Under 10K Original Miles ! 1969 ½ Plymouth Road Runner A12 & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile  2 года назад +15

    *Hi, If you like this video, please click on the 🤍 THANKS button under the video title" Thank you! Lou*

  • @briansd2772
    @briansd2772 2 года назад +14

    My favorite part of this feature is smiling Braden with his technically correct spot on description. 1969 1/2 SIX BARREL. He knows his MoPars! Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +3

      Hi Brian SD, I agree, the young man nailed the description :-) You're welcome, Lou

    • @wesleyAlan9179
      @wesleyAlan9179 2 года назад

      ......or, it was a well rehearsed intro😄👍

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 2 года назад +14

    Gotta love the look of the plain steelies on the 69 440 6bbl Road Runner and 69 440 6 pack Super Bee!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +3

      Happy to read the details you enjoy :-)

    • @rudolphguarnacci197
      @rudolphguarnacci197 2 года назад +3

      Absolutely love that look.

    • @BrandonLeeBrown
      @BrandonLeeBrown 4 месяца назад

      The reason for those wheels is, they are the heavy duty police wheels, that were also used on D100 half ton pickup trucks. They were the strongest wheels they had that would fit a car. The 1969 A12 cars only came with drum brakes. That is because drum brakes were thought to have less drag than disc brakes and also, the Mopar front disc brakes came with smaller rear drum brakes. Small rear brakes wouldn't be desirable on a drag race, that had large, slick rear tires. The big block drum brake cars had the largest rear brakes, but those weren't included with front disc brakes.

  • @HardRockVermont
    @HardRockVermont 5 месяцев назад +2

    This car is a great street muscle machine, one of my favs from Mopar history. The 69 Roadrunner, the 69 Super B, and the Challengers are my all time favs. I drive a Scat Pack, love that NA roar!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 месяцев назад +2

      Hi HardRockVermont, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Glad to read you have a cool car too. 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

    • @HardRockVermont
      @HardRockVermont 5 месяцев назад

      @@loucostabile Will do!

  • @haromaster6086
    @haromaster6086 2 года назад +2

    Wow unbelievable car. We had a B5 blue with a c21 buddy seat. I miss that car so much!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Haro Master, 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

  • @ultraviolettp3446
    @ultraviolettp3446 2 года назад +6

    The hits keep on coming as Lou shows us a car that is barely broken in - what a special treat to see a Road Runner in its near original look! Fantastic! I also like the look of the black steel wheels and usually I loathe modern cars with their black aluminum wheels which just make the wheel wells look like they are black holes. This combination with the red striped tires is great as the steelies give depth to the wheel/tire combo - just spot on right!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi ultraviolet tp, Like it came off the showroom floor. Happy to read this one is "Fantastic!" :-) Lou

    • @rudolphguarnacci197
      @rudolphguarnacci197 2 года назад

      Everybody wants to copy cop cars. Today, that's what they're doing with the blacked out everything, not just rims. They should just take the test so they can run around with the lights on and get it out of their system.

    • @richardmorris7063
      @richardmorris7063 2 года назад

      I agree,you can't see the detail of the wheel unless you're on top of it.

  • @rudolphguarnacci197
    @rudolphguarnacci197 2 года назад +13

    One of the most interesting uploads you've captured. Along with your good-natured manner that draws an audience, your featured owners contribute in large part as well to a successful video. In this case, you have one heck of a family. Great car, great people, great job again, Lou. Thanks for adding more smiles.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +3

      Hi Rudolph, "One of the most interesting uploads you've captured." I appreciate you sharing this. If I'm adding smiles, that is what the # 1 goal is. FUN! My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @godsowndrunk1118
    @godsowndrunk1118 2 года назад +3

    Now that's more my speed than the Nash....brings me back to the time my buddy, who owned a 383 roadrunner, and I stopped to test drive a 440 Six Pack Roadrunner on a used car lot....he turned it sideways coming out of the lot, and we're both looking at each other with our eyes bugged out ...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Gods own drunk, Happy to read this one is more your speed :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @twenty4dupont
    @twenty4dupont 2 года назад +3

    What an absolute gem! That man is lucky to be the caretaker of such an iconic automobile. Great job again, Lou!
    ILL CYA!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi R8cer Ex, Happy to share this "absolute gem!" with you :-) Appreciate the kind words, Lou

  • @andrewhatez7955
    @andrewhatez7955 2 года назад +3

    Truly amazing, Lou...you have now breached the stratosphere. I am not a Mopar guy, however, credit where due--what a great, great care of my youth--wow!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Andrew, Up Up and AWAY! :-) Lou

  • @CowboysNo1Fan
    @CowboysNo1Fan 2 года назад +3

    Finally show a Road Runner! Close to my Sweet 16 too!

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 2 года назад +4

    Lots of cool 😎 documentation too!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +3

      Happy to read what you enjoy :-)

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 2 года назад +2

    Unreal example - I agree with the other comments, this one is barely broken in.
    Beautiful mopar, just impeccable.
    Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Jeff, Like taking a trip back to 1969 :-) Happy to read you enjoy this car. You're welcome, Lou

    • @JeffKing310
      @JeffKing310 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile you’ve got that right - definitely a time travel experience.

  • @Funsho97
    @Funsho97 2 года назад +3

    440 Six Barrel as the young man correctly states, awesome!!! That car sounds as good as it looks. By the look on everyone's face, that one is all about "smiles per gallon" and that's what it's all about, family!!! Very unique color combination on that one and a great car as always Lou!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you enjoy this young mans knowledge of Grandpa's car :-) I agree, this car sounds & looks great. My pleasure sharing this family car with you, Lou

  • @austinevplab7167
    @austinevplab7167 2 года назад +4

    That exhaust note is awesome! I was always jealous of my friend’s cool dad who owned a bright orange Road Runner with the bird decal on the fenders! Great job Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi AustinEVPLab, "That exhaust note is awesome!" Agree. Lou

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 2 года назад +3

    It's just not a Road Runner without that "Beep Beep"horn!!

  • @bdpopeye
    @bdpopeye 2 года назад +2

    Awesome Roadrunner! Those Plymouth Roadrunners were built to go FAST in a straight line. They sound so cool. When I was stationed aboard USS Hancock(CVA 19) back in '74 & '75 I had a shipmate that had a yellow '70 Roadrunner. His had the 383 V8 mated to a 4 speed tranny. This car with the six pack 440 with a Tourque-flite tranny is a great match. Those tourque-filtes could really handle that horsepower & torque. Thanks for posting Lou.! Be blessed always!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Gerry, Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome" car :-) Blessings received. God bless you. You're welcome, Lou

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz 2 года назад +1

      Yes, though they can turn and stop with aplomb, as well. these were flat handling cars with HD police spec everything.
      Thanks for your service! My old supv served on the USS Ranger, somewhere back then. I was in the Wisc ANG. He Navy..we had a couple ex Army guys, one served in Viet Nam..we had guys & gals that were former active Air Force..SAC etc.
      My shop was Munitions Sys Spc..'Ammo Troops'. I was in during the end of the Cold War, through
      Desert Storm & 9/11. Crazy times..but we had fun.

    • @bdpopeye
      @bdpopeye 2 года назад +1

      @@gzuzsavz Thank you for your service!!! USS Ranger(CVA 61) Top Gun of the Pacific Fleet...Bar None!

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz 2 года назад +1

      @@bdpopeye You're welcome! Ahh, no kidding? yeah..in hindsight, we should of tried to get more stories from him. ..we were NOT a normal/typical Air Guard shop, lol! Tons of active service between us all..about 40 troops. a hodge podge, lol. ..i am sure you know of the woke agenda..drumming conservatives out of the service..pushing out especially any conservative big brass..it is a crying shame :( Hang in there, man.

  • @tadheath5856
    @tadheath5856 2 года назад +2

    His other car was my dad's road runner from iowa..can't wait to see a video on that on here...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Tad, Hope we see each other again, and would enjoy having that car on the Channel. 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

  • @juanmelendez2060
    @juanmelendez2060 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video and ride on the 1969 and half Plymouth A12 Road Runner. Unique car in great condition! I felt the "beep beep" and fun acceleration! Congratulations to the owner of this rare muscle car classic.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

  • @richarddevoe5871
    @richarddevoe5871 2 года назад +3

    Sweet A12…love the family appreciation for a very special Roadrunner !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Richard, Happy to read you this "Sweet" car and the family appreciate too :-) Lou

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_72 2 года назад +3

    La verdad no conozco mucho de estos modelos, pero este Plymouth Road Runner del 69' se ve extraordinario! Influyen también cómo lo han conservado y su recorrido. El sonido de su motor y aceleración son tremendos! Saludos cordiales!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Jaime, Happy to share this car with you. I agree the sounds and ride were fun :-) Lou

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 2 года назад +3

    It looks and sound great! I am in awe over how low the mileage is, especially for one that was originally purchased as a family car. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, The Family car QUICKLY went into storage and now a new Family and I take a ride :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 2 года назад +3

    And those muscular exhaust sounds back the "Beep Beep" up!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +3

      Sounds just the way we like it :-)

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 2 года назад +3

    Awesome 69 Beepmobile!!... My dad bought a brand new 68 383 RR after he got back from Vietnam... As far as we know it is still registered in New York State....( Unfortunately my dad had to trade it after a year due to high insurance..)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +3

      Hi Tom's Models and die casts, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @michaelpacini1332
    @michaelpacini1332 2 года назад +1

    Ok Lou , this is by far in your top 10 . Maybe top 5 . What a beast ! Only 10,000 miles . Unbelievable ! Thanks for sharing .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Michael, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @propdoctor21564
    @propdoctor21564 2 года назад +1

    What a fantastic example of one of my favorite old Mopars... Back in the 80s I owned a 68 Satellite,, a 69 Roadrunner,, and a 69 Sport Satellite.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi propdoctor21564, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your cars. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @TripReviews
    @TripReviews 2 года назад +6

    A beauty!👍😀😍 gotta love that year! Any make or model of ‘69 in my opinion. The plain Jane is tops! I have to wonder why it was ordered as an automatic? That is the one and only sad point. Cheers!🍻

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +3

      Hi Trip Reviews, Happy to share this "beauty!" with you :-) Cheers, Lou

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz 2 года назад

      as far as at the drag strip, almost no one could beat a 727 torqueflite auto. plus the buyer probs figd his wife could drive the car..if she didn't know how to drive a manual..a lot of gals did, back then. my mom bought a special order
      Nova 4dr in '76..police code 350 4bbl & a muncie 4 spd with a 3.20ish posi, ahaha. was a fast car, indeed..was nm slower than my bros 383 4spd '71 Charger...and the Nova was our fam car..2 parents, 4 kids lol!
      (The Charger held up a lot better over the yrs though)
      ..we even drove that crazy Nova from Wisc to Montana & back once.

  • @peterwrench4416
    @peterwrench4416 2 года назад +2

    Haha, anybody else get thrown back into the armchair when he floored it?
    Nice one Lou, beautiful car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Peter, Seems we all moved back when the pedal went down, Lou

  • @johnhenrymcmahon6878
    @johnhenrymcmahon6878 2 года назад +1

    "Beep Beep!!" to my big bro Lou!! Wow, man. My baseball Dad Chris Speier (of the Montreal Expos) taught me to always show my high white tubesocks, but my inherent irreverent, girl crazy (and somewhat lightweight) JVness makes me wear my sneakers super floppy. This car right here would have me in my stocking feet (and probably KO'd in the backseat) right quick lol!!! Love the unapologetic American rawness of this car. And all with a sense of humor, too. That exhaust is EPIC! Love it all. Thanks big brother, JV Johnny :):)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi JV Johnny, High praise this one gets you right to stocking feet! NICE! You're welcome, Lou

  • @matrox
    @matrox 2 года назад +4

    Gas was .29 or .30cent a gallon when these cars came out. They also were designed to run on leaded fuel 101-105 octane. I had a 69' with a 383.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Nicky Naime, Happy to read you had a 60 with a 383. NICE! Lou

    • @gordonlandreth9550
      @gordonlandreth9550 2 года назад

      I also had a Roadrunner , a 70 , and it was a project that just ran out of gas . Never should have gotten rid of it but it was the 80's and it needed a lot of work . Oh well , easy come easy go .

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 2 года назад +1

    Sweet road runner what a treat to see one with low low miles bet its a blast to drive it

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Larry, Happy to read this one is "Sweet" :-) I'm sure you're right that this one is a blast to drive, Lou

  • @marcushume2240
    @marcushume2240 2 года назад

    Lou you amaze me. You find some the rarest cars out there to show case. Always interesting. This one is a real treat I'll say. Low miles, clean and very beautiful. The 440 and gears noted is a very powerful lean mean machine. Long live Mopar muscle. Keep them coming Lou l just love your channel.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Marcus, High praise :-) My pleasure. I appreciate your kind words which are very motivating to me, Lou

  • @patrickmcgrath5411
    @patrickmcgrath5411 2 года назад +2

    LOU, YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN 👍... I USED TO OWN A 70' "VITAMIN C" 440/6PK RUNNER..."BEEP BEEP"❣️

  • @plymouthduster225
    @plymouthduster225 2 года назад +2

    Very interesting video Lou. Don't see many silver cars with blue interior and the bucket seats with the column shift automatic is probably pretty rare 2.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi PlymouthDuster225, Enjoy reading the details you notice. You're right, few blue interiors, Lou

    • @ClangOfTheHammer
      @ClangOfTheHammer 2 года назад +1

      My A12 road runner is A4 platinum metallic with M6S pewter & black bucket seat interior, console automatic, tach, power steering. JD's old A12 here is the only one known in it color combo and mine is the only one known in its' color combo.

    • @plymouthduster225
      @plymouthduster225 2 года назад

      @@ClangOfTheHammer wow that's awesome.

  • @brucegwynn8509
    @brucegwynn8509 2 года назад +1

    I'm commenting before watching because I already know this is gonna be AWSOME!!

  • @kevinsnyder4425
    @kevinsnyder4425 2 года назад +1

    Wow! An A12 with 9,100 miles ! That's incredible! That one's worth a few bucks. Love the silver w/ b5 blue interior - don't think I have ever seen one like that. Kenny is a lucky guy to get this Mopar. ! I like that his son said 6 bbl instead of a 6 pack. He got it right.! I hope he can afford the gas for it.! The rumble of those pipes says it all. ! Thanks Lou & Kenny ( and family ) Mopar or no car. !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Kevin, "Wow! An A12 with 9,100 miles ! That's incredible!" Like showroom new. I agree, incredible. Yes, the young man knows what Grandpa's driving. NICE! You're welcome, Lou

  • @KinleysClassics
    @KinleysClassics 2 года назад +1

    Recognized the building instantly from the pre-show haha. Had our F8 Daytona Tribute pulled up there. Great place.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Duston, Happy to read you knew where this video was from and find Carlisle to be a great place. I agree it's a great place, Lou

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 2 года назад +1

    I flat out love this car - thanks for this feature Lou and friends! The perfect muscle car, too many things to list, so, short and sweet - the perfect muscle car 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Bruce H., Happy to read "I flat out love this car" :-) High praise! You're welcome, Lou

  • @GLHS592
    @GLHS592 2 года назад +1

    Most A12 cars are bright colored. This one looks cool in Platinum. Now that interior color shocked me when you opened the door. Definitely unique.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi GLHS592, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool" looking car with the unique interior :-) Lou

  • @Slimjim260
    @Slimjim260 2 года назад +2

    The 440 SIX sounds fabulous Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Sounds just the way we like it :-)

  • @louiskats5116
    @louiskats5116 2 года назад +2

    Goodday Lou,
    What an absolutely stunning A12 Roadrunner.
    Love the colour combination real knock out. Great family affair & can't wait to see the Hemi Roadrunner.
    I have a genuine 1968 Roadrunner Horn in my Valiant Hardtop.
    I was the lucky bidder couple of years ago at Mecum from the Steve Juliano collection.
    Those in the Mopar Hobby know who Steve Juliano is.
    I couldn't believe it but he had only one horn in the original box never used & I won it.
    Yes I use it every time & I love the sound.
    Great Car build for speed.
    Your number 1 Fan in Australia
    Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Goodday Louis, High praise :-) Glad to read you won the horn in the box. NICE! Thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

  • @DrRobertMPick
    @DrRobertMPick 2 года назад +1

    Just AWSOME! "Beep-Beep!" A great time for Plymouth and muscle cars!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

    • @FiveFurys5
      @FiveFurys5 3 месяца назад

      Hi dr

  • @peterevans3229
    @peterevans3229 2 года назад +1

    Hey Lou!!! Well done - super exciting - and my favourite car! WELL DONE!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hey Peter, Happy to read this is a favourite car of yours :-) Lou

  • @plymouthdie-castreplicas
    @plymouthdie-castreplicas 2 года назад +1

    The A12 Road Runner is a beast! 9:14 it's a top! The 440 Six Barrel is just a lethal weapon.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, Happy to share this "Beast" with you :-) Lou

  • @mzaccagnini7179
    @mzaccagnini7179 2 года назад +1

    Awesome roadrunner. That kid knows his cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi M Zaccagnini, Happy to read you appreciate this "awesome" car :-) You're right, the young man knows what he's riding in. 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

  • @zohaib876
    @zohaib876 2 года назад +1

    Always providing us with amazing content Lou, thank you & God Bless you for making it happen. Gorgeous Road Runner- Mopar Or...well, y'know the rest

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi zo maq, Happy to share this one with you :-) Blessings received. God bless you too. You're welcome, Lou

  • @Vini-Pizza
    @Vini-Pizza 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video!! I love the A-12 cars! Must have one when my 6 lucky lottery numbers in. That and a 67 Chevelle SS. Thanks Lou!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Vincent, Hope those numbers come up just right for you soon :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @richardmorris7063
    @richardmorris7063 2 года назад +2

    9,000 miles ,A quarter mile @ A time. Wow love the originality,I guess w/ the automatic a tach wasn't too nessocary.I've seen you @ that location a few times.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Richard, Happy to read you enjoy this car. Thanks for sharing what you notice. We'll if you seen me, you need to stop me and say hello, Lou

    • @richardmorris7063
      @richardmorris7063 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile no Lou, in your videos..

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz 2 года назад

      it depends. some racers would shift the t-flite manually and go up a gear about 100 RPM before redline, bc that'd be that fraction of a second for the shifter to move and all that..& she'd shift right on. ofc the 727 itself shifted in miliseconds :) lots of ppl bought a tach, rather than going with the factory one..y'know, the big Sun Super tach..or maybe a model with a shift light..

  • @PatrickSeanEarl
    @PatrickSeanEarl 2 года назад +1

    Nice !!! Thanks for the memories .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

  • @SolamenteVees
    @SolamenteVees Год назад +1

    Chrysler's Dick Maxwell nailed the A12 cars when he put this package together. And this is a gorgeous, unique example.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      HI SolamenteVees, 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

    • @SolamenteVees
      @SolamenteVees Год назад

      @@loucostabileDone & done. Glad to help the algorithm 😉

  • @wesleyAlan9179
    @wesleyAlan9179 2 года назад +1

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing, Lou!
    As always, VERY enjoyable channel 😀

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      HI Wesley, High praise :-) Glad you're along for the ride. You're welcome, Lou

    • @wesleyAlan9179
      @wesleyAlan9179 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile
      🤟

  • @MAGronemeyer
    @MAGronemeyer 2 года назад +2

    Sweet Mopar! I was slightly disappointed that it had an automatic transmission with column gearshift rather than a manual 4 speed transmission. Other than that, the car is in excellent condition, and the engine sounds healthy. I never saw a totally removable hood on a regular super stock car from the factory. That's a first for me. Interesting example as always Lou!

    • @dave1956
      @dave1956 2 года назад +2

      I had a friend that had one of these. It was a column shift Torqueflite with manual steering and manual drum brakes. It was not fun to drive!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Sweet Mopar!" :-) Here is one more "totally removable hood A12 for you"....with a cool top too! Lou ruclips.net/video/-n7dPLOZBLY/видео.html

  • @sabba_dabba8649
    @sabba_dabba8649 2 года назад +1

    I'm with the kid. The horn is my favorite part. That interior is funny. So odd to have the interior in that blue with the exteriir being green. Is definitely unique. Love the accent on these guys. I very much dislike people who make fun of southern accents, and I am a Bostonian.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Happy to read you enjoy the horn on this car ....MEEP MEEP !

  • @percys9427
    @percys9427 2 года назад +1

    Your videos are awesome !
    Lucky young man !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Percy's, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) My pleasure sharing with you. Lou

  • @67stingray1
    @67stingray1 2 года назад +1

    Nice A12. Thnx for sharing Lou. 👉👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

  • @glenkepic3208
    @glenkepic3208 2 года назад +1

    Think i said it before but The Elephant In The Room.
    Got the goods ;)
    Thanx, Lou !!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Glen, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @roysmemorylane
    @roysmemorylane 2 года назад +1

    Must be worth 200K! Great video, Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi roysmemorylane, Not sure how much the car is worth, but l had fun sharing this video with you, Lou

  • @spencerhan7995
    @spencerhan7995 2 года назад +2

    Grail Roadrunner. Just spectacular shape

  • @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386
    @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 2 года назад +1

    Best exhaust idle ever.....right Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      It's a good one for sure Mike :-)

  • @garymckee448
    @garymckee448 2 года назад +3

    I can't watch this because I miss the 69 Roadrunner l had.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +5

      Hi Gary, I think if was Dr Suess who said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." Lou

    • @rudolphguarnacci197
      @rudolphguarnacci197 2 года назад +3

      @@loucostabile
      I like that. Hadn't heard it before. Thanks, Lou.

    • @garymckee448
      @garymckee448 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile I watched it anyway 😆

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile The Cancel Culture want's to cancel Dr. Seuss..
      we say, "No way, we adore Dr. Seuss!" :)

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad8995 2 года назад +1

    Gr8 stuff Lou. Legend.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Audie, Happy to share this "Legend" with you, Lou

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 2 года назад +1

    Outstanding 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this one motorTranz :-) You're welcome.

  • @Vini-Pizza
    @Vini-Pizza 2 года назад +1

    The ultimate sleeper! My all time favorite muscle car. And I am a general motor's guy. If I hit the Mega millions on Friday night I will be looking for an A12 Roadrunner!!👍👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Vincent, Happy to read "My all time favorite muscle car" :-) Hope all your numbers come up right for you, Lou

    • @Vini-Pizza
      @Vini-Pizza 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile Thanks Lou!! You as well!!

  • @choward5430
    @choward5430 2 года назад

    I can assure anyone this is the only one! Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi C Howard, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @drcandor
    @drcandor 2 года назад +1

    Would not have believed it if i had not seen it, thanks Lou. . . :>/

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Dr. Candor, ....and this is why I video :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @michaelcheli5842
    @michaelcheli5842 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful car. Love the interior!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

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

  • @tomquinn607
    @tomquinn607 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful 69 A12 RoadRunner. And my other car is a Hemi. Ay yay yay!! Thanks!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

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

  • @raphaelhernandez4088
    @raphaelhernandez4088 2 года назад +2

    Very cool the hellcat of its day!

  • @gzuzsavz
    @gzuzsavz 2 года назад +1

    ..Lou..trynta make an old man cry, over here? 🥺😭😭😭 Thank you so much!
    Such a (..words..hmm..lol) 1 of 1, yes. A gem..Platinum with B7 blue int is just so superb a combo.
    The drivetrain is as good as it gets, to me..my fave engine/induction and wow, a 4.10 geared Dana 60..ya feel those leaf spings just plant those 490 ft/lbs of torque, eh? Amazing & simple..engineering excellence. Police handling pkg..no foolin'..the Mopar cop cars could run down about any hotrodder...they would usually crash or blow up their engine trying, ahaha. #plymouthmakesit ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Tom, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Glad to read the details, and you're welcome, Lou

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile An amazing car :)))))))
      Thanks & you're welcome! God bless you & the fam!

  • @Dslats
    @Dslats 2 года назад +1

    Gorgeous and Rare! Love the car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Dslats2619, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and rarity 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

  • @robertlombardi2228
    @robertlombardi2228 2 года назад +1

    Lou - beautiful car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

  • @ClangOfTheHammer
    @ClangOfTheHammer 2 года назад +1

    Would like to hear more about the Hemi RR as my A12 in A4/M6S sat on the showroom floor of a dealership in Houston, TX next to an identical Hemi RR in A4/M6S. Been trying to find who may own it as I know that it is still around just haven't been told where in TX.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +2

      Hi Lon, Well hopefully in time I'll get that car on the Channel too. Stay tuned, more Hemi's coming soon :-) Lou

    • @ClangOfTheHammer
      @ClangOfTheHammer 2 года назад

      If you have contact with the owner ask him where the Hemi car came from. Curious.

  • @eddiemathers1721
    @eddiemathers1721 Год назад +1

    I thought all A12 cars came with the factory tach..i guess i learn something new every day..

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Eddie, I'm learning all the time too, and I find that to be fun :-) Lou

  • @yeseniakrueger1863
    @yeseniakrueger1863 2 года назад +1

    Not a mopar fan.. But this one is special.. Made for drag racing.. Nice car Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Yesenia, Happy to read you enjoy this "special" car :-) Lou

  • @bluesman7475
    @bluesman7475 2 года назад +1

    Very nice road runner. You see very few with the A12 package. I cant help but wonder if the low miles and great condition are a result of a larger track history than a single trophy.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Greg, You're right not many A12's. Think you'll find this one interesting, Lou ruclips.net/video/-n7dPLOZBLY/видео.html

    • @bluesman7475
      @bluesman7475 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile , thank you for the link. I have never seen a top like thatt. Cant beat a 440/6 and 4 speed. You also answered the question I had about the risers hold the hood up. I always wondered if they were factory or after market. Must be a good aftermarket item because lots of guys have them. Thanks again Lou.

  • @zach_diecast_mansur
    @zach_diecast_mansur 2 года назад +1

    Wow, what a GREAT machine!!!

  • @jonlennon3348
    @jonlennon3348 2 года назад +1

    What a sweet cruiser.

  • @jameswagoner3309
    @jameswagoner3309 2 года назад +1

    Did you ever find Brandon's hat? That's just a terrific car, but then again you know me.. it's Mopar or no car.
    I can't wait to see Kenny's Hemi car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi James, Happy to read "just a terrific car" :-) Lou

  • @jacksonmarshallkramer5087
    @jacksonmarshallkramer5087 Год назад +1

    The ULTIMATE Road Runner.

  • @Cha-y412
    @Cha-y412 2 года назад +1

    Amazing story.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Happy to read you enjoy this story :-)

  • @billmagorian490
    @billmagorian490 2 года назад

    What separated the 691/2 from the 69? What was the carburetion? Single four, dual quads, or tri power? Posi rear end? Just some details about this amazing car that I would have added to its story.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Bill, I think the "M Code" 440 6 Barrel motor was a 1/2 year option addition. If a Viewer has knowledge, feel free to share, Lou

  • @jimgee2676
    @jimgee2676 2 года назад +1

    nice car , did you get to meet nick from nicks garage with his 70 challenger

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Jim, Happy to read you enjoy this "nice car" :-) I did video a 1969 Charger (stay tuned) but I did not meet him, and clearly he has a cool car, Lou

    • @jimgee2676
      @jimgee2676 2 года назад

      Would have made a nice video his 70 challenger

  • @BlacKnightRising
    @BlacKnightRising 2 года назад +1

    what true muscle car aficionado doesn't loves these!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi SRT8Driver, You're right, this is a good one :-) Lou

  • @domcummins4148
    @domcummins4148 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love that car😍

  • @dougwilliams44
    @dougwilliams44 Год назад

    That was John Delaney's A12! 1 of 1 with A4 A4 paint & M6B Interior!

  • @wildcolonialman
    @wildcolonialman 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant.

  • @Merylstreep1949
    @Merylstreep1949 2 года назад +1

    The automotive equivalent of a mafia hit man

  • @randyrobey5643
    @randyrobey5643 2 года назад +1

    I don't know that anyone ever tested the top speed on an A12 Road Runner, but they would do at least 110-112 mph, (briefly.) Ronnie Sox got one up to those speeds at the end of a quarter mile.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Randy, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @musclecarfan74
    @musclecarfan74 2 года назад

    Any relation to Craig Breedlove?

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 2 года назад

    Nice 😀

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

  • @dave1956
    @dave1956 2 года назад +1

    These things absolutely were used and abused when new. By 1973 here in Wisconsin they were mostly rats. What a shame.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Dave, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz 2 года назад

      Wisconsin, aye! yeah, abused and..idk what was worse, the hard use, or the salty roads.
      i bought a '71 Satellite Sebring Plus in '84 ('75 HP 440, 727, 3.55sg!) and there was already holes in the driver floor pans.
      ppl just didnt take the time to knock the snow off their boots even..constantly wet carpet all winter & mixed with
      salt yet and ofc being ravaged from underneath, as well.
      the steel was thick & fine grade...they just weren't protected as well as now with chip proof paint tech. ..much of the floor pan was barely protected at all, back then..even undercoating was only good a little while,
      then it served to trap moisture against the metal. ugghh..lol.

    • @dave1956
      @dave1956 2 года назад +1

      @@gzuzsavz
      I would say that it was about equal. The guys that bought these weren’t exactly interested in entering a fuel economy run. They beat the crap out of these cars, blowing up engines, clutches, you name it. They were often bought on a shoestring (several people in the small town in which I lived had purchased them). These cars were incredibly poorly engineered as far as keeping out rust, they no inner fenders so the tops of the outer fenders had holes in them and behind the rear wheels were rusted out letting water into the trunk accelerating the process. Ah, but they were fun cars.

    • @gzuzsavz
      @gzuzsavz 2 года назад

      @@dave1956 the days before rev limiters yeah..ppl were frikkin nuts. peak pwr in say a mopar BB was around 5,500rpm..revving higher you lost pwr, bc of massive recip losses. that..and at redline you had 4.5 quarts of oil circulating in the engine..if you ran just 1 quart low, you were partly sucking air..especially if cornering..it was of paramount importance to keep the crank case full. and change the oil often, if running them hard..the big yummy squishy oil molecules get destroyed and your oil loses it's protective effects fast in those conditions.

  • @bryantcurtis2665
    @bryantcurtis2665 2 года назад +1

    😎

  • @philipdrake6
    @philipdrake6 2 года назад +1

    👍👍👍👍

  • @andreweisentrout462
    @andreweisentrout462 2 года назад

    It’s my fathers old car!!!!!! Ron Eisentrout

    • @andreweisentrout462
      @andreweisentrout462 2 года назад

      I need to contact this guy

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Andrew, Happy to read it's your Father old car. Here's how it works, you can e-mail me with you cell # and questions, and I'll forward on the e-mail to Kenny. It's then up to him to contact you. My e-mail is trupowr@yahoo.com, Lou

  • @chonpiras2815
    @chonpiras2815 2 года назад +1

    mr lou

  • @tuckyonald1119
    @tuckyonald1119 2 года назад +1

    Meep meep

  • @LITTLE1994
    @LITTLE1994 2 года назад +1

    American muscle.

  • @musclecarfan74
    @musclecarfan74 2 года назад

    I prefer the Superbee A12 in Rally Green

  • @carllavell8673
    @carllavell8673 2 года назад +2

    👀...👊💯😎💯👊

  • @donhurst8459
    @donhurst8459 2 года назад

    That hood ruins the car. Fing ugly.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Don, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

    • @donhurst8459
      @donhurst8459 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile The 440 six pack came with a shaker hood. That hood is ugly.