1959 Chevrolet Bel Air 348 CI Tri Power 335 HP 4 Speed in Red & 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 9-15-20.
We're looking at a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Post in Roman Red Paint. The car comes with the factory 348 CI V8 “tri-power” engine producing 335 HP, and has a 4 speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Dennis Doerge. Dennis has had this car since 2019. He’s been a Buick Dealer for 40+ years, however when he saw this car he could not refuse to buy it. This car has been restored and looks “showroom” new.
ENJOY!

[@jeeper2371]

All the GM 59 cars were great, I might be a bit bias since I was born that year. That one is in far better shape than most and scoots right along.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeeper, Happy to read you and this car both have the same birth year :-) Lou

[@vernrosquites5998]

The 2nd time I've been watching this Bel Air segment. This car is TIMELESS, you don't get tired of seeing it over and over, BEAUTIFUL & GORGEOUS CAR, WOW!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this video a 2nd time. Hope you enjoy this video time and time again.

[@BrianChappie]

With the headers off, it sounds like a dragster. What a great car! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car!" :-) I think this one is great too. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@jeffreyrichwine9181]

I think this is probably one of the best cars ive seen on here yet... absolutely killer...

[@loucostabile]

Hi JEFFREY, High praise :-) Lou

[@rickyf243]

That was a quick sale of this beautiful Bel Air. Congrats to the new lucky owner. My dad had a white with red interior '59 Impala, automatic with a small block V8 (no 348 tri-power for sure). This brings back good memories of our family car back then. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ricky F, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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

[@briangarland9883]

As soon as that thing fired up with open exhaust brought a big smile to this old man....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read you appreciate the sounds 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

[@bryantcurtis2665]

When you fired it up I thought my coffee was ready The old percolator.

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@jameswagoner3309]

Ahhhh, the ol "W" mill... The 348/409 was a great engine and that car made Chevy a serious competitor in NASCAR.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy the engine in this car :-) Lou

[@willyboy6126]

What a *sweet* ride and sweet treat for Valentine's weekend...Red, with all the bells & whistles! Love that chrome, front grill....and the fins/tail lights too! Plus, I loved the crisp, clean sounds of the opening/closing of the doors, hood & trunk. The engine sounded so smooth and it was great to hear it's power, with the header open. That would get everyone's attention! Whoever did the restoration on this '59 beauty, did an amazing, loving and *showroom* job! Awesome that it's going to an appreciative new owner and so quickly...can't blame 'em for snapping her up. Too bad it wasn't meant for your son...it would have really made a sweet 16th birthday present, but I'm sure the automotive gears are turning in your head for that special day. ; ) ....Thanks again Lou (and Dennis), for another great video and classic automobile. Cheers and Happy Valentine's to you and everyone...and remember love is 365 days of the year! : )

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billy, Happy to share this "sweet ride" with you. You're on the right KZbin Channel for sharing the love 365 if you love cars :-) Cheers, Lou

[@terrym5023]

So interesting back in those days even a bare bones car had a beautiful designed dashboard.

[@loucostabile]

Hi X K, Happy to read you enjoy the dashboard on this one :-) Lou

[@phantomblott1]

What an awesome time piece. Loved the story, and ride along, thank you Lou. I posted on another site, and won't go into detail here. Just wondering, what the rear gear ratio is, seems like a long whine between shifts, for a 4 speed. In 64, I had a 61 348 with the 350 horse, Muncie 4 speed, 3.70 posi rear gear, in a 59 Impala sport coup. I ran Mickey Thompson specials, 8.50 by 14, on 6.5 in. chrome reverse rims then, and could not keep traction in 1st gear, even from a roll. I remember back then, the 348's were referred to as, "Boat Anchors". I'll tell you what Lou, that 348 of mine, was one screaming engine at 6,000 rpm's. Uncle Sam knocked on my door, and that was the end of my great 59, and the 348. Thanks again Lou for a great video, you'r the man.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed, Happy to read you think this car is "awesome" :-) I think so too. Sounds like you had a great car too. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@acts2211]

Great car owner and video. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi acts2210, Happy to read you enjoy this Care Taker & his car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@russelladams6432]

Beautiful 'Cat Eyes' Chevy. The person that ordered this one thinks similar to me. Big engine, four speed, posi, cut outs... The radio would have been an afterthought, but the heat would have been a must here in the midwest. I also agree with the previous owner about being afraid to take it out. It's so perfect that I think I would have terrible anxiety every time. Thanks for sharing this CLEAN ride. Take care. EDIT: You are so lucky to have been able to drive and experience this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this "CLEAN" ride, and you're right, I was lucky to drive this one, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

This is a museum piece! Irreplaceable if damaged. I believe it has a couple of options not mentioned. Windshield washers and padded dash were options. Asking a LOT of money but where would you find another one? Those country roads scare me more than city roads. Never know when some old farmer will pull out of a side road?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, High praise for this "museum piece!" :-) Lou

[@garylewis3641]

You're quite a salesman Lou! Nice car and video!

[@willyboy6126]

LOL...he is! :D

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Thank you, and I think this one sells itself :-) Lou

[@MrModelworx]

Man if I had the money I would import that baby over to the UK, what a beautiful car and she sounds amazing, thanks for the video Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gaz the K's Modelworx, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this car :-) Me too. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@chriscallen6897]

Lou , you’re so lucky to be able to ride and drive so many old classics.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, I do feel lucky to be able to ride in lots of FUN cars. Bonus is I'm able to share them with you too, Lou

[@chriscallen6897]

@@loucostabile I would love it if you had a 59 Cadillac on the channel. Heck , any 50s Or 60s Cadillac for that matter.

[@crankychris2]

@@chriscallen6897 Yes, the '59 Caddy with those huge fins with 'bullet' brake lenses! They seem to be more of them than Impalas?

[@joe6096]

What a beautiful car. Modern cars cannot hold a candle to this. The look, the sound, the performance.... the kind of thing I dreamed about when I was 15!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Happy to read this car is a "Dream Car" for you :-) Lou

[@elliottkardashian4281]

Wow just too nice

[@loucostabile]

Hi Elliott, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you on the condition of this one, Lou

[@robmcgowan4034]

Lou, thanks for doing this one on a '59 2-door Bel-Air mid-series, and not the typical restored 2-door fancier Impala so typically seen!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, My pleasure sharing this one with you :-) Lou

[@melodigrand]

Wow, I got my license in 66, a few of these were still around. The only sedan available with a 4 speed in 59, they ruled the drag strips and took the NASCAR championship.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Happy to read this car brings back memories. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rixkafer56]

beautiful car !! thanks for sharing

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Now that’s right up my alley there Lou! Love the 59’s and 60’s, definitely some of my fav’s! I just built a 60’ Impala and getting ready to build a 59’( models of course), but now I believe I know how I’m gonna build the 59’! SWEET! Thanks Lou! 🤘👍👍✌🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, Happy to read this one is "right up my alley" :-) Lou

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@loucostabile - thanks Lou, I definitely appreciate you and you’re channel buddy!

[@skinnerhound2660]

Beautiful car. My Dad bought a 1959 Biscayne, same body only less glitz. It was a six cylinder three on the column, rubber floor mats (no carpets), radio delete, blue with absolutely no trim. Probably somewhere on the back of the lot but it was economical and served our family for ten years. This Belair is stunning and the documentation, restoration, and low production numbers, makes it rare and unique. '59s did not survive for many reasons. The market is on fire for all models. I can see why your friend pulled the trigger. That was a steal. Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

What a beautiful restoration on that masterpiece. I love your show Lou . In fact , I am addicted to it .🥰

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, High praise for this car! Ok if you're addicted, a couple of things to help each other 1) Watch the commercials though (or as much as you can, as then pays me so I can share with you, and hopefully get my Editor Son through college). 2) Subscribe 3) "click on the bell icon" so you can see all the new posts 4) watch two episodes before bed for sweet dreams :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

@@loucostabile Thanks. I just clicked on the bell icon. Looking forward to watching as many new posts that you can throw my way . 😃

[@johncaballero8013]

Outstanding '59 Bel Air! Wish it was mine! Thank you so much Lou for sharing this beautifully restored vintage muscle machine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, High praise :-) I wish this one was mine too :-) My pleasure sharing this one, and you're welcome, Lou

[@champlain2222]

I love these Chevrolet. And what a rare option engine! Congratulation to the new owner...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Comet Fan, Happy to read this is one you love :-) Lou

[@davestelling]

Nice to see you behind the wheel getting to drive this great car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Thank you, yes, a real treat to drive this one :-) Lou

[@lukasz2766]

love that Chevy Bel Air keep doing what you doing nice Viper

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lukasz, Happy to read this is one you love :-) Me too. BTW, here is a video of that Viper for you. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZS5f4arat2pbLs

[@jamesroper5470]

That's one sweet Chevy. I also love the Early 70's Chevy Blazers/ Jimmys

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet Chevy" :-) Lou

[@1955mouse]

ah yes, that's more to my liking, beautiful classic, power, posi-traction? and a 4 speed too! a REAL sleeper! thanx lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mouse, Happy to read this ones is to your liking :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@judgegixxer]

You bugger you had me going at the end.....I thought you were drivin' it home to give to your son. lol Love that car. Another great video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi judgegixxer, I would have LOVED to give this one to Joey, however that did not happen on this episode. Stay tuned, maybe in a future episode soon :-) Lou

[@vernrosquites5998]

WOW! One of my favorite model (from '59 -'61, then '65 through '70s). It would've been nice for a red convertible, but other than that, this model is also a BOMB!, SUPER! love it when you guys fired up. It gives me CHILL! WHOA!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vern, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) BTW, here is that convertible you're looking for, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4fbnGuuoJKKkNU

[@Funsho97]

Man that thing sounds mean as all get out!!!! Great car Lou!!!👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) Lou

[@andrewromano3105]

MY ALL TIME FAVORITE CHEVY. 1959 .

[@loucostabile]

Winner!

[@buddyg1408]

65 imp ss cool also

[@goneshootin61]

Wow that's a rare one with the nascar 348 tri power engine ! Nice one Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve S, Happy to receive a "Wow" on this one :-) Glad you enjoy this car, Lou

[@robbiefrentz9427]

One of my bucket list cars. It’s beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is on your bucket list :-)

[@ralphoneal1967]

Sweet ride & another great video Lou! Thanks brother!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ralph, Happy to read you enjoy this "Sweet ride" :-) You're welcome Brother, Lou

[@ralphoneal1967]

@@loucostabile I watch & share your videos. Thanks for what you do to make us all never forget the beautiful cars of the past. Keep up the good work brother! ✌

[@tippey2011]

Lou that unit looked like it was made today! Such a neat old sleeper car. Loved the color the lines of the car the tri-power engine and the interior looks right in color for this unit. He has the neatest rare cars in his stable. Too bad he is getting rid of it as that for sure is a keeper. I know the new owner is just going to love this unit and I hope he keeps it up like this gentleman does. Just a neat stock unit this is. Loved the engine sound both ways and the ride along. This is one unique unit for sure!!! I bet he hates to get rid of this unit as he was having a blast in there driving it with those huge smiles! I was a year old when this car was made the 1959 and 1960 model years were awesome. Thanks for sharing Lou!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, You're right, the condition of this car is like going right to the showroom in 1959 :-) Happy to share the ride, and the sounds that come with this car. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@jonnietruth4083]

This is such a great car… It is a super sleeper.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jonnie, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-) I think so too, Lou

[@bruceh92]

This special Chevy won't last long. I love it - checks all the boxes and is a high end collectible and is worth big bucks. Just fantastic guys - thanks for sharing.

[@LynxStarAuto]

It didn't watch the end of the video 😁

[@bruceh92]

@@LynxStarAuto yeah it's sold.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., You're right, this one is sold already. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@troynov1965]

We had 2 59 Chevys growing up, a blue one and red one. One had a 348 ( single four ) and one had a straight 6. Was good cars to take to the Drive In movies :)

[@opera93]

Thanks. Interestingly, my Neighbor Friend had a 59 to use a lot; we got to many @ Drive In”Movies ,and lot of work, hangouts in 1962-3(?); before he switched to tri-Fives , mild custom.. The 59 was a v8?, auto, 2 DR , ALL BLUE, nice enough: this sleeper is spectacular.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi troynov1965, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MAGronemeyer]

This is your best video yet! I absolutely love the 1959 Chevrolet! It happens to be my all time favorite Chevy ever built! The one in this video is a gorgeous example of power and performance. This particular Bel-Air has the look of the budget model Biscayne, but it's definitely a sleeper, equipped with the Tri-Power 348 big block, with a 4 speed, and posi-traction rear end, and I'll bet that Bel-Air will flat out run! I'm drooling with envy after watching this video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, High praise for this video & car :-) Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Another amazing car and custodian, Lou. Dennis knew what he was looking for in this Chevy, and boy did he find it! I'm sure your friend will enjoy driving & caring for it, too. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share this "amazing car" with you :-) You're right, my Friend loves this one too. You're welcome, Lou

[@gene978]

Another Favorite! Love these. Back in the day I only seen these looking rough as they were 13 years old back in 1972 and I was 10 years old in 1972. OMG I watched to the End and seen you delivering it. Wow.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Happy to read this one is a favorite :-) Glad to read a "Wow" too, Lou

[@chrisjeffries2322]

The Sweet Ride for 59, thanks to Dennis and Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you think this is a "Sweet Ride" :-) I think so too. You're welcome, Lou

[@tct9mm151]

Got to love those factory built NASCAR cars from "yesteryear". You can sure hear the solid cam in the idle and with the cut out open. Such a minty example ! GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you "Got to love those factory NASCAR cars" :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@michaelmcdougall4527]

Wow Lou you did it again 👍🏻Real Nice Thanks 🚘

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you on this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@fleetwin1]

A far cry from my uncle's 59 Biscayne post car with the 6 cylinder and "three on the tree", but I do remember that car well. 69K seems like a bargain price for such a unique car indeed...

[@loucostabile]

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

[@johngersna3263]

My first car was this car in Biscayne trim. When I bought it at 15 years old it had a blown up 283, a blown up 3 sp. transmission and a blown up rear end. By the time of my 16th birthday it had a 283 Corvette engine, a 3 sp. Synchololock transmission with a Hurst Shifter, and a 4/11 posi rear end. The reason that I bought it was that the body was perfect, it had great paint, and I got it for $100.00 dollars. I wish that I still had it.❤❤❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st 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

[@billace90]

Wow. It literally growls! As you correctly said: Such a nice Saturday treat! Thank you, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billace 90, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you on the sounds of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@AMCmachine]

Gotta show my father this one--his first new car was a '60 Impala, turquoise and white, with the three-deuce 348/335.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@JONMEREDITH]

WOW! Yet another Great car on a fabulous video! Phenomenal attention to detail! I just can't thank you enough!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JON, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@jmj18462]

Amazing car, always a treat to see this owner's cars, and great video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you think this car is "Amazing" :-) I think so too. Appreciate your kind words on this video, Lou

[@kevinsnyder4425]

Wow ! What a beautiful Belair ! That new owner is gonna love it... I thought you might keep it, Lou - and hold it for ransom ! I wouldn't want to quit driving it either ! That big block, tri power & 4 speed was music to everyone's ears ! Thanks to Dennis & you too, Lou ! Glad there is no thumbs down on this one ! They would have to go see a head doctor !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to receive a "Wow !" from you. I would like to have kept this one, and had a hard time passing over the keys :-) Lou

[@Mercury.35.]

Hi lou! Wonderful excellent tri power...

[@loucostabile]

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

[@JeffKing310]

Very nice Chevy! My dad’s first new car was a 1959 Chevy two door, similar to this but green and with 6 cylinder base engine. He loved that car. My mother did not share his enthusiasm for it. Dennis’ example is beautiful and iconic. Thanks to both of you for sharing this.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read this one brings back memories of Dad's 1st car he loved :-) Regarding Mom, only 8 percent of my audience is woman, so she's probably in the majority of most women regarding car interest :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

@@loucostabile lol - yes, you are right on the mark!

[@plymouthduster2252]

Always loved the looks of the 59 Chevrolet my grandpa had a BelAir 4 door hardtop back in the 1960s. Great video as always Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read you love the looks of the 59 Chevrolet :-) Glad to read this one brings back memories of Grandpas car, Lou

[@dancerjim]

Great car. Love the colors and that it is restored to bone stock. Kinda cool that it is a Bel Air and not Impala. Seeing Lou behind the wheel scares the hell out of me! I've seen him go cart racing!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim, Happy to read you love the "stock" condition and colors of this car :-) Lou

[@dannyal467]

that sounds good great sick ride really live the color on it thanks for sharing lou🇺🇸👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Danny Al, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@brandbryce]

definitely one of the most distinctively-styled popular cars of all time. I always remember this '59 Bel Air rear end specifically, growing up in the 70s as being something I 'wow' at that time. The interior / dashboard layout is especially elegant.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bryce, Happy to read this car brings back memories of that rear end :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@garymartin7842]

Bel Air's and Biscayne's I love 'em

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you "love' em" :-) Lou

[@garymartin7842]

@@loucostabile I grew up in Southern California with a '59 Impala as our family car completely optioned out with continental kit housing the spare tire, rubber tipped front bumper and driver's side spot light. I like the base version of classic vehicles in my old age these days.. 😃

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! In '59, the Impala was the new star, but with those "bat wing" fins, this Bel Air (and even the Biscayne) stands out just as much, enough to get the attention of any cat's eyes! I can only imagine how difficult it must have been for Chevrolet just to create the molds to shape that tail! Indeed, when I got your notice about this car, little did I know I was in for a rare "go fast" NASCAR example. And this was BEFORE the 409! BTW, one of my sources tells me there have been instances, albeit rare ones, of the tail actually getting lifted as it was driven, because of those "bat wings". It does point out that this was if you did at least 100 mph in a high wind, but those drivers must have been pretty freaked out just the same! As for your 16-year-old son, I would expect his generation would be astonished to learn that Detroit actually built cars like this! Yes, it was a treat to listen to and ride in this awesome car with you and Dennis, with and without the headers! ILL CYA in your next exciting adventure!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to share the "bat wings" with you :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and glad to share this "treat" with you, Lou

[@brucegilbert7243]

My Dad had a 1959 Bel Air with a V-8 4 barrel. When riding in that car I would look at the front-fender jets and feel like I was flying. I helped to rub off the wax many times and the design of that body is unique.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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

[@LITTLE1994]

Have any of you guys seen the infamous video of this kind of '50s muscle car in a crash test with a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu? That showed this in an unusual complete disadvantage. People thought the motor was taken out, but there actually was, a Straight Six, and because it was an offset test, that left the front end WIDE open for the impact. The primary problem however was the fact that this car, along with other Chevys to the mid-'60s, was X-FRAME, which was a bad design even when it was new, as that doesn't have protection on the entire side, despite the metal body. Converting the Bel Air to body on frame (if possible) would help a lot, but even then, please avoid crashes in old cars. You take the force far more than in a current day car even though they're durable. As for my opinion about this car, BEAUTIFUL classic Chevrolet. The owner definitely took care of this 62 year old collectible. I would still drive that thing anyday. Living room on wheels. Finally got to see the speedometer and horn in 16:40. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi LITTLE, Haven't see the "crash test" however it sounds pretty bad. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@LITTLE1994]

@@loucostabile Yeah, check it out. You'll be surprised.

[@tommcconville4270]

Always been a Chevy guy, drove a 1960 Biscayne, a 1964 Bel Air, a 1973 Chevy Vega and a 2000 Chevy S-10 pick up.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read you've driven some cool cars :-) Lou

[@413x398]

As a hardcore (and I mean HARD core) Mercury/Ford (---

[@loucostabile]

Hi 413x398, High praise for this Heavy Chevy :-) Lou

[@davidlackovich946]

This is one of those 'plain Jane' Chevys i've mentioned before..absolutely 'awesome' I'd love to have it parked in my garage!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) I like this one too, Lou

[@ssalamri7302]

the suond just glorious

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@johnnieours2111]

Beautiful car, I think you are the new owner.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnnie, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Yes, I would like to be, but not yet, maybe in a future episode :-) Lou

[@richardmccaughey5928]

Here I am again. My second car (my first was a '56 Chevy 210 2-door post with a 265 and a 3 speed) was a '58 Chevy 150 with a 348 bored out to 370 with a few other goodies. Loaned it to friend to go pick up his girlfriend a mile away for my girlfriend's and her prom night. I stayed at my girlfriend's house. Half mile away an elderly lady blew a red light and t-boned it. Totalled. Nobody hurt. Only had it about 6 months. Car was fast.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Glad to read everybody came away ok. Lou

[@prophet71124]

Mmmmm, that's one clean machine! I'm an old mopar guy from the 70's. I tore down and rebuild a 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner. Bored out to 400cu in. 12 1/2 to 1 compression pistons high-rise cam. Edelbrock tarantula high-rise with 2 holly 750 double pumpers the whole nine yards, bored, balanced and blueprinted. 9.8 second quarter miler. We got 5 gallons to the mile. LOL then I rebuild a dodge 440 magnum. That little F er was some bad ass car. God I miss those days. You got a real nice car there pops! Good luck selling it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read a Mopar Guy enjoys this car :-) 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

[@prophet71124]

@@loucostabile Yea I forgot to tell you guys but now I remember when I was 17 in 1974 me and my best friend drove my 1967 chevy belair down to key west florida. Our first stop in the Keys was Grassy key. We saw a sign on the side of the road that read Grassy Key Farm Fresh Eggs. So we turned into this sand road and ended up at a nude beach! My buddy got his butt so sun burned that he couldn't sit down for 2 days! LOL. I love any old car. My mom had a 66 red malibu convertible when I was 14. THE GOOD OLD DAYS are still in my heart and always will be even though I'm a very young 64!

[@tonyg8362]

Just picked one up this morning can’t wait to start building it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tony, Congratulations :-) Hope it comes out the way you like it, Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

I so envy the new owner! This one's right up my alley. The price seemed fair for such a rare and immaculate car. I cringe when I think of all the negative write-ups about the '58's and '59's in the '70's and '80's. The '59 in particular is so unique from any angle. I'm very surprised that it has a radio. 95% of the time HiPo Chevy's have radio-delete. A really enjoyable vid Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read this one is "up my alley" :-) Glad to read you enjoy this episode, Lou

[@limelight8018]

those automotive journalists in road and track motor trend etc were true idiot jerks it was obvious back then and always were even to me in canada

[@jeffreyb6165]

Always thought the 59 was ugly (we had one when i was a kid) but as i got older the 59 has grown on me....a lot. A very underappreciated car, but ive noticed over the past few years more of the 59s have been popping up at car shows and also on the track. Great video Lou 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey B, Happy to read you've come to 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

[@audieconrad8995]

What a beast Lou! Love the bus size steering wheel which assists with the Armstrong power steering... I've been told that the bat-wing fins actually created LIFT at higher speeds. Don't know if that's true but sure looks like it has the potential - yikes! Great feature! Soooo rare!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, Happy to share this "Beast" with you :-) Glad to read you appreciate the rarity of this car, and appreciate the kind words on this feature, Lou

[@williamwhiting6285]

Pure classic. Sedan is the plan; love the 348/409 Chevs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Me too, Lou

[@graemeburr6463]

I'm blue oval but this car is something else. Always liked the "cat eyes" tail fins, outrageous and far more appealing than the same year Caddy rear.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Graeme Burr, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) 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

[@AELITACHANTAL]

So much fun! I loved his lovely car's description! Complete report! Well done! Only Car Diller can come up with such detailed description. You can see how much he loves his car. And I love the video and this fun car! :)

[@loucostabile]

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

[@cdstoc]

Congrats on being able to drive it at the end! I'm so used to seeing column shifters on Chevys of that era that I really enjoyed seeing the "four on the floor". What a great sound it had, what a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Hi cdstoc, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this car. Yes, it's FUN driving this one, Lou

[@rmacbobco]

A great one Lou, keep em coming.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you consider this one "great" :-) I think so too.

[@Gregor7677]

What a great video. I remember seeing my first 59 Chevy on Hyatt street in Tipp City OH. It was a revelation in car design. Love it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gregor7677, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@timothyballinger6280]

Beautiful 59! Them 3 carbs are so hard to tune in my experience. When they are set up, they are awesome. What a great piece of history. Thanks for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Timothy, Happy to read "What a great piece of history" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@nickbruni8041]

🏁👍🏼

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@winggullseagull1230]

I was also born in '59, in 1977 my first car was a '59 2 door Impala in mint condition. Red paint & red interior it was a present given to me by my ma. She knew I liked '59 Chevy's I drove that car all the time & if I wasn't driving I would just stare at the car for hours at every angle inside & out. Even an overhead view from my bedroom window. I was obsessed with the car even when I drove it I would look at the reflection cast on the glass of businesses . I just couldn't get enough of it. '59 Chevy's are my "CHRISTINE". i was in traffic at a stop light on August 16, 1977 when I heard the news of Elvis' death. I wasn't a fan of rock n roll before. I learned the hard way it's a danger to be obsessed because I got into a bad accident & the car was completely smashed up & demolished. It wasn't worth fixing & much cheaper to buy a better one. I was only a 17 year old punk kid . My dad bought me my 2nd car in 1978 a '57 Bel Air 4 door hardtop just like the one he bought in 1957. I sold it & made a profit same year. i bought a 2nd '59 2 door Impala in 1979 in mint condition with my own money. It wasn't as exciting as my first red '59 I wrecked. I didn't wreck this one. In 1980 I passed on a '59 Impala convertible for $1,200 it was nice but it had 3 on the tree, new white top black paint & red interior. But all the side chrome was missing & also the front grille. It turned me off I'm not into projects. Same year I passed on another '59 2 dr Impala in mint condition for $1,200 I wanted the car but I recall spending hours at the sellers house thinking about it. I decided not to buy it because I already had 2 before & it gets old buying the same car. I bought a '59 Ford Skyliner retractible instead. I took the '59 Chevy's for granted assuming they would always be cheap cars. So I've had lots of other cars '57 Chevy's , '56 Buick, '55 Old's had 3 '60 Chevy's etc. I did buy one more '59 2 door Impala in 1998 same color like my first car in 1977. I never got over that terrible accident & I wanted that red "CHRISTINE" back. I had to finance it the '59 Chevy's were now sought after.I did the same thing I did when I was 17 I started staring at the car again I hardly ever drove it. I got obsessed again the car made my heart race giving me goose bumps I sold the car & paid off the bank & I moved to England for 3 years to pursue my music career. I sold the car thru a dealer & he found a buyer & the dealer told me when the buyer drove off in the '59 Impala the brakes went out & the car crashed into trees & bushes & crashed into a bldg. & he almost stacked it up.I'm glad I got out of that car But I still love '59 Chevy's & I wowed the '59 Chevy will be my last car before I die. They are my "CHRISTINE" As a kid in the 1960's my next door neighbor & best friend's dad drove a '58 Chevy station wagon named "LUCIFER". i never gave pet names to my cars. I want another '59 I'll settle for a 4 door I always liked the flat tops.

[@loucostabile]

Hi WINGGULLSEAGULL, Good story :-) Thank you for 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

[@keithmiles3287]

Like always another GREAT ONE!. I love these videos. I wish this would turn into a 📺 tv show. I like how you treat the owners with respect. I also like how you take the time to read the comments. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, High praise for this "GREAT ONE!" :-) TV show would be fun, and hope you're prophetic comment comes true. I appreciate your kind words, and it's very encouraging, thank you, Lou

[@mattclarkrealtorhoustongal2733]

Another outstanding vehicle that you found. Definitely a rare car as well and I love the way that that the rear end looks on that 59 it was kind of a one year only backend and I love it 😻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car, and glad to read you enjoy the design of the rear end too :-) Lou

[@larryflanagan8799]

We had a 1959 Bel Air, four door. Green and white 283 four barrel, no air condition. We took it to the top of Pike's Peak. In the summer time, from Oklahoma.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car in OK :-) 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

[@zeevon9]

I thought you were going to say you bought for your son! Good ending. Also, I enjoyed the car video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi zeevon9, I would have liked to, and who knows, maybe a future episode :-) Lou

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

I love these stripped down cars with dog dish hub caps the most

[@loucostabile]

I like this one too :-)

[@Louis-qi1gz]

I remember seeing one of them in our backyard , ! my dad worked for the local Chevrolet dealership, I was just a little boy he explaned to me 🔧 about the Dump plugs and opened my eyes about horsepower

[@loucostabile]

Hi Louis, Happy to read this car brings back memories of conversations with your Dad about cars :-) 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

[@ytwhite5930]

Nice Belair!Equipped just right,but that red is what makes it...

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice" red car :-)

[@bigredc222]

When you said he was a dealer I thought you were going to say he ordered that car himself, but that car is a lot older than 40 years. I wonder if any car other than those 59 Chevy's ever had a POSITRACTION emblem, it has to be very unique. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi C Smith, I agree, I thought the "POSITRACTION emblem" was unique too (and cool) :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@chiconian49]

These were also incredible looking El Caminos.

[@loucostabile]

Agreed.

[@jamesharrison6201]

348 & 409s were some sweet engines

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@JG-fe1gx]

My roommate when I was in the army had a 59 like that, but it was blue, with a 327 and power glide. I had a 67 gto. Oh the days of good cheap high octane gas....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jonas, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your roommates 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

[@danmorrissette4814]

You had me glued to this Terrific 59' video !!!!!! Love the Opening Sequence with polyglass tires sounds lol` and it sold that easy~! ;-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Glad to read you enjoy this video :-) Lou

[@talesofanasphaltjockey]

Man you're killing me with this one ... and it's for sale !!!! I've got a 60 Biscayne that is the love of my life but this baby would look great keeping her company in the garage ... wow !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Highly Skeptical, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) I like this one too. Glad to read you have a nice car too, Lou

[@elliottkardashian4281]

Lou you really get the nicest cars man

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Elliott :-)

[@lt.frankdrebin3317]

Sounds like heaven.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) I like them too!

[@lt.frankdrebin3317]

@@loucostabile That's one of the things I like about the factory vacuum-operated secondary carbs -- it doesn't take any more manual effort to actuate them, and it's like a treat when they unknowingly kick in!