PERFECTION ! 1957 Buick Roadmaster Convertible in Red / Black & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 4-11-23.
We're looking at a 1957 Buick Roadmaster Convertible in Seminole Red and Tuxedo Black Paint. The car comes with the factory 364 CI V8 engine producing 300 HP.
The car's Owner is Dennis Doerge. Dennis has had this car since 2023. He’s owned a Buick Dealership for 40 years and shares this Buick is in the Top 5 he’s ever owned. This car has been restored and looks “showroom” new.
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Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
From the age when pieces of art came disguised as cars, this Buick is an absolute _masterpiece._
Nice. I've used the "rolling works of art" here more than once.
Hi Easy Going, Happy to share this "absolute masterpiece" with you :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Actually Lou, a near absolute ROADmasterpiece! I noticed only the center horn button showing some imperfection. But how can one remove 66 years worth of tiny scratches and cracks from that hard clear plastic material? Correct me if I'm wrong. But I think that is even harder than removing dents and rust from metal. That car would probably score a 99.97% at a Concours meet. But you're right. Not even a new car would beat that specimen! Surface rust can start to show up on the underside suspension parts from sitting outside in a new car lot for months. I found that out as a teenager when I looked underneath a "brand" new 1971 Ford in the showroom. And I frankly doubt that car was as spotless back then as it is today, except for the center horn button!
Talk about "FLASH" ! Those were the days of car design AS ART. NEVER has there been more attractive cars.
Hi fob1xxl, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou
I see the Roadmaster is sporting 1956 California License plates, I remember them well. Thank you Dennis and Lou for the Fun Ride.
Hi Chris, Happy to read you remember the yellow plates. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
This car is an absolute WONDER!! They'll never make another Buick like this again! It's shockingly beautiful!
High praise :-)
1957 was a special year, maybe the pinnacle of American automobile production and this car shows why. Great video Lou and thanks!
Hi Gary, High praise for "1957 was a special year, maybe the pinnacle of American automobile production and this car shows why." :-) I agree. You're welcome, Lou
I would agree that 1957 was the apogee of the 1950s for car styling...but the 1960s saw even better overall style and increased handling and powerful engines. Mid-1950s, on thru thru around 1970 was definitely the greatest American car epoch!
Stunning Buick!!Very cool.
Thanks Lou and Dennis.
Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "Stunning Buick!" with you. Amazing car all around. You're welcome, Lou
That is handsdown the most beautiful car of all of 1957 cars !!!!!
High praise :-)
😍😍😍😍😍 This was one of the most beautiful cars you've featured on this channel! Thank you Lou!
Hi motorTranz, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
Thank you for showcasing this magnificent automobile. This is as perfect as they come. The attention to detail by Buick is amazing. That's why they call them The Fabulous Fifties.
HI GMP NY, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
YES!!!! A great era for American cars imho. What a super-coolio-awesome car!
Hi Bob, High praise :-) Lou
The black and red color combo is my favorite, then and now. If I was ordering a new C8 Vette, that'd be the color I'd order.......Thanks Lou.
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy the color combo of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Love the old Buicks.
Nice :-)
The 2 tone black and red, is a real eye catcher and the white walls finish the perfection.
High praise :-)
We had a 55' Rocket 88 Olds when I was a kid. Those cars would cruise the interstate all day long a 75 and 80mph.
Hi Nicky, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 55 Rocket :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
A really beautiful Buick and very smart in Red and Black. Excellent condition under the hood with a nice healthy engine. ❤
Hi Derek, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) Lou
That sure is an unbelievable , cool car . That red interior , wow . Thanks for the ride
Hi Brian, Happy to read "That sure is an unbelievable , cool car" :-) My pleasure sharing this ride with you. You're welcome, Lou
Amazing! This Buick has it all and a/c, too! What a great find for Mr. Doerge (and the channel!). Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read this one is "Amazing!" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
Thank you, Dennis & Lou! You said it best; It doesn't get much better than a sunny day on a country road with a 1957 Roadmaster convertible . . .
Hi Rick, Happy to read "It doesn't get much better than a sunny day on a country road with a 1957 Roadmaster convertible" :-) You're welcome, Lou
A beautiful Buick! Thanks Lou & Dennis. You really kept your enthusiasm in check Lou. I wish you would just open up and tell us your feelings about the car.😃
Hi Randy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick. You're welcome. I'll work on my inverted behavior and see if I can reach deep down and get the courage up to share my inner feelings, Lou
That's a timeless beauty! It will still look great 100 years from now. Great lines, nice color combo. Thanks for the video.
Happy to read "It will still look great 100 years from now" :-) You're welcome Steve.
As a Buick fan myself and loyal subscriber, Lou, this ‘57 Buick is simply amazing…I hope the ride and comfort were as good as they came across…a dream car.
Hi Spencer, Happy to read you find this car "simply amazing" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
1963 Buick Riviera is a FAV car of mine! The WIRE wheels, and WHITEwalls on this Buick MAKES the car! Put those wheels on a crappy Chevette and it will IMPROVE the looks 101% L0L
An amazingly kept time capsule of years gone by....
Hi Trents_Bikes-n-AusPythons, Happy to read you appreciate this time capsule :-) 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
@@loucostabile I always look forward to your videos.. love the content.. thank you
Dennis...that car is a Treasure of Auto Art. A great amount of Chrome, yes...but very tasteful. Thanks Lou and Dennis!
Hi CJ Design, Happy to read you enjoy this "Treasure of Auto Art" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Is there a car with TOO MUCH chrome??? Not in my opinion! It's like saying to Marilyn Monroe.. "U R TOO SEXY, I have to decline!" THAT will NEVER happen...
@@mr.blackhawk142 Never too much...unless you have to pay to get it redone
Gorgeous automobile Lou,and Dennis!Black,and red,cannot be beaten for eye appeal!1953-1957 Buicks are my favorite from that era!Outstanding presentation Lou!!!!
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read this car fits into the list of your favorites :-) Thank you for the kind words on the presentation, Lou
Beautiful 1957 Buick Roadmaster. Looks brand new.
By far, One of the nicest cars you have had on your channel.
Thanks for sharing this video with us!😊
Hi Robert, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Always been a dream car of mine. Just beautiful and sweet!!!!
Hi Bobby, Happy to read this one has "Always been a dream car of mine" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Great comment by Lou, “this is the way life should be”. I agree!!
:-)
Remember when Buick made BEAUTIFUL VEHICLES that were also CARS? OMG! Those colors and how they are applied. Awesome styling! I like these better than the Chevrolet of the same year. The Chevrolet always looked shrunken compared to the Buick look that was much longer looking. You really out did yourself, Lou!
Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read "You really out did yourself" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
That is a sharp, well - preserved Buick. Those tailfins give it a distinctive look.
High praise :-)
Truly a bright star from the Golden Age of the American Automobile. Outstanding car. Thank you for sharing your videos, Lou.
Hi Stephen, High praise for this "bright star" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
back when chrome was not to be scrimped on car design was works of art
Hi Martin, Happy to share this car with you :-) Lou
Rolling artwork. Just remember that every piece of this car was hand drawn, including every little chrome trim piece on the instrument panel. This car would be considered loaded with options if it were a 1970 model, let alone a 1957 model. The wire wheels are splendid and are indicative of the gorgeous 1950s Buicks. Lovely, lovely car. The engine compartment is utterly spectacular.
Hi Charles, "Rolling artwork" High praise for the design and looks of this car :-) Lou
Thanks for the ride in this beautiful Buick, but I would have just been a 9 yr old!!
Hi Rich, Happy to shar this ride with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a treat! Thank you Lou and Dennis for showing us this breathtakingly beautiful Buick! Incredible car!
Hi Jim V, Happy to share this "breathtakingly beautiful Buick!' car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
An object of perfection! A solid 100 points! A huge thank you, Lou!
Hi JON, Really a treat to share this one with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a piece of art. Just absolutely beautiful. Thanks for showing this beauty guys.
Hi Donald, Happy to read you enjoy this "piece of art" :-) You're welcome, Lou
I think every car that come out in 57 was awesome sweetheart man good video thanks
Hi Jim, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of the 57 cars :-) You're welcome, Lou
It is very nice ro see the comments on my car. I will always consider it mine even tho I sold it about 8 years ago. This car was a large part of my life. My father bought it in 1964 for $300 and gave it to me in 1968. I put it in storage for future restoration when I bought a new Nova in 1970. It was in sstorage for about 22 years before I could afford to start the restoration and finished it 2 months after my father died in a traffic accident. He was never able to see it finished. This car received every award I went after including a perfect score at the BCA nationals in Buffalo.
Hi Randall, Happy to read this car brings back good memories :-) 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
You had a beautiful day to bring us this beautiful car!
Happy I could share this one with you :-)
Thanks Lou for bringing us such a beautiful flawless '57 Roadmaster, it kinda takes your breath away its so perfect!
You're welcome Brian :-) My pleasure sharing this "beautiful flawless '57 Roadmaster" with you :-)
What a flawless car, you weren't kidding when you said perfect in the title of the video Lou, this car is perfect if there ever was a perfect car. If the car looked this good in the video, I can't imagine how it must be like in person. I think it's cool you were the 1st person to video and document this automobile and got to ride in it on its maiden voyage. Great video Lou, thanks for sharing this wonderful car with us.
Hi Zach, Happy to share this "perfect" car with you :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
stunning- admiring the attention to detail and the quality of that restoration- someone spent alot of time and money on that car... a crown jewel in any car collection- wish i owned it!!!!
Hi Christopher, High praise :-) Lou
Lou great car.. 1957 was a high point for cars. And for the USA as a country
Hi Yesenia, I like the 1957's too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wow, the underside looks as good as the exterior! Great car! Thanks for bringing this gem to us, Lou!
Hi Gary, Happy to bring this "gem" to you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Awesome oldie
Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome oldie"
Lou, Wow, wow and expletive! this is one of the finest examples I have ever seen! beyond flawless Perfection.. Thank you and especially Dennis for sharing his absolute stunning 1957 Buick Roadmaster.
Hi halhenryg, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a beautiful '57 Buick! It looks almost too nice to drive. I'm sure it would run close to six figures today; that's how nice it is. The '57 Roadmaster convertible was as far as one could get before stepping in Cadillac territory. How many do you see today? Every one you spot now is like Antique Automobile Wonderland!
Thanks once again, Lou! Keep those videos coming! _(4/14/2023)_
Hi Know Bodies Full, How many do you see today. None! Super happy to find one like this I can share with you. You're welcome, Lou
Spectacular. I like to say that I can't get enough black and chrome. I might have to amend that: Can't get enough black, red, and chrome! 😄
Hi River Blue Vert, Happy to read "Spectacular" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
The '57 Buick has beautiful lines.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this lines of this car :-)
This Buick has more of a sporty look for a luxury car as opposed to a bulky heavy look of the Buicks made before this 1957. I love this convertible, it's comfortable to ride in and a modern looking car. A Real Beauty !
Hi Edwin, High praise. Lou
What a beautiful Buick Roadmaster! That car is spotless clean! Healthy sounding engine, and it runs nice and quiet. the red and black paint scheme looks great along with the red leather interior! That ribbon speedometer looks awesome! Buick has always had the neatest features of any GM car next to Cadillac. I can't get over how clean this car is! Practically in showroom condition! Another amazing ride Lou!
Hi Michael, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this "amazing ride" with you, Lou
It is immaculate!!! I couldn’t zoom in sufficiently to be sure if the seats are covered in Leather, Vinyl or some combo, but I’m sure after sitting on them, you would know for sure!!!
Were you the dude back in late 50s in that ride? Oh hell yea.
Thanks for these videos Lou
Hi Scott, Thanks for sharing :-) You're welcome, Lou
Wow wow wow. What a beauty
Wow x 3 = Winner :-)
Stunning car. I remember when collectors really turned their attention to this model and prices skyrocketed. It was basically a Cadillac, but sportier. I like how the designers incorporated the corner AC vents on the dash rather than tacking on the round chrome outlets. RARE car!
Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy this "Stunning car" :-) Thank you for sharing what you see, Lou
Beautiful car I love the color combination
Happy to read you enjoy the looks and color combination of this car :-)
This car is astounding looking, '57 Buick -- if these cars were selling today in showrooms they would sell out instantly --- the details are so specific, the measuring all around is masterful to perfection -- thank you Lou for bringing these unique auto beauties on video back to life -- I love them, fun stuff !!
Hi Noel, Happy to read "the measuring all around is masterful to perfection" :-) High praise! You're welcome, Lou
Oh man, gotta love that black over red with red interior. I love those mid 50's Buicks. My Dad had a '54 Special, white over maroon. I remember sitting in his lap steering with that gynormous steering wheel but I couldn't reach the pedals. Easy to see why he worked ten months to get it
Hi Tony, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That's a beautiful car. Love those Roadmaster s.😊😊😊
Happy to read you enjoy this one :-)
Beautiful car; thanks to you both. The Cardinals must have enjoyed the colour, they were vocal enough,
Hi Steve, The Cardinals have the same coloring too :-) You're welcome, Lou
Oh, Lou! 😂What a beauty. I first thought it was a 57 Super Chief.
Oh, OSTARAEB4, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Buick is my favorite classics
Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-)
Great work Lou. Been enjoying these March thru May stories. These owners can stand proud of their collector cars. Thx for bringing these details out to all of us. Best to you!
Hi Larry, My pleasure sharing with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
I am vihari bikram singh from India sir your car very great model in whole world no words for your car very marvelous color this is king car sir
Hi Vihari, High praise :-) Lou
Beautiful Buick!!! 👍👍
Nice :-)
This was the height of 1950s Buick design.....tatolly awesome and gorgeous!! In 1958 Buick got too laden with extraneous chrome and crap. Thank you, Lou!
Hi Ed B, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
Although the '58 Limited was a real beauty. Less clutter on the side.
Wow! Like you said, better than new. My aunt had a very nice 54 Buick when I was a kid. A very nice kind of Grandma car, but this is from another century.
Hi Ed, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Was your Aunts car like this? Lou czcams.com/video/y-XpVYSdBQk/video.html
Wow! Now I understand how & why this Gentleman owns some of the finest Buick's I have ever seen! He owned a Dealership for 40 years! That's pure love! No one sells the cars for that long without believing they're great Cars! I worked at the Henderson Pontiac Dealership on 5151 Madison in Chicago during High School summer breaks! Mr. Henderson loved Pontiac's he even told me that GM offered him a Cadillac Dealership! He turned it down! He just loved Pontiac's. Like this Gentleman love's Buick's! Was that color scheme an actual Buick color option? That's pretty out there for "57"! As much as the Midwest Farmers loved their Buick's & Oldsmobile's that were always kept in a garage or barn, used only for church or funeral! That's one color scheme a farmer would not be brave enough to buy! Great Car and video!
Hi Michael, "That's pure love!" I agree. Well said. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
I prefer hardtops..however this car is beautiful! Thanks for posting Lou. Be blessed always..
Hi Gerry, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Blessings receive. God bless you, Lou
Wow is all I can say! A Factory Air convertable is a very rare find!❤
High praise :-)
love it that the new owner knew a lot about this car and what he was getting.
Thanks for viewing and sharing.
Lou! You have an incredible eye for quality! You are bringing us the finest.
squireWill! Thank you for that wonderful comment. My pleasure sharing with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
This is a brand new 1957 Buick Roadmaster 70 convertible Lou, Wow I can even smell the new leather interior from my computer. GM made only 4066 of these in 1957 at a price of$4363.00, it was quite expensive about the same as a Cadillac coupe which was 4677.00$. This one with those options is probably one of the last ones left. This is a real treat Lou . Thanks
Hi Andy, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) My pleasure sharing this "treat" with you. You're welcome, Lou
What a beautiful car and loaded. A convertible no less. Great find Lou.
Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
I loved the classics. My era😊
Nice !
A beautiful example. These luxury cars of the post war period up to some early 1960s examples should be a second class of classics recognized by the Classic Car Club of America. These were more obtainable 1950s/60s versions of the powerful luxury cars of the late 1920s and `30s. While these Buicks, Chryslers, Cadillacs weren't true coach built cars they served to perform and evoke similar status of the pre-war classics. Many were offered in limited numbers and just like their predecessors they are rolling sculpture.
Hi Clarkecars, Happy to share this "rolling sculpture" with you :-) Lou
I believe it was only the Buicks that came with those cutout fenders. It's as if they did that on purpose so you could fit your Mickey Thompson drag slicks right in there, no problem. They made nice gassers I'm sure. Thanks for showing us this Lou, it sure is quite the dream. It'd make for a fine Batmobile just the way it is.
Hi Justin Case, Happy to share this "dream" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Nothing beats American two-tone cars from the fifties. They make me swoon.
NICE!
My folks purchased a 57 Roadmaster Convertible in Oct/Nov 1956, all white with red leather. Beautiful car, the only trouble with it was my mother never drove it over 40 MPH and the mufflers rotted out pretty frequently, dad finally had glass packs put on, you could here mom coming a mile away. Their previous car was a 53 Buick Special Convertible, also white with red.
Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Folks car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Gorgeous Roadmaster ! Great color combo ! Thanks for posting Lou !
Hi Rudy, Happy to read "Gorgeous Roadmaster" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Beyond impressive I am OCD about cars this would have put me in a very special place.
High praise.
I felt like i was riding right there with you, excellently shot video, Roadmaster condition matches the design, just spectacular in that color combo too. . . :>/
Hi Dr. Candor, Happy to read "I felt like I was riding right there with you" :-) Appreciate you sharing what you felt and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
what a great looking car, i have always likrd Buick cars, and this one in a great one, good show Lou.👍👍.
Hi Philip, Happy to read this one is a "great one" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
Thank you Lou and Dennis for taking us for a ride in the beautiful Buick. I actually remember these cars from my kindergarten years, but never rode in one. Our handyman had one. His wife loved big Buicks and I noticed the 1957 on the front even as a little boy. My aunt's parents had a Dresden blue 1957 Buick Special I remember well. She kept the visor vanity mirror from it that said "Buick is a Beauty too."
Hi Jonathan NC, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunts Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
in high school, a neighbor of mine had a '57 Roadmaster convertable. He traded it in for a brand new 1964 GTO. He said it was the worst deal he ever made.
In my view, the 1957 is the most beautiful Buick of the 1950s.
High praise :-)
Lou, it's not possible to find a more awesome car than a Buick from this era! Thank you.
Jed, High praise :-) You're welcome.
Simply beautiful! Yet there is nothing simple about this car. As always, I learn so much from your detail. Right off the bat. I had no idea that it said '1957' in the emblem in the middle of the grill! Those cords on the backseats came in handy...especially with a car that had leather interior. If you didn't hold on, especially in turns, you would slide all over the place. Of course in later years, and probably this one too, there were seat belts, but back then no one used them. They were usually tucked into the seats!
Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad o read you're learning from the videos. I'm learning all the time too, and I find that to be so much fun. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What a gorgeous car!! That’s gotta be the slowest top motor I’ve ever seen. I want to know about that t-bird too! I really appreciate your consistent approach, I’ve said it before, I know what I’m getting with Lou!
Hi AustinEVPLab, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Here is that T Bird for you to enjoy, Lou czcams.com/video/RjPbDGXUW1s/video.html
Just stunning. A reeeeeal creampuff!!
Hi MooDog's Frugal Adventures!, High praise :-) Lou
Class all the way, nice one Lou
Hi Roy, Happy to share this "Class" car with you :-) Lou
Incredible Buick and the attention to detail is outstanding. Thanks guys 👍
Hi Bruce H., High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
Great piece Lou enjoyed
Hi Sam, Nice :-) Lou
Just Beautiful.
:-)
I see that Buick in 1957 offered the "button and biscuit" style upholstery that was also offered by Lincoln during that same year.
Thank you for sharing what you notice.
¡Este Buick Roadmaster Convertible 1957 recibió, lo que podría decirse como, una inmaculada restauración! Con razón pusiste "perfección", ya que creo reluce más que cuando salió de agencia! Una elegante combinación del negro y rojo, con especial énfasis a la línea naranja, bordeada en cromado, que divide justamente las dos tonalidades. Su interior es también exquisito, con su tapicería en rojo (mención especial, para el velocímetro que utiliza una barra en lugar de aguja). En verdad hacía un hermoso día (incluido el sonido de los pajaros de fondo), para dar un paseo por esos caminos rurales a bordo de este “Amo del Camino”. ¡Se nota que la pasaste muy bien, Lou, y, por extensión, nos la transmitiste a nosotros!
Hi Jaime, Happy to read all the details you notice :-) My pleasure sharing this "Master of the Road" with you. Lou
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During the 50's those engineers worked over time, every year was completely different , Even the Buick logo changed till 59 I believe
Hi Scott K, 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
SWEET!
Loved my '57 Super!
NICE!
Lou ong man roadmaster!!!
Thak you !
Hi LovieHowell, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
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WHAT A BEAUTY LOU REALLY ENJOYED THE VIDEO. DO YOU EVER HAVE 1952 LINCOLN CONVERT CAPRI
Hi Han, Happy to share this one with you. Many Lincolns, but no 1952....yet :-) Lou
Love the neighborhood Lou!
Hi Sam, Happy to share this ride with you, Lou