1959 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible Tri-Power in Sunset Glow & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 8-13-20.
    We're looking at a 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible in Sunset Glow Paint. The car comes with the factory 389 CI V8 “Tri-Power” engine with 315 HP.
    The car's Owner is Ken Nagel. Ken’s had this car since 2011. He shares he really thought this cars restoration was well done and enjoys the color combination. This one looks “showroom” new.
    If you're interested in seeing this car in Ken's collection, see this link.
    kennagelclassi...
    ENJOY!

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  • @billace90
    @billace90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A beauty. What a stunning example of mid century, fine American car craftsmanship.
    Thanks a lot, Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Billace 90, Happy to share this car with you, and glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @stephensmith1034
    @stephensmith1034 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Now - that's my kind of car! Beautiful!
    My parents were Pontiac people from 1956 to 1971. Mostly Bonnevilles.

  • @BorisBadenov-c7q
    @BorisBadenov-c7q 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ken has the best cars. I remember when I was a kid one of the teenagers had a Pontiac. Where it had the Pontiac name on the backend he changed to TOP CAT. Man we thought that was so Kool.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi PRO, I'd agree, Ken's cars are "the Best" :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @ramongonzalez2112
    @ramongonzalez2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Ha ha. You nailed this one Lou. Six finned beauty from the year that produced the wildest body styles in American automobile history!👍😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi Ramon, Happy to read you appreciate this "fintastic" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

    • @georges7340
      @georges7340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I questioned the "6 fins" until I noticed the "points " on each side of the bumper!! Talk about high styling in the dawn of the jet age! Never paid too much attention to those in the past and the best part....... once you notice them.....
      you can't "un-see" them!😉

    • @jimmycricket5366
      @jimmycricket5366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@georges7340 I love how there was once a time in America when such outrageously awesome creations were available to the whole middle class. It is pure eye candy to me.

  • @MisterMikeTexas
    @MisterMikeTexas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm a Ford guy, but this is a fine looking automobile from GM's Excitement Division!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      High praise :-)

    • @georges7340
      @georges7340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm Ford through and through, but darn it all....... you just can't help but appreciate the competition at times!

  • @ImTheDaveman
    @ImTheDaveman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lou - I couldn't help but sit here in reverent silence witnessing this beautiful rocket ship design disguised as a car! Surely sunglasses are in order for sitting in the chromed dash of this ship's cockpit! And it's a convertible! WOWSAH!!!! We have a winner my friend! We really do!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi ImTheDaveman, WINNER! Silent praise..... nice :-) Lou

  • @wiiambarnarx8485
    @wiiambarnarx8485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very rare car, you never see these. Thanks Lou for bringing it right into my dining room.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Wiiam, My pleasure sharing this very rare car to your dining room. You're welcome, Lou

  • @tippey2011
    @tippey2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow Lou another great unit from Mr. Nagal's collection. This car was made when I was a year old but growing up I remember seeing them around.The color the design the chrome in and out that carpet was just beyond words. All that chrome and those wings were just outstanding. That tri-power motor had a lot of power. Just a outstanding rag top car. Had some really awesome options on this unit too. That color was really pretty nice to see from a distance and that engine sound was so neat as that car has a lot of oomph! I rally enjoyed this video and I always enjoy Mr. Nagal's cars. He has a outstanding collection! Thanks for sharing Lou as I love Pontiac's!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Steve, Ken Nagel's collection is such a treat to share with you :-) High praise for this car, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @AtlantaGymFan
    @AtlantaGymFan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Be still my beating heart ~ gorgeous car and color!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      High praise :-)

    • @ramongonzalez2112
      @ramongonzalez2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unique color and carpeting, tricolor seats, tripower engine, chromed dash, amazing door panels, 6 sharp fins, split grille, fine details and meticulous restoration, cool trunk light, and even a ceiling light on the convertible top!😄👏

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My goodness, it's just impeccable! Those wide track Bonnevilles have the perfect stance for cruising or just looking great standing still. And what a great day for a drive, too. Thanks for taking us along, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise :-) Glad to share this ride with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @mikevale3620
    @mikevale3620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What makes these 50's cars so special is the little embellishments, like the badging, the chrome highlights, the deadly, but beautiful steering wheel and chrome / stainless steel / aluminium inlay in the dash and that typical 50's carpet and upholstery with the sparkles and attention to detail in the seat upholstery. Ken has some beautiful cars and that lovely Illinois countryside sets it all off beautifully.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mike, It's the details :-) Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @russelladams6432
    @russelladams6432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Longer, Lower, Wider... I believe that's how the commercial went.. Was before my time. ;) Very nice car. That interior is wild. Thanks for sharing Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Russell, Thank you for sharing the commercial :-) Nice! My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386
    @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BIG cars in 1959.......beautiful interior. This car must have cost quite a few 1959 dollars with all those options......great video Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mike, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

  • @damxgopak457
    @damxgopak457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Holy crap it's magnificent great one to document.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi derwood 454, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

    • @ramongonzalez2112
      @ramongonzalez2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very unique and underrated classic. 6 finned work of rolling art.👍

  • @garymckee8857
    @garymckee8857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never thought much about this model Pontiac when I was young but now I appreciate them, they are automotive art.
    Thanks.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Gary, Cars have an amazing way of getting better looking with age :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @tct9mm151
    @tct9mm151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can a person really have too many fins? Not likely!! LOL
    What a nice Bonneville.
    GREAT VIDEO LOU.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't seen a car yet, where I think there are too many fins :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you TCT9MM, Lou

  • @josephconsoli4128
    @josephconsoli4128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As one would expect from Ken, an absolutely top-notch example of this top-of-the-line model car. A convertible with tri-power, buckets, and all the power options. It's hard to beat. This was the first year of the signature Pontiac split grille that would go on to represent the marquis until it's demise. I heard that these early wide-track Pontiacs caused quite a stir at car-washes because they didn't fit within the guide rails! 1959 was the peak of the proverbial "yank-tanks" and very soon consumers would fall out of favor with the excessive styling. The last gasp was 1960.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Joseph, Happy to share this "absolutely top-notch example" with you :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

    • @michaelbenardo5695
      @michaelbenardo5695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 61 GM B body cars were a let down.

    • @josephconsoli4128
      @josephconsoli4128 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelbenardo5695 They were quirky, although I love them all now. My father worked for Buick at the time, and when the '61's came in, they were shocked! It's no surprise if you put a '59-'60 model next to a '61!

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice! So here it is the iconic Pontiac split grill - new for '59 and the signature design cue carried forward to the end. Just a fabulous sample and optioned out perfectly. Enjoyed the video guys thanks so much.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this "fabulous sample and optioned out perfectly" car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

  • @robertphillips6296
    @robertphillips6296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My family were devoted GM fans and they would alternate between Pontiac’s (favorite of my mother) and Chevrolets (favorite of my father). Thank you for posting.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Robert, 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

  • @craigsmith9843
    @craigsmith9843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely detail thanks for showing close up.im english and a massive fan of classic american cars,they feature in my paintings.and attention to detail is what these works of art are all about.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Craig, Happy to read you appreciate the details of this car :-) Lou

  • @dannycasler4959
    @dannycasler4959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolute breathtaking beauty from one end to the other!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Danny, High praise :-) 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

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Wide Track Pontiac." Like brand new! Gorgeous! Thank you.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This one is like right off the showroom floor :-) You're welcome.

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow-what a stunning Bonneville. Ken sure has some beauties! Thanks for sharing!

    • @ramongonzalez2112
      @ramongonzalez2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Meticulous restoration on a gorgeous body styled Pontiac, with very cool coral color. Ken is a wonderful guy with an awesome classic car collection.👍🇺🇸

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Jeff, Ken's collection is all Winners :-) Good news! There will be some more, stay tuned, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @hornetbrown
    @hornetbrown 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    O-pul-ent! Expect no less from Mr. Ken Nagel! Thanks Lou & Ken!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mark W, Happy to read "O-pul-ent!" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @jakeorenzo1009
    @jakeorenzo1009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful car. Love the old Pontiac’s

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Jake, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

  • @chriscarson1493
    @chriscarson1493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pontiac offered a lot of car for the money in those days. The 59 is one of my favorites. It seemed to have the style in just the right places and to top it off the color of this Bonneville is simply gorgeous. Enjoyed seeming it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Chris, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @carmangeek8882
    @carmangeek8882 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    First year of the "wide track" Pontiacs. Great cars in the late 50s and 60s. Thanks Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi carman geek, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge. You're welcome, Lou

  • @alejandrogrillet931
    @alejandrogrillet931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    T.G.I.F. GREETING. From Venezuela. . . .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Alejandro, Greetings :-) My pleasure sharing this Convertible with you, Lou

  • @andrewromano3105
    @andrewromano3105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOU. ANOTHER MEMORY COMES ALIVE .THX
    NEIGHBORS. X STREET HAD A WHITE 4DSD.
    LOVE THIS PONTY.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @NewtonWashinton
    @NewtonWashinton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a Beautiful car,...... Amazing Interior, love the fins and the 389 tri power really took it over the top. Oh My Gosh!!!! Thank You Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Newton, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @mdfishman1959
    @mdfishman1959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful car! Love the 4 fins, never noticed that about the bonneville

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi MD Fishman, Happy to read you think this car is "Beautiful" :-) Glad to read you noticed something different from this video, Lou

  • @kyle-michaelsolomon3099
    @kyle-michaelsolomon3099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My all time favorite vehicle. Love the rear end, Not to mention those beautiful fins as well as the other styling cues. I have a drawing of one on my wall. Thanks for sharing Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi kyle-michael solomon, "My all time favorite vehicle" = Winner! You're welcome, Lou

  • @MrBlaser51
    @MrBlaser51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just beautiful !!! What memories !!! No I am not old !!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to read this brings back memories :-)

  • @danmorrissette4814
    @danmorrissette4814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Looking Pontiac!!!!!!! Wow! the Quality is out of this world!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dan, High praise :-) Lou

  • @hcombs0104
    @hcombs0104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another gem. Good Lord. Being a man of a certain age, I miss the days when one saw these cars on the road on a regular basis, throughout the sixties into the early seventies.
    The question I have is, when Ken restored this, was a glass insert used for the convertible top? The cars back then used plastic, which was unusable after a few years.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi hcombs0104, Happy to read you enjoy this "Gem" :-) I'm not sure what glass is used for the convertible top restoration, Lou

  • @iswc27
    @iswc27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, Lou! Ahh, yes, the 1959 Pontiac! This was the first of the Wide-Track Pontiacs, the first with the famous 389 V-8, the one that established the split grille and the arrowhead emblem as Pontiac symbols, and the one that put Pontiac on the road to becoming America's favorite middle-priced car brand and the glory days it would experience throughout the Sixties. It also earned Pontiac its first Motor Trend Car of the Year award, which it would also win in 1961 (for the Tempest), 1965 (for the entire lineup) and 1968 (for the GTO with the Endura bumper). And I would say the Bonneville convertible with Tri-Power was probably the best expression of it! Those twin-fin fenders took a lot of styling creativity for sure!
    It's great that you and Ken had such a beautiful day to enjoy this car. My area has just been hit with 14 inches of snow as I write this. Many thanks to you and Ken for taking us along on this wonderful and Tri-Powerful Wide-Track ride!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi iswc27, My pleasure sharing this car with you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @michaelp_42
    @michaelp_42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely Gorgeous ‘59 Bonneville Lou.
    I love how General Motors went ‘Wing’ crazy for the ‘59 model year !!!

    • @ramongonzalez2112
      @ramongonzalez2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Six sharp fins!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Michael P, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou

  • @jeeper2371
    @jeeper2371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All the 59 GM cars were so over the top, I like them all. But a Bonnie stands out, Thanks.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi jeeper, Happy to read you enjoy this "stand out" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @floydt2029
    @floydt2029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ken's has very nice cars! Thanks for posting this beautiful red /white Pontiac Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Floyd T, Happy to read you enjoy this car from Ken's collection :-) Good news! Ken's willing to share more, so stay tuned, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @jimmycricket5366
    @jimmycricket5366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have to consciously close my mouth, otherwise I start drooling. 🤤 This car is positively awesome!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Jimmy, High praise :-) You're on the right Channel for you. 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

    • @jimmycricket5366
      @jimmycricket5366 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@loucostabile I'm subscribed, Lou. I love your channel, I can't get enough of the late 50's. It evokes so much for me and I didn't live that era. There was something really unique and special about that period. I even collect kitchen appliances, radios and other stuff from that era. Just beautiful.

  • @lyonheart84
    @lyonheart84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Eye catching example Lou, thanks for filming it !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi lyonheart84 exotic fruit growing, Happy to share this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @DwainDwight
    @DwainDwight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I definitely have one of these on my Christmas shopping list!! Ken great choice. Lou, great post. The joy of driving these can't be beat.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi D Wnright, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. Appreciate the kind words on the post, Lou

  • @kellyfinney7381
    @kellyfinney7381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There’s no staring at this one Lou, there’s so much that catches your eye!
    The interior is so space age...
    Loving it!
    Beautiful!
    Tri Power is three duces right?
    Keep them coming Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Kelly, Yes, the Tri-Power is 2 barrel carburetors. You're right, this one keeps your eyes all over it :-) You keep watching, and I'll keep them coming, Lou

    • @TripReviews
      @TripReviews 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lou Costabile tri power, did Chrysler not have a 3, 2 barrel carb setup too? I think it was called a 6 pack, or was that just the old high school buddies name for it? Cheers‼️

  • @bozodog428
    @bozodog428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This Bonney is gorgeous!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sego fla, 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

  • @chrisjeffries2322
    @chrisjeffries2322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Ken and Lou, you made my Sunday morning.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this episode on Sunday morning :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @MrBlaser51
    @MrBlaser51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much better than out of the factory? Wow !!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      NICE :-) Thank you for sharing!

  • @gene978
    @gene978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Favorite late 50’s car!!! Love it. One of most Showroom one I have ever seen.....We had the FLat Top 1959 Star Chief. I actually cried my eyes out when dad traded this car at age 9. I loved the Sterring wheel so many standout cool features like the silver thread running through the carpet. on and on

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi gene978, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Winner! Lou

  • @georges7340
    @georges7340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great "Ken-car"! The tri-color interior is so satisfying! It speaks to the time period so well! We occasionally get some 2 tone or leather/ fabric seats today but I can imagine the cost of doing the 3 colors now would be quite a bit and would seem out of place. Looks gorgeous on this era of cars, though!😉

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi George, A "Ken-car" :-) Nice! Lou

  • @AMCmachine
    @AMCmachine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Used to occasionally see a near-twin to this Bonnie around the neighborhood near where I used to work.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi AMCmachine, Happy to read this car brings back memories of "The Twin" you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @briansd2772
    @briansd2772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a beauty! Seeing you and Ken motoring along conjures up images of you both back-roading to some nice car show! Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Glad you're along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @fleetwin1
    @fleetwin1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful cars like this were out of reach for my family back in the day....But, I do fondly remember Uncle Billy's 59 biscayne two door post car equipped with the earth shaking 6cylinder coupled to the three on the tree shifter.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Kramden, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncle Billy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @robertkrauss4294
    @robertkrauss4294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First year for the "Wide Track"
    and the 389 motor.
    Also I believe it was car of the year. My first car I purchased was a 59 Pontiac Catalina
    Convertible way back in 68.
    White body with a Black Top.
    Bought from original owner was a garaged kept car and had less than 50 thousand miles.
    Ran like Brand New.
    Beautiful Car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Robert, Happy to read the knowledge you share, and glad you like the looks of this one too, Lou

  • @TripReviews
    @TripReviews 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember this body style, in Canada most were the Parisienne model version. Can you imagine the stamping process to produce those dual fin rear fenders? This one is an incredible car, motorized rolling art! 👍🍻🇨🇦🥂🇺🇸

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Trip Reviews, "This one is an incredible car, motorized rolling art!" :-) High praise, Lou

  • @jeffpriem4888
    @jeffpriem4888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Theres one of these in the woods north of Wausau Wisconsin that we snowmobile past.. probably been there for 40 years.. nice to see one in perfect condition.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jeff, Hmmm, is it worthy of saving you think? Lou

    • @jeffpriem4888
      @jeffpriem4888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. Terrible condition, full of bullitt holes, rusty, parted out and the windshield frame is folded down from someone standing on it.. probably a grizzly bear

  • @bryantcurtis2665
    @bryantcurtis2665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I would like to see it lowered, with moon hubs, and bouncing up and down. I kid. I kid.

    • @MisterMikeTexas
      @MisterMikeTexas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dear Santa, please deposit a shovel of coal in Curtis' stocking! 😆😆

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Curtis, That's funny :-) Lou

  • @drippinglass
    @drippinglass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Beautiful car Ken! 👍😀 Thanks for bringing this one Lou! It’s amazing... I have a couple of 1968 and 1970 Mopars. Cars changer so much in that 10 year period from 1959.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi drippinglass, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Glad to read you have fun cars too, and my pleasure bringing this car to you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @danlaur7973
    @danlaur7973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great old Pontiac! Thanks Lou

  • @michaelreilly1310esq
    @michaelreilly1310esq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Pontiac artwork

  • @peace.quiet.freedom6675
    @peace.quiet.freedom6675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a gorgeous car in the perfect color for it. Thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Peace. Quiet. Freedom, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @seansullivan4709
    @seansullivan4709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My father's first car was one of these, I can see why he was bedazzled by it. He graduated college, got his first career job and bought one of these in white. I never saw pictures of it though. It had a loose wire that was shorting everything out and racked up some major repair bills. He traded it for a '64 Catalina Ventura which proved to be very reliable.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sean, 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

  • @jasoncarpp7742
    @jasoncarpp7742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Lou. Another awesome video. Awesome looking car. I've always loved the 1959 Pontiac Bonneville.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Jason, Happy to read you think this car is "Awesome" :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @5inthehole
    @5inthehole 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What else can be said but Wow!, what a beauty!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-)

  • @paulr1305
    @paulr1305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ken and Lou
    Thank you for one of a few
    WOW What A Car episodes !
    I so missed not having car shows this year your channel helps to get me through it all Thank you Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Paul R, High praise :-) That's what I'm hear for, the car show any time when you need it! You're welcome, Lou

  • @champlain2222
    @champlain2222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful car ! I own exactly the same car and same color but in Canadian version: a Parisienne convertible with a 348 pc . I love these Pontiac. Thank's

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HI Comet Fan, 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

  • @yeseniakrueger1863
    @yeseniakrueger1863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great one from Ken.. the 389 tri power makes the car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Yesenia, You're right, if the car is in Ken Nagel's collection, it's a Winner :-) Lou

  • @Merylstreep1949
    @Merylstreep1949 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's a lot of 64 GTO DNA in this car for sure. Especially the front end

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can see the resemblance.

  • @FrankieKuntheFTF110Hater2K1
    @FrankieKuntheFTF110Hater2K1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That looks like a 59 Chevy Combined with an Oldsmobile👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can see why you shared that :-)

  • @marktucker5837
    @marktucker5837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great car could not get better

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mark, 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

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's one old Pontiac in nice shape glad he didn't part that one out love them original

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Larry, Happy to share this one with you :-) Lou

  • @danielthomas3057
    @danielthomas3057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a Pontiac guy and I love the 59 Bonnie!
    PS: it would have been fun to drop the top for your drive but I understand it would have been too noisy for dialogue.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Daniel, Happy to read you love this car :-) Lou

  • @jiveturkey9993
    @jiveturkey9993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That had to be like a money is No Object restoration. I can't imagine how much the guy that restored that thing had to charge in order to make a profit restoring it. It looks like there's 850 trillion hours of work restoring that thing to that level of perfection.
    Every little sticker and tag a nut and bolt in that engine compartment is just like it came off the factory floor.
    If the guy that restored it wasn't a super expert historian into that specific model then he had to do a lot of research to get all those little parts and pieces just right. Which of course added even more and more hours to the restoration project.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Bill, High praise for the restoration on this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy this car, Lou

  • @patrickwaldron3921
    @patrickwaldron3921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for showing us the cars. Good job!!!!! Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you!!!! King Patrick

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi King Patrick, My pleasure sharing with you, you're welcome, and I appreciate your encouraging words. Merry Christmas, Lou

  • @gregfoster4541
    @gregfoster4541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Lou 👋, when I saw the notification I thought 🤔 looks like a Ken Nagel piece 😀,, he's got quite the collection and love all of them!! This Bonneville took me to "slobberville" I couldn't close my mouth, had me droooling! Wow what a nice ,rare... Masterpiece 😃 . Thanks so much for sharing, have a Merry Christmas and as always you know "Howdy from Texas "!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Greg from TX, FUN to share another Ken Nagel car with you :-) Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas Greg!

  • @keptinkaos6384
    @keptinkaos6384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    catching up with some of your vids binge-watching nice wheels... the cross-ply tyres however give me nightmares though oh the memories 😎

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi fox 6, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @lunes-1
    @lunes-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this Red Pontiac👍

  • @dennisfrederickson7876
    @dennisfrederickson7876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful car. I have a 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dennis, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Glad to read you have a cool car too, Lou

  • @Holi-bc8qe
    @Holi-bc8qe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello you, I love classic cars and you are my favorite TH-camr. Keep it up and greetings from Germany🇩🇪

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Holi 2626, Thank you for the kind words :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @JxT1957
    @JxT1957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful year for GM, 1959 must be the first year for long cars

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to read you think this car is "beautiful" :-)

  • @garylewis3641
    @garylewis3641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly a work of

  • @ralphe.5877
    @ralphe.5877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So absolutely beautiful!!! 😍😍😍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ralph E., 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

  • @timinla64
    @timinla64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man..What a beauty!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Bullpucky, 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

  • @dave1956
    @dave1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite color on a ‘59.

  • @acts2211
    @acts2211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great car great owner thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi acts2210, Happy to read you enjoy this Owner & his car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @Jhihmoac
    @Jhihmoac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! GM 59 full sized cars sported that "one last hurrah" with the gingerbread before the 60s would trim much of it... Appropriate 389 Tri-Power (3 Duece) for 1959... Why not? Gas was pretty cheap back then... Nice ragtop as I have only seen hard tops with this type...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to share this rag top with you. Bonus! Here is another rag top for you to enjoy. th-cam.com/video/42LkQiOAf8A/w-d-xo.html

  • @zach_diecast_mansur
    @zach_diecast_mansur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My good golly gorsh, that's insane!!!

  • @DowntownChris
    @DowntownChris ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your show Lou. How come you didn't ask Ken didn't put the top down at any point? The drive down that long corn-lined road with you two tucked inside was very cool but Ken's final exit from the driveway could have been more stunning with the top down--as he sailed off into the heartland, no? My other question is, why a Pontiac when Mopar is really his thing.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi HBCProtocols, I like the top down, however Ken wanted to keep it up. So if the Owner wants to keep it up (and share the car with us) I'm okay with that. Ken has 25+ cars, and all of them have been featured, so he likes all makes, Lou

  • @mirchshake50
    @mirchshake50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aah the 50s styling!! This car is literally a ⭐️. BTW what does Bonneville mean Lou?

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Mirch Shake, Happy to read you enjoy this cars styling :-) Hmmm, the salt flats? Lou

  • @garylewis3641
    @garylewis3641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Art

  • @majorpayne5289
    @majorpayne5289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @myoldi7128
    @myoldi7128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic Pontiac , i love it !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to read you "love it" :-)

  • @bigredc222
    @bigredc222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great car.
    Thanks.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi C Smith, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @farmhand6524
    @farmhand6524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remember a 59 Pontiac on a cereal box and moving a glass while dad poured milk : /

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @farmhand6524
      @farmhand6524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@loucostabile Thank you for your reply Mr. Costabile...

  • @billmagorian490
    @billmagorian490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lou excellent job on showing all the cool features of this car along with asking the owner why and how he purchased the car. The first thing I noticed about the engine bay is how pristine it is, I was also impressed with how beautiful the varied colors of the interior are. Was it leather? Also a convertible . Why would you not go for a ride with the top down? As well as it is optioned it doesn't seem to have A/C.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Bill, Happy to read the details you enjoy with this car :-) I have a convertible and like the top down, however if the Care Taker likes the top up, that's ok too. 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

    • @michaelbenardo5695
      @michaelbenardo5695 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not that many people ordered AC. $500.00 or more. That was a lot of money.

  • @dcarailandcar8538
    @dcarailandcar8538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Magnífic car! Congratulation!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      High praise :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing.

  • @brentg3707
    @brentg3707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a beauty

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @barbarasteed3966
    @barbarasteed3966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's my color

  • @bluesharp59
    @bluesharp59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas. Thumbs Up Liked.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to read you "thumb up" this car :-) Merry Christmas.

    • @bluesharp59
      @bluesharp59 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@loucostabile
      You too bud.

  • @velttoveltoin67
    @velttoveltoin67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fine car!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Veltto Veltoin, 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

  • @terrym5023
    @terrym5023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Designer:#1 "Think we have added enough chrome embellishments"?
    Rest of the designers: "Absolety not!😂
    Incredible example of a convertible that is waaay over the top😝

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi X K, Happy to share this Chrome Tastic car with you :-) Lou

  • @roryvonbrutt7302
    @roryvonbrutt7302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    definitely a beauty though ‼️®™️

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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