1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix Convertible in Red & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Minneapolis MN on 6-1-22.
    We're looking at a 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix Convertible in Red Paint. The car comes with the factory 318 CI V8 engine, and an automatic transmission.
    The car's Owner is Randy Guyer. Randy’s had this car since 2015. Randy shares he saw this car at a car show and thought it just looked great.
    ENJOY!
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  • @ramongonzalez2112
    @ramongonzalez2112 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +3

      Hi Ramon, Really appreciate your support. Super thank you, Lou

  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile  2 роки тому +8

    *Hi, If you like this video, please click on the 🤍 THANKS button under the video title" Thank you! Lou*

  • @carlfogle6517
    @carlfogle6517 2 роки тому +8

    “How’s it on gas?, just fine, it loves gas!”,,,, answer of the year😊. Beautiful dart, love this guys collection. Good job Lou, you always bring smiles sir.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Carl, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Stay tuned, there will be more from Randy's collection. Happy to read I'm bringing smiles, Lou

  • @islesanctum833
    @islesanctum833 2 роки тому +6

    What I like about Lou
    Is his attention & eye to detail and detail to style and art
    The man loves his cars loves the energy that they give
    A man with life & passion

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Thank you Isle Sanctum. I appreciate your sharing and kind words.

  • @MAGronemeyer
    @MAGronemeyer 2 роки тому +8

    That Randy guy has a massive collection of classic Mopars, and each of them are as cool as the next one! That 1960 Phoenix Dart is nothing short of awesome! He must have at least 10 in his collection. Wow!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Michael, Happy to share Randy's "cool" collection with you :-) You're right, I'll be featuring all 10 of Randy's car that were in the collection. Stay tuned, Lou

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 2 роки тому +13

    Wow does Randy have quite the collection!
    This is a great example of a often forgotten model.
    Thank you to Randy for keeping the beauties for us and thank you to Lou for sharing it on the channel.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +3

      Hi Jeff, I agree, Randy has a nice collection. Good news! You're welcome. There will be more from his collection so stay tuned, Lou

  • @dave1956
    @dave1956 2 роки тому +4

    Even in a video where almost all vehicles look better than in person, I can see the quality of the restoration. I am sure that it’s far nicer than it was when it was new.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Dave, Thanks for sharing what you notice. Lou

  • @tuckyonald1119
    @tuckyonald1119 2 роки тому +7

    Looks way better than modern dodge dart

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 2 роки тому +11

    It just looks fantastic! I still can't believe it was considered an economy car, as nicely styled and optioned as it is. Mr. Guyer has another great one here. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +3

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, I agree, hard to believe this was the economy model :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

    • @timothykeith1367
      @timothykeith1367 Рік тому +1

      The Seneca was the low trim version, some had the slant six

  • @derekantill3721
    @derekantill3721 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks Lou for showing us this really beautiful Dodge Dart. Nice to see all the brochures in the trunk.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Derek, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) Lou

  • @robertgerber2533
    @robertgerber2533 2 роки тому +8

    A real good one Lou! That paint job is absolutely perfect and whoever restored it is a master craftsman

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Thank you Robert :-) Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, Lou

  • @geoben1810
    @geoben1810 2 роки тому +4

    You and Randy are just killing me. I don't remember seeing this magnificent machine on the road when I was a little kid in the 60s. It's a crying shame that American car manufacturers and so called engineers don't make cars with style and class anymore. I believe they just lack the imagination and skills that are involved in making them.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi George B., Happy to read you enjoy this "magnificent machine" :-) Good news is you're on the right UA-cam Channel for the cars you enjoy seeing, Lou

  • @briansd2772
    @briansd2772 2 роки тому +13

    Wow! I bet that dashboard and interior create a driving experience of control and being in command of a significant machine. An era where YOU did the driving. Beautiful car Randy! Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Brian SD, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Glad to read you comment. You're welcome, Lou

    • @ramongonzalez2112
      @ramongonzalez2112 2 роки тому +2

      That stacked instrument panel and ‘stretch Armstrong’ steering wheel horn, on the ‘60 dodges, are one of the coolest ever.😎

  • @robratchford2433
    @robratchford2433 2 роки тому +14

    My Dad had a 60 Dart Seneca - slant six and it was a very comfortable riding vehicle. It could carry five to six individuals very easily. Lot’s of leg room in the back seat! Thanks for sharing this gem with your viewers Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @R.J.1
    @R.J.1 2 роки тому +4

    Just a plethora in this gentlemen's garage. I'm in MN and I hope you see one of these on stellar examples on the street. What a collection.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi R J, Happy to share the collection with you :-) Hope you see one driving by you soon, Lou

    • @R.J.1
      @R.J.1 2 роки тому

      @@loucostabile I'd certainly hope so. Only chance to see this beauty is at the best car show in the world. Happens at our State Fair Grounds off Snelling.

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_72 2 роки тому +4

    Este Dodge Dart 1960 es un hermoso vehículo, sin lugar a dudas! El panel de velocidad iluminado por la luz ambiental es un curioso detalle. Y sus interiores muy bellos y espaciosos. Estuvo bonito el día para pasear con este clásico! Saludos!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

  • @ultraviolettp3446
    @ultraviolettp3446 2 роки тому +15

    Lou says this car is "absolutely fantastic" and I would agree with glee. What a stunning color combination and so few of these survive that it is a delicious treat to behold. Thanks for sharing another great car, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +2

      High praise ultraviolet tp :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome. Lou

  • @jeffreymartin6369
    @jeffreymartin6369 2 роки тому +7

    Shocking that that is an entry level Dodge!! I really love the cross in the steering wheel and seats! That clock too and dash. That dash is kind of famous. A LOT of Chrysler in this Dodge. Another great car video Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read the details you enjoy :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

  • @muricatrains
    @muricatrains 2 роки тому +7

    Very gorgeous car. I always feel that the '60 models are underrated compared to their successors.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +2

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

  • @rudolphguarnacci197
    @rudolphguarnacci197 2 роки тому +7

    Man that's crazy! No wonder it's a show winner. I noticed the red car up on the lift and how close to the end of the frame the frint wheels are, as if engineers already knew that would improve handling. This was a real find. Another exciting video. Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Rudolph, Happy to share this "Show Winner" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @sabba_dabba8649
    @sabba_dabba8649 2 роки тому +4

    OMG, it's so much fancier than the '68 Dart my dad owned. I had no idea they made tha Dart in the early '60s. Thanks Lou and Mr. Got Fins

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Sabba_Dabba, Happy to read you comment on this car / video :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @garylewis3641
    @garylewis3641 2 роки тому +6

    A beautiful car and so well done. It's bigger than the Darts I remember growing up and in the 60s. Great video Lou and thanks!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +2

      Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video. You're welcome, Lou

  • @brucegwynn8509
    @brucegwynn8509 2 роки тому +3

    I had no idea that dart was around in 1960 OR that they made such a classy car ! That is just beautiful, thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

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

    • @noelhastalis6785
      @noelhastalis6785 2 роки тому +1

      ‘60 was Dart’s first year. Full-sized on ‘60 and ‘61, and even on Dodge’s ‘62 smaller big cars. Then down to the compact size we’re more familiar with from ‘63 on.

  • @tonydagostino6158
    @tonydagostino6158 2 роки тому +5

    That dashboard is incredible!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Tony, Happy to read you enjoy the dashboard :-) Lou

  • @ramongonzalez2112
    @ramongonzalez2112 2 роки тому +3

    Wow. Randy has an amazing collection! I’m glad there’s folks like him out there that can afford to preserve these awesome beauties. Thanks Lou.👏🙏🇺🇸

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Ramon, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) My pleasure sharing Randy's collection with you. Good news! There will be more from his collection, so stay tuned, Lou

  • @jameswagoner3309
    @jameswagoner3309 2 роки тому +2

    Stunning.... I haven't seen any of those older, larger Dodge Darts since I was a kid.. and that polydome 318 really sounds healthy, thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi James, Happy to bring back memories of when you were a kid with this car :-) Lou

  • @noelhastalis6785
    @noelhastalis6785 2 роки тому +11

    Another incredibly styled Forward Look masterpiece, created by Virgil Exner and his design staff at Chrysler! This car just glistens - when I first saw it at Back to the 50s in St. Paul a few years ago, I couldn't take my eyes off its amazing interior - the door panels, the seats, the dash with its orbital clock! Selling with a base price of $2,988 in '60, this Dart Phoenix convertible, built on Dodge's shortest 118" wheelbase, likely stickered in the $3,600-$3,800 range. And Lou, ouch!, please don't compare the features of this rare gem to a '57 Chevy! Unfortunately, numbers of '60 Darts by model line and body style are not available, re the numbers of these Phoenix convertibles that rolled off Dodge's assembly line.

    • @TheDejael
      @TheDejael 2 роки тому +1

      This model, the Dart series, was given its overall shape by Exner, but the body design was supervised by Cliff Voss, echoing Exner's original designs for the Polaras and Matador series. The same design strategy was followed for 1961 also.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Noel, Happy to read your comment, and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Lou

    • @opera93
      @opera93 2 роки тому

      @@TheDejael thanks for comments…..

  • @juanmelendez2060
    @juanmelendez2060 2 роки тому +3

    The 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix was the top economic car in its time. To me is an amazing luxury classic car. All options were normal and it had all the equipment for a car ahead of its time. Thanks Lou for this great video and congratulations to the owner. For me it is a brand new classic!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Juan, Happy to read you enjoy this "brand new classic!" :-) Lou

  • @craigjorgensen4637
    @craigjorgensen4637 2 роки тому +3

    Such a rare find! No reproduction parts available for this one! Some body parts would be nearly impossible to find Not a common Chevy or Ford! I love it! This car is AMAZING with Factory Air and those other options. Too nice to drive!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Craig, Happy to share this "rare find!" with you :-) Glad to read you "love it", Lou

  • @zach_diecast_mansur
    @zach_diecast_mansur 2 роки тому +5

    What a beautiful MOPAR!!! Wow!

  • @TheDejael
    @TheDejael Місяць тому +1

    Randy Guyer and I are kindred spirits, for our love of classic Exner Chrysler Mopars! Here's to the Forward Look, Lou!

  • @Nebulasecura
    @Nebulasecura 2 роки тому +6

    Love that you showed what it looked like with the top up.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Aayla, Thank you for sharing the details of the video you enjoy, Lou

    • @usmale49
      @usmale49 2 роки тому

      Yes, it's just fantastic. Doesn't have that convertible look with the top up! Beautiful automobile, indeed!

  • @christinevangilder6245
    @christinevangilder6245 2 роки тому +2

    This car is an absolute work of art!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      HI Christine, Happy to read you appreciate this "work of art!" :-) Lou

  • @terrym5023
    @terrym5023 2 роки тому +3

    Strange decision by the original buyer, A/C on a 60's drop top but no power windows 🤔. Yet another unbelievable ride from Randy. Thanks 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Terry M, Interesting. Thank you for sharing what you noticed. You're welcome. Good news! Randy has more to share, so stay tuned, Lou

  • @jackmiller6331
    @jackmiller6331 2 роки тому +2

    That car is a poster child for that era! Wow...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Jack, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou

  • @Gershwin48
    @Gershwin48 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, this is incredible. Most all of these turned to rust dust within five years. Huge save for future car nuts like me. Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi M A, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @steve20118
    @steve20118 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing restoration! That is the most unbelievable interior!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi steve20118, High praise for this restoration. Glad to read you enjoy the interior, Lou

  • @MisterMasterShafter1
    @MisterMasterShafter1 2 роки тому +4

    What a sweet automobile

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Happy to read this one is "sweet" :-)

  • @TimGreenTV
    @TimGreenTV 2 роки тому +2

    Dream garage. Love those old Dodge .

  • @andrewromano-fw5vp
    @andrewromano-fw5vp 7 місяців тому +1

    AGAIN. CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

  • @AtlantaGymFan
    @AtlantaGymFan 2 роки тому +4

    Beautiful restoration!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Brock, Happy to read you enjoy the restoration of this car :-) Lou

  • @chrisjeffries2322
    @chrisjeffries2322 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you, Randy and Lou, that is a nice summer car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Chris, Happy to share this one with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @godsowndrunk1118
    @godsowndrunk1118 2 роки тому +3

    That reminds me of spending a couple hours chopping our way through a black berry patch to rescue a Phoenix back in 76.... been sitting for years, but it started right up. The heater hoses were rotted so we found a couple plastic shotgun shells to block the outlet/inlets and away we went...

  • @loveisall5520
    @loveisall5520 2 роки тому +1

    Hallelujah! Finally a car with a/c! Someone was smart back then...

  • @steveflor9942
    @steveflor9942 2 роки тому +3

    255HP.!!! a lot for a Polyspherical. Orbital clock!!
    The coolest clock I ever seen in a car!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Steve, Thank you for sharing the details you notice, Lou

  • @l.a.crenshaw5952
    @l.a.crenshaw5952 Рік тому +1

    This Car realy makes your Hart sing.

  • @royboy9361
    @royboy9361 2 роки тому +3

    Just do it! Crown Randy the Chrysler king 👑

  • @zxtenn
    @zxtenn 2 роки тому +2

    WOWWWWW, hey Lou, what a difference compared to the mid and later 60's Dart's that were the true compact vehicles, thats still a beast.
    That dash is AMAZING

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hey Jim, You're right, nothing like the later Darts. Happy to read you enjoy the "AMAZING" dash :-) Lou

  • @davidthompson62
    @davidthompson62 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! It almost looks like a baby New Yorker! Thanks Lou, I never saw one of these before! Who would ever think a Dart could look so classy! Lastly, the guy who once downed it must miss it dearly because you’ll never see another like this one! Takes your breathe away!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi David, Happy to read "Takes your breathe away!" :-) Lou

  • @dennysanders2748
    @dennysanders2748 2 місяці тому +1

    My parents had a hardtop version when I was a kid. Nice car, and looked great.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @unclerudy9797
    @unclerudy9797 2 роки тому +3

    Great looking Chrysler ! Thanks for posting Lou !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +2

      Glad you enjoy this one Rudy :-) You're welcome. Lou

  • @myoldi7128
    @myoldi7128 2 роки тому +4

    wonderful , thanks for presentation Lou !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi MyOldi, Happy to read this one is "wonderful" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @dancerjim
    @dancerjim 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing. Whenever you do Chrysler products they remind me of what I want my my golf game - MO PAR!

  • @dcs1106
    @dcs1106 2 роки тому +3

    I like it more than all the later year Dart body styles!

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 2 роки тому +2

    Gorgeous classic Mopar!!

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 2 роки тому +2

    318 CI and 255 HP, not bad for 1960. Thank you for showing yet another Randy Guyer car out of my beloved Minnesota. I'm probably an hour's drive from where you guys were located for this video. Lou, you've seen a lot of cars in your tour as a presenter. The dash is spectacular on this Dodge Phoenix!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Jed, My pleasure sharing Randy's collection with you. The Dash is amazing :-) Good news! There are more cars from Randy's collection, so stay tuned, Lou

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 2 роки тому +1

    Magnificent! Another great find from Randy who's got a few. Thanks for your detailed, comprehensive video on this jewel, Lou. 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Bruce H., Happy to read "Magnificent!" :-) My pleasure sharing the details with you. You're welcome. Good news! Randy has a few more to share, so stay tuned, Lou

  • @philipdrake6
    @philipdrake6 2 роки тому +3

    What a great looking car, the Dodge Phoenix is in great condition. lou, that model was in Australia, a beautiful car, that guy has a great collection, good stuff👍👍👍👍.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and condition of this car :-) Good to know this one was in Australia too. Good news! Randy has more cars we'll be sharing so stay tuned, Lou

  • @automatedelectronics6062
    @automatedelectronics6062 2 роки тому +2

    As the owner stated, the Phoenix wasn't the bottom of the line, the Seneca was. My parents bought a 1960 Seneca coupe new and paid just over $2K. It had the standard 225 c.i. slant 6 and the only options were the TorqueFlite automatic and a padded dash and pushbutton radio. A few years later, they had an ARA airconditioning unit added. We didn't even have A/C in our house! It was a great car with the only problem I remember was that it would occasionally vaporlock when driving into the mountains. Other than that, it never had a problem keeping up in traffic. My parents replaced it with a new Plymouth Fury III hardtop 4 door with a Commando 383 with many options. It cost $4100. out the door. People were lined up to buy the old Dodge and my parents got $500. for it and were pleasantly surprised. Remember, in 1968, you could buy a running/driving car in good shape for $100.
    The base 318 polyspherical V8 was a great engine and lasted through the 1967 model year.
    Thank you!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

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

  • @joeyager8479
    @joeyager8479 Рік тому +1

    My 1st car was a 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix convertible, red (vermillion) with a white top and a red interior. I bought it in 1969 when I was 17. I paid $295 for it and it had 49K miles on it. It had the 318 CID 4bbl TorqueFlite. It needed a little rust repair. My dad used to own a body shop, so I had some help getting some rust repaired and I repainted it. I drove it until 1992 when the unibody had rusted so bad that it was unsafe to drive anymore - I drove it over 110K miles and had some good times.
    The differences between this and mine:
    1- No A/C
    2- Red/black interior (door and 1/4 pads: red where the gray is on this one; black where the white is.)
    3- Red/black front bench seat (red where the white is and red/black fabric seat upholstery) I replaced the front seat with red bucket seats out of 1967 Ford Galaxy XLT and built a center console for it.
    4- It had upgraded O/S mirrors
    5- It had the antenna on right-rear quarter panel
    6- Black dashboard. This one appears to be dark gray. The hood over the speedometer reflected sunshine that blinded the driver so I painted it flat black. Also the radio knobs were different. (I learned later that some were assembled in Detroit and some in Newark, DE, and there were some minor differences.)
    7- I added an anti-roll bar to the front, had dual exhaust custom made and Cherry Bomb mufflers.
    8- It last had white letter BFG Radial TAs with Cragar S/S wheels on it when I had to finally quit driving it.
    It had a 2.79:1 rear end. It was slow to get to 60 MPH, but would cruise all day at 70 MPH. Stopping was another story - I needed a looooot of clear space ahead!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Joe, 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

  • @danqodusk8140
    @danqodusk8140 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful car! I've never seen one and never heard of that model. Love old Mopars!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Danqo Dusk, 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

  • @citibear57
    @citibear57 2 роки тому +3

    I really enjoyed this video, Lou. What an interesting car! I enjoyed reading all of the information in the trunk, which was fascinating. The speedometer and clock were quite unique, weren't they? I love the upper dash A/C 'vents' as well. For a low-priced automobile (granted it was the top of the range) made this even more impressive! Thanks once again to you and your family for putting together this video, and thanks to Randy Guyer for sharing his wonderful car with us!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Mike YQR, High praise :-) Yes, the interior is stellar in this car. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome. Good news! We'll be sharing more from Randy's collection, so stay tuned, Lou

    • @citibear57
      @citibear57 2 роки тому

      @@loucostabile That's great Lou! It looks like Randy has some great cars in his garage. Looking forward to seeing more! 👍

  • @CarlCarlton-e6e
    @CarlCarlton-e6e 2 місяці тому +1

    Great memories of my 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix convertible, mint green with a white top, except I had to special order a manual 3 speed transmission. ( I loved driving my cars in the "50s and '60's with a "stick shift" trans). I also had an extra option an RCA 45 rpm record player that was mounted under dash, which I played all of my favorite 45 rock n' roll records. I purchased it new in 1960 from Taylor Dodge in NW Detroit MI . Oh, the 318 VI engine held it's own against Chevy and Ford cruisin' Woodward Ave and Telegraph road in metro Detroit area and also at the numerous drive in's.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi Carl, 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

  • @Slimjim260
    @Slimjim260 2 роки тому +1

    That was GREAT LOU love the design I remember that model when we were young. They rusted out up north.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Paul, Happy to read "That was GREAT" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories, Lou

  • @Johnny53kgb-nsa
    @Johnny53kgb-nsa Рік тому +1

    Absolutely gorgeous car! Thank you for showing it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi John G, Happy to read "Absolutely gorgeous car!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 2 роки тому +1

    Randy got another great car don't see them anymore love how they made the clear wheel ND see thru speedometer

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

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

  • @usmale49
    @usmale49 2 роки тому +2

    That's quite a beautiful and fantastic automobile. I would love to be behind the wheel of that Dodge Dart Phoenix...and that red is just WOW! Great presentation...like the way you go over everything...exterior, interior etc. Thank you so very much for sharing! Beautiful car!! 🙂

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi usmale 49, High praise :-) Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

    • @usmale49
      @usmale49 2 роки тому

      @@loucostabile Thanks. Do you have any videos on a 1959 Cadillac convertible? Now that's a car with the ultimate in FINS! I guess I could search through your videos and find one about the Cadillac, duh! 😄

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Here you go :-) ua-cam.com/video/JyEDN-H0r_A/v-deo.html

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Here is one more :-) ua-cam.com/video/VWeQ3FJ9LJ8/v-deo.html

  • @johnjessey6955
    @johnjessey6955 2 роки тому +4

    Lou, Great video. Beautiful car. Again another American work of art! Those guys must of had a ball with those blocks of clay in those days! Wow! Cracked me up what he said about chrome. I’ve always said when asked what my favorite color is? Chrome! 😜 I had a “61” Seneca. Three on the tree, 225 slant 6. Good job again as usual. Thanks jj

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this video of this "Beautiful car" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

    • @randyguyer
      @randyguyer 2 роки тому +1

      It's funny that you say your favorite color is chrome. For years I have said that I would get married again if a woman told me that her favorite color is chrome, because I figure we could get along very well!

    • @johnjessey6955
      @johnjessey6955 2 роки тому

      @@randyguyer Hi Randy, you are blessed indeed! What a beautiful example of a “60” Dodge. I was I was 6 in 1961. My best friends mom had what I now know as a “60” Phoenix same color red as yours station wagon! Even then I couldn’t help just thinking it was so beautiful. God bless my friend. I hope you find a girl that loves chrome! Much cheaper than gold!!! 😝

  • @jacksonmcdaniel3250
    @jacksonmcdaniel3250 2 роки тому +2

    I can't believe how different this looks from my 70 dart swinger 340 scat pack.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Jackson, You're right, no resemblance. Lou

  • @bobdinitto
    @bobdinitto 2 роки тому +1

    OMG, what a gorgeous car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Bob, 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

  • @AELITACHANTAL
    @AELITACHANTAL 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Lou! Thank you, for one more masterpiece video! What a lovely Red Dodge!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Aelita, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @Buffrt66
    @Buffrt66 2 роки тому +2

    When I was a kid there was a neighbor a few doors down that had one of these in a hard top.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

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

  • @supertruckerextraordinaire
    @supertruckerextraordinaire 2 роки тому +1

    Wow I love it. One of the cars I wish I kept. I had a 1960 Dodge Dart Seneca with the poly 318. So cool with the space age dash and wheel.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Master of Nothing, Happy to read "Wow I love it" :-) 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

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 2 роки тому +3

    Gorgeous! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

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

  • @TigerDominic-uh1dv
    @TigerDominic-uh1dv Рік тому +1

    Dodge Had Great Styling Back Thanks 😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Tiger, I agree. You're welcome, Lou

  • @peterlindop4491
    @peterlindop4491 2 роки тому +2

    Lou, your description of every section of the cars you see is excellent. Peter Lindop UK.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Peter, Thank you for sharing what you enjoy from the video, Lou

  • @richardmorris7063
    @richardmorris7063 2 роки тому +3

    In the next ten yrs after that model the Dart got much smaller and was competitive w/ Novas & Fairlanes.Probably seen 2 in my life & they weren't fancy ones like that Phoenix.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Richard, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @roberthepburn7461
    @roberthepburn7461 2 роки тому +1

    My dad had a thrill show when I was a kid and they used the convertible for the beauty queen to ride on the bonnet and drive under the car doing the ramp to ramp and they timed so looking from the grandstand the car doing the ramp to ramp was high in the air in the middle of the jump and the convertible crossed under the car in the air at the same time, it really was a spectacular visual for the crowd in the grandstand!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back fun memories of your Dads thrill show :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @roberthepburn7461
      @roberthepburn7461 2 роки тому

      @@loucostabile my grandmother played bridge with the dodge's and that's how my dad got the first contract with the company for free Dodge car's and trucks if one of the car's was wrecked in the show the local dealer brought out another one for the show!
      We also had contract's with the tire Co and Texaco for gas the whole show was sponsored by the companies that were promoted my dad didn't have to buy anything

  • @mzaccagnini7179
    @mzaccagnini7179 2 роки тому +3

    That's a beauty

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

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

  • @clarkgriswold5903
    @clarkgriswold5903 2 роки тому +1

    That's just amazing, Thanks for all you do Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Clark, Happy to read "That's just amazing" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @LarsDcCase
    @LarsDcCase 6 місяців тому +1

    What a gorgeous car. 😍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 місяців тому +1

      HI Lars DcCase, 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

  • @alanpearce9071
    @alanpearce9071 2 роки тому +1

    We had a Brown, 4 door sedan 318, Powerflite transmission.
    Took my driver's license test in it in 1971.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Alan, 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

  • @LyallAbbott58
    @LyallAbbott58 Рік тому +1

    WOW a what a find! Beautiful

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

  • @chuckvan1961
    @chuckvan1961 2 роки тому +2

    Growing up we had a 60 Matador wagon. Funny how the Dart was so much bigger then the Valiant of that year

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @choward5430
    @choward5430 2 роки тому +1

    Super nice! What a collection!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi C Howard, Happy to read this one is "Super nice!" Good news! More cars from Randy's collection will be coming up so stay tuned, Lou

  • @fubarmodelyard1392
    @fubarmodelyard1392 2 роки тому +2

    1960-61 had to be the epitome of Chrysler style. Exner freehand inside and out. Absolutely gorgeous Dodge. I'm wondering how that speedometer looks at night

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi FUBAR model Yard, Happy to read you appreciate the styling of this car :-) Lou

  • @rockman3956
    @rockman3956 2 роки тому +1

    This sure is a delicious episode. Car guys❤️. Thanks to Lou for 🍽️ gging out these works of art.
    A fan from Pakistan

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Rock Man from Pakistan, Happy to read you enjoy this "delicious episode" :-) 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

  • @arielachong7577
    @arielachong7577 4 місяці тому +1

    Perfecto para ir a la playa 🏝️ en familia 👍👍👍👍👍❤😂😅.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 місяці тому +1

      You're right. A great family beach car.

  • @LyallAbbott58
    @LyallAbbott58 Рік тому +1

    Always liked the push button automatic transmission

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing what you like :-)

  • @mikeloeffler2801
    @mikeloeffler2801 2 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful piece of art I love the channel I always watch your videos keep up the great work always looking forward to your next video👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this "beautiful piece of art" :-) Thank you for the kind words on the Channel. I appreciate that, Lou

  • @tomquinn607
    @tomquinn607 2 роки тому +1

    I never ever heard of the Dart story. Really cool.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Tom, Happy to share this one with you :-) Lou

  • @georgiafan6618
    @georgiafan6618 19 годин тому +1

    You should get a gimbal. The picture is jerky. B&H has them cheap. This car is impeccable. Cool dash. Glad he restored it! 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  16 годин тому +1

      Ok, let me know when you've purchased it, and my e-mail is trupowr@yahoo.com so I can send you my home address. Thank you in advance for supporting the Channel.

  • @BIGBADWOOD
    @BIGBADWOOD 3 місяці тому +2

    Sweet 5 star video😃

  • @patcurrie9888
    @patcurrie9888 2 роки тому +1

    Great vintage Dart, when Chrysler had it going on. Doesn't look like economy version until the back end. Amazing that an economy version got babied and restored. An everyman's car in 1960! The seats are swell. Well done as usual Lou! (Weird green dash, wonder if the color was switched along the way, hmmm)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy this Dart :-) Enjoy reading the details you notice in your comment, Lou

  • @budchestnut9303
    @budchestnut9303 Рік тому +1

    When I was in High school I owned a Phoenix 318. My brother and I found some Fiat headlamps that fit in the backup light openings. A toggle switch and instant headlamps shining rearward.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Bud, 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

  • @apexerman1
    @apexerman1 2 роки тому +1

    Just a note for the owner and as a convertible owner myself, one can improve the longevity of the plastic window by making sure it doesn't crease too much as the top gets lowered. Sometimes that plastic gets damaged if one isn't careful. Otherwise, it's a stunning machine... lots of thoughtful design details.

    • @juanasanelli6831
      @juanasanelli6831 2 роки тому

      Que Auto! Felicita su orgulloso dueño por el mantenimiento de esta belleza ,que su carita me recuerda al Mercury turnpike

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi apexerman1, Thank you for sharing a tip. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, Lou

  • @garymckee448
    @garymckee448 2 роки тому +3

    Chrysler produced artwork back in the day 😆

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому +1

      High praise for the design of this "artwork" :-)

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland1985 2 роки тому +3

    Wow l like that one!

  • @andrewromano-fw5vp
    @andrewromano-fw5vp 7 місяців тому +1

    GREAT CAR. MOPAR
    HERE IN SUFFOLK COUNTY. LONG ISLAND , LINDENHURST TOWN WHERE I LIVE & WORK. ...
    WE HAVE AN OWNER OF 1960 2DR DODGE DART PHOENIX HARD TOP ....
    UNFORTUNATLY RUSTY AROUND THE EDGES. BUT ORIGINAL ...FADED GREEN PEA GREEN BUT. WORTH THE PROJECT .THE OWNER HAS IT RUNNING GREAT .....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  7 місяців тому +1

      Hi Andrew, Happy to read you enjoy this "GREAT CAR" :-) Lou

  • @chonpiras2815
    @chonpiras2815 2 роки тому +2

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm OLD CARS ARE THE BEST............. CHINGON MR LOU