1970 Pontiac Trans Am 400 Ram Air IV in Blue & Engine Sounds on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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  • @richarddevoe5871
    @richarddevoe5871 Před 2 lety +28

    What an incredible car to start the New Year Lou… doesn’t get any better than that Ram Air IV ! Sweet !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Richard, High praise :-) Happy New Year! Lou

  • @GLHS592
    @GLHS592 Před 2 lety +10

    This is arguably the greatest Pontiac ever built and Pontiac built tons of great muscle cars. Why more people didn't order them in blue is amazing to me. Trans Ams are gorgeous in this color.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      High praise !

    • @opera93
      @opera93 Před 2 lety

      Thanks, probably so..etc. I wanted, &;liked the “ TA s in early 1970’”s!,,,, My 1977 TA/ *SE/ *Hurst/ loaded/6.6 L: (;I ** ordered in **OCT 1976, BEFORE SMOKEY-BANDIT)was a superlative driver (* grossly underpowered , I should have at least ordered TA ENGINE, & improved it). But, I improved & built up a lot on this TA, some 16 ++ plus years driving .. Anyways, my first new car was a **1970 CORONET 500/383/4 BBL LOADED@ some $3100.00 from Dealer next -door to where I worked !! We were were in a Neighbor Situation, & budget buy :: I suspicion , if a Pontiac Dealer (* &&& a special TA RAM Available, I WOULD have figured out something..I remember the BUICK GS, JUSGES, BOSS 429**, etc were a lot more than $3000 back In The Day

  • @robertthomas7176
    @robertthomas7176 Před 2 lety +10

    That car is absolutely amazing! Great build, one can tell owner is really proud of that baby!

  • @plmcrzy6789
    @plmcrzy6789 Před 2 lety +4

    Even though I own a 67 Firebird, the 70 trans am has always been my favorite-thanks for the video

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi PLMCRZY67, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) You're welcome, Lou

    • @martytruelove5026
      @martytruelove5026 Před 2 lety +2

      Joe Mannix had a '67 Firebird.

  • @barcrrt850
    @barcrrt850 Před 2 lety +6

    Pontiac hit some real home runs in the late 60's and early 70's. This owner is the right guy for this car. He knows what he has.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi barcrrt, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) I agree, the right Care Taker for this car, Lou

  • @505Tempest
    @505Tempest Před 2 lety +2

    Absolutely beautiful TA. Unfortunately the interviewer didn’t quite realize what he was looking at. Ram Air IV Trans Am is god tier of collectibility

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Dale, Happy to read "Absolutely beautiful TA." :-) If you watch the Channel longer you'll find our the Interviewer many times doesn't know what he's looking at. GOOD NEWS! I'm learning, and you will too, Lou

  • @erictate8986
    @erictate8986 Před 2 lety +3

    The great GM division of Pontiac in their early days made some beautiful Pontiac cars 😀🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @keithshevlin5427
    @keithshevlin5427 Před 2 lety +3

    that front end is flawless. What a way to start 2022. Great job Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Keith, Happy to read you enjoy the front end of this car :-) Appreciate the kind word on starting the year off in the right direction with this car :-) Lou

  • @RustyCar
    @RustyCar Před 2 lety +13

    What an absolutely dedication to the restoration! I have always loved this generation of Trans Ams mainly because I was a teenager during these years and Trans Ams were very plentiful! I’ve never seen a Ram Air IV before, but you are absolutely correct…What a beautiful blue all the way through! Thanks Lou & Barry for a wonderful New Years Day presentation!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Rusty, High praise :-) You're welcome. Happy New Year! Lou

    • @paulkirkland1535
      @paulkirkland1535 Před 2 lety +2

      My thoughts exactly. What a stunning car. This really brings back memories as I remember when these were brand new. Hard to think this car is 52 years old,when Detroit was king and aids meant assistance. It's mind boggling to think how much has changed since then. Happy new year to you Lou and Barry.

  • @sly2392
    @sly2392 Před rokem +1

    my long time friend jeff peterson had one of these in the early 70s. same color outside but black interior with a 4 speed trans. he just recently passed away. this is for you my dear friend. RIP jeff.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi sly 23, Sad to read your Friend has passed :-( Hoping you remember all the FUN times together in the car :-) Lou

  • @Cats_Are_Scary
    @Cats_Are_Scary Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful Trans-Am! Back in the early 1990's my friend had a 1979 Trans-Am and we cut out the Shaker scoop block off plate and made it functional and boy if that didn't open the car up to its full 1979 potential.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @steveflor9942
    @steveflor9942 Před 2 lety +3

    Agree with Barry: Lucerne Blue is stunning. Great car, Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Steve, Hapy to read you enjoy this "stunning" car :-) Lou

  • @kurtzimmerman1637
    @kurtzimmerman1637 Před 2 lety +2

    I had a 1970 firebird 350 in 1980 Lou. transplanted a 428 Bonneville engine and turbo 400 into it. that car was a blast! thanks for the video!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Kurt, Happy to read you had a fun car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @1955mouse
    @1955mouse Před 2 lety +2

    my favorite TA's from 1968-1973, the best ones ever made! thanx lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mouse, Happy to read this is a favorite for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

    • @dennisallen6186
      @dennisallen6186 Před měsícem

      No 1968 TA's. 1969 was the first model year.

  • @scottteeselink6251
    @scottteeselink6251 Před rokem +1

    What a beautiful 70!! A Pontiac dream!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +2

      HI Scott, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad8995 Před 2 lety +3

    Never mind the rev!...ohhh that lumpy Poncho idle. Total bad-ass!

  • @danbaumann8273
    @danbaumann8273 Před 10 měsíci +1

    My gawd, that might just be one of the nicest looking cars I've ever seen. 😲

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hi Dan, 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 CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @terryhunsicker3708
    @terryhunsicker3708 Před rokem +2

    What a gorgeous automotive work of art.

  • @runslaTe
    @runslaTe Před 2 lety +3

    love this thing and sounds great

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 Před 2 lety +4

    What a beautiful Trans Am! Great restoration! The interior is factory fresh.
    I’ve seen the Ram Air IV before but never a stripe package like that.
    What a wonderful caretaker for this legend.
    I couldn’t help but notice a similar Trans Am in the background. Looks like a great show.

    • @audieconrad8995
      @audieconrad8995 Před 2 lety +4

      Pretty rare paint option!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Jeff, Happy to read you appreciate the work to create this build. Car looks showroom new :-) Lou

  • @chrisdurgin1209
    @chrisdurgin1209 Před 2 lety +2

    The dashboard. We used to call that fish scale.
    Reminds me of the molding on the 1964 Plymouth sport fury.
    Great restoration thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @fieldinglover
    @fieldinglover Před rokem +2

    I have a 1970 Formula 400, auto, red with Red interior and a white vinyl top , I will never sell it and it will stay in the family for us to show and drive and enjoy , always wisher I had bought a Trans am but they are way to expensive today for me to even think about , and I am very happy with my Formula 400

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi Doug, Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @HertzPenske
    @HertzPenske Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing car!! Five years ago I passed on a ‘70 TA that was a blue 4 speed with air conditioner. Biggest mistake of my life!! Love the ‘70 Trans Am!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi 2014 Hertz Penske, Happy to read you love the 70 Trans Am :-) Lou

  • @Daniellopez-tx5xq
    @Daniellopez-tx5xq Před 2 lety +1

    I really like when the shaker dances when he steps on the accelerator 👍👍

  • @MAGronemeyer
    @MAGronemeyer Před 2 lety +3

    The cars for the 1970 model year, be it Chevrolet, or Pontiac, GM and Fisher Body pulled out all the stops whenever it came to style. This Trans Am example is exquisite in every single detail. This owner left no stone unturned whenever he restored it to original condition. I only wish that it had the 4 speed manual transmission like it was supposed to have. JMO.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "exquisite" Trans Am :-) Lou

  • @buixrule
    @buixrule Před 2 lety +1

    Best looking firebird ever produced in my opinion.

  • @jeffpriem4888
    @jeffpriem4888 Před 2 lety +2

    I love this generation T/A.
    Blue/Blue is beautiful.
    Very knowledgeable owner. Thank you both for sharing .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Jeff, Happy to read you "love this generation" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @rickj1983
    @rickj1983 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely gorgeous car. That is my dream Trans Am. I wish it came with a 4 spd manual. And sitting next to an even rarer '69 Trans Am.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Rick J, Happy to read this is a dream car for you :-) Lou

  • @johnh6532
    @johnh6532 Před 2 lety +1

    Magnificent car! There's nothing like a RAIV idle. Yep.

  • @richardward7062
    @richardward7062 Před rokem +1

    1972 I owned a 70 formula 400 same color of blue. My favorite car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

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

  • @dougeurowerkz2881
    @dougeurowerkz2881 Před 2 lety +1

    One of the coolest cars of the era, likely the coolest domestic.
    And a Great job Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Doug, Happy to read you enjoy this "likely the coolest domestic" car :-) Appreciate the kind words :-) Lou

  • @raymondbogert7880
    @raymondbogert7880 Před rokem +1

    BEAUTIFUL PONTIAC TRANS AM MY FAVORITE COLOR SHE'S GORGEOUS 💯🇺🇲✌️THAT ENGINE SAYS IT ALL👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi RAYMOND, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and engine in this car :-)

  • @lessharratt8719
    @lessharratt8719 Před 2 lety +1

    He has every right to be so proud. Beautiful Trans Am.

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland1985 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the engine turned dash

  • @MrOnemanop
    @MrOnemanop Před 2 lety +1

    Another great car, and a great caretaker. Here's a guy not afraid to take those extra steps to put things right again. Hats off to him (and the people at home who support him.)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi MrOnemanop, Happy to read you enjoy this great car & Care Taker too :-) Lou

  • @givezerofx
    @givezerofx Před 7 měsíci +1

    When he starts it I swear it's like liquid ecstacy or something goddamn that's a beautiful car

  • @bluesman7475
    @bluesman7475 Před 2 lety +1

    Lou, you promised me a treat and really delivered. 3196 trans ams in 70, 3108 with the Ram Air III (366 hp, D port heads) and 88 RamAir IV's ( rated 370 hp, Round port heads) . This one is one of 8 autos with the RA IV. I have always loved the blue color and 70 is my favorite year in styling. Does not get any better than this. I would have ordered a 4 speed if I was old enough to get one then. I had to settle for a new red, 74 trans am with the SD-455 when I got my first car.
    You know, every dyno test I have ever seen on a Ram Air IV, the engine cranks out between 420 and 440 HP for the stock motor. The RA IV's and SD's were "hand selected" parts built by a single tech at the factory. Hand selected means each part weighed and hand fitted.... they could not say balanced and blueprinted, but that is basically what they did.
    Way to start the year out great!!!! Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Greg, Happy to treat you with this Trans Am :-) Thank you for the kind words on how to start the year out, that's appreciate. You're welcome, Lou

  • @opera93
    @opera93 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks, Lou & Team…. a Special TA….flashback to my second New Car ; “1977 TA/ Hurst Hatch/SPECIAL ED ,loaded, “that we ORDERED in OCT 1976.!! My Family had many years of Trans Am Driving…..too.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Opera, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your car :-) Lou

  • @chrisstavro4698
    @chrisstavro4698 Před rokem +1

    Wish I'd gotten one back in high school. I remember it being $1500 in 1993-1994.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi Chris, I think we all missed getting this one :-) Lou

  • @michaeljay62
    @michaeljay62 Před 2 lety +2

    Absolutely beautiful! The cars from that era sound so good. I pulled up to a rousch mustang awhile back and the guy was revving the engine. The exhaust sounded tinny. I thought what a shame. The old muscle cars had a sound. You could hear the horsepower! Keep ‘em comin!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & sounds from this car :-) Lou

  • @guitarhole
    @guitarhole Před 2 lety +4

    This guy is obsessed with this car . Must have been a hard 32K miles to have to restore it . Nice one Lou . HAPPY NEW YEAR !

    • @bluesman7475
      @bluesman7475 Před 2 lety

      If it was mine.... 32K at 1/4 mile or a road race at a time.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Bud, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Lou

  • @danlaur7973
    @danlaur7973 Před 2 lety +2

    Great old Poncho, Lou!

  • @dawnofZombiesurvival
    @dawnofZombiesurvival Před 2 lety +2

    I werry love Pontiac firebird trans am 🥰❤️❤️❤️

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Niteshbahadur, Happy to read & see you enjoy this car :-) Lou

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 Před 2 lety +1

    Now that's a good way to start off the new year love the blue and 70 is the best looking oned

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 Před 2 lety +3

    That Firebird was restored beautifully. And 20 years for just the interior is amazing story. Thank you for sharing! Happy New Year!🎆

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Terry, Happy to read you appreciate the work to build this car :-) You're welcome. Happy New Year! Lou

  • @garyblythe1837
    @garyblythe1837 Před 2 lety +1

    Love that one. Ram air IV so rare.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Gary, Happy to read you "Love that one" :-) Lou

  • @tomquinn607
    @tomquinn607 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm a blue car fan too Lou. Thanks for keeping our muscle car generation alive.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Happy to read you enjoy the blue cars too Tom :-) My pleasure sharing the cars with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @joequillun7790
    @joequillun7790 Před rokem +1

    A stunning resto on this car. Love the Lucy blue, over the white. The dealers didn't check off the automatic tranny block, cause most people with 2 legs prefered the stick, back then. Especially with the RAIV.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi Joe, 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

  • @RickMcCargar
    @RickMcCargar Před 2 lety +2

    This was a wonderful start to the new year! Thanks for taking the time to do this! Happy New Year!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Rick, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Happy New Year! Lou

  • @danfusilli7969
    @danfusilli7969 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing car to ring in the new year Lou.... I love that classic Pontiac nose, rims, a great spoiler, unique stripe, and classi color.... reminds me of one of my favorite Hot wheels from childhood. Thanks for featuring this one!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Dan, Happy to bring this full size Hot Wheel to share with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @givezerofx
    @givezerofx Před 7 měsíci +1

    He drives it 😳 tell me why we can't have world peace but this thing of perfection exists such a crazy crazy world

  • @fortyshooter1
    @fortyshooter1 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice Trans Am and sounds great too! Noticed the sticker price was more than a 1970 Hemicuda!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi fortyshooter1, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice Trans Am" :-) Lou

  • @gmoney1061
    @gmoney1061 Před 2 lety +2

    That’s what I’m talking about! Starting the new year off with my DREAM CAR! Happy New Year Lou! 🥳👍🏾🤟🏾😎🙏🏾🎆😆

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Gmoney, Happy to read you enjoy this "DREAM CAR!" :-) Happy New Year!, Lou

  • @manher4335
    @manher4335 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Simply....The Trans Ams of Trans Ams. I'm happy for all that have n' take care of em' (because maybe I'll buy one from them one day? Lol wishful thinking) thank you charismatic Lou as always Sir.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 měsíci +2

      "Simply....The Trans Ams of Trans Ams." High praise. You're welcome Man Her.

  • @cherrypickerguitars
    @cherrypickerguitars Před 2 lety +1

    Blue Lou strikes again! (remember “Blue Lou Marino” from “the Blues Brothers”? That’s what you are to the vintage car world! You add all “the tasty bits”)
    Peace - and Happy New Year!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Cherry Picker Guitars, Happy to read you enjoy the "Blues Brothers" who would like this "Blue Car" :-) Peace - and Happy New Year! Lou

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 2 lety +1

    Love that Classic Firebird and TA body style!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @shanesanko1408
    @shanesanko1408 Před 2 lety +1

    Always been a Pontiac fan beautiful

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Shane, Happy to read you enjoy the Pontiacs :-) Lou

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz Před 2 lety +1

    That's what it would have looked like at the dealership. Beautiful car 😍 Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @louiskats5116
    @louiskats5116 Před 2 lety +1

    Goodday Lou,
    Thank you for showing a video of mine absolute dream machine Pontiac.
    So much so I chased down for 4 months a 1:18 Diecast Model of this exact Pontiac.
    Same colour, same interior same everything & to see one in the flrsh is amazing.
    Rare Bird extremely rare bird what's not to love.
    Your number 1 Fan in Australia
    Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Goodday Louis, Happy to read this one is a "dream machine" for you :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

  • @bdpopeye
    @bdpopeye Před 2 lety +2

    Happy New Year Lou! Beautiful 50 year old Firebird. Nice!! when I was stationed in the Philippines in '75 to'77 I had a friend that had a '70 Firebird. It was dark blue. NOT a Trans-AM...Can't remember what engine the car had but it was an automatic....Thanks for posting Lou. May our Lord bless you & your family throughout this year! Thanks for posting.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Blessings received. God bless you and your Family this year too. You're welcome.

  • @judgegixxer
    @judgegixxer Před 2 lety +1

    I've never been a big on blue cars but I always loved the Lucerne Blue on these 70-73' 2nd gen T/A's. These are my favorite cars. I've always loved them. I would take this thing over any exotic supercar because there is no supercar this gorgeous or that sounds this good.
    There was one just like this in this color in the little town I grew up in parked in front of a delapidated old house with Harleys parked all around. It was an SD 455 though. I always walked by it when I was 6 or 7 years old in 77' or 78' on my way to a friends house and I would always stop and stare at it and dream it was mine. One day the owner was outside and he must have noticed that I always stopped there. He knew I loved it. He asked if I wanted to go for a ride and I said "Yes sir", I didn't care about the "Don't get in a car with strangers rule" lol....He took we for a 15 minute ride around town. I was so excited, I'll never forget it. Probably part of the reason I still like them so much.
    You always seem to find the cars of my childhood.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi judgegixxer, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Cool you got to ride in one too! Lou

  • @franklinmills1756
    @franklinmills1756 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful Trans Am!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi Franklin Mills, 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

  • @sinbad2969
    @sinbad2969 Před 2 lety +3

    Big Lou I see ya doing your thing as usual great content as always keep on doing it big Lou 👍👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Big Sinbad, Happy to read you enjoy this content :-) Lou

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland1985 Před 2 lety +1

    I love that blue. I would love to have that

  • @jasonhak4684
    @jasonhak4684 Před 2 lety +1

    Good on ya Lou. Not only is it a early 2nd Gen. It is a '70 R/A IV the very best of em all!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

    • @jasonhak4684
      @jasonhak4684 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile Hey Lou. Have ya ever heard of a Pontiac Magnum? They were a 1 year only model built on the A-body platform and only 50 were ever built and from what I hear there is only 1 left known to still exist. I only know about it because of the now defunct 'Musclecar Review' magazine, and the guy that owns it used to race it every year at the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drags' ( I don't know, maybe he still does?). But it would really be something if you could track down the guy who owns it, I would really love to see a video of that one mate!

    • @jasonhak4684
      @jasonhak4684 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that '70 was that 1 year that it was produced.

  • @byates59
    @byates59 Před 2 lety +1

    1970-1973 T/A are my favorite cars! Thanks Lou!

  • @Funsho97
    @Funsho97 Před 2 lety +1

    The 1970 Pontiac Trans Am had such a cool look to it with that big wide open split grill, fender scoops, wheelwell flares, spoilers and that iconic shaker hood scoop!!! This one is stunning in blue and really cool that the firebird had not yet been on full display covering the hood, but was a nice size and tastefully depicted on the nose of the car along with the stripes. A very stunning example of the 1970 Trans Am and beautiful restoration. Happy New Year!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Happy New Year!!! Lou

  • @tct9mm151
    @tct9mm151 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful T/A!
    This pristine Pontiac is a time capsule.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR. All the best to you and your family.
    GREAT VIDEO LOU

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thank you for the well wishes, and the best to you and your family too, Lou

  • @msacco175
    @msacco175 Před 2 lety +1

    Lou again. The best

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi msacco175, Happy to read this is "The best" :-) Lou

  • @bunk-bn9eo
    @bunk-bn9eo Před 2 lety +1

    What an awesome and rare Pancho!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you think this car is "awesome" :-)

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 Před 2 lety +3

    😍 💙 😈 OMG Lou. It's incredible. A very meticulous restoration. 10/10! My fav color! What a way to start of the New Year! 🏆

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi David, High praise :-) Happy New Year! Lou

  • @blackscotydog
    @blackscotydog Před 2 lety +1

    Lou kept on saying "Glorious"........I agree. Nice one Lou. happy new year.

  • @marvinmartin4692
    @marvinmartin4692 Před rokem

    Had a 67 400 similar color. Loved that car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi Marvin, 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 CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @604motorsports
    @604motorsports Před rokem +1

    nice bro. I love the blue. I always see the white with blue stripe, now it's the blue with white stripe. nicest T/A ever

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Happy to share this blue car with you Chris604 :-)

  • @frankmoore159
    @frankmoore159 Před 2 lety +1

    Lou my favorite muscle car 👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read this one is a favorite for you Frank :-)

  • @kevinedwards1484
    @kevinedwards1484 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank You Lou

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland1985 Před 2 lety +1

    I love 💗 that and the color and RAM AIR IV.

  • @andresdeleon5160
    @andresdeleon5160 Před 2 lety +3

    Happy New everyone!

  • @rudolphguarnacci197
    @rudolphguarnacci197 Před 2 lety +1

    Was there ever a more beautiful car ever built for the average motorhead? God bless John Z. DeLorean for bring us one of the greatest lines of Americana.

  • @caspar0777
    @caspar0777 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow!! The first day in 2022 and you show mee my dream car. What a wonderfull restoration and what a great typical Pontiac sound. I'm a big trans am fan, had ones a 1972 tranny, but sold it 25 years ago. Now I have a 1978, but the day I can offort me a 70 1/2-73 model I'll do it! Thanks Lou, you gave me again adrenaline💪. Yhe best wishes for 2022 and keep on coming your nice reviews. Cheers from France!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Cas par, Happy to receive a "Wow!!" from you by sharing your "Dream car" :-) You're welcome. Thank you for the encouraging words. They are appreciated. Cheers, Lou

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 2 lety +1

    Love that Shaker hood too!

  • @jefferygrady3181
    @jefferygrady3181 Před 2 lety +1

    A great find! You did it again Lou! Thanks again for a fantastic car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @johnnyace1954
    @johnnyace1954 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome as always Lou! Fantastic 70 Trans Am!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome" car Edmund :-)

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 2 lety +2

    Love the muscular sounds too!!

  • @johnmilner7603
    @johnmilner7603 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice, the cam sounds pretty healthy.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) Lou

  • @musclecarfan74
    @musclecarfan74 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful car, Love the blue color

  • @ronaldflint4569
    @ronaldflint4569 Před 2 lety +2

    What an amazing car ,Such a beautiful color as well...
    I remember growing up in that era and the only colors I remember and I could be wrong that I seen was the white Orange or red and black, but I'm sure they were more...
    Again Great Machine...
    Thanks for Sharing...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Ronald, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing car" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 Před 2 lety +2

    When I think of Trans Am, I think of this model above all others, the beautiful 1970 model. The grill, headlights, the view of the front of the car is just outstanding and simply the best of Gen two, this '70 model. Barry is a smart man with great taste! Nicely done, Lou, and thanks. Happy New year to you both.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Bruce H., High praise for this design :-) Happy New Year! Lou

  • @Daniellopez-tx5xq
    @Daniellopez-tx5xq Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful rare 1970 trans am I think only shy of thirty six hundred produced i also like the 73 74 sd trans am great car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Daniel, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and appreciate the rarity of this one :-) Lou

    • @Daniellopez-tx5xq
      @Daniellopez-tx5xq Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile great video as always 👌

  • @billyfoster3223
    @billyfoster3223 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful Trans Am, Lou!😁😀 I have a 1:24 scale die cast model of this car in this color, Lucerne Blue, but the model is a 72 455 H. O. Version! Nice video!😁😀

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Billy :-) Glad to read you have a smaller version of this car. NICE!

  • @richardmorris7063
    @richardmorris7063 Před 2 lety +1

    In 73 my cousin had that very model.I later had a red 73 TA,& a 75 that had a ram air 4 engine transplanted. Unbelievable the rear spoiler aligns well on this 1.This was my favorite of the bunch over the original white & blue 69 & the later bandit models.The 01 ws6 were cool too.Happy new year Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy New Year Richard!

  • @waterheaterservices
    @waterheaterservices Před 2 lety +2

    I found one of these on a used car lot in good condition in 1976 for $3500. I thought the price was ridiculously high. lol

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Jim Rr, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the one you found :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp Před 2 lety +2

    Happy New Year, Lou! This '70 Trans Am looks fantastic in Lucerne Blue! I agree the white stripe & black trim really sets it apart from the pack. Of course that Ram Air 400 V-8 does as well... Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy New Year TheGunfighter45acp! Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @philreynolds6018
    @philreynolds6018 Před rokem +1

    Best Color Combo !

  • @unclerudy9797
    @unclerudy9797 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful T/A ! Great color ! Beautifully restored ! Thanks Lou !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @johnhenrymcmahon6878
    @johnhenrymcmahon6878 Před 2 lety +2

    Happy New Year 2022 big bro Lou!! Oh boy-this Trans Am is the stuff of dreams, man. I love these second gen F bodies. Thanks to Barry for this blue beauty. Oh man!!!!-it's like Michelle Pfeiffer teaching that English class on Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher" in 9th grade and me and Ralphie Ruocco both in our twitching tubesocked stocking feet, sneakers kicked off God knows where lol ;). These cars are so incredible Lou! Thanks big brother. :) JV Johnny

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy New Year JV Johnny! Happy to share this "dream" car with you :-) Lou

  • @fairrodthecapacitor
    @fairrodthecapacitor Před 2 lety +1

    Love the blue

  • @DLMlive
    @DLMlive Před rokem +1

    I owned a '70 from 1974 to ... white. they only produced 2100. I had a car ment for the Trans Am series . they were sold off when Pontiac ended their participation due to the big accident at Elkart...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi DLMlive, Glad to read you had a cool car too. Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. 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

  • @chriskeller6733
    @chriskeller6733 Před 2 lety

    a really dedicated owner.!!

  • @randybills3848
    @randybills3848 Před 2 lety +1

    nice piece Lou you done it again