1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible Ram Air 400 Engine Sounds 4 Speed My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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  • Опубликовано: 26 фев 2022
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    On “My Car Story” we're in Rosemont IL at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals on 11-19-21.
    We’re looking at a 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible in Black Paint. The car features a 400 CI V8 “Ram Air” engine, and a 4 Speed manual transmission.
    The car's Owner is Keith Gebhard. Keith’s had this car since 2007. Keith shares he was looking for a Pontiac with a 326 CI engine, however when he saw this car and realized how special it is, he had to have it. This car looks showroom new.
    To see details on the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show, go to www.MCACN.com
    ENJOY!
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  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 2 года назад +13

    The best Firebirds were the first Firebirds, in my view, and this one is optioned out just perfectly. Way to go, Keith! Thanks Lou, this one is especially special, if that makes any sense : )

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Happy to read you enjoy the 1st Firebirds :-) Lou

    • @kimosabbe50
      @kimosabbe50 2 года назад +2

      Totally agree, Bruce.

    • @bluesman7475
      @bluesman7475 2 года назад

      Beautiful car and extremely rare. The 326 was really not a performance motor. I think you would have gotten a 2 speed powerglide with that as an auto. A ram air 400 with 4 speed is a much more desireable car. Not to mention a much better performer. It is a beauty!

  • @rudolphguarnacci197
    @rudolphguarnacci197 2 года назад +6

    Very nice. Tuggin' at my heart strings. My mom bought a new '67 Firebird. 326ci auto. Gold w black interior. Thanks, Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Rudolph, Happy to read your Mom had a Firebird too :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 2 года назад +6

    Beautiful Firebird! Great car and super rare.
    Love it!
    Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "rare Bird" with you :-) I appreciate all your support. You're welcome, Lou

  • @richarddevoe5871
    @richarddevoe5871 2 года назад +6

    Damn what an incredible Firebird !! It’s got everything going for it… perfect 👍🏼

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Richard, High praise for this "perfect" Firebird :-) Lou

  • @swilkobarfingtoniii1642
    @swilkobarfingtoniii1642 2 года назад +3

    In 1979, local cool guy "Kelly" drove his '67 Bird out on the ice of a frozen lake and a few minutes later it was headed to the bottom! No one was hurt. Memorable.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Swilko Barfington III, Happy to read this car brings back memories of cool guy Kelly's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @iswc27
    @iswc27 2 года назад +3

    Hi, Lou! The Firebird was part of the wave of Mustang followers to come out in 1967, along with the Camaro, the Cougar, and an all-new Barracuda. Seems these rare birds (and 'Birds) and one-of-a-kinds have a way of finding you to put on this program, and one you actually might have seen as a kid no less! And obviously, this one found Keith even as he had something a little less rare in mind! But this happened for a reason, and I think that was fate putting this black beauty in the hands of the right caretaker.
    Many thanks to you and Keith for sharing this one with us! Another great and amazing episode in the books!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi iswc27, I agree, this Care Taker found the right car for him :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @plmcrzy6789
    @plmcrzy6789 2 года назад +4

    God bless you Lou! I have been waiting for a Firebird episode-Love you Brother

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi PLMCRZY67, Blessing received. God bless you too, Lou

  • @alejandrogrillet931
    @alejandrogrillet931 2 года назад +4

    GREETINGS. From Venezuela, a COOLEST FIREBIRD CONVERTIBLE. Nice Black Paint with a Pearl White Interior, Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this GREAT CONVERTIBLE. ......................................................................................As always an EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Greetings Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this "COOLEST" car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @g-a-i-l-
    @g-a-i-l- 2 года назад +3

    I love the late 60's Firebird convertibles. They fly like the wind.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Gail, Happy to read you "love" this year Firebird. 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

  • @patcurrie9888
    @patcurrie9888 2 года назад +2

    Wow, a great find for Keith! This how a restoration should be. 1 of 8 and only Black n White, NICE. He shoulda dropped the top for the show.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) The top down is a good idea, Lou

  • @chrisjeffries2322
    @chrisjeffries2322 2 года назад +3

    Thank you, Keith and Lou, for the share.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

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

  • @michaelpacini1332
    @michaelpacini1332 2 года назад +4

    Keith's Firebird is crisp ! The redline tires are so perfect with the black . Impressive that Keith worked on the restoration. Great feature Lou !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Michael, Happy to share this "Crisp" Bird with you :-) Lou

  • @briansd2772
    @briansd2772 2 года назад +4

    Just a great car Keith has! I've rarely seen black ones like his but that's one of the cool things your channel brings us. Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +2

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

  • @1955mouse
    @1955mouse 2 года назад +2

    the beginning of a legacy, awesome lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Mouse, Well said. Happy to read you think this one is awesome :-) Lou

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 2 года назад +2

    Wow, Mr. Gebhard's '67 looks fantastic! He was definitely in the right place at the right time when this one became available. And apparently so were you so we all can enjoy his car. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise for the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @cleckleymotorworks
    @cleckleymotorworks 2 года назад +1

    What an absolutely stunning Pontiac. And an excellent correct restoration as well.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Cleckley Motorworks, 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

  • @bjdb
    @bjdb 2 года назад +1

    Now that’s a tastefully appointed thoughtfully optioned car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Thank you for viewing & sharing :-)

  • @unclerudy9797
    @unclerudy9797 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful '67... All the Right Stuff ! Thanks Lou and Keith ! Great Pontiac !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the "Stuff" this car offers :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @dougeurowerkz2881
    @dougeurowerkz2881 2 года назад +1

    A very special landmark Pontiac well done!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Doug, Happy to read you enjoy this very special Pontiac :-) Lou

  • @sinbad2969
    @sinbad2969 2 года назад +3

    Once again Big Lou you nailed it as usual big guy an you know I'm a Rag top man great.content as usual big Lou 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Big Sinbad, Happy to share this "Rag top" with you :-) Lou

  • @elliottkardashian4281
    @elliottkardashian4281 2 года назад +2

    That was one of my favorite cars in high school band and find out that's a convertible what a gorgeous car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Elliott, Happy to read this model was a favorite of yours :-) Lou

  • @dave1956
    @dave1956 2 года назад +1

    I agree with Bruce H that the first three years of production were the best Firebirds. I never did warm up to the models made after 1981. The first ones were exciting!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful Firebird 😍😍 Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Firebird :-) Lou

  • @JONMEREDITH
    @JONMEREDITH 2 года назад +1

    WOW! Another great one! The car was very cool, too! Thanks again, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

  • @docmopar426
    @docmopar426 2 года назад +1

    I had a burgundy 67 with the 326 manual trans. I wish I had it back. My buddy had a forest green 400 4 speed. Great cars. Both hardtops

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi docmopar426, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car & your Buddy's car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @rixkafer56
    @rixkafer56 2 года назад +2

    Very nice firebird !! Thanks for sharing

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

  • @waynetaylor8082
    @waynetaylor8082 2 года назад +1

    Love the car!!! 1967/68 F-bodies always a FAVORITE!!! The non-console 4-speed hits it out of the park. Congratulations on such a great Pontiac!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Wayne, Happy to read this one is a "FAVORITE!!!" for you :-) Lou

  • @LITTLE1994
    @LITTLE1994 2 года назад +4

    Nice one. Those are meaner than the Camaro of the same year.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi LITTLE, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice one" :-) Lou

  • @officinemeccaniche_fan2867
    @officinemeccaniche_fan2867 2 года назад +1

    Hi Lou good morning, I love your cars especially those from extinct brands and I love your being polite. Send me a hug I'm Brazilian. Thank you

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Vitorio good morning. Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel with me, and I appreciate the encouraging words. You're welcome & big HUG. Lou

  • @MAKINGITAGAIN
    @MAKINGITAGAIN 2 года назад +1

    Hi Lou, how are you doing? Thank you for one more informative and great video! I like this fiery Firebird! It looks fantastic & very rare.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Aelita, I'm well when I'm around cars :-) Happy to read you enjoy this "fiery Firebird!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @bryantcurtis2665
    @bryantcurtis2665 2 года назад +1

    Never miss an episode. Always hit the like button.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Thank you Mr. Fruity Pebbles :-)

  • @AllanK1
    @AllanK1 2 года назад +1

    Great example of a classic muscle car. The Firebird lines to me are nicer then the Camaro of that 1st generation. Another great video Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi AllanK Quon, 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

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 2 года назад +1

    A very cool first year Firebird!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Happy to read you enjoy this "very cool" car :-)

  • @AtlantaGymFan
    @AtlantaGymFan 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

  • @patrickmcgrath5411
    @patrickmcgrath5411 2 года назад +3

    "LOVE HAPPENS"🥰

  • @pappy017
    @pappy017 2 года назад +1

    What a Fantastic Pontiac!! Thx Lou!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Pappy Mc, Happy to read you enjoy this "Fantastic" :-) You're welcome, Lou

    • @pappy017
      @pappy017 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile Man, yer like a mailman, you always deliver!! Enjoy!!

  • @christopheryasus3666
    @christopheryasus3666 2 года назад

    You're picking great cars thumbs up

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Happy to read you enjoy the selection of cars I pick Christopher :-)

  • @20alphabet
    @20alphabet 2 года назад +1

    Had a neighbor with one with the 400. But it was an automatic, and not a convertible. Very cute car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi 20alphabet, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @guglielmo64
    @guglielmo64 2 года назад +2

    Gorgeous car!

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 2 года назад +3

    That's the best of Camero/ Firebird the 1st generation ones live the sound of the Pontiac 400 I learned they made 4 bolt main for ram air thought they all were 4 bolt main because it's a big block

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & sounds of this car :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

  • @yavin99
    @yavin99 2 года назад +2

    I always liked these cars, a guy I went to high school with in the 80s had a red 1969 Firebird with a 400 and the body and interior looked good but I would see that car broke down on the side of the road all over the place but it wasn't the cars fault it was owned by a 21 year old guy still in high school.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi yavin99, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the guy you went to high school withs 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

  • @rickj6048
    @rickj6048 2 года назад +6

    Ram Air 400 engine, not a Ram Air IV. That was not available until 1969. Big difference. Also, not a "rockcrusher" M 22 4 speed trans. either. Just the facts.

    • @gristlepounder
      @gristlepounder 2 года назад +1

      Correct. Only 1969 and 1970 for RAIV.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +2

      You're right Rick J, it's a Ram Air 400, so I've updated the title.

  • @ollienilson1644
    @ollienilson1644 2 года назад +2

    Very nice car. Love it, and I am MOPAR fan Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Happy to read you "Love it" Ollie :-)

  • @kimosabbe50
    @kimosabbe50 2 года назад +1

    Hey Lou, I didn't know you lived in Elmhurst. I grew up and lived there from '57-'85 and remember Davis Pontiac quite well, as my brother purchased a '73 Grand Prix from them.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hey kimosabbe50, Yeah lived they for quite some time. Great town, Lou

    • @kimosabbe50
      @kimosabbe50 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile One more question, if I may: Do you have an older brother or relative (with the same last name) who had a fast Nova (Chevelle?) that ran around town circa 1971, by any chance?

  • @kc0lif
    @kc0lif 2 года назад +2

    great firebird it's vent windows wow.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Happy to read you enjoy this "great" car :-)

  • @be2keen
    @be2keen 2 года назад +2

    Immortal!

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 2 года назад +1

    And the top of the line Ram Air 400 motor to boot!!

  • @louiskats5116
    @louiskats5116 2 года назад +1

    Goodday Lou,
    Absolutely stunning, was that a
    Ram Air II power plant.
    Next best thing to a Ram Air IV.
    Black & Chrome you can't go wrong.
    Your number 1 Fan in Australia
    Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Goodday Louis, Happy to read you find this one "Absolutely stunning" :-) Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

  • @acts2211
    @acts2211 2 года назад +1

    Real nice rare pontiac

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi acts2210, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou

  • @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs
    @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs 2 года назад +1

    Very nice restore. Wonder what condition it was when he started. 67's and 68's were my favorite, 69's too.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      HI K B, Happy to read you enjoy the work on this car :-) Not sure what the condition it started in. Lou

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

    Beautiful and elegant chieftain👌

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

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

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 2 года назад +1

    Nice 😀

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

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

  • @kristophermiller4805
    @kristophermiller4805 10 месяцев назад +1

    I still have my 67 400

  • @chonpiras2815
    @chonpiras2815 2 года назад +2

    chingon

  • @mikevale3620
    @mikevale3620 2 года назад +1

    Thanks so much Lou. They definitely do not make them like that anymore. This Pontiac is a car with character, compared to the brutal, safety infused, electronically governed souless modern car muscle of today...I'd take this gorgeous Pontiac in preference any day. 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this Pontiac :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @gregbenwell6173
    @gregbenwell6173 2 года назад

    I Know where another one sits if the guy I grew up next door to still owns it!! His was dark green, Ram Air with the hood tach, AND if I remember correctly his was a four speed car, convertible too!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Greg, Sounds like the Guy you grew up next too has a pretty cool car. Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @walterneville2625
    @walterneville2625 4 месяца назад +2

    ROCK CRUSHER? THATS AN M22 TRANSMISSION, NOT A SHIFTER.... IT WAS CALLED THE ROCK CRUSHER BECAUSE OF THE ANGLE CUT OF THE GEARS..

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 месяца назад +2

      Hi Walter, 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

  • @cabininthewoods7326
    @cabininthewoods7326 2 месяца назад +1

    They only made 67 of the ram air 400

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Happy to share this rare "Bird" with you :-)

  • @akulinamackenzie4492
    @akulinamackenzie4492 2 года назад +2

    👁👁👁

  • @yafois988
    @yafois988 2 года назад +1

    Drive it 250 miles a year-MAYBE!!

  • @tylerwatt7697
    @tylerwatt7697 2 года назад

    Thumper

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Tyler, Thank you for viewing & 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