That makes two of us! I've always dreamed of having a '64 Impala SS! I love this one, due to it having that 409 engine! If I had the money right now, I'd buy one. Even if it had "just" a 327 or a 283, I'd still buy it! You don't see many of these today!
@@klasseact6663 Modern cars are not as smooth to drive nor are the engines as smooth. Those V8 engines were simple to drive and sounded fantastic. The interior of the cars were also beautiful and to try and buy a car with that type of interior today is going to cost over $200,000. Tell us what V8 car could you buy today that would compare.
Great car!! I had the pleasure of a '64 4 door hard top, 327 was a great car ,my first car was a '63 Nova SS 283 4 speed muncie not all original but a fun car! My neighbor Ms. Blasingame had the '64 Impala SS, maroon and white, bucket seats 409,sweet ride and as a teenager I did the maintenance so got to drive it and man was awesome car, thanks for sharing and as always you know "Howdy from Texas 😃"!!
Greg Foster thanks, interestingly, I remember two Mechanic Brothers: they got the variety 62-1964?.,Impalas with the350 or 360??Horse//?. 327/ 3 Speeed with special gearing....etc. Your 63, and NOVA WITH even 283s... Anyways, have distinct memory of 64 NOVA WITH THOSE 4 Speed/ 327/360 Horse ,or 350 ?? Anyways, the owner was Mechanic at Chevy Dealer: lots of Chevy Stuff; tales of Dealer install/ Options in 19 50-60s, special orders too........Kind of remembering when the 409/425 Horse hit NORTHERN Indiana areas, big Chevy Dealers in Fort Wayne IN, ie Hefner, & surrounding .More than a few hours wandering new car Lots, etc.
Now this is how you option out a '64 Impala SS! Beautiful car and congrats to owner. I love 60's Chevies the best, what an era for GM and this flagship Chevy would have been king of the road back in the day, or right up there. Great job Lou.
Lou..thnx for bringing back so many memories from my youth..I delivered newspapers to a customer..'a true mom and pop grocery store'..Tomorrow grocery store..the older son had a maroon 63 SS 409 that he would park under the carport which was attached to the store..I would 'drools every single time (6 days)a week that I would see this car..like Ken mentioned..this was the Beachboys Era and I was 'fine with seeing this Impala SS daily..I think Ken is a few yes older than me!..I want that 64 409! Thnx Lou!
My brother had the exact car, color red on red with the 425hp 409 And yes, it was a chick magnet too. We would cruise Main St. In Peoria, Illinois every weekend from the river to Bradley University and stop at Steak & Shake before going home to Morton. Great memories!
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The 1964 Impala styling has always been my personal favorite of all of the Impalas. The 409 super sport is the icing on the cake! As a kid I just remember seeing so many of them cruising the streets. Impressed with that brochure book, how detailed it is. That exhaust note sings: "Giddie up, giddie up 409." Thank you for the interview with this proud mature 16 year old owner!
No Hp robbing A/C! This car is a sleeper. Except for the badge that says 409 and dual exhaust. No one would know it's a 409. Just a great Muscle Car. Long before the G.T.O. Shawn.
409 with 425, 4-speed, dual quad, Ember Red (and Ken's shirt matches!)...Yep, just the way you'd want an Impala SS! 409 thanks to you and Ken for another fast fun ride! Good times fer sher!
My first car I got when I was 15 was a 63 Impala SS convertable 409 400 hp, and when I pushed the pedal to the floor at 60mph, and it almost pushed me back into the back seat. I loved that torque. Nothing like a 409!!!! Enough with the paperwork and brochures, so take it out for a driveand show what a 409 can do!!!!
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I know...I know! Keep it ALL original. But to some, headers could easily add tweak, to the jazzy rhythm of that ole' cam-song commonly known of as, "Idle Times." I truly Love that tune. Yeah, I couldn't do it either. lol BEAUTIFUL!!
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Lou. Another great video. Brings back a lot of childhood memories as my parents had a 1964 impala 2 door sedan in Navy blue with the big block dual exhausts. I rode in the back seat and enjoyed the music that emanated from that rear seat center single speaker. Lol. What a car truly left an impression on me.
Me too. And all I did was watch them drive down my street every once in a while. I was only 12 at the time. We had a 1960 Pontiac Parisienne Station wagon that was special ordered by a Pontiac dealership owner for his wife. His wife didn’t like it because it didn’t have power windows, so my dad got it as a used vehicle with low mileage. The dealership owner told my father it was a special order 409. I can’t verify it really was a 409, because that was very early for a 409. All I can say for sure is the valve covers I remember looked like 409 valve covers. I know it had a lot of power. We always rented a vacation trailer for the holidays and that car went up steep mountain passes like there wasn’t a trailer there. It was a time when lots of cars actually had trouble making it up those steep hills. We’d be passing cars on the uphill passing lanes, even though the 2 speed transmission wouldn’t even kick down at highway speeds. Other cars would be pulled off to the side of the road with steam pouring out of their radiators. My dad sure loved that car. It had a nice metallic paint job, a really nice interior and a great engine. If it really was a 409, that would make it super rare car.
My Dad got a 1964 Impala in 1964. It was a dark green with light green interior. Coupe. When he came into the house to tell the family about it, I (at age 7) asked him “is it an SS “? My Dad said “straight stick”? “NO!”, I said. “Super Sport”! I was a “car guy” at an early age. It wasn’t an SS much to my dismay.
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At 15, it took literally weeks of constant pleading & whining to get my Dad to order his '62 Impala Sport Coupe with a 327/250 (3-speed column shift). His 1st ever V8 car. I didn't even bring up Super Sport, just the V8 was a milestone.
My Dad owned a '66 Impala 283 3 speed from new and would take my Mom out on dates in his car. He moved the shifter to the floor not long after buying it. Sometimes when they went out, he would hit the clutch and she shifted while he kept his right arm around her. He got rid of that car before I was born. I wish I could get them another one. One day. Great video Lou! Thanks Mr. Nagel!!
I had a 64 BelAir. Loved that car. The 409 425 hp is the top, but any engine in that year was great from the 230-6, the 283, the 327. All great engines. This one is outstanding. Great car.
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Goodday Lou, Good times indeed, Ken is a super nice gentleman, great country scenery, cornfields in the state of Illinois? . Beautiful 64 Impala SS, " She so fine my 409 ", again more than 1 hp per cubic inch. My eldest son wants a 64 Impala SS so I send him this video to learn a thing or 2 from watching your video. Saturday night in Stage 4 lockdown, binging on some of your old video's too. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Goodday Louis, Bing away, and glad to sharing (and hopefully inspire) your oldest Son to get his right Impala for him :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
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Both the 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Fastback and 1964 Impala Sport Coupe are such classics...must have been a difficult choice to decide which one to buy then. I remember that the woman living next door to my family was still driving a blue 1964 Sport Coupe in 1978. Her adult daughter drove a 1967 Impala Sport Coupe when visiting. That was the era when many of those cars were being altered into low riders.
@Paul Kersey Plymouth also built the classic 1964 Fury and Sport Fury in a coupe and convertible but sales were much lower than both Ford and Chevrolet. Even if any of them had a bench front seat and small V-8, they are still desirable. My first choice is a 1964 Ford XL Fastback with bucket seats, console shifter, and a 390 V-8.
maybe it's just me, but I think these Chevy classics were way ahead of their time, of course, along with the Ford Thunderbird. Lou, keep those classics coming!
Wow...just wow! I once owned the same car only dark blue and the single 4bbl 400 HP. When I got on it hard I could watch the gas gauge drop. Trouble is today’s gas doesn’t have the octane that is required.
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Well Lou, no doubt, who else want more ? This car is a real sprinter. I would love to have it for my street races. So beautiful in red with red. No problem to get a date with the most pretty girl with this classy beast. Congratulations and greetings to his owner, I am sure he knows for what it was made for, to send your feet across the flor until the radiator ! 😂😂😂😂😂
Great Job Lou! 50' s and 60's Chevy did it perfect, of course I'm a little biased...wink wink.. Thanks for bringing that beauty out Ken giddyup giddyup 409....! Thanks Lou for all you do!!!!
Wow Lou what a beautiful unit this is! My Lord that ride along was awesome. Mr. Nagel always has very fine cars. Love the story he has with everyone of his cars. That engine sound was awesome! Love the double red this car has! I enjoyed this video a lot Lou and thanks for sharing!!!
Wow...just wow! We never got anything like this in Australia, just the run of the mill Biscayne's and the very occasional, ordinary Impala's, with the 327 I think. This beautiful car just takes the 64 Chevy to a whole new level. Thanks Lou :-)
My Dad bought a new 64 Impala SS 409 . And believe it or not it was a 340hp. Power Glide automatic transmission. Maroon over black interior. I was 16 and did not like the automatic.
Ah! The one classic I had back in the late '80's! Mine was white/white interior, but with the base engine and Powerglide. Ken's is the "capo de capo" model! Very nice.
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First car I drove was a red on red 64 impala ss,,,327 powerglide, a friends dad sold old chevys I was 13 my friend would sneak out with it often ,we were bad kids
It's missing the original 4spd shifter with chrome shift ball instead it has a aftermarket Hurst 4spd shifter and knob, other than that the car looks original.
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The Hurst is a smoother, shorter throw shifter, but the stock shifter with T-bar reverse lock-out worked reasonably well. I had that stock set-up on my Chevelle, never a problem shifting. Just squeeky throw-out bearings!
Always loving more your videos Sir, , i love hearing the stories the owners has or if there is no stories, just enjoy seeing these masterpieces still existing.. . There's always something to tell! Specially in old cars like these, they are like: chests full of stories and anecdotes. keep up the Good work! And I have thought, maybe in these hard times not, but if there was the economic possibility , you could visit foreign countries and record cars there . Cuba is a country home of many historic cars. Classic cars are like a tradition there, you would love them! But it is only an idea, there are still many owners and cars to know in the US!
Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes / videos with me. If there are Sponsors to cover costs, I'm interested in sharing cars, so visiting Countries sounds FUN :-)
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Juxtapose good ‘ol Ken and his stock ‘64 impala, with the gangster rap Dre and Snoop Dog, bouncing up and down Malibu beach! 😂I love the tail end on this one. Nice stainless and triple taillights. Red on Red!👍Thanks Lou.
Thanks Lou, what a great 64 Chev Super Sport 409, you’ve done a great job on “showing” all the features & history on it. Stay cool & always remain like “Fonzi” from the Happy Days.🙏🏻❤️✌️💚😎
Great video Lou love watching your channel If I could have an Impala SS i would want to be identical to this one love the red on red color combo and of course the 409 and 4 speed manual transmission.
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My uncle Peter had one of these babies. I drove it. It was quite quick. He bought it new. Drove it till his death in 2010. I was sure he was going to give it to me. But he gave it to the local Ukrainian Catholic Church. I guess l shouldn't have smoked him in my 69 Mach 1, 428CJ.😂
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Hard to start! Acts like it's Carboned up a little, judging by the smoke coming out of the exhaust. Easy fix Lou jump in with him shotgun and go give her hell!!! Lol!! Beautiful 409 Imp!!!!
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What a world when I'd rather have this '64 Chevy than anything made in 2020!
That makes two of us! I've always dreamed of having a '64 Impala SS! I love this one, due to it having that 409 engine! If I had the money right now, I'd buy one. Even if it had "just" a 327 or a 283, I'd still buy it! You don't see many of these today!
Hi Woody Glendell, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Lou
@@klasseact6663 Yes, and so am I!
Same! 2020 cars suck
@@klasseact6663
Modern cars are not as smooth to drive nor are the engines as smooth. Those V8 engines were simple to drive and sounded fantastic.
The interior of the cars were also beautiful and to try and buy a car with that type of interior today is going to cost over $200,000.
Tell us what V8 car could you buy today that would compare.
A 4:11 geared car with hubcaps. There's something intrinsically satisfying about this era with it's simplicity and honesty. Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, Glad to read you like this one. You're welcome, Lou
Those are the original SS "spinner" hubcaps. Those 29" wheels these customizers put on their cars just aren't my style. They're only original once!
My uncle had a 64 Impala SS red with black interior. 327 auto transmission. This car is beautiful.
Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Well, if you can own only one, this is the one! It's always a treat to see Ken & one from his collection. Thanks, Lou!
High praise :-) You're welcome TheGunfighter45acp.
Great car!! I had the pleasure of a '64 4 door hard top, 327 was a great car ,my first car was a '63 Nova SS 283 4 speed muncie not all original but a fun car! My neighbor Ms. Blasingame had the '64 Impala SS, maroon and white, bucket seats 409,sweet ride and as a teenager I did the maintenance so got to drive it and man was awesome car, thanks for sharing and as always you know "Howdy from Texas 😃"!!
Hi Greg from TX, Sounds like LOTS of FUN Chevy memories :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Greg Foster thanks, interestingly, I remember two Mechanic Brothers: they got the variety 62-1964?.,Impalas with the350 or 360??Horse//?. 327/ 3 Speeed with special gearing....etc. Your 63, and NOVA WITH even 283s... Anyways, have distinct memory of 64 NOVA WITH THOSE 4 Speed/ 327/360 Horse ,or 350 ?? Anyways, the owner was Mechanic at Chevy Dealer: lots of Chevy Stuff; tales of Dealer install/ Options in 19 50-60s, special orders too........Kind of remembering when the 409/425 Horse hit NORTHERN Indiana areas, big Chevy Dealers in Fort Wayne IN, ie Hefner, & surrounding .More than a few hours wandering new car Lots, etc.
That car would probably eat a GTO for lunch but a lot of people say the GTO started the muscle car era!
Good point! I think you're correct.
Hi Gary, Thank you for viewing & sharing your thoughts, Lou
The 409 was released 3 years before the GTO. And, most 409s would eat Goats for lunch all day long !
@@blackwaterdogs4256 thanks
My 65 GTO 389 Tri power would blow the doors off that impala
Now this is how you option out a '64 Impala SS! Beautiful car and congrats to owner. I love 60's Chevies the best, what an era for GM and this flagship Chevy would have been king of the road back in the day, or right up there.
Great job Lou.
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you "love" the 60's Chevies :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou
I always thought 64 and 69 were nicest but the 61 grew on me over the years...pretty hard to not like Chevy in the 60's.
Lou..thnx for bringing back so many memories from my youth..I delivered newspapers to a customer..'a true mom and pop grocery store'..Tomorrow grocery store..the older son had a maroon 63 SS 409 that he would park under the carport which was attached to the store..I would 'drools every single time (6 days)a week that I would see this car..like Ken mentioned..this was the Beachboys Era and I was 'fine with seeing this Impala SS daily..I think Ken is a few yes older than me!..I want that 64 409! Thnx Lou!
David, My pleasure sharing with you. Glad to read the videos bring back memories :-) You're welcome, Lou
My brother had the exact car, color red on red with the 425hp 409
And yes, it was a chick magnet too. We would cruise Main St. In Peoria, Illinois every weekend from the river to Bradley University and stop at Steak & Shake before going home to Morton. Great memories!
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The 1964 Impala styling has always been my personal favorite of all of the Impalas. The 409 super sport is the icing on the cake! As a kid I just remember seeing so many of them cruising the streets. Impressed with that brochure book, how detailed it is. That exhaust note sings: "Giddie up, giddie up 409." Thank you for the interview with this proud mature 16 year old owner!
Hi Carlos, Happy to read the 1964 Impala is a favorite of yours :-) Glad to read you enjoy this one, and you're welcome, Lou
You guys are lucky I’m only an 18 year old but these are my absolute favorite cars
No Hp robbing A/C! This car is a sleeper. Except for the badge that says 409 and dual exhaust. No one would know it's a 409. Just a great Muscle Car. Long before the G.T.O. Shawn.
Hi Shawn, Thank you for viewing and sharing you enjoy this "Sleeper" :-) Lou
409 with 425, 4-speed, dual quad, Ember Red (and Ken's shirt matches!)...Yep, just the way you'd want an Impala SS! 409 thanks to you and Ken for another fast fun ride! Good times fer sher!
Hi iswc27, Happy to read you appreciate this Chevy :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
My first car I got when I was 15 was a 63 Impala SS convertable 409 400 hp, and when I pushed the pedal to the floor at 60mph, and it almost pushed me back into the back seat. I loved that torque. Nothing like a 409!!!!
Enough with the paperwork and brochures, so take it out for a driveand show what a 409 can do!!!!
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A great example of an iconic American beauty.
The Beach Boys nailed it!
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, "iconic American beauty" well said :-) Happy to read you enjoy this video, and thank you for viewing, Lou
I know...I know! Keep it ALL original. But to some, headers could easily add tweak, to the jazzy rhythm of that ole' cam-song commonly known of as, "Idle Times."
I truly Love that tune.
Yeah, I couldn't do it either. lol
BEAUTIFUL!!
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Lou. Another great video. Brings back a lot of childhood memories as my parents had a 1964 impala 2 door sedan in Navy blue with the big block dual exhausts. I rode in the back seat and enjoyed the music that emanated from that rear seat center single speaker. Lol. What a car truly left an impression on me.
Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Me too. And all I did was watch them drive down my street every once in a while. I was only 12 at the time.
We had a 1960 Pontiac Parisienne Station wagon that was special ordered by a Pontiac dealership owner for his wife. His wife didn’t like it because it didn’t have power windows, so my dad got it as a used vehicle with low mileage. The dealership owner told my father it was a special order 409. I can’t verify it really was a 409, because that was very early for a 409. All I can say for sure is the valve covers I remember looked like 409 valve covers. I know it had a lot of power. We always rented a vacation trailer for the holidays and that car went up steep mountain passes like there wasn’t a trailer there. It was a time when lots of cars actually had trouble making it up those steep hills. We’d be passing cars on the uphill passing lanes, even though the 2 speed transmission wouldn’t even kick down at highway speeds. Other cars would be pulled off to the side of the road with steam pouring out of their radiators. My dad sure loved that car. It had a nice metallic paint job, a really nice interior and a great engine. If it really was a 409, that would make it super rare car.
Thanks Lou for showing us all these amazing cars.
My pleasure sharing with you yavin99 :-)
What a great car
Happy to read you like this "great car" :-)
Another fun Car Story! Very nice Impala, just beautiful. Thanks for taking us along for the ride Lou.
Hi Jeff, A FUN one to ride in for sure :-) My pleasure sharing this fine 409 with you, Lou
My Dad got a 1964 Impala in 1964. It was a dark green with light green interior. Coupe. When he came into the house to tell the family about it, I (at age 7) asked him “is it an SS
“? My Dad said “straight stick”? “NO!”, I said. “Super Sport”! I was a “car guy” at an early age. It wasn’t an SS much to my dismay.
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At 15, it took literally weeks of constant pleading & whining to get my Dad to order his '62 Impala Sport Coupe with a 327/250 (3-speed column shift). His 1st ever V8 car. I didn't even bring up Super Sport, just the V8 was a milestone.
My Dad owned a '66 Impala 283 3 speed from new and would take my Mom out on dates in his car. He moved the shifter to the floor not long after buying it. Sometimes when they went out, he would hit the clutch and she shifted while he kept his right arm around her. He got rid of that car before I was born. I wish I could get them another one. One day.
Great video Lou! Thanks Mr. Nagel!!
Hi Mark W, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I had a 64 BelAir. Loved that car. The 409 425 hp is the top, but any engine in that year was great from the 230-6, the 283, the 327. All great engines. This one is outstanding. Great car.
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Put a smile on my face too! Thanks for taking us along Lou!
Hi Oscar Charlie Delta, Glad you're having FUN with me on the Channel :-) You're welcome, Lou
EXTRA fine 409, spectacular!
Nice :-)
Goodday Lou,
Good times indeed, Ken is a super nice gentleman, great country scenery, cornfields in the state of Illinois? .
Beautiful 64 Impala SS, " She so fine my 409 ", again more than 1 hp per cubic inch.
My eldest son wants a 64 Impala SS so I send him this video to learn a thing or 2 from watching your video.
Saturday night in Stage 4 lockdown, binging on some of your old video's too.
Your number 1 Fan in Australia
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Goodday Louis, Bing away, and glad to sharing (and hopefully inspire) your oldest Son to get his right Impala for him :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi Louis, Mike here from Ballan, Vic.
@@mikevale3620
Hi Mike
1964 personified . Great car . Thanks for posting .
Hi Bud Lee, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) My pleasure sharing with you and you're welcome, Lou
First "Brand New" car I ever rode in as a kid was my Uncle Bob's '64 Impala. Great car.
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@@loucostabile I dunnit
Beautiful red color. Fantastic vintage classic car. Mechanics preferred older cars because they are easy to work on.
Hi Carl, Happy to read you think this car is "Fantastic" :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Both the 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Fastback and 1964 Impala Sport Coupe are such classics...must have been a difficult choice to decide which one to buy then. I remember that the woman living next door to my family was still driving a blue 1964 Sport Coupe in 1978. Her adult daughter drove a 1967 Impala Sport Coupe when visiting. That was the era when many of those cars were being altered into low riders.
@Paul Kersey Plymouth also built the classic 1964 Fury and Sport Fury in a coupe and convertible but sales were much lower than both Ford and Chevrolet. Even if any of them had a bench front seat and small V-8, they are still desirable. My first choice is a 1964 Ford XL Fastback with bucket seats, console shifter, and a 390 V-8.
Hi Appleman1964, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors blue car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I'm graduating until 2025 1964 Chevy Impala that will be my dream come true
Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon.
Yeah I'll be right behind the wheel
maybe it's just me, but I think these Chevy classics were way ahead of their time, of course, along with the Ford Thunderbird. Lou, keep those classics coming!
Hi mouse lee, Happy to read you're enjoying the classics with me :-) Stay tuned, I have more coming, Lou
Wow...just wow! I once owned the same car only dark blue and the single 4bbl 400 HP. When I got on it
hard I could watch the gas gauge drop. Trouble is today’s gas doesn’t have the octane that is required.
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Just put in lower compression pistons. It will still be faster than almost everything else.
Well Lou, no doubt, who else want more ? This car is a real sprinter. I would love to have it for my street races. So beautiful in red with red. No problem to get a date with the most pretty girl with this classy beast. Congratulations and greetings to his owner, I am sure he knows for what it was made for, to send your feet across the flor until the radiator ! 😂😂😂😂😂
Hi Felipe Zitzmann, Thank you for viewing & sharing. Enjoyed reading your thoughts on this car, Lou
Best engine sound I’ve probably ever heard!!!! Holy hell!!!!
Just the way we like it :-)
what a huge monster.. what a beautiful impala
Well said :-)
Great Job Lou! 50' s and 60's Chevy did it perfect, of course I'm a little biased...wink wink.. Thanks for bringing that beauty out Ken giddyup giddyup 409....! Thanks Lou for all you do!!!!
Hi EAGLE 1, Happy to read you enjoy this car & episode :-) Thank you for the encouraging words, it's appreciated and you're welcome, Lou
Wow Lou what a beautiful unit this is! My Lord that ride along was awesome. Mr. Nagel always has very fine cars. Love the story he has with everyone of his cars. That engine sound was awesome! Love the double red this car has! I enjoyed this video a lot Lou and thanks for sharing!!!
Hi Steve, High praise for this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Gorgeous Chevrolet ! Thank Ken and Lou !
My pleasure sharing with you Rudy :-) You're welcome, Lou
While I prefer 61 Chevys over the 62 - 64s, when it comes to 409 cars, they are magnificent!
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this 409 car :-) Lou
Nice Impala, nice to see one not lowrided.
Happy to read you enjoy this Impala :-)
Wow...just wow! We never got anything like this in Australia, just the run of the mill Biscayne's and the very occasional, ordinary Impala's, with the 327 I think. This beautiful car just takes the 64 Chevy to a whole new level. Thanks Lou :-)
Hi Mike, Happy to receive a "Wow...just wow!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
She's real fine that 409 ! { someone had to say it :) )
N I C E :-)
Now we're talking! Darn! What a beast! Beautiful! Stunning! Absolutely awesome!
Happy to read you enjoy this "Beast" :-)
My Dad bought a new 64 Impala SS 409 . And believe it or not it was a 340hp. Power Glide automatic transmission. Maroon over black interior. I was 16 and did not like the automatic.
Hi Ron, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
GREETING from Venezuela, A good looking Chevy Impala. Mr Lou thank you for showing this 1964 Chevrolet Impala in a very shine red paint.
Hi Alejandro from Venezuela, Happy to read you enjoy this Impala :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Yeah, sweet brochures. A concept of budget yet still loaded mid range cars is surely needed today
Hi Chris, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I had the 409 45 single and played it all the time. Great video, thanks!
Hi zeevon9, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 45 single :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video and you're welcome, Lou
Fantastic car Lou I love the old W motors.
Hi abe, Happy to read you think this car is "Fantastic" :-) Lou
That is one hell of a car she is fine my 409 Lou I've never seen you so relaxed and not abrasive keep it up
We're in the Country away from my family :-)
Ah! The one classic I had back in the late '80's! Mine was white/white interior, but with the base engine and Powerglide. Ken's is the "capo de capo" model! Very nice.
Hi Joseph, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nicely done with the Hurst shifter
Hi Chad, Happy to read you appreciate the detail 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
Ken reminds me of a cross between Barry Switzer and Buzz Aldrin. Feeling 16 again!😄
N I C E :-)
Lou have always thought Ken has the best cars.. Would like to have them all.
Yesenia, you're right he has great cars :-)
Gorgeous car really like it cheers KC Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺😎👍
Must be mine, its got my name on it 🤣😂😏😎
Hi Metal Mania 3D & The Diecast Workshop, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
My favorite Chevy! Always wanted one with a 409! 1964 my birth year.
Hi Kenny, Happy to read this is your birth year & a favorite Chevy too :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips 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
First car I drove was a red on red 64 impala ss,,,327 powerglide, a friends dad sold old chevys I was 13 my friend would sneak out with it often ,we were bad kids
Hi David, Good times, good times :-) Lou
I later had a 68 ,307 powerglide, drive in movie would become interesting if movie wasn't, that was mine,,I was 21
It's missing the original 4spd shifter with chrome shift ball instead it has a aftermarket Hurst 4spd shifter and knob, other than that the car looks original.
Hi John Pena, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips 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 Hurst is a smoother, shorter throw shifter, but the stock shifter with T-bar reverse lock-out worked reasonably well. I had that stock set-up on my Chevelle, never a problem shifting. Just squeeky throw-out bearings!
Always loving more your videos Sir, , i love hearing the stories the owners has or if there is no stories, just enjoy seeing these masterpieces still existing.. . There's always something to tell! Specially in old cars like these, they are like: chests full of stories and anecdotes.
keep up the Good work!
And I have thought, maybe in these hard times not, but if there was the economic possibility , you could visit foreign countries and record cars there . Cuba is a country home of many historic cars. Classic cars are like a tradition there, you would love them!
But it is only an idea, there are still many owners and cars to know in the US!
Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes / videos with me. If there are Sponsors to cover costs, I'm interested in sharing cars, so visiting Countries sounds FUN :-)
Great video and a beautiful beast of a car
Hi MD Fishman, Happy to read you appreciate this video & 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
Juxtapose good ‘ol Ken and his stock ‘64 impala, with the gangster rap Dre and Snoop Dog, bouncing up and down Malibu beach! 😂I love the tail end on this one. Nice stainless and triple taillights. Red on Red!👍Thanks Lou.
Hi Ramon, THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME LAUGH OUT LOUD ! AWESOME! Thank you, and you're welcome, Lou
Thanks Lou, what a great 64 Chev Super Sport 409, you’ve done a great job on “showing” all the features & history on it. Stay cool & always remain like “Fonzi” from the Happy Days.🙏🏻❤️✌️💚😎
Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this car and the details :-) I'll stay cool, ayeeeee :-) Lou
Great video Lou love watching your channel If I could have an Impala SS i would want to be identical to this one love the red on red color combo and of course the 409 and 4 speed manual transmission.
Hi PlymouthDuster 225, A well chosen Chevrolet to have for sure :-) Lou
great car and looks good
Happy to read you enjoy this cars looks :-)
@@loucostabile mostly there are a lot of beautiful wheelbarrows but there are also such terrible ones
That's a beautiful Chevy. I bet if you took video of the gas gauge on that launch, you'd see it go down a little bit. hehe
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
She's real fine my 409
She's real fine my 409
409 ! Iconic muscle car .
N I C E :-)
That's one Fine 409!! #TeamChevy #ChevyGuy 🔧🏁💪
Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
all the right 4` s thanks LOU
You're welcome Kenneth :-)
When he opened the hood -- WOW!
Hi Derrick, Happy to read you appreciate what's under the hood 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
I had a 64 with a 327,,wonderful car.
Hi carman geek, Sounds like you had a fun car :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
That Impala needs new calibrated spark plugs. The rest is working perfectly. Great classic muscle car!
Hi Juan, Thank you for sharing a tip, Lou
That's my dream car, perfect.
Hi Peter, Happy to read this is your "dream car" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips 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
old beauties keep on shining...
:-)
Great chevy, numbers matching too
Hi acts2210, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Lou
Good times indeed!! Unfortunately never to return.
Hi Phil, I think you're on the right RUclips Channel for the cars you enjoy :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips 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
Beautiful car beautiful scenery. Where were you?
Western Suburbs of IL
@@loucostabile Nice area. Reminds me of PA.
Wowowowwwww! Jaw on floor!
Hi MooDog's Frugal R/Cs!, Happy to receive a "Wowowowwwww!" from you :-) Lou
This was and still is my dream car. I want it in a convertible.
Hi Fixin Bugs and Stuff
, Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this with the top down soon, Lou
They don't make 'em like they used to applies here!😍
You're right :-)
"She's still fine, that 409"!
N I C E :-)
Three yrs. old when car came out
Thank you for sharing.
WOW! WOW! WOW! Perfect! Just perfect!
WOW! x 3 = Winner :-)
My 4 speed dual quad posi-traction 409...... no one writes songs about teslas. might as well write a song about your washing machine.
"no one writes songs about teslas" AWESOME !!
Nothing on the data plate to verify it's a SS car. "62-'64, SS was just a cosmetic option package.
Thank you for sharing.
Giddyup giddyup 4-0-9!
:-)
super sweet
Happy to read "super sweet" :-)
Hi Ken & Lou / Red and SS is a great combination. Stay out of YT jail by playing a copyrighted tune. 💰😎
• Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
Hi trainroomgary, Happy to read you enjoy this car, and we'll "hold the music" on this car :-) Lou
nice 5 stars 😃
Nice :-)
Funny how you talk about this car as a competitor to,the GTO when they were made by the same company.
Glad we're both having fun on this Channel, so I guess that makes us both in the same company :-)
Nice!
:-)
My uncle Peter had one of these babies. I drove it. It was quite quick. He bought it new. Drove it till his death in 2010. I was sure he was going to give it to me. But he gave it to the local Ukrainian Catholic Church.
I guess l shouldn't have smoked him in my 69 Mach 1, 428CJ.😂
Hi Island Don, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncle Peters car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Ken sir it's my dream car every since I seen my first one so how much lol
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Cars and connections~
Thank you for viewing & sharing.
Super Duper Clean
Hi Alan, Happy to read you appreciate this "Super Duper Clean" 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
It's disappointing that it wasn't optioned with power disc brakes, especially with the 409. Manual drum brakes yeeesh!
Disc brakes would be a nice option.
Awesome
Happy to read you think this car is "Awesome" :-)
🎼🎼🎹🎺🎻🎸🎤🥁🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶 “SHE’s so fine my 409.”🎵🎶🎶
N I C E :-)
GIDDE 'UP !!
N I C E :-)
Sorry for.the typos! I don't know what happened
It happens.
NOT a rock crusher Muncie...unless my hearing's playing tricks, where's that M22 whine? Oh! That's right! There was NO M22 until late '65!
Hi M20L35, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips 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
Hard to start! Acts like it's
Carboned up a little, judging by the smoke coming out of the exhaust. Easy fix Lou jump in with him shotgun and go give her hell!!! Lol!! Beautiful 409 Imp!!!!
Hi Adrian Tomlin, I'm ready for the opportunity to help the situation :-) 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