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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2018
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    On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA on 5-31-18.
    We're looking at a 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport in Blue Glow Metallic Paint. The car has the factory 351 CI V8 engine.
    The car's Owner is Tony Blaine. Tony’s had this car since 1997. He brought his family to the car show, and they all love this family car. This car’s an “heirloom” which will one day will be passed down to his Daughter so it’ll stay in the family for years to come.
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Komentáře • 253

  • @AndrewGraham07
    @AndrewGraham07 Před 6 lety +10

    It’s great when the rest of the family appreciates a Dad’s obsession for old cars. Great restoration, thorough documentation. Thanks for another great video !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Andrew Graham, You're right! So fun to see a family all excited about cars. You're welcome, Lou

  • @Grit489
    @Grit489 Před 6 lety +6

    Very nice restoration of this Torino, my older brother bought a 73 ranchero in dark green with the lime stripe and I remember loving that as a kid. Ford Torino's are so underrated.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi Dennis Rivenburg, Thank you for viewing and sharing details on your Brothers cool car too, Lou

  • @xecukc7010
    @xecukc7010 Před rokem +1

    I had a 73 gran Torino Sport same car I bought in 75. Same color, no stripe, but mine was an automatic. 351 cleveland. Loved that car. So glad to see this one saved.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi Steven, 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

  • @poppyneese1811
    @poppyneese1811 Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful family! Awesome car! These are the kind of people that make America Great!

  • @lionsfaninva5536
    @lionsfaninva5536 Před rokem +1

    I had one in high school 40 years ago. 73 Q code car. Sold after high school. Just bought 2 of them today. Both H code 351C both project cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +2

      Hi Lions fan In va, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your high school car :-) Congratulations on your 2 new project cars! 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

  • @scooter433
    @scooter433 Před 3 lety +3

    That was my first car in high-school. It was in perfect condition back in the day. Man you brought back incredible memories.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Scott, 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

  • @derrickjackson6737
    @derrickjackson6737 Před 2 lety +1

    73 Grand Torino alot of respect sweet as Hell

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Derrick, 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

  • @oldtown6240
    @oldtown6240 Před 6 lety +10

    In addition to a nice family, he has a nice car. How lucky can he be?

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Win / Win :-)

    • @cellpat2686
      @cellpat2686 Před rokem

      @@loucostabile love how its front square face and its round rear end blend in so well. Very sporty looking and Clara gotta look cute behind the wheel. Cute car and cute chick owner to boot.

  • @kipbrown1549
    @kipbrown1549 Před 3 lety +1

    Bought this car new in 73. Light green almost white looking color fastback, radio,bench seat,automatic,351,power steering and brakes.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Kip, 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

  • @mrrepurpose9596
    @mrrepurpose9596 Před 6 lety +6

    I took my driver's test in a very plain jane 73 torino. I passed despite losing points for speeding. If I had been driving that premium model I'd probably have failed. Nice car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Sandor Horvath, "I passed despite losing points for speeding." NICE ! Lou

  • @cobrajet5998
    @cobrajet5998 Před rokem +1

    I bought a 73 a few months ago as my first car with help from my father. It is VERY rough and needs help in every department. It has a 351 cobra jet, c6 automatic trans, black interior bench seat, rally gauges, power steering and brakes, ac, fastback, and more things I'm still learning about it. Mine is a factory sunset gold but it is currently painted black from a previous owner

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi Cobra Jet, Hope your car turns out exactly like you're hoping for. Lou

    • @cobrajet5998
      @cobrajet5998 Před rokem

      @@loucostabile thank you

  • @zaneyone1
    @zaneyone1 Před 3 lety +1

    I had a black 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport Fastback. I loved that car. It is a beautiful classic. Ha ha...mine had Air Conditioning and a Radio.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi zaneyone1, 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

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp Před 6 lety +4

    Awesome! The color & the exhaust note are definitely hard to miss. A great car & a very happy family, too! Thanks for sharing, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +2

      Glad you enjoy this one and shared "awesome" :-) You're welcome TheGunfighter45acp, Lou

  • @josegenovez7883
    @josegenovez7883 Před měsícem +1

    Wow... Beautiful Grant Torino and pretty nice family.!!! 👍🍒😇🍒💖👍

  • @harryhahn7824
    @harryhahn7824 Před 11 měsíci +1

    We had our baby out today. It's also a 4 speed 73 Gran Torino Sport. Same color too.

  • @davidpayne4315
    @davidpayne4315 Před rokem +1

    My uncle had a 73 two tone green with a white vinyl top it was so beautiful

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

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

  • @KJVTruthTracker
    @KJVTruthTracker Před 5 lety

    Luv that blue. Daughter is lucky to get such a car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      I like blue cars :-) Agreed, a nice car to keep in the family.

  • @frankmoore159
    @frankmoore159 Před 2 lety

    That Torino is unbelievable

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy this car Frank :-)

  • @Irishfan
    @Irishfan Před rokem +1

    The Torino line introduced in 1968 is one of my favorite Ford Model lines. Every generation of the car was a hit as it came out. This one was the second year of the third generation. My first impression when I saw the 72 was how much that body design was reminiscent of the late 68 to 70 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 442. My dad worked as a salesman for a Ford dealership in Maumee, Ohio for a few years. He drove a 73 and a 74 as demos. He took the 74 down to New Orleans for my nephews christening. I flew down for it and drove back with my parents in that 74 Gran Torino, I loved driving that car. If I was financially in the position to buy a new car back then, that 74 would have been my car. Clara is one very lucky girl to get this car. I hope he has a cool car he can give to his other daughter.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi Daniel, Happy to read your Torino experiences :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @charlesprovance570
    @charlesprovance570 Před 4 lety

    Had a 73 Gran Torino Sport in 93. It was an automatic, 351 Cleveland bored .060 over, solid metallic blue. I sure do miss that car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety +1

      Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your 73 Gran Torino :-)

  • @tippey2011
    @tippey2011 Před 6 lety

    Clara was beautiful! And so is Clara his daughter! His whole family is beautiful! Love the color and it sounded healthy too. I had a couple Torino's myself a 1976 Torino wagon in the blue like this and a 1974 Torino Elite. I just loved them both! I am a Torino fan! Thanks for sharing Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Steve Flad, Thank you for sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

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

    Nice car! Had a silver fastback Gran Torino with the 351. Comfortable car, lousey glass mileage.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +3

      Thank you for sharing details of a car you know well.

  • @michaelmcdougall4527
    @michaelmcdougall4527 Před 6 lety +1

    WOW Lou I love how you presented the Grand Torino with the Family those kind of Stories are so needed Today Thanks C&O Guy

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Michael McDougall, Glad to receive a "WOW" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @fernandomenchu-428
    @fernandomenchu-428 Před 3 lety +1

    My Grandma had this car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Fernando The vintage collector 2000, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmas 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

  • @ragimundvonwallat8961
    @ragimundvonwallat8961 Před 6 lety +1

    THANK FOR FILMING THE PAPERS IN THE TRUNK(AS YOU ALWAYS DO) SO I COULD SEE THE OPTIONS IT CAME WITH! thanks Lou there is really no one like you on the whole internet

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Ragimund VonWallat, Glad you enjoy the details. When the Owner has them, I like to share them. Thank you for the kind words and you're welcome, Lou

  • @bryantcurtis2665
    @bryantcurtis2665 Před 4 lety

    I had a 1971 Ford Torino GT with a 351 Cleveland. Rust free sold it for $1400 in 2000. It needed a lot of work. I love the full gauge package right in front of the drivers eyes

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Curtis, Happy to read this one reminds you of your Torino :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @markthomas9273
    @markthomas9273 Před 3 lety +1

    My dad bought a 73 Gran Torino wagon brand new . 4900.00!! 351 Cleveland - 6-7mpg on the highway!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Mark, 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

  • @Lernca
    @Lernca Před 6 lety +1

    Love it...I had one just like it, even the same color... '73 GTS, 351 4V cj also with a 4 speed, no air, no power brakes...I never missed the air conditioning....many many smiles per gallon!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi Divad Lernca, Thank you for viewing and sharing you had a cool car like this too :-) Hope you see many more cars you enjoy on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @raythackston1960
    @raythackston1960 Před 3 lety +1

    I had one of these cars but it was a lighter blue with no stripe but a trim package that went down the side. One of the best handling cars I ever owned.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi raythackston1960, 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

  • @gregkistner1955
    @gregkistner1955 Před 3 lety +1

    A great looking car!

  • @rainbowboii9512
    @rainbowboii9512 Před 6 lety +3

    absolutely beautiful car.best year,torino model,too.rare body style.

  • @jaredplate8143
    @jaredplate8143 Před 3 lety +1

    Wish i could upload picture of the one i got out of garage today. Super cool cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Jared, Happy to read you have one like this too, Lou

  • @jamesseward3769
    @jamesseward3769 Před 6 lety

    My all time favorite car !!! I had a 73 Torino as my first car and guess its like a first love,,,something you will never forget. This car is awesome, thank you for sharing !

  • @dominickdemarco6438
    @dominickdemarco6438 Před 5 lety

    Sweet ride. That beauty is a lot of nights up late working shows. Drive it carefully...

  • @JustinAH
    @JustinAH Před rokem +1

    I had a white 73 Torino GT 351C 4V, C6 auto, with Air Conditioning in mid-90s. Paid $425 for it and she got maybe 9-10mpg, put an electronic ignition in it from a 400M after points ignition blew out one muffler. It had a cracked exhaust manifold when I bought her and had to look all over country for another one

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

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

  • @hishamelfiki8111
    @hishamelfiki8111 Před 6 lety +2

    1973 Torino
    Hello LOU
    How are you doing
    Wish you all the best success in
    Your business.
    Awesome classic and extremely powerful .
    That is all that I can say.
    Very beautiful classic.
    Thanks LOU for sharing a wonderful classic.
    Please have a great day.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Kind regards
    HISHAM ELFIKI

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +3

      Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad you enjoy this "awesome classic" :-) Thank you for the well wishes and wishing you the best too Lou

  • @danpotlas7260
    @danpotlas7260 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding car rare and beautiful and an even nicer family. I have had the pleasure to get to know and hang out with these guys for the past 4 or 5 years at Carlisle, couldn't meet a nicer group of people. Also great video, maybe next year you can venture up to cardiac hill to check out my Capri.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thanks for the kind words on the video, and if you see me at the car show, say hello and show me your car, Lou

  • @emmettcunninghamjr.5207

    I PURCHASED THE NEWLY STYLED 1972 GRAN TORINO SPORT..GOLD WITH BROWN VYNAL ROOF AND BROWN LEATHER INTERIOR, C4 AUTO, 351 CLEVELAND 4V. THE CAR'S HOOD HAD THE NON-FUNCTIONAL HOOD SCOOP AND GLOW SIDE STRIPES. IT WAS MY FIRST BRAND NEW CAR BUY UPON RETURN FROM VIETNAM TOUR. $5,000 WITH OPTIONS. I REBUILT IT IN 1978 AND INVESTED $3000 IN ENGINE ALONE. I'LL ALWAYS LOVE IT EVEN THOUGH I GAVE TO AN OLDER BROTHER. THE BODY STYLE TO ME IS MUCH MORE AGRESSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL THAN THE 1973 MODLE'S FRONT END. BUT I LOVE ALL PERFORMANCE FORDS. NICE CARE, THANKS!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Emmett Cunningham Jr., Happy to read this car reminds you 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

  • @11094DEREK
    @11094DEREK Před 6 lety +1

    Great car glad this one was saved and is being enjoyed

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi 11094DEREK, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Lou

  • @bobpickersgill4470
    @bobpickersgill4470 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The blue ✨glow i recall was 3K. While restromodding my 73 Mustang convertible which was originally med blue 3D i switched it pewter metallic charcoal same as Eleanor

  • @estpst
    @estpst Před 6 lety +1

    very nice, and has an aerodynamic look

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Glad you enjoy the design of this one :-)

  • @redtorino
    @redtorino Před 6 lety +2

    Engine-wise, the 302 was standard on the Gran Torino Sport (GTS); optional engines were the 351 2-barrel (Windsor and Cleveland), 351 4-barrel (Q-code or Cobra Jet), 400 2-barrel, 429 4-barrel, and later in the model year, 460 4-barrel. The 302 and 2-barrel 351s had column-shifted 3-speed manuals standard; automatics were optional. 351 CJs were either 4-speed or automatic, and the 400, 429, and 460 were automatic only.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Thank you for sharing your knowledge Keith Coppage. Lou

    • @scottwright388
      @scottwright388 Před 3 lety

      My 1st car was a 73 2 barrel Windsor. I put a Cleveland 2 barrel in it. The door tag read a 460 police interceptor also.

    • @ronaldnorris2179
      @ronaldnorris2179 Před 3 měsíci

      I’ve never seen a 72 up three on the tree manual Torino, they must be very rare, I grew up in this era, never seen one.

  • @txnetcop
    @txnetcop Před 6 lety

    I had the same color car in '73 with a 351 CJ...I did have a 351 HO which had solid lifters but I preferred the cam in the hydralic. This car was a Beast! My best friend bought the 429 CJ and there was very little difference in the 1/4 mile. I wish I had kept it. Fantastic video!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi T.R. Freeman, Thank you for sharing your first hand knowledge of this one, and adding to the story, Lou

  • @iswc27
    @iswc27 Před 4 lety

    Clara is one very fortunate young lady! I can tell how hard it is to see out that low-angle rear window, but this car definitely gets attention. Who cares what the insurance companies think?!
    What a nice friendly family! Would love to meet them. Lou, this is one of your best episodes yet! Hope you can find more car aficionado families like this!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi iswc27, High praise for this episode :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou

  • @jasongilbert2379
    @jasongilbert2379 Před 5 lety

    Looks similar to the 1 I bought in 2003. I bought a 74 grand Torino Sport with 17,826 miles on it. I bought it from a farmer who bought it new. It sat from 1980 to 2003. Had it for 4 yrs and put 800 miles on it. It was a blue Metallic with a white landau top. Blue bucket seats with the Q code 351 cu. Sold it to buy my 1st house. Do miss the car though:)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi Jason Gilbert, Great story :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @jmj18462
    @jmj18462 Před 3 lety

    Another informative and heartwarming video! I have very fond memories of my parent's 1976 Grand Torino Brougham coupe, triple black with all the bells and whistles, and Magnum 500 wheels with white wall tires from the factory! Swift and sassy, always classy!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy the story with this car & brings fond memories too :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @Chuffin_ell
    @Chuffin_ell Před 6 lety +1

    I remember these. Dayam, I'm old...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      These keep you young Chuffin 'ell :-) Lou

  • @jcampezzi1027
    @jcampezzi1027 Před 5 lety

    When I was 19 I had one. Same color mine had a landau top, A/T, 351. Loved it. Always loved the reflected tape on the side.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety +2

      Hi J Campezzi, Sounds like a great car and fun memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @nicholasdraws1093
    @nicholasdraws1093 Před 3 lety +1

    Lou thanks for making these videos. And thanks the universe for people like you 🤗🤗🤗😜😜😜😄😆😀😁😀😁😀✌🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽👨🏻‍🦲👨🏻‍🦲👨🏻‍🦲👨🏻‍🦲

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Nicolas, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) Appreciate your kind words and encouragement to make the videos for us to enjoy, Lou

  • @michaelcerza871
    @michaelcerza871 Před 5 lety

    What a great presentation, Lou! We have few 1973 performance vehicles to choose from due to the "de-tuning" and polution controls, but this Ford Gran Torino Sport with the equipment on this car, would have to be one of those high on the list of desirable performance vehicles from 1973. The body lines, the color, and the Hurst manual 4 speed along with the great sounding dual exhaust and dressed up 351 is fantastic. Thanks to the family for showing the car, and as always, thanks to you for another great presentation!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi michael cerza, Thank you for the wonderful comment on the video and thank you for sharing details you enjoy, Lou

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 Před 6 lety +2

    Nice car. Sounds great. Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Glad you enjoy this one Jeff King :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @danielwillliams9669
    @danielwillliams9669 Před rokem +1

    The car is absolutely awesome. I hated the changes the government imposed from 72 to 73 and even more so from 74 and above. The 72 is my all around favorite.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi Daniel, High praise :-) Here is that 1972 you enjoy, Lou czcams.com/video/Ra2B4xuryIk/video.html

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

    I envy this man, awesome for sure!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Glad you think this one is "awesome" :-)

  • @johnmaccoy4324
    @johnmaccoy4324 Před 6 lety +3

    Love the color!

  • @scottbrady7499
    @scottbrady7499 Před 6 lety +3

    no radio.. no air conditioning.. but a whole lotta americana! nice.

  • @TheGravygun
    @TheGravygun Před 3 lety

    you did a fine job Tony

  • @BrianChappie
    @BrianChappie Před 6 lety

    A really nice Torino. I love the fastback and the paint color. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi Brian Chappie, Glad you enjoy the design and color of this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @jasonmaiden5026
    @jasonmaiden5026 Před 6 lety +1

    WOW! Love this one!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      High praise :-) Happy to read you enjoy this one.

  • @thomasrenner6509
    @thomasrenner6509 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful

  • @exciter2506
    @exciter2506 Před 6 lety

    Congrats on such a lovely car. I had a '73 Torino with a 351 Cleveland and it was a great car. Absolutely horrible in the snow, with all the weight up front. I am impressed with a youngster able to drive a manual trans. There is at least two generations that have never driven a stick shift.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Exciter 250, Glad you consider this one "lovely" :-) Thank you for sharing details on your 73 Torino and adding to the story, Lou

  • @jasoncarpp7742
    @jasoncarpp7742 Před 6 lety +2

    Hi Lou. Lovely looking 1973 Torino. :)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @jasoncarpp7742
      @jasoncarpp7742 Před 6 lety +1

      I agree. My favourite years for the Torino are 1972 and 1974. It's nice to see the family with their car. :)

  • @billbooker5043
    @billbooker5043 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Sweet!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hi Bill, Happy to read you appreciate this "Sweet!" 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

  • @rutter1ify
    @rutter1ify Před 6 lety

    Gorgeous automobile!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Glad you enjoy the looks of this one Paul90 :-) Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @222billp
    @222billp Před 5 lety

    beautiful car

  • @charleswildman137
    @charleswildman137 Před 6 lety

    Beautiful Car and more than that Tony has a beautiful family too!

  • @badrussian4999
    @badrussian4999 Před 6 lety

    Hi Lou! Wow! This car is cool! I like! Its color is beautiful! Thanks for this video and for your channel "My Car Story"!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Hi Good Russian, Glad to receive a "Wow!" from you on this one. I like the Blue color too. You're welcome, Lou

  • @bboge762
    @bboge762 Před 6 lety

    GOD THAT CAR IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!

  • @c.d.scalemodels9198
    @c.d.scalemodels9198 Před 4 lety

    Terrific Torino.... thanks so much Lou, ALWAYS enjoy your videos & YES , I’m subscribed to your channel...... stay safe!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Welcome to the Channel :-) Thank you for Subscribing. Happy to read you enjoy this "Terrific Torino" and you're welcome.

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad8995 Před 6 lety +1

    This 351 Cleveland sounds a far cry from my fathers Gran Torino wagon with a VERY enemic 351 2bl Winsor. God that thing moved like a dead horse.
    This is a rare ride. First year front end only mandated 5 mph bumper. The Torino by '73 (as the Mustang and T-Bird and EVERYTHING else Ford built) had got larded-out... man what were they thinking...bigger cars with less horsepower. Mid '70's - late 80's - ouch...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Glad you enjoy this one (compared to your Dad's wagon) :-)

  • @watchingufrmbhindu8979

    That's an awesome car, I have the striped tomato and I'm restoring it myself at the moment.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi Watching U FrMBhindU, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Hope your restoration turns out exactly the way you're hoping for, Lou

  • @theramquest4advanture.

    Yeah you don't need a radio with a nice sounding engine like that! Very nice car and loving the channel, so will be viewing a lot of your videos, so keep up the great work.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi Anthony Grider, Glad you enjoy the sound of this car :-) Appreciate the kinds words on the videos, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @chan-nel9498
    @chan-nel9498 Před 6 lety

    This was my first car. More or less.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Did you enjoy this one?

    • @chan-nel9498
      @chan-nel9498 Před 6 lety

      Yes, thank you very much. mine had a 428 CJ with automatic tranz. LOU, thanks for the memories.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Nice car you had :-) You're welcome.

  • @johna1160
    @johna1160 Před 6 lety +11

    That is one very lucky young lady. Clara to all wanna be passengers - "Yes, you can ride in my car AFTER you wipe your feet and lose the frappucino!!!".

  • @toddjohnson8493
    @toddjohnson8493 Před rokem +1

    Good looking car! Factory Radio Delete!

  • @1manarmyguzman629
    @1manarmyguzman629 Před 6 lety +10

    Badass murican muscle

  • @brianeastman3547
    @brianeastman3547 Před 5 lety

    Georgous car,Keep up the good work man.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi Brian Eastman, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @buddieluvsu
    @buddieluvsu Před 6 lety

    sharp,very nice

  • @jimdent351
    @jimdent351 Před 6 lety

    You need to get Clint Eastwood to sign the underside of the trunk lid!

  • @371francis
    @371francis Před 5 lety

    Awesome...from Canada!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi BOSS HOGG, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

  • @Bravo411
    @Bravo411 Před 6 lety

    Awesome looking Gran Torino, almost looks worthy of a concourse car.

  • @otsenres1636
    @otsenres1636 Před 4 lety

    I love the 72-73,I've had about 5 in my lifetime, I currently own a 12/72 2B red black interior, that is a Q-code C6 auto. She's going through a semi restomod.
    Yes parts are harder to come by now and the resto-houses are still 30 years behind unfortunately.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Otsenre s, Happy to read your long affair with this Model :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @randyflask5142
    @randyflask5142 Před 6 lety

    Beautiful!

  • @gunnyusmc8412
    @gunnyusmc8412 Před 6 lety +2

    Npw your talking 😎😎😎 i love the torinos

  • @joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744
    @joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Me gusta el carro

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

  • @8733598
    @8733598 Před 6 lety

    Now That's how a real Car should sound. The V8 Rumble Rules LOL YEP

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Super Case, Glad you enjoy the sound of this one :-) Lou

  • @wayneprintup5409
    @wayneprintup5409 Před 5 lety +1

    If a mustang and a chevelle had a baby

  • @Darryl6636
    @Darryl6636 Před 6 lety

    Extremely cool car Lou

  • @geraldscott9446
    @geraldscott9446 Před 6 lety

    That is a BEAUTIFUL car. Much nicer than the next generation. Of course if you had one of the next generation you could build a Starsky and Hutch replica out of it, but the '73 has much nicer lines.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Gerald Scott, Happy to read this car is "BEAUTIFUL" :-) Lou

  • @themopar426
    @themopar426 Před 6 lety +1

    nice car how many people show up on thursday

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      No idea, and weather was threatening rain. However Friday was good & Saturday was PACKED!

  • @vallanddess
    @vallanddess Před 6 lety

    Beautiful car and great color. The 73 5 mph bumper is unfortunate, but not a deal killer for me.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Glad you enjoy the looks and color of this one :-)

  • @pearlguy6351
    @pearlguy6351 Před 2 lety +1

    I have a red 72 myself once had a guy come up to me at a gas station and say hey is that the general lee from dukes of hazard or I get is that the starsky and hutch car all I can do is sigh 😔

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Pearl Guy, I can see why they'd say Starsky & Hutch, but General Lee? Fun car either way :-) Lou

  • @ragimundvonwallat8961
    @ragimundvonwallat8961 Před 6 lety +1

    yes another of those!...i prefer the 72 but i wouldnt spit on a 73 even after they were forced to put those huge bumpers. those gran torino look so good
    (ive got a comet gt 73...so yeah i got huge bumpers lol)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi, Most Comet GT's have been modified. Is yours modified or original condition?

    • @ragimundvonwallat8961
      @ragimundvonwallat8961 Před 6 lety

      oh my, mine is never good enough for your video haha(in my dream) exterior and int is totally original, engine in it is a hot 302. my dad buyed it new. white with black stripes scheme

  • @klwthe3rd
    @klwthe3rd Před 6 lety

    I think there was a bit of misunderstanding when discussing the details of this one of one car. According to the window sticker this car must not have come standard with ANY radio and not ordered with one. But listening to the owner it was described as a radio delete car instead. When a car comes standard with an item from the factory, and you chose to remove that option and receive a monetary credit back on the price of your car, it will always show the deleted item and received credit on the window sticker. This car did not show that. The Marti report stated it was one of one since it was NOT manufactured with one at the factory. Nowhere does it show the item was deleted nor any credit back to the customer. My family always special ordered our cars through the 1960's, 70's, 80' and 90's. And my father sometimes ordered the car with some deletions so I'm very familiar with this procedure. Hope the clarification helps.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Thank you Kenneth White for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

  • @garbage854
    @garbage854 Před 6 lety

    Very cool :)

  • @fleetwin1
    @fleetwin1 Před 6 lety

    A very cool car, wonder why they chose to "delete the radio". I suppose they were gonna put their own pioneer unit in there instead.

  • @TheSpritz0
    @TheSpritz0 Před 3 lety +1

    CLARA=BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

  • @jeremythompson9122
    @jeremythompson9122 Před 4 lety

    I love the 72-73 Gran Torino Sport fastbacks...especially when they've got the 351 Cobra Jet and the 4 speed manual trans. Not as fast as a 70-71 Torino Cobra but still a really sweet ride. Much better looking than a 73 Mustang Mach 1

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Happy to read you "love" this year Gran Torino Sport Fastback :-)

  • @vibe808
    @vibe808 Před 4 lety

    My mom had one.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi ssi, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mom's 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

  • @garyblanchard1084
    @garyblanchard1084 Před 2 lety

    Not very many 1973s came with manual shift which alone removes it from the mainstream!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Gary, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @kittycorner8526
    @kittycorner8526 Před rokem

    By 1973, California had launched its attack on the auto industry with its smog regulations, so cars with manual transmissions were extremely rare.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi Kitty Corner, 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