1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible in White Paint & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Chicago on 10-22-16.
We're looking at a 1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible in White Paint.
A real Car Guy and my long time Friend all the way back to our college days, and Owner of this car, Chuck Walsh Jr. Chuck’s had this car in his family since 1988. Chuck shares that this car is the same year, make and model his Father used to have, and after his Father sold the car, his Dad missed the car and wished he had it back. Chuck years later was on the hunt to find a car like his Dad used to have, and finally found it and here it is.
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Truly a masterpiece.
Glad you enjoyed this one :-)
Chuck's wonderful opening comments suggest it is not necessarily the cars we miss from our childhood years, but our childhood itself. Great story and good to see two schoolboy buddies still in touch.
Hi Andrew Graham, Well said. Glad you enjoyed the story, Lou
One of my favorite body styles of all time. Its really got that rocket ship thing going on. I love it.
Hi Benjamin Nagy, Glad to read this car is one of your favorites :-) Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
That's a very beautiful Le Sabre.Everything looks pristine,paint,chrome,trim,interior, & engine!! That's when Buicks were Buicks!! Awesome Le Sabre!!! I ❤❤❤ that car!!!
Hi John, Happy to read "Awesome Le Sabre!!!" :-) Lou
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Hi Olle Haggman, I appreciate you comment and support :-) Thank you, Lou
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This is a beatiful gem... Still got the fins in 1960... awesome👌
Hi Jimmy 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
Lou you always make me feel like owning a car like this when you make your videos, and I will.... as soon as I can afford it lol.
Hi Jeffrey, I hope you get your car to enjoy soon. Stay focused and it will happen, and like I hope comes across in the videos, have fun along the way, Lou
My folks had a 63 LeSabre convertible and the name for the white was "Arctic White".
Love Buicks 💘
Hi Blair, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Folks car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Another beautiful car! Thanks Lou. :)
Glad you enjoy another one too :-) Hope you see many more on the Channel you'll enjoy. You're welcome clyde7059, Lou
Lou: congratulations to the owner of this fine car.
This was when cars were cars! This is a class act,
timeless classic beauty,
when Buick was Buick.
I do remember these as a kid, the good old days.
I'd like to have a '60 Buick Invicta convertible which is similar to this one.
Hi Paul Kirkland, Glad you like this one :-) Hope you find your 1960 Buick soon, Lou
Some cars don't look good in the color White, but this is not the case concerning this Buick.
Hi Robert, Happy to read this car wears it's color well :-) Lou
Never seen a 60 Buick, Beautiful Car and great story.
Hi Tim C, Happy to share a new one for you. I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers, and I find that to be so much fun, Lou
My family had this very car. Brings back memories. 🌟
Hi 1aikane, I find it fun to see a car you're familiar with. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
seems like guys r good friends & beautiful car ur friend has!!!
Hi, We stood up at each others wedding and have many good memories. Glad to share his car and story with you, and thank you for viewing and commenting, I appreciate it, Lou
very nice episode! thanks for bringing this beauty out onto the internet freeway!
Hi plophlegm, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) You're welcome and I hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on the Channel, Lou
The adjustable mirror for the instrument panel was called 'Mirromatic'. That was the right roller knob. The instrument cluster actually laid down flat and the mirror reflected the image back to the driver and you could tilt the mirror to adjust it to any driver's preference. 1960 was the last year Buick used the enclosed drive shaft or Torque Tube. The transmission was a double turbine Dynaflow and was the final and best version. 1961 was the last year Buick used the Dynaflow. A triple turbine Dynaflow, I think, was still available as optional on the Electra. It was more trouble prone than the less complicated double turbine. The LeSabre used a 364 CID engine while the Invicta & Electra used a 401 CID engine. If you notice, the shape of the front of the headlamp 'pods' resemble the jet engine nacelles of the B-47 & B-52 bombers.
Hi packard5682, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Hi Lou . . .
I bought this exact car, with the exception of a black top, in 1960 - price - $4,000. Also bought '63 and '65 Wildcat convertibles (priced $4,300 and $,4500 respectively), but this was my favorite. Only maintenance was replacing the 'plastic' zippered back window. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Richard . . . Congrats on having a cool car like this too. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
My parents had a new 1960 Buick Invicta and, much later, I had a used 1960 Buick Electra 225. The Electra 225 had electric windows and front seat, plus factory AC. I agree that the sculpted design was beautiful. Both cars had the flat-top roof option, making the visibility 360 degrees. I especially liked the unique mirror adjustment for viewing the speedometer for tall or short drivers. It also had a foot-activated ignition rather than the usual key start. The 1959 model lacked the mirror adjustable speedometer, and the wraparound windows were gone from the 1961 and succeeding models, so designwise, the 1960 model was tops.
Hi Ron, 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
Another Beauty, Lou! As I've said before really loved 58 GMs. But this is great. So much better than 61 restyle .May be wrong, but think color was COTILLION white 🤔. My first car was red Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 convert! ❤. If you have one of those, please advise. Thanks 😊
Hi RICK Oe, Happy to read you enjoy this "great" car :-) Glad to read you had a cool Olds! Here is one for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/oeqR5tkGqeo/v-deo.html
I know it been six years ago 😅the color is Arctic White 😊may be looking at a 1960 Electra225! 😮it is a Very Beautiful Buick!!!
Hi Frank, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Very Beautiful Buick!!!" :-) Lou
Another wow car.clean sharp styling.the interior reminds me of an icecream parlour,i think you call a malt shop from that era.the owner obviously luvs the car so im sure it will stay in tip top condition.
Hi Craig, Happy to read you enjoy this "wow car" :-) Lou
I like the 1960 Much Better than the similar designe 1959. I did not like the canted headlights of the 1959. The 1960 just looked cleaner and smoother. Loved the fins and the simple tail lights. It was a great combination...then came 1961! Please watch Lou's video of a 1961 Invicta. Thanks Lou. I'm enjoying these videos so much!
Hi Brian, Thanks for sharing what you like. Glad to read you're enjoying the videos :-) You're welcome, Lou
1960 Buick was much more refined than the 59. I had a baby blue 60 Olds, & preferred that slightly, but it's a toss up. There is a guy in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa who has a fleet of 1959 American made cars, all of them except a Rambler. His favorite is without question the Cadillac.
Hi Warren, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your baby blue 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 owned a. 1960 Buick Me Ssabre. 2 door hardtop. A beautiful midnight blue. I was in the military at the time. I had to sell it. Here we are today in late 2020. I have been searching for one for 50 years. Been unsuccessful.
Hi James, 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
Nice car ! Showing the underside of gas tank and trunk tells us the car was well restored or completely babied since new with no trips out in weather. Nice to finally see the back view after your mention , Lou . Coach the videographer….
Hi Dave, Thanks for sharing what you notice, Lou
this 60 buick is perfection in design. the front beautifully and flawlessly matches the rear deck. no other car in history has ever been so symmetrically designed. brilliant!
Hi cbi1991, Thank you for viewing and sharing. "Flawless" that is high praise :-) Glad you enjoyed this video, and I hope you find many other cars on the Channel to enjoy too, Lou
These are beautiful cars but i'd prefer a 2 door hardtop version. I've been in a convertible car with the top up and the road noise is a bit loud.
Hi Phantoma3, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you prefer. 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
My grandfather had the sedan version of the 1960 LeSabre in green. That might have been the first car that I "drove." We were at a parking space and I sat on his lap, and he let me hold the steering wheel.
Hi Aaron, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers 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
My brotherinlaw had one exactly like this one just not a convertible I loved that car. great video.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brother-In-Laws car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
My parents had a 60 Electra 225 when I was a kid... Beautiful cars
Hi Joe, 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
Just beautiful ! .
Hi Gaylon, 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
LOU. U. HAVE BUILT IN RADAR.
ANOTHER GREAT CAR. TO SHOW US.
TREMENDOUS
Hi Andrew, I see you found it :-) Lou
She's a real beauty Lou, thanks for posting.
My pleasure sharing this car with you James. 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
it's nice being friends for so long, even nicer having a car for so long lol
You're right :-)
we had a yellow convertible and a red 4 door sedan
Hi kfm908, 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
Just saw one in a parking lot this weekend
Hi Sara E. Nice :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Never seen one , Outstanding Car 👍
Hi Harold, 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
Awesome story!! I love a Big Beautiful Buick.
Hi Ooh Gee, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou
Brilliant story and connection
Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)
in 1960, this was just a mid priced car that most any factory worker could have bought. if they made a car like this today, it would cost more than a Rolls Royce. now Buicks are just glorified golf carts from china. really sad how we've devolved.
Hi cheiftp, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Lou Costabile Hi Lou! You find some great cars on your channel. Do you have any classics in your garage? I would love to see your own car collection since you have this talent for finding these cars and their owners.
Don't kill 'em, rebuild 'em! ;)
Hi Cornell Green, I don't have a Classic (yet), however here is my car. Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/kVxNd7ppQ2g/v-deo.html
One of my favorite cars.
Nice :-)
Classy car 🚘👍🇺🇸 🌎
Nice :-)
Another great video.
Thank you :-)
Wow ,Loved every thing about the car except the Interstate battery ,lol
Hi Jon Sekander, Happy to receive a "Wow" :-) That battery can be easily swapped out. 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
Wow this is my car very beautiful amazing look just love it beautiful
Hi Keith O'Neil, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you on this car :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I love the lines on
Hi Danny, Happy to read you "love the lines on" this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Beautiful car I had a green one myself
Hi AJSmith, 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
Thanks just subscribed 👍
Another work of art. Never seen one let alone heard the name! LeSabre - nice! Love the diagonal fin treatment both front and rear! Balances the body beautifully 👍🏽 very tastefully designed as opposed to the 50’s style of fin treatment. Most unusual and seemingly hard to get ur hands on a convertible. What was the number made? 13,000 was quoted i think? Yes. Would like to see the sedan counterpart? Mmmm. Thanks for presenting another lovely car!
Hi Hubert, Happy to read you enjoy this "work of art" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Wow, the radio controls have a bass/treble adjuster. I didn't think those came into play until the 70s or so. Kinda cool.
Hi Frank, Thank you for sharing the details you notice :-) Lou
I remember them. I remember them because they were different. Their beauty was more subtle than the cars with bigger fins. And I remember that I didn't see very many on the road them. But they made an impression
on a young kid growing up in 60's.
✌🏻🇺🇸
Hi George B, Happy to read this car brings back memories, and leaves an impression :-) Lou
Love the story, love the car. My Dad also had a ‘60 Le Sabre! Although his was black. He traded that in 8 years later for a new ‘68 Le Sabre, and traded that one in on a new ‘75 Le Sabre. We were definately a Buick family!
Hi Darcy McGreer, Glad you love the story and the car :-) Dad clearly is a Fan of the Buick brand. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Parents had a wedding picture taken in a 1961 LeSabre. That's the first thing that came to mind when watching this.
Had three friends with 1960 Buicks. 1 convertabe 2 hard tops all three tourquois blue.
I'm glad this video / car brings good memories, and thank you for sharing, Lou
INSANE. BEAUTY
High praise :-)
If I remember correctly, this car had an unique start procedure. I think sequence was to turn the ignition switch to 'on' and then depress the accelerator to start the car. Please post if this correct.
Hi Turhan Ruffin, The Owner of the car replied to your question and said "As the questioner wrote, is exactly the procedure on how the vehicle is started." so you are correct, Lou
Beautiful! My HS coach had the same car.. It always turned heads. Thanks Lou.
Hi BartRicky, Your High School Coach knows how to make an entrance :-) You're welcome, Lou
Great to find old friends. Dad had a 59 LeSabre, it wasn't my favorite.
Hi James, Good hanging with Friends. Well hope Dad had other cars you enjoyed, Lou
Hi Charley !!
Very nice Buick ... back in 1975 or 76
My father was working for this car / motorcycle dealership name Jim Williams Honda in Laredo Tx. He painted one just like yours but with a hard hard top. Took alot of gallons of light blue paint. That's why I was watching this video. Congratulations cool story TKU )) for sharing !!
Hi Ricardo Cavazos, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car your Father painted light blue :-) 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
Is what an absolutely beautiful car and the sentimental value is priceless.
Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sentimental value of this car :-) Lou
I always thought this looked better than the 1959. The only Buick I have ever had was 1983. Loved it.
Hi david carroll, 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
very nice i think that the first time i seen one was in fast times at ridgemont high movie .i could be wrong but still it was such a cool looking car with those eye brow body line to folded wing sculpture rolling art .
I like you description of the car (those eye brow body line and folded wing) nice!
2:02 When cars were "cars" Now Sleepy Joe want electric ones...lol
Hi soundwavs1961c, Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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
It is definitely rolling art, this and the 65 Riviera are the two most beautiful Buicks ever made IMO
Hi CarCultClub, High praise for this "rolling art" :-) Here is that 1965 Riviera you enjoy too, Lou ua-cam.com/video/qcyNBA5gKAc/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile thanks Lou, keep doing what you do, takes our minds off what’s happening in the world, just for a few minutes to escape reality🙌
Absolutely beautiful !!!
Hi Peter, 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
Lou had a 60 lesaber hardtop blue nailhead eng. Loved it. Owned it in 69.
James happy to read this one brings back memories of yours :-)
How is everything kept in excellent condition? It is a great treasure.
Hi Galilea de León, He has several cars, so this one just comes out on nice days. 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
of course i love classic cars 💖
Yes u pressed the gas pedal down to the floor to start after u turned the key.
Thanks for sharing a tip.
Brake release with arrows pointing to foot lever!
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
nice old car but she needs a set of new donut gaskets
Hi Glenn, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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
No drop top? So much for showing.
Hi TenFour, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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
Hi Chuck & Lou / One more excellent Buick from the glory days of Buick Town, Flint Michigan. Very historic family story. Cool. Go Cubs.
• Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
Hi, So glad to share this with you and happy you enjoyed this one :-) Lou
Love 💘 the room - under the hood - to work on car 😁
Thank you for sharing what you love about this car :-)
Good oh Buick sound. Such memories.
:-)
What A beautiful car!
Hi Ricardo Rivera, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) Lou
These cars look angry
Hi Mike, Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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
I once had the opportunity to buy a white 1960 Buick convertible, for $500, back during the '80's. And I believe that one was also a runner. But being that I did not have the garage to store it in, nor the money to restore it, it is best that that car went to somebody who did have the garage and the money to restore it, rather than me buy it and let it sit outside for 30 years. Therefore I do not have any lingering regrets about not having bought it.
On another note, I believe 1960 was the first year that GM started to shrink their fins. I had a 1960 Cadillac back in 1984. And indeed, their fins started to shrink on the Cadillac in 1960. As 1959 was the year Cadillac had the largest fins ever for any car!
Hi Marshall, Yeo, those fins started to get smaller, you're right. Thank you for viewing, and sharing your cars story, Lou
I believe it's a red one in the old Go-Gos video "Our Lips Are Sealed".
HI William, Thank you for sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile And The Go-Go's cruise down with the 1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible in LA back in 1981.
That is a beauty, love those buick nail head V8s. I wonder how much your buddy invested in rejuvenating that car, looks beautiful. Wish I had the money and resources to restore a car that way...
Hi Kramden, agreed a beauty. This car was in good shape when Chuck found it, so it's had light restoration work as needed piece by piece to restore as needed. Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou
THE OWNER IS CORRECT THEY MADE 13,588 OF THE LASABRE CONV. I OWNED A 1960 CHEVY IMPALA IN WHITE AND THE CHEVY COLOR WAS CALLED ARTIC WHITE.BUT IF I HAD KNOWN MORE THAN WHAT I DID INSTEAD OF THE CHEVY I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT THE BUICK JUST LOOKED UP THE STATS THE BUICK WEIGHED 4216LBS AND HAD 364CUI 250HP ENGINE ALL FOR$3145.00 AND MY IMPALA WEIGHED 3.635LBS AND HAD 283CUI 230HP ENGINE FOR $2,954.00 AND CHEVY SOLD 79,903 OF THE IMPALA CONV. BUICK WASN'T MARKETED TO YOUNG MEN THOUGH AND SO BUICK LOST A SALE.
Thank you richard feibel for sharing your knowledge, ad=nd details on your 1960 Chevy you had. Lou
Is that guy Arnold Palmer?
Great character line...all the way from the headlights to the taillight. And another from the A pillar becoming the fin.
We owned the ‘59 Caddy, but honestly, I like the cleaner, toned-down-chrome design of this one vs, say, the ‘60 Caddy. Sometimes, less is more.
Hi Frank, Thank you for viewing & sharing your preferred choice, Lou
Stunning paint job.
High praise for the paint on this car :-)
Hey Lou, I came across this Beauty today in your collection and although I am not a “big BUICK fan” there are certain ones here and there that I really love and this is one of them! Along with the early Rivera’s. Very Cool. We had the ‘61 Buick Hardtop growing up for a short time and I liked that style too. Thanks Lou.
Hey gene978, Glad you found this one you "really love" :-) You're welcome, Lou
real nice presentation, regarding the wildcat decal on the air cleaner, don't recall Buick putting anything out as a wildcat version in 1960 and especially not with the 364 cubic inches that this Special would of came with stock from the factory and not till the late run 1963's when the Wildcat models were introduced and then they came as a punched out 401 cubic inch nailhead.
Hi ZZZZ, Happy to read you appreciate this episode :-) 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
My first car was a 1960 Pontiac Catalina but what I'd wanted most was a '60 Buick convertible. I agree with the owner of this vehicle that it is really a rolling piece of artwork. I still see them once in a while but they are very rare. The only car that Buick ever made to rival the beauty of the 1960 model were the Riviera models of the early 1970s.
Hi Jack Kangaroo, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Truly a nice nice Buick LeSabre! Can see why it is his baby! Nice presentation too Lou! Your friend is a very nice person Lou! Thanks for sharing!
You're right, he loves this car :-)
My grandfather when I was kid had this same body style but his was a Buick Electra 225. It had stainless steel along the rocker panels and a lot of options.
Thank you for sharing your Grandfather had one like this body style :-)
immortalized as judge reinhold's car in fast times at ridgemont high, although that sky blue edition was a hard rop. humongous trunk!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge Scott Brady :-) Lou
The car is great but the firewall should be body color 64 was the first year when the firewalls were black for Buick
Glad you enjoy the car, and thanks for the tip.
one of the nicest design ever. we had a turquoise 61 w/ the wildcat motor. both nice yrs.
Hi Richard Morris, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car, and thank you for sharing you had one too, Lou
Awesome tradition, awesome story, and bad a car. I'm sitting in front of one right now.
Hi Ben Rodriguez, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Nice you're looking at one too, Lou
I like these rare cars alot of ppl always think bel air chargers mustang's but there is alot more out there 🤔👍
Hi John Beer, Glad you like these cars :-) If you type into UA-cam search "My Car Story with Lou Bel Air" & "My Car Story With Lou Mustang" & "My Car Story with Lou Charger" should be a fun way to see the cars you enjoy, Lou P.S. LOTS of Mustangs on the Channel :-)
Those wide white walls make it a hood car :(
Clearly these white walls are not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy :-)
Lou Costabile Lou I love the car but can’t stand the 1930’s Cord out of date wide white walls all though my dads 60 Buick had black walls because it was hard to maintain clean of winters in Montreal winters
This was a wonderful video because of the backstory.
HI Buelligan88, Glad you like the story on this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Guys put the wrong size ww on the cars they came with 2 inch r today there 1.6 ,get it right
Hi Ron Jenkins, 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
Hi Lou! Beautiful car! Interesting story!
Hi Joseph! Happy to read you enjoy this episode of the Big Buick :-) Lou
Wish I could trade my jaguar xtype for this
Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)
Great job Lou ! But I must disagree with your friend Charlie. My favorite front grill is on the '59 Buick Electra 225
Hi Vincent, Thank you for the compliment on the video. 59 is a good one too :-)
I like the 1959 Buick grille too. Buick went from the ridiculous in 1958 to the sublime in 1959. The grille pattern was the same but the heavy-handed troweling of chrome onto the sides and rear of the 1958 was eliminated on the 1959 and replaced with gracefully swooping lines and sloping fins that accentuated the length of the car.
Awesome!
Hi larciabella, 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 gorgeous car! Kudos to its owner!
Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Would love to see a 58 Plymouth fury
Here you go ua-cam.com/video/zfUDFHLfgdc/v-deo.html
Thank goodness that 50s fin fad faded. Yes, there is a vestigial fin here, but not as pronounced as on other makers models. I love, too, the departure of the styling in Buick cars from the late 50s.
Hi SenorKaboom, Thanks for viewing and I have some less finned cars for you recently added. Curious, do you like the cars before the fins, like these two? Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/G1BL5oNLoIM/v-deo.html
Lou Costabile I have favorite cars from the '20s and up. The '29 Cord, the first front-wheel drive car and the Cords from the mid 30s are definite likes. The Chrysler 300 series from the 60s and the Turbine experimental cars. From the 50s, not too many cars are on my hot sheet, save for the Edsel. All the correct studies, all the good demographics, all the marketing, and it tanked, nonetheless. Then the muscle car era and the cubic inch and horsepower wars in the 60s. Nothing like a 427 ci engine in a Nova, and trim it like a no power grocery grabber. And, regardless of the car model, option it anyway you like. Take a Chevy Biscayne and option it with a 396, 4 speed and performance rear end. As for now, nothing really turns my head, everything is so cookie cutter similar. Just look at the Chevrobuillacs. The only vehicles that have any distinctiveness today are trucks.
Hi, "Just look at the Chevrobuillacs", that is funny :-)