1963 Ford Limited Edition Thunderbird Landau # 1799 & Engine Sound - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Chicago IL on 8-11-18.
We're looking at a 1963 Ford Thunderbird Limited International Edition Landau # 1799 World Premiere Principality of Monaco in Corinthian White Paint. The very 1st car on the production line was built and given to Grace Kelly, the Actress and Princess of Monaco. The car comes with the factory V8 390 CI engine.
The car's Owner is Anthony Di Tusa. Anthony’s had this car since 2005. He shares the details and pieces he’s collected relating to this car.
ENJOY!

[@dj33036]

My Uncle owned a '63 Landau, Silver Mink in color with a black top and interior. He let me use it to take my drivers test when I turned 16. I thought it was the most beautiful car in the world and I went on to own 7 different bullet birds over the years. If someone were to offer me a free Thunderbird and I had to pick between this car or a Roadster I'd probably have a heat attack trying to decide which one I wanted. One other fact missed in this video is the wood grain in the Principality of Monaco edition was a darker rose wood grain. The standard Landau had a lighter Walnut grain. I'm surprised this didn't have an AM-FM radio as this was the first year that was offered. The windshield was so large that it was actually interchangeable with the Lincoln Continental. They were built on the same assembly line as the Lincoln. I never get tired of looking at them.

[@emjayay]

Oh, I didn't know any other models had wood veneer in the interior! The fake landau bars are unfortunate, as is the side sculpture that showed up in '63. I don't think the windshields interchange - the Lincoln one has a curve at the top of the edge that the Thunderbird does not have, and the Lincoln is wider. Also different cowl. Fun fact: the Thunderbird has old style symmetrical wipers, although they overlap. The Lincoln has parallel wipers - but they are backwards, like it was going to have right hand driver position. I think they just made a mistake.

[@loucostabile]

Hi dj33036 .dj63010 , Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@janvandekerk6877]

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[@janvandekerk6877]

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[@bigmountain7561]

Hi Lou, I have had the privilege to know Grace, I was a little guy. I was born and raised right down Henry Ave. from her house. My sister went to school with her and I remember how nice she was. My first car was a Ford, my first new car was a T-Bird. Oh the coincidence of this video. Thank You Lou for bringing back long distant memories!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe Smith, Thank you for sharing your 1st hand knowledge of Princess Grace Kelly, and adding to the story :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@user-nr8hz2kq1w]

Well done Lou, I stopped at this T-Bird 63 Landau and it is very beautiful. Congratulations to the owner. I bought a T-Bird 63 coatch from Vancouver. It was driven for 30 years and after was stored indoors with virtually no rust. I'm in the process of repairing it completely. I stripped it completely with sheet metal and repaired it with lead (1/2 bar of lead and very little putty) Now it is primed. She is going to 2-tone water-based paint in March. The interior is in very good condition. After painting it will receive dual eahaust, six pack carburetor and a Comp. torker cam shaft 1200-5200 rpm. Finally it will be next year available...! I am living in Quebec Canada.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andre, Happy to read you have a cool T Bird too! Hope yours is back on the road soon, Lou

[@loveisall5520]

I'm a guy who has been a car nut for nearly seventy years. I like going back on this channel and re-viewing old videos like this one because I forget about these. This truly was the two-door Lincoln Continental; it seems hard to envision a car on only a 113" wheelbase weighing nearly 5000 pounds! These were supposed to have been hard on tires back then because of the massive weight--which of course contributed to its great stability as a land yacht. I always like the central a/c installation like the Rambler, and of course the Lincoln shared this since the cowl was shared between the two. Thanks so much for giving us years of pleasure! The only reason I don't subscribe is because I there are so many cars on here that I have no interest for, particularly cars with excessive and pointless horsepower. However, you attempt to give something for everyone and that's to be respected. Best wishes from Texas!

[@loucostabile]

Hi LoveIsAll from TX, Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel with me :-) No problem not subscribing, how you can help me is by watching the commercials in full (not skipping unless you need to) before the video as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you and the viewers, Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@ImTheDaveman]

I admire the heck out of the design., the artistry from stem to stern, inside and out. And the backstory especially.

[@loucostabile]

Hi I'mTheDaveman, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@davidyoung5091]

Well done! I have #1879. This is the first time I have seen a correct restoration up close, helps me with my effort. Top color is perfect, finding the correct Rose Beige color is a challenge. Thank you for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Young, Glad to read you have a cool car too, and the video helps you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@alexkalish8288]

This was might favorite car in the 60's , never heard of this edition which is really a work of art. My parents drove a Le Sabre at the time but these were popular in Las Vegas in 1963 in pastel colors. I am going to add one to the garage as a driver - wonderful

[@loucostabile]

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

[@frankishknight1878]

Thanks so much for sharing this video! I was born at the Hospital Princess Grace in Monaco. This car is a delight to me!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "This car is a delight to me!" :-)

[@clarkgriswold5903]

Years ago I owned a '62 Thunderbird Convertible, white, red interior, black top. It was just like driving through Hollywood every time I took it out, what a car, just wonderful!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your story on your 62 T Bird :-)

[@kevincostello3856]

I saw on trunk and treats describing the interior , Corinthian!!! as part of the interior material used. Wow, well before Ricardo Montalban coined that famous phrase. Trunk and Treats is what sets Lou apart from others. Car is just gorgeous. Thanks as always Lou, great vid

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy the trunk & treats on this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video. You're welcome, Lou

[@ThePilotDaniel]

I love this type of cars. Superb design.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I love this type of cars" :-) 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

[@renesagahon4477]

Just. A few months after this beauty was built the restyled 64s where in production. This was a beautiful ending to the 63s

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rene, 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

[@Irishfan]

Very nice car! From 63 thru 66, I think we're the best years of the Thunderbird. I personally feel that when Ford wanted to bring back a nostalgic designed Thunderbird in 2002, it should have been based on these years instead of the two seaters. One thing I noticed on some of these videos with the lights on the doors, is you always mention that they were there, so other drivers would see the door was open. This is partially true, but if you read the brochures, Ford always talked about them as a convenience and safety feature that was part of the lighting package. It was standard on the higher end luxury models and an option on some of the lower models. If you noticed there were two light lenses in the fixture, one red and one white. The red one was aimed straight out to show to traffic that the door was open, the white one was aimed downward to light up the ground so the persons getting out of the car could see what they were stepping on to. These lights were on the doors on both sides of the car. You haven't really noticed the effect of those lights because you are not recording these videos at night.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice car" :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing what you notice, Lou

[@robertlee9395]

What a beautiful car Lou. That one is special. Its decadent. Something you would take out for a lobster dinner. Thanks for sharing Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Lee, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Lou

[@jackwild1111]

When I was a little kid my nanny , Cora , had a 63 T-Bird. I've always been fond of them.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like wonderful memories :-) Thank you for sharing.

[@lunarpking]

I just passed by what I thought was a falcon for sale and turned around and it turned out to be one of these. I don't normally care for big American cars with V8's in them, especially automatics, but holy hell this thing is beautiful. It's all original, seats a bit cracked from age but still feel good, top is dried out but still there. Just, wow. Working electric seats, it all just was there. I'm entirely tempted to go back and buy it for as cheap as it was priced, though I have no space for it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi lunarpking, Happy to read you appreciate this car, and heck, might buy one like it :-) 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

[@turkey0165]

Absolutely the most beautiful car ever produced Ford start reproducing these 1963s cars again!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@BlueAtlantic38]

Never heard of this limited edition so great catch here Lou! This "Bullet Birds" and the "Square Birds" are my favorite series, perfect looking from every angle in my opinion :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi BlueAtlantic38, Glad to share this "Rare Bird" with you :-) Lou

[@1royalpalm]

In the fall of 1962 my late uncle purchased a 1963 Ford Thunderbird convertible with black exterior, white drop top, and red interior. I was 14 years-old at the time and I loved that car, especially the interior. A thin hardbound book (white cover) came with the car that touted how well the engineering was, with photos showing various tests the car was put through, etc., and stated that the Thunderbird was Lincoln equipped (luxury).

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

One of my uncles bought new a white with red interior '63 Thunderbird roadster 390 tri-power car. My cousin inherited the car and it's still in near mint showroom condition.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read your Uncle had a cool T Bird & glad to read your Cousin is a GREAT Care Taker of that car :-)

[@richl9623]

My dad drove Thunderbirds most of his life. Started out with a 1956 Crown Victoria. From there the Thunderbird came into our family starting with a 1958, 1963, 1965 and a 1968. All of them were unique in their own way. Seeing this 1963 brought back fond memories. Really enjoyed watching this video.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@spiff8862]

When my dad turned 54, out went the Galaxies and in came the Thunderbirds, starting with the 1963, followed by a '65 and a '69. But dad wasn't finished. He also had a '65 Mustsng followed by a '68. He truly was a huge Ford fan... That "63 was our first Thunderbird and was always my favorite. Picked it up at Jessie E. Smith Ford in Glendale California on 12.24.1962. To this 10 year old, it was the BEST Christmas ever!

[@richl9623]

@@spiff8862 My dad's 63 and 68 bring back the best memories. Sure would be cool if car makers would bring some of them back.

[@spiff8862]

Rich L. Of '67-'69 model Thunderbird, my favorite was the 68. Our '69 had the 429 V-8. With 365 hp that baby could (excuse the pun) fly. My Dad kept the '68 Mustang til he passed away in February 1998. Both Mustangs ('65 and '68 were the GT models).

[@shawnfoxfirth9684]

Good Lord those Bullet Birds are Glorious aren't they ..Thanks for sharing this Lou .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shawn Fox Firth, Glad you enjoy the looks of this "Glorious" Bird :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@shawnfoxfirth9684]

I Envy you Lou ...I would Groove doing what you do .

[@shawnfoxfirth9684]

Miss Bouvier ...

[@tombollig612]

Love the bullet birds! Great interior colors. These cars said, "We're American and the best!" Great design, power and comfort!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom Bolling, Glad to read this is one you "love" :-) Lou

[@scottanderson3285]

Beautiful car...... I have been a Bullet Bird fan since around 1975, when i was 14, bought my dream Bird in Oct 78, a neighbor had a beautiful 61 Convertible in Red, i asked him even when i was 14 that if he ever wanted to sell to please give me first dibs...He did just that , in Oct 78, I was 17. Still have the car today too, nearly 41 yrs later. These Monaco Editions were always fascinating to me. A good friend in Northern Ohio has Monaco #2, and #39. Both are unrestored, and rough too. I was told a few yrs ago that someone had done a thorough investigation into Car #1 and they had been told by a representative of the Grimaldi family that the car had been sold off many yrs ago. Either way, the car has never publicly surfaced. As much as i love the Kelsey Hayes wire wheels, this car needs the skirts back on it, and the dress up spinner wheelcovers, IMO. ;)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott Anderson, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and thanks for sharing your "Bird" story too :-) Lou

[@dj33036]

I agree, it would look much nicer it it had the skirts it came with.

[@buddywayne1]

My dad had a '64 Galaxie 500 XL that was white over black. It had a white interior with black dash and carpet and the white floor mats with the Thunderbird emblem. Ford knew how to do interiors.

[@loucostabile]

Hi buddywayne1, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MrTrack412]

It's great to see a sports car like this that is the way it was then, only You are there!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@blackbiker1961]

This was a rare and unknown Thunderbird what a beautiful car if I'm not mistaken only 2000 was made, I happen to have # 908 in my garage yes in great original condition.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dick, 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

[@clarkgriswold5903]

Dick, Doesn't your POM T-Bird have some kind of fake bamboo accents on the interior?

[@blackbiker1961]

@@clarkgriswold5903 Well, I don't know what POM stands for but whatever on the inside to depict wood might not be real, we should keep in mind the only true wooden type cars were in the 30s 40s, and maybe early 50s. But let's all enjoy our classic cars no matter how they may come.

[@clarkgriswold5903]

@@blackbiker1961 POM stands for Princeapality Of Monoco, I guess you don't know what I'm talking about!

[@blackbiker1961]

@@clarkgriswold5903 Ok, Clark, I've never had it ( The T Bird ) referred to as POM and sure the wood like material you are talking about runs across the dash and into the door panels much like a wrap around & I'm going to assume it's not real wood. My bird is an unrestored original in which the paint and interior are still in good condition the only work was redone was the front suspension also I still have the factory fender skirts. I've been offered all type of crazy money for it but it's not for sale, every now and then I do notice one for sale.

[@alan15768]

Thanks so much for posting this one what memories it brings back, i remember these bullet birds very well and it was always my opinion that the 63 which was the the last year for this body style was the best of them . My father had purchased a 1963 Ford Galaxie four door in the color of burgundy with the 390 cubic inch engine and air conditioning and I remember going into the Ford dealership with him to fill out the order for the car and sitting in a Thunderbird much like this one , and then i could also buy all of the promotional models from Ford every year i also was into brochure collecting as a small boy .

[@loucostabile]

Hi alan wasserman , Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@hotwax9376]

That car is so beautiful I can understand why it would be considered a "princess car." What's even more amazing is that it has four seats when most T-Birds only had two.

[@loucostabile]

Hi HotWax93, Happy to read you enjoy the beauty of this car :-) Lou

[@rightlanehog3151]

Lou, this is one of the most elegant cars ever featured on your channel. Now your challenge is to bookend this with a '75 Dodge Monaco which featured in the commercial with Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly. For the Trifecta you need one of those convertibles she drove in "To Catch A Thief" a Sunbeam Alpine. That's not asking much?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Right Lane Hog, High praise for the elegance of this car :-) Lou

[@jamesross9694]

Lew all your videos are awesome Thanks I really enjoy a of these awesome classic cars You do a great job review everything give information that is far above and beyond any other reviews Peace n Love

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read you're enjoying the cars on the Channel :-) My pleasure sharing with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@tippey2011]

What a beautiful TBird! Wow i never knew they had this special model. I love those old bullet nose cars. This man has nice cars too I have seen some of his others on here. Just outstanding car! I love that swing away steering wheel! Pretty colors too and the engine sound was just awesome! Love those chrome duals. I love old cars like this with chrome on them that really makes the car. Too bad they have done away with chrome it is a shame. Thanks for sharing Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, High praise for this T Bird :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@michaelpacini1332]

Lou , this is hands down the most beautiful car that you have ever featured . Inside and out . Ford spared no expense in the design of this car . Wow !

[@garywood9525]

That rear light system is amazing at night . The red lens lights up from a simple bulb while that chrome ring increases the light from its reflection like a mirror, then those bars that flow in and up the center cylinder piece look like a jet engine Trubine blade system when the brake light comes on . It recessed so far that the light comes out to seem like a flame or burning fuel exhaust . The tip of that cylinder has an outter trim ring to isolate the red spot in the center. i had a 63 and that car had so much work for its design I kept finding little things that someone added to the car where the buyer might not see in the showroom before buying it. Take a look at the scan from the front to the rear and see how the trim piece and body bump change after the drivers door to morph the spade looking front to the torpido rear section where a fin grows out as the body drops away and then that chrome end cap that flows down to meet the Light Ring mounted on the bumper. The dash area uses the rear tube them for the 3 items and then the Knobs that sit on the torpido designed chrome piece for the wipers and lights plus the radio dials .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, High praise for the design of this car :-) Lou

[@bobanderson2895]

One of the most beautiful cars Ford ever made. I have never been a car buff but I absolutely love this car.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Awesome looking 1963 Thunderbird. Who would've thought a Princess would enjoy a car like this, eh? :)

[@loucostabile]

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

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

t-birds really were something of its own back in the days

[@loucostabile]

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

[@spiff8862]

As the Tag Line said.... "Unique in all the World" So very true...

[@richmcintyre1178]

What a fantastic T-Bird. It looks like it just came off the line, actually better. Thanks for filming this one. It was a treat.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich McIntyre , High praise for this T Bird :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@MrTrack412]

My Uncle had a T-Bird from that era. Even as an 8-year-old kid I was awed!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Hogger280]

Nice Car, my dad used to have one, just not the limited edition.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@1955mouse]

I have to agree Lou....WoW. T-birds are just one of my top 3 favorite classics, Corvettes, and old pick ups, (not necessarily in that order) trucks from about 1966 back, t-birds from early 70's back, especially 66 on back, corvettes from very early 70's back and everything in between!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mouse lee, Happy to read this one is a favorite classic of yours :-) Lou

[@markdrukenbrod9475]

These Bill Boyer designed Birds have (IMHO) the best-integrated fins of any car design, ever. Purposeful but subtle. This is a beautiful example of a very rare car. Thanks for bringing it to us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark Drukenbrod , Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Slimjim260]

Ford nailed it with those T Bird’s didn’t they Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, I agree. I find it amazing with the T Bird, that even after some years radical styling changes from the year before, the T Birds has usually looked good, Lou

[@dougreed9843]

Wow that is absolutely amazing, the prettiest car I have ever witnessed, what a class act great video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, High praise :-) Happy to read you enjoy this video, Lou

[@frankbiz]

Lou, this was a treat. Thanks for sharing. This car puts many new car styles to shame, inside and outside.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank Biz, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Lou

[@gene978]

Hey Lou, What a TREAT! I did the inflation Calculator and in 1963 $5000 would be $41K today. This was a car so many Lusted after and this is a fully Optioned Model. Today for $41K think of a car you could buy that everyone would be Lusting Over? The Kia Stinger GT? It’s just money was a lot tighter back then with NO hand outs. You were lucky to buy a $500 used car. My dad always paid $70-$1500 for used cars up until 1978 when he bought his second NEW car a 1978 Subaru DL Coupe for $4800 Same price as this T-Bird only 15 years later. Crazy when you think about it.

[@loucostabile]

Hey gene978, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Great video and car! Thank you for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi EYE SPIDER GARAGE, Thank you for the kind words on the video and car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@noshowjoe1]

This is fantastic

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, 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

[@hanschenk2708]

BEAUTIFUL CAR LOU GREAT COLOUR COMBINATION,KEEP LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR CARS

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

I had no idea this special edition was ever built. A very neat car! I did know a guy who had one of these. His was bright red and featured an edition of the 390 that had three two barrel carburetors from the factory, which was an option for these cars. His was near mint, and he paid $800 for it in about 1970.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@craigjorgensen4637]

I’m pretty savvy on old Thunderbirds but I never heard of that Special Edition! Beautiful and unique car! Those look so much better without the rear skirts!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you learned something with the T Bird :-) I learned something too.

[@BrianChappie]

I had never heard of this special edition either. A really beautiful car. Great find! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, I find it fun when I'm learning about cars and happy to share :-) You're welcome.

[@MostlyBuicks]

The 1963 Monaco Edition, the best T-Bird since 1957. And to tell you the truth, a much better car than the little birds.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy.

[@DwainDwight]

What a wonderful car, kudos to owner for maintaining it in such perfect condition. Thx Lou. Checking out some of your back catalog. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Wnright, Happy to read your enjoying some of the cars that I've done in other years too :-) Lou

[@Slimjim260]

Such a cool t bird Lou thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool t bird" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@robgrear1142]

The only Bird better is the one on the Thanksgiving table! Never heard of this “Monaco” Bird. Bullet Birds Rule! Thanks for finding this one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Happy to share this rare Bird with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

Thanks for this video Lou. I never knew about the existence of these "princess" Thunderbird s. With the front fender lovers and the Kelsey-Hayes wire wheel covers it has the styling elements of a hardtop version of the Sports Roadster. The absence of rear fender skirts also contribute to that look...Always loved the pricey Sports Roadster!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry Hawkins, Happy to read you learned something new with this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@20alphabet]

Pretty car that can MOVE.

[@loucostabile]

Win / Win :-)

[@emjayay]

Not compared to most of the more powerful modern cars. And of course handling and braking.....but it's one of the most awesome cars ever. It's like a concept car.

[@20alphabet]

@@emjayay And you're a very smart young man. But not compared to anyone else in the 3rd grade.

[@elizabethcherry920]

For people that don't smoke, those wind deflectors on the wing window are for those people that smoke and you can flick your cigs ashes out those windows with out losing the head, really things they had back then. I never seen those on any other car and look at the size, it has no other purpose, it would not protect from the rain

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@jackwild1111]

Gorgeous, beautiful, stunning, phenomenal ! LOVE 💘 IT!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay Wilder, High praise :-) Lou

[@jeantetreault132]

Thanks Lou. Nice presentation. Love all your videos. Keep it up. Carry on. Stay safe. Johnny, Montreal Canada 💖🙏👍😀🌈🌎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnny, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes with me :-) Please watch the commercials, and hope I'm the 1st KZbin Channel you subscribe to, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@robertromero8692]

The degree of influence that Jackie Kennedy had on fashion at the time is very apparent, given the look of some of the models in the literature.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@robertgerber2533]

One of Fords finer moments. Classic styling. One of the nicest designs ever

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》 That grille reminds me of an electric razor ☻

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, Happy to read the detail on this car you noticed :-) Lou

[@petemedina8446]

Happy Thanksgiving Lou and family . Keep the good videos coming.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Pete. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving day :-) Stay well.

[@steves4639]

spectacular. I have wanted one of these since I first found out about them a few years back...really special. I don't like white interiors in general, but this one is fabulous with the rosewood trim. I did a quick check on one of the famous online classic car sites, and there were 4 of these for sale, from about $10k to $30, from slightly rusty restorable to nearly as nice as this guy's...#48, #975, #1703, and one that didn't advertise the number. the slight rusty one is loaded with good options like Anthony's car here....the others more basic. re: 'they don't make cars like this anymore'...I think what's different about cars then, like this Bird, and cars today is that back then you would have been proud to drive this beautiful car, whereas today you could care less about the blobby appliance parked in the driveway. Thx Lou and Anthony!

[@steves4639]

another quick search online...the trim code must be 83 for the Monaco edition: 83 = White crinkle leather with Rose Beige appointments (Special Landau only)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve S, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right T Bird for you soon :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@frankfrankenstein5933]

Nicest Tbird I have ever seen!!! I would give both you know what to have this masterpiece!,,,,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank Merfalen, High praise :-) Lou

[@rayhapes]

Pretty

[@loucostabile]

Agreed

[@causwayspeedway]

What a knock down gorgeous car... Thanks Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi DWH BOI, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Lou

[@stephensmart7388]

Hi Lou hope you're keeping well Gorgeous looking Ford Thunderbird inside and outside love the tail lights on these Best Wishes

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephen Smart, Glad to read you enjoy this "gorgeous" car. Doing well when I'm around cars :-) Hope you're well, Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

I have owned 3 1956, 3 1957, a 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966 T-birds. Of the four seaters, I think the 1961-63 were the best looking. Of course the 1957 is the king of them all. Strangely enough the 63 was the only year that did not come with dual exhaust. (maybe the M-code 3-2bbl ones did though).

[@loucostabile]

Hi humbuckerpickups, Happy to read your 1st hand knowledge of these cars. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chas4780]

Beautiful! Sure is fit for a princess.

[@loucostabile]

You're right Chas :-)

[@lasuvidaboy]

Beautiful. I've always preferred this and the 1957 body style w/out the rear fender skirts.

[@garywood9525]

true, the 57 went to 14 inch rims and extended the rear to fix the small trunk complaints and moved gas fill to the side .

[@loucostabile]

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

[@spiff8862]

Me too!

[@jiveturkey9993]

The triangles on the radio dial were for allerting the public in case of a nuclear attack they were called 'conelrad' stations.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill Barry, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

dont forget : DUCK AND COVER lmao

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

That's a gorgeous rare car, felt bad for poor Anthony when he had to do what most Ford owners had to do, hold the car up in park so it starts, it's a Ford problem w neutral safety switch, only for this car, ignition is on the left, I remember people wrapping their left arm around the wheel to hold the shifter in place, and turn the key w their right hand, don't worry, my sunroof rattles in my 73 Grand Prix, when open, it's mortifying, you have a Gorgeous car

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@emjayay]

My parent's lowly 1963 Falcon had the same problem as it got older. I guess the safety switch mechanism wears. Eventually you could start it by just turning the key to on and pushing up on the lever which would engage the starter!

[@emjayay]

The exteriors of these got more garish over the three year lifespan. But the Monaco with wood instead of aluminum in the interior is just awesome. And a unicorn with only 2000 made.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the uniqueness of this car :-)

[@emjayay]

By 1963 there were factory holes and welded backing plates for the front seat belts.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@maheralmuharreq3303]

Man this car it's a killer love this vehicle every little thing about it amising really just woundring how much it's worth

[@loucostabile]

Hi Maher Almuharreq, No idea on the value of this car. 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

[@CH-732]

Wow.... Merci beaucoup 😉🇨🇦😘

[@loucostabile]

Hi Claude Houle, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou

[@elizabethcherry920]

I love this car, but the sad thing is it princess Grace was driving this car instead of the Rover 3500 the day she crashed, maybe she would have lived a while longer. Gorgeous piece of history

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you "love" this car :-)

[@jeffsnyder2051]

i had a nice 67 2 door ,wish i still did!!!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi jeff snyder, Happy to read you had a nice 67 :-) Maybe time to get another one? Lou

[@juanpelon3086]

Hello Lou, today you've made me sigh..really hard..again, THAT is one of my all time favorite cars..as is a 1959 Cadillac.. 1959 Cadillac

[@loucostabile]

Hello Juan, Happy to read this is an all time favorite car for you :-) Lou

[@luanloud9454]

Cool

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@estpst]

very fancy

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@rudy52350]

Thanks Lou ....

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure rudy52350 :-)

[@hremdldw]

Wonder how much was the retail price , probably closer to a Lincoln Continental , than a top of the line 63 Mercury

[@hremdldw]

I've only seen Two 1963; Thunderbird Landau's in my life both needed to be restored

[@loucostabile]

Hi hremdldw, I'm not sure what the price would be, however I'd think you're right, Lou

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Car looks amazing but you need those fender skirts on her. Makes it look more like a bullet.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thanks for sharing what you'd like to see on this car.

[@fredkelbert1913]

A beautiful and classy T-Bird indeed! Sad though that the original steering wheel and dashboard are “cracked.” Also, two features that would’ve helped make the car more complete would be “fender skirts,” and a passenger-side “rear-view mirror.” The “knob” on the replacement steering wheel is really unnecessary too. They went out of style along with “curb feelers.”

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred, 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

[@petemedina8446]

That's a very beautiful car I like how the shape of the front fenders look like bullet from the side. It's interesting that Ford would use auolite spark plugs instead of motorcraft which they now use in all their new vehicles.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the details of this car Pete :-) Me too.

[@emjayay]

I think they owned Autolite at the time.

[@davidterry8584]

Awesome car 🚙 thanks

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) You're welcome.

[@fordlandau]

Check out the Ford Landau from Ford Australia. 1973-1977.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for the tip :-)

[@joanofarc9438]

The Landau did not come with rear wheel well skirts and those strips of trim on tbe doors was only on the Landau.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joan of Arc, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@kingkrimson8771]

Those aren't period correct Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels, those are more modern reproductions. You can tell by the center spinners and number of wires. Also, those floor mats are not correct for a Bullet Bird. They are Square Bird items, you can tell by the bird design on them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi KING KRIMSON, 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

[@garbage854]

Awesome :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this "awesome" car Michael :-)

[@garbage854]

:) @@loucostabile

[@hpowlman9114]

1:37 spotted some bubbles in the paint

[@loucostabile]

:-0

[@mariacarrera8282]

Need help information on how to install back seat cover plz , what tools are needed , and does it take a gasket,,also where can we buy the gasket,, plz help

[@loucostabile]

Hi maria, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I wish I could help, however I have no clue. I'm hoping a Viewer can help. Lou

[@jimmyaber5920]

Loft the forward edge of lower seat cushion about middle of seating position on each side to get bottom seat frame released from retainer bracket. Pull seat forward and then remove from car. The back seat is held in by 4 screws. One each on bottom outboard screwed into the inside quarter/armrest panel and two more at bottom of seat back to either side of driveshaft hump. Now the back seat will slide down off the two metal retainers. Remove it from car. The seat upholstery is held by hog rings used in automotive and home upholstery. I recall the cover only having hog rings around the perimeter on that seat.

[@goldenboy5500]

that car would be $55,324.00 in today's money

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@terryfox4798]

Is this in Melrose Park 60164??

[@loucostabile]

Westchester

[@Johnnycdrums]

Norman Bates house at 8:41.

[@loucostabile]

:-0

[@larryhawkins3294]

The young woman with the dark hair featured in the brochure bears an uncanny resemblance to Jacqueline Kennedy.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@guidedmeditation2396]

What the h@ll would I do with it? But I want one of these!

[@loucostabile]

Drive it and take your Friends for a ride :-)