1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Super D500 Convertible in Rose Quartz My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 9-17-19.
We're looking at a 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lance Super D500 Convertible in Rose Quartz & Corral Paint. The car comes with the factory high performance Hemi Head V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Ken Nagel. Ken’s had this car since 2014. Mario & Jay are sharing details of the car in Ken’s absence and this car looks “showroom” new. The car features the Super D500 option which included upgrades to suspension, brakes and engine performance.
If you'd like to see this car on Ken's website here is the link kennagelclassiccars.com/1959-...
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A stunning gloriously perfect example of Chrysler's stylist Virgil Exner at his wildest and best 1955 to 1963, an artist in steel!
You are correct.
Hi BobEckert56, High praise :-) Lou
My thoughts exactly. This was Chrysler at its best. Yes Virgil Exner knocked this out of the park, a real home run in style and design. This is certainly a far cry from hauling rocks in Mexico to a concours winner. What a car, this is absolutely stunning. Have a gr8 God blessed day Lou.
Stunning! I take particular pride in knowing that these MOPARs by Exner are more valuable than bowties and ovals of the period (of course there are some fuelie vettes that are exceptions). This is truly a beautiful unit.
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Hi Clarkecars, Happy to read this one is a "Stunning!" car for you :-) Lou
Good lord!! What an awesome car. Very near the top of my must own list. Thanks Lou. As you say, a real treat!! drooling...
Hi D Wnright, "Good lord!" Amen :-) Lou
I so envy what you do, Lou. Seems like one of the greatest jobs in the world. Kudos to you for keeping us mesmerized by a non stop parade of stunning classics.
Hi socksumi, Appreciate the kind words, and my pleasure sharing with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Nothing better than a ‘My Car Story’ to center and entertain me! Don’t change a thing Lou😎
Happy to read "Nothing better than a ‘My Car Story’ to center and entertain me! " :-) My pleasure Mr. Fruity Pebbles
My favorite 50’s car. The D500 convertible, with record player is so rare, I can see why this miraculous restoration was done. I saw a two door hardtop in Cuba, in this magnificent color combo. The gentleman used painted coke bottles to repair the tail lights (as parts are hard to get there).👏👍Thanks Lou and Ken!🙏🇺🇸
Hi Ramon, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
That 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Super D500 convertible is spectacular. The 1950's was the real car luxury era. Thanks for the video 😊.
Hi Juan, High praise. You're welcome, Lou
That is American at it's finest!!! Not one detail over looked!! Oh how proud to be American in that day!! What has happened to our republic???
These were beauties just a shame they were rust buckets from going to market to fast.
Hi Scotty Jones, Hopefully the videos will remind Car Designers what we love, and who knows, made a retro "fin" will pop up again on the back end of a car :-) Lou
@@gene978 most older convertibles I've seen where eat up inside out from leaky tops and years of out door elements !!! Hard top's rust from out side inward!!
@@loucostabile Thank you for sharing ur time and showing us these fine examples of machines on wheels!! The attention of the designers engineering of the car as whole are stunning!! Plus the detail of the engine compartment are to be slobbered over!!!
Scotty our Republic is becoming a Democracy unfortunately...they're trying for that at least.
What a beauty! Sad these had such a rust problem, because it would be great to see more old Chysler/Dodge/Plymouth products on the road.
Hi 20alphabet, Agreed it would be fun to see more of these and at the same time, the rarity of this car is what makes it so special to see one today, Lou
Sure were the true Dodges of the car era. Just beautiful...
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
I really enjoy the way Lou pays attention to special details that these cars have that make them unique vehicles. Thanks Lou.
Glad you're enjoying the details too :-) Thanks Tim Holder, Lou
Just impeccable.
Fine American automobile craftsmanship at it’s best.
Thanks a lot Lou!
Hi Guillermo Garraton
, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure to share the cars with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I love the the throaty roar of the Dodge V8. How EXCITING!!!! As a Celt from my ancestors I also love the Lancer!!
Hi M Vince Turner, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this Lancer :-) Lou
Lou - many thanks for your efforts! Your videos keep getting better & better. You are finding fascinating new cars all the time. You are getting a chance to jump back in time & see the level of detailed design that went into these cars. I really look forward to each new “car story
Hi
J Phifer, It's my pleasure to share them with you, and you're welcome. Hope you share this TH-cam Channel with all your "Car Friends" :-) Lou
Lou: I used to call this my favorite car. Thank you for showing it. You have outdone yourself once again!
Hi Jed Clampett, Happy to read this used to be a favorite. What's your favorite now? You're welcome, Lou
Lou, That is an awesome example of Mid Century Beauty....The Big 3 in 59 were really showing us the best they had😍😊
Hi Gerald Bull, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
59 was probably the most beautiful Dodge ever. And this is the creme de la creme! Color combo clearly emphasizes the choices that are no longer available. 🏆
"59 was probably the most beautiful Dodge ever." High praise.
My all-time favorite car! The prices were always ridiculous, even before 2014.
Hi GLC2013
, Happy to read this one is a Winner for you :-) Lou
@@loucostabile - Yep! I loved these since childhood. Then they went away and I forgot until I saw "Date Bait." Great car chase scene with '59 Dodge Custom Royal convertible. Beautiful!
I always loved the 59 Dodge, what styling.
Always a thumbs up Lou.
Hi Gary Mckee, Happy to read this is one you "always loved" :-) Thank you for the thumb up, Lou
I heard when Harley Earl saw this , he cried , a little . Nice car . Thanks for posting .
Klasse Act This car is a beauty friend.
Hi Bud Lee, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Remember, this is a car a Working class person could afford. But this was back in the American century folks...... And this is a great example of the "Chrysler culture" of amazing cars creation....
Hi Cindy, 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
Lou. You are the greatest. What a car from a time when people talked to one another instead of crashing into you glued to a stupid phone, people actually behaved and drug addicts did not roam the streets. Beautiful. What a car.
I know what you mean.
Hi George Mattar, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Appreciate the kind and encouraging words, Lou
Should be in a museum! What a work of art! Thanks Lou
Hi Steffy Hobmann, Maybe. It's fun to share this close up view of this car with you today :-) Lou
Many thanks to Ken, Mario and Lou, for letting us see this car. This one is really something.
Hi John, My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Amazing car and an outstanding restoration. Thanks for sharing this, Lou!
My pleasure to share with you Scott :-)
WOW !!!! What a Beautiful and Classic 1950s Mopar !! Love the Color, the Wild styling and design of that era Lou !!
You can just see the Promise & Hope in America with so many of the car companies of this happy time. Brilliant Car : D
Hi Ronnie Farnsworth
, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What a fine automobile! The 59 Dodge definitely has one of the most stunning design, even at the time. They really went forward with the forward look, haha.
Hi Chriscar152, 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
I'm not a very big MOPAR guy, but good lord.
What a ride. In all my years I have never seen one, so its definitely a rare find.
Hi Reginald Fitzpatrick
, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
I loved the fins on this car ! It seems 1959 was THE year for almost EVERY manufacturer. After that, they all seemed to either get rid of them or tone them down. Beautiful example of a late 50's styling.
FINS are FUN :-)
“HIghway HiFi”...what a hoot!! This car is probably the absolute epitome of Mid-century automotive design and colors of any car manufacturer. This chrome is when chrome was actual chrome and unlike chrome-plated plastics pieces of today’s cars.
Hi Rusty, High praise for this car :-) Lou
Highway HiFi is an unusual recordplayer in that both grooves on record & stylus tip radius are half the size of a normal Lp.Higher than usual music storage 16 & 2/3rds RPM records playing for 1/2 hour per side.Contemporary reports give the unit favourable reports on account of it being near impossible to make the pick up arm skip no matter how rough the road.The shortage of record titles for this format means that these players are rare today.Kim Gutske will cut records with music that you want to listen to for these machines.Both car & music system are examples of the world's highest standard of living-written by a non U.S. resident.
What an absolutely beautiful automobile. The color scheme, chrome and fins are spectacular. I would have liked to seen the top operate up/down! Just beautiful, thank you for the upload!
Hi usmale 49, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Regarding the upload, it's my pleasure, and you're welcome, Lou
If grew up in a Mopar family. We had DeSotos, Dodges, and Plymouths. I had mostly the late 60 muscle cars, GTX, Road Runner, and 340 Duster etc. Of course we loved the power, and torque. As a kid I loved that, as my own cars rusted out, they became even faster. The best part about the late 50s and early 60s Mopars, is they all looked like they were designed for intergalactic space travel. Love the Custom Royal Lancer Super D convertible. It's sweeeet !
Hi hugokatz, Happy to read this car is "sweeeet !" :-) 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
It's all about the front and the fins.
Thanks Lou
Nice :-)
Fabulous and stylish car. Glad to this model Dodge in existence
Well said :-) Agreed !
😍😍😍😍😍 My oh My what a beauty.
Edit: A time when The U.S. Produced its own goods.
Hi fordsrule35, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou
My favourite year of the -50's Dodge, '59!
Stunningly beautiful Lou! 😍😎👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻
Hi Duececoupe, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou
You can't help but smile and stare at a car like that! Virgil Exner and his designers were having some fun! I know of one 59 Dodge here locally,but it's 2 tone blue and a 4 door hardtop.
Hi Douglas Burskey, This one is a smile maker for sure :-) Cool you know where one's at too, Lou
Thanks again Lou for showing these very rare cars to you You Tube audience. As a record collector, those records for.these cars are also very difficult to come by, especially in collectible condition as the players would ruin the grooves after a few hundred plays. You got to love it!
Hi Brady Dog, Happy to read you enjoy the rarity of this car :-) Cool info on the records, thank you for viewing and sharing. It's my pleasure to share with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Exner excellence! Love the two-tone colors of this gorgeous '59 Dodge! Awesome and spectacular as a convertible!
Hi Dejael, High praise :-) Lou
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Wow that was too much, absolutely meticulous. Your attention to detail is unmatched.
High praise :-)
That's a beautiful car there nice job on the restoration it was pretty rough. I like the two tone color and those fins on back are nice. Awesome looking interior and love all that chrome too
Hi Pete Medina, High praise for the details of this car :-) Lou
Great program, Lou!..Love seeing these kinetic works of art.
Hi shedjammer, Thank you for the kind words on the program :-) My pleasure sharing this "kinetic works of art" with you, Lou
A excellent example of Chrysler's Forward Look design. Absolutely gorgeous. In the description it says it has a Hemi head V8.That is not a Hemi. These cars came with 383's
Hi Statimtek
, Happy to read you enjoy this "excellent example" :-) Lou
You are correct. I believe the DeSoto Adventurer also came equipped with the dual quad 383 in 59. I think the 59 Chrysler 300-E got the new 413 Wedge and the top Plymouth Fury engine option in 59 was a dual quad 361 Wedge. I could be wrong though
@@jeremythompson9122 Yes.In fact I believe 1958 was the last year for the first generation "Fire Power" Hemi's
beautiful, my dad had a 57 with the push button transmission fit two parents and 8 kids for 3 day drive from ontario to pei every summer
Hi Moo Cow, Happy to read this brings back memories of your Dad's 57 :-) Lou
Another GREAT car featured, Lou !!! You are tops when it comes to showing these fine automobiles !! This car has ALWAYS intrigued me. The front end of this fine ride looks SO PISSED OFF !!! Absolutely loved the original add-on of the "highway hi-fi" !! On a good day, I am sure this super-rare original beauty could fetch quite a bit over 100 k !!
Hi alan spagnolia, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Such a beautiful classic car. Definitely a must have for a classic car collector. 👍
Hi George, 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Great car and love the color combination, thanks so much for sharing and"Howdy from Texas 😁"!!
Hi Greg from TX, Happy to read you love this color combo :-) You're welcome, Lou
I said it once and I'll say it again. They sure don't make cars like that anymore. Wow ! Just simply Wow !
I keep saying that retro auto designs sell. But the auto manufacturers want all the cars to look alike and all with such BORING colors.
Hi Michael Pacini, Happy to receive a "Wow !" from you :-) Lou
Lou , thank you for showing so many gorgeous cars !!! This is the first time that I've seen a record player in a car. Awesome ride !! 👍👍
Hi Gary Desbois, You're welcome, and he's another record player car for you to enjoy! Lou th-cam.com/video/UMKZc_W-xto/w-d-xo.html
Very nice Lou and thanks for the post. :-)
Hi Ed B., Glad to read you enjoy this one :-) Lou
REALLY NICE CAR LOU. AND GREAT VIDEO SURE ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS
WHEN IM BORED,LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE
Hi Han Schenk, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
What a flamboyant ride! This styling will overshadow any Aventador or Chiron.
High praise :-)
AWESOME CAR ,THANKS FOR SHARING LOU
High praise for this car Kenneth :-) You're welcome, Lou
50s Mopars are truly amazing, thank you for letting us know. I am 20s years old and currently getting my license done, and once I get it I am considering picking up a 58 Plymouth suburban that popped up for sale in my country (I'm European)
These cars are literally the fast and the fabulous
Hi Gabriel Coelho
, Wishing you great success in your driving career. Please share this TH-cam Channel with your "Car Friends" :-) Lou
man I love these classics. what's cool is I live in the Chicago suburbs!
Hi THE BONNEVILLE OF 59, Happy to read you love the Classics :-) Hope you see this one rolling down the road by you someday soon, Lou
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE , AND THIS COLOR COMBINATION IS LUXURIOUSLY SPECTACULAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
High praise :-)
Back in the day when Chrysler was the leader in innovation. Those hub caps are my all time favorites. Just beautiful.
Hi YOUGOTIT210
, Happy to read these hubcaps are "all time favorites" :-) Lou
Another beautiful car 😎 have a great weekend Lou
Hi abe frohman, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for the well wishes on this weekend, and hope you have a great weekend too, Lou
Mr. Nagel's car are just something Lou as I have seen others you have shown on here of his. They are just above and beyond in condition and are all very special in some way. This color is just awesome! I loved those pastel colors they used in that time frame. I have seen those record players before they are so neat and very interesting to the car. Hard to believe this car hauled rocks in Mexico a unique part of history on this car. Just amazing Lou and thanks for sharing!
Hi Steve Flad, Glad to share this one with you, and enjoy reading the details you enjoy :-) You're welcome, Lou
Thanks Lou. Really love the detail art and color designers were creating in this era. Cars have become slightly more interesting in most recent years but we'll never get back the fluted, filigree, cloisonne brocade etc details we had back then. One thing I hoped I'd see in the video was a demonstration of the swivel seat operation. They turned out only about 45 degrees, not like the 90 degree swivel seats available in some GM cars of the '70s. There are illustrations of this function in company sales literature showing how a long legged lady in an evening dress could maintain her modesty during entry and egress.
Hi Bluto Blutarsky
, Happy to read the details you know and enjoy :-) You're welcome, Lou
What great car and video! Thanks Lou!
And I like the new outro!
Hi Jeff King, Happy to read you enjoy this car / episode. Appreciate that you noticed the outro :-) I've heard TH-cam Creators have 25% more views if they add those, so I'm learning (apparently slowly, but learning) and Joey my Son gets the credit for all the editing. Thank you for your support, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Lou Costabile Great work Joey!!
My grandpa had a 1957, Dodge Coronet, D500, 8.75 posi rear, 4 door sedan, red/ white.
He had lots of issues with the transmission...he said it was air cooled...must have been the 2 speed. My Mom used to drive it some...she said it was powerful.
He had to get the cylinder heads re worked also. So, he traded it in on a 1963 Dodge 330, 318 Torqueflite 727...Aqua Blue.
I wish he had kept the 57 longer...I would have it today.
Doesn't need horn . It's a Dodge. Get it dodge.
Hi Michael Cook, Happy to read this video / car brings back memories of your Grandpa's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@@dennisconner8014 What the Hell are you talking about?
@@loucostabile I knew you would appreciate it...most car guys has similar experiences...kinda like "the one that got away". I wish I could trade places with ya....you have seen so much...some extraordinary autos. My personal favorite would be a 1956 Packard Caribbean...2nd, a 57 or 58 Pontiac Bonneville(tri power or fuelie). Take care!
@@michaelcook768 instead of blowing a horn to avoid an accident, you dodge it. It's a Dodge.
Love the intimidating front end and everything else. Excellent restoration. A step back in time 😁
Hi David Kastin, "A step back in time" Exactly :-) So much FUN ! Lou
Almost over the top but considering the life it led (hauling rocks???), it's astounding.
man, mill reminds of Christine.
Hi g mat, Enjoyed reading your comment on this car -) Lou
I believe these came with a dual quad 383 Wedge Head...the first year of that engine. Gorgeous car
What a transformation on this car you got to love the color combinations from the 1950s
Virgil must have had a mild OCD because the details show that he had a Theme to every area .
Take a look at the LIGHTER knob at 00:06:06 and then go to the Wheel covers at the 00:08:48 mark to the same 4 prong design in a larger scale. The record player was an Option in the 1957 Bel Air..... but even after the breakthough for Transistor around 1956 where the price came down , that 1959 Player still needed time to warm up the Vacuum tubes because the high-end 1959 Tbird actually boasted about the Optional radio with 6 Tubes .
Happy to read you enjoy the color combo of this car :-)
Spectacular Lou! Beautiful color , elegant and luxurious!
Hi Joseph, Happy to receive a "Spectacular" from you :-) Lou
Thanks Lou, great video.... Interestingly, my Grandfather bought the 1959 Dodge Station Wagon that I spent lots of time in; and my Parents got it for a few years before & after I got my Driver License 1960-64(?), as I had concerns about Dating with a Wagon... Anyways, remember it as bulletproof transmission/engine & big, in a two tone cream colors( rear face seating, etc)
Hi Opera, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Interestingly makes one wonder about the Station Wagons, what were produced , And Options/colors , any left... ? do believe some were optioned out: especially in later years & other Makes,,,,,,,,!!!!
Wish we could go back to producing vehicles with so much detail like back then! No one would be able to afford them though. I appreciate all vehicles, more or less, but I still am loyal to American made!!! Always will be!
Hi Steffy Hobmann, Happy to brings this American metal to you :-) Lou
All that steel baby! Can’t believe these came with a record player! Remember having that giant cd case you took everywhere in your car? Imagine the record case! The record in that car is Walt disneys Dave’s Crockett! Lmao
Hi Prawnstar, 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
Super detail on this car. Love it !!!
Hi Vincent Basso, Happy to read you enjoy the details of this car :-) Lou
Another stunning beauty of the past! I wonder how much it would cost to build that car with the same materials today. Over a $100K I guess. Lucky Lou! 👌☺️
Hi Jean-Pierre, Happy to share this "stunning beauty" with you :-) Lou
I LOVE HOW THE OWNER OF THIS BEAUTIFUL DODGE MAKES SURE HE'S HOLDING A CLOTH IN HIS HAND SO AS NOT TO GET ANY HAND OR FINGERPRINTS ON HIS BEAUTY , SOMETHING I ALSO DO WITH MY 1991 CADILLAC BROUGHAM D'ELEGANCE !!!
Nice and tidy :-)
Great car amazing restoration and greet video Lou
Happy to read you enjoy this restoration and episode acts2211 :-) Lou
The Super D-500 was Dodge's TOP PERFORMANCE OPTION !!!
To find one in the Top-Line Custom Royal Convertible TODAY is the equivalent to finding one of the *EIGHT* 1969 Firebird Trans Am Convertibles manufactured that year !!!
Hi
williamg2552, Happy to read you enjoy the rarity of this car :-) Lou
Gorgeous car. Great color combination. Amazing interior. Simply gorgeous!
Hi Story Teller, High praise :-) Lou
LOVE THOSE LANCER EMBLEMS WHICH ARE EVERYWHERE !!!
Lots of emblems
WOW, what a lovely car. Just love it
High praise for his car :-)
coin edging on the DODGE emblem- just absolutely fantastic.
Hi postaltraining, I like your attention to details :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wow! I love this one!
Happy to receive a "Wow! from you :-)
Beautiful car with great colors!
Hi Brock White, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Interesting construction note: the fins on the 59 Dodge look grafted on, not flowing from the body panels. Compare these fins with 59 Plymouth, Imperial, DeSoto fins. Virgil Exner was really having fun with the Dodge styling. Very much influenced by jet and rocket designs, including illustrations for science fiction art and comics. Just look at those tail lights. The paint just screams 1950s and exotic tropical locations. Another great find Lou.
Hi rizzle razzleuno
, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Appreciate you share you enjoy this "find" :-) My pleasure to share with you and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
What a gorgeous car!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Love those late 50s dodge fins!
Hi John, FINtastic! :-) Lou
beautiful car !
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Awesome car. Looks great from all angles, especially the rear.
Fins are cool :-)
Very nice car and video Lou. Thumbs Up Liked.
Hi bluesharp59, Happy to read you enjoy this car & video :-) Lou
@@loucostabile
You are welcome and have a good weekend.
thank you, this i what a real auotomobile is. love your vids , good scenery that compliments your work, plus the well done job the owner did with his car, chrome & detailed to a Tee. very nice :) i'd like to park it on a putting green but golfers may not agree.
Hi Peter Carey, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Glad to read you're enjoying this TH-cam Channel, and appreciate the kind words and encouragement regarding the videos. My pleasure to share with you, Lou
Hey Lou, too bad you didn't tell the guy to put the "top" down. That would have made up for the horn NOT working.🤣✌💚
Hi Gary Eagleson, That's a good idea :-) Lou
THIS DODGE SHOULD'VE HAD POWER WINDOWS A FEATURE I CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT !!!!!!
That would be nice to have.
AWESOME!
NICE !
in 1959 the canadian dodge was called a viscount (fury), plymouth body, interior and tailights and both were built in windsor, ont. dual antennas were an option on viscount and fury, cool!
Hi Paul, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou
@@loucostabile Once it hauled rocks, today it rocks on!
when designers put there heart and soul in it
Agreed :-)
What a beautiful car. Especially compared to Ford and Chevrolet's of 1959. 59 Fords were kind of blocky and the Chevrolet's were just weird.
Hi JWelchon, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
To be honest ......1958 was very cruel to Detroit after the sales boom post-war that saw 12 good years . FORD had cut back the spending for the Designing dept and had axed the make-over for the 1960 Tbird , it was made it clear to take the 1959 and make it look Fresh to sell in 1960 .
The Tbird was given more Options and colour choice inside and out , the rear now had 6 lights while the 430 Lincoln engine stayed as an option that saw about 250 paired with the Sun Roof option . Sales jumped almost 50% for a record year of 93K produced but the 61-63 did change much where sales dropped and FORD needed the new 64-66 body to bail it out .
What surprised people was that in 1959 we saw Rambler as the only Detroit based maker having an increase in sales , the value and wide car with a big 6 and heafty V8 was also popular with the police departments and Taxi companies.
Love the 59 Chrysler 300-E also. Virgil Exner was a genius. I don't like the looks of the 59 Ford's and I'd say the best looking cars from GM in 59 were definitely the Pontiac's
@@garywood9525 True. They say 1958 was one of the worst years in history for new car sales. Pontiac only sold about 230,000 cars in 58...as a division. That is horrible
Very unique never seen one awesome
Happy to share this one with you :-)
WOW Stunning
Hi geoffdundee
, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou
i couldnt resist commenting - its gorgeous :)
Simply gorgeous car.
Well said :-)
For Chris Griswald. In 1955 Dodge offered this weird option package for that year's Custom Royal that was in two shades of hot pink. It made this Coral look absolutely macho. I discovered this car's existence on one of these videos....not Lou Costable but someone else's site. It also included a hot pink umbrella!
Hi Larry Hawkins, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
You're referring to the '55 Dodge LaFemme. It included a rain coat and make-up kit plus the umbrella.
It was marketed especially to women.
...ahhhh...absolute automotive beauty...and no giant aftermarket rims to ruin it! ... :)
Hi dyer2cycle
, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car just the way it is :-) Lou
very nice one
I agree :-)
Beautiful car! And great video. Seeing those pictures of what it used to look like was fantastic, as well as the literature! It had an emblem on the gas tank filler door. I'm surprised you made no comment re: that as I have never seen an emblem put on the gas tank filler door before.
Also, that's 16 2/3 RPM, not 16 1/2 RPM on the "Highway Hi-Fi" record. It happens that 2 x 16 2/3 = 33 1/3, which is the RPM for LPs. So it seems obvious that they slowed it down to 1/2 speed. Keep up the good work Lou! I love your Ancientmobile vids!
Hi Marshall Curtis, High praise for this episode :-) Appreciate your kind words on the videos, Lou