1948 Chrysler Town and Country Woodie Woody Convertible in Green on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the North Suburbs of IL on 12-5-20.
We're looking at a 1948 Chrysler Town and Country Woodie Convertible in Green Paint. The car features the factory “Spitfire” 323 CI inline 8 cylinder engine.
The car's Owner is Claude Ohanesian. Claude’s had this car since 2019. Claude shares the details of this wonderful car which has all that amazing wood work built into the car body.
ENJOY!
When the cars had class. What a beauty!
Nice :-)
The egg crate grille, and the same egg crate design carried over to the dash center, is so elegant.
And the Art Deco design of the full dash, is quite stunning!
Yes. Definitely pure class, a product of fine automotive craftsmanship now gone.
This model is as close as you can get to a rolling work of art. Absolutely amazing! One could spend days viewing all the minute details. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again; even the details have details. Someone just stated that this car was ahead of its time, and how true that is! Thanks Lou, Claude, and the assistant for a beautiful presentation!!
Hi Rusty, High praise for this "rolling work of art" :-) You're welcome, and appreciate the kind words on this presentation, Lou
Sir, I couldn’t agree more with you.
Definitely a rolling work of art.
There's nothing more beautiful than when wood is used on a car and because of that this car is gorgeous!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
One of the most impressive Chrysler's I've ever seen. The details are gorgeous and it looks like no expenses was spared 👍
Hi David, High praise :-) Lou
Chrysler was a leader when it came to engineering. Too bad that profits became the MO for most car makers. I'm sure Lou won't have many classic 2021 vehicles to show in 73 years time! You'll still be doing your videos then, won't you Lou? 😄
What a treasure!!
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
Note the craftsmanship and note the style. Just beautiful! Thanks Lou.
Hi Bruce H., Lots of craftsmanship on this one :-) Happy to read you enjoy the looks. You're welcome, Lou
WOW! What a stunning car! One of the most gorgeous I have ever seen! What a great video Lou!
Hi JON, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Lou
What a beautiful piece of jewelry!!!
I hope I'm not alone in thinking that the early post war cars had the most character and bling. This is a far cry from the T/C minivans of the 80s.
Thanks for another awesome car and video Lou 👍👍
Hi Pat, Happy to share this "jewelry!!!" with you :-) You're welcome, and appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou
There is craftsmanship on wheels. I love all the attention to detail down to the smallest pieces. The highlander interior was an option and was available on all Chryslers.
Hi Chris, "There is craftsmanship on wheels" Well said, Lou
Chrysler had a lot of features on this car early that other car companies would not use for many years.
Hi Anarac, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. 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
Woodies never get old. Notice how all the flat head screws are perfectly aligned...
Hi Gabriel, Happy to read you enjoy this car, and great attention to details, I did not notice that. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wonderful! There was one in my neighborhood when I was a kid. They would park it on the street.(early 50s)
Hi BartRicky, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Yes yes yes!! That car is absolutely beautiful! I’m super jealous of the owner!
Hi Padme, Yes x 3 = Winner! Lou
This is the kind of car I can see myself taking for a cruise on a mild Autumn day. What a beautiful car!
Hi Eric, A mild Autumn day cruise.....NICE! Lou
Wow what a car! Loved the color so rich and perfect looking with the wood trim. The Town and Country Chrysler used for a very long time through the years of their cars. This car is just a huge piece of automotive history. Loved that old straight eight engine boy it sure sounded good. And that interior was just superb in this car with the crystal knobs and such. So much early innovation in this vehicle. Boy what a car and I bet it rode nice and heavy and smooth. Just a outstanding unit all the way around and a great owner too! Thanks Lou for bringing it to us to see!
Hi Steve, Happy to receive a "Wow what a car!" :-) I agree, the color and wood trim look great on this car. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Thanks, Claude and Lou: a tremendous MOPAR , art , and machine!. Lot of wonderful Details, and history, and options ( blinking Emergencey,Conveetible,etc.).....I suspicion lots of details : engine history & style, Transmission and running gear, convertible, wood build, etc) are really interesting and sort of,”historic”....; interestingly , the Chrysler is a YEAR or so younger than me....!
Hi Opera, Happy to read you enjoy this "tremendous MOPAR , art , and machine!" :-) Lou
awesome, unbelievable for 1948, and to think now cars are mad of plastic, so cheap. oh, yeah, very nice, back when cars were real!! thanx Lou!
Hi mouse, Happy to share this one with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Wow! Another wonderful segment Lou!
When people think of classic Chryslers, they often think of the Town and Country (and the Airflow).
You do a great job of presenting such a variety of cars, from different eras.
I actually saw a 1978 Chrysler Town and Country wagon on the road last Fall, the version that was based upon the Aspen/Volare,
and the faux wood panelling truly looks so out-of-place among modern cars!
Hi Nathan, Happy to read "Wow! Another wonderful segment Lou!" :-) High praise, and appreciate your encouragement, Lou
What a STUNNING! Interior and dashboard, INCREDIBLE! restored engine, AMAZING sound of engine, got goosebumps. I have no other words to express. Before I am not a fan of 40s and 50s automobiles, yet this is MAGNIFICENT Lou. I really appreciate for showing us this VALUABLE, ONE OF A KIND & UNIQUE Vehicle with an OUTSTANDING Craftmanship.
Hi Vern, Happy to read "AMAZING sound of engine, got goosebumps" :-) You're on the right TH-cam Channel for you :-) Make sure to click on the "thumb up" when you see a car you enjoy, Lou
What a beauty! Claude's T&C looks and sounds great. You don't see these too often, let alone one as nice as this! Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and condition of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Absolutely beautiful! Woody is a good name for the car, love the workmanship and detail. Good video Lou!
Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for the kind words on this video, Lou
What a high quality classy Country-side cruiser. Thanks Lou and Claude
Hi CJ Design, Happy to read you enjoy this "high quality classy Country-side cruiser" My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
The woodwork on that car is stunning. An artwork on wheels. I wish cars were still this stylish. Thanks Lou! :0)
Hi Carson, Happy to read you appreciate the woodwork on this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Lou
Hey Lou.. will have to let you know when me and my dad gets my papa’s 48 Windsor sedan running. These cars and his Windsor are extremely rare. Happy motoring as usual!
Hey Joseph, Sounds like you have a great car. Hope we meet and I can see it soon, Lou
Great Windsor’s !!Let us all know!, etc..........
Ps: may be an EPISODE, NOT MANY 48 Windsors ( if any , “so to speak”)............left.
What a lovely car with the lovely woodwork and an art filled interior and exterior to be proud of.
Hi Finger Bear, Happy to read you appreciate this 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
Thanks for posting this Lou. Thinking about those artists in Detroit Michigan all of those years ago - they created something special.
Hi Ray, Happy to share this car with you, and glad you see work that went into this car to make it special, Lou
Wow Lou, that’s the best Chrysler I have ever seen! It must have been very expensive in it’s day. I like the fuel cap release and the center brake light (like they have today)! The woodwork is amazing. The doors must have been heavy! They sure don’t put that much detail in cars today!
Hi Agostino, High praise :-) Lou
HELLO LOU ENJOYING YOUR CARS AGAIN ON MY NEW LAPTOP.THE CHRYSLER IS BEAUTIFUL
I HAVE A BEIGE COLOURED MODEL JUST LIKE IT .CANT TELL YOU HOW MUCH I ENJOY YOUR PROGRAM. KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO ITS GREAT
Hi Han, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes on the new laptop :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and appreciate your encouragement, Lou
Hi, Lou! This has to be one of the most perfect examples from an era of a long-lost craft. It's absolutely exquisite with the Scotch plaid interior and all the original woodwork. The Town & Country name went on to grace some of the most luxurious station wagons, and later minivans, in the industry. (It was a wagon in 1941 and 1942 and would be again starting in 1950.) And look how long it took the rest of the industry to see what smart ideas the dash-controlled gas cap opener and the center stop light at the rear were. The feds began requiring the stop lights with the 1986 model year.
This one's at home anywhere, in town, country or city! Many thanks to you and Claude for spotlighting this extra-special automobile.
Hi iswc27, Happy to read you enjoy this "long lost craft" car coming to the Channel :-) My pleasure sharing this extra-special car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Oh my gosh.. Amazing Car. Thank you Lou for documenting American Manufacturing history. Its artwork
Hi Scott, High praise for this "Amazing Car" :-) My pleasure sharing this "artwork" with you, and you're welcome, Lou
WOW!! These cars weren't built, they were "sculpted".
Such an amazing car.
Chrysler's in this era were so beautiful.
GREAT VIDEO LOU!
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to receive a "WOW!!" from you on this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy the "sculpted" work on this car. Appreciate your kind words on this video, Lou
ABSOLUTLY. INGENIOUSLY PUT TOGETHER .
COLOR GREEN , OF COURSE THE WOOD , THE BADGES , THE MIRRORS ,
YES. LOU. THE SPLIT. WINDSHIELD !!! HA
A GREAT LOOKING CAR
LOU ANOTHER GREAT. Collaboration with someone who must have contacted you to show this car off excellent thank you very much Lou
Hi Andrew, I agree the green with this wood is an awesome color for this car. Lou
STUNNING. JUST STUNNING.
Thank you so much, Lou.
High praise Billace 90 :-) You're welcome.
Car of the Stars, what a treat
Hi samspace81, 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
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra rare. Ultra beautiful. Ultra awesome! Lovely interior, beautiful paint (and color), and the wood is incredible. Thanks for showing this amazing classic! Thank you Lou and Claude!
Hi Mike, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
This car looks as if it was made for royalty. Absolutely amazing build quality. I would love to own a car like this!
Hi Paul, High praise :-) Lou
Oh WOW! Who would've have thought that this car would become a 'PRECIOUS GEM' of the 21st century. This is such an IMMACULATE, FLAWLESS automobile of yesterday.
Hi Vern, Happy to read you enjoy this "PRECIOUS GEM" :-) Please make sure to watch the commercials (or at least the ones you can) before the car video I'm sharing, as that helps me make $ for the effort to video the cars we both enjoy, Lou
I'm dyin' here. God bless those with hearts as big as the universe to protect and maintain vehicles to their pristine condition. Third owner. Wow!
Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) 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
That is a great looking woodie - definitely a different era. Spectacular workmanship.
Thanks Claude for taking on guardianship of this classic. Thanks Lou as always for the high quality review.
Let’s get this channel to 100k subscribers!
Hi Jeff, High praise for the looks & workmanship of this car! Always a treat to read your encouraging comments :-) Thank you, Lou
Hi Lou! Thank you for one more great video. I don't have to go to school. Just watch every your video and I will know everything about antique cars! :) This global warming-friendly car :) looks very unique with spectacular woodwork! HArd to believe that this car is over 70yrs old. Unbelievable!
Hi Aelita, Happy to read you're learning about the cars on this Channel :-) My pleasure leaving the legacy of these great cars for you to enjoy! Lou
An awesome car. I ❤ the 2 piece windshield.
Hi James, Happy to read you think this car is "awesome" :-) Lou
Claude Ohanesian has an impressive biography.
Crystal knobs? What is the story?
48 Chrysler - the year puts a little more light on this car's elegance. A couple years, maybe not that many, unlikely anyone would have thought that this might exist.
Hi Old Town, Happy to read you enjoy the Care Taker & his cars story too :-) Lou
Great film, Lou. Looking around the background beyond the Chrysler there are plenty of other car stories to do, so get to it, My Friend!
Hi Donald, Happy to share some of the "lovely's" in the background, so stay tuned, share a "thumb up" for the ones you like, and make sure to watch the commercial through so I can get paid (or at least the ones you can), Lou
A very precious car thank-you Claude & Lou for this great video!
Hi Floyd T, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Heaven to me is one if these on every block. That would be an awesome heaven!
NICE !
Beautiful car… Beautiful presentation…
Hi JONNIE, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and the presentation too :-) Lou
Like the great European castles, Victorian houses of SF, or the skyscrapers of the early 20th century; these old baroque cars could never be duplicated today. This was a production vehicle! Great color and gloss wood tone.👏👏👏👍🇺🇸
Hi Ramon, 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
Loved this one Lou! '30's-'40's art-deco cars will always be tops with me. Beautiful car. These were often shown pictured with the affluent at their country estates. They were high-end cars at the time, not utilitarian by any means. I love the dashes on these cars. Jukebox styling at it's best!
Hi Joseph, Happy to read "Loved this one Lou!" :-) Lou
beautiful!....but Lou you forgot letting us listen to the horns lol
I'm not sure they were working.....
What a gem.The craftsmanship and details were gorgeous back in the day .It's a museum piece. But Lou we didn't get to hear the horns lol
Hi Norm, Happy to read you enjoy the craftsmanship of this "gem" :-) Lou
Wow. What a car. So much to see. Everything perfect. That wood body is beautiful. I can't imagine the time and skill it took to put it all together. Those super wide white walls, the crystal knobs, that great interior... Everything just blings. :) I really like the paint color too. That color almost makes me think of the old Porches. Thanks for sharing this one. I couldn't help but peek at the others in the shop. Hope we get to see some of those too in the future. Take care Lou.
Hi Russell, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you, and glad you appreciate the work to build one of these. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome. Stay tuned, there will be more in the future with Claude :-) Lou
There is a 1948 Chrysler Town and Country woodie convertable car , same color as your video car, showcased in the Science and Technology museum in Ottawa, Canada, where I live. 24 were manufactured for the Canadian market, and only 2 still exist. It's paired with a matching camper trailer. It's an impressive sight to behold. A rare beauty.
Hi Truth Provider, Thanks for sharing, and a matching camper trailer! WOW! That has to be pretty cool, Lou
Just like Lou said "WOW"..
:-)
Wow , what a car Story you have brought to us just Beautiful and so refreshing in this time, Thanks
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Ahhh. What a great car
Art Deco..at its finest
Yup options ahead of its time.,.
Hi Charlie, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-) Lou
Never see one like this as Original condition like this Lou! Holy Cow!! Love it. I love the ‘55 or ‘56 Pontiac Conv. White over red. Thats my style.
Hi gene978, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Lou
really a lot of details and cool stuff on that one! the quality of the build is very impressive ! one of a kind time capsule !! Thanks for Sharing~!
Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy the details of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I think those clear knobs are DuPont Lucite. Crystal makes them sound like they're made of glass, but they're clear plastic. And they're beautiful to see. Thanks, Lou, for showing this car. My landlady in college once owned a 1946 T&C Convertible and she would talk about it. Her husband traded it in on a new white 1957 Chrysler 300C. They owned some really special cars.
Hi Jonathan NC, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Landlady's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge on the knobs too, Lou
Holy Cow! What an automobile! Love the green, plaid and wood. Glad you zoomed in on the dove tailing. MPG be damned, prob 8-9 miles/gal. Claude is a lucky guy. (I have a Danbury mint 1/18 of this in burgundy in my collection. It is iconic.
Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy the color, interior, and wood on this car :-) Glad to you you have a 1/18th of this car, nice! Lou
Always loved these cars. Stylish, well made, opulent in detail, sumptuous comfort for its day.
Big deal made over Ford Woodies, but these are the ones you really want. Can't believe the originality of this car.
Hi Mark W, Happy to read "Always loved these cars" :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou
What a car! Literally a work of art, way better then the soulless suv blobs that are everywhere now.
Awesome video man.
Hi Paul, "Literally a work of art" High praise Lou
@@loucostabile no worries man. Can you imagine the original sketches for this tho when they were designing the car.
One nice car and in immaculate shape.
Happy to read you enjoy this car David :-)
Absolutely gorgeous.
:-)
One day Lou, I predict you will interview a classic car owner who is a Reverand and you will say those immortal words., "Giver er a rev, Rev!" Okay that may not be the grandest thing ever, but if it doesn't bring a smile, bury em because they are obviously not among the living. I AM LOVING THIS WOODY!!!! Such a beautiful car. There's always something magical about Woodies. I'm giving this one 5 Coolness points and two thumbs up! Plus a bonus twin Wows!
Hi ImTheDaveman, Happy to read you "LOVING THIS WOODY!!!!" :-) Interesting you say that "Giver er a rev, Rev!", I said that when I interviewed Louis "Rev" Revisky's cars. Here is the @ about the 9:55 mark of that interview, enjoy! Lou th-cam.com/video/tRHbNRcVjzA/w-d-xo.html
@@loucostabile LoL - I saw that interview on the Willy's Jeep - and somehow that "., rev, Rev" eluded me! My pseudo prophecy was kinda retroactive. Doh! Oh well - at least it came true! Hahaha. WHOA! I noticed that TH-cam once again removed my comment. I have no idea why that happens but a lot of my past comments disappear from people's videos that I comment on. Thats kind of irritating and TH-cam has no means of contacting folks about the matter to find out why.
Wonderful yacht! Incredible piece.
All aboard! :-)
That’s a magnificent car. I love the curves.
Hi Abe, Happy to read you enjoy this "magnificent" car :-) Lou
Wow, the content on this channel really is high class! Great content!
Hi mrmopar5, Happy to receive a "Wow" :-) Appreciate the kind words on the selection of cars. Lou
Whoa! Very nice, this is sweet! Perfect color in perfect condition! Can't get any better than this now can it?
Hi Smartzenegger, I agree, the color on this car really makes it look great. Stay tuned, we'll see what's coming up next :-) Lou
Sure wood love to own that majestic ride 😁
Hi Terry, Happy to read you enjoy this car, and hope you're behind the wheel of one like this for you, Lou
gorgeous...all that green and woodwork...you'd feel like you're walking through the forest. Claude clearly just loves the car...just beaming...since he's new to the car, probably didn't know that the Highlander interior is more about the plaid than the crystal...and that the trans is called the (infamous) Fluid Drive.
Hi Steve S, Happy to read you think this car is "gorgeous" :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
She's a beauty, no doubt about it.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Total class wish they took the same care building today not much a fan of green but on that car it's works flawless
Hi Larry, I agree, the green on this car is great :-) Lou
Amazing car, great condition, great video too. Thanks
Hi Will, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou
Love this car, old fashion lovly car.
Hi Ollie, Happy to read you "Love this car" :-) Lou
Beautiful car Lou. I have never had the opportunity to see one in person but I love woody's. I have a car show buddy that has a 1948 Packard woodie wagon. I think he said that it was 1 of about 400 or 500 built that year.
Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read you enjoy this Woody :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou
GREETING. From Venezuela. . . .
Hi Alejandro, WOW! x 3 = Winner! My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Que belleza Yo era un joven de 20años y conoci un coche como este ya en un taller . Tenia un motor de 8 cilindros en linea y trasmisión Fluid Drive ! tal como este coche .
Hi Juan, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What a beauty.
Hi Rich, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Fantastic details. Your videos are unique 👌. I think cars made in the 50’s and 60’s had so much character although this is a 1948 model
Hi Ricardo, Happy to read you enjoy the details I share with you on the videos :-) Thank you, Lou
Car screams post war optimism. Beautiful !
:-)
Ahhh, my weakness. These cars were to me the epitome of style and class
Winner :-)
That center brake light was ahead of its time.
Hi Chris, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Awesome cars I like the town and countries👍
Happy to read this one is "Awesome" :-)
As You said : Woodie WOW
Happy you agree on a "WOW" on this car :-)
Superb car - superb channel - thank you!!
Win / Win :-) My pleasure sharing with you, appreciate the kind words, and you're welcome.
@@loucostabile Lou you are a gent
Now this is some thing that you Don’t see much of ever what a rarity
Hi Teddy, 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
@@loucostabile I’m subscribed and I have been for about three months now
Hard to believe the same company that made dodge neons, and vans, made it, quite the beast, very elegant, reminds me of a hunting lodge, detailing of knobs switching outstanding, wood work incredible, how the heck would you find one like this Lou? Tombstone taillights, wonder what it cost back in the day Lou? Guy seems genuinely giddy about ownership and who wouldn’t be!
Hi Ron, Claude really loves this car :-) To answer your questions, 1) How the heck would you find this one? This one, Claude called me to stop by and take a look at it. 2) What did it cost? I have no idea. Thanks for viewing, and sharing, Lou
THAT`S A NICE CAR
Hi Kenneth, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Lou
Beautiful!
Hi Happy Hands, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Nice car😃
Glad you enjoy this one :-)
I believe that was the last year for real teak, oak and ash wood being used on the TC. These cars were the flagship of Chrysler of that time, ment to rival anything GM and Ford put out. Other than the Imperial, they were the most expensive Chrysler you could get. The interiors came in that color as well as red plaid. Hot Rodders in the early 50s used this engine in modified street cars because it made great torque at super low rpm. This is a real time capsule!
Hi Adam, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. 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
CWS WSC 2021! Go Sox....great vehicle.
YAHOO !
Beautiful car, I have this model in 1:18 scale by Sun Star models!!!!
Hi Fábio, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Glad to read you have a fun model of this one too, nice! Lou
The fit and the finish of these cars were impeccable if there was to build such a beautiful piece of art nowaday it would cost you $150,000 bucks to get a car put together as good as these old cars are the people back then truly got the best of the best where are cars nowadays are pretty they're not eight as good as the car was back in the old days this is a beautiful vehicle and I'm glad there's people that will save them and keep them looking nice this car was ahead of its time did you notice an even has a third brake light.
Hi James, Happy to read you appreciate the work that went into this car :-) Lou
That's one spectacular car !!! With all of that beautiful detail inside & out production must have been few. Any idea of how many built ? Production time ? Thanks for showing us that gem !!! 👍👍
Hi Gary, High praise for this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Nice 😀
Hi Michael, Happy to see & read this one is "Nice" :-) Lou
@@loucostabile 😀
Lou, I do enjoy your videos becasue you and your friends pick some great models to feature and you spend the right length of time clearly showing the minute details on video. However, I must be watching them out of order and hope you are learning and retaining the knowledge as you go. Your friend with the Sedanette Caddy taught you about the difference between the firewall tags that match the engine block that were also used to title the cars back then (like they use modern VINs now). The 1940's body tags tell you other info like interior and exterior colors and style/models. The serial numbers in the door frames do not match the engine block numbers in these 40's cars and you got real quiet while narrating your video saying that they would match on this Chrysler - and then they didn't (kinda funny). But hopefully you are learning these things as you go and we know you probably saw that they should match on a later model car that has a VIN tag so I won't hold it against you! Let the owners do the numbers decoding for you. Great channel. Keep it up and help others appreciate these works of rolling art from another era.
Jordan, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) The more I video, the more I retain. Like a martial arts student, you have to keep doing the move over and over before you really get it. Thank you for sharing, and I appreciate your encouragement, Lou
This is the pinnacle of American assembly line pride... when American automakers actually cared about the product they created.
Hi 20alphabet, "This is the pinnacle of American assembly line pride... " High praise :-) Lou
Lou there used to be a place in Signal Hill California that redid the wood for those Vehicles I'm just wondering if they did that one
Hi Elliott, Not sure. Lou
That is two and a half tons of rolling art.
Would be interesting to know how the T&C ranked against the Imperial in the corporate hierarchy.
Hi Martin, "That is two and a half tons of rolling art." High praise :-) Lou