1961 Chrysler 300G 300 G Convertible in Black & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@berkeleydonohue1088]

Pretty fast car for it’s day.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@hairylarry6167]

That bullet speedometer is the coolest thing Chrysler ever came up with. My dad had one of these, but his was not a convertible. This baby is so sweet. Clock even works. Button on the floor to change radio stations. Wow wow wow

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Mausome-jo6dn]

I saw this car tonight in Belleville Michigan. I considered it the star of the show.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mausome, 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

[@AMCmachine]

One of the coolest and most impressive induction systems ever made.

[@loucostabile]

Unique for sure :-)

[@altoncrane9714]

Wow. These beautiful gems are proof we have gained much, but lost even more.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alton, Good news! You can see many of those "Wow" cars right here on this KZbin Channel. Enjoy! Lou

[@hairylarry6167]

This was one of my all time favorite cars you showed. I would be so proud to own this masterpiece.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-)

[@moochincrawdad]

That interior, talk about luxury! 😃

[@loucostabile]

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

[@nickdulak1837]

Every minute you spent restoring that incredible car was worth it. I'm not sure if there has ever been a more desirable car built. Hope one day to own one like it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nick Dulak, Thank you for viewing and sharing kinds word on this car :-) Lou

[@choward5430]

Chrysler letter cars are rare and beautiful. Thanks again Lou!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure C Howard :-)

[@Steverinomeister]

15 years ain’t that bad. I’m in year 23 of my 59 Buick convertible. Lou you make every car you feature my new favorite.

[@loucostabile]

Hi SteveSeiwald, High praise :-) Keep at yours and hope it comes out the way you desire, Lou

[@chuckmayoification]

I love this! Killer restoration! I had a '62 New Yorker when I was a kid. It couldn't hold a candle to the 300G, of course, but shared a lot of the same styling and was the only car I every really loved.

[@loucostabile]

Hi C. Mayo, Happy to read you enjoy this restoration :-) Glad to read you had a 62 New Yorker, nice car! Lou

[@stevenfromer3816]

A handsome car indeed. I love this era of American automobiles.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "handsome" car :-) Lou

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》Congrats to John for getting the Batmobile restored. The technology was ahead of its time. It's nice how the late model 392 has variable intake runners now that gives us the best of both ☻

[@loucostabile]

Hi BGOD JR, Getting the Batmobile restored, I like that :-) Lou

[@rays7437]

If this were my car I would name it Gladys. The front of the car reminds me of a woman wearing horn rimmed glasses. The back is like a spy car. This car is amazing! The trunk really impressed me. The details and materials are outstanding. John's time and effort really paid off and are a treasure!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ray S, Glad you consider this car a "treasure!" :-) Lou

[@keptinkaos6384]

when cars were almost form over function awesome and they were art on wheels thanks Lou and it was nice to hear that gentleman in fact enjoys his labours i would have suggested drive it into the garage to see the dashboard under lights cheers to John for allowing you to bring us this Video.and thanks Lou for another one.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-) The dash in the garage was a good idea ! I missed that one :-(

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Looks like a missle from the side. Unlike today's sewing machine engines, that 413 comes to life with authority. Beautiful G and great job Lou. Maybe one night you can get the Astro-dome lit up

[@loucostabile]

That's a good idea about the astro-dome.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

@@loucostabile 👍 the 66-67 charger also used electro luminescent lighting

[@leemartin2990]

I always liked these. I live in the metro Detroit area also and it's amazing how impossible it has become to get classics serviced lately. You'd think the "motor city" where these cars originated would be the premier go-to for restoration work but it's just the opposite. Can't even get anyone to put the damn tires on for you anymore...as if it makes any difference that it's a "classic" car, a tire is a tire and a hub is a hub. But go tell that to a town that doesn't want to work. Beautiful car, it's a keeper!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lee, Happy to read "Beautiful car, it's a keeper!" :-) You're on the right KZbin Channel for the cars you enjoy, Lou

[@glennbalboa]

That has to be the coolest interior ever, love to see what it looks like at night. They used the 300 on the 80's Michael Mann show Crime Story.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn Balboa, Glad you enjoy the interior on this car :-) I like this one too, Lou P.S. I'll see what I can do to get the interior to "glow" at night, Lou

[@darrelleisman9204]

My father had a Chrysler 300G conv. BLK w/,Blk interior. Wire wheels. Donut on the trunk. Previously owned by Bob Yeakel of Yeakel Dealership here in L.A.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Darrell, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers 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

[@JeffKing310]

Great Car Story and video - beautiful car beautifully shot. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Glad you enjoy this car & story :-) Thank you for the encouragement, Lou

[@rainbowboii9512]

what a treat.never seen,or even heard,of one of these before.beautiful car.

[@garywood9525]

Here's a more technical review of the 300 G hardtop . kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKGmamV8gtyrsJo

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@zwild1160]

Even though this car was made a few years before I was born. Still saw these cars on the road as a kid. To really experience and appreciate them you have to drive or ride in one. Cars were so much cooler and the body lines they combined to create them. A great customizer from the late 50's and 60's said cars today look like jelly beans.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ZWILD1, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts on this car :-) Lou

[@billthompson5644]

Lou, you are the master, For your next video...you should do a survey on who in America has a better / cooler job than you. I think two people might show up, I promise you I'm not one of them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi bill thompson, You're kind, and let's hope I can do this full time soon :-) Appreciate your comment, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Lou is quickly becoming my hero!

[@mitchlu]

Who better to restore that car than a Chrysler engineer?!?

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@josephromano6825]

That is a beautiful car! Nice color! Another great car story!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car & story :-)

[@AllanArmstrong]

Love your channel. One question/suggestion: why not have convertible owners lower and raise the top for your videos?! It's a nice touch and interesting to see the engineering/mechanics in operation.

[@LynxStarAuto]

A strongArms He has done it before.

[@loucostabile]

Hi A strongArms, Glad you're enjoying the Channel. Sometimes I open them, and some times I don't. Here's one I did, enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/haPaqZKudp19mqc

[@hanschenk2708]

REALLY NICE CAR LOU ENJOYED THE VIDEO AS USUAL LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE

[@loucostabile]

Hi Han Schenk, Glad this car is a good one for you :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@Duececoupe]

Amazing car Lou....whatever happened to car design, honestly! Enjoying the ride mate, enjoying the ride! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻😍😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Duececoupe, Glad you find this car "Amazing" :-) Me too, Lou

[@pbunink4089]

push button ... I LOVE ...

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@soxfunny98]

You are RIGHT SIR! THAT 413 IS AMAZING as is your car!! Congrats to your career and your car. Both are wonderful!! I Myself own a 1969 440 6 bbl Road Runner and a 1970 Rt/Se Charger. Chrysler engineering has almost always been ahead of it's time. Thank you for the jobs you guys/ ladies do.

[@soxfunny98]

Lou.... Thank You again so much for bringing these beautiful cars to us as often as you do. You find some of the most amazings cars there are and im sure most of us car enthusiasts are grateful.

[@soxfunny98]

I love that you DRIVE THIS FINE PIECE OF AUTO HISTORY and just plain beautiful car. So many people do all that work a stash them away. Many of the younger guys and girls who are true car lovers.... Never get a chance to enjoy seeing these magnificent cars driving down the road. Thank you

[@loucostabile]

Hi oneandolnySB 340, It's my pleasure, and you're welcome :-) Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Another great Letter Car, Lou! When I saw the thumbnail, I thought it must belong to John. Kudos to him for hangin' in there thru the restoration. It just looks fantastic!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@rudy52350]

Sweet ,Thanks Lou ....

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure rudy52350 :-)

[@guitarhole]

That is a wild machine .

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@garywood9525]

Take note of the Alternator which Chrysler first put in the 1960 Valiant . There were only 1280 300 G model that year with only 337 as Convertibles. Those 15" rims were to allow for larger brake drums since the 14" in 1960 had owners noticing that the HP and weight needed better stopping power. The 300 G was about $5800.00 before Options which could push it over $6000 and then you had the Convertible which added more to the price which might be why there's no AC . The 300 G was nick named the Bankers Hotrod by the price and 375 HP 413 where only 5 of 400 HP version were made. Very nice highway cruiser .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary wood, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@pambyerly1708]

Chrysler also put alternators in the small handful (9 to 15?) of the 1960 Pont-a-Moussin 4-speed 300-F cars. Way ahead of GM and Ford in '61 in installing alternators in all its cars. Brakes and brake drums were actually the same for '61 and '60, although you're correct that Chrysler did increase the wheel/tire size on its '61 models to 15" from the '14" in '60. You'll notice that the '61 hubcaps have slots near their perimeter, for better cooling and, therefore, better braking as Gary mentions. '60 hubcaps did not have these slots. The brake shoe size for '61/'60 300s was 12"x2.5"x0.2".

[@garywood9525]

@@pambyerly1708 What were the Drum sizes because the Bindings could have a larger surface where a bigger Drum would only need a minor change to the backing Plate for the Wheel Cylinder and lower pivot point. Are the part #'s the same for drums in 60-61 . btw I said that the Alternator was first used in the Valiant in 1960 ....not that it was the only car that year . All valiants came with one as a standard production car.

[@pambyerly1708]

@@garywood9525 Gary - The '60 300-F and '61 300-G drums are the same part number. I see I replied under my daughter Pam's name. This is Noel Hastalis responding. I confirmed this with one of our 300 Club resident experts. I have the 1960 Chrysler parts book, but not the 1961, for reference.

[@garywood9525]

@@pambyerly1708 I'm going by this 61 G expert that mentions to Jay Leno at the 00:19:00 mark that the 61 G had 15" rims to allow a bigger Drum. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKGmamV8gtyrsJo

[@dannywilkins887]

another jem! thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome danny :-)

[@edb.3313]

Awesome 300 Lou and what sweet lines it has. 'The happy face'

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B. Glad you enjoy this "awesome" car with the happy face :-) Lou

[@westbournia1970]

I really adore this car the styling is so futuristic for the day. Thanks for sharing 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi westbournia1970, Glad to read you "adore this car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@grahammacdonald42]

That is an absolutely stunning automobile! Thank you for this video Lou! 🙏

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car, and you're welcome.

[@DwainDwight]

Killer car. well done!!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-)

[@acts2211]

Great job as always lou love the channel

[@loucostabile]

Thank you :-)

[@vincentbasso4903]

Love Lou !!! Always had interest in these cars due my father having Imperials. Im could imagine have fast and powerful those could be. I never came into contact with one until I was attending shows. Great job. I try and steer people to your videos

[@loucostabile]

HI Vincent Basso, Glad you're along the the ride, and appreciate your steering people to this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@raymondbogert7880]

WOW SHE'S GORGEOUS THAT BLACK IS PERFECT BEAUTIFUL 👍✌️

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@steveaustin1265]

I remember the 300 back In the day- Nice looking car

[@loucostabile]

Glad this car brings back memories :-)

[@Motorman-dl1sc]

Sweet ride there. I have not seen those at the car shows.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Love it they sure don't make them like that anymore

[@loucostabile]

Nice

[@ollehaggman70]

Love this car, a beaty.

[@loucostabile]

Glad this car is one you love :-)

[@trainroomgary]

Hi John & Lou: Beautiful & a classic 300 😎 • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Lovely looking 1961 Chrysler 300G convertible. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason, Glad this car is "Lovely" for you :-) Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

@@loucostabile I like Mopars in general, but Chryslers have always been among my favourites. :)

[@alexpetty1742]

😮b...b...b...but, what's this masterpiece? superstereo!😉

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@abefrohman1759]

So nice. 😎👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@francoismontresmecaniques7082]

Wow, fabulous car ! Just a suggestion if you find them. We don't see many pre war american, some "simple" Ford, Chevy or fabulous mosnters as Packard, Pierce Arrow, Marmon, Duesy . they are too rarely seen and they deserve more attention outside Pebble Beach :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-)

[@adamtrombino106]

Those dash lights were/are really cool and unique. They work alot like a fluorescent light and have a capacitor that needed to be fully discharged before servicing 1, otherwise 1 could get zapped! Problem was, like all fluorescent lights, they didn't like cold temps and needed to get warmed up before they worked right. This complaint was 1 reason Chrysler went to a flooded and later back lit dash design soon afterward. The problem was the ballast was simply too cold to properly operate. Very nice car and am happy it doesn't have the rare but ugly toilet seat rear trunk lid treatment. I've seen several 60's and 2 61s with that.. IMO doesn't look right; tacked on!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge Adam Trombino, Lou

[@OldNewSweetRides]

Wow, Batman's luxury car!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@bobcrawford5083]

one stop shopping Lou..think he is the one that had the nice Studebaker

[@loucostabile]

Glad you're shopping on this KZbin Channel :-) Lou

[@gene978]

Lou when I get my Batmobile I’ll give you a buzz to come Video it. LOL I remember reading all about these letter series Chryslers when I was about 12 years old. ANd funny you mentioned bat mobile I had No idea how it does resemble the batmobile in convertible form in black. Pretty Cool. I’ll take mine with a red interior or silver if I am feeling fancy.

[@loucostabile]

That's going to be fun!

[@chrisjeffries2322]

The 1961 Chrysler shared it's body panels with the 61 DeSoto which was it"s final year of production..

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@garbage854]

Sweet :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@garbage854]

😀@@loucostabile

[@robertoebasta208]

Very very nice,incredible👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@soxfunny98]

That cross ram along withbtgev426 were amazing and that 413 sounded great. You had 413 Max Wedge cars 426 max wedge cars. 426 HEMI CARS, 440 CARS , 440 6 BBLS , 383, 383 MAGNUM , SCREAMING LITTLE 340'S 340 6 PACKS OR BBLS DEPENDING 9N Dodge or plymouth, 273's great little engine. Go back a bit the 392 HEMI, 354 HEMI , 331 HEMI. RED RAM HEMI AND NOW..... MOPAR GUYS. ARE TAKING 318s which we used for winter/ daily car engines and getting 500 HP A strong" long lasting build. A 360, its also getting pumped up to over that and are being used in place od 340's and 383s because theb340"s became rarer and rarer and you can make the HP NUMBERS. MOPARS WITH ALL THE ENGINES, ALL THE DIFFERENT MUSCLE CARS AND MUSCLE TO CHOOSE FROM , FROM 60 TP 76 ( ALTHOUGH 71 IS THE LAST BIG MUSCLE YEAR) AND THEN AGAIN THE LATE 90'S TO NOW. THERE WERE YEARS WITH THE OMNI GLH AND GLHS, TIRBO DAYTONAS, SHELBY CHARGERS ETC THAT WITH a LITTLE WORK WOULD GIVE YOU 11s and 12s all day on the street but put some more into them, you were in 10s and in some cases well you get the hint. That 2.2 Turbo yoi could move witg. Itvwas a better engine than the 2.5. That was not a chrysler engine.

[@VenerableYorge]

I M P R E S S I V E !!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@edwinthompson6510]

Hi Lou... 61 Chrysler 300G is one cool dude... sadly i do not own one :- but do have a Plymouth Fury{{ Christine}} .. also a Ford TBird... a Chevy Belair... and a Al Capone Ford V8 .. Bonny n Clyde era..... Lou im lookin forward to my cruisin cool Auto 's see ya .. now Beverly Hills CA.....................Ed

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed, Glad this one is a cool dude car for you :-) Lou

[@berkeleydonohue1088]

One guy said that they were playing football by a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado, and all he could remember was that a kid hit his head on the tail fin of the car and went to the hospital.

[@kingasshole8856]

That's a heart warming story.

[@loucostabile]

Ouch !

[@opera93]

Gentlemen: **ps, a wonderful & classic Vehicle . An incredible restoration, even better than a 1961, NEW YORKER Convertible! ! . A Chrysler Beauty, & a lot out of my Budget & Class; me , that is, on buying a *1961* Ford GALAXIE red convertible* / White top. (352/4 BBL//Dual Exh.)……..going to Purdue (1965-67)& to Sophomore year… Actually did know about the wonderful 300 G… !pps:: experts, did a few of the 1961-63 300s, have Manuel Transmission???

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Happy to read this one is "wonderful" :-) Hmmm, I'm not sure about a manual transmission, and hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share, Lou

[@opera93]

@@loucostabile thanks,! I just read through “ Wikipedia s” CHRYSLER LETTER CAR ARTICLe(* was agreeing with the CHRYSLER 300 LETTER CLUBS:: WIKIPEDIA AUTHORS Parse the “” made *15/only”, *1961 F: SPECIAL GRAN* TURISMO, F, 400 HP, 4SPEED MANUEL “” , as two only* left ((* I seen one 300 GT-F, cross an Auctions Block two years ago, YounTube, impression going to FAR EAST COLLECTOR )…. Apparently rare as Hens Teeth.. or supposedly as rare as : the two remaining 58 FEULIE INJ ( one Plymouth??), the other recalled yo DUAL 4 BBL.

[@baileyharrison1030]

Rick Beato ?? 🧐

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@pbunink4089]

I love you! Genius ! Wait... I hate you..... Jealous Luminscent Guages

[@loucostabile]

Hi p Bunink, Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@Pantera-wu9ty]

Change the spark plugs and then tell me it's an engineering "marvel"?

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@jonathan_nc]

Actress Janis Paige drove a red one of these in the movie Bachelor in Paradise. www.imcdb.org/v479209.html That movie is full of Mopar convertibles, with Bob Hope driving a Dodge Polara and Lana Turner driving a Plymouth Fury, all 1961s.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jonathan NC, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@CH-732]

👍🌟😍😍😍😘

[@loucostabile]

:-)