1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window in White & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@j.p.kempkes5103]

I saw a primo white split window fuel injected turn the corner in Berkeley recently while I was walking. I actually wanted to run to catch up with it I got so excited. I had a friend who owned one and he took me for a spin...never forget it - it bucked a few times taking off and then it was like being strapped to a rocket...a lifetime memory.

[@loucostabile]

Hi J.P. Kempkes, Great memories and story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jasmith1867]

Has anyone ever explained how a shape can be so appealing to the eye? Because I remember when I first saw the C2. I was a pre schooler. It was on a tv show. I didn't understand the show but I remember that car. It has an effect on me. I want one still.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JA Smith, "Has anyone ever explained how a shape can be so appealing to the eye?" After Googling your question, there are some videos on the topic. Hope you're behind the wheel of the right C2 for you soon, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

I’m liking the white colour, very nice.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@leonardwashington9997]

!! 😲 Wow!! Look at that Time Machine 👍..!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Some cars are irreplaceable this is one such car. Thumbs up.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read this car stays in the "Love It" category :-)

[@sgtyork9330]

The tube from the right exhaust manifold was your heat riser for the choke. Chevy used those for years until the swing-under manifolds came out around 67. Fuelie Vettes didn't use the heat riser. Sweet 63! Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sgt York, Glad you enjoy this "sweet" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge on the heat riser for the choke too, Lou

[@bobbyb5215]

Beautiful car thank you Jim take care buddy

[@loucostabile]

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

[@srercrcr]

Yep, stopped at the Chevy dealer in '63 to get some brochures. I remember the full line brochure, incl the Sting Ray. Ended up buying a new Corvair Monza convertible.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like a wonderful time and good memories :-)

[@randybiby9757]

Like many people I'm a big fan of the 1963 Split Window Corvette. Nice car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy Biby, Glad to read you're a Fan of the Split Window :-) Lou

[@gregfair1749]

I dream of owning one of these drop dead gorgeous C2's every day!!!! There literally is nothing like them!!!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg Fair, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you're behind the wheel of your C2 soon, Lou

[@gregfair1749]

@@loucostabile found a few possibilities. I just need the dough for one. They're all need to be restored but they're a good start! One is as low as $5,700!!! It was a theft recovery that was stripped.

[@namrednop]

Lou, that "thing/tube" coming off of the manifold to the carburetor is for the choke. It draws hot air from the manifold which is carried up the tube to heat the choke, so that when the engine is at operating temp the choke will be fully released. My white,1963' Impala SS I had originally had the same motor with the same setup. With the exception being, mine was a 350 HP, 327 stock. Which soon became a 350 cu - 350 HP engine from out of a 1969' Nova after the original 327 blew. And shortly after that the 350 HP - 350 cu became a 366 cu just shy of 500 HP. Had a 4-speed Muncie with a 373 gear in the rear. One of the most beautiful cars GM ever produced - along with the split-window 1963' vette! I surely miss those days - back in the day! hot rodding around in my 1963' Impala SS.

[@loucostabile]

Hi namrednop, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Clearly you had so fun cars too :-) Appreciate you sharing, Lou

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

One of my favorite Corvettes of all time! There was a fuel injected version that had 360 hp. I would like to see more of that red, white, and blue collection! A cool car story, Lou. Thanks so much! And this guy can build me a garage anytime.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Glad to read this model is a favorite :-) Lou

[@josephromano6825]

What a treat Lou! Fabulous car! Enjoyed this story behind this car!

[@loucostabile]

HI Joseph Romano, Glad you enjoy this car & story too :-) Lou

[@workingmansdead44-ug8hl]

I can smell that interior from here,nice.

[@loucostabile]

Smells GOOOOOD :-)

[@humblegeorge]

My Father had one he ordered and it was Black with red interior 327 and every one looked at us when we booked by.I was seven years old then :>) Dad was super cool.

[@loucostabile]

Dad was riding in style :-) Thank you for sharing.

[@georgeshadrick640]

thanks Jim for the Rev thank you Lou thanks for your service

[@loucostabile]

Hi George Shadrick, Glad to read you enjoy the sounds of this car :-) I like them too. Regarding my service, it's my pleasure and thank you for the encouraging words, Lou

[@oldtown6240]

Perfect Vette. Irony: many cars today have poor to no visibility out the rear window and nobody complains.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Old Town, "Perfect Vette" :-) Happy to read you enjoy this car, Lou

[@royquigley2594]

I had a Split Window and loved it. No problem seeing out the back if you adjust your rear view mirror correctly

[@joe6096]

If backup cameras, blindspot alerts, and automatic braking were around in 1963 the split window would have lasted through ‘67.

[@dotd7763]

Oh damn that's amazing, absolutely incredible car! I remember this is the same fella that had that all original 57 Chevy with low miles.

[@loucostabile]

Hi steve fields, High praise for this car :-) Yes, this is the person from this video, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/n56ThpaCjdeZaaM

[@Duececoupe]

My mums favourite Corvette, my dad loves the '62 and I love 'em all up to '67! Beautiful car Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Duececoupe, Make sure you share this video with your Mum. Let me know what she thinks :-) Lou

[@Duececoupe]

@@loucostabile I certainly will Lou, I'm already convinced that she and my dad, will love it! It's from them, that I get my love of old classic cars (and old school country music)....

[@loucostabile]

Looking forward to reading her thoughts :-)

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Fantastic! A perfect car with the perfect garage for it! I love the interior, too. Thanks for finding & sharing a Split Window 'Vette with us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise for this car and garage :-) My pleasure sharing with you and you're welcome, Lou

[@jimburig7064]

Love the 1963-67 Stingray! Kinetic art.

[@loucostabile]

A great design for sure :-)

[@XxProRider]

63-67 great body ,,,, best till 81-82 body these two r my favorites

[@Tomgillchevy]

You hit the jackpot today Lou - no doubt! Jim's set-up there is absolutely gorgeous. Watch out for snakes though! Great video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom Gill Chevrolet, Winner car & set up :-) NICE! Eye's wide open on the "ranch" for snakes. Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@raymondbogert7880]

A LOU YOU KNOW THATS MY FAVORITE CAR OF ALL TIME CORVETTE SHE'S GORGEOUS SUCH BEAUTY AND STYLE GREAT VIDEO THANKS LOU🇺🇲✌️

[@loucostabile]

Hi RAYMOND, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@rudy52350]

Sweet , sweet car , thanks Lou .

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this "Sweetie" rudy52350 :-) It's my pleasure and you're welcome, Lou

[@jiveturkey9993]

That thing is perfect. I love the fact that they even kept the stock master cylinder and didn't put one of those power brake boosters that take up half the engine compartment.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill Barry, "That thing is perfect" Well said :-) Lou

[@dickmick5517]

Not the correct master cylinder for 63.... It's a 64.

[@DwainDwight]

Iconic. Number one on my must own list. Thx Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Winner :-) You're welcome.

[@petemedina8446]

Beautiful car what's not to like about a corvette especially since this one is the holy grail of corvettes. I like it in white with dark blue interior.

[@loucostabile]

HI Pete Medina, Glad to read this car is a winner for you :-) Lou

[@guitarhole]

Back when GM knew what world class meant . Great car Lou . Thanks for posting .

[@loucostabile]

H Bud Lee, Happy you think this car is "great" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@michaelp_42]

Gorgeous ‘63 Split !!! 👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Me too.

[@romans828.]

So much better looking than the new C8 by a long shot.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the C2 from Bob x2 :-)

[@JeffKing310]

Great video and Vette ! And wow does he do nice garages! Thanks Lou, much appreciated.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff King, Quality Builder with a quality car :-) It's my pleasure, and you're welcome, Lou

[@romans828.]

The split window has always been my favorite model.

[@loucostabile]

You have great taste choosing this Corvette :-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

The 63 split window is my favorite vette can only image what he paid for that beauty

[@loucostabile]

Hi larry borkstrom, Glad to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Mine too, Lou

[@abefrohman1759]

Beautiful car 😍

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this beauty :-)

[@686Snub_NoDash]

A beautiful color combo split window vette ! Thanks for sharing Lou 👍😎👍 my dad had a chance to get a 32,000 mile original silver 63 hardtop for $3200 about 15 years ago. When he called , it was already sold ( obviously ) but he had to ask if the price was a typo ... the old lady said NOPE ! that was the price her husband paid for it new and since she hated him + the car ... once he passed away... she sold it for the 1963 cost just to spite him 😯 the guy who bought it sold it on Mecum or barrett Jackson for $100,000+ 😰

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred Naught, WOW, What a story, Lou

[@hansgruber650]

Luv it, had an Ermine white roadster when i was 19 but i'm a critic...straighten that antenna!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hans Gruber, Glad you "luv it" :-) Thank you for the antenna tips too, Lou

[@LlyleHunter]

There are no superlatives to describe it. The only car that ever mattered!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce Solomon, High praise :-) Lou

[@scottbivins4051]

63 split-window with a 327 is the best.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@danielalvarez6680]

Damn this corvette is unique i really like the split window they dont make them like they use to great find lou hope u find a 1970 charger 👌

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel Alvarez, High praise for this car :-) Here is that 1970 Charger for you, enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHe5q4lupd9oj9E

[@jiveturkey9993]

I like the slight brand new sounding rattle when the door closed. That means they didn't put 800 lb of sound deadener inside it when they restored it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill Barry, I appreciate you sharing the details you enjoy. You know how I love the details :-) Lou

[@Mach5Johnny]

My personal favorite Corvette! The only 63 ‘Vette that I love even more than the 63 Split Window is THE 63 without the Split Window. And that is the 63 Grand Sport! Not only its my all time dream car. But it’s also a super rare racer that was literally banned from racing! Furthermore the 63 Corvette Grand Sport was the first toy car I’ve ever had as a kid!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnny, Happy to read this is a favorite Corvette for you & the 1st toy car too :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Lovely looking Corvette. I've seen Corvettes of this generation, but I've never seen a split window Corvette. Very nice. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason, Glad to share this classic with you :-) Lou

[@wesleyloroff2736]

There used to be 2 here in Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada. 1 was a robin egg blue the other sparkly deep purple. Gawd I love the '63 Vette

[@trainroomgary]

Hi Jim & Lou: Cool & classic ride, with an excellent lesson about automatics. • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@loucostabile]

Hi trainroomgary, Those lessons are fun and beneficial for Viewers on this Channel :-) Lou

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》Nice Vette & Ranch :*: I'll be calling Jim on Monday if I hit the Powerball tonight. A Cuda ranch sounds great🤠☻🤠

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, Hope you hit all the right numbers :-) Did you see the "Cuda Club"? Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHvbkphtfrCYkLs

[@acts2211]

Stunning car awesome video nice garages 2

[@loucostabile]

Car = Winner + Garages = Winner... agreed, and sound good to me :-)

[@pizzadude6615]

I was in an old dudes driveway. I saw the roof line through the car cover and the bottom of the rally wheels under the skirt. I asked one question, how many windows? Instant friends. She'd kill me, good for you old man.

[@loucostabile]

Hi pizza Dude, Thank you for sharing that story :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@libertyman3072]

🔝🏁 Magnifique cette Corvette 🏁🔝 Merci mon Lou ! ✌😉

[@loucostabile]

Hi LIBERTY MAN, Glad to see you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@josedominguez2021]

The manual Transmission is Better.... With Injection system!!! I work on it. Mario Sueiras ownwer. Guatemala. Your CO adjust it is needed!! Nice car!!! 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jose Dominguez, Glad to read you like this "nice" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing a tip too, Lou

[@workingmansdead44-ug8hl]

Were they all stolen outta the US?

[@SaiKumar-wd4hj]

awesome awesome nice car 👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sai Kumar, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@mountainbikelife2526]

I seen a 63 Chevrolet Corvette at a local car show Black with a Red interior i like the third generation Corvette's what famous musician has 5 second generation Corvette's he drove in his spare time

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mountain Bike life 25, Thank you for viewing & sharing your experience with the 63 you saw :-) Lou

[@davidterry8584]

Love this 🚘 would love to see a 1963 chev ss

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Terry, Here you go, enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWiXoGljf7uDoac

[@wiliamcamarda2471]

Belíssimo corvette show!!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you :-)

[@pgo301]

Well anybody with half a brain cell knows this is the one to get. And Jim got one. These are only going to appreciate every month. So someone with good knowledge tell me, how many Split - RVW are remaining?? Was a treat to see this video too, Thank You !!! :D

[@loucostabile]

Hi Patrick, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@garbage854]

Nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this nice one :-)

[@garbage854]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@1932roadster]

*But, but, but . . . .* we didn't get to see your Red & Blue ones????

[@loucostabile]

Stay tuned :-)

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Great looking car. Looks like new. I would be scared to use it as it might get dirty . Love the car though. Thumbs up.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Love It Or Scrap It, Glad to read you "love it" (so no scraping this one), Lou

[@lyonheart84]

Its a lovely looking car Lou, but I think most wives would appreciate the optional power steering and power brakes 😉. Wow, those garage doors are overkill lol, tall enough to get a fire truck through them 🤪🤪

[@loucostabile]

Hi lyonheart84 UK exotic fruit growing enthusiast, Those would be nice options to add, Lou

[@hishamelfiki8111]

Hello Lou How are you doing Wishing you all the best of luck and success Please have a wonderful day Kind regards HISHAM ELFIKI

[@loucostabile]

HI Hisham Elfiki, When I'm around cars, I'm doing good. How are you? Haven't heard from you in awhile, Lou

[@kevinl6231]

Beautiful car❗️ Just wondering, was there ever an option for a right side rear view mirror?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin Lew, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Here is a link to a video I did of a 63 with a side mirror. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIjakH2jbp14mrc

[@johnparkhurst825]

"Did you know those tags were there?"

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Parkhurst, I learned where they were at. Sure Jimmy probably knew this, however many of the Viewers might not, Lou

[@johnshu5331]

Aloha Lou, very nice (and probably rare) vette. Which company did you use to ship the car? Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Aloha John & Shu, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) No idea on the company chosen for how the car was transported. You're welcome, Lou

[@danieljacobson5774]

Owner is wrong the 327 came in higher than 350..hp..the fuelie is one and the 4 barrel version was only 10hp less than the fuelie

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel Jacobson, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@marcusmeins1839]

The spectre from Twisted Metal 2 XD!

[@loucostabile]

HI Marcus Meins, 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

[@johnhull6363]

Very nice in white. Probably not a popular color

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Hull, Glad to read you enjoy this white one :-) Lou

[@johnhull6363]

@@loucostabile pretty much enjoy all the vehicles you video

[@JeffKing310]

John Hull This is a great channel.

[@rightlanehog3151]

If my neighbor agrees to knock down his house and give me the land for free then maybe I can have a garage like that too. Nice Car BTW.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Right Lane Hog, Now you know who to call. A real Car Guy building garages for Car People :-) Nice! yep, car looks good too, Lou

[@fredkelbert1913]

Beautiful car, but it doesn’t seem to have power brakes or power steering. Not sure the wife would like “Armstrong Steering.”

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred Kelbert, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hope it's not to bad to steer, Lou

[@DanKirchner5150]

dynamic duo windows

[@loucostabile]

The Bat Corvette :-) Only of it was black with red pinstripes :-)

[@DanKirchner5150]

@@loucostabile KAPOW!!!

[@michaelphillippi4676]

Teach wife to drive a stick.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@raymondlund6137]

Have a red one with black interior for sale ...getting too old.. It needs a new home...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Raymond Lund, The new My Car Story mobile! Will look great when I'm stopping by people's houses to video cars. Let me know and I'll be a GREAT Care Take, Lou

[@princecharmant7078]

❤🎉

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jeffreykraus4124]

why brick with an Adobe house?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey Kraus, I think it's an AZ thing. Lou

[@20alphabet]

Nice car. Don't care for the wheels.

[@loucostabile]

HI 20alphabet, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Would you go with a black wall? Lou

[@20alphabet]

@@loucostabile Tires are fine. I'd go with the 13 piece wheels though.

[@AndrewGraham07]

A new couch...to sleep on, perhaps ?

[@loucostabile]

Yes indeed :-)

[@claytonthomas4957]

Hello

[@loucostabile]

Hello

[@claytonthomas4957]

Ok

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@johna1160]

Got a stick, taught the wife.

[@loucostabile]

Well done

[@carsbyjeff]

Hey Lou, this car is gorgeous! We have one in white with A/C , auto, and power windows. NCRS Top Flight car. www.dreamcarsellers.com/1963-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-top-flight-split-window-rare-c-188.htm Jeff

[@loucostabile]

Sweet :-)

[@hotwheelsmania6963]

A shame it has the incorrect rims for the yr

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hotwheals Mania, 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

[@davidsoltai8905]

Why the hell is it in California?

[@loucostabile]

It's in AZ