1964 Buick Wildcat Convertible in Red Paint & Engine Start Up on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Chicago on 7-9-16.
We're looking at a 1964 Buick Wildcat Convertible in Red Paint.
The car's Owner is Buz. Buz’s first car was a “Wildcat” and he had hoped one day he’d get another one. After looking for 20 years to get “His first car back”, he found this one at auction and was the High Bidder in 2014 and brought this one home. This car features the largest engine Buick had in 1964, which was the 425 cubic inch “ nailhead ” engine, with dual quad carburetors.
ENJOY!

[@brianklamer3328]

Our Mother's 1965 Wildcat convertible was red like this, and had white interior. The chrome plated rear speaker with chrome grill had "Reverb" on the 66 Riviera I had in my youth. Still have a soft spot for the old Buick's!

[@loucostabile]

HI Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mothers 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

[@chuckhaugan4970]

I love this owner's reason for finding that car..... I feel the same way about the first car I ever owned but finding that Chrysler is impossible. This is what the hobby should be all about! True passion.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, "This is what the hobby should be all about! True passion" Well said. You're on the right KZbin Channel. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@vernrosquites5998]

Wow! what an Amazing car. You can't hardly find this stunning automobile on the freeway or on the streets of America. I am Impressed, fully chrome dashboard, super!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vern, High praise for this car :-) Hope you see many more you'll enjoy on this KZbin Channel, and make sure you watch the commercials so I can get paid and keep sharing the cars with you, Lou

[@vernrosquites5998]

@@loucostabile Absolutely. It was indeed, very impressive seeing all those cars of the golden age of muscle cars, from late 50s, 60s and 70s models. It really caught my attention when the Riviera, Wildcat and Le Sabre were presented on a full detailed demonstration.I'm speechless. Those cars cannot be compared to the performance of the 80s ,90s and even the Y2Ks.

[@davethompson3140]

My father purchased a convertible wildcat for mom in the early 70’s for $500! Wonderful running cars that were very dependable. A few years later, older brother took for joy ride and totaled it! Still remember it though! Thx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers Wildcat Convertible :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@patcurrie7808]

Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure Pat :-)

[@charlenebooth4057]

In 1965, my dad bought a 1964, candy apple red Buick Wildcat convertible. Power windows, power brakes, power steering. Four barrel carb. That car was so fast, it was like a rocket. It was passed down to me in 1973. Here it is, 2020, and I actually have dreams about opening the garage and finding that car inside.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charlene Booth, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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

[@trainroomgary]

A great ride from Buick Town, Flint, Michigan • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@loucostabile]

You're in for a treat, the ride (and burnout) video of this car is loading as I write you, stay tuned and enjoy :-) Lou

[@jamessimonds7362]

My brother bought one of these New in late 63. His,was burgundy with white top.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@5inthehole]

These wildcats were good cars... my mother had a 67 Wildcat. Dependable transportation, a lot of giddy-up with nice styling!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brady Dog, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Mothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@richardmorris7063]

impeccable style & looks to be mint condition. paint & chrome are out of this world. i remember these torque monsters..

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this video brings back those good memories :-)

[@RyanBassForLife]

Stunning

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you think this car is "Stunning" :-)

[@RyanBassForLife]

@@loucostabile I painted a picture of a 64 buick wildcat in red so you know I love it.

[@larryhawkins3294]

Beautiful car Lou. The red color accented with the front fender chevons and the chrome plated wheels. This car was obviously optioned for performance. No power brakes, and the absence of many luxury options that were frequently ordered on Wildcats in 64 such as air conditioning, power windows and seat. These were upper medium priced cars that competed with Pontiac Grand Prix and Olds Jetstar 1 and the non letter series Chrysler 300.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@blueschewy2558]

If Buzz was in Downers Grove on Friday, I saw this car when I was getting off the train. Nothing like a nailhead.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blues Chevy, I'm not sure about where he was @ Friday, however I agree with you, great engine. Thanks for viewing, Lou

[@josecolon4248]

BEAUTY

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@Boomhower89]

Guessing about 11 mpg with a duel 4 barrel Rochesters kicking open. But it would be a fun way to get there.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Smiles to the gallon :-) Lou

[@raymondbogert7880]

BEAUTIFUL BUICK WOW SHES HOT 🔥 SUCH A CLASSIC 🎖☝️🇺🇲 GREAT VIDEO ✌️

[@loucostabile]

Hi RAYMOND, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) Lou

[@caljn1]

The Wildcats were among the best "all around" cars of the '60s for style, comfort, drivability. And the '64 may have the most attractive face of the decade...so much so that Chrysler cribbed it for their '66 300.

[@loucostabile]

Hi caljn 1, High praise for the design of this car :-) 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

[@peterhogan9537]

Wildcat 1962 to 1970.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@kennethhavlicek3322]

hey man i have an olds i think you would like its a 65 starfire hardtop in yellow with white bucket seats and factory exhaust pipes because you said youre first wildcat was that color also has the original 425 never really rebuilt and i drive it every other day

[@kennethhavlicek3322]

i meant the factory SIDE PIPES ON REAR quarter panels im sure you must be familiar with this rare car its a beauty

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenneth, Sounds like a great car. Send me an e-mail with some pictures, and your city & state with the subject line "65 Starfire Hardtop", Thanks, Lou [e-mail]

[@carmsa6599]

Hey we have a 1964 buick wildcat convertible. Could you help put us in contact with this gentleman. We have had the car since the 80s been garaged for 40 years. I want to finish before my dad passes. it's baby blue on blue with the 4 speed. Please help.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CARMS A, Happy to read you have one like this. Send me an e-mail and put in the subject line Finishing 1964 Buick Wildcat Convertible garaged for 40 years. My e-mail is [e-mail]

[@zxtenn]

TOP shape front to back and in and out, love that dash and interior color scheme--I always felt a dual quad engine was too much gas and really didn't offer and real gain but regardless that is a BEAUTY

[@loucostabile]

Hi jim, Happy to read the details you enjoy about this car :-) Lou

[@Lwmusic1000]

What size rims

[@loucostabile]

15 inch

[@KMauriceCrooms]

Let me tell ya something, GM WAS GETTING DOWN!!!! DUAL CARBS? BUICK WAS ACTING A DAMN FOOL!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)