My father once worked at a Chrysler dealership in the early 60's and we lived right next to it. I was fortunate to see the new models coming in and the used or trade-ins on the lot. The owner was nice to us and would let me and my brother walk through the lot, wide eyed and saying 'Wow...look at this!' Back then, we knew every car make/model that came out due to the always changing designs. Building model cars was our favorite hobby.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jusayin, Happy to read this video brings back memories of you seeing the new models :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@robertthacher2660

Жыл бұрын

Nice story!

@jefferywarshawsky2263

Жыл бұрын

So did my uncle

Absolutely gorgeous. I love to think that back in the day, when someone was shopping for an expensive luxury car they would chose the Imperial over Cadillac or Lincoln. A beautifully finished, expertly engineered example of American know-how. This car was miles ahead of Rolls Royce of the day. Such a pleasure to see it! Thanks!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lance Dukel, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou

@williamg2552

22 күн бұрын

At the bottom of the brochure said: “IMPERIAL DIVISION of CHRYSLER CORPORATION.” NOT “Chrysler Division.” That pretty much says it all!,

Back in the mid-60’s, my neighbor Mr. Anderson had a green-colored model. I glanced the color as they breezed through the brochure in the trunk. He was a self-employed, gas station owner, also living in one of the classier homes.

@loucostabile

7 ай бұрын

Hi Reggie & Royal Rice, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Mr. Anderson's 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

This Imperial is very much a 3-D model because everything is ‘see-through’, raised, or extended away from the bulk of the car: taillights, wheel cover rings, headlight placing, even the spare tire trim on the deck lid, etc. You can tell a lot of thought went into the design, creation, and manufacturing of these. What an absolute stunning piece of automotive history. Thanks Lou for a great Saturday morning ‘treat’ as you say.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rusty, Enjoy reading the details you like about this car :-) Thank you for sharing, viewing, and you're welcome, Lou

@mr.blackhawk142

Жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile WHO enjoy???

I love this car. As of late I’ve become obsessed with Imperials

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you "love this car" :-)

This has been a real joy to watch. What a fabulous and rare Le Baron, and Frank is such a knowledgeable and engaging gent.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi JSD HK, Happy to read you enjoyed this video & glad to read you found Frank engaging too :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Lou

The beast from beyond time. My favorite Imperial.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Nice !

Wow. I grew in that era. Never saw one of these...ever. Absolutely FASTASTIC!!!!

@loucostabile

4 күн бұрын

Happy to read "Absolutely FASTASTIC!!!!" :-)

This had to be one of the last cars that displayed huge fins!!! Love it!!! Such style and elegance!!! Nice one Lou!!!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you "Love it!!!" :-) Fins = fun. Lou

@gdholcombe01

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. They went away in ‘62.

Gee...Lou, what a treat. This one is truly an exquisite automobile. It depicts American luxury class in a manner which almost converts it to an art form. Thank you so much!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Guillermo Garraton, High praise for this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

My father bought a 68 New Yorker 440 brand new he was 18 that car was a part of our life for a long time I was born in 70 this is beautiful to see this

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi M Flanagan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers 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

WOW! The true essence of luxury. I felt as if I should be wearing a suit and tie just to watch this video. Stunning Lou detail as always. You didn't miss a thing. Most if not all cars no longer had fins, except for Chrysler. I had a 1990 Cadillac Coupe deVille, but I saw many of them all the time. It had a killer horn as well. I prefer to drive cars that you don't see a lot of. These days, that would be pretty much anything except an SUV. There are some cars I'd be scared to drive, this is definitely one of them. It's HUGE. I loved to look around his shop, beautiful collection. Thumbs UP! The owner, Frank was a really informative too!

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, High praise. Happy to read this one brings back memories of your 1990 Caddy :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

It makes sense to have the seek and scan with your foot, since the radio was so far away from the driver. Nice safety feature to keep your eyes on the road.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to read the details you enjoy.

@CalTxDude

2 жыл бұрын

I owned 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham that had the signal seeking button on the floor like that. I had never really given it a thought up until that point. It was kind of an amazing realization.... Being that I didn't know what a great convenience it wasn't till I had it! LOL

Like the styling or not... at least there was style. Another great showcase, Lou!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mister Deplorable, Fun designs in the 50's & 60's :-) Happy to read you enjoy this episode, Lou

@nomebear

2 жыл бұрын

No truer words said: "At least there was style." Can't say much about the styling of today's cars.

Frank has a spectacular collection. Glad he's so generous to share it with us. Thank you Lou.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, Frank is wonderful to share his collection with us :-) My pleasure sharing with your and you're welcome, Lou

What a beautiful piece of Americana. An outrageously styled mid century automobile. The joy is in the excess.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jesse Mag, Happy to read "What a beautiful piece of American" :-) Lou

The car was the best in its year. A gem in its day. I'd love to have one. Truly a great experience.

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dick, High praise for this "gem in its day" :-) 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

@rick0e295

2 жыл бұрын

Amen! Check out my complete post for a real sob story!

Wow. Out of all the beautiful classics you have featured, this one really takes the cake. It looks brand new. It even has AC!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael White, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to read you enjoy this car, Lou

Knew a guy in Milwaukee who had bought one in 1970 and paid 800.00 bucks for it,had high miles on it,122,000 klicks, highway miles, didn't use any oil between changes,he would garage it during the winter, he found it in Southern Utah when he was driving truck. Heck of a car.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi s thompson, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the guy you know in Milwaukee :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

I remember the older car ads: "Dodge... Chrysler... Imperial" - but this is the first time I've seen an Imperial, and ...WOW! 😊 They sure as HELL don't make 'em like they used to - sadly, enough.

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi TakersMissy, Happy to read you appreciate this car and receive a "WOW!" from you too :-) 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

Gorgeous example of automobile design from a bygone era. Thanks Lou!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mountain Climber, Happy to read you appreciate the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Lou

Now we're talking luxury, why buy Cadillac or Lincoln, when you can have Imperial LeBaron! Phenomenal Lou...! Truly enjoying this ride my friend! 👍🏻

@Duececoupe

4 жыл бұрын

Aaaawwwwww....I was hoping for a ride there! 😢😉😆😂

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Duececoupe, High praise for this ride :-) Lou

@Northedoggie

4 жыл бұрын

Yes., but try to find another one... 😋

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

@@Duececoupe It's based on time, when I see Frank next time, I'll see if we can take a drive too.

@Duececoupe

4 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile Awesome Lou! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

My barber, Jim Shipani, owned this car when I was a regular customer of his shop in 1970. I remember he was able to give me a push when my 61 Lincoln Continental stalled out after hitting a puddle one rainy day. I remember Jim bragging about its 4 bbl carburetor and the pushbuton tranny.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

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

Beautiful automobile! When I was a kid, we lived next to a fire station. The Fire Captain had a black '61 Imperial, it was a ten year old used car then but I didn't know that. I love the old Imperials and Chrysler products for their unique styling. I'll take that Imperial over any pony car or musclecar.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean Sullivan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Fire Captains car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

Thanks Lou nice way to wake up,I thought my '66 Fleetwood had find. Another very rare gem of an automobile and stunning!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Maris Alchimovics, Glad to start the day in a positive way :-) Lou

As usual, Frank delivers! His cars are always unique. Love it.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ofer Mashiach, Happy to read you "Love it." :-)

@franktroost7721

4 жыл бұрын

When i go to car shows, I always want to drive something different from what people normally see. . My favorites are Chryslers and Imperials from 1957 to 1961. While hard to find, they are not particularly expensive to buy. Just don't buy one and plan on restoring it! b You will be under water instantly.

OMG.....the car looks like the Batmobile. At least there's one consolation....every time I get in the car, I can always believe I'm rich bad boy Bruce Wayne.

@loucostabile

7 ай бұрын

Hi Gail, NICE! Lou

Our neighbors had one back in the day. I was impressed by the headlights! Haha.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

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

The person charged with keeping this car spit polished had a full time job!

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Curlyjo Robbie, You're right :-) Lou

Fantastic, Lou! You definitely can't miss those fins and the nice lantern taillights, too! That was an interesting fact about the excise tax, too. Frank definitely knows his cars. Lucky us!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share the cars with you, and glad to read you enjoy the interesting details of the cars & stories, Lou

Omg, that car is beautiful!!!! Black is a excellent color for that Imperial. I love it! Such amazing design. OMG so very beautiful.

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

High praise :-)

Our neighbors had this model when I was a kid. I spent hours feasting my eyes on it. One of the classiest cars ever.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Printer Udell, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Neighbor's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

That was just an absolutely Stellar video. I can't believe people took beautiful cars like that to demolition derbies..

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Bill, High praise for this video :-) Sad but true people would want to smash this one up, Lou

What a great car! I don't remember seeing Imperials when I was young.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brock White, Happy to share this car with you :-) Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou

@opera93

4 жыл бұрын

Brock White axtually, I do remember seeing at least one....my Grandfather was “ Friends” with a Chrysler Dealer in WARSAW IND( some kind of BIRTHDAY SHARING) , se he was always interested in Chrysler’s:: though bought 59 Dodge Station Wagon ! Afterwards buying a 63 CHRYSLER 300/ semimLoaded ( NO AIR CONDITIONING).... entirely skipping the Letter CHRYSLERS!! He & I always mentioned the Imperials, etc that we seen in Bigger Cities.......

I see one of these cars everyday. It has been there for many years.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Angel of paradise, Happy to read you get the chance to see one of these daily. 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 had a '63 Imperial LeBaron in a gold color and I really wish I still had it. It was a 413 with dual inline 4 bbl carbs, separate rear air conditioning, and a bunch of other goodies. I miss that car. The radio was called the "Wonderbar" radio. I loved the steering wheel.

@loucostabile

7 ай бұрын

Hi Robert, 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

Thank you Lou. Please let Frank know he is one lucky man

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mirch Shake, You're welcome, and when I see him next, I'll let him know, Lou

Excellence returns through your window to bring out these precious masterpieces again,As always, your taste comes with something impressive..When we see the past in the present, we have a renewed sense of hope and optimism. You are the best in offering excellence, for your deep thanks. Ali Suroor

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome.

Shockingly beautiful. A stunning example of the best and most dramatic of Automotive Americana. What a collection.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, High praise :-) Lou

I drive a 2003 Grand Marquis , and I think this Imperial is just a beautiful car. I ride in smaller cars and could scream for more room. I would feel I'm in heaven in this Imperial.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi John, 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

An Incredibly Beauuuutiful Car!❤️

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi James Fox, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou

I checked the '61 Fleetwood. The styling on that car is positively funereal by comparison to the Imperial.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

High praise for this design :-)

@SpockvsMcCoy

4 жыл бұрын

The 1961 Continental put both of them to shame for having such a clean design.

@davidbroughall3782

4 жыл бұрын

@@SpockvsMcCoy No argument from me on that.

@SpockvsMcCoy

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidbroughall3782 Both the Cadillac and Imperial for 1961 had a worse design than their equivalent 1960 models. Both of them are my least favorite design from each manufacturer for the entire 1960s decade. My favorite 60s Cadillac is the 1960 then 1963 then 1964. My favorite 60s Imperial is the 1960 then 1964 - 1966 then 1969. Remarkable that Lincoln went from one of the worst looking cars ever (1958 - 1960) to one of the best ever (1961 - 1963) so quickly.

Hi Lou, I enjoyed your black beauty 61 Le Baron and thank you for showing it. From 1985 to 2006 I owned a 1963 Imperial Crown Southampton 4-door hardtop in Alabaster White and light blue leather/cloth interior. The car was purchased new in Boone, NC. I sold the car to Ken Swanson of Belvidere IL but do not know what happened to the car after that. The A/C worked fantastic (no rear A/C) and everything worked great including search tune AM radio. If one quickly tapped the search tune button on the floor the radio quickly tuned in 10kHz steps. Holding the button a bit longer caused the hybrid tube/SS radio to search to the stronger stations. The car had an electric antenna that when fully extended was very long. The radio was not only very sensitive it was highly selective and was an excellent quality AM radio with rear speaker. The electric windows were very fast and of course they worked even when the car was off and no key was in the ignition. This is one of the reasons why I kept the car locked all the time. The car had manual wing windows and did not have the "auto-pilot". Funny your trunk opening and closing creaking sounded just like my car! What I like about the 1963 vs. the 1961 is the symmetrical grille and it had a beautiful fixed and very solid hood ornament. Of course, no fins and no freestanding rear tail lights with the 1963 as they were IMO beautifully integrated into the car body, unlike the 1961 and 1962. Just as I was selling the car it needed a driveline "center bearing" that caused driveline vibration under heavy throttle. I enjoyed the 90 mph 2-3 upshift of the car! When I did that one time one of the twin A/C compressor belts flipped upside down. Of course this is a very large and wide car and that is one of the reasons why I sold it as I lost my storage space. FYI to help preserve the steering wheel from incurring solar radiation while parking outdoors I draped a blue towel over the steering wheel and kept a couple of pieces of cardboard in the creaky trunk to cover the dash. Best wishes to you and your black beauty!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

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

The actual ads said "Imperial, with the gun-sight taillights!". Gotta love that. A car so fantastic that today people would think it was a custom car.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for viewing and sharing :-)

another great video , i bet with that long wheel base, this car had a great ride .

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi music makes us happy, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Maybe we'll take it out for a ride next time I see Frank, Lou

Wow over the top! *AWESOME*

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

High praise :-)

The tail end of the tail fins. 1961 was seemingly the grand finale year for this Imperial design. FDR might have been delighted to get a car like this.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

"The tail end of the tail fins" Well said.

1961 Imperial LeBaron 4-Door!!! I owned a 1972 Imperial LeBaron 4-Door. That car is one of my favorites of all time because it stood out in the late 1980s when I owned it. I've owned many cars, but never a 2-door model.

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jed, Happy to read you found this 4 Door :-) Lou

I've never seen this one before - but its an amazing creative luxury car. I'm glad you put your hand behind the round almost floating do-flangy on the hubcap. That feature was kinda cool, I think. It was so - futuresque? or at least for 1961, it was futuresque. The steering wheel is kinda cool as well - and my gut feeling is, it was perhaps designed that way because - the designer thought, "Man, oh man - this random steering wheen doodle shape is so awesome, lets just do it. And as you know - The Daveman is kinda hip, so my story is close enough to reality. I'm just glad I'm so gosh-darn humble. Very interesting classic car indeedio. Loving the horn especially! When ya honk at someone, they are going to hear it, no doubt. Out of 10 I give er a 7.8 points

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi ImTheDaverman, Fun reading your comment and the details you see & enjoy :-) Lou

This car is sexy. Classic cars in the 40s 50s 60s are like a sexy romantics

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan, You're on the right KZread Channel :-) Lou

@jonathanriolo2578

3 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile you're welcome

@jonathanriolo2578

3 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile was I right?

I have seen one of these in person, albeit not in such glorious condition. The paint on this car is amazing! I like old Imperials because they are unique. This is such a beautiful example.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Henrik, 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

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

I see you like trains too. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou kzread.info/head/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

1962 i lived with my Grandparents, in Garland Texas and on Loop-12 I drove my Grandparent's '56 Plymouth to Irving. I saw many 1961 Imperial Black with continental design. I truly loved their design.

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ronald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandparents 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

Look at that!!! It was too expensive to build, i guess (like the pine cruiser)..? Thank's for showing...

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you appreciate this one :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome.

@Northedoggie

4 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile i like the way you respect your subscribers... Thank's

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

@@Northedoggie I enjoy interacting & appreciate people taking the time to comment, and thank you.

The most stunning automobile ever produced......

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

High praise :-)

There’s enough medal in each tailfin to build a Toy yoda. Back when America was king and they built REAL cars. Can’t remember the last time I seen one of these. When I met my wife she was driving a 1961 Chrysler Nueport. A rare car with a 361 and a factory installed 3 speed manual floor shift. That was a while ago, as we just celebrated 45 years. But thanks for jogging the memories, Lou. Thanks for showing us the best stuff. Stay well and safe!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Congrats on 45 years! Glad this car brought back nice memories, Lou

This brings back memories of when Detroit was a thriving major city!

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

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

@robertthacher2660

Жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou. I always enjoy your channel!

When this incredible beauty launched, probably in late-September of 1960, I was 6 years old and a proud son of a Chrysler/UAW worker. Like many enthusiastic offspring of Big 3 workers, I was already familiar with most Big 3 makes and models, and had strong opinions on styling. For instance, I remember being startled and VERY disappointed by the 1961 full-size Plymouthhs & Dodges which, by almost anyone's standards, were hidious to behold...and their effect seemed even worse when comparing them to the models they replaced. Fortunately, the '61 LeBaron's styling was largely evolutionary, and the result is one of the most stunning American luxury cars I've ever seen. Great video...though some discussion of the venerable 413 under the hood would have been nice!

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dan O, 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

Just driving a car like that most be so intertaining, with all the accissaried , and just the way it rides and how it make you feel, like a king.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis, You're right this car makes you feel good :-) 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

THE FINS!! THE FINS!! These cars are works of art. Such quality workmanship. Fantastic video Lou. Thank you.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi TCT9MM, High praise for the design of this car :-) Thank you for the kind words of encouragement on the video, Lou

THE classiest and most stylish looking luxury car of that era with so many unique features, the spare tire trunk lid, the LeBaron formal limousine rear window and landau styled pillarless roofline, the huge wraparound windshield, the rectangular steering wheel and those free standing lights front and back.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi drwho534, Happy to read the details you enjoy about this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

What a gorgeous car. An era of when America built such wonderful vehicles.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi tom, 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

When I was a kid a lady down the street had a tan colored one, 4 dr. It really stuck out. Very nice car. She would stop every day and talk to my mom when comming home from work. Ide go out and look at at it.

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lee, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Lady down the street's 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

What an amazingly beautiful car, so much intricate detail everywhere . Can't be many around . Thanks for sharing Lou !! Love it !!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary Desbois, Happy to read you "Love it !!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

You can say whatever you want about the late 50's to early 60's Detroit luxury cars, but its well to remember that when master film maker Albert Zugsmith needed a centerpiece for his iconic epic High School Confidential there was no question of using a Cadillac or a Lincoln...he chose nothing less than a 57 Imperial convertible to deliver the dignified treatment of his screenplay.....

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy, 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

Rare find Imperial LeBaron. I'm getting educated thank you Lou - first one ever. And very nice!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

HI Bruce H., First one on the Channel for me too. I'm getting educated all the time from the Care Takers, and I find that to be so much fun :-) Lou

That trunk tire bump came from the 1953 Chrysler de Elegance show car by Ghia. The feature was an opening panel automatically opened and the spare tire raised and came out to present it to you at the back of the car. There was no trunk on the show car and Chrysler only used an impression of the tire on the trunks of their cars. Chrysler made the spare tire impressions available in the 1960 Imperial, New Yorker, 300 and the Plymouth Valiant. As a side note, for whatever reason, Chrysler did not care for the de Elegance but when VW saw the car at the Ghia studio, they fell in love with it and much of the car's styling became the VW Karmann Ghia

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg Rogers, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

frank is fun,great sense of humor.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

I agree :-)

Beautiful vehicle. I remember when I was a kid in grade school in Oklahoma that a neighborhood mom carted everybody’s kids around in a Chrysler with one of those weird oblong steering wheels. I have no other memory of that car-just the unusual steering wheel.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Christopher, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of neighborhood moms cars steering wheel :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

wow. what a mix of dignity and exuberance at the same time...esp in the closing drive scene. great colors. it was quite the time...end of the Exner era, and end of the Harley Earl era too, so all the style excesses of both came to full fruition in their swan song models. I had an acquaintance with a '62 LeBaron and it was quite a ride...he drove 2 footed - always full throttle and hard on the brakes - made use of that big 'ol 413. I LOVE every single one of this guy's cars...what a collection.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve S, Enjoy reading the details you see :-) Happy to read you enjoy this episode, and more time with Frank & his cars, Lou

@franktroost7721

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like my cars. if your in the chicago area look me up at Peter troost Monument Co.

@steves4639

4 жыл бұрын

@@franktroost7721 will do! that would be a real treat

My dream car...I almost bought one once for $2,800, but it wasn't running and in such dire shape I knew I couldn't afford to bring it back to its former glory and pay my tuition.

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi DementedDistraction, Happy to read you appreciate this "dream 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

Re- visiting this vid and just love Frank's comment:: Great wedding car but I using it for funerals more these days, I'm with you Frank but just a great dry one- liner. As always Lou , nobody gets the little details as you do, as always Thank you Sir

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy the details :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

My absolute favorite fantasy dream 😍 car(LeBaron only)!!! Could have bought one in late 70s for $3500 but couldn't swing it at the time. Broke my heart ❤!,.?!?! Have a double page ad for black 61 LeBaron framed and hanging where I see it every day and dream of a lost 💔 LOVE!!!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi RICK Oe, Happy to read "My absolute favorite fantasy dream 😍 car(LeBaron only)!!!" :-) 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

Thank you so much Frank And Lou really needed to watch something good like this in today's falling a part world !

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, Happy to read you've found a fun place to enjoy videos :-) Lou

Very nice! Incredibly clean and straight. Thanks Lou!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff King, Quite the Whopper :-) You're welcome, Lou

Lou again Sir , youre work here is just OUTSTANDING, thank you

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy this video Kevin C :-)

The taillights are gorgeous. What a beautiful flowing rounded smoothed tail end, especially the trunk lid. Cadillac or this? This for sure! Chrysler sure made them beautifully back then.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rivet Gardener, Happy to read the details you appreciate about this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

What a incredible car Lou, enjoyed!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Lou

I was into 300letter cars,and on the 300 F they had a fantastic instrument cluster.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, You might like this video. Enjoy! Lou kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYKC3LayldPAd6w.html

That BEAUTY Is Ready for Flight,W/ Those Fins.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Nice :-)

HEY LOU THIS CAR IS AMAZING . I REMEMBER THIS CAR I MUST ADMIT I TOOK IT. 4 GRANTED BACK IN THOSE DAYS . I DIDNT REALIZE WHAT A TRUE. COMPLETE. BEAUTY IT IS CLASS , STYLE. STATUS

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew, Happy to read this classy car brings back memories :-) Lou

My favorite car collector....kooool cat....knowledgeable.....Mopars guy......he seems like a lot of fun...and a good man. CHEERS God BLESS y'all and Lou too.😉

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ed, Happy to read you enjoy Frank :-) Blessings received. God bless you, Lou

Some GM cars had the floor mounted radio button in the 50's. My '59 Olds super 88 had a wonderbar radio with the floor button and it worked great.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Art, 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

My grandparents had a powder blue 1964 that they had bought used around 1970 or so. Unfortunately they only kept it a couple of years or so. These were amazing cars. Thanks for reviving my memories!

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

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

Hey Lou thanks for going back to Frank`s he is just great. Love the story about the ebay wheel.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hey blackscotydog, Happy to read you enjoy another episode with Frank :-) Lou

Last tailfins were around 1964 if I am not mistaken. Was in kindergarten when this car was new.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Luis, 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

@michaelwalter3399

2 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile 8:39 "What are you doing Saturday morning?" Answer: I'm watching My Car Story with Lou Costabile on KZread!

A friend of my father bought one of these NEW for $10,500 CAD. He had clear plastic seat covers made as soon as he got it. He rented it out to funeral parlours to help pay it off...as he was only making about $50/week at the time. I believe he still had it when he passed away some time after 2005. It was still looking like new at the time.

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Donald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friend of your Fathers 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

Fantastic original condition! Thank you guys!

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy this Imperial :-) You're welcome.

WOWWWWWWW!!!!!!! beyond words , all i can say is someone had a ball designing this car!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

High praise for the design of this car :-)

1960s American automotive design is the best auto design ever.

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

High praise for the USA Designers in the 1960's :-)

Beautiful car. Never saw this model before.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi TN Tanto, 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

This car is big enough to have its own area code but small enough to have its own zip code. I had a buddy who had a 72 Imperial. The joke was he didn't drive it, he navigated it. Whenever he had to park it, he could never parallel park it. He had to have at least 3 spots to slip the car into much like you would with a cruise ship 😅.

@loucostabile

9 ай бұрын

Hi William, "he didn't drive it, he navigated it" ALL ABOARD! Lou

Saw one of these at the little car shops by my work and I had to check it out

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Nice :-)

Lou I believe Frank is my favorite guest on your show! He has a great sense of humor and his love for Old chryslers is amazing

@loucostabile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob Bob, Happy to read you enjoy the episodes with Frank :-) Stay tuned... Lou

Beautiful just Beautiful..lovely in black.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Nad, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this black his 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

Thanks so much for this incredible channel Lou. I’m a new subscriber and trying to catch up on your video content. Sorry for commenting so much but I am so blown away by the cars you feature. And imagine this masterpiece being used at the demolition derby’s those days.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, Welcome. There is much to enjoy, and please share with your Car Friends too :-) Lou

@mikevale3620

2 жыл бұрын

Absolute sacrilege to crash these pieces of automotive sculpture at demolition derby's. But that made them even rarer today hence their extreme uniqueness. A year later, I had to watch this video again, such is this amazing vehicle. Thanks again Lou.

Over the top is an understatement! Thanks guys

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

High praise :-) You're welcome X K

Hats off to Frank for the great car, and he's right, its design and detail really are over the top!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave F., 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

@davef.2811

2 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile I am, and I have. Thanks for showing us all these great cars, Lou!

Magnificent !!!! The detail is amazing! Right down to the touch of cloisonne! Always loved the era of the fins! Elegant and seductive!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steffy Hobmann, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou

OMG Lou! You scared the hell out of me when you were looking through the brochure and the pages were sticking. I thought you were going to rip them. Phew! I'm glad they didn't 😮 I have always loved Imperials from the 1964 restyle, right up to the final model early 80's Imperial Coupe that was based on the Cordoba. Beautiful cars. I can still see Mr Drysdale driving up to the Clampett's Beverly Hills estate in his Imperial 😊

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Hi citibear57, I'm VERY careful with others brochures :-) Happy to read this is a car you enjoy the looks of. Glad to read this one brings back memories of Mr. Drysdale's car of the Beverly Hillbillies, Lou

@christopherjohnson2422

Жыл бұрын

Ah, the Chrysler Cordoba-the car that Chrysler advertised as having “rich Corinthian leather”. . . which didn’t really exist; it was just leather.

Again, I loved listening to Frank's stories, all those details!

@loucostabile

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the episodes Frank is in :-)