1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible in Red 400 Ram Air 4 Speed & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Chicago IL on 6-9-22.
We're looking at a 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible in Red Paint. This car has the factory 400 CI V8 “Ram Air” engine, and Hurst 4 Speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Tom Wolters. Tom’s had the car since 1980. Tom shares his Friends had Chevys and he’s has some Chevy’s too, he always liked the design of the 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible and has owned three of them. This is the one he kept and we’re sharing that today.
ENJOY!
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The '70 GTO has to be one of best looking muscle cars of all.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
The Pontiac GTO "The Judge" package was in a class all by itself! That's a real beauty! The engine sounds real healthy, and with it being a manual 4 speed, that makes it even better! I'll bet you loved driving it! A real head turner indeed!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "real beauty!" :-) It was FUN driving this car, Lou
@viewer7138
Жыл бұрын
god damn right! cant get class like that anymore
Great nose cone, fender, hood fitment. This GTO is reeaaaaaal nice. Hard to find them like this and a real judge to boot. Hats off to the owner
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, 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
I have always loved the Judge, I can only imagine how many smiles it gives Tom from driving it and I bet he gets just as many thumbs up from anyone who see it..
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read "I have always loved the Judge" :-) Me too. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Lou, one listen of that idle exhaust - yep THAT'S 👈🏼 a Pontiac! Such a fine survivor. Thx 4 sharing!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Audie, Happy to read you recognize the sounds from this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
I love that growl and everything else about Mr. Wolters' Judge, too! It truly looks & sounds amazing & definitely looks fun to cruise in. Thanks, Lou!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise :-) You're right, fun to cruise in. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Impresionante Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible de 1970! La combinación de rojo con interior en marrón es simplemente exquisita, y me hizo recordar a la que tenía el 308 GTS de la serie Magnum. Muy agradable estuvo el recorrido final, junto con tus impresiones al conducirlo... Saludos cordiales!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Glad to read this brings to mind Magnum P.I.'s car too My pleasure sharing with you. Lou
This feature had everything but Paul Revere & The Raiders playing in the background! Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Brian SD, NICE! You're welcome, Lou
"Here comes the JUDGE !" -- I'm feeling old. But the car looks great! Thanks guy for a great feauture on a fantastic factory muscle car - one of the best ever! 👍
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi bruce H., Happy to read "one of the best ever!" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
@richardmorris7063
Жыл бұрын
Flip Wilson!!
@lou - what a great car - and I like that he GETS ON IT!!! Well done sir!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
@peter - Happy to read you like when he "GETS ON IT!!!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
@rudolphguarnacci197
Жыл бұрын
Only way to drive it!
BEST REGARD. From Venezuela, SUPER COOL GTO JUDGE CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou , Super Thank you for showing us this COOLEST CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou . Thanks for taking us along for the ride. As Always an EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Greetings Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this "SUPER COOL" car :-) My pleasure sharing this ride with you, Lou
Very nice Lou, I suppose it would be petty of me to say I kind of prefer the Coupe, but I don't think I'd be turning this one away lol
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi lyonheart84 exotic fruit growing, Coupe GTO's are cool too :-) Lou
Very cool Judge! And owning it since 1980 is pretty impressive. Thanks for bringing this one to us Lou!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, "Very cool Judge!" Agreed. Clearly a Fan of the Judge, and to be the "One he kept" says volumes about the car. My pleasure bringing this car to you. Appreciate your support and kind words. You're welcome, Lou
I have to wipe my drool watching this car!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Nice !
@Mazarine-Msm
Жыл бұрын
Me when i look st s 50’s car
Another nice story Lou! Always enjoy the Pontiac stories, and this was a Good one!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi PLMCRZY67, Happy to read you enjoy the Pontiac stories :-) Lou
A hot rod car 🚗 back then Pontiac GTO .. convertible was extra sporty and enjoyable cruising this hot rod around town ... sporty style inside and outside fit that Era 70's -- these cars are classics and a beauty restored -- wow, love to see these 70's cars in mint condition in video -- thanks Lou ---
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Noel, I think you're on the right KZread Channel :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Arguably the best-looking model year for the GTO, nice job Lou
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this GTO best. Lou
Car looks great sounds great I'm glad to see the car is owned by someone who takes great care of it he has it since 1980 looks fresh off the showroom floor
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Shout out to Tom and his green silicon Radiator and Heater hoses, smart move. You have a wonderful GTO!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this "wonderful GTO!" :-) Lou
As a naive youngster I owned a 70 Judge hardtop that I bought in Barrington for a thousand in primer and needed a timing chain.When I put the timing chain in I found out the Ram Air III had major work done and was pushing around 400 hp through the splitters. One day a friend said as I started it someone was innocently walking behind the car unbeknownst to me and the sound it made caused the person to jump 6 inches high directly in his tracks. My fondness is for a '70 455 H.O. or a Holy Grail O.R.E (Off Road Exhaust) where the Ram Air knob was located. I almost bought a ORE but haggled over a 1200 dollar asking price. Little did I know.... .
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Maris, Cool you had one :-) 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
Pontiac GTO = AWESOMENESS one of the most beautiful cars to come out of Detroit
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
"Pontiac GTO = AWESOMENESS " Agreed.
This Judge runs absolutely perfect Lou!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Todd, Just the way we like it :-) Lou
I always thought that Pontiac had the best designs. The whole family of Pontiacs were all so good looking. Even better to ride in. My favorite GTO, probably 1965, 1966, 1970, 1972!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Wiiam, Happy to read the years you enjoy with the GTO :-) Lou
Beautiful GTO ! I still miss my '69 Judge..... Thanks for posting Lou !
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you had a 69 Judge too. You're welcome, Lou
It’s red, it’s before tons of smog equipment, before the crash bumpers. What a nice one!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Happy to share this "nice one!" with you :-)
A friend of mine when in college had a red GTO convertible with the 400 and a 4 speed MT. Looked just like this except for the Judge stuff and color of the top. Was so great. My friend was so happy to have it.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sabba_Dabba, Happy to read this car brings back fun memories of your college Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
The Judge is here!! - Awesome car, Beautiful !
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Nice !
here comes the judge. my favourite gto convertible wow.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Happy to read this one is a favourite GTO convertible :-)
Geesh Lou, what else do you need… it’s a Judge. Enough said.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Terri, The Judge is good enough for me :-) Lou
Here come the judge, what a great car.❤❤❤❤
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Nice :-)
OMG, Lou! What a car! Once again you deliver an amazing car for us! Thank you for sharing and this channel ROCKS!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi ultraviolet tp, High praise on the car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the Channel. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Absolutely beautiful. God bless these people preserving these true pieces of art.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Benicio Fols, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
Very nice Judge. Lou always says right number of pedals, this one is the color! I love the red. Ram Air 3 motor, 400/366 hp. The interesting thing is the 455 was rated 360 hp and the Ram Air 4 rated 370 hp. The Ram Air 4 was actually about 420 hp. Convertibles quite rare. That baby sells at auction for $100,000+ today. No way I would ever part with it were it mine. A real gem, especially a 4 speed. Wonder if it is a 3.90 or 4.33 ring and pinion (standard on the Judge package but you could order anything.) This ought to go about 12.5 in the 1/4 mile with good tires. thanks Lou, I love it.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, Happy to read "I love it" :-) Lou
Interesting to see Lou driving !
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, Occasionally a Caretaker will ask if I'd like to drive it, and when offered, it's fun to get behind the wheel too :-) Lou
Another Beuty! Thanks Tom sharing
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Super rare car! Grateful that it's in the hands of a , "Goat Shepherd", not the butcher. Thank you for sharing!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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
excellent! Great find Lou
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Keith, Happy to read "excellent!" :-) Lou
Beatiful car, elegant pinstriping. Did he get it done by Mike the Striper in Brooklyn? Fuggedaboudit!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rudolph, Happy to read you enjoy the looks (and pinstriping) of this car :-) Lou
I've been waiting for this one Lou
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce, The wait is over :-) Lou
Between the colour and the chirping carinal, quite a review; thanks to the both of you.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, Happy to read you thought this is "quite a review" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Wow,,,,Here Comes The Judge, Laugh In, yes there at 10 or 12. Never knew they made a drop top. I can dig it !
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Glen, Happy to read "I can dig it !" :-) Lou
Today's muscle cars sure could use cool stuff like that ram air knob and Hurst shift
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Those are good ideas :-)
That is one geat video of an awesome gorgeous car! I just love My Car Story!!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi JON, High praise for this "awesome gorgeous" car. Happy to read "I just love My Car Story!!" :-) Lou
Wow, what an awesome example of the "Judge" great color combo..Lou..as always another solid classic example of MUSCLE..thnx LOU!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi David, Happy to read "Wow, what an awesome example of the "Judge" great color combo" :-) You're welcome, Lou
I remember Laugh In, here come da Judge. Super cool and supee rare car. Love it !
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Bungey Cord, Happy to read this one brings back memories :-) Glad you "Love it !", Lou
A great video Lou. I have always loved the GTO since I was a teen. It’s in awesome condition as survivor.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Advisorit, Happy to read "I have always loved the GTO since I was a teen." :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Watch out ! Here come the Judge !
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
:-)
Just AWESOME! I remember the car well! (I think I just aged myself!) Love the color, love it's a 4 speed, and love the price! Glad you got to drive it!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, High praise :-) A fun time getting to drive this one, and glad I could share it with you, Lou
Stunning car looks perfect as a convertible and it sounds great .
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
Hi Lou! It looked like you were having a good time driving 'The Judge'. Your video reminded me of what it was like to drive with drum brakes 😮 Thanks for another enjoyable car and video!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike YQR, Yes, a good time driving this one :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and glad to read the video is enjoyable, Lou
43 year old paint - NICE!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Looks good.
Such a classic GTO
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this classic :-)
Lou.. you even get to drive these cars sometime. Awesome!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
David, Yes, sometimes the Caretaker ask me if I'd like to drive them. Fun when that happens :-) Lou
Almost bought one in 1979. Passed it by because the paint and graphics were too gaudy in my opinion. Later got a 1970 cherry red GTO with Ram Air 400. Great car.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Happy to read you almost bought one :-)
Beautiful engine note
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car too :-)
70 goat my favorite car of all time. My friend has red 70 drop top, he wants me to give him 35 grand and my 1986 Monte Carlo SS. Tempting
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie B, Happy to read this is your all time favorite car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou
Very nice!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Bobby A, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
Order in the court cause Here come da judge...Here come da judge... 😂 Nice Pontiac... Thanks Lou 👍🇺🇸
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Nice Larry :-) You're welcome.
Loves these cars and so many cars of this era they just had a soul and so classy. Unlike the dull cars of today . The only thing the new cars have is the safety factor But you actually drove those cars especially with the 4speed wow awesome video
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, Happy to read "Loves these cars and so many cars of this era they just had a soul and so classy." :-) Occasionally the Caretakers will ask if I'd like to drive the car. Fun when that happens, Lou
Beautiful Judge ........... 👍👍🙂
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile 🙂
Beautiful car! Beautiful exhaust note! 😍😍😍😍😍 Easy five emojis. Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi motorTranz, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
I love your channel Lou
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin. I appreciate that.
Amazing car
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this "Amazing car" :-)
That's a beauty.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Agreed.
Lou you lucky dog what a sweet GTO!
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, Felt pretty good this day :-) Lou
almost too elegant for an american car....bellissima ❤️
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@konradbenz7110
Жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile mìlle grazie 😂
Thanks for the cool vid.... and cruise in your Vert
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Pete, Happy to read you appreciate the video and cruise :-) 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
Outstanding Lou! The first time I saw this I was in 5th grade, N.H. in the school parking lot, teacher's ride. I was intrigued 🤔but didn't care much for the color and stripes(still don't). I hope the owner doesn't have to get acquainted with the judge in the robe.(My car story?)Edited for content. I love the 'Omolagatos' now!!! Tip: Mothers Headlight Restoring Kit is a great and inexpensive way to clean up those plastic lenses.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
High praise Mr. Fruity Pebbles. Happy to read this one brings back memories :-)
Giddy up GTO love this car 👍
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
:-)
NICE LOOKING GTO 👌
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Nice “Goat” Lou, inherent body cracks validate this car as the weld “pop” marks on the hood of the 914.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Carl, Happy to read the details you enjoy, Lou
Awesome! I’ll take one in BLACK, LOU! 😎👍🏾🔥😆🤟🏾
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
NICE !
Love those Pontiac s
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Happy to read "Love those Pontiac s" :-)
She's a keeper 😀👍
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Agreed.
I had the '70 commercial for the Judge on a Nick at Night/TV Land simulcast, where some college boys call out the neato stuff, like the fat polyglass tires that came standard, tach and soforth. nothing about disc brakes, as you say. Nixon was on the Laugh-In: "sock it to ME?" the fibreglass tail versus the hard top one, and the stress cracks, interesting details. never saw any.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
HERE COME DA JUDGE! (Laugh In)
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
:-)
Very nice. I'm surprised disc brakes weren't standard equipment
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car :-) Disc brakes is a good idea, Lou
Nice car my fav is the 69 model
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi David, This is a GOOD ONE, and I like the 69 too. Stay tuned :-) Lou
Great video. I had a 72 GTO(LeMans with the option) coupe with a 400. I ordered it with an automatic. If you have a chance, would you do a video on a 61 Impala SS with 409. These were rare since they only built them the very last of the model year. Thanks
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi CHARLES, 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 P.S. Here is a 1972 GTO video I think you'll enjoy. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y32Es7iJldnIqLg.html
I fall sleep when he puts top down.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Nigh Nigh......
Here come day judge.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Nice :-)
The nose is remincent of the 70 firebird Nice GTO.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim C, Thank you for sharing, Lou
🔥🐐🔥
@loucostabile
8 ай бұрын
:-)
Ran Air IV is the top GTO engine option.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi William, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou
...drum brakes, not as big an issue with a standard transmission, gear down Baby...nice car Lou.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this "nice car" Mike :-)
Nice car but what's with the green colour rad and heater hoses ???
@loucostabile
7 ай бұрын
Hi Classified, Happy to read you appreciate this "Nice car" :-) Hmmm, not sure about the hoses. 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
:-)
Is that a Ram Air lll or lV.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
III
$11,424 Oh my lord. That was (is) one expensive car. I'm going to pick my jaw up off the floor now. According to the Google inflation calculator that equals $85479.79 in 2022. What a bargain! These things are going for crazy money at auctions.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi tiki trash, 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
@tiki_trash
Жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile Will do! I've been watching a lot of your videos, you always seem to find the beauties.
@stephenholland5930
Жыл бұрын
The price was $3575.
@tiki_trash
Жыл бұрын
@@stephenholland5930 You are right at the bottom of the build sheet it says $3575, about $27,300 in 2022. Ok, this is embarrassing. I went back and watched the video. I see where I got that number. It's on the left side in the dealer's address. I couldn't believe it either when I posted this. Weird. I may have been drinking, lol. I had a hard time wrapping my head around a 1970 Pontiac going for $11,000, so I looked up the inflation rate. Wow, do I feel stupid.
👍👍👍👍👍👍🥰❤️🌹💐🌞
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
:-)
Nice Car, lousy camera handling.
@loucostabile
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy the "Nice Car" :-) Regarding the camera handling......from the man with no videos to share & 1 Subscriber (say hi to your Mom for me)....no comment, Lou
@Hogger280
Жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile I don't know what the F you are talking about; all I do is view videos and I don't have to be a cinematographer to know you don't know how to steady a camera!