1971 Dodge Challenger R/T RT in B5 Blue & 426 Hemi Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in Chicago on 10-15-17.
We're looking at a 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T in B5 Blue Paint with a 426 Hemi Engine. The car also has the manual 4 speed transmission with the Pistol Grip Shifter.
The car's Owner is Tom Lembeck. Tom’s had this car since 2014. Tom’s known for his MOPAR muscle car collection. This car is all original with less than 12,000 miles. The car also has a factory Dictaphone for recording your voice and putting your thoughts on cassette tapes.
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Wow an unrestored original hemi challenger and with very rare options I'm blown away thanks lou 👍👍👍
Hi David R, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Me too. You're welcome, Lou
When I have time to spare I type in “Lou Costabile HEMI” and watch any and all of these over and over again 😎👍
Twice as nice !
I see this and cry for the memories of seeing these in early 70's and wanting one!
Good news Beaumont michaels! You're on the right TH-cam Channel for cars you enjoy. 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
Lou you have landed on your feet meeting Tom. He has enough hen's teeth car's to make your shows for the next six months. Fantastic keep them coming.
Hi Jason Meehan, Tom and I are having fun and enjoy share the fun with the Viewers :-) Glad you're enjoying the Channel and I appreciate your kind words and encouragement, Lou
Lou, of all the 71 Challengers I’ve ever seen (adding many with perfect restorations) I think I love this one the most. 1st it’s an R/T car with The Hemi engine that has so many options in it (a lot of them didn’t have power windows!)...and its a survivor. With the rarest of options, the dictaphone. $300+ dollars was a lot of money to add on a car with a base sticker price a little over $3,000. Just a spectacularly rare car that you gave us the honor to see. Thx again Lou!
Hi Brady Dog, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
*HANDS DOWN TOM HAS THE MOST INTERESTING AND AWESOME COLLECTION (IMHO) OF CARS FEATURED ON THE CHANNEL LOU. THIS MAN IS SERIOUS ABOUT HIS CARS AND EVERY VID IS MIND BLOWING. WOULD BE GREAT IF HE COULD GET FEATURED MORE ON THE NET I FEEL PRIVELEGED JUST SEEING THESE CARS.*
HI GuntPulp, Tom and I clearly have a fun time together and he's featured many cars, and there are more to come so stay tuned :-) Did you see this one at the Cuda Club? Enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/FJxae7IKeZY/w-d-xo.html
Un-WHOLY METAL!! /w\/w\ I got a 1996 VHS vid of a blue 340 Challenger throwing sparks and blowing out doing a smokeshow out in the country with my Firebird man!!
High praise for this WHOLY METAL :-)
Thank you so much for this. I LOVE Mopars!
Hi Subhaan Mohammed, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) You're welcome, Lou
Wow- that is a beautiful 71 Challenger!
Hi Steve, 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
1971 DODGE CHALLENGER IS " THE QUEEN OF THE LEGENDS " .That is all that I can say .Thanks LOU for sharing this great legend .Great legend and a nice video.
LOU PLEASE HAVE A GREAT DAY .THANKS AND TAKE CARE.
HI Hisham Elfiki, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you have a great day too. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
How could you say no to this car, beautiful example
Hi Darrin, Happy to read you enjoy this "beautiful example" :-) Lou
Thank you gentlemen... I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video, what a beauty!
Hi Tom Long, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you'll enjoy, and you're welcome, Lou P.S. I just loaded this one I think you'll like too, enjoy! th-cam.com/video/93gbMm13nbg/w-d-xo.html
Hi Lou! Wow! There are no words! Very very beautiful cool car! Thank you Lou for bringing me joy!
Hi Bad Russian, "Thank you Lou for bringing me joy!" :-) Reading your comment brings me joy too. Thank you and you're welcome, Lou
Wow. I'm speechless Lou. What a beauty, and that paint is in great shape. For the record it sounds badass for a stock everything car.
Hi Chuckles9191991, Glad to get a "Wow. I'm speechless" :-) Grad you like the sounds too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Awesome Lou. I saw Tom and some of his cars at 2018 MCACN. Just incredible quality. This one is too nice to take our on crappy Chicago streets.
Hi George, Happy to read you met Tom, and such a wonderful car :-) Lou
I am pretty sure this was my father-in-laws car. He is the one that sold it in the mid 80's. Traded hands in Iowa a couple times, came back to MN briefly then went to Chicago.
Cool. Glad you are able to see this one again.
I'm lost for words like all mopar guy's watching this.
Hi AMF75, 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
Great find Lou. The car is a living history. Dooon't touch a thing!!! Perfect as is!
Hi Audie Conrad, Glad you enjoy this "Perfect" car :-) Lou
Absolutely gorgeous, Lou and thanks for making my day a more pleasant one.:-)
HI Ed B., You're comment makes my day more pleasant too :-) Lou
Totally unbelievable....Awesome car, what a rare Gem!
Thanks for sharing!
Hi dwight fry, Glad you enjoyed this car :-) Thank you for sharing the "Totally unbelievable....Awesome car" That makes me smile, Nice, Lou
I gotta say - anyone complaining about the original paint on this car needs to keelhauled. LoL. Looks great! Any car that doesn't look faded at this age of a car is awesome! This is the best kind of classic - one that doesn't need restoring! Well - aside from replacing a few start parts, I mean. Yeah! This dictaphone has a mic with it! Way Kewl Thanks for pointing this car out to me, Lou! This is definitely another Wow-Factor Car!
Hi ImTheDaveman, Happy to read you enjoy this "Wow-Factor Car!" :-) Lou
Thanks for this video, I have decided to give my 71 Challenger some upgrades. The guy I bought it from 12 years ago, did a few things that did not make sense. Started last week "12-01-2018" and I can use this video as a reference. You have a Beautiful original car, Thums Up. FYI I have a YT vidoe of my car :-).....
Hi Cajun Mojo, I like blue cars :-) Nice, Lou
Another great review Lou featuring another one of Tom Lembeck's fantastic Mopar's. Really nice B5 blue all original and the options are incredible on this car which makes it ultra rare.
HI Carlo Rinomato Jr, Glad to read your comment you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for the kind words (Another great review) it is encouraging, Lou
Lou Costabile your very welcome Lou. You have a touch for reviews and when it comes to you and Mr. Lembeck documenting these Mopar's especially it is a real treat. Well spoken and absolutely super fantastic. Thanks Lou.
Thank you Carlo, I appreciate your kind words, very motivating, Lou
that is so damn cool,it's unreal.huge thumbs up on such an original car.can't abide resto-mods.the thing i really liked was it rides on 40+ year old tires.wow.
High praise :-)
You're always have the best cars on your car channel.
Hi Munozl360, Glad you're enjoying the car choices :-) Appreciate your kind words, they are encouraging, Lou
Now this is my dream car! Perfect with the hurst 4-speed and plum crazy paint..great review guys, thanks a lot!
Hi Simon, Happy to read "this is my dream car: :-) 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
Agree but this Challenger is B5 blue...
Incredible car! Really enjoyed the video.
Hi Dennis Feldhausen, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Awesome!!!
Hi Minute Man, Happy to read you enjoy this Wagon :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy, Lou
Tom is a legend lol
:-)
An awesome original, Lou! I bet the original dictaphone tape recording starts out saying "Sorry Officer, but..."
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Enjoyed your comment :-) Very funny! Lou
Beautiful car and amazing at that. I think the holes in the trunk you were looking at were for a luggage rack while the 4 round holes (2 on each side) between the other holes were for a "Go Wing". I might be wrong on that but I think it's correct.
Hi 1967davethewave, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts on the trunk holes. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Sounded pretty good to me I believe all the sound should be at the rear of the car 👍
Hi Walter, Happy to read you appreciate the sounds of this car :-) Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Hey Lou. Awesome looking 71 Challenger R/T! *This* is a Challenger. It looks more like a Dodge Challenger than what's currently on the market. :)
Hey Jason, Glad you enjoyed this one and consider the car "awesome" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wow I’m speechless. What a beautiful car. Best part is that’s it’s all original(mostly)! Loved the Dictaphone AM-FM cassette! That alone makes me yearn to have lived in the 60’’s and 70’s! Cheers!
Hi Mean Green R/T 392, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Lou, great channel. Keep the great videos coming! Mopar's have so much character! Cheers!
I'll be at the Chrysler Nationals in Carlisle PA in July, so stay tuned :-) Thank you for the kind words, Lou
Very pretty color! Weirdly optioned car but nice original automobile. I have heard of the Dictaphone in the Chrysler cars back then but never saw one in a vehicle. He sure loves his mopars as I have seen other nice old mopars that you have produced for us. Thanks Lou!
Hi Steve Flad, The "Dictaphone" option today is such a fun option to see :-) Thank you for picking up on that. Yes, this car is amazing, and Tom's wonderful regarding sharing his cars with us on the Channel to view. You're welcome, Lou
That is amazing! Such a sharp contrast to the one we just found...original but cooked in the desert sun.
Hi CARCHAEOLOGY, 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
Lou Costabile right back at ya!
Man what does this guy do for a living to have all these beauties.
Not exactly sure, however I do like his collection of cars he shares with us.
Good eye Lou ! Trunk lid with spoiler OPTIONS mount hole OPENINGS is a replacement. No T/A or "GO WING" (1970 optional Mustang looking), nor 71 "Gull Wing" (curved tips, non adjustable pedestals) are on this car. And IF it did HAVE one, it'd be code on fender, and HE would find one, and have it installed with correct hardware. Dealer install over the counter would require THIS lid (different part #), installed on the assembly line. As is, likely replaced at some point, with this wrong one. As this car was built, lid without (std) would be bolted on. Added hemi / 426 and DODGE lettering left on as is a replacement lid. Maybe repro.
Hi William, Happy to share the details I see with you :-) Lou
what an awesome car
Hi magnuman008, Glad you enjoyed this car and think it's "awesome" :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Pretty blue on this one, I like the striping. Always love originals, very special! The dictaphone in a car is something I haven't seen yet... didn't know that was ever an option. But pretty sure even with the internet there's still a lot of dictaphone use...
The heat shield is new for me too. N gotta love a Hemi. I enjoyed the video, interesting story. Thank you!
Hi WickedFireFly13, Yeah, the Dictaphone option was a new one to me too, so when I saw it, I was thinking, "what in the world is this doing in a Hemi Challenger?" I could see it in the back of a Rolls Royce or big Cadillac. Always interesting. Thank you for viewing and sharing, it's such a treat. You're welcome, Lou
Never Was Lucky Enough to Own A Challenger or Cuda,But Always Got A KICK Out of Seeing Them @SHOWS.ALWAYS Wanted A HEMI CUDA. A 71 JAVELIN AMX I SPECIAL ORDERED HAD THE EXACT SAME RIMS & MINE HAD A 360ci Eng.One Of My Friends ,Who Was A Damn Good Mech.Claimed My 360 Was A Dodge Block GM Ignt.& Ford Carb.LOLHe Talked Me Into Putting A Holley 500 " Dirt Track" 2 Barrel on It W/ Oversized 650 Jets, After Warranty Ran Out & It Would Almost Stay Up W/ His 70 Challenger 440 Six Pack Red Lite to R.LITE ,But After About 95-100 mph,I Was Always In His REAR VIEW.My AMX Had Traction Bars, GREAT TIMES BACK THEN!!!Also Used To Get A KICK OUT OF SEEING A FEW R/T, SE' s W/ Big Blocks & POWER WINDOWS, ALSO,KINDA RARE.HIS IS A BEAUT.& One Of Most Desired Colors!!
Hi Ed Cain, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story. Good times, good times :-) Lou
As optioned, that has got to be 1 of 1. Crazy! Surprised it didn't have the electronic ignition package. Everything I've read says the 71 Hemi and Six Pack cars came std with that. The dictaphone radio package was crazy expensive at the time, costing as much as a/c on some models. My friend had a 72 Charger SE with 1 in it factory installed. His mic was goofed up though, and never worked. Very neat car shown here!
Hi Adam Trombino, Glad to read you enjoy the details of this car :-) Thank you for sharing and giving some details on your Friends car too, Lou
Dam, brings tears to my eyes.
Hi Kenny G., Happy to read this car has a special place with you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Damn now that's freakin badass...must be worth some bucks..love the HURST pistol grip shifter
Hi Anna Mills, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) I agree with you, the pistol grip shifter is cool, Lou
Feeling like we have to defend the sound of our stock 71 Hemi Challenger with 11,000 miles on it. We should all have that problem. LOL. I like 70 but 71 is my favorite body style even though they are basically the same it's just those fake rear quarter louvered inlets and the grill and a few other minor changes that make the 71 my favorite although I wouldn't Kick a 70 to the curb or 72 to 74 for that fact. :-) but I remember when a lot of people did on the 72 through 74 and you really couldn't give a 72 through 74 Challenger or Cuda away because output on engines dropped in 71 a little but in 72 they took a huge nose dive ( thanks Oil Embargo and insurance companies ) and stayed that way for about next two decades on all cars. Oh how the times have changed :-). Another great story Lou
Hi George H, Really enjoyed reading your comment :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou
Nice!!!
Hi Quincee 33, You have great taste in cars :-) Lou
Dream machine
Hi John Maccoy, Nice :-) Lou
I did not even like Challengers. But seeing this one as an original model was unreal.Thank you Lou!
Hi Jed Clampett, Glad you enjoy this "original" one :-) You're welcome, Lou
It was manufactured at the Hamtramck, Detroit MI plant. JS23R1 (B)-Hamtramck, DET, MI (R) code--426 HEMI
Fender tag will allow you find out everything you want to know about the car if you have the book to decode the car.
Hi Rick, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Friggin sweet
Happy to read you enjoy this "Friggin sweet" car :-)
Awesome find. Didn't really need the extra trunk emblem though.
Hi BR Speedy's Garage, Glad you enjoyed this one and consider the car an "awesome find" :-) Just fast forward past the parts you don't like, Lou
About 5 years ago I was in the market for a Challenger,l only had 10,000 to spend and that included shipping it. I wanted a 70,for that amount I couldn't find a decent 70,but there was nice 72-74 Chally's with v8's,but there was this one, one owner 6cyl repainted b5 blue originally b3,long story short I picked it up for $8,200 and $900 to ship ,people don't think much of it when they find out it has a 6,but l don't regret it at all.ln the beginning l thought I could just change the grill out of a 72-74 and found out that is a lot harder than l thought,71 is my favorite now,nice car by the way.
Thank you for viewing and sharing your story :-)
I agree Lou. WOW! I actually prefer all stock cars as original as possible to get the real sense of the era.
Hi Bricklinsv1970, This one fits the description of a stock car :-) A wonderful car to share, and glad you gave it a "WOW!" Lou
Ahhhhhh ahh ahhhhhh amazing
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
@@loucostabile 😁thanks always enjoy your work!
Way Nice , Thumbs up for you.
Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Welcome Lou.
Man. What a car.
Hi MrGeeMan1980, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That's a fine looking Challenger. I find it interesting that the top and body paint codes are called out separately on the VIN tag. I wonder, if ordered right one could get two tone paint?
Hi Terri Bel Bliss, Glad you think this one is "fine" :-) Interesting point on the paint. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Just the sound of the car is music to my ears. It's worth more in the factory stock condition than if it were modified. Leave it the way it is. It's already a low 13 second car right from the factory. It's probably worth somewhere between 300 g's to 1/2 M.
Hi Rick, Happy to read "Just the sound of the car is music to my ears" :-) I agree, Lou
Lou, I am curious as to what is and has been used for polishes/waxes etc. to preserve tbe paint?
No idea.
WOW it poetry in metal!
Hi Michael Brooks, I enjoyed reading your comment :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou
Wow.
Happy to receive a "Wow" :-)
I actually have this car in Real Racing 3
Nice !
WOW 😎👍
Hi Estela, Happy to receive a "WOW 😎👍" from you :-)
Awesome Challenger...and was that a Daytona Charger in back ground...
Glad you like the Challenger, and here is that Daytona, enjoy! Lou th-cam.com/video/XemBZn5aQUk/w-d-xo.html
Badass
:-)
Cool :)
Glad you enjoyed this one :-)
:)
My Gosh, what a car, my dream car tho.
Hi Djordje Colic, Happy to read this is a "dream car" for you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
@@loucostabile Thank you, always liked more '71 than '70 front grille. :)
Nice car hard to fined car
Hi Mickey, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile i did thanks
Leaking coolant. That radiator is definitely original. Lol
:-)
They are only original once, use this as a benchmark for future restorations
Hi DWH072, 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
I think Lou said it best "This is it people."
Thank you MOSSY HOLLOW :-) Lou
Weren’t Cuda Challenger first production cars with molded door panels ?
Hmmm, not sure. Hoping a Viewer who knows the answer to your question can share the answer.
Did the 426 Hemi have a heat riser? I hear a faint exhaust leak that is reminiscent of my big block Charger... (mine leaked from the heat riser)
Hi SolamenteVees, Hmmm, I'm not sure. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge car share, Lou
Never have to defend the Holy Grail.
:-)
This thing looks like it was kept in a time capsule
Hi David B, It's pretty cool :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
My recording would be: note to self, keep this car for decades then sell it for 2.5 million.
Good strategy :-) Now the difficult part, exactly which car to keep?
I want it. Seriously.
You have great taste in cars James C :-) Lou
Well you must admit, this car is beyond desirable. It's the ultimate, the best, the most amazing car you can own.
Is this car fun to drive on highway and abandoned racetrack???
Hi Danny The Count, Lets go! :-) Lou
Whats in Your Wallet ? I can only guess this car is big money.
Hi bluesharp59, All original....Yeah, this ones a show stopper for sure :-) Lou
Man, that ain't no rice burner ;-)
:-)
That thing is probably so quick. Puts rice burners to shame
Hi Bluppy Eastman, With a factory stock 425 HP it's fun :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
11,482 original miles! Or has it turned over once and is (1)11,482 miles? Car still looks very original probably kept in climate controlled garage.
It's 11,482
What's not to like! Mid 6 figures I'll assume.
Hi kanukster, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Not sure about the price, however a great car for sure :-) Lou
Hard to believe you could purchase these cars for $3500-4000 back in the day. And now you need just a few million to purchase them today...Why did they put such an ugly steering wheel on these cars??? I would have gone with a GT rally wheel instead...
Would have been nice to have picked one up way back when.