1970 Dodge Challenger T/A Trans Am 340 Six Pak in Blue & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago on 10-20-21.
    We're looking at a 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A Trans Am 340 Six Pak in B5 Blue Paint. The car comes with the 340 CI V8 Six Pak engine and automatic transmission.
    The car's Owner is Steve Lauderdale. Steve’s had this car since 1983. Steve shares he’s restored this car himself. This car has the original “Mr. Norm’s” Grand Spaulding Dodge Dealer decal / sticker on the rear spoiler. Steve said “When he’s driving it, he feels like a teenager again”.
    ENJOY
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Komentáře • 240

  • @richardmorris7063
    @richardmorris7063 Před 2 lety +7

    Stoplight to stoplight they were a force to b reckons with.He kept it real nice too,that snorkel hood,side exit exhaust,& the crazy purple w/ the flat black is really cool.Hell yea drive it!!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Richard, Thank you for viewing & sharing. I'm glad Steve drives this car too, Lou

  • @philipdrake6
    @philipdrake6 Před 2 lety +6

    You cant beet the 1970 Challenger, if some of the moden cars looked as good as the Challengers we would be all be very happy.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @briansd2772
    @briansd2772 Před 2 lety +5

    Steve....your car may be valuable but so is enjoying Life. Drive that car! Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Brian SD, Good advice. You're welcome, Lou

  • @billyrayvalentine7972
    @billyrayvalentine7972 Před 2 lety +4

    Owning a second generation 1970SS and 1971 Z/28 since 1976 the Challenger T/A has always been a car I would love to own. Beautiful car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp Před 2 lety +16

    This Challenger looks fantastic! Between the B5 Blue & the Mr. Norm's markings and signature, it's no surprise that 'Super Bee' showed up to take a look! I hope it subbed, too. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this looks of this car :-) Super Bee Subscriber....NICE! You're welcome, Lou

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz Před 2 lety +1

      Aww, that lil Super Honey Bee! This car has been blessed! 🐝

    • @muscleonly1
      @muscleonly1 Před 2 lety +1

      Thats B3 blue not B5 its a lighter shade

  • @davidthompson62
    @davidthompson62 Před 2 lety +3

    He must be a very special man because who lets anyone drive their 1970 Challenger T/A? I bet Lou still got that smile on his face!

  • @GLHS592
    @GLHS592 Před 2 lety +4

    You gotta love a guy who gets his old Challenger out and shares it with others.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi GLHS592, I agree, you gotta love Steve and His car :-) Lou

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Před 2 lety +5

    Love the T/A ..... That and an AAR are my 2 favorite cars!! 👍👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi THROTTLE POWER, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

    • @THROTTLEPOWER
      @THROTTLEPOWER Před 2 lety +1

      @@loucostabile 👍😉

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 Před 2 lety +11

    Nice looking Challenger with the beautiful blue paint, vinyl roof, and T/A striping option - it's a looker. Great job guys!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @unclerudy9797
    @unclerudy9797 Před 2 lety +5

    My buddy had a Black AAR in High School... Such a great Chrysler ! Thanks Lou !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @tomquinn607
    @tomquinn607 Před 2 lety +7

    Mopar 340 vs GM 350. Greatest small blocks of all time in my opinion. And Steve must have broken a lot of hearts at the prom. Thanks Lou. Good to see you behind the wheel!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Tom, Small block showdown! Enjoy taking them for a ride :-) You're welcome, Lou

    • @richardmorris7063
      @richardmorris7063 Před 2 lety +1

      Don't forget all the 302 4 bolt maincap motors too.Z28 & boss mustang hell even AMC got into the action.

    • @bradleylovej
      @bradleylovej Před rokem

      And a shout out for my generation's legendary small block--the LS1. All great motors. I've recently become enthralled with the Mopar 340. T/A Challengers are cool.

  • @BlacKnightRising
    @BlacKnightRising Před 2 lety +5

    OH that BLUE! awesome color and of course MACHINE!

  • @andydanko7074
    @andydanko7074 Před 2 lety +4

    I just dig this guys attitude about driving his car..."its fun" 👍😁

  • @velocita8842
    @velocita8842 Před 2 lety +2

    I am 65 and always loved this car yet I have never seen one up close....Really a rare treat!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi velocità, Happy to share this one with you :-) 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

  • @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs
    @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs Před 2 lety +7

    You had a beautiful day to drive such a beautiful car! Took me back to the days of no A/C with the windows down in our muscle cars we owned. I'm glad the owner drives it and enjoys it like it was meant to be enjoyed.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi K B, Happy to read this video brings back good memories :-) Lou

  • @fairrodthecapacitor
    @fairrodthecapacitor Před 2 lety +3

    A Driver 2 car with the secret car colour! I love the blue. I loved the bee joke

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi FairRodTheCapacitor, Glad to read you "love the blue". Me too. Happy to read you enjoy the bee joke :-) Lou

  • @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386

    The pinnacle of Mopar cool......340 six pack...side pipes, hood scoop, spoiler, BF Goodrich....WOW....yes Sir, DRIVE THAT BABY.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @billmagorian490
    @billmagorian490 Před 2 lety +3

    Lou what a great interview with such a nice man. What is so cool is how long he has owned this car and that his wife was willing to go along with a loan to buy it. This car is so clean. Lou i hope that you are keeping an archive of all your MCS videos. You are a Muscle car preservationist. One of your best! Thanks Lou..

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      HI Bill, High praise on this video :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 Před 2 lety +9

    Very nice Challenger! And a great Car Story- imagine owning a car 40 years.
    Spectacular restoration and the Mr. Norm touches are great to see.
    Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +3

      Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this Mr. Norms Car :-) You're welcome, Lou

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

      @@loucostabile Thanx for adding Trans Am in the title Lou! (After T/A). In my hood T/A had a different meaning! L0L

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

    Circa 1971, I spent the first half of that year in Hawaii, where I watched the movie Vanishing Point, and fell in love with that 1971 Challenger!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mr. BLACKHAWK, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @ericball6000
    @ericball6000 Před 2 lety +2

    Lou, that is one sweet mopar, and a Mr. Norm specimen no less, and to see you at the wheel with that smile, what more can you say?, cheers.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Eric, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" car :-) Cheers, Lou

  • @kevinfestner6126
    @kevinfestner6126 Před 2 lety +3

    One of my big mistakes in life was not to buy a 71 challenger in 79. We were then in the Iranian gas lines. No one wanted these at the time, bec of the poor gas mileage. I did not pull the plug, darn. And here it comes. This car is N I C E. Been a car nut since I was 9 years old. Vanishing Point and White Lightening were childhood influences. Restoring what is now a rare car, an 88 Mazda MX 6 GTTurbo stick in ticket red.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Kevin, Sorry to read you missed that opportunity in 79 :-( I think we all missed it who were around back then :-) Lou

  • @iswc27
    @iswc27 Před 2 lety +3

    Hi, Lou! So...it wasn't just Pontiac that built a Trans Am! And if anything can challenge it, it's a Challenger packed with a Six Pack, especially from Mr. Norm! As that poster said, you're with us or you're behind us! The Dodge Girl for 1970 was Cheryl Miller, and I think Steve would say to her, "Yeah, you better believe this was worth waiting for! I AM Dodge material!"
    Many thanks to you and Old Gear Head Steve for this Challenging but thrilling ride down Mopar Avenue!
    P.S. "That's a Super Bee!" Haha, good one, Lou! LOL! BTW, I wonder if Mr. Norm was ever greeted with "NORM!" when he walked into a bar!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi iswc27, Happy to read you enjoy the Super Bee mention :-) Not sure if he was greeted at the bar, but I'm sure he was greeted that way at the drag strip. Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @oleandreasjensen5263
    @oleandreasjensen5263 Před 2 lety +4

    Absolute perfect T/A. The e-body mopars Challenger and Baracuda / `Cuda have in my opinion the most perfect bodystyle of all "ponycars".
    I have owned and restored many ebodies through the years from 318, 340, 383 440 and 426 cube, and all of them had an impressive handling and performance. Much better than other cars from this period, but cars with the 340 high performance small block are so superb, both in handling and performance. The 340 six pack is one of the best engines ever built.. So perfect !!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      High praise :-) Happy to read you've had many fun cars too.

    • @oleandreasjensen5263
      @oleandreasjensen5263 Před 2 lety +1

      @@loucostabile Thank you Lou. It is always a pleasure to look at your videoes and listen to all thes car storys : )

  • @sabba_dabba8649
    @sabba_dabba8649 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow, 40 years of domination lol. Such a great story, Steves whole family helping out. Especially his wife. And him giving anyone a ride if they want. So cool. Congrats again on getting to drive another great car, Lou. You're turning into another Jay Leno. Maybe you can take over for him when he retires. If he ever does.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Sabba_Dabba, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Fun to drive them for sure. Jay Leno's a pretty high bar, and appreciate being in the same discussion as Him, Lou

  • @SpideySenses-gb9gi
    @SpideySenses-gb9gi Před 2 lety +2

    THAT WAS REALLY NICE OF STEVE TO LET YOU DRIVE LOU . GREAT EPISODE GUY'S.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Spidey Senses 2020, I agree that was nice of Steve to let me drive it and very fun to drive them :-) Lou

  • @joedipiza1090
    @joedipiza1090 Před rokem +2

    I was glad to see Steve Lauderdale's T/A on the show. He's a Great Guy! Joe Pro ( '65 Dodge Coronet )

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

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

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

    W0W! I'm watching this on my 65" SONY 4K TV, and with surround ATMOS (5.2.2) sound! @57 seconds in, when you walked around to the right off camera, the sound moved with you! I could hear you talking from my right front speaker, then it moved to the right rear! I'm still tweaking my system, and just added a 2nd subwoofer. When I was driving in the 70s all my vehicles had LOUD sound systems in them! No wonder I'm partially deaf now!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mr. BLACKHAWK, Happy to read you're enjoying this one on the big screen! Glad you're enjoying the sounds of these cars on the Channel, Lou

  • @scrappyjunk8793
    @scrappyjunk8793 Před 2 lety +4

    as a young teenager i watched the older kids get a cuda just like this one but it had high rise intake with two four barrel carbs it when i turned 16 the horse power died lol

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi scrappy junk, Glad this car brings back memories, and sounds like fun times :-) Lou

  • @1955mouse
    @1955mouse Před 2 lety +3

    lou, a friend of mine used to own a '71 challenger, did a lot of cruising in it! thanx!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Mouse, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @bryangriffin2093
    @bryangriffin2093 Před 2 lety +2

    That is a beautiful Mopar. I am fortunate enough to own a 2016 B-5 Blue Challenger Hellcat that I absolutely love but a part of me still longs for one of these beauties.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Byran, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you have a fun Hellcat. 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

  • @AllanK1
    @AllanK1 Před 2 lety +4

    What an amazing Challenger T/A. Those were truly the heyday of the muscle cars and to have one in such fantastic condition. As usual Lou you always come up great videos of great cars and the unique stories behind them. Thanks for this one..

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi AllanK Quon, Happy to read you appreciate this car and think it's "amazing" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

  • @pappy017
    @pappy017 Před 2 lety +5

    Love the T/As and AARs! Thx, Lou!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +3

      Happy to read you enjoy this Model :-) You're welcome Pappy Mc.

    • @pappy017
      @pappy017 Před 2 lety +1

      @@loucostabile you're the Best!! Enjoy Every Day!!

  • @zohaib876
    @zohaib876 Před 2 lety +2

    Man, she is a beauty Lou. The Dodge Challenger- simply the greatest muscle car America has ever made. Yes, I am a little bias, lol. What a kind & awesome owner too. I got the modern one now I need to get me one of the classic Challengers.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi zo maq, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you have a fun car too, Lou

  • @ChrisR57
    @ChrisR57 Před rokem +1

    My favorite Challenger, my favorite color...Nothing like that sound when you put your foot into it and all 6 bbl's kick in!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi Chris R, Happy to read this one is a favorite for you :-) Lou

  • @LifeofnotBrian
    @LifeofnotBrian Před 2 lety +4

    My ultimate dream car... And the way prices are going, it's safe to say it'll stay a dream car for a while.... Anywho, great video as ever, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Christopher, Happy to read you this is your "ultimate dream car" :-) Thank you for the kind words on this video, Lou

  • @gzuzsavz
    @gzuzsavz Před 2 lety +3

    Wow! What a lovely car! Starts, runs & drives like new & about looks it, too!
    Interesting note: K..so the designers wanted the neat side exit exaust ahead of the rear tire. To have proper clearance, they employed Super Stock leaf springs..which were ofc a drag racing item, more arched
    ..and on a car meant for road racing, raising the ride height! Ahaha.
    However for the street, the superstocks were the way to go, a lil extra amount of traction was a very good thing for, especially the E body with shorter leafs than her longer trunk B body brethren, like Coronet & road runner cars would have..longer ones having more natural traction amounts.
    The full size C body cars I can personally attest have amazing amounts of traction!
    .. _my usual long comment_ :)
    Tons of thanks, Lou & congrats on getting to drive this fabulous Mopar 💙

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Tom, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile Heya, Mr. C! It's all good, my pleasure in viewing/commenting! & Give the Lord a big :D for leading you to getting to drive that beautiful blue Challenger T/A!

  • @johnhenrymcmahon6878
    @johnhenrymcmahon6878 Před 2 lety +3

    Hey big bro Lou! This review was epic, man. 1970-the year I was born. This Challenger is so raw and authentic-cannot beat it, man. Beautiful lines and paint color. The exhaust out the side is amazing and novel. The complete opposite of an electric chick mobile lol!!! My sneakers would be off my tubesocked stocking JV baseball jock feet and twitching out that passenger side window constantly-especially with blondes like the ones in those Dodge ads. Or just thinking about her, even lol ;). WOW. Loved seeing the old photos of this guy as a kid, too. Very moved by that. And you behind the wheel-grinning as usual (trying to not crash, too :):)! Thanks Lou! Enjoy The Superbowl. :) JV Johnny

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hey JV Johnny, High praise for this review :-) Happy to read you enjoy the old photos too. You're welcome, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @Merylstreep1949
    @Merylstreep1949 Před 2 lety +4

    Awesome car! The staggered wheel sizes makes the car and laughingly whenever they make a kit of this car they never do the staggered wheels....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome" car :-) Lou

  • @garyrobinson1568
    @garyrobinson1568 Před 2 lety +2

    Old school cool 😎 and a beast even today.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Gary, Happy to share this "Beast" with you :-) Lou

  • @thejakefromstatefarm6768
    @thejakefromstatefarm6768 Před 2 lety +2

    I love B5 blue! It’s my favorite color for an old mopar.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy this color :-) Me too.

    • @thejakefromstatefarm6768
      @thejakefromstatefarm6768 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile it’s a great car man. I bet no matter whats on your mind, a little ride in the car and bam back to happy lol.

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad8995 Před 2 lety +3

    Lou, beautiful Mopar! The 340 was soooo overlooked in general because of it's big brothers. The power to weight ratios in this body style was not nearly as respected as it should've been. Gr8 small block! Very formidable. Absolutely beautiful car. Thx for this feature.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Audie, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Mopar :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

    • @chadhaire1711
      @chadhaire1711 Před rokem

      Power to weight? 245 HP net pulling 3700 pounds sucks.

    • @audieconrad8995
      @audieconrad8995 Před rokem

      @chad haire Those cars and motors, especially in the 6-pk trim were formidable. The 340's hp ratings were grossly underrated, as is your comment.

  • @funnrun3399
    @funnrun3399 Před rokem +1

    I rode in a 72 dodge Challenger 340 going 80 mph fully restored it was awesome 340s are awesome blue t/a Challengers 340 its gorgeous I apologize about the white 340 t/a Trans am review Challengers are gorgeous no matter what colour

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi Fun n Run 33, Thanks for sharing your experience. 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

  • @bluesman7475
    @bluesman7475 Před 2 lety +2

    Nothing wrong with driving it. Enjoy it! Really nice car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Greg, I like driving them too :-) Lou

  • @johnwagner4559
    @johnwagner4559 Před 2 lety +2

    Another great one lou! The best channel for muscle cars on CZcams!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this "great one" :-) Appreciate the kind words on the "best channel for muscle cars on CZcams", Lou

  • @keninhb2196
    @keninhb2196 Před 2 lety +2

    I can’t believe that I didn’t see this video until now Lou! Fantastic MOPAR Lou. I went to look at one last year that was for sale in Southern California. Turned out to be a 340 sitting on a tire in the back of a used car lot in Santa Ana and photos off what remained of the car somewhere in the Bay Area. It was a hard pass on that car and that’s my car story Lou. Have a great night and thanks as always.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Ken InHB, Happy to read you enjoy this "Fantastic MOPAR" :-) Thank you for sharing your story, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @propdoctor21564
    @propdoctor21564 Před rokem +1

    Always liked the Challengers and this one is beautiful. A friend of mine had one just after high School in the early 1980s

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi propdoctor21564, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 Před 2 lety +3

    Fun seeing you drive it!

  • @JackFlemingFan1
    @JackFlemingFan1 Před 2 lety +2

    As usual Lou thanks for posting another one of your excellent Mopar videos! The Mr. Norm '70 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pak you featured is one sharp looking and great sounding car too!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi JackFlemingFan, Happy to read you enjoy this Mopar video :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 Před 2 lety +5

    Another great ride from Mr Norm touches kinda of odd calling it a Trans AM because a differnt car company but in honesty I rather have the challenger over the GM version

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +3

      Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this "great ride from Mr Norm" :-) Lou

  • @keithshevlin5427
    @keithshevlin5427 Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful T/A. Thx for sharing

  • @zacariasblanco9738
    @zacariasblanco9738 Před 2 lety +3

    hell yeah drive it till the wheels fall off and then get another set and keep on driving lol ..."that's a super bee" lol

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Zacarias, Happy to read you like driving them too. Glad you enjoy the "Super Bee" in this episode :-) Lou

    • @zacariasblanco9738
      @zacariasblanco9738 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabilekeep them coming you great videos

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 2 lety +2

    I've built the Revell Plymouth sister (AAR Cuda)in 1/25 scale and of course it is in my collection as well..

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you have a fun model of the Plymouth AAR :-)

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful Mopar😍 Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      You're welcome motorTranz :-) You're welcome.

  • @thewheelman3603
    @thewheelman3603 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome video Lou. cant wait to take my t/a out this year.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi The Wheelman, Happy to read you enjoy the video :-) Glad to read you have a fun car too, Lou

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful Challenger!!..I have a Greenlight Die Cast 70 Challenger TA in this color blue in 1/64 scale in my collection...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @Bob-hf1ol
    @Bob-hf1ol Před rokem +1

    My buddy had a blue with white vinyl top and a 383 Magnum, slap stick shifter, it would do 160 mph. We used to drag race on the weekend in highschool. Man them cars got some torque.💪🚘

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

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

    • @chadhaire1711
      @chadhaire1711 Před rokem

      BULLSHIT...160 mph driving off a cliff.......

  • @LITTLE1994
    @LITTLE1994 Před 2 lety +3

    Although not an R/T, awesome.

  • @Dude10271
    @Dude10271 Před rokem +1

    Hell Yea! You put headers on those 340’s and they were nasty.

  • @garyckratz
    @garyckratz Před 2 lety +2

    My favorite Dodge!

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 2 lety +2

    And a Mr Norm car to boot!!

  • @musclecarfan74
    @musclecarfan74 Před rokem +1

    Grand Spaulding Dodge was at the corner of Spaulding and Grand in Chicago. I am a fan of that color. I would have called your car club the Elgin Street Sweepers.

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 2 lety +2

    Looks like you had a ball driving this bad boy too...Who wouldn't?

  • @brucebryan3710
    @brucebryan3710 Před 2 lety +2

    That is a beautiful car, love it

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Bruce, Happy to read "love it" :-) Lou

  • @MAGronemeyer
    @MAGronemeyer Před 2 lety +5

    Another sweet Mopar! A Challenger T/A? This must be a very special edition muscle car. It sounds real healthy, and it performs well. A real head Turner indeed.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet Mopar!" :-) Lou

  • @rempack123
    @rempack123 Před 2 lety +2

    Timeless car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Fede, Happy to read you appreciate this "Timeless 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

  • @benjaminandrew9057
    @benjaminandrew9057 Před rokem +1

    This has always been my dream car. Doubt I'll ever have the money for one though.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi Benjamin, Happy to read this is your "dream 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

  • @edysinsimon8646
    @edysinsimon8646 Před 2 lety +2

    Fantastic car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @elwrencho101
    @elwrencho101 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome ride 👍👍

  • @frankmoore159
    @frankmoore159 Před 2 lety +2

    What a treat 👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to share this car with you Frank :-)

  • @JC-fm9ps
    @JC-fm9ps Před 2 lety +3

    Cool ride

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @JC-fm9ps
      @JC-fm9ps Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile I'm a Mopar guy. Have had a couple in my early years, 69 Coronet and a 64 Plymouth Sports Fury with a 440. Fail into some hard times, had to sale them. My wife was not a car gail. Lol... She didn't like to ride with me cause I burned to much rubber, 😁 Love your channel bud. New sub✌

  • @dave1956
    @dave1956 Před 2 lety +3

    Chrysler sure had a knack for building muscle cars back in the day. It’s too bad that when the market evaporated that they couldn’t connect with the American buyer for the rest of the 70’s. But oh boy, when they were good, they were really good!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Dave, You're right, "But oh boy, when they were good, they were really good!" :-) Lou

    • @richardmorris7063
      @richardmorris7063 Před 2 lety +1

      People still wanted these cars but the oil embargo of 73 put a kybosch to hot rods for a good 15 yrs.

    • @dave1956
      @dave1956 Před 2 lety +1

      @@richardmorris7063
      The high insurance rates and the exhaust emission standards were the other factors.

  • @michaelcowan6254
    @michaelcowan6254 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi Michael, 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

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 Před 2 lety +4

    Nice 😀

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Michael, Happy to read & see you think this car is "Nice" :-) Lou

  • @Bob-hf1ol
    @Bob-hf1ol Před rokem +1

    That's a nice Mopar....💪🚀

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Happy to read you enjoy this "nice Mopar" :-)

  • @edlawrence5059
    @edlawrence5059 Před 2 lety +3

    He looks better behind the wheel than you do, Lou.

  • @chonpiras2815
    @chonpiras2815 Před 2 lety +2

    graeat mr lou chingon ..........................80s video grand marquiz please

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mr. CHON, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Stay tuned and we'll see what's next, Lou

  • @Petemack6
    @Petemack6 Před 2 lety +1

    I always thought if Chrysler were to have incorporated a full endura front and rear bumper design like the 74 trans am they could have last to the end of the seventies

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Petemack6, Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 2 lety +2

    Cool vintage ads!!

  • @keeff8195
    @keeff8195 Před 2 lety +1

    can`t mistake the sound of any mopar engine/starter.

  • @hiitsstillme
    @hiitsstillme Před 2 lety +8

    Gotta hand it to Mopar, some of the most beautiful and outrageous muscle cars ever made. This is a fine example, keep it on the road!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi 1969, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

    • @THROTTLEPOWER
      @THROTTLEPOWER Před 2 lety +1

      I agree 1969!

    • @richardmorris7063
      @richardmorris7063 Před 2 lety +2

      And if you're old enough to remember the commercials from back in the day,marketing genius..

    • @THROTTLEPOWER
      @THROTTLEPOWER Před 2 lety +1

      @@richardmorris7063 👍

  • @georgewetzel4380
    @georgewetzel4380 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful and great car, except for the incorrect tires - that's a shame.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi George, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) .....other then the tires :-( Lou

  • @johnr5252
    @johnr5252 Před 2 lety +2

    Now that is a decent looking spoiler, not some stupid looking wing. Better if it was the same color as the car, but ok.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @elizabethcoffman9106
    @elizabethcoffman9106 Před 2 lety +1

    I'd love a shirt and car like that

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Elizabeth, Happy to read you love a shirt and car like this :-) 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

    • @elizabethcoffman9106
      @elizabethcoffman9106 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile I myself want to buy a rare classic Mopar in the 71, 426 hemi shaker package, Plymouth Cuda.

  • @kc0lif
    @kc0lif Před 2 lety

    nice

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @engbaderalazmi2134
    @engbaderalazmi2134 Před rokem +1

    nice car good mens

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi Eng /Bader Alazmi, 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

  • @ImTheDaveman
    @ImTheDaveman Před 2 lety +1

    Lou - I gotta be honest. I am in Lust with this car! OH YEAH!!! She's beautiful and she's hawt!!!
    Three Thumbz Up! and an Ayeee!!!! and you got to drive her! Wow!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi ImTheDaveman, Happy to read you "Lust" this car :-) NICE! Fun driving them for sure, Lou

  • @gerrikupicki4060
    @gerrikupicki4060 Před 2 lety +3

    1970😎👍👏

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to see you enjoy this one Gerri :-)

  • @thefire2845
    @thefire2845 Před 2 lety +2

    🔥

  • @chuckvan1961
    @chuckvan1961 Před 2 lety +1

    Correct me if I’m wrong ,,weren’t Challenger and Barracuda Cuda the first molded interior door panels in the industry .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Chuck, I'm not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

  • @gerrikupicki4060
    @gerrikupicki4060 Před 2 lety +2

    😎👍V8. V8 👏👏👏👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Happy to see you enjoy this one Gerri :-)

  • @scottandrews4822
    @scottandrews4822 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice car, but why doesn't he lubricate the trunk lid lol.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Scott, Happy to read you enjoy the "Nice car" :-) Thanks for sharing a helpful tip on that trunk lid. 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

  • @Cola64
    @Cola64 Před 2 lety +2

    Beutiful Car, were can a fellow old timer find a tshirt like that

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Dane Ta Tua Tonka, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Not sure where you get the T shirt. Maybe a Viewer can share if they know where to find one, Lou

  • @chriscarson1493
    @chriscarson1493 Před 2 lety +2

    What a treat. I agree. I always loved Chryslers muscle cars. I didn't see many Challengers on the street back when they were just a few years old.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Chris, Happy to share this "treat" with you :-) Lou

  • @akulinamackenzie4492
    @akulinamackenzie4492 Před 2 lety +3

    👏👏👏

  • @jeffpriem4888
    @jeffpriem4888 Před 2 lety +3

    Take that Pontiac.
    Imagine if Dodge made the T/A all through the 70s. Great package.
    Thank you both for sharing

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Jeff, I can image, however it would like this Road Runner :-) You're welcome, Lou czcams.com/video/0C7MS5-8tQA/video.html

  • @gerrikupicki4060
    @gerrikupicki4060 Před 2 lety +3

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Happy to see you enjoy this one Gerri :-)

  • @frankmoore159
    @frankmoore159 Před 2 lety +1

    👍

  • @markfixel5965
    @markfixel5965 Před 2 lety +1

    At 59 how come I do not remember the exhaust before the tires:TOUGH!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mark, The exhaust was in front of the back wheels, and same with the CUDA AAR like this one, Lou czcams.com/video/vAnE00tJncw/video.html

  • @leightonfarms4962
    @leightonfarms4962 Před 2 lety +1

    👍👍👍👍👍