1969 Buick Electra 225 Convertible in Gold Paint & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in Rosemont IL on 3-2-17 at the World of Wheels Car Show.
    We're looking at a 1969 Buick Electra 225 Convertible in Gold Paint.
    The car's Owner is Pete Calandra. Pete shares he’s had the car for 45 years. Pete mentioned how he purchased the car in a snow storm, however after restoring the car, you can see why this car will never see snow again.
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  • @Deetruckin
    @Deetruckin Před 4 lety +20

    My wife doesn’t understand as I look at this in complete admiration. It makes my car emotions cry this car is so breath taking. It’s beautiful. It’s so shiny. The top looks brand spanking new. It’s a glorious specimen of an automobile.

  • @kingtee1607
    @kingtee1607 Před 3 lety +14

    Mere words cannot quantify the sheer and absolute splendid grandeur of this thing 👀👀

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 Před 2 lety

      @ King Tee, I agree! Buicks were always my FAVs in the 60s-early 70s!

  • @rightlanehog3151
    @rightlanehog3151 Před 7 lety +32

    Understated styling and a smoother than smooth engine. This was the pinnacle for Buick and possibly for GM as a whole.

    • @UberLummox
      @UberLummox Před 4 lety +3

      Yes, and In my opinion the pinnacle for *all* US cars, mainly for their serviceability/reliability and high quality of course. About '62-ish to '71 I'd say. And more towards by the late '60s parts interchangabilty was an awesome factor in servicability. Though one thing I would say is by '65-'67 interior materials were starting their downward decline into their pathetic state by the mid-'70s.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety +4

      Hi Right Lane Hog, "This was the pinnacle for Buick and possibly for GM as a whole" High praise :-) Lou

  • @fredanddebramacdonald2445

    I couldn’t help but make a couple of comparisons. I’ve only had my Electra for 25 years, and back then I paid $2,097 dollars for it. That was from the dealer who sold it new, and with a warranty, and all the service records that they had on the car. Best car deal I ever made! Buick has always been a great car to have, and thanks, Lou, for a great Buick car story!

  • @craigjorgensen4637
    @craigjorgensen4637 Před 4 lety +5

    Back when a Buick was a true Buick! Those were wonderful cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy this wonderful car :-)

  • @globeglobe4497
    @globeglobe4497 Před 7 lety +31

    Omg what a beautiful car! The owner should be commended on how he has taken care of this car! I hope he enjoys it as much as I do looking at it:)

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 Před 6 lety +17

    I do not think I have heard of an owner having a car for more than 20 years on "My Car Story," and Pete Calandra has had this car for 45 years!!! That in itself is amazing.

    • @MrTrack412
      @MrTrack412 Před 6 lety +2

      Amazingly fast convertible top! Why didn't we see these in movies?

    • @nickking1510
      @nickking1510 Před 5 lety +1

      Jed Clampett I bought my 1976 corvette in 1980 still have now become a quasi resto rod blue met flake with diamond flake lovingly applied by my self in my garage and 42 coats of clear lacquer and hand rubbed ,original steel crank L82 and engine internals original
      Trw flat top pistons comp cam hi lift short duration and Rhodes variable lift lifters trw double roller timing chain ,reworked hei Holley boost referenced 780 Holley vac operated on top of a small supercharger fellpro gaskets and trw hi volume oil pump reworked mild ported big valve heads making 9 to 1 compression clevite 77 bearings Moly rings and big tube hooker headers , my clutch close-ratio 4 speed and spring are original and my rotors never turned original using organic pads , frame is mint as I spray with chain bar oil and mineral spirits inside and 1 every year exhaust is home fabed 3inch dual exhaust. Original interior I redyed repainted steering*

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      That is "amazing" :-)

    • @johnfranklin5277
      @johnfranklin5277 Před rokem

      I have my parents cadillac they bought in 1960, still on the road, thats 62 years, and I have a beautiful 1968 Mustang I bought in 1977, 45 years. My parent also owned a1970 Buick Electra 225 coupe, same color as this, with a beige interior. Great car. This one is quite stunning.

  • @colinw7205
    @colinw7205 Před 4 lety +2

    My Dad had bought brand new a maroon 1970 Electra 225 2 door coupe with the 455 ci motor and a black vinyl top which never faded. Our church elder had a 4 door '69 and I always preferred styling of the taillights and front grill of the 1970 models to the 1969's. I learned to drive off that car. It was heavy and BIG but boy it''ll get out of its own in hurry and cruise all day at 100+ mph without breaking a sweat. Good luck Pete(and Lou) and thanks for the happy tears in my eyes and bringing back memories of my Dad.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Colin W, Happy to read this car / video brings back wonderful memories of your Dad's car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @matrimonyconnections
    @matrimonyconnections Před 4 lety +9

    Please tell Pete Thanks so much for showcasing this amazing car. It's my favorite!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Aric J. Martin, Happy to read this car is a favorite of yours :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @sa-raking7568
    @sa-raking7568 Před 2 lety +4

    I love that vehicle…those cars have classic characteristics about them….the body style inside and out…the motor…the wheels…👍🏾

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 Před 2 lety

      Yes! Those chrome wheels with the thin white walls really make this car! The only wheels I liked better were the spoked wire wheels the old Lincolns used!

  • @247jimbo
    @247jimbo Před 3 lety +4

    ...one of the BEST looking cars ever made! Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi 247jimbo, High praise for the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @ottohesslein3230
    @ottohesslein3230 Před 4 lety +2

    I want one. My grandparents had a vinyl hardtop 69 Electra 225 in midnight blue with black top. Blue pattern leather and fabric seats. They bought it new, but it was sold after my grandpa died in 1973. I have had dreams with me and my grandparents in that car. When I think about all the classic luxury cars I would want to own, I suppose it comes down to the 69 Buick Electra 225.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Otto VonHamburger, Happy to read you enjoy this car, and glad to read it brings back memories of your Grandparents car :-) Lou

  • @auaiao9
    @auaiao9 Před 7 lety +33

    He bought one helluva gorgeous car for $1,500!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety +2

      Hi, Agreed. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @robdawg7183
    @robdawg7183 Před 7 lety +2

    Now that is what you call a Sunday cruiser.beautiful car

  • @michaelcuff5780
    @michaelcuff5780 Před 6 lety +4

    I had a 68 Electra 225 convertible chocolate brown met. With a white top. We would cruise that car to the Jersey shore all the time. She cruise 100 mph no problem. And the women loved it! Lol!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Women pleasing 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 CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @dougn2350
    @dougn2350 Před 5 lety +3

    My older brother rebuilt a 455 once. He started it without the exhaust manifolds.... OMG was that loud and scary. You could see flames shooting out the exhaust ports.
    But when he got the exhaust fully installed it was super quiet.

  • @romans828.
    @romans828. Před 6 lety +30

    The tissue dispenser came in real handy at the drive in.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +2

      For all the sad movies :-(

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 Před 6 lety +1

      WIping lipstick of your face is also what they would have been good for.

    • @dougn2350
      @dougn2350 Před 5 lety +15

      Oh... my mind was much further in the gutter.

    • @UberLummox
      @UberLummox Před 4 lety +1

      @@dougn2350 Yyyyup!!!

  • @tommywatterson5276
    @tommywatterson5276 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Guy has a showroom looking 1969 top of the line Buick, in a convertible too. I love it that he has owned the car for 40 years. Man, he's certainly has taken care of it. Pristine example of how things were in 1969. Man, I miss cars styled like this. The ones today just don't have the looks like this anymore. So much has been lost in car design.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hi Tommy, "I love it that he has owned the car for 40 years. Man, he's certainly has taken care of it. Pristine example of how things were in 1969." I agree. A treat to be able to share this car with you, Lou

  • @fleetwin1
    @fleetwin1 Před 7 lety +11

    Boy o Boy, Buick/GM at the top of their game for sure. Such classic styling, will always look great.

  • @brianmoore6306
    @brianmoore6306 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Beautiful! My first car was a 1965 Buick Electra 225. Mine was the exact same color as this one. Mine was not a convertible..and didn't have those gorgeous Riv wheels! Back in the day - still in 1969, when you drove a Buick, you knoew you were driving elegance! Not so much today...they are all SUVS! This one is beautiful. It looks just as if it came off the showroom. the horn sound was great, so was the exhuast. Love these videos. Please keep them coming!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @srercrcr
    @srercrcr Před 6 lety +63

    225.....Affectionately called the "Deuce and a Quarter"

    • @brentduanefoster
      @brentduanefoster Před 6 lety +3

      srercrcr You know it!!!!

    • @Deetruckin
      @Deetruckin Před 4 lety +5

      You damn skippy. My uncle had one when I was a kid and I was amazed at how enormous is was.

    • @ottohesslein3230
      @ottohesslein3230 Před 4 lety

      At 5:36 you'll notice if you read the tag that it still has points and condenser. No cap and rotor on Buick's top of the line in 1969 is weird, I think.

    • @intrepidman2
      @intrepidman2 Před 4 lety

      Yes the engine is huge.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Steve, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Lou

  • @pelomalo68
    @pelomalo68 Před 4 lety +4

    My father and I rebuilt one of these in the 80"s . Great riding car with a lot of balls.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Pelomalo, Happy to read this one brings back memories of the car you and your Father built :-) Thank you for viewing, and sharing, Lou

  • @borntoraisehell5353
    @borntoraisehell5353 Před 7 lety +13

    My daddy drove a dude and quarter which is a 225 Buick in 1969. That year we had a new born sister,first color TV and I graduated from high school in 1969.It was truly a great year. 🤗😃

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety +1

      Hi Gloria Davis, Sounds like good memories for you, glad you viewed and shared on the Channel, Thank you, Lou

    • @tycheez85
      @tycheez85 Před 7 lety +4

      u mean duce and a quarter

    • @jeffholmes6665
      @jeffholmes6665 Před 7 lety +3

      Gloria Davis it is a deuce and a quarter. That's what 225 stands for. Not dude. Lol.

    • @paulbright5081
      @paulbright5081 Před 6 lety

      I'm pretty sure she know that, autocorrect is to blame here.

    • @rojannwerthmann4765
      @rojannwerthmann4765 Před 6 lety

      Not a dude & a quarter--------------a duece (2) & a quarter (25) -----=225 lol

  • @solemandd67
    @solemandd67 Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful Buick. Prettier than that years Cadillac Coupe de Ville convertible in my humble opinion.
    One photographic ad simply showed a '69 Buick Electra. It showed the rear, passenger side, three quarter view of a two door Limited. Parked on the tarmac of what appears to be a small airport with smartly suited businessmen and a private plane in the background.
    Few words. The style and prestige said enough.
    Thank you Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Solemandd67, High praise for the looks of this Buick :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @charlesrandolph7108
    @charlesrandolph7108 Před 5 lety +1

    AH....THE CLASSIC BUICK...TRULY ART ON WHEELS! THE COMFORT,ROOM,SIZE,PRESENCE....ALL SIMPLY UNMATCHED! OLD-SCHOOL AMERICAN RIDES ARE SIMPLY THE BEST CARS EVER CREATED! 2018 'CARS' ARE A TOTAL DISGRACE TO PUT IT KINDLY! THIS COLLECTION SHOWS WHAT A MAN SHOULD DRIVE! THIS IS A GREAT CHANNEL, I WILL BE COMING THIS WAY AGAIN! HATS OFF TO YOU, LOU AND GOD BLESS!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi charles randolph, Glad to read you enjoy this video, and hope you'll see many cars on this CZcams Channel you'll enjoy. God bless you too, Lou

  • @acts2211
    @acts2211 Před 5 lety +1

    My grandfather owned 1970 Electra 225 with a 455 silver with a black roof 4 door hardtop what a beautiful car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety +1

      Glad this one reminds you of your Grandfathers car :-)

  • @frequencyfluxfandango8504

    Yes these Buicks' are an absolute work of Art. The tapering side lines are beautiful.
    My particular fave has got to be from 1959, But each to his own of course.
    Another great car featured here Lou. Keep up the great work. What a gem this is.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety

      Hi JOHNNIE: LORD OF THE MungoidHen PEOPLE, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for the kinds words and wonderful comment, Lou

  • @welchshahan714
    @welchshahan714 Před 6 lety +1

    What was cool is the cars changed from year to year. Not like now where the cars look the same. Thank you Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi welch shahan, You're right about them changing. You're welcome, Lou

  • @TuneStunnaMusic
    @TuneStunnaMusic Před 7 lety +4

    This really was design perfection. Wow

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety

      Hi TuneStunnaMusic, High praise! Nice :-) Lou

  • @canusakommando9692
    @canusakommando9692 Před 7 lety +1

    Lou once again you show a great car! What a beauty!
    It takes me back. My parents and Grandparents had several .
    Our first one was about 1974 or so.
    Ours was a 455 beauty. 4 door loaded! It pulled our 24 ft boat no problem.
    This car your showing is an absolute beauty!
    Wow.
    My Grandparents had a blue one about 1972-74. It was a Limited 225 455 car if I remember correctly. It was a limited , I think it was a special order. It's so long ago I can barely remember.
    Once again I traveled in time for a moment looking at this wonderful example.
    A 430 , that's awesome. And the horn is great!
    Thanks Lou , I just your channel!
    Take care from Windsor Ontario.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety +1

      Hi Gary Gibbs, Glad this one has good memories for you :-) Thank you for sharing your parents had several, they have great taste in cars too, Lou

  • @MillerMeteor74
    @MillerMeteor74 Před rokem +1

    Very nice. Way back in the late 70s my best friend's uncle gave him his 1969 Electra 225 4-door hardtop. My friend wouldn't have a license for another couple years. So he used to just put a gallon of gas in it and drive it up and down the driveway. I'm quite sure it was brown. I don't think I've seen one since.
    Thanks for this.

  • @eagle1333
    @eagle1333 Před 5 lety +5

    Beautiful just Beautiful! Keep em' coming Lou and Thank you Sir!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi EAGLE 1, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @OldNewSweetRides
    @OldNewSweetRides Před 6 lety +3

    Really nice Electra. One of the nicest beauties that would be on the nice roads out there. Yes, the heavy styling, chrome, big engine, and black interior make it a real classic. Just like art. Engine noise is classic! Thanks for showing the car without the hood on. Nice, man, John.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi John, "Just like art" Well said :-) Lou

  • @bigwatt5520
    @bigwatt5520 Před rokem +2

    My first car in 1970 was a Buick 1966 Riveria and I've always admired the 225 as well as the Wildcat great styling and ride.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi Big Watt, 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 CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @makinen72
    @makinen72 Před 7 lety +2

    That's a beautiful Buick. I also own a-69 225 convertible and it's quite clean but not quite like that one :) Great color and nice to see that it is so well taken care of. 👍 to the owner too.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety +1

      Hi Markku Makinen, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for sharing details about your car too. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

    • @cornellgreen3692
      @cornellgreen3692 Před 7 lety

      Lou Costabile I have a 1968 Electra convertible myself, not nearly as nice as this one but I like it because its condition means that it is driveable which is what GM intended. You always have a great eye for great cars so keep going for all of us who love the classics.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety

      Hi Cornell Green, Thank you for sharing details on your 1968 Electra, and the encouragement, it's appreciated :-) Lou

  • @craighighmore4302
    @craighighmore4302 Před 2 lety +1

    Gee whiz Lou, you keep finding these immaculate "classic" cars. You are doing an grand job. Once again, gorgeous colour, amazing interior & just another American built V8. You can't argue with that combination!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Craig, Happy to read you're enjoying the selection of car I share with you :-) Lou

  • @rogercamp6071
    @rogercamp6071 Před 5 lety +1

    When I was still in high school a schoolmate owned a '69 Electra convertible like this but it was black with a red interior, I always thought it was just so cool, always wondered what ever became of it-good memories 😎

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi Roger Camp, Happy to read this video brings back memories of the Electra you remember :-) Lou

  • @jessbailey6718
    @jessbailey6718 Před 4 lety +2

    It's 225 inches long hence the name. I really love the '59 and '60's even the 4 doors are a true work of art!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

  • @derekintrovert5619
    @derekintrovert5619 Před 6 lety

    Love your Channel!!!!! Great to see this Classic Cars. really enjoy them

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Makes me happy Derek Frank to read you "love" the Channel :-) Thank you, Lou

  • @fernandoarriola2714
    @fernandoarriola2714 Před 4 lety +1

    Go fast with class!! Who knew what a plumber would start when he built his first car. Thank you Mr David T Buick. 👌🏻

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Fernando Arriola
      , "Go fast with class!!" I like that :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @UberLummox
      @UberLummox Před 4 lety

      David T ? It's actually David Dunbar Buick. He and his partner William Sherwood gain their initial success w/their patent in the porcelain process bonding porcelain to cast iron enabling the company to produce white bathtubs and fixtures for the 1st. time. "Go fast w/ class" for sure!!! Faster than a Cadillac.
      They erned the title "banker's hot rod" as you prolly know, and since their inception in '03 they were known as the "doctor's car". Good stuff!!!

  • @UberLummox
    @UberLummox Před 4 lety

    THE pinnacle of US automotive design. Never before or since have cars been this *serviceable,* and never will be again. Had a '69 Duece-and-a-Quarter 4dr., and several other incredible '60s Buicks. Owned ChryCos. the last 25 years but am itching for another '60s Electra or Riviera!!! Though I prefer mine to be daily drivers *w/metal roofs* : ), it's nice to see a pristine one. Wow! Thanks for the video Lou! - Dave

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Dave, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @iDONTdoFacebook
    @iDONTdoFacebook Před 4 lety

    I learned to drive in a ‘69 Buick Electra 225. It was a light green metallic hardtop, not a convertible like this beauty. It’s what my parents owned when I was 13/14 years old and ready to get my learner’s permit. I still remember driving down Hwy 10, a rural 2-lane highway out in the country with very little traffic on it, after dinner early one evening with dad riding shotgun. I bet there was a twinge of nervousness on his part that being the first “by myself” drive in my life. I know I had just a twinge of it myself -with a LOT of excitement to go with it!
    A pristine light metallic green 1969 Buick Electra 225 was the first car I ever drove. That’s pretty cool in my book!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Randall Todd, Happy t read this one is "pretty cool" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your memories & story too, Lou

  • @tonypetty7540
    @tonypetty7540 Před 4 lety +1

    I just fainted this car is so AWESOME

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Tony petty, Thanks for the great reaction! :-) Lou

  • @shanephelan75
    @shanephelan75 Před 6 lety +2

    wow your not the biggest channel, but u find some neat rare vehicles

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi shane phelan, Feel free to share the Channel with your Friends and hopefully we'll keep spreading the news of the fun cars we enjoy :-) Lou

  • @chrisrailey6941
    @chrisrailey6941 Před 6 lety +2

    This buick is beautiful

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Chris Railey, Glad you enjoyed the looks of this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @senorkaboom
    @senorkaboom Před 5 lety +1

    The horn sound is reminiscent of Cadillac. Beautiful car and well maintained.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      I can see Cadillac and Buick sharing the horn's together back in 1969.

  • @carlitot5388
    @carlitot5388 Před 5 lety +9

    All original 🤘🏾the way it should be 💪🏽pimpin

  • @makerme1
    @makerme1 Před rokem +1

    Do you still own this car? Its a beauty! My friends girlfriends father had one, he bought brand new. It was silver and I think it was a 1973. His girlfriend took us for a ride in it.......... it rode like a dream. Im 62 years old and I remember this like it was yesterday. Crazy

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi AwesomeDaddy, I think he still has it. Happy to read this car is like your Girlfriends Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @trainroomgary
    @trainroomgary Před 7 lety +2

    A fine ride from Buick City, Flint - Michigan.& Fisher Body. Cool
    • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety +1

      Yes indeed :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @AndrewGraham07
    @AndrewGraham07 Před 7 lety +9

    Interesting factory accessories. The 8-track player was invented by Bill Lear of Learjet fame. His son John - in UFO circles - is equally famous. Like a professional weightlifter, owner Pete needs to squat and thrust when raising that huge hood. Beautiful condition, one of those automobiles where the more you look, the more you see.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety +2

      Hi Andrew Graham, Did not know that about the 8-track player. Interesting, Lou

    • @UberLummox
      @UberLummox Před 4 lety

      Very cool history!

  • @missingremote4388
    @missingremote4388 Před 7 lety +1

    I like that tone the horn(s) made. Need to update those into my Lacrosse ( 2008 ) 3.8 liter.

  • @larryhawkins3294
    @larryhawkins3294 Před 5 lety +4

    The Electras came in 3 varieties in '69. The standard, Custom ( the series that came in the convertible), and the Limited which was a 4 door hardtop only.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge Larry Hawkins, Lou

    • @UberLummox
      @UberLummox Před 4 lety

      Yes! I was about to post about the same thing.....only my "Standard Catalog of Buick '03-'90"
      says "Custom Limited" as one series. It doesn't specify Custom and Limited as 2 separate models.
      I'm curious, could you let me know where you got this info? Thanks!
      And to be clear, all cnvts. were a step above the standard Electra. All 225 rag~tops were Custom Limited models. A small minor correction to what you said however, the Custom Limited was available in every body style. The cnvt, Coupe, 4dr. hdtp., AND the 4dr. sedan (w/full center pillar).

    • @mary_mildred
      @mary_mildred Před 2 měsíci

      We had the limited. On trips I rode shotgun, my mom and 2 sisters were in the back.

  • @majorpayne5289
    @majorpayne5289 Před 5 lety +3

    👍Rolling sofa, lots of beautiful Real estate right there🇺🇸
    Thx Mr Lou 🍺

  • @chriswalker6776
    @chriswalker6776 Před rokem

    That's a nice ride. 45 years of ownership 😲. I love the wild cat and skylark as well. My first car was a 71 Buick skylark loved the car very well made

  • @tallie7490
    @tallie7490 Před rokem

    I get real sad to know these great cars Will some day not be around, I can't imagine how great it was to have been around doing the time these cars was a real part of the world, almost gone but never will be forgotten, please bring all the old cars back around one more time with new technology

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi tallie, I think it was Dr Suess who said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That usually helps me when I miss someone or something. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @kennybranshaw7526
    @kennybranshaw7526 Před 4 lety +1

    Just a TOTALLY beautiful car! 225!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety +1

      Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy.

    • @kennybranshaw7526
      @kennybranshaw7526 Před 4 lety

      @@loucostabile You always show the BEST!!

  • @karaDee2363
    @karaDee2363 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the car, and the owner should be commended for taking such excellent care of it all those years

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Karen, Happy to read you "Love the car" :-) Lou

  • @jackswing-ep7cf
    @jackswing-ep7cf Před 2 lety +1

    My mother had a 1969 Buick. In a. 1970. Cadillac at same time both was drop top pimpin. I still got em

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Jack, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mothers 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 CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @richardfulmer5279
    @richardfulmer5279 Před 4 lety +2

    Fabulous car. I'd love one just like it.

  • @KMauriceCrooms
    @KMauriceCrooms Před 7 lety +2

    GM WAS GETN DOWN!!!!!! As a child, we had this exact car (cloth seats & 4 doors). My mom hit a telephone pole right down the middle of the hood and the poor girl walked away without a scratch on her. I thank GOD by Jesus Christ she lived.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety

      Hi KMauriceCrooms, Fun when you see a car your familiar with. Thank you for sharing about your Mom, glad the story ended and she's ok, Lou

    • @jamespollack4580
      @jamespollack4580 Před 5 lety

      Magic bush Ben

  • @alanstrong3295
    @alanstrong3295 Před 5 lety +2

    Another good way to discover America best by car. Say Chicago to Denver and back.

  • @MrMinkajajany
    @MrMinkajajany Před 7 lety +1

    your car is a total gem.

  • @jasoncarpp7742
    @jasoncarpp7742 Před 6 lety

    Hey Lou. Lovely looking Buick Electra 225 convertible! I've always loved Buick cars of the 60s and 70s. Probably because my grandparents owned Buicks over the years. :)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hey Jason, I'm sure your Grandparents would be proud :-) Lou

    • @jasoncarpp7742
      @jasoncarpp7742 Před 6 lety

      I imagine they would be. The last Buick I remember them owning was a 71 LeSabre 2 door. I was too young to drive at the time, but I remember how handsome I thought it looked. :)

  • @raph4el42
    @raph4el42 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi!
    I just want to thank you for all your videos ...
    I watched so much by now and you show so beautiful cars ... I mean CARs!
    There is so much ugliness around since years ...
    I'm a european, but in our childhood we played with american cars and replayed what we saw on television (american series).
    Anyway, I've been in your beautiful country (east coast) and had a 1985 Buick Century Custom for a while, but my heart beats for the 1958 to 1968(?) 1978(?) cars ...
    Thanks a lot !!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi raph4el42, Happy to read you're enjoying this CZcams Channel :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @edb.3313
    @edb.3313 Před 7 lety +2

    Absolutely Beautiful Lou....my wifes sister had a 69 Coupe. Buick is class for Sure! Thanks for sharing Lou!! :)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety +1

      Hi Ed B., Glad you enjoyed this one, and thank you for sharing details on your Sister-In-Law's car too, Lou

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 Před 6 lety +1

    Incredible looking car. Even indoors it's spectacular!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Jed Clampett, Glad you enjoy this one inside & out :-) Lou

  • @11094DEREK
    @11094DEREK Před 7 lety +12

    Gorgeous car pure class

  • @xavierdh2000
    @xavierdh2000 Před 7 lety +33

    They just don't make them like that anymore!

    • @johnwayne2103
      @johnwayne2103 Před 4 lety +1

      You're right. sad fitment of panels. It would idle one day at 1500Rpm and others at 2000 RPM. Sometimes had hard time starting in the dead of winter. I will agree the styling is magnificent.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety +1

      You're right :-)

  • @mr.blackhawk142
    @mr.blackhawk142 Před 2 lety +1

    What a GORGEOUS car!!! This Electra 225 would give any Riviera (or even a Caddy) a run for the money! I especially love that front grill with all that CHROME!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mr. BLACKHAWK, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou

  • @CurlyQLink
    @CurlyQLink Před 6 lety +1

    I saw this exact car at the 2013 World of Wheels in Rosemont. I stopped and spoke to this gentleman telling him that my dad also had this exact same car only my Dad's was a light green 4 door.

    • @CurlyQLink
      @CurlyQLink Před 6 lety

      The 1969 Electra 225 came stock with a 455 engine. This gentleman's car has the 430 engine (like my dad's car) which was a special order engine. My dad use to say the 430 was better than the 455. We had our Deuce & A Quarter until 2010 when we finally had to let it go, but our memories remain. :-)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Curly Q. Link, Fun when you see a car you're familiar with :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @mrkkg27
    @mrkkg27 Před 4 lety +1

    my dad bought my mom a 1972 225 a big old beast, huge trunk.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Sounds like Dad bought a nice car for Mom :-)

  • @sonofsun4
    @sonofsun4 Před 6 lety +3

    Wow...what a piece......I had myself golden green 225 4 door in 1982 in city of Paramount in Ca. and someone stole it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Glad you enjoy this one :-) Sorry to read what happened to yours :-(

  • @davidmcleod7757
    @davidmcleod7757 Před rokem

    first sir you are commended for keeping that car so impeccable shape my boss many moons ago had one exactly like it he took me out for a spin a couple of times smooth ride

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

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

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 Před 6 lety

    Lou: This is one of the most amazing cars I have seen. I freaked out when he put down the hood. It was so fast!!!

  • @warpmine1761
    @warpmine1761 Před 3 lety +1

    That was a real treat!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @stex1985
    @stex1985 Před 9 měsíci +1

    A classic Buick and a fine one at that. Near the end of fine cars. If I had a dollar for every time I stopped on the side of the road and opened a huge trunk looking for a certain 8 track tape. A collection of 8 tracks needed a huge trunk. 🤣🤣

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hi S Tex, Happy to read "" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

  • @josepenate7367
    @josepenate7367 Před 7 lety +2

    cool looking owner , and car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety +1

      Hi Jose Penate, Glad you like them both :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @sonnet9100
    @sonnet9100 Před rokem +1

    Wow wow wow ❤❤❤❤ I am in love with that car!

  • @danmccurry3810
    @danmccurry3810 Před 3 lety +1

    Back when #1 of the Big 3 made indelible statements with tons of well fashioned steel and real chrome.... great job on keeping this Buick Electra in mint condition.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Dan, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @RobertWilliams-mk8pl
    @RobertWilliams-mk8pl Před 4 lety +1

    I can't continue to watch, this is too sweet.

  • @richardestenson7799
    @richardestenson7799 Před 2 lety +1

    Gorgeous Buick Pete!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

    • @richardestenson7799
      @richardestenson7799 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile, I actually have been subscribed for a while and like your videos. Hoping Pete is well as this video is a few years old.

  • @fnk8833
    @fnk8833 Před 5 lety +1

    Duce and a quarter. Mann I really miss these car's. I had a 1971 olds ninety eight. It was in flawless condition. I paid $200.00 for it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Sounds like you found a deal on yours fnk8833. Thank you for viewing and sharing.

  • @mr.blackhawk142
    @mr.blackhawk142 Před 2 lety

    @3:52 the 8-track player reminds me of all the 8-track tapes that got eaten up or unwound back in the day! L0L

  • @commodore665
    @commodore665 Před 7 lety +11

    You have to love American cars .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety +1

      Hi commodore665, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you see many more American cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

    • @tomsvenkesen2476
      @tomsvenkesen2476 Před 5 lety +1

      commodore665 i em from Norway. And i love America cars, they are so beatefull babys. tanks Chrysler. Gm. Ford And AMC for nice cars.

  • @jameelmcdonald9878
    @jameelmcdonald9878 Před rokem +1

    My father had one the exact same color but his top was white.....it was his favorite car in the world

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

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

  • @derekintrovert5619
    @derekintrovert5619 Před 6 lety

    I had. a 1967 Chevy impala in 1987 it was the same age I was at the time 20 years old.i love the emblems on the top upper rear seats.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Sounds like good memories Derek Franks :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @derekintrovert5619
    @derekintrovert5619 Před 6 lety

    I was 3 years old .I remember these great cars

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Cars like this can make a lasting impression :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

  • @C8Kid
    @C8Kid Před 4 lety

    This is a Beautiful original looking Car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

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

  • @mzaccagnini7179
    @mzaccagnini7179 Před rokem +1

    That's a beautiful car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

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

  • @albailey4307
    @albailey4307 Před rokem +2

    This is real Detroit iron they don’t make cars like this anymore this is a fine example 👌

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi AL, Happy to read you enjoy this "fine example" :-) Lou

  • @twiseii260
    @twiseii260 Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi T Wise II, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hope you see many more on this CZcams Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @hanschenk8256
    @hanschenk8256 Před 5 lety

    GREAT CAR REALLY ENJOYED THE VIDEO ANY MORE OLDER BUICKS

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi han schenk, Glad you enjoy this Buick :-) Type into CZcams search " My Car Story with Lou Buick " and you should see some more you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @whatever2379
    @whatever2379 Před 5 lety +1

    An absolute beauty!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Glad you enjoy the looks of this car What Ever :-)

  • @CowboyStag
    @CowboyStag Před 4 lety +2

    I always thought this was a beautiful buick

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Scott, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

  • @luckyb3859
    @luckyb3859 Před 4 lety +2

    Slicker than the Wildcat, too!

  • @ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm

    i have a car same color but small = wow what a great car beautiful clean and large = thank you for showing us your car fantastic machine !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety

      Hi Ronnie, Glad you like this one :-) Lou

    • @scottmathews3777
      @scottmathews3777 Před 6 lety

      I remember seeing a bronze-gold color somewhat like this on a lot of GM cars in the late sixties. My grandfather's 1968 Catalina had it, never liked that car much. :-)

    • @mr.thickey1820
      @mr.thickey1820 Před 5 lety

      +Scott Mathews. I had a wonderful 1969 Buick Wildcat 4dr hardtop. It was probably in the color you mentioned - Antique Gold, with a buckskin vinyl top & interior. Bought new "loaded" for $4711 "total"!

    • @mr.thickey1820
      @mr.thickey1820 Před 5 lety

      +Scott Mathews. Me again Scott! Look at the Buick Riviera in the background. I believe my '69 Wildcat was in THAT color, Antique Gold!!! "Ach du lieber, mein freund"! "Gesundheit"!!!

  • @TheLTD_
    @TheLTD_ Před 6 lety +3

    Gorgeous car, love every inch of it. I do love a full body Girl.

  • @dadsvespa
    @dadsvespa Před 6 lety

    My grandfather loved Buicks. He only bought Buicks and he loved the Electra's when they came out. He owned a 68 convertible. Black w/black leather. One hot summer day he took my brother and I out to dinner at a fancy restaurant. I remember freezing in the back seat ! The A/c was huge for the convertibles. It was so cold !.Well, He then traded it in for a brand new 1970 Buick Electra 225 hardtop. Blue with White leather. beautiful car. He wanted a more secure car in his old age I guess. I miss those days.Matt.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi Massachusetts Matt, Thank you for viewing and sharing the story of your Grandfathers cars :-) Hope you see many more Buicks on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 Před 6 lety

      Maybe someday Buick will get back to its glory with other American brands. It would be like starting again as all that design knowledge is lost.

  • @thefollowing8127
    @thefollowing8127 Před 4 lety +1

    Great car duece and a quarter. Had this year one. Poor mans Caddie. 😎

  • @1aikane
    @1aikane Před 7 lety

    Fantastic!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety

      Glad you enjoyed this one and think it's "Fantastic!" :-)