1956 Volkswagen VW Beetle Bug in Prairie Tan Paint & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 10-19-20.
We're looking at a 1956 Volkswagen VW Beetle Bug in Prairie Tan Paint. The car comes with the factory air cooled 4 cylinder engine.
The car's Owner is Dennis Roxworthy. Dennis’s had this car since 2014. He shares him and his Brother had a 1961 Volkswagen and they rolled it accidentally. He shared he always wanted another one and say this one had to have it. This is restored and looks “showroom” new.
ENJOY!

[@lightok3010]

This car is so beautiful

[@loucostabile]

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

[@keithmiles3287]

I put another comment up at 3.50 pm. Hope u see that one.

[@thetreblerebel]

I think there's something very beautiful in the Volkswagen Beetle especially one from this era

[@loucostabile]

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

[@wesleyalan9179]

Yes, me too, I absolutely love VWs I daily drive a 74' Beetle everyday, ive had her 3yrs so far and have had no issues. She's not restored but she is all original and in pretty nice shape

[@michaelnotigan7796]

Absolutely perfect! Anyone with a love and interest on how cars work, John Muir's book on VW repair, "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot", explains how this car was put together. And the hand drawn illustrations of the parts break down alone, is worth the minimal price of admission. Lou and Jay Leno are the two car video guys I always look for.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, "Absolutely perfect!" High praise! :-) Lou

[@jonnietruth4083]

Thank God this guy is your friend. He has a major collection of all the fun cars. His collection is wonderful.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share the fun cars with you :-)

[@bruceh92]

Perfect example of a Beetle - one of the most fun cars to drive. Outstanding guys!

[@loucostabile]

High praise on the condition of this Beetle :-)

[@marajadeskywalker5992]

Now THAT is a true beetle! So adorable of a car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this beetle :-)

[@jonnietruth4083]

Lou, watching your videos brings me joy. There’s something about a nice car being presented in this fashion.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jonnie, Makes me happy to read I'm bringing you joy :-) Lou

[@patkane761]

What a beautiful restoration, excellent craftsmanship. Thanks again Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Happy to read you appreciate the work on this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@tct9mm151]

BUG PUNCH, NO RETURN!! LOL LOL What an icon. Perhaps the most recognizable cars of all time. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy this Bug :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@christopherdouglas8471]

One of the best Lou. Great production on an exceptional car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Christopher, High praise :-) Thank you, Lou

[@jonnietruth4083]

Holy cow… That is cool… Lou … You have excellent taste in cars. Another unique blast from the past. My brother owned a Volkswagen… It was cool

[@loucostabile]

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

[@dastardlydave1455]

Thanks Lou for showing us this special car. Unique color combo on this gem.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this one with you Dave and you're welcome :-)

[@keithmiles3287]

I love those old bugs.

[@loucostabile]

NICE :-)

[@JeffKing310]

Excellent Beetle! Great Trunk and Treats too. Thanks for another classic Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the car and the trunk & treats too :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Johnnyk999]

Very similar to the '62 bug my family had as a second car for the children to share and pass down - also 6 volt! The small heat vents on the floor for driver and passenger, as well as the white plastic knob between the seats for heat control were the same. The one here had a spec of 32 mpg from that 36 hp engine, according to the manual you went through, which came as a surprise. Winter driving could be very challenging due to the inadequate defrosting capability, not to mention trying to stay warm in 10 degree temperatures. Have a memory of driving down the street during a snow storm with my head out the window, and trying to scrape the frost from the inside of the windshield in order to see. :) Thanks to Mr Roxberry for showing it and to you for doing the video. I remember that there was also a mail order catalog company that specialized in selling only beetle accessories throughout the 1970's, the name of which escapes me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi UCan CallMeRay, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Johnnyk999]

@@loucostabile The catalog company name was 'JC Whitney'. I guess they're still in business, although it's an online operation now, of course.

[@terrym5023]

There's a change ..treats in the frunk ⬆️😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi X K, "treats in the frunk" You're right, and that's a good one! Lou

[@ralphe.5877]

Beautiful! It's hard not to fall in love with this brave bug! 😊❤️👍

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@plymouthduster2252]

Great looking Beetle. I dont see many of the 1950s Beetles at the car shows around where I live they are usually 1960s or 1970s model. My grandpa rebuilt the motor in one for a couple of hippies in the 1970s and they drove it from Oklahoma to San Francisco California and they called him when they got there and told him that the beetle ran great the whole way there.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Cool that your Grandpa helped the Hippies with there Bug :-) Lou

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Champagne gold! Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@specs1616]

Best car to drive in the snow!

[@loucostabile]

Sounds FUN!

[@tomnekuda3818]

My first V-Dub Beetle was a '58 that I bought at a rummage sale for $30........What great fun! I drove it for years and did my own paint job on it........a bright yellow (I mean BRIGHT YELLOW) Herbie version. I wish that I still had that little beauty. I was working a lot of construction and thought I was "in the money" so I bought a '70 RoadRunner. How I wish I still had both of those cars!!! Both were great fun in a vastly different way! Don't SELL it!!!!......it's like selling a part of your soul. The color on this Bug is really nice.....I don't think I've ever seen this color before.....is it a factory color?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Yes, factory color. Glad you had fun with us :-) Lou

[@robbyturbo109]

Great story thanks for sharing!

[@gene978]

This is Very SPecial Beetle For sure! The tiny Wipers. In all my years I never had a ride in a beetle. Neighbors had 1 but they were your Strange Neighbors LOL. The Color Combo is Excellent.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Happy to read you enjoy the colors on this one :-) Hope you get the chance to ride in one soon, Lou

[@wesleyalan9179]

Oh they're sooOOo much fun!

[@MisterMikeTexas]

One of the first cars in my memory was a used black sunroof 1960 Volkswagen Beetle. The other car I (barely) remember was a 64 blue green Ford Country Sedan. My dad was stationed at Chanute AFB, Illinois in the 60s when I arrived in the picture, and we lived on base. My parents bought both cars at Springers Ford. I remember Mom opening the sunroof, and running many errands in that car. Later in the 60s, Dad retired from the service and we moved to Fort Worth, Texas. We began our life there as civilians, the Bug came with us, the station wagon was already replaced by another Ford, and has probably been claimed by the Midwestern road salt. Our 60 was soon replaced by a new light blue 67 Bug. I had my VW experience as a kid. You don't know what you got till it's gone!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@robbyturbo109]

Thanks for sharing I live close to Chanute (rantoul) , I guess car clubs used to meet on base and I had an old 8mm film 🎥 and projector from the base they have been misplaced during my divorce and if I relocate them I’ll put them on my channel.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

@@robbyturbo109 I just barely remember my time there, and our assigned town home. I've lived in North Texas ever since we moved here in the late 60s, except for a brief 6 months in Maryland (another story for another time). But yeah if you can find those that will be great!

[@dcarailandcar8538]

Magnific VW classic! I got my drive license in this car. This car was popular in my country. I drove a lot of VW cars, like the VW beatle (or FUSCA, in my country). Congratulations, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi DCA RAIL AND CAR, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the one you got your license in :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@mikevale3620]

I learnt to drive in one of these in 1973. The worst spongy gear shift, bad brakes and no power at all. Probably a good thing at age 18. After I passed my license test, I settled into my brand new Datsun 180B SSS. The comparisons were astonishing. But in my old age I can look back at the Beetles with fondness. Thanks again Lou. :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read this one brings fond memories :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@joegoriszewski8060]

I bought a brand VW Beetle in 1966. First year for the 50hp engine. Also first year for a gas gauge. It was bright red with white leatherette seats and interior. Loved that little car. Gas mileage was outstanding.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

As would be expected of Dennis, that is the nicest Beetle I can recall seeing. I agree with him that the color combo, along with the blackwall tires, is just perfect. A childhood friends mother has one and I LOVED getting a ride in it. I loved '30's-'40's cars and it seemed like a mini-version of one. What a fun little car to cruise in.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, High praise for this Beetle, Lou

[@willsco76]

Very nice Lou. You picked a real beauty.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you William :-)

[@PeterPretorius-]

So beautiful... 9:14: No need for seatbelts. Nice vide and interesting story. Thanks for sharing and greetings from Germany.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter from Germany, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) My pleasure sharing with you and you're welcome, Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

What a treat to see 😊 Outstanding Beetle! 💛

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to share this Beetle with you :-) Lou

[@russelladams6432]

Did not see this one coming from Dennis' collection. Cute little thing. :) My Mom had a 75 when I was very young. Hers was yellow. She loved it but got too expensive for her and Dad to keep up maintenance is what I'm told. I also remember climbing up the back and walking to the front and sliding down the hood. I got in a bit of trouble for that one. LOL. Thanks for sharing this little classic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, You're right 1) I didn't see it coming either & 2) This car is a cute little thing :-) Happy to read your Parents had a nice yellow slide :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@2flyabove]

What a treat! Thanks for this video. I grew up being driven around in my mum's '56 Bug. I loved watching this video as it brought back many happy childhood memories. What a great car. That engine / dual exhaust pipe sound is unforgettable. Cheers!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Truth Provider, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mums 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 KZbin Channel. Cheers, Lou

[@wesleyalan9179]

Awesome!! Love VWs! I have a white 74' with pink fenders and I daily drive her! Absolutely love'm! Great cars,they are!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@TigerRogers0660]

Lovely 56 Beetle Lou! Beautiful colour! Cheers Tiger.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tiger, "Lovely" NICE! :-) Cheers, Lou

[@seansullivan4709]

I saw a Robin's Egg Blue '56 or '57 every day during my walk to junior high. It was a daily driver and it was already 22 years old at least. These were everywhere in my town because there was a dealership, Cutler Volkswagen in North Weymouth. Years later, when I met my wife, she told me her uncle Paul worked as a mechanic there. When they closed, he moved on to a VW repair shop. Cutler VW had a "V" shaped roof that was very iconic around here, I don't know of any other dealerships had the same design. Sadly, that building no longer exists.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sean, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the blue car you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@hjones8272]

Great cars, I had a baby blue 1966 Bug. My first car, I loved it. Fun car and surprising leg room.

[@loucostabile]

Hi H Jones, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tippey2011]

Wow saw this video was shocked to see it belongs to Dennis after a seeing all of his ford motor company units. This VW is amazing! He has the neatest and rarest cars each time! Loved the color of this unit inside and out. Just like a brand new car. I always loved the sound of these units. That ride along looked like so much fun. That Dennis is amazing! Can hardly wait to see what he has next! Thanks Lou and Dennis for this ride down memory lane!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, When he opened the garage and I saw this VW, I was surprised too :-) I agree, when we took it out, a caught the BUG :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@Welcometofacsistube]

In high school, my friend pulled a 53 beetle out of the junkyard for $50 bucks. We all laughed at him because we were all into muscle cars He restored it in 6 months. Sold it for $20000 We didn't laugh at him anymore

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hal 1000, Good story! Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@robbyturbo109]

That color is amazing, thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robby Turbo, Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-) You're welcome Lou

[@Offthbadan]

Now that a great looking vehicle. Nice job 😃

[@loucostabile]

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

[@MAKINGITAGAIN]

This is the fun car to see on American roads. Personally I imagin this car in a comedic movies. :) Not for tall people for sure. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aelita, Happy to read you enjoy this FUN car :-) Lou

[@teddysmith457]

Always thought it would be fun to have one of those little bugs and soup it up

[@loucostabile]

Hi Teddy, Like this one? Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWnVaGqjhs55ras

[@danielulz1640]

My first car was a 10 year old 57 beetle with exactly the same interior. Not in good shape but I loved it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your first 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@keithmiles3287]

I also think what you do- let these owners tell their car stories should be recognized nationally somehow. I.e. today's show. GMA. Something. Maybe it would help the morale of this country to learn about these pieces of driving history. Would probably even motivate some people to get involved in old cars. Thanks a lot lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Would be FUN if aired on TV so more people could be aware of this Channel. Let's hope your prophecy comes true. Since I travel across the USA, I guess nationally would be a good way to describe this Channel. Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@FrankieKuntheFTF110Hater2K1]

Thats a Good looking Beetle ^^

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@hankbernbaum7744]

This car is outstanding! Another detail worth mentioning is the front and rear bumper guards with over rider bars. Not sure if all early VW's had those or not but they look great. Back in college I restored a 59' Beetle and drove it cross country. Thing wouldn't do more than 50mph with the windows open. Loved it anyway.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hank, High praise! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@garylewis3641]

I had a 70 model Beetle. A great car for what it was. Built a lot sturdier than most cars today. Great video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

Increíblemente conservado ese Bettle; además de tener un bello color! Un buen modelo, de casi el mismo año (1955), sacó la marca Bburago en escala 1:18, hace mucho tiempo. La reproducción estuvo bastante conseguida. Con el mismo parabrisas delantero plano y la ventana posterior ovalada, e iguales piezas cromadas.. ¡Un excelente vídeo, con hermosas tomas... Saludos!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and glad you enjoy this video :-) Lou

[@MisterMikeTexas]

I can imagine Jay Leno would go gaga over this VW! 😊

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@kevinsnyder4425]

Ahh the beetle - my first car, too. ! Bought a 64 w/ dk.green paint & brown int. Paid 50 bucks & had the engine rebuilt. Great car except we spent a lot of time freezing in the winter ( and scraping the ice ,inside & out. ! Fun car other than that... gas heater didn't work either! What a beautiful example of a neat VW ! motor sounds great too. Thanks Lou & Dennis! Thumbs up!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to bring back memories of the 1st car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@damxgopak457]

Not a big beatle fan but that one is really sweet excellent restoration and very nice color combo.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you like this one :-)

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

I had a 58, bought it from an old lady in Northern Ca. back in 1995 for $300. It was all original and it perfect condition, just a bit of faded paint. I literally could not drive it a single time without people asking me if it was for sale. I did sell it eventually for financial reasons but I made a good little profit from it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi You need a Tic Tac, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cool car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chuckvan1961]

I owned a 56 in the 80’s that color with green interior. Matched the paint color to an early years Olds Toronado

[@loucostabile]

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

[@securitypcc3733]

amazing! wonderful restore. I didn't think the '56 had the towel rack bumpers

[@loucostabile]

Hi Security PCC 373, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration on 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@TripReviews]

You sat in the back shelf and you survived the drive‼️ Isn’t that amazing! Nice beetle, notice how they always sound better when you are inside the car?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Trip Reviews, Yep, still here to tell the story :-) Happy to read you enjoy this nice Beetle, and you're right, it sounds good inside too, Lou

[@geyser3445]

Another GEM.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Pete :-)

[@vintagevwsalesandkeyservices]

A very nice example!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vintage VW Sales & Service, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! This was the car that started the import invasion in the Fifties. At first, the domestic carmakers, especially the Big Three, laughed at it. To them, it was much too small, it was too minimalist and spartan, and it looked too funny. And who really wanted a car with only 36 horses under the hood (er, trunk)! Besides, the Crosley, the Henry J, and other small cars had already come and gone (except for Rambler). Also, they thought, "small cars, small profits". But ultimately it forced every U.S. car brand that wasn't already doing so to offer an alternatively sized car to its clientele and answer this sudden love affair that they couldn't understand or make sense of. An economic recession in 1958 only further stressed their need to make this move. Sometimes simplicity actually does win out. My parents got a used 1960 Beetle when they were first married. This one was black. Later they got a green 1966 Beetle, which they bought new. They had good memories of those cars (my own are rather vague). Then my father got the '69 Road Runner that I told you about a while back. You know, the one he bought without telling my mother first! Thanks to you and Dennis for taking us off to see the wizard!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Glad to read this brings memories of your Parents car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@arneberg6814]

Fun car Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you are having fun with me :-)

[@rixkafer56]

cool Lou !! thanks for sharing ! really nice bug !! im a bug guy and have had many ( hence my screen name )... i had a black 56 for a about 12 years and just sold it 2 years ago... now i drive a 65 daily ... keep on buggin !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi rixkafer56, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 56 car & a daily driver 65 too, NICE! :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@champlain2222]

A REAL old bug

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@JMKGarage]

Beautiful car! 😍

[@loucostabile]

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

[@willsco76]

7:51 Ha-Ha-Ha your right Lou.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@hansgruber650]

DAS AUTO!! Nice color.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you like it :-)

[@samwiggins5349]

I drove a '72 I bought new until '85, was my only car. I think I could buy points, plugs, and exhaust tips in the A&P check out line.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sam, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@dannyal467]

lou im not a buggie type but this looks great that color is perfect never seen on in this color lol makes me just buy one n have for a cruise to the beach lol👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Danny Al, Sounds FUN going to the beach in this car :-) Lou

[@vvGarrettvv]

Sehr schön

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@toddvanwinkle7777]

I own the exact same car but mine is a ragtop!! She's beautiful!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd, Happy to read this car is just like your ragtop :-) 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@toddvanwinkle7777]

Lou Costabile Thanks Lou! I almost thought that was my bug for a second, my sunroof would look so cool next to that one!!

[@413x398]

Growing up in the west San Fernando Valley in the '60's thru '80's, one learned that it was a haven for all things VW, in large numbers. One also learned that it spawned the term "Death Trap". With near-zero impact protection, more people were obliterated in those than any other vehicle, and I had the displeasure to have witnessed the aftermath on several occasions. I'll spare you guys the gory stories. I was deep into the SoCal Kar Kulture then, but I never ever rode anywhere in any VW product. No way, no how. Is Dennis' car a great resto? Of course. I just hope he doesn't drive it very often.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 413x398, CA is a capital for the Beetle :-) Thank you for the warning, Lou

[@bennyhannover9361]

I am born in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony and such cars with metallic paint and leather seats were not made for us. They were only made for the U.S. ! These were versions strictly for export. Standard Beetles were grey without chrome at all an grey pepita rubber plastic seats ...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Benny, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ImTheDaveman]

Ooo! Ooo! Memory Lane! A love story of sorts. It was 1971., I was 13 and walking home from the store when this blue VW bug (much like this one) driven by the most foxiest (pretty) girl, stopped and she asked me if I needed a ride home. She kinda knew me as the kid who lived two blocks away. She was 18 or 19 - so yeah, a match made in heaven, right? Not really. On the way home I tried to tell her how pretty she was - but all that came out of my face hole was, "Uhm., nice car. I like your car. It's cool". I coulda killed myself then and there with a jack-hammer. Thankfully she didn't have one of those in the car or it woulda been messy. She dropped me off at my house and drove away smiling. That was the last I saw of her. She went away to college or sumpin'. A total bummer. But really - I bragged on her car? How could she not have married me on the spot? Pffft. I'll never know. Women! Curious creatures of nature. But yeah THIS 56 Beatle is great! Massive Thumbs up! And no - I don't want no dates with anyone. :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImTheDaveman, Great story. Probably more the age then the car, however if she liked you're car at the time, maybe the wedding bells would have rung :-) Car's help me focus on well, cars, which is good for me, as I know I'm better with cars then women anyway :-) Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool :)

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@nonesuch444]

Goldie

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@CowboysNo1Fan]

Every time I see that, I think of Herbie

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bryantcurtis2665]

Trunk and treats!!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@joeycoloma]

wow!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@andydavenhall]

Hi Lou I'd like to see a Corvair! I just bought a 66 4 door 140 4 speed and rebuilding it this week. Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Corvair" and you'll see some :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

Funny to think this car and the original 50s Porsche are basically the same car....plus man, Cragars would look bad ass on this bug....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, VW with Cragars :-) Lou

[@1955mouse]

yes, the original beetle! what are those oval shape plates with letters for lou?? always tried to figure that out.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@davidochser757]

Now I know what they mean by the pope's nose ;). Beautiful car. WOW

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to receive a "WOW" from you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and think you'll like this AZ Beetle too, enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6WamYetmsx0pKs

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Bet that's one not originally from the Chicago area a great time machine

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Chicago Winters eats most cars. Happy to share this "Time Machine" with you, Lou

[@niche1740]

Pretty sure the color is L245 Light Bronze. The title states Prairie Tan ??

[@loucostabile]

Hi niche1740, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@thetreblerebel]

First comment and like that's awesome

[@loucostabile]

Winner! Happy to read you think this car is "awesome" :-)

[@20alphabet]

Nice condition, just nothing special here in southern California. Plenty of them in all states of repair here.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 20alphabet, I think CA is the Official Beetle Capital of the USA :-) Lou

[@20alphabet]

@@loucostabile I think you are right.

[@ronsimpson7596]

German cars (Old ones),always smell the same. Oily, gas fumes, rubber.....remember they had very poor HVAC, weak fan, windshield touching your forehead, very noisy, although you could race around like a maniac, and gas gauge would hardly move....fun car for its time.... stark contrast to American luxury boats of that era. As you say Lou very very simple!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron, Thanks for sharing, and enjoy reading your comment, Lou

[@Sancld]

☺👍😎👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@garymckee8857]

I would soon have a sister in a ------- xx as have a Volkswagen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@chrisubias7135]

Spent too much time on the manuals

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, If the Care Taker has found & kept them, you're going to see them :-) You can always move past them too. Lou

[@chrisubias7135]

@@loucostabile id I just really like the car