BIG RED ! 1968 Imperial Crown Convertible Survivor & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 9-27-21.
    We're looking at a 1968 Imperial Crown Convertible in Matador Red Paint. The car comes with the 440 CI V8 engine producing 350 HP.
    The car's Owner is Frank Kowalski. Frank’s had this car since 2015. He shares his wife passed away and when he drove by and saw this car for sale, it reminded him of a car she used to have, so he bought it. Now when he drives “Big Red” it reminds him of her. In 1968 only 474 Imperial Crown Convertibles were produced and sale price was $6,522.00. An expensive car at the time.
    ENJOY!
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Komentáře • 313

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp Před 2 lety +15

    My goodness! "Big Red" is aptly named. This Imperial has it all: plenty of power, a drop top, and a very smooth ride. I am amazed at how well it rode on that gravel road at the end. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share this car that "has it all" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @1955mouse
    @1955mouse Před 2 lety +20

    Lou, these are the best of the automotive industry, as far as I'm concerned, it's a shame today's designers don't look back at what used to be, instead making cars look ridiculous, and practically the same (at least to me), give me an old classic "boat" anytime over the new vehicles that are looking almost all the same, with none of the old styling. If it wasn't for you, i probably wouldn't see a lot of these old beauties! thanx so much Lou!

    • @stuckinmygarage6220
      @stuckinmygarage6220 Před 2 lety +3

      Amen to that.👍 and kudos to Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Mouse, Happy to read this is "these are the best of the automotive industry" :-) Pleased to read you enjoy the cars I share so we can enjoy them still today. You're welcome, Lou

    • @milfordcivic6755
      @milfordcivic6755 Před 2 lety +1

      Those days are gone and are never coming back. Because of truck and SUV culture and electric vehicles nobody will be able to work on, car culture is dead.

    • @chuckhaugan4970
      @chuckhaugan4970 Před 2 lety +2

      @@milfordcivic6755 Tend to agree. SUV's are too profitable for the US auto manufacturers. I mean, take a 32K truck, throw some sheet metal, windows, and carpet on the back to resell for 64-90K, for an added expense of 15K? Yeah, push the SUV. It's cheaper than developing fuel saving tech, all the manufacturer's could achieve but hey, it's okay, just move production to Mexico and keep building crap. America suffers from quarterly profit syndrome since the 1970's. We've all watched it and called it since the 80's.

  • @StatickyCat
    @StatickyCat Před 2 lety +5

    I thought that tailfins were gone by 1964, but this car proves me wrong. This car has some really sick protrusions at the back. The more I look at the cars the more I, being a youngster, realize the lack of detail in many of the cars that were built in later years.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Staticky Cat, Thanks for sharing what you notice, Lou

  • @garybrown4854
    @garybrown4854 Před 2 lety +6

    Hi Lou , from the UK here , love your videos , I'm a big fan of 50s and 60s American design classics , I had no idea there were so many different ones till I started watching your channel , great content !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +3

      Hi Gary, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) If you like the 50's & 60's you're on the right CZcams Channel :-) Lou

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz Před 2 lety

      Cool to hear & God bless the 'ol UK!

  • @Oliver-my1fc
    @Oliver-my1fc Před 2 lety +5

    When you look at the Chrysler brochure for 68, the designers really tried their best to give style and cool details, to the exterior of the big cars of that era. Mainly by breaking down the shape in to smaller pieces and adding spatial depth with the creases. Really interesting for anyone who loves industrial design.

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz Před 2 lety

      We love it, indeed!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy the brochure and details on this car :-) Lou

    • @citibear57
      @citibear57 Před 2 lety +2

      I had that very '68 Chrysler brochure, and this 10 year old boy read it and looked at the pictures countless number of times. Until someone in my family accidentally threw my car brochure collections out ...by mistake 🙄 I wish I still had them all (Chrysler, GM and Ford) today. The Imperial brochures were the hardest to get, as I found the dealers kept them out of sight 'for potential customers only'. LOL. I did my hands on the holy grail though...the 1974 Imperial brochure, which also got thrown out 😆

  • @2W3X4YZ5
    @2W3X4YZ5 Před 2 lety +2

    Her beauty is her originality. She deserves a frame off, but just a little TLC is all she really needs. Thanks for the video.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi 2W3X4YZ5, Happy to read you enjoy this car in it's original condition. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 Před 2 lety +6

    Wonderful survivor! Beautiful paint and finishings. The length of the rear deck lid is almost shocking.
    Great Trunk & Treats !
    Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Jeff, Happy to share this long car with you :-) Agreed, nice trunk & treats with this car. You're welcome, Lou

  • @citibear57
    @citibear57 Před 6 dny +2

    Very nice Imperial Crown convertible. 1968 was the last year for the Imperial convertible, and right before the totally new, stunning, 1969 'fuselage' body styles debuted for Chryslers big cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 dny +2

      Hi Mike, Happy to read "Very nice" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

  • @iswc27
    @iswc27 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi, Lou! Yep, Big Red is right! And we don't mean the chewing gum! Why, you can tell how big it is from a mile away, and I would bet a lot of folks would be scared to death of having to parallel park it! Of course, those in the generation that followed were even bigger still. In fact, the 1973 Imperial was the longest non-limousine automobile ever made at over 235 inches long! But no, Imperial never even approached Cadillac in sales at any point. 1968 was the last year for an Imperial convertible.
    Thanks for the ride, fellas! I think we all feel like a king in the Crown!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi iswc27, Happy to read you "feel like a King" with this Imperial Crown :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @StatickyCat
    @StatickyCat Před 2 lety +1

    I learned something from this:
    -60s seatbelts are bunk.
    -The old Town and Country was a wagon, not a minivan.
    -Gearheads went to the mountains in the 60s to show off car seats.
    -On this car, you can crush the front passenger with his/her seat on demand, and the driver steers with a round string of spaghetti.
    -The seats are good actors; they can act like buckets.
    -60s cars still had a lot of control buttons, as observed in the interior section of the video.
    -The steering wheel (Remember: It's made of spaghetti) has a shaft that uses space shuttle technology.
    -It's a land yacht, but it drives like a water yacht. But it handles good for a water yacht. But it handles pretty bad for a water yacht that handles good for a water yacht.
    That last one was intended to be confusing lol. Thanks Lou, I haven't been to your channel for a long time. It's nice to see your channel still going strong.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Staticky Glad to read you learned something. I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers and I find that to be so much FUN, Welcome back! Lou

  • @kmrbsc
    @kmrbsc Před 2 lety +1

    My Father had a 1968 Red (same red) Chrysler Newport Custom with a 440 TNT. This is much more dressed up than Dad's '68 was. That 440 TNT was a rocket, quite easily outran the 340 Swingers and Dusters in town!! This Imperial sure brings back the memories!! Thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @donf3877
    @donf3877 Před rokem +1

    I remember the John Wayne movie "Hellfighters". The wife picks the daughter up at the airport in a '68 Imperial with the split bench front seat. Looking through the windshield... you could fit FOUR people in the front seat, and FOUR MORE in the back. An eight passenger car. Now THAT is a big wide car!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi Don F, Happy to read this car brings back memories of John Waynes movie with a car like this in it :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @georgiannmaloney6594
    @georgiannmaloney6594 Před 2 lety +2

    Love it. I learned how to drive my mom's 1968 Chrysler Newport Custom with a 440 engine. Loved that car. So fun to drive and it was fast. My first car to drive for a 16 year old girl. Loved it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Georgiann, 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

  • @raycasey6264
    @raycasey6264 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for posting, Lou. This is a beautiful Imperial. I hope that Frank keeps it in this original and unrestored condition. The red colour is great, and the little dings and paint bubbles add to the charm.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @matrox
    @matrox Před 2 lety +4

    The 65' Chrysler Crown Imperial is the most beautiful of all Imperials.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      High praise for the looks of this car :-)

  • @leightonfarms4962
    @leightonfarms4962 Před 2 lety +1

    You took the words out of my mouth, "she gets up and goes" 👍👍👍

  • @Advisorit
    @Advisorit Před 2 lety +2

    That car is massive but that’s what the people were used to back in the day. It’s like riding on your living room couch.
    Great video Lou!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Advisorit, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and glad you enjoy the video. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Lou

  • @matrox
    @matrox Před 2 lety +1

    In 68' we had a 65 Olds Ninety Eight Luxury Sedan. That car was like a limo and felt like riding on a cloud. Oldsmobiles were all my father bought.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @Domine31064
    @Domine31064 Před 2 lety +1

    I drove a car like this one across Texas in an ice storm in 1972. Thankfully, no one else was on those overpasses!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Bob, Happy to read you survived the storm! Lou

  • @asteverino8569
    @asteverino8569 Před 2 lety +1

    I love the originality of this great red car.
    Don’t know Frank but love this car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi asteverino, Happy to read you "love this car" :-) Lou

  • @fairrodthecapacitor
    @fairrodthecapacitor Před 2 lety +3

    Do I see Clifford there sitting on the tarp? I love the look of this car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      You do. Happy to read you "love the look of this car!" :-)

  • @dirkkrueger5773
    @dirkkrueger5773 Před 2 lety +1

    WOW!!! BIG original highway cruiser... all the toys... thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Dirk, Happy to receive a "WOW!!!" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @alejandrogrillet931
    @alejandrogrillet931 Před 2 lety +2

    GREETINGS. From Venezuela. AWESOME IMPERIAL CROWN CONVERTIBLE. Great Matador Red Paint. Mr. Lou , Super Thank you for a FANTASTIC CONVERTIBLE . Mr. Lou, Thank for taking us along for the ride. EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO,

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Greetings Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this "AWESOME" car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @bannedheretic2971
    @bannedheretic2971 Před 2 lety +2

    WOW. I'M SPEECHLESS. AND GREEN WITH ENVY 💚

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 Před 2 lety +3

    Easy to see and hear Frank's '68 Imperial convertible has been lovingly cared for, and Lou - original and unrestored - it doesn't get any better than this. The clean sounding 440 is barely broken in (!) and what better a car to take you on a long summer drive to, say, Canada, or some equally far off place in comfort and style. That's enough yapping from me, just going to enjoy this very nice video. Thanks fellas.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Bruce H., This car has the right Care Taker for sure. Happy to read you enjoy this find to share with you :-) Lou

  • @MAGronemeyer
    @MAGronemeyer Před 2 lety +3

    Wow! What a cool Mopar! The Chrysler Imperial wasn't as prominent as the Cadillac or Lincoln, but they held their own. This 1968 example is drop dead gorgeous! With that bright red paint job paired with the white interior, that really sets it off! The 440 Magnum engine was very reliable but passed everything but a gas station! They weren't known for fuel economy. It has some awesome features for it's time. Sad but true, there isn't many around anymore. What a beautiful convertible!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Michael, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Lou

  • @gzuzsavz
    @gzuzsavz Před 2 lety +3

    Mr. Costabile! Wow, huh? A magnificent cruiser!
    Yes, luxury and as well, fabulous brakes & handling. Not just a smooth ride. Those tension bars you mentioned that support the hood are so amazing..effortlessly hold up that monster hood for who knows how many decades..those are torsion bars, akin to the front suspension on those era of Mopar..wonderfully (Actually computer designed) engineered in geometry and quality metallurgy..I have never heard of a torsion bar on a Chrysler Corp. car wearing out.
    The 440 for the big cars had a special cam, a shade less hp than, say a road runner with 375, the big cars were at at 350, but the torque comes in quick..450 ft/lbs at a mere 2800 RPM gets these big cars rolling in a hurry..as well as she moves in this video, imagine with 100 octane fuel, which makes a big difference with about 10:1 compression.
    Thank you so, so much for reviewing this masterpiece of a car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Mr. Johnson! Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 Před 2 lety +1

    I was happy to see this big luxury car featured!☮☮☮

  • @Funsho97
    @Funsho97 Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful survivor!!! This car looks happy, like it is smiling at ya because it knows that it is special!!! I was amazed at how the top went down pretty quick and I love the rear end features of this car with the hidden taillights and that lovely Imperial badge right in the center!!! The trunk is one of those "drive in" trunks that you could sneak in a few friends into the drive in theaters back in the day, it's huge!!! I really enjoyed the trunk treats with this one also. That interior also has many unique features like the hidden radio, so cool how the whole dash looks so classy and smooth. Man they really knew how to build em back then and Big Red is one classy car for sure!!! Great car Lou and Frank has the right shirt and hat on for sure, Mopar or no car!!! 🙂

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read the car looks happy :-) Thanks you for sharing the details you enjoy, Lou

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 Před 2 lety +2

    The Batcave is a lot of fun - great way to start and end a ride.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Jeff, Pretty cool driving this one to the "Cave" :-) Lou

  • @briansd2772
    @briansd2772 Před 2 lety +2

    Smooth and Beautiful! I think I'd rather ride with this Kowalski in his red Mopar from San Francisco to Denver than the guy in the movie with the white MoPar! Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Brian SD, Happy to read this one is "Smooth and Beautiful!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @davethompson3140
    @davethompson3140 Před 2 lety +1

    Thx for another wonderful Imperial Lou! You don’t see many convertible Imperials anymore. Most were scavenged for their 440 engines then crushed or put in demolition derby’s.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Dave, You're welcome. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and happy this one survived, Lou

    • @richardpare3538
      @richardpare3538 Před 10 dny

      Actually, the body-on-frame Imperials were banned from demolition derbies because they were so hard to destroy - they would win almost every time.

  • @Ksquizzles4209
    @Ksquizzles4209 Před 2 lety +2

    Surviving Imperials are extra special as they have been in such high demand for derby guys for years. It feels like just a few years ago you could find an imperial that was pretty clean (minus the common rusted trunk) for a few hundred bucks now it's tough to find them remotely clean for 3 or 4,000.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Ksquizzles4209, Happy to read you enjoy this "extra special" car :-) Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @andydanko7074
    @andydanko7074 Před 2 lety +2

    It never ceases to amaze me what classic cars you find on the regular 🤔, great job Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Andy, Happy to read you enjoy the selection I find to share with you :-) Lou

  • @davidmacesr5672
    @davidmacesr5672 Před 2 lety +2

    Will do always you never cease to amaze me how you keep coming up these wonderful car stories. Certainly you showcased cars from all over the world but there's not so special is there a piece of American History like this one. No disrespect my friend but I sometimes think of you as the Hugh Hefner of the car world. Always a pleasure and God bless. And a happy New Year sir

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi David, Happy to read you're enjoying the stories with me :-) Hugh Heffer of the car world!....NICE ! My pleasure sharing with you. Blessings received. God bless you too. Happy New Year, Lou

  • @loveisall5520
    @loveisall5520 Před 2 lety +1

    This was the second year that the Imperial was basically the full-sized New Yorker with a little stretch forward of the cowl. However, the Chryslers from '65 through '68 were very, very good cars, especially on the road on our new Interstates. I was in junior high when this came out and I remember the car mags making such a stink about that flipper that covered the radio, and the lighters in all the doors. I personally like the '67 dash with the fake wood instead of the '68 metallic, but both are beautiful and this land yacht is amazing. Thanks!

    • @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. You're welcome. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @AtlantaGymFan
    @AtlantaGymFan Před 2 lety +2

    A beautiful car and a terrific color! What fun it would be to drive!

  • @davestelling
    @davestelling Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful automobile, Lou.
    Very classy.
    I sure enjoy watching these, thanks very much for producing them...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Very classy" car :-) Glad to read you're enjoying watching the videos My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @mountainclimber48
    @mountainclimber48 Před 2 lety +1

    Great to see an unrestored classic so we’ll taken care of. Time machine! Thanks Lou, Happy New Year!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mountain Climber, Happy to take you back to 1968 :-) You're welcome. Happy New Year! Lou

  • @glenkepic3208
    @glenkepic3208 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice car. A Survivor when so many rusted away.
    Big Red,,,,family liked this chewing gum (fil, FD, BT, etc).
    Also Long Red, Mountain, Live.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Glen, Happy to read you enjoy this car....and the gum too :-) Lou

  • @craigspencer8739
    @craigspencer8739 Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful car! One thing though: all Crown Coupes and convertibles had the rear passenger side door lever. The passenger seat also automatically slides all the way forward when the seat back is folded forward for ease of entry.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Craig, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge too, Lou

  • @pappy017
    @pappy017 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing car!! Thanks Lou and Happy 2022!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this "Amazing car!!" :-) You're welcome. Happy 2022 Pappy Mc!!

  • @davestratton460
    @davestratton460 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi lou, you found a pure gem . Love everything about this one. Thanks.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this "pure gem" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @StatickyCat
    @StatickyCat Před 2 lety +1

    Isn't that sweet? He got this red car because it reminds him of his wife; reminds him of his past... When people say that gearheads have no soul this is something to consider. He has a strong emotional connection with the car, and that's why he got it. Isn't that beautiful? Not just the car but the whole scenario.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Staticky Cat, Happy to read you enjoy the story with this car :-) Lou

  • @sabba_dabba8649
    @sabba_dabba8649 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great find by you, Lou. Another one that I have never seen, thanks

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy this "great find" Sabba_Dabba :-) Here is one more for you. czcams.com/video/Ivivx-vr_YU/video.html

  • @jwelchon2416
    @jwelchon2416 Před 2 lety +2

    That is amazing!! I can't say that I have ever seen an Imperial convertible. A friend of mines father had a 69 Imperial tu-dor hardtop. It was a beautiful car until his sister mashed it and destroyed 40 acers of chrome. This Imperial is definitely the FIND OF THE CENTRUY!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read this one is "amazing!!" :-)

  • @brettoberry3586
    @brettoberry3586 Před rokem +1

    I just watched Foster Brooks roast Lucille Ball and he called her "Big Red"... and then I get this recommendation. LOL Thank you, CZcams.

  • @kevin7151
    @kevin7151 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice segment Lou. Thanks for posting. Nice piece of Chrysler history that Frank is the proud owner of. Color is terrific and real eye catching. Nice that Frank keeps it on excellent shape but has not gone over the top with a full restoration. Some trunk on that car, you could fit a family of four back there! Lou, wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2022.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome. Thank you for the well wishes in 2022. Wishing you the same, Lou

  • @timecop1983Two
    @timecop1983Two Před 2 lety +2

    This car looks amazing. Nice video Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Mr. Video, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

  • @robertmerison3279
    @robertmerison3279 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the big red land yacht! Fantastic channel Lou! Greetings from Daytona Beach ⛱ Florida

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Greetings Robert in warm FL, Happy to read you enjoy this land yacht. All Aboard! Thank you for the kind words on the Channel, Lou

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz Před 2 lety +1

    Sweet ride😍 Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @martinedeards5424
    @martinedeards5424 Před 2 lety +2

    i miss engine compartments we could stand in, out of the rain to work on it 😂👍🏻👍🏻

  • @drippinglass
    @drippinglass Před 2 lety +2

    I bought a ‘68 4 door hardtop Imperial Crown for my Mom back in ‘87. I paid $425. She drove it for a couple years, then the strident Pa. Inspection got to be too many little things to fix. I pulled the 440 , 727, and the sure grip center section. I junked the rest of it. Now, I would have fixed it up. I lost Mom back in ‘09. 😔 But her 440 will go in my ‘68 Plymouth GTX I’m building. I’ll put “Mom’s 440 on the fender tag. ☺️

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @sinbad2969
    @sinbad2969 Před 2 lety +2

    Big Lou great content as usual big guy love the RagTops you are the man 👍👍that thing is a beast keep up the good work Big Lou 👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Big Sinbad, Happy to share this "Beast" with you :-) Lou

  • @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs
    @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs Před 2 lety +1

    Don't see these often. I like original survivor cars, glad to see them when I do and know that they are still out there, somewhere! Not a fan of red cars but some you just don't mind like this one and so glad it's paired with the white interior. So glad I grew up in this time period/era of cars. Thankful that I had a "car " Dad too which attached to me. Great videos, keep 'em coming!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi K B, 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

  • @johnnyace1954
    @johnnyace1954 Před 2 lety +1

    Happy New Year Lou! Looking forward to more beautiful cars!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy New Year Edmund! I'll do my best to bring them to you :-)

  • @fredkelbert1913
    @fredkelbert1913 Před 2 lety +3

    It might make a great vehicle transporting dignitaries at the “Tournament of Roses Parade.” If not there, can you imagine “Santa” waving to the crowds from the back seat at “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?”

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Fred, All sounds like great ideas to me :-) Lou

  • @badrussian4999
    @badrussian4999 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Lou! Happy New Year! How are you? Wow Imperial Convertible, great car, I like it. An adjustable steering wheel, in the sixties of the last century, that's cool. I see an interesting adjustment mechanism. American cars of the last century, the best I've ever seen! As always an interesting report, thank you Lou! I will follow your releases whenever possible.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Good Russian, Happy New Year! Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @Slimjim260
    @Slimjim260 Před 2 lety +3

    Fabulous design by Chrysler love the 440! Nicely done Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

  • @tomtbi
    @tomtbi Před 2 lety +2

    Incredible original condition!!

  • @louiskats5116
    @louiskats5116 Před 2 lety +1

    Goodday Lou,
    What a Big Red Imperial of a Car.
    As they say
    Hamburger with the lot.
    Beautiful scenery too, lush & green.
    Your number 1 Fan in Australia
    Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Goodday Louis, Happy to read you enjoy this car & the scenery too :-) Glad you're along for the ride, and thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

  • @unclerudy9797
    @unclerudy9797 Před 2 lety +1

    Gorgeous Chrysler ! Great to see a real Survivor ! Thanks Lou !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Rudy, Happy to share this "Survivor" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @ashookchandra8191
    @ashookchandra8191 Před 2 lety +1

    Behold the glory days of American Iron long gone but will never be forgotten 😊👍❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Ashook Chandra, 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

    • @ashookchandra8191
      @ashookchandra8191 Před 2 lety

      @@loucostabile done subscribed and hit the bell 🔔, thanks 😊👍❤️💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @keithshevlin5427
    @keithshevlin5427 Před 2 lety +1

    Lou you can fit your whole family in that yacht. Great car

  • @karlireland7771
    @karlireland7771 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! What an interesting vehicle! I really enjoyed this!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Karl, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Lou

  • @Notamember8556
    @Notamember8556 Před 2 lety +1

    Showing my vintage here but I can remember thinking this was a sporty 2 door in ‘68.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi John, Happy to read you remember this car :-) Lou

  • @wildcolonialman
    @wildcolonialman Před 2 lety +1

    Magnificent Big Red.

  • @garyblanchard1084
    @garyblanchard1084 Před 2 lety +1

    Clearly Imperial’s best model year.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you think this is the best year Imperial.

  • @hanschenk2708
    @hanschenk2708 Před 2 lety +2

    LOU ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL CAR GREAT VIDEO

  • @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386

    Rare car....not many were sold....thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mike, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @martinliehs2513
    @martinliehs2513 Před 2 lety +1

    Gorgeous car with many interesting details.
    Frank could remove the spare tire in that enormous trunk and park his Prius in there in the event that he gets a flat. :-)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Martin, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. I think a Prius might fit back there :-) Lou

  • @Jasona1976
    @Jasona1976 Před 2 lety +1

    Another beauty!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

  • @aleksinfroid4644
    @aleksinfroid4644 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice old Dodge! A real beauty!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Aleksin Froid, 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

  • @jf6395
    @jf6395 Před 2 lety +1

    the definition of a land yacht

  • @johnnyace1954
    @johnnyace1954 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome 68 Imperial wow!

  • @ollienilson1644
    @ollienilson1644 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice car Lou, love it.

  • @nicknico8131
    @nicknico8131 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely beautiful

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

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

  • @ThePrissy11
    @ThePrissy11 Před 2 lety +1

    Mama mia! That’s one bigga red caro😊

  • @jamesthurber4730
    @jamesthurber4730 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Gorgeous!

  • @phaedrabacker2004
    @phaedrabacker2004 Před 2 lety +1

    A beauty. I saw one up close and boy was it biiiig.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

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

    • @paulelliott682
      @paulelliott682 Před 2 lety

      Hence the nickname Land Yacht for 4 door sedans in the 1960's

  • @jamesh7571
    @jamesh7571 Před rokem +1

    This is a True Beauty to behold! 👍

  • @tomtbi
    @tomtbi Před 2 lety +2

    Glitzy and Chromey too!!

  • @christopherkraft1327
    @christopherkraft1327 Před 2 lety +1

    I can just picture Miss Jane Hathaway driving Milburn Drysdale around Beverly Hills!!! 👍👍

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Cool, Lou. Good move!

  • @taliyaroshani809
    @taliyaroshani809 Před 2 lety +1

    Underrated channel

  • @richardmorris7063
    @richardmorris7063 Před 2 lety +1

    Big red has a real Boss Hog vibe.Not too many of these in my neighborhood in the sixties.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Richard, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing one of these today, Lou

  • @stude2896
    @stude2896 Před měsícem +2

    For the 1967 model year Chrysler adopted the existing corporate unit body for Imperial production. The 68 Imperial represented just a minor facelift of the 1967 offering. The main change was a 1968 grill design which did noting for the overall design of the car and represented a total mismatch with the rear grill which had been styled to match the 1967 front vintage grill . In terms of styling, fit, and finish, the 1967/68 Imperials were no match for the elegant 1964-66 Imperial offerings

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

  • @socalfive
    @socalfive Před 2 lety +1

    I didn't catch it if they said it, but the 68 convertible numbered only about 450 total units in build. this has always been a rare one

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi socalfive, 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

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 Před 2 lety +1

    It's in great shape and runs like a top

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @aaronwilliams6989
    @aaronwilliams6989 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool ride!

  • @SuperJoes70
    @SuperJoes70 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice weather for January 4th 2022 mild winter !! great top down weather !! lol

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 Před 2 lety +2

    Very nice 😀

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you think this one is "Very nice" :-)

  • @t.b.g.504
    @t.b.g.504 Před rokem +1

    If one could have ordered the Mobile Director seating with the convertible, it would have made a great rolling outdoor patio and deck seating!

  • @tomtbi
    @tomtbi Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful Mopar Boat!!

  • @gene978
    @gene978 Před 2 lety +1

    OMG, WOW!

  • @DrRobertMPick
    @DrRobertMPick Před 2 lety +1

    An awesome car!!!! Great color!!!!! When cars were cars and Detroit was king! - imho.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Bob, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome car!!!! Great color!!!!!" :-) Thank for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @MillerMeteor74
    @MillerMeteor74 Před rokem +1

    It is not a Chrysler Imperial. It is an Imperial Crown. Calling it a Chrysler Imperial is like calling a Lincoln Town Car a Ford Lincoln. That's why Imperial was not in that Chrysler booklet in the trunk. Anyway, that's a fantastic survivor. What a beauty. I miss the days when you could see the fender tips from the driver's seat of your car, and most cars had bench seats, etc. When I was a kid my parents had a `67, but it was not a Crown. It was a Sedan, which was the actual name of the model. The Sedan was the base model. But it was still a special car. They had it for 9 years.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +2

      Hi MillerMeteor74, 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

  • @jamessawyer8889
    @jamessawyer8889 Před 2 lety +2

    While the Imperial didn't sell in big numbers like Cadillac & Lincoln, it's still a gorgeous car, IMO, Chrysler had some very good looking cars, there's just something about them that they were roomier than other cars especially if you watch the video comparing the Imperial against Cadillac and Lincoln, or any of the Mopars in comparison, they were more comfortable, too bad we can't have big cars like that today!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy this "gorgeous car" :-) Lou

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Před 2 lety

    Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @tomtbi
    @tomtbi Před 2 lety +2

    Nice original literature too!!