1967 Chevrolet Chevy Camaro RS SS 396 4 Speed in Blue & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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  • čas přidán 27. 12. 2021
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    On "My Car Story" we're in Suburbs of Phoenix AZ on 9-2-21.
    We're looking at a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS SS in Marina Blue Paint. The car features the factory 396 CI V8 engine with a 4 Speed manual transmission.
    The car's Owner is Gary Blythe. Gary’s had this car since 1977. He shares was looking to buy a Pontiac GTO, and he Brother shared he might want to look at this car. In 1977 he purchased this car for $800.00. After a restoration, this car looks and sounds great.
    ENJOY!
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  • @MrBluoct
    @MrBluoct Před 2 lety +23

    Gary brings the genuine history of an enthusiastic real-car- guy owner , racer over decades. Thanks Lou, Gary!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Finn Green, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @JohnCBurzynski
    @JohnCBurzynski Před 2 lety +8

    One of the better looking Chevy’s. Gotta love that trim package. The big block is just icing on the cake.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car & a big block too :-) Lou

  • @Rarerat
    @Rarerat Před 2 lety +4

    Very enjoyable video. This sounds a lot like my story. I bought my 68 SSRS 396 Camaro in 1980 for 1700.00. I raced the old car on & off the drag strip for most of my younger years & had a ball with it. 42 years later, I still own it & it's always pretty much been my favorite car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Rarerat, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Glad to read you had a FUN car too. Lou

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp Před 2 lety +10

    Outstanding! It was nice to see Mr. Blythe again, and I'm glad he brought his heavy right foot along this time, too! This Camaro looks great in Marina Blue & judging from the trunk treats, it has been through its paces, too. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read this one is "Outstanding!" :-) Thanks for sharing the details you enjoy on this car. You're welcome, Lou

  • @MAGronemeyer
    @MAGronemeyer Před 2 lety +9

    That's one loaded Camaro! I didn't realize that the 1967 had the hideaway headlights. As I have mentioned before, the 1967 debut year is the only year that had the front vent windows, and also is the lightest year they were made, just like it's cousin the Pontiac Firebird the same year. This is a beautiful example of the Camaro. I love the Munsey 4 speed transmission with the matching gearshift.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing what you noticed, Lou

    • @JeffKing310
      @JeffKing310 Před 2 lety +4

      I didn’t realize the 1967 had hideaway lights either - nor did I think that they worked by sliding horizontally.
      Great little tidbit.

    • @henrybourdon6712
      @henrybourdon6712 Před rokem

      @@JeffKing310 I owned a R.S.-S.S. 396 4 speed myself. 67's worked by electric switches that were troublesome so in 68 and 69 they were vacuum operated. If they did not work all one had to do is grab it and slide it over. Mine had the trunk fin and it was yellow with a black vinle top.

  • @Funsho97
    @Funsho97 Před 2 lety +8

    I love the history of the car when the owner has had the car for a long time and this car has a fantastic history with it's care taker!!! This one being and RS/SS checks all the boxes for sure. Those Camaros looked so cool with the hideaway headlights and I wish that feature could be used in automotive styling today. The view from the interior looking out over the hood is really special with the slight "power bulge" and grill inserts in the hood and that blue is simply beautiful on this car. Very cool Camaro!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you "love the history of this car" :-) Glad to read the details you enjoy with this car. Lou

  • @carmudgeon7478
    @carmudgeon7478 Před 2 lety +5

    Beautiful Camaro. Chevrolet got those so right. Loved the details and extra explanation of them. Thanks again Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Unkill Big Bad, Happy read you enjoy the looks & extra explanation on this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @garylewis3641
    @garylewis3641 Před 2 lety +7

    Beautiful and rare car, nice to learn some interesting tidbits like the black tail panels on big block cars. Good video Lou, thanks!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and learned something too. I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers of these cars and I find that to be so much fun. You're welcome, Lou

  • @stanhutchins4365
    @stanhutchins4365 Před rokem +2

    I like the comment he said: it has style over anything new. Thats so so true. Absolutely beautiful car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi Stan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 Před 2 lety +8

    Thanks guys you made my day with this iconic Camaro. All the right boxes were checked; RS, SS, big block, blue paint, and the rear antenna is a nice touch too. Love it!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      HI Bruce H., Happy to read this car made your day :-) Glad to read you "Love it!" Lou

  • @chrisdurgin1209
    @chrisdurgin1209 Před 2 lety +3

    After working at Chrysler, my dad worked at Esso as a mechanic.
    I remember pumping gasoline there as a young boy. Great story.
    Thanks Lou for the flash back.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Chris, Happy to read this brings back fun memories for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @normmelanson9345
    @normmelanson9345 Před 2 lety +4

    I enjoy watching your show. Learning all about the cars and all the different features types and models. Thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Norm, Happy to read you enjoying watching & learning. I'm learning from the Care Takers all the time, and I find that to be so much fun :-) Glad you're along for the ride. You're welcome, Lou

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 Před 2 lety +4

    Beautiful Camaro Lou! Just immaculate. Great Car Story as well - I remember the key chains, not too many of those left either I bet.
    Love the Trunk & Treats too!
    Thanks as always.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Jeff, High praise for this Camaro :-) Glad to read you "Love the Trunk & Treats too!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 Před 2 lety +2

    My brother liked the 67 Camaro; I liked the 67 Firebird. We were in elementary school! Sibling rivalry at its best!

  • @chrisjeffries2322
    @chrisjeffries2322 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you Lou and Gary this made my day, I have a 67 R/S coupe 327 and a 68 SS 350 Rag top and I mean the original top is a Rag!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Chris, Happy to read this made your day :-) Glad to read you have some fun cars too, Lou

  • @martinedeards5424
    @martinedeards5424 Před 2 lety +3

    wow!... gotta hand it to you sir, you find and feature only the creme de la creme of classics!... amazing that such cars are still around. fascinating cars sir!... this is one rare camaro

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Martin, Happy to receive a "wow!" from you :-) My pleasure sharing the cars I find with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @blanewilliams5960
    @blanewilliams5960 Před 2 lety +2

    I am really loving this car. My father had a '68 SS Camaro that I learned to drive in. I loved that car but I will say I prefer the RS grill with the hideaway headlights. Thanks for the history of the car and the stories, Gary. Thanks for another great Car Story Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Blane, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car you learned to drive in :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @brianhardy6234
    @brianhardy6234 Před 2 lety +3

    Gorgeous example of one of my all time favourite American cars,such a treat to watch the video. 🔥🔥🔥 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you both ❤️ 🙏 🇬🇧

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Brian, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

    • @brianhardy6234
      @brianhardy6234 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile Lou,I grew up in Rhodesia. Esso had so many collectables,like the key chains. Once again great job with your awesome videos. ❤️ 🇺🇸 🙏

  • @martycarter3306
    @martycarter3306 Před 2 lety +2

    Camaro 67..68..69... now that's how the bodystil should become...to me that is the best bodystil for them years...not to sold on the other models....I still remember the first TV appearance for the 67 Camaro ...great video...to me it's nice that people try to keep it original..

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Marty, Hapy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

    • @martycarter3306
      @martycarter3306 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile I also like the 71. Buick Rivera..50 mercury chop top and the mercury cougar...like my dad always says..back then you know what you had..from the bodystil...now an days all vichles look the same...you can take a finder off the Honda and put on Nissan....if you look back in the 50s 60s 70s...all of them are so different...plus way better build.....

  • @cherrypickerguitars
    @cherrypickerguitars Před 2 lety +2

    What a beauty! Another GM Pony car with an exceptional profile! And…. in Lou Costabile approved blue!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Cherry Picker Guitars, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Me too, Lou

  • @donwalker9650
    @donwalker9650 Před 10 měsíci +2

    my brother had a 67 396 4sp Rs SS . loved going into the AW and everyone would shut their cars off to listen to the chambered exhaust at idle

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hi Don, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers 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

  • @kevinsnyder4425
    @kevinsnyder4425 Před 2 lety +2

    Love the 67 RS/SS ! This car has it all ! and the marina blue doesn't hurt ,either. ! The best looking year for the Camaro! Gary is lucky to have such a great piece of Chevy's history.! I'm interested in the Rallye 350 Olds next to it, also... thanks Lou.!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Kevin, Happy to read "This car has it all !" :-) Here is that Rallye 350 video. Enjoy, Lou czcams.com/video/5G52cqM5vGI/video.html

    • @kevinsnyder4425
      @kevinsnyder4425 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile thanks Lou !

  • @michaelgurgone1611
    @michaelgurgone1611 Před 2 lety +2

    What a beautiful SS Camaro, it’s really great to hear the story behind this beautiful piece. My neighbors brother had the 396/375 HP version in red, it was a genuine beast! He claimed he could launch the front wheels off the ground.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & story of this car :-) Glad to read your neighbors Brother had a fun car too, Lou

    • @melrose9252
      @melrose9252 Před 2 lety

      Great car but I doubt the front wheels off the ground.

  • @roysmemorylane
    @roysmemorylane Před 2 lety +1

    Guy knows his stuff!! Late 70s early 80s was the time to buy these muscle cars!!! Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi roysmemorylane, Happy to read you enjoy the Care Taker sharing knowledge. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @rcfred_689
    @rcfred_689 Před 2 lety +6

    Beautiful car and story - it's always nice to hear a car's complete history. Did he mention what it ran at the drag strip?

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy this car & story. Yes, this one was at the drag strip for awhile of it's life.

  • @rogerchevelle8543
    @rogerchevelle8543 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video Lou. That camaro owner needs his own you tube channel. Knows his camaros

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Roger, Happy to read you enjoy this video. I agree, Gary knows his information on the Camaros, Lou

  • @Guy-mx4fb
    @Guy-mx4fb Před 2 lety +2

    So many say Marina Blue but they all have different shades, nice to see an actual Marina Blue

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Ernie, 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

  • @1575murray
    @1575murray Před 2 lety +1

    This car is an original survivor. In the late 1970s gasoline was often in short supply causing many owners of similar cars to sell them in favor of newer ones with more fuel efficiency (and unfortunately less performance). Similar cars from Ford or Chrysler were often sold for a fraction of their original cost. What makes this car unique is the number of one year only items and the RS/SS combination of packages.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi murray1575, 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

  • @gt-37guy6
    @gt-37guy6 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Lou, no fair teasing with the 1970 Olds Rallye 350 in the background! You are killing me here... Very Nice SS RS, but I want to see that OLDS!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hey GT-37 Guy, Happy to read you enjoy this car. Good news! Here is the Rallye 350 video for you to enjoy, Lou czcams.com/video/5G52cqM5vGI/video.html

  • @michaelsimmons261
    @michaelsimmons261 Před 2 lety +1

    Memories stuck between the pages of my mind...Memories

  • @billmagorian490
    @billmagorian490 Před 2 lety +1

    This has to be one of your best car stories. The owner was very knowledgeable and a great communicator. Lou thanks for letting him tell his story in all its detail. Very informative.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Bill, High praise for this car story :-) Happy to read you enjoy the details from this Care Taker, Lou

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 2 lety +2

    Gorgeous Camaro.. and an SS RS 396 yo boot!!

  • @Geoduck.
    @Geoduck. Před 2 lety +1

    I had a 1967 Marina Blue 327 power glide RS for many years. This video brings back fond memories.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mossback H, 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

  • @briansd2772
    @briansd2772 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm no Warren Buffet but I'd say that for $800.00 Gary made a great investment! Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Brian SD, Thank you for sharing :-) You're welcome, Lou

    • @Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism
      @Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism Před 2 lety

      Not until he sells it. Until then, it's costing him money to have restored it and kept it along with the insurance and tag fees. Unless he sells it, it's been nothing but an expense. Investments in the market pay dividends. Had he placed 800 in a broad index fund when he was 21 instead of buying this car and reinvested the dividends, he'd be money ahead, whereas he'll never recoup the total he put into the car in maintenance and fees if he sells it now.

  • @iswc27
    @iswc27 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi, Lou! Chevrolet gave an excellent response to the Mustang, and this Camaro's got everything you could want on it...RS, SS, 396, hide-away headlights with sideways-opening doors, Muncie four-speed, walnut wheel, all the gauges, and even your favorite color! Sounds awesome as Gary runs Blythely through the gears! Besides the vent windows and lack of side markers, the '67 Camaro nameplate is in block letters whereas that of the '68 is script. Little brother knew a good thing when he saw it! Family IS important!
    Big shout out to you and Gary for letting us in on this amazing muscle machine!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi iswc27, Happy to read the details you enjoy with this car :-) Glad you enjoy this "amazing muscle machine!", Lou

  • @anthonytripp2251
    @anthonytripp2251 Před 2 lety +1

    Man this guy knows his stuff. And the Parnelli Jones reference made me smile.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Anthony, Happy to read you enjoy Gary sharing this knowledge in this episode :-) Lou

  • @bogdanich375
    @bogdanich375 Před 2 lety +2

    Incredibly preserved!😍😍😍 My friend adores Camaro '67.🤗🤗🤗 I'll show him this video ... Thanks!😊😊😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi bogdanich375, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) Looking forward to reading what your Friend who likes Camaro's thinks of this car. You're welcome, Lou

  • @bluesman7475
    @bluesman7475 Před 2 lety +1

    One of the most informative videos I have seen. This gentleman really knows Camaro info inside and out. I really like the gen 1 camaro body style and this is a great color also.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Greg, I agree Gary knows his Camaros. Happy to read you enjoy the body style & color of this car :-) Lou

  • @1955mouse
    @1955mouse Před 2 lety +1

    nice ride! love the classics! thanx lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mouse, Happy to read you "love the classics!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @plymouthdie-castreplicas
    @plymouthdie-castreplicas Před 2 lety +2

    Great looking Camaro! I like the scenery in the video. Nice ride, Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car & the scenery too :-) Lou

    • @JeffKing310
      @JeffKing310 Před 2 lety +1

      I love the scenery there as well - sadly, I have not been able to go to Arizona for the last couple of years. Hopefully soon!

  • @pappy017
    @pappy017 Před 2 lety +1

    Well Done, Lou!! Thanks to Gary for sharing that amazing piece of history!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Pappy Mc, Glad to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

  • @tomquinn607
    @tomquinn607 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful Camaro and Gary is a bad ass driver! Thanks Lou for another gem. And Happy New Year to you and your family.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Tom, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "gem" & the way Gary drove it too :-) Happy New Year! Lou

  • @a.k.a.A.E.
    @a.k.a.A.E. Před 2 lety +1

    what a rare blue beauty !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi A. E., Happy to read you appreciate the looks & rarity of this car :-) Lou

  • @dirkkrueger5773
    @dirkkrueger5773 Před 2 lety +1

    Purdy!!! Love it Lou!!! just plain cool...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @elliottkardashian4281
    @elliottkardashian4281 Před 2 lety +2

    Blue that's just too nice

  • @rpaz61
    @rpaz61 Před 2 lety +1

    Yet another great video and vehicle, Lou! Thank you!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi rpaz61, Happy to read you enjoy this video & car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @chriskeller6733
    @chriskeller6733 Před 2 lety +1

    in high school I rode in many Camaros, but not in a big block! Thanks again Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Chris, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Camaro High School rides :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @garyblythe1837
    @garyblythe1837 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks again Lou.

  • @sabba_dabba8649
    @sabba_dabba8649 Před 2 lety +1

    Of this generation Camaro I like the ones with the hidden highlights, RS trim best, and this shade of blue is really great. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @67stingray1
    @67stingray1 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice 67 Camaro SS/RS 396. Thnx for sharing Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      My pleasure sharing this one with you Felix :-) You're welcome.

  • @elliottkardashian4281
    @elliottkardashian4281 Před 2 lety +3

    The torque is outrageous I mean you could probably hear that a mile away

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Elliott, I think you're right :-) Lou

  • @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386

    Great car and video......in 1967 I would have picked a Mustang for their style. 2022 I'd pick a new Camaro, for the style.......these 1967 Chevy's had nice interiors !!! I love the info from the owner talking.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this car, video, and Owner sharing knowledge too. Lou

  • @johnwagner4559
    @johnwagner4559 Před 2 lety +1

    Another killer cat lou! Very rare and beautiful! Here's to another successful year to you and your channel and many more to come. Thanks for all you do and happy new year!!! P.S....
    wanna see more GS's and GSX's.... 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this "killer car" :-) Successful wishes for 2022 received, and wishing you a Happy New Year too. Stay tuned, I have a GS coming up in the near future, Lou

    • @johnwagner4559
      @johnwagner4559 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile OH yeah!! You know what I like! Lol! Thanks lou!!!

  • @kiosks1
    @kiosks1 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow Lou, you brought it again. This is one very nice Camaro properly equipped.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Andrew, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to read you enjoy this car, Lou

  • @christybresnahan5496
    @christybresnahan5496 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful car Gary!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @kevinedwards1484
    @kevinedwards1484 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome Ride Lou

  • @winstonmccollum8992
    @winstonmccollum8992 Před 2 lety +1

    This car is AWESOME!!!!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Winston, High praise :-) 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

  • @martinedeards5424
    @martinedeards5424 Před 2 lety +2

    funny 😂... he said oxidation caused by the California smog... i always thought the smog here acted as a protectant 😂
    as a kid i had the "hot wheels" version of this car ( w a black vinyl top)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Martin, Happy to read you had a Hot Wheel of this car :-) NICE! Lou

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz Před 2 lety +1

    Emaculate Camaro. Beautiful 😍 Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @FrankieKuntheFTF110Hater2K1

    Can't wait for the Camaro's 55th Anniversary also Beautiful Camaro ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Beautiful Camaro ❤" :-)

  • @craigjorgensen4637
    @craigjorgensen4637 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it! Right color too.

  • @louiskats5116
    @louiskats5116 Před 2 lety +1

    Goodday Lou,
    What a beautiful Camaro.
    What I enjoyed is that if it has a black back side it is a bad boy Big Block.
    What a super nice guy Gary is to be able to say he has owned the same car for 40 years not many people can say that.
    Also this is the first Camaro I have ever seen with both a P/S & D/S mirrors it is the small things that make this Camaro so unique.
    Fantastic video learn alot in this episode.
    Thank you Gary.
    Your number 1 Fan in Australia
    Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Goodday Louis, Happy to read you enjoy the details in this video and learned some things too. I'm learning from the Care Takers all the time and I find that to be so much fun. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan In Australia, Lou

  • @texasbasementbuilds4543
    @texasbasementbuilds4543 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome , I have the exact same car but a 350. but with A/C. And black vinyl top.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      HI Texas Basement Builds, Happy to read you have one like this car too :-) NICE! Lou

  • @davidochser757
    @davidochser757 Před 2 lety +2

    Great Car Great Guy!!!

  • @20alphabet
    @20alphabet Před 2 lety +1

    Great car story, great car.

  • @josephconsoli4128
    @josephconsoli4128 Před 2 lety +1

    Happy Holidays Lou! Beautiful example of the first year Camaro. Very nice options including the color. I used to say that the '69 was the best, but this car has changed my mind. Interesting with the rear Chevrolet emblem. I never realized that. Back in 1978 people were getting decent used cars for $400 or so, so $800 was more than it sounds like today. I remember at that time when my brothers were getting their first cars, $500 was max! Times have changed for sure.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy Holidays Joseph! Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

  • @loveisall5520
    @loveisall5520 Před 2 lety +1

    GM did such a masterful job on this Camaro and its cousin, the Firebird. Marina Blue is such a classic Chevy color, available across the line. Biggest limitation in their designing the Camaro was the high cowl assembly shared with the Nova.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi LoveIsAll, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Lou

  • @allenhershberger5562
    @allenhershberger5562 Před rokem +1

    Lots of great details I’m in the process of getting a 67 camaro rs/ss 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      HI Allen, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon, Lou

  • @bluestingray67
    @bluestingray67 Před 2 lety +2

    Super nice car, you mentioned two 396's available, there were three, although it is not listed in the owners manual, the L-78 375 HP engine was available from about mid year on. I had a RS/SS 350 w/ Powerglide in the rare Tahoe Turquoise w/ white nose stripe. I have never seen another one just like it. The bad thing about the electric motors for the headlight doors was the pot metal gears in the mechanism, if for some reason you pushed the doors open it would strip the gears.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi bluestingray67, Happy to read you enjoy this "Super nice car" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @expatrol
      @expatrol Před 2 lety

      They only made two 396"s. L-35 and L-78

  • @frankmoore159
    @frankmoore159 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks lou

  • @jimslawnandtreeservice5364

    Great story and caretaker thanks

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy this Care Taker and the story too :-) You're welcome.

  • @dancerjim
    @dancerjim Před 2 lety +2

    Great car! Sadly, Santa didn’t bring me one :-((

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Jim, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Sorry this year you didn't get yours :-( Lou

  • @rolandgard6984
    @rolandgard6984 Před rokem +1

    Eight hundred dollars was a lot of money in 1978.I remember my Dad financing his 66 Super Sport he bought in 72.Dad paid 500.00 for the car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

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

  • @johnstecz9169
    @johnstecz9169 Před 2 lety +1

    I own the same car in Bolero Red with black vinyl top,all original drive line,but mine has an Turbo 400 transmission,. Texas car with original sheet metal,rear antenna bumper guards deluxe red interior and 54,000 miles on it.loved this video

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi John, Happy to read you have one like this too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and glad to read you loved this video. 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

    • @johnstecz9169
      @johnstecz9169 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile I will definitely subsribe

  • @shanesanko1408
    @shanesanko1408 Před 2 lety +1

    My favorite car the camaro beautiful big block

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Shane, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

  • @scolley0616
    @scolley0616 Před 2 lety +1

    In Massachusetts, I went to some Cruise Nights with a 1967 RS/SS. Same color as this one, but the one around here is a convertible. Nice car!

    • @scolley0616
      @scolley0616 Před 2 lety

      I found my pictures of the one I saw, it is a small block 350 and an automatic

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Scott, Happy to read this car brings back some cruise night memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @jmcdowell1972
    @jmcdowell1972 Před rokem +1

    SS350 front emblem for the 350ci small block until Jan 1967 when the big blocks were introduced then the 350 and the 396's both got the plain SS.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +2

      Hi Bold1nine72, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

  • @davebutler2776
    @davebutler2776 Před 2 lety +1

    I had the small block 295 horse 2 speed powerglide 350 ss rs fold down rear seat column shift bench seat bucket backs the other option i had was the speed warning you could set it and the speedometer would buzz mine had ac to. I have never seen another one with speed warning. He is right was a 900 dollar car in 1973 good times.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Dave, 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

  • @rkirschner7175
    @rkirschner7175 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice. I think 67 look so good without rear spoiler. 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @yavin99
    @yavin99 Před 2 lety +1

    I never seen an Esso station in the US but when I was stationed in Germany every gas station was an Esso but that was in the 90s, awesome Camaro they are my favorite Chevy.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi yavin99, Thank you for sharing. Glad you enjoy this "awesome" Camaro. Lou

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland1985 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it

  • @unclerudy9797
    @unclerudy9797 Před 2 lety +2

    Gorgeous RS SS ! Big Block... Marina Blue, Stick.... What else could you ask for?? Thanks Lou ! This Camaro owner is right... I paid $850.00 for my 1969 GTO Judge Ram Air III in 1977....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad8995 Před 2 lety +1

    Lou, Jeez a first year Camaro RS/SS...just how rare is this car?? Fantastic to hear all the facts and figures from Gary - verrrry interesting. Nice score Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Audie, Happy to read you enjoy hearing all the details from Gary about his car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

    • @Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism
      @Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism Před 2 lety +1

      One of 4,003 with a big block.

    • @audieconrad8995
      @audieconrad8995 Před 2 lety

      @@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism thank you Wabanaki. I always welcome additional facts and info! I am from Maine. I believe we may be regional neighbors.

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Před 2 lety +1

    Nice!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Happy to read you think this one is "Nice!!" :-)

  • @rodneysmith396
    @rodneysmith396 Před 2 lety +2

    Very very nice car... correct me if I'm wrong. Small blocks SS's came with the grill inserts on the hood and the big blocks came with the egg crate inserts. I had a ' 68 RS/SS with the 396/325 with 3.55 (because of A/C) fully optioned including front disc (late production 68) and the fold down rear seat (super rare). I'm still looking for that car. It was taken from a storage garage while I was away on a work assignment back in '82

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Rodney, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) 'm not the Expert to answer your questions, however I hope a Viewer can answer your questions, Lou

    • @garyblythe1837
      @garyblythe1837 Před 2 lety +1

      1967 SS hood was only the one hood / slat inserts for all SS engine options. The 1968 had the egg crate hood insert style for the SS model.

    • @rodneysmith396
      @rodneysmith396 Před 2 lety

      @@garyblythe1837 Thanks for the clarification Gary
      Much appreciated...

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice 😀

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @LITTLE1994
    @LITTLE1994 Před 2 lety +1

    The ORIGINAL Camaro.

  • @user-fy3kd9qf2m
    @user-fy3kd9qf2m Před 2 lety +1

    Like this year Camero when they don’t have a spoiler on the rear of the trunk lid. Nice car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @user-fy3kd9qf2m
      @user-fy3kd9qf2m Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile thanks Lou , your cars keep me from killing myself! Seriously

  • @bungeycord5971
    @bungeycord5971 Před 2 lety +1

    Very informative video. I was interested to see if chevrolet added multileaf because of it being a big block or if it was changed out at some time. I like seeing these old cars i grew up still being preserved and shared and actually driven.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Bungey Cord, 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

    • @garyblythe1837
      @garyblythe1837 Před 2 lety +1

      HI - Chevrolet went to multi-leaf rear springs for the 1968 model year - to correct the problem.

  • @kc0lif
    @kc0lif Před 2 lety +1

    very nice. i think one the few years that camaro had vent windows.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi chris l, Happy to read you think this car is "very nice" :-) Lou

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 2 lety

    Bury Reynolds would be proud of that 77 TA!!

  • @ChrisDavis-dt6xx
    @ChrisDavis-dt6xx Před rokem +1

    Beautiful Camaro

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

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

    • @ChrisDavis-dt6xx
      @ChrisDavis-dt6xx Před rokem

      @@loucostabile in 1970 I bought a 67 RS SS 350 4 speed. Love that car

  • @runslaTe
    @runslaTe Před 2 lety +1

    such a nice example

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy this nice example :-)

  • @Traingondor
    @Traingondor Před 2 lety +1

    Wow super cool car. I would buy it 😂

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi LGB Gondor, Happy to receive a "Wow super cool car" from you :-) Lou

    • @Traingondor
      @Traingondor Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile Hi Lou sorry for my late answer. Thats great i like those cars 😀

  • @judobear1
    @judobear1 Před 2 lety +2

    I thought the blacked out tail pan denoted the 396 with 375 horse power. I believe there were three 396 engines- 325 hp, 350 hp and the 375 hp with solid lifters and aluminum heads

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi judobear1, 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

    • @garyblythe1837
      @garyblythe1837 Před 2 lety

      Only two 396 motors in a 1967 Camaro, the L35 with 325 HP and the L78 solid lifter 375 HP. Either 396 carried a blacked out tail panel.

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 2 lety

    😎 tiger keychain too!!

    • @20alphabet
      @20alphabet Před 2 lety

      Banks gave those key fobs out as well.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for sharing that detail you noticed.

  • @mikedunker7354
    @mikedunker7354 Před 2 měsíci +1

    love it 800 nice so nice and rare

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 měsíci +1

      HI Mike, Happy to read you "love it" :-) 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

  • @johnthompson1978
    @johnthompson1978 Před 11 měsíci +1

    14:00 mark. I have a 67 RS/SS 350 four speed, Norwood car. It has a 1" wide x 1 1/4" tall rod attaching the rear end to frame/body.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Happy to read you have a cool car too.

  • @justlookingfortruth181
    @justlookingfortruth181 Před 2 lety +1

    Love Camaros

  • @zxtenn
    @zxtenn Před 2 lety +2

    NICE Gary, i had 2 67 RS back in the 70's i am pretty sure the 67 discs were the 4 piston calipers like the Corvette. The 2nd one i owned had the 4 piston calipers and like the Corvette they leaked so i replaced with later model Nova single piston. My 2nd one i bought the body only and it had a 12 bolt the 456 gears and i found a 427/425 so it was a Yenko clone, with a 4 speed the more fun i ever had in a car. Mine had the lakewood competition bars with the J hooks that went over the axle.
    Gary did the 67 have that option to spray liquid traction on the rear tires?

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @zxtenn
      @zxtenn Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile A car like that being original now is worth a fortune. I was 20 years old then Lou, just turned 66 this month. I had the 2nd one during the 1975 gas shortage, fortunately i worked at a Shell station as a gas pumper then so ME getting gas was easy but for customers tough with the odd and even plates, etc. 11 to 1 compression quickly became too high in those days, those old cars were rust buckets so thank GOD for CA climate.