George got it in 2016, but he wanted it since he was a kid. Think about that for a second...decades long dream. Not many could get there, but George did and you can hear in his voice how he's really humble about finally owning it. This kind of determination deserves a standing ovation 👏 And the Bonneville itself? A poster car for the '50s cruiser era - it's long, it's red, it's luxurious, it's got more chrome than any other car and it's got four fins, because more fins means more space to put more chrome on 😁 The interior is truly a work of art as George has put it. You're not even wanting to drive, you just stare at it like at a famous picture in a gallery. Many say that silver is boring, but it's not when the rest of your car is bright red as are the stripes on the seats. The silver dashboard "calms" all the bold chrome stripes, badges and other decorations on the outside and the contrast of these elements makes for a sexy overall look 🌺 George's just the man, even sports Pontiac clothes. What a snazzy ride, applause 👏👏👏

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cheeky Demon, Happy to read George gets a "standing ovation" for his determination to reach the goal of getting his dream car :-) I agree. Lou

@mr.blackhawk142

2 жыл бұрын

My DREAM car is a 1968 Shelby GT500KR ... convertible of course!

That Bonneville is an all around rolling work of art. It seems that there was more attention to detail in the styling back then as opposed to today.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy this "all around rolling work of art" :-)

The interior is on a level all it’s own.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed :-)

@infinitesimotel

2 жыл бұрын

The whole car is that!

@oldiesgeek454

3 ай бұрын

​@@loucostabileHey Lou, I just recently started watching your channel, and I really enjoy it. I've always wondered what the "actual name" is, for the four emblems that you described as "prominent pieces"...Would you happen to know? 😊

What an awesome car Lou! Intreior exterior both are absolutely gorgeous! The car just screams the 1950s! The age of affluence! We were at our highest standard of living ever!this car conveys that Lou and the greatest generation that made it happen!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

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

@infinitesimotel

2 жыл бұрын

You are not wrong, the cars reflect the time. Well everything reflects the time but us piston heads are on the car topic, just look at the latest horrors we have making up the road traffic today.

I'm no huge fan of the modern America...but I'll happily admit that I love everything that 50's and 60's American automotive design represented. It really was the time when the future was so bright, you had to wear shades. Sadly, it's all gone to (car design) hell, but holy holy. The Bonnelville was a car of it's times... Simply beautiful.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi RtB68, 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

@majorpayne5289

2 жыл бұрын

Best comment ever!!!👍

The one thing our younger generations missed about the 50’s & 60’s era cars was just how personal you could option them out. Seemingly endless interiors, colors, and engine choices. It would be interesting to know where this particular Bonneville was originally sold. Not only were Tri-Power convertibles rare, but ANY convertible with A/C was extremely rare unless ordered in the southernmost states. Finally, as a staunch Ohio State Buckeye fan, I’d want this car for the color combination of the interior! Thanks, Lou! ~ John

@daniellack3559

2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it John...My folks bought a brand new 60 Bonny convertible in NY, loaded with factory a/c, power windows, power seats in a beautiful palomino tan color...the neighbors on the block went wild when my pop drove on to the driveway...I thought it was the most beautiful car ever...I still do....such a very different time...

@Primus54

2 жыл бұрын

@@daniellack3559 Indeed. The other thing I didn’t mention… exterior and interior designs changed every model year. I was just now looking at photos of the years ‘58 through ‘61 Bonnevilles. It is amazing the year-to-year differences. Cheers, Daniel!

@sabba_dabba8649

2 жыл бұрын

lol, go Buckeyes

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, Hoping a few younger people find this KZread Channel and become passionate for cars like this. Happy to read you enjoy the colors on this car :-) Lou

@infinitesimotel

2 жыл бұрын

The options we have to-day pale in comparrison, and this is supposedly advancement LoL. If those years were ahead of their time, then we are definitely behind them. Its all the wrong way around.

Well......my breakfast got cold because I simply couldn't take my eyes off George's beautiful car! Thanks Lou!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian SD, You're breakfast got cold, but your blood was pumping :-) You're welcome, Lou

Beautiful car. That dash for the time was really futuristic, and beautifully done. Pontiac was ahead of it's time. They seemed to have a more distinctive look about them. Sad to say they no longer make them. Loved this video. Thanks Lou.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, Happy to read you enjoy this "beautiful car" :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, and you're welcome, Lou

The late 50s was the most radical designs. This ,the 59 Cadillac & Chevy Impala to name a few.Its amazing that all the fancy ornamentation & every model yr was vastly different. That's crazy & yes that's a cool interior.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, 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

@vladtheimpala5532

2 жыл бұрын

The 58 and 59 Impalas were beautiful weren’t they? The 61-64 too. I’m not so crazy about the 60 but they’re still pretty nice. This Pontiac is certainly no slouch. I do love the interior.

@richardmorris7063

2 жыл бұрын

@@vladtheimpala5532 61-64 were my favorite yrs but yea 58-59 blows my mind thinking of all the retooling & engineering that went into drastic looks from yr to yr.

@vladtheimpala5532

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardmorris7063 I had a 64 Impala convertible. I had to let it go. I still love them but I kinda get a knot in my stomach when I see one because I don’t have mine anymore and I miss it so bad.

@thomastoler2397

8 сағат бұрын

@@vladtheimpala5532I know the feeling

That is an awesome interior. Kind of reminds me of a '50s era diner. Imagine it feels like you're sitting in one when at a drive in having a buger, fries and milk shake. I shared this with my kids and they were saying, "wow" and "that's so cool". I am equally impressed by is how smooth and quiet the car was at idle and when cruising along. It was the smoothest and quietest of all the older cars I have seen in your videos. Not that I have seen them all, but I have seen quite a few. Then when George would goose it, you'd hear the engine really come to life and sounded great. So happy for George.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to bring this Pontiac alive for you :-)

@WitchKing-Of-Angmar

2 жыл бұрын

There was also a teal blue, with dark gold shimmer for the seating choice. It paired so well with the iridescent nightfall blue color for 1959 Pontiac exterior.

@sabba_dabba8649

2 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile It's so nice of you to respond to so many people's comments, thanks

I have grown so much as to appreciate the Pontiacs, and this particular Bonneville is an epitome mid-century design and automotive architecture. What I find interesting here are the ‘fins’ protruding from the lower rear bumper…almost anti-climatic of fins usually found swooping along the top of the rear quarter panels. What a great Saturday morning treat! Thanks Lou & George. Much appreciated!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rusty, Happy to read you appreciate the Pontiacs :-) You're welcome, Lou

Lou, this is one of my all time favorites on your channel.! GM really went overboard ( in a good way ) with Pontiacs! You're right on the interior - stunning! They also had the most distinctive front end styling of any car for a long time. ! I'm glad George has his dream car. ! Thanks Lou !

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, Happy to share Georges "dream car" with you and glad this is one of your all time favorites too :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

Wow, that dashboard is something like a jewelry case. Nice to see that George found the vehicle of his dreams and it is in superb condition. The 1950's and 1960's were really the pinnacle of US automotive design and this Bonneville surely is a fine example. Thanks for bringing this car to your followers Lou.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy the interior "jewelry case" :-) Happy to read you enjoy seeing Georges "dream car" and my pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

George has excellent taste in cars. I remember his Olds. This Pontiac is over the top beauty! 😍 A 10+!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, Happy to share this "over the top beauty" with you :-) Lou

Thanks George and Lou! A great example of how American's fascination with new jet age and aerospace technology influenced design and engineering. Simply a rolling piece of art inside and out, and with the brute power that Americans came to expect from its post war industry. As to the best interior, its gotta be a top 3.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Poncho67, Happy to share this "rolling piece of art" :-) Lou

Beautiful Pontiac and the debut of the 'iconic 60's era split grill. And a droptop too. Love it. Thanks guys.

@sabba_dabba8649

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if this was the debut. Thanks!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce H., Happy to share this "beautiful" car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

@MarinCipollina

2 жыл бұрын

1959 was first year for what would become the signature styling feature, the Pontiac split grille. Oddly, it wasn’t part of the 1960 styling package, but returned for good in 1961. I preferred the rear styling treatment of the 1960 over the 1959, with the embedded quad round tail lights. Cleaner looking over all.. And yes, that interior is the bomb! It really pops !

Just wow Lou, what a gorgeous machine. I love those old Ponchos.

@THROTTLEPOWER

2 жыл бұрын

I agree Bob!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to receive a "Just wow" Bob :-)

That Poncho is from a era when America was at its best! The interior is a work of art. George the best caretaker for that classic. Thanks, Lou.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

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

Well done video on a spectacular Bonnie. The star theme carried throughout the car even to the fins. I always liked the 61's but that 59 interior with "floating" armrests and grab bar deserves awards.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Unkill Big Bad, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) Lou

George just loves his Pontiacs! Great segment as always, Lou!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share this one with you William. I appreciate the kind words on this segment :-) Lou

Great Pontiac ! The interior on these was absolutely gorgeous ! Not to mention the body lines....Thanks for posting Lou !

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

Remarkable pristine, fully loaded ‘59 Bonneville, with its “sparkling” silver-chrome interior and first-year legendary 389, and Tri-Power to boot, popped right out of the Pontiac brochure.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-)

It's always nice to visit with Mr. Hansen. You are right Lou, the interior is just fantastic! The interior of the engine bay is fantastic as well with that tri-power V8 front and center! That means you were right at least twice today, which isn't something all of us married guys are used to hearing. Enjoy it while you can. ;-)

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read the details you enjoy with this car :-) Lou

Too much to talk about in the comment section. You really knocked it out of the park this time, thanks Lou. Just absolutely amazing, and yeah you are right that interior was remarkable. Was that your Viper in the background?

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

HOME RUN ! You're welcome Bill :-) Lou

A esta hora, y creo que soy el primero en ver este espectacular vídeo! Este Pontiac Bonneville de 1959 con esa hermosa pintura y su techo retráctil son extraordinarios! Y tenías razón su interior es simplemente exquisito, una obra de arte! El sonido que produce su motor y aceleración son impresionantes! ¡Saludos cordiales!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jaime, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

I just wish my granddad was here to view this channel…..he was a Pontiac man all his life ,Bonnevilles,Catalinas,I think he even owned a tempest at one time…that’s such a beautiful car thanks Lou it brings back so many memories,for my mother too….and the owner has done a wonderful job of keeping it so nice.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Judy, Happy to read this car brings back good memories :-) You're welcome, Lou

It amazes me how such a big vehicle can look so sleek!!! This is back from the era when you could tell cars apart from one another and there is no mistaking that Pontiac front end and they look so cool!!! I love all the details on this one and Lou you are correct Sir, that interior is lavishly special and looks so nice with all the chrome accents and colors!!! I would bet that car would be a blast at the Saturday night cruise in for sure!!! I'd call that one the Saturday Night Special!!!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to share this "Saturday Night Special!!!" with you :-) Lou

Beautiful car and maybe the best interior design of all time. You called it Lou, good video. Thanks for dedication and hard work to bring us these beauties!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, Happy to share this car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

Yeah Brother! Now THAT'S a 'car-and-a-half'!! They didn't pull ANY punches when it came to styling back then. The start of the good ole 'Wide Tracks'. That interior is just BREATHTAKING! It hits you 'right between the eyes' as the saying goes!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share this car & 1/2 with you :-)

@cindys1819

2 жыл бұрын

This was the real America folks. The 1959 was the breakout year for Pontiac with a final dramatic break from the Brand's dowdy dull image. The difference was that. was now in full charge and Pontiac had become a world class top player in the power, performance and styling areas That was before we started to imitate third world countries with their econo Boxes. Curses on the cabal of unelected govt bureacrats, self apointed news media and academics who destroyed the once proud Amerrican automotive industry. I would put a 421 super duty with a roller cam and kut, a latham axel flow super!nrcharger (remember them?) Long headers and a continental kit just to spite all the PC Foreign tin cans now running around on our streets....... :.

@lonnyjaw

2 жыл бұрын

@@cindys1819 God Bless You Cindy S, You took the words right out of my mouth! My sentiments EXACTLY!!

This is truly one of the best Pontiac interiors of this era, Lou. In my opinion this ties it up with the interior of the 1963 Grand Prix. It's those DASHBOARDS!! 👍😁👀🏳️‍🌈

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bryan, Happy to read you enjoy this interior too :-) Lou

Tremendous is indeed a very appropriate description for this Bonneville's interior, especially the dash. It is a piece of art.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Delray Shaffer, Happy to read you enjoy the dash on this car too :-) Lou

My folks bought a 1959 Bonneville Flatop when I was in High School. It was a White Body with Coral roof. White and Coral interior. I loved the car ! The interior was beautiful. The dash was unbelievably rich and stylish. What great memories ! They don't make them like that anymore ! I have the original Brochure in perfect condition .

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi fob1xxl, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Folks 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

Lou- I agree, the interior is absolutely stunning. This car was clearly designed with a lot of flair, inspiration and care. I don't know of any other 1959 model year American car that looks as good as this .

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi niyois, 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

@thomastoler2397

8 сағат бұрын

Check out the ‘59 Olds Ninety Eight convertible interior.

Boy, could Pontiac build car back in the day! Takes your breathe away! Lou, that interior couldn’t be original to the car or am I wrong? One thing for sure; your right, it is spectacular! Thx again Lou!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

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

What's even more incredible is that this 50s convertible has Factory A/C !

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi R S, Happy to read you appreciate that option 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

Wow Lou, to think back in the day these were just cars. Little did ppl realize back then that they were driving works of art.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chuckles9191991, You're right about not realizing you're driving "Works of Art" when they came out. Glad we saved some so we know it now :-) Lou

The Bonneville Convertible is the best looking of the various models. And in this case, the skirts add to the look. Mr. Hansen sure keeps it clean throughout.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Old Town, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

Lou, a good part of the fun of owning such a fabulous wonderful 50s auto, has to be the head turning and ohhhs and ahhhs comments plus the hundreds of thumbs up as you cruise in town plus the dozens of questions...Great job Lou as always, another gift for everybody, but most especially for us seniors who were lucky enuf to experience these classics when they first hit the showrooms across the USA :)

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, A definite attention getter and Friend Maker :-) Lou

Beautiful interior. Back when design reflected the awesomeness of the space age and science.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the interior of this car :-) Lou

You're really right Lou, that Pontiac's interior is really cool! And I love its back and front apperance, that's totally a classic beast!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dilek, Happy to read you enjoy this "classic beast!" :-) Lou

When I was a kid, my neighbors had a 1959 Pontiac Star Chief flat top four door. It was leaf green with a white top. I was impressed by the cool two tone interior with the large stars embossed on the upholstery. You can see style on KZread when you type in 1959 Pontiac Star Chief.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

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

Tri-power cars are really cool, but the interior is the star of the show! Lou, you must really like this car - it's the second time you've reviewed it.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, Happy to read you remember this car from my 2016 video (and there was a 2018 too). This video added the drive by, and the top down too. Yes, I enjoy this car :-) Lou

Love what your doing, Lou. You don't see style and class anymore except for your passion. .

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave. I appreciate your kind words. Lou

59 was a great year for cars. The style of each manufacturer was so cool and you could tell cars apart. Now cars all resemble one another

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dino, You're right. Lou

@thomastoler2397

8 сағат бұрын

What’s even more impressive is that they achieved that individual look despite being forced by GM’s brass, to share the cowl, roofs, and front doors. That they disguised this fact is truly ingenious styling.

oh my goodness gracious, what an absolutely gorgeous car❗️are you freaking kidding me⁉️⁉️⁉️®™️ 😎😎😎 "safeguard" set at 85 MPH........BEAST MODE ACTIVATED❗️ "that ride" must be magnificent feeling❗️

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rory, "BEAST MODE ACTIVATED" Good one! Good feeling riding in this car for sure, Lou

That is rare ! I didn't know anyone with A/C in 59. I agree, great interior.they were HUGE ,back then.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Don, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou

That interior is so bright and beautiful compared to the all black interiors on today’s cars.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

You're right :-)

The golden era of 🚘American Cars. Very pretty 👍

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share this one with you :-)

Lou, thanks for this stunning Bonneville. And yes, that interior is unbelievable.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, My pleasure sharing this car with you (and actually this is an "update" video from a 2016 & 2018 video where I featured this one, however this video has added content like the car driving by, and the top down too) You're welcome, Lou

@JeffKing310

2 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile I had a feeling I recognized it a bit!

That car is amazing. Always loved this big classic American cars and nothing can match their style and uniqueness. Great video Lou.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Advisorit, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing" car :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

My gosh! That interior looks like it was done by an Interior Decorator. It was all about pleasing the customer back then. The quality and the comforts inside a car. People were dedicated to their work and truly cared about their product. Dont see that nowadays. I think Pontiac outdid themselves with this one. The 1960 was beautiful too.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Wiiam, Happy to read you enjoy the details of this interior :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

Lou, you’re right on regarding the interior in this one! The rest of the car is in triple WOW territory too, Thanks so much for another great car story.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, High praise for this "Triple WOW" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

6 miles a gallon! We viewers will pony up, if need be, for the ride in this Bonnie Lou!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

:-)

This kind of reminds me of the pictures of the Bonneville Coupe my grandfather had...

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to read this brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-)

Gorgeous example that brings back many memories. My dad had a black '59 Catalina sedan than he dressed up by having Bonneville emblems installed on the rear fenders. It is the first family car I remember. The trunk is huge. We took that car from Pittsburgh to California in 1960 with my mom, dad, grandmother, me and my baby brother and all of our stuff fit in the trunk (plus a little in the back seat). His was a 326 cu inch and the interior was red vinyl, not nearly as ornate as this. Those chrome extensions on the rear bumper were problematic when backing down hilly driveways, though. Dad scraped them a time or two or three! Congratulations on owning this beautiful vehicle and best wishes for many happy miles!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi ramp, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou

GREETINGS. From Venezuela.🌎 WONDERFUL BONNEVILLE CONVERTIBLE. Super Like the Mandalay Red Paint. Mr. Lou, I agree with you it is a GORGEOUS INTERIOR. Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this AWESOME CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou, Thanks for taking us along for the ride. 🌅

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings Alejandro, Happy to share this "WONDERFUL" car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

Beautiful 1959 Pontiac Bonneville convertible car 🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃👍👍👍👍

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

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

My father-in-law had a 1959 Bonneville 4 door hardtop. A huge automobile by today's standards, it was like driving a barge on a river. The beginning of GM's huge cars of the 1960's until the gas crunch started.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Another View, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Father-In-Laws 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

Hi, Lou! 1959 was a real milestone year for Pontiac for a number of reasons. Three of the brand's hallmarks were established: Wide-Track, the arrowhead emblem and the split grille. The Bonneville had started out in 1957 as a limited production convertible, then added a hardtop for 1958. For 1959 it became a full series with the addition of the Vista four-door hardtop and Safari wagon. Also the Catalina name was applied to a full series for the first time, whereas previously it was the designation for hardtop models. It was also the first year for the iconic 389 engine, and the first year it was the number one selling medium-price brand in America, laying the foundation for the astounding sales success it would experience throughout the Sixties (the number three brand overall from 1962 to 1970). Best interior is always open to individual opinion and personal taste, but yeah, absolutely I think Pontiac aced it with the snazzy tri-color patterns on the Bonneville, and the Star Chief and Catalina interiors also look quite spiffy in their own way. George's car checks off all the right stuff: red, Tri-Power, 389, buckets, you name it! Phenomenal car indeed! Many thanks to you and George for taking us along on this magic Wide-Track ride!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and glad to read Georges car has "all the right stuff" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

Don't see many of these cars around. It's a beautiful car. Looked like a perfect day for a ride in a convertible. Great video as always Lou.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share this car & ride with you PlymouthDuster225 :-)

This car does have a fun interior. I recall several vehicles in that era where kids could squeeze between the seats to get from the back to the front seats. Notice there is nothing between the buckets. That was probably not an unusual feature then, but it is now. We had a lot more kids in those days. I'm pretty sure I squeezed between the seats myself a time or two. George Hansen has spectacular cars and always has them ready for your shows.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jed, Fun interior is a good interior :-) Happy to read you enjoy Georges cars with me, Lou

I LOVE that era's style ~ once again, thanks Lou, your show is the BEST!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi plophlegm, Happy to read you "LOVE that era's style". Appreciate the kind words on the show :-) Lou

What an unbelievably kool car! The late 50’s American designers had a free hand at “space age” art incorporated into automotive expression. With safety and emissions mandates, this won’t happen again. The little puff of smoke on startup is the crankcase draft tube ventilation. By 1963 the PCV valve was included to send that thru the engine.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi drippinglass, Happy to read you enjoy this "kool car!" :-) Lou

Beautiful car, inside and out. Cars back then had beautiful interior, especially the Bonevilles.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Garen, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

A prime example of beautiful 1950's Pontiac/American styling, with all the power to boot! I'm a Mopar nut with a deep love for the Virgil Exner Chryslers of the same era, But I can easily say without a doubt that this is definitely one of the most wonderfully AMAZING designs I have ever seen! this is just breathtaking Lou, Thanks for making my morning! :-)

@kevinsnyder4425

2 жыл бұрын

I agree - I'm a Mopar guy too, but the styling is just stunning, inside & out.!!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi CudaRebels Diecasts and Cars, Happy to read you enjoy this "AMAZING design" of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

@peace.quiet.freedom6675

2 жыл бұрын

The 1959 GM cars took some styling from the 1957 Chrysler Corp cars when some of the GM guys saw them in late 1956, they raced to redesigned the 1959 cars. 1959 GM cars originally should have been a two year car, 58-59

@thomastoler2397

8 сағат бұрын

@@peace.quiet.freedom6675 3-year design (at least for the “Senior” models, Olds, Buick, Cadillac) was what was intended, ‘57, ‘58, ‘59. In spite of the ‘58 looking so different from the ‘57s, they were really a carryover from ‘57. However, you are correct for Chevy, and Pontiac, since they didn’t get the restyle of ‘57, making ‘58 a one-year body style.

I always loved GTO's, Trans Am's, GTX's, Cuda's, Challenger's and Super Bee's - but given the choice I would take this beautiful work of art over any of them.

@loucostabile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, High praise :-) Lou

wow, this car is extraordinairy, what a design and luxery. Even the engine compartement is so clean. He just has to change his exhaust gasket(5.44). Thanks for sharing this nice car! Cheers from France

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cas par from France, Happy to receive a "wow" from you :-) You're welcome. Cheers, Lou

@kevinsnyder4425

2 жыл бұрын

Cas par - I'm glad you noticed that exhaust leak,too. I thought I was seeing things... still an amazing Pontiac !

@caspar0777

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinsnyder4425 I had for 26 years a custom made stainless steel exhaust company in France, so in between time exhausts became a passion and so you see every little failure ;-). Cheers mate

That beauty isn't eye candy it's the whole candy factory. Pontiacs offered a lot of car for the money even the entry level Catalina you got a lot of value.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share the "whole candy factory" with you :-)

Thanks Lou & George !! That's a stunning Pontiac , huge with plenty of muscle !!!👍👍

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, Happy to share this "stunning" car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

LOU.....ANOTHER AWESOME CAR, INSIDE AND OUT!! AIR CONDITIONING UNHEARD OF IN THOSE DAYS!!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

High praise for this car Raymond :-)

@raymondhoelscher9307

2 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile You bet high praise for this car!! My family had these cars. Catalina's and Bonneville convertibles!!

Car is top drawer no doubt and interior is as good as it gets. 1959 was a great year for GM Cars. Style & style & more style. Just a sweet vehicle.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Igor's Locks, 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

@GordoGambler

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. The 1959 Chev was the UGLIEST of the bunch. My dad was a GM mechanic then.

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CAR LOU. I LIKE THE CROME ON THE SIDE THAT COMES DOWN TO THE FINDER SKIRT. ANOTHER GREZT CAR LOU THANKS LOU

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

Simply beautiful rolling art

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

High praise :-)

What an interior!!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

:-)

She's a beauty Lou. Pontiac for sure had style.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy this stylish car Ed B :-)

Gorgeous Wide Track Pontiac!!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

High praise :-)

Agree 100%. I love the ‘59 Bonneville interior!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share this car / interior with you :-)

Love those tri power sounds too!!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

:-)

What a trireffic beauty 🌝. It's kinda sorta hard to argue about the most beautiful interior 🤔

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Terry M, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

WOW. Love these Bonnies. This is perfection! Great vid!!!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

High praise :-)

That's a wonderful auto in any decade!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

NICE :-)

This is SOOO unusual! Very reminiscent of a certain year Thunderbird from the side for me maybe? I got that Abandoned dealership vid full of Pontiacs with Bonnevilles, Starchiefs, GXP, wagons and Caddy's but I don't think, i ever seen one of these Lou!!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share this car with you THRASH METAL & FUN RIFFS :-)

That is on beautiful Bonnie!!! Thanks Lou

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kelly, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

Another amazing find Lou.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share this one with you Abe :-)

so cool.!!!! American master piece.!!!! it must be hard to pick a favorite car in 59....and then a color.!!!! lol

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, High praise :-) Lou

You are right Lou, killer interior

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share this one with you Leighton Farms :-)

I can’t imagine what that beauty would cost to manufacture today!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

A beautiful car. Enjoyed the video. And yes the interior is in a league of it’s own. My Aunt and uncle had one of these back in the day. But, the interior was blue and white. And white body. Thank you for sharing!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Terry, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Aunt & Uncles 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

My uncle (Dad's brother in law} a 59 Star Chief 2 door sedan. From the color photos I have seen it was light blue. Dad told me he walked into one of those sharp tail fins above the back up light. Dad said that REALLY HURT for a long time! Mom said only he was clumsy enough do something like that! The interior on the Bonneville is like WOW!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Douglas, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles 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

Thanks for sharing this beauty! Really clean - better than new. I forgot how big these things were. All the interior chrome must be dazzling in the full sunlight. Wear the shades for extra coolness.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi N McG, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

Many cool features on this beauty!!

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Just the way we like it :-)

I love this car, the interior got me. The grill reminded me of Volvo Amazon again. I love how this must be the best cabriolet of the 50s. The top does not take up the whole trunk. But I have to ask, does the top require a tarp that you have to add normally by hand like a 356? This car is so stylish like other American 50s car. Thunderbird, Skyliner, Fairlane, Bel Air, Styleline and Kingsway (there are more 50s cars I like) I love you but pls step aside for the Bonneville.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for viewing and sharing :-)

another beautiful car thank-you LOU

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this one Kenneth, and you're welcome.

Goodday Lou, This Poncho is as American as Hulk Hogan. That is one unbelievable, drop dead gorgeous Bonneville. Yes that has to be one of the best interiors going & you are qualified to make that call, because you have seen it all. Just need a Stars & Stripes mounted on the aerial to complete the pictue. God Bless America Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Goodday Louis, High praise :-) Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

1959 Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Dodges and Plymouths in particular are very underrated. Their identities are largely covered up by the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie of the time.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

The silver with buckets tips this over the edge, the Astrodome swivel high-back seat 60/61 Chryslers are the only other interior I can think to hold a candle to this Bonneville.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi bdb studio, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

59 Pontiac on cereal box at 6 years old. Got bit always loved em

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing :-)

Love the interior of this car and can't beat how they chromed cars back then BTW my favorite color is chrome

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry, Happy to read this car has LOTS of your favorite color :-) Lou

General Motors Should have kept , Pontiac and Oldsmobile , and just keep improving on their styled and quality !! But this is when Pontiac, had it's own engines and own styling ,what a beautiful car with quality, and with pride 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

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

Yup, I leafed through the 1965 Pontiac brochure that was at my house in the 60s, bc my dad was a car dealer and actually drove a new 1965 Parisienne. The brochures were a great sales tool back then! One of us grown up kids had a 1959 Pontiac too, circa 1972ish. It was the salmon color.

@loucostabile

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the brochures and glad to read a 1959 Pontiac in the family too, NICE!