1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport 351 Cobra Jet 4 Speed in Green & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 10-7-23.
    We're looking at a 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport in Green (Ivy Glow) Paint. The car comes with the 351 CI Clevland “Cobra Jet” V8 Engine and has a 4 Speed manual transmission.
    The car's Owner is Anthony Lucarz. Anthony’s had this car since 1997. Anthony shares he was looking for something unique and he loved the hood. Well as you can see he loves the details and this car looks showroom new.
    ENJOY!

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  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +15

    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

  • @GeekGinger
    @GeekGinger 5 місяців тому +16

    My first car was a 72 Gran Torino. It was just a grocery-getter, not a Sport, that originally had a 351W. It was given to me at 15 and was a "if you can get it running you can have it" thing. I learned a lot from that car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Darryl, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st 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

    • @douglashine9638
      @douglashine9638 5 місяців тому

      My first car was a 1972 Buick LeSabre 4-door in 1979 with only 27,000 miles at 16 years of age.

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 5 місяців тому +18

    What a gorgeous Torino! I could stare all day at the fantastic paint and body lines. But then you popped the hood, and I could stare at the 351C all day, too. What a great car Mr.. Lucarz has brought today. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +5

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise for the looks of this Torino! You're welcome, Lou

    • @scoutguard3015
      @scoutguard3015 2 місяці тому +1

      everything about this car is great, only made better with the movie

  • @JONMEREDITH
    @JONMEREDITH 5 місяців тому +12

    I wonder if Clint Eastwood would recognize this car in a heartbeat? Truly perfect car! Outstanding video! Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      "Truly perfect car!" High praise Jon.

  • @swilkobarfingtoniii1642
    @swilkobarfingtoniii1642 5 місяців тому +12

    You once showed a video of a Merc. Cougar and I described it as "a Mustang that went to college." These Torino's got football scholarships.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +4

      Division 1 Starter right here :-)

  • @drant3053
    @drant3053 5 місяців тому +6

    Lou…between the Boss 351 Mustang, that Top Banana Challenger, and now this Torino, you’re officially killing me. Not sure why Torinos don’t get more love. You rarely see them at the auctions. Stunning car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      DRant....hope this one and the others you mention put the blood pumping back into your system :-)

  • @cjdesign5700
    @cjdesign5700 5 місяців тому +8

    Not usually a Ford guy , But Anthony has a real beauty. Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this "real beauty" :-) You're welcome CJ Design.

  • @tomturnipseed2541
    @tomturnipseed2541 5 місяців тому +8

    Lou , are becoming quite the antique automotive video archive collector ..........you have a great library of muscle car videos!! Thank you!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Tom, There are 2 goals 1) Have FUN! & 2) Leave a legacy of these great cars. You're welcome, Lou

  • @davidfrania8990
    @davidfrania8990 5 місяців тому +6

    Wow! That is gorgeous! I was a senior in High School when this car came out and it was one of my favorite cars of that time. If I remember correctly I believe that Ivy Glow paint was a featured color that year, and I love how it actually glows in the sunlight! The sound of that motor is mechanical music to my ears! Thanks for the ride, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your favorite car at that time :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @dave1956
    @dave1956 5 місяців тому +4

    My cousin had a 1972 Gran Torino Sport fastback and my wife had a 1972 Gran Torino 2 door hardtop. What distinctive cars these were!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Dave, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins & your Wifes cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @ultraviolettp3446
    @ultraviolettp3446 5 місяців тому +4

    Oh, my, Lou! I'm "GREEN" with envy over this 1972 Torino GT. That is gorgeous. The styling was awesome and is the best of that generation as the bumpers are slim and work with the overall design. Again, Lou, you are just the best with the most varied automobilia content of any channel. Your efforts are always appreciated. Bene Opus!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read "That is gorgeous" :-) You're words are encouraging, and a treat to share with you, Lou

  • @cadillacguy1890
    @cadillacguy1890 5 місяців тому +6

    That’s a WOW! Amazing condition and correctness. Love to see the owner driving it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      HI Cadillac Guy, 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

    • @cadillacguy1890
      @cadillacguy1890 5 місяців тому

      @@loucostabile done!

  • @sparky6086
    @sparky6086 5 місяців тому +9

    Awesome sounding & 4 speed manual transmission too!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +4

      Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-)

  • @user-zf8gl1nz1y
    @user-zf8gl1nz1y 5 місяців тому +11

    Good morning Lou..
    wonderful and splendid!!
    too crazy ..
    It reminds me of the film Gran Torino, one of the best films ever made.. Lou you always bring great cars, you're the man, great job bro.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +3

      Good morning Ederson.. High praise. Happy to have you along for the ride Bro, Lou

  • @SigmaStoicGemini
    @SigmaStoicGemini 5 місяців тому +3

    Clint would be proud Lou!! I'm soooo glad to see all this love for Gran Torinos in the comments here. They weren't muscle cars or anything, but damn, there's just something magical about that 72-76 generation!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi SigmaStoicGemini, "Clint would be proud" NICE! Happy to share this Torino with you, Lou

  • @kevinesterline622
    @kevinesterline622 5 місяців тому +8

    Love a Torino I had a 76 nothing like that one but very cool car's.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @mikeyb.3004
    @mikeyb.3004 5 місяців тому +5

    That opening sequence with Anthony switching through that 4 speed was probably one of your best film moments Lou!!!! Love this car! Thank you Anthony and Lou. (Wasn't that the Montego/Ranchero I saw hanging out in back?)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Mikey B., Happy to read you enjoy the opening sequence :-) You're welcome. Yes this one was hanging out with us, Lou ua-cam.com/video/xS8Y2zTDblg/v-deo.html

  • @Freedomquest08
    @Freedomquest08 5 місяців тому +3

    Don't see these cars much anymore.
    I did not realize how awesome that color is. In this era of car paint, colors like this did not keep their luster for very long in the Vegas sun.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Freedomquest08, "Don't see these cars much anymore." You're right. Happy to be able to share this one with you, Lou

  • @Iraqkingdom1921
    @Iraqkingdom1921 5 місяців тому +12

    The color is great....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @user-bm7cl9lu3h
    @user-bm7cl9lu3h 5 місяців тому +3

    The perfect Gran Torino Awesome 👍👍👍

  • @iswc27
    @iswc27 5 місяців тому +2

    Hi, Lou! About that wide mouth look, Uncle Tom McCahill, always known for his witty and whimsical comments, opined that these cars looked like "landlocked tunas sucking air"! Be that as it may, Anthony's car truly lives up to the words "Gran", "Sport" and "fastback", and between Clint Eastwood and Starsky & Hutch, these Torinos have truly become icons!
    You said it, Lou, Great Time! You, too, Anthony, ear to ear! Thank you both for taking along for this virtual thrill ride!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi iswc27, Happy to share this "icon" with you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_72 5 місяців тому +2

    How spectacular this 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport looks in the sun with that green (Ivy Glow) and the large side reflective stripes! I like the large, mouth-style front grille, with its twin headlights, and the additional "Ram" air intake on the hood; plus the handsome rectangular taillights recessed into the one-piece chrome bumper (special mention to the immaculate "Cobra Jet" V8 engine bay). Excellent interior combination, with seats, doors and upholstery in green, along with the elegant instrument panel full of dials. Perfect day for the final tour; with that beautiful shot showing his brilliant beak crossing the road... Congratulations to Mr. Lucarz, for his 26 years alongside this Great Classic! Great video, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Jaime, Happy to share this "Great Classic!" with you :-) Thanks for sharing the details you see, Lou

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 5 місяців тому +5

    Been awhile since I seen one it's great to see one again got all the goodies on it and very clean

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +3

      Hi Larry, Happy to share this car with you :-)

  • @1969EType
    @1969EType Місяць тому +1

    There are faster cars. There are cars with more tech. No car will ever make me feel what I feel when I see this car. And it’s THE perfect color and options. Thank you for your pride in the ownership of this beautiful car and thank you for your generosity in sharing it here with us on UA-cam.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Місяць тому +2

      Hi Robert, Well said. High praise. Lou

  • @dancerjim
    @dancerjim 5 місяців тому +8

    Love the color.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 5 місяців тому +10

    Very nice Gran Torino! I always thought that these were under appreciated.
    Incredible level of detail is right Lou - just spectacular.
    Thanks for letting us see this classic!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +3

      Hi Jeff, So hard to find them today. Really nice to be able to share this one with you. You're right, the detail on this car is "just spectacular". You're welcome, Lou

  • @ArthurRobertson-ne7ik
    @ArthurRobertson-ne7ik 5 місяців тому +2

    Wow! I am a life long Ford fanatic. This has been a wonderful episode for me. My favorite year and model from the '70s!!! Just fantastic! Thanks to the owner and pesenter for sharing this beautiful car with us that can only experience one of these exceptional examples of American automotive history through your efforts. ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Arthur, Happy to read "Wow! I am a life long Ford fanatic. This has been a wonderful episode for me. My favorite year and model from the '70s!!!" :-) You're welcome. 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

  • @wamps3370
    @wamps3370 5 місяців тому +2

    One of the most beautiful bodies ever created!!! Love it to say the least!!! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      High praise. You're welcome Wamps!!

  • @johncornell3665
    @johncornell3665 5 місяців тому +4

    Very cool car and made popular by the movie. Love the paint job. Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Happy to share this "Very cool car" with you :-) You're welcome John!

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 5 місяців тому +2

    Nice 1972 Torino. Like it. For a 52 year old car. It’s mint. That’s also when I graduated High School. Thanks Lou!
    💯👊👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Terry, Happy to read "It's mint." :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @bungeycord5971
    @bungeycord5971 5 місяців тому +2

    Super nice ride. I dont think I have ever seen one out on the road even back in the day. The look over the hood is great.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Bungey Cord, Happy to read "Super nice ride" :-) Glad to read you enjoy the "look over the hood", Lou

  • @matthewdavis8413
    @matthewdavis8413 5 місяців тому +3

    Very nice Gran Torino a very rare car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Matthew, Happy to read you enjoy this "very nice" car :-) You're right, a rare treat to see one today, Lou

  • @seanmcfadden6600
    @seanmcfadden6600 5 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful Gran Torino Sport! That color is sooo nice. And the Cleveland/Hurst 4 speed rocks! Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @user-qs7et3jp3h
    @user-qs7et3jp3h 5 місяців тому +2

    One of my dream cars one of the most beautiful ever built

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Happy to read "One of my dream cars one of the most beautiful ever built" :-) High praise.

  • @stevebyrne4235
    @stevebyrne4235 5 місяців тому +3

    These cars used a rigid body/flexible chassis design first seen in the '65 ful sized Fords, fantastic handling; fabulous detail. Speed limiter for novices who missed a shift!! Thanks guys

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Steve, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. You're welcome, Lou

  • @keithshevlin5427
    @keithshevlin5427 5 місяців тому +3

    Sweet ride Lou. All you need is a Goldie lab next to you zipping down the road. Great video

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Keith, Happy to share this "Sweet ride' with you :-) Lou

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad8995 5 місяців тому +3

    Lou, that '72 is right as rain... A one year body style, 351 Cleveland⚡️🙌🏼, 4 speed, excellent condition.
    Good one Lou...good one.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Audie, Happy to read this one is "right as rain" :-) Lou

  • @philipdrake6
    @philipdrake6 5 місяців тому +3

    Very nice, what a great car the Gran Torino is, that guy is a very lucky man.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Philip, Happy to share this "great car" with you :-) Lou

  • @leonwhildenjr4483
    @leonwhildenjr4483 5 місяців тому +2

    Hey Lou, That’s one sweet Torino!😎👍With the Cleveland and the 4spd You just don’t see them that often. Thanks for sharing Guys!😎👍⭐️🕊🦋🕊🙏✌️🎉🇺🇸

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hey Leon, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" car :-) You're right, today, a rare find for sure. You're welcome, Lou

  • @matthewpaanotorres7309
    @matthewpaanotorres7309 5 місяців тому +4

    Nice. 72 Ford Gran Torino, 351 Cubic Inches, 4-Barrel Carburetor by Edelbrock, iconic color and design. Can it get any better? Yes, but we don't care! 😎👍💪

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +4

      Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

    • @matthewpaanotorres7309
      @matthewpaanotorres7309 5 місяців тому +2

      @@loucostabile Thank you! 😎👍💪

    • @user-ui8or8cq7l
      @user-ui8or8cq7l 4 місяці тому +2

      Edelbrock made a Carb in early 70s?

    • @matthewpaanotorres7309
      @matthewpaanotorres7309 4 місяці тому +2

      @@user-ui8or8cq7l Oh, I just realized that was the 80s and 90s. I just realized they were actually Carter carburetors. I thought Edelbrock existed back then because in the 1993 film Dazed And Confused, Wooderson said something about a Double-Pump Edelbrock Intake (DPEI).

  • @mreinstein48
    @mreinstein48 5 місяців тому +7

    A Beauty!! Green!

  • @donaldthetruthseeker-es3nu
    @donaldthetruthseeker-es3nu 5 місяців тому +2

    Very nice car. This Torino is the nicest one I seen. Love the green paint with a light green stripe. The 351 Cleveland with a four speed is nice also. Thanks for showing this beautiful car guys.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      "This Torino is the nicest one I seen" High praise. You're welcome Donald.

  • @TorinodaveBoss351c
    @TorinodaveBoss351c 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm so happy to see this video, i was parked next to Tony at the Fairlane Club of America show in St.Louis in 2003, very happy to see he still owns his. I owned my 72 for 40 years and 4 months and sold it with 14,455 miles on it. Two thumbs up buddy!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi TorinodaveBoss351c, Happy to read you were next to this car at a car show :-) 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

  • @classicmusclecarexhaust1988
    @classicmusclecarexhaust1988 5 місяців тому +2

    Rarely do I like a green-on-green car, but these Torino’s are an exception. I owned the ‘73 version of this car in the late ‘70’s, but with the more common automatic. There was very little ‘Cobra Jet’ left in that 351 by ‘73, as mine could only muster a 16.8@83 mph at E-town but boy that was a quiet comfortable enjoyable car, especially on the highway. What a great example of a seldom seen car. Great video Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Happy to share this "exception" AL car with you :-) Lou

  • @MOHA-G27
    @MOHA-G27 5 місяців тому +4

    My dream car

  • @jerrycook9802
    @jerrycook9802 5 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful! My second car was a 74. It wasn't as powerful. Only had a Windsor and was powder blue. It was a fun car. Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Jerry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 5 місяців тому +2

    🙋‍♂️ THANKS LOU,ANTHONY ,FOR SHARING ONE SWEET 🍯 RIDE AND ALL GREAT DETAILS…AND I LOVE ❤️ ALL THE GUAGES,AND THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS…WITH THE SPOTS FOR 🗺️ MAP READING 👀💚💚💚

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to share this "SWEET RIDE" with you :-) Glad to read the details you enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

  • @gene978
    @gene978 5 місяців тому +2

    Condition is like 1972 all over again. I always liked the Style of these over the Malibu from 1968 and up to the end of the Torino. I always thought this car had a lot of Class for a mid sized car. Even the 1968 Torino in my eyes looks so classy. Inside & out. I remember so many of these. Perfect Car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      "Perfect Car" High praise.

  • @FrankDux-rq7go
    @FrankDux-rq7go 5 місяців тому +3

    I just watched the movie Gran Torino on Saturday.

  • @sammym.belfastchild
    @sammym.belfastchild Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely a beautiful Gran Torino , one of my favorite Ford's in that gorgeous Ivy green .
    Cheers , thank you for sharing..

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Місяць тому +2

      Hi Sammy M., Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @Merylstreep1949
    @Merylstreep1949 5 місяців тому +2

    The hose says RAD, i couldn't agree more❤

  • @DrRobertMPick
    @DrRobertMPick 5 місяців тому +4

    Nice!

  • @johncaballero8013
    @johncaballero8013 5 місяців тому +2

    Outstanding machine Lou! Really love this year, style and color of the Torino. Is a lot like Clint Eastwoods ride!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi John, Happy to read "Outstanding machine" :-) Lou

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 5 місяців тому +2

    Gorgeous time travel car😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Happy to take you back to 1972 motorTranz :-) You're welcome.

  • @jaeshin
    @jaeshin 2 місяці тому +1

    What an amazing example.. and love the 4 speed and the hood scoop!.. unique it is…

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 місяці тому +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing example" :-)

  • @Scalihoo
    @Scalihoo 5 місяців тому +6

    One would be hard pressed to find a nicer example..👍

  • @nealrstevens
    @nealrstevens 5 місяців тому +2

    Anthony, your Torino is the best I've seen, keep it up.

  • @williamgreen1489
    @williamgreen1489 5 місяців тому +2

    To me this is the ultimate Torino!

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 4 місяці тому +1

    Sharp looking car, wow! Love the color and side stripe and magnum 500 wheels, hood scoop - all complement a great looking body. Great stuff Lou and thanks!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi Bruce H. Happy to read "Sharp looking car, wow!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @daniellatimer1876
    @daniellatimer1876 2 місяці тому +1

    My parents former neighbor had a son with a 73 Gran Torino, this body style. I remember it in the late 1970's. His was black with gold stripes down the side, and black interior.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 місяці тому +2

      Hi Daniel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your parents former neighbors sons car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @nealsidor1323
    @nealsidor1323 Місяць тому +2

    The epitome of Ford Muscle car styling and that Cleveland has 'perfect pitch'
    Lol...👍🏁

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Місяць тому +2

      Hi Neal, High praise. 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

    • @nealsidor1323
      @nealsidor1323 Місяць тому

      Been subscribed, just missed this one.
      Damn that's a great color too

  • @davidhibbs6989
    @davidhibbs6989 4 місяці тому +3

    Very beautiful car Lou. Pride of ownership shows ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @nojnoj3069
    @nojnoj3069 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi Lou. It's always a pleasure watching your videos. As for this outstanding automobile, wow! This to me is a mans car. Big loud powerful and you need some fast hands for when it gets a bit squirly after you put your foot down too hard. This could be one of the best of the best for sure.....26 year custodian. This man loves this vehicle for sure. I thank the Lord for guy's like Anthony and you Lou. Without you, this world would be so boring......."ear to ear grin everytime"...... awesome!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi cymatics, High praise. Happy to read "ear to ear grin everytime" :-) NICE! Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @CJColvin
    @CJColvin 5 місяців тому +2

    Very beautiful clean 72 Ford Gran Torino brother

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi CJ Colvin, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) Lou

    • @CJColvin
      @CJColvin 5 місяців тому

      @@loucostabile Thanks brother

  • @user-bs8cd3um3u
    @user-bs8cd3um3u 5 місяців тому +2

    One of the most under rated muscle cars. You never see them. I guess because it was a one year body style. My old neighbor lady had one when i was a child. The same color or close to it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @matrox
    @matrox 5 місяців тому +2

    I guy up the street in the next development had one of these in a bronzed brown color in the 1970s. I was never a Torino guy but his did look and sound good. Overtime Torinos have grown on me.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Nicky, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age. Glad to read you enjoy this one now, Lou

    • @matrox
      @matrox 5 місяців тому

      @@loucostabile Not that I didn't like the looks, just that back then there was so much more to choose from.

  • @danielwillliams9669
    @danielwillliams9669 3 місяці тому +1

    I have seen this car before and it is absolutely amazing. Love the functional scope! Just Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This just never gets old. Of course I would like it in Black!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 місяці тому +2

      Hi Daniel, Happy to read "Just Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" :-)

  • @mgirard7161
    @mgirard7161 5 місяців тому +2

    My dad had a brown one just like this back in the day.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi M G, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @harryhahn7824
    @harryhahn7824 5 місяців тому +1

    Very nice! I have had a 73 4-speed Gran Torino Sport for the past 48 years. I bought it from the original owner with 11 thousand miles on. It has close to 39 thousand miles on now. Not resorted, but just about as nice as that. I have the original window sticker and all the paperwork.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Harry, Happy to read you have a cool car too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @stevebyrne4235
    @stevebyrne4235 5 місяців тому +2

    Lot's of interesting Ford product in the driveway!
    Go Leafs go!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Happy to share the "Ford products" with you :-)

  • @skxj
    @skxj 5 місяців тому +2

    Ford always had some nice green shades back in the day.

  • @leroycaudill96
    @leroycaudill96 5 місяців тому +1

    My boss bought a twin same everything in blue in 1972 nice car thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @ronaldgore7892
    @ronaldgore7892 5 місяців тому +2

    Mercury had the Montego GT fastback. I was in love with both.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      I'd like to feature one of those Montego GT's.

  • @DanEBoyd
    @DanEBoyd 5 місяців тому +2

    Influenced by Bunkie Knudsen, if I'm not mistaken.
    This is another car which makes one marvel at how many of them were on the roads in the 1970s, compared to how many still exist today.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Dan, So rare to see one today. Happy to share this one with you :-) Lou

  • @ScarlettFire341
    @ScarlettFire341 5 місяців тому +2

    Great Locker and a great specimen !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this "great specimen !" :-)

  • @sly2392
    @sly2392 5 місяців тому +2

    great video as always lou. i just cant get enough of watching your videos of great classic automobiles. still waiting for the video of a late model chrysler minivan. LOL. JUST JOKING LOU.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi sly 23, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) It's funny you share "late model Chrysler minivan", because I was convinced I would not video station wagons as they are "technically" not cars. However a Friend convinced me to video his, and it had GREAT success, so now I'm looking for good station wagons too :-) Maybe Minivan in the future? If the demand is there, you never know, Lou

    • @sly2392
      @sly2392 5 місяців тому

      i think everyone is a car person. because from time to time we all have gas. LOL. @@loucostabile

  • @samuelmorado70
    @samuelmorado70 5 місяців тому +1

    I had a Red 72 and black vinyl top. 351 CJ but it had a Holley 4 barrel and side pipes. Beautiful car. Automatic

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Samuel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your red 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

  • @supersport57
    @supersport57 5 місяців тому +2

    Awesome Torino!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job

  • @Irishfan
    @Irishfan 5 місяців тому +4

    I saw a 72 Torino for the first time in the dealer showroom the day they first went on sale in October 1971. I fell in love with the car. I was a college age student at the time and didn't have the ability to buy it, but it was one of the many cars I saw in the showroom and wished I could buy it. That stripe on the side was a really cool thing to see at night when streetlights or other car headlights reflected off of it. It had a changing look to it as it went from the front to the back. I do wish Ford was still making cars like that. Surely, there would be more cars on the road than SUVs if they did.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Daniel, Happy to read this is a car you fell in love with. Lou

  • @billyfoster3223
    @billyfoster3223 5 місяців тому +1

    Great story, Lou! A childhood friend of mines parents had one in medium blue with a blue interior. May have had a 351 Windsor V-8, but was definitely an automatic. Rode to school in it a time or two! Cheers!😁👍🛠️🔧

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Billy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your childhood friends parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Cheers, Lou

  • @johnhenrymcmahon6878
    @johnhenrymcmahon6878 3 місяці тому +1

    Awww big bro Lou! You went all "Starsky and Hutch/Green Arrow" on us and I love it, man! Those guys are 3 of my biggest heroes, and here they are together! My Dad David Soul (Hutch) would certainly agree😜😉. Ha! This Gran Torino Sport has my floppy sneakers fired off my tubesocked stocking feet like cannons that you catch like Gary Carter behind home plate, Lou lol 🤣!! POW😵😵! That leaves me 100% knocked out (of course) and slung over Anthony's right shoulder like the Robin I am, my stocking JV baseball chick crazy jock feet now just limply dangling 🤣🤪. I just loooove these Ford Grand Torino's, man. So rare to see one live and in the flesh. I especially dig that rear 3 quarter view with that wild and radical fastback and those big hips. Kind of like a hulking fastback shape, and just so cool to look at. That awesome and lopey werewolf exhaust sound just fits her to a "T". The mechanical work that Anthony's done under her hood is EPIC, a delight...thanks for the inspiration, big bro! "Stay Gold", as Johnny told Ponyboy Curtis in The Outsiders. JV Johnny ⚾⚾

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 місяці тому +1

      Hey JV Johnny, "You went all "Starsky and Hutch/Green Arrow" on us" That one has me laughing out loud! :-) I can see why you're "feet now just limply dangling" after this rare to see perfect "WHAT!" Torino shows up on the Channel. This show stopper looks showroom new. You're welcome, Lou

  • @oldblueshhrchannel1847
    @oldblueshhrchannel1847 5 місяців тому +1

    Great car Lou! Thanks so much.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Oldblue’s HHR channel, Happy to share this "Great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @RustBeltLife
    @RustBeltLife 5 місяців тому +2

    That’s a beautiful car. My 72 had the 351cj and 4 speed but decided it needed a coyote and 6 speed

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi RustBeltLife, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you had a fun one too, Lou

  • @douglashine9638
    @douglashine9638 5 місяців тому +2

    Nothing like a Cleveland… I love the 8 Grand Tach, plus it has the taller 3.50:1 rear gears. That’s what the S Code stands for. Glad I subscribed… 🤠

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Douglas, Thanks for sharing the details you notice and enjoy. Happy to read you subscribed and welcome to the Channel. Hope you see MANY more cars you enjoy, Lou

  • @DominatorGarage
    @DominatorGarage 4 місяці тому +2

    Sweet car, I always wanted a 72, Ive had a 68,9,73,and 4 and my 71, but never a 72. Reminds me of Gran torino with clint eastwood

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi Nate, Happy to read this car reminds you of Clint Eastwoods car in the movie Gran Torino :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

  • @RaiderX948
    @RaiderX948 5 місяців тому +1

    Another great car Lou, great owners as well, Da Bears....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Raider X, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-) Lou

  • @WaltKFish
    @WaltKFish 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey my brother I also had a 1972 GRAN TORINO SPORT that was my Drag race car it ran 12 .60'S at 107 mph in the quarter mile sold it a couple years ago to a father and son who each have a 1972 that they drive on the street so they Drag race it still at our home 🏡 track I'm happy 😊 that it went to a ford family 😎

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hey Brother Walt, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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

  • @petemedina8446
    @petemedina8446 5 місяців тому +2

    That's one great looking car there definitely don't see too many of the perrino GT models and it's got a great motor🎉

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @user-iu8pr7zf4n
    @user-iu8pr7zf4n 5 місяців тому +1

    The most beautiful Torinos I have ever seen. These cars were always underpreatie until now.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      "The most beautiful Torinos I have ever seen." High praise.

  • @Ikeebeabuchi
    @Ikeebeabuchi 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for another unique car presentation. Love the color, wheels, and overall appearance

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @GTP427cobra
    @GTP427cobra 4 місяці тому +1

    A beautiful car and it looks brand new and it sounds great I love it and the 4 speed

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi Gary, High praise. Happy to share this one with you, Lou

  • @johnnywilson715
    @johnnywilson715 3 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely. My favorite car love it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 місяці тому +1

      Happy to read your comment :-) NICE!

  • @louiskats5116
    @louiskats5116 5 місяців тому +1

    G'day Lou,
    Even by the 3rd generation there isn't a bad angle on these Torino's, they just got better with every generation & I have a soft spot for the 1972.
    I believe it was the final year of the sport roof ( Fast Back ), body lines, can one of your great subscribers correct me.
    Great great Torino.
    Cheers
    Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 🇺🇸

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Goodday Louis, Happy to read "I have a soft spot for the 1972" :-) Cheers. Thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

  • @2509498788
    @2509498788 5 місяців тому +2

    Awesome car..

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Happy to read "Awesome car" :-)

  • @clevejason
    @clevejason 5 місяців тому +2

    Wow that’s a beauty

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Jason, 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

  • @ror312gallery19
    @ror312gallery19 5 місяців тому +1

    just lovely, thanks gentle men, cheers from torino, italy, robert

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Robert, How nice to drive this Torino in Torino Italy :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @thomasbailey9605
    @thomasbailey9605 5 місяців тому +2

    Magnificent

  • @randysrestoration
    @randysrestoration 5 місяців тому +1

    Very nicely done car! Always liked the '72 Sports. It's not just the scoop for me but entire design like the grille and those sport gauges. CJ 4spd for sure top of food chain. Back in 1978 there was one at the VW dealer in Marquette, Mi but it had been converted to a 429 CJ 4spd by someone in Detroit area when car was new. Dealer wanted 5k for it. Same color combo. (Yes I am well aware ford did not build 429 CJ's in 1972.) I was out on a drive when I spotted the car on dealer lot. I stopped by driving my 1 of 6 Mercury Capri 425hp 427 4spd 1 of only 6 built. While I went for test drive in the torino the manager asked me for keys for the 427 Comet as was pretending to trade it in. I told him he would have to wait until I returned. And yet another story when I let him test drive the Comet.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Randy, Thanks for sharing your fun story :-) Lou

    • @randysrestoration
      @randysrestoration 5 місяців тому

      @@loucostabileit just reminds me of the so many muscle cars i have owned since my first car the ‘70 Boss 302.

  • @tonydagostino6158
    @tonydagostino6158 5 місяців тому +2

    So reminiscent of the Eastwood movie. Wasn't his a darker shade of green? Really nice restoration

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Tony, Not sure if Clint's was darker green. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge. Glad you enjoy this restoration, Lou

  • @roberthirshfield3571
    @roberthirshfield3571 5 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

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

    • @roberthirshfield3571
      @roberthirshfield3571 5 місяців тому

      @@loucostabile I have a 71 mu 351 Cleveland build like a boss