This was the same model my dad bought and was on a waiting list after he came home from WWII. I was born in 1951 and was the first car I rode in on my trip home from the hospital. From then on dad always had 1 or 2 Buicks in his garage until he retired at age 70 and drove Cadillacs until he died at age 97 only a few weeks after he passed his driver's exam.
Hi Blair, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Wow, what a beautiful car. "Nice" is an understatement Lou. The front has that Rodney Dangerfield look down pat. Love the split windshield. Bob sure knows how to build a car. Love the fact that he and his wife drive it so the world has a chance to enjoy his work. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Love it, Lou. Thanks for sharing, this 1948 Buick brought back great memories for 97 year old Mom. She well remembers this very model, for she and Dad were a mere 26 when this little sweetheart was new. Thanks, as always, for your positive and upbeat presentations, always looking forward to the next one! All the best, Lou! Joe
Hi Joe, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Thanks for sharing this video!!! You've allowed us to identify a car we found deep in the woods that was abandoned decades ago. All of the badging and gauges had been stripped over the years so we could not even identify the manufacturer of it. But, this 1948 version is the exact car we found. (Unfortunately it was used as target practice at some point in time.)
@@loucostabile Some guy said that about my ex-wife a few years ago. I was about to punch him when I thought of my credit card balance. So I paid him to whisk her off into the sunset. Best financial investment I ever made.
My parents had a 1948 Pontiac 2-door until I turned 6 in 1955. I remember the dash and window trim painted to look like wood. It's nice to see a classic car whose body is unmolested. Very nicely retro-modded!
Hi Kitty Corner, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
The pre war Buicks, The Chevy Fleetline and the Pontiac Torpedo. Those were cars built for kings but affordable to the average man. My 92 year old grandfather was a street rod guy and passed two years ago this June. Left me a 48 Fleetline and a 41 Mercury. This Buick is something special thanks for posting it.
Absolutely beautiful !! Love the styling lines of this car ! The dark green metallic really makes the chrome pop !! Great looking Buick. ( and 455 power) Nice ! Thanks Lou !
Love the smaller details like the mirrors and hood ornament. Those colors do an absolutely great job of showing off the curves in the body work! Thank you for sharing.
This was my dad's 1st car after WWII. He had to wait 3 years to get it because there was a waiting list. I remember riding in the back seat and sitting on the floor in the winter because that's where it was warmer from the fan blowing the heat under the front seat.
A classic automobile fan from Venezuela, nothing like a old faithful automobile to enjoy. Love those white frame wheels with the cool ring. Nice super comfortable interior. Mr Lou, super thanks for the video.
This old US Cars are much more sculptures than Cars. They looks so awesome, so majestic real Arts on Wheels. Well done and Credit and Respekt to the enthusiasts who keep those Cars alive. Thank you for share them with the Public. I would choose this car over a Ferrari or Lamborghini anytime without HESITATION, this Sound is amazing.
Very nice resto mod Buick! Back in the eaarly 1950's, my parents had a 1948 Pontiac with a similar two-door sedanette body. There was simulated wood grain metal trim around the windows like this car has.
This car, and about a dozen others from the Chicagoland Chapter of Buick Club of America was pictured in the latest issue of the Buick Bugle, the BCAs monthly magazine. It’s so nice to see you and Bob with the car, and to see this amazing machine in detail. It’s rare to see a resto-rod done as nicely as this one. Thanks so much Lou, for again bringing us the best stuff.
I love the whole film noir era; fashion, architecture, and most certainly automobiles, all took an uptick to the ending of WWII. Up until the 1960’s, attention was literally in the details. Beautiful example of automotive history even with the addition of slight modifications. Thanks Lou! Much appreciated!
Thanks for your videos what a beauty when I was a kid in grade school my neighbor always had Buicks , thanks for sharing your talents and videos (Doug)
Hi Francis (Doug), Happy to read your enjoying the videos with me. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Your words are very encouraging, Lou
love the design, so advanced for the time, end of 30s and 40s designer from america (and italia) set the new standards, love all those fastback. Cadillac 41 and Packard Clipper 47, or this Buick. Amazing cars. Thanks for sharing Lou ! Love it.
Jeez, what a ride !!! Beautiful from the bullet wheels to the 'bomb sight' on the hood ;) Always had a soft spot for this type of car. Around '73, an older friend bought a '49 Pontiac Silver Streak. What a party cruiser !!! man, 6 or so years ago, i'm sitting on a Ca bayside bench and hear a head turning burble. Its a dang Silver Streak like my friend had !!. Hadn't seen one in over 40 years. Ha, just remembered a '47 Chevy my Dad would sometimes bring home from the garage he worked weekends. It was affectionately known as The Buzz Bomb (exhaust needed some work ;). We all loved it. Great work as always, Lou.
Wow what a different unit this is. Reminds me of the old Hudson Hornet and Wasp with that sloped back end. Beautiful colors would not have known it was two tone if you had not said so.He did a great job on his unit and it looked just outstanding. I like the owner too he was pretty cool talking about his unit. Thanks for sharing Lou!
Send a very nice job on the restomod on that car that was the time when they had some real lines on them and the color combination was fabulous the only thing I seem to be a little disappointed by it took out that beautiful straight 8 that was probably the crown jewel of Buick in that era
Man Lou, what a gem of a beautiful 1948 Buick Sedannet . This classic car is nicely restored, it’s a lot nicer than any New car out there (in my opinion). Such a “treat” to see, thanks for All your hard work & interviews out there. You’ve made my retirement so much More enjoyable. God bless you & your loved ones.💚❤️💛🙏🏻✌️🙂
Hi Gary, Thank you for the wonderful comment! I really appreciate that. Happy to read you enjoy this car too. Blessings received, and God bless you & your family too, Lou
SAHWEET what a beauty Lou, probably had the straight 8 originally but what a piece of eye candy, thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas 😀"!!
I love your work; never miss a presentation. However, I think you missed something I would like to know more about...the hood will open from either side...a unique hinge assembly. Thanks for all you show.
Hi James May, Happy you never miss an episode :-) Thank you! Have you Subscribed? (because I usually see a "red circle" next to your name, and if you hit the "bell" you'll receive all episodes in your e-mail, Lou
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There ain’t enough adjectives to describe how good this car looks. I was hoping to see the Buick straight-8 under that hood with complimentary chrome here and there. One day back in the mid-90s an older gentleman stopped into the auto parts store I worked at. He had ordered a case of the STP lead substitute and came in to pick it up. The gentleman had a late 40s Buick straight-8 outside he had restored and showed it off to me. His was a dark burgundy with a black convertible top. It was a great looking car. The STP lead substitute was bought to use in that car. Lou, no doubt that U-Haul van next to the Buick was a resto-mod! Can you do a story on that?
HI LOU REALLY NICE I WAS ONE WHEN THIS ROLLED OUT..NOT SURE I HEARD STOCK BUT IT IS FAR FROM BEING THAT, BUT WELL PU TOGETHER FOR A MODERN HIGHWAY RUNNER..TKS AGAIN FOR ANOTHER GREAT CAR ..
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I would dare say that this car is probably *The* Marilyn Monroe of classic cars! It's sexy and very dynamic! I'm loving how the hood is raised. I give this car 3 Wows and an American Salute! Oh - and a bonus double thumbs up! Thanx again Lou for covering another amazing treasure!
This old Buick has such gorgeous swooping lines. It’s quite like one of those old pre war Tatra’s that Jay Leno has. I had a toy car of this exact same model as a kid. That was battery operated and was probably around 1: 18 scale. Sadly thats gone now.
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@@loucostabile love the USA, since I, german born, was an exchange- student of an american highsxhool, still an elvis - fan , he had a remarkable collection of american cars ❤️
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@@loucostabile Thanks Lou,im English and i love big old american cars!!
Lou this is ony favorites list. I'd like to see how it feels to take a left hand turn. And the paints are devine. How much does that car weigh? And how does it get 20 mph?
Hi Gail, I did not try to pick this one up, but I'm going to guess it's HEAVY :-) With the modified engine, and thing this one accelerates like a normal car, so should be no issues getting to 20 MPH, Lou
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Now I get it..... Imagine being a sixteen year old refugee, in 1951, who's family is seeking political asylum from the Soviet Union, and the first car you ride in and see up close is a Buick of this vintage. I've seen pics but never one up close or in vids. Even though this is a resto-mod, I get it. Cars like this is why my Dad became a Buick guy. Thanks Lou.
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Very nice two-tone execution. And... once, just once, I would like to hear Lou say, "Let's see the interior, shall we?" with the owner replying, "No, we shall not." Ahh, I'd probably laugh myself into terminal cardiac. Might be worth it.
This was the same model my dad bought and was on a waiting list after he came home from WWII. I was born in 1951 and was the first car I rode in on my trip home from the hospital. From then on dad always had 1 or 2 Buicks in his garage until he retired at age 70 and drove Cadillacs until he died at age 97 only a few weeks after he passed his driver's exam.
Hi Blair, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Wow, what a beautiful car. "Nice" is an understatement Lou. The front has that Rodney Dangerfield look down pat. Love the split windshield. Bob sure knows how to build a car. Love the fact that he and his wife drive it so the world has a chance to enjoy his work. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Hi Rich, Happy to receive "Wow, what a beautiful car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
That's a honey of a cruiser! I LOVE the '40's "sedanette" fastback cars. It's an art-deco sculpture on wheels. It has a nice throaty sound too.
Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy this "honey of a cruiser!" :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
It's just beautiful. Man I love the American iron maidens of this era!
@@jimmycricket5366 Me too - I love the bulbous art-deco cars of the '30's and '40's
Love it, Lou. Thanks for sharing, this 1948 Buick brought back great memories for 97 year old Mom. She well remembers this very model, for she and Dad were a mere 26 when this little sweetheart was new. Thanks, as always, for your positive and upbeat presentations, always looking forward to the next one! All the best, Lou!
Joe
Hi Joe, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Thanks for sharing this video!!! You've allowed us to identify a car we found deep in the woods that was abandoned decades ago. All of the badging and gauges had been stripped over the years so we could not even identify the manufacturer of it. But, this 1948 version is the exact car we found. (Unfortunately it was used as target practice at some point in time.)
You're welcome Gary. Happy to read the mystery is finally solved!
magnificent lines and attractive design for those years!
Hi valerioyou, Happy to read you enjoy the design & lines of this car, Lou
@@loucostabile Some guy said that about my ex-wife a few years ago. I was about to punch him when I thought of my credit card balance. So I paid him to whisk her off into the sunset. Best financial investment I ever made.
My parents had a 1948 Pontiac 2-door until I turned 6 in 1955. I remember the dash and window trim painted to look like wood. It's nice to see a classic car whose body is unmolested. Very nicely retro-modded!
Hi Kitty Corner, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Majestic is the word which comes to mind. A car fit for royalty. As always thank you Lou
Hi Mirch Shake, High praise for this "Majestic" car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
Beautiful car! You don't see very many 1948's at car shows.
Thank you Lou and thank you Bob Starzyk
Hi Here_We_Go_Again2, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
The pre war Buicks, The Chevy Fleetline and the Pontiac Torpedo. Those were cars built for kings but affordable to the average man. My 92 year old grandfather was a street rod guy and passed two years ago this June. Left me a 48 Fleetline and a 41 Mercury. This Buick is something special thanks for posting it.
Hi Buster, Happy to read your Grandfather left you his two cool car. NICE! Lou
Absolutely beautiful !! Love the styling lines of this car ! The dark green metallic really makes the chrome pop !! Great looking Buick. ( and 455 power) Nice ! Thanks Lou !
Hi Kevin, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Not a 455, it`s actually a 350 LT-1 engine, dressed up to look like a 455....
Love the smaller details like the mirrors and hood ornament. Those colors do an absolutely great job of showing off the curves in the body work! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Brian SD, Happy to read the details & designs you enjoy with this car :-) Thank you for viewing, and you're welcome, Lou
This was my dad's 1st car after WWII. He had to wait 3 years to get it because there was a waiting list. I remember riding in the back seat and sitting on the floor in the winter because that's where it was warmer from the fan blowing the heat under the front seat.
Hi Blair, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My first ride in the '48 Buick was as a newborn baby when my folks brought me home from the hospital in Nov. 1951.
Love that fastback look. This is a real beauty. Thanks Lou.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Glenn :-)
Nice job Bob! Think the iron from Detroit in the 40's was the most beautiful lines and details ever produced.
Hi X K, Happy to read you enjoy the car and design, Lou
A work of art. Absolutely beautiful.
Happy to read "A work of art. Absolutely beautiful" :-)
A classic automobile fan from Venezuela, nothing like a old faithful automobile to enjoy. Love those white frame wheels with the cool ring. Nice super comfortable interior. Mr Lou, super thanks for the video.
Hi Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this comfy classic :-) You're welcome, Lou
This old US Cars are much more sculptures than Cars. They looks so awesome, so majestic real Arts on Wheels. Well done and Credit and Respekt to the enthusiasts who keep those Cars alive. Thank you for share them with the Public. I would choose this car over a Ferrari or Lamborghini anytime without HESITATION, this Sound is amazing.
Hi Serafina, Happy to read you enjoy the design, details, and sounds from this car :-) Lou
What a work of art!
Amazing design.
GREAT VIDEO LOU!
Hi TCT9MM, High praise for the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou
Very nice resto mod Buick! Back in the eaarly 1950's, my parents had a 1948 Pontiac with a similar two-door sedanette body. There was simulated wood grain metal trim around the windows like this car has.
Hi Kitty Corner, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
very cool. an awesome look. love that paint too. Bob - great job. bravo. thanks Lou. great review!!
Hi D Wnright, Happy to read you think this car is cool :-) You're welcome, and I appreciate the kind words on this episode, Lou
This car, and about a dozen others from the Chicagoland Chapter of Buick Club of America was pictured in the latest issue of the Buick Bugle, the BCAs monthly magazine. It’s so nice to see you and Bob with the car, and to see this amazing machine in detail. It’s rare to see a resto-rod done as nicely as this one. Thanks so much Lou, for again bringing us the best stuff.
Hi Fred, Thank you for sharing your knowledge of this car. Regarding bringing you "the best stuff" it's my pleasure, Lou
I love the whole film noir era; fashion, architecture, and most certainly automobiles, all took an uptick to the ending of WWII. Up until the 1960’s, attention was literally in the details. Beautiful example of automotive history even with the addition of slight modifications. Thanks Lou! Much appreciated!
Hi Rusty, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I never took fancy to 1940's auto body styles...but I'll make an exception this one...slick! 👍👍👍
Hi Ray Bin, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age, Lou
My Parents had a 52 Super Buick, the first car I remember and a 66 Buick Wildcat with the 445. Beautiful cars.
Hi Bob Arena, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Lou
Thanks for your videos what a beauty when I was a kid in grade school my neighbor always had Buicks , thanks for sharing your talents and videos (Doug)
Hi Francis (Doug), Happy to read your enjoying the videos with me. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Your words are very encouraging, Lou
*THE CAR OF THE FUTURE*
You’ve gotta love the late 40s-60s design. I love all of the space age retro futuristic design.
Glad to read you enjoy the design of this car :-)
love the design, so advanced for the time, end of 30s and 40s designer from america (and italia) set the new standards, love all those fastback.
Cadillac 41 and Packard Clipper 47, or this Buick. Amazing cars. Thanks for sharing Lou ! Love it.
Hi Francois Montresmecaniques, Happy to read you "love all those fastback" :-) Thank you for viewing & your welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile 30s and 40s are actually my favourite period in America, love all cars but these especially ;-)
Jeez, what a ride !!! Beautiful from the bullet wheels to the 'bomb sight' on the hood ;)
Always had a soft spot for this type of car. Around '73, an older friend bought a '49 Pontiac Silver Streak. What a party cruiser !!!
man, 6 or so years ago, i'm sitting on a Ca bayside bench and hear a head turning burble. Its a dang Silver Streak like my friend had !!. Hadn't seen one in over 40 years.
Ha, just remembered a '47 Chevy my Dad would sometimes bring home from the garage he worked weekends.
It was affectionately known as The Buzz Bomb (exhaust needed some work ;). We all loved it.
Great work as always, Lou.
Hi Glen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends 49 Pontiac :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Very nice Buick! The immediate post-war cars are interesting - almost time machines to the late 1930s/early 40s.
Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "time machine", this time :-) Lou
One of the most beautiful cars I have seen on your channel. Love the green colors and the "fastback" body built the same years me.
Hi Rich, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou
Admiring a 1949 Buick: the only time you can get away with saying "Wow! Look at that rear end!"
Hi Beast 1624, Your comment MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD ! Good one, Lou
Wow what a different unit this is. Reminds me of the old Hudson Hornet and Wasp with that sloped back end. Beautiful colors would not have known it was two tone if you had not said so.He did a great job on his unit and it looked just outstanding. I like the owner too he was pretty cool talking about his unit. Thanks for sharing Lou!
Hi Steve, Always enjoy a "Wow" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a beauty; ram air to boot. The GM torpedoes are an undeniable all time classic, simply beautiful. This one is really special. Thanks Lou.
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this classic :-) My pleasure sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
This classic Buick cars are gorgeous
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Big Buick :-)
“That’s some presence and a half”. Nice.
:-)
What a beautiful automobile! Classic lines, style... *ART!* : )
Happy to read you enjoy this "ART!" :-)
Send a very nice job on the restomod on that car that was the time when they had some real lines on them and the color combination was fabulous the only thing I seem to be a little disappointed by it took out that beautiful straight 8 that was probably the crown jewel of Buick in that era
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) ...other then the correct missing engine :-( Lou
larry borkstrom yes, interestingly I hope there are a few Original 48’s left, can you imagine this like Factory NEW, OR even survivor,etc?.
Man Lou, what a gem of a beautiful 1948 Buick Sedannet . This classic car is nicely restored, it’s a lot nicer than any New car out there (in my opinion). Such a “treat” to see, thanks for All your hard work & interviews out there. You’ve made my retirement so much More enjoyable. God bless you & your loved ones.💚❤️💛🙏🏻✌️🙂
Hi Gary, Thank you for the wonderful comment! I really appreciate that. Happy to read you enjoy this car too. Blessings received, and God bless you & your family too, Lou
The Most Beautiful Car In The World!
Yeah, boi
High praise :-)
I like old buicks. Respects
Here in Europe, When you think about carbuilders you think America.. What a CAR!!! Again thank's Lou.. 💥
Hi Tom, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
That is High Style right there. It's easy to imagine late 1940's gangters rolling up in one of these streamlined badboys. Nice work.
High praise for the "High Style" :-)
SAHWEET what a beauty Lou, probably had the straight 8 originally but what a piece of eye candy, thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas 😀"!!
Hi Greg from TX, Happy to read you think this car is "SAHWEET" :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
I love your work; never miss a presentation. However, I think you missed something I would like to know more about...the hood will open from either side...a unique hinge assembly. Thanks for all you show.
Hi James May, Happy you never miss an episode :-) Thank you! Have you Subscribed? (because I usually see a "red circle" next to your name, and if you hit the "bell" you'll receive all episodes in your e-mail, Lou
@@loucostabile I'm a long time subscriber and have hit that bell!
Seatbelts in the trunk for that annoying passenger.
When I was a kid these Buicks were very popular and still look good today!
Hi Steve W, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
There ain’t enough adjectives to describe how good this car looks. I was hoping to see the Buick straight-8 under that hood with complimentary chrome here and there. One day back in the mid-90s an older gentleman stopped into the auto parts store I worked at. He had ordered a case of the STP lead substitute and came in to pick it up. The gentleman had a late 40s Buick straight-8 outside he had restored and showed it off to me. His was a dark burgundy with a black convertible top. It was a great looking car. The STP lead substitute was bought to use in that car. Lou, no doubt that U-Haul van next to the Buick was a resto-mod! Can you do a story on that?
Hi Donald, High praise for the looks of this car. Since the title is "My Car Story" no chance the U Haul truck will be added :-) Lou
HI LOU REALLY NICE I WAS ONE WHEN THIS ROLLED OUT..NOT SURE I HEARD STOCK BUT IT IS FAR FROM BEING THAT, BUT WELL PU TOGETHER FOR A MODERN HIGHWAY RUNNER..TKS AGAIN FOR ANOTHER GREAT CAR ..
Hi RON, Happy to read you think this one is "really nice" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
One of the most beautiful cars that you have shown, we need a test drive!
High praise. You're right, we do need a test drive, however unfortunately at a indoor car show, that's challenging to do.
beautiful work of art
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
I JUST LOVE THE WATER FALL GRILL . IT'S STILL ON BUICK'S TODAY . IT WAS FIRST SEEN ON THE BUICK Y-JOB .
Hi ALAN YEAGER, Happy to read you enjoy this grill, and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Lou
Absolutely beautiful car!
Hi Shane h, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Nice one Lou ! Love those old Buicks ! I was hoping for a big block under the hood ! Remember Lou it's wheels not rims !
Hi Steve S, Happy to read you enjoy this Buick :-) Lou
Great video as always Lou love watching your channel. You dont see many Buicks around that year at the shows I go too.
Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to share this Buick with you :-) Lou
Well done and a beautiful car for those who appreciate retro modded cars.
Hi Craig, Happy to read you think this car is well done, Lou
Can you imagine seeing these rolling down the road back then? Or better yet, driving or riding in them? 😍💕😍💕😍
Hi George B, Sounds like a good time :-) Lou
Very, very nice. I love the GM fastbacks from 1941 to 1948.
Hi Clarkecars, Happy to read you "love the GM fastbacks" :-) Lou
It's amazing, I loved this color!!!
Green Big Buick :-)
Esses clássicos me levam para um passado maravilhoso bons tempos que não voltam mais .
Hi Dom Valero, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabileEu não falo inglês mas deu para entender um pouco, eu já sou inscrito no seu canal um abraço.
wow is right, they don't make 'em like they used to, i feel like taking a cruise around town. lol- love the whitewalls too.
Happy to receive a "wow" from you :-)
Awesome Showcase Lou
Thank you Robert.
What a beautiful and unique car!!! Nice one there Lou.
Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & appreciate the uniqueness of this car :-) Lou
Nice, graceful lines ,and upgraded underhood, very clean, pump gas & emissions no problem.
Hi Joe, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
That’s a beautiful car. Excellent lines.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks & design of this car :-)
Nice shiny paint and chrome!!
Looks good :-)
I would dare say that this car is probably *The* Marilyn Monroe of classic cars! It's sexy and very dynamic! I'm loving how the hood is raised. I give this car 3 Wows and an American Salute! Oh - and a bonus double thumbs up! Thanx again Lou for covering another amazing treasure!
Hi ImTheDaveman, Marilyn Monroe of classic cars = Winner! My pleasure sharing with you, and I so enjoy reading your FUN comments, Lou
i think the best looking cars are from the late 40's early 50's, always see a lot of them in film noir movies.
HI Steve, Happy to read "i think the best looking cars are from the late 40's early 50's" :-) Lou
Very very nicely done.
And a coupe at that.
Hi Tom, Happy to read you like the way this car is done :-) Lou
This old Buick has such gorgeous swooping lines. It’s quite like one of those old pre war Tatra’s that Jay Leno has. I had a toy car of this exact same model as a kid. That was battery operated and was probably around 1: 18 scale. Sadly thats gone now.
Hi Shankar Balan, Happy to read you enjoy the lines of this car :-) Glad to read it brings back fun memories of the battery operated one you had, Lou
Those were tanks one of the vehicles that fender skirts did not look bad. Nice Buick.
Thanks
Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this nice Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou
Great car, glad he went with a Buick engine while so many go LS.
I believe that is a Chevrolet crate engine by the center bolt valve covers.
Hi jeeper, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) Lou
That is really cool Lou! Nice old Buick!
Happy to read you enjoy this Buick Hensley’s Hobbies :-)
Lou Costabile - yes sir YW Lou!
they built some quite impressive cars in the old times in the USA....
Hi Konrad Benz, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile love the USA, since I, german born, was an exchange- student of an american highsxhool,
still an elvis - fan , he had a remarkable collection of american cars ❤️
Sharp Custom Interior!!
Seems cozy.
A GORGEOUS car!!
Hi Thomas, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Lou, can you imagine parallel parking that massive car without power steering? My 95 pound mother could do it like a champ.
Your Mother is awesome!
Love those torpedo back Buicks and also the 49-52 Chevrolet's with the same body style.
Hi JonH3234, Happy to read this is a design you love :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
oh my GOD....that green,.....Lord take me now!!
High praise :-)
what a gorgeous car!
Hi Bob, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou,im English and i love big old american cars!!
Now that’s a cool car!
:-)
Unmolested body with beautiful lines. Nice.
Happy to read this one is "Nice" :-)
Lou this is ony favorites list. I'd like to see how it feels to take a left hand turn. And the paints are devine. How much does that car weigh? And how does it get 20 mph?
Hi Gail, I did not try to pick this one up, but I'm going to guess it's HEAVY :-) With the modified engine, and thing this one accelerates like a normal car, so should be no issues getting to 20 MPH, Lou
Beautiful 1948 CHICK MAGNET......let's hope your date had a rear end as nice as this Buick.
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "CHICK MAGNET" :-) Lou
I love your videos, nice job. What a pice of car !!!!
Hi Fernando, Happy to read you "love" the videos :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and glad you enjoy this car, Lou
Love your taste
:-)
What a great car.
Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)
What a beauty!
Happy to read you enjoy this "beauty!" :-)
Man, this is the car of a Cesar, Tsar, Kaiser, Empero, King !
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They don;t make them like that no more. Man, That's nice!
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Frickin gorgeous!!
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Now I get it..... Imagine being a sixteen year old refugee, in 1951, who's family is seeking political asylum from the Soviet Union, and the first car you ride in and see up close is a Buick of this vintage. I've seen pics but never one up close or in vids. Even though this is a resto-mod, I get it. Cars like this is why my Dad became a Buick guy. Thanks Lou.
Hi Chuck, Happy to read your comment :-) You're welcome, Lou
Nice Custom.
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Nice growl in the exhaust!!
Sounds good :-)
Beautiful car!
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Thank you Lou very nice car the best ever 👍🤩 wow
Hi 13 •, High praise for this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Iconic shape!
Hi Happy Hands, Happy to read you enjoy the shape of this car ;-) Lou
I agree 😎 looking rims!!
Nice :-)
Very nice two-tone execution. And... once, just once, I would like to hear Lou say, "Let's see the interior, shall we?" with the owner replying, "No, we shall not." Ahh, I'd probably laugh myself into terminal cardiac. Might be worth it.
Hi 413x398, Glad you like the two tone on this car. As long as we're having fun, that's the important part :-) Lou
One more Bob!!
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
Esse modelo de Buick é um dos mais bonitos e novos que já vi .
Hi Dom, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Still got that famous "Buick Rumble.
Nice :-)