1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible in Silver & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the North Suburbs of Chicago IL on 11-12-23.
We're looking at a 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible in Silver Paint. The car comes with the 365 CI V8 Engine and has an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Ted & John McNabola. Ted’s had this car since 2019. Ted shares his Grandfather and Uncle shared the 1957 Cadillac was there favorite car, so John and Ted found this one. The car is striking, classy, and comfortable too.
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@sly2392]

CLASSIC CLASS. they dont make them like this anymore, and they never will again. thank you lou for bringing this beauty to us.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this "beauty" with you :-)

[@fredkelbert1913]

My dad once owned a 1958 Cadillac Series 62 hardtop coupe. I once sat in his lap and steered it. Having the boy riding along brought back a happy memory of that.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@aaronalter2000]

That car was when Cadillac was truly "The Standard of the World."

[@loucostabile]

I agree.

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Just a Handsome Caddy! Thanks

[@brianhardy6234]

Absolutely stunning,work of art on wheels. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

The '57 is the classiest looking of '50's Caddys. In the '60's my Aunt & Uncle had a '57 Sedan Deville. It was the first time I ever saw power windows and I was mesmerized. I remember my aunt saying "Please don't touch the window buttons anymore because anytime you touch anything in this car it costs us $100 to fix." My Uncle drove me and my cousins up to NH in that car and I remember looking at the speedometer and we were over 100 MPH. My Uncle said to me "whatever you do don't tell your mother, she'll kill me." I was in heaven because I could tell my friends that I went 100 MPH. Cool video on one of my favorite Cadillacs. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), High praise for the design of the 1957. Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Aunt & Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@johncornell3665]

Wow what a nice Caddy, a piece of American history, thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "American history" car with you :-) You're welcome John!

[@citibear57]

That was awesome Lou. Thank you! This Cadillac looked right at home driving past the North Suburbs mansions. I love it when people actually drive their beautiful cars. Thank you also to the McNabola family 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read "That was awesome" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Beautiful Cadillac! Classy is right. A real glimpse into a by-gone era. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Cadillac :-) Appreciate your comments and support. You're welcome, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

What a great Cadillac! There is no doubting you have arrived when that iconic front end makes its appearance. It's a treat for both passengers and spectators whenever one of these is around. And plenty of luxury and top down motoring around Lake Michigan to finish this fine car and fine video out. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise. You're welcome TheGunfighter45asp!

[@danielbennion80]

Truly a classic. Kudos to the owner. May you enjoy it for years to come and make lots of memories not to be forgotten! 👍

[@loucostabile]

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

[@danielbennion80]

@@loucostabile Thank you!

[@robgrear1142]

Hi Ho, Silver! ‘57 Cadillacs were quite special. Love the lavish chrome work, too!

[@loucostabile]

"Hi Ho, Silver!" NICE!

[@edwinlieberman-vj6uv]

What a pleasure to look at this beautiful Caddy ! This Cadillac was built at a time when cars were built, not made of plastic as are the cars of today. This car was the King of the road. Cadillac was a pleasure to drive, look at and own. I Love It ! Eddie Martin😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eddie, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@OldDood]

I remember this Cadillac mostly from riding in the back of Station Wagons with family and friends. We would look at the 'Faces' of cars right behind us and this 57 was one of my favorites. I had an Uncle that owned this car and many other Cadillacs. It seemed like all my Uncles had cool cars when I was growing up. (these were men that were from the WWI era) Thanks Lou. Keep the Classic vehicles of the 40's, 50's and 60's coming.

[@loucostabile]

I'll do my best to feature the cars you enjoy :-) You're welcome OldDood.

[@brianmoore6306]

In the beginning and through the 60's, Cadillacs were so special. This '57 is such a great example of that. Can't say much for the look of Caddy's today - nothing special about them. Just take a look at the front end of this 57. BEAUTIFUL. Everything is over the top and fits together so nicely. I could not find one thing that should be changed. OMG - the sound is the best part!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@DaveInCanada081]

I like this more than the vaunted 1959. Back when America mattered.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave in Canada, Happy to read you appreciate this car more than the 1959 :-) 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

[@motorTranz]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) You're welcome motorTranz!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU,JOHN TED,TONY,FOR SHARING THIS BEAUTIFUL CAR AND THE GREAT COLOR COMBO AND ALL THE CHROME YOU COULD WANT…AND THE SECRET 🤫 VIEWS OF LAKE MICHIGAN 💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@bruceh92]

Terrific Caddy Lou! The silver on red is a great color combo, and a convertible too.. Cruisin' in style. Nice feature today with the family, thanks!

[@loucostabile]

High praise Bruce H.! You're welcome.

[@2509498788]

Absolute beauty

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@islanddon865]

The 57 is my all time favorite Caddie. Especially the Biarritz trim. Simply...WOW!😮 My son rebuilds 62s. Currently working on a '51 restomod with 505 hp (dyno'd). Its a rat rod now, but wait till its done!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "The 57 is my all time favorite Caddie" :-)

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

What a beauty.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@acatal2464]

Wow! This is nice looking Cadillac.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@terryeustice5399]

Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

SUPER THANK YOU Terry for the SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support. Lou

[@leroycaudill96]

Beautiful old car Lou thanks for the video.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome Leroy,

[@TheDejael]

Excellent classic Cadillac designed by Harley Earl and Chuck Jordan. Wild style, competed well with Exner's Forward Look cars for 1957.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Excellent classic Cadillac designed by Harley Earl and Chuck Jordan" :-)

[@jeffreymartin6369]

By far more fabulous than the 59. I love the fins on this old gal. 58 as well. Silver is especially nice. Great video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise Jeffrey!

[@billace90]

A beauty!! Thank you so much, Lou!!! And congratulations to the happy owners! This doesn’t detract from the car at all, but I’m surprised GM didn’t include power windows, which were available on other top of the line models like the Olds 98, Buick, etc.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@watthaile2053]

That car does have power windows. The controls are visible on the wraparound of the dash, 4 on the driver's side, and 1 on the passenger side. The window controls are shown at 9:00. The vents have cranks.

[@billace90]

Yes, thank you for your comment. I just noticed. I wasn’t expecting the master control windows there, but in the driver’s door.

[@donaldthetruthseeker-es3nu]

Beautiful car, sounds like it has a rod knocking when he stated it up. Thanks for showing this beautiful car guys.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald the truth seeker, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) He'll have to take a look into that start up sound. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@ChitownRon]

When I in high school, I worked part time at the standard station at Milwaukee and Lake Avenue. I remember when certain cars would come in I’d be looking for the gas cap some of them. I learned after the first time I don’t recall that Cadillac opening I remember the Volkswagen beetles they had to open the trunk in the front and you put the gas up in that area, that’s what cars were cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi ChitownRon, Ahhh "find the gas cap" memories :-) Good times! Lou

[@dave1956]

Now they are appliances, devoid of any personality. I visited the Chicago Auto Show and it was a total waste of time. I’ll bet in 1957 I wouldn’t have said that.

[@1575murray]

Early Volkswagens did not have a fuel gauge. They had a reserve tank that you could activate when the main tank ran out of gas. Later ones had a fuel gauge so you didn't have to guess when you needed to refill the tank.

[@user-ys7ng6hq5j]

Прекрасне авто! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

HI Сергій, Happy to read "Beautiful car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@misterenergy959]

Wow! Nice Caddy!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bdpopeye]

Cadillac's slogan back in the day was...."Standard of the World!"..awesome! Thanks for posting! Be blessed always!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, Happy to share this "Standard of the World" car with you :-) Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@listenchannel1900]

Hey Lou, thanks for what you're doing. I'm 67 and these old boats are the best cars ever made. 2 things I wish you would do in your videos. Slow down as you pan across things such as the dash of a car, they are works of art!. Second - before you go to film a car - get more familiar with that car, do some research. So when you point something out you don't need to be corrected by the owner. PLEASE! Take this all, as compliments to what you do. KEEP DOING MORE!

[@loucostabile]

Hey Listen Channel, # 1) Yes I agree I should slow down. # 2) No researching before hand as that's what keeps it exciting (kinda like knowing what your Christmas present is before Christmas day) # 3) are you watching the commercials in full and not skipping them before the videos so I can get paid so I can keep sharing with you? My pleasure sharing with you and thanks for the tips, and I'll KEEP DOING MORE! :-) Lou

[@cjdesign5700]

A true work of automotive design. Thanks Ted, John, and Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this automotive design. You're welcome CJ Design.

[@jerryrollins512]

Nice Convertible. Back many years ago my first convertible was a '57 Cadillac series 62. I remember driving with the top down. Rode like a magic carpet on the road. Not bad mileage if you kept it to 60-65. Around town not so much.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerry, 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

[@unclerudy9797]

Beautiful Caddy ❤ Thanks for posting Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Caddy :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou, what a gr8 feature. "The standard of the world." You do a wonderful job of keeping your replies to the commentary above board. But man... occasionally there are some things written in the comments i just dont get...can't please everyone i guess. 🤷 Keep up the good work and terrific cars and features.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, Happy to read you enjoy this "The standard of the world" :-) Appreciate your encouragement, Lou

[@barrycuda3769]

Those Dagmars really mean business. Impressive old Caddy for sure . Can we go back to feature cars that aren't missing their roof after this?🙂

[@loucostabile]

"Those Dagmars really mean business." Yes they do. Video alert, next car has a roof, so stay tuned, Lou

[@barrycuda3769]

@@loucostabile 🙂👍

[@goosebumps768]

Wow 100% coolest car made Like color of car as

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

very nice 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read "very nice" :-) Lou

[@petemedina8446]

What a great looking car there the gas filler at the similar to a 57 Nomad station wagon behind the tail light🎉

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pete, Happy to read you enjoy this "great looking car" :-) Lou

[@terryeustice5399]

I agree that the 1957 Cadillac was one of the special cars in style. Thank you for sharing this car. And he is right about Buick and their transmissions. The Nail head was a great engine. We owned a 56 Buick Roadmaster. The transmission was never good. Great restoration on this car. And these cars were so heavy. Thank you Lou for sharing! 💯👍👊

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the style of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome Terry!

[@vp1133]

Lou. Never end a sentence with at

[@loucostabile]

V P, thank you for the tip.....now if I can do it?

[@paulwinter9672]

NOT a FAKE EXHAUST, they may have changed it but from the factory the EXHAUST came through those outlets.( I grew up with the 57 Cadilac.)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, 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

[@ChitownRon]

Classic cars aren’t made, they’re born. That hood ornament will slice and dice you like the Veg-O-Matic

[@loucostabile]

"That hood ornament will slice and dice you like the Veg-O-Matic" :-)

[@ChitownRon]

He’s giving you a spin through the ravines. I go through the on my motorcycle all the time it’s beautiful you gotta watch the cop. There’s a spot where there’s a cop sitting all the time when you just get into the readings heading north. I believe that big mansion used to be W Clement stones mansion the one with the two buildings at the gates in the greenhouse it’s beautiful I go up there looking for money in the curbs.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for the tip.

[@drakbar5957]

Cadillac crushed the luxury car competition in the late Fifties. Neither Lincoln or Imperial came anywhere close…and Packard was reduced to being a rebadged Studebaker. Everything about this car says you’ve arrived!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Everything about this car says you’ve arrived!" :-)

[@joseph-frankbrocchus6575]

Thank you for always going over the interior and all of the switches/most car videos go too quick over the interior, which is what I am the most interested in / have a question, the control they said was for the outside mirrors? On my grandparents 1958 Cadillac that was the washer-windshield switch

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome. Hmmm, maybe it's the same as your Grandparents car. Not sure. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share.

[@danam0228]

My friends and I called my car in high school "The Beast". This one is much nicer 👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this brings back memories of "The Beast" :-)

[@carllavell8673]

👍💯👀💯👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@DanEBoyd]

Quite elegant, but not the most elegant car. It does exceed at commanding the respect of the beholder. It also looks like a loose prelude to the '58 Chevy! I've noticed that the '54 Buick, Olds, and Cadillac, all already had the more modern '55-'57 Chevy look to them, with the Chevy and Pontiac looking more antiquated with their early '50s profiles. This Cadillac really typifies the lowering greenhouse lines of the era. That underdash speaker grill looks like the grill of a '70-'73 Camaro RS split bumper!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this "Quite elegant" car, Lou

[@DanEBoyd]

@@loucostabile Call me an uncultured barbarian, by I dare say that Buick and Oldsmobile made some cars that were more elegant (in my opinion) than any Cadillac.

[@automatedelectronics6062]

Cool car! I don't think that the exhaust was that loud when the car was new. The Park shift indicator identifies it as the 315 model HydraMatic. The previous model HydraMatic continued to be used in light trucks into the 1960's and Rolls-Royce bought the equipment and rights to manufacturer this earlier model, using it in their cars through 1967 with the Euro spec first Silver Shadow. After that, they bought the TH400 from GM for many years.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Cool car!" Automated Electronics :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@Cryptoman_5000]

Lou, you need to find a 1956 Lincoln Continental.

[@loucostabile]

Cryptoman 5000, Here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qny4YaOrgpVml5I

[@scottmassey4330]

Redefining the term land yacht

[@loucostabile]

ALL ABOARD!

[@brucesmith3072]

Beautiful car, great video. I was 12yo at the time! I'm still confused though: what was the price/luxury of Series 62? I know Eldorado was top, but was 62 ahead of Coupe/Sedan de Ville?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. The Series 62 was a trim level below the Eldorado, Lou

[@brucesmith3072]

@@loucostabile Thanks! (Still think Coupe de something. sounds more expensive.) LOL

[@fob1xxl]

As beautiful as this car was when it came out, the difference between what Chrysler was coming out with, like the DODGE, PLYMOUTH, CHRYSLER, DeSOTO, and IMPERIAL all with the new "sweptwing design" and even FORD with the new MERCURY with "dream car design", Cadillac still seemed a little behind in design. Not until 1959 would they make their statement and literally blow everyone else out of the water ! Even though I was only twelve and thirteen at the time, I loved that time of automobile designs. Today, unfortunately, they all seem to look alike.

[@loucostabile]

You're on the right KZbin Channel for the designs you enjoy :-)

[@terrym5023]

Series 62. The "basic" Cadillac 😉

[@loucostabile]

NICE and basic :-)

[@stude2896]

Oh it is difficult to decide where to begin. The reason this car has four parking light relates to the fact that it most likely has the optional Fog Lights, In 1957 the rear bumper exhaust ports were functional as built. In 1958 they were dummies. Due to the design of the new "X" frame the trunk floor layout was very poor. On two door models the styling was well received. Unfortunately the 4 door Sedan DeVille and 62 four door hardtop were five inches shorter and presented a very unpopular stubby appearance. By the time this car was produced Hydra Matic had been in production since 1940 and successful provided millions of owner untold miles of enjoyable trouble free driving pleasure. At the time Hydra Matic was well known for it's durability, excellent performance, and fuel economy. As the producer of these video features you had an obligation to edit out the totally uninformed, negative, and completely inaccurate comments relative to Hydra Matic performance made by the owner in this presentation.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and adding to the story.

[@ManiaMusicChannel]

Maybe I am bias, but the 57 300c looks way better

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing which one you like. Here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmKml6FteLKfns0

[@ManiaMusicChannel]

@@loucostabile thank you, will check it out

[@RogersaadehSiryoureamoron]

Why is that an ugly car?😊😅😮😢🎉 😂

[@audieconrad8995]

?

[@billace90]

Well, I guess it’s a matter of personal taste.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@terrym5023]

You need to run real quick like to the nearest optician it seems your eyesight is experiencing difficulties if you consider that beautiful classic ugly 🤔

[@eat_a_dick_trudeau]

It never ceases to amaze me how people can own a car for years, and then agree to show it off, yet don't know much about it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Canada FCKNG Sucks, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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