1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Super D500 Convertible in Rose Quartz My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @Juan-ll6sf
    @Juan-ll6sf 5 месяцев назад +4

    That 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Super D500 convertible is spectacular. The 1950's was the real car luxury era. Thanks for the video 😊.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Juan, High praise. You're welcome, Lou

  • @hugokatz
    @hugokatz 2 года назад +2

    If grew up in a Mopar family. We had DeSotos, Dodges, and Plymouths. I had mostly the late 60 muscle cars, GTX, Road Runner, and 340 Duster etc. Of course we loved the power, and torque. As a kid I loved that, as my own cars rusted out, they became even faster. The best part about the late 50s and early 60s Mopars, is they all looked like they were designed for intergalactic space travel. Love the Custom Royal Lancer Super D convertible. It's sweeeet !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi hugokatz, Happy to read this car is "sweeeet !" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

  • @orkycathcart6397
    @orkycathcart6397 4 года назад +1

    ABSOLUTELY STUNNING IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE , AND THIS COLOR COMBINATION IS LUXURIOUSLY SPECTACULAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @johnosborn2555
    @johnosborn2555 Год назад +3

    Many thanks to Ken, Mario and Lou, for letting us see this car. This one is really something.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi John, My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @chriscar1527
    @chriscar1527 2 года назад +3

    What a fine automobile! The 59 Dodge definitely has one of the most stunning design, even at the time. They really went forward with the forward look, haha.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Chriscar152, 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

  • @BrokebackBob
    @BrokebackBob 5 лет назад +47

    A stunning gloriously perfect example of Chrysler's stylist Virgil Exner at his wildest and best 1955 to 1963, an artist in steel!

    • @garymckee8857
      @garymckee8857 5 лет назад +2

      You are correct.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +2

      Hi BobEckert56, High praise :-) Lou

    • @paulkirkland1535
      @paulkirkland1535 5 лет назад +4

      My thoughts exactly. This was Chrysler at its best. Yes Virgil Exner knocked this out of the park, a real home run in style and design. This is certainly a far cry from hauling rocks in Mexico to a concours winner. What a car, this is absolutely stunning. Have a gr8 God blessed day Lou.

  • @tippey2011
    @tippey2011 5 лет назад +1

    Mr. Nagel's car are just something Lou as I have seen others you have shown on here of his. They are just above and beyond in condition and are all very special in some way. This color is just awesome! I loved those pastel colors they used in that time frame. I have seen those record players before they are so neat and very interesting to the car. Hard to believe this car hauled rocks in Mexico a unique part of history on this car. Just amazing Lou and thanks for sharing!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Steve Flad, Glad to share this one with you, and enjoy reading the details you enjoy :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @TheDejael
    @TheDejael Год назад +3

    Exner excellence! Love the two-tone colors of this gorgeous '59 Dodge! Awesome and spectacular as a convertible!

  • @georgemattar1182
    @georgemattar1182 5 лет назад +2

    Lou. You are the greatest. What a car from a time when people talked to one another instead of crashing into you glued to a stupid phone, people actually behaved and drug addicts did not roam the streets. Beautiful. What a car.

    • @gadsdenflaghero4480
      @gadsdenflaghero4480 5 лет назад

      I know what you mean.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi George Mattar, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Appreciate the kind and encouraging words, Lou

  • @jean-pierrethibaudeau7201
    @jean-pierrethibaudeau7201 Год назад +3

    Another stunning beauty of the past! I wonder how much it would cost to build that car with the same materials today. Over a $100K I guess. Lucky Lou! 👌☺️

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi Jean-Pierre, Happy to share this "stunning beauty" with you :-) Lou

  • @shedjammer87
    @shedjammer87 2 года назад +2

    Great program, Lou!..Love seeing these kinetic works of art.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi shedjammer, Thank you for the kind words on the program :-) My pleasure sharing this "kinetic works of art" with you, Lou

  • @rick0e295
    @rick0e295 Год назад +2

    59 was probably the most beautiful Dodge ever. And this is the creme de la creme! Color combo clearly emphasizes the choices that are no longer available. 🏆

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      "59 was probably the most beautiful Dodge ever." High praise.

  • @scottyjones27
    @scottyjones27 5 лет назад +44

    That is American at it's finest!!! Not one detail over looked!! Oh how proud to be American in that day!! What has happened to our republic???

    • @gene978
      @gene978 5 лет назад +1

      These were beauties just a shame they were rust buckets from going to market to fast.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +8

      Hi Scotty Jones, Hopefully the videos will remind Car Designers what we love, and who knows, made a retro "fin" will pop up again on the back end of a car :-) Lou

    • @scottyjones27
      @scottyjones27 5 лет назад

      @@gene978 most older convertibles I've seen where eat up inside out from leaky tops and years of out door elements !!! Hard top's rust from out side inward!!

    • @scottyjones27
      @scottyjones27 5 лет назад +2

      @@loucostabile Thank you for sharing ur time and showing us these fine examples of machines on wheels!! The attention of the designers engineering of the car as whole are stunning!! Plus the detail of the engine compartment are to be slobbered over!!!

    • @fordsrule35
      @fordsrule35 5 лет назад +1

      Scotty our Republic is becoming a Democracy unfortunately...they're trying for that at least.

  • @orkycathcart6397
    @orkycathcart6397 4 года назад +1

    LOVE THOSE LANCER EMBLEMS WHICH ARE EVERYWHERE !!!

  • @socksumi
    @socksumi 2 года назад +6

    I so envy what you do, Lou. Seems like one of the greatest jobs in the world. Kudos to you for keeping us mesmerized by a non stop parade of stunning classics.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi socksumi, Appreciate the kind words, and my pleasure sharing with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @ramongonzalez2112
    @ramongonzalez2112 3 года назад +6

    My favorite 50’s car. The D500 convertible, with record player is so rare, I can see why this miraculous restoration was done. I saw a two door hardtop in Cuba, in this magnificent color combo. The gentleman used painted coke bottles to repair the tail lights (as parts are hard to get there).👏👍Thanks Lou and Ken!🙏🇺🇸

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

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

  • @Clarkecars
    @Clarkecars 5 лет назад +11

    Stunning! I take particular pride in knowing that these MOPARs by Exner are more valuable than bowties and ovals of the period (of course there are some fuelie vettes that are exceptions). This is truly a beautiful unit.
    .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Clarkecars, Happy to read this one is a "Stunning!" car for you :-) Lou

  • @DwainDwight
    @DwainDwight 5 лет назад +31

    Good lord!! What an awesome car. Very near the top of my must own list. Thanks Lou. As you say, a real treat!! drooling...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi D Wnright, "Good lord!" Amen :-) Lou

  • @bryantcurtis2665
    @bryantcurtis2665 2 года назад +4

    Nothing better than a ‘My Car Story’ to center and entertain me! Don’t change a thing Lou😎

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Happy to read "Nothing better than a ‘My Car Story’ to center and entertain me! " :-) My pleasure Mr. Fruity Pebbles

  • @fob1xxl
    @fob1xxl Год назад +4

    I loved the fins on this car ! It seems 1959 was THE year for almost EVERY manufacturer. After that, they all seemed to either get rid of them or tone them down. Beautiful example of a late 50's styling.

  • @OldNewSweetRides
    @OldNewSweetRides 5 лет назад +13

    Sure were the true Dodges of the car era. Just beautiful...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

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

  • @20alphabet
    @20alphabet 5 лет назад +20

    What a beauty! Sad these had such a rust problem, because it would be great to see more old Chysler/Dodge/Plymouth products on the road.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +4

      Hi 20alphabet, Agreed it would be fun to see more of these and at the same time, the rarity of this car is what makes it so special to see one today, Lou

  • @timholder4002
    @timholder4002 5 лет назад +2

    I really enjoy the way Lou pays attention to special details that these cars have that make them unique vehicles. Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Glad you're enjoying the details too :-) Thanks Tim Holder, Lou

  • @paulsheehan2741
    @paulsheehan2741 4 года назад +2

    in 1959 the canadian dodge was called a viscount (fury), plymouth body, interior and tailights and both were built in windsor, ont. dual antennas were an option on viscount and fury, cool!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi Paul, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou

    • @michaelwalter3399
      @michaelwalter3399 3 года назад

      @@loucostabile Once it hauled rocks, today it rocks on!

  • @keltus_warrior6491
    @keltus_warrior6491 5 лет назад +7

    I love the the throaty roar of the Dodge V8. How EXCITING!!!! As a Celt from my ancestors I also love the Lancer!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi M Vince Turner, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this Lancer :-) Lou

  • @michaelpacini1332
    @michaelpacini1332 5 лет назад +2

    I said it once and I'll say it again. They sure don't make cars like that anymore. Wow ! Just simply Wow !

    • @Eyes-of-Horus
      @Eyes-of-Horus 5 лет назад

      I keep saying that retro auto designs sell. But the auto manufacturers want all the cars to look alike and all with such BORING colors.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

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

  • @rizzlerazzleuno4733
    @rizzlerazzleuno4733 5 лет назад +2

    Interesting construction note: the fins on the 59 Dodge look grafted on, not flowing from the body panels. Compare these fins with 59 Plymouth, Imperial, DeSoto fins. Virgil Exner was really having fun with the Dodge styling. Very much influenced by jet and rocket designs, including illustrations for science fiction art and comics. Just look at those tail lights. The paint just screams 1950s and exotic tropical locations. Another great find Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi rizzle razzleuno
      , Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Appreciate you share you enjoy this "find" :-) My pleasure to share with you and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @garymckee8857
    @garymckee8857 5 лет назад +12

    I always loved the 59 Dodge, what styling.
    Always a thumbs up Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Gary Mckee, Happy to read this is one you "always loved" :-) Thank you for the thumb up, Lou

  • @billace90
    @billace90 5 лет назад +4

    Just impeccable.
    Fine American automobile craftsmanship at it’s best.
    Thanks a lot Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Guillermo Garraton
      , Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure to share the cars with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @steffyhobmann5037
    @steffyhobmann5037 5 лет назад +3

    Wish we could go back to producing vehicles with so much detail like back then! No one would be able to afford them though. I appreciate all vehicles, more or less, but I still am loyal to American made!!! Always will be!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Steffy Hobmann, Happy to brings this American metal to you :-) Lou

  • @ClareButterfield-k6n
    @ClareButterfield-k6n 6 месяцев назад +2

    What a gorgeous car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @jphifer2848
    @jphifer2848 5 лет назад +5

    Lou - many thanks for your efforts! Your videos keep getting better & better. You are finding fascinating new cars all the time. You are getting a chance to jump back in time & see the level of detailed design that went into these cars. I really look forward to each new “car story

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi
      J Phifer, It's my pleasure to share them with you, and you're welcome. Hope you share this RUclips Channel with all your "Car Friends" :-) Lou

  • @orkycathcart6397
    @orkycathcart6397 4 года назад +1

    THIS DODGE SHOULD'VE HAD POWER WINDOWS A FEATURE I CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT !!!!!!

  • @solemandd67
    @solemandd67 5 лет назад +5

    It's all about the front and the fins.
    Thanks Lou

  • @geraldbull8349
    @geraldbull8349 5 лет назад +2

    Lou, That is an awesome example of Mid Century Beauty....The Big 3 in 59 were really showing us the best they had😍😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

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

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 5 лет назад +2

    Lou: I used to call this my favorite car. Thank you for showing it. You have outdone yourself once again!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Jed Clampett, Happy to read this used to be a favorite. What's your favorite now? You're welcome, Lou

  • @steffyhobmann5037
    @steffyhobmann5037 5 лет назад +2

    Should be in a museum! What a work of art! Thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Steffy Hobmann, Maybe. It's fun to share this close up view of this car with you today :-) Lou

  • @guitarhole
    @guitarhole 5 лет назад +4

    I heard when Harley Earl saw this , he cried , a little . Nice car . Thanks for posting .

    • @LynxStarAuto
      @LynxStarAuto 5 лет назад +1

      Klasse Act This car is a beauty friend.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

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

  • @dyer2cycle
    @dyer2cycle 5 лет назад +1

    ...ahhhh...absolute automotive beauty...and no giant aftermarket rims to ruin it! ... :)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi dyer2cycle
      , Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car just the way it is :-) Lou

  • @ronniefarnsworth6465
    @ronniefarnsworth6465 5 лет назад +3

    WOW !!!! What a Beautiful and Classic 1950s Mopar !! Love the Color, the Wild styling and design of that era Lou !!
    You can just see the Promise & Hope in America with so many of the car companies of this happy time. Brilliant Car : D

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Ronnie Farnsworth
      , High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @reginaldfitzpatrick8681
    @reginaldfitzpatrick8681 5 лет назад +4

    I'm not a very big MOPAR guy, but good lord.
    What a ride. In all my years I have never seen one, so its definitely a rare find.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Reginald Fitzpatrick
      , Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @usmale4915
    @usmale4915 5 лет назад +3

    What an absolutely beautiful automobile. The color scheme, chrome and fins are spectacular. I would have liked to seen the top operate up/down! Just beautiful, thank you for the upload!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi usmale 49, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Regarding the upload, it's my pleasure, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @larryhawkins3294
    @larryhawkins3294 5 лет назад +1

    For Chris Griswald. In 1955 Dodge offered this weird option package for that year's Custom Royal that was in two shades of hot pink. It made this Coral look absolutely macho. I discovered this car's existence on one of these videos....not Lou Costable but someone else's site. It also included a hot pink umbrella!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Larry Hawkins, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

    • @jonathanmorrisey5771
      @jonathanmorrisey5771 5 лет назад

      You're referring to the '55 Dodge LaFemme. It included a rain coat and make-up kit plus the umbrella.
      It was marketed especially to women.

  • @GLC2013
    @GLC2013 5 лет назад +3

    My all-time favorite car! The prices were always ridiculous, even before 2014.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi GLC2013
      , Happy to read this one is a Winner for you :-) Lou

    • @GLC2013
      @GLC2013 5 лет назад

      @@loucostabile - Yep! I loved these since childhood. Then they went away and I forgot until I saw "Date Bait." Great car chase scene with '59 Dodge Custom Royal convertible. Beautiful!

  • @scottvermillion3993
    @scottvermillion3993 5 лет назад +5

    Amazing car and an outstanding restoration. Thanks for sharing this, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      My pleasure to share with you Scott :-)

  • @prawnstar9213
    @prawnstar9213 5 месяцев назад +2

    All that steel baby! Can’t believe these came with a record player! Remember having that giant cd case you took everywhere in your car? Imagine the record case! The record in that car is Walt disneys Dave’s Crockett! Lmao

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Prawnstar, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

  • @rusty3831
    @rusty3831 5 лет назад +2

    “HIghway HiFi”...what a hoot!! This car is probably the absolute epitome of Mid-century automotive design and colors of any car manufacturer. This chrome is when chrome was actual chrome and unlike chrome-plated plastics pieces of today’s cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Rusty, High praise for this car :-) Lou

    • @edwardnowill4408
      @edwardnowill4408 5 лет назад +1

      Highway HiFi is an unusual recordplayer in that both grooves on record & stylus tip radius are half the size of a normal Lp.Higher than usual music storage 16 & 2/3rds RPM records playing for 1/2 hour per side.Contemporary reports give the unit favourable reports on account of it being near impossible to make the pick up arm skip no matter how rough the road.The shortage of record titles for this format means that these players are rare today.Kim Gutske will cut records with music that you want to listen to for these machines.Both car & music system are examples of the world's highest standard of living-written by a non U.S. resident.

  • @xx-vq7pw
    @xx-vq7pw 5 лет назад +6

    Fabulous and stylish car. Glad to this model Dodge in existence

  • @cindylawrence1515
    @cindylawrence1515 3 года назад +5

    Remember, this is a car a Working class person could afford. But this was back in the American century folks...... And this is a great example of the "Chrysler culture" of amazing cars creation....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Cindy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

  • @31847448
    @31847448 Год назад +2

    I would prefer another color set but she’s a great looking car. . Super D 500 !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад

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

  • @jeffstrong2993
    @jeffstrong2993 3 года назад +2

    Very unique never seen one awesome

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Happy to share this one with you :-)

  • @fordsrule35
    @fordsrule35 5 лет назад +9

    😍😍😍😍😍 My oh My what a beauty.
    Edit: A time when The U.S. Produced its own goods.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi fordsrule35, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

  • @johngiltzow4764
    @johngiltzow4764 3 года назад +3

    Love those late 50s dodge fins!

  • @Duececoupe
    @Duececoupe 5 лет назад +2

    My favourite year of the -50's Dodge, '59!
    Stunningly beautiful Lou! 😍😎👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Duececoupe, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou

  • @a.k.a.A.E.
    @a.k.a.A.E. 2 года назад +3

    a friend have the same car in the same color and the same options list.
    and it is a 4 door station wagon !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Happy to read this one reminds you of your Friends car :-)

  • @billthompson5644
    @billthompson5644 5 лет назад +6

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
    Wow that was too much, absolutely meticulous. Your attention to detail is unmatched.

  • @moocowdad
    @moocowdad 5 лет назад +1

    beautiful, my dad had a 57 with the push button transmission fit two parents and 8 kids for 3 day drive from ontario to pei every summer

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Moo Cow, Happy to read this brings back memories of your Dad's 57 :-) Lou

  • @douglasburskey4820
    @douglasburskey4820 5 лет назад +1

    You can't help but smile and stare at a car like that! Virgil Exner and his designers were having some fun! I know of one 59 Dodge here locally,but it's 2 tone blue and a 4 door hardtop.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Douglas Burskey, This one is a smile maker for sure :-) Cool you know where one's at too, Lou

  • @georgesaunders5761
    @georgesaunders5761 3 года назад +4

    Such a beautiful classic car. Definitely a must have for a classic car collector. 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi George, 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

  • @5inthehole
    @5inthehole 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks again Lou for showing these very rare cars to you You Tube audience. As a record collector, those records for.these cars are also very difficult to come by, especially in collectible condition as the players would ruin the grooves after a few hundred plays. You got to love it!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Brady Dog, Happy to read you enjoy the rarity of this car :-) Cool info on the records, thank you for viewing and sharing. It's my pleasure to share with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @BlutoBlutarsky
    @BlutoBlutarsky 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks Lou. Really love the detail art and color designers were creating in this era. Cars have become slightly more interesting in most recent years but we'll never get back the fluted, filigree, cloisonne brocade etc details we had back then. One thing I hoped I'd see in the video was a demonstration of the swivel seat operation. They turned out only about 45 degrees, not like the 90 degree swivel seats available in some GM cars of the '70s. There are illustrations of this function in company sales literature showing how a long legged lady in an evening dress could maintain her modesty during entry and egress.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Bluto Blutarsky
      , Happy to read the details you know and enjoy :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @orkycathcart6397
    @orkycathcart6397 4 года назад +2

    I LOVE HOW THE OWNER OF THIS BEAUTIFUL DODGE MAKES SURE HE'S HOLDING A CLOTH IN HIS HAND SO AS NOT TO GET ANY HAND OR FINGERPRINTS ON HIS BEAUTY , SOMETHING I ALSO DO WITH MY 1991 CADILLAC BROUGHAM D'ELEGANCE !!!

  • @petemedina8446
    @petemedina8446 5 лет назад +2

    That's a beautiful car there nice job on the restoration it was pretty rough. I like the two tone color and those fins on back are nice. Awesome looking interior and love all that chrome too

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Pete Medina, High praise for the details of this car :-) Lou

  • @YOUGOTIT210
    @YOUGOTIT210 5 лет назад +2

    Back in the day when Chrysler was the leader in innovation. Those hub caps are my all time favorites. Just beautiful.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi YOUGOTIT210
      , Happy to read these hubcaps are "all time favorites" :-) Lou

  • @garydesbois5415
    @garydesbois5415 5 лет назад +2

    Lou , thank you for showing so many gorgeous cars !!! This is the first time that I've seen a record player in a car. Awesome ride !! 👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Gary Desbois, You're welcome, and he's another record player car for you to enjoy! Lou ruclips.net/video/UMKZc_W-xto/видео.html

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 5 лет назад +1

    What a transformation on this car you got to love the color combinations from the 1950s

    • @garywood9525
      @garywood9525 5 лет назад +1

      Virgil must have had a mild OCD because the details show that he had a Theme to every area .
      Take a look at the LIGHTER knob at 00:06:06 and then go to the Wheel covers at the 00:08:48 mark to the same 4 prong design in a larger scale. The record player was an Option in the 1957 Bel Air..... but even after the breakthough for Transistor around 1956 where the price came down , that 1959 Player still needed time to warm up the Vacuum tubes because the high-end 1959 Tbird actually boasted about the Optional radio with 6 Tubes .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

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

  • @gabrielcoelho2346
    @gabrielcoelho2346 5 лет назад +1

    50s Mopars are truly amazing, thank you for letting us know. I am 20s years old and currently getting my license done, and once I get it I am considering picking up a 58 Plymouth suburban that popped up for sale in my country (I'm European)
    These cars are literally the fast and the fabulous

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Gabriel Coelho
      , Wishing you great success in your driving career. Please share this RUclips Channel with your "Car Friends" :-) Lou

  • @alanspagnolia9474
    @alanspagnolia9474 5 лет назад +2

    Another GREAT car featured, Lou !!! You are tops when it comes to showing these fine automobiles !! This car has ALWAYS intrigued me. The front end of this fine ride looks SO PISSED OFF !!! Absolutely loved the original add-on of the "highway hi-fi" !! On a good day, I am sure this super-rare original beauty could fetch quite a bit over 100 k !!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

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

  • @ofermashiach4519
    @ofermashiach4519 5 лет назад +2

    What a flamboyant ride! This styling will overshadow any Aventador or Chiron.

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 5 лет назад +2

    Love the intimidating front end and everything else. Excellent restoration. A step back in time 😁

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi David Kastin, "A step back in time" Exactly :-) So much FUN ! Lou

  • @bad_manbot
    @bad_manbot 4 года назад +2

    I own this exact car, also in rose/coral & with the built-in record player. It has lived in A/C storage since my father passed 15yrs ago - no clue what to do with it.
    thanks for the great video

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi bad_manbot, Happy to read this car is like your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

  • @CarlosOliveira-cj3iz
    @CarlosOliveira-cj3iz 5 лет назад +2

    Fantastic! (not familiar to me at all, but very nice...)
    345 BHP!!! ...when an XK Jaguar would make 210.
    Very good vídeo. Wonderful details.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Carlos, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou

  • @storyteller1749
    @storyteller1749 5 лет назад +3

    Gorgeous car. Great color combination. Amazing interior. Simply gorgeous!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Story Teller, High praise :-) Lou

  • @thebonnevilleof5933
    @thebonnevilleof5933 5 лет назад +1

    man I love these classics. what's cool is I live in the Chicago suburbs!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi THE BONNEVILLE OF 59, Happy to read you love the Classics :-) Hope you see this one rolling down the road by you someday soon, Lou

  • @postaltraining
    @postaltraining 5 лет назад +2

    coin edging on the DODGE emblem- just absolutely fantastic.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi postaltraining, I like your attention to details :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @vmat1000
    @vmat1000 5 лет назад +4

    Almost over the top but considering the life it led (hauling rocks???), it's astounding.
    man, mill reminds of Christine.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi g mat, Enjoyed reading your comment on this car -) Lou

    • @jeremythompson9122
      @jeremythompson9122 5 лет назад

      I believe these came with a dual quad 383 Wedge Head...the first year of that engine. Gorgeous car

  • @bluesharp59
    @bluesharp59 5 лет назад +1

    Very nice car and video Lou. Thumbs Up Liked.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi bluesharp59, Happy to read you enjoy this car & video :-) Lou

    • @bluesharp59
      @bluesharp59 5 лет назад

      @@loucostabile
      You are welcome and have a good weekend.

  • @gregfoster4541
    @gregfoster4541 5 лет назад +4

    Great car and love the color combination, thanks so much for sharing and"Howdy from Texas 😁"!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Greg from TX, Happy to read you love this color combo :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @wesleyAlan9179
    @wesleyAlan9179 3 года назад +1

    Wow! I love this one!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Happy to receive a "Wow! from you :-)

  • @opera93
    @opera93 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks Lou, great video.... Interestingly, my Grandfather bought the 1959 Dodge Station Wagon that I spent lots of time in; and my Parents got it for a few years before & after I got my Driver License 1960-64(?), as I had concerns about Dating with a Wagon... Anyways, remember it as bulletproof transmission/engine & big, in a two tone cream colors( rear face seating, etc)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Opera, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) You're welcome, Lou

    • @opera93
      @opera93 5 лет назад

      Interestingly makes one wonder about the Station Wagons, what were produced , And Options/colors , any left... ? do believe some were optioned out: especially in later years & other Makes,,,,,,,,!!!!

  • @jonaveul
    @jonaveul 3 года назад +2

    Now that’s a bad ass dodge!

  • @michaelcook768
    @michaelcook768 5 лет назад +2

    My grandpa had a 1957, Dodge Coronet, D500, 8.75 posi rear, 4 door sedan, red/ white.
    He had lots of issues with the transmission...he said it was air cooled...must have been the 2 speed. My Mom used to drive it some...she said it was powerful.
    He had to get the cylinder heads re worked also. So, he traded it in on a 1963 Dodge 330, 318 Torqueflite 727...Aqua Blue.
    I wish he had kept the 57 longer...I would have it today.

    • @dennisconner8014
      @dennisconner8014 5 лет назад

      Doesn't need horn . It's a Dodge. Get it dodge.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Michael Cook, Happy to read this video / car brings back memories of your Grandpa's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @michaelcook768
      @michaelcook768 5 лет назад

      @@dennisconner8014 What the Hell are you talking about?

    • @michaelcook768
      @michaelcook768 5 лет назад

      @@loucostabile I knew you would appreciate it...most car guys has similar experiences...kinda like "the one that got away". I wish I could trade places with ya....you have seen so much...some extraordinary autos. My personal favorite would be a 1956 Packard Caribbean...2nd, a 57 or 58 Pontiac Bonneville(tri power or fuelie). Take care!

    • @dennisconner8014
      @dennisconner8014 5 лет назад

      @@michaelcook768 instead of blowing a horn to avoid an accident, you dodge it. It's a Dodge.

  • @jerrysmith9315
    @jerrysmith9315 5 лет назад

    I wanted this car, in hardtop version, in 1959, settled for a new Chevrolet byscane two door , in coral. Beautiful Dodge here.

    • @larryhawkins3294
      @larryhawkins3294 5 лет назад

      A far cry from a fleet level Chevy Biscayne..
      What happened?
      .

    • @clarkgriswold5903
      @clarkgriswold5903 5 лет назад

      @@larryhawkins3294 No guy buys a car in coral, it's a woman
      s color!

    • @jerrysmith9315
      @jerrysmith9315 5 лет назад +1

      Larry and Clark.....Money and engines, is most of what happened. Chevy had the 348, solid lifters, High Performance cam, AFB four barrel.....was lighter, four speed on the floor, 4.11 rear end.....Never got to pricing on the Dodge. As for color, I assure you, I am and was a guy....and thats how it sat, in the back lot...I still like the color.....as did some real red blooded American boys and men....girls too. So, eat your heart out Clark !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

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

  • @hotwax9376
    @hotwax9376 4 года назад

    I haven't seen very many Dodges of that era, so this was a real nice surprise. Such a beautiful car, from the color to the tail fins to the grille to the headlights--everything! Truly the golden age of Detroit. And those records are 16 2/3, not 16 1/2. I wouldn't want to actually use that turntable because if you hit a bump or something while driving (a very real possibility where I live), it could potentially scratch the record.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi HotWax93, Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the records, Lou

    • @hotwax9376
      @hotwax9376 4 года назад

      @@loucostabile You're welcome. Sorry if I sounded rude or nitpicky.

  • @williamg2552
    @williamg2552 5 лет назад +2

    The Super D-500 was Dodge's TOP PERFORMANCE OPTION !!!
    To find one in the Top-Line Custom Royal Convertible TODAY is the equivalent to finding one of the *EIGHT* 1969 Firebird Trans Am Convertibles manufactured that year !!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi
      williamg2552, Happy to read you enjoy the rarity of this car :-) Lou

  • @Statimtek
    @Statimtek 5 лет назад +3

    A excellent example of Chrysler's Forward Look design. Absolutely gorgeous. In the description it says it has a Hemi head V8.That is not a Hemi. These cars came with 383's

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Statimtek
      , Happy to read you enjoy this "excellent example" :-) Lou

    • @jeremythompson9122
      @jeremythompson9122 5 лет назад

      You are correct. I believe the DeSoto Adventurer also came equipped with the dual quad 383 in 59. I think the 59 Chrysler 300-E got the new 413 Wedge and the top Plymouth Fury engine option in 59 was a dual quad 361 Wedge. I could be wrong though

    • @Statimtek
      @Statimtek 5 лет назад

      @@jeremythompson9122 Yes.In fact I believe 1958 was the last year for the first generation "Fire Power" Hemi's

  • @edb.3313
    @edb.3313 5 лет назад +3

    Very nice Lou and thanks for the post. :-)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Ed B., Glad to read you enjoy this one :-) Lou

  • @majorpayne5289
    @majorpayne5289 3 года назад +1

    👍A true American Beauty. Thx Lou✌️

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

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

  • @abefrohman1759
    @abefrohman1759 5 лет назад +1

    Another beautiful car 😎 have a great weekend Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi abe frohman, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for the well wishes on this weekend, and hope you have a great weekend too, Lou

  • @hanschenk2708
    @hanschenk2708 5 лет назад +1

    REALLY NICE CAR LOU. AND GREAT VIDEO SURE ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS
    WHEN IM BORED,LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Han Schenk, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @jamesh1369
    @jamesh1369 5 лет назад

    Awesome car. Looks great from all angles, especially the rear.

  • @kennethtibbitts6641
    @kennethtibbitts6641 5 лет назад +1

    AWESOME CAR ,THANKS FOR SHARING LOU

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      High praise for this car Kenneth :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @dennysanders2748
    @dennysanders2748 4 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful car from a time when cars were works of art instead of generic bubbles
    .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 месяца назад +1

      Hi Denny, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! You're on the right RUclips Channel for the cars you enjoy, Lou

  • @josephromano6825
    @josephromano6825 5 лет назад

    Spectacular Lou! Beautiful color , elegant and luxurious!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Joseph, Happy to receive a "Spectacular" from you :-) Lou

  • @petercarey7133
    @petercarey7133 5 лет назад

    thank you, this i what a real auotomobile is. love your vids , good scenery that compliments your work, plus the well done job the owner did with his car, chrome & detailed to a Tee. very nice :) i'd like to park it on a putting green but golfers may not agree.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Peter Carey, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Glad to read you're enjoying this RUclips Channel, and appreciate the kind words and encouragement regarding the videos. My pleasure to share with you, Lou

  • @steves4639
    @steves4639 5 лет назад

    That thing is just nuts and I mean that as a compliment. And what a starting point...not much more than a cowl and a VIN. There is so much to look at it almost hurts

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Steve S, High praise for all the detail on this car :-) Lou

  • @geoffdundee
    @geoffdundee 5 лет назад

    WOW Stunning

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi geoffdundee
      , High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou

    • @geoffdundee
      @geoffdundee 5 лет назад

      i couldnt resist commenting - its gorgeous :)

  • @BenSHammonds
    @BenSHammonds Год назад +1

    very nice one

  • @garyeagleson5634
    @garyeagleson5634 5 лет назад +3

    Hey Lou, too bad you didn't tell the guy to put the "top" down. That would have made up for the horn NOT working.🤣✌💚

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +2

      Hi Gary Eagleson, That's a good idea :-) Lou

  • @nonelost1
    @nonelost1 5 лет назад

    Beautiful car! And great video. Seeing those pictures of what it used to look like was fantastic, as well as the literature! It had an emblem on the gas tank filler door. I'm surprised you made no comment re: that as I have never seen an emblem put on the gas tank filler door before.
    Also, that's 16 2/3 RPM, not 16 1/2 RPM on the "Highway Hi-Fi" record. It happens that 2 x 16 2/3 = 33 1/3, which is the RPM for LPs. So it seems obvious that they slowed it down to 1/2 speed. Keep up the good work Lou! I love your Ancientmobile vids!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Marshall Curtis, High praise for this episode :-) Appreciate your kind words on the videos, Lou