Survivor 1966 Buick Wildcat GS Gran Sport 425 CI Engine Red & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in Saratoga Springs NY on 6-3-23.
We're looking at a 1966 Buick Wildcat GS Gran Sport Coupe in Red Paint. The car is equipped with a 425 CI V8 engine, with an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Terry Plante. Terry’s had this car since 2021. Terry shares he was looking for a unique car and found this one. He shares he’s been to lots of car shows and has not seen another one like his. That would make it one “Rare Cat”.
The Saratoga Automotive Museum has cars, educational events on cars, and 120 events a year! If you’re interested in attending a car show at the Saratoga Automotive Museum or seeing the Museum here is the link to the museum - www.saratogaautomuseum.org
I Hosted the Muscle Car Show today and for cars that were registered a portion of the registration fee goes to charity to help local charities in need. That’s through Charity Motor Club - www.charitymotorclub.com
ENJOY!
Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
Lou , Why in the world didn't you cover that this GS came with the optional 425 cu. in. engine with the 2 - 4 barrel carburetors ! - the air cleaner badging saying Super Wildcat 465 .
A single 4 bbl will have an air cleaner sticker saying - Wildcat 465 ; and the standard 401 cu. in. engine will display the air cleaner saying Wildcat 445 .
Nice car, great job Lou.
What a gorgeous (and rare) car! Even the horn lets you know that something special has arrived. Thanks for finding and sharing Mr. Plante and his Wildcat GS with us, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share this "gorgeous (and rare) car" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Wow! "Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick "? Yes, if it's like this one. ! What a beautiful GS ! Everything about this car screams look at me. The paint is still amazing, when you consider they were painted in lacquer back then. ! The white Pearl interior is beautiful also. It's great to see a 425 nail head engine that clean & detailed too. I saw it has the "coveted" finned brake drums that the hot rodder guys love. ! Thanks to you, Lou & Terry, for an amazing feature. !
Hi Kevin, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful Buick!! The Buicks of today don't even compare to the Wildcat of 1966! Love the "nailhead" engines..Torque monsters!
Hi Alan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I agree, the Buicks today to not compare to Buicks of the 1960's. Glad to read you "Love" the engine too, Lou
Yea new buicks look like jellybeans compared to this so sad where buick is at now
Loved Terry’s comment that he gets more praise and response from his gorgeous GS Wildcat than some of his other “restored” cars. Good job Lou in pointing out how pristine the original paint condition is. Mind blowing !! The lines on this Buick are so darn sexy!
Hi Dave, This one is hard to believe it's a survivor because it looks so good :-) Lou
A really nice quality car in exceptional condition and superb color. ❤
Hi Derek, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and condition of this car :-) Lou
Lou what’s not to love about that Buick Wildcat. One thing about it is everything you felt saw,seen,heard,touched and viewed was definitely an original survivor. So what it has very few little blemishes those are very hardly noticeable they don’t bother Mr. Plante and don’t bother me neither, again Lou that’s when Buick/GM were in it’s hey when they were putting out building,making,manufacturing beautiful Rides like that back in the day.
All Big 3 definitely produced amazing awesome 👏 😎 rides back then and that Buick Wildcat was one of the. My Hats 🎩 off and Two thumbs 👍🏾👍🏾 up to Mr. Plante on his very rare find and to you as well Lou for sharing that story and video with us.
Sincerely Yours Truly
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Hi Ivan I J, Happy to share this "amazing awesome ride" with you :-) My pleasure sharing this story with you, Lou
That Wildcat is striking in red.
Thanks Lou 👍
Hi Neal, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
always loved the wildcat!.. under rated style n muscle from the era!... what a find!👍🏻👍🏻
HI Martin, Happy to read "always loved the wildcat!" :-) Lou
THANKS LOU,TERRY, WE ARE VERY GLAD 🤗 YOU TWO MET TODAY WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL 🤩 STORY AND A BEAUTIFUL 🤩 CAR,WE LOVE ❤️ THE LINES AND THE INTERIOR…AND IT BEING A SURVIVOR IS ICING 🧁 ON THE CAKE 😋💚💚💚
High praise :-) You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long
I never even knew they made a wildcat GS. So unique. Those horns😊😊 and purrs like a bloody red kitten.
Hi Andy, Happy to share this "bloody read kitten" with you :-) Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/v-deo.html
Me either, you learn something new everyday
I can dig it! Beautiful and unrestored. wow....
I had to laugh during the 'rev' bit. I say to myself,,,sweet, gots a little snarl to it.
A split second later, Lou says "...That's an angry cat". Pretty cool.
Rock and Roll on and congrats to the owner!!
Hi Glen, Happy to receive a "wow" from you :-) Glad to read me and you are on the same page. Lou
@@loucostabile Keep on keepin' on, Lou.
I love what you bring here.
My mothers sister had a `66 Wildcat two door that my uncle bought her for her birthday. What a gal she was, bubbly fun blonde lady always smiling and pretty. they had a life of hard work and fun times. They lived in Macomb park back then. Troy later on until they sold and went to a condo. RIP Aunt Helen and Uncle Dave. Her grand daughter was a model for Chrysler for awhile draped across the hood in photo shoots lol. She married very well, lovely girl probably a grandmom herself now.
Hi 55points, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunts car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Very nice Wildcat - I do not think I have ever seen a Wildcat GS. This is a great survivor, just spectacular.
Thanks Lou and Terry for bringing this beauty to us.
Hi Jeff, Happy to read "This is a great survivor, just spectacular." :-) You're welcome. Good news! Here is one more for you, Lou ua-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/v-deo.html
Simply beautiful! GM built so many great cars in the mid 60’s. That said, this one is special. I don’t ever remember seeing one before. Take good care of her!
High praise :-)
Now that's one sweet Buick !
And a GS to boot. I even like it in red . Thanks Lou for sharing this time machine .
Hi PatrickSeanEarl, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou
Nice looking 1966 Buick Wildcat GS Gran Sport! This is a car that you don't see every day. I think that 66 was the last year that they put the GS package on the Wildcat. It then went to the Skylark. The original paint job has held up great, and the 425 CI engine sounds healthy. The interior looks pristine as well. I noticed that the horn set sound like a Cadillac horn set. I've always noticed that every Buick GS you have featured is equipped with an automatic transmission. I guess that since Buick is primarily a luxury car, a manual transmission isn't appropriate. I don't think I've ever seen a Buick GS, either a Wildcat or Skylark with a stick shift. These are the classics I prefer rather than the new cars of today. Good find Lou!
Hi Michael, Happy to read the details you enjoy. You're on the right UA-cam Channel for the classics you enjoy :-) Lou
Lou did a video of the 65 Skylark, 401 nailhead, GS 4 speed a few weeks ago. Check it out on his playlist.
The GS was available in 67 as well, but not on the Wildcat.Skylark and GS became a separate model due to the new 400 motor. You could get a stick in a Wildcat and The GS400.
66 was the ONLY year for a Wildcat GS. Riviera and Skylark was first introduced in 1965 and each went into the 1970s.
What a beauty. The front grill is really detailed and intricate...and great valve covers
Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
GRRRRR! Wildcat! My uncle had a '65 Wildcat
What a great auto with style and punch. Bless the owner for such good care.
Hi Rob, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
A GS Wildcat? wow she looks fantastic. She purrs like a kitten when she's idling, but becomes a ferocious feline, when he revved it. Thanks you showing mr. Plantes 'cat.
By the way, the 1374603 next to the sparkolators, is the casting numbers for the cylinder heads.
Hi 66nailhead225, Happy to read "wow she looks fantastic" :-) My pleasure sharing this cat with you. Good news! Here is one more for you, Lou ua-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile Thanks for the link to the other Wildcat-video Lou:)
By the way, sorry if the word "sparkolator" got you wondering. I know it's called sparkplugs. Watching Vice-Grip Garage had an influence on my vocalabury
Great looking Buick!!!
Nice !!!
¡No puedo creer, que este asombroso Buick Wildcat GS de 1966, no haya tocado restauración! De hecho, salvo unos detalles, aún parece salido de agencia. Tiene unas líneas muy bonitas, con hermosos adornos en cromado, como la parrilla del frente puntiaguda con sus faros dobles y las letras de BUICK con el logo del Gato Montés en el capó. Un interior muy bonito en blanco crema, junto al sobrio pero elegante panel de instrumentos enmarcado con adornos cromados y los emblemas del Gato Montés en todos los asientos. Su motor ronroneaba como un gatito, pero, en cambio, el rugido de esos escapes te convencen de que estás ante un auténtico gato salvaje... ¡hasta sus marcas dejó en el piso! Sin embargo, al final, su conducción se notaba que era muy suave y dócil. ¡Saludos cordiales, Lou!
Hi Jaime, Happy to share this car with you. LOTS of details to enjoy. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
It sounds sweet. That no effing 4 or 6 banger!
Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-)
That is a beautiful Buick. I learned so much about these rare classics. Thanks for sharing
Hi Norm, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou
Awesome sounding engine! They don't call it a "Wildcat" for nothing. 🙂
Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this Angry Cat :-)
Dual 4-BBL carbs, same exact set-up as in the 1965 Riviera Gran Sport? Nice video. Kudos to Mr. Plante........a remarkable, ultra-rare tull size Buick Gran Sport. An American treasure!
Hi Steven, Happy to read you appreciate this "American treasure!" :-) Lou
single 4 barrel on this. The dual setup was the Super Wildcat, rated at 360 hp, instead of 340.
Beautiful car Lou I do remember these cars love them then.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car you remember, Lou
Such a handsome ORIGINAL example of Buick's 60's Styling...with sport performance and great lines...Thanks Terry and Lou.
Hi CJ Design, Happy to read "handsome ORIGINAL example of Buick's 60's Styling...with sport performance and great lines" :-) Glad you enjoy this car. You're welcome, Lou
What an absolutely gorgeous buick! Awesome car! My dads restoring a 65 skylark convertible currently!
Hi Evil Bane, Happy to read "What an absolutely gorgeous buick! Awesome car!" :-) Glad to read your Dad is restoring a cool car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I have never seen one of these before didn't even know a GS version was made. One of if not the nicest survivors of this era I've ever seen.
Hi The Sharkster, High praise :-) Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/v-deo.html
Red hot! The big n heavy Muscle in '66! Love the white interior/bucket seats and console. Very, very nice. Reminds me so much of the Pontiac's (Gran Prix) same years. In a time when the Riviera was head/eye turning for Buick too. Nice Wildcat!
Hi K B, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very, very nice" car :-) Lou
Yeah Lou, seems like '66 was the banner year for performance WITH style across the board! Unbridled automotive avarice for all. Wish we could go back and do it all over again!
Yeah Lonnyjaw, Happy to share this performance with style car with you :-) Good news! We can see all the ones we like right here on this UA-cam Channel! Make sure to watch the commercials in full so I can get paid and keep sharing with you, Lou
Another cool car from Buick’s.
Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car" :-)
Another sweet Wildcat by Buick. Even better it’s a GS. Only way it could be improved would be with a dual quad setup under the air cleaner.
Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" car :-)
Very nice car Lou!! Speed and class. Nice body lines and emblems. The horn is just like my old Caddies... Like a train! Just love it!!
Hi Debbie, "Speed and class" I like that. Happy to read you "love it!!" :-) Lou
I love this era of sports-luxury cars. A little of both but not too much of either! I can't recall ever hearing of Wildcat GS's! Wow, that's unique.
Happy to read "I love this era of sports-luxury cars" :-)
I love a survivor car to me there where the whole automotive collectibility is where it is I was blessed when I was a teenager I had a good looking girl that went to high school next-door to me and her boyfriend would always bring a new Buick by at least once a year if not twice his father owned a Buick dealership so Electra 225s Buick wildcat I would see them all the time and I always fell in love with them they’re just a beautiful car very classy and luxurious❤
Hi James, Happy to read "I love a survivor car" :-) Lou
Beautiful car. Just thought of this: Buick should have made one with a 6 cylinder and called it a MIldcat!! LOL
Mildcat....NICE!
The Special came with a V6. I have a 67 Special Deluxe bought new by my great grandparents.
You could also in 67 get a W1 package on the base Special. It was a GS trim package and could have any motor from the 225 V6 300 V8 340 V8.
Having grown up with a 1965 Buick wildcat, two-door hardtop, fire engine, red with a black interior, I can attest to the lasting impact that a car can have on a person. The memories I could share with you would take hours of reminiscing around the glow of a good fire. This 1966 is absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. Best wishes and wonderful riding!
Hi David J, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Oh my! Muscle I can love !! ❤
NICE !
What an awesome car! My dad had this same car back in the day, but not the Gran Sport and it had a black vinyl top. It was a bench car (shifter on the column) and full power windows. Great content. Thanks for unlocking that memory.
Hi J skrachvynl, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
The GM full size and luxury cars are well known for maintaining their smooth rides even after 60+ years passed.
You're right, this one cruises right along.
What is so cool is to see a car in person, watch you drive away with the owner, and then see the awesome video that you did. This car was just outstanding, as was this show. I've been waiting for this video, and you didn't disappoint!! You're the man Lou!
Hi Tom & JudyAnn, Happy to read you enjoy seeing this car in person :-) Glad you enjoy this video, Lou
Now there's a car. I really miss the personal luxury segment of the market. SUV's and pickups BLECH
Hi Milford Civic, Happy to read "Now there's a car." :-)
So we'll taken care of. What stunning craftsmanship this car brought to the table. Looks like it has 10k miles! Gorgeous.
High praise :-)
Doesn't get much better than a big body GM......thanks for sharing Lou
You're welcome The Bearded Guy Jeff Lawless :-)
my friend had a 66 and a 77 toronodo sold both of them still has a 56 olds i drove all of them my first car was my dads 69 pontiac bonneville i loved that car two door 455 wish i still had it
Hi Dan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful Buick Lou.
Glad you like this one Larry :-)
Beautiful, car of my dreams. My first car was a 69 Wildcat sedan in butternut yellow. Loved that car!
High praise :-)
I love these Wildcats. Lou be on the look out for more Wildcats, my favorites are the 1967 and 68. Thanks.
HI Mark, Happy to read "I love these Wildcats" :-) Here is one more for you. You're welcome, Lou ua-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/v-deo.html
Growing up, a friend had a 1967 Buick GS 425 with 2x4 carbs factory. It's was the Buick version of the 1967 SS Chevelle. The car was sitting gutted in Scott County, Mississippi, for years. I'm not sure where it is now. Only one I have ever seen.
Thank you for sharing this one. I have never seen a 1966 GS Wildcat either. ❤
Hi Shane, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Good news! Here is another 1966 Wildcat GS for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/v-deo.html
Beautiful car no questions asked! Wished I could own that! 👍🏽😎
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
I believe I told you before my irst car was a 1965 Buick Electra 225, that I inheirited. But man alive, it did NOT sound as grand as this Gran Support from 1966! When a Senior in H School for a 1966 Mustang (6 cylinder), my mother cried her eyes out because I sold my Father's old car! This was a great example of a 1966 untouched by time. Great, looking car. they drive so smoothly...the only reason I got rid of my 1965 was that it was too big for a teenager! Wow what a great interior. Looks brand new! My goodness that rev was indeed a treat! Thanks, Lou. 276
Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds from this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Buick Wildcats were Awesome & from my own experience,the best Buicks. I say that because I owned 7 Buicks in my lifetime. I owned 3 Wildcats, a 64 with the 401 Nailhead, a 68 with the 430, & a 70 with the Awesome 455. All were great cars in every way. I also had 2 Rivs a 70 & a 73 boatail. They were also great cars. They were a very close second to the Wildcats & I also had 2 Deuce & 1/4's, a 73 Limited & a 75 225 Custom. Great cars also but not quite as quick!!! I NEVER had any major mechanical problems with any of them. But getting back to that 66 Wildcat GS, that's a real gem!!! With that awesome 425 Nailhead with dual quads, & that pristine interior with that very nice chrome trim, & that chrome on the exterior, & that very cool looking Red paint work make that Wildcat look Awesome. If that was my car, I would NEVER,EVER sell it. Lou,you keep on finding these very cool & classic cars!!! I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ that 66 Wildcat!!!
Hi John, Seven Buicks. WOW! My pleasure sharing this "gem" and all the other "cool & classic cars!!!" with you :-) Lou
The same year I was born, love buicks, RIP DAVID BUICK
Happy to read you and this car share the same birth year :-)
Absolutely gorgeous! Parents had a ‘65 four door Wildcat, so this one brings back a lot of great memories. 😊
Hi Hello World, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
I Love This Car And The RIvieras In Grand Sport Too!....
Hi Omar alberto Calderón esparza, Happy to read "I Love 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Thats back when cars were made for and by men. I miss those days.
Thanks for viewing and sharing.
Especially with the manual steering cars
My mom had a blue one, she's 86 today and still a car freak. So they made em for women too..🤭
@@SuperBoss351 Lol she must have big forearms and a grip of iron. Bless her
@@manher4335 110 lbs ,5foot 6. Had ps, ac. Auto, gs, had 67 too, than riv gs in 68,69 70, than eldos till 85. 86 and still drives. I have huge collection of muscle cars and new, she still loves fast cars .
Original unrestored cars are so cool...The Buick nailhead V8 was such a unique looking engine. An interesting application for the engine, the Airforce had them mounted on carts and they were used as a starter for SR-71 Blackbird.
Happy to share the unrestored cars with you when I can find them :-)
That is a very special car. Good for you for grabbing this gem, and enjoying it.
Happy to read you enjoy this "special car" :-)
A Buick from the time when cars were beautifully designed, what a great machine!
Happy to read you enjoy this "great machine!" :-)
I was 7 years old in 1966 when I went with my parents to their friends house and my dads buddy asked me and my dad to come out to the garage to see his brand new Wildcat at 7 years old I didn’t want anything to do with seeing a wildcat , my dad eventually told me it was a car and I went out to see it…even at 7 years old I was something else..I remember he had that car for many years …when I moved away at 17 years old he still had it. I suspect he had it when he passed away in the 1980’s…just one of those times I’ll never forget….
Hi T, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad's Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I love my 65 Biuck Skylark Gran Sport. It's the same color but it is black interior with the vinyl top in black the 401 nail head is what sets it apart from other GM muscle cars.
Great to see a wildcat that's still in its original condition.
Hi Beeps & Eat's Finding food & treasure, Happy to read you have a fun car 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
I am a loyal subscriber. I got the notification about another GS and stopped everything to see it!
When u saw my color I was amazed! It's a little bigger than my Skylark but what's stuffed under the hood is Buicks answer to GTO's. Too bad people were not interested in a muscle car that also had great styling. On the other hand I'm one of around 500 happy GS owners amongst thousands of other production muscle car owners. Sometimes it's not the dollar value of your car that matters. Having one of those "you can't get one" cars is a lot more satisfying. I'll never sell mine and I'm pretty sure thats what most GS owners would say.
Thanks for showing us this beauty
The overall design in this car is fantastic! The inside super elegant.
High praise :-)
Childhood friend a Danny Masciello 's Dad had a "65 Red Wildcat convertible with I believe the 455 CI V8 white top and interior a REAL beauty!!
Hi George, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends 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 UA-cam Channel, Lo
Terrific Buick! Unusual to see one in red but, man, does it pop, especially with the white interior.
High praise :-)
What a profile that Buick has ✅
Happy to read you enjoy the profile :-)
Wildcat was a Great car in the 60's/ Love the the 425 ci GS !
Happy to read "Wildcat was a Great car" :-)
That's a Beautiful car,when cars were cars. I have a 1937 Buick .Go Buick Thanks
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) You're welcome.
A lovely car. All the better looking through the lens of time. If you were there at the time and of new car buying age as I was, the reason the are so few would be easily remembered.
Hi R Mil, Happy to read "A lovely 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
The side view of this Wildcat is my favorite, a really pretty machine. Awesome power. Nice interior too. Thanks for video Lou nicely done.
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy the side view :-) You're welcome, Lou
Didn’t know Buick even made a Wildcat GS 🇺🇸✅ Beautiful
Hi Mr Diplomat, Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/v-deo.html
That's a first for me too! Such a beautiful automobile! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Hi Rick, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. You're welcome, Lou
My dad turned down a chance to buy one. I was ready to restore it for him. It even had power windows, A/C and cruise control. That was the ONLY Wildcat GS I have ever seen in person.
HI When Better Cars Are Built, There are not many. Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/v-deo.html
I see this car many times . It's even Better in person.
Nice :-)
Hi Lou, that Buick is fantastic, i can not beleve that it is a suviver car, it is in such a great conditiion, that guy is so lucky to have it , a great video.👍👍.
Hi Philip, High praise :-) Lou
What a great looking car. I worked for a Buick dealer from 1964 to 1966 and we never sold one of these. It was the only year Buick made a WIldcat GS. You could get the 425, even with two 4's in a Wildcat. If this had been a southern car it would have had AC. I am kind of surprised it doesn't have power windows. Buick was building some great cars back then.
Hi Glenn, 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Absolutely STUNNING
High praise :-)
Thank you for showing.
You're welcome.
Great cars and very comfortable . They could go miles in style !
Just the way we like it :-)
Back when cars had style .... Love it .
Nice !
Дійсно, чудове авто! Дякую!
Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy this "Really Great Car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
This is SO cool. The attention to the little details are amazing. I would very much enjoy owning such a beautiful machine. Todays cars suck.
Hi Darryl, 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
I've seen one other Wildcat GS. It was in the 80s and my father and I did the body and paint work on it. White in color with black interior. The exact same car and what a beautiful machine she was. Awesome car and great video Lou. Keep up the great work and thank you
Hi Garry, Happy to read this brings back memories of the car you and your Father worked on. You're welcome. Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/v-deo.html
Beautiful Buick 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Beautiful Buick" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Absolutely stunning automobile!
High praise :-)
Thanks!
Hi Frank, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support, Lou
beautiful ❤ I love 💘 it
Happy to read you "love it" :-)
Hey big bro Lou! Yes, it IS me again, man. And so soon?! Hell's yup, and I just slipped on some tubesocks with red stripes on top in honor of this BIG CAT, man. My socked out baseball Dad Carl Yastrzemski (YAZ!!!!) would no doubt approve of this red Buick. And back when Buick made BUICKS and not coffee-pod like SUV's lol 🤣🤪! Ya know big brother, I have seen a couple of these huge mid/late 60's Wildcats in Brooklyn on the street, but no coupes, and certainlky no GS's. EPIC BOAT. My sneakers would be off my stocking JV feet in a nanosecond, as my Dad Yaz rolls his eyes.....Thanks for bringing this glorious slice of Americana to us, big bro! 😂JV Johnny ⚾⚾
Hey JV Johnny, tube sockin slippin slidin watching this BIG CAT :-) NICE! Happy to share this "EPIC BOAT" with you. ALL ABOARD! You're welcome, Lou
That's one of those cars, you walk up on it and say "Wow"
Hi squireWill, Happy to receive a "Wow" with this car :-) Lou
I have the 1966 Buick engine and Fisher body manual.
My father owned a 1966 Buick Wildcat. I learned how to drive in it.
Hi Al, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car you learned to drive in :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Lou awesome video coverage of this car. You really did a measured and detailed coverage of the interior pointing out the working clock and how the radio switched from AM to FM. I, however wish you would have taken more time panning the car show board he had in the trunk. You and the owner more than once mentioned the rarity of the Wildcat GS. I wish you would have asked him how he found and acquired this rare car.
For an unrestored car the interior looked new down to the wildcat buttons. The engine bay was surprisingly pristine. the Wild Cat air cleaner cover and headers looked new. Was the car like this when he purchased it or has he replaced some parts. BTW the chrome looked great too.
Bill, Happy to read "awesome video coverage of this car."...and then.... "however" :-) Stay well :-) Lou
Wow a handsome GS Wildcat! Didn't know that Buick even made a GS in that model! I once rode in a Black on Black Wildcat Convertible, top down that car was big but sporty and it moved down the road! Sweet car!
Hi Michael, High praise :-) Lou
Here is a convertible to remind you of the one you rode in :-) ua-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/v-deo.html
My friend's dad had one. It was dark green with a black convertiable top.
Hi Zigman 85, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Goes to show if one takes care of a car it last forever that's one great survivor car and GS wildcat iceing on the cake
Hi Larry, You're right. If you take care of your toys they can last, Lou
Luv these cars. Go park on a Summer evening under the stars, some munchies. Comfy. Choice 1960s style interior in these. Time machine.
Hi Martin, Happy to read "Luv these cars" :-) Lou
Beautiful Wildcat GS,Terry!
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@@loucostabile great video!
Beautiful 66 wildcat Lou. I live in NY too! I have a 65 wildcat 2 door sport coupe. Can5 wait for you to do a video on a 65 Wildcat. 😊
Hi Edmund, You have a great car for sure :-) Hope I see a 65 Wildcat soon, so you will see one too, Lou
TY Lou. I was aware of Skylark and Riv GS's but not Wildcat! My pop had a first year '62 one certainly was not a GS.
YW roysmemorylane. Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy. ua-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/v-deo.html
The switch pitch Super Turbine 400 transmission is superb! And the Nailhead was the best engine Buick ever made. 66 being the last year for them.
High praise for the "nailhead" :-)