My dad had the same car in white with a convertible top. I was 12 years old and learned to drive in that car. The day he bought it we were on our way to my grandparents farm when the alternator gave out. My dad stayed calm but my mom had a coniption because she had covered food dishes that we were taking to the farm. The Buick dealership owner, Jim Bower met us on the road with his mechanic and put a new alternator and battery in it and gave my mom a bottle of wine. Between my dad, my brother and myself we bought 16 new Buicks, 5 used Buicks and an Opel from Mr. Bower over the years until he sold his business. After that dad bought Cadillacs and my brother and I owned Chevys and Pontiacs and a random Buick or two.
Hi Blair, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Wow, that's a gorgeous Buick, Lou! All those years of owning a Buick dealership have definitely given Dennis an eye for the great ones. What a lovely day for a cruise, too. Thanks for taking us along.
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) You're right, when you see a Brand everyday for 40 years, it has a be a special car for the Owner of the Dealership to purchase it. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome. Lou P.S. stay tuned for next weeks Buick....
“My four-speed, dual-quad, positraction, 401”! Y’all get it? It could have probably worked. My granddaddy was a Buick fan. Great job, Mr. Lou, but of course!
Wow what a beautiful unit this is! It was like brand new! I love the color of the top the red paint the white interior just makes it ever so sporty and compliments the 4 speed transmission with that huge engine! What a neat owner too. I loved his history of the car and of this special Buick. That had a awesome engine sound too! Those wheels and the red line tires I just loved. That ride along was great! Brings back memories. I was just 5 years old when this car came out. I do remember the old Buick WIldcat!!Thanks for sharing Lou!!
Amazing. My friends dad always talked about his Buick Wildcat with the 425 cu in motor being one of the fastest cars he drove. Great review Lou. Keep up the great work
Perfect day, and perfect car! In 1963 there were very few cars that were faster than this one. I have seen Wildcats at shows, etc, but don’t recall any with that super rare 4-speed, even though I belong to Buick Club of America, and have attended Regional and National meets. Thank you so much Lou for another great car story! You always bring us the best stuff.
WOW WOW! This just might be one of the HOLY GRAILS for BUICK! 👍👍👍 I also believe this was the First Year for the AM/FM Radio which is very RARE for 1963! I don’t believe Redline Tires were available yet??? Not until 1965! Also take Note of those Beautiful CORRECT EXHAUST ends! There is nothing like a NAILHEAD V8 Buick 🏁🏁🏁
Not sure on the year redlines were first available. I have them on my 67 Buick Special Deluxe bought new by my great grandparents. I think it had white walls factory. I like the look of the redlines. I also know you could get radial tires in 67 as a option.
@@thomasthurston6656; Yes, I think radial tires debuted in 67' on certain models, although not of the steel belted variety which became available in 69'. I think the Cougar GT-E 427 (W code) came equiped with them in 68', and possibly on 68' Cougar GT-E 428's if not, optional.
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your red 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Wow, did this bring back memories. Both my father and uncle had '63 Wildcats. My fathers was maroon with a black top and interior, my uncles was triple black. We took my uncles to the 64-65 New York Worlds Fair. My father who is now 98 years old, still says it was his favorite car, although he also says that "it would pass anything on the road, except a gas station". One interesting feature on the console was a built in litter container, it was located between the shifter and tach. As a kid I thought that car was the coolest car on the road. As an adult I still do. Thanks Lou for this trip down memory lane.
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This is a beautiful, amazing, rare car. Lucky man. I had this same color red, in a ‘64 Wildcat convertible!, loaded with all power windows, conv. top, trunk opener, antenna, etc. back in ‘71. Wish I had that back again! Even though mine was’t the “Super Wildcat” dual quads that this one has, it had a single quad and it was a lot fun to driver! The torque and pickup were phenomenal! “The Banker’s Hotrod”.
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Great to see some of this cars completely frame off restored back to a factory original condition. It sure gives a bit of a time travel feeling. Mid-fifties to mid-sixties cars are some of my favorite, modern enough to still be used yet old enough to have the mid-century charm.
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REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING YOU WITH THE 1963 BUICK ESP TODAY FOR ITS A DISMELL RAINY DAY IN HOLLAND TODAY.NOTHING TO DO THAN ENJOY LOU COSTABILE AND HIS CAR VIDEOS
That is a very nice,very cool looking 63 Wildcat with the 401 Nailhead with dual quads!!! I thought only the 425 Nailhead had dual quads!!! Plus the four speed & the awesome looking console & bucket seats!!! My 64 Wildcat only had a 401- 4 barrel,a bulletproof turbo 400 trans but I also had custom dual exhaust with cherry bomb glass packs with shorty pipes & it had plenty of power!!! I don't know if you know this, but the Wildcat really made it's debut in 62. It was an optional package on the Invicta & the very next year the Invicta was gone & enter the Wildcat!!! The Wildcats,in my opinion were the best Buicks!!! That 63 Wildcat is a real gem because of it's rarity & pristine condition!!! I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ that Wildcat!!! Another great find, Lou!!!
Hi Lou, Thank you for sending me this video among the others. As soon as I have the opportunity, I shall comment on all of them. Take care and maintain the good videos you are producing. Brian
Hi Brian, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos. Make sure you watch the commercials, that helps me be able to create the videos. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Hi A. Lee Morris Jr., Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Ahh! Brings back childhood memories of my uncle's 1962 Wildcat (white over black with red interior). I was only 5 years old, but it was the first car that ever excited me and began my interest in automobiles. Thank you Dennis, for sharing your car story with Lou! Thank you for this video Lou! This video brought back memories of the Buick advertising catch-phrase "Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?" 😃
Hi Michael, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Uncles Wildcat :-) Excited at 5, yep you're a Car Guy, welcome to this TH-cam Channel build for you to enjoy. Please watch the commercials so I can keep making these videos. Thank you, Lou
“Chillinois”. Ha, Lou, that’s a good one! I grew up in St. Louis, later lived in Naperville IL from ‘88-‘94 then got transferred to Houston and have been in TX ever since. While I don’t miss Old Man Winter, I do miss those beautiful Chicagoland summers. Especially after a long hot Texas summer! 🥵
Wow Lou, another piece of US automotive sculpture...with attitude. I really enjoyed how you and Dennis were cruising with the blue the late Summer sky overhead. Whatever happened to the finer details of how to make a car look really special...as this Buick is :-)
Just a gorgeous rare example. I always liked '62-'64 Wildcats. I so miss "personal-luxury/sports cars". Full size comfortable cars that didn't rob you of driving fun. You rarely see those original rims with the satin silver paint by the way.
The Buick Wildcat was introduced in 1962 as a limited-edition submodel of the Invicta series, and 1963 was its first year as a series in its own right, adding a four-door hardtop and a convertible to the original two-door hardtop. A four-door sedan was added for 1964. Collectible Automobile in its December 1988 issue called it the "Sixties Century", and after going on a virtual ride with you and Dennis in this one, it's pretty clear why! Thanks again, Lou! As always looking forward to more amazing automotive adventures!
Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. My pleasure sharing "amazing automotive adventures!" with you, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
What a beautiful example of Buick quality & a rare car too. Never seen one with the 4 spd & the dual quads. My cousin had a lt.blue 66 wildcat convertible & I loved riding in that car. ! Thanks to Dennis for sharing his love for buicks & to you Lou. !
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I was just driving my dads wildcat today! These cars have a different feel to them for sure. Crazy power and speed for an old car. They look perfect with torque thrust wheels on them too!
I love '63 Wildcat. But a 4 speed???? Very rare! I also want to share my Wildcat story. In 1967, my father bought a marina blue '66 Wildcat. He had it a few weeks and it was stolen! My toys were in the back seat. The car was never returned.
Excellent interview! Did not know alot of the features of this car, absolutely beautiful! I really like the passion that this owner has for his car. In an era when GM allowed for alot of individuality for their respective brands, and they were "rolling pieces of americana artwork". As a Buick dealer owner, he no doubt knew that during the 60's and 70's, Gonzalez-Murphy Buick in Culver City, California, was the number 1 Buick dealership in the USA. Thanks again for highlighting such a rare and individualized car, and the very knowledgeable proud owner!!!
I had one of these a 1963 Buick Wildcat. It was black with a white interior ahead a factory tach on the console what a beautiful car. I bought it out of the showroom in a Buick dealership and Plainville Connecticut
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The thing that's so wonderful about Buicks, Chryslers, and Mercuries of that era is the very tail end of this vid. Being 100% stock, it's fast without being obnoxiously loud in sound and appearance. My Dad loved this era of Buicks (Buick loyal from 1955 through 1992 when he discovered he couldn't buy a real Buick engine other than a wimpy 3.8 6 cylinder so he switched back to Mercury for the Ford 4.6). My Dad swapped out his Buick's every two years, his and her's, alternating new cars every year. His absolute favorites were straight body lines of this era. When we found his photo albums, he had more pics of Invicta's, Electras, and Wildcats than anything else. Initially we thought it was due to his age, mid 30's, but we all had conversations with him, at different times in his life, about cars he owned, and he always came back to this decade and how much he loved the 401's reliability, compactness, and how their early 60's Buicks were twice the cars of 65 and up, as all car manufacturers began to consolidate design, material, and platforms. Truly, I agree with my Dad. This era of cars are all unique by brand and style.... Thanks Lou, for bringing these ultra rare and forgotten cars to life on TH-cam.
Amazing car! We had a 4 door Wildcat ,man oh man I wish I kept it. Ours had leather seats. White with black interior. Dual glaspacks that came out right before the rear wheel.😎
Hi Lowell A, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 4 door 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
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Great car. Well done Dennis. Love Buicks. A superb & beautifully maintained car. Great to see this one Lou. Great post as always. Another car added to my long list!!
Had a 1967 Buick. Lasaber 340 four barrel. Vonderhay garage tuned it up and first 5wnt up Mt. POCONO HILL it kicked in and thew me back in my seat, I could not believe it. Fantastic in the snow and it snowed in the Poconos in 1976. Great steering very comfortable. Lived in it for a while.
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I just love the Wildcats! And, especially the rare 4 speed! It's every Buick lovers dream, to own one of these 4 speed cars! I had a chance, a few years ago, to buy a 3 on the tree, 4 door LeSabre out of Missouri, but passed on it. What a mistake on my part. That's another pretty rare one!
Thanks for showing another great car! I saw a 63 convertible 4 speed Wildcat in Michigan several years ago! Love all the small details that are not put into cars now, and the dual quad carbs = super rare. Love the white interior and the headliner and even the giant trunk. Such a well designed car!
Well my 1963 Buick Wildcat has been family owned since 1962. She has power windows all original glass p/s p/b factory in dash a/c a dynaflow transmission and have both the 4 barrel and dual quad set up. My Grandfather bought the car new and traded it in on a 65 Wildcat and then my father bought the car from the dealer 2 months later. My father gave me the car in 1979. I still own it to this day. She has one of the smoothest running motors and the motor has plenty of power.
Hi XSKINMANX, WOW! Glad to read you have one too, and clearly you and your Family have been great Care Takers for your car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
He lou good to see u again beutyfull wilcat its one of my favorite ill buy it when he whants to sell it i couldn't find one so i bought a 68 riviera gs i installed a 455 ci buick engine not a lot of people ever heard of a buick wild cat or even know it exists
Hi Alex, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Good news! It's for sale for $80K. E-mail me at trupowr@yahoo.com if interested, and put in the subject line, "Buyer for the 63 Wildcats". Thank you, Lou
Another great video Lou love watching your channel. I dont see many Buick Wildcats at the car shows around where I live. I dont think that I have ever seen one with a 4 speed manual before.
That takes me back. I always enjoyed the Buick Wildcat. The 1963 was my favorite. I have driven one but never even came close to owning one. haha Did the Owner's Guide say it went 0-60 in 8.3 seconds? It was a tad hard to see on my laptop. This gentleman really takes care of his. Low mileage.
Hi OldDood, Happy to read "always enjoyed the Buick Wildcat" :-) I think 0-60 in 8.3 sounds about right. Glad to read you enjoy the condition of this car, Lou
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My 63 LeSabre 4 dr. hardtop with 401/280 and Twin Turbine was far different from this Wildcat in some respects, but many things identical such as the dashboard, hood, trunk, windshield, taillights, etc. I loved it. Manually select low and then simply floor it and 60 was less than 7 seconds away on good pavement. The "switch the pitch" feature was fabulous.
Lots of nice chrome on this without being overdone including the interior pieces....very nice! If I’m noticing correctly, it looks like this has power seats as well. Very cool Wildcat Dennis has! Thanks Lou for a great presentation!
I have owned four 1963 Buick Wildcat cars. One four door hardtop and two two door hardtops with 401 and the Dynaflow auto. One two door hardtop had the 401 and Borg Warner four speed. I drove this car to Dallas and back many times, and I let a friend take his family to East St. Louis in it once. It had no mufflers but dual straight exhaust. It was capable of nearly 75 mph in first gear and I had it up to 45 backwards once. Mine ran a Carter AFB carb while some of the Dynaflow equipped ones had a Rochester 4G. After driving it for three years a guy offered me a good price for it. It was a good car as all four were.
What a beauty! One of my favorite cars I owned was my '63 Wildcat. 5 years of good times with it. Someone [dealer add on] added the dual-quad setup, as it was not a factory option until 1964, then only on the 425 engine. Same with the 15" chrome wheels. '64 beginning - then with black centers, not white. Not taking anything from this car, it is beautiful...just not quite original. A bit of ventiport trivia: last year for them on a wildcat was 1963. Following 1963, the ventiports were represented by aluminum/chrome hash marks on the front fenders. BTW, Lou, it is called a hood spear, not an ornament chrome thingy...
When a new Olds or Impala SS 409 just isn't good enough GM offers up this. Just amazing and all the right boxes checked. The combination of quality, performance, rarity - what other big three had a car to match this in '63? No one. Congrats to owner. And thanks Lou.
Lou, My uncle had one of these and it was great. His too was a 4 speed and like the Olds Starfire, they would pass everything except a gas station. My uncle's car was a maroon color with black interior. It was nice like this one. You just don't see these anymore. Sure wish they would make them again. I'm a big fan. Treat this baby right and thanks. This is when quality went into the car, not just stamp them out for profit.
Like Dennis, I don’t ever recall seeing a Buick Wildcat with a 4-speed tranny! Most “true” enthusiasts bought the smaller mid-size performance cars if they wanted 4-speed transmissions. Or perhaps, they’d get an Impala SS. But Buicks with manuals were a rare bird indeed. Personally, I think this full-size gem of a car with a 4-speed is way cool. Not your typical banker or lawyer’s Buick!!
Goodday Lou, That is one gorgeous gorgeous breathtakingly beautiful Wildcat. The whole colour combo is all class. Great find again Lou, you always never seize to amaze. Waiting for a 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III, favorite Fomoco. Back to the Buick, alot of people back in the day would of underestimated this Buick at there peril.
In 1965 I bought a Buick special and my cousin bought 1965 wildcat in red convertible and he paid $3,600 at that time out the door tax included and that was outrageous price for my Buick special I only pay $2,800 back then and I thought that was a lot but yeah the Buick Wildcat more of the great cars of all time
I had a 63' LeSabre but four door, black, with three on the tree and the 401. Just a two barrel carb but she would fly. My favorite thing about her were those super cool vertical tail lights like on your Wildcat. Fantastic machine, just beautiful! Would love that four speed and a two door in that model or this Wildcat.
Hi Charlie, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Lou, at 10:08, you show a great example of how car manufacturing has changed. The push buttons on the radio spell out B U I C K. This means that each button is different from the rest and has to be installed properly in order. That’s an additional expense in manufacturing and you’d never see the beancounters allow that in a current car! I’ve encouraged my sons and other younger folks to subscribe and watch your videos just to get an appreciation of the ART, SCIENCE, and SKILLS which produced cars from the late ‘40’s thru the mid-‘60’s. Sure, cars now are more comfortable, more fuel efficient, etc, but most are boring looking and not as much fun! (Except maybe your Viper and my C5 Vette! 😉). Cheers, Lou!
OldRustySteele, One of the goals of the Channel is to leave the legacy of these great cars. I hope younger people will enjoy the Channel too and feel the passion from these CARetakers. The other goal is have FUN :-) Cheers, Lou
@@loucostabile thank you. My fondest memory was my Uncles 67 Riviera 425 motor. What a rolling work of art. Even though I am a Ford man at heart because our entire Family has made a blessed living Working there. I appreciate art and engineering, especially done by humans and not computers and robots.
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My uncles worked at the Buick assembly plant in one of Tri Cities, Flint from the late 40's to the early 80's till GM closed mostly all Buick plants.. My pops worked at the Chevrolet foundry in one of the other Tri Cties, Saginaw from 1946 to early 50's. He was then promoted to the Chevrolet assembly plant in the Motor City, Detroit and he along with thousands of co workers built the full size Bel Aire, Impalas... for years!
It's wonderful seeing this car is such great condition. As a teenager I would drive one of these from the U.S. to Mexico City every summer, and usually alone. The Wildcat was a tank, but suffered performance issues at altitude, as most carbureted do. It seemed like the people who owned these big Buicks didn't take the greatest care of them.
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Interestingly optioned car which was obviously specially ordered. Total production of the 1963 Wildcat Coupe was 12,185 compared to Bill Mitchell's masterpiece 1963 Riviera with production of 40,000. The Wildcat Coupes got super slippery styling for 1965 thru 1968 before reverting to a more formal looking design for 1969 and 1970. This example competed in 1963 with Oldsmobile Starfire, Pontiac Grand Prix (stunning design), Chrysler 300 and 300J (very rare), and Mercury Monterey S-55. The cost of this 4-speed manual was $263.
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Wow, you just don’t see this WildCat anymore. This resto. Is beautiful, like new.
First one I've seen, and happy to bring this one to the Channel for you to enjoy.
That is one Hot Buick, thank you, Dennis and Lou.
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this "Hot Buick" :-) You're welcome, Lou
My dad had the same car in white with a convertible top. I was 12 years old and learned to drive in that car. The day he bought it we were on our way to my grandparents farm when the alternator gave out. My dad stayed calm but my mom had a coniption because she had covered food dishes that we were taking to the farm. The Buick dealership owner, Jim Bower met us on the road with his mechanic and put a new alternator and battery in it and gave my mom a bottle of wine. Between my dad, my brother and myself we bought 16 new Buicks, 5 used Buicks and an Opel from Mr. Bower over the years until he sold his business. After that dad bought Cadillacs and my brother and I owned Chevys and Pontiacs and a random Buick or two.
Hi Blair, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Wow, that's a gorgeous Buick, Lou! All those years of owning a Buick dealership have definitely given Dennis an eye for the great ones. What a lovely day for a cruise, too. Thanks for taking us along.
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) You're right, when you see a Brand everyday for 40 years, it has a be a special car for the Owner of the Dealership to purchase it. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome. Lou P.S. stay tuned for next weeks Buick....
Lou you are the class act on the internet...
Thank you Yesenia Krueger :-)
@@loucostabile I second Yesivia’s opinion! You are so kind, polite, and have a great sense of humor.
CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT SEEING THESE CLASSICS! THANKS LOU!
You're on the right TH-cam Channel :-) You're welcome mouse lee
“My four-speed, dual-quad, positraction, 401”! Y’all get it? It could have probably worked. My granddaddy was a Buick fan. Great job, Mr. Lou, but of course!
Hi Donald, Happy to read Granddaddy would like this Buick :-) Thank you for the kind words, its' appreciated, Lou
Wow what a beautiful unit this is! It was like brand new! I love the color of the top the red paint the white interior just makes it ever so sporty and compliments the 4 speed transmission with that huge engine! What a neat owner too. I loved his history of the car and of this special Buick. That had a awesome engine sound too! Those wheels and the red line tires I just loved. That ride along was great! Brings back memories. I was just 5 years old when this car came out. I do remember the old Buick WIldcat!!Thanks for sharing Lou!!
Hi Steve, Always happy to read a "Wow" from you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your memories, and you're welcome, Lou
Amazing. My friends dad always talked about his Buick Wildcat with the 425 cu in motor being one of the fastest cars he drove. Great review Lou. Keep up the great work
Hi Chuck, Happy to share this one with you :-) Appreciate the kind words on this review, Lou
Perfect day, and perfect car! In 1963 there were very few cars that were faster than this one. I have seen Wildcats at shows, etc, but don’t recall any with that super rare 4-speed, even though I belong to Buick Club of America, and have attended Regional and National meets. Thank you so much Lou for another great car story! You always bring us the best stuff.
Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
WOW WOW! This just might be one of the HOLY GRAILS for BUICK! 👍👍👍 I also believe this was the First Year for the AM/FM Radio which is very RARE for 1963! I don’t believe Redline Tires were available yet??? Not until 1965! Also take Note of those Beautiful CORRECT EXHAUST ends! There is nothing like a NAILHEAD V8 Buick 🏁🏁🏁
Happy to receive "WOW WOW!" :-) Lou
Not sure on the year redlines were first available. I have them on my 67 Buick Special Deluxe bought new by my great grandparents. I think it had white walls factory. I like the look of the redlines. I also know you could get radial tires in 67 as a option.
@@thomasthurston6656; Yes, I think radial tires debuted in 67' on certain models, although not of the steel belted variety which became available in 69'.
I think the Cougar GT-E 427 (W code) came equiped with them in 68',
and possibly on 68' Cougar GT-E 428's if not, optional.
@Johnnycdrums Yes, I have dealer info that you could get radials in 67.
Pretty "Wild" some of the multiple-carburetion engineering of the early to mid "60's! Super owner and car here. Thanks Lou!
HI Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, Lou
I had a 63 but mine was red with a black top and black inside. And it was the only car that scared the hell out of me it would fly.
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your red 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Good morning Lou thanks for this nice Buick!
Good morning Bob Bob :-) Happy to share this Buick with you.
Wow, did this bring back memories. Both my father and uncle had '63 Wildcats. My fathers was maroon with a black top and interior, my uncles was triple black. We took my uncles to the 64-65 New York Worlds Fair. My father who is now 98 years old, still says it was his favorite car, although he also says that "it would pass anything on the road, except a gas station". One interesting feature on the console was a built in litter container, it was located between the shifter and tach. As a kid I thought that car was the coolest car on the road. As an adult I still do. Thanks Lou for this trip down memory lane.
Hi MrFandex, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Father & Uncles cars :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
I had a 1963 2dht La Sabre with the same nail head 401 as my second car, will live in my heart for all time.
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Even Buicks were nice back in the day, beautiful car! Good video as usual! Thanks Lou for your hard work and dedication to the channel!
Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this Buick :-) Appreciate your kind words, and my pleasure sharing with you, Lou
This is a beautiful, amazing, rare car. Lucky man. I had this same color red, in a ‘64 Wildcat convertible!, loaded with all power windows, conv. top, trunk opener, antenna, etc. back in ‘71. Wish I had that back again! Even though mine was’t the “Super Wildcat” dual quads that this one has, it had a single quad and it was a lot fun to driver! The torque and pickup were phenomenal! “The Banker’s Hotrod”.
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Beautiful RARE Wildcat !!!
Hi Michael P, Happy to read you appreciate the looks & rarity of this car :-) Lou
Thanks, Dennis & Lou..never seen a 401 /4 SPD, ETC.... INCREDIBLE,!
Hi Opera, Happy to read I've shared one you haven't seen - now that's incredible :-) Lou
Another great video Lou! Love those old cars of the 60’s.
High praise for this video Dale :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing.
I have not watched the video yet but I know I like it. Thanks Lou.
Hi Gary, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou P.S. Make sure you watch those commercials too.
Great to see some of this cars completely frame off restored back to a factory original condition. It sure gives a bit of a time travel feeling. Mid-fifties to mid-sixties cars are some of my favorite, modern enough to still be used yet old enough to have the mid-century charm.
Hi Oliver 777, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING YOU WITH THE 1963 BUICK ESP TODAY FOR ITS A DISMELL RAINY DAY IN HOLLAND TODAY.NOTHING TO DO THAN ENJOY LOU COSTABILE AND HIS CAR VIDEOS
Hi Han, Happy to bring some FUN on a cloudy day :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
Hey Lou. Beautiful looking car. I've never seen a 1963 Buick Wildcat before. You can definitely tell that you're looking at a Buick.
Hey Jason, Happy to share this rare treat with you. I can't recall seeing another one, Lou
@@loucostabile I hope you're doing well. 🙂
I was just 8 when my Dad brought home a blue '63 two door LeSabre with 410 Wildcat V8. He kept it until 1973.
Hi Ray, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That is a very nice,very cool looking 63 Wildcat with the 401 Nailhead with dual quads!!! I thought only the 425 Nailhead had dual quads!!! Plus the four speed & the awesome looking console & bucket seats!!! My 64 Wildcat only had a 401- 4 barrel,a bulletproof turbo 400 trans but I also had custom dual exhaust with cherry bomb glass packs with shorty pipes & it had plenty of power!!! I don't know if you know this, but the Wildcat really made it's debut in 62. It was an optional package on the Invicta & the very next year the Invicta was gone & enter the Wildcat!!! The Wildcats,in my opinion were the best Buicks!!! That 63 Wildcat is a real gem because of it's rarity & pristine condition!!! I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ that Wildcat!!! Another great find, Lou!!!
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Lou, you never disappoint your viewers. Absolutely stunningly rare car with the oh so sought after 3rd pedal.. WOW !!
Hi Richard, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes with me :-) Thank you for the encouraging words, Lou
Hi Lou, Thank you for sending me this video among the others. As soon as I have the opportunity, I shall comment on all of them. Take care and maintain the good videos you are producing. Brian
Hi Brian, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos. Make sure you watch the commercials, that helps me be able to create the videos. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
A real Wild Cat. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks 😊 Lou and have a nice day !
Hi Felipe, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Wild Car" :-) Thank you for the "nice day" wishes, and wishing you a nice day too, Lou
Honor and pleasure to have purchased an underpowered but Beautiful 80s Buick Park Ave or Riviera . From this Gentleman.
Thank you for sharing.
Extremely rare indeed, never seen 1 like it before!Back when D-town STILL knew how to build a car!😃
Hi A. Lee Morris Jr., Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Great car again Lou, you have the knack to find the treasures.
Happy to share this "treasure" with you :-)
Ahh! Brings back childhood memories of my uncle's 1962 Wildcat (white over black with red interior). I was only 5 years old, but it was the first car that ever excited me and began my interest in automobiles. Thank you Dennis, for sharing your car story with Lou! Thank you for this video Lou!
This video brought back memories of the Buick advertising catch-phrase "Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?" 😃
Hi Michael, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Uncles Wildcat :-) Excited at 5, yep you're a Car Guy, welcome to this TH-cam Channel build for you to enjoy. Please watch the commercials so I can keep making these videos. Thank you, Lou
“Chillinois”. Ha, Lou, that’s a good one! I grew up in St. Louis, later lived in Naperville IL from ‘88-‘94 then got transferred to Houston and have been in TX ever since. While I don’t miss Old Man Winter, I do miss those beautiful Chicagoland summers. Especially after a long hot Texas summer! 🥵
Hi OldRustySteele, ....I hope I get to Texas and video some cool cars :-)
Wow Lou, another piece of US automotive sculpture...with attitude. I really enjoyed how you and Dennis were cruising with the blue the late Summer sky overhead. Whatever happened to the finer details of how to make a car look really special...as this Buick is :-)
Hi Mike, "another piece of US automotive sculpture...with attitude." well said :-) Glad to read you enjoy the details too, Lou
LOVE a nice full-size 4-speed! Classy hot rod! Great car!
Happy to read you "LOVE" this one.
You're outdoing yourself Lou . This Wildcat is a beauty .
High praise on this car / video :-) Thank you Michael, Lou
Just a gorgeous rare example. I always liked '62-'64 Wildcats. I so miss "personal-luxury/sports cars". Full size comfortable cars that didn't rob you of driving fun. You rarely see those original rims with the satin silver paint by the way.
Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & details of this car :-) Lou
That dual 4Barrel blows my mind Lou .GM power House of the 60 -70s .
Hi Leo, Happy to read you enjoy this mind blower :-) Lou
Very rare with a 4 speed and vinyl roof. Great car Lou.
Hi David, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou
A beautiful restoration! A Dual Quad Super WildCat!
if it was a 425 CI it's not
Still super
Hi Bob Horan, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) I confirmed, it is a 401 CI. Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
The Buick Wildcat was introduced in 1962 as a limited-edition submodel of the Invicta series, and 1963 was its first year as a series in its own right, adding a four-door hardtop and a convertible to the original two-door hardtop. A four-door sedan was added for 1964. Collectible Automobile in its December 1988 issue called it the "Sixties Century", and after going on a virtual ride with you and Dennis in this one, it's pretty clear why!
Thanks again, Lou! As always looking forward to more amazing automotive adventures!
Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. My pleasure sharing "amazing automotive adventures!" with you, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
That dashboard/gauge panel is delicious.
Nice :-)
For a moment I thought the spare tire in the trunk was a pillow.
Big enough to sleep two comfortably :-)
You need to do a whole segment on the forgotten muscle cars of the 50s and 60s
That's a fun idea, however probably need a whole editing Team and production Crew. Maybe some day soon.... :-)
The fin taillight assembly is similar to a Wildcat/bobcat’s ears. Nice 👍 another video that I enjoyed!
Good call on the wildcat ears ! Happy to read you enjoy this one.
Man thats one beautiful 63 Buick Wildcat.
Hi CJ Colvin, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou its a very beautiful car.
What a beautiful example of Buick quality & a rare car too. Never seen one with the 4 spd & the dual quads. My cousin had a lt.blue 66 wildcat convertible & I loved riding in that car. ! Thanks to Dennis for sharing his love for buicks & to you Lou. !
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car ;-) You're welcome, Lou
I had the original 1962 Buick Wildcat back in 1966-67. Fantastic car and so smooth with the Buick Dynaflow.
Hi Tom, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
I was just driving my dads wildcat today! These cars have a different feel to them for sure. Crazy power and speed for an old car. They look perfect with torque thrust wheels on them too!
Hi Desert Rat19, Happy to read your Dad has a cool car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
I love '63 Wildcat. But a 4 speed???? Very rare! I also want to share my Wildcat story. In 1967, my father bought a marina blue '66 Wildcat. He had it a few weeks and it was stolen! My toys were in the back seat. The car was never returned.
Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Fathers Blue Wildcat :-)
Excellent interview! Did not know alot of the features of this car, absolutely beautiful! I really like the passion that this owner has for his car. In an era when GM allowed for alot of individuality for their respective brands, and they were "rolling pieces of americana artwork". As a Buick dealer owner, he no doubt knew that during the 60's and 70's, Gonzalez-Murphy Buick in Culver City, California, was the number 1 Buick dealership in the USA.
Thanks again for highlighting such a rare and individualized car, and the very knowledgeable proud owner!!!
Hi Carlos, Happy to read you enjoy this interview :-) Thank you for your kind words, and you're welcome, Lou
I had one of these a 1963 Buick Wildcat. It was black with a white interior ahead a factory tach on the console what a beautiful car. I bought it out of the showroom in a Buick dealership and Plainville Connecticut
Hi Slodzinski, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile thank you I appreciate it
My uncle Keith had a black 63 Wildcat convertible, with a white top....401 with an automatic....awesome car.
Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncle Keith's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful Buick Lou!Thank you for showing it....
My pleasure sharing this one with you Jeffrey :-)
The thing that's so wonderful about Buicks, Chryslers, and Mercuries of that era is the very tail end of this vid. Being 100% stock, it's fast without being obnoxiously loud in sound and appearance. My Dad loved this era of Buicks (Buick loyal from 1955 through 1992 when he discovered he couldn't buy a real Buick engine other than a wimpy 3.8 6 cylinder so he switched back to Mercury for the Ford 4.6). My Dad swapped out his Buick's every two years, his and her's, alternating new cars every year. His absolute favorites were straight body lines of this era. When we found his photo albums, he had more pics of Invicta's, Electras, and Wildcats than anything else. Initially we thought it was due to his age, mid 30's, but we all had conversations with him, at different times in his life, about cars he owned, and he always came back to this decade and how much he loved the 401's reliability, compactness, and how their early 60's Buicks were twice the cars of 65 and up, as all car manufacturers began to consolidate design, material, and platforms. Truly, I agree with my Dad. This era of cars are all unique by brand and style.... Thanks Lou, for bringing these ultra rare and forgotten cars to life on TH-cam.
Hi Chuck, Happy to read your Dad enjoyed Buicks :-) You're welcome, Lou
Amazing car! We had a 4 door Wildcat ,man oh man I wish I kept it. Ours had leather seats. White with black interior. Dual glaspacks that came out right before the rear wheel.😎
Hi Lowell A, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 4 door 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
The Buck Wildcat was one of the most beautiful cars ever produced.
High praise :-)
The ultimate sleeper back in the day!
Hi Don Perry, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Great car. Well done Dennis. Love Buicks. A superb & beautifully maintained car. Great to see this one Lou. Great post as always. Another car added to my long list!!
Hi D Wnright, Happy to share this one with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Had a 1967 Buick. Lasaber 340 four barrel. Vonderhay garage tuned it up and first 5wnt up Mt. POCONO HILL it kicked in and thew me back in my seat, I could not believe it. Fantastic in the snow and it snowed in the Poconos in 1976. Great steering very comfortable. Lived in it for a while.
Hi Mike, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
I just love the Wildcats! And, especially the rare 4 speed! It's every Buick lovers dream, to own one of these 4 speed cars! I had a chance, a few years ago, to buy a 3 on the tree, 4 door LeSabre out of Missouri, but passed on it. What a mistake on my part. That's another pretty rare one!
Hi Terry, Happy to read "I just love the Wildcats!" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Thanks for showing another great car! I saw a 63 convertible 4 speed Wildcat in Michigan several years ago! Love all the small details that are not put into cars now, and the dual quad carbs = super rare. Love the white interior and the headliner and even the giant trunk. Such a well designed car!
Hi mrgrandprix fourspeed, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) Sounds like a fun car you saw in Michigan a few years ago, Lou
Awesome video Lou awesome Wildcat!! I love Wildcats. I don’t know how I missed this one !
Hi Edmund, Happy to read "Awesome video Lou awesome Wildcat!! I love Wildcats" :-) High praise! Lou
Well my 1963 Buick Wildcat has been family owned since 1962. She has power windows all original glass p/s p/b factory in dash a/c a dynaflow transmission and have both the 4 barrel and dual quad set up. My Grandfather bought the car new and traded it in on a 65 Wildcat and then my father bought the car from the dealer 2 months later. My father gave me the car in 1979. I still own it to this day. She has one of the smoothest running motors and the motor has plenty of power.
Hi XSKINMANX, WOW! Glad to read you have one too, and clearly you and your Family have been great Care Takers for your car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
He lou good to see u again beutyfull wilcat its one of my favorite ill buy it when he whants to sell it i couldn't find one so i bought a 68 riviera gs i installed a 455 ci buick engine not a lot of people ever heard of a buick wild cat or even know it exists
Hi Alex, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Good news! It's for sale for $80K. E-mail me at trupowr@yahoo.com if interested, and put in the subject line, "Buyer for the 63 Wildcats". Thank you, Lou
That is a special car, rare and built to the factory maximum. Looks great, drives great, very cool owner, lucky man Dennis! Good one Lou!
Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-)
Another great video Lou love watching your channel. I dont see many Buick Wildcats at the car shows around where I live. I dont think that I have ever seen one with a 4 speed manual before.
Happy to share this rare Buick with you :-)
SOUNDS GREAT. SMOOTH.
LOVE THE TAIL LIGHTS. .
LOOKING AT THOSE TAIL LIGHTS
BRINGS ME BACK HOME. 2. ASTORIA .N.Y.
THX. LOU.
Hi Andrew, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds & looks of this car :-) Lou
Lou, with all these cars u. Show us ,
Im living life over again
Many happy. Childhood. Memories
With that dual carb, I’ll bet this kitty lapped up lots of “high-test” gas!
Only us old timers called premium gas “high-test”. 😝
OldRustySteele, this one gets "smiles to the gallon" :-)
That takes me back. I always enjoyed the Buick Wildcat.
The 1963 was my favorite. I have driven one but never even came close to owning one. haha
Did the Owner's Guide say it went 0-60 in 8.3 seconds?
It was a tad hard to see on my laptop.
This gentleman really takes care of his. Low mileage.
Hi OldDood, Happy to read "always enjoyed the Buick Wildcat" :-) I think 0-60 in 8.3 sounds about right. Glad to read you enjoy the condition of this car, Lou
This is my new favorite car!
Hi Don, 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
My 63 LeSabre 4 dr. hardtop with 401/280 and Twin Turbine was far different from this Wildcat in some respects, but many things identical such as the dashboard, hood, trunk, windshield, taillights, etc. I loved it. Manually select low and then simply floor it and 60 was less than 7 seconds away on good pavement. The "switch the pitch" feature was fabulous.
Hi Eric, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Lots of nice chrome on this without being overdone including the interior pieces....very nice! If I’m noticing correctly, it looks like this has power seats as well. Very cool Wildcat Dennis has! Thanks Lou for a great presentation!
Hi Rusty, Happy to read you enjoy the details of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I have owned four 1963 Buick Wildcat cars. One four door hardtop and two two door hardtops with 401 and the Dynaflow auto. One two door hardtop had the 401 and Borg Warner four speed. I drove this car to Dallas and back many times, and I let a friend take his family to East St. Louis in it once. It had no mufflers but dual straight exhaust. It was capable of nearly 75 mph in first gear and I had it up to 45 backwards once. Mine ran a Carter AFB carb while some of the Dynaflow equipped ones had a Rochester 4G. After driving it for three years a guy offered me a good price for it. It was a good car as all four were.
Hi Robert, Good cars, and good times :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
What a beauty! One of my favorite cars I owned was my '63 Wildcat. 5 years of good times with it.
Someone [dealer add on] added the dual-quad setup, as it was not a factory option until 1964, then only on the 425 engine. Same with the 15" chrome wheels. '64 beginning - then with black centers, not white. Not taking anything from this car, it is beautiful...just not quite original.
A bit of ventiport trivia: last year for them on a wildcat was 1963. Following 1963, the ventiports were represented by aluminum/chrome hash marks on the front fenders. BTW, Lou, it is called a hood spear, not an ornament chrome thingy...
Hi wagonmaster1974, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours and glad to read you had one too. You mean the chrome do dad on the hood? :-) Lou
Pure elegance! Thank you Lou.
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome motorTranz
Very nice don't see too many around anymore love the factory wildcat wheels and can't go wrong with a duel quad 401 nailhead
HI Larry, You're right, this is the 1st one I've seen and happy to have it on the Channel for us to enjoy, Lou
When a new Olds or Impala SS 409 just isn't good enough GM offers up this. Just amazing and all the right boxes checked. The combination of quality, performance, rarity - what other big three had a car to match this in '63? No one. Congrats to owner. And thanks Lou.
Hi Bruce H., High praise for checking the right boxes on this one :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Lou, My uncle had one of these and it was great. His too was a 4 speed and like the Olds Starfire, they would pass everything except a gas station. My uncle's car was a maroon color with black interior. It was nice like this one. You just don't see these anymore. Sure wish they would make them again. I'm a big fan. Treat this baby right and thanks. This is when quality went into the car, not just stamp them out for profit.
Hi Craig, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile You're welcome Lou.
Like Dennis, I don’t ever recall seeing a Buick Wildcat with a 4-speed tranny! Most “true” enthusiasts bought the smaller mid-size performance cars if they wanted 4-speed transmissions. Or perhaps, they’d get an Impala SS. But Buicks with manuals were a rare bird indeed. Personally, I think this full-size gem of a car with a 4-speed is way cool.
Not your typical banker or lawyer’s Buick!!
Hi OldRustySteele, Happy to share this special car with you :-) Lou
Looks like an absolute joy to drive! I'm jealous!
Happy to read you would enjoy the drive in this one, and I'm sharing the ride :-)
@@loucostabile if every ride share was in a car like that, I'd never drive my own car!
Two of these engines made a tandem starter motor for the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. The AG330 start cart ran no mufflers but straights👍🏻
Hi James, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Goodday Lou,
That is one gorgeous gorgeous breathtakingly beautiful Wildcat. The whole colour combo is all class.
Great find again Lou, you always never seize to amaze.
Waiting for a 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III, favorite Fomoco.
Back to the Buick, alot of people back in the day would of underestimated this Buick at there peril.
Goodday Louis, High praise for the looks of this "WOW" Wildcat :-) If I see one of those 69 Mark III's you will too, Lou
@@loucostabile
Goodday Lou
Really appreciate that if you can do that ☺
Very reminiscent of the 63 Pontiac 421 Super Duty
Hi Chris, Thank you for viewing & sharing your thoughts, Lou
Super Duty akso great cars.
In 1965 I bought a Buick special and my cousin bought 1965 wildcat in red convertible and he paid $3,600 at that time out the door tax included and that was outrageous price for my Buick special I only pay $2,800 back then and I thought that was a lot but yeah the Buick Wildcat more of the great cars of all time
Hi American Spirit, Happy to read this car brings back fun memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I had a 63' LeSabre but four door, black, with three on the tree and the 401. Just a two barrel carb but she would fly. My favorite thing about her were those super cool vertical tail lights like on your Wildcat. Fantastic machine, just beautiful! Would love that four speed and a two door in that model or this Wildcat.
Hi Charlie, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Awesome Lou, absolutely awesome buddy! 👍👍🤘✌🏻
Hi Hensley’s Hobbies, High praise for this car :-) Glad you enjoy this rare treat with me, Lou
Lou Costabile - absolutely my friend!
Neat old Buick, nicely restored.
:-)
Lou, at 10:08, you show a great example of how car manufacturing has changed. The push buttons on the radio spell out B U I C K. This means that each button is different from the rest and has to be installed properly in order. That’s an additional expense in manufacturing and you’d never see the beancounters allow that in a current car!
I’ve encouraged my sons and other younger folks to subscribe and watch your videos just to get an appreciation of the ART, SCIENCE, and SKILLS which produced cars from the late ‘40’s thru the mid-‘60’s.
Sure, cars now are more comfortable, more fuel efficient, etc, but most are boring looking and not as much fun!
(Except maybe your Viper and my C5 Vette! 😉). Cheers, Lou!
OldRustySteele, One of the goals of the Channel is to leave the legacy of these great cars. I hope younger people will enjoy the Channel too and feel the passion from these CARetakers. The other goal is have FUN :-) Cheers, Lou
Buick made some of the best and fastest luxury cars. True beautiful engineering done by humans.
Hi Iggy, High praise for the Buicks :-) Lou
@@loucostabile thank you. My fondest memory was my Uncles 67 Riviera 425 motor. What a rolling work of art. Even though I am a Ford man at heart because our entire Family has made a blessed living
Working there. I appreciate art and engineering, especially done by humans and not computers and robots.
My uncles worked at the Buick assembly plant in one of Tri Cities, Flint from the late 40's to the early 80's till GM closed mostly all Buick plants.. My pops worked at the Chevrolet foundry in one of the other Tri Cties, Saginaw from 1946 to early 50's. He was then promoted to the Chevrolet assembly plant in the Motor City, Detroit and he along with thousands of co workers built the full size Bel Aire, Impalas... for years!
Hi Jose, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your family working in the car business :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile My favorite are GM vehicles then Fords but you have a very diverse selection. Keep up the great work!
It's wonderful seeing this car is such great condition. As a teenager I would drive one of these from the U.S. to Mexico City every summer, and usually alone. The Wildcat was a tank, but suffered performance issues at altitude, as most carbureted do. It seemed like the people who owned these big Buicks didn't take the greatest care of them.
Hi nomebear, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Its a world class national treasure !!! ...
Hi Charles Phoenix JOYRIDE, 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Very beautiful car Lou!!!! Amazing..
Happy to read you enjoy this one Garage 73 :-)
Really nice Buick. Buicks the gentleman sleeper 💪
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this Buick :-) Lou
Buick and GM used to rule the world nothing was better back in the day
Hi andy n, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Very nice Wildcat! Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) This is the only one I've ever seen, so excited to share with you. Thank you, Lou
Lou Costabile Same here - I’ve seen a few Wildcats but never a 63 four speed!
Interestingly optioned car which was obviously specially ordered. Total production of the 1963 Wildcat Coupe was 12,185 compared to Bill Mitchell's masterpiece 1963 Riviera with production of 40,000. The Wildcat Coupes got super slippery styling for 1965 thru 1968 before reverting to a more formal looking design for 1969 and 1970. This example competed in 1963 with Oldsmobile Starfire, Pontiac Grand Prix (stunning design), Chrysler 300 and 300J (very rare), and Mercury Monterey S-55. The cost of this 4-speed manual was $263.
Hi SpockvsMcCoy, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou
Thank you for viewing and sharing.