1962 Oldsmobile Olds Starfire Convertible & Engine Start Up & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On “My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Chicago on 3-17-16.
We're looking at a 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible.
The car's Owner is George Hansen. George shares as a boy, there was a guy in the neighborhood who had an Oldsmobile Starfire and it made such an impression, he hoped one day he could own one. 50 years later, he now has one of his own.
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[@randyscott2256]

So much to love on this magnificent automobile!!! Beautiful chrome & stainless. He passed right over the chrome cowl under the wipers. Pure quality!! One of the most exceptional cars to come out of Detroit!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy, High praise :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@johnkristich3764]

I was 12 in 1962 and a lady who lived in my neighborhood owned the 62 star fire and hers had every option. In 1966 when I turned 16 the lady was trading the car in for another car and the Starfire only had about 5 thousand miles on it. I begged my dad to let me buy it from her and he said "no" because he thought it was too powerful for.a 16 year old kid. He probably was right but I always think about that car and wish I could afford one now.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the lady who liked in your neighborhoods car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Good news. Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@frankmarinojr3178]

What a beautiful rare car that’s been well restored or maintained.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@toadamine]

The 62 is the best year those front ends were spectacular with the double layer fender thing outside of the headlights! Wow! 🤩

[@loucostabile]

Hi toadamine, Happy to read you enjoy this 62 :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@loucostabile]

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[@JimJim-md8ll]

I fell in love with this car when my neighbors got an exact copy of this one in the video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim Jim, Happy to read you fell in love with this car :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@Jimmy-reb]

My dad had a 62 Olds 2 door hardtop. when I was 16 I got the keys to this great car. Loved it dearly, wish I could get another. Thanks for the video and memory.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jimmy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou P.S. Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@duanemcdonald3895]

I love you. ❤️

[@frankrichardcaruso6719]

What a beauty. My dad owned a gas station and one of his customers had a blue/blue w/white top version of this car. I was 17 and in high school when I bought that blue baby for my first car in 1965. I knew it was a nice car but had no idea how special it really was. This video brings back a ton of memories along with some of the features I had forgotten all about. (the clock and 2 ashtrays for example) Thanks for the trip back in time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads Customers car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@TomSpeaks-vw1zp]

You really don’t know the feel of an Oldsmobile until you own one. My first few cars were Buick. But there was just something special about that first Oldsmobile.

[@frankrichardcaruso6719]

@@TomSpeaks-vw1zp Agreed! Mine was such a wonderful experience.

[@tedcarter8074]

No doubt one of the top cars of all time. I was 14 in 1962. A dream car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ted carter, High praise :-) 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

[@RainFall-2022]

My heart skipped a beat when he started that engine, Lou. This car has been a favourite of mine since its debut.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ray, Happy to read "This car has been a favourite of mine since its debut." :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@dittychaser1525]

This car sold for right around $5000 in 1962. I was shopping for a good-looking convertible that year and the Starfire was a definite top contender. However, I finally settled on a '62 Pontiac Bonneville convertible that I really loved and still have very fond memories of.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@1royalpalm]

Absolutely stunning car! Back in the summer of '63 some friends of my parent's visited us, and they had a '62 Olds Starfire hardtop. I was 15 years old and just starting to really get into nice cars (with the expectation of getting my driver's license the upcoming year). I was just blown away by this car, with all the exterior side stainless steel moldings and trim, etc., let alone the beautiful interior with bucket seats and console. One thing I really like about pre 1968 cars (by and large) was the quality of trim pieces, badges, emblems, etc., all mostly stainless steel, chrome, die cast metal, etc., unlike all the cheap vinyl and plastic chrome on today's cars.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for adding your story to this one. This car at 15 I can see made an impression & still brings good memories today :-) Lou

[@ronbutler6502]

WOW I WAS 15 ALSO THIS MUST BE THE Y TUBE FOR THE SENIORS WTF..LATER

[@seldenkid48]

I was a kid and it still thrills . You had to be there in October of 1961 when this baby came out in a Rose Mist with white top and stunning silver gray leather interior. Truly one of the most beautiful cars ever made . The 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible .

[@loucostabile]

Hi SeldonKid48, Ahhh, let the good times roll.... Thank you for adding to the story, Lou

[@martinlepper4522]

62 Starfire has always been my favorite. I had a 63 Olds 98 Holiday Sport Coupe...Which had the Starfire engine & interior. A super car. 4800 lbs. of sex.

[@romans828.]

@@martinlepper4522 so was my first wife lol

[@johnschnepp7443]

@@loucostabile loop e

[@davidpancerev9658]

394 on!!

[@AJuchum]

Great memories. I took my driver’s test in our family’s blue/ blue ‘62 hardtop. Later in college they gave it to me for a while. Still love that car!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eagletree, Happy to read this one brings back great memories :-) Lou

[@scottpearce7466]

Gorgeous

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@orwellknew9112]

What a beauty. George is right about the interior. It is stunning. Why were the Big 3 making such beautiful cars back in the 50’s and 60’s? It really stands out now that something special was going on.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing the details you notice.

[@gsjarvis6669]

I bought a 62 Starfire convertible in 69. It was white with blue interior.

[@loucostabile]

Hi GS Jarvis, Happy to read you had a nice Starfire too :-) Lou

[@theodorehesson6134]

My uncle had one like this but had a white convertible top. We dropped my Aunt at a supermarket and he and I went to the Olds dealer and he bought the car new. I was 10, what a car! From what I remember the speedo started as green bar, then as speed increased went to yellow, then red and over 100 mph turned bright orange and may have had a buzzer that sounded. He routinely drove over 100 down the two lane blacktops of Hatfield, PA. We had years of fun with that car!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@johnropeleski6006]

Always loved the Oldsmobile. I remember Tom McCahill when he did a review of an Oldsmobile for mechanics illustrated back in the early sixties. He called it a Family car with enough power for two families👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, 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

[@tomoday4450]

My favorite Oldsmobile 👍🏻 Absolutely beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read this car makes you O'Day :-) 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

[@francispotter5300]

@@loucostabile thanks Lou l had a 63 OLDS Starfire when l was 16 thanks for sharing 😎👍Doug

[@brucegwynn8509]

I am so happy to see this, my uncle had one of these , he drove it to college in the 60s at Appalachia state , if he were still alive I would share this with him, I'm sure it would make him smile

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Uncles car. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy. Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@bertspeggly4428]

My friend in London had one of these. I used to drive it sometimes. It was a joy to drive, so light and powerful. Nice video, thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bert, Happy to read this car brings memories of your Friends car :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@kingkrimson8771]

GM was really killing it around that time. The '62 Starfire, '65 Riviera, and Pontiac Bonnevilles of the period are all bucket list cars of mine.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this one, and hope you're behind the wheel of all the cars on your list.

[@MarkSwitzer-h1n]

The 1962 Oldsmobiles were in my books , the most " stylish" ever produced ! They were the most beautiful cars designed by Oldsmobile ! Another gorgeous car was the 1962 Pontiac hardtops . General Motors really produced some FINE automobiles over the years !! Happy Motoring ! Mark E. Switzer 10:04

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, High praise. Good news! Here is an update video of this car I think you'll enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@johnwenzel3278]

I had a 64 Olds Starfire hardtop back in my younger days, when we had four little kids under six years old. I drilled a hole in the passenger side seat hinge and put in a steel pin to keep the front seat from going forward into the dash, on emergency braking stops!...Before seat belts!.....It was a great car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you had a Starfire :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@steve20118]

Got to love an enthusiastic car enthusiast! You can feel how much the owner enjoys his car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi steve20118, Thank you for viewing and sharing this you enjoy the enthusiasm regarding this car :-) Lou

[@gojoe2833]

Greetings Lou...there was a lot of thoughtful design and detail work on this Oldsmobile. They certainly will never make cars like this ever again!

[@loucostabile]

Greeting gojoe283. I enjoy the design & details of this cars too :-)

[@joemackey1950]

Today all cars seem to be jellybean shaped or boxes on wheels. When cars had class and could tell one from the other.

[@drhirise1]

The GM full size cars between 1959 and 1962 were my favorites. I had a 1962 Buick, but that Olds Starfire is in my opinion the best looking GM model that year. The Pontiac looked good - my mom had a 62 Safari when I was a little kid. That's a beautiful convertible in fantastic condition.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read this car is in the years that are your favorite :-) Lou

[@michaelpacini1332]

What a gorgeous car ! When cars were way more than just cars . Thought in the design and style just one of a kind . It makes you wish you could go back in time . Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Pacini, Glad you enjoy this one, and you're right about design & style :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@dufus2273]

I owned a 62 olds as a young man. a wonderful car. it had a 394ci ultra high compression with a single 4 barrel carb. rated at 330 hp. it had a 4 speed automatic transmission. the speedometer read like a thermometer. the indicator was triangular . 0-30mph was green and 30-70 was orange and anything above that was colored red. you could move that hand from 0 to 120 in a few seconds. mine left a lot of GTO's in the dust. this was a heavy car , about 4400 lbs. it road like a cloud either at 60 or 120mph. oldsmobiles were a very special car in the day. luxury. Mine had a single exhaust and drum brakes at all wheels but they were power brakes and would stand it on its nose. wonderful car. of all the cars I've owned over the years, this was my favorite

[@loucostabile]

Hi dufus, Glad to read this is a favorite of yours :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@789pokey]

A 4bbl/394 with a single exhaust? Seems odd.

[@dufus2273]

not a large diameter pipe either. very restrictive,

[@arfshesaid4325]

@@dufus2273 nice story dufus, i called my deceased wife doofus all the time, miss her and all these old beauties dearly...

[@magiccheeseball]

When I was a kid my mom had this same car in hard top I thought the tac and speedo were really cool! this brings back memories! He really found a jewel this convertible is a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Hi magic cheeseball, 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

[@billbowers268]

What a funny thing .This man has the car I absolutely admire since I was in 4th grade.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read you "absolutely admire" this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@iswc27]

Lansing built a real headturner with this one! That aluminum side trim panel really sets it off. In fact, some years ago my station wagon club had its convention in Niagara Falls and somebody brought a mildly modified 1962 Super 88 Fiesta wagon with that same trim added on! This was in Oldsmobile's second run of Starfires, which ran from 1961 to 1966. The third run was from 1975 to 1980, when the Starfire became Olds' version of the Chevy Monza 2 + 2.

[@loucostabile]

Hi uswc27, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@TheDejael]

I owned one of these in 1966! Mine was metallic burgundy inside and out! Bucket seats & center console. Real sports luxury convertible!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@martytruelove5026]

George has very good taste in vehicles that Pontiac in the background is another gem as well.It makes a person wonder why the manufacturers don't put the style and quality into their vehicles they once did.Love these videos,Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marty Truelove, Glad you read enjoy Georges collection :-) I like his collection too, Lou

[@JoseGonzalez-pm6rk]

Love the car ,when I was in middle school I had to pass the olds . and studebaker dealer and had to go inside to admire their models ,my Dream cars were one just like yours but red. And a studebaker GT, red with a white vinyl top. Thanks for bringing back fond memories. The car was bought by a wealthy Dairy Farm owner.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jose, Happy to read you "Love the car" :-) Glad to read this brings back fond memories. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@jonnietruth4083]

Absolutely beautiful. I had a 1965 Oldsmobile F 85… It was one of my favorite cars. So fun… But this is spectacular for me. What a treat.… And guess what? My rice is ready… Perfect timing right before dinner. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi JONNIE, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@robertortiz8540]

Lou Costabile, brings back memories Thank You for posting.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, 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

[@dannyward8917]

My Uncle had a white 62 Starfire with the same interior I was 10 years old and loved cruising around in it He is the reason I'm a car guy love the classics

[@loucostabile]

HI Danny Ward, Happy to read the impact your Uncle had :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@davidlarson9975]

I've seen this car and it's as nice as it looks. George is a nice man. These Starfires have a 394 Rocket with a 4 Spd hydromatic. For such a heavy car, they are fast. Back in 1968 I was on my way to Oswego drag raceway, to run my Olds. A 64 Buick Riviera was in the right lane next to me . We were neck and neck, racing each other down the recently finished Illinois tollway. My Car's speedometer was blood red all the way across. The Buick was steadily passing me as we came up on three state troopers with their radars out. I kept going, but three other cars in our group , including the Buick got pulled over. Back then, the tollway police were driving golden brown 68 Oldsmobile 442's . We met up later at the speedway and the guy with the Buick was pissed that I escaped getting a ticket. They had him at 135 mph. My Olds speedo was red all the way., somewhere between 125 -130mph. Had a black Starfire coupe for almost 25 years. Sure miss it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@christinegruenberg3120]

This has always been my favorite car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Christine Gruenberg, Happy to read this car is a favorite of yours :-) 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

[@guglielmo64]

I love this car! My grandfather had a '62 88 and I was very young when we would go cruising in it. Loved the dash and it had a "COLD" light that was yellow I believe.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like great memories. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@stardustdreamfactory1947]

My very first car was a '66 Ford Fairlane 2 door sedan with a 289/2v auto. It had a blue 'Cold' lamp that I still think is completely cool to this day.

[@nonelost1]

guglielmo64 My dad had a 1962 Oldsmobile station wagon. The "cold" light was green, not yellow. It would come on when the car was first started up in the morning, then stay on until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. I have never seen that feature in any other car!

[@kennethbredow3098]

I love the color,so nice to revisit a time when cars were art

[@montymatilda]

Marshall Curtis Yup, green. Chevy used it between at least 61-64. Buick may have. Ford went to a blue light in 65 when they eliminated the gauge. Those wheel covers and ones on the 98 were quite the deal. You had to pull them away from the wheel before you could get a handle in to remove them. Save the cover from damage. The 98 had a color keyed blown foam looking headliner with chrome straps and special floor mats.

[@richardgrisanti6075]

My mom had a ‘61 Super 88, 394 cu in 4bbl, 330 hp right out of the box. Used to drag race 327 Chevys by Cleveland Hopkins Airport and eat’em up. A lawyers in our neighborhood had a 62 Starfire coupe Black with grey leather. Car came with an optional dual quad set up. Awesome. Tx Lou love the show.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Grisanti, You're mom used to drag race?! WOW. Sounds like great memories. Happy to read your enjoying the show, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@josephwest7227]

Love this car.Still ahead of its Time. I'm a car,I've had lots of them. I now have a 37 Buick two sedan ( Big Block Chevy ) love it. But this Olds is the ULTIMATE. THANKS

[@loucostabile]

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

[@radioguy1620]

When you look up the definition of " over the top " as an expression this car comes up , cool car !!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@stevenhoman2253]

I'm in love with that dash. What a car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, Happy to read you enjoy the dash of this car :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@sunking2001]

Yeh...that 394 cu. in. high compression engine was a great machine. I commented here 3 years ago that I owned one that was white. I wanted to add that mine also had a beautiful baby-blue interior. This year Olds was a "classic beauty"...especially the Starfire.

[@loucostabile]

Hi sunking2001, Thanks for checking back in. 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

[@2flyabove]

Art deco meets the space age with this very stylish Olds. Such a beautiful car! Thanks Lou for your great video. Cheers.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Truth Provider, "Art deco meets the space age" NICE ! You're welcome. Cheers, Lou

[@georgeb8701]

Good for you George. Glad for you. Enjoy it in good health. 👍🏻✌🏻🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Hi George B, Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment, Lou

[@wondersteven]

Can you believe that back in the day I owned two of these? The first one I bought in 1967 when I was 17 was a white hardtop. It had some front end damage that was repaired but still had primer instead of paint on it. For a car that was 5 years old at the time, it was still in some pretty bad shape but to me it looked just like George's convertible. I remember that the upper control arm bushings were almost completely gone and the tie rods were shot. The exhaust system (dual) was shot with the resonators completely rotted out. Did I mention I lived in Nebraska? The lower quarter panels were rusted away as well. But I loved driving that car and it would light up the tires on the late 60's Omaha streets. The second Starfire was a red convertible I picked up in 71. It suffered the same maladies as the hardtop with the added exception of the gas tank leaking. I believe I paid $600 for the hard top and $200 for the rag top. Loved those cars though.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, Having two is twice and nice :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

How nice of the owner to drop the top and take you for a spin. IMHO the 1962 Starfire was the peak of perfection. The interior and exterior designers just took it all to the top of the mountain, but fortunately did not go over the cliff. Even the engine compartment is beautiful. I recall seeing these new in an Olds showroom with an amazing silver and grey leather interior and white exterior. The hardtop roof was that wonderful "convertible look" that GM used just this one year for the Olds, but for 3 years on the Impala. Thanks for recording this one Lou. Sad that GM killed Oldsmobile and Pontiac.

[@loucostabile]

Hi rizzle razzleuno, "peak of perfection" High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@stardustdreamfactory1947]

I recall a similar car with a similar color (2 door hardtop) that appeared to have been abandoned on a vacant lot in Jacksonville, FL during the early '70s. The car was fully intact and looked good despite it having looked like it had been there for some time. Still wonder about its history. Good memories. I owned a '69 2door Delta 88 Royale for a time that I still have fond memories of. Great work Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like a good memories. Thanks for the compliment. Lou

[@elimaysel4mwashier398]

Great Fun seeing those era cars still riding in good condition, and filmed in HD-quality.

[@loucostabile]

Hi a7Fse aysel4m, Glad you had fun seeing this one, and that's the point to have fun with cars like this :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@bertram46]

That is amazing my grandfather had the same car but in a hard top same colors and the only way I remember it because I was 3 years old as it was in a lot of home movies. That car is absolutely beautiful you should be so proud that is Oldsmobile history. Lou another good one

[@loucostabile]

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

[@bertram46]

@@loucostabile Lou, thank you for responding, I sent you an invitation on LinkedIn today. My real name is Stephen Love. I'm connected with lots of car people. Thank you

[@jamesshooshan691]

I'm 52 I was born in 1969 I wish I was old enough to remember this cars it had to be a great time to be alive

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, 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

[@davidpancerev9658]

1962 the peak of Starfire. Didn't see em much thereafter. Most unique of the breed.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing, and good news! Here is an updated video of this car :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

What a beautiful car, when American cars were rolling pieces of art! Olds really went the extra mile to differentiate themselves with this car.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one :-)

[@davidbrennan5]

Love it! that steering wheel and console are just awesome. The 60's cars had some sweet interiors. This car just has so much detail everywhere, it is a masterpiece.

[@loucostabile]

High praise davidbrennan5 :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou

[@davidbrennan5]

Dad had a 68 Skylark 4 door 2 barrel carb, 350 cu inch, when I was a kid, It was nice but this car takes it to another level. Sad Gm let Pontiac and Oldsmobile go. They were top of the heap back then. I love Big cars and I think it all comes from Dad owning them.

[@ljones7578]

Bad ass ride, the first time I seen 62 Starfire was yesterday and fell in love... I loved classic​ cars since a little kid and I have 2 oldskool Cadillac Eldorados, Buick LeSabres and a Olds Nine Eight.

[@loucostabile]

Hi L Jones, We have a Winner! Glad you fell in love with this one :-) You have some nice rides too. Hope you see many cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@stevewestlake3501]

Hi Lou, I enjoyed watching this episode about the 62 Starfire, great car fully restored. Thanks for the shout out as I'm the "guy up in Canada" who is remaking the side panels. I also have this car in a coupe in wedgewood mist (light blue). Keep up the good work and now that I have found this site I will follow your adventures. Thanks Steve Westlake JASWEST

[@loucostabile]

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

[@johnlongstaff4202]

When I was 16 I had use of the family car a beautiful navy blue 1963 Buick Wildcat with white tuck and roll interior bucket seats and console with tach. A beautiful car it was but this Olds Starfire tops it Ithink. You can squeeze three buddies in the trunk to sneak into the drive in theater. Trust me I know. Beautiful car, congratulations.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Sounds like good memories :-) Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@matrox]

We had a 62' in the Ninety Eight luxury trim when I was a kid. White with a light bronze interior. 4 door. Our first car with A/C and power windows.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nicky, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you had :-) 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

[@reggierico]

My Dad owned a 62 olds convertible with gold paint, gold leather interior and a white top. We lived in Hawaii and he loved that car! My Moms' car was a 61 Cadillac coupe convertible with black paint, red interior and a white top as well. Awesome memories!

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like great cars in a great state. Nice. Thank you for sharing your story, Lou

[@theboot801]

I don't think I have ever seen a full size GM model from this period with the power window switches mounted on the console. I thought they were always on the doors. That is cool! Beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, So glad you enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing what you learned, Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

The 62 thru 66 Ford Galaxie 500/XLs equipped with power windows were mounted on the floor console.

[@oldsjetfire8975]

I restored a 62 Dynamic 88 in 2002 and loved that car. We sold it to find a 62 Starfire but never was able to get one. We ended up getting into the 62 Olds Jetfire model (the little turbocharged cars) and now have two of them. I like every model Oldsmobile produced in 1962.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric j, Glad you found a Winner :-) Ok, curious, why 1962 & Oldsmobile? Lou

[@oldsjetfire8975]

I am a nut for anything Oldsmobile but the 1962 model year was one of the top years. The interiors and body lines of that year was a home run. Only other interiors that were ever close in my opinion was the 90-92 Toronado Trofeo interiors.

[@loucostabile]

Ok, I understand. Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@stuartfitzsimons2786]

I owned a 62 olds 98 2 dr hardtop but always wanted a Starfire. Beautiful car. I believe the Starfire had a unique transmission that wasn't shared with the rest of the Olds lineup. The hardest thing with my '98 was keeping it at the speed limit. It was so quiet and powerful that you would look at the speedo and you were going 80 mph!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stuart, Thanks for sharing your story on your smooth fast Olds 98. Lou

[@dlwatib]

The only thing relatively unique about the Starfire transmission was the console shifter. Otherwise, it was a normal 4 speed Controlled Coupling Hydramatic for 1962, first introduced exclusively by Oldsmobile in the 1940 model year, standard on Starfire and 98, optional on other Oldsmobiles. www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Oldsmobile/1962%20Oldsmobile/1962_Oldsmobile_Full_Line_Brochure/dirindex.html ateupwithmotor.com/terms-technology-definitions/hydramatic-history-part-1/3/ ateupwithmotor.com/terms-technology-definitions/hydramatic-history-part-2/4/

[@Brian-bg2cb]

Lou, I envy you a bit for being able to experience cars like this , sit in them, ride in them, the whole shootin' match. The detail of the videos you make are spot on. But I would have liked to see that console door open. Beautiful Olds! Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Brian, He had "stuff" in there, so we kept it closed. Happy to share the "whole shootin' match" with you :-) Glad you're along for the ride. You're welcome, Lou

[@Brian-bg2cb]

@@loucostabile You're just too fast Lou. I appreciate the content!

[@Brian-bg2cb]

I hope he doesn't have the same "stuff" as I keep in my console:)

[@sheldonwebster9202]

This is what you could buy OFF THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR!!!! in 1962, what you get today makes you wanna holla, damn!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sheldon, Yes. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@jamesgeronsin5904]

Wow. Beautiful. Oldsmobile

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Geronsin, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for viewing and commenting. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@budakota]

Of ALL the early sixties car manufactuers World Wide , The 1962 Olds STARFIRE, hardtop coupe or convertible was in my opinion the Most Gorgeous Cars Ever Produced, as Never Ever Again will such Intricate, Overall Design inside n' out of the 62 Olds Starfire Shall Ever Be Replicated!!.....As One would just have to look at the Highly Detailed , Well Thought Out dashboard components..especially the dash knobs, n' steering wheel!!....Absolutely Down Right Gorgeous!!.....btw Lou ..Once Again..Thanxs!!...n' Keep All Of Us Car Guru's Droolin With Envy!!:):):)

[@loucostabile]

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

[@RTS222]

Tremendous paint job with a lot of depth to it. Love the pushed out front grille from the quarter panels and the illuminated Starfire logo on the dash. Great looking car & George's house ain't too shabby either! Couldn't help but notice the red 'vette in the garage.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you shared the details when viewing. Thanks for your comment, Lou

[@martytruelove5026]

George always has the nicest cars...no sense filling the garage with nothing but THE BEST.

[@loucostabile]

All of his cars have been featured so I'd agree :-)

[@martytruelove5026]

He has a SWEET Pontiac as well.

[@jameswalton9155]

I had 2 62 Starfire coupes 394 eng an could light the tires up any day of The week. Loved it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Walton, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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

[@shanke300]

First time seeing this. My jaw dropped.

[@loucostabile]

Hi shanke300, Happy to read you enjoy this stunner :-) Lou

[@shanke300]

@@loucostabile Lou, really really love what you bring to the masses. Honest to goodness joy. All these stories is truly archive worthy. You are amazing sir. American cars of the past, to me will epitomize as timeless beauty with great built..

[@loucostabile]

Appreciate the kind words and it's my pleasure to share with you. Glad you're along for the ride.

[@Tony-hx2fj]

one of the prettiest cars ever made

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tony, High praise :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@verndaley3471]

Another great feature Lou. Really enjoy these cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vern, Happy to read you enjoy this feature. Good news! Here is an updated video on this car. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@romans828.]

That's the most badass car I've ever seen on your show Lou! That dashboard the seats the console the interior, the overall design is off the chart on the cool Factor!

[@loucostabile]

High praise Bob Bob :-)

[@irisgrotsch4605]

A real nice car! Very rare! Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@tommywatterson5276]

This is the 394 ultra hi compression 4 barrel Engine. 345 brake HP and 440 or 445 torque ft/lbs

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge. Also here is an updated video of this car which might help too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@Darryl6636]

The styling and the quality is outstanding

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@davidsoriano6509]

I just found this channel yesterday and it's awesome.

[@loucostabile]

+David Soriano Hi David, First thank you for the wonderful comment. I'm glad you enjoy it and please spread the news on our channel. Take care, and look forward to having fun finding more cars, and showing them to you. Lou

[@davidsoriano6509]

I will spread the word. And I can't wait to see more.

[@loucostabile]

+David Soriano So tickled to read your enthusiasm. We'll have fun together with this channel. Take care, Lou

[@constantdarkfog49]

I've always admired what Oldsmobile was producing around the 60's. This Starfire is amazing.Good luck with it, drive it please.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck Pestacchi, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@sunking2001]

I had a white Starfire convertible for a short time when I was 19. Another friend had a 62 Dynamic 88. I think the 62 Olds is one of the most beautiful American cars...ever built!

[@loucostabile]

Hi sunking2001, Thank you for viewing and sharing a story about your and your friends cool cars. Nice! Lou

[@billsolomon1]

As a young teen, I have a hard top version of this car. It was red on red! Awesome car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill Solomon, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Red on Red car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@davidklein1667]

I was a proud owner of a 64 StarFire hardtop!!! A gorgeous car ...this man obviously agrees! His 62 is really clean ...better than my 64...that I owned in 85. But!!!! I noticed one small thing I got him on!! My gas cap dóor was literally trimmed in chrome!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this "gorgeous car" :-) Good news! Here is an updated video of this car I think you'll enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@markanthony5312]

Lou, my Dad had a power blue I thought it was a rocket 88??? The most beautiful Automobile, I have related my eyes on, it had a horn in it lo, that was so loud , i meen, so loud. Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Also, here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@jofido]

My Dad had a 1962 98 convertible . It was white with the same interior without the center console. The Instructions while putting the top down suggested that you stop the top on the way down so you can outfold the corners of the top on both sides then fold the corners i n to eliminate creases in the top material. A beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe Field, Dad had a nice car for sure :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing your 1st hand knowledge, and a tip regarding the convertible top too, Lou

[@jofido]

Lou Costabile After thinking more about the top down procedure procedure , I did not explain it well. Right before the top enters the boot, the folded loose portion of the top is pulled out toward the rear of the car.and smoothed out. Then the right and left back end of the fabric are folded towards the front like folding an American flag. The last step is then to fold this towards the front of the car so it lies on the very top of the convertible top when you retract the convertible top all the way into the boot. This saves the top from creases and was supposed to save on wear and tear. I always loved the 61 questions 62 Starfires. I did not know they were built on the 88 body. You have a great car. Thanks very much for making the u tube.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for the clarification. Glad you're along for the ride with me :-)

[@cindylawrence1515]

I see as a freshman in high school when the chrome strip olds came out. This was a bold move to disguise that the 61's and 62's were consid er ably DOWN SIZED from the 59's and 60's. Less car, more money GM song. The olds got bigger in '63. As far as cams. It was always far better if you wanted to spend the $$$ to get a good aftermarket cam AND kit and get away from those hydrallic lifters. Some guys bgot the roller kit and kept a 3/4 or so cam so they could say they had a "roller cam" in their ride..... They are, however, 100% right that the '62 olds interiors were the BIG thing that year. The design of seats alone WOW! One thing, the "right" color for the 62's was the factory "candy" Red. It was a knock out! Golden memories.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cindy, Happy to read this car brings back great 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

[@frankbiz]

I always loved this car when I was a kid. George, you are so fortunate to score one. I wish you the very best with it, enjoy!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank Biz, Glad to read this one you enjoy :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@frankbiz]

I enjoy all your videos, I have subscribed and clicked the bell. Keep up the great work, I love your passion.

[@Ste7115]

My dad had two of these and it’s always been my goal to have one. Frankly I’m up set that daddy war bucks these knows so little about that ride. I could make a long list of things to know about that ride but if feel I’d be wasting my time. The up side is that it’s one of the finest 62 Starfire’s I have ever see other than Dads. Congratulations on your purchase.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ste7115, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Dad's cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@johanbrand8601]

It's absolutely amazing! Thank you Lou.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@robertpasquini4097]

Love the standard power window switches.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing what you notice. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@r.crompton2286]

Gorgeous car. I drove a '64 Starfire convertible many years ago in a parade with VIP's aboard. Going 7 mph., you couldn't even detect the engine was running, Like this '62, of the clocks installed in vehicles up into the late 60's, not too many were working after 4 or 5 years.

[@loucostabile]

Hi R. Crompton, Glad this video / car brought back nice memories. Yes, you're right, those clocks did not work to well. Hope you view other cars on the Channel and see others you like too, Lou

[@andrewwade5951]

My father had a cream coller one his was 2 door hard top had 394 ci I think

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou P.S. Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG0i4KkjtB5e5o

[@DowntownChris]

I love this car! My step-dad, a French born and trained mechanical engineer, bought a white (red leather interior) 62 Starfire like this one. Albeit, a two door coup. I was 9 years old. "Marry him, Mom," I said. And she did. My Mom was a beautiful woman and Lionel was no dummy. Little did I know the Starfire was just the beginning of his plans for us. His next move was to move us into a beautiful house in Setauket, Long Island N.Y. put a pool in the back yard and build a barn for some horses to keep her, us, busy during the day. Oh, and he left the 350 horsepower Starfire home for her to drive to the grocery store, the beauty parlor and the saddle shop whilst he drove his super cute, ultra French, little brown 1950 Renault 4CV to work at Gyrodyne a helicopter design and manufacturing company where he designed seminal systems for stage 5 storm level helicopters. I love that man. Still do. He will be 97 years old this November and he is still taking super good care of my Mom 57 years later. BTW, they drove the Starfire for 6 years. When the odometer hit 65,000 miles Lionel sold it to one of the men who worked for him at the plant and bought Mom a 1968 teal blue Oldsmobile 442 convertible. She is 88 now, doesn't ride horses or drive high-horsepower Oldsmobile's any more but they are still living happily ever after. Thanks Lou for asking George to drive us around the block, it really brought back visceral memories. And, good luck George, your joy with your 62 masterpiece is palpable. I am as jealous of you as I am happy for you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi HBCProtocols, Happy to read you "love this car" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing the story of your family's 1962 Starfire too, Lou

[@carleavesceo709]

Lou, OMG That car is true perfection. I am so impressed ! It had the greatest options a car could have. I loved the blue exterior. I wonder if George would let me drive it ? lol Overall, one of the nicest cars you have had on your channel. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

True perfection = Winner :-) You're welcome.

[@fleetwin1]

Boy o boy, she is really something! Love the two hood latches, never knew Olds painted some V8s red either! There is nothing like an Olds V8. My aunt had a 63 Starfire coupe, so cool...

[@loucostabile]

+kramden Sounds like your Aunt knew how to roll. Thanks for commenting, Lou

[@michaelcuff5780]

Amazing detail back then! Not cookie cutter like the cars of today!

[@loucostabile]

Hi MIchael Cuff, Happy to read you appreciate the details 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

[@trakyboy5128]

After driving 2days auto's if feel like I'm looking at art that is alive and moving. What a gorgeous steering wheel .. the lines, the colors, the accents, just everything about it is artistic when you compare it to today's blah plastic molded stamped products. And what a huge Injustice when automakers try and revive some old beloved auto's like the T-bird the Challenger Camaros and other things that they try to create into a retro and yet it completely fails,, it is lackluster in comparison to yesterday's beauties. Thanks to all of you that can afford to save living art and a look back at American heritage, pride and a life and value no longer committed to. Hat's off to the George's out there ☺️☺️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tracy Kooken, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts on this one :-) Lou

[@stephentresca3536]

What a car.. beautiful. Who would put a thumbs down???

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephen Tresca, 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

[@andrewromano3105]

A year ago there was a maroon Starfire with all the trim on it convertible it did not run and someone bought it before me it's a beautiful car another GM Beauty good going Lou constable

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Happy to read you almost had that one, and I'm sure you'll be behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou