1961 Imperial LeBaron in Black & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Chicago IL on 10-19-19.
We're looking at a 1961 Imperial LeBaron in Black Paint. The car features the factory V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Frank Troost. Frank’s had this car since 1999. Frank shares this is one of the first cars in his collection and really got him interested in collecting cars.
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My father once worked at a Chrysler dealership in the early 60's and we lived right next to it. I was fortunate to see the new models coming in and the used or trade-ins on the lot. The owner was nice to us and would let me and my brother walk through the lot, wide eyed and saying 'Wow...look at this!' Back then, we knew every car make/model that came out due to the always changing designs. Building model cars was our favorite hobby.
Hi Jusayin, Happy to read this video brings back memories of you seeing the new models :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nice story!
So did my uncle
Absolutely gorgeous. I love to think that back in the day, when someone was shopping for an expensive luxury car they would chose the Imperial over Cadillac or Lincoln. A beautifully finished, expertly engineered example of American know-how. This car was miles ahead of Rolls Royce of the day. Such a pleasure to see it! Thanks!
Hi Lance Dukel, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
At the bottom of the brochure said: “IMPERIAL DIVISION of CHRYSLER CORPORATION.”
NOT “Chrysler Division.” That pretty much says it all!,
This Imperial is very much a 3-D model because everything is ‘see-through’, raised, or extended away from the bulk of the car: taillights, wheel cover rings, headlight placing, even the spare tire trim on the deck lid, etc. You can tell a lot of thought went into the design, creation, and manufacturing of these. What an absolute stunning piece of automotive history. Thanks Lou for a great Saturday morning ‘treat’ as you say.
Hi Rusty, Enjoy reading the details you like about this car :-) Thank you for sharing, viewing, and you're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile WHO enjoy???
Back in the mid-60’s, my neighbor Mr. Anderson had a green-colored model. I glanced the color as they breezed through the brochure in the trunk. He was a self-employed, gas station owner, also living in one of the classier homes.
Hi Reggie & Royal Rice, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Mr. Anderson's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Gee...Lou, what a treat.
This one is truly an exquisite automobile.
It depicts American luxury class in a manner which almost converts it to an art form.
Thank you so much!
Hi Guillermo Garraton, High praise for this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
This had to be one of the last cars that displayed huge fins!!! Love it!!! Such style and elegance!!! Nice one Lou!!!
Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you "Love it!!!" :-) Fins = fun. Lou
Yup. They went away in ‘62.
This has been a real joy to watch. What a fabulous and rare Le Baron, and Frank is such a knowledgeable and engaging gent.
Hi JSD HK, Happy to read you enjoyed this video & glad to read you found Frank engaging too :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Lou
Like the styling or not... at least there was style. Another great showcase, Lou!
Hi Mister Deplorable, Fun designs in the 50's & 60's :-) Happy to read you enjoy this episode, Lou
No truer words said: "At least there was style." Can't say much about the styling of today's cars.
I love this car. As of late I’ve become obsessed with Imperials
Happy to read you "love this car" :-)
My dad drove Imperials from 1956 to 1975. Every one was a fine example of American automobile ingenuity.
It makes sense to have the seek and scan with your foot, since the radio was so far away from the driver. Nice safety feature to keep your eyes on the road.
Happy to read the details you enjoy.
I owned 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham that had the signal seeking button on the floor like that.
I had never really given it a thought up until that point.
It was kind of an amazing realization.... Being that I didn't know what a great convenience it wasn't till I had it! LOL
Frank has a spectacular collection. Glad he's so generous to share it with us.
Thank you Lou.
Hi Robert, Frank is wonderful to share his collection with us :-) My pleasure sharing with your and you're welcome, Lou
The beast from beyond time.
My favorite Imperial.
Nice !
WOW! The true essence of luxury. I felt as if I should be wearing a suit and tie just to watch this video. Stunning Lou detail as always. You didn't miss a thing. Most if not all cars no longer had fins, except for Chrysler. I had a 1990 Cadillac Coupe deVille, but I saw many of them all the time. It had a killer horn as well. I prefer to drive cars that you don't see a lot of. These days, that would be pretty much anything except an SUV. There are some cars I'd be scared to drive, this is definitely one of them. It's HUGE. I loved to look around his shop, beautiful collection. Thumbs UP! The owner, Frank was a really informative too!
Hi Brian, High praise. Happy to read this one brings back memories of your 1990 Caddy :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Wow. Out of all the beautiful classics you have featured, this one really takes the cake. It looks brand new. It even has AC!
Hi Michael White, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to read you enjoy this car, Lou
What a beautiful piece of Americana. An outrageously styled mid century automobile. The joy is in the excess.
Hi Jesse Mag, Happy to read "What a beautiful piece of American" :-) Lou
Viewing this Imperial has thrown my heart into afib! This may be the last car I ever see. Thanks, Lou!
You're welcome retrounderground1!
Thanks Lou nice way to wake up,I thought my '66 Fleetwood had find.
Another very rare gem of an automobile and stunning!
Hi Maris Alchimovics, Glad to start the day in a positive way :-) Lou
As usual, Frank delivers! His cars are always unique. Love it.
Hi Ofer Mashiach, Happy to read you "Love it." :-)
When i go to car shows, I always want to drive something different from what people normally see. . My favorites are Chryslers and Imperials from 1957 to 1961. While hard to find, they are not particularly expensive to buy. Just don't buy one and plan on restoring it! b You will be under water instantly.
My father bought a 68 New Yorker 440 brand new he was 18 that car was a part of our life for a long time I was born in 70 this is beautiful to see this
Hi M Flanagan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers 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
The car was the best in its year. A gem in its day. I'd love to have one. Truly a great experience.
Hi Dick, High praise for this "gem in its day" :-) 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
Amen! Check out my complete post for a real sob story!
Now we're talking luxury, why buy Cadillac or Lincoln, when you can have Imperial LeBaron!
Phenomenal Lou...!
Truly enjoying this ride my friend! 👍🏻
Aaaawwwwww....I was hoping for a ride there! 😢😉😆😂
Hi Duececoupe, High praise for this ride :-) Lou
Yes., but try to find another one... 😋
@@Duececoupe It's based on time, when I see Frank next time, I'll see if we can take a drive too.
@@loucostabile
Awesome Lou! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Gorgeous example of automobile design from a bygone era. Thanks Lou!
Hi Mountain Climber, Happy to read you appreciate the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Lou
I see one of these cars everyday. It has been there for many years.
Hi Angel of paradise, Happy to read you get the chance to see one of these daily. 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
Wow. I grew in that era. Never saw one of these...ever. Absolutely FASTASTIC!!!!
Happy to read "Absolutely FASTASTIC!!!!" :-)
Fantastic, Lou! You definitely can't miss those fins and the nice lantern taillights, too! That was an interesting fact about the excise tax, too. Frank definitely knows his cars. Lucky us!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share the cars with you, and glad to read you enjoy the interesting details of the cars & stories, Lou
Beautiful automobile! When I was a kid, we lived next to a fire station. The Fire Captain had a black '61 Imperial, it was a ten year old used car then but I didn't know that. I love the old Imperials and Chrysler products for their unique styling. I'll take that Imperial over any pony car or musclecar.
Hi Sean Sullivan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Fire Captains car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My barber, Jim Shipani, owned this car when I was a regular customer of his shop in 1970. I remember he was able to give me a push when my 61 Lincoln Continental stalled out after hitting a puddle one rainy day. I remember Jim bragging about its 4 bbl carburetor and the pushbuton tranny.
Hi basspig, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Barber's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Omg, that car is beautiful!!!! Black is a excellent color for that Imperial. I love it! Such amazing design. OMG so very beautiful.
High praise :-)
I remember the older car ads: "Dodge... Chrysler... Imperial" - but this is the first time I've seen an Imperial, and ...WOW! 😊 They sure as HELL don't make 'em like they used to - sadly, enough.
Hi TakersMissy, Happy to read you appreciate this car and receive a "WOW!" from you too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
That was just an absolutely Stellar video. I can't believe people took beautiful cars like that to demolition derbies..
Hi Bill, High praise for this video :-) Sad but true people would want to smash this one up, Lou
Our neighbors had this model when I was a kid. I spent hours feasting my eyes on it. One of the classiest cars ever.
Hi Printer Udell, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Neighbor's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Knew a guy in Milwaukee who had bought one in 1970 and paid 800.00 bucks for it,had high miles on it,122,000 klicks, highway miles, didn't use any oil between changes,he would garage it during the winter, he found it in Southern Utah when he was driving truck. Heck of a car.
Hi s thompson, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the guy you know in Milwaukee :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wow over the top! *AWESOME*
High praise :-)
What a great car! I don't remember seeing Imperials when I was young.
Hi Brock White, Happy to share this car with you :-) Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou
Brock White axtually, I do remember seeing at least one....my Grandfather was “ Friends” with a Chrysler Dealer in WARSAW IND( some kind of BIRTHDAY SHARING) , se he was always interested in Chrysler’s:: though bought 59 Dodge Station Wagon ! Afterwards buying a 63 CHRYSLER 300/ semimLoaded ( NO AIR CONDITIONING).... entirely skipping the Letter CHRYSLERS!! He & I always mentioned the Imperials, etc that we seen in Bigger Cities.......
Our neighbors had one back in the day. I was impressed by the headlights! Haha.
Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What an amazingly beautiful car, so much intricate detail everywhere . Can't be many around . Thanks for sharing Lou !! Love it !!
Hi Gary Desbois, Happy to read you "Love it !!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
The person charged with keeping this car spit polished had a full time job!
Hi Curlyjo Robbie, You're right :-) Lou
another great video , i bet with that long wheel base, this car had a great ride .
Hi music makes us happy, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Maybe we'll take it out for a ride next time I see Frank, Lou
Hi Lou, I enjoyed your black beauty 61 Le Baron and thank you for showing it. From 1985 to 2006 I owned a 1963 Imperial Crown Southampton 4-door hardtop in Alabaster White and light blue leather/cloth interior. The car was purchased new in Boone, NC. I sold the car to Ken Swanson of Belvidere IL but do not know what happened to the car after that. The A/C worked fantastic (no rear A/C) and everything worked great including search tune AM radio. If one quickly tapped the search tune button on the floor the radio quickly tuned in 10kHz steps. Holding the button a bit longer caused the hybrid tube/SS radio to search to the stronger stations. The car had an electric antenna that when fully extended was very long. The radio was not only very sensitive it was highly selective and was an excellent quality AM radio with rear speaker. The electric windows were very fast and of course they worked even when the car was off and no key was in the ignition. This is one of the reasons why I kept the car locked all the time. The car had manual wing windows and did not have the "auto-pilot". Funny your trunk opening and closing creaking sounded just like my car! What I like about the 1963 vs. the 1961 is the symmetrical grille and it had a beautiful fixed and very solid hood ornament. Of course, no fins and no freestanding rear tail lights with the 1963 as they were IMO beautifully integrated into the car body, unlike the 1961 and 1962. Just as I was selling the car it needed a driveline "center bearing" that caused driveline vibration under heavy throttle. I enjoyed the 90 mph 2-3 upshift of the car! When I did that one time one of the twin A/C compressor belts flipped upside down. Of course this is a very large and wide car and that is one of the reasons why I sold it as I lost my storage space. FYI to help preserve the steering wheel from incurring solar radiation while parking outdoors I draped a blue towel over the steering wheel and kept a couple of pieces of cardboard in the creaky trunk to cover the dash. Best wishes to you and your black beauty!
Hi Chris, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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
Shockingly beautiful. A stunning example of the best and most dramatic of Automotive Americana. What a collection.
Hi Robert, High praise :-) Lou
Thank you Lou. Please let Frank know he is one lucky man
Hi Mirch Shake, You're welcome, and when I see him next, I'll let him know, Lou
An Incredibly Beauuuutiful Car!❤️
Hi James Fox, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou
I had a '63 Imperial LeBaron in a gold color and I really wish I still had it. It was a 413 with dual inline 4 bbl carbs, separate rear air conditioning, and a bunch of other goodies. I miss that car. The radio was called the "Wonderbar" radio. I loved the steering wheel.
Hi Robert, 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
Thank you so much Frank And Lou really needed to watch something good like this in today's falling a part world !
Hi Paul, Happy to read you've found a fun place to enjoy videos :-) Lou
I've never seen this one before - but its an amazing creative luxury car. I'm glad you put your hand behind the round almost floating do-flangy on the hubcap. That feature was kinda cool, I think. It was so - futuresque? or at least for 1961, it was futuresque. The steering wheel is kinda cool as well - and my gut feeling is, it was perhaps designed that way because - the designer thought, "Man, oh man - this random steering wheen doodle shape is so awesome, lets just do it. And as you know - The Daveman is kinda hip, so my story is close enough to reality. I'm just glad I'm so gosh-darn humble. Very interesting classic car indeedio. Loving the horn especially! When ya honk at someone, they are going to hear it, no doubt. Out of 10 I give er a 7.8 points
Hi ImTheDaverman, Fun reading your comment and the details you see & enjoy :-) Lou
I checked the '61 Fleetwood. The styling on that car is positively funereal by comparison to the Imperial.
High praise for this design :-)
The 1961 Continental put both of them to shame for having such a clean design.
@@SpockvsMcCoy No argument from me on that.
@@davidbroughall3782 Both the Cadillac and Imperial for 1961 had a worse design than their equivalent 1960 models. Both of them are my least favorite design from each manufacturer for the entire 1960s decade. My favorite 60s Cadillac is the 1960 then 1963 then 1964. My favorite 60s Imperial is the 1960 then 1964 - 1966 then 1969. Remarkable that Lincoln went from one of the worst looking cars ever (1958 - 1960) to one of the best ever (1961 - 1963) so quickly.
The actual ads said "Imperial, with the gun-sight taillights!". Gotta love that. A car so fantastic that today people would think it was a custom car.
Thank you for viewing and sharing :-)
Very nice! Incredibly clean and straight.
Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff King, Quite the Whopper :-) You're welcome, Lou
This car is sexy. Classic cars in the 40s 50s 60s are like a sexy romantics
Hi Jonathan, You're on the right TH-cam Channel :-) Lou
@@loucostabile you're welcome
@@loucostabile was I right?
Look at that!!! It was too expensive to build, i guess (like the pine cruiser)..? Thank's for showing...
Happy to read you appreciate this one :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome.
@@loucostabile i like the way you respect your subscribers... Thank's
@@Northedoggie I enjoy interacting & appreciate people taking the time to comment, and thank you.
Fantastic original condition! Thank you guys!
Happy to read you enjoy this Imperial :-) You're welcome.
Absolutely Fabulous!!!
Hi Stephen, 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
Over the top is an understatement!
Thanks guys
High praise :-) You're welcome X K
I have seen one of these in person, albeit not in such glorious condition. The paint on this car is amazing!
I like old Imperials because they are unique. This is such a beautiful example.
Hi Henrik, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I see you like trains too. Good news! Here is a link to a playlist I created of model train layouts & trains for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/play/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3.html
Again, I loved listening to Frank's stories, all those details!
Happy to read you enjoy the episodes Frank is in :-)
THE FINS!! THE FINS!!
These cars are works of art.
Such quality workmanship.
Fantastic video Lou. Thank you.
Hi TCT9MM, High praise for the design of this car :-) Thank you for the kind words of encouragement on the video, Lou
Lou again Sir , youre work here is just OUTSTANDING, thank you
Happy to read you enjoy this video Kevin C :-)
What a incredible car Lou, enjoyed!
Hi Paul, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Lou
Re-watching this Lou . WOW , WOW , WOW thanks Lou ...
Hi rudy52350, Glad to read you can enjoy this one again & again :-) Lou
Just driving a car like that most be so intertaining, with all the accissaried , and just the way it rides and how it make you feel, like a king.
Hi Dennis, You're right this car makes you feel good :-) 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
I needed this, thanks!
Hi plophlegm, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a gem. Thanks Lou
Hi acts2210, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hey Lou thanks for going back to Frank`s he is just great. Love the story about the ebay wheel.
Hey blackscotydog, Happy to read you enjoy another episode with Frank :-) Lou
The tail end of the tail fins. 1961 was seemingly the grand finale year for this Imperial design. FDR might have been delighted to get a car like this.
"The tail end of the tail fins" Well said.
1962 i lived with my Grandparents, in Garland Texas and on Loop-12 I drove my Grandparent's '56 Plymouth to Irving. I saw many 1961 Imperial Black with continental design. I truly loved their design.
Hi Ronald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandparents 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
What a absolutely beautiful car , style and the lines . thanks , Lou ...
High praise for the design of this car :-) You're welcome rudy52350
1961 Imperial LeBaron 4-Door!!! I owned a 1972 Imperial LeBaron 4-Door. That car is one of my favorites of all time because it stood out in the late 1980s when I owned it. I've owned many cars, but never a 2-door model.
Hi Jed, Happy to read you found this 4 Door :-) Lou
Rare find Imperial LeBaron. I'm getting educated thank you Lou - first one ever. And very nice!
HI Bruce H., First one on the Channel for me too. I'm getting educated all the time from the Care Takers, and I find that to be so much fun :-) Lou
Saw one of these at the little car shops by my work and I had to check it out
Nice :-)
OMG.....the car looks like the Batmobile. At least there's one consolation....every time I get in the car, I can always believe I'm rich bad boy Bruce Wayne.
Hi Gail, NICE! Lou
frank is fun,great sense of humor.
I agree :-)
Magnificent !!!! The detail is amazing! Right down to the touch of cloisonne! Always loved the era of the fins! Elegant and seductive!
Hi Steffy Hobmann, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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’s enough medal in each tailfin to build a Toy yoda. Back when America was king and they built REAL cars. Can’t remember the last time I seen one of these. When I met my wife she was driving a 1961 Chrysler Nueport. A rare car with a 361 and a factory installed 3 speed manual floor shift. That was a while ago, as we just celebrated 45 years. But thanks for jogging the memories, Lou. Thanks for showing us the best stuff. Stay well and safe!
Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Congrats on 45 years! Glad this car brought back nice memories, Lou
I drive a 2003 Grand Marquis , and I think this Imperial is just a beautiful car. I ride in smaller cars and could scream for more room. I would feel I'm in heaven in this Imperial.
Hi John, 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
wow. what a mix of dignity and exuberance at the same time...esp in the closing drive scene. great colors. it was quite the time...end of the Exner era, and end of the Harley Earl era too, so all the style excesses of both came to full fruition in their swan song models. I had an acquaintance with a '62 LeBaron and it was quite a ride...he drove 2 footed - always full throttle and hard on the brakes - made use of that big 'ol 413. I LOVE every single one of this guy's cars...what a collection.
Hi Steve S, Enjoy reading the details you see :-) Happy to read you enjoy this episode, and more time with Frank & his cars, Lou
Glad you like my cars. if your in the chicago area look me up at Peter troost Monument Co.
@@franktroost7721 will do! that would be a real treat
When I was a kid a lady down the street had a tan colored one, 4 dr. It really stuck out. Very nice car. She would stop every day and talk to my mom when comming home from work. Ide go out and look at at it.
Hi Lee, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Lady down the street's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Finorama! Lou, I love these videos
Happy to read you "love" the videos :-)
Lou I believe Frank is my favorite guest on your show! He has a great sense of humor and his love for Old chryslers is amazing
Hi Bob Bob, Happy to read you enjoy the episodes with Frank :-) Stay tuned... Lou
My grandparents had a powder blue 1964 that they had bought used around 1970 or so. Unfortunately they only kept it a couple of years or so. These were amazing cars. Thanks for reviving my memories!
Hi Dave, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandparents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
another of Lou's Beauties!!
Hi Kelly, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Re- visiting this vid and just love Frank's comment:: Great wedding car but I using it for funerals more these days, I'm with you Frank but just a great dry one- liner. As always Lou , nobody gets the little details as you do, as always Thank you Sir
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy the details :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Amazing! Just simply amazing! 🤓
High praise :-)
Beautiful car. Never saw this model before.
Hi TN Tanto, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Beautiful just Beautiful..lovely in black.
Hi Nad, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this black his 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
My favorite car collector....kooool cat....knowledgeable.....Mopars guy......he seems like a lot of fun...and a good man.
CHEERS
God BLESS y'all and Lou too.😉
Hi Ed, Happy to read you enjoy Frank :-) Blessings received. God bless you, Lou
I was into 300letter cars,and on the 300 F they had a fantastic instrument cluster.
Hi Chris, You might like this video. Enjoy! Lou th-cam.com/video/3NNzTyepZGI/w-d-xo.html
The taillights are gorgeous. What a beautiful flowing rounded smoothed tail end, especially the trunk lid. Cadillac or this? This for sure! Chrysler sure made them beautifully back then.
Hi Rivet Gardener, Happy to read the details you appreciate about this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
WOWWWWWWW!!!!!!! beyond words , all i can say is someone had a ball designing this car!
High praise for the design of this car :-)
When this incredible beauty launched, probably in late-September of 1960, I was 6 years old and a proud son of a Chrysler/UAW worker. Like many enthusiastic offspring of Big 3 workers, I was already familiar with most Big 3 makes and models, and had strong opinions on styling. For instance, I remember being startled and VERY disappointed by the 1961 full-size Plymouthhs & Dodges which, by almost anyone's standards, were hidious to behold...and their effect seemed even worse when comparing them to the models they replaced. Fortunately, the '61 LeBaron's styling was largely evolutionary, and the result is one of the most stunning American luxury cars I've ever seen. Great video...though some discussion of the venerable 413 under the hood would have been nice!
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Extraordinary . Thank you very much.
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Spectacular!!
High praise :-)
Good god what intense style..... over the top & I love it....
Happy to read "I love it" :-)
Some GM cars had the floor mounted radio button in the 50's. My '59 Olds super 88 had a wonderbar radio with the floor button and it worked great.
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What a beautiful automobile!
And I really love this guest.
Happy to read you enjoy Frank & his cars :-)
Beautiful car! The detail on it is unbelievable!
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Beautiful vehicle. I remember when I was a kid in grade school in Oklahoma that a neighborhood mom carted everybody’s kids around in a Chrysler with one of those weird oblong steering wheels. I have no other memory of that car-just the unusual steering wheel.
Hi Christopher, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of neighborhood moms cars steering wheel :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Truly amazing, cars like that are more a work of art than a transportation piece!
High praise for the design of this car :-)
@@loucostabile But it's true!
My absolute favorite fantasy dream 😍 car(LeBaron only)!!! Could have bought one in late 70s for $3500 but couldn't swing it at the time. Broke my heart ❤!,.?!?! Have a double page ad for black 61 LeBaron framed and hanging where I see it every day and dream of a lost 💔 LOVE!!!
Hi RICK Oe, Happy to read "My absolute favorite fantasy dream 😍 car(LeBaron only)!!!" :-) 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
This car is gorgeous!!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Frank just seems like a great guy that would spend as long as it takes to share his cars with you. What a nice collection too can’t wait for the next one.
Hi L P, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes with Frank :-) Stay tuned, Lou
Coming soon. 59 Chrysler Windsor in Persian Pink and Tuxedo Black.