1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport GS 1 of 1 in Bronze & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @stevoschannel4127
    @stevoschannel4127 2 года назад +30

    I am fairly certain that no new Riviera EVER looked that absolutely perfect, the perfect paint, the deep chrome, the perfect interior and trunk, all the clean non bubbling decals…all of it. What an absolute work of art!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +2

      Hi Stevos, Happy to read "What an absolute work of art!" :-) Lou

    • @christophermitchum6829
      @christophermitchum6829 Год назад +1

      The Riv!!! Lou king good 😎🇱🇷✔️

    • @alvin1039
      @alvin1039 5 месяцев назад

      It's the most beautiful Buick I've seen. 68 Electra 225, 72 Skylark 350, 74 Park Avenue, 75 wagon, 78 Regal Turbo, 86 Century

  • @billbowers268
    @billbowers268 4 года назад +39

    That Riviera belongs in a museum. Its absolutely beautiful .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +3

      Hi Bill, High praise :-) Lou

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 3 года назад

      It sure does Bill! The Riviera was one of my FAV classic cars from the 60s! I guess it's because I built a model of one as a lad and had it on display in my bedroom back in the day!

  • @ralphbillick1210
    @ralphbillick1210 4 года назад +44

    This gentleman should be commended, he did this car top to bottom with the absolute original equipment and put his life on hold to get to this moment- congratulations sir, I think this is THE best restoration I have ever seen ❗️🇺🇸.
    Timeless elegance is the perfect way to describe this car , well done.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +3

      High praise for this restoration :-)

  •  5 лет назад +1

    UTTERLY BREATHTAKING PAINT JOB AND COLOR!!! Ssssssooooooooo freaking original, unique AND chic! Cars basically come in ONLY 4 colors now......black, white, silver & red and this masterpiece is utterly stunning!

  • @DavidR-ub2dp
    @DavidR-ub2dp 4 года назад +6

    Stunning A1 meuseum restoration very unique Riviera Patrick Swayze had a Riviera like this in the movie road house

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +2

      Hi David R, High praise for the work done to this car, and some movie trivia too :-) Nice, Lou

    • @TheDejael
      @TheDejael 2 месяца назад

      @@loucostabile Leonard Nimoy owned a classic Riviera like this when he was playing Spock in STAR TREK in the 1960s.

  • @billhershkowitz5759
    @billhershkowitz5759 6 лет назад +16

    Lou, the only word to describe this automobile is "Magnificent!" However the sad part is that it's far too valuable to drive...and a Riviera Gran Sport was meant to be driven and enjoyed! Thanks for bringing this gem to RUclips!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +2

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

  • @damxgopak457
    @damxgopak457 3 года назад +22

    Absolutely amazing restoration job can't imagine finding all the parts for it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +2

      Hi derwood 454, I agree, this one is amazing. Lou

    • @mr.blackhawk142
      @mr.blackhawk142 3 года назад +2

      @@loucostabile And... THAT is a very UNIQUE color too! I don't think I've seen anything like it! Back in the day, I got a 1965 Riviera model car for Xmas, that I enjoyed putting together, with my big brother's help. He later in life became somewhat a collector of classic cars from the 50s- early 70s. IIRC, we even had lacquer paint cans for spraying the model cars?

  • @spc_inv
    @spc_inv 3 года назад +19

    What a masterpiece! Beautiful job on the restoration. One of the best designs ever from GM

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Spider Man, 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

    • @duaneboyde6272
      @duaneboyde6272 2 года назад

      Completely Mind BLOWING !!!!

  • @ChipLeach
    @ChipLeach 5 лет назад +11

    Andy has done an incredible job!
    I was born in 68. My dad had a 65’ Riviera that’s the car they brought me home in after I was born. He kept it for several years. I still have a infatuation with them.
    Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Chip, High praise and good memories of the 65 Riviera :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing your story, and you're welcome, Lou

    • @christophermitchum6829
      @christophermitchum6829 Год назад +1

      Grew up in the 60s... the boat tail was , IMHO, the gentleman's answer to Corvette...one was strip, other was style!!! Thnx 4 the memories... classics rule!!!

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman 4 года назад +9

    The 65 Buick Riviera GS is my favorite Riviera of all time I love that car love the hideaway headlights with the clamshell openings and the interior is just to die for. how the dash looks with the center console goes from the dash back is so awesome

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +2

      Hi 79tazman, Happy to read this is your favorite Riviera of all time :-) You have great taste in cars, Lou

    • @TheDejael
      @TheDejael 2 месяца назад

      When I was a senior at Artesia High School in 1964-65, my gym coach Chief Ron Halstead owned a brand new 1965 Buick Riviera GS in forest green metallic. Love those Buick chrome rims!

  • @BBell777
    @BBell777 4 года назад +6

    One of thee most beautiful automobiles I've ever seen in my life, absolutely flawless...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Bernie Bell, High praise! 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

  • @soyounoat
    @soyounoat 7 месяцев назад +2

    The level of detail on this Riviera is awe inspiring. 100% the best restoration to original condition. I would love to see it in person. Andy, Thank You for your service, and for this gem of a restoration.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  7 месяцев назад +1

      Hi soyounoat, High praise.

  • @albailey4307
    @albailey4307 Год назад +2

    What a clean machine well done sir 👌

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi AL Bailey, 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

  • @mackiemccauley4647
    @mackiemccauley4647 3 года назад +5

    I am in shock having viewed this video! Hands down this redo is breathtaking, which is how I felt seeing the 1965 Riviera for the first time at the State Fair Of Texas. I was in Junior High School and remembered taking brochures of my favorite cars that year to classes and this was my dream car. Here’s to a job well done 👍!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Mackie, High praise! Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) 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

  • @klwthe3rd
    @klwthe3rd 6 лет назад +6

    I don't know how I missed this video especially since I'm a huge 65 Buick Riviera fan. I'm speechless on this video! In my opinion, this might be the nicest and most restored car period on this channel. I could hear Lou laughing slightly on video as the owner wanted to tell him EVERYTHING about ever little detail. That's how much this guy loves his car. The 1 of 1 Cadillac color is amazing. This car is the holy grail of 65 Rivieras and Lou got the exclusive video on it. Awesome find!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Hi Kenneth White, High praise on this car and the video :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @michaelcuff5780
    @michaelcuff5780 4 года назад +7

    One of my favorite Buicks. Beautiful color!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi Michael, Happy to read this one is a favorite Buick for you :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @jackwild1111
    @jackwild1111 6 лет назад +11

    PHENOMENAL ! Andy has certainly achieved his goal... I'm beyond impressed, way beyond !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +2

      Hi Jay Wilder, High praise! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @reginaldbrown8012
    @reginaldbrown8012 3 года назад +10

    Timeless elegance indeed. This car is stunning. Great job 👏👏👏

  • @audiobuff77
    @audiobuff77 5 лет назад +4

    I saw this car up close at the piston show in Cleveland. Wow, just wow!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi audiobuff77, Glad to read your 1st hand knowledge of this car and read you enjoy this car. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you'll get a "Wow" from :-) Lou

    • @audiobuff77
      @audiobuff77 5 лет назад

      @@loucostabile Hi Lou thank you for posting these videos of these beautiful cars!

  • @mrho4speed
    @mrho4speed 6 лет назад +13

    What a gorgeous car!! Incredible detailed restoration and a work of art. Love the 65 front end with the hidden headlights! Thanks Lou!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Hi mrgrandprix fourspeed, Glad you enjoy this "gorgeous" one :-) I enjoy this one too. You're welcome, Lou

  • @applesnoates
    @applesnoates 6 лет назад +8

    unbelievable... true perfection.. thank you to this man for saving this car and making it the best. and thank you Lou for showing it to us.. very special...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Hi Apple E, Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment. You're welcome, Lou

  • @andydanko7074
    @andydanko7074 4 года назад +6

    Just one word Lou, AMAZING. I would be afraid to Breathe by that car🤤🤤

  • @marvintaylor5332
    @marvintaylor5332 2 года назад +1

    The attention to details are over the top !!! An amazing restoration!!!! A car like that belongs in a museum!!!!

  • @tippey2011
    @tippey2011 6 лет назад +9

    Just a outstanding automobile and restoration! A real beauty! I love the color! I also love how he protects that car and loves that car! Got to.be one of the best if not the best car I have seen on my car story! Thanks Lou for letting us see this awesome automobile!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Hi Steve Flad, "best I have seen on my car story!" High praise! You're welcome, Lou

  • @edbouman5013
    @edbouman5013 4 года назад +1

    This car is art work at it's finest! Nothing built today could ever compare to this beauty!

  • @TheDejael
    @TheDejael 2 месяца назад +1

    Lou, you and Andy rock! This is one of the most amazing restorations I have ever seen, the meticulous level of detail Andy went to to make this car showroom new! Love that color - I have heard it described as Sunset Bronze. One-off car - an amazing beauty!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Donald, A fun time sharing this car :-) I VERY complete restoration on this special color car. Lou

  • @MrBlaser51
    @MrBlaser51 3 года назад +2

    Unbelievable attention to detail ! Awesome !!! My best friend used to have a blue 1965 or 66. Too cool !!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi blaser51, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends 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

    • @MrBlaser51
      @MrBlaser51 3 года назад

      @@loucostabile I am wearing out the bell !!!

  • @ralphbillick1210
    @ralphbillick1210 5 лет назад +8

    Thank you Andy. Right person at the right time & you have the best Riviera of all time !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

  • @zonabay
    @zonabay 3 года назад +4

    Elegance and class. How can you not appreciate the magnificence of this restoration.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi zonabay, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration 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

  • @jaynareynolds3684
    @jaynareynolds3684 Год назад +1

    The perfection of this restoration is breathtaking! None better! Congratulations!

  • @giltracy505
    @giltracy505 5 лет назад +2

    It is nice to see a classic brought back to life.Excellent resto on a real American car that today sadly we won't make again like that. Thank you Lou for showing this video and bringing back memories of the real auto classics!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Gil Tracy, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Me too. It's my pleasure and you're welcome, Lou

  • @joro2
    @joro2 6 лет назад +25

    Amazing detail and another great video. What the owner said at the end of the video, “thank you for what you do, Lou.”, the best car collector documentarian on RUclips.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +3

      Glad you enjoy the details Joe Rosen :-) Thank you for the kind words, it's appreciated, Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +2

      Thank you E W. Appreciate that :-) Lou

  • @francoismontresmecaniques7082
    @francoismontresmecaniques7082 6 лет назад +7

    Gorgeous in every way, the car, the paint, the level of restoration. Amazing job.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Hi Francois, "Gorgeous in every way" :-) We'll said, Lou

  • @jmj18462
    @jmj18462 4 года назад

    GORGEOUS! The most PERFECT Riviera Gran Sport in captivity!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      High praise :-)

    • @jmj18462
      @jmj18462 4 года назад

      @@loucostabile Lou, could you contact me privately as I would like to be in touch with him about some of my restoration projects? @officialjeffjancarek or jjancarek@gmail.com

  • @arrigovandenburg523
    @arrigovandenburg523 4 года назад +1

    Timeless elegance 100% . Thanks for sharing this beauty to the world

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Arrigo van den Burg, Happy to read you enjoy looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @michaelmartino6548
    @michaelmartino6548 4 года назад +6

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ....THANK YOU for your Service !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi Michael Martino, High praise for this car, and kind words for the Care Taker too. 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

  • @melodicdreamer72
    @melodicdreamer72 6 лет назад +6

    Andy Star was after a creation of "timeless elegance" with this restoration. ...I say he nailed it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Hi melodicdreamer72, High praise! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @edb.3313
    @edb.3313 6 лет назад +35

    Absolutely gorgeous, it's perfect and better than new.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +6

      Hi Ed B., I agree, the car looks brand new and beautiful :-) Lou

    • @davidallen5776
      @davidallen5776 3 года назад +2

      Agreed.

  • @jeffgoddard4100
    @jeffgoddard4100 10 месяцев назад +1

    I have watched this video numerous times over the past few years and it still blows my mind every time. I really appreciate this man's amazing effort!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  10 месяцев назад +1

      High praise :-) Happy to read you enjoy this video.

  • @badrussian4999
    @badrussian4999 6 лет назад +7

    Beautiful Riviera, it is in perfect condition! Very nice color. Great museum exhibit! Thank you Lou for the review!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +2

      Hi Good Russian, Agreed, this car is beautiful and perfect. Thank you for viewing and sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @CalTxDude
    @CalTxDude 3 года назад +2

    What a STUNNER!!
    Mr. Andy Starr (sp?) is not only one of the most honorable men you've ever featured on here, but he is also quite a lovable car guy!!
    *Tips hat to Mr. Andy!*

  • @BillofRights1951
    @BillofRights1951 2 года назад +2

    i was 12 when the '63 Riviera debuted and as a kid who loved cars was blown away by it. I wanted my parents to buy one SO BAD. we were a Ford family, and even though we did have the '67 4 door TBird and '68 T-Bird coupe (mercifully withOUT a landau roof)...I never stopped lusting for this car to this day, arguably one of the most beautiful American cars ever designed.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Bill, High praise for the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @jf6395
    @jf6395 6 лет назад +24

    so respectful...and beyond impressive...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +5

      Hi jim foster :-) Glad you think this one is "beyond impressive" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @electrichellion5946
    @electrichellion5946 5 лет назад +3

    WoW!! I got chills watching this video. I love the old Buicks and especially the Riviera line but the Gran Sport variants are the cats meow. Having just now learned that the very first Riviera by Buick was also a Gran Sport and this is the car puts this car in a special place in Buick’s history timeline. This restoration is over the top and that he started it for you to put in the video was and is worth many thanks because I for one, wanted to hear that motor run. This has got to be my favorite video of all my favorite videos and I like them all.
    From one jarhead to the other whom is the owner and rescuer of this fine future top spot winner of every show it goes to Buick, a job beyond well done and Semper Fi Marine.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      Hi Gene Still, High praise :-) Lou

  • @jexsmx6608
    @jexsmx6608 6 лет назад +6

    been wanting a '65 riv gs for years. glad this one fell into the right hands. great job!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Hi Jex Smx, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @DavidR-ub2dp
    @DavidR-ub2dp 4 года назад +3

    It feels like its 1965 again beautiful time machine 💯👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi David R, This one that looks showroom new takes you right back in time :-) Nice, Lou

  • @robertlee9395
    @robertlee9395 6 лет назад +7

    That's an amazing restoration when you consider what he started with! When I worked at GM and they brought back the last version of the Riviera, they brought the original, hand built prototype Riviera from the GM collection out to the Lake Orion plant and put it on display for a few days. It was silver with a black top. The front inner wheel wells were red. It was a real museum piece.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +2

      Hi Robert Lee, Happy to read you appreciate this restoration & 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

    • @mistafresh.
      @mistafresh. 3 года назад +1

      @@loucostabile quick question what color is this

  • @DWH072
    @DWH072 2 месяца назад +1

    I don’t even know what to say Lou, it’s gonna be hard to top this one. Thanks for bringing it to us .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi DWH072, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @andreashellwig9863
    @andreashellwig9863 3 года назад +1

    Never seen such a detailed restoration, this car is better than perfect!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Andreas, High praise :-) 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

  • @jamesexploringonline872
    @jamesexploringonline872 Год назад +1

    I would normally not sit through your vlogs, only this one won me hands down, my late father always loved these vehicles.
    Full credit to the owner, he has done a fantastic full restoration.
    Also, a credit that the owner subjected himself to your interview to show off his great example of a Buick

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      Hi James Exploring Online, Happy to read one of the videos I'm sharing won you hands down :-) High praise for the restoration of this car, Lou

  • @RyanBassForLife
    @RyanBassForLife Год назад +2

    This car is beautiful!! It looks like an art sculpture. Best looking 1965 Buick Riviera around💯

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Ryan Bass For Life, 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

  • @zen10ten
    @zen10ten 4 года назад +2

    You're attention to detail is fantastic on your historical restoration of an American Classic!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi zen10ten, High praise for this build :-) Happy to read you appreciate the work done on this car :-) Lou

  • @troyvan6952
    @troyvan6952 4 года назад +5

    Absolutely stunning!
    I would be afraid to drive it

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi Troy Van, 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

    • @martyt19able
      @martyt19able 4 года назад +1

      Troy Van, I was thinking the same thing! Don't think I'd want to touch it or sit in it for that matter!

  • @juanhinojosa7868
    @juanhinojosa7868 6 лет назад +7

    Loved the video on my all time favorite car. Very informative and I learned much more about The riviera..the restoration is amazing

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Hi Juan Hinojosa, Glad you "loved the video" :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @tedmagilicuddy6382
    @tedmagilicuddy6382 6 лет назад +6

    Mike Velek is a friend of mine and his paint skills are unmatched. He did an amazing job on a 1963 Dodge Polara for one of my customers, and to say he's pleased with the result is an understatement!

  • @citibear57
    @citibear57 6 лет назад +6

    Thanks once again for another amazing My Car Story. The owner is rightfully proud of this beautiful Buick. Well done!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

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

  • @gogolouie7768
    @gogolouie7768 8 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  8 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Gogo Louie, Happy to read you appreciate this "Awesome" 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

  • @kittycorner8526
    @kittycorner8526 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely amazing restoration. I had to remind myself to breathe while watching.

  • @bossracing3387
    @bossracing3387 3 года назад +7

    stunning car , absolute expert restoration

  • @geovanniinusa5973
    @geovanniinusa5973 6 лет назад +2

    Incredible! Everything is absolutely perfect and to be as knowledgeable about all the small details and codes is unreal! Thank You for your years of hard work getting this special car to this level of perfection and Thank You Lou for bringing us car after car for us to drool over!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад

      HI Geovanni InUSA, Glad you enjoy this one and consider the car "Incredible!" I think that about this one too. Thank you for the kind words and you're welcome, Lou

  • @tedcarter8074
    @tedcarter8074 4 года назад +14

    A prize winning Riviera. One of the best ever. Go Flint Michigan

  • @dancalmpeaceful3903
    @dancalmpeaceful3903 3 года назад +5

    Those early Riv's are just gorgeous.....magnificent styling....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi dancalm peaceful, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and styling 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

  • @ZoomStranger
    @ZoomStranger Год назад +1

    Outstanding. I love how the builder uses a bedsheet to hold the door, more power to him.

  • @frequencyfluxfandango8504
    @frequencyfluxfandango8504 6 лет назад +1

    ..Like many classics, an old car like this can easily end-up in a salvage yard and either quickly become financially non-viable to restore.. or else some determined fellow comes along, and as a labour of love.. POW ! Great how Cars motivate people ! What a find. Thanks, one of the most well proportioned cars Ever (imo.)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад

      Hi JOHNNIE LORD IF THE MungoidHen PEOPLE, Glad you enjoy the labor of love to get this one back to this condition :-) Agreed, and amazing effort to restore this car to this level of beauty :-) Lou

  • @craigjorgensen4637
    @craigjorgensen4637 2 года назад +1

    Just watched this again after two years. More incredible than ever! Breathtaking!

  • @romans828.
    @romans828. 4 года назад +1

    This guy says original almost as many times as Lou says wonderful!
    love you Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Bob Bob, Wow, he must really say "original" a lot ! :-) Lou

  • @choward5430
    @choward5430 6 лет назад +3

    Riviera's are totally underrated. This is the finest Riviera I have ever seen.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Hi C Howard, High praise :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @johnosborn2555
    @johnosborn2555 Год назад +1

    From a time when America was head and shoulders above all else. Many thanks to Andy and Lou for sharing such a very special memory of that time.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi John, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) Lou

  • @billbowers268
    @billbowers268 3 года назад +4

    What a beautiful piece of automotive history .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Bill, 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

  • @pavlistarvmterramater3579
    @pavlistarvmterramater3579 6 лет назад +1

    "When better automobiles are built, Buick Will build them". Very Very Nice Buick, i have one 64 in 1/18.. Awesome masterpiece👍🚘

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      HI 88rock X, I like the "Racer X" photo :-) Glad you enjoy this one :-) Lou

    • @pavlistarvmterramater3579
      @pavlistarvmterramater3579 6 лет назад

      Thank you my friend, greetings from Brazil!!!

  • @UberLummox
    @UberLummox 5 лет назад +1

    My jaw literally dropped at him testifying to it's 1 of 1 rarity. Wow. Right down to the tri-stipe tires!
    I've owned countless '60s cars, still do, but my '65 Riv was like no other car. Like a factory custom.
    Can't even remember this color on Cadillacs. I wonder if it was rare even on Caddys.
    You bring such a great number of special US cars like no other channel Lou. Thanks for that!
    Would love to see some of the European cars you come across!
    Edit; Now that I think of it, certain spicy colors were Eldorado only. Gotta save this vid and research that.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад +1

      Hi UberLummox, Hight praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing the details you enjoy. Lou P.S. There are lots of European cars on this Channel so take some time and enjoy!

  • @clarkeshivers7036
    @clarkeshivers7036 6 лет назад +12

    Very nice color. One of a kind indeed. Always loved the 65 Riviera

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Glad you enjoy this one Clarke Shivers :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 2 года назад +1

    Following today's feature youtube forwarded to this and happy for that; what a story, what a car. And the caretaker's passion and knowledge of all the build particulars that went into it is very impressive. Amazing Riv!! Thanks Lou. 👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Bruce H., Happy to read RUclips shared this one with you :-) "Amazing Riv!!" I agree. You're welcome, Lou

  • @fredanddebramacdonald2445
    @fredanddebramacdonald2445 5 лет назад +1

    When we attended the 2017 Buick Nationals in Brookfield, Wisconsin, this car was on display in the hotel lobby. It is, as your great video shows, a truly stunning car in all respects. That bronze color really looks great in person, and you really did a great job capturing all the unique details this car has! Another double WOW video on a double WOW car. Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 лет назад

      High praise :-) Glad you enjoy this car, and you're welcome.

  • @jameswagoner3309
    @jameswagoner3309 3 года назад +5

    Eye-popping! Unreal!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this "eye popper" :-)

  • @tigerbyte0
    @tigerbyte0 3 года назад +3

    Really enjoyed this ... stunning!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi tigerbyte0, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

  • @Duececoupe
    @Duececoupe 6 лет назад +7

    The Buick Riviera were some beautiful cars!
    Great video on a stunning car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      High praise Duececoupe :-) Thank you for sharing a wonderful comment, Lou

  • @customkey
    @customkey 6 лет назад +3

    Fast With Class - Buick Gran Sport. Such a beautiful motorcar. Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад

      Well said. You're welcome customkey, Lou

  • @rustyaxelrod
    @rustyaxelrod 6 лет назад +8

    My Mom had a ‘63 Rivera when I was in my early teens. I loved it, especially the interior. I would sit in it and get spit on the inside of the windshield making engine noises with my mouth (jk). My folks sold it before I got my license, that probably saved my life because I drove like an idiot for the first year or so. I would have beat that car like it owed me money. Luckily, I bought a ‘67 Chevelle with a 6cyl as my first car. Nobody died. The ‘63-‘65 Rivera has a special place in my heart, as a kid I knew every curve of those cars and drew pictures of them on my school notebooks and stuff back then. I would often soften up the roofline to make it look a little more like a ‘68 GM A body and widen the rear quarter panels slightly to make slightly oversized tires look right. It’s the design of the front of these cars that captured my imagination. Simply beautiful piece of automotive history. As a young kid I watched Speed Racer on TV (a terribly animated Saturday morning cartoon) and always though the Riv had “borrowed” a little design from Mach5 Speed drove in the show, not realizing the Riv came first lol. Anyway, thanks for a great video of an awesome car, Thumbs up!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Hi AngryRed Banjo, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story with details on your Mom's 63 Riv, Lou

  • @sabermouad9750
    @sabermouad9750 3 года назад +2

    this is what you call the best luxury / sports car of the era, this is simply unbelievable restoration way better than the factory level

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi saber mouad, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration 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

  • @AtlantaGymFan
    @AtlantaGymFan 6 лет назад +8

    What a stunning color! I think there was a dark maroon Olds with Arizona Copper interior that my friends mom drove - and thanks again for sharing these dream cars with us!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Hi Brock White, Glad you enjoy the color of this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @mzaccagnini7179
    @mzaccagnini7179 2 года назад +1

    That is by far the best restoration ever.

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland1985 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful car! And Semper Fi. Ty for your service. Im retired Navy 20 years.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi David, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @noneed4me2n7
    @noneed4me2n7 2 года назад +1

    Know this is a year old but thanks to the gentleman presenting the car with such a dearth of history. Ultimate car nerd but in a cool way. Thanks from a fellow vet.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      HI noneed4me2, 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

    • @noneed4me2n7
      @noneed4me2n7 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile I got my 69 Mustang Fastback I inherited from my dad. He got it off the first owner and I have it in for final assembly after dropping a mint on body work and parts. I’d love to share its story with you once it’s done as I know just about the complete history of it and even have a framed Marti Report. Anyways, love the channel and all the beautiful cars and stories the people you find share.

  • @robertoconnor9427
    @robertoconnor9427 3 года назад +4

    One word says it all "WOW".

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

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

  • @richardbrown1234
    @richardbrown1234 5 лет назад +2

    The 65’ is my favorite for two reasons.
    1. Clamshell Headlights
    2. The Taillights are in the Bumper.
    Lou you could fit right in with my Italian family lol. Love it when you say “wooow”. Sound just like us.
    Love you man.

  • @andrer.boucher1137
    @andrer.boucher1137 3 года назад +3

    👍👌A stunning restoration. The finest Buick Riviera Gran Sport I have ever seen. His dedication to the brand is exemplary. Thank you for your service. Much respect indeed.💙🍺👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +2

      Hi André R. Boucher, High praise :-) 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

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +2

      Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)

  • @mitchlu
    @mitchlu 6 лет назад +9

    this is just incredible!
    Level of detail=∞

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад +1

      Glad you enjoy this one mitchlu :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @adaywitjay1
    @adaywitjay1 4 года назад +1

    WOW!!! Nothing else left to say!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi A Day Wit Jay, Happy to receive a 'WOW!!!" Hope you spend some days with Lou on this RUclips Channel :-)

    • @adaywitjay1
      @adaywitjay1 4 года назад

      Lou Costabile I most definitely will, that car and the job you did letting the proud owner talk about his trophy piece was awesome I’m so glad I found this channel... I’m from the age of guys loving the Box Chevy, Cutlass and even Crown Vics, but I’ve always loved the Riviera all models even the front wheel drives ones!!! I can’t wait to have time to sit and watch all your content and whatever new you have coming in the future!!! Thanks for the response I wasn’t expecting it!!!

  • @247jimbo
    @247jimbo 3 года назад +1

    What a work of art! Magnificent! '65 Rivi voted in top 25 most beautiful designs of all time by automobile magazine. Love this color-congrats Andy!! Great story Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      High praise 247jimbo :-) My pleasure sharing this car / story with you, Lou

  • @todddenio3200
    @todddenio3200 Год назад +1

    I have always LOVED the first generation Rivieras. I have had two 64 Rivieras and my first one, (dark blue metallic paint with a light blue interior) I had been trying to get since I was about 13 and finally got it when I was 19. I had saw it every day when I went to school starting in kindergarten as it sat in a back yard across the alley from the elementary school playground since I was 4 years old. Unfortunately I sold it to a friend when I was about 30 because I needed the money. He had it for about 7 years before he parked it beside a gravel pit one of his friends owns and it's sat there to this day and is slowly rusting away, and he won't do anything with it but won't sell it either. Trust me, I have tried. My second one was pale yellow with black interior. Both had the 425 and Super Turbine 400 transmission. I wish I had them both today

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +2

      HI Todd, Happy to read "I have always LOVED the first generation Rivieras." :-) Glad to read you had two fun Riviera's. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @todddenio3200
      @todddenio3200 Год назад

      @@loucostabile I have actually had 3 Rivieras but the 3rd one was a 78 so was in an entirely different league and not as classy as the first generation Rivieras

  • @2flyabove
    @2flyabove 3 года назад +4

    Yeah, I'll take 2 please. ;-) OMG, this car is incredible!

  • @michaelwisner4941
    @michaelwisner4941 Год назад +1

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, WHAT AN AUTOMOBILE, STUNNING, SUPERLATIVE !!!!

  • @newtonlee7849
    @newtonlee7849 2 года назад +1

    Wow!!! Incredible restoration! Can’t think of a better American car of the era worthy of putting so much into the restoration. This car has a much more refined understated design than its cousins ( Elmo & Toronado)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Newton, High praise for this restoration, Lou

  • @desertdog7171
    @desertdog7171 3 года назад +1

    I'm a bit torn because I think cars should be driven and enjoyed but this thing is a unicorn. Amazing restoration, priceless.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Van Ward, Happy to read you appreciate the build on 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

  • @michaelcap9550
    @michaelcap9550 2 года назад +1

    Fascinating story. Makes you wonder if today's cars will be as interesting 50 years from now.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Fascinating story" :-) Not sure if they will be interesting 50 years from now or not, however I'd think they will be interesting. Lou

  • @JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe
    @JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe 4 месяца назад +1

    Your catalog remains beautiful! Many Thanks.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 месяца назад +1

      Hi Jeffrey, 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

  • @soldatolacrimosa1868
    @soldatolacrimosa1868 3 года назад +1

    One of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Soldato Lacrimosa, High praise :-) 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

  • @brucegwynn8509
    @brucegwynn8509 2 года назад +1

    What a immaculate beautiful car, I'm speechless

  • @terribelbliss9646
    @terribelbliss9646 6 лет назад +2

    A great car and a great story. Thanks Lou and congratulations on the exclusive.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 лет назад

      Hi Terri Bel Bliss, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Me too. You're welcome, Lou