Pontiac engine with three petals and hurst shifter that's definitely a Super Duty Plus setup. Pontiac is swagger😎 on four wheels the Redhead Rebel child of General Motors
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Since I'm an SD kind of guy, I should recuse myself from commenting on how beautiful, awesome, gnarly-sounding, business-like, incredible, indestructible, powerful, and overall magnificent Russ' car is! I couldn't be unbiased so I won't attempt it. Thanks Lou!
@@MrJohnnyDistortion I believe the first time “muscle car” was used was associated with the idea of putting a high power V8 in a mid size two-door, starting with the 64 GTO.
Growing up in Detroit during this era there were numerous GM employees in our neighborhood. In particular was a Pontiac engineer that was into drag strip racing. I remember he had a blue Catalina Super Duty with aluminum front fenders, no sound insulation ,no power steering or brakes, heater and radio delete also. This car was very fast and he accumulated many street and strip victories. When he opened the dump tubes the ground would vibrate! I never saw another exactly like his again.
Hi Richard, Ahhh the Pontiac Engineer Neighbor :-) Good times, good times. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Thank you Lou for bringing this Super Duty Pontiac out of his collection for our enjoyment. As I’ve gotten older and become more aware of what these cars were and the power of that 421, it has become arguably my favorite car. I appreciate all the muscle machines but I wouldn’t bat an eye trading my 4 speed Roadrunner for a car like this one… Russ is all smiles knowing what he’s got.. AWESOME car Lou, not sure you’ll be able to top this one in my book but don’t stop trying !!! 👍🏼. 👍🏼
Interesting how similar are the rear end and taillight configurations between this Catalina and the ‘64 Continental. And Lou… if you ever had to eliminate “shall we?” from your vocabulary, nothing would ever happen in your videos. 😂 Thanks, Lou! ~ John
The 60's was Pontiac's greatest decade. They were the leader in many ways. Most of the decade they were 3rd in manufactures sales. My family's first Pontiac was a 62 Catalina which later became my first car. Pontiac has been my favorite manufacturer from that time on. I have had 15 over the years and currently have an original 74 Trans Am. This 63 SD 421 represents Pontiac at its best. You mentioned the Swiss cheese frame at that time to show what extent Pontiac would go to win by shaving the extra pounds off the car to be as light as Chevys, Fords and Plymouths. In addition to all the aluminum parts on this particular car, aluminum body panels could also be added for further weight reduction. Pontiac was still pulling a rabbit out of their hat with the SD 455 Firebirds in 1973 and 1974 when the muscle car world was all but dead. No one was more sad than me when Pontiac came to an end in 2010. Many young people know Pontiac only as an unexciting car that ended in 2010. Thanks to Russ and Lou for showing how great the Pontiac brand was.
Hi Allen, High praise for the brand :-) Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family's 1st Pontiac, and then there after too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Hi Tim C, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of the front of this car and glad to read it brings back memories :-) 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
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Lou, I can't keep up. It's not yellow and it's not a convertible yet I love this car. I researched the Swiss Cheese. God, knows I love a bench seat and stick. No radio! No heater. I'll take the neighborhood. Going back to the last two. The two tone. And the break lights on this car, first I thought they're too small (I'm a Shelby girl) and then hey, if you're tailgating this car you better be doing it in your dreams. Play those gears shifting white boy.
@@loucostabile Love to take it down a country road and run through those gears. The sound alone is priceless.:-) And I was wondering about the tires and slicks in the trunk?
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Another great segment Lou. Interesting how rare these vehicles actually are. Nice to see that Russ has kept it in tip top shape. I presume that given the scarcity of parts, he would have to have something fabricated if he couldn't rebuild the existing one. Its really great that you can bring these really rare vehicles forward to your viewers. Thanks Lou.
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this car. I'm sure finding parts would be a challenge. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I still own a 1964 Pontiac Catalina convertible that came with 4 on the floor and bucket seats. It still has the 2+2 emblems and the 421 emblems on the car. The original 421 with the three deuce steup was long gone when I purchased it, however I do remember the exhaust had cut outs coming off of the headers. I bought it from my brother in about 1977. Saint Paul Minnesota. He was upset that the radiator froze up on it here during a Minnesota winter. I took advantage when he said he would sell it to me for $100. As I understand it, he purchased from someone who came in to my dad's gas station. This man said his son was in the service and that he needed to sell his car for him. So anyways... A lot of fond memories attached to that car. Went through a few engines. I believe it has a 389 in it currently. Last started probably about 2000. Was forced to remove it from my mom's property (where I had kept it stored, covered, outdoors for 35 years - I moved it twice a year. On and off the street) in Saint Paul Minnesota in about 2006. Paid for outdoor storage after that and kept a plastic sheet and tarp over it up until about 2017. I quit paying storage that year, but i am pretty sure it is still there. It still has solid fenders, hood and trunk lid. Even the interior floor was still there last time I saw it in 2018. Last person to look at it rolled their eyes and offered me $500. He said that "Everyone thinks they have gold." ... he then left without the car. That was in 2017. Anyone who may be interested leave a reply here. If you tube does not censor it I will respond.
I also collected many extra parts, chrome interior trim, etc. for a 1964 convertible Pontiac Catalina from junkyards back in the day. I am 62 now, I live in northern Wisconsin and if someone wants that stuff I have no use for the internet beyond youtube. Give me a reply here and we can talk.
@@lancelink29 Hi Lance. It's certainly a good way to see if you can move your vehicle or parts thereof. I wish you luck and hope things work out favorably for you.
What a beautiful tribute! I remember doing what everyone else with a Chevy Malibu did which was hunt down Monte Carlo dash and all the necessary parts to make it into a Super Sport. Haters would call it a clone. But I just called it my own! So glad people started using the term tribute and ditched that nasty old term for a beautifully badass muscle car
Yeah Brother!, This is in the top ten list of my dream cars. Style, power, and beauty that can't be beat! Boy, they did it 'just right' back in the day, AND with the correct tires!
what an incredible investment, if the gentleman obtained it following the outstanding restoration! now, when you record this monster, with all that aluminum, the actual sound of it ticking away with the hood open differs from other engines displacing over four hundred cubic inches. a subtle sleeper of a beast. wow, thanks Lou! great post. RIP Charley Watts
Sweet 👍💪💯👊 Sweet Lou ❣️ Tell the owner to smile He a tad tight 😂🤯😁🤕 My super duty v10 Ford 🤔🤭 Aluminum heads And the puffer F 350 WTF 🙄 🙊🤭 Back to the post chief Great Pontiac Greata the great next video Taking out the back seat Mercy🥳🌞🤠💪
Goodday Lou, Always respected the Poncho brand. 421 SD with a 4 speed. How tough is that, Pontiac at its best. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
I had a 63 CATALINA FROM MY GRANDFATHER GAVE IT TO ME IN 1975 HE BOUGHT A NEW COUPE DEVILLE AND HE SAID MARK YOU WANTA MY CAR IT HAD 39000 MILES ON IT AND I DROVE IT HOME DOWN THE BLOCK I WAS 15 YEARS OLD IT HAD A 389 ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE AND I USED TO DRIVE IT UP AND DOWN THE DRIVEWAY TILL I GOT MY PERMIT THAT DAY I DROVE TO MY BUDDY AND HE WAS 18 SO I COULD DRIVE WITH HIM WE TOOK THE CAR TO DOWNTOWN CHICAGO AND DROVE AROUND
Hi Mark, 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 P.S. Did you see this one too? ua-cam.com/video/Tua-V0haquE/v-deo.html
Those eight lug wheels were some of the smartest looking wheels I've ever seen. Early sixty's model Pontiac's were elegant looking in their own right, but those wheels made them stand out from the crowd. This is the rarest Catalina I've ever gotten to see.
Old log trucking coyote again told you about les Lenningtons 62 meadows Pontiac in Yakima! As you know most super dutys we're 11 to one compression racer cars were 12 and one half to one! Later 63 sd got bathtub intake kinda like a tunnel ram you also know mickey made some hemi heads for them!!! Aluminum exhaust lasted 11 seconds!!!! Some times 10 seconds if beswick was driving!!!!
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My auto shop teacher when I was a freshman in high school had a Pontiac Safari wagon with a 421 four barrel. For towing his boat he said. I and another student got to do a tune-up on it during class. So impressive I remember it 54 years later.
As always, great owner, narration and video! A buddy of mine way back when had a 66 Grand Prix with the 421...full throttle acceleration was actually VIOLENT! "a SUPER BEE"? HAHAHA 🤣
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Had some health issues but great to be back Lou. This car is stunning and can't think of a better machine to get back on track with your channel. Bad arse and beautiful. Wow.
Thanks for the great video! About two years ago, after purchasing a budget tool at the big retailer, low and behold one of these was parked next to me! What a treat, I spent the next 25 minutes respectfully taking photos, and admiring the blue iridescent beauty.
Hi David, My pleasure sharing this video with you :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of the car you saw. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
There you go, Pontiac SD's are the hottest on the street. Great car. The cars in the early 60's are much lighter than later cars because of the simpler bumpers and no emmission junk. Bet that bad boy hauls the mail.
Lou, yet another rare and amazing peice of Americana. My dad sold Pontiacs in the early '60's and owned a 62' Bonneville 389. This car is fantastic. I might add '63 was the first model year for the stacked headlights which I believe ran through at least the '66 models. Such an identifiable look. That 421 was a beast. Pontiac was king at the track during this period. I hope your viewers appreciate what you have shown here. Thx.
What a great Tribute to the SuperDuty. I've only seen them in books, a rare Pontiac! Only the experts will tell the difference, and with this one and all the stock parts?? It might as well be the real deal! Thanks Lou!! 🚘👀🏳️🌈
The 2-door sedan was the lightest of all '63 Catalinas, as well as being the lightest body style for all makes. I'm assuming that what they mean by "Swiss cheesing", they were refering to cutting holes into the frame, so as to make it lighter, like car buffs in highschool would sometimes claim to have done just that. I've previously never heard of using aluminum for exhaust manifold castings. After having seen headers glow on a dyno test, one would think that the lower than iron melting point of aluminum would make that light metal unfeasable for casting exhaust manifolds with. That '63 Catalina still had plenty of charachter, nearly equivalent to a contemporary Buick or Chevrolet. I dig those taillights of which I vote to be one of Pontiac's best ever, if not the very best. The later full-sized Pontiacs appear to be overweight, in comparison. I tip my virtual hat to Pontiac Division going out of their way, in order to produce the lightest possible full-sized GM product of that era
Hi Al Dente, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou P.S. Here is some details on "Swiss Cheese" cars. www.hemmings.com/stories/2015/10/08/swiss-cheese-super-duty-a-factory-lightweight-pontiac-catalina-heads-to-auction
421 SD, 4 speed, 2 four bbl carbs, 8 lug wheels and an exhaust note that'll blow your mind. It's like you can feel the torque just watching this video.
It was 1962 on Dune Road in Westhampton Beach Long Island New York. 62 years ago and I have remembered this all my life. I was a college boy, working for the summer as a chauffeur for one of New York's multi-millionaire kings. It was millionaire's row on Dune Road - flat as a table - straight as an arrow. Not a lot of traffic, just the occaisional Rolls Royce. I was pulling out of the driveway when I heard the siren screaming. I hit the brakes hard as the huge gray ambulance approached. The engine on it was roaring, competing with the siren. The front of the flat gray, pretty much unmarked ambulance was up in the air - the rear squatted down, tearing up the road, nearby sand going up in smoke both from the speed of the ambulance and the grinding of the fat tires. I was a good judge of speed, a knack that came in handy later in my career as a Highway Police Officer. I immediately gauged this flying gray beast's speed at 110 miles per hour. At the time it was the fastest I had ever seen any vehicle move. As it flashed by me I could clearly see the 421 emblem on the flank and U.S. Navy in black letters. His foot was on the floor and those carburators sounded like they were sucking in enough air to include birds and squirrels. I had grown up in new york city and I had seen emergency vehicles of every stripe responding to all kinds of calls - but i had never seen anything like this. Somehow i got the idea that there was a small child, a drowning victim they must be racing to save. Turns out it was. The boy lived. And I remembered that 421 Gray Pontiac ambulance with U.S. Navy printed on the door for the rest of my life.
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Beautiful tribute Catalina every time I see one it reminds me of the GTO with the stacked headlamps and I think of the Swiss cheese Catalina I saw years ago at one of the auctions mecum of Barrett Jackson
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What a Great example of Pontiac performance ! And black with gold interior. ! The mighty 421 ,dual quads, and aluminium parts. Loved the feature of the underside ,the cutouts & tranny. The neat 8 lug wheels with this car. Doesn't get any better. Thanks lou & Russ for one cool car. Too bad he couldn't slam some gears.!
Hi, Lou! In 1963, Pontiac was the big trendsetter. The split grille had already been a division hallmark for a few years, and it was in 1963 that the full-size Pontiacs introduced what was popularly called the "Coke bottle" profile. They were also first fitted with the stacked headlamps. They weren't the first cars to have them, but they were a feature a lot of the competition soon began to copy. Just from these things alone, even a relatively plain two-door Catalina sedan like this was a styling standout. BTW, I did meet Arnie Beswick at a Pontiac-Oakland Club convention many years ago. A couple of questions: First, what does Russ mean by a "Swiss cheese car?" And second, I noticed this car has parallel windshield wipers instead of the dual-facing wipers these cars typically had. That struck me strange, because although the Tempest had parallel wipers from the beginning, the big Pontiacs didn't have them until 1970. If anybody can explain, please reply. Anyway, thanks to you and Russ for this glorious ride
Hi iswc27, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Here is a article from Hemmings on The "Swiss Cheese Car" www.hemmings.com/stories/2015/10/08/swiss-cheese-super-duty-a-factory-lightweight-pontiac-catalina-heads-to-auction
I had a midnight blue '63 Catalina, same body & Kelsey-Hayes wheels and brakes but the smaller tri-power, 370hp, 421, 3-speed column shift T-15 transmission, and 3.90:1 positraction rear axle. Loved that car...
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Love the 63 post cat.....i have a 62 cat hardtop bench seat clock delete radio delete heater delete reverse light delete 4 speed 389 block and heads heavily worked with a 54991 S.D. intake same as this 63......but im only running the long branc h.o. exhaust manifolds....i love the S.D. Catalina program....only 132 S.D.s in 62 116 cats 16 grand prixs....
Great engine setup on the 421 SD Super Duty, but.. Ordering the car without power steering, without power brakes,, without even a heater !.. No radio either, and standard shift.. That's a hoary beast of a car.. I'd have to get some basic comfort/ease of operation features.. Heater/AC, power steering and brakes, automatic transmission, cruise control and electric windows.. Sure, it's a bit heavier, but still plenty fast and MUCH easier to live with.
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Holy Smokes !!! What a killer !! '82 , take the ferry from wa to Victoia. Almost a different world. Catalina's called Parisieenes,,,,, Any how, Gary Moore had a great song like this.
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Absolutely beautiful car 'I think the 63 is by far the best looking of the stacked headlight pontiacs ( also the 65 tempest' GTO )i'm a big fan of the 63Galaxie' the pontiac looks a more modern design but both cool. In New Zealand we only had four door 63 pontiacs' and not even many of those' it's different now though 'I think I've heard that NZ has has the largest number of American classics outside of the USA.☝️
This was a great episode, Lou, Thanks for sharing it with all of us. My Mother's friend had a 62 Pontiac station wagon with this same engine and drive train, he raced it every weekend way back then, I wish you could find one to do a segment on, I know I'd love it. Thanks again for sharing this video with us, Lou. You have a Great Day!
There was only 48 of the 63 Catalina race cars produced and 40 were hard tops and 8 post models sold all had aluminum front end’s and bumpers and trunk lids
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what a beautiful car, so much raw power... does it ever run hot on summer days? i have a 63 bonneville with a 428 that im working on and a 67 Lemans 389 that run a little bit hot during summer here in Riverside...
Pontiac is the only GM car that didn't have the X frame. The X frame was vulnerable to T bone collision. Pontiac has the full perimeter frame, and gave protection in T bone collision. Another feature is the wide track. All other GM makes used frame from the 50's. This meant that the tires were inset from the fenders. You can see this in the '59 Chevy. GM did correct the frame until 1965. Do you remember the wide oval tires? Wide oval tires were to make up for the narrow frame. But Pontiac had wide track
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Pontiac was always a fav in the Muscle car times - being 71 I remember some of the great cars of that era - I think when you are in something special you have to remember all those moments when it was everyday you were driving around with all the cars that are being restored today - Its almost like cuba isn't it? when you have to pick up a 50 year old car to find that American experience that some want to wipe out!
I know that all the Pontiacs I’ve own I saw a 421 Grand Prix super duty setting on a lot in Texas 20 years ago it was black and a 63 model they. Had hand painted it looked bad but it was the real thing beautiful and could of bought it for 3 grand . Takes alot of money to restore one now.
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a friend had one, also black & he bought it new. I didn't know until seeing this video there were only 67 made. It went over 140 MPH & blew away all comers on the 1/4 mile. He traded it in '66 for a new Vette Stingray.
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Hi Rich, I understand. I think it was Dr. Suess who said "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That's a helpful reminder for me, and I hope that helps you too, Lou
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i had a 62 grand prix, 389 tri power with the police cam, royal bobcat tune package along with a borg warner wide ratio 4 speed, it surprised many people from a stop light.
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Pontiac engine with three petals and hurst shifter that's definitely a Super Duty Plus setup. Pontiac is swagger😎 on four wheels the Redhead Rebel child of General Motors
Just the way we like it :-)
I would love to see a pontiac gta trans am with a EFI Pontiac engine + 6 speed
I’m a 1949 model myself, Northern California born and bred, so I lived those days. This Pontiac is a stunning rarity. It’s a shame Pontiac is no more.
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Lou Costabile I’ve been a subscriber for a couple of years. Do keep up the good work!
Since I'm an SD kind of guy, I should recuse myself from commenting on how beautiful, awesome, gnarly-sounding, business-like, incredible, indestructible, powerful, and overall magnificent Russ' car is! I couldn't be unbiased so I won't attempt it. Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, Thought this one is right for you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Wow! That’s beautiful! 😀 I love the tributes. Just like the “real” thing... only you can drive it and have fun! 😎👍
High praise :-)
So rare! If it hadn’t been for the very low production numbers the 62-63 SD may have beaten the GTO to the title first true muscle car. Thanks Lou!
Hi Mountain Climber, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome, Lou
I thought that the cross ram dual quad Chrysler 300 cars were the actual first muscle cars?
@@MrJohnnyDistortion I believe the first time “muscle car” was used was associated with the idea of putting a high power V8 in a mid size two-door, starting with the 64 GTO.
@@mountainclimber48
That's what the 300 letter cars with dual quads were. Muscle cars.
Then why isn’t the ’57 Rambler Rebel considered the first muscle car?@@mountainclimber48
That’s a lot of factory aluminum! Pretty light car for its time.
Thank you for viewing and sharing :-)
Growing up in Detroit during this era there were numerous GM employees in our neighborhood. In particular was a Pontiac engineer that was into drag strip racing. I remember he had a blue Catalina Super Duty with aluminum front fenders, no sound insulation ,no power steering or brakes, heater and radio delete also. This car was very fast and he accumulated many street and strip victories. When he opened the dump tubes the ground would vibrate! I never saw another exactly like his again.
Hi Richard, Ahhh the Pontiac Engineer Neighbor :-) Good times, good times. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
What a beautiful automobile !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Makes my heart skip a beat !!!!
NICE !
An interesting and fast car, elegant in its simplicity. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Rick, Plain & simple :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Such a sweet car!! GM car with a Ford part and some Chrysler humor sprinkled in...what an episode!!
Hi Dastardly Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" car :-) Thank you for the kind words on this episode, Lou
Thank you Lou for bringing this Super Duty Pontiac out of his collection for our enjoyment. As I’ve gotten older and become more aware of what these cars were and the power of that 421, it has become arguably my favorite car. I appreciate all the muscle machines but I wouldn’t bat an eye trading my 4 speed Roadrunner for a car like this one… Russ is all smiles knowing what he’s got..
AWESOME car Lou, not sure you’ll be able to top this one in my book but don’t stop trying !!! 👍🏼. 👍🏼
Hi Richard, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Glad you're along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou
Oh, I love it! This Pontiac definitely lets the world know it was built for speed. What an interesting tidbit about the hood scoop, too. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read "Oh, I love it! " :-) You're welcome, Lou
Now that is a car, even if it's a tribute, love it
High praise :-)
1963 was an awesome year for GM across the board.
Happy to read you enjoy this year for GM cars :-)
Beautiful Car Lou sometimes the most beautiful cars is the ones just basically equipped
Hi Alton, Plain and simple :-) Lou
Interesting how similar are the rear end and taillight configurations between this Catalina and the ‘64 Continental. And Lou… if you ever had to eliminate “shall we?” from your vocabulary, nothing would ever happen in your videos. 😂 Thanks, Lou! ~ John
Hi John, Thanks for sharing, my pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Awesome early Pontiac… plane Jane devil in disguise for sure! Bad ass!!
Hi Edmund, Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome" car :-) Lou
The 60's was Pontiac's greatest decade. They were the leader in many ways. Most of the decade they were 3rd in manufactures sales. My family's first Pontiac was a 62 Catalina which later became my first car. Pontiac has been my favorite manufacturer from that time on. I have had 15 over the years and currently have an original 74 Trans Am. This 63 SD 421 represents Pontiac at its best. You mentioned the Swiss cheese frame at that time to show what extent Pontiac would go to win by shaving the extra pounds off the car to be as light as Chevys, Fords and Plymouths. In addition to all the aluminum parts on this particular car, aluminum body panels could also be added for further weight reduction. Pontiac was still pulling a rabbit out of their hat with the SD 455 Firebirds in 1973 and 1974 when the muscle car world was all but dead. No one was more sad than me when Pontiac came to an end in 2010. Many young people know Pontiac only as an unexciting car that ended in 2010. Thanks to Russ and Lou for showing how great the Pontiac brand was.
Hi Allen, High praise for the brand :-) Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family's 1st Pontiac, and then there after too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
I couldn’t help but notice the rare “dual” master cylinder on this “Big Chief Pontiac!”
Hi Fred, Thank you for sharing the details you noticed, Lou
Those were federally mandated come 1967, the owner probably wanted secure stopping power.
And not exactly original. As in unaltered from new.
So looks like the Pontiac Catalina was the companies muscle car before the GTO
You're right :-)
Chevy 409, was also a muscle car in 62 -63 !
Pontiac had Beautiful front ends 64 to 67.Nice car brings back memorys.
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Thanks for sharing thanks for the great ride even through I was riding in the back seat lol
Hi SuperJoes70, You're welcome and glad you're along for the ride :-) Lou
That is a beautiful body style. That thing has some muscle under it!
Hi reher714, Happy to flex this muscle car with you :-) Lou
I had a 1963 421,with the Grand Prix body style. It had 3 carbs. It was midnite Blue, had the kelsey hayes wheels.... It was Beautiful...
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Super interesting car, love it!!! Thanks Lou
H Pablo, Happy to read you "love it!!!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Can't beat that engine it's a beautiful car two-door 67 of them were made excellent a great find a great car have
Hi Andrew, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Another great car
Lou, I can't keep up. It's not yellow and it's not a convertible yet I love this car. I researched the Swiss Cheese. God, knows I love a bench seat and stick. No radio! No heater. I'll take the neighborhood. Going back to the last two. The two tone. And the break lights on this car, first I thought they're too small (I'm a Shelby girl) and then hey, if you're tailgating this car you better be doing it in your dreams. Play those gears shifting white boy.
Hi Gail, Happy to read your thoughts on this car :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Love to take it down a country road and run through those gears. The sound alone is priceless.:-) And I was wondering about the tires and slicks in the trunk?
@@loucostabile Looked up slicks. Great fun and informative. Thank you.
BEAUTIFUL CAR!
Hi Eloso Gonzalez, 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
@@loucostabile Count on it! Got any Model A Ford Speedsters in our future? I'd love to find "The one".
Thank you Russ and Lou for sharing this Hi-Po 421 with all of us, I see the Pontiac has expired California tags from 1999. Don't tell anyone.
Hi Chris, My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome :-) Lou
Another great segment Lou. Interesting how rare these vehicles actually are. Nice to see that Russ has kept it in tip top shape. I presume that given the scarcity of parts, he would have to have something fabricated if he couldn't rebuild the existing one. Its really great that you can bring these really rare vehicles forward to your viewers. Thanks Lou.
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this car. I'm sure finding parts would be a challenge. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Any part that can't be reasonably found, I'd call Jay Leno.. He'd know where to find it or who can professionally fabricate it.
I still own a 1964 Pontiac Catalina convertible that came with 4 on the floor and bucket seats. It still has the 2+2 emblems and the 421 emblems on the car. The original 421 with the three deuce steup was long gone when I purchased it, however I do remember the exhaust had cut outs coming off of the headers. I bought it from my brother in about 1977. Saint Paul Minnesota. He was upset that the radiator froze up on it here during a Minnesota winter. I took advantage when he said he would sell it to me for $100.
As I understand it, he purchased from someone who came in to my dad's gas station. This man said his son was in the service and that he needed to sell his car for him. So anyways...
A lot of fond memories attached to that car. Went through a few engines. I believe it has a 389 in it currently. Last started probably about 2000. Was forced to remove it from my mom's property (where I had kept it stored, covered, outdoors for 35 years - I moved it twice a year. On and off the street) in Saint Paul Minnesota in about 2006. Paid for outdoor storage after that and kept a plastic sheet and tarp over it up until about 2017. I quit paying storage that year, but i am pretty sure it is still there. It still has solid fenders, hood and trunk lid. Even the interior floor was still there last time I saw it in 2018. Last person to look at it rolled their eyes and offered me $500. He said that "Everyone thinks they have gold." ... he then left without the car. That was in 2017.
Anyone who may be interested leave a reply here. If you tube does not censor it I will respond.
I also collected many extra parts, chrome interior trim, etc. for a 1964 convertible Pontiac Catalina from junkyards back in the day. I am 62 now, I live in northern Wisconsin and if someone wants that stuff I have no use for the internet beyond youtube. Give me a reply here and we can talk.
@@lancelink29 Hi Lance. It's certainly a good way to see if you can move your vehicle or parts thereof. I wish you luck and hope things work out favorably for you.
What a beautiful tribute! I remember doing what everyone else with a Chevy Malibu did which was hunt down Monte Carlo dash and all the necessary parts to make it into a Super Sport. Haters would call it a clone. But I just called it my own! So glad people started using the term tribute and ditched that nasty old term for a beautifully badass muscle car
Hi benzlick, "Haters would call it a clone. But I just called it my own!" NICE! Lou
What a beautiful Pontiac.
Of all the Pontiac engines the 421 is my favourite.
Lucky guy
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you like the 421 :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou
Yeah Brother!, This is in the top ten list of my dream cars. Style, power, and beauty that can't be beat! Boy, they did it 'just right' back in the day, AND with the correct tires!
High praise we're in the "Top 10" :-)
The "Year of the Cat." Our family had a 1967 Pontiac Catalina. The 67 model is the rarest of the Catalinas. Most models seemed to have a 400 V8.
Hi Jed, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Very nice Pontiac! Very interesting and beautifully done.
Very clean and purpose built.
Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
One of my all time favorites, and I am a Ford man at heart
High praise :-)
OMG! at 12 seconds~~!! Love Old Pontiacs ! never heard of that Super Duty.... just before GTO'S Thank-You so much for Sharing@
Hi Dan, Happy to read "Love Old Pontiacs !" :-) Glad to read this is one you learned about, and you're welcome, Lou
Thanks, Lou for another great video. Enjoyed seeing the underside of the car. Was a nice extra.
Hi Sabba_Dabba, Glad to show you some unique pieces on the underside of this car :-) Lou
what an incredible investment, if the gentleman obtained it following the outstanding restoration! now, when you record this monster, with all that aluminum, the actual sound of it ticking away with the hood open differs from other engines displacing over four hundred cubic inches. a subtle sleeper of a beast. wow, thanks Lou! great post. RIP Charley Watts
Hi Scott, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and happy to read you enjoy this "subtle sleeper of a beast" :-) You're welcome, Lou
I learned how to drive with my grandfather’s ‘63 Catalina.
Hi Mark, Nice ! :-) Lou
Sweet 👍💪💯👊
Sweet Lou ❣️
Tell the owner to smile
He a tad tight 😂🤯😁🤕
My super duty v10 Ford 🤔🤭
Aluminum heads
And the puffer
F 350 WTF 🙄 🙊🤭
Back to the post chief
Great Pontiac
Greata the great next video
Taking out the back seat
Mercy🥳🌞🤠💪
High praise :-)
Goodday Lou,
Always respected the Poncho brand.
421 SD with a 4 speed.
How tough is that, Pontiac at its best.
Your number 1 Fan in Australia
Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Goodday Louis, Happy to share this Powerful Pontiac with you :-) Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
I had a 63 CATALINA FROM MY GRANDFATHER GAVE IT TO ME IN 1975 HE BOUGHT A NEW COUPE DEVILLE AND HE SAID MARK YOU WANTA MY CAR IT HAD 39000 MILES ON IT AND I DROVE IT HOME DOWN THE BLOCK I WAS 15 YEARS OLD IT HAD A 389 ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE AND I USED TO DRIVE IT UP AND DOWN THE DRIVEWAY TILL I GOT MY PERMIT THAT DAY I DROVE TO MY BUDDY AND HE WAS 18 SO I COULD DRIVE WITH HIM WE TOOK THE CAR TO DOWNTOWN CHICAGO AND DROVE AROUND
Hi Mark, 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 P.S. Did you see this one too? ua-cam.com/video/Tua-V0haquE/v-deo.html
Super sweet machine! I have always loved these super duty Catalinas. Really enjoyed the video Lou. Brought back lots of memories!
Hi John, Happy to read "Super sweet machine!" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Awesome car Lou, remember this BA very well. You just made my day. What a beauty!!
Hi Ed B, Happy to read "Awesome car" :-) Glad to read this makes your day, Lou
Those eight lug wheels were some of the smartest looking wheels I've ever seen. Early sixty's model Pontiac's were elegant looking in their own right, but those wheels made them stand out from the crowd. This is the rarest Catalina I've ever gotten to see.
Hi cunard61, ....and then there was this one :-) ua-cam.com/video/Tua-V0haquE/v-deo.html
Old log trucking coyote again told you about les Lenningtons 62 meadows Pontiac in Yakima! As you know most super dutys we're 11 to one compression racer cars were 12 and one half to one! Later 63 sd got bathtub intake kinda like a tunnel ram you also know mickey made some hemi heads for them!!! Aluminum exhaust lasted 11 seconds!!!! Some times 10 seconds if beswick was driving!!!!
Hi Old Log Trucking Coyote, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Les' 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 auto shop teacher when I was a freshman in high school had a Pontiac Safari wagon with a 421 four barrel. For towing his boat he said. I and another student got to do a tune-up on it during class. So impressive I remember it 54 years later.
Hi Jeff, That is a good Teacher :-) Lou
As always, great owner, narration and video! A buddy of mine way back when had a 66 Grand Prix with the 421...full throttle acceleration was actually VIOLENT! "a SUPER BEE"? HAHAHA 🤣
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Had some health issues but great to be back Lou. This car is stunning and can't think of a better machine to get back on track with your channel. Bad arse and beautiful. Wow.
Hi Bruce H, Welcome back, and glad you're feeling better. Glad you enjoy this car, Lou
Nice - Pontiacs greatest era > Ruled NASCAR With there 421-SD Engine specially in 1962 :)
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
I think general motors needs bring Pontiac and Oldsmobile back and start producing more beautiful cars not SUVs cars
Hi James, That's a good idea :-) Lou
Thanks for the great video! About two years ago, after purchasing a budget tool at the big retailer, low and behold one of these was parked next to me! What a treat, I spent the next 25 minutes respectfully taking photos, and admiring the blue iridescent beauty.
Hi David, My pleasure sharing this video with you :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of the car you saw. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
There you go, Pontiac SD's are the hottest on the street. Great car. The cars in the early 60's are much lighter than later cars because of the simpler bumpers and no emmission junk. Bet that bad boy hauls the mail.
Hi Greg, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) Lou
Lou, yet another rare and amazing peice of Americana. My dad sold Pontiacs in the early '60's and owned a 62' Bonneville 389.
This car is fantastic. I might add '63 was the first model year for the stacked headlights which I believe ran through at least the '66 models. Such an identifiable look. That 421 was a beast. Pontiac was king at the track during this period. I hope your viewers appreciate what you have shown here. Thx.
Hi Audie, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Dad's cars :-) Glad you enjoy this "Beast". You're welcome, Lou
The '67 GTO had stacked headlights as well. After '67, I believe they went away.
Cool guy with a cool car
Win / Win :-)
Wow! I love learning about these cars that came just before my time and I had no idea they existed.
Hi DAN, I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers, and I find that to be so much fun, Lou
This thing is NUTS!
Just the way we like it :-)
I'm a Mopar guy through and through as far as the old cars go anyway, but that is a beautiful Beast!
Hi Marshall 1959, Happy to read this one you enjoy :-) Lou
What a great Tribute to the SuperDuty. I've only seen them in books, a rare Pontiac! Only the experts will tell the difference, and with this one and all the stock parts?? It might as well be the real deal! Thanks Lou!! 🚘👀🏳️🌈
Hi Bryan, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Fantastic Pontiac and that's the best sounding Pontiac engine l remember and l see why 12.1 compression.
Thanks Lou.
Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
The 2-door sedan was the lightest of all '63 Catalinas, as well as being the lightest body style for all makes.
I'm assuming that what they mean by "Swiss cheesing", they were refering to cutting holes into the frame, so as to make it lighter, like car buffs in highschool would sometimes claim to have done just that.
I've previously never heard of using aluminum for exhaust manifold castings. After having seen headers glow on a dyno test, one would think that the lower than iron melting point of aluminum would make that light metal unfeasable for casting exhaust manifolds with.
That '63 Catalina still had plenty of charachter, nearly equivalent to a contemporary Buick or Chevrolet. I dig those taillights of which I vote to be one of Pontiac's best ever, if not the very best. The later full-sized Pontiacs appear to be overweight, in comparison.
I tip my virtual hat to Pontiac Division going out of their way, in order to produce the lightest possible full-sized GM product of that era
Hi Al Dente, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou P.S. Here is some details on "Swiss Cheese" cars. www.hemmings.com/stories/2015/10/08/swiss-cheese-super-duty-a-factory-lightweight-pontiac-catalina-heads-to-auction
@@loucostabile Thanks for the link. It made for some great heritage reading. I can't get enough of these exposed secrets
421 SD, 4 speed, 2 four bbl carbs, 8 lug wheels and an exhaust note that'll blow your mind.
It's like you can feel the torque just watching this video.
Hi bunk2471, "It's like you can feel the torque just watching this video" Just the way we like it :-) Lou
Lou, Love The Pontiacs, They Sure Were Awesome Muscle Cars Of The 60"s. They Can Hold Their Own. Thanks Again Lou.
Hi John, Happy to read you "Love The Pontiacs" :-) You're welcome, Lou
The Pontiac roar…. One beautiful car tribute or not that’s at the top of the list of muscle cars ! Thanks for sharing
Hi sprayguy67, Happy to read this is at the top of the list of muscle cars :-) You're welcome, Lou
It was 1962 on Dune Road in Westhampton Beach Long Island New York. 62 years ago and I have remembered this all my life. I was a college boy, working for the summer as a chauffeur for one of New York's multi-millionaire kings. It was millionaire's row on Dune Road - flat as a table - straight as an arrow. Not a lot of traffic, just the occaisional Rolls Royce. I was pulling out of the driveway when I heard the siren screaming. I hit the brakes hard as the huge gray ambulance approached. The engine on it was roaring, competing with the siren. The front of the flat gray, pretty much unmarked ambulance was up in the air - the rear squatted down, tearing up the road, nearby sand going up in smoke both from the speed of the ambulance and the grinding of the fat tires.
I was a good judge of speed, a knack that came in handy later in my career as a Highway Police Officer. I immediately gauged this flying gray beast's speed at 110 miles per hour. At the time it was the fastest I had ever seen any vehicle move. As it flashed by me I could clearly see the 421 emblem on the flank and U.S. Navy in black letters. His foot was on the floor and those carburators sounded like they were sucking in enough air to include birds and squirrels. I had grown up in new york city and I had seen emergency vehicles of every stripe responding to all kinds of calls - but i had never seen anything like this.
Somehow i got the idea that there was a small child, a drowning victim they must be racing to save. Turns out it was. The boy lived. And I remembered that 421 Gray Pontiac ambulance with U.S. Navy printed on the door for the rest of my life.
Hi Stephen, That's some story! 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 tribute Catalina every time I see one it reminds me of the GTO with the stacked headlamps and I think of the Swiss cheese Catalina I saw years ago at one of the auctions mecum of Barrett Jackson
Hi David R, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad this one brought back memories of the "swiss cheese" car too, Lou
in canada, the pontiac parisienne 2 +2 wold have had the same 409 c.i.d as the impala.
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The Pontiac 62 and 63 2dr. Sedans are just magnificent designs even without the wonderful 421SD though it is obviously the frosting on the cake.
Hi rogozzy1, high praise for this car / cake :-) Lou
What a Great example of Pontiac performance ! And black with gold interior. ! The mighty 421 ,dual quads, and aluminium parts. Loved the feature of the underside ,the cutouts & tranny. The neat 8 lug wheels with this car. Doesn't get any better. Thanks lou & Russ for one cool car. Too bad he couldn't slam some gears.!
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great example of Pontiac performance !" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hi, Lou! In 1963, Pontiac was the big trendsetter. The split grille had already been a division hallmark for a few years, and it was in 1963 that the full-size Pontiacs introduced what was popularly called the "Coke bottle" profile. They were also first fitted with the stacked headlamps. They weren't the first cars to have them, but they were a feature a lot of the competition soon began to copy. Just from these things alone, even a relatively plain two-door Catalina sedan like this was a styling standout. BTW, I did meet Arnie Beswick at a Pontiac-Oakland Club convention many years ago.
A couple of questions: First, what does Russ mean by a "Swiss cheese car?" And second, I noticed this car has parallel windshield wipers instead of the dual-facing wipers these cars typically had. That struck me strange, because although the Tempest had parallel wipers from the beginning, the big Pontiacs didn't have them until 1970. If anybody can explain, please reply.
Anyway, thanks to you and Russ for this glorious ride
Hi iswc27, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Here is a article from Hemmings on The "Swiss Cheese Car" www.hemmings.com/stories/2015/10/08/swiss-cheese-super-duty-a-factory-lightweight-pontiac-catalina-heads-to-auction
My 63 GP owner's manual shows one speed wipers parallel. Optional two speed are dual facing.
awesome "rare" pontiac racer thanx Lou!!
Hi T. C. Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome" car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Beautiful car so jealous lol
Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
I had a midnight blue '63 Catalina, same body & Kelsey-Hayes wheels and brakes but the smaller tri-power, 370hp, 421, 3-speed column shift T-15 transmission, and 3.90:1 positraction rear axle. Loved that car...
Hi Gold Country Russ, 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
The man is a award winning collector. I would work for free for scraps and the car. God bless you all and great day
Hi John Elliott, High praise :-) Blessings receive and God bless you too, Lou
@@loucostabile thanks you sir.
WOW !!!!
:-)
thats exceptional Lou what a fine piece
Hi Randy, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Love the 63 post cat.....i have a 62 cat hardtop bench seat clock delete radio delete heater delete reverse light delete 4 speed 389 block and heads heavily worked with a 54991 S.D. intake same as this 63......but im only running the long branc h.o. exhaust manifolds....i love the S.D. Catalina program....only 132 S.D.s in 62 116 cats 16 grand prixs....
Hi Steve, Happy to read you have a fun car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Great engine setup on the 421 SD Super Duty, but.. Ordering the car without power steering, without power brakes,, without even a heater !.. No radio either, and standard shift.. That's a hoary beast of a car.. I'd have to get some basic comfort/ease of operation features.. Heater/AC, power steering and brakes, automatic transmission, cruise control and electric windows.. Sure, it's a bit heavier, but still plenty fast and MUCH easier to live with.
Hi Connor, Thank you for sharing the details you'd option the car with. 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
Holy Smokes !!! What a killer !!
'82 , take the ferry from wa to Victoia.
Almost a different world.
Catalina's called Parisieenes,,,,,
Any how, Gary Moore had a great song like this.
Hi Glen, Happy to read you enjoy this "killer" :-) Lou
Very nice car" we had Pontiacs when I was growing up"
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Absolutely beautiful car 'I think the 63 is by far the best looking of the stacked headlight pontiacs ( also the 65 tempest' GTO )i'm a big fan of the 63Galaxie' the pontiac looks a more modern design but both cool. In New Zealand we only had four door 63 pontiacs' and not even many of those' it's different now though 'I think I've heard that NZ has has the largest number of American classics outside of the USA.☝️
Hi Barrycuda, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
This was a great episode, Lou, Thanks for sharing it with all of us. My Mother's friend had a 62 Pontiac station wagon with this same engine and drive train, he raced it every weekend way back then, I wish you could find one to do a segment on, I know I'd love it. Thanks again for sharing this video with us, Lou. You have a Great Day!
Hi Bobby, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mothers Friends Wagon :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
There was only 48 of the 63 Catalina race cars produced and 40 were hard tops and 8 post models sold all had aluminum front end’s and bumpers and trunk lids
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what a beautiful car, so much raw power... does it ever run hot on summer days? i have a 63 bonneville with a 428 that im working on and a 67 Lemans 389 that run a little bit hot during summer here in Riverside...
Hi La Sierra Acres Hatchery, High praise for the looks and power of this car :-) Glad to read you have a cool car too, Lou
Pontiac is the only GM car that didn't have the X frame. The X frame was vulnerable to T bone collision.
Pontiac has the full perimeter frame, and gave protection in T bone collision.
Another feature is the wide track. All other GM makes used frame from the 50's. This meant that the tires were inset from the fenders. You can see this in the '59 Chevy.
GM did correct the frame until 1965. Do you remember the wide oval tires? Wide oval tires were to make up for the narrow frame.
But Pontiac had wide track
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Pontiac was always a fav in the Muscle car times - being 71 I remember some of the great cars of that era - I think when you are in something special you have to remember all those moments when it was everyday you were driving around with all the cars that are being restored today - Its almost like cuba isn't it? when you have to pick up a 50 year old car to find that American experience that some want to wipe out!
Hi James, Happy to read Pontiac Muscle cars are a favorite of yours :-) Lou
I know that all the Pontiacs I’ve own I saw a 421 Grand Prix super duty setting on a lot in Texas 20 years ago it was black and a 63 model they. Had hand painted it looked bad but it was the real thing beautiful and could of bought it for 3 grand . Takes alot of money to restore one now.
Hi William, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember in TX :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Mr. Lou, your videos are always good/I am not as familiar with this model, but it looks a lot like the 1963 Grand Prix
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421 was a terrific engine, we feel it was better suited than the 428. A beautiful restoration, thanks Lou for bringing these to us!!!
Hi Midnight Gambler, Happy to read you enjoy this 421 :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
a friend had one, also black & he bought it new. I didn't know until seeing this video there were only 67 made. It went over 140 MPH & blew away all comers on the 1/4 mile. He traded it in '66 for a new Vette Stingray.
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II still haven't forgiven GM for disccontinuing Pontiac (and Oldsmobile) Great cars
Hi Rich, I understand. I think it was Dr. Suess who said "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That's a helpful reminder for me, and I hope that helps you too, Lou
Damn man, pops was slammin' those gears down that country road. Sounds wicked. I totally dig it. Sounds like 12s wouldn't be an issue at the digs.
:-)
Back in the 60's I had a girlfriend with a black Bonneville with a 421 and a four speed. She could drive it, too!
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i had a 62 grand prix, 389 tri power with the police cam, royal bobcat tune package along with a borg warner wide ratio 4 speed, it surprised many people from a stop light.
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Most guys put a Hurst shifter in for two reasons, the stock GM shifter would break power shifting and they blew the second gear sincrow.
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Awesome ride! Was the dual master cylinder stock?
Glad you're along for the ride. Hmmm, not sure about the dual master cylinder. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share.
That thing is sweet 😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Lou was the 421 ever considered as a possible GTO or FIREBIRD option ?
Hi David, I'm not sure, however I think you'll enjoy this video, Lou ua-cam.com/video/3tE-8gk6MH8/v-deo.html
Back in the day traction control was feathering the throttle and the clutch. Right amount of pedals, indeed....
Thanks for viewing and sharing.