1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible in Black & 348 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2018
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    On "My Car Story" we're in Burr Ridge IL on 6-16-18 at the Corvette Mike Midwest
    We're looking at a 1959 Chevrolet Chevy Impala in Black Paint and a White Convertible Top. The engine 348 (cubic inch) CI has the tri-power (three 2 barrel carburetors).
    This is a one Owner car and he has this car on consignment.
    We’re talking with Bill Kotzum, one of the Owners of Corvette Mike Midwest. He’s had the dealership since 2004. The company is located at 60 Shore Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 who sells Corvettes.
    If you’re interested in purchasing a Corvette, call Bill at the office # 1-630-230-0441. Or go to www.corvettemikemidwest.com
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  • @Juan-ll6sf
    @Juan-ll6sf Před měsícem +2

    Wonderful 1959 Impala automatic convertible. If I were millionaire, I would buy it cash. Thanks for the video

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před měsícem +2

      Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. You're welcome.

  • @Slimjim260
    @Slimjim260 Před 2 lety +2

    That car is worth it’s weight in gold Lou no doubt!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy this car Paul :-)

  • @craigsmith9843
    @craigsmith9843 Před 3 lety +7

    So nice to see these cars as they should be and not pimped up!.keep em coming lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Craig, 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

  • @tonycolca2241
    @tonycolca2241 Před 3 měsíci +1

    It is interesting how in the late 50s and early 60s you would sometimes find a car fully loaded such as this one but no air conditioning.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hi Tony, Both the air conditioning and the convertible were each expensive options so if you lived in the Midwest or upper 1/2 of the USA many times if you could afford it you'd get one or the other, and if you lived south and had the $ you maybe could afford both options. Lou

  • @timc2346
    @timc2346 Před 2 lety +1

    That one is show room condition. BEAUTIFUL

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Tim C, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "show room condition" car :-) Lou

  • @gunnyusmc8412
    @gunnyusmc8412 Před 6 lety +1

    My grampa had a black 2 door, when i was little i used to beg for a ride! He had it built to run and id be grinning from ear to ear 😎😎 i was luckiest kid!! Thanks for bringing bk good memories later my friend

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi gunny/ USMC, Good times, good times :-) Thank you for sharing the story of your Grampa and adding to this story. You're welcome, Lou

  • @michaeltipton5500
    @michaeltipton5500 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Who wouldn't love to have that beauty.

  • @rickbullock4331
    @rickbullock4331 Před 6 lety +3

    Beautiful sound, nothing beats the sound of an American V8 engine.👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Glad you enjoy the sounds of this one Rick Bullock :-) Me too, Lou

  • @cmoore7700
    @cmoore7700 Před 6 lety +10

    Lou
    One of your best videos yet!
    Love the car, and the test drive.
    Thank Bill for me.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      High praise C Moore :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @MAGronemeyer
    @MAGronemeyer Před rokem +1

    Ran across another one of your 1959 Chevrolet videos Lou, and this one is a beauty! Tuxedo Black with red interior! A red top would've set it off rather than the white convertible top. Powered by a 348 tri-power big block with 3-speed Turboglide automatic transmission. It also has the power steering/generator combination unit which was the last year for that configuration. In 1960 they introduced the "Pear" shaped power steering pump that was used up until 1995. I have a love affair with the 1959 Chevrolet, no matter what model. I even love the Grocery Getter station wagons of that year!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you have a love affair with this car :-) NICE! Lou

  • @davidmacesr5672
    @davidmacesr5672 Před 2 lety +1

    So I believe this was supposed to 3 years ago but CZcams likes to keep throwing your video up on my screen. I'm in awe of the craftsmanship of people who do these restorations. Obviously it must be a lucrative business. Thanks again my friend for another wonderful adventure

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi David, Hmmm, that is interesting why CZcams is sharing some of my older videos, however I guess that is a good thing. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

  • @tonycolca2241
    @tonycolca2241 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Beautiful car. I am really happy that it doesn't have fender skirts and continental kit. Those wire wheels are very desirable.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @gene978
    @gene978 Před 3 lety

    Hi Lou! I don’t know how I missed this one. The 1957, 1958, and 1959 Chevys were Worlds apart from each other. Compared to the 57 Chevy the 1958 Looked like a Modern low cost Caddy from the front end. Then in 1959 Another complete Change to lower longer more Streamlined. The windscreen alone on the 1959 is a WOW. The Large Displacement 348 cu.in. Three 2 barrels engine is a WOW. The Carpeting WOW. I could go on. I never thought I would miss the sounds of the Exhaust from a running engine before 1975.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi gene978, Happy to read you found this one :-) Glad to read the details you enjoy about this car and the 57 & 58 too, Lou

  • @AtlantaGymFan
    @AtlantaGymFan Před 6 lety +5

    Thanks, Lou, for showing this beautiful car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      You're welcome Brock White :-)

    • @kjchicago1
      @kjchicago1 Před 5 lety

      @@loucostabile Terrific 1959 Chevy Impala

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp Před 6 lety +12

    Wow sounds about right, Lou! Power everything and the paint & chrome look great, too. This beauty is going to sell fast. I hope you get your top down cruise with the new owner!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +2

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Top down will look good too, Lou

  • @tippey2011
    @tippey2011 Před 6 lety +6

    What a wonderful old Chevy! My my really pretty and it sounded healthy! Love this I was just a year old when this was made! Thanks for sharing your story Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi Steve Flad, Glad you enjoy the looks and sound of this one :-) I could use your help. If you have a Facebook page, please take the link from this video and add that, so we can share the message of my CZcams Channel in hopes of getting to 100K Subscribers and hopefully this can be something I can do full time with Sponsors helping too. Thank you in advance, Lou

    • @tippey2011
      @tippey2011 Před 6 lety

      I do have a Facebook page and I certainly will share this!

  • @robertlee9395
    @robertlee9395 Před 6 lety +1

    What a beautiful car. Thanks for sharing Lou, I really enjoyed the video.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Glad you enjoy this one Robert Lee :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful '59 Impala gentlemen, thanks for sharing.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @josephhaynes3017
    @josephhaynes3017 Před 5 lety

    Remember this was my favorite car my mother had this in white with red interior . I used to sit in it as a child and just made me smile .

  • @MrBluoct
    @MrBluoct Před 6 lety

    Thank Lou
    A genuine channel
    Of wicked four wheel wonders ...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Finn Green, You're welcome. 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

  • @edb.3313
    @edb.3313 Před 6 lety +2

    Very nice Lou, love the Impalas!

  • @OffTheJacks
    @OffTheJacks Před 6 lety +2

    What an amazing car! I love the backend...the horizontal wings with those taillights just make it look badass. The dash is also amazing how the components are all set back in.
    My friend has a 1958 and we will be interviewing her soon about hers...I'll have to watch for some of the details you pointed out here.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi Off The Jacks, Glad you think this one is "amazing" :-) Lou

  • @geoben1810
    @geoben1810 Před 4 lety

    My father had one, white on red 2dr. hardtop, power everything + A/C. Gorgeous car. I love you and miss you Dad, rest in peace. ♥️

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

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

  • @willyboy6126
    @willyboy6126 Před 4 lety +3

    *SIGH* ...beyond gorgeous... pure automobile *ART!* :D

  • @paulkirkland1535
    @paulkirkland1535 Před 5 lety

    Lou:This is the pinnacle of the 50's. This was sometimes refered to as the"baby caddy". Man is THIS a stunning beauty of a car! Wow if I could I'd buy this in a New York minute. Have a great day and happy holidays.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi Paul Kirkland, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for the kind words, and hope you have a great day and happy holidays too, Lou

  • @tombrown1898
    @tombrown1898 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Really nice car. We had a 1960, which was a facelift of the '59. Ours had a 283, which in those days was called a "baby V-8.". The tranny was Powerglide, I think. Very light car, and no power nothin'! It moved down the road, and never gave a moment's trouble.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @petemedina8446
    @petemedina8446 Před 6 lety +1

    This is one gorgeous car love that red interior goes good with the black paint.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Pete Medina, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) I could use your help. If you have a Facebook page, please take the link from this video and add that, so we can share the message of my CZcams Channel in hopes of getting to 100K Subscribers and hopefully this can be something I can do full time with Sponsors helping too. Thank you in advance, Lou

  • @buixrule
    @buixrule Před 2 lety +2

    What an amazing design.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @clarkeshivers7036
    @clarkeshivers7036 Před 6 lety +2

    My all-time favorite year for the Impala!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Clarke Shivers, We have a Winner :-) Lou

  • @user-yo7oj9vj3y
    @user-yo7oj9vj3y Před 4 měsíci +1

    What a gorgeous Chevy.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @alanspagnolia9474
    @alanspagnolia9474 Před 5 lety +1

    Looks fantastic !! Sounds awesome !! Just an all-around classic '59 Impala

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Glad this one is a good one for you alan :-)

  • @stephensmart7388
    @stephensmart7388 Před 6 lety +2

    Absolutely Stunning looking car's love the Beautiful Red interior nice Chrome bumpers and trim Pretty Car THANK you Lou for the Video!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Stephen Smart, Glad you enjoy this "stunning" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @sunflowerlady1810
    @sunflowerlady1810 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing!!! Beautiful, SWEET!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Lucy bell, 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

  • @20alphabet
    @20alphabet Před 6 lety +1

    Pretty boy!
    You out-do yourself time and time again. This is one subscriber who really appreciates the effort.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi 20aplhabet, High praise :-) Suggestion, can you upload this link to your Facebook page, as I'm hoping to get to 100K Subscribers so Sponsors will join me so I can dedicate this to being a full time fun... I mean work :-) Can you help? Lou

    • @20alphabet
      @20alphabet Před 6 lety

      Love to, but I'm old and don't have Facebook

  • @davidjamieson9313
    @davidjamieson9313 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful mate

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoy the looks of this car Mate.

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 Před 6 lety

    This is one of the best cars and shown by one of the best presenters...Lou Costabile!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      High praise and humbling all at the same time. Thank you Jed Clampett, Lou

  • @dirkkrueger5773
    @dirkkrueger5773 Před 2 lety +1

    Lou a true American cruiser!!! Beautiful!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Dirk, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

  • @pablocespedes9585
    @pablocespedes9585 Před 6 lety +1

    Very clean car, the Caddy wheels look nice.
    Bill is very smart! because Lou is indirectly making a great advertisement for these beautiful cars!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Pablo Cespedes, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) Lou

  • @bossman1974
    @bossman1974 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful car, I love that car !

  • @1974PanteraL
    @1974PanteraL Před 6 lety

    A convertible that the top has never been down? "That being said", great color combo! Thanks for sharing Lou!

    • @ragimundvonwallat8961
      @ragimundvonwallat8961 Před 6 lety

      in those years it happened quite a bit, people buyed the ragtop for the style but werent interested at all drinving with the top down...thats why a bit later they resolved the problem by selling 'hardtop coupe' wich just were the regular coupe with a ragtop roofline but made of metal...it sold like hot cakes in the 60's

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi 1974PanteraL, I'd have to take the top down. You're welcome, Lou

  • @dickdomain719
    @dickdomain719 Před 2 lety +1

    PERFECT!

  • @keithoneil6711
    @keithoneil6711 Před 4 lety +1

    Very beautiful amazing car wow just love the colours beautiful

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

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

  • @OldNewSweetRides
    @OldNewSweetRides Před 6 lety

    Absolutely stunning

  • @rickyjohnson3421
    @rickyjohnson3421 Před 4 lety

    A friend of mine in the 80s loved these cars restored a 59 Elcomeio

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      HI Ricky Johnson, Happy to read this video brought back memories of your Friend's 59 :-) Lou

  • @libertyman3072
    @libertyman3072 Před 6 lety +2

    ... Magnifique cette Chevrolet ! 👍💪
    .... Merci mon Lou ! ✌😉

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi LIBERTY MAN, Glad you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @thomasowens6041
    @thomasowens6041 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful car.
    The wheels are a great option.
    They make it look even more special.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Thomas Owens, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

    • @1940limited
      @1940limited Před 2 lety

      They're aftermarket. If it came from the factory with wire wheels there'd be a 5th one in the trunk. I cannot find any literature showing optional wire wheels for 59 Chevrolets. There are other pictures of this car on a dealer's web site with the original wheels and spinner wheelcovers, which are correct.

  • @ragimundvonwallat8961
    @ragimundvonwallat8961 Před 6 lety +8

    i love the late 50's car because they are odd... odd in the sense, they truly are a mix of old 40-50 styling but mixed with what was to come in the 60's ...it lasted only 4-5 years but its a wonderfull period for auto design

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Glad you "love" this one Ragimund VonWallat :-) Lou

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 Před 6 lety

    Great car and video. When these came out, the departure from the ‘55-‘58 styling to this must have been shocking. Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Jeff King, Glad you enjoy the "shocking design" of this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @donshotrodgarage1717
    @donshotrodgarage1717 Před 3 lety +1

    That is righteous!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Donald Snell, 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

  • @hishamelfiki8111
    @hishamelfiki8111 Před 6 lety +16

    1959 Iampala Tuxedo black
    is very beautiful
    Red interior
    Convertible
    This a great classic
    Thanks LOU for sharing this awsome classic
    Please have a wounderful day and wishing you all the best success in the the business.
    CHEERS
    Kind regards
    HISHAM ELFIKI

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +2

      HI Hisham Elfiki, Glad you love this "beauty" :-) I could use your help. If you have a Facebook page, please take the link from this video and add that, so we can share the message of my CZcams Channel in hopes of getting to 100K Subscribers and hopefully this can be something I can do full time with Sponsors helping too. Thank you in advance, Lou

  • @reverendjimspanner7902
    @reverendjimspanner7902 Před 2 lety +1

    That is truly a beautiful car 😍.
    Best wishes from the UK 👍🏻.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Reverend Jim Spanner, 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 CZcams Channel, Lou

    • @reverendjimspanner7902
      @reverendjimspanner7902 Před 2 lety

      Absolutely Lou, I have just come across your channel so have some catching up to do. The 59 impala is a work of art. It's really nice that people appreciate the old cars. Here in the UK I myself have had a few Jaguar XJS's and have just sold my 1988 convertible. But in the States there seems to be more of the old classic cars around. Great to see 👌🏻.
      Keep up the good work 👍🏻

  • @crazycanuck2578
    @crazycanuck2578 Před 4 lety

    To me, the 59 Chevy impala had the nicest assend of any cars of that era especially with the sideways fins and those beautiful tail lights that look like eyes and the fins look like eyebrows.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Crazy Canuck, Happy to read you appreciate the design 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 CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @JxT1957
    @JxT1957 Před 3 lety +1

    awesome video, my favorite year impala and a black convertible at that!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi JxT1957, Happy to read you enjoy this video and this is a favorite car for you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

  • @typewriterjohn
    @typewriterjohn Před 5 lety

    A real “Stunner”
    Absolute “Head Turner”.....right down to those “Cats Eyes” too....
    Thank you again Lou.. 👍👍🇦🇺

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi typewriterjohn, Happy to read you enjoy this "Head Turner" :-) Thank you for viewing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @alonzorodriguez6509
    @alonzorodriguez6509 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful my Car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Alonzo, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, Lou

  • @wickedfirefly13
    @wickedfirefly13 Před 6 lety

    Nunna nunna nunna nunna Bat Awesome!!!!! Whoa n holy three two barrel carburetors batass dream machine, Batman!! Gorgeous perfect car inside n out... fantastic! Love the surprise ride! Way fun, great vid, thanks!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Perfect WickedFireFly13 :-) LOVE the BATnalogy ! Thank you for commenting, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @garbage854
    @garbage854 Před 6 lety +1

    Very nice :)

  • @wesleycook7687
    @wesleycook7687 Před rokem +1

    Very nice.

  • @Thomas1980
    @Thomas1980 Před 6 lety

    Very nice!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Glad you enjoy this one Thomas1980 :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @blairwilliamson5554
    @blairwilliamson5554 Před 3 lety +2

    I really enjoy seeing these classis, Lou. The cars are fantastic and bring back so many memories of the 50s & 60s for me. My dad was a Buick man. I was wondering why I haven't seen any 59 Buicks. Dad had one and we really loved it. Would sure like to see one in this kind of condition if you can find one.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Blair, 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 CZcams Channel, Lou

    • @infinitesimotel
      @infinitesimotel Před 2 lety +1

      It was a time when we made technology to serve us and technology didn't make us to serve it, as we have today.

  • @arielachong7577
    @arielachong7577 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Beautiful card good congratulations ❤😂.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @adriantomlin2902
    @adriantomlin2902 Před 4 lety

    I m digging that rear speaker in the seat Lou!!

  • @garyeagleson5634
    @garyeagleson5634 Před 4 lety

    Awesome job Lou, that 59 Chev Convertible looked "hot" & the interior looked so rich & healthy, almost "sexy". I know, I need to get outside more! I was glad the guy Jim "honked" the horn w/o being told, it sure gets a person's "attention" especially if they're in a "coma" at a GREEN light.😃

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Gary Eagleson
      , Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

  • @stevennunamaker3355
    @stevennunamaker3355 Před 5 lety

    Sweet ride

  • @rickwisnieswki9584
    @rickwisnieswki9584 Před 5 měsíci +1

    It looks better in Black than the cinnamon colored one I had

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Happy to read you had one too. NICE!

  • @JeremyxBruce
    @JeremyxBruce Před 6 lety

    Beautiful car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this one :-)

  • @markdrukenbrod9475
    @markdrukenbrod9475 Před 6 lety +2

    Wow is right, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Mark Drukenbrod, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Suggestion, can you take the link and add it to your Facebook page, and I'm hopeful other people will learn about the CZcams Channel too. Thank you, Lou

  • @Imnotyourdoormat
    @Imnotyourdoormat Před 3 lety +2

    hey lou its me, great car, great video....great googala-moogala. i know Peg Bundy had an oven that the door had never been opened.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety +1

      Hey Charlotte, "great googala-moogala" NICE :-) Lou

  • @uptoolate2793
    @uptoolate2793 Před 3 lety +1

    At 14:00 I panicked when I saw the 3 speed automatic. Thx for explaining. I'm surprised they found an appearance correct selector gauge. its a 59 chevy with the original big block 348 (a very rare poorly designed engine) paired with a mid to late 60s automatic 3 speed. The 348 is not bogged down by all the power options the way a 283 or 235 would have been. The owner corrected GMs shortcomings. Clever. I had a 60. They were as aerodynamic as the broadside of a barn and handled like a bean bag chair.

  • @jasoncarpp7742
    @jasoncarpp7742 Před 6 lety

    Hey Lou. Lovely looking 59 Chevy convertible. :)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hey Jason, Glad you enjoy the looks of this "lovely" one :-) Lou

    • @jasoncarpp7742
      @jasoncarpp7742 Před 6 lety

      Thanks for posting. I've seen two door Impala hardtops, but for some reason, never an Impala convertible.

  • @jeffreymartin6369
    @jeffreymartin6369 Před 4 lety

    I had a crazy boss who always bought convertibles, and never lowered the top. He liked the look, and said using the top wrinkled it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Jeffrey Martin, Thanks for sharing memories of your former Boss :-) Lou

  • @ollehaggman70
    @ollehaggman70 Před 6 lety

    Lovely car, A beaty. I love convertible cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Glad you find this one "lovely" Olle Haggman :-) Lou

  • @mdfishman1959
    @mdfishman1959 Před 3 lety +1

    😍such a sweet ride

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi MD Fishman, Happy to read you appreciate this "sweet ride" :-) 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

  • @georgeb8701
    @georgeb8701 Před 4 lety

    My father had one.
    It was a white on red
    2dr hardtop.
    I'm not sure what was under the hood but she did have dual exhausts and antennas. I remember she could get on the hiway pretty quick. 👍🏻😉

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi George B, Happy to read your Father had one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @jackwild1111
    @jackwild1111 Před 6 lety

    FABULOUS ! If I had the cash... It would be MINE !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      High praise :-) Hope you get yours soon. Lou

  • @ahmetalkn2073
    @ahmetalkn2073 Před 4 lety

    thanks , god bless.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi ahmet alkın, You're welcome and God bless you too, Lou

  • @thomasloch98
    @thomasloch98 Před 4 lety

    Had a 1959 Chevy Biscayne my first car paid 25.00 dollars 283 motor ran like a champ was a fuller brush man's car 200000 est on it one of the best cars I ever had

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

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

  • @Marc816
    @Marc816 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Good that it has the 348. I once drove a 1959 Impala that had the pitiful 6 cyl. I think that a kid on a bicycle could have smoked that brick in a drag race.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Hi Marc, Happy to read you enjoy the 348 in this car :-) Lou

    • @Marc816
      @Marc816 Před 11 měsíci

      @@loucostabile OK!

  • @iswc27
    @iswc27 Před 4 lety

    This was the Batmobile before Batman had a Batmobile! There was just no mistaking it for anything else!

  • @SaiKumar-wd4hj
    @SaiKumar-wd4hj Před 3 lety

    cool car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car" :-)

  • @Frank-ue6eg
    @Frank-ue6eg Před 5 lety +1

    This videographer really orders that old man around like some kind of monarch ordering around his manservant. I think if I were the old man I would deck that smart ass and teach him to say please and thank you.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi Frank, You're welcome to come to my Martial Arts class any time and show me the whole "Deck that smart ass thing" Just remind me who are for your free lesson, www.TruePowerMartialArts.com, Stay well, Lou

    • @Frank-ue6eg
      @Frank-ue6eg Před 5 lety +1

      @@loucostabile- Well, all I can say to that is that youze better learn how to say please and thank you before I head on over to your joint else I'm bringing some knuckle sandwiches with me made specially for you.

  • @W1se0ldg33zer
    @W1se0ldg33zer Před 6 lety

    For '59 and '60, outside of the Corvette the 348 'wedge' ruled the street and the strip. One with the Police engine, Posi-traction and 4-speed ran high 13's on a good day.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Thank you for sharing your knowledge :-)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +2

      Hi Klasse Act, Yes, cars today have more HP & better brakes, and better handling, and safety features, and stereos....however how can you compare an "never going to catch your attention on the road" Honda Accord to this?!? Lou

    • @W1se0ldg33zer
      @W1se0ldg33zer Před 6 lety

      Any car that could get into the 13's bone stock in 1959 was really fast.
      Chevy designed the engine for high-revs/low speed use in trucks. So they over-engineered them for longevity under stress. Does Honda make a big block truck engine? I don't think they do.
      You know a commercial truck is going to put 400k miles on it of hauling a load.

    • @ragimundvonwallat8961
      @ragimundvonwallat8961 Před 6 lety +1

      it didint go into the 13's stock... ireally love those cars and im opposed to spreading uncle tales...with the powerglide it clocked at 17.5 with all the performance option available it was in the high 16
      the street warrior era wasnt there yet a few years later a stock impala with a 409 manual were running mid 15 stock
      in the 60's that when stock cars started to push fast 1320 times
      for example the top of the line fuel injected 58 corvette clocked in at 15,1 and its 700 lbs lighther than the impala and came with a 3,89 gear... 15,1 in 58 was real REAL fast....the true measure of performance for americans in the those days were the top speed not the quarter mile times...it only changed to that in the 60's with crazy popularity rise of drag racing

    • @W1se0ldg33zer
      @W1se0ldg33zer Před 6 lety

      Had to have the Police engine, 4 speed and Positrac - according to Hot Rod test.

  • @gearshifterg9756
    @gearshifterg9756 Před 4 lety +2

    The spinner on the wire wheel was not installed correctly and the steering wheel is smaller because it has power steering, not for convenience.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Gearshifter G, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou

  • @pmshanahan100
    @pmshanahan100 Před 3 lety +1

    Had one exactly like this when I was a teenager. (same everything except pw) It was a street fighter and I beat it to death.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi PAPERBKWRITER, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Please watch the commercials (the ones you can) so I can keep sharing with you. 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

  • @alfonsocontreras2594
    @alfonsocontreras2594 Před 3 lety +1

    Hermoso

  • @johna1160
    @johna1160 Před 6 lety

    Hands down, all time favorite year and model Chevy, and I'm a Ford guy. Pity owner wouldn't let you show it in ALL its glory (i.e. top down).

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      High praise (and confession) from a Ford Guy John A :-) I'm fine respecting the Owners wishes with the top up as long as we were able to share it with you and the Viewers, Lou

  • @larryspivey5146
    @larryspivey5146 Před 5 lety +1

    GOD IF YOU CAN HEAR MY CRY BEFORE I DIE. PLEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSSEEEEE.PUT THIS IN MY GARAGE.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭I WAS BORN IN 1958 AND THIS IS A 1959. WE HAVE A LOT IN COMMON. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi Larry Spivey, Amen! Hope you're behind the wheel soon, Lou

    • @larryspivey5146
      @larryspivey5146 Před 5 lety

      @@loucostabile I have no transportation Lord please hear my cry. My truck is down and I can't get around I'm a Non Hopkins cancer survivor.

  • @wingedmonkeys548
    @wingedmonkeys548 Před 5 lety

    Hello Lou !
    The famous Alien Eyes
    isn't it !?

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hello Winged Monkeys, 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

  • @vernrosquites5998
    @vernrosquites5998 Před 3 lety +2

    this is by far one the Best and my favorite including the '60 & '61 model.the shape of the body is of thosev3 model cars have the mark of 'Distinction', very Classy and Sexy, Gorgeous vehicles.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Vern, Happy to read this one is a favorite :-) Lou

  • @bartricky5894
    @bartricky5894 Před 5 lety

    My dad had a white with red int. when I was in H.S. I always had the top down and loaded the gang in to go to the beach. It would get real floaty at 100mph and when I wrecked it he bought me an old Ford. I always missed that convertible.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Happy to read this video of this car brings back memories of your Dad's car :-)

  • @CreatorCade
    @CreatorCade Před 6 lety

    I always thought that the tissue box was such a weird option but considering how expensive A/C was back then I guess it was a nice little convenience for riding with nature's air conditioning.

  • @jnucci1
    @jnucci1 Před 6 lety

    Nice ride! I was wondering if the transmission was a Powerglide right at the moment it was mentioned it had a "modern" 60s THM. Loved seeing the ps pump being driven off the back of the generator.
    What were the shields over the top of the headlights? Interesting look - was that factory?

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi jnucci1, Glad you enjoy this ride :-) Not sure about the trans. As I understand the chrome over the headlights was a "cool" add on, not factory. If there is a Viewer who has more knowledge, please feel free to share, or add on to what I've said. Lou

    • @adriantomlin2902
      @adriantomlin2902 Před 4 lety

      Add on over the headlights.

  • @jamesd.lethgo6988
    @jamesd.lethgo6988 Před 4 lety

    HEY BUD GREAT CAR.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi James D. Lethgo, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

  • @AndrewGraham07
    @AndrewGraham07 Před 6 lety

    Rolling sculpture, very desirable. There aren’t many cars made today that would stand jacking under the bumper...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Andrew Graham, "Rolling sculpture" well said :-) Lou

  • @estpst
    @estpst Před 6 lety +4

    Has to be one of the nicest ones, the extra options make the car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi estpst, They're rare to find to begin with, and I agree, the options make this one special :-) Lou

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 Před 5 lety

    Again a good showing Lou. It would take a while to get tired of a car like this although I'm sure they were not mechanically as sound as cars are today. Was there ever such a thing as a Chevrolet Belair Impala? A friend of mine says there was, but I have not seen anything on the internet that indicates that.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hmmm, not seen a Bel Air Impala. Seen Bel Air, Seen Impala, however the combo...yet :-)

    • @georgefarley6502
      @georgefarley6502 Před rokem

      The Bel Air was a trim level below the Impala which was top of the line at the time , so the short answer is that there was no such thing as a BelAir /Impala . My Mom had a 59 , it was a great road car

  • @user-wc4uh4rl3z
    @user-wc4uh4rl3z Před 11 měsíci +1

    Nice 🇺🇲

  • @dyer2cycle
    @dyer2cycle Před 4 lety +1

    ...IMHO, one of the most stylishly beautiful cars ever made...I love every detail of this particular car...except for those chrome covers that cover half of the headlights...never liked the looks of them, nor understood why anyone would want to cover up half their headlights... :)

  • @lt.frankdrebin3317
    @lt.frankdrebin3317 Před 5 lety

    Open up those secondary carbs! If they're never used, the fuel in them never gets used, which will eventually result in that fuel going bad. The 3x2 system is designed so that the secondary carbs are either not being used at all (they don't even have idle circuits) or they're wide open.

  • @randiruiz96
    @randiruiz96 Před 4 lety

    Lou this car is my style impala. I'am from Diego, Cali

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Randi in CA, Happy to read you enjoy this style :-) Lou