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1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport GS 1 of 1 in Bronze & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Rosemont IL on 3-7-18 at the World of Wheels Car Show.
We're looking at a 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport GS 1 of 1 Special Car Order (SCO) Dealer Demo in Samoan Bronze Paint. The car has a factory 425 CI “Super Wildcat” engine.
The car's Owner is Andy Star. Andy’s shares amazing details and effort to restore this car back to exactly what it looked like coming from the factory.
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  • @stevoschannel4127
    @stevoschannel4127 Жыл бұрын

    I am fairly certain that no new Riviera EVER looked that absolutely perfect, the perfect paint, the deep chrome, the perfect interior and trunk, all the clean non bubbling decals…all of it. What an absolute work of art!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Stevos, Happy to read "What an absolute work of art!" :-) Lou

  • @christophermitchum6829

    @christophermitchum6829

    Жыл бұрын

    The Riv!!! Lou king good 😎🇱🇷✔️

  • @alvin1039

    @alvin1039

    2 ай бұрын

    It's the most beautiful Buick I've seen. 68 Electra 225, 72 Skylark 350, 74 Park Avenue, 75 wagon, 78 Regal Turbo, 86 Century

  • @billbowers268
    @billbowers2683 жыл бұрын

    That Riviera belongs in a museum. Its absolutely beautiful .

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bill, High praise :-) Lou

  • @mr.blackhawk142

    @mr.blackhawk142

    2 жыл бұрын

    It sure does Bill! The Riviera was one of my FAV classic cars from the 60s! I guess it's because I built a model of one as a lad and had it on display in my bedroom back in the day!

  • @ralphbillick1210
    @ralphbillick12104 жыл бұрын

    This gentleman should be commended, he did this car top to bottom with the absolute original equipment and put his life on hold to get to this moment- congratulations sir, I think this is THE best restoration I have ever seen ❗️🇺🇸. Timeless elegance is the perfect way to describe this car , well done.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    High praise for this restoration :-)

  • @billhershkowitz5759
    @billhershkowitz57595 жыл бұрын

    Lou, the only word to describe this automobile is "Magnificent!" However the sad part is that it's far too valuable to drive...and a Riviera Gran Sport was meant to be driven and enjoyed! Thanks for bringing this gem to KZread!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bill Hershkowitz, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @chipleach
    @chipleach5 жыл бұрын

    Andy has done an incredible job! I was born in 68. My dad had a 65’ Riviera that’s the car they brought me home in after I was born. He kept it for several years. I still have a infatuation with them. Thanks, Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chip, High praise and good memories of the 65 Riviera :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing your story, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @christophermitchum6829

    @christophermitchum6829

    Жыл бұрын

    Grew up in the 60s... the boat tail was , IMHO, the gentleman's answer to Corvette...one was strip, other was style!!! Thnx 4 the memories... classics rule!!!

  • @BBell777
    @BBell7774 жыл бұрын

    One of thee most beautiful automobiles I've ever seen in my life, absolutely flawless...

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bernie Bell, High praise! 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

  • @DavidR-ub2dp
    @DavidR-ub2dp3 жыл бұрын

    Stunning A1 meuseum restoration very unique Riviera Patrick Swayze had a Riviera like this in the movie road house

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi David R, High praise for the work done to this car, and some movie trivia too :-) Nice, Lou

  • @soyounoat
    @soyounoat4 ай бұрын

    The level of detail on this Riviera is awe inspiring. 100% the best restoration to original condition. I would love to see it in person. Andy, Thank You for your service, and for this gem of a restoration.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi soyounoat, High praise.

  • @spc_inv
    @spc_inv3 жыл бұрын

    What a masterpiece! Beautiful job on the restoration. One of the best designs ever from GM

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Spider Man, 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

  • @duaneboyde6272

    @duaneboyde6272

    2 жыл бұрын

    Completely Mind BLOWING !!!!

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman4 жыл бұрын

    The 65 Buick Riviera GS is my favorite Riviera of all time I love that car love the hideaway headlights with the clamshell openings and the interior is just to die for. how the dash looks with the center console goes from the dash back is so awesome

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi 79tazman, Happy to read this is your favorite Riviera of all time :-) You have great taste in cars, Lou

  • @damxgopak457
    @damxgopak4573 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing restoration job can't imagine finding all the parts for it.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi derwood 454, I agree, this one is amazing. Lou

  • @mr.blackhawk142

    @mr.blackhawk142

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile And... THAT is a very UNIQUE color too! I don't think I've seen anything like it! Back in the day, I got a 1965 Riviera model car for Xmas, that I enjoyed putting together, with my big brother's help. He later in life became somewhat a collector of classic cars from the 50s- early 70s. IIRC, we even had lacquer paint cans for spraying the model cars?

  • @marvintaylor5332
    @marvintaylor5332 Жыл бұрын

    The attention to details are over the top !!! An amazing restoration!!!! A car like that belongs in a museum!!!!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Marvin, High praise :-) Lou

  • @jeffgoddard4100
    @jeffgoddard41007 ай бұрын

    I have watched this video numerous times over the past few years and it still blows my mind every time. I really appreciate this man's amazing effort!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    7 ай бұрын

    High praise :-) Happy to read you enjoy this video.

  • @mackiemccauley4647
    @mackiemccauley46473 жыл бұрын

    I am in shock having viewed this video! Hands down this redo is breathtaking, which is how I felt seeing the 1965 Riviera for the first time at the State Fair Of Texas. I was in Junior High School and remembered taking brochures of my favorite cars that year to classes and this was my dream car. Here’s to a job well done 👍!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mackie, High praise! Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) 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

  • @michaelcuff5780
    @michaelcuff57804 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite Buicks. Beautiful color!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Michael, Happy to read this one is a favorite Buick for you :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @reginaldbrown8012
    @reginaldbrown80123 жыл бұрын

    Timeless elegance indeed. This car is stunning. Great job 👏👏👏

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-)

  • @mickblack2800
    @mickblack28003 жыл бұрын

    The 65 is the ultimate!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mick, Happy to read you appreciate this "ultimate!" 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

  • @jaynareynolds3684
    @jaynareynolds3684 Жыл бұрын

    The perfection of this restoration is breathtaking! None better! Congratulations!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    High praise :-)

  • @RyanBassForLife
    @RyanBassForLife Жыл бұрын

    This car is beautiful!! It looks like an art sculpture. Best looking 1965 Buick Riviera around💯

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ryan Bass For Life, 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

  • @CalTxDude
    @CalTxDude3 жыл бұрын

    What a STUNNER!! Mr. Andy Starr (sp?) is not only one of the most honorable men you've ever featured on here, but he is also quite a lovable car guy!! *Tips hat to Mr. Andy!*

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    High praise for Andy Starr :-)

  • @jackwild1111
    @jackwild11116 жыл бұрын

    PHENOMENAL ! Andy has certainly achieved his goal... I'm beyond impressed, way beyond !

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jay Wilder, High praise! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @andydanko7074
    @andydanko70744 жыл бұрын

    Just one word Lou, AMAZING. I would be afraid to Breathe by that car🤤🤤

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    High praise for this car :-)

  • @mrho4speed
    @mrho4speed6 жыл бұрын

    What a gorgeous car!! Incredible detailed restoration and a work of art. Love the 65 front end with the hidden headlights! Thanks Lou!!!!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi mrgrandprix fourspeed, Glad you enjoy this "gorgeous" one :-) I enjoy this one too. You're welcome, Lou

  • @tippey2011
    @tippey20116 жыл бұрын

    Just a outstanding automobile and restoration! A real beauty! I love the color! I also love how he protects that car and loves that car! Got to.be one of the best if not the best car I have seen on my car story! Thanks Lou for letting us see this awesome automobile!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve Flad, "best I have seen on my car story!" High praise! You're welcome, Lou

  • @tedcarter8074
    @tedcarter80743 жыл бұрын

    A prize winning Riviera. One of the best ever. Go Flint Michigan

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-)

  • @jamesexploringonline872
    @jamesexploringonline872 Жыл бұрын

    I would normally not sit through your vlogs, only this one won me hands down, my late father always loved these vehicles. Full credit to the owner, he has done a fantastic full restoration. Also, a credit that the owner subjected himself to your interview to show off his great example of a Buick

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi James Exploring Online, Happy to read one of the videos I'm sharing won you hands down :-) High praise for the restoration of this car, Lou

  • @edbouman5013
    @edbouman50134 жыл бұрын

    This car is art work at it's finest! Nothing built today could ever compare to this beauty!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    High praise for this car :-)

  • @mzaccagnini7179
    @mzaccagnini71792 жыл бұрын

    That is by far the best restoration ever.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-)

  • @klwthe3rd
    @klwthe3rd6 жыл бұрын

    I don't know how I missed this video especially since I'm a huge 65 Buick Riviera fan. I'm speechless on this video! In my opinion, this might be the nicest and most restored car period on this channel. I could hear Lou laughing slightly on video as the owner wanted to tell him EVERYTHING about ever little detail. That's how much this guy loves his car. The 1 of 1 Cadillac color is amazing. This car is the holy grail of 65 Rivieras and Lou got the exclusive video on it. Awesome find!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kenneth White, High praise on this car and the video :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @MS-rd7re

    @MS-rd7re

    4 жыл бұрын

    I haven't seen answers others asking what u paid initially? How long and how much did this restoration cost? I restored 1969 Riv GS in 1999. Painted back to original Gold color with black bucket leather seats. Restoring Buick Riv is one most difficult ones due to limited parts etc available for these Rivs. Wouldn't have found necessary parts without Riv group. Love 69s

  • @zonabay
    @zonabay3 жыл бұрын

    Elegance and class. How can you not appreciate the magnificence of this restoration.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi zonabay, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration 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

  • @BillofRights1951
    @BillofRights19512 жыл бұрын

    i was 12 when the '63 Riviera debuted and as a kid who loved cars was blown away by it. I wanted my parents to buy one SO BAD. we were a Ford family, and even though we did have the '67 4 door TBird and '68 T-Bird coupe (mercifully withOUT a landau roof)...I never stopped lusting for this car to this day, arguably one of the most beautiful American cars ever designed.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bill, High praise for the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @troyvan6952
    @troyvan69524 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning! I would be afraid to drive it

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Troy Van, 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

  • @martyt19able

    @martyt19able

    4 жыл бұрын

    Troy Van, I was thinking the same thing! Don't think I'd want to touch it or sit in it for that matter!

  • @applesnoates
    @applesnoates5 жыл бұрын

    unbelievable... true perfection.. thank you to this man for saving this car and making it the best. and thank you Lou for showing it to us.. very special...

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Apple E, Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment. You're welcome, Lou

  • @jameswagoner3309
    @jameswagoner33093 жыл бұрын

    Eye-popping! Unreal!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to read you enjoy this "eye popper" :-)

  • @michaelmartino6548
    @michaelmartino65484 жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ....THANK YOU for your Service !

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Michael Martino, High praise for this car, and kind words for the Care Taker 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

  • @tedmagilicuddy6382
    @tedmagilicuddy63826 жыл бұрын

    Mike Velek is a friend of mine and his paint skills are unmatched. He did an amazing job on a 1963 Dodge Polara for one of my customers, and to say he's pleased with the result is an understatement!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Ted :-)

  • @audiobuff77
    @audiobuff775 жыл бұрын

    I saw this car up close at the piston show in Cleveland. Wow, just wow!!!!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi audiobuff77, Glad to read your 1st hand knowledge of this car and read you enjoy this car. Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you'll get a "Wow" from :-) Lou

  • @audiobuff77

    @audiobuff77

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile Hi Lou thank you for posting these videos of these beautiful cars!

  • @giltracy505
    @giltracy5055 жыл бұрын

    It is nice to see a classic brought back to life.Excellent resto on a real American car that today sadly we won't make again like that. Thank you Lou for showing this video and bringing back memories of the real auto classics!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gil Tracy, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Me too. It's my pleasure and you're welcome, Lou

  • @francoismontresmecaniques7082
    @francoismontresmecaniques70826 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous in every way, the car, the paint, the level of restoration. Amazing job.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Francois, "Gorgeous in every way" :-) We'll said, Lou

  • @jf6395
    @jf63956 жыл бұрын

    so respectful...and beyond impressive...

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi jim foster :-) Glad you think this one is "beyond impressive" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @robertoconnor9427
    @robertoconnor94273 жыл бұрын

    One word says it all "WOW".

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert, Happy to receive a "WOW" from you :-) Lou

  • @DavidR-ub2dp
    @DavidR-ub2dp3 жыл бұрын

    It feels like its 1965 again beautiful time machine 💯👍👍

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi David R, This one that looks showroom new takes you right back in time :-) Nice, Lou

  • @choward5430
    @choward54306 жыл бұрын

    Riviera's are totally underrated. This is the finest Riviera I have ever seen.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi C Howard, High praise :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @johannventer3150
    @johannventer31505 сағат бұрын

    Blown away. Absolutely Amazing.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 сағат бұрын

    Hi Johann, Happy to read your "Blown away" by 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

  • @ralphbillick1210
    @ralphbillick12105 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Andy. Right person at the right time & you have the best Riviera of all time !

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

  • @dancalmpeaceful3903
    @dancalmpeaceful39033 жыл бұрын

    Those early Riv's are just gorgeous.....magnificent styling....

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi dancalm peaceful, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and styling 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

  • @edb.3313
    @edb.33136 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous, it's perfect and better than new.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ed B., I agree, the car looks brand new and beautiful :-) Lou

  • @davidallen5776

    @davidallen5776

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @2flyabove
    @2flyabove3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I'll take 2 please. ;-) OMG, this car is incredible!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-)

  • @kittycorner8526
    @kittycorner85263 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing restoration. I had to remind myself to breathe while watching.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-)

  • @arrigovandenburg523
    @arrigovandenburg5234 жыл бұрын

    Timeless elegance 100% . Thanks for sharing this beauty to the world

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Arrigo van den Burg, Happy to read you enjoy looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @bossracing3387
    @bossracing33873 жыл бұрын

    stunning car , absolute expert restoration

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-)

  • @johnosborn2555
    @johnosborn2555 Жыл бұрын

    From a time when America was head and shoulders above all else. Many thanks to Andy and Lou for sharing such a very special memory of that time.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi John, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) Lou

  • @badrussian4999
    @badrussian49996 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Riviera, it is in perfect condition! Very nice color. Great museum exhibit! Thank you Lou for the review!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Good Russian, Agreed, this car is beautiful and perfect. Thank you for viewing and sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @zen10ten
    @zen10ten4 жыл бұрын

    You're attention to detail is fantastic on your historical restoration of an American Classic!!!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi zen10ten, High praise for this build :-) Happy to read you appreciate the work done on this car :-) Lou

  • @joro2
    @joro26 жыл бұрын

    Amazing detail and another great video. What the owner said at the end of the video, “thank you for what you do, Lou.”, the best car collector documentarian on KZread.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy the details Joe Rosen :-) Thank you for the kind words, it's appreciated, Lou

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you E W. Appreciate that :-) Lou

  • @ZoomStranger
    @ZoomStranger Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding. I love how the builder uses a bedsheet to hold the door, more power to him.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Blaaade, High praise :-) Lou

  • @melodicdreamer72
    @melodicdreamer726 жыл бұрын

    Andy Star was after a creation of "timeless elegance" with this restoration. ...I say he nailed it.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi melodicdreamer72, High praise! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @jexsmx6608
    @jexsmx66085 жыл бұрын

    been wanting a '65 riv gs for years. glad this one fell into the right hands. great job!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jex Smx, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @robertlee9395
    @robertlee93956 жыл бұрын

    That's an amazing restoration when you consider what he started with! When I worked at GM and they brought back the last version of the Riviera, they brought the original, hand built prototype Riviera from the GM collection out to the Lake Orion plant and put it on display for a few days. It was silver with a black top. The front inner wheel wells were red. It was a real museum piece.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert Lee, Happy to read you appreciate this restoration & 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

  • @mistafresh.

    @mistafresh.

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile quick question what color is this

  • @citibear57
    @citibear576 жыл бұрын

    Thanks once again for another amazing My Car Story. The owner is rightfully proud of this beautiful Buick. Well done!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @billbowers268
    @billbowers2683 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful piece of automotive history .

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bill, 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

  • @electrichellion5946
    @electrichellion59465 жыл бұрын

    WoW!! I got chills watching this video. I love the old Buicks and especially the Riviera line but the Gran Sport variants are the cats meow. Having just now learned that the very first Riviera by Buick was also a Gran Sport and this is the car puts this car in a special place in Buick’s history timeline. This restoration is over the top and that he started it for you to put in the video was and is worth many thanks because I for one, wanted to hear that motor run. This has got to be my favorite video of all my favorite videos and I like them all. From one jarhead to the other whom is the owner and rescuer of this fine future top spot winner of every show it goes to Buick, a job beyond well done and Semper Fi Marine.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gene Still, High praise :-) Lou

  • @romans828.
    @romans828.4 жыл бұрын

    This guy says original almost as many times as Lou says wonderful! love you Lou!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bob Bob, Wow, he must really say "original" a lot ! :-) Lou

  • @rustyaxelrod
    @rustyaxelrod6 жыл бұрын

    My Mom had a ‘63 Rivera when I was in my early teens. I loved it, especially the interior. I would sit in it and get spit on the inside of the windshield making engine noises with my mouth (jk). My folks sold it before I got my license, that probably saved my life because I drove like an idiot for the first year or so. I would have beat that car like it owed me money. Luckily, I bought a ‘67 Chevelle with a 6cyl as my first car. Nobody died. The ‘63-‘65 Rivera has a special place in my heart, as a kid I knew every curve of those cars and drew pictures of them on my school notebooks and stuff back then. I would often soften up the roofline to make it look a little more like a ‘68 GM A body and widen the rear quarter panels slightly to make slightly oversized tires look right. It’s the design of the front of these cars that captured my imagination. Simply beautiful piece of automotive history. As a young kid I watched Speed Racer on TV (a terribly animated Saturday morning cartoon) and always though the Riv had “borrowed” a little design from Mach5 Speed drove in the show, not realizing the Riv came first lol. Anyway, thanks for a great video of an awesome car, Thumbs up!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi AngryRed Banjo, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story with details on your Mom's 63 Riv, Lou

  • @johnnyace1954
    @johnnyace19542 жыл бұрын

    This 65 Riviera GS is stunning! Samoan Bronze. Sweet color!!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-)

  • @tigerbyte0
    @tigerbyte03 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this ... stunning!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi tigerbyte0, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

  • @soldatolacrimosa1868
    @soldatolacrimosa18682 жыл бұрын

    One of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Soldato Lacrimosa, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou

  • @todddenio3200
    @todddenio3200 Жыл бұрын

    I have always LOVED the first generation Rivieras. I have had two 64 Rivieras and my first one, (dark blue metallic paint with a light blue interior) I had been trying to get since I was about 13 and finally got it when I was 19. I had saw it every day when I went to school starting in kindergarten as it sat in a back yard across the alley from the elementary school playground since I was 4 years old. Unfortunately I sold it to a friend when I was about 30 because I needed the money. He had it for about 7 years before he parked it beside a gravel pit one of his friends owns and it's sat there to this day and is slowly rusting away, and he won't do anything with it but won't sell it either. Trust me, I have tried. My second one was pale yellow with black interior. Both had the 425 and Super Turbine 400 transmission. I wish I had them both today

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    HI Todd, Happy to read "I have always LOVED the first generation Rivieras." :-) Glad to read you had two fun Riviera's. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @todddenio3200

    @todddenio3200

    Жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile I have actually had 3 Rivieras but the 3rd one was a 78 so was in an entirely different league and not as classy as the first generation Rivieras

  • @clarkeshivers7036
    @clarkeshivers70366 жыл бұрын

    Very nice color. One of a kind indeed. Always loved the 65 Riviera

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy this one Clarke Shivers :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @fredanddebramacdonald2445
    @fredanddebramacdonald24455 жыл бұрын

    When we attended the 2017 Buick Nationals in Brookfield, Wisconsin, this car was on display in the hotel lobby. It is, as your great video shows, a truly stunning car in all respects. That bronze color really looks great in person, and you really did a great job capturing all the unique details this car has! Another double WOW video on a double WOW car. Thanks Lou.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    5 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-) Glad you enjoy this car, and you're welcome.

  • @michaelwisner4941
    @michaelwisner4941 Жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, WHAT AN AUTOMOBILE, STUNNING, SUPERLATIVE !!!!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    High praise :-)

  • @chriswalker6776
    @chriswalker6776 Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you saved it from the junkyard. A very nice classic car

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @desertdog7171
    @desertdog71713 жыл бұрын

    I'm a bit torn because I think cars should be driven and enjoyed but this thing is a unicorn. Amazing restoration, priceless.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Van Ward, Happy to read you appreciate the build 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

  • @noneed4me2n7
    @noneed4me2n72 жыл бұрын

    Know this is a year old but thanks to the gentleman presenting the car with such a dearth of history. Ultimate car nerd but in a cool way. Thanks from a fellow vet.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    HI noneed4me2, 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

  • @noneed4me2n7

    @noneed4me2n7

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile I got my 69 Mustang Fastback I inherited from my dad. He got it off the first owner and I have it in for final assembly after dropping a mint on body work and parts. I’d love to share its story with you once it’s done as I know just about the complete history of it and even have a framed Marti Report. Anyways, love the channel and all the beautiful cars and stories the people you find share.

  • @frequencyfluxfandango8504
    @frequencyfluxfandango85046 жыл бұрын

    ..Like many classics, an old car like this can easily end-up in a salvage yard and either quickly become financially non-viable to restore.. or else some determined fellow comes along, and as a labour of love.. POW ! Great how Cars motivate people ! What a find. Thanks, one of the most well proportioned cars Ever (imo.)

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi JOHNNIE LORD IF THE MungoidHen PEOPLE, Glad you enjoy the labor of love to get this one back to this condition :-) Agreed, and amazing effort to restore this car to this level of beauty :-) Lou

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland19852 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car! And Semper Fi. Ty for your service. Im retired Navy 20 years.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi David, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @newtonlee7849
    @newtonlee78492 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! Incredible restoration! Can’t think of a better American car of the era worthy of putting so much into the restoration. This car has a much more refined understated design than its cousins ( Elmo & Toronado)

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Newton, High praise for this restoration, Lou

  • @juanhinojosa7868
    @juanhinojosa78686 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video on my all time favorite car. Very informative and I learned much more about The riviera..the restoration is amazing

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Juan Hinojosa, Glad you "loved the video" :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @paulpeterson4311
    @paulpeterson43112 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Lincoln guy but I think the 65 Riv is just about the most beautiful car in the world. Ever.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    High praise for the looks of this car :-)

  • @MrBlaser51
    @MrBlaser513 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable attention to detail ! Awesome !!! My best friend used to have a blue 1965 or 66. Too cool !!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi blaser51, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends 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

  • @MrBlaser51

    @MrBlaser51

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@loucostabile I am wearing out the bell !!!

  • @customkey
    @customkey6 жыл бұрын

    Fast With Class - Buick Gran Sport. Such a beautiful motorcar. Thanks Lou.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well said. You're welcome customkey, Lou

  • @jameson6930
    @jameson69303 жыл бұрын

    Man this guy is an Riviera encyclopedia!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for viewing & sharing :-)

  • @brucegwynn8509
    @brucegwynn85092 жыл бұрын

    What a immaculate beautiful car, I'm speechless

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce, High praise :-) Lou

  • @hamerplayer1229
    @hamerplayer12294 жыл бұрын

    Wow that is a dream car! Glad he found it and saved it

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Hamer Player, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Agreed, he's done wonderful work on this car, Lou

  • @Duececoupe
    @Duececoupe6 жыл бұрын

    The Buick Riviera were some beautiful cars! Great video on a stunning car!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    High praise Duececoupe :-) Thank you for sharing a wonderful comment, Lou

  • @pavlistarvmterramater3579
    @pavlistarvmterramater35796 жыл бұрын

    "When better automobiles are built, Buick Will build them". Very Very Nice Buick, i have one 64 in 1/18.. Awesome masterpiece👍🚘

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    HI 88rock X, I like the "Racer X" photo :-) Glad you enjoy this one :-) Lou

  • @pavlistarvmterramater3579

    @pavlistarvmterramater3579

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend, greetings from Brazil!!!

  • @AtlantaGymFan
    @AtlantaGymFan6 жыл бұрын

    What a stunning color! I think there was a dark maroon Olds with Arizona Copper interior that my friends mom drove - and thanks again for sharing these dream cars with us!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Brock White, Glad you enjoy the color of this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @michaelcap9550
    @michaelcap9550 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating story. Makes you wonder if today's cars will be as interesting 50 years from now.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Fascinating story" :-) Not sure if they will be interesting 50 years from now or not, however I'd think they will be interesting. Lou

  • @johncarter44
    @johncarter444 жыл бұрын

    The Holy Grail 🏆🚘🏁

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    4 жыл бұрын

    Winner :-)

  • @geovanniinusa5973
    @geovanniinusa59736 жыл бұрын

    Incredible! Everything is absolutely perfect and to be as knowledgeable about all the small details and codes is unreal! Thank You for your years of hard work getting this special car to this level of perfection and Thank You Lou for bringing us car after car for us to drool over!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    HI Geovanni InUSA, Glad you enjoy this one and consider the car "Incredible!" I think that about this one too. Thank you for the kind words and you're welcome, Lou

  • @JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe
    @JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe2 ай бұрын

    Your catalog remains beautiful! Many Thanks.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi Jeffrey, 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

  • @slurpee27
    @slurpee272 жыл бұрын

    Incredible…this should be in a GM museum

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-)

  • @mitchlu
    @mitchlu6 жыл бұрын

    this is just incredible! Level of detail=∞

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy this one mitchlu :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @18dot7
    @18dot72 жыл бұрын

    I melted watching this beaut. What a feast for the eye. Love it!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi 18dot7, High praise! 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

  • @jefflundquist5771
    @jefflundquist5771 Жыл бұрын

    An amazing one of one Buick for sure. Just beautiful.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing one" :-) Lou

  • @sabermouad9750
    @sabermouad97503 жыл бұрын

    this is what you call the best luxury / sports car of the era, this is simply unbelievable restoration way better than the factory level

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi saber mouad, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration 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

  • @georgeochoa3089
    @georgeochoa30892 жыл бұрын

    A true masterpiece of automotive excellence in a world of tin and plastic...

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    2 жыл бұрын

    High praise :-)

  • @andreashellwig9863
    @andreashellwig98633 жыл бұрын

    Never seen such a detailed restoration, this car is better than perfect!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Andreas, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou

  • @davethompson3140
    @davethompson31403 жыл бұрын

    Although this gentleman seemed a little long winded bout the details of his car, with all the work he put into it he surely deserves it. One things for sure, if he’s married, his wife must be a saint. Thanks for you patience in letting exasperate the detail of this car. Thank God the engine started!

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dave, When you get a "Car Guy" started on the topic of his car, you're right, the person can enjoy sharing the details :-) I'm glad this one started too. Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou

  • @richardbrown1234
    @richardbrown12345 жыл бұрын

    The 65’ is my favorite for two reasons. 1. Clamshell Headlights 2. The Taillights are in the Bumper. Lou you could fit right in with my Italian family lol. Love it when you say “wooow”. Sound just like us. Love you man.

  • @loucostabile

    @loucostabile

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Richard Brown, Amore :-) Lou