1961 Chrysler 300 G 300G Hardtop in White & Cross Ram Engine & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the North Suburbs of IL on 12-5-20.
We're looking at a 1961 Chrysler 300G Hardtop in White Paint. The car features the factory “Cross Ram” 413 CI V8 cylinder engine.
The car's Owner is Claude Ohanesian. Claude’s had this car delivered today. Claude shares the details of his new wonderful car with fins.
ENJOY!

[@garymckee8857]

Automotive art at it's finest. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@RustyCar]

What an absolute statement: This car is absolutely gorgeous! The more modern Chrysler Sebrings & Crossfires had the ‘groove’ lines on their hoods. Always an interesting detail. Aside from obvious safety features lacking, this era of automotive design & creativity will never be repeated. That goodness you, Lou, and the owners of these type cars, are willing to share their cars with us. Much appreciated!! Thanks Lou for a great Saturday morning treat!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, High praise for the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you and appreciate the kind words, you're welcome, Lou

[@gzuzsavz]

Oh, some cars were not too safe from that era, but these cars were of a decidedly stout design & unitized construction..an impact anywhere was transferred to most all parts of the body. Very strong indeed. "Extra care in engineering", was a Chrysler motto and they truly meant it..not just for the car, but the passengers, as well.

[@eddiemunster4094]

Don't forget about Christine 57 Chrysler Imperial Beautyyyyyy👍

[@fritslauwaars2326]

December 8, 1961, my future father-in-law drove me and his daughter to my first college ball at the Kurhaus in Scheveningen, Holland, in his brand new Chrysler 300 G; exactly the same one as here in the video. One of my fondest memories and I really enjoyed seeing the car again. Many thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frits Lauwaars, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) 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

[@opera93]

Thanks, for Sharing......interesting History, & experience....Chrysler’s are wonderful....my Grandparents bought their last NEW CAR AS A”1963 CHRYSLER 300/ baby Blue/2 , LOADED 2DR, BUT **NO AIR CONDITIONING ( did not believe I it).....Anyways, I also, had a *1961 :: though not PANACHE OF MOPARS: a **1961 Ford Convertible Red/ White top (352/4 BBL , (barely acceptable power)/ automatic....for couple years in @ Purdue....... interestingly, that Chrysler story sounds interesting: any additions, subsequent Owners, today s Location of 300 G?...

[@gzuzsavz]

Ahh, greetings to a Nederlander! My fave instagram pal is a gal that lives in the Netherlands, she is a totally cool & polite character & a fabulous singer. Glad you got to experience such a remarkable car. Dank je wel for your neat memory!

[@noelhastalis6785]

Frits, If your father-in-law's 300-G was shipped direct to Holland, its speedometer would likely have been calibrated in km/hr - namely 250 kmh in place of the US-spec 150 mph speedometer.

[@fritslauwaars2326]

@@noelhastalis6785 Indeed it had the speedometer in km’s up to 250. Was very impressive for that time. I figure that you are a real petrolhead, to attend to such details. Me too actually.

[@caribman10]

People slobber over Superbirds and the like, but this is the ultimate performance Chrysler vehicle.

[@loucostabile]

Hi caribman10, 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

[@steves4639]

more than 'happy' lights, I'd call them deranged! and I affectionately say that as the owner of a '59 Lincoln. The F and the G crossram years are the best years of the letter cars IMHO...I used to like the F more cause of its more cohesive styling, but now I prefer the G because it is just so wild. Just a lot going on in these cars...made for adults...the owner/driver couple, and their double date, for a night on the town. I drove a '60 Windsor convertible down the Pacific coast many years ago, and well recall that incredible dashboard...one of the most unique and interesting ever made. Congrats to the new owner

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve S, "The F and the G crossram years are the best years of the letter cars" High praise :-) Happy to read this one brings back memories of the Windsor you drove, Lou

[@55points]

A Chrysler in white paint always gets a second look from me. What it is about that, I am not sure. But it just works. Great design, never saw this model in person. TY for showing it for us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 55points, Happy to read you enjoy this one in white, and my pleasure sharing this one with you, you're welcome, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Lots to love with this 300! I'm sure Claude will have many more fond memories with his car, but the first ones are priceless. Thanks for including us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share that love with you on this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@chriscarson1493]

Always loved the forward look era from Chrysler. The instrument panel with the electroluminescent lighting feature was an innovation that has been copied by other companies over the years.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read "Always loved the forward look era from Chrysler" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@codychickadee5095]

This car had more power than was even available in '64 when the GTO came out! There is something about the pre-426H/440 big blocks that just gives me a real good feeling inside.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cody, Happy to read you receive a "good feeling inside" with 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

[@geyser3445]

Now that's a dashboard!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@MrElpincheaca]

This car is art on wheels

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this design :-)

[@Scalihoo]

Some reverse lights, they should offer an insurance discount for this car, safest car to back up in :)

[@loucostabile]

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

[@tct9mm151]

"The Banker's Hotrod".... Love it! These beautiful 300's are such a complete package with the fins, chrome, luxury, and power. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you "Love it!" :-) "The complete package" NICE! Lou

[@rmacbobco]

I've always loved the look of that cross ram intake but try changing out the plugs on one of them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Lou

[@noelhastalis6785]

Not terrible to check or change. These have inner fender cutouts held on by 8 bolts on each side. Jack up the car, or put it on a hoist, unbolt the cutouts, and the plugs are easily visible. Only the #7 plug is a little tight by the steering column.

[@rmacbobco]

@@noelhastalis6785 still a pain in the ass my friend

[@5inthehole]

You talk about a lot of busted knuckles. Getting those carburetor just right was quite the job also but when right, that car purred like a kitten and accelerated like a jagua!

[@2098elk]

My dad had a 1960 300F in black and the tan leather interior. I was 18 at the time and I thought my dad was the coolest dad ever. 413 with the ram tuned carbs. Big and beautiful! Thanks for the memories!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 2098elk, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@mikevale3620]

My thanks Lou...Claude is like a kid with a new toy...and why not. This is my favourite Chrysler, the 300G. Space age inspired looks with that spectacular astrodome dash and with factory air included with those porthole vents completes the dash presentation with all those chrome buttons. Then you lift the hood...and WOW...those cross rams with their presence look the real deal. Claude's 300G along with Jay Leno's are the two outstanding Exner designed cars of the American mid century motoring era.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, "Claude is like a kid with a new toy...and why not" You're right about that :-) Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@terrym5023]

Incredible! the amount of detail and design Incorporated in that masterpiece is astounding. When designers actually designed instead of regurgitating indistinguishable jelly bean like clones motoring down the roads. Pretty sure Claude will have many more happy minutes with that beautiful rolling masterpiece 🌟

[@loucostabile]

Hi X K, Happy to read you enjoy the details of this car :-) You're right, I believe Claude will enjoy this one for many years to come, Lou

[@aattura1541]

Haha Jelly Beann CLones-- you know how many times I have clicked on a white SUV and cursed my key fob when it actually turned out that it was a jelly bean clone and MY car was 1/2 a block away?!!!

[@chuckhaugan4970]

If you ever drive a 300 of this era up to 1970 or so, you will be shocked. They handle like nimble trucks or large SUV's of today. Chrysler innovated torsion bar suspension, way back in the early 50's. My 64 and 66 handled amazingly well and didn't have that floating feel of a Cadillac, Buick, or Lincoln. They were so far ahead of their time it's just sad what happened in the late 60's and early 70's as all US manufacturers failed to adapt to competition.

[@davestelling]

Just the way this class act was designed & manufactured makes me proud to be American...

[@loucostabile]

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

[@noelhastalis6785]

Claude and Lou - Great 300-G video today! Nice that Claude's G has the upgraded 7-button Golden Tone radio, not found on many of these cars. It's also interesting to see that the deck lid's underside bracing still has the same holes and stamping to mount the hubcap as did the 1960 deck lids. All the 1960 Chryslers had 14" wheels, so the 300-F's Flight-Sweep ("toilet seat") deck lid could accommodate the F hubcaps, along with those of the other models. For '61, the 300-G wheels grew to 15", so their hubcaps couldn't fit in the stamped '60-style deck lid. All other '61 Chryslers still had 14" wheels, so the toilet seat trunk was an available option, in place of the ribbed deck lid seen on Claude's wonderful 300-G.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Noel, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@yeseniakrueger1863]

Beautiful car... for some reason I want to call it the Starship Enterprise

[@loucostabile]

Hi Yesenia, Happy to read you enjoy this "Starship Enterprise" :-) Lou

[@hjones8272]

This is a beautiful, beautiful car. My opinion is the era of the tail fins was THE best. That is breathtaking. She should be in a heated, carpeted garage. 🤗

[@loucostabile]

Hi H Jones, Happy to read you appreciate the 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

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

The Chrysler's "Letter cars" are incredible. Elegant, of course, but brutal beasts! Just a wolf in sheep's clothing. Nice video, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, "Elegant, of course, but brutal beasts!" Well said :-) Happy to read you enjoy this video, Lou

[@mirchshake50]

Awesome Lou! Your camera captured the most precious moment, a new car being delivered 😀. Love the car and this car story!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mirch Shake, Happy to bring this "new edition to Claude's collection" to you right off the truck :-) Lou

[@5inthehole]

Those Chrysler boys knew how to build them back then! Just look at the curved indent that runs up and down the body of the car! For a car that was over 2 tons, they were one of the fastest production cars of the day, esp. with that optional cross-air induction engine. Look at old NASCAR video’s and you’ll see many of these on the track. You the best on You Tube Lou! Thx again!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brady Dog, Enjoy reading the details you see, and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Appreciate the kind words about being the best on KZbin :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@robinelston5966]

Just Beautiful, I ran across one outside of Telluride Co. for sale exactly like it. All white totally original no rust no dents, $ 11K, I declined, kicking myself in the butt. Keep in mind this was 1983, still a pretty good deal. Thanks for posting.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you ran across outside of Telliride CO :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Well, this must have been an especially exciting moment for Claude, not only to have his freshly purchased 300G delivered, but also to have it done on camera with a famous classic car show host and take his first drive with him! As for Claude preferring the '61 with the tailfins to the '62 without them, to each his own, but most people by then thought the tailfin craze was getting out of control, so there was no way around it. Chrysler HAD to get rid of them! (Even more so Imperial!) Plymouth had already done just that in '61. Riding in the back bucket seat of this car would have been a rare experience. Probably the closest some people have come to that would be riding in the back of a second generation Camaro or Firebird, only this one has more room! Many thanks to you and Claude for inviting us along on this maiden voyage! P.S. I noticed he was wearing a White Sox cap, but I thought most WS fans were South Siders! Just saying!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to read your thoughts and glad you enjoy this episode :-) Glad you're along for the "maiden voyage!" ALL ABOARD! Lou

[@mikevale3620]

As an Aussie and dedicated Beatles fan, I didn't notice the cap, I noticed the 1967 era Beatles T shirt!

[@samuel4713]

Hi Lou, here are all the cars my dad owned in his lifetime: 1955 Dodge Coronet 1964 Chevrolet Biscaine 1965 Ford Galaxy 500 1969 Ford LTD 1970 Chevrolet Impala 1975 Ford Custom 500 1979 Ford LTD 1983 Ford Fairmont 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 1989 Chevrolet Astro Van 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, Nice line up :-) Lou

[@david-lt9wj]

I love the way the flare goes into the door..the fins keep you in a straight line at speed.. These are cars people loved to buy in the showroom... They weren't big on multifunction buttons in those days.. I like the coil is in a nice warm place...

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@ramongonzalez2112]

‘61 300G and the Beatles. Good combo.😄👏

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@patcurrie9888]

Amazin Ride Claude! Since the car was so new to him the backstory would have been cool. I would hazard a guess was a museum discard that was refreshed by previous owner. (Steering wheel not discolored, says a lot.) Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Not sure about the "back story", however happy to share this "new to the collection edition" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

What a great Car. Must be nice, car delivered .To me, the 300's were the first muscle cars (i know intermediate vs Full size,,,who cares). If i'm not mistaken, the letter designated the 'year'. Count back and Chrysler offered a 300 before Chevy offered the 265, their first v8 ! Fallen Angel keeps springing to mind for this beauty,,,white but a Mean Streak. Thanks, Lou !

[@loucostabile]

H Glen, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts on this beauty :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@bruceh92]

What a sweet ride. '61 was last year of tail fins for Chrysler and works so well here. Low roof line also very cool. Powerful V8. I would be spending a lot of time in this one. Thanks for vid!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet ride" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@willyboy6126]

Oh Lou...another *STUNNER!* ....Loveee this car! That side profile shot is pure art....and those fins... *WOW!* ...Tail fins, bigger the better, get me every time. Claude is very fortunate to own this beautiful *WHITE KNIGHT!* :D

[@loucostabile]

Oh Billy, Happy to read you enjoy this "White Knight!" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@stevecanyon4096]

I worked at a Chrysler Imperial Plymouth dealership in high school. I got a chance to drive this and other 300’s. Awesome power and top end performance!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge and glad this brings back memories :-) 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

[@stevecanyon4096]

I also had the experience of driving the Turbo Fury. About 150 feet from the Back of the Van to the showroom floor. It did not have the correct transmission at that time. I rode the brake all the way...

[@The74den74]

This snow-white Chrysler is a real holiday for the soul!

[@loucostabile]

NICE :-)

[@Phonejag1]

Jus a super, amazing, beautiful, and sharp...loaded car, with .....FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING and the amazing Astro Dome Electro-luminescent instrument panel, and Cross-Ram Air!! WOW!! This car had it all! Just an incredible find! Congratulations!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Phonejag1, High praise for 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

[@conquryourfear]

I once since this same model at a junkyard with my best friend. It was so cool back then (1978). And it is still so very cool now.

[@loucostabile]

Hi conquryourfear & do it urself, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) 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

[@earthart2010]

We had a lot of fun driving my dad‘s 1960 Chrysler 300

[@loucostabile]

Hi Linda, Sounds like great memories :-) Lou

[@billace90]

Another work of art! Thank you so much, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billace 90, High praise! My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@andrewromano3105]

LOVE THIS CAR MY DR. HAD A 1962. WHITE CONVERTABLE RED INT. THIS CAR IS SO WORTH OWNING

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Doctors car :-) Lou

[@wesleyalan9179]

Thanks Lou! You do great work,thank you! This car just does things to me,lol! Its awesome! 😁 Hope you have a great weekend, my friend! ✌🤟

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wesley, Happy to read this one "just does things to me" :-) Thanks for the great weekend wish, I appreciate the kind words on the video, and wishing you a great weekend too, Lou

[@gmpny3945]

Thank you for another excellent classic car review, and the wonderful memories. My uncle bought a 300G new in 1961 also in white. I was a young child then, but I remember sitting in the back seat while he hit the accelerator going up the Highland Park hill in Brooklyn. The car took off like a rocket! In '64 he traded it for the new redesigned Thunderbird, which was also a very futuristic car for the time. But there were many times I'd hear him say he wished he never traded in that Chrysler.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@patrickmonaghan8555]

One of these days.... Love this year and model. Another great installment Lou! Your sincerity and passion for these cars and their owners really shines through. I hope we can do my 300-J when she is done.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Patrick, Happy to read you "Love this year model" :-) Appreciate the kind words on how I'm coming across in the video, Lou

[@TigerRogers0660]

A really love these '55 to '65 Chrysler letter cars! Beautiful example here! Thanks for showing Lou. Cheers Tiger.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tiger, Happy to read you "really love" the letter cars :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome. Cheers, Lou

[@trainsnotplanesautomobiler3781]

Wow. Beautiful ride. Love that instrument cluster and those tail fins!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy, 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

[@JeffKing310]

Great 300G - stunning example. And an unique Car Story - first 15 minutes of ownership. Fun video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Catch this one coming off the truck :-) Happy to read you think this car is "stunning" Lou

[@johncaballero8013]

Truly an outstanding machine Lou! So much beauty and quality craftsmanship poured into this car. I love it! Really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you Lou! Back in the day that car was indeed the "Bankers Hot Rod" The average Joe could not afford to own it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this "outstanding machine" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@russelladams6432]

Great ride. So many cool things on this car from the fins to the swivel seats to that amazing dash cluster and steering wheel. Then top it off with cross ram. Very cool car for sure. Thank you for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, You're right, this one have lots of goodies :-) My pleasure sharing with you and you're welcome, Lou

[@jameswagoner3309]

Thanks, Lou! You know how much I love my Mopars!! Absolutely incredible car! I love the Son-o-ramic 413s...huge power.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to share this Mopar with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@cdstoc]

50 years ago, I used to walk by one of these on my way to school every day. I thought it looked wild even then, but next to today's cars it looks other-worldly. Great car, enjoy!

[@loucostabile]

Hi cdstoc, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember from school :-) 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]

I am totally IN LOVE with this 300G. And when you opened the HOOD my mouth dropped open. Very Classy, Sporty, and just a lot to take in. What Bright Reverse lights. Makes me think of my 1961 Dodge. Claud and I seem to have simlar taste. Love the 55 Pontiac Conv. Thank You Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Happy to read "I am totally IN LOVE" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@vernoncarroll9839]

Another great car and episode. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vernon, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Make sure you watch the commercials at the beginning of the video so I can get paid and keep sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@tippey2011]

Claude has a outstanding 300 there! I agree love those wings and the ribs on the deck lid. I was always amazed at the design of those Chryslers in the late 50's and early 60's. I love this car in the white it is also gorgeous in that red color too. I think the white is a very cool color and a very distinguished color. Those options on this unit were so unique to this car. That engine Chrysler used back then amazed me on how they operate an perform. Just a outstanding unit Lou I enjoyed the maiden voyage of this awesome 300! Thanks for sharing Claude and Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you think this car is "outstanding" :-) Glad to have you along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou

[@kmrbsc]

Just incredible!!! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kelly, 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

[@kmrbsc]

@@loucostabile Hey Lou - Been a loyal subscriber for some time now. Just love the old iron. I spend lot's of time dreaming while watching your channel! Thanks for the fun and the information!

[@vincentbasso4903]

Great car !!! This gentleman has quite a collection. A Town and Country. Packard Caribbean. Kaiser Darin....Wow...Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vincent, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@thewilscott]

Another gem of a find. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Will, Happy to read you're enjoying this "gem" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@randallbaker2870]

One seriously badass machine. They don't make em like this anymore

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randall, Happy to read you enjoy this "badass machine" :-) Lou

[@randallbaker2870]

Old car's are the best.we have a 1966 Ford Falcon station wagon,1968 Dodge polara 500,1965 Dodge Coronet 440,that we drive as daily drivers.we are going to start on our latest gem,,a 1959 Ford Country Squire Station wagon, can't wait to get under way

[@ralphe.5877]

Just A M A Z I N G!!! 😍Congrats to Claude! 👍🍀❤️Such a beautiful automobile! Surely one of Virgil Exner & his team's masterpieces. If you see all these sophisticated details, the wonderful materials and lovely shape it is impossible to find today's cars attractive. Thanks for this fantastic video, Lou! 😊👍Many greetings from Germany! ❤️🍀😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ralph E., High praise for this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@samuel4713]

COOL COLLECTOR CAR 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, 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

[@Lincoln19581969]

Very nice. Like to see more of Claude's collection.

[@loucostabile]

Hi M Bee, Glad to read you enjoy this one :-) There will be more from his collection and here is another you might enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/foS1Z4mQm9SppdE

[@bdpopeye]

My favorite Chrysler's are the '59 Dodge and the 1960 & '61 Chrysler and Desoto! Thanks for posting Lou. I really enjoy your videos!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, Happy to read this one is one of your favorites :-) Glad to read you're enjoying the videos, and you're welcome, Lou

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, What a unbelievable gentleman muscle car. Imagine being able to afford this car back in 1961 & driving it around as your company car. Beautiful car, beautiful lines & the poor mechanic that has to work on it. Just all class, they don't build them like that anymore. Just been really busy, early starts late finishes. Saw the interview you emailed me fantastic a man with many talents. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@loucostabile]

Goodday Louis, Glad you enjoy this car and take care of business and the cars will be here for you when you have time :-) Thank you for being my number 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

[@myoldi7128]

Its a fantastic , letter series car ! a little 1961 Imperial ! Love it !

[@loucostabile]

Hi MyOldi, 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

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

Spectacular car!! First time I've seen/heard of the Cross Ram Engine!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JeffFrmJoisey, Happy to read you appreciate this "Spectacular" 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

[@chuckhaugan4970]

If I were him, that smile would stay with me for a decade or more. Every option in the book, other than short reach induction, on that car. I do love this year because of all the engine and transmission options. Chrysler was so far ahead of Ford and GM with every car in their lineup. Never noticed the air cars have double belts: Chrysler engineered fail safe protection, as belts always snapped, back in the day. Fun fact, this car cost the same as the average salary back in 61, of $5,600 without air and that option added another $550. In this condition, these sell today for a bit more than average salary of 2019 of $49K, with this car in the range of $85-120K. It's rare to see a car's value appreciate like that. Most of the mid 60's muscle cars do but for me, this is the car of record..... The entire Chrysler line up from 58-64 are a period of chaos in design corporations will never allow to happen again. Thanks Lou. Let us know if his smile ever leaves his face.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, I think you're right, this one will keep you smiling :-) Lou

[@richardmorris7063]

61 was a great year for automotive design.this,the Lincoln,Buick,Chevy,Pontiac.I used to rush out & buy a car magazine to see the new model yrs.not so much now.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@damxgopak457]

Best of the letter cars and how cool just rolled off the truck way to be Johnny on the spot Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi derwood 454, Happy to share this one, and you're right, I was at the right spot this time :-) Lou

[@gzuzsavz]

Wow

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr. Johnson, Call me Lou :-) High praise for this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@noelhastalis6785]

The optional shortram 400 hp 413s were not available to the average buyer. 9 300-Fs were built with the shortrams, and we think even fewer 300-Gs were built with these. The 1960 4-speed Fs and 1961 3-speed Gs were sent to another shop to have their stick shift linkages and shortrams installed. These were such extremely limited offerings, that Chrysler didn't assign an option number to them, and there's no identification on the build broadcast sheet, either. Authenticating these cars is best done by comparing their factory build date to their ship date, which was typically a couple weeks or more. By comparison, the 'scheduled production' to 'ship' date difference on my 300-F was 8 days.

[@gzuzsavz]

@@noelhastalis6785 Ahh, "The rest of the story!" Thanks. I fig'd the number was low. ..so was the 400 hp car as quick as the quickest letter car..as in the 300M of circa 2000? Ik, it's surprising!

[@gzuzsavz]

@@loucostabile Lou it is! An amazing car, omgosh

[@noelhastalis6785]

@@gzuzsavz Though I've seen 3 of the 4 existing 400 hp shortram 300-Fs in person, I've never driven or ridden in one. Peak torque kicked in at 3600 rpm, vs at 2800 rpm for the 375 hp longram cars, and I've read/heard that they're not as quick off the line. They were really built to compete in the annual Daytona Speed Weeks flying mile competition. It's interesting that the 3-speed stick 400 hp 300-G cars ran slightly quicker at Daytona January 1961, but a piece of trim flew off 3 of the 4 400 hp 300-Gs, and so were disqualified. The rules stated that the complete car had to run the flying mile in both directions, and so failed when they lost a trim piece. Crazy! 1961 was the final year the Daytona Speed Weeks event was held.

[@bonniebairn844]

I've always loved the 300G's. Mine had the 3-speed manual floor shift. Sold it in the 1970's and always regretted doing that.

[@loucostabile]

Hi bonniebairn, 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

[@tillamelung3491]

What a car! Please preserve it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Till Amelung, 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

[@jeffreyharrington3982]

Beautiful automobile guys!Not often seen,heard,and viewed being driven anymore either!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@johnnieours2111]

Attention to detail, new car designers should take notes, what a beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnnie, Happy to read you enjoy the details of this car :-) Lou

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous fabulous fabulous. I run a 2008 SRT 8 300C, and love the heritage.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@judgegixxer]

I with they built cars today with all the modern hi tech drivetrain, suspension, materials, safety developments but with this kind of styling. If they gave some of the new electric generation cars this kind of styling at a comparable price to modern jellybeans, the public might be more enthusiastic to make the switch. Thank's for another awesome video. Love the side profile of these cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi judgegixxer, You'd like a restomod with all the old school looks :-) The best of the new & the old, Lou

[@danmorrissette4814]

What a Gem~! So Much Going on for that Car~!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) Lou

[@torqueflite4408]

Great video of a beautifully restored 300G.!! Thanks, and more Mopars please!!😁

[@loucostabile]

Hi Miguel, 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

[@jimwelsh1908]

That is one beautiful car A friend of mine had a 61 Newport 383 3 speed on the floor Great car beautiful dashboard too. MR WELSH

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr Welsh, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends 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

[@motorTranz]

Wow gorgeous car😍 Thanks Lou 👊

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@dcarailandcar8538]

Wonderful classic car. Very, very beautiful! Congratulations!

[@loucostabile]

Hi DCA RAIL AND CAR, Happy to read you enjoy this "Wonderful classic car" :-) Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

I was hooked the minute the car backed out of the truck...that engine growl! Man alive....it is perfection! Not a big fan of the front end canted headlights. Not my fav, but the rest was spectacular! Typical crazy dash from the time at Chrysler! Love the bucket seats in the back! Great backend too with the fins. The turn signal lever would take a lot to get used too, but I Love this car!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, "I was hooked the minute the car backed out of the truck...that engine growl!" NICE! Happy to read "Love this car!!" :-) Lo

[@patkane761]

I'm the same age as that 300, but it's in a lot better shape than me. Lol Great car and great car guy. Thanks again Lou for bringing us these beauties. 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, My pleasure sharing this same age car as you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@acts2211]

Great video and owner. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi acts2210, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Oh yeah, REAL nice Lou, real nice!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@loucostabile - Right on Lou!

[@davidcarroll1883]

My 7th grade teacher had one of those new. The dash just amazed me!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Good news! I have a 300F where I show the dash at night too. Enjoy this link, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHzUlKCNbs2saac

[@altoncrane9714]

Fabulous !

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) This you'll like this video too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2O3ZmhthNCjgrM

[@FabioQuadrana]

What a magnificent car, Chrysler really was at the top in that era. I like it even more the F series, with the headlights side by side.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@robertovillanueva1926]

So elegant car ,and very simpátic owner ! I know the history about Chrysler who Made this Big Company ! Thanks Lou for show us 🙏🏼 this beatifull car ! Regards from Quéretaro México ! Robert 😁💯

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to share this car with you :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@jamesfox2579]

An Exceptionally Beauuuutiful Car!❤️

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, 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]

What a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@marcob4630]

An unusual front look, however a beautiful American superlimousine from the 60-ties also with huge fins. Love it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marco, Happy to read you "Love it!" :-) Lou

[@marcob4630]

@@loucostabile . Yes!

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

GREAT looking car...........love your video's Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike James - Drummer, Regina, Canada, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and glad you're enjoying the videos with me. 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

[@tarmac1697]

What a car trailer, proper job

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing.

[@johnfrei9057]

Magnificent car!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@FrankieKuntheFTF110Hater2K1]

I never seen that car before and it's already looking extremely Gorgeous ^^

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scratbrine, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2O3ZmhthNCjgrM

[@FrankieKuntheFTF110Hater2K1]

@@loucostabile Nice

[@frankbiz]

👍🏻 Thanks Lou, amazing car, that engine looks wild, very smooth. One thing I noticed is that the front bumper wasn't aligned correctly with the body, it pointed up slightly. You can see this by looking at the front from the side. The horizontal line of the body and bumper are not parallel. I'm sure it's a minor adjustment, I'm just ocd with things being straight being in printing and graphics.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank Biz, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing" car :-) You have a good eye on the front bumper which does needing alignment, and we're going to correct that, Lou

[@noelhastalis6785]

Typically, this would be caused by the car being towed by its front bumper. Remedy will be to tweak the bumper brackets.

[@mikestang679]

I don't care what anybody says, these letter cars from Chrysler, were the first muscle cars, period, the 60s dashes were fricken awesome, like the 66 Chargers dash, unique and mesmerizing.....

[@loucostabile]

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

[@olderthanyoucali8512]

Mike Stang, Do you care what other people say if their right and your wrong, or are you one of those people who live in your own alternate universe where facts mean nothing?

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Very nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you think this one is "Very nice" :-) Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

The '61 is my favorite 300. They really got it just right then, not to say the '55-'59's are not pretty! I love the space-age look in and out. I always hear "Telstar" by the Tornado's playing in my head when I see this car. The first thing I would do if I owned one is play that while driving on a summers night with that wild dashboard all lit up! If you could only have one classic car, this would surely not be a bad choice!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Here is one more 1961 I think you'll enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2O3ZmhthNCjgrM

[@josephconsoli4128]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou. I missed a few here and there from your earlier YT days.

[@robbiefrentz9427]

That is amazing and beautiful car im jealous 😀😀 congratulations

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@robbiefrentz9427]

@@loucostabile When i was 17 i seen one and i have always wondered what type of car it was and to see the instrument cluster working it grabbed an old memory. They don’t get much respect. But i think its gorgeous

[@bryantcurtis2665]

I never forget to hit the like button

[@loucostabile]

Thank you!