His 1st Car ! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Tribute 426 Hemi 4 Speed on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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  • Опубликовано: 16 янв 2025

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  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile  Год назад +8

    Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

  • @LITTLE1994
    @LITTLE1994 Год назад +5

    Very good for 1st car.

  • @Bradydog-in7ut
    @Bradydog-in7ut 11 месяцев назад +1

    She’s a real beauty! A lot of love went in to repairing this one! Another great car Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +1

      "A lot of love went in to repairing this one!" I agree.

  • @plymouthdie-castreplicas
    @plymouthdie-castreplicas Год назад +1

    Stunning! The most recognizable model year. That's a gem!👌

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Год назад +5

    Great looking Roadrunner!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +3

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

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz Год назад +1

    One of the most beautiful cars you've featured on your channel Lou ! 😍😍😍😍😍 Wonderful story as well ! Many thanks!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      High praise motorTranz! You're welcome.

  • @MikeJBlues
    @MikeJBlues Год назад +2

    That's amazing , awsome car ! And story

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Happy to share this car with you :-)

  • @kennethtibbitts414
    @kennethtibbitts414 Год назад +1

    best ROAD RUNNER I have ever seen as always Thanks LOU

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      High praise. You're welcome Kenneth.

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_72 Год назад +2

    Truly a masterful job has been done in restoring this fantastic 1970 Plymouth Road Runner to its former glory, and even improving it! The combination of yellow with the black vinyl roof looks great. Also, its brown interior with those stylized wraparound seats could not be better (special mention for the friendly Coyote buckled into the right seat haha) Finally, a nice detail from his mother making that great wooden sign in the early 80's ! You did well by showing us at the end that photograph of Mr. Schlesinger, when he was 16 years old, saving this lucky Road Runner from the scrap metal dealer. Nice story, Lou, and best regards!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi Jaime, Happy to share this "Nice story" and car with you, and the wooden Road Runner sign too :-) My pleasure reading the details you notice. Best regards, Lou

  • @johncornell3665
    @johncornell3665 Год назад +1

    Very nice car and so cool he has had it all those years. Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @danam0228
    @danam0228 Год назад +1

    Lol, that Air Grabber is both hilarious and super cool

  • @konradbenz7110
    @konradbenz7110 Год назад +2

    👍 looks like fun ! !

  • @leroycaudill96
    @leroycaudill96 Год назад +1

    Beautiful car thanks Lou.

  • @thomasallen3818
    @thomasallen3818 Год назад +1

    Beautiful Roadrunner!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

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

  • @allenconway1362
    @allenconway1362 Год назад +1

    What a beautiful car Lou I don't know what to say just beautiful

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

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

  • @philipdrake6
    @philipdrake6 Год назад +1

    What a great looking Road Runner, the restoration on it is super, and what a great colour, that guy has a great car, they don`t make them like that any more, super video.👍👍.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Road Runner, Lou

  • @billmagorian490
    @billmagorian490 Год назад +3

    This car is perfectly done. The owner must have spent a fortune on this restoration. Obviously he loved this car. Lou you did it again. He is saying he had added a lot of options. You ask him what they were. In the midst of his answer your ADHD kicks in and you interrupt him. Just relax, step aside and let the owner tell his car story. If the interview lags and the owner isn't saying anything or a question you have about the car hasn't been answered then by all means ask it. My question. Did he find all the parts that needed replacing or added or did the restorer do everything? Did he have to get a loan to finance this massive restoration or had he been squirreling money away for years to do it?
    You do find the coolest and rarest cars. You also feature cars that the average person could own but still enjoy and cherish. That is something I really admire about you and your show. Keep the cars coming. I will continue to watch with trepidation and be filled with questions at the end of the episode that weren't asked. Seeing the featured cars and proud owners will still be the best part of My Car Story.

    • @marksanzone4948
      @marksanzone4948 Год назад

      Great points. Hope they'll be respected...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад

      I think it's best you stay in the trepidation camp. Happy to read you'll stay in your lane. Stay well :-)

  • @canadaverydry
    @canadaverydry Год назад +2

    The seventies are the best years for cars:!!!

  • @thebionicbassplayer
    @thebionicbassplayer Год назад +1

    Great car and great example of perseverance, I love modified cars like this that look more original, better than other so called Resto mods.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi Bass in Your Face!, Happy to read you appreciate this modified 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

  • @matthewdavis8413
    @matthewdavis8413 Год назад +3

    Great story and car I have my first car owned it for 33 years 1967 ford Mustang fastback

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Happy to read you have your 1rst car too!

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Год назад +1

    🤗 LOU ,ADAM DID AN EXCELLENT JOB BUILDING HIS CAR ,HIS WAY…AND THINK HE HAS GREAT TASTE 😁💚💚💚

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, "ADAM DID AN EXCELLENT JOB BUILDING HIS CAR ,HIS WAY…AND THINK HE HAS GREAT TASTE" I agree. He made his personal dream car, Lou

  • @ollienilson1644
    @ollienilson1644 Год назад +1

    WOW, Very nice car Lou, love it a MOPAR fan.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

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

  • @plymouthduster225
    @plymouthduster225 Год назад +1

    Beautiful car Lou always loved the Roadrunner. Don't see many of the 1st car videos. I bought my Duster at 16 years old for 700 dollars reverse was out in the transmission but I got it running again (it had been sitting for 4 years when I got it) and eventually rebuilt the transmission and drove it to high school and college and work. I'm 32 now and almost finished with the restoration process.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read "always loved the Roadrunner" :-) Great work and dedication with your car. Lou

  • @JackFlemingFan1
    @JackFlemingFan1 Год назад +2

    Once again, thanks for posting another excellent Mopar video from you Lou! The '70 Plymouth Road Runner you featured has an amazing story behind it and without a doubt is one of the best-looking Plymouths around!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi JackFlemingFan, My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @lyonheart84
    @lyonheart84 Год назад +3

    That's dedication to have a car for so long and be able to save the money to rebuild it to the specification they wanted, super impressive 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi lyonheart84 exotic fruit growing, "That's dedication to have a car for so long and be able to save the money to rebuild it to the specification they wanted, super impressive" Well said. I agree, Lou

  • @kc-6837
    @kc-6837 Год назад +2

    Thanks Lou! Beautiful Mopar!

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 Год назад +1

    Nice 😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Michael, Happy to read "Nice" :-) Lou

  • @tommywatterson5276
    @tommywatterson5276 Год назад +6

    One of the great muscle cars of this period and my youth. Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi Tommy, Happy to read this one brings good memories alive today from your youth :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @Slimjim260
    @Slimjim260 Год назад +3

    Wow fabulous restoration Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Happy to read you appreciate this restoration Popie!

  • @rogerchevelle8543
    @rogerchevelle8543 Год назад +2

    I love these stories of long term owner or first cars. Thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Happy to read you "love these stories of long term owners of first cars" :-) You're welcome Roger

  • @debbiedunn4477
    @debbiedunn4477 Год назад +3

    Oh my goodness!! Love that Road Runner!! That car is family!! My cousin's boyfriend had one and would take us for rides in it. Fun times!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi Debbie, Happy to read "Oh my goodness!! Love that Road Runner!! That car is family!!" :-) Glad to read this car reminds you of "Fun times!!", Lou

  • @FabioQuadrana
    @FabioQuadrana Год назад +5

    This car ticks ALL the boxes to be a true muscle car of the golden era. Beautiful in every aspect.

  • @michaelnotigan7796
    @michaelnotigan7796 Год назад +8

    Fellow New Jerseyan here! What a car and what a story behind it. This has to be one of the nicest Road Runner's you've shown us, Lou. And the cherry on the cake is that absolutely fantastic Road Runner made by Adam's Mom. Alot of heavy sentimental touches going on with this car story, Lou. Couldn't help but smile throughout this video. And that Hemi idle? That was the sound of Nascar in 1969 and 1970!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +4

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this car and story. Glad this video makes you smile throughout the video :-) Lou

    • @jaymartell2967
      @jaymartell2967 Год назад

      True but all that background noise made for sorry audio and we didn't get to hear the Roadrunner horn.Hemi and pistol grip Hell Yes!

  • @peterantonopoulos2572
    @peterantonopoulos2572 Год назад +1

    Beautiful road runner, nicely restored, a friend NickPanaritis has a shop not far from my place and he's restored many mopars. I can see that this one was very well done also.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Peter, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Nice to have someone local who's shop you can go by and see some cool cars, Lou

  • @lookingupwards8652
    @lookingupwards8652 Год назад +2

    Very nice car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Happy to read you appreciate this very nice car :-)

  • @RickyRicardo-jd8ed
    @RickyRicardo-jd8ed Год назад +1

    Rock On Children

  • @MrOnemanop
    @MrOnemanop Год назад +1

    I don't know how the placement of the A/C pump complicates operation or maintenance, but seems like a clever work around of the Air Grabber air cleaner system. Well done, and love that interior color. Very rarely seen.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi MrOnemanop, I was impressed with the creativity of getting this A/C unit to work. Happy to read the details you enjoyed seeing in this video, Lou

  • @55points
    @55points Год назад +4

    One of your best Lou. I cant tell you how many times I was out there working on my first car. Or how many times with my best friends on theirs. I had only brakes, exhaust, and minor rust issues.. and one transmission replant to do but I was always out there calling me to wash and polish it, vacuum it and splash a little cologne on the back seat carpet for the girls That 1963 Olds 88 coupe still haunts my dreams. I often in my dreams over the years, find I had forgotten where I put it and come across it again in a shed buried under things on the family farm.. weird I know..!! I love your guest and his dedication to this great car. That photo of him and his car at 16 blew me away. He could have been one of many of us. Funny I have had chances to buy another `63 Olds but none would do. They were not the one. God bless you and yours Merry Christmas to you and all your viewers. Praying daily for our great USA. I am heartbroken for everyone its not good for anyone.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +4

      Hi 55points, "One of your best Lou" High praise :-) Blessings received. God bless you and USA! Lou

    • @Bradydog-in7ut
      @Bradydog-in7ut Год назад

      My 1st car was a 1972 Chevelle SS that had serious cancer in all the Chevelle places. It was a ripper but I sold it a few years later before all the sheet metal disappeared. Had a lot of fun in it!

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp Год назад +4

    Amazing! As a first car, this certainly sets the bar pretty high for the next ones to follow. What a great restoration and tribute. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "Amazing" NICE! You're welcome, Lou

    • @jaymartell2967
      @jaymartell2967 Год назад +1

      Why is it a tribute?Was it a Satellite originally? Couldn't hear with all that warehouse noise.

    • @TheGunfighter45acp
      @TheGunfighter45acp Год назад +1

      @@jaymartell2967 It had a different drivetrain, etc and was restored in homage to a '70 Roadrunner Hemi specs.

  • @blanewilliams5960
    @blanewilliams5960 Год назад +3

    He got it for under 200 bucks! I've always wanted a Roadrunner and the '70 is my favorite year. Love the fact this was his 1st car (and still has it) and everything Adam has done with it. Great story Lou, thank you!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi Blane, Happy to read this is your favorite year Roadrunner. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

  • @carllavell8673
    @carllavell8673 Год назад +2

    👍💯😎💯👍

  • @johnhenrymcmahon6878
    @johnhenrymcmahon6878 Год назад +1

    Hey big bro Lou!! BOOM....BOOOOOM!!! My floppy sneakers shot off my tubesocked stocking feet like cannons, reaching Illinois in seconds and you catch those boys "Gary Carter catcher style" in a squat, big brother lol 🤣😜! Me? KO'd😵 as usual, eyes closed, mouth open, my very hyper, chick crazy, twitching stocking feet now still and my girlfriend happy 'cause ol' JV has been a bit too frisky lately, smiling at other chicks more than usual 😉. This Road Runner gives me that reaction, Lou! What a well put together MOPAR beast, man! My inner teenage boy is ignited, as he easily is lol 😜! We love these fuselage designs, Lou-with all that character and the whimsical Beep Beep! Iconic and All American. Adam has a great story, and you, as always, do a great job bringing them to us car guys (and gals). Thanks big bro! ⚾⚾JV Johnny

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hey JV Johnny, CANNONBALLS COMIN>>>>>>BOOM>>>>>>BOOM!!!! Happy to share this MOPAR beast with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @СергійШамін
    @СергійШамін Год назад +2

    Цікава історія про придбання і реставрацію авто! Класне авто! Дякую!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy the story and restoration of this "Cool car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @davidhechler5882
    @davidhechler5882 Год назад +3

    Great restoration! Just add the dust trail stripe and your done.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Happy to read you enjoy this restoration. Thanks for sharing what you'd add.

    • @413x398
      @413x398 Год назад

      I thought that, too. But see the pic of him working on the car at age 16. There is the bird with no stripe. Restored the way he had it, possibly removed by the first owner?

    • @davidhechler5882
      @davidhechler5882 Год назад

      Back in the day you could order a car with stripe delete and it would not have the dust trail stripe. You got to remember that these cars were originally family sedans or what we called grocery getter cars. Without the racing stripes and decals, the cars are dull and have no character. But, some guys like the sleeper look and want the car as plain as possible. Me? I want them decked out with all the factory stripes and muscle car features. To me, the dust trail strip on the 70 roadrunner was way cool and would never leave it off. @@413x398

  • @JamesBoitano
    @JamesBoitano Год назад +3

    Being From N.J. The First Thing That Caught My Eye Were The QQ BEEP 70 License Plates , Next Was The N.J. Inspection Sticker On The Right Lower Side Of The Window. Another Great Story LOU. Keep Them Coming. Great Job To The Owner.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi James, Happy to read the details you notice on this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy this story. I appreciate your encouraging words, Lou

  • @brianandglendaharkin9457
    @brianandglendaharkin9457 Год назад +1

    He had more money than me in high school .🤔😀

  • @miketr732
    @miketr732 10 месяцев назад

    Air grabber hood scoop wicked as fff

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for viewing and sharing.

  • @benzlick
    @benzlick Год назад +1

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @courtneypuzzo2502
    @courtneypuzzo2502 Год назад +2

    my dad's cousin Phil had a 68 Roadrunner though he traded that for a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 with fiberglass body panels suspension upgrades and wheely bars

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Courtney, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads Cousin Phil's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @barrycuda3769
    @barrycuda3769 Год назад +2

    👍👍👍👍

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 Год назад +8

    Spectacular Road Runner ! It’s great that he’s owned it so long and the restoration is amazing.
    Simply beautiful.
    Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +3

      Hi Jeff, "It’s great that he’s owned it so long and the restoration is amazing." I agree. Really a dream car he has created. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve Год назад +1

    "May I close the hood?"
    No comment from the owner, and the owner proceeds to gently close it like it's glass!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Thanks for sharing what you notice.

  • @willyhwang1059
    @willyhwang1059 Год назад +1

    the air grabber, is it opened and closed through a manual mechanism ?
    or electrically via button?

    • @marksanzone4948
      @marksanzone4948 Год назад +1

      From the factory...a manual lever type, plastic toggle switch on the lower dash, that operated a small vacuum tank (supplied by rubber hoses connected to the intake manifold) on the hood that moved a lever to open/close the Air Grabber door. Very simple design, genius engineering, and very effective. Had one on my '71 Charger.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      I see Mark answered your question. Thank you Mark!

    • @willyhwang1059
      @willyhwang1059 Год назад

      very cool, love anything mechanical, thanks!@@marksanzone4948

  • @matrox
    @matrox Год назад +1

    Lou don't you find it annoying how so many peeps are afraid to rev their cars? You tell them to rev and they barely press the pedal.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi Nicky, I've realized some people love the gas pedal and some people just like the gas pedal :-) Lou

  • @Bradydog-in7ut
    @Bradydog-in7ut Год назад

    Where do you find a 426 Hemi for sale? An original out of another car must go for an astronomical price. Do they even make 426 “crate” engines?

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад

      I'm not the expert, however I did get an e-mail from Dodge selling engines.

  • @CowboysNo1Fan
    @CowboysNo1Fan Год назад +1

    Schlesinger? That sounds familiar! Leon Schlesinger created Looney tunes

  • @georgewetzel4380
    @georgewetzel4380 Год назад

    Such a shame about the tires.

  • @clevejason
    @clevejason Год назад +2

    First