1966 Buick Electra 225 Custom Convertible in Silver & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Fountain Hills AZ on 1-3-21.
We're looking at a 1966 Buick Electra 225 Custom Convertible in Silver Paint. The car comes with the factory V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Chuck Green. Chuck’s had this car since 1995. He shares his Brother purchased the car and restored it, and shared with him he should buy it, so eventually his did. This car rides like a dream.
ENJOY!

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

He’s got it right! This one is a keeper. Most of these had a bench seat. Those bucket seats look great and are rare in these cars. What a cruiser!! Thanks Lou, for another great car story.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Thank you for sharing details on the seats on this car, and my pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@2001rams]

Cadillac had nothing on a Electra 225, a really great car. Cars like this are just as important as any other car to restore and be seen. The 60's were more that just Mustangs, Impalas, and GTOs and this car demonstrates that. Thanks to the owner and Lou. When I moved to the valley 35 years ago one of the first places I went was to see the fountain in Fountain Hills. Definitely worth the drive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Allen, Happy to read you enjoy this car & the fountain too :-) My pleasure sharing this one, and you're welcome, Lou

[@turbinexman]

I love the silver metallic exterior, with the red top and interior!! Classic color combination!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you love the color combo on this car :-)

[@donaldhollums3278]

Acres and acres of Buick! My Grandpa would have been proud of this. My mama told me all her Daddy drove were Buicks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, "Acres and acres of Buick!" NICE! Happy to read the family would like this one, Lou

[@JONMEREDITH]

Wow! What a beautiful Buick deuce and a quarter! Your videos are stellar, Lou! I just love them all!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JON, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you. Glad to read you're enjoying all the videos with me :-) Lou

[@2flyabove]

I love old Buicks! This Electra is a tank! (a good looking one though)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Truth Provider, Happy to read you "I love old Buicks!" :-) Lou

[@raymondhoelscher9307]

THANKS LOU FOR SHOWING US THAT ELECTRA!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Raymond, My pleasure, and you're welcome, Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

I fixed up a 1966 Electra 225 two door hardtop for my daughter. Nice cars. This convertible has a unusual but stunning color combination. I never would have imagined such a combination would work, but it sure does.

[@loucostabile]

Hi When Better Cars Are Built, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you fixed up for your Daughter :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@RustyCar]

This is one fabulous Buick!! Aside from a repaint and a new top, I never heard this was a restored car. Excellent condition with the patina of the interior & engine bay. Thanks Lou & Chuck for a great convertible presentation!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Happy to read you enjoy this "fabulous Buick!!" :-) My pleasure sharing this one, and you're welcome, Lou

[@olde4eyes]

What a beautiful Buick convertible with a very classy color combination! Thanks to the (obviously!) proud owner and you Lou for sharing this with us. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi R N, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@raymondhoelscher9307]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CAR!! THEY DROVE AND RODE LIKE CLOUDS!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@russelladams6432]

Very cool Deuce and a quarter. And a Wildcat under the hood to boot. The drop top brings it all together. A two door that the whole family could fit in. Thanks for sharing Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very cool" car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@66nailhead225]

When I was a kid in the 90's I grew up with my dads black 4dr hardtop which was sold new in Denmark. She's sadly scrapped now, but thanks that particular Buick, I now have a soft spot for the 1966 Buick Electra. Mr. Green did a great job fixing his Buick up from forgotten/neglected to showroom condition.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 66nailhead225, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@66nailhead225]

@@loucostabile You're welcome Lou. Thanks for the video and take care :)

[@andydanko7074]

That has got to be the widest tail light in car history👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy, You're right, there is A LOT of taillight on this car :-) Lou

[@jwelchon2416]

You are correct....That red top really sets it off!!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the red convertible top on this one too :-)

[@nailhed6628]

I love seeing the engine and trunk as is , unrestored. This is how I’ve left my ‘66 Skylark for the last 20 years and that original engine bay really draws attention at shows.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nailhed 66, Happy to read you appreciate this car as is, Lou

[@jamesroper5470]

This is one beautiful Buick. Many smiles per mile in this car 😃

[@loucostabile]

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

[@bryantcurtis2665]

I love it when we get to read the brochures and also go for a ride. Nice car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Curtis, Glad you're along for the ride! Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! This car is the lap of luxury, open air style (and it's not everywhere you can ride open air in January)! This one drives, rides and HONKS with authority! That horn translates "Better give me a wide berth", and you'll have no trouble seeing it at night with those taillights! In fact, I can recall a lot of times over the years when people in sitcoms would mention Buick as a reference to large size! It's literally what they were known for! BTW, the Electra 225 was named after the sister-in-law of Buick Division head (later GM CEO) Harlow Curtice, and its original length in inches. Thanks to you and Chuck for taking us along for this dream ride with the fountain view!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, which adds to the info in the video. My pleasure sharing this car, with fountain view, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Scalihoo]

My brother had a 65 Skylark & I used to borrow it, great era for buicks they were tight

[@loucostabile]

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

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Great video as usual.....when I was a kid our next door neighbor owned a silver 66 Electra 225 convertible ....HUGE. Funny thing, their 2nd car was a Triumph TR-4 one of the smallest cars at the time....LOL. Thanks for the memory Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, You can fit that TR-4 in the trunk of the Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@motorTranz]

Classy, elegant, beautiful. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Well said :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ericjones4880]

Thank you very much for allowing us the Pleasure of viewing your very Beautiful looking Automobile !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@ericjones4880]

I am a Fan of y’all car interviews with the people that you me great cars and great people keep one are you in the cars and the people thank you very much

[@raymondhoelscher9307]

Console in the middle and bucket seats......rare and that beautiful convertible top......rare. Very nice choice for convertible top!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Raymond, Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy, Lou

[@patkane761]

What a work of art from back in the day!!! I'm glad that they didn't overdo the resto, it's better showing a little age like a fine wine. Thanks again for a great video and another great car guy. Stay healthy and safe Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy this "work of art from back in the day!!!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, you're welcome, and keep me in prayer, however I'm doing my best to stay healthy, and you do the same, Lou

[@richardiannacojr3695]

Beautiful car. I love these big Buicks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Beautiful car." :-) Lou

[@AtlantaGymFan]

I turned 16 this year and how cool it would have been to have this beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brock, That would be a BIG starter car :-) Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Happy birthday

[@josephconsoli4128]

These are the cars my father and uncles wanted back in the day. A pretty luxurious car that rode like a cloud, not the utilitarian rigid trucks we drive today. I always liked the name "Electra". One of the best to grace a car. Nice car and the silver/red combo is striking. I'm usually a purist, but choosing the red cloth top really made the car pop.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Enjoy reading you thoughts on this car :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@1955mouse]

classic boat, nice land cruiser-thanx lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mouse, All aboard! You're welcome, Lou

[@enerrivers4392]

My daddy had the same engine on his new '66 Riviera GS. Back in the day, it had a lot of power options so, Iwas able to find the perfect position to drive. I certainly remember that locomotive horn. AWESOME MASTERPIECES

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ener, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Daddy's engine :-) 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

[@enerrivers4392]

@@loucostabile done deal, Lou.

[@wesleyalan9179]

Cool! My Uncle had one of these when I was a kid, brings back great memories of my cousin and I playing with toys in the back on long trips

[@loucostabile]

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

[@floydt2029]

Very nice machine! Thank-you Chuck & Lou for this fine video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Floyd T, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@robertbraxton2168]

this episode reminds me of my late fathers car. It was a white on white 225 2 dr. the same interior ,,yes i'm tearing up right now.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers 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

[@tippey2011]

Wow that sure is a really big long sleek looking and heavy riding unit. I do like the red top with the red interior it really pops with that and the color of the unit. My aunt had one just like this but hers was white with a black vinyl top and black interior in cloth. Hers was a two door like this but a coupe. Brings back memories for me as a kid when she would take me around in it when she ran errands. I was telling her about this the other day when we visited and we had some great memories of a great car like this is. It is fun to see him glow when he drives and talks about as he sure does love that big unit. They just don't make stuff like this anymore, What a fun video Lou and thanks for sharing with us!

[@loucostabile]

HI Steve, The red top really goes well on this car, I agree. Happy to read this one bring back memories of your Aunts car. Glad to read you had fun, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@cjdesign5700]

That Deuce and a quarter is a real treasure...I would always miss the Fountain going when in FH.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CJ Design, Happy to read you enjoy this "treasure" :-) Glad the fountain was going so I could share it with you, Lou

[@vernrosquites5998]

WOW! what a STUNNING Electra 225 Custom Convertible! GORGEOUS Big Car. VERY GOOD choice of color, Better yet, the rag top Red color is INCREDIBLE!! and REGAL! what a GREAT Combo! Another WOW! vehicle, You're right Lou the Car is Striking! This is the first time I've seen an Electra Convertible, BEAUTIFUL! Big engine, powerful for a 425. Chuck is such a Lucky guy for having this PRECIOUS automobile. Thanks again Lou for showcasing another 'WORK of ART' BELLISIMO!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vern, Happy to receive two "WOW!"s from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

Oh wow! You have the 425 engine. In 1966 Buick had two engine colors. Green for the 300 and 401. Red for the 340 and 425. Last year for the 401 and 425. The 300 and 340 were not replaced with the 350 until 1968.

[@loucostabile]

Hi When Better Cars Are Built, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. 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 :-) Lou

[@jeffreyharrington3982]

Beautiful automobile guys!Love the colors too!Not often seen anymore.Great find,and preservation!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy this car & the colors too :-) Lou

[@johnnyace1954]

Beautiful Big Buick Electra 225

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@rpredoli]

Beautiful Buick! Perfect convertible for cruising in the AZ sun! Did anyone else notice the rear speaker hidden in the mesh design between the back seats? Must be there since there is no rear "shelf" in a convertible. Thanks for all your work on these Lou, I really enjoy them!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beautiful Buick!" :-) I did not, so nice attention to details. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@seanmcgivney7631]

"Sonomatic" we had the same radio in our 68 skylark special deluxe wagon. 350 and a 2 speed automatic. When it was really cold. It was the only car to start. I miss it! Love your videos Lou!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@keithmiles3287]

Buick always made top quality cars way back then. I hope there will be car shows this year. I'm sure if so you will send us more videos and we will love all these SWEET ONES

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Thanks for sharing you enjoy the quality of a Buick. I'm hoping for more cars to share. 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 :-) Lou

[@keithmiles3287]

@@loucostabile lou I would like to send u a couple 💸 if I could some how let me know if I could I love the videos.

[@kmrbsc]

Another great car Lou!! Buick Electra 225, and a convertible too! Awesome. My Dad's buddy's drove cars like this. Awesome!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kelly, Happy to read you think this car is "Awesome!" :-) Glad to read this brings back memories of your Dad's Buddy's car, Lou

[@klwthe3rd]

The Maroon convertible top is stunning

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenneth, Happy to read you appreciate the color top 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

[@klwthe3rd]

@@loucostabile I've been subscribed and watching you from the very beginning of the channel Lou! Your documentation of these more rare non muscle cars is what brought me to the channel. I like the luxury big boats of the 1960's and 1970's. Everyone's doing muscle cars. Frankly I'm tired of them. Keep up the great work.

[@garylewis3641]

Buick could build a boat as well as anybody. Lou, I watch all your episodes though I don't comment on every one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, All aboard! Glad you're enjoying the episodes with me, Lou

[@edwinmassie]

Nice! I've never seen an Electra convertible with bucket seats!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edwin, Happy to read you enjoy this car and think it's "Nice!" :-) Lou

[@MrTrack412]

Solid steel. I owned a couple of Buicks, but they were smaller versions. But they were good cars, and people loved them!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@dcarailandcar8538]

Oh year! This classic is wonderful, congratulations! This model is true ART CAR, perfect design! Thank you Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi DCA RAIL AND CAR, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Very nice Electra! I love the top as well - looks stunning. My dad was a long-time Buick man (had a 1967 LeSabre which was the closest he had to this one) and you filmed this Electra what would have been his birthday (Jan 3). Thanks for the Car Story and trip down memory lane.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read your Dad really would rather have a Buick :-) Happy to read you enjoy this car, my pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

@@loucostabile Hey, I just discovered your podcast “The Car Guys Report” - good stuff!

[@timodore62]

What a beautiful car! I did not know that they were available with bucket seats and a console. I have a 66 Wildcat Custom Gran Sport that also has bucket seats and a console.

[@loucostabile]

Hi LifeIsGood, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you have a cool car too. I think you'll like this video too, enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2eqgJ-ioZhjn5I

[@calbob750]

The Deuce and a Quarter. When I worked at the phone company one of my coworkers filed for bankruptcy he then went out and bought a loaded four door 225. The good old days.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@tct9mm151]

You're right Lou, That top choice is certainly a top choice! Very sweet Electra!! I sure like the old Buicks because they seemed to be the "working man's luxury car" GREAT VIDEO LOU

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, "That top choice is certainly a top choice!" Well said :-) Happy to read you enjoy this Buick. Thank you for the kind words on this video, Lou

[@damxgopak457]

Ahh 1995 back when you could score a deal on a cool car in 95 It sure didn't seem like the good old days but it does now.

[@loucostabile]

Hi derwood 454, Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@alejandrogrillet931]

GREETINGS. From Venezuela. . . . >

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this "HUGE INCREDIBLE ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@howarddavis1307]

That’s a beautiful car when I was a kid in early 1970s my uncle had a 1966 Electra 225 conv .white with white conv top the reds interior I ever saw had dual exhaust with chrome trumpet tip tail pipes I never saw the top down on that car but it was beautiful car 👍✌️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Howard, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles 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

[@champlain2222]

What a great car !!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@mark_osborne]

Last of the Nail-Heads, 425 Cubic Inches. The 465 on the air cleaner is the gross torque rating ! Love these engines :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Happy to read you "Love these engines :-) Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

This big, ol' Buick looks fantastic, and Chuck did an outstanding job picking out its new top color, too. What a great car for cruising in! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & colors of this car :-) You're right, a great car for a cruise. You're welcome, Lou

[@Jasona1976]

When better cars are built....Buick will build them!

[@loucostabile]

Hi B. Allen, Happy to read you enjoy the build quality of a Buick, Lou

[@Jasona1976]

@@loucostabile I own several cars...one is an '03 Park Ave. Love it.

[@panchog2552]

Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pancho G, 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

[@felipezitzmann]

Beautiful car. Congratulations to his owner.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@felipezitzmann]

@@loucostabile Hi Lou. I always enjoy your beautiful work. I have been busy since middle February because I have a new Giant Schnauzer Puppy, Wanda. However I am seeing all your videos that I didn’t see. Greetings to you dear friend !

[@sking2173]

Nice cars! Fast for their time, too. A ‘66 Electra with a nail-head 425 holds the distinction of being the first car to hang at wide-open-throttle on me. The car was only a couple of years old and I did a minor tuneup for a lady. Took it for the test drive, romped on it (on a city street no less), throttle stuck, and off I roared. Brakes (make sure NOT to pump), turn off ignition, and steer it safely to a stop - no big problem. What reminded me of this was seeing the air cleaner on this car clearly marked with “Front”. On the bottom left side of the air cleaner, there is a notch for the throttle linkage. If you put it on wrong, the linkage will bind on the air cleaner in the wide-open position. I had put the thing on wrong !! I was glad no one was with me to witness my shame... That was thankfully the first and last time that happened to me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi S King, That is quite a TIP to share. WOW! Lou

[@martinbeneteau309]

Nice car. Taillights are awesome. Even the license plates match. You know this car is too nice not to spend a little bit of time on sprucing up the trunk and engine bay.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Seems the car is getting upgrades over time, Lou

[@martinbeneteau309]

@@loucostabile good to hear. It's certainly worthy of more upgrades. It is a nice car to show.

[@carlossantiago9199]

I have a “67” Electra,beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carlos, Happy to read have a fun car too :-) 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

[@enerrivers4392]

Done Deal, Lou. I very much enjoy Ur videos. Keep on keeping ON. THANKS.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ener, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

Man, in all my old Buicks I constantly had to move the speed indicator warning higher and higher. That damned buzzing drove me crazy.

[@loucostabile]

NICE :-)

[@101starting]

Wow now that's a real car

[@loucostabile]

Hi next chapter, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) 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

[@101starting]

@@loucostabile Lou I always enjoy watching but some cars are just incredible thank you

[@TheGnewb]

Had a '74, they are great automobiles.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@brianbrusseau3233]

Hi Lou, although this car is not perfect, it still shows very well in another great video by you. As one of the commenters mentioned, the engine is a 425. All 1965 and 1966 Buick 425s with a single four barrel carburetor were painted red with horse power ratings of 340. The 425s with the dual quads or two four barrel carburetors were painted green with finned aluminum valve covers. On a green 401 engine, 445 written on the air cleaner housing represents the torque rating with a horse power of 325 with a single four barrel. On a green 425 engine, 465 written on the air cleaner housing will have a horse power rating of 360 with the dual four barrels. Regardless of whether the 425 was equipped with a single or four barrel/dual quad configuration, the torque ratings were the same at 465. Have a great day Lou and remain healthy and wealthy, Brian

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Wishing you a healthy & wealthy day too :-) 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

[@brianbrusseau3233]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou, I will.

[@briansd2772]

Great car Mr. Green! A '60s luxury car provides an experience like no other......just like your channel Lou! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@edian1895]

Another amazing car Lou and wish I could ever drive one of those cars. You have some great cars there in the USA.. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edian, Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon. 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

[@aaronwilliams6989]

SUPER COOL CAR!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aaron, Happy to read you enjoy this "SUPER COOL CAR!" :-) Lou

[@aaronwilliams6989]

@@loucostabile Yep!

[@plymouthduster2252]

Beautiful car Lou, you dont see many Buick of that year model let alone a convertible one. Sadly I couldn't help but remember that it was a 1966 Buick Electra 225 that the actress Jayne Mansfield was riding in when she was killed in a car accident back in 66 or 67.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Sad to read that info on Jayne Mansfield :-( Lou

[@20alphabet]

Very nice car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@dougfries7759]

I'm a suckered for a drop top. That was one of buicks best.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@bruceh92]

Hi Lou, better late than never. Nice video, cruising in style with this bad boy! Thanks again. : )

[@loucostabile]

HI Bruce H., "cruising in style with this bad boy!" Well said :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@tracy4good]

I live in the neighboring city of Phoenix. If Chuck's 225 ever goes missing you'll likely find it in my garage. Nice car

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@ronsimpson7596]

Very bold looks, kind of like chiseled brick, love the Electra name, bit rough around the edges, but nonetheless a charmer Lou, standard fare GM interior for the era! Shows well in AZ!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron, Happy to read your thoughts on this "Charmer" :-) Lou

[@MrTrack412]

It's nice how all you have to do is flip a couple of things inside the car and then drop the top! I did not see Mr. Green bolt down the roof after he lowered it. That would be the kind of convertible I would want to own. (With four doors, of course, sorry can't give it up!)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right 4 door convertible with automatic locking convertible top soon, Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

Great car. Never needed a convertible but like this.\ Don't know why (yes i do) but Bruce's "You're Home Town" .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) Lou

[@louiskats5116]

Nice really nice. Catching up on back issues Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Louis, Happy to read you're getting an opportunity to see some of the recent videos :-) Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

[@mr.j2776]

Awesome car. Mr. Green - I am sure that you are glad that your brother recommended that you go look at the car he found.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr. J, Happy to read you think this car is "Awesome" :-) Lou

[@chiconian49]

What an incredibly smooth idle!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lance Boil's Lionel & Marx Trains, Happy to read you enjoy the smooth sounds from this car, Lou

[@MAKINGITAGAIN]

Hi Lou! Thank you for one more Masterpiece! What an incredibly smooth car! And he got it from the junkyard! Wow, he put so much work into it, literally resurrected it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aelita, High praise for this Buick :-) Lou

[@cherrypickerguitars]

So, so nice! I like the 64’s a little more, but this is incredible. The only Buick I had was a 70 Skylark GS (I had this in 76 when I was “just a used car”). Now my heart lies with a 64 Duce and a quarter or a 65 (or 71) Riv. Believe it or not, I’d take a nail head over a 455 Peace - thanks Lou! (sooo, many hours of your catalogue of superior content to watch!)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cherry Picker Guitars, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 70 Skylark GS :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@cherrypickerguitars]

@@loucostabile Hey, Lou! If you ever make it to London Ontario for the car show on the Plunkett Estate, we will have to have a beer together - I’ve got 1st round. We’ll have to “cruise” in the RAV4 (lol) OR I can borrow my buddies 58 Studebaker Silver Hawk in blue, just for you! No joke, though - if you come, I’ll “reserve” the Silver Hawk. Buddy and his garage owning brother have a decent collection of about a dozen killer cars. A couple always end up at this show. Peace

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Very nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car :-) Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@helpmenow7]

I can’t imagine painting these monsters by hand.

[@loucostabile]

Labor of love :-)

[@fredkelbert1913]

As far as I know, the headrests on the bucket seats were a rare feature for 1966. If memory serves me correctly, it wasn’t until 1968 that GM made them standard across all of their full size model lineup.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred, 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

[@fredkelbert1913]

@@loucostabile Actually your channel was the very first one that I subscribed to. Cheers!

[@sporty1701]

Beautiful...back when REAL cars had their own zip codes!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Strange Daze, NICE! :-) Lou

[@jimmiesmith5811]

My father had a 66 2dr hard top maroon with a black top and interior he called it old deucie may a classic

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jimmie, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers 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

[@raymondhoelscher9307]

I know these cars. Drove my dad's ELECTRA'S all convertibles, 65,67,70

[@loucostabile]

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

[@MostlyBuicks]

Very rare strato-seats with headrests! 1966 was the first year I believe.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@milfordcivic6755]

The top end has one heck of a tapping lifter.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Milford Civic, Hmmm, he might want to look into that, Lou

[@thomasthurston6656]

Christmas car December of 65 build 😊 12C It would have had a Black top. Deluxe belts, AC, Power Windows, Power bucket Seats with optional head rest, power Steering, brakes, optional console, Tilt wheel, Road Wheels, Speed minder dash, Power Antenna. 4 note horns, It was a expensive car when new for sure.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing Thomas.

[@thomasthurston6656]

@@loucostabile Always

[@larryborkstrom3580]

I bet that it is to cool cruise as its look at

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, a cool cruise for sure, and glad I can share it with you, Lou

[@richardwhite9577]

Beautiful Car But I Prefer The 2 Dr Hardtop Or The 4Dr Hardtop. still A Beautiful Car Tho.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read you like the looks of this car, and thanks for sharing the car you prefer. Lou

[@canibusnj]

I believe those seats are incorrect. They look like Chevy buckets from 68 or 69, nice car none the less!

[@loucostabile]

Hi canibusnj, 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

[@canibusnj]

@@loucostabile I've been subbed to you for a while brother. One of my favorite videos is the old gentleman from suburban Chicago with the 93 Chevy 409 Impala.

[@brianbrusseau3233]

I don`t know if the seats are Chevy or not, but I do know that buckets seats with head rests were an available option in 66 along with the console. The 66 Cadillac Eldorado and other two door Cadillac`s offered the same.

[@canibusnj]

@@brianbrusseau3233 I though headrest didn't become available on GM cars until 1969?! Maybe that was just Chevrolet. I'll stand corrected if I'm wrong.

[@gregmuscovalley3791]

Mine had a reverb button for the radio!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car radio :-) 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

[@mikevale3620]

As the video wraps up we see a Kia SUV in the background and wonder... will we look on the Kia with the same awe and appreciation in 2075. Somehow I doubt it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age, however I think you're right, the Kia will be 2nd place in looks to this Buick :-) Lou

[@Hamad-re9vr]

Got one yesterday 9000$ normal condition

[@loucostabile]

Congratulations :-)

[@Hamad-re9vr]

@@loucostabile thnx bro 💙