1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500 427 CI Engine in Black Cherry Paint on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're at the Rosemont IL on 3-1-23 at the World of Wheels car show.
    We're looking at a 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500 in Black Cherry Paint. The car is equipped with a 427 CI V8 engine, with a automatic transmission.
    The car's Owner is Mike Giertuga. Mike’s had this car since 2021. Mike shares he and his Brother had 1963 Galaxies they used to race, and he had the 390 CI and his Brother had the 427 CI. Well years later Mike saw this one for sale and finally has the 427 CI his Brother has too.
    If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule autorama.com
    ENJOY!

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  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile  Рік тому +17

    Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

  • @unclerudy9797
    @unclerudy9797 Рік тому +45

    WOW ! Now That's a Galaxie ! Great color and a 427 ! Thanks for posting Lou !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Rudy, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @reggieholgate9082
    @reggieholgate9082 Рік тому +4

    In 1964 my Dad bought a 63 1/2 and was special ordered with the dual quad 427, 4 speed and locker rear end. It was metallic gold with a white roof, and had white interior with with bucket seat and console and it was FAST. He was a serious drag racer in the '50s and '60s and in '57 had bought a Fairlane Custom 300 with the Paxton Supercharged 312 and 3 on the tree trans. Later in the mid '70s I had followed in his footsteps with a '67 GT Mustang Fastback with a Holman-Moody 427, 4 speed and 3.90 27 spline Locker that was putting out a true 630hp on the dyno that ran low 12's in street trim. I love that motor and was so lucky to have had one. Thank you so very much for the walk down Memory Lane with such a beautiful ride.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Reggie, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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

    • @reggieholgate9082
      @reggieholgate9082 Рік тому

      @@loucostabile will definitely subscribe...love your commentary and the cars...keep up the great work 👍.

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp Рік тому +29

    Very nice! There are no surprises there is something special under the hood when your hear the exhaust note. The black cherry paint looks fantastic as well, and I love the combo of old school style w/modern upgrades to make this a fun to drive classic. Thanks, Lou!

    • @Johnnycdrums
      @Johnnycdrums Рік тому +3

      Lol, sounds like a little bit more than a stock 410 hp. Q code.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +4

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "There are no surprises there is something special under the hood when your hear the exhaust note." Well said. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @MAGronemeyer
    @MAGronemeyer Рік тому +19

    That's a real gem! 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 in a sharp looking Black Cherry paint job! The 427 engine sounded healthy, and the cutouts made all the difference! I like the upgrade to the instrument cluster, and also the 5-speed overdrive manual transmission! That's a beautiful Ford! Nice find Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Michael, Happy to share this "real gem!" with you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

  • @davestelling
    @davestelling Рік тому +7

    Morning, Lou -
    Now, THAT'S a Ford!
    I've always admired that color on the early '60s Fords.
    Love the sound of that 427...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Dave, Happy to read "Now, THAT's a Ford!" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

  • @cgpapineau
    @cgpapineau Рік тому +4

    That is one bad ass Ford! That exhaust note is all business. You won't get an EV to emit that kind of emotion and raw muscle. Beautiful paint as well. I'm so glad the owner was able to find this fine car and relive many fond memories of his youth. As always, we'll done, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Charles, "That is one bad ass Ford!"...just the way we like it :-) Lou

  • @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS
    @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS Рік тому +3

    Absolutely beautiful, just listen to it, still watching Lou from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺🤝🇺🇲😊😎👍🍺🍺🍺KC 😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Metal Mania 3D TV, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds from this car :-) Cheers, Lou

  • @stevesosebee5860
    @stevesosebee5860 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful car I love it. I was 14 when these were new 😋

  • @tomnekuda3818
    @tomnekuda3818 Рік тому +51

    The 427 in its many modes was not an engine to be taken lightly and could best most of what Chevy and Mopar put out. At one point in time I had 3 of these magnificent motors and got a chance to actually play and see what they could do. The engines were a major effort for Ford and the engineering that went into the motors was a top drawer effort. The 3 different engines(low, medium, high rise) gave differing flavors to the engines. I applaud Ford for the efforts to tame a pure race engine for the street. Beautiful car and the black cherry paint is right on!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Tom, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Happy to read "Beautiful car and the black cherry paint is right on!" :-) Lou

    • @timbrown5563
      @timbrown5563 Рік тому +2

      Were those 427's back then the rare side Oilers that were very powerful engines...

    • @danbasta3677
      @danbasta3677 Рік тому +8

      It's just simply good to see a Ford highlighted instead of a Chevy. Chevy's are totally overrated. I like Ford much better.

    • @jts9120
      @jts9120 Рік тому +1

      The race 426 Hemi says otherwise.

    • @matthuitt1004
      @matthuitt1004 Рік тому +2

      @@jts9120FORD 427 CAMMER says otherwise !!!

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 Рік тому +4

    That Galaxie sounds great - wow is right.
    Thanks Mike and Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Jeff, Happy to share the sounds of this car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @stev8628
    @stev8628 11 місяців тому +2

    Truly my dream car! Dying to get 64 project rolling again

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 місяців тому +1

      Happy to read this is a "dream car" for you. Hope you get your project rolling again soon.

  • @barrycuda3769
    @barrycuda3769 Рік тому +14

    Doesn't get much better than this .

  • @greenmtnman7714
    @greenmtnman7714 Рік тому +2

    Watching & listening on my P.C. with six speaker surround sound. Better than coffee in the morning.

  • @classicmusclecarexhaust1988
    @classicmusclecarexhaust1988 Рік тому +10

    This car's a monster Lou. The big cam and exhaust cutouts sounded like fireworks going off under the car. In the late '70's my neighbor was in love with '63 1/2 Galaxies, and would make trips from Staten Island to anywhere down south to find rust-free examples. I'll never forget a white Q-code he came back with once- it was all original and looked like it was just driven off the showroom floor. He looked at me and said "now this one Tom, I had to pay $3,500 for, can you believe it? The prices are going through the roof!!" Cracks me up when I think about it. Awesome video Lou. Love the modifications this owner did.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Tom & JudyAnn, Happy to share this "Monster" with you. This one is probably is a bit more than $3500.00 today :-) Lou

  • @hensleyshobbies-doug7761
    @hensleyshobbies-doug7761 Рік тому +5

    Holy Moly, that's absolutely bad to the bone, i love it! Beautimous!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Doug, Happy to read "Holy Moly, that's absolutely bad to the bone, i love it! Beautimous!" :-) Lou

  • @krystalstarrett6760
    @krystalstarrett6760 Рік тому +2

    Rock and roll music to a V 8 Hot Rod lover.😊

  • @damkayaker
    @damkayaker Рік тому +8

    1963 was a good year. Lot's of classics were born then. Really nice car. I love the color and the dash instrumentation looks excellent.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi damkayaker, Happy to read "Really nice car" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

  • @lonnyjaw
    @lonnyjaw Рік тому +8

    Yeah Lou, THAT'S the best kind of loud - music to our ears! Sure sounds like solid lifters slapping away in there. Can't get enough of THAT kind of music. Beautiful car! Thanks Brother - you nailed 'er again!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi lonnyjaw, "THAT'S the best kind of loud - music to our ears!" I agree. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @LarryNeie-lj7zc
    @LarryNeie-lj7zc Рік тому +9

    Beautiful. I was 17 in 1968 and had a '63 Galaxie XL 2 door with the original roof. 352 ci with bucket seats and glass pack dual exhaust and the old school chrome reverse wheels. Sure wish I had that car now. Thanks for displaying this Ford Classic!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

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

    • @LarryNeie-lj7zc
      @LarryNeie-lj7zc Рік тому

      @@loucostabile appreciate the reply. My Galaxie was so dear to me back then. In 1971 I traded it in for a '70 Torino GT 302 ci and enjoyed it for several years.

  • @acts2211
    @acts2211 Рік тому +2

    What a gem Lou. Ty for sharing.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      My pleasure sharing this one with you acts2211 :-)

  • @richarddevoe5871
    @richarddevoe5871 Рік тому +20

    I love everything he’s done to this beautiful Ford ! Upgraded digital dash, cut-outs and especially the 5 speed.. I’m guessing the Blackcherry wasn’t a factory color on a 63 1/2 Ford also… stunning car, Love it !👍🏼

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +3

      Hi Richard, High praise :-) Lou

    • @BrianChappie
      @BrianChappie Рік тому +4

      No, I don't believe black cherry was a factory color. The closest would be Heritage Burgundy. I noticed that the color code in the door jam was A, which is Black, so I'm guessing the car was repainted. The black cherry does look nice.

    • @sergeantmasson3669
      @sergeantmasson3669 Рік тому +2

      @@BrianChappie Obviously a repaint because of the "orange peel" condition. Only black, in 1963, was Raven Black.

    • @tomrinde4487
      @tomrinde4487 Рік тому +2

      I owned a 631/2 XL 352 BW 4SPEEd manual the same paint Factory paint.

    • @tomrinde4487
      @tomrinde4487 Рік тому +2

      ​@@BrianChappie factory air WOW.?

  • @andreberthelot5503
    @andreberthelot5503 Рік тому +4

    Hi Lou, I would like to say thank you for introducing us to this magnificent dream car.. 427 cid with the real cam for my ears...SUPER !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Andre, Happy to share this "magnificent dream car" with you :-) Lou

  • @СергійШамін
    @СергійШамін Рік тому +4

    Класне авто! Чудовий колір- чорна вишня... Дякую!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Сергій Шамін, Happy to read you enjoy this "Cool car" and glad to read you enjoy the color too :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @RickMcCargar
    @RickMcCargar Рік тому +7

    Love that car! My best friend in high school had a 63 Ford Galaxie 500, but not a 427. I had a 63 Chevy Impala SS327 at the same time. Common for teens in my area to get ten year old cars we paid for by working in the fields in the summer. He hoed beans, I detasseled corn and worked at the family grocery store. Lots of fond memories tooling around in that 500. Thanks for sharing guys!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Rick, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Best Friend in High Schools car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

    • @RickMcCargar
      @RickMcCargar Рік тому

      @@loucostabile do you happen to know the colors for that year, or an easy way to find out? Kelly's car was sort of a rust-red if I recall. I don't know if it had been repainted or if that was an original color. When I search, I see "rangoon red", but it was def not that.

  • @arthurraymond5909
    @arthurraymond5909 Рік тому +3

    That’s a forever car for sure. Speed, class, sound, and high attention to detail. Labor of love to be sure.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Arthur, Happy to read "That’s a forever car for sure" :-) Lou

  • @donhathaway3234
    @donhathaway3234 Рік тому +3

    The only full sized Ford I ever lusted after. ❤️

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

    • @tomzeeh4955
      @tomzeeh4955 7 місяців тому

      @@donhathaway3234 I loved '67 Galaxies! What perfect lines. Beauty.

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 Рік тому +8

    One of the most desirable Ford cars ever built in my view and this one is mint and drop dead gorgeous. Thank you Lou for this nice feature.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Bruce H., "One of the most desirable Ford cars ever built in my view and this one is mint and drop dead gorgeous" High praise. You're welcome, Lou

  • @randyrobey5643
    @randyrobey5643 4 дні тому +1

    I was not a Ford guy back in the day, but I like these cars. They have a no-nonsense, broad-shouldered stance that is unmistakable.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 дні тому +2

      Hi Randy, Happy to read you enjoy this "no-nonsense, broad-shouldered stance that is unmistakable." :-) Nice, Lou

  • @DanEBoyd
    @DanEBoyd Рік тому +5

    Beauty Galaxie!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Dan.

  • @55points
    @55points Рік тому +5

    Perfect color on this monster. i had no idea there was a `63 1/2.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Happy to read "Perfect color on this monster" :-) Glad to read you learned something from this video.

  • @mightylonesome9426
    @mightylonesome9426 Рік тому +3

    Wow! That's one beautiful Ford. I love that deep cherry red paint. It makes the car look sinister.
    Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      High praise :-) You're welcome Mighty Lonesome.

  • @robertnotni3668
    @robertnotni3668 7 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely stunning

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  7 місяців тому +2

      Hi Robert, High praise. 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

  • @jonc4719
    @jonc4719 Рік тому +2

    What a terrific showing, thanks Lou! I bought a '63 Galaxie 2 door from a friend it had a 390 in it and my other friend wanted to restore it worse than I cared to so he bought and fixed it up correctly.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Jon C, Happy to read "What a terrific showing" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @godsowndrunk1118
    @godsowndrunk1118 Рік тому +4

    Nice Galaxie.....I own a 65 Galaxie 500 with 427 4spd , so I can really appreciate this 63.... the earlier Galaxies were much more ornate than the 65, both interior and exterior.
    Makes me jealous of all the "Purty".....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Gods own Drunk, Happy to read you have a FUN car too :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 Рік тому +6

    Awesome Galaxie. The color is delicious 😮❤

  • @rogercormier2077
    @rogercormier2077 Рік тому +4

    I love this car !!!!
    The right year, color, and engine !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Roger, Happy to read "I love this car !!!!" :-) Lou

  • @jamosoos3945
    @jamosoos3945 Рік тому +5

    What a great car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Jamo soos, Happy to read "What a great car" :-) Lou

  • @mikedenson1589
    @mikedenson1589 Рік тому +2

    "When I say hold on I mean hold on" Full smoke interior, no contest. 10 years old changed my life.

  • @Dan-ms1zk
    @Dan-ms1zk Рік тому +1

    I was 13 yr old when I first saw one of these. I'm 73 now and I haven't forgot it. It was blue in color. Beautiful then and still are.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Happy to read this one you remember from when you were a teenager.

  • @carlv8168
    @carlv8168 Рік тому +3

    Hey, Lou, not to be knit-picky, but at 04:34, you said, "You can see your hood release." That's not a hood release, sir, that's the parking brake release. On these '63 Fords, the hood release is that cool Ford emblem shield on the front grille that you grab and pull towards you to unlatch the hood. Too bad you missed that when describing the other cool details like the fuel filler door on the rear body panel, etc. Anyway, this is definitely a gem of a '60s factory high-performance car! Thanks for sharing.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Carl V, When I'm around cars I mess some things up as I'm so excited, Thanks for the correction. Lou

    • @carlv8168
      @carlv8168 Рік тому

      @@loucostabile You're welcome, Lou.

  • @maureencora1
    @maureencora1 Рік тому +2

    2023 Like My Father First New Car in 1964 I was 6 yrs.old. Happy Father's Day in Heaven Poppa'. (smile) Thanks for the Memories.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Maureen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers 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

    • @maureencora1
      @maureencora1 Рік тому

      @@loucostabile Touche' (smile)

  • @VictoryDave999
    @VictoryDave999 8 місяців тому +2

    Gorgeous!. >.same colour as my 2010 Victory Cross Country>..Black Cherry Midnite Cherry

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @jeffreymartin6369
    @jeffreymartin6369 Рік тому +6

    Gorgeous ❤

  • @tracyamcneal9597
    @tracyamcneal9597 9 місяців тому +1

    This car is an all out KILLER. A super-trick and well done hot rod. One of my favorite "Blue Ovals"

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  9 місяців тому +1

      Hi Tracy, Happy to read you appreciate this "KILLER" 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

  • @TheGnewb
    @TheGnewb Рік тому +1

    Thank you Lou. What a terrific automobile.

  • @jlwise1949
    @jlwise1949 Рік тому +1

    I had a 1963 1/2 Galaxie 500 XL R car 427 side oiler. It was black with Black interior all original ....Loved that car I had it for about 20 years and hardly ever drove soooo 1 day my wife and I decided to part with it and it went to eastern Colorado. Haven't heard anything from the owner since we sold it about 15 or 20 years ago. Hope he is enjoying it as much as we did.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi jlwise1949, 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

    • @normanjones5167
      @normanjones5167 Рік тому

      Side oiler didn t come out until mid year 1965.

  • @brianmoore6306
    @brianmoore6306 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful! LOVE IT! Of course when you watch a Lou video you are going to learn something! I did not know about the slanted roofline coming out in 1963 1/2. I'm surprised the door panel was so simple. I wish he had not changed the dash to updated digital! Steering wheel was also updated. Man alive that engine was not only beautiful, but the sound was incredible! I forgot all about the updates! Love this video!!

  • @GetsumJ
    @GetsumJ Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous - love it. FE 427s are the love of my life

  • @fubarmodelyard1392
    @fubarmodelyard1392 Рік тому +2

    Very beautiful especially in that color. Always liked the no nonsense look of the 63. One of the best looking big fords ever

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi FUBAR Model Yard, Happy to read "Very beautiful especially in that color" :-) Lou

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Рік тому +2

    🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU,MIKE …GOING DIGITAL, AND THE HUSTLE MUSCLE…🤩 A BEAUTIFUL COLOR ETC.ETC.😎👍💚💚💚

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

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

  • @royboy9361
    @royboy9361 Рік тому +2

    I haven’t been looking at many videos lately Lou, but this one got my immediate attention!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Roy Boy, Happy to read this one got your attention :-) Welcome back.

  • @louiskats5116
    @louiskats5116 Рік тому +2

    Good day Lou,
    One of my favourite Ford, not a bad angle no matter what angle you look at it.
    Love the colour & that idle from factory cast iron headers what a treat.
    Still haven’t seen one in Australia.
    Recently got to see a genuine 1970 442 W30 Oldsmobile only 1 of 2 in Australia, & apparently the only person in a crowd of 100’s who knew a thing or 2 about it.
    The owner was very impressed, now we are good friend with the promise of a drive in the near future. Thanks to you & your channel I kinda interview the owner Rohan like you talk & interview your guest.
    Hope you & your family are all well.👍.
    Cheers
    Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Australia ( Melbourne ). 👍 🇦🇺 🇺🇸

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Good day Louis, Happy to read you enjoy all the angles of this car :-) Happy to read you saw a rare sighting in Australia of a 1970 442 W30. That's a rare sight in the USA too. Drive sounds FUN! Thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia. Cheers, Lou

  • @oldman3440
    @oldman3440 9 місяців тому +1

    I am 77 years old . A friend of mine had a black ford just like this with the 427 with 3 duces . Fastest car i ever road in.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  9 місяців тому +1

      Hi old man, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends 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

  • @69bjgmopar
    @69bjgmopar Рік тому +2

    Crackle crackle. Nice

  • @gmanchurch
    @gmanchurch Рік тому +2

    Beautiful car! Now that’s kind of restoration I really love to see!!…..

  • @bytoriasnowdoggy
    @bytoriasnowdoggy Рік тому +1

    Dig it! Thanks for sharing this totally awesome Galaxie 500! Wow!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Mark n Victoria, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @philipstewart4474
    @philipstewart4474 5 місяців тому +1

    I don’t care what manufacturer of vehicles you love ❤️
    but you gotta love that exhaust audio 🚗

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      "you gotta love that exhaust audio " NICE!

  • @garenmcvay2695
    @garenmcvay2695 Рік тому +2

    Great looking Ford Lou. I had a friend who bought a red 63 1/2 with the 427 4 speed. I’ve always loved the 63 1/2.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Garen, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great looking Ford" :-) Lou

  • @verndaley3471
    @verndaley3471 Рік тому +2

    Another great find Lou. Such beautiful cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

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

  • @jerryblake4088
    @jerryblake4088 Рік тому +2

    What a piece of art 🎨 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Jerry, Happy to read "What a piece of art" :-) Lou

  • @ws678ta
    @ws678ta 11 місяців тому +1

    Blood Thirsty Sleeper, Wow. That is one 'BAD-ASS' ride ! My '55 F-100 is the same color, black cherry. Would like this '63 in my collection ! Much respect given here.

  • @ronrattan8315
    @ronrattan8315 Рік тому

    This was the same ride a friend of mine had. It was was new then and glorious as it cruised the drive-in. He left it's glorious presence to die, himself, in Vietnam. People today haven't a clue what happened so short time ago. But I am convinced everybody will, in this life, pay a similar price.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому

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

  • @texomajohn2916
    @texomajohn2916 Рік тому +1

    Love the sound at the start, really takes be back in time

  • @lyonheart84
    @lyonheart84 Рік тому +2

    Sheer joy to see this car Lou, absolutely one of my favourite muscle cars of all time 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      HI lyonheart84 exotic fruit growing, Happy to read "absolutely one of my favourite muscle car is all time" :-) Lou

    • @lyonheart84
      @lyonheart84 Рік тому

      @@loucostabile lol now edited to read correctly, darned predictive texting 😂

  • @55commander
    @55commander Рік тому +1

    I drove a 63 XL 500 in high school, 1968. Great drive in movie car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi 55commander, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @garymckee8857
    @garymckee8857 Рік тому +2

    A definite Yes vehicle.

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz Рік тому +1

    Beautiful! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

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

  • @severinabanks9335
    @severinabanks9335 Рік тому +2

    These were monster sleepers.

  • @enricomandragona163
    @enricomandragona163 Рік тому +2

    Awesome!! Sounds like a Corsair!!

  • @Ray56z
    @Ray56z Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this My Car Story!! Saving to watch over and over.
    1 of 2 cars I wish I'd never let go was my '63 1/2 Galaxie. Black over black, 410 merc/463, 4-speed, bench, dealer air, roomy and stout.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      You're welcome Ray 56 :-) Glad to read you can enjoy this one again and again. Sounds like you had a great car.

  • @malcolmbelcher2891
    @malcolmbelcher2891 Рік тому +2

    FORD MAKING A RIGHTEOUS RUCKUS. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL ORCHESTRA/ SYMPHONY 👀🙄/SYMPHONY

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Malcolm, Just the way we like it :-) Lou

  • @raymondszybowicz7597
    @raymondszybowicz7597 Рік тому +1

    I was 19 years old in 1963 my first new car was a 1963 Ford Galaxie with the 390 300 engine 4 speed 355 gear had the car for about 2 year's not happy with the performance of the 390 300 was able to trade it in on a used 63 and a half 427 410 Galaxie a high school had q code car loved it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Raymond, 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

  • @BrianChappie
    @BrianChappie Рік тому +2

    I don't normally like restomods, but I like what he did with the car -- it mostly looks original. The color is not original, but it looks nice. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Brian, Happy to read "I like what he did with the car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_72 Рік тому +3

    ¡Qué magnífico lucía este 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback! Aunque para algunos no les gustará que un clásico tenga ciertas modificaciones, se veía bastante interesante la combinación de lo antigüo con lo moderno. Me gustaron esas enormes guías traseras en forma de turbina, junto con las elegantes líneas de adornos cromados que recorren toda la carrocería; todo el conjunto es realzado por el hermoso color Cereza Negro! Por cierto, ¡el motor rugía de una manera soberbia, dando a entender lo que puede ofrecer un código Q de 427 pulgadas cúbicas! ¡Excelente video, y modelo, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Jaime, High praise for this car with modern parts added :-) Happy to read all the details and sounds you enjoy, Lou

  • @joemcmillan2089
    @joemcmillan2089 Рік тому +2

    I had a 1963, 1/2 with a 390 and 4 speed. Loved it almost as much as my 1961 Starliner. It had a HP 390 and was just bad ass...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Joe, Sounds like two great cars :-) Lou

  • @20alphabet
    @20alphabet Рік тому +1

    Another great find! Very special car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure sharing this "great find!" with you :-)

  • @onespeedworld6979
    @onespeedworld6979 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure One Speed World :-) You're welcome.

  • @Irishfan
    @Irishfan Рік тому +2

    Loved this video.

  • @John_Wick2024
    @John_Wick2024 Рік тому +1

    Awesome. Really Beautiful

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Jon, Happy to read "Awesome. Really Beautiful" :-) Lou

  • @carguytroy
    @carguytroy Рік тому +2

    Really gorgeous car. Cool to see a regular Galaxie 500 with that engine option. I'd love to have a 1963 or 1963 1/2 Galaxie 500XL convertible. Probably my favorite car!! The 1964 is really pretty also.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi carguytroy, Happy to read "Really gorgeous car" :-) Lou

  • @ronbloomberg
    @ronbloomberg Рік тому +2

    That was my first car (handed down from my grandfather in 1978) but with the 289.
    How I wish I still had her in my garage. 😢

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Claude, 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

  • @fredkelbert1913
    @fredkelbert1913 Рік тому +3

    The engine sounds like it’s “spittin’ fire!” In the early sixties, a neighbour down the street had gotten a similar model. Although it was brand-new, it unfortunately had fallen on its right side off a “car carrier.” I remember seeing it in his garage with that side badly damaged. Once he did the body repairs, I’m sure it looked new again!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Fred, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbor down the streets car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @danbasta3677
    @danbasta3677 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful car! Love it.

  • @leroycaudill96
    @leroycaudill96 Рік тому +1

    Great car Lou thanks for the video.

  • @gregkistner1955
    @gregkistner1955 Рік тому +1

    A great looking ride indeed!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

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

  • @Slimjim260
    @Slimjim260 Рік тому +1

    Great find Lou love the dash upgrade!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Happy to read you enjoy the upgrades on this dash Popie :-)

  • @dannymostarac1799
    @dannymostarac1799 Рік тому +2

    Sounds so sweeet😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Danny, Happy to read you appreciate the sounds from 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

  • @ronp1018
    @ronp1018 Рік тому +1

    Wow, beautiful car you got there.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

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

  • @ronp1018
    @ronp1018 Рік тому +1

    Love the vintage burgundy paint

  • @md11b777
    @md11b777 Рік тому +4

    I love the stealth dash upgrades to gauges

  • @robertjgustafson7313
    @robertjgustafson7313 Рік тому +1

    My buddy owned the car with dual quads. We spent Friday & Saturday nights drag racing on Woodward Ave back in the sixties. The only problem the engine had was if you missed a gear and the engine over revved it would bend one or more push rods and then we went limping home.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

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

  • @rogernilsson6019
    @rogernilsson6019 2 місяці тому +1

    What a beauty!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @richcoleman469
    @richcoleman469 Рік тому +1

    A real beauty and all he did to it is perfect. My cousin had a red convertible with a 390 I think.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

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

  • @davidkeeton6716
    @davidkeeton6716 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful car Lou! Of course the same roof as my white 64 Galaxie fastback with a 060 over 390, so 401. I have a Howards Cams hydraulic roller 286 292 dur 560 lift, shortie headers and 3" exhaust with Jegs Flowmasters and cut outs. Yeah, it's too loud closed up. Opened up has gotten the cops called on me a couple times by a neighbor that is not a car person. Great video again as usual.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you have a fun car like this too. Lou

  • @paulgoree5206
    @paulgoree5206 Рік тому +1

    One of my favorites

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-)

  • @jerryblake4088
    @jerryblake4088 Рік тому +1

    Beauty, love the color

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

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

  • @philipdrake6
    @philipdrake6 Рік тому +2

    HI Lou, the Galaxie is a great looking car, we had a couple in Australia, that were importer for racing, and this one is realy nice.👍👍.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Philip. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing you have a few in Australia, Lou

  • @ronnorris2934
    @ronnorris2934 Рік тому +2

    Very impressive

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Ron, Happy to read "Very impressive" :-) Lou

  • @billhillyer334
    @billhillyer334 6 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful I had the 63 with a 390 four on the floor

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 місяців тому +2

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

    • @billhillyer334
      @billhillyer334 6 місяців тому

      @@loucostabile bench seat