1968 Buick GS 400 Gran Sport Convertible in Burnished Saddle & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 8-28-23.
    We're looking at a 1968 Buick GS Gran Sport Convertible in Burnished Saddle Paint. The car comes with the 400 CI V8 engine and an automatic transmission.
    The car's Owner is Greg Cilano. Greg’s had this car since 2003. He shares his Family always had Buicks. He noticed a neighbor had this car and he purchased it from Arizona. He noticed the neighbor was planning to move and asked if the car was for sale? The neighbor said yes, and the deal was made. This car looks showroom new.
    If you LOVE the “Trunk and Treats” here is a link to the full video of all the brochures • 1968 Buick Dealership ...
    ENJOY!
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Комментарии • 214

  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +7

    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

  • @fabieneldridge3414
    @fabieneldridge3414 10 месяцев назад +3

    Man that’s a Beautiful car ! Comfortable, Dependable, Beautiful !

  • @milfordcivic6755
    @milfordcivic6755 11 месяцев назад +7

    @5:17 - That's a carburetor pre-heater GM called "Thermac". In the snorkel of the air cleaner, there is a diverter flap that closes when the engine is cold and pulls hot air off the manifold. It helps the engine run better when it's cold. As soon as the choke pulls off when the engine is warm, the diverter flap opens and pulls in cold air. It has nothing to do with the heat in the passenger compartment!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @MBailey1977
    @MBailey1977 11 месяцев назад +5

    Love them old Buicks and Oldsmobiles

  • @thejackofalltravels8267
    @thejackofalltravels8267 10 месяцев назад +2

    A roommate of mine had a 421 2v power glide skylark in a very similar color. In 1989 it had only 31k little old lady miles. What a car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi William, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your roommates 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

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_72 11 месяцев назад +5

    How striking this 1968 Buick GS Grand Sport looked in full sunlight with that Burnished Saddle paint! With very beautiful lines and striking chrome, such as the side stripe of the body that descends to the rear wheel, or the pointed front with the double sunken headlights, contrasting with the rear part of the trunk wavy inwards (special mention for the feathers of the windshields very cleverly hidden behind the hood). In addition to an excellent white interior combination. The final ride, through those beautiful landscapes aboard this convertible, was very entertaining and relaxing; Come on, what the doctor advises to start the year off on the right foot! Ha ha. Have a great start to 2024, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy this "striking" car :-) Fun to read what you see. Wishing you a great 2024. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Jaime, I really appreciate your attention to detail, yes many unique styling designs for this Buick. The sweep spear as you mention descending to the rear wheel would separate the 2- tone paint on Buick in the 40's and 50's and was a common Buick design feature. Thank You, Greg

    • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
      @JaimeSalcedoA_72 11 месяцев назад +3

      ​@GregCilano-lg4gf Thank you very much for that additional information! You have a beautiful vehicle, Mr. Cilano, with a very well maintained appearance! (Including the magnificent collection of brochures and manuals, hehe). Thank you for showing us this gem, including the pleasant walk! Greetings from Ecuador; and have a great year 2024!

  • @Vini-Pizza
    @Vini-Pizza 11 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks Lou!! Great RUclips channel

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      SUPER THANK YOU Vince S FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support, Lou

  • @jamesh7571
    @jamesh7571 11 месяцев назад +3

    Very Cool, it's a distinctive car full of past time dreams with a unique bodystyle of our youth, What's not to love about this classic!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hi James S, Happy to read "it's a distinctive car full of past time dreams with a unique bodystyle of our youth" :-) I believe cars like this keep us young Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Hi Jamesh7571, thank you for the positive feedback, no doubt unique, the sweep spear on the side of car is a Buick classic design! Greg

  • @automatedelectronics6062
    @automatedelectronics6062 11 месяцев назад +7

    The thing that you saw on the firewall is a vacuum reservoir. Back then, the air distribution was operated by vacuum diaphragms. Under acceleration, engine vacuum decreases and under hard acceleration there is no vacuum. To keep the airflow going where it is supposed to go, they added vacuum reservoirs to hold vacuum when needed.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Automated Electronics, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Lou

  • @MisterMasterShafter1
    @MisterMasterShafter1 11 месяцев назад +6

    What a sweet Buick! I love these.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet Buick!" :-)

    • @MisterMasterShafter1
      @MisterMasterShafter1 11 месяцев назад

      @@loucostabile - Oh yeah! 😛

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank You Mister Master, I appreciate the positive feedback. Greg

    • @MisterMasterShafter1
      @MisterMasterShafter1 11 месяцев назад

      @@GregCilano-lg4gf - She’s a beauty

  • @danam0228
    @danam0228 11 месяцев назад +3

    Man did this thing have clean lines. So nice. Is amazing the torque this thing had

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Happy to read you enjoy the design and torque of this car :-)

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Hi Danam0228, the sweep spear on the side of car gives it a different look when parked, appreciate the positive feedback! Greg

  • @Slimjim260
    @Slimjim260 11 месяцев назад +3

    Gosh that’s nice Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you like this one Popie

  • @robertlutgen7636
    @robertlutgen7636 10 месяцев назад +2

    HVAC vacuum reservoir is the cylindrical container on the firewall. Helps with function of mode control doors in AC system.

  • @danaglass5394
    @danaglass5394 10 месяцев назад +2

    My first car was a 1968 Skylark Custom in burnished brown with the 350 2bbl. I also had a signal red '69 GS400 hard top bucket seat console. The black plastic piece in question on the fire wall was a vacuum chamber for the inside vents to move from defrost to vent, a/c etc.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Dana, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 10 месяцев назад +2

    I loved the lines on this year and model. Liked the skylark’s as well. Buick made some sharp cars in late 60’s The GS was there answer to GTO Pontiac. Thank you Lou for sharing ❤️💯👍👊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  10 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Terry, Happy to read "I loved the lines on this year and model." :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @alanmorrison3598
    @alanmorrison3598 11 месяцев назад +4

    The condenser is in front of the radiator..The item in question I believe is a vacuum canister..The item marked Fridgedair is of course the compressor..5:42. Beautiful Buick!!❤❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Hi Alan, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

  • @jefffixesit60
    @jefffixesit60 11 месяцев назад +8

    Another great video, Lou! The black plastic "ball" on the firewall is a vacuum reservoir for the blend doors of the climate control. Without it (and the check valve in the vacuum line from the intake manifold or carburetor base), the air conditioning or heat starts blowing out of the wrong vents every time you mash the go-pedal 😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Hi Jeff Fixes It, Thank you for sharing what the ball on the firewall is for. Lou

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 11 месяцев назад

      blend doors???? Just Juan word...WTF.

    • @Irishfan
      @Irishfan 11 месяцев назад +1

      I lost count of how many of these videos that Lou or another video Grapher has asked what those canisters are for, and the car owner either admitted they didn't know or gave a wrong answer. You sir ger an attaboy, for correctly knowing the right answet!

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 11 месяцев назад +3

    Like the white interior even though it harder to keep looking nice and I'm one who liked the rear end bumper of them glad to see one again

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Happy to read what you like :-)

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Larry, Thank You for the positive feedback, for sure hard to keep white interior clean!! Greg

  • @GregCilano-lg4gf
    @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +4

    Happy New Year Lou, thank you for taking the time to interview, video and professionally represent my 68 Buick GS 400 on your website! It was a pleasure meeting you this summer, I look forward to seeing you again in 2024, you do outstanding work! Regards, Greg Cilano

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +4

      Happy New Year Greg. My pleasure sharing your cool car. Looking forward to seeing you at more car shows.

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 11 месяцев назад +3

    🤗THANKS LOU ,GREG …WE LOVE ❤️ CONVERTIBLES,A BEAUTIFUL DAY..FOR A RIDE IN A BEAUTIFUL 🤩 CAR 😎💚💚💚

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long. My pleasure sharing this car with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank You for the positive feedback!! Greg

  • @Vini-Pizza
    @Vini-Pizza 11 месяцев назад +3

    Another home run, Lou!! I saw this car at MCACN in November. The car is absolutely beautiful! And yes, the Buick GS Convertibles are rare!👍🏻👍🏻

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Hi Vince S, Happy to read this one went over the fence :-) Glad to read you saw all the GREAT cars at MCACN, Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +1

      Hey Vini, did we talk at MCACN or did you walk through, I spoke to so many people that weekend, thank you for your positive feedback!! Greg

    • @Vini-Pizza
      @Vini-Pizza 11 месяцев назад +1

      @GregCilano-lg4gf Hello Greg, yes, I did speak to about your beautiful 68 GS drop top. Simply a stunning car! I still have the photos on my phone.

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Thank You, much appreciated! @@Vini-Pizza

  • @MostlyBuicks
    @MostlyBuicks 11 месяцев назад +3

    The 1968 GS 350 was stuck with the two speed SuperTurbine 300 automatic. In 1969 they got the new 3 speed turbo 350. But the GS 400 got the 3 speed SuperTurbine 400 in 1967 and the 3 speed Turbo 400 in 1968.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @fob1xxl
    @fob1xxl 11 месяцев назад +4

    I bought this car in red w/white top and interior in 1968. Paid $3,200. I loved the car. I was 23 !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi fob1xxl, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      What ever happened to your 68, traded in for new one in the 1970's? Thanks, Greg

    • @thenov1944
      @thenov1944 5 месяцев назад

      ME Too ! ! Same !

  • @adamtrombino106
    @adamtrombino106 11 месяцев назад +3

    My dad used to call those yrs the 'years of the pre-bent rear bumper'....Fun fact, I had a 72 Skylark 350 Custom convertible that a friend and I bought off a fella who had an engine fire, and the insurance co totalled it. Thx to the FD, the fire was contained to just the underhood parts, though the front fenders and hood were badly warped and the grill was melted. That car had a 68 400 in it and we think the carb or fuel line leaked raw fuel onto the manifold, causing the fire, but it was hard to tell. After LOTS of parts sourcing, we converted it to a 70 GS clone, but I found a used 350 Buick to put in after I rebuilt it. Couldn't find a 455 or anything else at the time. We had to go to Indiana to get the 350..The result was a yellow on white, with OE white top ( which still worked perfectly) cruiser. My friend and I sold that car in '00 to a young guy who wrapped it around a telephone pole 1 month later, in Evergreen Park IL...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Adam, Thank for sharing what you Dad used to call them. Sounds like you and your Friend were great Caretakers. Sad to read the end result :-( Lou

  • @brianklamer3328
    @brianklamer3328 11 месяцев назад +6

    What a beautiful Buick GS! A neighbor from my childhood had a 1968 Skylark convertible that was a slightly darker brown exterior and sported a 350.
    Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +4

      Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbor's car from childhood :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Brian.

  • @richarddevoe5871
    @richarddevoe5871 11 месяцев назад +6

    Great choice Lou and the color combination is perfect, white interior always looks incredible !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Richard, High praise, Lou

  • @matrox
    @matrox 11 месяцев назад +3

    Older cars from this era will run hotter today because those cars were designed to run on leaded gas that not only reduced engine wear but also allowed the cars to run cooler.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @matrox
      @matrox 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@loucostabile Don't mention it Pal.

  • @luxor-uc2xs
    @luxor-uc2xs 11 месяцев назад +4

    Great looking buick. Love the white interior and color combination. Thanks for another great video. Happy New Year, Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +1

      Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) You're welcome. Happy New Year luxor 8071.

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad8995 11 месяцев назад +3

    Another gr8 feature Lou thx!
    Happy New Year!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Happy to read you enjoy this feature Audie! You're welcome. Happy New Year!

  • @michaelpacini1332
    @michaelpacini1332 11 месяцев назад +5

    Always liked the body style of the concave bumper and rear end . Beautiful classy muscle car . Thanks for sharing Lou ! Happy and healthy 2024 Lou .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome. Happy and heathy 2024 to you Michael.

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Thank You for your positive feedback and the unique concave bumper comment!! Greg

  • @canadaverydry
    @canadaverydry 11 месяцев назад +4

    Beautiful

  • @patcurrie9888
    @patcurrie9888 11 месяцев назад +3

    Amazing Buick! The interior had to be redone at some point and then car placed in climate controlled storage. Think back to the late 70s & this body style was all over the roads, Chevy Malibu and SS, Olds Cutlass & 442 and Buick Skylark & GS. So many were hand me downs, chopped up, giant tires. To see one in original condition is a treat. Brown too! There were a ton of brown cars back then, including my Dad's 72 Gold Duster.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Pat, Happy to share this "Amazing Buick!" with you :-)

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank You, the interior was completely redone around 2006. Greg

  • @СергійШамін
    @СергійШамін 11 месяцев назад +3

    Класне авто! Дизайн,салон,двигун! Дякую!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy this "Cool Car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @brianmoore6306
    @brianmoore6306 11 месяцев назад +3

    Started this one with a bang! What a killer sound of the 1968 Buick GS 400! That engine sound was incredible. This model looks very sleek. I wsn't such a big fan of the Skylark of this same year that had rear wheel skirts. I thought it looked frumpy. But not the GS! The GS looks really cool. Even better in 1970. Great interior too! No mistaking the engine sound of this one - love the idle and goes to show Buick can do it!.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds and looks of the GS :-) Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +1

      Brian, Thank You, agree on the skylark rear wheel skirts and side trim, a couple tweaks and you have the GS400! Greg

    • @brianmoore6306
      @brianmoore6306 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@GregCilano-lg4gf Greg, great minds think alike! I wasn't sure if 1968 was the same year as the one with awful side trim and skirts...I had to look it up before I posted. But you are so right...a couple of tweaks and you have that really nice care here the GS 400! I thought the 1970 Skylark/GS, etc.was the year they finally got all the models right! But don't get me wrong...I'd have a 1968 in my garage!!! I have room....

  • @MostlyBuicks
    @MostlyBuicks 11 месяцев назад +3

    The Chevy rearend had "C" clips holding the axels in place. The BOP rearends had the axels held in place with 4 bolts at the end of the axel tubes at the brake backing plate. MUCH easier to replace axels or wheel bearings on the BOP cars. The ten bolt vs twelve bolt only refers to the backing plate. It is of no consequence in itself. The size of the ring gear is more important as for strength. Being a GS it has a posi.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi When Better Cars Are Built, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou

  • @cjdesign5700
    @cjdesign5700 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great Buick Greg! Thanks. Thank you Lou for all the great auto's.....Hope a super New Year for you and the Family.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi CJ Design, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Wishes for a super New Year received. Wishing you a great 2024. Happy New Year!

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Thank You cjdesign5700 for the inspiring feedback, much appreciated! Greg

  • @tommywatterson5276
    @tommywatterson5276 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great car from 1968. Those GS Buicks from the late 60's and early 70's were among the strongest of the strongest muscle cars then. This one has the Buick style with it too.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Tommy, Happy to read "Great car from 1968" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. Lou

  • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
    @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 11 месяцев назад +3

    As a 65 GS 401 nailhead owner I can't see enough of the Goat eaters! Thanks Lou! Happy New Year to everyone!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Beeps & Eat's Finding food & treasure, Glad to read you have a fun car :-) You're welcome. Happy New Year!

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 11 месяцев назад +1

      As an OLD goat I find that OFFENSIVE!!! LMBO!

  • @scotchbudmeister9018
    @scotchbudmeister9018 11 месяцев назад +4

    Happy New Year Lou, looking forward to new videos! Nice Buick, loving the exhaust note!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Happy New Year Scotch Budmeister. Glad to share the videos with you :-)

  • @WhiteMouse77
    @WhiteMouse77 10 месяцев назад +2

    Sorry Greta.....this weekend summer love is toooo good for being abandoned love....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for viewing and sharing.

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 11 месяцев назад +3

    Happy New Year Lou!
    Great Buick is right. Thanks Lou and Greg.
    Very unique colour - love it!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Happy New Year Jeff! You're welcome. Glad to read "love it!" :-)

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Thank You Jeff, appreciate the comment! Greg

  • @stevebyrne4235
    @stevebyrne4235 11 месяцев назад +2

    Super slick, thanks to you both.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Steve, Happy to share this "Super slick" :-) You're welcome, Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Hi Steve, I appreciate the positive response! Thank You, Greg

  • @nixaeagle141
    @nixaeagle141 11 месяцев назад +2

    Saw it for sale for 39K, if you're interested the booster spray painted black. Chrome air cleaner lid looks sand blasted. Door lock knobs should be white to match, Cowl screen should be mesh, that ones from 1972.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Nixa Eagle, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @nixaeagle141
      @nixaeagle141 11 месяцев назад

      My pleasure sir

  • @ultraviolettp3446
    @ultraviolettp3446 11 месяцев назад +9

    Another amazing car, Lou! I am usually not fond of brown cars but this color really works on this Buick. I love the way the side stamping swoops down from above the front wheel well dipping down to form a cover of the rear wheel. Very tasteful! GM's mid-sized vehicles in this era had a quality about them that seemed so much better than anything else on the market at the time (though I'd say it was lost when the products were updated in 1972). The engine sound on this car is music to my ears. Thanks for sharing this, Lou, and for continuing to offer a must see youtube channel! Happy New Year to you and to your family!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      High praise for the looks and design of this car! You're welcome. Happy New Year ultraviolet tp to you and your family too!

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes! The 60s to early 70s GM cars were very stylish, esp. the Buicks! 1973 was an ABOMINATION when the gubmint stuck their nose in where it doesn't belong, mandating railroad ties for all vehicles, front and back! Did that save any lives??? Probably not...

    • @DanEBoyd
      @DanEBoyd 11 месяцев назад +1

      Oh man, you should do a google search and look at the 1968 Skylark Custom. It has fender skirts. But the bright moldings which follow that old-style 'fender' line continue to the rear of the car, and on the fender skirts as well.
      The standard Skylark had no skirts, so those bright moldings connected to the piece of chrome which followed the top of the rear wheel opening. Even without the skirts, it's still a very low-cut wheel opening. Definitely the most elegant A body for '68 and '69.

  • @milfordcivic6755
    @milfordcivic6755 11 месяцев назад +3

    Happy New Year Lou. Here's some weather that's about 6 months away!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Happy New Year Milford Civic. Looking forward to nice weather to share more cars with you.

  • @cmoore7700
    @cmoore7700 11 месяцев назад +4

    Nice color and amazing car.
    1st video this year.
    Lou thanks for this one and
    HAPPY NEW YEAR SIR!
    stay well

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +4

      Hi C Moore, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing car" :-) You're welcome. HAPPY NEW YEAR! You stay well too, Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Hi Cmoore7700, thank you for the positive comments! Greg

  • @johncornell3665
    @johncornell3665 11 месяцев назад +4

    Happy New Year Lou. Very nice car. Always loved these Buicks, thank you!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Happy New Year John. Happy to read "Always loved these Buicks" :-) You're welcome.

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Hi John, Thank You! Greg

  • @keepamerica2astrong280
    @keepamerica2astrong280 11 месяцев назад +3

    Happy New Year sir ! Keep the amazing vids coming !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Happy New Year Keep America 2A Strong ! I appreciate your encouraging words to keep going !

  • @troynov1965
    @troynov1965 11 месяцев назад +4

    Very nice car.
    My oldest brother had a 72 GS in a very similar color but I think it was called Nutmeg Poly. Not many people like brown but I loved the Buicks dark brown metallic paints of that era. My brothers had a tan/doeskin type interior that went really well with the color.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Hi troynov1965, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @MostlyBuicks
    @MostlyBuicks 11 месяцев назад +2

    Very nice. From Arizona myself. Yes, even, maybe especially, convertibles need A/C.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Happy to read "Very nice." :-)

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Hi Mostly Buicks, this car was in Tempe AZ before I purchased it, thank you for the positive feedback! Greg

  • @randyluca6339
    @randyluca6339 11 месяцев назад +3

    What a beautiful GS in that burnished brown color. That car is sporty, fast and has all the nice creature comforts of a Cadillac. Love it!! I have owned 78 and 79 Buick Regals. They were nice riding, had great power and were a pleasure to drive. I wish I had owned a GS though. Another great video Lou. Have a happy and great New Year.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +4

      Hi Randy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you had some nice Regals. Happy and great New Year to you too. P.S. Here is a regal you might like. Enjoy! ruclips.net/video/Shf7YDDrWNc/видео.html

    • @randyluca6339
      @randyluca6339 11 месяцев назад +1

      That was a nice Turbo Regal. The color was awesome and being unrestored made it even better. My 79 was my first new car and I ordered it with the 301 V8 and not the turbo. It was silver with the silver landau and had red bucket seats. Wish it still had it. Thanks for linking me up with this Regal video Lou. I enjoyed it.

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you Randy! Greg

  • @juanasanelli6831
    @juanasanelli6831 11 месяцев назад +3

    Feliz año nuevo LOU! Gracias por tu video

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Happy New Year Juan! My pleasure sharing the video with you.

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 11 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful New Year treat! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome motorTranz. Happy New Year!

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Thank You Motor Tranz for your positive comment, Greg

  • @billmagorian490
    @billmagorian490 11 месяцев назад +2

    Everything is perfect on this car. The engine bay, the chrome, the paint, the interior. Lou you have done so many of these car stories and you have to know how convertibles never have A/C yet you are going hither and yawn and don't even notice the A/C until you had a question about something else under the hood that is part of the A/C. Again on a rare car like this a question that should always be asked is what unique and extra features does this car have and then feature it. I would say A/C on a 68 convertible would fit that criterion.
    As always great video work and making sure you are showing all sides of the car in sunlight. Also you are a car detective sleuth. How do you find all these amazing cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Bill, Happy to read the details you notice. I'll keep up the "car detective sleuth" work and happy to keep sharing with you, Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Bill, I appreciate the positive feedback, thank you, Greg

  • @unclerudy9797
    @unclerudy9797 11 месяцев назад +5

    Beautiful Buick GS ! My buddy has a 1968 GS 400 Convertible just like this in Concours condition in a Light Blue Metallic. Every option including a 4 speed... Love these GS models. Thanks for posting Lou ! Happy New Year !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +4

      Hi Rudy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Happy New Year! Lou

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 11 месяцев назад

      Most 'metallic' paint jobs are BORING! My dad bought a brand new 1965 Parisienne in metallic blue.....boring. The majority of cars are boring also.

  • @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs
    @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs 11 месяцев назад +5

    Beautiful GS 400 Convertible in that color combo. Had a 68 Cutlass Convertible in brown/black/black, so it is a familiar, similar vehicle, with exceptions (engine/interior/model). I actually like the Buick over the Oldsmobile for '68. Thanks to both of you for sharing.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 11 месяцев назад +1

      WHO had????

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 11 месяцев назад +1

      So, this is just an alternative name for a Buick Skylark?

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 11 месяцев назад +2

      Is a Buick GS a Skylark?
      Fast With Class: 1970 Buick Skylark GS 455
      This paved the way at Buick for the Buick Skylark Gran Sport 455 (often shortened to GS 455), which featured Buick's new 455ci big-block that put out 360 hp (4,600 rpm) and 510 lb-ft of torque (2,800 rpm) in Stage 1 trim.

  • @Bradydog-in7ut
    @Bradydog-in7ut 10 месяцев назад +2

    How many convertibles do you see with factory air conditioning? This car must have been pricey back in the day but if you take car of a Buick they last a long time! Thx Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  10 месяцев назад +1

      Usually you could afford the convertible, or the air conditioning, not both. So to have both is quite a nice car. You're welcome Bradydog

  • @johnmcmullen456
    @johnmcmullen456 11 месяцев назад +4

    Beautiful car but that paint color in 1968 was not exclusive to the GS 400. My father had a new 1968 LeSabre Custom convertible with that exact same paint. When you research paint codes for 1968 Buicks, will find that only the Riviera was available with a few exclusive colors.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the color on your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank You John for the clarification, yes all Buicks had burnished saddle color option in 1968, it was not offered in 1969, I appreciate your positive feedback! Greg

    • @johnmcmullen456
      @johnmcmullen456 11 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@GregCilano-lg4gfIt is a beautiful color. I was just a kid at the time when my father bought his 1968 LeSabre but 55 years later I still remember how that paint just glowed in the sun when freshly waxed.

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 11 месяцев назад +6

    Happy New Year, Lou! The styling on this car is just spectacular from every angle, and the white interior on a convertible no less, looks great, too. What a fantastic Buick! Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Happy New Year TheGunfighter45acp! Glad to share this "fantastic Buick!" with you. You're welcome, Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +1

      I appreciate the positive feedback! Greg

    • @TheGunfighter45acp
      @TheGunfighter45acp 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@GregCilano-lg4gf My pleasure. I enjoyed seeing & hearing about your Buick! 👍👍

  • @unitedcity_mc4421
    @unitedcity_mc4421 11 месяцев назад +3

    Happy new year, Lou. A gorgeous '68 Buick is an awesome way to start off the year.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Happy New Year United City_mc! Happy to read you enjoy this "gorgeous" car :-)

  • @docholliday1970
    @docholliday1970 11 месяцев назад +4

    Beautiful Buick 🤎 Love the GS's .. I'm a new subscriber to your Channel 💚 Thanks for sharing !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +4

      Welcome Doc Holliday to the Channel as a new Subscriber. Hope you see MANY cars you'll enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +1

      I appreciate the positive feedback, Thank You Greg

  • @terrym5023
    @terrym5023 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nice ride! Happy New Year to you and all members of this excellent community 🎉

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice ride!" :-) Happy New Year Terry M!

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Thank You TerryM5023! Greg

  • @jbncnow
    @jbncnow 11 месяцев назад +3

    Vaccum resovouir for the ac vent system

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @terribelbliss9646
    @terribelbliss9646 11 месяцев назад +4

    Hi Lou, The nice thing about the GS especially compared to a Fairlane 500 GT or a Chevelle SS was not only were they wickedly fast but they were better equipped and rode and handled better.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Hi Terri, Thank you for sharing you thoughts about this car :-) Lou

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 11 месяцев назад +2

      Methinx you mean more LUXURY features on the Buicks? That is what separated them from the pack!

    • @terribelbliss9646
      @terribelbliss9646 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@mr.blackhawk142 yes exactly 👍 but then you create a new conundrum; luxury and muscle are usually not synonymous

  • @g-a-i-l-
    @g-a-i-l- 7 месяцев назад +1

    You know I had this car in cream with white interior. Smooth

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @leroycaudill96
    @leroycaudill96 11 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful car Lou a note about this special brown I had a 500 honda motor cycle painted this exact color loved it and the guy who painted it for me loved it also and he wasn't even a fan of brown till he painted my bike this color . Happy New Year Lou and God Bless.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Happy New Year Leroy. Blessings received. God bless you too.

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Thank You Leroy! Greg

  • @govinda102000
    @govinda102000 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nothing like the purr of a big block 455 in front of a turbo 400 tranny.

  • @robertlombardi2228
    @robertlombardi2228 11 месяцев назад +3

    Beautiful 1968 Buick GS 400! Love the color combination with the white interior.
    Lou - Is this original paint? Don’t believe this was addressed in your video. 😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hmmm, the paint is so clean I'll guess the car has been repainted, but maybe it is original, Lou

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Robert, I had the car repainted in 2006 to the original burnished saddle color and interior in white to the original specs.

    • @robertlombardi2228
      @robertlombardi2228 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@GregCilano-lg4gf beautifully done!

  • @matrox
    @matrox 11 месяцев назад +2

    GS=Gran Sport

  • @drcandor
    @drcandor 11 месяцев назад +2

    Amen, with the top up and the windows down, i think i like this one too much. . . :>/

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      Happy to read " i think i like this one too much." :-)

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Hi Drcandor, I appreciate your positive feedback, when I show the car, I leave the top up to show the unique color combination! Greg

  • @carllavell8673
    @carllavell8673 11 месяцев назад +3

    👍💯😎💯👍

  • @NealPlastik
    @NealPlastik 5 месяцев назад +1

    1968 GS 400 convertible I owned two of 2454 made.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 месяцев назад +1

      Two of them is twice as nice :-)

  • @gmac8852
    @gmac8852 11 месяцев назад +3

    Not a stock cam for sure.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for sharing what you heard / notice.

    • @gmac8852
      @gmac8852 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@loucostabile but it sure sounds great 👍

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад

      Hi GMAC8852, Thank You for the positive feedback, I do have Flowmaster dual mufflers and exhaust pipe installed which provides the great sound, it's amazing how many compliments I receive from the exhaust sound output! Greg

  • @matrox
    @matrox 11 месяцев назад +5

    Another one afraid to rev it.🤔

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +2

      It happens.

    • @davestelling
      @davestelling 11 месяцев назад +1

      But, the sound of that purr - you could "Put the baby to sleep" with it!

  • @thenov1944
    @thenov1944 5 месяцев назад +1

    My First New Car : Red & White On White ! Car is still on the road today with the second owner ( 120 K miles ) ! !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st new 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

  • @Vini-Pizza
    @Vini-Pizza 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hello Lou! This is a great video. I saw it AT MCACN in November. Greg had the car listed for sale. I reached out to him numerous times but never got a response. Would you know if Greg still has this car? Thanks Lou!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  8 месяцев назад +2

      Hello Vince, Happy to read you were able to see the car in person :-) Hmmm, I'm not sure if he still has the car. You're welcome, Lou

  • @andy41417
    @andy41417 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hood scoop in 68 is not functional. Waterfall is sweep spear. Vacuum tank for AC control assist on firewall. Metal retainer secures boot to back of rear seat. Paid $1600 in 1987 for mine. 185k miles now.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Andy, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I see you like model trains. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou ruclips.net/p/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

  • @donanderson9477
    @donanderson9477 8 месяцев назад

    Did you find the 1972 Black on Black Z28 Camaro with nearly no miles??

  • @DanEBoyd
    @DanEBoyd 11 месяцев назад +2

    I think that Buick was the best and raciest looking GM A body for '68 and'69!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks for viewing and sharing.

    • @GregCilano-lg4gf
      @GregCilano-lg4gf 11 месяцев назад +1

      Hi DanEBoyd, Appreciate your positive feedback, for sure the best GM A body! Thanks Greg