1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport 351 Cobra Jet - My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in Gilberts IL on 5-4-14.
We're looking at a 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport 351 Cobra Jet.
The Owner Mr. Anthony Lucarz has had the car for 18 years and has restored it to factory specifications. The car features an 8 thousand RPM factory tach, and a real working hood scoop.
This car is clean and in fantastic shape!
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Walt Kowalski has entered the chat.
Hey Dragon Lady.....go get me a beer. 😂
Get out from my lawn!!!!
How many swamp rats can you get in one house?
step away from the car zipper head
just awesome
What a historic piece of art.
God, I miss this era.
We've lost something soooo special!
Hi Eventhorizon 221, Happy to read you think this car is a "historic piece of art." :-) Good new! Here is an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
I’m blown away by the state of this car. Wonderfully done.
Hi Tyler, Happy to read you enjoy this car. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
I'm drooling over here. I can't believe how good this looks.
Randy Gentry Hi Randy Gentry,I agree, a real good looker. If you'd like to see other cars you might like and their Owners stories, go to UA-cam.com and type in "My Car Story with Lou Costabile". Thanks for viewing and sharing. Lou
Randy check 68 Olds Hurst on Lou's channel and you won't drool then but will get in mad love!!
Why would anyone thumbs down this beauty. It's gorgeous
Hi C R, Happy to read you think this one is "gorgeous" :-) Good news! Here is a updated video of this car, enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Who knows ..losers lol don’t have any taste in cars ,clearly
Probably for the thin tires on the back but other than that gorgeous car
Edelo, no one asked you...the conversation is thin, this car is un-reproachable. Period, now go back to BMW section nuttin but Blue Ovals, no jokers no goons.
@@C.R.5 you litteraly asked why anyone would dislike the video? I gave my thought on why they did. And I don’t like Cars like those. It’s American Muscle for me. All I’m saying is that this car has way to big of a rear end to be riding on such thin tires like those. It looks “off”.
Such a cool car. It's hard to think that many muscle car fans don't know it even existed. A forgotten beauty
Hi Issac, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
It's gorgeous. Best looking Torino made, I didn't care for the '73 restyle, and the earlier ones were less unique, they looked like miniature LTDs or Fairlanes. And it's awesome that you restored it factory stock! Too many of these cars are cut up, modified, and given crazy dub wheels and paint jobs. They look awful. Restore it like the designers wanted it, they knew what was the right look.
Hi GoJoe283,
Thanks for viewing and sharing. Please go to UA-cam.com and tyoe in "My Car Story with Lou Costabile" and see some of the other cars and Owners stories.
Take care,
Lou
Exactly, I had two 72's. Loved them.
I had a 72 Torino, not the grand model the front end is different, and the small side windows. A lot harder to find.
I like where the HVAC controls are located: away from the passenger's reach.
Hi Austin Powers
, Thanks for sharing :-) Good news! Here is the link of an "extended cut" video of this car, and we start it too. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Exactly where they should be!
Keeps you from using it too much and save gas, lol.
Design of these cars in the 60's and 70's are totally work of art ! Look at that scoop man ... Ain't that thing beautiful or what ...
Hi Leandro Machado
, Happy to see you enjoy this car :-) Good news! Here is the link of an "extended cut" video of this car, and we start it too. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
@Leandro Machado Yeah and there are only 5 legends of 80's which are cutlass, Monte Carlo,Camaro, Mustang and the most significant the grand national x
That's one BADASS 72 Torino and a factory 4 speed luv it
Hi Walt, Happy to read you "luv it" :-) Good news! Here is an updated video for you of this car, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
I used to have a 72 Grand Torino sport...back in 76...loved it...had air shocks in rear, elderbrock high rise with a 780 Holley carb., automatic black, high bucket seats..., Black interior...mint. 351-C....:-). I was so small, that I would sit on a pillow when I drove, to see over the hood.
Hi Debbie Sunshine Tomko, Happy to read you have experience with a car like this :-) Good news! I have an additional video of this car with a more in depth look & engine start too and here is the link, enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
My friend had one of those back in the day it had the Cleveland Cobra Jet and he never lost a race in it that's what got me into the awesome Cleveland Motor very few run like they do.
Hi Dave's Radio Repair, Good times, good times :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel, and here is the link of the "extended cut" of this car. Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Yes...I am a believer I had a 73 Montego GT with 2bl cleavland. I put it up against my 383 Magnum Mopar HP I now have my 69 Dodge Charger
Gran Torino is my favorite series from Ford and THIS is my favorite year and body style . VERY nice car right there! 👍
Thanks for sharing.
Hi John Rich, Glad to read this one is a Winner for you :-) It's my pleasure and you're welcome, Lou
Though comparatively down on power, this was without a doubt, the pinochle of Ford muscle car styling.
Gorgeous 👍
Hi Neal, High praise for the styling. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
My Dad had one some what like that no scoop and did have a 351 Cleveland with a automatic but shap car ! The one you are showing in the video Lou that’s really sharp brings back good memories Thanks Lou !!!!
Hi Edward, Happy to read your Dad had one :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car I hope you'll enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile thank Lou for update
I went to school everyday in that exact car my parents loved it
Hi Donald, Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you. Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
my short little jr high teacher who had a bee-hive style hairdo drove this car style to school... seeing just her hairdo over the driver's door as she parked was so hairlarious.. but we all really loved this car... thanks for those quick memories
Hi The Listener, Happy to read this video / car brought back memories of your Jr High Teacher :-) You're welcome, and good news, here is the link to another more extended video of this car I think you'll enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
I love this year - the styling is just awesome. He did an amazing job restoring this vehicle. I only wish it came in "Black" and had an electric drivers seat. But a fully functional scope! Wow! Now that's awesome! Maybe one day!
Hi Daniel, Happy to read you "love this year" :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
My brother had this car and he had it custom painted emiron blue with Cragar mags and 50 series tires on the back. the motor had a Holley 750, Aluminum Intake and a mild cam the car would make a hissing noise from the hood scoop from the carb spray and the motor screaming was an awesome experiance. The front end would raise up. Could easily run 13s could have dipped into the 12th with slicks And on the Street it was untouchable. laid waste to a 454 Chevelle they couldn't believe that got beat by a small block Ford.
Also the car road so smooth and the engine just kept pulling. To me it's one of the most perfect street cars you could own speed and luxury all in one.
Hi Iggy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile thank you Lou yeah there's nothing like the feeling of driving that Beast after my brother had it he went into the service. It became my car and me being the mechanic me and my shop teacher turned that thing into a real monster. We set it up on the oscilloscope at school and I found out things I didn't know about it it had a 3000 RPM stall converter from the factory built in it in the C6 transmission and it had a posi traction lock rear end
@@loucostabile so yes you have one of the finest Ford cars ever made.
Wow. I own a '72 Torino in good shape, but this one blows mine away. I have owned mine since 1976, to be honest with you I have never seen one with the functional hood scoop in person. You have all the good stuff, the best engine, the function hood scoop, the 4-speed, the deluxe instrument panel, the Sport mirrors, the console. And all so clean and original. Be very proud.
Hi MartyInLa,
Glad to read you have a cool car! I'm sure you enjoy it! Thanks for viewing and sharing.
Lou
They only made 72 with original ram air because the pollution laws changed right as this car was released so ford coundnt even advertise it so probably only people that worked at ford ordered them , I wonder if that's an original ram air set up or the reproduction fiberglass one ? Because there's probably only a handful of the originals left out there absolutely stunning car thanks for keeping history alive 👍
Hi Captjenks4321, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Here is an "extended cut" on this one, Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Anthony you did one Hell of a job restoring this Torino! Lots of rare options on this one too. Just amazing!!
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Good News! Here is a link to an expanded video of this car, enjoy! ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
in fast and furious 4 this legendary car shows itself perfectly and I automatically put a like for the super legendary car
Hi МАГА gelandewagen, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Good news! I did another more extensive video of this car and here is the link. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
LOOKS LIKE THE ONE IN THE MOVIE WITH CLINT EASTWOOD BEAUTIFUL FORD 🇺🇲☝️✌️
Hi RAYMOND, You're right. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
very nice car looks like Clint Eastwood car 351 Cleveland one of Fords great Motors She's a Beauty have a great night
Hi Joseph Taverna, Glad you like the looks of this one :-) I did an "extended cut & start up" on this one, and here is the link, enjoy, Lou
+Lou Costabile l o u this is you said you was going to leave me a link I couldn't find it buddy looks to be very well kept I wouldn't mind having one of them myself have a great night remember Ford first on race day fast on race day and Lou the new one ferocious on race day no damn junk Chevrolet take care buddy
+Lou Costabile l o u this is JT thanks for your comment back I was looking for your website couldn't find it I wish I owned one they will be coming out with the 50th Anniversary boss and hopefully I'll be able to put my order in that'll be a keeper just like your car you have a great night buddy take care
Hi Joseph, Opps, here is that link to the car, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
The 1972 Ford Gran Torino is so beautiful, the car itself can remind me of the movie Gran Torino (2008), which is actually named after the main character’s (Walter Kowalski - Clint Eastwood) beloved car (a dark green 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sportsroof. :)
Hi Rocky “Joliet” Baracus, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam 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
Nice car. 1972, I bought a new 429CJ Gran Torino Sport. Red with black vinyl top and black interior with 15x7 Magnum 500 wheels. Great car for 4 years until I let my brother borrow if for his senior prom. He totaled it while crashing through a guard rail and into a tree.
Hi Sergeant Masson, Happy to read you had a fun one too! Sad to read the end result of the car :-( Good news! Here is an updated video of this car :-) Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Stepmom had the exact same car bought it new. Was a young kid back then. I dont know if it was CJ or not but it was auto, same color with the stripe. Let her down and ran warm a few times but she loved that throttle. Cool looking car.
Would love to find a Ranchera the same yr for a daily...good mate for my 67 Camino
Hi port nut, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Stepmoms car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
I saw this car at a car show MANY years ago in Illinois. I think it was 2008ish and I had my blue 72 GTS, which now has a blown 393 stroker. Cool to see it!
Hi Dad Mobile, Glad to read you remember this car :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
This Ford Torino fastback is a keeper love this car 🤪
Hi Randy, Happy to read "love this car' :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car. Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
When I was a kid back in the seventies one of my buddies his brother had a car just like this.We used to climb in and explore and have fun and yes his brother would light them up for us.Great memories!
Hi Stan S, Good times :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Here is the "extended cut" of this car and we start it too. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
That image stabilization warping the shape of the car made me think I was trippin on acid lol
Hi LOCOBOB, Correct this was an earlier video and had to learn that lesson the hard way. GOOD NEWS! I have another better longer video of this car with an engine start too and here is the link. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Wow, what a beautiful machine! I feel like the 70s American cars were the peak of the American car industry. So many great cars, I hope I'll be able to get one some day.
+Martin Lutz Hi Martin, Glad you viewed the video and shared a comment. I hope you do get your 70s car soon! Take care, Lou
70's cars looked awesome but realistically only the early 70's had good performance. I believe in 1974 there was way more emissions and fuel regulations.
1971-1972 started The Dark Ages of Engines... low HP, horrible MPG, low torque... some improvements came back 1976 in small cars, 1977 and later for bigger cars...
Thanks for the treat guys
Hi Babyhurk#You Already Know Waltiere, Good news! I did another video of this car, with engine sounds too, and here is the link for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Gran Torino Sport, I had one. I also had a 72 2 door, a 72 Country Squire Wagon and a 1976 Gran Torino 4 door. Love the cars, very fast and dependable.
Hi Gregory, Happy to read you had one :-) Here is an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile My Sport was Gold and it had the original Ford center hub caps with the ring's on the outside. I'm watching the video, bring's back good memories.
Hi Lou!
Amazing job! You must be really proud! I have a 1973 Mercury Montego that belonged to my grandfather and I'm trying to follow your footsteps, definitely a bar setting car, but finding NOS parts has been quite difficult. If you can shed some light would really help. Again WHAT A GREAT JOB!!
Hi Peter P, Here is a video link to an "extended cut" version of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Wow just gorgeous. Always loved the rear end look.
+John Hiram Hi John, Thanks for commenting. Please take time on UA-cam.com and type in "My Car Story with Lou" and I hope you'll see other cars you'll enjoy. Take care, Lou
At 2:21 you can see that the clock still works. Amazing! Love it. Now, "GET OFF MY LAWN!" :-)
Happy to read you "Love it" Good news! Here is the link to this car with more details I believe you'll enjoy. ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
My Day had 72 , I learn to drive in 82 with this car an my Dad would let me use it for Saturday night dates . He passed away in 85 , in 87 my mother sold the car without asking if I wanted it. I was away at school , I track it down guy who purchased ,but already had sold it out of state
Hi Alexis, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad'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
Beautiful Car, something you don't see any more. Great job
Hi Chuck Sigwart, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! Here is a link to more of this car, and engine start too. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Love this car, almost iconic. I owned a 4 door.
Hi Wayne McCuen, Glad you love this one :-) Here is the extended cut of this car, and we start it too, enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
So did I and the buyer false name , than left car minis Cleveland , fx trans and rear end down the street behind closed store!
Very nice car just like the one I used to own back in 79
+Shawn Jenson Hi Shawn, sounds like a good memory, thanks for viewing, Lou
Luv that color of interior it’s just 70’s written all over it lol
Hi All of the Above Entertainment!, Happy to read you enjoy this car. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy and here is the link, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile oh thx you bet I’ll checker out
Beautiful car guys. Clint Eastwood made a movie starring one, sort of. Thanks :Lou.
Hi Bruce H. Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car. Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Simply beautiful!
I am falling in love with this car!
Hi Silvio Sanna, Happy to see you enjoy this car :-) Good news! Here is the link of an "extended cut" video of this car, and we start it too. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Wow that is a beautiful car. Great to see it on the road being used.
Hi Clonmore, Happy to read you enjoy this car. Good news! Here is an updated video we did of this car I think you'll enjoy too, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
I remember going on break and passing by where they drove them off at Fords Lorain, Ohio assembly plant. It was my first year of 30 years there. A lot of them had the 429 Cobra jet and a lot of the guys loved getting loaned out to the garage to drive them out to the lot. Those were the days.
Hi Hec, Thank you for sharing what you remember. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
70-71, but the 1972 N code 429 cars were not Cobra Jets. The only CJ the 72-74 models received were the 4 barrel 351C 4V Cobrajet option.
I had a 71, it took me a while to see the beauty in these torinos!!! Like when the 79 pickups had the "Louisville" grill
Hi Jerry, Happy to read you had a 71 :-) Good news! Here is the link to an updated video of this car. Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
One of my all time favorite cars.. Really nice!!
Hi dne1301, Thank you for sharing this is one of your favorite cars. I updated the video on this car so if you'd like to see it, here is the link, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
wow and its a 4 speed. BEAUTIFUL
Hi todd lecher, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Here is a link to the 'extended cut" of this car. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Beautiful car!!!!! And manual transmission 👍
Hi Ronald, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Words are not enough. simply beautiful!!
Hi Luis Spacecowboy Petrillo
, High praise for this car :-) Good news! I did an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy and here is the link, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile Thanks! I'll watch it
Oh man, big bro Lou! Thanks for directing me to all these awesome Torinos and Cyclones. I am overcome and would probably be knocked out cold in the backseat dreaming of adoring chicks with my tubesocked stocking feet framing the transmission, no doubt lol :)! I love these Torinos, man. Real brutish beauties, and this big gal in green is endlessly gorgeous to look at, both inside and out. Heavy handed tho, you know? Not (more) delicate like some Mopars and Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles....more of a thick and heavy approach that I have come to apprecaite a lot. Hey Lou! I am a huge Green Arrow fan (ol' skool GA, not so much the revamped, much younger version) and I could see my hero The Emerald Archer definitely driving this beast and kicking ass. Thanks big bro, JV Johnny :)
Hey JV Johnny, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos on the Channel :-) Glad you're enjoying the mean green machines, Lou
Love this car in Any color Anytime 😊
Hi )3!u3☠️$k33, Happy to read "Love this car" :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
First saw this in gran Torino from Clint Eastwood it’s such a nice looking car!
Hi TGGamesmaster, Good news! Here is an updated video of this car you enjoy :-) Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile awesome I’ll take a look!
I watched a movie with Clint Eastwood and Lou Costabile just happened to know what I need.
N I C E !
Lucky fella. Yes, he knows how to properly close the hood. What you see for my avatar, is a 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28. Original 350 4 bolt main. 1968 327 heads, Wiend 142 supercharger, and a 700 R4 transmission. Custom leather interior, purple flame cloth seats, CD, DVD player. Oh yeah it's lotsa fun, compliments and a head turner!!!
Hi leebob86, Happy to read you are enjoying your car :-) Good news! Here is a link to an extended video of this car with engine start too. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Spectacular. I had the same car but with a c6 back in 1979 and all black. Nice memories! Thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoyed this one and thank you for sharing your story, Lou
Imho the last of the great Torino's. Proportionally beautiful and mechanically spec'd. From '73 on they were slow tanks even with the bloated 460. This car is spectacular. Thanks for sharing this one Lou!
Hi Audie Conrad, Good news! There is another (more complete) video of this car for you to enjoy, and here is the link, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Smog pumps and all the other junk on them didn't help
Beautiful Muscle car, i loved the 4 speeds, very, VERY GOOD !!! In Brazil don t we had the 351 engine, just 302 on Maverick GT.... Amazing vídeo, Greetings from Brazil !!!
Hi Felipe v8 from Brazil, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Good news! I have another video of this car with "engine start" too. Here is the link for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile Awesome, thx bro !!!
I feel like I'm watching gran torino with Clint Eastwood, what a incredible car.
Hi Jeff, Good news! Here is an updated video to this car :-) Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Very smooth the early torino are growing on me ..
Hi Mark, Happy to read this one is growing on you. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car. Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile thanks yes i watched that one earlier ..its probably best one in existence
Man that car is clean and STRAIT. Factory tach and gauge package plus it's a 4 speed!
Hi scdevon, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) However...I forgot to start it, so to make the video better, I decided to feature it on the Channel again, enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Jesus, what a beautiful car!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Hi Patrick O'Connor, Happy to read you enjoy this car. Good news! We did a 2nd video of this car with more details & here is the link. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Lou Costabile I’ll check it out, thank you sir. I don’t suppose you check out a ‘57 Chevy by any chance?
Bought the identical model when it was five years old. Probably one of the baddest tire shredder, tire smoker, in box stock form that I had ever owned- and I'm a Big Block Mopar man.Nothing I've owned could whip the '72 Ford Gran Torino, 351CJ, Baby C6 Trans, and a 3.55:1 Nine Inch Rear Axle- in a dead dig smoky holeshot- Nothing. Car would blow the hides OFF!
+Scotch Ace Hi Scotch Ace, Thanks for sharing your story. Take care, Lou
A fantastic car , many greetings from Germany 👍
Hi Die Unendlichkeit, Happy to read "A fantastic car" :-) Thought you'd like this video too, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
When I was a kid my dad and I went used car shopping. There were two cars we were interested in. A 1972 Grand Torino and a 1962 Chevy Impala Sport. I wanted him to get the muscle car. Instead he bought the Chevy. I wish it was still around. It was his baby and it's worth a mint today.
Hi Heru- deshet, Happy to read you recall the shopping for cars with Dad time :-) Good news on this car, as I have another video of this car with more details and here is the link. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Amazing and most beautiful car! Thanks for this wonderful video! 8-))
+All mobile Thanks, please take a moment on UA-cam.com and type in "My Car Story with Lou Costabile" and I believe you'll see other cars you'll enjoy, take care, Lou
BEAUTY, the movie was amazing also
Hi todd lecher, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car. Here is a video I did of this car with a bit more detail I think you'll enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
A real quality restoration on a great car. Lou, you are a very lucky guy to have seen so many great cars over the years. You should do a segment on your top ten favorites or ones that stood out. Probably easier said than done.
Hi Doug, Enjoy learning about, seeing, and sharing the cars with you :-) It's so much fun. You're right, the "Top Ten List" could be a bit of an editing challenge, however I like you're thinking of ways to improve the Channel, so please watch the commercials through (as that's how I get paid), Subscribe, hit the "bell" so you can see all new episodes, and e-mail links and share with your Car Friends, & Car Clubs. Thanks, Lou P.S. Good news! Here is a link to an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile Yes , I thoroughly enjoyed that. Such a nice sound from that 351 CJ. Buying a car then was much more interesting than today. You had so many options to consider. I have seen some cars that have 2 interior color options. Thanks Lou
The Torino. I had a 1972 Gran Torino, but not a sport coupe. 351 Cleveland with the 2-V carb. Very luxurious ride, and a classy style. Not bad for a co-signed-by-Mom first car. Bought it in 1975 at Reedman Chevrolet in Langhorne, PA. At the time I bought it, that dealership was the largest in the USA.
Thank you for sharing details on your Torino xtc1957 :-)
Wow! My sister had one these and the same color with a automatic. I drove it with her back in 1976 from Owensboro, KENTUCKY. to....... Fairbanks, ALASKA! (Canada road) It took over 10 days and there was no paved ALASKAN Hwy. in those days, much of it was a dirt road and grass tire marks for a road! True! I new it was a special car then, should had her sell it to me, but she stayed in ALASKA, for a year and sold it there.
Hi WHOMEWHOYOU, Glad you gave this one a "Wow!" Thank you for sharing your story, and if you'd like to see an "extended cut" of this car, here is the link, enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Next to the 70 and 71, this is my kind of Torino!
Hi David, Happy to read you like this one :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
That was a really nice Torino beautiful
Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car. Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
And It's a 4spd !........omg
+Alisha Elizabeth Hi Alisha, thanks for the omg. Please take a moment on UA-cam.com and type in "My Car Story with Lou Costabile" and I hope you find other omg cars, Lou
Absolutely amazing
Hi Mach1 MustangGuy, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Good news! Here is a link with an "extended cut" of this car and we start it too. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
I CLICKED ON THIS MAINLY TO HEAR IT RUN LIKE I REMEMBER FROM WAY BACK WHEN. THANX 4NUTHIN !
+joe shmo Hi Joe, I wasn't thinking of that at the time, however you're correct, I should have started the car and had a little exhaust note for you. However many of the cars I do have them start up (not all of them, but many), so if you type in "My Car Story with Lou Costabile" you should be able to find other cars you'll enjoy, and get some startups, take care, Lou
Lou Costabile SHWEET ! I GREW UP INA REGULAR 72 TORINO, SAME COLOR N ALL. I'D KILL JUST TO SMELL THE INTERIOR AGAIN. LOL
My '67 Cougar still has that "smell", hard to describe. Thought about changing over to leather but I don't want to lose that "smell" !!! :)
Philippe Igoa I HAVEN'T SMELLED A TORINO IN 30 YRS BUT I STILL CAN REMEMBER IT THANKFULLY. WISH IT COULD BE BOTTLED ! LOL
Sorry about that Joe, You're right. This is a earlier car I've videoed and learned I should start the car when I can (sometimes inside a museum and won't allow you to start them since their indoors). Hope you'll see cars I've videoed you like that are started. Please tell me what kind of cars you like and I'll share some you'll like, Lou
I bought that same car at Harold Ford in 1977 on there used car lot for 2300 dollars I. was happy it had working air cond.And u just gotta love the look.
Hi Ted Roberts, Nice to see you found a familiar car on the Channel :-) Keeps getting better looking with age, Lou
Hi Ted Roberts, I just remembered, Anthony & I hooked up one more time on his car to make sure people heard it start too, enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
My dad had a Torino Wagon with a 400 in it. Now you are going to say I'm wrong but I had it at 122 mph on the highway when I was 18.
Good times, good times :-)
That engine is Just WILD! Great job!
Hi Toy Car Case
, Happy to see you enjoy this car :-) Good news! Here is the link of an "extended cut" video of this car, and we start it too. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Thoughts of Starsky and Hutch. 😎 Cool Times. Also the Movie of Clint Eastwood. Woow 🤠
Hi David, Happy to read the cars this one reminds you of. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
My whatta sexy beast. 351C with a 4-speed manual. Perfect.
Hi CellPat2, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) God news! Here is an updated video for you to enjoy with this car. Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Always loved the line of the '72!
Hi Flynn Jones, Happy to read this is a car you always loved. Good news! Here is the link of an updated video I did of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Damn that's a great Torino love the body style great job in keeping it stick it's amazing great video👍🏽👍
Hi DAn Al, Agree the cars great, however on this video I forgot to start it, so I made up for it in this one :-) Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
One of my favorite cars
Hi Nick, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
My mom had a 73 Torino station wagon it was a runner . I was 6 yrs old
I know it's an old video...but another nice one. Great car. Would be proud to own. Some people don't like green, but green cars seem to find me, have owned several and currently own a green Lincoln.
Hi mark raven, Yes, this is an early video of mine. Good news! We did an updated video of this car and here is the link. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
wow that is an awesome car hope to get mine close to that
Hi Brandon, Happy to receive a "wow" from you :-) Good news! Here is the link to the updated video we did on this car you like. Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
I had two of these, both were fast backs with 351C 4bbl. I really liked them.
Hi Junior Thompson, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Here is a link to this car with more details ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Real nice styling. Guy in charge in Detroit had a true talent. Beautiful car. Lucky guy.
Hi James,
Thanks for viewing and sharing,
Lou
Bad ass man! Pure American Style Muscle! Clean. Thanks for finding it !
Hi Richard Cabitto, Glad you enjoyed this one. Bonus is I have an "extended cut" of this one with engine start. Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
1972 grand torino is Awesome Wow i want three 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 5/10/2019
Hi S.S.G.Brolly65697275, High praise for this car :-) Here is a link to more of this car, and we start it too, enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Beautiful. A true work of art.
Hi Md. Rabiul Alam, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Good news! Here is the link to another video we did of this car with engine start too. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Would love to own that thing 👍👍👍 and the rare 4 speed!!!!!👍👍👍
Hi Ronald, Happy to read you enjoy this one. Good news! Here is an updated video I think you'll enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Beautiful car.
Hi Jorge, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Amazing! Just really wish could of listen to it start and run.
Hi Matthew, Here is the updated video of this car with the start up. Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
The 351 Cleveland in 1972 had a drop in compression. The 1970 and 71 came with 11to1 compression where in 72 because of the smog effect they dropped the compression back to 9to1 which took a lot of horse power away from that 4V Cleveland! Best little race motor Ford built back in the late 60s early 70s! Build one for a friend of mine back in the 80s and dropped it in a 73 cougar XR7 with a 4 sd and 4:56 rear gears and big solid lift cam and 8:50 Holley dbl pump and that car ran mid to low 11s on 28 inch slicks!!!
Hi William Arendt, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and if you like here is an "extended cut" of this car at a later video, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
+Lou Costabile my sister had a 1970 Cyclone GT 351 Cleveland 4V 4 sd all stock and original! My brother in law and her husband had this same 72 Torino except his car came with a 351 Windsor 4V and that little Windsor ran but my sister beat him pretty good probably 4 car lengths! I grew up around the old muscle cars! The first Street race car I ever rode in while the person went through 3 of 4 gears was my cousin who had a 1966 SS Chevelle 396 with 375 HP 4 sd and that is why I have the same car except for I have a 327 with 12to1 ported Dart Motown Heads and ported Victor jr intake plus Muncie 4sd with 4:88 rear gears and 12 bolt posi brute strength chunk Moser axles! This is my second time finishing the drive train. The last time I had a 350 with 11to1 and basically same everything except the heads are ported and intake plus a solid lift cam and this time a mechanical roller cam this time! 350 ran mid 11s and this motor should run mid to low 10s!!!!
I'm glad you didn't put ugly aftermarket wheels on this beauty
Hi Niyaz Nazar, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! We did another video of this car and you can hear the engine start too. Here is the link, and enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Oh yeah. Those 351s get up and go especially with a four speed manual.
Hi Chuck, Thanks for sharing. Good news! Here is the updated video of this car. Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html
Beautiful car!....the colour is excellent👍👍
Hi Roy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & color of this one. Good news! Here is the link to an update video of this car I think you'll enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wcbMjzQoh7s/v-deo.html