Survivor 1966 Buick Wildcat GS Gran Sport 425 CI Engine Red & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in Saratoga Springs NY on 6-3-23.
    We're looking at a 1966 Buick Wildcat GS Gran Sport Coupe in Red Paint. The car is equipped with a 425 CI V8 engine, with an automatic transmission.
    The car's Owner is Terry Plante. Terry’s had this car since 2021. Terry shares he was looking for a unique car and found this one. He shares he’s been to lots of car shows and has not seen another one like his. That would make it one “Rare Cat”.
    The Saratoga Automotive Museum has cars, educational events on cars, and 120 events a year! If you’re interested in attending a car show at the Saratoga Automotive Museum or seeing the Museum here is the link to the museum - www.saratogaautomuseum.org
    I Hosted the Muscle Car Show today and for cars that were registered a portion of the registration fee goes to charity to help local charities in need. That’s through Charity Motor Club - www.charitymotorclub.com
    ENJOY!
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  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @rivyrob119
      @rivyrob119 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lou , Why in the world didn't you cover that this GS came with the optional 425 cu. in. engine with the 2 - 4 barrel carburetors ! - the air cleaner badging saying Super Wildcat 465 .
      A single 4 bbl will have an air cleaner sticker saying - Wildcat 465 ; and the standard 401 cu. in. engine will display the air cleaner saying Wildcat 445 .

    • @mckessa17
      @mckessa17 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nice car, great job Lou.

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp ปีที่แล้ว +30

    What a gorgeous (and rare) car! Even the horn lets you know that something special has arrived. Thanks for finding and sharing Mr. Plante and his Wildcat GS with us, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share this "gorgeous (and rare) car" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @kevinsnyder4425
    @kevinsnyder4425 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Wow! "Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick "? Yes, if it's like this one. ! What a beautiful GS ! Everything about this car screams look at me. The paint is still amazing, when you consider they were painted in lacquer back then. ! The white Pearl interior is beautiful also. It's great to see a 425 nail head engine that clean & detailed too. I saw it has the "coveted" finned brake drums that the hot rodder guys love. ! Thanks to you, Lou & Terry, for an amazing feature. !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Kevin, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @DaveStubbs-bq6kg
    @DaveStubbs-bq6kg ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Loved Terry’s comment that he gets more praise and response from his gorgeous GS Wildcat than some of his other “restored” cars. Good job Lou in pointing out how pristine the original paint condition is. Mind blowing !! The lines on this Buick are so darn sexy!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Dave, This one is hard to believe it's a survivor because it looks so good :-) Lou

  • @alanmorrison3598
    @alanmorrison3598 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Beautiful Buick!! The Buicks of today don't even compare to the Wildcat of 1966! Love the "nailhead" engines..Torque monsters!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi Alan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I agree, the Buicks today to not compare to Buicks of the 1960's. Glad to read you "Love" the engine too, Lou

    • @raymondkunkel9615
      @raymondkunkel9615 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yea new buicks look like jellybeans compared to this so sad where buick is at now

  • @nealsidor1323
    @nealsidor1323 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That Wildcat is striking in red.
    Thanks Lou 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Neal, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @andydanko7074
    @andydanko7074 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I never even knew they made a wildcat GS. So unique. Those horns😊😊 and purrs like a bloody red kitten.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Andy, Happy to share this "bloody read kitten" with you :-) Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/w-d-xo.html

    • @bobmorrison5636
      @bobmorrison5636 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me either, you learn something new everyday

  • @derekantill3721
    @derekantill3721 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A really nice quality car in exceptional condition and superb color. ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Very nice Wildcat - I do not think I have ever seen a Wildcat GS. This is a great survivor, just spectacular.
    Thanks Lou and Terry for bringing this beauty to us.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Jeff, Happy to read "This is a great survivor, just spectacular." :-) You're welcome. Good news! Here is one more for you, Lou th-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/w-d-xo.html

  • @martinedwards4522
    @martinedwards4522 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    always loved the wildcat!.. under rated style n muscle from the era!... what a find!👍🏻👍🏻

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      HI Martin, Happy to read "always loved the wildcat!" :-) Lou

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    THANKS LOU,TERRY, WE ARE VERY GLAD 🤗 YOU TWO MET TODAY WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL 🤩 STORY AND A BEAUTIFUL 🤩 CAR,WE LOVE ❤️ THE LINES AND THE INTERIOR…AND IT BEING A SURVIVOR IS ICING 🧁 ON THE CAKE 😋💚💚💚

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      High praise :-) You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long

  • @steves9905
    @steves9905 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What a beauty. The front grill is really detailed and intricate...and great valve covers

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @normmelanson9345
    @normmelanson9345 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That is a beautiful Buick. I learned so much about these rare classics. Thanks for sharing

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Norm, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @PatrickSeanEarl
    @PatrickSeanEarl ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now that's one sweet Buick !
    And a GS to boot. I even like it in red . Thanks Lou for sharing this time machine .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi PatrickSeanEarl, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great looking Buick!!!

  • @markjones5285
    @markjones5285 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So we'll taken care of. What stunning craftsmanship this car brought to the table. Looks like it has 10k miles! Gorgeous.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      High praise :-)

  • @matrox
    @matrox ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It sounds sweet. That no effing 4 or 6 banger!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-)

  • @glenkepic3208
    @glenkepic3208 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I can dig it! Beautiful and unrestored. wow....
    I had to laugh during the 'rev' bit. I say to myself,,,sweet, gots a little snarl to it.
    A split second later, Lou says "...That's an angry cat". Pretty cool.
    Rock and Roll on and congrats to the owner!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Glen, Happy to receive a "wow" from you :-) Glad to read me and you are on the same page. Lou

    • @glenkepic3208
      @glenkepic3208 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@loucostabile Keep on keepin' on, Lou.
      I love what you bring here.

  • @davidj3980
    @davidj3980 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Having grown up with a 1965 Buick wildcat, two-door hardtop, fire engine, red with a black interior, I can attest to the lasting impact that a car can have on a person. The memories I could share with you would take hours of reminiscing around the glow of a good fire. This 1966 is absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. Best wishes and wonderful riding!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @ivanjones1804
    @ivanjones1804 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lou what’s not to love about that Buick Wildcat. One thing about it is everything you felt saw,seen,heard,touched and viewed was definitely an original survivor. So what it has very few little blemishes those are very hardly noticeable they don’t bother Mr. Plante and don’t bother me neither, again Lou that’s when Buick/GM were in it’s hey when they were putting out building,making,manufacturing beautiful Rides like that back in the day.
    All Big 3 definitely produced amazing awesome 👏 😎 rides back then and that Buick Wildcat was one of the. My Hats 🎩 off and Two thumbs 👍🏾👍🏾 up to Mr. Plante on his very rare find and to you as well Lou for sharing that story and video with us.
    Sincerely Yours Truly
    Ivan I J🤵🏾🕺🏾🧔🏾👨🏾‍🦱👍🏾👏🏾✌🏾✊🏾🧥🤘🏾👔👖👕👖🕶👓🥾👟👞🧦🎒💼🧥

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ivan I J, Happy to share this "amazing awesome ride" with you :-) My pleasure sharing this story with you, Lou

  • @robgrear1142
    @robgrear1142 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    GRRRRR! Wildcat! My uncle had a '65 Wildcat
    What a great auto with style and punch. Bless the owner for such good care.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @jasoncarpp7742
    @jasoncarpp7742 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Awesome sounding engine! They don't call it a "Wildcat" for nothing. 🙂

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this Angry Cat :-)

  • @leroycaudill96
    @leroycaudill96 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful car Lou I do remember these cars love them then.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Leroy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car you remember, Lou

  • @55points
    @55points ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My mothers sister had a `66 Wildcat two door that my uncle bought her for her birthday. What a gal she was, bubbly fun blonde lady always smiling and pretty. they had a life of hard work and fun times. They lived in Macomb park back then. Troy later on until they sold and went to a condo. RIP Aunt Helen and Uncle Dave. Her grand daughter was a model for Chrysler for awhile draped across the hood in photo shoots lol. She married very well, lovely girl probably a grandmom herself now.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi 55points, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunts car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @66nailhead225
    @66nailhead225 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A GS Wildcat? wow she looks fantastic. She purrs like a kitten when she's idling, but becomes a ferocious feline, when he revved it. Thanks you showing mr. Plantes 'cat.
    By the way, the 1374603 next to the sparkolators, is the casting numbers for the cylinder heads.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi 66nailhead225, Happy to read "wow she looks fantastic" :-) My pleasure sharing this cat with you. Good news! Here is one more for you, Lou th-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/w-d-xo.html

    • @66nailhead225
      @66nailhead225 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@loucostabile Thanks for the link to the other Wildcat-video Lou:)
      By the way, sorry if the word "sparkolator" got you wondering. I know it's called sparkplugs. Watching Vice-Grip Garage had an influence on my vocalabury

  • @Greg-ly2rz
    @Greg-ly2rz ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Simply beautiful! GM built so many great cars in the mid 60’s. That said, this one is special. I don’t ever remember seeing one before. Take good care of her!

  • @jeffreymartin6369
    @jeffreymartin6369 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh my! Muscle I can love !! ❤

  • @splender88
    @splender88 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have never seen one of these before didn't even know a GS version was made. One of if not the nicest survivors of this era I've ever seen.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi The Sharkster, High praise :-) Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/w-d-xo.html

  • @MAGronemeyer
    @MAGronemeyer ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice looking 1966 Buick Wildcat GS Gran Sport! This is a car that you don't see every day. I think that 66 was the last year that they put the GS package on the Wildcat. It then went to the Skylark. The original paint job has held up great, and the 425 CI engine sounds healthy. The interior looks pristine as well. I noticed that the horn set sound like a Cadillac horn set. I've always noticed that every Buick GS you have featured is equipped with an automatic transmission. I guess that since Buick is primarily a luxury car, a manual transmission isn't appropriate. I don't think I've ever seen a Buick GS, either a Wildcat or Skylark with a stick shift. These are the classics I prefer rather than the new cars of today. Good find Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Michael, Happy to read the details you enjoy. You're on the right TH-cam Channel for the classics you enjoy :-) Lou

    • @dannyschoolcraft5984
      @dannyschoolcraft5984 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lou did a video of the 65 Skylark, 401 nailhead, GS 4 speed a few weeks ago. Check it out on his playlist.

    • @thomasthurston6656
      @thomasthurston6656 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The GS was available in 67 as well, but not on the Wildcat.Skylark and GS became a separate model due to the new 400 motor. You could get a stick in a Wildcat and The GS400.

    • @MostlyBuicks
      @MostlyBuicks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      66 was the ONLY year for a Wildcat GS. Riviera and Skylark was first introduced in 1965 and each went into the 1970s.

  • @classicmusclecarexhaust1988
    @classicmusclecarexhaust1988 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What is so cool is to see a car in person, watch you drive away with the owner, and then see the awesome video that you did. This car was just outstanding, as was this show. I've been waiting for this video, and you didn't disappoint!! You're the man Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Tom & JudyAnn, Happy to read you enjoy seeing this car in person :-) Glad you enjoy this video, Lou

  • @puddleduckist
    @puddleduckist 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What an absolutely gorgeous buick! Awesome car! My dads restoring a 65 skylark convertible currently!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Evil Bane, Happy to read "What an absolutely gorgeous buick! Awesome car!" :-) Glad to read your Dad is restoring a cool car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @cjdesign5700
    @cjdesign5700 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a handsome ORIGINAL example of Buick's 60's Styling...with sport performance and great lines...Thanks Terry and Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi CJ Design, Happy to read "handsome ORIGINAL example of Buick's 60's Styling...with sport performance and great lines" :-) Glad you enjoy this car. You're welcome, Lou

  • @larryharry7221
    @larryharry7221 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful Buick Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you like this one Larry :-)

  • @jerryblake4088
    @jerryblake4088 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The same year I was born, love buicks, RIP DAVID BUICK

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read you and this car share the same birth year :-)

  • @markg7030
    @markg7030 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love these Wildcats. Lou be on the look out for more Wildcats, my favorites are the 1967 and 68. Thanks.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      HI Mark, Happy to read "I love these Wildcats" :-) Here is one more for you. You're welcome, Lou th-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/w-d-xo.html

  • @stevenrich8468
    @stevenrich8468 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Dual 4-BBL carbs, same exact set-up as in the 1965 Riviera Gran Sport? Nice video. Kudos to Mr. Plante........a remarkable, ultra-rare tull size Buick Gran Sport. An American treasure!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Steven, Happy to read you appreciate this "American treasure!" :-) Lou

    • @erichanson3961
      @erichanson3961 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      single 4 barrel on this. The dual setup was the Super Wildcat, rated at 360 hp, instead of 340.

  • @user-ob5rv9mx2x
    @user-ob5rv9mx2x 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful, car of my dreams. My first car was a 69 Wildcat sedan in butternut yellow. Loved that car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      High praise :-)

  • @matrox
    @matrox ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The GM full size and luxury cars are well known for maintaining their smooth rides even after 60+ years passed.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right, this one cruises right along.

  • @debbiedunn4477
    @debbiedunn4477 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very nice car Lou!! Speed and class. Nice body lines and emblems. The horn is just like my old Caddies... Like a train! Just love it!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Debbie, "Speed and class" I like that. Happy to read you "love it!!" :-) Lou

  • @darrylcavanaugh9465
    @darrylcavanaugh9465 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That is a very special car. Good for you for grabbing this gem, and enjoying it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this "special car" :-)

  • @HelloWorldRobnLisa
    @HelloWorldRobnLisa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely gorgeous! Parents had a ‘65 four door Wildcat, so this one brings back a lot of great memories. 😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Hello World, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents 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

  • @kenrentfrow2507
    @kenrentfrow2507 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I must tell this story. I was a little kid in the back seat of my dad's "66" red wildcat convertible and my dad let my brother drive it because we were alone at the park. My brother drove this beauty just fine until he finally had to use the brake. I flew from the middle of the back seat up and over the front seat hitting my head on top of the windshield. At this point I learned about power brakes. 🇺🇸

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Ken, WOW - OUCH! That's a memory you won't forget, Lou

  • @lonnyjaw
    @lonnyjaw ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yeah Lou, seems like '66 was the banner year for performance WITH style across the board! Unbridled automotive avarice for all. Wish we could go back and do it all over again!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah Lonnyjaw, Happy to share this performance with style car with you :-) Good news! We can see all the ones we like right here on this TH-cam Channel! Make sure to watch the commercials in full so I can get paid and keep sharing with you, Lou

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_72 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    ¡No puedo creer, que este asombroso Buick Wildcat GS de 1966, no haya tocado restauración! De hecho, salvo unos detalles, aún parece salido de agencia. Tiene unas líneas muy bonitas, con hermosos adornos en cromado, como la parrilla del frente puntiaguda con sus faros dobles y las letras de BUICK con el logo del Gato Montés en el capó. Un interior muy bonito en blanco crema, junto al sobrio pero elegante panel de instrumentos enmarcado con adornos cromados y los emblemas del Gato Montés en todos los asientos. Su motor ronroneaba como un gatito, pero, en cambio, el rugido de esos escapes te convencen de que estás ante un auténtico gato salvaje... ¡hasta sus marcas dejó en el piso! Sin embargo, al final, su conducción se notaba que era muy suave y dócil. ¡Saludos cordiales, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Jaime, Happy to share this car with you. LOTS of details to enjoy. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs
    @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Red hot! The big n heavy Muscle in '66! Love the white interior/bucket seats and console. Very, very nice. Reminds me so much of the Pontiac's (Gran Prix) same years. In a time when the Riviera was head/eye turning for Buick too. Nice Wildcat!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi K B, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very, very nice" car :-) Lou

  • @ShaneJMcNair
    @ShaneJMcNair 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Growing up, a friend had a 1967 Buick GS 425 with 2x4 carbs factory. It's was the Buick version of the 1967 SS Chevelle. The car was sitting gutted in Scott County, Mississippi, for years. I'm not sure where it is now. Only one I have ever seen.
    Thank you for sharing this one. I have never seen a 1966 GS Wildcat either. ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Shane, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Good news! Here is another 1966 Wildcat GS for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/w-d-xo.html

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for showing.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome.

  • @skrachvynl
    @skrachvynl 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What an awesome car! My dad had this same car back in the day, but not the Gran Sport and it had a black vinyl top. It was a bench car (shifter on the column) and full power windows. Great content. Thanks for unlocking that memory.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @electrichellion5946
    @electrichellion5946 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another sweet Wildcat by Buick. Even better it’s a GS. Only way it could be improved would be with a dual quad setup under the air cleaner.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" car :-)

  • @josephconsoli4128
    @josephconsoli4128 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this era of sports-luxury cars. A little of both but not too much of either! I can't recall ever hearing of Wildcat GS's! Wow, that's unique.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to read "I love this era of sports-luxury cars" :-)

  • @dancerjim
    @dancerjim ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful car. Just thought of this: Buick should have made one with a 6 cylinder and called it a MIldcat!! LOL

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mildcat....NICE!

    • @thomasthurston6656
      @thomasthurston6656 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Special came with a V6. I have a 67 Special Deluxe bought new by my great grandparents.

    • @thomasthurston6656
      @thomasthurston6656 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You could also in 67 get a W1 package on the base Special. It was a GS trim package and could have any motor from the 225 V6 300 V8 340 V8.

  • @matrox
    @matrox ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Thats back when cars were made for and by men. I miss those days.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for viewing and sharing.

    • @manher4335
      @manher4335 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Especially with the manual steering cars

    • @SuperBoss351
      @SuperBoss351 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      My mom had a blue one, she's 86 today and still a car freak. So they made em for women too..🤭

    • @manher4335
      @manher4335 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SuperBoss351 Lol she must have big forearms and a grip of iron. Bless her

    • @SuperBoss351
      @SuperBoss351 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@manher4335 110 lbs ,5foot 6. Had ps, ac. Auto, gs, had 67 too, than riv gs in 68,69 70, than eldos till 85. 86 and still drives. I have huge collection of muscle cars and new, she still loves fast cars .

  • @milfordcivic6755
    @milfordcivic6755 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Now there's a car. I really miss the personal luxury segment of the market. SUV's and pickups BLECH

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Milford Civic, Happy to read "Now there's a car." :-)

  • @RickMcCargar
    @RickMcCargar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a first for me too! Such a beautiful automobile! Thanks for sharing it with us!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Rick, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. You're welcome, Lou

  • @kingnillvwell381
    @kingnillvwell381 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another cool car from Buick’s.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car" :-)

  • @TWTexasA1
    @TWTexasA1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was 7 years old in 1966 when I went with my parents to their friends house and my dads buddy asked me and my dad to come out to the garage to see his brand new Wildcat at 7 years old I didn’t want anything to do with seeing a wildcat , my dad eventually told me it was a car and I went out to see it…even at 7 years old I was something else..I remember he had that car for many years …when I moved away at 17 years old he still had it. I suspect he had it when he passed away in the 1980’s…just one of those times I’ll never forget….

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi T, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad's Buddy's 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

  • @thebeardedguyjefflawless5887
    @thebeardedguyjefflawless5887 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Doesn't get much better than a big body GM......thanks for sharing Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You're welcome The Bearded Guy Jeff Lawless :-)

  • @Patexon
    @Patexon 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The overall design in this car is fantastic! The inside super elegant.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      High praise :-)

  • @StupidFastTruck
    @StupidFastTruck 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Original unrestored cars are so cool...The Buick nailhead V8 was such a unique looking engine. An interesting application for the engine, the Airforce had them mounted on carts and they were used as a starter for SR-71 Blackbird.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to share the unrestored cars with you when I can find them :-)

  • @robertvance1873
    @robertvance1873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely STUNNING

  • @nrken1
    @nrken1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A Buick from the time when cars were beautifully designed, what a great machine!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this "great machine!" :-)

  • @jd4harley
    @jd4harley ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love a survivor car to me there where the whole automotive collectibility is where it is I was blessed when I was a teenager I had a good looking girl that went to high school next-door to me and her boyfriend would always bring a new Buick by at least once a year if not twice his father owned a Buick dealership so Electra 225s Buick wildcat I would see them all the time and I always fell in love with them they’re just a beautiful car very classy and luxurious❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi James, Happy to read "I love a survivor car" :-) Lou

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The side view of this Wildcat is my favorite, a really pretty machine. Awesome power. Nice interior too. Thanks for video Lou nicely done.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy the side view :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @danielterry382
    @danielterry382 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wildcat was a Great car in the 60's/ Love the the 425 ci GS !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read "Wildcat was a Great car" :-)

  • @michaelgregoirejr688
    @michaelgregoirejr688 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I see this car many times . It's even Better in person.

  • @omaralbertocalderonesparza3690
    @omaralbertocalderonesparza3690 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I Love This Car And The RIvieras In Grand Sport Too!....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Omar alberto Calderón esparza, Happy to read "I Love 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

  • @danhoey5885
    @danhoey5885 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    my friend had a 66 and a 77 toronodo sold both of them still has a 56 olds i drove all of them my first car was my dads 69 pontiac bonneville i loved that car two door 455 wish i still had it

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mrdiplomat9018
    @mrdiplomat9018 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Didn’t know Buick even made a Wildcat GS 🇺🇸✅ Beautiful

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Mr Diplomat, Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/w-d-xo.html

  • @brianmoore6306
    @brianmoore6306 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I believe I told you before my irst car was a 1965 Buick Electra 225, that I inheirited. But man alive, it did NOT sound as grand as this Gran Support from 1966! When a Senior in H School for a 1966 Mustang (6 cylinder), my mother cried her eyes out because I sold my Father's old car! This was a great example of a 1966 untouched by time. Great, looking car. they drive so smoothly...the only reason I got rid of my 1965 was that it was too big for a teenager! Wow what a great interior. Looks brand new! My goodness that rev was indeed a treat! Thanks, Lou. 276

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds from this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @MyWillypilly
    @MyWillypilly ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's one of those cars, you walk up on it and say "Wow"

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi squireWill, Happy to receive a "Wow" with this car :-) Lou

  • @charlespapineau5428
    @charlespapineau5428 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Terrific Buick! Unusual to see one in red but, man, does it pop, especially with the white interior.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      High praise :-)

  • @JohnGruber-di3cw
    @JohnGruber-di3cw หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Buick Wildcats were Awesome & from my own experience,the best Buicks. I say that because I owned 7 Buicks in my lifetime. I owned 3 Wildcats, a 64 with the 401 Nailhead, a 68 with the 430, & a 70 with the Awesome 455. All were great cars in every way. I also had 2 Rivs a 70 & a 73 boatail. They were also great cars. They were a very close second to the Wildcats & I also had 2 Deuce & 1/4's, a 73 Limited & a 75 225 Custom. Great cars also but not quite as quick!!! I NEVER had any major mechanical problems with any of them. But getting back to that 66 Wildcat GS, that's a real gem!!! With that awesome 425 Nailhead with dual quads, & that pristine interior with that very nice chrome trim, & that chrome on the exterior, & that very cool looking Red paint work make that Wildcat look Awesome. If that was my car, I would NEVER,EVER sell it. Lou,you keep on finding these very cool & classic cars!!! I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ that 66 Wildcat!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi John, Seven Buicks. WOW! My pleasure sharing this "gem" and all the other "cool & classic cars!!!" with you :-) Lou

  • @philipdrake6
    @philipdrake6 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Lou, that Buick is fantastic, i can not beleve that it is a suviver car, it is in such a great conditiion, that guy is so lucky to have it , a great video.👍👍.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Philip, High praise :-) Lou

  • @johnanderson591
    @johnanderson591 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Back when cars had style .... Love it .

  • @fabieneldridge3414
    @fabieneldridge3414 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great cars and very comfortable . They could go miles in style !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just the way we like it :-)

  • @georgetalkachov6016
    @georgetalkachov6016 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Childhood friend a Danny Masciello 's Dad had a "65 Red Wildcat convertible with I believe the 455 CI V8 white top and interior a REAL beauty!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @MostlyBuicks
    @MostlyBuicks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My dad turned down a chance to buy one. I was ready to restore it for him. It even had power windows, A/C and cruise control. That was the ONLY Wildcat GS I have ever seen in person.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      HI When Better Cars Are Built, There are not many. Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/w-d-xo.html

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful Buick 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Beautiful Buick" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @cewonz8884
    @cewonz8884 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful car no questions asked! Wished I could own that! 👍🏽😎

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @rmil7691
    @rmil7691 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A lovely car. All the better looking through the lens of time. If you were there at the time and of new car buying age as I was, the reason the are so few would be easily remembered.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi R Mil, Happy to read "A lovely 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

  • @acersalman8258
    @acersalman8258 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    beautiful ❤ I love 💘 it

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to read you "love it" :-)

  • @delrayshaffer6376
    @delrayshaffer6376 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely stunning automobile!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      High praise :-)

  • @frankmoore159
    @frankmoore159 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Frank, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support, Lou

  • @Scalihoo
    @Scalihoo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a profile that Buick has ✅

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Happy to read you enjoy the profile :-)

  • @michaelnault5905
    @michaelnault5905 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow!

  • @garryrambo-dp5ur
    @garryrambo-dp5ur 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've seen one other Wildcat GS. It was in the 80s and my father and I did the body and paint work on it. White in color with black interior. The exact same car and what a beautiful machine she was. Awesome car and great video Lou. Keep up the great work and thank you

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Garry, Happy to read this brings back memories of the car you and your Father worked on. You're welcome. Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/i6GOlll30i0/w-d-xo.html

  • @glennhargrove3299
    @glennhargrove3299 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great looking car. I worked for a Buick dealer from 1964 to 1966 and we never sold one of these. It was the only year Buick made a WIldcat GS. You could get the 425, even with two 4's in a Wildcat. If this had been a southern car it would have had AC. I am kind of surprised it doesn't have power windows. Buick was building some great cars back then.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Glenn, 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

  • @aaronwilliams6989
    @aaronwilliams6989 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That would be a cool treat to have!

  • @tayzer22
    @tayzer22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a beauty!

  • @josephwest7227
    @josephwest7227 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's a Beautiful car,when cars were cars. I have a 1937 Buick .Go Buick Thanks

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) You're welcome.

  • @kenrentfrow2507
    @kenrentfrow2507 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely a rear treasure. The one my dad had I believe was not a GS but still had lots of power. I always thought the great looking wheels set this vehicle above the rest. 🇺🇸

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Ken, 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

  • @Carl6231
    @Carl6231 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful Wildcat GS,Terry!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      :-)

    • @Carl6231
      @Carl6231 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@loucostabile great video!

  • @darrylcavanaugh9465
    @darrylcavanaugh9465 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is SO cool. The attention to the little details are amazing. I would very much enjoy owning such a beautiful machine. Todays cars suck.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Darryl, 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

  • @johnnyace1954
    @johnnyace1954 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful 66 wildcat Lou. I live in NY too! I have a 65 wildcat 2 door sport coupe. Can5 wait for you to do a video on a 65 Wildcat. 😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Edmund, You have a great car for sure :-) Hope I see a 65 Wildcat soon, so you will see one too, Lou

  • @aldazio642
    @aldazio642 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have the 1966 Buick engine and Fisher body manual.
    My father owned a 1966 Buick Wildcat. I learned how to drive in it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Al, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car you learned to drive in :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
    @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love my 65 Biuck Skylark Gran Sport. It's the same color but it is black interior with the vinyl top in black the 401 nail head is what sets it apart from other GM muscle cars.
    Great to see a wildcat that's still in its original condition.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Beeps & Eat's Finding food & treasure, Happy to read you have a fun car 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou

    • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
      @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am a loyal subscriber. I got the notification about another GS and stopped everything to see it!
      When u saw my color I was amazed! It's a little bigger than my Skylark but what's stuffed under the hood is Buicks answer to GTO's. Too bad people were not interested in a muscle car that also had great styling. On the other hand I'm one of around 500 happy GS owners amongst thousands of other production muscle car owners. Sometimes it's not the dollar value of your car that matters. Having one of those "you can't get one" cars is a lot more satisfying. I'll never sell mine and I'm pretty sure thats what most GS owners would say.
      Thanks for showing us this beauty

  • @ANCIENTASTRONAUT411
    @ANCIENTASTRONAUT411 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im in love

  • @zigman8550
    @zigman8550 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My friend's dad had one. It was dark green with a black convertiable top.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Zigman 85, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @yodajolewis1728
    @yodajolewis1728 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Now that is one kool cat

  • @johnhenrymcmahon6878
    @johnhenrymcmahon6878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey big bro Lou! Yes, it IS me again, man. And so soon?! Hell's yup, and I just slipped on some tubesocks with red stripes on top in honor of this BIG CAT, man. My socked out baseball Dad Carl Yastrzemski (YAZ!!!!) would no doubt approve of this red Buick. And back when Buick made BUICKS and not coffee-pod like SUV's lol 🤣🤪! Ya know big brother, I have seen a couple of these huge mid/late 60's Wildcats in Brooklyn on the street, but no coupes, and certainlky no GS's. EPIC BOAT. My sneakers would be off my stocking JV feet in a nanosecond, as my Dad Yaz rolls his eyes.....Thanks for bringing this glorious slice of Americana to us, big bro! 😂JV Johnny ⚾⚾

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey JV Johnny, tube sockin slippin slidin watching this BIG CAT :-) NICE! Happy to share this "EPIC BOAT" with you. ALL ABOARD! You're welcome, Lou