1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk Custom aka “Eve” in Gold & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Phoenix AZ on 1-30-24.
We're looking at a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk in Aztec Gold Paint. The car comes with the 289 CI V8 “Supercharged” engine and an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Cindy. Cindy’s had this car since 2008. Cindy shares her Husband bought her a die cast model and she wanted to find a real one. Well turns out in their search they found two 1957 Studebakers. She named one Adam & one Eve. Adam ended up giving his parts to Eve. This car took 4 ½ years to restore. The car is absolute perfection.
I originally met Cindy and The Arizona Concours d’Elegance, and if you’d like to find information on that, go to the website at arizonaconcour...
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

[@acatal2464]

1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk is one of a very beautiful looking car ever built!

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@rhondahall5642]

Wow!!! So Grateful that people have the vision and passion to preserve these beautiful machines. Thank you for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rhonda, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@scottmassey4330]

A really complex car from back in the day. Thanks for finding folks who preserve this history.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to share this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@lmailloux4343]

The more you approach the car the more you appreciated it. Paint and wheels are flawless!!

[@loucostabile]

I agree.

[@fob1xxl]

This car was always a favorite of mine growing up. I was 12 in 1957, and it seemed to be so far ahead of its time. I always loved the daring design. Everyone always mentions the '57 Chevy and '57 Chrysler cars, but this car had fins that were dominant ! The font end had more of a European design, which the public wasn't really ready for yet. Great looking car ! Thanks for the video. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi fob1xxl, Happy to read this car was always a favorite of yours :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

What a great car! Wonderful presence and the wheels are wild. The engine and engine bay are spectacular. Great restoration. It’s a shame Studebaker didn’t last longer. Thanks Lou and Cindy for letting us see this icon.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "icon" with you :-) High praise on this restoration. You're welcome, Lou

[@albertcarello619]

@JeffKing310: It's too bad that STUDEBAKER and AMERICAN MOTORS CORPORATION and PACKARD didn't merge into one major company. Perhaps it would have been much more profitable.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Studebaker made some very fine cars.. I need to go through their Museum again .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read this video reminds you to stop by the Museum again :-) Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

This 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk with that Aztec Gold looks wonderful! I liked the combination of white in the beautiful rear wings, the large front grille with that shield logo, and under the headlights those stylized air intakes fitted to finish with the large and elegant chrome bumper (special mention for the beautiful wheels, with chrome spoke rings and white strips). The engine bay with that big Supercharged V8 looks superb too. When you open the door, all the beauty and elegance of the interior unfolds before your eyes; from the steering wheel adorned by that large chrome partition, to the beautiful upholstered seats next to the instrument panel. The scale model of the trunk was fantastic, and looks like an almost exact copy, down to the colours, of the full-size one (of course, not forgetting that original "supercharger" brochure that was still in the glove compartment). The walk at the end was very pleasant, as always. Congratulations to Cindy, on her stylish automotive Eva! And to think that it all started with a nice scale model, haha. Great catch, with this vehicle, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Lot's to like with this car! Happy to share this "stylish" car with you :-) Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Gorgeous Golden Hawk ! Beautifully Done ! Thanks for posting Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you think this car is "Gorgeous" :-) I think so too. You're welcome, Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

Stunning Golden Hawk. Incredible restoration 10/10

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@billace90]

STUNNING. Thanks a lot, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "STUNNING" :-) You're welcome Billace 90!

[@WilliamParmley]

If this isn't the most beautifully perfect car you've ever featured, it certainly must be really close to the top of the list! Definitely deserves ALL the awards! How lucky you were to see this one and ride in it.

[@loucostabile]

High praise William!

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Cindy's right, this Hawk sure car purr! I love how the resto turned out, and the paint looks just fantastic, too. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I love how the resto turned out, and the paint looks just fantastic, too" :-) You're welcome TheGunfighter45acp!

[@lmailloux4343]

that video is better than a coffee! thanks Lou for all your works, I love your channel

[@loucostabile]

Hi L Mailloux, Happy to read "better than a coffee!" :-) Appreciate your kind words. it's very encouraging. You're welcome, Lou

[@bruceh92]

This amazing Studebaker has been rebuilt to perfection - love it !! Thanks for video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "love it !!" :-) You're welcome Bruce H.

[@citibear57]

Everything about this car is stunning, including the proud owner who looks absolutely thrilled to drive this awesome Studebaker. I'm so happy for her, and happy that they shared this special beauty with Lou and his awesome viewers 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, "Everything about this car is stunning, including the proud owner who looks absolutely thrilled to drive this awesome Studebaker." High praise. Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

Very tasteful restomod. The right color, stance, and wheels.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Very tasteful restomod" :-)

[@bigmountain7561]

Awesome Car, how many records did the Hawks make at Bonneville?? Even Gale Banks when he was a young man had a Hawk that he would run on the Salt. Cindy and Peter you have a beautiful resto mod. Keeping the authenticity of the car but cleaning up all the imperfections. Thank You All Great Video Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Mountain, Happy to read "Awesome Car" :-) Hmmm, not sure about the records. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share. You're welcome, Lou

[@zachwheeler9846]

Usually, I don't care for restomods but this one is very well done. The car overall looks original, in fact, I didn't know it was a restomod until you pointed out. Love the gold color and the wire wheels, its a real looker! Great video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Zach, You're right, this looks like it came from the Factory until you open the doors and look under the hood. Happy to share this "real looker!" with you :-) Lou

[@tommywatterson5276]

A beeeeautiful example of automotive history. The car is definitely unique in looks and luxurious styling with such class.

[@loucostabile]

"A beeeeautiful example of automotive history." NICE!

[@drakbar5957]

After the Packard engine plant shut down, Studebaker strapped a supercharger on their 289 and the Golden Hawk became a muscle car in ‘57. Dealers clamored for bucket seats and a four on the floor, but that didn’t happen until 1961. This Hawk is painted in the color combination that everyone wants - gold body and white fins. On a scale of 1-10, this Stude beauty is a 20!

[@loucostabile]

"On a scale of 1-10, this Stude beauty is a 20!" High praise.

[@michaelmartinez1345]

Wow... I LOVE the cars & trucks from this era... This one is something special... Thank you for showing this!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, You're on the right KZbin Channel for the cars you enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

[@godsowndrunk1118]

When I heard resto mod, I was afraid we were going to find a LS under the hood..... I was greatly surprised it has the correct engine. And what an engine.... those VS (Variable Speed) superchargers are really cool. The Hawk's are another of those cars I didn't like the looks of in the 60's. But it has grown on me over the years as newer cars have become more and more soulless... Great car, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" Gods own Drunk :-)

[@kevin7151]

Excellent car Lou. They don't make them like that anymore. We are a poorer nation with the loss of Studebaker as an automobile manufacturer for sure. Thanks for putting this video together.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@cobracharmer6178]

Thank you so much Lou for bringing this to our attention. I chuckled when I saw the brochure had a silhouette of a man driving a 57 Thunderbird. 😀👍

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Cobra Charmer. Nice catch on the 57 T Bird Driver!

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

I've always vacillated between 'wouldn't be caught dead in one' and 'I gotta get one of those' when it comes to those Golden Hawks. What a beautiful example of a restomod done 100% right! I would drive that Stude all day every day! Cool car Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Happy to read "What a beautiful example of a restomod done 100% right! I would drive that Stude all day every day!" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@ricksand6477]

Wow! What an incredible machine! Nice to see a tasteful restomod done to perfection by folks who obviously are in tune with what they wanted to build. Thanks for sharing this beautiful car with us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise. You're welcome Rick!

[@RickMcCargar]

What a great looking car...from the future! And it sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds from this car :-) You're welcome!

[@rondye9398]

Thank you for preserving this beauty! I own another '57 Golden Hawk that is metallic blue, white fins, 3sp. OD. Also a restomod from the early 1960's. Chrome under the hood, Polished etc. Bucket seats from a GT Hawk, Ansen floor shifter. Slow process of resto. Original owner passed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron, Happy to read you one a 57 Golden Hawk too :-) NICE! Lou

[@donaldthetruthseeker-es3nu]

Thats a car you never see at all . They got to be very rare now. Beautiful restoration. It sure has a lot of character. Thanks for showing this beautiful car guys.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the rarity and good looks of this car :-) You're welcome Donald.

[@sparky6086]

One of my favorite cars of all time! I imagine, that the dry climate out West helped keep it from rusting away to ths point of no return. I remember seeing a couple of these in the late 1980's in a farm field in Georgia. They weren't marked as for sale & hadn't been moved in years judging from the plant growth around them. I often drove past them in the course of my work. Unfortunate for them in the Deep South (Southeast US), it's too humid & rust had just about gotten the best of them. Sour grapes, but I was too busy in those days, to even think about inquiring about them & taking them on as a project.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sparky, We have a WINNER for you today :-) Happy to read this brings back memories of the ones you saw in Georgia, Lou

[@islanddon865]

My dad had a Supercharged '57 Packard Clipper. A 4 door with a surprisingly similar design. It was his favorite car.

[@loucostabile]

HI Island Don, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads favorite car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou, absolutely one of the best under-hood looks I've ever seen. Terrific feature. Thx man!

[@loucostabile]

Audie, High praise. YW!

[@bobwilkinson6059]

Another fantastic car Lou! Cars now a days lack the beauty and flair of those of yesteryear! Love it!❤️👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Love it!" Bob :-)

[@jwright2995]

Lovely car and great video but very jealous watching in the UK. Miserable weather here right now.

[@loucostabile]

Hi J Wright, Happy to read you enjoy this "Lovely car" :-) Lou

[@juanasanelli6831]

Gracias Lou que señora tan simpatica y que lindo Studebaker hasta con soplador y todo

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Happy to read you like this nice lady and her nice car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@divico1575]

Spectacular!👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid, beautiful '57🙂

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car THROTTLEPOWER :-)

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@loucostabile 👍

[@RichardNaslund]

What are absolutely gorgeous Golden hawk I love that car 😊😊😊

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I love that car" :-)

[@LeRequinBlue]

😊😊 would love to be ridden in that kinda car, with John Denver Country Roads being played….the absolute living free experience. I was born to love Cars. Thx for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi The_blue_sky, " I was born to love Cars" GOOD NEWS! You've found the right KZbin Channel for you! You're welcome, subscribe, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@misterenergy959]

Beautiful car….hard to top that one!

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@robgrear1142]

And Cindy said, “Let there be a golden lady named, Eve, and she will be beautiful.” Studebaker Bible, Cindy1957, Chapter 1, Verse 1

[@loucostabile]

AMEN!

[@cjdesign5700]

Cindy's "Eve" is a perfect example of one of the last unique brands that made it for a little while, So stylish. My Dad had a 59 Silver Hawk...such great style. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CJ Design, Happy to share this "stylish" car with you :-) Glad to read this brings back memories of your Dads car. You're welcome, Lou

[@Irishfan]

When you said it was a restromod, I was hard pressed to see the modifications. You didn't go into a lot of detail on what was modified, but other than the added sparkle in the paint, I am thinking maybe up dated guages and radio. The car looks fantastic! If I were wealthy enough to have a collection, I would like three Studebakers in my collection, a late 50s or early 60s Hawk, Lark, and a 63 Avanti. Great video, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read "The car looks fantastic!" :-) Hope you get those 3 Studebakers soon. Lou

[@patkane761]

The absolute best resto-mod you've ever had on. I've always loved those Golden Hawks, best car of it's era and ahead of it's time on aerodynamics. More please 👍👍 Thanks for being the best on KZbin Lou 👍😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, High praise. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@henryszubielski8601]

What a beautiful car! Always loved this Studebaker! Very simply, rolling art work!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Henry, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@randyguyer]

A BEAUTIFUL car!!! I don't know much about Studebakers but I like this one. It's only lightly modified which I like also. She said that they pulled it from a junkyard I believe. That's great, another car saved from total death. The best compliment I can give is that "I would buy that car". No price would bother me.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@troynov1965]

My late uncle had one just like this ( same year ) he got brand new but was red and white. It was before i was born but have pics of him with it in front of my grand parents house. When we talked cars he always bought up his 57 Stude Hawk .....he loved it and always regretted selling it. Awesome car !

[@loucostabile]

Hi troynov1965, Happy to read you appreciate this "Awesome car !" :-) Glad to read this brings back memories of your Uncles car, Lou

[@Jrski14]

This car is an absolute beauty!

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@brianmoore6306]

Nothing else looked like this in '57, that's for sure. Just beautiful...especially with those wheels. Engine was so clean and sounded fantastic. Not sure which I like best..front or rear! Love the brushed aluminum dash too. I never really knew how elegant these cars really are. It's beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

"It's beautiful" NICE!

[@ronaldhorton2438]

I love this car, and remember being so excited by the newspaper advertisement announcing the Golden Hawk. Thank you ❤🎉😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ronald, Happy to read 'I love this car' :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JeffDeWitt]

Beautiful car, and as I'm fond of saying, "It's tough to outcool a finned Hawk". I'm curious about what modifications were made. The lady mentioned sparkle in the paint, I noticed wheels, tires, AC, an alternator, and the windshield wiper motor was missing. (likely reworked wiper mechanism). How about the brakes and transmission?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "finned Hawk" with you :-) Hmmm, not sure about the brakes and transmission. Lou

[@drcandor]

I always know how much i really like one of Lou's presentations when i sit here watching Lou drive away in his Viper, as i am saying wow * When a beautifully designed classic is restored and some details enhanced to make it even a little nicer i think that is the best of both worlds * Time to make the T-Shirt. . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dr. Candor, Happy to read this video is worth watching to the end :-) High praise. Lou

[@ultraviolettp3446]

Absolutely stunning car. The color is captivating and really augments the overall design and is well set off with the white accent color. Once again you just have the eye for wonderful vehicles to showcase. Truly awesome channel, Lou, and keep up the great work.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ultraviolet tp, High praise. I appreciate your kind and encouraging words. Lou

[@luxor-uc2xs]

I'm really speechless. That Golden Hawk looks like brand new or even better.. What a perfect car. Thank you Lou and greetings from austria.

[@loucostabile]

"What a perfect car" High praise. You're welcome luxor 8071.

[@Steven-p4j]

I have always found these Studebakers' to be stunners. It appears to be a throwback, in one way, to the vehicles from the 40s era, where the radiator was very prominent, and the headlights were mounted on separate fenders.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, Happy to share this "stunner" with you :-) Lou

[@susanjoseph2380]

What a beautiful car. My ancestors are studabaker. Clement studabaker. What a car.thankyou for this.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Susan, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@richcoleman469]

Always loved Studebakers. My Dad had a 53 1/2 ton pickup. Nice to see a girl that knows what a cool car is.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@larryborkstrom3580]

They are rarely seen today they did get it going again and mods made very tastefully done

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing one of these cars today, Lou

[@spencersmith2798]

Oh, Lou-thanks so much…the ‘57 Golden is one of my very favorite cars…what a wonderful choice!

[@loucostabile]

Oh, Spencer-You're welcome. Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@keithcasner6842]

Nice Hawk. Not as clean as a 53. Till they quit. The 57 would bolt on a 53 coupe frame till the last 64 GT

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@timrayburn2461]

Great car.Outstanding video Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) I appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@williambarry8015]

Geez what an impressive restoration. Seems like it would be an almost impossible task to get all the shiny trim and all the little knobs and emblems and all that stuff to look that perfect!?

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this restoration.

[@Steven-p4j]

A mighty fine resto-mod, with the looks to allow it to stand apart, yet the modernity to give it some ease of use. Well done.👏👏👏

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@sydrider6023]

It’s really well put together, super nice color!👍. The back end is over the top.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@leazzel7]

I absolutely love this car. I was obsessed with this vehicle as a teenager. Lucky lady

[@loucostabile]

Hi leazzel7, Happy to read you "absolutely love 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

[@СергійШамін]

Цікава історія про Адама і Еву! Чудове авто! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, Happy to share the story of this car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@stevegordon5243]

Beautiful Studebaker! They did a great job restoring it!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks and work done on this car :-)

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

Btw , in the mid 60s I met gentleman that had one of these and those colors and I fell in love ❤ with it right away

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I fell in love with it right away" :-)

[@czechmate6916]

Gorgeous car very well done 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@danam0228]

A beautiful car for a beautiful woman 👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@andrewromano-fw5vp]

PERFECTION. ....YOU SAY ??? ABSOLUTELY 💯

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@Gerald-pg2pq]

Know these cars well, buddy Jim had one in high school

[@loucostabile]

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

[@DanEBoyd]

That paint is pretty striking!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@gregmckinney7178]

One Lucky Lady !!! Eve us just Beautiful !!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@joeseeking3572]

Spent some $$ on that interior!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

Oh big bro Lou!! POW! And my floppy DC sneakers are yanked off my tube socked stocking feet by St. Gabriel himself here in snowy Brooklyn and hurled down that gorgeous desert AZ street, where you jump up and catch them both!!-100% Joe Montana style!! With that big bro Lou grin😄!! Hold onto my boys and send them back to me soon, will ya big bro🤣? Everything is this review is just beautiful, Lou. That Studebaker in Aztec Gold set against that magical flora and fauna and Arizona Spanish style homes there just took my breath away, man. Eve is in a perfect place to show off her "fins" and with perfect folks who love and care for her as they do. Ya know, I heard my Dad (who passed away 17 years ago) had a Studebaker coupe (maybe one of these?!) when he was a handsome young Irishman, a couple of years before he met my Mom, an Italian cupcake from the Bronx. Then they had me and my sisters and brothers, before lil' tube sock wearin' JV baseball jock JV Johnny as the baby boy😜. Seeing this review made me think of them. My God, I do miss them. Thanks for the trip, big bro. JV Johnny ⚾⚾

[@loucostabile]

Hey JV Johnny, I can hear the sneaker "screech" on hot pavement in AZ from them being yanked off in Brooklyn :-) Happy to read this brings back memories of your Dads car. Eve in AZ is sun bathing....NICE! You're welcome, Lou

[@bdpopeye]

Beautiful Studebaker Hawk!...When I was a kid back in the late 50s and early 60s I thought Studebakers were ugly. Face it. The Lark etc was a rolling box😝. But the Hawk is a very beautiful car...Thanks for posting Lou! Gods blessing on you and your family!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, Happy to read "the Hawk is a very beautiful car..." :-) You're welcome. Blessings received. God bless you and your family too, Lou

[@TheDejael]

This car has deign elements by Virgil M. Exner Sr. (the original 1953 Studebaker body design under the oversight of Raymond Loewy) and Brooks Stevens, so it bears a resemblance to the beautiful 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Adventurer in terms of design, fabrics and colors.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@terryeustice5399]

A great restoration Lou. My Band Director had one of these in Black. The last of the glory of the Studebaker. Think the dissolved in 1959. Nice cat! ❤️💯👍👊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry, Happy to read you enjoy this restoration. Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Band Directors car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS LOU ,CINDY ,PETER , for Sharing AN AMAZING 🤩RESTOMOD …BETTER THAN NEW 😎💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

High praise. You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long.

[@s2snider]

Gorgeous car, restored exactly as I would have done it. Why this car wasn't the top seller in its day is a mystery to me. Raymond Loewy was a genius. Just one more thing: Lou, whenever it's convenient, would you please ask Cindy if she'll marry me? Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stewart, Happy to read "Gorgeous car, restored exactly as I would have done it." :-) I believe she reads the comments, so good luck! You're welcome, Lou

[@tonycolca2241]

Lou I hate to be critical but a restomod is an old car with a new modern chassis and running gear i.e. modern computer controlled engine most people opt fora GM ls. This car is a stock restoration and it is really nice. Sometimes I think you purposely mis state just to get a reaction drives us techno needs crazy Keep up the good work enjoy your videos

[@loucostabile]

Tony, I'm married, I already have someone who has he job correcting everything I say. :-)

[@josephbingham1255]

I learned to drive in one of these. White so the fins must have been gold. My mother's boyfriend sold automobiles had drove a golden hawk. The swirled dash had a plaque that had a production number and name of the man in Texas it was mad for. It had a Packard engine as I recall.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you learned to drive on :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@motorTranz]

Rare and beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity and beauty of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@douglasb.1203]

Raymond Lowey designed a winner.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing :-)

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Stylish but not bloated....beautiful car Lou, thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Mike. You're welcome.

[@OGNoah25]

The Car is heading to Indy and it will go up for Auction at Mecum Auctions.

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, I wasn't aware of that.

[@konradbenz7110]

❤ a childhoods dream ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@charlescrawford7039]

I have one of those, except it's the 1:18 scale version. This is a fin car without being goofy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, Happy to read you have a little one of this car :-) Lou

[@carllavell8673]

👍🔥😍🔥👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@leroycaudill96]

Remember these cars well beautiful car Lou thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you remember these cars well Leroy. You're welcome.

[@600miles]

Cindy has Oregon plates? I just got a '57 Silver Hawk also in Oregon and ordered TUDE as my license plate.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like you have a fun car :-)

[@williambarry8015]

👍👍

[@albertcarello619]

Where do you get you premium gasoline? I think it requires a higher octane than what's available at gas stations and it requires premium leaded fuel.

[@loucostabile]

can fill this car with premium from current gas stations.

[@albertcarello619]

@@loucostabile I recommend SHELL V-POWER. Out in California some SHELL and UNION 76 STATIONS even have 100 octane lead free premium! Not cheap but certainly worth using in your car out there.

[@andrewromano-fw5vp]

PHOENIX? NO RUST ON THE CAR ....ONLY. SEDONA 😅

[@loucostabile]

Yes

[@birger315]

My brother had a coral hawk. It was a huge rattle trap.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Sad to read it's a rattle trap :-( 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

[@myoldi7128]

fantastic car ! better like new .

[@loucostabile]

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

[@dinoharper8984]

One of my favs. New a man who had one.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "One of my favs" :-)

[@rondyechannel1399]

Beautiful job!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron, 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