1948 Chrysler Town and Country Woodie Woody Convertible in Green on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in the North Suburbs of IL on 12-5-20.
    We're looking at a 1948 Chrysler Town and Country Woodie Convertible in Green Paint. The car features the factory “Spitfire” 323 CI inline 8 cylinder engine.
    The car's Owner is Claude Ohanesian. Claude’s had this car since 2019. Claude shares the details of this wonderful car which has all that amazing wood work built into the car body.
    ENJOY!

Комментарии • 264

  • @RustyCar
    @RustyCar 3 года назад +18

    This model is as close as you can get to a rolling work of art. Absolutely amazing! One could spend days viewing all the minute details. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again; even the details have details. Someone just stated that this car was ahead of its time, and how true that is! Thanks Lou, Claude, and the assistant for a beautiful presentation!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +2

      Hi Rusty, High praise for this "rolling work of art" :-) You're welcome, and appreciate the kind words on this presentation, Lou

    • @billace90
      @billace90 3 года назад

      Sir, I couldn’t agree more with you.
      Definitely a rolling work of art.

  • @johnnyquest6115
    @johnnyquest6115 3 года назад +18

    There's nothing more beautiful than when wood is used on a car and because of that this car is gorgeous!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +3

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

  • @mirchshake50
    @mirchshake50 3 года назад +22

    When the cars had class. What a beauty!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +4

      Nice :-)

    • @nathandwyer7273
      @nathandwyer7273 3 года назад +2

      The egg crate grille, and the same egg crate design carried over to the dash center, is so elegant.
      And the Art Deco design of the full dash, is quite stunning!

    • @billace90
      @billace90 3 года назад +1

      Yes. Definitely pure class, a product of fine automotive craftsmanship now gone.

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 3 года назад +13

    One of the most impressive Chrysler's I've ever seen. The details are gorgeous and it looks like no expenses was spared 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi David, High praise :-) Lou

    • @citibear57
      @citibear57 3 года назад

      Chrysler was a leader when it came to engineering. Too bad that profits became the MO for most car makers. I'm sure Lou won't have many classic 2021 vehicles to show in 73 years time! You'll still be doing your videos then, won't you Lou? 😄

  • @anarac4445
    @anarac4445 3 года назад +9

    Chrysler had a lot of features on this car early that other car companies would not use for many years.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Anarac, 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

  • @JONMEREDITH
    @JONMEREDITH 3 года назад +7

    WOW! What a stunning car! One of the most gorgeous I have ever seen! What a great video Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi JON, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Lou

  • @Jasona1976
    @Jasona1976 3 года назад +9

    What a treasure!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +3

      Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 3 года назад +10

    Note the craftsmanship and note the style. Just beautiful! Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +2

      Hi Bruce H., Lots of craftsmanship on this one :-) Happy to read you enjoy the looks. You're welcome, Lou

  • @Nebulasecura
    @Nebulasecura 3 года назад +9

    Yes yes yes!! That car is absolutely beautiful! I’m super jealous of the owner!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +2

      Hi Padme, Yes x 3 = Winner! Lou

  • @nathandwyer7273
    @nathandwyer7273 3 года назад +7

    Wow! Another wonderful segment Lou!
    When people think of classic Chryslers, they often think of the Town and Country (and the Airflow).
    You do a great job of presenting such a variety of cars, from different eras.
    I actually saw a 1978 Chrysler Town and Country wagon on the road last Fall, the version that was based upon the Aspen/Volare,
    and the faux wood panelling truly looks so out-of-place among modern cars!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Nathan, Happy to read "Wow! Another wonderful segment Lou!" :-) High praise, and appreciate your encouragement, Lou

  • @chriscarson1493
    @chriscarson1493 3 года назад +6

    There is craftsmanship on wheels. I love all the attention to detail down to the smallest pieces. The highlander interior was an option and was available on all Chryslers.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Chris, "There is craftsmanship on wheels" Well said, Lou

  • @bartricky5894
    @bartricky5894 3 года назад +4

    Wonderful! There was one in my neighborhood when I was a kid. They would park it on the street.(early 50s)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

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

  • @Underappreciatedclassics
    @Underappreciatedclassics 3 года назад +4

    Hey Lou.. will have to let you know when me and my dad gets my papa’s 48 Windsor sedan running. These cars and his Windsor are extremely rare. Happy motoring as usual!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +2

      Hey Joseph, Sounds like you have a great car. Hope we meet and I can see it soon, Lou

    • @opera93
      @opera93 3 года назад

      Great Windsor’s !!Let us all know!, etc..........

    • @opera93
      @opera93 3 года назад

      Ps: may be an EPISODE, NOT MANY 48 Windsors ( if any , “so to speak”)............left.

  • @LynxStarAuto
    @LynxStarAuto 3 года назад +4

    Woodies never get old. Notice how all the flat head screws are perfectly aligned...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Gabriel, Happy to read you enjoy this car, and great attention to details, I did not notice that. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @garylewis3641
    @garylewis3641 3 года назад +3

    Absolutely beautiful! Woody is a good name for the car, love the workmanship and detail. Good video Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for the kind words on this video, Lou

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 3 года назад +5

    What a beauty! Claude's T&C looks and sounds great. You don't see these too often, let alone one as nice as this! Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +2

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and condition of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @1955mouse
    @1955mouse 3 года назад +3

    awesome, unbelievable for 1948, and to think now cars are mad of plastic, so cheap. oh, yeah, very nice, back when cars were real!! thanx Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi mouse, Happy to share this one with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @patkane761
    @patkane761 3 года назад +3

    What a beautiful piece of jewelry!!!
    I hope I'm not alone in thinking that the early post war cars had the most character and bling. This is a far cry from the T/C minivans of the 80s.
    Thanks for another awesome car and video Lou 👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Pat, Happy to share this "jewelry!!!" with you :-) You're welcome, and appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

  • @citibear57
    @citibear57 3 года назад +2

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra rare. Ultra beautiful. Ultra awesome! Lovely interior, beautiful paint (and color), and the wood is incredible. Thanks for showing this amazing classic! Thank you Lou and Claude!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Mike, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @opera93
    @opera93 3 года назад +2

    Thanks, Claude and Lou: a tremendous MOPAR , art , and machine!. Lot of wonderful Details, and history, and options ( blinking Emergencey,Conveetible,etc.).....I suspicion lots of details : engine history & style, Transmission and running gear, convertible, wood build, etc) are really interesting and sort of,”historic”....; interestingly , the Chrysler is a YEAR or so younger than me....!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Opera, Happy to read you enjoy this "tremendous MOPAR , art , and machine!" :-) Lou

  • @vernrosquites5998
    @vernrosquites5998 3 года назад +2

    What a STUNNING! Interior and dashboard, INCREDIBLE! restored engine, AMAZING sound of engine, got goosebumps. I have no other words to express. Before I am not a fan of 40s and 50s automobiles, yet this is MAGNIFICENT Lou. I really appreciate for showing us this VALUABLE, ONE OF A KIND & UNIQUE Vehicle with an OUTSTANDING Craftmanship.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Vern, Happy to read "AMAZING sound of engine, got goosebumps" :-) You're on the right RUclips Channel for you :-) Make sure to click on the "thumb up" when you see a car you enjoy, Lou

  • @AELITACHANTAL
    @AELITACHANTAL 3 года назад +1

    Hi Lou! Thank you for one more great video. I don't have to go to school. Just watch every your video and I will know everything about antique cars! :) This global warming-friendly car :) looks very unique with spectacular woodwork! HArd to believe that this car is over 70yrs old. Unbelievable!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Aelita, Happy to read you're learning about the cars on this Channel :-) My pleasure leaving the legacy of these great cars for you to enjoy! Lou

  • @agostinodibella9939
    @agostinodibella9939 3 года назад +2

    Wow Lou, that’s the best Chrysler I have ever seen! It must have been very expensive in it’s day. I like the fuel cap release and the center brake light (like they have today)! The woodwork is amazing. The doors must have been heavy! They sure don’t put that much detail in cars today!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Agostino, High praise :-) Lou

  • @samspace81
    @samspace81 3 года назад +1

    Car of the Stars, what a treat

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi samspace81, Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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

  • @oldtown6240
    @oldtown6240 3 года назад +2

    Claude Ohanesian has an impressive biography.
    Crystal knobs? What is the story?
    48 Chrysler - the year puts a little more light on this car's elegance. A couple years, maybe not that many, unlikely anyone would have thought that this might exist.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Old Town, Happy to read you enjoy the Care Taker & his cars story too :-) Lou

  • @johnl1574
    @johnl1574 3 года назад +2

    Get your facts straight. There were no town and country convertibles that left the factory with the Highlander upholstery - is after market and not original.and the “crystal” you refer to is plastic that was standard on the New Yorker and Town and Country. Gas cap is an optional accessory not standard equipment. Easy to check facts about your car - many sources. The wood is White ash and mahogany veneer bonded to metal panels .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi John L, 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

  • @tippey2011
    @tippey2011 3 года назад +2

    Wow what a car! Loved the color so rich and perfect looking with the wood trim. The Town and Country Chrysler used for a very long time through the years of their cars. This car is just a huge piece of automotive history. Loved that old straight eight engine boy it sure sounded good. And that interior was just superb in this car with the crystal knobs and such. So much early innovation in this vehicle. Boy what a car and I bet it rode nice and heavy and smooth. Just a outstanding unit all the way around and a great owner too! Thanks Lou for bringing it to us to see!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Steve, Happy to receive a "Wow what a car!" :-) I agree, the color and wood trim look great on this car. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @donaldhollums3278
    @donaldhollums3278 3 года назад +2

    Great film, Lou. Looking around the background beyond the Chrysler there are plenty of other car stories to do, so get to it, My Friend!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Donald, Happy to share some of the "lovely's" in the background, so stay tuned, share a "thumb up" for the ones you like, and make sure to watch the commercial through so I can get paid (or at least the ones you can), Lou

  • @billkarmetsky4003
    @billkarmetsky4003 3 года назад +2

    I'm dyin' here. God bless those with hearts as big as the universe to protect and maintain vehicles to their pristine condition. Third owner. Wow!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) 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

  • @hanschenk2708
    @hanschenk2708 3 года назад +2

    HELLO LOU ENJOYING YOUR CARS AGAIN ON MY NEW LAPTOP.THE CHRYSLER IS BEAUTIFUL
    I HAVE A BEIGE COLOURED MODEL JUST LIKE IT .CANT TELL YOU HOW MUCH I ENJOY YOUR PROGRAM. KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO ITS GREAT

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Han, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes on the new laptop :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and appreciate your encouragement, Lou

  • @billace90
    @billace90 3 года назад +2

    STUNNING. JUST STUNNING.
    Thank you so much, Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      High praise Billace 90 :-) You're welcome.

  • @charliejohnson4166
    @charliejohnson4166 3 года назад +2

    Ahhh. What a great car
    Art Deco..at its finest
    Yup options ahead of its time.,.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Charlie, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-) Lou

  • @cjdesign5700
    @cjdesign5700 3 года назад +2

    What a high quality classy Country-side cruiser. Thanks Lou and Claude

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi CJ Design, Happy to read you enjoy this "high quality classy Country-side cruiser" My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @jamesroper5470
    @jamesroper5470 3 года назад +2

    An awesome car. I ❤ the 2 piece windshield.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi James, Happy to read you think this car is "awesome" :-) Lou

  • @jonnietruth4083
    @jonnietruth4083 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful car… Beautiful presentation…

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi JONNIE, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and the presentation too :-) Lou

  • @andrewromano3105
    @andrewromano3105 3 года назад +1

    ABSOLUTLY. INGENIOUSLY PUT TOGETHER .
    COLOR GREEN , OF COURSE THE WOOD , THE BADGES , THE MIRRORS ,
    YES. LOU. THE SPLIT. WINDSHIELD !!! HA
    A GREAT LOOKING CAR
    LOU ANOTHER GREAT. Collaboration with someone who must have contacted you to show this car off excellent thank you very much Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Andrew, I agree the green with this wood is an awesome color for this car. Lou

  • @steves4639
    @steves4639 3 года назад +1

    gorgeous...all that green and woodwork...you'd feel like you're walking through the forest. Claude clearly just loves the car...just beaming...since he's new to the car, probably didn't know that the Highlander interior is more about the plaid than the crystal...and that the trans is called the (infamous) Fluid Drive.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Steve S, Happy to read you think this car is "gorgeous" :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

  • @ramongonzalez2112
    @ramongonzalez2112 2 года назад +1

    Like the great European castles, Victorian houses of SF, or the skyscrapers of the early 20th century; these old baroque cars could never be duplicated today. This was a production vehicle! Great color and gloss wood tone.👏👏👏👍🇺🇸

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Ramon, 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

  • @vernrosquites5998
    @vernrosquites5998 3 года назад +1

    Oh WOW! Who would've have thought that this car would become a 'PRECIOUS GEM' of the 21st century. This is such an IMMACULATE, FLAWLESS automobile of yesterday.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Vern, Happy to read you enjoy this "PRECIOUS GEM" :-) Please make sure to watch the commercials (or at least the ones you can) before the car video I'm sharing, as that helps me make $ for the effort to video the cars we both enjoy, Lou

  • @jonathan_nc
    @jonathan_nc 3 года назад +1

    I think those clear knobs are DuPont Lucite. Crystal makes them sound like they're made of glass, but they're clear plastic. And they're beautiful to see. Thanks, Lou, for showing this car. My landlady in college once owned a 1946 T&C Convertible and she would talk about it. Her husband traded it in on a new white 1957 Chrysler 300C. They owned some really special cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Jonathan NC, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Landlady's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge on the knobs too, Lou

  • @patcurrie9888
    @patcurrie9888 3 года назад +1

    Holy Cow! What an automobile! Love the green, plaid and wood. Glad you zoomed in on the dove tailing. MPG be damned, prob 8-9 miles/gal. Claude is a lucky guy. (I have a Danbury mint 1/18 of this in burgundy in my collection. It is iconic.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy the color, interior, and wood on this car :-) Glad to you you have a 1/18th of this car, nice! Lou

  • @tct9mm151
    @tct9mm151 3 года назад +1

    WOW!! These cars weren't built, they were "sculpted".
    Such an amazing car.
    Chrysler's in this era were so beautiful.
    GREAT VIDEO LOU!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi TCT9MM, Happy to receive a "WOW!!" from you on this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy the "sculpted" work on this car. Appreciate your kind words on this video, Lou

  • @keithmiles3287
    @keithmiles3287 3 года назад +1

    So the name of the 📺 TV. Show that I say you should have could be named SWEET WHEELS WITH LOU. I got other ideas for names but seriously. It's educational clean fun but I bet it would have a decent following. Especially with ride-along ones. Tell me what u think lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Keith, Hope I'm on TV soon so I can use that name :-) Great idea! Lou

  • @iswc27
    @iswc27 3 года назад +1

    Hi, Lou! This has to be one of the most perfect examples from an era of a long-lost craft. It's absolutely exquisite with the Scotch plaid interior and all the original woodwork. The Town & Country name went on to grace some of the most luxurious station wagons, and later minivans, in the industry. (It was a wagon in 1941 and 1942 and would be again starting in 1950.) And look how long it took the rest of the industry to see what smart ideas the dash-controlled gas cap opener and the center stop light at the rear were. The feds began requiring the stop lights with the 1986 model year.
    This one's at home anywhere, in town, country or city! Many thanks to you and Claude for spotlighting this extra-special automobile.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi iswc27, Happy to read you enjoy this "long lost craft" car coming to the Channel :-) My pleasure sharing this extra-special car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @muffs55mercury61
    @muffs55mercury61 Год назад +1

    Fires right up with it's 6 volts so why do so many think they need 12 volts? The straight 8 sings such beautiful music. Finding someone to recore the odd shaped radiator would be a challenge I'm sure but i'm sure there's someone who can.
    Awesome car and that's putting it lightly but I'd settle for a 4 door New Yorker or limo.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Muffs 55mercury, High praise for this "awesome car" :-) Lou

  • @2flyabove
    @2flyabove 3 года назад +1

    There is a 1948 Chrysler Town and Country woodie convertable car , same color as your video car, showcased in the Science and Technology museum in Ottawa, Canada, where I live. 24 were manufactured for the Canadian market, and only 2 still exist. It's paired with a matching camper trailer. It's an impressive sight to behold. A rare beauty.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Truth Provider, Thanks for sharing, and a matching camper trailer! WOW! That has to be pretty cool, Lou

  • @scottpierce2122
    @scottpierce2122 3 года назад +1

    Oh my gosh.. Amazing Car. Thank you Lou for documenting American Manufacturing history. Its artwork

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Scott, High praise for this "Amazing Car" :-) My pleasure sharing this "artwork" with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @garydesbois5415
    @garydesbois5415 3 года назад +1

    That's one spectacular car !!! With all of that beautiful detail inside & out production must have been few. Any idea of how many built ? Production time ? Thanks for showing us that gem !!! 👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

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

  • @debbiedunn4477
    @debbiedunn4477 3 года назад +2

    She's a beauty, no doubt about it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

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

  • @josephconsoli4128
    @josephconsoli4128 3 года назад +1

    Loved this one Lou! '30's-'40's art-deco cars will always be tops with me. Beautiful car. These were often shown pictured with the affluent at their country estates. They were high-end cars at the time, not utilitarian by any means. I love the dashes on these cars. Jukebox styling at it's best!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Joseph, Happy to read "Loved this one Lou!" :-) Lou

  • @20alphabet
    @20alphabet 3 года назад +1

    This is the pinnacle of American assembly line pride... when American automakers actually cared about the product they created.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi 20alphabet, "This is the pinnacle of American assembly line pride... " High praise :-) Lou

  • @JGMan0011
    @JGMan0011 3 года назад +1

    Lou, I do enjoy your videos becasue you and your friends pick some great models to feature and you spend the right length of time clearly showing the minute details on video. However, I must be watching them out of order and hope you are learning and retaining the knowledge as you go. Your friend with the Sedanette Caddy taught you about the difference between the firewall tags that match the engine block that were also used to title the cars back then (like they use modern VINs now). The 1940's body tags tell you other info like interior and exterior colors and style/models. The serial numbers in the door frames do not match the engine block numbers in these 40's cars and you got real quiet while narrating your video saying that they would match on this Chrysler - and then they didn't (kinda funny). But hopefully you are learning these things as you go and we know you probably saw that they should match on a later model car that has a VIN tag so I won't hold it against you! Let the owners do the numbers decoding for you. Great channel. Keep it up and help others appreciate these works of rolling art from another era.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Jordan, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) The more I video, the more I retain. Like a martial arts student, you have to keep doing the move over and over before you really get it. Thank you for sharing, and I appreciate your encouragement, Lou

  • @hornetbrown
    @hornetbrown 3 года назад +1

    Always loved these cars. Stylish, well made, opulent in detail, sumptuous comfort for its day.
    Big deal made over Ford Woodies, but these are the ones you really want. Can't believe the originality of this car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Mark W, Happy to read "Always loved these cars" :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou

  • @ronsimpson7596
    @ronsimpson7596 3 года назад +1

    Hard to believe the same company that made dodge neons, and vans, made it, quite the beast, very elegant, reminds me of a hunting lodge, detailing of knobs switching outstanding, wood work incredible, how the heck would you find one like this Lou? Tombstone taillights, wonder what it cost back in the day Lou? Guy seems genuinely giddy about ownership and who wouldn’t be!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Ron, Claude really loves this car :-) To answer your questions, 1) How the heck would you find this one? This one, Claude called me to stop by and take a look at it. 2) What did it cost? I have no idea. Thanks for viewing, and sharing, Lou

  • @russelladams6432
    @russelladams6432 3 года назад +1

    Wow. What a car. So much to see. Everything perfect. That wood body is beautiful. I can't imagine the time and skill it took to put it all together. Those super wide white walls, the crystal knobs, that great interior... Everything just blings. :) I really like the paint color too. That color almost makes me think of the old Porches. Thanks for sharing this one. I couldn't help but peek at the others in the shop. Hope we get to see some of those too in the future. Take care Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Russell, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you, and glad you appreciate the work to build one of these. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome. Stay tuned, there will be more in the future with Claude :-) Lou

  • @plymouthduster2252
    @plymouthduster2252 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful car Lou. I have never had the opportunity to see one in person but I love woody's. I have a car show buddy that has a 1948 Packard woodie wagon. I think he said that it was 1 of about 400 or 500 built that year.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read you enjoy this Woody :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @gene978
    @gene978 3 года назад +1

    Never see one like this as Original condition like this Lou! Holy Cow!! Love it. I love the ‘55 or ‘56 Pontiac Conv. White over red. Thats my style.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi gene978, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Lou

  • @adamtrombino106
    @adamtrombino106 3 года назад +1

    I believe that was the last year for real teak, oak and ash wood being used on the TC. These cars were the flagship of Chrysler of that time, ment to rival anything GM and Ford put out. Other than the Imperial, they were the most expensive Chrysler you could get. The interiors came in that color as well as red plaid. Hot Rodders in the early 50s used this engine in modified street cars because it made great torque at super low rpm. This is a real time capsule!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Adam, 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

  • @Smartzenegger
    @Smartzenegger 3 года назад +1

    Whoa! Very nice, this is sweet! Perfect color in perfect condition! Can't get any better than this now can it?

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Smartzenegger, I agree, the color on this car really makes it look great. Stay tuned, we'll see what's coming up next :-) Lou

  • @ricardomatos6316
    @ricardomatos6316 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic details. Your videos are unique 👌. I think cars made in the 50’s and 60’s had so much character although this is a 1948 model

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Ricardo, Happy to read you enjoy the details I share with you on the videos :-) Thank you, Lou

  • @normmelanson9345
    @normmelanson9345 3 года назад +1

    What a gem.The craftsmanship and details were gorgeous back in the day .It's a museum piece. But Lou we didn't get to hear the horns lol

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Norm, Happy to read you enjoy the craftsmanship of this "gem" :-) Lou

  • @paulcooper6953
    @paulcooper6953 Год назад +1

    This car looks as if it was made for royalty. Absolutely amazing build quality. I would love to own a car like this!

  • @scottbrady7499
    @scottbrady7499 3 года назад +1

    a very old bugs bunny, elmer fudd in his initial rotund persona, wants to prospect for gold. and bugs makes his efforts futile, to say the least. this is elmer's vehicle, i believe.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Scott, Happy to read "Elmer" drove one too :-) Lou

  • @lamarrharding4776
    @lamarrharding4776 Год назад +1

    Highlander meant it had tartan plad upholstery. Chrysler and DeSoto all had lucite knobs.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад

      Hi LaMarr, 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

  • @TheRacerbrown
    @TheRacerbrown 3 года назад +1

    Any of these "woodys" these days bring very LARGE money, uniquie cars!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @vernrosquites5998
    @vernrosquites5998 3 года назад +1

    Hi Lou! I noticed that most of the ADS are at the end of your presentations. There's nothing before the show. And so I ended up watching the middle part and 2 ads at every end, and each ad has a timer, and I assumed that's the one you are getting credit for.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Vern, Thank you! I make sure there are no ads in the middle so you can just enjoy the presentation. Lou

  • @raycasey6264
    @raycasey6264 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for posting this Lou. Thinking about those artists in Detroit Michigan all of those years ago - they created something special.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Ray, Happy to share this car with you, and glad you see work that went into this car to make it special, Lou

  • @andrewromano3105
    @andrewromano3105 3 года назад +1

    THIS CAR WOULD LOOK. BETTER. AS FURNITURE. IN. "YOUR. LIVINGROOM!!!" HA HA HA WOOHAA LOL HA

  • @martinliehs2513
    @martinliehs2513 3 года назад +1

    That is two and a half tons of rolling art.
    Would be interesting to know how the T&C ranked against the Imperial in the corporate hierarchy.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Martin, "That is two and a half tons of rolling art." High praise :-) Lou

  • @elliottkardashian4281
    @elliottkardashian4281 3 года назад +1

    Lou there used to be a place in Signal Hill California that redid the wood for those Vehicles I'm just wondering if they did that one

  • @michaelmcdougall4527
    @michaelmcdougall4527 3 года назад +1

    Wow , what a car Story you have brought to us just Beautiful and so refreshing in this time, Thanks

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @fabiobaum952
    @fabiobaum952 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful car, I have this model in 1:18 scale by Sun Star models!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Fábio, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Glad to read you have a fun model of this one too, nice! Lou

  • @danmorrissette4814
    @danmorrissette4814 3 года назад +1

    really a lot of details and cool stuff on that one! the quality of the build is very impressive ! one of a kind time capsule !! Thanks for Sharing~!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy the details of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @erichite4871
    @erichite4871 3 года назад +1

    This is the kind of car I can see myself taking for a cruise on a mild Autumn day. What a beautiful car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Eric, A mild Autumn day cruise.....NICE! Lou

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 3 года назад +1

    Total class wish they took the same care building today not much a fan of green but on that car it's works flawless

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Larry, I agree, the green on this car is great :-) Lou

  • @fingerbear3537
    @fingerbear3537 Год назад +1

    What a lovely car with the lovely woodwork and an art filled interior and exterior to be proud of.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Finger Bear, Happy to read you appreciate this lovely 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

  • @ImTheDaveman
    @ImTheDaveman 3 года назад +1

    One day Lou, I predict you will interview a classic car owner who is a Reverand and you will say those immortal words., "Giver er a rev, Rev!" Okay that may not be the grandest thing ever, but if it doesn't bring a smile, bury em because they are obviously not among the living. I AM LOVING THIS WOODY!!!! Such a beautiful car. There's always something magical about Woodies. I'm giving this one 5 Coolness points and two thumbs up! Plus a bonus twin Wows!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +2

      Hi ImTheDaveman, Happy to read you "LOVING THIS WOODY!!!!" :-) Interesting you say that "Giver er a rev, Rev!", I said that when I interviewed Louis "Rev" Revisky's cars. Here is the @ about the 9:55 mark of that interview, enjoy! Lou ruclips.net/video/tRHbNRcVjzA/видео.html

    • @ImTheDaveman
      @ImTheDaveman 3 года назад

      @@loucostabile LoL - I saw that interview on the Willy's Jeep - and somehow that "., rev, Rev" eluded me! My pseudo prophecy was kinda retroactive. Doh! Oh well - at least it came true! Hahaha. WHOA! I noticed that RUclips once again removed my comment. I have no idea why that happens but a lot of my past comments disappear from people's videos that I comment on. Thats kind of irritating and RUclips has no means of contacting folks about the matter to find out why.

  • @floydt2029
    @floydt2029 3 года назад +1

    A very precious car thank-you Claude & Lou for this great video!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Floyd T, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @thewilscott
    @thewilscott 3 года назад +1

    Amazing car, great condition, great video too. Thanks

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

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

  • @diecastloonie6055
    @diecastloonie6055 3 года назад +1

    Awesome cars I like the town and countries👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Happy to read this one is "Awesome" :-)

  • @plymouthdie-castreplicas
    @plymouthdie-castreplicas 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful yacht! Incredible piece.

  • @uxb2001
    @uxb2001 3 года назад +1

    CWS WSC 2021! Go Sox....great vehicle.

  • @abefrohman1759
    @abefrohman1759 3 года назад +1

    That’s a magnificent car. I love the curves.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Abe, Happy to read you enjoy this "magnificent" car :-) Lou

  • @alejandrogrillet931
    @alejandrogrillet931 3 года назад +1

    GREETING. From Venezuela. . . .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Alejandro, WOW! x 3 = Winner! My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @walterweddle7644
    @walterweddle7644 3 года назад +1

    Heaven to me is one if these on every block. That would be an awesome heaven!

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 3 года назад +2

    That is a great looking woodie - definitely a different era. Spectacular workmanship.
    Thanks Claude for taking on guardianship of this classic. Thanks Lou as always for the high quality review.
    Let’s get this channel to 100k subscribers!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Jeff, High praise for the looks & workmanship of this car! Always a treat to read your encouraging comments :-) Thank you, Lou

  • @jf6395
    @jf6395 3 года назад +1

    beautiful!....but Lou you forgot letting us listen to the horns lol

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      I'm not sure they were working.....

  • @mrmopar5
    @mrmopar5 3 года назад +1

    Wow, the content on this channel really is high class! Great content!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi mrmopar5, Happy to receive a "Wow" :-) Appreciate the kind words on the selection of cars. Lou

  • @rmacbobco
    @rmacbobco 3 года назад +3

    Ahhh, my weakness. These cars were to me the epitome of style and class

  • @glenkepic3208
    @glenkepic3208 3 года назад +1

    Car screams post war optimism. Beautiful !

  • @elliottkardashian4281
    @elliottkardashian4281 3 года назад +2

    Nice car😃

  • @ollienilson1644
    @ollienilson1644 3 года назад +1

    Love this car, old fashion lovly car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Ollie, Happy to read you "Love this car" :-) Lou

  • @pauljakeman
    @pauljakeman Год назад +1

    What a car! Literally a work of art, way better then the soulless suv blobs that are everywhere now.
    Awesome video man.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi Paul, "Literally a work of art" High praise Lou

    • @pauljakeman
      @pauljakeman Год назад

      @@loucostabile no worries man. Can you imagine the original sketches for this tho when they were designing the car.

  • @terrym5023
    @terrym5023 3 года назад +1

    Sure wood love to own that majestic ride 😁

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Terry, Happy to read you enjoy this car, and hope you're behind the wheel of one like this for you, Lou

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland1985 2 года назад +1

    One nice car and in immaculate shape.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Happy to read you enjoy this car David :-)

  • @blackscotydog
    @blackscotydog 3 года назад +1

    Just like Lou said "WOW"..

  • @saintetienne755
    @saintetienne755 3 года назад +1

    Superb car - superb channel - thank you!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Win / Win :-) My pleasure sharing with you, appreciate the kind words, and you're welcome.

    • @saintetienne755
      @saintetienne755 3 года назад

      @@loucostabile Lou you are a gent

  • @jojozz52
    @jojozz52 3 года назад +2

    Oak & Mahogany

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Thank you for sharing.

    • @jojozz52
      @jojozz52 3 года назад

      @@loucostabile I have worked on a lot of them, It is a beauty, check the woodies on my site joesinteriors.com

  • @teddysmith457
    @teddysmith457 3 года назад +1

    Now this is some thing that you Don’t see much of ever what a rarity

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Teddy, Happy to read you appreciate the 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

    • @teddysmith457
      @teddysmith457 3 года назад

      @@loucostabile I’m subscribed and I have been for about three months now

  • @andrewromano3105
    @andrewromano3105 3 года назад +1

    THE DASH , STEERING WHEEL!