Its incredibly huge and flashy. There was no problem identifying a Buick back then whatsoever. I do not recall ever seeing one back in the sixties when I was a kid. Glad it survived and looking like brand new. Thank goodness we have people out there who want to save our Automobile history. .
Hi 55points, First one I recall seeing and glad to be able to share it on this Channel with you. "Thank goodness we have people out there who want to save our Automobile history." I agree.
My dad bought one in 1960. There were nine kids, so it was great to have. I remember laying in the back at the drive-in. We saw Blue Hawaii in that car!
Hi Barney, 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
I'm with you & Mr. Plunkett; you just can't have too much chrome! The exterior paint and the interior styling look fantastic, too. What a great looking wagon that any family would be proud to own. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "you just can't have too much chrome!" NICE! "What a great looking wagon that any family would be proud to own." I agree. You're welcome, Lou
Thankfully this car was designed and built before the phrase 'less is more' was even thought of. I picture Dad coming home from the Buick dealership and all the neighbors pouring out of their houses just to look. Oh the jealousy! 50's GM excess never fails to amaze and please. Outstanding video Lou!
Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Ahhh the days when people would stop by to look at your car. None of that with todays cars, unless you have a Super car :-) My pleasure sharing this wagon with you, Lou
Some of the station wagons back then were beautiful, like this one. This one was a pillarless “hardtop” design (no B pillar), and the C pillar was thin and curved, just like a 2-door coupe.
Fantastic! I love these cars from '58. Everything about this one is absolutely glamorous. Has to be a concours winner. Thanks for showing this one on my birthday! 🎉 woohoo! What a way to start the day.
When I was 10 years old, my best friends mother bought a copper colored wagon like this. It was awesome! She traded in her 57 wagon because she wanted a/c and power windows. When I rode in that car I thought I was in heaven! Great memories, thanks to you and car’s owner for sharing an old experience for me.
Hi Richard, Happy to read this wagon brings back memories of your best friends mothers wagon :-) 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
HI Lou, what a pleasure it is knowing that you're producing these videos with my good friend Steve. I owned a 1957 Buick Road Master convertible for seven years and have worked on many of these vehicles past and present. Their quality build is second to none. Steve is a true gentleman. Keep up the good work with the videos and as always, stay healthy, Brian
Hi Brian, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos :-) Glad to read you had a 1957 Buick Road Master Convertible. NICE! My pleasure sharing the videos with you, Lou
I loved the name ROADMASTER! What a great name for a car in the halcyon 1950’s! Truly a great car for the open road. Makes you want to jump in and take a glorious road trip on a perfect spring or summer day.
You're welcome Rad GGS. Happy to read you appreciate this wagon :-) 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
There were so many colors back then. Today there are just the same old boring colors. I’m not saying I would have chosen that color for my ‘58 Buick but it’s nice it was available.
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I’m old school I loved the chrome and miss it in today’s cars, that’s I personally think the 1958 Impala is the most beautiful Chevrolet ever made, curves and chrome, that being said this is a beautiful classic that meant prestige if you were driving….
Hi Mo, Happy to share this car with LOTS of Chrome for you to enjoy. If you type into TH-cam search "My Car Story with Lou 1958 Impala" I think you'll see some you'll enjoy, Lou
The small city of Ionia (eye-own-ee-a) is located just 30 miles from my hometown. Fisher Body, Inc was the main industrial concern there in those days. Beautiful old Buick there! Hard to beat the cars of the 1950's for the solid build and high style they had!
Hi Carol, 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
@z06cr Hello your absolutely right, the sound of them Nailhead Buick V8 engines are awesome and they are very strong engines too !! Plus is beautiful Buick Station wagon Car 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃💪💪💪🥊🥊🥊🥊
If I had two of these I would daily one, this is just gorgeous especially in that color. And yes more wagons please Lou, but I don't know if you can top this, well done Mr. Plunkett.
HI Kenan, Happy to read you'd like two of them :-) Twice as nice! When I see a great car or wagon, or maybe a great story on a car, you're going to see it too, Lou
@@loucostabile lol yeah if I had one, I'd look at it in the lounge room and want to drive it but would be concerned, so I need two. :) One in the lounge room and one a daily. :)
Very nice Buick. I have never heard the drawer pulls story but it kind of makes sense. They sure went heavy on the chrome. This example is an excellent example and in beautiful condition. Thanks Lou and Steve for meeting us see this classic.
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice Buick" :-) "They sure went heavy on the chrome." yes, LOTS of CHROME on this car! My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
Hi Sam H, I like when the CARetaker has the brochures. It's a nice addition to the video. Thanks for sharing you enjoy the brochures with this car, Lou
Steve certainly has a beautiful car!! It reminds me of my dad's 1958 Oldsmobile Fiesta station wagon, his first car with factory air conditioning. It had so much chrome on it that my dad called it the "chromemobile. "
Oh the heavenly chrome slathering. Love that Buick model year as it was so bulk and so laden with Chrome. Its a shame so many were destroyed to be demolition derby cars.
Hi Carroll, "Oh the heavenly chrome slathering. Love that Buick model year as it was so bulk and so laden with Chrome."...just the way we like it :-) Lou
Designed by Harley Earl and Ned Nickels. What a gorgeous, glorious machine! The 1958 Buick and Oldsmobile won the disputed title of "King of Chrome". What awesome excess in design! This one is the Century series Caballero wagon, a masterpiece of design and engineering. It worked out to about $1.00 per pound of car for your money at the Buick dealer in 1958, so for $4,000. you got 4,000 pounds of car. This was the last year of the original Buick product lines, in 1959 they would all have new names for a completely new low, long and sleek design. This car has a few styling cues taken directly from Harley Earl's amazing 1951 GM LeSabre concept car.
Well yes, they were a little pricey but remember Buick’s were just a step step away from the Cadillac line; which did not manufacture station wagons. Also for those who purchased Buicks; this was their way of saying : “ Yes, I can well afford a Cadillac , but it comes “ with a lot of baggage ; meaning they were large , pretentious and ostentatious luxury cars, and these people didn’t want to be associated with two of the most dominant cliques in America which owned, drove, ( and I might add, even stole ..in many cases many of them ! ) Hence Buick’s became quite popular in the mid -late 50’s with a good share of the upper middle income and above families who deliberately avoided Caddies .🇺🇸
Extra Thanks, Steve & Lou Team: “”Tremendous Classic “”*& a Beauty ( *& a Buick, maybe more Quality)…My Parents were proud of their **1953/BUICK// DYNAFLOW/ 2DR/BLACK & Yellow!!(( oddly my Sister & I did not like the back Seats, as the “ Fabric got stinky, soggy with our swimming stuff & Lake Webster Indiana waters, etc!!))……..Second THANKS, for Station Wagon VIDEO: a few Models ( Buick, Studebaker,Chrysler , etc., were very Fancy, etc)….! I had to drive our *1959 Nine Passenger/ Rear Face DODGE CORONET WAGON ( loaded, exc. AIR CONDITION), for my EARLY driving in **1961-63.( but really, difficult with Friends 57 CHEVY CONVERTIBLES, SUPER DUTY 421, loaded CAMARO s, !!)…….Anyways, Wagons can be Winners: as some of 1962-3 FORD 427 slipped out, & few Hemi’s.
Such an awesome and unique example of a past era. When they were going through the brochure, it appeared there was one basic Buick for the year, and the trim level made it a Century or Roadmaster, etc
Wow! Thank you so much Lou! I did some online investigation and found this Buick weighs 4500 lbs ; MSRP of $3431. My dad bought a new 1958 Buick Special 4Dr hardtop. It was trimmed with a white top and silver bottom and red interior. Thanks for the memories!
Hi Steven, You're welcome. Thank you for sharing your research. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi Charles, Happy to read "the most awesome station wagon I've ever seen!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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
Memories of my uncle's 58 blue-gray Roadmaster. Recently had to to throw away my Samsonite Pullman due to flooded basement. That was heart breaking. Thanks for the show.👍🏾
Hi Alexander, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Sad to read about your basement flooding :-( 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
Hi Lee, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your family 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
My Dad had a similar wagon he bought used to lug wood and tools. I bought a 57 Corvette to get away from so much chrome, but now I miss the chrome on cars.
Hi dahmooren, 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
Hi Joe, First one I recall seeing, and happy to be able to share it with you. Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Mom & Dad's cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My father was a chemical engineer born and schooled around Detroit.. his degree led him to selling plating equipment and chemicals to the auto industry. Life was good when chrome was king! 🤩
Hi George, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
This was my dream car when I was a teenager back in the early Sixties. Unfortunately I never owned one. I do have a taillight (apologizes to Johnny Cash) and for awhile I owned a Engine/transmission assembly from a wrecked one with only 18K on it. I'm in my Seventies now so I'll probably never get one, but the dusty old dream still remains. WHAT A CAR!!!
Hi Aaron, First one I've seen, and so happy to be able to share it with you. 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
Hi DickTracy, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this wagon :-) 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
Caballero, no “B” pillar. How cool is a hardtop station wagon?! The ‘58 Buick is quite an ostentatious automobile! They are something to look at … with your sunglasses on of course. Nice video.
HI Lewis, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads wagon :-) 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
Hi Lou, My parents had one of the baby blue Roadmasters. The one thing I remember about the car was that the seats were foam rubber and the most comfortable of any car I've been in. It had a very heavy, smooth ride. Thank you. ❤🎉😊
Hi Ronald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your parents with the comfortable seats car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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
Boy Lou, you sure can find them! I thought that I knew all the Buick models from back in the day because both my grandfather and father were Buick guys. Thanks for enlightening me.
Hi Peter, Happy to share this one with you. First time I've seen this one, and so glad to be able to share it on the Channel with you. You're welcome, Lou
very nice year for Buick,it doesn't matter if its a two door hard top or what,👌👍gorgeous car ,I find there's so many people who just love wagons now a days for memory's or for say just pure elegance✌Lou your the best 😎
Hi Jack, Happy to read you enjoy this "gorgeous car" :-) You don't see many station wagons so when I see a good one I like to share it. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
My 58 Super, the speedometer ribbon did not change colors. But when it was at its max speed the black 5 mph pegs disappeared and the ribbon was solid red.
Hi ~ Z A C H ~, High praise. 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
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍 Oh the GM models for 1958 were so out there so much that a have Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe . Many do not get the love like other models ! Still it’s my Super 88 I love it ! The wagons were very cool 5 door & 3 door ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍🇺🇸
It’s so large there’s a rumor it’s being used to train cruise ship helmsmen. Seriously, I do miss the smooth, quiet and powerful cars of this era. They would just glide down the road. Thanks for the look back.
Hi Crazyuncle, Happy to read this car brings back memories of "the smooth, quiet and powerful cars of this era" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Lou, another great very detailed video. The showroom brochure was really interesting, all those models, exterior colors and interior interior selections. The car is a time capsule of the wonderful exuberant postwar Eisenhower years. Today you can get any color car that you want as long as it's black, white or gray.
Hi Just TL, 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
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
Beautiful
Incredible vocabulary, WOW
"Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?" Yes! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, "Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?" Yes!" NICE! You're welcome.
Its incredibly huge and flashy. There was no problem identifying a Buick back then whatsoever. I do not recall ever seeing one back in the sixties when I was a kid. Glad it survived and looking like brand new. Thank goodness we have people out there who want to save our Automobile history. .
Hi 55points, First one I recall seeing and glad to be able to share it on this Channel with you. "Thank goodness we have people out there who want to save our Automobile history." I agree.
Where did you grow up - in the sticks or darkest Africa? Buicks were everywhere!
@@johnlamb3101 Apparently not this Buick station wagon. I never saw one. Mu guess is you never did either.
Thanks Lou for featuring all these wonderful cars….I especially enjoyed this gorgeous wagon.
Hi Judy, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support of the Channel, Lou
My dad bought one in 1960. There were nine kids, so it was great to have. I remember laying in the back at the drive-in. We saw Blue Hawaii in that car!
Hi Barney, 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
I'm with you & Mr. Plunkett; you just can't have too much chrome! The exterior paint and the interior styling look fantastic, too. What a great looking wagon that any family would be proud to own. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "you just can't have too much chrome!" NICE! "What a great looking wagon that any family would be proud to own." I agree. You're welcome, Lou
The year I was born! Always partial to anything from 1958. Love the color and style this model year❤
Happy to read "Love the color and style" :-) Glad to read you and this car share the same birth year too.
Really neat car!
Beautiful boat wagon 🚢⛵
Thankfully this car was designed and built before the phrase 'less is more' was even thought of. I picture Dad coming home from the Buick dealership and all the neighbors pouring out of their houses just to look. Oh the jealousy! 50's GM excess never fails to amaze and please. Outstanding video Lou!
Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Ahhh the days when people would stop by to look at your car. None of that with todays cars, unless you have a Super car :-) My pleasure sharing this wagon with you, Lou
Some of the station wagons back then were beautiful, like this one. This one was a pillarless “hardtop” design (no B pillar), and the C pillar was thin and curved, just like a 2-door coupe.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Wagon :-)
Fantastic! I love these cars from '58. Everything about this one is absolutely glamorous. Has to be a concours winner. Thanks for showing this one on my birthday! 🎉 woohoo! What a way to start the day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mark! Happy to read "Fantastic!" :-)
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou!
When I was 10 years old, my best friends mother bought a copper colored wagon like this. It was awesome!
She traded in her 57 wagon because she wanted a/c and power windows. When I rode in that car I thought I was in heaven! Great memories, thanks to you and car’s owner for sharing an old experience for me.
Hi Richard, Happy to read this wagon brings back memories of your best friends mothers wagon :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
The art of chrome. Some may call it gaudy, but it was so well executed. No complaints here!
I also love the Limited from that year.
Hi Jay, "The art of chrome" I like that :-) Lou
HI Lou, what a pleasure it is knowing that you're producing these videos with my good friend Steve. I owned a 1957 Buick Road Master convertible for seven years and have worked on many of these vehicles past and present. Their quality build is second to none. Steve is a true gentleman. Keep up the good work with the videos and as always, stay healthy, Brian
Hi Brian, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos :-) Glad to read you had a 1957 Buick Road Master Convertible. NICE! My pleasure sharing the videos with you, Lou
@@loucostabile I thank you for your reply. Take care.
Ive seen a good number of vechicles on the internet. this one is significant. thank you to the owner
High praise.
Love those 50’s Buicks! Thank you Lou!
You're welcome Jeffrey :-)
I loved the name ROADMASTER! What a great name for a car in the halcyon 1950’s! Truly a great car for the open road. Makes you want to jump in and take a glorious road trip on a perfect spring or summer day.
Hi OldRustySteele, "I loved the name ROADMASTER!" A good name for sure. Lou
Lot of heavy chrome, yes proud of this model.....
"Lot of heavy chrome, yes proud of this model." I agree.
Beautiful, wonderful Buick.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-)
🙋♂️THANKS LOU ,STEVE For sharing this classic Buick🤗💚💚💚
You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long :-)
The first crossovers, another beautiful time capsule. Thanks for sharing it.
Hi cardo, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "time capsule". You're welcome, Lou
Even the brochure is a beautiful work of art.
I agree.
Thanks Lou, my favorite wagon is 57 Caballero. One my favorite hidden American automotive stories is Ionia, who built many of the wagons of the Big 3.
You're welcome Rad GGS. Happy to read you appreciate this wagon :-) 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
There were so many colors back then. Today there are just the same old boring colors. I’m not saying I would have chosen that color for my ‘58 Buick but it’s nice it was available.
Hi Greg, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
Gotta love anything related to Harley Earl.
Btw, the word caballero is Spanish for gentleman, pronounced cabayero.
Hi Tony, Happy to read "Gotta love anything related to Harley Earl." :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge about "he word caballero", Lou
I didn’t know that…… thanks.
@@loucostabile
You're very welcome.
@@steveplunkett6753
You're very welcome.
absolutely one of the all time greatest cars. period. lovely condition. well done Steve. beautiful. you said it Lou, wow! thanks.
Hi Dwain, "absolutely one of the all time greatest cars. period." High praise. Lou
Born 1960 I have memories of going to drive-in in the family station wagon, always fell asleep in the back before the movie even started.
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I’m old school I loved the chrome and miss it in today’s cars, that’s I personally think the 1958 Impala is the most beautiful Chevrolet ever made, curves and chrome, that being said this is a beautiful classic that meant prestige if you were driving….
Hi Mo, Happy to share this car with LOTS of Chrome for you to enjoy. If you type into TH-cam search "My Car Story with Lou 1958 Impala" I think you'll see some you'll enjoy, Lou
The small city of Ionia (eye-own-ee-a) is located just 30 miles from my hometown. Fisher Body, Inc was the main industrial concern there in those days. Beautiful old Buick there! Hard to beat the cars of the 1950's for the solid build and high style they had!
Hi UCan CallMeRay, Happy to read Ionia is somewhere you're familiar with. Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this wagon, Lou
Wow how nice. A real car. No plastic
Hi Carol, 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
That is a beautiful car. From the side it looks like it’s going fast. It’s the nicest station wagon ever made.
"It’s the nicest station wagon ever made." High praise.
That is THE MOST remarkable car I've ever seen on this series... Would love to know the ownership history, It looks factory fresh....!
"hat is THE MOST remarkable car I've ever seen on this series." High praise.
Who knew a station wagon could be so beautiful! My parents '63 Impala station wagon couldn't hold a candle to this!
HI Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this wagon :-) Lou
Love those Nailhead V8 sounds!
@z06cr Hello your absolutely right, the sound of them Nailhead Buick V8 engines are awesome and they are very strong engines too !! Plus is beautiful Buick Station wagon Car 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃💪💪💪🥊🥊🥊🥊
Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-)
If I had two of these I would daily one, this is just gorgeous especially in that color.
And yes more wagons please Lou, but I don't know if you can top this, well done Mr. Plunkett.
HI Kenan, Happy to read you'd like two of them :-) Twice as nice! When I see a great car or wagon, or maybe a great story on a car, you're going to see it too, Lou
@@loucostabile lol yeah if I had one, I'd look at it in the lounge room and want to drive it but would be concerned, so I need two. :)
One in the lounge room and one a daily. :)
Very nice Buick. I have never heard the drawer pulls story but it kind of makes sense.
They sure went heavy on the chrome. This example is an excellent example and in beautiful condition.
Thanks Lou and Steve for meeting us see this classic.
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice Buick" :-) "They sure went heavy on the chrome." yes, LOTS of CHROME on this car! My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
That brochure is priceless! Incredible artwork.
Hi Sam H, I like when the CARetaker has the brochures. It's a nice addition to the video. Thanks for sharing you enjoy the brochures with this car, Lou
Boy, Lou, that’s a BEAUTIFUL color!!
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-) Lou
That thing is beautiful. I wonder what the sticker price was. Even back then it had to be high for its time.
Happy to read "That thing is beautiful." :-) NICE!
The 58 was called a Wurlitzer like the juke box.
By the way the the 58 Olds was laden with chrome also .
Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.
Again a great find and video wonderful job lou
Happy to share this one with you Joe :-)
Steve certainly has a beautiful car!! It reminds me of my dad's 1958 Oldsmobile Fiesta station wagon, his first car with factory air conditioning. It had so much chrome on it that my dad called it the "chromemobile. "
Hi Frank, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads "chromemobile" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My dad had a 1957 Roadmaster a 57 Super and a 57 Caballero all at the same time.
Hi When Better Cars Are Built, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nice very nice. Thanks you and you and your friends ❤😂👍👍👍👍👍.
Hi ariel Achong, Happy to read "Nice very nice." :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
Steve is a great guy and I do love his cars.
Hi S Tex, Happy to read you enjoy Steve & "love" his cars too :-) Lou
Thanks!
Hi Rich, SUPER THANKS FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate the support, Lou
@@loucostabile ok lou
Oh the heavenly chrome slathering. Love that Buick model year as it was so bulk and so laden with Chrome. Its a shame so many were destroyed to be demolition derby cars.
Hi Carroll, "Oh the heavenly chrome slathering. Love that Buick model year as it was so bulk and so laden with Chrome."...just the way we like it :-) Lou
Beautiful! The chrome against that color looks like jewelry.
That color for the 58 Buick was called Laurel Mist.
"Beautiful! The chrome against that color looks like jewelry." Well said.
Just fantastic!!!
:-)
That's got to be one of the coolest wagons ever!😊😊😊
High praise.
Your channel never ceases to amaze me, Lou, often featuring cars I didn't know existed. Thank you
NICE! First one I've seen, so glad to share this one with you. You're welcome danam0228
Lou, you found a hardtop station wagon. Love it! Thanks
Mr Repurpose, "you found a hardtop station wagon" Yes I did....and to share with you :-) Happy to read, Love it!" You're welcome, Lou
What a beautiful (and rare) Buick station wagon! Thanks once again to Steve Plunkett, and to Lou and Joey. I'm enjoying this collection 👍
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and appreciate the rarity of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Designed by Harley Earl and Ned Nickels. What a gorgeous, glorious machine! The 1958 Buick and Oldsmobile won the disputed title of "King of Chrome". What awesome excess in design! This one is the Century series Caballero wagon, a masterpiece of design and engineering. It worked out to about $1.00 per pound of car for your money at the Buick dealer in 1958, so for $4,000. you got 4,000 pounds of car. This was the last year of the original Buick product lines, in 1959 they would all have new names for a completely new low, long and sleek design.
This car has a few styling cues taken directly from Harley Earl's amazing 1951 GM LeSabre concept car.
Hi Donald, "What a gorgeous, glorious machine!" High praise. Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
These were very expensive for the average family when they were new. It's why people bought Chevys and Pontiacs.
Thanks for viewing and sharing.
Well yes, they were a little pricey but remember Buick’s were just a step step away from the Cadillac line; which did not manufacture station wagons.
Also for those who purchased Buicks; this was their way of saying :
“ Yes, I can well afford a Cadillac , but it comes “ with a lot of baggage ; meaning they were large , pretentious and ostentatious luxury cars, and these people didn’t want to be associated with two of the most dominant cliques in America which owned, drove, ( and I might add, even stole ..in many cases many of them ! )
Hence Buick’s became quite popular in the mid -late 50’s with a good share of the upper middle income and above families who deliberately avoided Caddies .🇺🇸
What a beautiful car, Lou. Thank you for all your effort to show us these gems. Mush appreciated.
Hi J. Liberty, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome. My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
P.S. Please try and watch the commercials before the video (without skipping) as that is how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you.
Lou, this is like a Jay Leno's garage series, well done.
Jeff, High praise. Thank you.
I like the luggage rack. I think of it as a crown. This wagon is on par with the Chrysler barrel-back town and country
"I like the luggage rack. I think of it as a crown." NICE!
Arguably one of the most sleek, and elegant cars ever made! Buick killed it! In the style department in the 50's! Absolutely gorgeous Lou! 💯👌🙏
Hi Steve, High praise. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Extra Thanks, Steve & Lou Team: “”Tremendous Classic “”*& a Beauty ( *& a Buick, maybe more Quality)…My Parents were proud of their **1953/BUICK// DYNAFLOW/ 2DR/BLACK & Yellow!!(( oddly my Sister & I did not like the back Seats, as the “ Fabric got stinky, soggy with our swimming stuff & Lake Webster Indiana waters, etc!!))……..Second THANKS, for Station Wagon VIDEO: a few Models ( Buick, Studebaker,Chrysler , etc., were very Fancy, etc)….! I had to drive our *1959 Nine Passenger/ Rear Face DODGE CORONET WAGON ( loaded, exc. AIR CONDITION), for my EARLY driving in **1961-63.( but really, difficult with Friends 57 CHEVY CONVERTIBLES, SUPER DUTY 421, loaded CAMARO s, !!)…….Anyways, Wagons can be Winners: as some of 1962-3 FORD 427 slipped out, & few Hemi’s.
Hi Opera, High praise. You're welcome, Lou
Such an awesome and unique example of a past era. When they were going through the brochure, it appeared there was one basic Buick for the year, and the trim level made it a Century or Roadmaster, etc
Hi Jim K., Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wow! Thank you so much Lou! I did some online investigation and found this Buick weighs 4500 lbs ; MSRP of $3431. My dad bought a new 1958 Buick Special 4Dr hardtop. It was trimmed with a white top and silver bottom and red interior. Thanks for the memories!
Hi Steven, You're welcome. Thank you for sharing your research. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nobody would confuse the design to that of the B-58 Hustler.
Thanks for sharing.
Definitely the most awesome station wagon I've ever seen! Thanks for sharing.👍
Hi Charles, Happy to read "the most awesome station wagon I've ever seen!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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
Memories of my uncle's 58 blue-gray Roadmaster. Recently had to to throw away my Samsonite Pullman due to flooded basement. That was heart breaking. Thanks for the show.👍🏾
Hi Alexander, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Sad to read about your basement flooding :-( 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
sounds amazing!! that metallic pastel pink (Laurel mist) is just GORGEOUS! Stunningly beautiful car.
Hi twas brillig, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds and color on this car :-) Lou
What an amazing car!! A work of art
Hi Jensen Interceptor, High praise. Lou
Another impressive vehicle in Steve's collection. What a stunning Buick station wagon. Thank you gentlemen!
Happy to read you enjoy this "stunning Buick station wagon" :-) You're welcome John!
Clearly going for the look of a Cadillac station wagon, especially that front end
Thank you for sharing what you see.
Super NICE Lou God Bless.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read "Super NICE" :-) Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou
I never knew Buick had so many interesting colors back then. That car is great. I especially love ....c! Thank you for another great video!
Happy to read "That car is great." :-) You're welcome.
1958 was GM's massive chrome year. Our family had a pink '58 Olds 98 that vied with the Buicks for the amount of chrome title. 😁
Hi Lee, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your family 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
LOVE this wagon! Honestly have never seen a '58 Buick wagon. Beautiful car. Thanks for sharing!
Happy to read "LOVE this wagon!" :-) My pleasure sharing this Wagon with you. You're welcome.
My Dad had a similar wagon he bought used to lug wood and tools. I bought a 57 Corvette to get away from so much chrome, but now I miss the chrome on cars.
Hi dahmooren, 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
A lot of the trim isn't chrome but stainless steel. A massive car!
"A lot of the trim isn't chrome but stainless steel. A massive car!" I agree.
Never remember seeing one on the road as a kid my Mom drove a 59 for about 10 years Dad had a 60
Hi Joe, First one I recall seeing, and happy to be able to share it with you. Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Mom & Dad's cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Another diamond Lou.
Happy to share this "diamond" with you Michael :-)
My father was a chemical engineer born and schooled around Detroit.. his degree led him to selling plating equipment and chemicals to the auto industry. Life was good when chrome was king! 🤩
The front looks a lot like my 58 Oldsmobile four door 88 that I bought for a dollar and then fixed it up in 1967.
Hi George, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
WOW!
:-)
Just a beautiful Wagon..Steve has the goods. Thanks Lou.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Wagon :-) You're welcome CJ Design.
These are a forgotten part of Americana. Wish more people would show them. What beautiful ride! Thanks, Lou
Hi Jerry, I'm not sure there are many of them like this to share. Good news! Happy to find this one to share with you today. You're welcome, Lou
The steering column is just over the top!....Love it!
Happy to read what you enjoy :-)
A work of art by Harley Earl. It’s stunning.
Happy to share this "work of art' with you :-)
This was my dream car when I was a teenager back in the early Sixties. Unfortunately I never owned one. I do have a taillight (apologizes to Johnny Cash) and for awhile I owned a Engine/transmission assembly from a wrecked one with only 18K on it. I'm in my Seventies now so I'll probably never get one, but the dusty old dream still remains.
WHAT A CAR!!!
Hi Jewish Man, Happy to read this is your dream car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou
Maybe I am weird, but I LOVE the classic station wagons and this one is at the top of my list. As you said "WOW". Great review Lou.
Hi James, Happy to read "I LOVE the classic station wagons and this one is at the top of my list." :-) NICE! Lou
I have never seen one of these wagons. I think that all that 1958 chrome looks a lot better in this wagon than on the Buick sedans.
Hi Aaron, First one I've seen, and so happy to be able to share it with you. 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
What a beauty
Hi DickTracy, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this wagon :-) 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
Caballero, no “B” pillar. How cool is a hardtop station wagon?! The ‘58 Buick is quite an ostentatious automobile! They are something to look at … with your sunglasses on of course. Nice video.
"Caballero, no “B” pillar. How cool is a hardtop station wagon?!" Pretty cool :-)
I've always loved station wagons ever since my dad bought a '59 Chevy Brookwood when I was a kid. But this Buick is the totals! I'm very jealous.
HI Lewis, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads wagon :-) 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
Hi Lou, My parents had one of the baby blue Roadmasters. The one thing I remember about the car was that the seats were foam rubber and the most comfortable of any car I've been in. It had a very heavy, smooth ride.
Thank you. ❤🎉😊
Hi Ronald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your parents with the comfortable seats car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I like the spokes🙂guys
Nice :-)
Boy Lou, you sure can find them! I thought that I knew all the Buick models from back in the day because both my grandfather and father were Buick guys. Thanks for enlightening me.
Hi Peter, Happy to share this one with you. First time I've seen this one, and so glad to be able to share it on the Channel with you. You're welcome, Lou
very nice year for Buick,it doesn't matter if its a two door hard top or what,👌👍gorgeous car ,I find there's so many people who just love wagons now a days for memory's or for say just pure elegance✌Lou your the best 😎
Hi Jack, Happy to read you enjoy this "gorgeous car" :-) You don't see many station wagons so when I see a good one I like to share it. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Lou, where do you find these gems?? Awesome!!!
Pete, This one...Canada :-)
@@loucostabile fantastic! Thanks for posting, Lou. 👍
My 58 Super, the speedometer ribbon did not change colors. But when it was at its max speed the black 5 mph pegs disappeared and the ribbon was solid red.
WOW WOW WOW. I've never seen one of these before.
Hi ~ Z A C H ~, High praise. 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
Wow, talk about gaudy, all it needs is a miniature chromed Boeing 707 on the hood.
:-)
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍 Oh the GM models for 1958 were so out there so much that a have Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe . Many do not get the love like other models ! Still it’s my Super 88 I love it ! The wagons were very cool 5 door & 3 door ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍🇺🇸
Hi Mr. B, Happy to read you have a fun car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
It’s so large there’s a rumor it’s being used to train cruise ship helmsmen.
Seriously, I do miss the smooth, quiet and powerful cars of this era. They would just glide down the road. Thanks for the look back.
Hi Crazyuncle, Happy to read this car brings back memories of "the smooth, quiet and powerful cars of this era" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Lou, another great very detailed video. The showroom brochure was really interesting, all those models, exterior colors and interior interior selections. The car is a time capsule of the wonderful exuberant postwar Eisenhower years. Today you can get any color car that you want as long as it's black, white or gray.
Dan, Happy to read the details you enjoy with this video. Glad to share this "time capsule" with you, Lou
58'gets 5stars in my book
B E A U T I F U L ❗
High praise.
Wow!
Nice work!
Hi Just TL, 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