1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport GS 1 of 1 in Bronze & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@stevoschannel4127]

I am fairly certain that no new Riviera EVER looked that absolutely perfect, the perfect paint, the deep chrome, the perfect interior and trunk, all the clean non bubbling decals…all of it. What an absolute work of art!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stevos, Happy to read "What an absolute work of art!" :-) Lou

[@christophermitchum6829]

The Riv!!! Lou king good 😎🇱🇷✔️

[@alvin1039]

It's the most beautiful Buick I've seen. 68 Electra 225, 72 Skylark 350, 74 Park Avenue, 75 wagon, 78 Regal Turbo, 86 Century

[@billbowers268]

That Riviera belongs in a museum. Its absolutely beautiful .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, High praise :-) Lou

[@mr.blackhawk142]

It sure does Bill! The Riviera was one of my FAV classic cars from the 60s! I guess it's because I built a model of one as a lad and had it on display in my bedroom back in the day!

[@ralphbillick1210]

This gentleman should be commended, he did this car top to bottom with the absolute original equipment and put his life on hold to get to this moment- congratulations sir, I think this is THE best restoration I have ever seen ❗️🇺🇸. Timeless elegance is the perfect way to describe this car , well done.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this restoration :-)

[@billhershkowitz5759]

Lou, the only word to describe this automobile is "Magnificent!" However the sad part is that it's far too valuable to drive...and a Riviera Gran Sport was meant to be driven and enjoyed! Thanks for bringing this gem to KZbin!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

Stunning A1 meuseum restoration very unique Riviera Patrick Swayze had a Riviera like this in the movie road house

[@loucostabile]

Hi David R, High praise for the work done to this car, and some movie trivia too :-) Nice, Lou

[@TheDejael]

@@loucostabile Leonard Nimoy owned a classic Riviera like this when he was playing Spock in STAR TREK in the 1960s.

[@ChipLeach]

Andy has done an incredible job! I was born in 68. My dad had a 65’ Riviera that’s the car they brought me home in after I was born. He kept it for several years. I still have a infatuation with them. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chip, High praise and good memories of the 65 Riviera :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing your story, and you're welcome, Lou

[@christophermitchum6829]

Grew up in the 60s... the boat tail was , IMHO, the gentleman's answer to Corvette...one was strip, other was style!!! Thnx 4 the memories... classics rule!!!

UTTERLY BREATHTAKING PAINT JOB AND COLOR!!! Ssssssooooooooo freaking original, unique AND chic! Cars basically come in ONLY 4 colors now......black, white, silver & red and this masterpiece is utterly stunning!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@spc_inv]

What a masterpiece! Beautiful job on the restoration. One of the best designs ever from GM

[@loucostabile]

Hi Spider Man, 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

[@duaneboyde6272]

Completely Mind BLOWING !!!!

[@BBell777]

One of thee most beautiful automobiles I've ever seen in my life, absolutely flawless...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bernie Bell, 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

[@damxgopak457]

Absolutely amazing restoration job can't imagine finding all the parts for it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi derwood 454, I agree, this one is amazing. Lou

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@loucostabile And... THAT is a very UNIQUE color too! I don't think I've seen anything like it! Back in the day, I got a 1965 Riviera model car for Xmas, that I enjoyed putting together, with my big brother's help. He later in life became somewhat a collector of classic cars from the 50s- early 70s. IIRC, we even had lacquer paint cans for spraying the model cars?

[@79tazman]

The 65 Buick Riviera GS is my favorite Riviera of all time I love that car love the hideaway headlights with the clamshell openings and the interior is just to die for. how the dash looks with the center console goes from the dash back is so awesome

[@loucostabile]

Hi 79tazman, Happy to read this is your favorite Riviera of all time :-) You have great taste in cars, Lou

[@TheDejael]

When I was a senior at Artesia High School in 1964-65, my gym coach Chief Ron Halstead owned a brand new 1965 Buick Riviera GS in forest green metallic. Love those Buick chrome rims!

[@michaelcuff5780]

One of my favorite Buicks. Beautiful color!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this one is a favorite Buick for you :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@soyounoat]

The level of detail on this Riviera is awe inspiring. 100% the best restoration to original condition. I would love to see it in person. Andy, Thank You for your service, and for this gem of a restoration.

[@loucostabile]

Hi soyounoat, High praise.

[@albailey4307]

What a clean machine well done sir 👌

[@loucostabile]

Hi AL Bailey, 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

[@audiobuff77]

I saw this car up close at the piston show in Cleveland. Wow, just wow!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi audiobuff77, Glad to read your 1st hand knowledge of this car and read you enjoy this car. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll get a "Wow" from :-) Lou

[@audiobuff77]

@@loucostabile Hi Lou thank you for posting these videos of these beautiful cars!

[@reginaldbrown8012]

Timeless elegance indeed. This car is stunning. Great job 👏👏👏

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@tedcarter8074]

A prize winning Riviera. One of the best ever. Go Flint Michigan

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@jackwild1111]

PHENOMENAL ! Andy has certainly achieved his goal... I'm beyond impressed, way beyond !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay Wilder, High praise! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@klwthe3rd]

I don't know how I missed this video especially since I'm a huge 65 Buick Riviera fan. I'm speechless on this video! In my opinion, this might be the nicest and most restored car period on this channel. I could hear Lou laughing slightly on video as the owner wanted to tell him EVERYTHING about ever little detail. That's how much this guy loves his car. The 1 of 1 Cadillac color is amazing. This car is the holy grail of 65 Rivieras and Lou got the exclusive video on it. Awesome find!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenneth White, High praise on this car and the video :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@edbouman5013]

This car is art work at it's finest! Nothing built today could ever compare to this beauty!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@mrho4speed]

What a gorgeous car!! Incredible detailed restoration and a work of art. Love the 65 front end with the hidden headlights! Thanks Lou!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mrgrandprix fourspeed, Glad you enjoy this "gorgeous" one :-) I enjoy this one too. You're welcome, Lou

[@applesnoates]

unbelievable... true perfection.. thank you to this man for saving this car and making it the best. and thank you Lou for showing it to us.. very special...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Apple E, Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment. You're welcome, Lou

[@mackiemccauley4647]

I am in shock having viewed this video! Hands down this redo is breathtaking, which is how I felt seeing the 1965 Riviera for the first time at the State Fair Of Texas. I was in Junior High School and remembered taking brochures of my favorite cars that year to classes and this was my dream car. Here’s to a job well done 👍!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mackie, High praise! 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

[@UberLummox]

My jaw literally dropped at him testifying to it's 1 of 1 rarity. Wow. Right down to the tri-stipe tires! I've owned countless '60s cars, still do, but my '65 Riv was like no other car. Like a factory custom. Can't even remember this color on Cadillacs. I wonder if it was rare even on Caddys. You bring such a great number of special US cars like no other channel Lou. Thanks for that! Would love to see some of the European cars you come across! Edit; Now that I think of it, certain spicy colors were Eldorado only. Gotta save this vid and research that.

[@loucostabile]

Hi UberLummox, Hight praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing the details you enjoy. Lou P.S. There are lots of European cars on this Channel so take some time and enjoy!

[@mickblack2800]

The 65 is the ultimate!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mick, Happy to read you appreciate this "ultimate!" 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

[@melodicdreamer72]

Andy Star was after a creation of "timeless elegance" with this restoration. ...I say he nailed it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi melodicdreamer72, High praise! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jf6395]

so respectful...and beyond impressive...

[@loucostabile]

Hi jim foster :-) Glad you think this one is "beyond impressive" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tippey2011]

Just a outstanding automobile and restoration! A real beauty! I love the color! I also love how he protects that car and loves that car! Got to.be one of the best if not the best car I have seen on my car story! Thanks Lou for letting us see this awesome automobile!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, "best I have seen on my car story!" High praise! You're welcome, Lou

[@choward5430]

Riviera's are totally underrated. This is the finest Riviera I have ever seen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi C Howard, High praise :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@tedmagilicuddy6382]

Mike Velek is a friend of mine and his paint skills are unmatched. He did an amazing job on a 1963 Dodge Polara for one of my customers, and to say he's pleased with the result is an understatement!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing Ted :-)

[@andydanko7074]

Just one word Lou, AMAZING. I would be afraid to Breathe by that car🤤🤤

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@jmj18462]

GORGEOUS! The most PERFECT Riviera Gran Sport in captivity!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@jmj18462]

@@loucostabile Lou, could you contact me privately as I would like to be in touch with him about some of my restoration projects? @officialjeffjancarek or [e-mail]

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

It feels like its 1965 again beautiful time machine 💯👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi David R, This one that looks showroom new takes you right back in time :-) Nice, Lou

[@edb.3313]

Absolutely gorgeous, it's perfect and better than new.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B., I agree, the car looks brand new and beautiful :-) Lou

[@davidallen5776]

Agreed.

[@MrBlaser51]

Unbelievable attention to detail ! Awesome !!! My best friend used to have a blue 1965 or 66. Too cool !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi blaser51, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends 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

[@MrBlaser51]

@@loucostabile I am wearing out the bell !!!

[@joro2]

Amazing detail and another great video. What the owner said at the end of the video, “thank you for what you do, Lou.”, the best car collector documentarian on KZbin.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the details Joe Rosen :-) Thank you for the kind words, it's appreciated, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Thank you E W. Appreciate that :-) Lou

[@zonabay]

Elegance and class. How can you not appreciate the magnificence of this restoration.

[@loucostabile]

Hi zonabay, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration 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

[@ralphbillick1210]

Thank you Andy. Right person at the right time & you have the best Riviera of all time !

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@rustyaxelrod]

My Mom had a ‘63 Rivera when I was in my early teens. I loved it, especially the interior. I would sit in it and get spit on the inside of the windshield making engine noises with my mouth (jk). My folks sold it before I got my license, that probably saved my life because I drove like an idiot for the first year or so. I would have beat that car like it owed me money. Luckily, I bought a ‘67 Chevelle with a 6cyl as my first car. Nobody died. The ‘63-‘65 Rivera has a special place in my heart, as a kid I knew every curve of those cars and drew pictures of them on my school notebooks and stuff back then. I would often soften up the roofline to make it look a little more like a ‘68 GM A body and widen the rear quarter panels slightly to make slightly oversized tires look right. It’s the design of the front of these cars that captured my imagination. Simply beautiful piece of automotive history. As a young kid I watched Speed Racer on TV (a terribly animated Saturday morning cartoon) and always though the Riv had “borrowed” a little design from Mach5 Speed drove in the show, not realizing the Riv came first lol. Anyway, thanks for a great video of an awesome car, Thumbs up!

[@loucostabile]

Hi AngryRed Banjo, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story with details on your Mom's 63 Riv, Lou

[@robertlee9395]

That's an amazing restoration when you consider what he started with! When I worked at GM and they brought back the last version of the Riviera, they brought the original, hand built prototype Riviera from the GM collection out to the Lake Orion plant and put it on display for a few days. It was silver with a black top. The front inner wheel wells were red. It was a real museum piece.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Lee, Happy to read you appreciate this restoration & 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

[@mistafresh.]

@@loucostabile quick question what color is this

[@francoismontresmecaniques7082]

Gorgeous in every way, the car, the paint, the level of restoration. Amazing job.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Francois, "Gorgeous in every way" :-) We'll said, Lou

[@adaywitjay1]

WOW!!! Nothing else left to say!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi A Day Wit Jay, Happy to receive a 'WOW!!!" Hope you spend some days with Lou on this KZbin Channel :-)

[@adaywitjay1]

Lou Costabile I most definitely will, that car and the job you did letting the proud owner talk about his trophy piece was awesome I’m so glad I found this channel... I’m from the age of guys loving the Box Chevy, Cutlass and even Crown Vics, but I’ve always loved the Riviera all models even the front wheel drives ones!!! I can’t wait to have time to sit and watch all your content and whatever new you have coming in the future!!! Thanks for the response I wasn’t expecting it!!!

[@giltracy505]

It is nice to see a classic brought back to life.Excellent resto on a real American car that today sadly we won't make again like that. Thank you Lou for showing this video and bringing back memories of the real auto classics!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gil Tracy, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Me too. It's my pleasure and you're welcome, Lou

[@BillofRights1951]

i was 12 when the '63 Riviera debuted and as a kid who loved cars was blown away by it. I wanted my parents to buy one SO BAD. we were a Ford family, and even though we did have the '67 4 door TBird and '68 T-Bird coupe (mercifully withOUT a landau roof)...I never stopped lusting for this car to this day, arguably one of the most beautiful American cars ever designed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, High praise for the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@arrigovandenburg523]

Timeless elegance 100% . Thanks for sharing this beauty to the world

[@loucostabile]

Hi Arrigo van den Burg, Happy to read you enjoy looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@michaelmartino6548]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ....THANK YOU for your Service !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Martino, High praise for this car, and kind words for the Care Taker too. 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

[@jameswagoner3309]

Eye-popping! Unreal!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "eye popper" :-)

[@DWH072]

I don’t even know what to say Lou, it’s gonna be hard to top this one. Thanks for bringing it to us .

[@loucostabile]

Hi DWH072, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@troyvan6952]

Absolutely stunning! I would be afraid to drive it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Troy Van, 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

[@martyt19able]

Troy Van, I was thinking the same thing! Don't think I'd want to touch it or sit in it for that matter!

[@dancalmpeaceful3903]

Those early Riv's are just gorgeous.....magnificent styling....

[@loucostabile]

Hi dancalm peaceful, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and styling 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

[@jaynareynolds3684]

The perfection of this restoration is breathtaking! None better! Congratulations!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@bossracing3387]

stunning car , absolute expert restoration

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@zen10ten]

You're attention to detail is fantastic on your historical restoration of an American Classic!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi zen10ten, High praise for this build :-) Happy to read you appreciate the work done on this car :-) Lou

[@romans828.]

This guy says original almost as many times as Lou says wonderful! love you Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob Bob, Wow, he must really say "original" a lot ! :-) Lou

[@andreashellwig9863]

Never seen such a detailed restoration, this car is better than perfect!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andreas, High praise :-) 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

[@jamesexploringonline872]

I would normally not sit through your vlogs, only this one won me hands down, my late father always loved these vehicles. Full credit to the owner, he has done a fantastic full restoration. Also, a credit that the owner subjected himself to your interview to show off his great example of a Buick

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Exploring Online, Happy to read one of the videos I'm sharing won you hands down :-) High praise for the restoration of this car, Lou

[@jexsmx6608]

been wanting a '65 riv gs for years. glad this one fell into the right hands. great job!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jex Smx, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@robertoconnor9427]

One word says it all "WOW".

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to receive a "WOW" from you :-) Lou

[@TheDejael]

Lou, you and Andy rock! This is one of the most amazing restorations I have ever seen, the meticulous level of detail Andy went to to make this car showroom new! Love that color - I have heard it described as Sunset Bronze. One-off car - an amazing beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Donald, A fun time sharing this car :-) I VERY complete restoration on this special color car. Lou

[@badrussian4999]

Beautiful Riviera, it is in perfect condition! Very nice color. Great museum exhibit! Thank you Lou for the review!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Good Russian, Agreed, this car is beautiful and perfect. Thank you for viewing and sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@electrichellion5946]

WoW!! I got chills watching this video. I love the old Buicks and especially the Riviera line but the Gran Sport variants are the cats meow. Having just now learned that the very first Riviera by Buick was also a Gran Sport and this is the car puts this car in a special place in Buick’s history timeline. This restoration is over the top and that he started it for you to put in the video was and is worth many thanks because I for one, wanted to hear that motor run. This has got to be my favorite video of all my favorite videos and I like them all. From one jarhead to the other whom is the owner and rescuer of this fine future top spot winner of every show it goes to Buick, a job beyond well done and Semper Fi Marine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gene Still, High praise :-) Lou

[@CalTxDude]

What a STUNNER!! Mr. Andy Starr (sp?) is not only one of the most honorable men you've ever featured on here, but he is also quite a lovable car guy!! *Tips hat to Mr. Andy!*

[@loucostabile]

High praise for Andy Starr :-)

[@sabermouad9750]

this is what you call the best luxury / sports car of the era, this is simply unbelievable restoration way better than the factory level

[@loucostabile]

Hi saber mouad, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration 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

[@johnosborn2555]

From a time when America was head and shoulders above all else. Many thanks to Andy and Lou for sharing such a very special memory of that time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) Lou

[@RyanBassForLife]

This car is beautiful!! It looks like an art sculpture. Best looking 1965 Buick Riviera around💯

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ryan Bass For Life, 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

[@billbowers268]

What a beautiful piece of automotive history .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, 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

[@BlacKnightRising]

The 65 edition is in my opinion, the best looking of any Rivera GS Buick ever built

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this design :-)

[@clarkeshivers7036]

Very nice color. One of a kind indeed. Always loved the 65 Riviera

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one Clarke Shivers :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@jeffgoddard4100]

I have watched this video numerous times over the past few years and it still blows my mind every time. I really appreciate this man's amazing effort!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Happy to read you enjoy this video.

[@marvintaylor5332]

The attention to details are over the top !!! An amazing restoration!!!! A car like that belongs in a museum!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marvin, High praise :-) Lou

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

..Like many classics, an old car like this can easily end-up in a salvage yard and either quickly become financially non-viable to restore.. or else some determined fellow comes along, and as a labour of love.. POW ! Great how Cars motivate people ! What a find. Thanks, one of the most well proportioned cars Ever (imo.)

[@loucostabile]

Hi JOHNNIE LORD IF THE MungoidHen PEOPLE, Glad you enjoy the labor of love to get this one back to this condition :-) Agreed, and amazing effort to restore this car to this level of beauty :-) Lou

[@mzaccagnini7179]

That is by far the best restoration ever.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@citibear57]

Thanks once again for another amazing My Car Story. The owner is rightfully proud of this beautiful Buick. Well done!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@juanhinojosa7868]

Loved the video on my all time favorite car. Very informative and I learned much more about The riviera..the restoration is amazing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan Hinojosa, Glad you "loved the video" :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@ZoomStranger]

Outstanding. I love how the builder uses a bedsheet to hold the door, more power to him.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blaaade, High praise :-) Lou

[@gogolouie7768]

Awesome!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gogo Louie, Happy to read you appreciate this "Awesome" 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

[@pavlistarvmterramater3579]

"When better automobiles are built, Buick Will build them". Very Very Nice Buick, i have one 64 in 1/18.. Awesome masterpiece👍🚘

[@loucostabile]

HI 88rock X, I like the "Racer X" photo :-) Glad you enjoy this one :-) Lou

[@pavlistarvmterramater3579]

Thank you my friend, greetings from Brazil!!!

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

When we attended the 2017 Buick Nationals in Brookfield, Wisconsin, this car was on display in the hotel lobby. It is, as your great video shows, a truly stunning car in all respects. That bronze color really looks great in person, and you really did a great job capturing all the unique details this car has! Another double WOW video on a double WOW car. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Glad you enjoy this car, and you're welcome.

[@todddenio3200]

I have always LOVED the first generation Rivieras. I have had two 64 Rivieras and my first one, (dark blue metallic paint with a light blue interior) I had been trying to get since I was about 13 and finally got it when I was 19. I had saw it every day when I went to school starting in kindergarten as it sat in a back yard across the alley from the elementary school playground since I was 4 years old. Unfortunately I sold it to a friend when I was about 30 because I needed the money. He had it for about 7 years before he parked it beside a gravel pit one of his friends owns and it's sat there to this day and is slowly rusting away, and he won't do anything with it but won't sell it either. Trust me, I have tried. My second one was pale yellow with black interior. Both had the 425 and Super Turbine 400 transmission. I wish I had them both today

[@loucostabile]

HI Todd, Happy to read "I have always LOVED the first generation Rivieras." :-) Glad to read you had two fun Riviera's. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@todddenio3200]

@@loucostabile I have actually had 3 Rivieras but the 3rd one was a 78 so was in an entirely different league and not as classy as the first generation Rivieras

[@noneed4me2n7]

Know this is a year old but thanks to the gentleman presenting the car with such a dearth of history. Ultimate car nerd but in a cool way. Thanks from a fellow vet.

[@loucostabile]

HI noneed4me2, 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

[@noneed4me2n7]

@@loucostabile I got my 69 Mustang Fastback I inherited from my dad. He got it off the first owner and I have it in for final assembly after dropping a mint on body work and parts. I’d love to share its story with you once it’s done as I know just about the complete history of it and even have a framed Marti Report. Anyways, love the channel and all the beautiful cars and stories the people you find share.

[@richardbrown1234]

The 65’ is my favorite for two reasons. 1. Clamshell Headlights 2. The Taillights are in the Bumper. Lou you could fit right in with my Italian family lol. Love it when you say “wooow”. Sound just like us. Love you man.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Brown, Amore :-) Lou

[@desertdog7171]

I'm a bit torn because I think cars should be driven and enjoyed but this thing is a unicorn. Amazing restoration, priceless.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Van Ward, Happy to read you appreciate the build on 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

[@AtlantaGymFan]

What a stunning color! I think there was a dark maroon Olds with Arizona Copper interior that my friends mom drove - and thanks again for sharing these dream cars with us!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brock White, Glad you enjoy the color of this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@2flyabove]

Yeah, I'll take 2 please. ;-) OMG, this car is incredible!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@kittycorner8526]

Absolutely amazing restoration. I had to remind myself to breathe while watching.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@geovanniinusa5973]

Incredible! Everything is absolutely perfect and to be as knowledgeable about all the small details and codes is unreal! Thank You for your years of hard work getting this special car to this level of perfection and Thank You Lou for bringing us car after car for us to drool over!

[@loucostabile]

HI Geovanni InUSA, Glad you enjoy this one and consider the car "Incredible!" I think that about this one too. Thank you for the kind words and you're welcome, Lou

[@customkey]

Fast With Class - Buick Gran Sport. Such a beautiful motorcar. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Well said. You're welcome customkey, Lou

[@mitchlu]

this is just incredible! Level of detail=∞

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one mitchlu :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tigerbyte0]

Really enjoyed this ... stunning!

[@loucostabile]

Hi tigerbyte0, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

[@Duececoupe]

The Buick Riviera were some beautiful cars! Great video on a stunning car!

[@loucostabile]

High praise Duececoupe :-) Thank you for sharing a wonderful comment, Lou

[@newtonlee7849]

Wow!!! Incredible restoration! Can’t think of a better American car of the era worthy of putting so much into the restoration. This car has a much more refined understated design than its cousins ( Elmo & Toronado)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Newton, High praise for this restoration, Lou

[@kennybranshaw7526]

Excellent Buick!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenny, High praise :-) Lou

[@kennybranshaw7526]

@@loucostabile Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours, Lou!

[@paulpeterson4311]

I'm a Lincoln guy but I think the 65 Riv is just about the most beautiful car in the world. Ever.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the looks of this car :-)

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Just watched this again after two years. More incredible than ever! Breathtaking!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@andrer.boucher1137]

👍👌A stunning restoration. The finest Buick Riviera Gran Sport I have ever seen. His dedication to the brand is exemplary. Thank you for your service. Much respect indeed.💙🍺👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi André R. Boucher, High praise :-) 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

[@loucostabile]

Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)

[@hamerplayer1229]

Wow that is a dream car! Glad he found it and saved it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hamer Player, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Agreed, he's done wonderful work on this car, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@247jimbo]

What a work of art! Magnificent! '65 Rivi voted in top 25 most beautiful designs of all time by automobile magazine. Love this color-congrats Andy!! Great story Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise 247jimbo :-) My pleasure sharing this car / story with you, Lou

[@bbailey7976]

Such a healthy show!

[@loucostabile]

Hi B Bailey, Glad to read you're enjoying the episodes :-) Lou

[@bbailey7976]

Most welcome Sir. In this day and time, we need it. Stay safe and encouraged.

[@tracy4good]

Those beautiful Rivieras ('63 to '65) were considered so futuristically designed that they were used as the protagonist's car in at least two films set in the 21st Century. The flip over headlights were genius

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven. Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@jaredbingham229]

A fellow named by the name of Dalton had one of these buicks, worked at the double deuce!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jared Bingham, 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