icon
She is a beauty guys!Love those square birds,and that body style!One of my favorite colors too!Great presentation Lou!!!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy this car & episode :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
PERRY MASON AKA RAYMOND BURR HAD A BLACK 1960 ON THE SHOW !!! BEAUTIFUL AUTOMOBILE LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL !!!!
@loucostabile
8 ай бұрын
Hi Antonio, Thanks for sharing the TV show info. 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
Love the square birds and the 60’s were the best of the three years. This one is exceptional in every way! He needs to take it out and run it hard to blow all of the crap out of it!
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, Happy to read "Love the square birds" :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou
I fell in love with as soon as the video came on.... Red T-bird, 430, and a convertible ! This has it all !! Beautiful car - thanks lou & to Dennis ,the "lucky owner, thank you !
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you "fell in love" with this one :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Such a classic T-Bird! The package as a whole is awesome, but my favorite aspect of this generation of the Thunderbirds are the taillights. They always reminded me of jet propulsion taking off down the runway. Gee, I winder why? LOL!! The coming of the jet age. Thanks Lou & Dennis for a great Saturday morning treat!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rusty, Happy to read this one is "awesome" :-) You're welcome, Lou
@korbynbrysen8131
3 жыл бұрын
i dont mean to be so offtopic but does anybody know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me!
@remingtontanner5004
3 жыл бұрын
@Korbyn Brysen Instablaster :)
@korbynbrysen8131
3 жыл бұрын
@Remington Tanner I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process atm. I see it takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
I would love to be his personal mechanic /detailer so they would run and look perfect at any moment dream job for sure.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
That would be FUN for sure.
My Uncle had one of these models, probably a 1958 Hardtop four-door. I got to ride in it when I was like six or seven years old!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jed, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
They had replicas of these at Playland in Western Springs. Headlights and taillights worked. You got to drive them on a little track. It was great.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Increible car, the roof that hides on the trunk it's fantastic, more so coming from such an old car. It's so clean and perfect that it seems that came from the time tunnel.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Fabio, You're right. When you get in such a clean car it takes you right back to 1960 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My goodness! A Double J Square 'Bird, with a convertible top, too? Mr. Roxworthy continues to impress! And what a nice day for a little cruise. Thanks for taking us along, Lou.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this "goodness" with me, and glad you're along for the ride. You're welcome, Lou
Oh my! my Favorite Bird. '60 T'bird ragtop. WOW! STUNNING! I love the retractable cover. One of my Grand Uncle had one like this, same color and white top. I love it when he revved the engine, got goose bump, I was fairly young in the early 70s. I believed the car lasted until the 90s. I don't know what had happened to it. It flew back to its nest LOL.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Vern, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours & glad to read this Bird gave you Goose bumps too :-) Lou
Now THAT'S an American car. In a stunning color combo too. Granted, quality control wasn't a big deal in the 60's and it was rare if all the power options all worked at any given time, but it was so pretty, nobody cared.
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi J P, Happy to share this American car with you :-) Lou
I never really liked those birds until I saw that one!!! Such a beauty!!!! That engine was so smooth, it didn't quiver one bit even when it was cranked up. Beautiful car!!!!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "beauty!!!!" :-)
Wow......that literally took over a full minute for the top to come down. Time consuming, but what a mechanical dream. The amount of thought and time to make this happen in 1960 is just amazing.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Racoldgin, Happy to read you appreciate the engineering to make the top come up and down on this car :-) Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
Beautiful example. Dennis's cars never disappoint when focusing on even the most minute details. Many don't realize that sales of the T-Bird really took off when the square-birds were introduced in 1958. Buyers who always wanted one in '55-'57 often hesitated due to the limitations of them being a 2-seater. They square-birds lost that true sports roadster feel, but they were more practical. I particular like the '60 for one single reason - the triple tail lamps.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beautiful example" :-) The "triple tail lamps" are cool, Lou
He sure took care of it. BOY, did he take care of it. Thank you for sharing.
@loucostabile
11 ай бұрын
Hi Bob, Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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
Beautiful automobile, a friend of mine had one with a 460 in it you can see the gas gauge move going down the street Good up load Lye.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Thumbs up now… Watching later… This one… It’s a beauty… I’ll comment when i watch the entire video. Off to work… Thanks Lou
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Business before pleasure. Well done John.
If the Jetsons had a car. Beautiful 💖 Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi motorTranz, Good call! My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
The 1958 T-Bird taillights inspired the venerable McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom !! (Most people thought it was the other way around.)
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi S King, 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
I loved these T-Birds - 58 - 60 - as a kid. I thought they were the most fantastic cars in the world, and decided that when I grew up, I would buy one, not realizing at first that cars get restyled every so often. I was so disappointed when the 61 came out. "They ruined it" I claimed. Turned out that lots of adults also felt that way. Sales fell sharply that year.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, Happy to read you "loved these T-Birds" :-) Lou
Damn ! Dennis has quite a collection and this T-bird is a stunner . Thanks again Lou and also thanks to Dennis for sharing his collection.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, My pleasure sharing this one with you and you're welcome :-) Good news! Dennis has more....stay tuned, Lou
My late uncle bought a new T-Bird every year. He very much enjoyed them and whoever got them after he was done with them essentially got a new car. If I remember correctly, they were all ragtops.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Such a beautiful and pretty artistic shot when the top was going down with the red car, green barn and water tower in the background!!
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing :-)
Very nice Square Bird. These are not appreciated enough in my view. Great Car Story Lou! Thank you!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy the story, and you're welcome, Lou
Another great video Lou. My Uncle Sam had a red hardtop the same year model in the late 1960s. He said that he got it cheap because none of the power windows worked. He got them them fixed and drove it for about 10 years and it got wrecked in a pile up wreck on a busy interstate in the late 1970s.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncle Sams car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Lou, the square birds are my favorite birds. I remember my friends Mom picking me up to to take us to the swimming pool in her plum purple with cream interior Thunderbird convertible. Wow that car was gorgeous and loved riding in it. I wish I had that car. Another great video Lou. Keep em coming.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Randy, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours and sounds like you have good memories of your Friends car too :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video, and encouragement to "keep em coming", it's appreciated, Lou
1958 1959 and 1960 All appear to look the same👍👍 Mr WELSH
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr WELSH, Thank you for sharing, Lou
Love the "Square 'Birds! In college in suburban Youngstown late 60s worked for a small car lot. Had a 58 'Bird as a driver for my tasks. it was a gold convertible. Very fun car. Looking back. we had so many awesome "common" cars through the lot during my time there until graduation. Often wished now for a Jay Leno sized aircraft hangar to have saved them in. Hindsight of course. We just never guessed what we had into the future. Glad this video showed up in my random views!👍👍
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi awkwarddude, 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
A real beauty of the golden era. I love it! 👌❤️
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jean-Pierre, Happy to read you "love it!" :-) Lou
Thunderbird advertising was really excellent. Beautiful car. It's great that Ford still builds a convertible, the tradition goes on. Nice for Dennis to take you on a drive. 👍
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi rizzle, Happy to read the details you enjoy of this video, and glad to read you like this beautiful car :-) The drive is fun, and glad to take you along, Lou
Lou you never fail to delive ,,,,nice car this one is a jewel ,,top's and red too!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kenneth, Happy to read you enjoy this "jewel" :-) Lou
I'm not sure how many '60 'bird convertibles made their way to Canada, Toronto, but I've never seen one! Just magnificent, awesome summer drive. Great job guys.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce H., Happy to share this rare T Bird treat with you :-) If you like the car, please click on the "thumb up" as the KZread algorithm likes this, and then KZread will share the car with other car people like us, Lou
I love Dennis Lou! He is Ford blue through and through and though I am not in position $$ to own all these wonderful Fords I get to enjoy them vicariously through Dennis thanks to you! I have been a fan of yours since the early days and meeting the Great My car Story legend is on my bucket list. Lou last March I had quadruple bypass at 65 yrs old. Well I have new life thanks to my Lord Jesus and have never felt better! Maybe I'll run into at one of the big car shows and tell you thanks in person. Blessings Rob
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, Praise God you're feeling better :-) Make sure to say hello when you see me, and blessings received. God bless you, Lou
Man oh man... that really is a nice car. I usually don’t pay alot of attention to this era of Fords but that’s been my mistake. I love this car and Dennis is obviously a great guy who loves his cars and life in general. Good job finding a rare beauty !
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, Happy to read you "love this car" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
I bought a '60 in 1970. Had a sun roof and full power, should've kept it.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, 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
Nicest 1960 Thunderbird ihave ever seen...... Groovy
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lance, High praise! Lou
Thumbs up from this Ford guy.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for the "Thumbs up"
Dennis had some nice Fords for sure and I saw your car parked around the side and it's no slouch. Thanks.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary, Happy to read you're enjoying Dennis's cars :-) Good news! More to come, so stay tuned, Lou
A very nice car. When you could buy a car just the way you wanted it. Literature was great.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this car & the trunk and treats too :-)
Hey there's Dennis again! Beautiful Thunderbird! Those seats look really comfortable.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Thanks Lou and Dennis of course for these documentaries you create of these extra special classics. This automotive sculpture is astounding in its appearance and its presence. I particularly loved the 1950's dash, the typical 50's two colour interior upholstery and isn't that Lincoln engine smooth as silk and aren't those tail lights iconic. I like that Dennis described this T' Bird as solidly built twin sheet metal...built to last. A quiet, head turning cruiser.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, High praise for the cars on the episodes which are "extra special classics" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
@15:27 the coolant reservoir tank. Owner is partially correct on why they came to fruition. Early days, cars had a vent tube out of the radiator. When the system pressure exceeded the radiator cap specifications, the pressure would set off a relief valve in the radiator cap which would allow the coolant mixture to simply dump out onto the road. This required the owner to routinely top off the radiator, it also polluted the environment. So regulations were passed, and the reservoir was implemented. The reservoir simply collects that overflow. Also, as the vehicle cools, a vacuum effect occurs, which allows the cooling system to suck the overflow back into the radiator.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gabriel, 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
Fantastic convertible system wow !!!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
High praise!
Just a beautiful car.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this one Pete :-)
now thats a true work of art! and I love those seats!.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi David, High praise for this design & the seats too :-) Lou
My dad had a 59. What a beautiful car. 2 dr hardtop.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Les, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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
A fantastic car! I see that Ford ended up “repurposing” its 1957-59 Skyliner retractable roof setup, with all its complicated “relays”, for this ‘60 T-Bird.
@loucostabile
2 ай бұрын
Hi Greg, Happy to read "A fantastic car!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That one is Special! Wow, it was very expensive at the time for that Model! No Mistaking this for something else! Thanks to You & Dennis
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy this "special" car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Dear Lou I was just thinking about either a 1968 or 1969 Thundetbird Suicide 4-Door Sedan when you come up with this 1960 Convertible! I sold my 1994 Mark 8 and am Driving a 2005 Cadillac STS in Light Grey with Light Grey Leather Interior with 3.6 V6 VVT Engine! They went back to Rear Wheel Drive in 2004 ! It has a ASTRO Roof in it! Body has no Rust they built these on the Corvette Chassis! I still talk to the Gentleman that Purchased my 1979 Phaeton 4-Door Sedan they Replaced a Oil Pump on the 425 V-8 as well as a Fuel Pump which I had replaced with a New one just a few weeks before it was sold in December of 2019! That 430 V8 adds 30% more to the Value of the Vehicle I remember seeing a Pink One for sale in a Magazine with that Optional Motor!
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Dear Marcus, Thank you for viewing and sharing details of your Mark 8 & 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
What a great car,,, best looking one of all time!
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Gorgeous Thunderbird 💖 the designer left no stone unturned. Exquisite!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) When you like a car, please click on the "thumb up" as the KZread algorithm likes this, and KZread will then promote the car to other car people like us. Thank you! Lou
Rolling sculpture👍🏼
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
High praise!
Beautiful car! I never realized how many unique features the “square bird” had. I do believe that this body style with the four seats was the first personal luxury car. Dodge didn’t get one til the ‘66 Charger, and Chevy the ‘70 Monte Carlo.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi drippinglass, Happy to read you like the looks of this car :-) Thanks for sharing your knowledge too, Lou
One of the prettiest of the T-Birds. thanks guys.
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi jon c, 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
I saw one of those back in 86' thought it would make a great fixer upper..but I allready had 2 cars..yep it was a red on red rag top.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen, Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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
thunderbird convertible, another dream 💕
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Nice :-)
Love the 60 tbirds! And a 430! Wow
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeremy, Happy to read you "Love the 60 tbirds!" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
One of my favorite cars. Stunning classic.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve C, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) Lou
absolutely beautiful square bird, more beautiful than the first generation thunderbirds imo
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
High praise for the looks of this car :-)
@LynxStarAuto
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car, but the 55-57 were home runs. Instant legends. Greatest birds ever made.
Super nice car with a super nice host , thank you Dennis and Lou.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
Best looking TBird ever!
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
I like the front grill and the round tail lights on the 60
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Nice !
This was the first model kit i bought when i was young and ever since then this would be the car i would buy if i won the lottery.although i dont think the climate in yorkshire would be ideal for such a stunning car.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the 1st model kit :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
T Birds were always advertised on the back cover of National Geographic, oddly enough.Always thought they were a portent for the future. Gun site side mirrors cool. Big power with the Lincoln mill. People looked so relaxed and well dressed back in the day! Must have been a wonderful time to own such a car! Shows well Lou!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron, Thank for viewing and sharing your knowledge and thoughts, Lou
Dennis sure has a real treasure here! Another piece of automotive history here boy! I have to say so far in Dennis's collection this one rates right up there in the top three of my favorites of his. I love love the color and that interior color and style just fits right in like a fancy living room type furniture. My lord and Ford back in those days sure had the best innovation on concealing their power tops no matter which one it is. I cannot imagine how long it took to devise the operation of those tops. I had a 352 in my 1965 Ford Country Sedan had a 4 bbl on it would not pass a gas station. That engine in this unit was spectacular and in the ride it looked extremely peppy! Dennis sure has awesome cars and toys. I have enjoyed seeing everything of his. The knowledge he has on each and every car or toy is amazing. My dad would sure like Dennis if he was living and would so enjoy his toys and cars. I am anxious to see what he has next if he has another one on the block to show. That ride along was really cool and that car is so very elegant looking. Just love the style of the car all the way around! Thanks Lou and Dennis for sharing this awesome unit!!!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
HI Steve, Happy to read you appreciate this "piece of automotive history" :-) Glad you're along for this ride, and you're welcome, Lou
That 430 engine was built for the new Continentals of the 58-60 era. They needed a new andlarger engine, as they were getting larger and heavier. It was used not only in the TBirds, but the Edsels as well.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, Thanks for sharing your knowledge :-) Lou
@georgeursitti6549
3 жыл бұрын
Not the Edsel, the Mercury Park Lane from 58 through 60.
@pedromartinez2837
2 жыл бұрын
@@georgeursitti6549 430 Mel..........mercury,edsel and lincoln
Well built, very cool car.....I can see why it would well over $60,000 in today's money.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike James - Drummer, Regina, Canada, 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
@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386
3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile ...done deal......cheers !
Ford really did colour back then, inside and out.
@loucostabile
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing what you notice.
Thanks Lou and Dennis Impressive car. Dennis is right about "Ford knew what they were doing...) My dad was a Chevy man for the most part when I was a kid. I was unfamiliar with Ford's prior to the 1966 models. I was an adult when I bought a 1960 Ford Galaxie Town Sedan. I was amazed at how good the Ford body was as well as the doors etcetera. All the metal on the outside of the body was thicker and better built than the Chevrolets of that vintage. Ford had a very strong body. It's a shame that all cars, no matter how well they're built always rust away.
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi discerningmind, Happy to share this "impressive car" with you :-) Rust has destroyed MANY a car :-( Lou
What a Smokin' nice Convertible T Bird! These just scream CLASS! GREAT VIDEO LOU
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy this classy car :-) Thank you for sharing you think this video is GREAT, I appreciate it, Lou
I think the T-Bird was the only saving grace from the for 50s lineup (and Continental Mark 2). Thanks Lou
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mirch, Thank you for sharing. My pleasure sharing this one with you. and you're welcome, Lou
My 61 Lincoln radiator is identical. That's not an overflow that's just the design (?). Beautiful car!!!!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, Happy to read you have a 61 Lincoln. NICE! Lou
I didnt know u could get a Lincoln motor in those.What a nice car with that electric convertible.Thanks for sharing.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Chuck, Happy to read you learned something from this video :-) I'm learning all the time and I find that to be so much fun. You're welcome, Lou
Most beautiful bird ever!! When I can afford a “fun” car it will be this or the 64-66! Loved them my entire life!! I want one as a daily driver !:-) Thanks for sharing this exceptional car!!!!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, High praise :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon. You're welcome, Lou
I'm t bird man 1955 56 and 57 and 1960 was the best looking for a Thunderbird
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Elliott, Did you see this one too? Lou kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZqLxbWPg9G3l6Q.html
@elliottkardashian4281
3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile not sure
@elliottkardashian4281
3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile hey I wish I could show you my 2002 t bird
I mean when he 'revved up' the engine, it reminds me of the sound of a Jet boosters.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
NICE :-)
Hi, Lou! Well, everyone in Dennis' family has had a '60 T-Bird, so it looks like they have all given credence to the slogan "world's most wanted car"! And now that we've been given the virtual ride, we all feel "special"! Thank you both for letting us all have fun, fun, fun! P.S. 17:10: *Cough!* *Cough!* *Cough!*
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi iswc27, Happy to have fun, fun, fun, until Dennis takes the T Bird away! Lou
Really liked how Ford never went for the huge fins and instead made them small and smart.
@loucostabile
2 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the design of these fins.
The 60 is my fave for that body style
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi David, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) Lou
Great looking car Lou
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to you enjoy this one Jonathan :-)
Great car and video helped a ton building a very old model kit of the 60 bird. Thanks peace
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, Happy to read this video was helpful for your model build :-) You're welcome, Lou
The hard top is just as beautiful...
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the hard top, and here is a video of a hardtop for you to enjoy. Lou kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJOBmaejeJPVcc4.html
Beautiful car, ole Dennis has some nice stuff. Great video Lou!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary, Dennis does.....and stay tuned, there will be more :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou
@garylewis3641
3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile Your welcome Lou!
Wow so cool, Paul drake drove one in Perry Mason. Beautiful
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, Happy to receive a "Wow". Thank you for the TV tip too, Lou
The bird that ended Fords answer to the Corvette. The Thunderbird was Fords response and competition to the Vet. The first 3 years with the baby bird, it beat Corvette in sells, but Fords corporates did a study that said a 4 seater would sell more than a 2 seater car. And it did. That fact turned what started out as a sports car into a family luxury car. Now, Corvette is a very sought after mid engine super car, and the Thunderbird isn't made anymore.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi igoski1, 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
What a beauty! I love the square birds!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to rear you "love the square birds!" :-)
The 430 MEL could be upgraded to Tri-Power trough Lincoln/Mercury to make 400 hp. Coolest intakes ever, very rare, and have been advertised on EBay in the $2500 range. The 430 MEL was later stroked to 462 for the Lincoln lineup up and dropped in about 1966, if I remember correctly. The 430/400 MEL came out in 1958 and only lasted a few years. No T-Bird 430 has as yet been recorded as coming from the factory with the Mercury Tri-Power option.
@loucostabile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Johnnyc drums, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou
You gotta love the "square bird" Awesome! Thanks for posting Lou! Keep up the great posting of some real American auto "sculpture"!!!!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
HI Gerry, Happy to read you enjoy this "real American auto "sculpture"!!!!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
The best channel to feature fantastic vintage cars and their owners !
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Finn, I appreciate your kind words :-) Thank you, Lou
Put a lead additive in the gas. Will stop that Valve Taping. MR WELSH. BEAUTIFUL CAR
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip
It looks brand new! I really prefer the looks of the 1961 -1963.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, You're right, it's like a time machine and going right back to 1961 :-) Thank you for sharing the years you prefer, Lou
Love your channel Lou I own a 1959 square bird convertible and never seen the full power roof retraction, on mine you need to open the trunk and stand outside the trunk to lower it
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to read you have a cool T Bird. Nice! Happy to read you "Love" the Channel :-) I appreciate that Robby Turbo. Lou
Magnificent. Fabulous line and length.
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, High praise for this design :-) Lou
What a beautiful car!
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Drake Dyer, 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
With that motor made it truly the corvette killer the 2gen third even with a back seat still very sporty car
@loucostabile
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Larry, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou