1958 Buick Limited Convertible “ The Chrome King “ in Black & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 7-23-20.
We're looking at a 1958 Buick Limited Convertible in Black Paint. The car comes with the factory V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Ken Nagel. Ken’s had this car since 2010. He shares details on this car that looks “showroom” new. Ken shared there were less than 900 Buick Limited Convertibles produced. The car has so much Chrome I’ve nick named it “The Chrome King”.
If you'd like to see this car on Ken's website here is the link kennagelclassiccars.com/1958-...
ENJOY!

[@1955mouse]

this is one of those beautiful cars you just don't see anymore wow. nice. those were the good ole days.

[@loucostabile]

Hi mouse lee, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Big Buick :-) Lou

[@1955mouse]

@@loucostabile thanks lou, I haven't seen one of these in forever and especially not in this condition, beautiful car. that's my car generation, love to see some truck from this era too!

[@michaelwalter3399]

@@loucostabile Buick used the term "B-58" in the marketing of these cars. About the same time, Convair Aviation was building the B-58 Hustler fighter-bomber. Is it possible that GM might have been involved in building components for that aircraft?

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

That Buick was probably the most elegant car of the 50s! The overall condition is amazing and the color combo is the best ever! Thanks Lou👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don's Hot Rod Garage, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@smoothoperator7023]

'57-58 Eldorado Brougham

[@RebeckaJ.Hansen]

This 1958 Buick Limited Convertible is an absolute stunner! The sleek black exterior paired with the abundance of chrome detailing truly earns it the title "The Chrome King". It's amazing to see how these classic cars have stood the test of time and continue to turn heads today. Thanks for sharing this piece of automotive history with us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rebecka, Happy to read you appreciate this "absolute stunner!" 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

[@martytruelove5026]

This is one of those cars you always remember.Grade 4 teacher drove a Black 58 Buick Special,more chrome than you could shake a stick at.She drove it daily into the 1980's.These were nicer than all others in 58.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marty, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@leemartin2990]

Such rare and beautiful cars! I always loved this car's big, beefy good looks. Chrome, fins, wraparound windshield...the works. When the '58s were in pre-production, Harley Earle told the designers at GM to "put the chrome on, and I'll take it off." To their surprise, he didn't! May we all be thankful for that!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lee Martin, 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

[@mikeweizer3149]

Lee Martin A 1958 Oldsmobile 98 or a 1958 Cadillac series 60 special would run this 1958 Buick Limited a close second in the chrome contest!.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Harley Earl retired shortly thereafter so he wanted his last one to be well remembered.

[@robertamato358]

My Dad had a 58 Roadmaster when I was a kid. The similarities between those models brought back great childhood memories for me. Modern cars may drive better, but it’s sad to see how much we have lost in terms of artistry and craftsmanship over the years. Beautiful vehicle! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad's 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

[@hectorrodriguez5012]

Same story. We had a 58 Roadmaster 75. What a car !!!!

[@billace90]

Lou: “The car is literally mesmerizing”. Can’t add anything else to those words! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Guillermo, Happy to share this "mesmerizing" car :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@78Caprice]

A truly magnificent car Lou, thanks for sharing these beauties with us. On a side note there are actually quite a few of these here in Sweden as well, seen them at major car shows like Power Meet. Unfortunately all car shows have been suspended due to Corona. It’s a real treat to be able to at least watch them online. I a specially enjoy when you go for a little ride in the cars as well.

[@MultiSonyag]

We had the blue gray color I remember the night my parents brought it home I was 8 years old I played with the power windows that engine sure sounds familiar thank you!

[@joerogers4227]

@Michael Walter I owned a 1955 Century, sweet car. Buick was unique with it's dynaflow transmission. To Start the car, you pushed the gas pedal with the key turned on and the starter would engage. wish I had it today but that was log ago in the early 60's

[@sabba_dabba8649]

I liked the pace of this video a lot. No stone unturned. Such a gracious caretaker.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sabba_Dabba, Thank you for sharing what you liked about this video :-) I agree, Ken is a gracious Care Taker, Lou

[@rickeyb.9072]

Oh my Lord! When I first seen it coming at the beginning of this segment, I was in awe and probably mesmerized trans too! Mr. Ken sir, what a beautiful piece of art of an automobile!!! I just love it! I believe the 1958's were the first year of the Quad headlamps. But man or man! Mr. Lou, I seen many automobiles on your show, but this 1958 Buick Limited is I think the best looking automobile that I ever seen! Wow! Thank you guys; I truly appreciate it. Again, thank you! Oh by the way, you guys were looking mighty cool in that beautiful scenic drive I just saw! Wow!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rickey, High praise for this Big Beautiful Buick :-) My pleasure sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@glennweaver3014]

Beautiful Buick. GM's most stunning car for 1958 in my opinion. With its big fins and chrome everywhere, the styling is so over the top 50s. And that grille. Wow! Thank you Lou. You're the best at showing off these great pieces of automotive art.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn Weaver, High praise for this car in 1958 :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@1940limited]

Don't forget the 58 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special, but it was a 4-door HT only.

[@davidsarmas6494]

The owner is such a gentleman! We understand his love for this car, to own it must be nirvana!

[@loucostabile]

HI David, I agree, great to hang out with Ken, and so happy he shares his cars with us :-) Lou

[@andydanko7074]

Something is wrong with that clock, it's working🤣🤣

[@loucostabile]

N I C E :-)

[@g-a-i-l-]

Hilarious! And how true

[@robg5091]

Had my 58 Century 2 door hardtop for almost 20 years. Love that car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi RG23765 D150, 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

[@robg5091]

@@loucostabile I did. I actually still have the Century! Thanks for your channel. Always a treat!

[@asafaust8869]

Please pardon my ignorance, but did the Century replace the Limited? I am a fan of Buick's, and I have never seen a car like this.

[@Phonejag1]

This car is literally like stepping back in time into a Buick dealer’s showroom in 1958.. This car is *brand new* and loaded with every available option, including factory air conditioning!! Wow!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Phonejag1, High praise :-) 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

[@aspierunner1725]

That Buick is a rolling work of art!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the looks of this car :-)

[@garymckee8857]

You got more comments on this one than most you present. You used to buy a work of art now you can only get an appliance. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, This video is doing well :-) Lou

[@UberLummox]

Because black is where it's at. It really "sells" the car imo.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

This Buick is fantastic! If it's in Ken's collection, you know it's gonna be the best of the best. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise for this Big Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@johnbockelie3899]

Black paint dried faster than other colors. That's why Henry Ford painted cars black. To. save.production time.

[@williamcobb6322]

An Era when cars had personality! A real beauty here.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Happy to read you appreciate the personality & looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@patcurrie9888]

I saw a silver 58 Limited convertible, entering a Buick car show on LI, NY. It was 'mesmerizing' as the whole car glistened in the sun with his wife seated on the bonnet in a poodle skirt. That was 1991, 1992 or 1993. Still can't get that outta my head. Best of your videos! Well done Ken!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat Currie, Happy to read this one brings memories of the silver one you saw :-) Glad to read you enjoy this video, Lou

[@daniellack3559]

This baby looks like it must have just about every available option that Buick offered for 1958, many of which did not become common place on american autos for some 20 years...simply amazing and would have been the envy of every neighborhood anywhere!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, High praise for the "envy of every neighborhood anywhere!" :-) Lou

[@BelAir1603]

One of my favourite cars ever, along with '57 Chevy Bel Air, '58 Cadillac Series 62 and '59 Cadillac Biarritz

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shadi Ibrahim, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) 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

[@BelAir1603]

I'm already subscribed :)

[@GUAMANIANable]

I watch a lot of classic car videos and this one has to be the best restoration I've seen.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@larividj]

This has to be one of the prettiest cars I've never seen. Thanks for sharing this! The engine looks like the day it came out of the showroom!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Buttered Crumpets, High praise. 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

[@5inthehole]

Lou, I looked it up “ The limited 4 door hardtop sedan STARTED at a base price of $5,112”. This was more expensive than most Cadillacs for 1958. They sold only 7438 of them and discontinued The Limited due to lack of sales success.-Wikipedia

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brady Dog, Thank you for sharing your research, Lou

[@Northedoggie]

The American Dream..!! All i can do is Dream on.. Thank's for showing Lou.. 💥

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom Vidar Nordmarken, This one is a "Sweet Dream" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@davidsarmas6494]

Wow! How beautiful pure American joy! No place on earth could make a machine like this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Lou

[@juanpelon3086]

Anyone who got to see this car in that year.. would've thought little of it, as I as a kid did..but, today you see it, and you'd say **now that was beautiful then AND now even more, b/c their are so few of them..TODAY, you really get to appreciate them..I got to see it red..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@sporty1701]

When the manufactures of chrome polish first saw the 58 Buick, they immediately realized the future was "bright". Sorry...I couldn't resist. Another great story, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Good one Strange Daze :-)

[@MrMenefrego1]

This '58 Buick puts them all to shame! Great car, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff di Giusto, Happy to read you enjoy this Big Buick :-) Lou

[@blackiejames1843]

Now that is a fine car there Lou, absolutely stunning. It's amazing how much engineering and precision went into these cars and the attention to detail in every area. Plus the model designs changed every year so the auto makers were busy innovating and designing. Now they keep the same style for years. This car is a piece of art.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blackie Jones, Happy to read you enjoy this "fine car" :-) Lou

[@philancell884]

One thing I remember about my parents 58 was the ignition switch that had a on off and lock. No spring return switch because you pressed the gas pedal to start it. Also you could drive it with no keys AS LONG as you didn't accidentally turn it to lock (left) Also the best set up where reverse was all the way down instead of just under park. Cool cars for sure!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Phil, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents 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

[@wahoo7654]

At my father's funeral in 1989, I met his childhood friend Ned Walters, who told me that he was hired by General Motors in 1957. Ned's first assignment was to design the chrome for the '58 Buick Limited. He was told to ladle it on: more chrome; more chrome. When the car came out, the reviews were not complimentary, Ned was reassigned to Interiors. An inauspicious beginning to a long career at GM. Now the car is a classic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi wahoo76, Thank you for sharing and adding to the story, Lou

[@romans828.]

I just woke up and said "I wonder if Lou posted a video today"? It's going to be a great day!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob Bob, Hope you enjoy this Big Buick :-) Lou

[@trevorcollum6883]

I love how you acknowledge every comment, you're a very nice man and I love your videos lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aryu Singhal, I really appreciate the people who watch the Channel and I try to connect with my Viewers the best I can :-) Appreciate the kind words on the videos, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@patrickmcgrath5411]

LOU, TELL KEN THAT I WOULD RATHER HAVE THIS "58' BUICK LIMITED" THAN ANY "58' CADDY"... ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS ❣️❣️

[@loucostabile]

PATRICK, High praise for this car :-) Lou

[@jimjardine4705]

Oh well.!! Words fail me. If only this could be stored and preserved as an example of what magnificent workmanship and engineering that was once an ordinary event.!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim Jardine, High praise for this Buick :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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

[@richmcintyre1178]

Lou, as you know I have watched a number of your videos but this one leaves me speechless and then he drove it! Wow just Wow. Thank you so much, this one punched just about all of my boxes. Holy cow what a car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, High praise for this car & episode :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@tntanto]

The exterior AND interior is just a visual feast for the eyes, vastly superior, IMO, to anything produced today. I have never seen this model. Thanks for this video.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@rick0e295]

Happy to see another recent post. Check out mine for some detailed information.

[@palco22]

I get a kick out of Lou Costabile, he's honest and far from pretentious.......I feel the joy he shows in his videos. Always nice to watch !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philippe deRepentigny, Thank you for being a Viewer, and appreciate your kind assessment :-) 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

[@joemackey1950]

17:00 "Chrome award". Now there's an understatement! Another great vid Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi joemackey1950, NICE! Appreciate your kind words on the video, Lou

[@TheFRiNgEguitars]

This car is as pristine as it gets, a first class restoration! ..and.. the engine fires up and RUNS like a new car would, also a first class engine build! Thank you Lou for a great video presentation, the next best thing to being there!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheFRiNgEguitars, High praise for the condition and restoration of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Scalihoo]

It's a unique piece of automotive history, I don't remember them, Lou I always learn from your channel 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Florida Scot, Happy to share the details of this Big Buick & glad to read you learned something too :-) Lou

[@dogman4100]

Wow, Lou. A 1958 Buick. A year before I was born, and life was vibrant and still happening.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "Wow" from you J. Liberty :-)

[@phaedrabacker2004]

That car has nicer seats that my living room sofas. Sweet.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@blairwilliamson5554]

This is a magnificent automobile! Harley Earle was an absolute genius.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@briansd2772]

Lou......I had to wear my sunglasses to watch this feature! Beautiful! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, N I C E :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

Well said. I bet everyone looks good with a pair of sun glasses in THIS car! Haha.

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Buick made solid beautiful cars! Never seen that model on the road, as a kid in the 50's, but my mom had a used Buick "58-59"? In the 60's, Convertible Special Ivory White, chromed out, side ports, Buick spoke covers, black cloth top, great in summer, Chicago winters not so much, but I don't remember seeing a Buick in the 50's that didn't have chrome? But that Buick was the King 👑! Spectacular exterior and when you open the door to show off the beautiful red interior almost had to put on sunglasses! The red just popped! when the door was open! Just a Great Car from probably the Greatest Era of Car Styling Ever? 50's The Looks, 60's & 70's The Muscle! After that? Who Cares! as old men we realize what we saw on a regular basis! Was Greatest and Generational! And only now as old men can we afford what we couldn't as kids & teenagers! Churchill was right! Youth is wasted on the young! To see that car on a Chicago neighborhood driving down parked cars line street in and out of sunlight and shade of the trees, catching the light, chrome reflecting light onto everything it pasted, cars, houses street signs and finally it drives by and you see it in its Beauty! Would've the neighbors tongue wagging! One thing for a beautiful car being driven in the country where a few people would see it! It's another thing to be driving in a Chicago neighborhood where everyone would see it! Great Car!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@radioguy1620]

Love to have one for when the kids zoom up with their bright lights on !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Captain Tom's Sea Stories, 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

[@steve20118]

Lou, love your comment while looking at the jack instructions: "If this fell on you, you would be very limited"

[@loucostabile]

Hi steve20118, I'm glad you enjoy my improve lines I through in once in awhile :-) Lou

[@christophersmith1155]

I LIKE ALL THE POINTY SPOTS TO IMPALE PODESTRIANS.

[@damxgopak457]

She's beautiful! He has the most interesting collection.

[@loucostabile]

This is a good one for sure :-) Good news! Ken has agreed to share all of his cars on this KZbin Channel. Stay tuned :-)

[@punjabimundaUK]

This car is a work of art. A sculpture on wheels

[@loucostabile]

Hi Punjabi, Happy to read you appreciate this "work of art" :-) 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

[@punjabimundaUK]

One of my all time favourite is 1959 Buick Electra 255 convertible. One day I will own one

[@jackwild1111]

When I was 16 a buddy had a 56 Roadmaster... It was an unstoppable tank ! We drove it everywhere in Minneapolis. The rude was smooth as silk.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Roadmaster :-) 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

[@gregrittichier]

Fantastic... What an amazing piece of machinery. This is when GM dominated.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@RobDog65]

Well...not in '58. That was actually one of the worst years in Buick's history (partially due to that year's recession), and contemporary buyers were turned off by this car's styling. Of course we appreciate this beauty a heck of a lot more now!!

[@johnbockelie3899]

Man, that car has chrome up the chrome. !!!!!!! .

[@JT-un7dc]

Amazing restoration!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this restoration.

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Of all of the cars you’ve ever highlighted in my opinion this one is the absolute BEST! Beyond incredible!

[@loucostabile]

High praise !

[@greathornedowl3917]

BEAUTIFUL Car. Thank you for sharing. High school buddy restored 2 '58 Buicks, white Special (sedan), and black Super (coupe). Lots of memories of drive-in movies and cruising around town. Heard it was the car with the most chrome.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Great Horned Owl, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your High School Buddy's 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

[@JONMEREDITH]

Wow! An object of perfection! Great video, too!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car & episode :-)

[@1940limited]

The seem like perfection now but obviously hardly anyone wanted them when new. The 1958 Eisenhower recession probably didn't help.

[@paulmrod2595]

Thanks Lou for recommending this. Wow this really is the Chrome King. But if Buick had put even MORE CHROME on it, that would be fine with me haha. Another great car video. Your attention to the logos, badges, tags, and labels is excellent.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Paul Mrod 25. Happy to read you enjoy the details too :-) Lou

[@michaelpacini1332]

I now have to attend chrome rehab. Unbelievable beauty of a car

[@loucostabile]

N I C E :-)

[@jackwild1111]

That is the most exquisite restoration I've EVER seen ! If it were a painting, it would be The Mona Lisa. STUNNING !

[@loucostabile]

High praise !

[@andrer.boucher1137]

👍💕🍺What a stunning restoration. An absolute gem...

[@loucostabile]

Hi André R. Boucher, 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

[@geraldtrudeau3223]

The last of the True Stone crushers. That's what my uncle always called my dad's Buicks. He always referred to them as the "Stone Crusher". He wasn't far off.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerald, Happy to share this "Stone Crusher" with you :-) Lou

[@davestratton460]

To me that is definitely a work of art. Buick is a dream.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, High praise :-) Lou

[@georges7340]

This just came across my feed (I see it's from 8 months ago!) A rare beauty indeed! You just gotta love these chrome loaded behemoths of the 50's! The attention to detail is astounding with all the tags with additional info.......... Just incredible! Thanks you Lou and Ken! Little did the people know the dramatic change coming for 1959!! Stunning!😉

[@loucostabile]

Hi George S, High praise :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou

[@thombradley4737]

This is Buick and GM at it's best. This is what Buick is a large expensive luxury car. Today's Buicks don't even begin to compare.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thom, High praise for this Big Buick :-) Lou

[@orwellknew9112]

Another masterpiece. If I owned one I wouldn’t be able to just drive it once a year. I’d be driving it every nice weather day . Just spectacular. They really had some beautiful cars in the mid to late 1950’s.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@Johnnyk999]

What a stunning car. Perhaps one of the last examples of the great Buick line. As a teenager I loved the 50's Cadillacs, and my first car was a 1958 4 door Caddy de Ville. My caddy didn't have the full leather seat nor all the options of this Buick like the A/C and the auto high beam headlights, though. I imagine that the chromed metal box under the glove box was likely a 45 rpm record player. The man who did that restoration really knows how to do it right! And clearly there was no expense spared. What a beaut!

[@loucostabile]

Hi UCan CallMeRay, High praise for this car :-) Glad to read you had a SUPER car for your 1st car, NICE! Lou

[@DwainDwight]

I would dearly love one of these, Simply beautiful car. Nice work Ken, stunning example. What a joy it must be to drive that around. Thx Lou for bringing us this classic, great post.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Wnright, Happy to share this Big Buick with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@mikespencer9409]

I love Buicks!!!! This is the very most beautiful car of any kind ever built!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, High praise :-) Lou

[@tonycolca2241]

The 58 Buick limited was beyond luxurious.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this one with you :-)

[@robertvincent562]

One of your best videos Lou. Plus that color combo and sound of it running during the drive is awesome.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, High praise :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

I think that car caused a chrome shortage on its own. This is a stunning Buick. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, You're right! This one is Chrometastic :-) Lou

[@1940limited]

A 58 Buick today has about $10,000 worth of chrome and stainless on it, twice the price of the Limited convertible new.

[@mrho4speed]

Wow!! What a magnificent car! I have never seen another 58 Buick Limited in my life. Thank you for sharing this tremendous car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi mrgrandprix fourspeed, High praise for this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@crankychris2]

This car is so trick that it almost looks like a SoCal custom. Lovely!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you appreciate this "Lovely!" 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

[@a.k.a.A.E.]

what a spetakular paint job !! the mirror effekt !! perfect !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi A. E., High praise :-) Lou

[@musicsurvives]

I am 23 years old and European and it's one of my life-long dreams to own one of these 1950s-1970s behemoths! Too bad I won't ever be able to afford gas for one lol...

[@loucostabile]

HI countryFTW1988, Happy to read this is a "dream car" for you :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon, Lou

[@leeswanson9732]

OMG. This is one of the best cars that you have presented. Absolutely beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lee, High praise :-) Lou

[@davestratton460]

Hi Lou," the classic chrome king " wash and dry by hand only ! Thanks Ken, beautiful ride, even makes me proud

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read this one makes you proud :-) Lou

[@danconlan64]

Thanx Lou . A few months ago. I asked if you would feature one of these . And you found one. Made my morning. Watched it twice

[@loucostabile]

Happy we both get to see this one :-) Glad this one made your morning Dan :-)

[@paulsharp6559]

This Buick is truly a work of art. And it’s not a trailer queen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, You could say it's "Sharp" :-) Lou

[@slodzinskithomas2406]

That car is absolutely gorgeous

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "That car is absolutely gorgeous" :-)

[@scottleyva8656]

I had never heard of this Buick before. Stunning!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read you think this car is "Stunning!" :-) Lou

[@stevenrich8468]

When the legendary designer Chuck Jorden commented on this era prior when Harley Earl was still at the helm, they were instructed to heap on the chrome and stainless with a trowel at first, and then remove the overage during final approval process. This is an amazing car, a historic automotive treasure; the holy-grail for many Buick fans!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, High praise for this Buick "Holy Grail" 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

[@citibear57]

What a beautiful car! I have never seen one of these. The restoration is top-notch, as the car looks like it just came off of the showroom floor. Everything is perfect, right down to the tags on various items in the engine bay. This car 'out-Cadillacs' Cadillacs from that model year, in my opinion. That interior is stunning! My uncle was a Buick man, and I can see why. He had a '63 Wildcat coupe and it was in black with a white vinyl top and a red interior as well, and it looked sharp. Thank you Ken for letting Lou show your car to us on KZbin! 😊👍💓

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this Big Buick :-) You're welcome, and my pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

Lou, you have grat camera angles. You show so much in detail, I'm thrilled with your videos. The 58 Buicks were so beautiful...I was not a fan of the 60 or 61...but again, I'd take one! I was a little boy when a friend of my father's showed us a car he had just obtained. It was a 1958 Oldsmobile. Similar to this but not near as luxurious! It was pink! I did not see the inside, only the outside. Because I was so young, it seemed like a tank! Beautiful black 1958 Buick Limited.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read the details you enjoy :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@brianbrusseau3233]

Hi Lou, I had owned a 1957 Buick Roadmasterconvertible for seven years.I performed all of the maintenance my self, so therefore I am very familiar with this particular model. The vents in the center of the dash are for the AC. The Wonder Bar above the radio selection buttons, is utilized to seek the next available and strongest station. There is also a switch under the drivers mat beside the dimmer switch that also serves the same function.The Limited for 1958 also as standard equipment, included air suspension. Unfortunately as with the 57 and 58 Eldorado , this system developed leaks over a very short duration, consequently, many Limited`s were converted to the conventional coil spring suspension. The autotronic eye served to dim the high beam head lights when approaching another vehicle. The control dial was used to alter the distance when you desired the dimmer to activate.Thank you Lou for another fascinating video. Take care and remain healthy. Brian

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car & great work on being a great Care Taker too :-) 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

[@gene978]

This is it Lou! Even Air Conditioning that was the vent in the upper middle dash and a vent way to the right side. Phenominal Piece of Excess and Pride.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, High praise for this car :-) Lou

[@guysteenburgh5535]

The most beautiful car made . As a teen I loved them . Never did Buick be as beautiful again and I always buy Buicks .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Guy Steenburgh, 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

[@jaygatz4335]

The art of CHROME! Over-the-top, but in a great way. That car stands proud.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay, 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

[@Usercantwelve]

Lou !! You're killing me with this Beautiful ride..incredible.. Thanks for posting

[@loucostabile]

LovieHowell, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) You're welcome.

[@blackwaterdogs4256]

Now THAT is an exceptional automobile ! It does a heart good to see one so nicely preserved. Thanks for sharing !

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) You're welcome.

[@gregfoster4541]

Morning Lou, what a beauty!! I'm not sure but I think you used up all the adjectives I could think of for this Buick, it's absolutely perfect, thanks so much for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "!!😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg from TX, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@johnbockelie3899]

And no seat belts, safe as can be.

[@huckleberryhound7508]

Most impressive. The appointment of chrome on this vehicle would have made any color look great. Black is king when it comes elegance & looking exquisite. I'm drooling right now.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Huckleberry Hound, 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

[@MrGGPRI]

Back in 1958 gasoline in LA was around 22c/gallon so driving full size cars and Hot Rods at 10-15mpg did not break the bank; the actual cost was paying for the traffic tickets. Retreaded tires in that era were $15-30 and would actually perform like new with no failures.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, 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

[@ralphe.5877]

The '58 Buick limited is my absolute dream car of all times. So sad that this design will probably never come back. Thanks for making this super video! 😊👍❤️🍀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ralph E, Happy to share this Big Buick with you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@V8Adam]

Absolutely incredible. You could just look at that beauty forever. The interior is almost more decadent than the exterior. Work of art!

[@loucostabile]

Hi V8Adam, High praise :-) Lou

[@richardcline1337]

I learned to drive in a '58 Buick Special. White with a brown top (top was painted because owner didn't like a solid white car back then). I loved that car even though it wasn't "cool" by the teen standards of the day. To this day the '58 Buick is my favorite of all the cars ever built. The one he couldn't remember was called the Century.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you learned to drive on :-) 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

[@chriscallen6897]

I’ve always loved this year Buick! I’ve only seen a handful in person over the past 30 years or so. Thanks for sharing! 😄

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to share this Big Buick with you today :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@johnbockelie3899]

Christine had a sinister look, too. That evil. " V" on the grille was a dead giveaway.

[@rusty3831]

THAT....is one stunning piece of American Automotive history. This car has more bling & glam than Hollywood in & of itself for decades! Thanks Lou for a beautiful presentation!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Happy to read you enjoy this "stunning piece of American Automotive history" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@tallspaniard1]

If cars could talk , when this Buick stops next to a Mercedes or a Rolls … Bet they are very jealous and would say …. What a show off . This is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen … This in 1958 made Cadillac & Lincoln’s envious ❤️ it !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi tallspaniard1, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou