BARN FIND Survivor 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 SS 4 Speed in Gold on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 12-10-23.
    We're looking at a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in Autumn Gold Paint. The car comes with the 396 CI V8 Engine and a 4 speed manual transmission.
    The car's Owner is Gary Dinges. Gary’s just purchased this car today. Gary shares he’s been trying to buy this car for years and former Owner Bill Butler has had this car since 1971. Well years back Bill parked the car (as you can see) and he knew it needed someone who would restore the car, and Gary is the new proud Owner who will be the next Caretaker.
    Hopefully we’ll have an update on what happens next, so stay tuned.
    ENJOY!
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  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    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

    • @sabrom
      @sabrom 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Can we ask what it sold for

  • @rixkafer56
    @rixkafer56 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Nice car... sometimes their better left unrestored... amazed you beat Patrick glen nicoles to thr reveiw lol
    Merry Christmas 🎄

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi rixkafer56, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this car :-) Merry Christmas, Lou

  • @steveguti6452
    @steveguti6452 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Wishing Lou and family and everyone a blessed Merry Christmas celebrating our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ praise God praying for everyone everyday God bless you all

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Wishing you Steve a bless Merry Christmas too.

  • @scuffmacgillicutty7509
    @scuffmacgillicutty7509 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I appreciate the terms for the sale of this car. New caretaker Gary restores the ol' girl, and Bill gets a set of keys and continued benefits of taking her for a spin. True gentlemen right there. Thanks for this special edition Lou, a great way to kick off Christmas morning. All the best of the season and the New Year to you Lou and family. Cheers from Canada.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hi Scuff, My pleasure sharing this "special edition" with you :-) Merry Christmas to you and your family, Lou

  • @davestelling
    @davestelling 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This was one special episode of My Car Story, Lou!
    I'm so excited for Gary - I know that car is in the right hands.
    Christmas is special for me because after losing my Mom recently, and my brother & Dad both on Christmas Eve some years ago - the Bible promises me that I'm going to see them again. This is only a temporary absence.
    I love that your a Christian brother, Lou.
    Merry Christmas...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Sad to read of the losses of your Family :-( You're right, a short temporary absence :-) Merry Christmas Brother Dave.

  • @larryharry7221
    @larryharry7221 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That's a great Christmas gift Lou. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Happy to read you enjoy this "Christmas gift" Larry :-) Merry Christmas.

  • @dave1956
    @dave1956 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    What a great Christmas gift from you. I’m not used to seeing unrestored cars on your channel. What a wonderful find.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Hi Dave, I like to keep you guessing what will come up next :-) My pleasure sharing this Christmas gift with you. Lou

  • @micpic119
    @micpic119 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I drove one of these to my senior prom... 🤩

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi mic pic, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you drove to senior prom :-) 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

    • @micpic119
      @micpic119 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      subscribed.@@loucostabile

  • @BrianChappie
    @BrianChappie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    The car is in great shape for being in a barn so many years. I'm looking forward to seeing it again after it is restored. Lou, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024! God bless you and your family. 🙏

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Hi Brian, Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car :-) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Blessings received. God bless you and your family too, Lou

  • @unclerudy9797
    @unclerudy9797 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Beautiful 70 SS Survivor ! Great story ! Thanks for posting Lou ! Merry Christmas !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Happy to read you enjoy this car and story. You're welcome. Merry Christmas Rudy!

  • @martayking8694
    @martayking8694 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Brings back good memories, as I had a 1968 Gold SS 396 Chevelle with vinyl top, that looked almost like this cars twin. Really cool seeing one not restored.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi martay, 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

    • @derekquinones8614
      @derekquinones8614 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do them 396 have that much more power than a 350?

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Merry Christmas! 🎄 Many a great car story begins with a barn find. I can tell this one will be the same, especially with Mr. Butler filling in its beginnings for Mr. Dinges and all of us, too. Thanks Lou, and enjoy your Christmas time with your family!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Merry Christmas! You're welcome. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas too!

  • @DanEBoyd
    @DanEBoyd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My buddy Curt in high school had one of these which he swore was a clone, and this was 1982 or '83. If his car was an SS clone, it was a good one. It was all Cranberry Red with no stripes (can't remember if it had the Cowl Induction pop-up or not) and a black buckets/console/TH400. And the column collar moved with the floor shifter.
    "Those of you who know these cars will understand..." Excellent video! A real Christmas treat! Especially seeing it all cleaned up. I never would've guessed the top was black - gold and black vinyl is one of my favorite color combos on '60s to early '70s cars. Looks to me like it could be spot-repaired and paint-corrected, thus preserving the majority of that original paint. I see it's a Kansas City car with a 5500 redline tach - and I've never seen those little 'buckets' on the console for holding the seatbelt clasps! I do see the SS grills and tail light and front turn signal lenses.
    Raining? I would've donut'ed that turn-around. Actually I'd've been leery of driving it on wet, potentially salted, roads - unless the body is coming off of the frame - which that car might not need. Maybe Patrick Glenn Nichols himself will document that car!
    Merry Christmas to you and yours, Lou!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Dan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your High School Friend Curts car :-) Merry Christmas to you and your family, Lou

    • @bobr2959
      @bobr2959 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Patrick would love to see that car and do a document for it free! I think its free, maybe not? But he would like to see it. It needs to be wrote up as a survivor. Keep it as original as can be!

  • @roberteshaw9520
    @roberteshaw9520 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey Lou.This car is bold in gold with 396 if truth be told. Thanks for the spiritual focus,back at you with Matt 6: 9 and 10.I like Rev.21: 3 and 4.to bring it in focus.This particular car story is a special one.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Robert, Happy to share this "special" car story with you. You're welcome, Lou

    • @bobr2959
      @bobr2959 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Doesn't get much better!

  • @johncornell3665
    @johncornell3665 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    What a great Christmas present to that man, and to us, the viewers. Thanks so much Lou and Merry Christmas!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Happy to share this "great Christmas present" with you John. You're welcome. Merry Christmas.

  • @chrisjeffries2322
    @chrisjeffries2322 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow, what a nice Chevelle, the color looks to be Autumn Gold. 💋

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @timjo1970
      @timjo1970 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      actually, the paint color is “desert sand” according to paint code of 63 on the trim tag

  • @Polara1524
    @Polara1524 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    One of my good friends just had his grandpa's '70 Impala restored, in a nearly identical colour. I hope this one gets the same treatment! Another great video, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hi Polara, Happy to read your good friend restored his Grandpa's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @gregboyer2385
    @gregboyer2385 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Merry Christmas Lou and again thanks for the great content!
    Honestly, I wouldn’t do a thing to that 70 Chevelle. They always say….only original once.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Merry Christmas Greg and my pleasure sharing with you. Thanks for sharing what you would do.

  • @justinsanders2705
    @justinsanders2705 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    When I think about barn find there are two cars that come to mind Pontiac Trans Am and of course the Chevrolet Chevelle how awesome. Thanks for sharing this with us, my friend. I wish you a very Merry Christmas.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Justin, Hmmm, I'll have to get that Barn Find Pontiac Trans Am on the Channel :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome. Merry Christmas. Lou

  • @howardbutler4184
    @howardbutler4184 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We need MORE PEOPLE IN THE WORLD LIKE U MY BROTHER WHO’S ♥️ is with the Lord.
    The world would be a better place with more Lou Constabiles who love our lord Christ Jesus,
    Like U do..
    P.S. U and your family will forever be in our prayers!!! Keep being a mighty witness for Him with the platform He has given U!!
    God’s favor is resting on U!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Howard, Thank you and the prayers are appreciated. You know when you move toward Jesus the Devil will want to heap it on. Thank you for the prayers! Lou

    • @howardbutler4184
      @howardbutler4184 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome my friend!!

  • @scottlogan2971
    @scottlogan2971 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi Lou and thank you for bringing us this super video on the '70 Chevelle SS, "barn find". Great to hear the story behind the car of how Bill bought the car in the autumn of 1971 and now, 52 years later ownership has just been turned over to Gary. I must tell you I love the way you closed out the video with your sharing of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST, truly the reason for the season. Beautiful.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Scott, Happy to read you enjoy the story behind this car :-) My honor to share the gospel of Jesus. Lou

  • @tumaoffroad9369
    @tumaoffroad9369 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Merry Christmas! Gary is one of the best guys you will ever meet! He truly deserves that car! Congratulations Gary!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Merry Christmas! Thanks for vieiwng and sharing.

  • @bobwilkinson6059
    @bobwilkinson6059 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lou, thanks so much for this fun time with great people and a great story. Most of all thanks for being a bold believer willing to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to all those willing to listen. Cars are fun but all this will pass and eternity will be before us and where we spend it and with who is what truly matters. I thank God for you, keep running the race!❤️

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Bob, My honor to share the Good News of Jesus. Keep me in your prayers, and I'll do my best to keep running the race! Lou

    • @bobwilkinson6059
      @bobwilkinson6059 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@loucostabile I will Lou!❤️

  • @charlestwyman9933
    @charlestwyman9933 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks Lou for sharing this Home Run of a barn find. Your expertise in finding these and showing to us is special.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You're welcome Charles. Glad you're along for the ride.

  • @steveguti6452
    @steveguti6452 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name Shall be called wonderful counsellor the mighty God the everlasting Father the prince of peace praise God praying for everyone everyday God bless you all.....

  • @howardbutler4184
    @howardbutler4184 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you my brother!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome my Brother!!

  • @kennethtibbitts414
    @kennethtibbitts414 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    LOU maybe do a follow-up after being cleaned and running

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Kenneth, look at the whole video, we clean it up and take it for a ride too.

  • @zacariasblanco9738
    @zacariasblanco9738 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of the best barn finds video on YT and is a 4 speed

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Zacarias, High praise. 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

  • @colonelparcoeur
    @colonelparcoeur 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Another 2023 incredible barn find thank you Lou ❤Hi from France 🤗

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi colonelparcoeur from France, My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @classicmusclecarexhaust1988
    @classicmusclecarexhaust1988 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Lou, this is probably my all-time favorite video from you. It's like 3 videos in 1- 'My Car Story' + 'First wash in 100 years' + 'Will it run after decades in a barn'. You covered all the bases Lou! Can't wait to see this Chevelle fully restored. Thanks for the message at the end of the video, that truely is what life is all about! Hey Lou its JudyAnn here! Thanks for our chat yesterday! Always such a fun conversation....I specifically enjoyed this video for many reasons..however the most important reason is what is of eternal worth. Thanks for wrapping it up with the true meaning of Christmas and what life is truly about.....God gives us many things to enjoy in life, He gives us personal interests that show the depth and width of His Character. May you and your family be blessed this year as you share the gifts that God has given you!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Tom and JudyAnn, High praise! My pleasure sharing the message. Blessings received. Wishing both of you a wonderful Merry Christmas, Lou

    • @dwayneroth100
      @dwayneroth100 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you all, this is a truly enjoyable video and experience - heartwarming and oh so true!

    • @bobr2959
      @bobr2959 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He made a good anology comparing restoration of an old car and us needing what it needed. New Life! Eternal life! We are like that old car. The creator can make us like new. Get started now. Jesus, help me, i give up the keys to my life, i surrender this old mess and ask you to restore me. I accept you into my whole being as my Savior and Lord, lock stock and barrel. Amen , in Jesus name I pray!

  • @randyhammett4467
    @randyhammett4467 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We should all be lucky enough to find our dream car this way. It still happens!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ....dreams do come true :-)

  • @yourdaddy5630
    @yourdaddy5630 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for the video. Super nice car. A lot of people don’t realize that these cars are way more desirable when they’re retaining as much is possible of their original condition. It looks like it could be fixed up a little bit but hopefully the guy doesn’t go overboard with the restoration like some people do.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My pleasure sharing this video with you Your Daddy. 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

  • @bdpopeye
    @bdpopeye 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for posting this awesome video! Love your testimony! Jesus is Lord!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Gerry, High praise. You're welcome. AMEN! Lou

  • @larryhogan3-16
    @larryhogan3-16 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amen ✝️🛐 and Merry Christmas Lou .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Merry Christmas Larry.

  • @cmoore7700
    @cmoore7700 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Lou
    Merry Christmas
    Thanks for all the videos you bring us.
    God bless and stay well

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      C Moore
      Merry Christmas.
      My pleasure sharing with you. Blessings received. God bless you.

  • @scottmassey4330
    @scottmassey4330 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Cars are great, in this video, the stories and characters are even better.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Scott, My pleasure sharing this car and the cast of characters in this episode with you, Lou

  • @delayp1965
    @delayp1965 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Awesome video! Love this type of content Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read "Awesome video! :-) Glad to read you enjoy this type of content delayp 1965!

  • @michaelnotigan7796
    @michaelnotigan7796 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Lou, a wonderful Christmas message at the end of this video. Thank you. May you and your family have a wonderful and blessed Christmas and the Happiest of New Years to come. Thank you for bringing these cars to us. Now THAT is what 60's/70's muscle was all about, going through those gears.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Michael, My pleasure sharing this Christmas episode with you :-) You're welcome. Blessing received. Wishing you a blessed Merry Christmas to you and your family too, Lou

  • @martinedwards4522
    @martinedwards4522 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    what a dream find!..

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read this one is a "dream find!" :-)

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_72 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Incredible story of how they found this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in a barn! In truth, it is quite contrasting to see how it was, compared to the shiny and restored models that we are used to seeing on your channel. It was curious that after so many years of not seeing the light of day, the Chevelle is loaded and transported in a Chevrolet tow truck, hehe. Just with the cleaning and the respective oil and battery changes (among other things) this is looking very good! Everything is coming to life again, both in its beautiful golden paint and inside (although you can still see the occasional cobweb haha). That final ride in the rain was spectacular, and how this Chevelle ran and roared, as if trying to say "I'm free again!" Congratulations to its current owner, after searching for it for so many decades! Nice final message, Lou; and have a Merry Christmas with your loved ones!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Jaime, I do like the restored ones. I just thought this was a great story. "how this Chevelle ran and roared, as if trying to say "I'm free again!" I agree with you, that is exactly what this car was saying. Happy to share the final message with you. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones too. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @michaellambert3067
    @michaellambert3067 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm glad Gary finally got his dream car. I have met Gary more than a few times at Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet. They have been in business since 1926 with the same family ownership. I have been taking my vehicles there for about 25 years or more. They are a good Chevy dealership to do business with.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you have a nice personal relationship with this Dealership, Lou

    • @michaellambert3067
      @michaellambert3067 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Lou!

  • @luxor-uc2xs
    @luxor-uc2xs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That's what i call the perfect christmas. Simply fantastic. Merry christmas to you Lou and your loved ones. Greetings from Austria.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi luxor 8071 from Astria, Happy to read "That's what i call the perfect Christmas. Simply fantastic." :-) Merry Christmas to your and your loved ones too, Lou

  • @Slimjim260
    @Slimjim260 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome Popie!

  • @paulywally1957
    @paulywally1957 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dreams do come true❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sometimes they do :-)

  • @urideamabal
    @urideamabal 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great car story, Lou.
    Merry Christmas 🎅🌲

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Happy to read you enjoy this car story Uri. Merry Christmas.

  • @bobr2959
    @bobr2959 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Finally, a car nut, that's a christian and brave enough to mention the gospel!!! Love it! Plus the car ran without a ton of work first. Plus the personal story about it and both of their love for the car. The cars safe with this new owner and that makes me happy to. If he never modifys it and keeps it original as possible that would be great.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Bob R, "Finally, a car nut, that's a Christian and brave enough to mention the gospel!!! Love it!" NICE! You're right, this car ran well and sure was a fun ride. 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

  • @PatandDoopypoopy
    @PatandDoopypoopy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I guess I'm old being I remember buying them in mid 80's for $500 and making circle track race cars out of them. Great video. Epic save of a very neat car. If mine I'd keep as survivor. But congrats to new owner and absolutely do as your passion desires. (And what a gem when restored) edit- spotting the era mods such as the intake with offset carb is truly fantastic.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi PATRICK, Happy to read this car brings back memories of buying them for $500 and making circle track cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @johnmurphy4323
    @johnmurphy4323 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very cool! I've got my late dad's 1970 Malibu to build still. He gave it to me when he got too sick to work on it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi John, 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

  • @towercleaningnc
    @towercleaningnc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you or such a meaningful and beautifully spoken closing Lou. Way to put it all in perspective. Well done and God Bless you!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome Doug. Blessings received. God bless you too.

  • @greenmtnman7714
    @greenmtnman7714 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great story, thanks for sharing with us.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) You're welcome.

  • @yavin99
    @yavin99 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a great car and lucky owner, Merry Christmas everyone.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read "great car and lucky owner" :-) Merry Christmas yavin99.

  • @JONMEREDITH
    @JONMEREDITH 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    WOW! What a great Christmas treat! A great video of a great car! Ah, Lou, you gotta make another video of this car after Gary restores it! I'll be frothing at the mouth to see it! Have a great Christmas, and thank you for this fine gift!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi JON, Happy to share this "great Christmas treat!" with you :-) You're welcome. Wishing you a great Christmas too!

  • @patkane761
    @patkane761 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for the Christmas present Lou 🎅
    1970 in my opinion is the best of all the Chevelle SSs and the gold paint with the black vinyl roof is perfect for that body style. I hope he only treats the rust to stop it and keeps what little patina that's there.
    Have a Very Merry Christmas Lou 🎅🌲🎁 from me to you and yours ❤️💚😎

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Pat, My pleasure sharing this "Christmas present" with you :-) You're welcome. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas to you and your family, Lou

    • @johnstevener501
      @johnstevener501 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I owned the same 1970 car back in 1981 when I was 19. The only difference was mine had the black stripes and somebody switched out the 4 speed to an automatic . It was a fun ride that I have regretted selling for years

  • @danam0228
    @danam0228 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What great stories involved. Merry Christmas to all, especially Lou and family

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi danam0228, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Merry Christmas to your and your family, Lou

  • @gsnfan
    @gsnfan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a gem of a find! I like the gold color.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Happy to share this "gem" with you :-)

  • @DWH072
    @DWH072 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a great Christmas morning video !👍 Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome DWH072 :-)

  • @rogerchevelle8543
    @rogerchevelle8543 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video Lou. Merry Christmas and I always look forward to your videos.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this video Roger. Merry Christmas. Glad you're along for the ride.

  • @catfishjenkem2226
    @catfishjenkem2226 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My favorite car of all time !!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read this is "My favorite car of all time !!" :-)

  • @user-xs8fo2df8d
    @user-xs8fo2df8d 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great analogy of what Christ does in the lives of those who place their faith in Him. Thank you so much for sharing the plan of salvation in such a clear way. Happy Nee Year Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My honor to share the message of "faith in Him". You're welcome. Happy New Year Carla!

  • @kevin7151
    @kevin7151 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lou. great segment here. I love the Chevelles during that timeframe. Real classic automobiles. It's nice to see that it passed from one long-time owner to someone who always wanted this make, model and year and is going to restore it back to its original glory. Most importantly, really like the messaging you put forward at the end of the video. A belated merry Christmas and happy healthy 2024 to you and your family. May the good Lord continue to pass his blessings on to you and your family.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Kevin, Honor to share the message of Jesus. Blessings and happy health received. Belated Merry Christmas to you and healthy and happy 2024 to you too. Lou

  • @romans828.
    @romans828. 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Merry Christmas Lou! Great My Car Story!
    And thank you for the Gospel at the end.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Merry Christmas Robs Big Tent Revival! Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) You're welcome for the ending.

  • @ralphschut6159
    @ralphschut6159 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The true meaning of Christmas, Lou, well said, spot on

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Ralph :-)

  • @kennethbautista3456
    @kennethbautista3456 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cherry ! Gorgeous car !! My dad passed 2011 he passed his 76 El Camino to me I have had it ever since.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Kenneth, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read your Dad passed his car to you, Lou

  • @cadgti
    @cadgti 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great story and video Lou. And thank you for your Christmas message

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Ed, Happy to share the story with you. Merry Christmas, Lou

  • @stevemitchell7817
    @stevemitchell7817 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Merry Christmas Lou! I’ve been with you for over six years. Love your cars, love this video, really love the message at the end! Bless you for all you do, and bless you and yours, this Christmas!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Merry Christmas Steve! Happy to read you've been along for the ride for 6 years! Thank you! Blessings received. God bless you and yours. Merry Christmas, Lou

  • @davemadeja8466
    @davemadeja8466 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great message for the reason for the season.
    Great story . Great barn find for sure.
    Also my dream car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Dave, Honored to share the "reason for the season" message. Happy to read this is a "dream car" for you :-) Lou

  • @leroycaudill96
    @leroycaudill96 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Truly a barn find nice chevelle Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to share this "barn find" with you Leroy :-)

  • @craigbowley6783
    @craigbowley6783 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! What a find! That's the stuff dreams are made of 😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Craig, Happy to read "Wow! What a find! That's the stuff dreams are made of" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

  • @MAKINGITAGAIN
    @MAKINGITAGAIN 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Lou! Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Thank you for your great videos! Stay safe & Healthy!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Aelita, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! My pleasure sharing with you. You stay safe & healthy too, Lou

  • @poncho6784
    @poncho6784 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It’s a time capsule that should be preserved as it is with as little being done as possible

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for viewing and sharing what you would do.

  • @JacobHofeldt-fq6ii
    @JacobHofeldt-fq6ii 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That car makes the kind of sound to make a true car fanatic's hair stand up

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Jacob, 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

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for sharing the Gospel as well as this beautiful barn find Lou ! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! God bless!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You're welcome motorTranz :-) My honor to share the Gospel. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Blessings received. God bless you too.

  • @davidh4969
    @davidh4969 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great message! Love the content, got my dad hooked on your channel! God bless you and your family!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi David H, Happy to read your Dad is hooked on the Channel :-) Blessing received. God bless you and your Dad too, Lou P.S. Make sure to share with him that it helps if he watches the commercials as that is how I get paid to keep sharing.

  • @patricwagner7147
    @patricwagner7147 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had a 70 chevelle malibu, nothing matching, sold to a friend in 92, he has still, went from mi to Louisiana, had some fun, didnt know what i had then!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Patric, 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

  • @howardbutler4184
    @howardbutler4184 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent, I liked the way he tied the car in and linked it up with Christ Jesus. I was not expecting that, that’s my kind of guy, my brother in Christ TYJ.
    P.S. May God give him the desires of his ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Howard, Happy to read you enjoy the way I put this video together :-) Blessings received. My God give you the desires of your heart too, Lou

  • @fabieneldridge3414
    @fabieneldridge3414 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That will keep you young ! Love hearing it through the gears ! You have awesome car !👍🇺🇸 I’d drive it for a while before doing anything. It runs to good yet !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Fabien, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome car" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

  • @DaveStubbs-bq6kg
    @DaveStubbs-bq6kg 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a great Christmas present!!! Awesome! Merry Christmas to you and all your My Car Story peeps! 🎄

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Dave, Thanks for the shirts. My pleasure sharing this car with you. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Lou

  • @Bradydog-in7ut
    @Bradydog-in7ut 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations to the gentleman for purchasing this beauty and its original owner who took such good care of it. These kind of finds are getting harder and harder as the years pass….thank goodness we got Lou to bring them to us. Thx Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to share this car and story with you. You're welcome Bradydog!

  • @chrisfegan3475
    @chrisfegan3475 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She's in beautiful shape. Great find!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

  • @dennisgallear409
    @dennisgallear409 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Matching tinted windows. Merry Christmas!🚘🚗🚜 Maybe his dad saved his life not letting him buy one at 17.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      "Matching tinted windows" NICE! Merry Christmas! "Maybe his dad saved his life not letting him buy one at 17." I think you're right.

  • @rcfred_689
    @rcfred_689 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wow that car looks and sounds GREAT!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to receive a "wow" from you :-)

  • @brianjensen7985
    @brianjensen7985 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a cool moment! Thanks for sharing Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to share this "cool moment!" with you :-) You're welcome Brian.

  • @Ray56z
    @Ray56z 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Again I'll state I'm not a fan of GMs, and have only owned 1 GM vehicle my entire 67 years, a '60 Impala, 2 door hardtop. I always said if I ever owned a 2nd GM it would be a '70 Chevelle. I guess I kinda did because the original reason I bought the '60 was because I had a LS6 and 4 speed from a '70 Chevelle hanging in the shop, and that front angle and side view of that '60 hooked me as much as any other vehicle has.
    This '70, I wouldn't restore beyond stopping any rust on the body, underside, interior, clear coat the paint, make it 100% dependable driver, drive and show it. I wouldn't even remove the Dymo label off the dash.
    Thanks again Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to share the one Chevelle you like with you :-) You're welcome, Ray!

  • @benzlick
    @benzlick 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Merry Christmas, Lou! Thank you for sharing this survivor with us!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Merry Christmas benzlick! My pleasure sharing with you!

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good for Gary in acquiring this barn find; a '70 super sport Chevelle is not too shabby at all. I hope we see it again some day. Thanks for video Lou, appreciate all your work as always.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Bruce H., Happy to share this "barn find" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @Bob-kw07g
    @Bob-kw07g 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beauty! They going to enjoy that now

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @raphaelhernandez4088
    @raphaelhernandez4088 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for sharing merry Christmas 🎄

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome. Merry Christmas.

  • @scottbennett3119
    @scottbennett3119 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very nice Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Happy to read "Very nice" Scott :-)

  • @hardtail-gy8dk
    @hardtail-gy8dk 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice original paint car in fantastic shape, stripe delete, no hood pins, looks like 350hp high rise cast iron intake and day 2 improvements with headers❤ interior looks mint, cool tie in with his dad buying it in the end all these years later

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi hardtail, 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

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just an awesome find no less in a Barn Lou. Thanks for sharing!
    💯👊👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Terry, Happy to share this "awesome find" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @MatsKarlsson-kl7ws
    @MatsKarlsson-kl7ws 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks Lou for all amazing videos this year! I look forward to more great car videos 2024.
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Sweden. 🎅🎄🌠

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You're welcome Mats from Sweden :-) Looking forward to sharing more videos with you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, very cool!
    Great fun to have a barn find. Thanks Lou!
    And happy holidays to you and the crew!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "barn find" with you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome. Happy Holidays, Lou

  • @betrevryday1
    @betrevryday1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Please leave as it is except for mechanical as needed it’s BEAUTIFUL!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for viewing and sharing what you'd prefer.

  • @sonnyboy8957
    @sonnyboy8957 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My uncle had the same car back in the day. Same color only with an automatic. He really wanted a 4- speed but the insurance would have been too much. He previously had a 68 Z-28 302.4-speed. Those were the days!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @keithshevlin5427
    @keithshevlin5427 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of your best videos Lou. Great job and happiest if holidays

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      High praise Keith. Wishing the happiest of Holidays to you.

  • @timc2346
    @timc2346 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice original Lou even the Paint.Happy Holidays from Southwestern Ontario. 🇨🇦

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Tim C, from Southwest Ontario, Happy to share this car with you.

  • @cookcars1
    @cookcars1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! This was a great story! I got goose bumps when he was accelerating toward the end. Thank you for the awesome message at the end. Amen and Merry Christmas!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi cookcars1, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome. Merry Christmas, Lou

  • @adriandawson6821
    @adriandawson6821 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    God Bless you, your 100% correct its all about Jesus Christ and trusting Him as our Lord and Savior and back in the late 80s I had a numbers matching 70 SS El Camino 396 4 speed. After watching your video oh how I wish I still had it ! All the best to you and your family from British Columbia Canada.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Adrian from British Columbia Canada, Blessings received. Sounds like you had a great car. God bless you too, Lou

    • @adriandawson6821
      @adriandawson6821 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @loucostabile Thankyou Lou, when I came to the end of your video and you gave the Salvation message about Jesus Christ well I had to subscribe to your channel !

  • @LITTLE1994
    @LITTLE1994 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome find.
    Merry Christmas.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome find" :-) Merry Christmas.

  • @barrycuda3769
    @barrycuda3769 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A great barn find. Merry Christmas to everyone, and a happy new year . I see your getting a bit of snow there. Its hot and muggy where I am .🙂

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Happy to read you enjoy this "barn find" :-) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.