1966 Buick Riviera GS Gran Sport Factory Dual Quad 425 Engine & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@ketogenetic6348]

old school grandson guy from germany write a big big thank you for this one. Greatest Car!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ketogenetic, 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

[@duradim1]

The lines on this car are just beautiful. Lou you just keep unearthing these gems for us, thank you for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi duradim1, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and keep watching those commercials on my videos so I can keep finding gems for us, Lou

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

Lou did an amazing job at showing those lines off. This video really gave me a a greater appreciation for this true work of art! 🇺🇲

[@audiobuff77]

This body style is my all time favorite!

[@vladtheimpala5532]

@@audiobuff77 Most people like the 63 - 65 body style and they are beautiful but I prefer this body style (66 and 67). I think they kinda messed it up in 68.

[@markg7030]

This is a stunning example of the personal luxury hot rods and Buick always played down the horse power figures. Excellent video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark G, Happy to read this one is "stunning" :-) Glad to read you enjoy this video, Lou

[@dalemettee1147]

And Lou, really didn't like talking about the MPG. In the city, i8t was more like 9MPG! Let's just say that the Riv. never saw a gas station it didn't like! HaHa My '66 didn't have the GS option but I did have some options that a lot of others didn't have. I had the up graded radio with a stereo multiplex unit attached. I installed a rear window "defogger" fan. A 8 track tape player also added. (plug and play). A four way flasher was installed under the dash near the parking brake release. Later, Delco air shocks in the rear along with Michelin tires. Made a huge improvement in highway ride. For winter time, steel wheels and wheel covers. Cleaning those chrome wheels just once was enough for me. BHTW, mine was Riviera Gold and black interior.

[@enerrivers4392]

Done deal, pal. Thanks again. Back in 66 my dad would load us up to visit his parents @ Coral gables. The I-95 didn't go all the way like now. @ times we would drive a 3lane interstate highway. The middle lane would be the Passing lane when it was announced. My dad would gun that Riviera GS & @ times he would take some cars that was passing because they weren't passing fast enough. B4 Nixon made 55mph the national speed limit. I remembered 70mph was about the norm on the interstate highways from north to south. My dad would be many times the only 1 awake. That car was sooo quiet,smooth, comfortable & dad made us wear the lap belts. The trunk was bigger than some studio apmts in NYC. Again Lou, thanks for bringing that memories. When you get a 70Buick Riviera GS, I'll be on your page that was the next car he got. Njoy

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing with you and you're welcome.

[@briansd2772]

On the road with 425 cubic inches and 3:42 rear, this is a liquid blue power tsunami! Just gorgeous. Thank you Dennis and Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this "liquid blue power tsunami!" :-) You're welcome Brian SD

[@briansd2772]

@@loucostabile The first time I viewed this was on my smartphone while having coffee. I just had to see it a second time on something larger and pulled out my tablet. Wow!

[@robmastro8620]

Harrison air conditioning was so cold you literally could hang meat in that car lol...

[@bgjobass]

Lou, it’s a beauty! Thanks for sharing! My brother in law had one of these years back, late 70s. And I just saw one in a classic Perry Mason episode from the show’s last season of 1965-1966 season. Wow, such an amazing GM model. I love its sister, the Olds Tornado even more. Thanks again, Lou! Love these classic beauties, and yes, I watched the ads in their entirety before viewing this glorious video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Thank you for watching the ads too, and you're welcome, Lou

[@vladtheimpala5532]

There are some pretty nice cars on Perry Mason. That’s half the reason I watch it. Perry usually drives the Cadillacs or Lincolns. Paul Drake drives Corvettes or T Birds. Another one of my favorite cars is the 59 Buick Invicta. You see quite a few of those in a couple of the early seasons.

[@markthompson5395]

I love my 65 Riviera; wanted one since I was 6 years old and finally got mine when I was 46. This 2nd Generation is a very close second; would love to have one in my garage. This guy has it made with that 64 'cat with the 4 speed to boot!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to read you have a cool 65 Riviera :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@billace90]

Thank you so much, Lou. What a nice gift to watch on a beautiful Saturday morning while having breakfast. That Riviera GS is stunning. And as a bonus that honk of the horn at the end, was the cherry on top of the pie.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billace 90, Happy to read you enjoy this episode and consider it a gift for a Saturday morning :-) Glad to read you enjoy the looks and horn sounds of this one, Lou

[@mikespencer9409]

What a beautiful car!!!!! Dad bought one of these......his first brand new car. Kept it way up into the 70s. He's 88 years old now and still say it's his favorite car he ever had. I always loved that car & I was only 2 when he bought it. I now have a 67 Rivera and I love it!!!!! LOVE BUICK!!! Thank you for your channel!!! Keep up the good work and keep bringing the Buicks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@bryantcurtis2665]

I love how the car rocks side to side when he revs the engine. It kind of reminds me about my driver side engine mount always breaking on my 1968 charger 440. Thanks for the upload, once again!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Curtis, Agreed, the body rock on the rev is cool :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@opera93]

Curtis Btyant thanks, for mentioning... my Brotherhas a69 Charger.......Ralley Red, etc. (Magnum??o, appalling I do Not know his engine)....

[@215alessio]

heavy crankshaft and flyweel

[@texanfournow]

My first car, which I bought in 1976 upon graduating from high school, was a 1970 Charger R/T with the 440. Mine was "Plum Crazy". Man, do I miss that car!

[@bgjobass]

Love that aquamarine green color, Lou. My brother had a 65 Olds Jetstar 88 in the same color. GM glory, thanks again for sharing, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Brothers Olds :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@lucyferek]

Actually it's called Shadowy Turquoise, I know couse I have one GS in that color but with Aqua interior instead of black one.

[@lucyferek]

BTW if this car has been built by Jason Zerbini as I think, than bolts for rocker covers are contributed by my car from Poland ✌️👍

[@mariolt4940]

Beautiful car my first car was a 1982 Riviera. I loved that car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mario Lt4, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@JONMEREDITH]

This Riviera is one of the greatest video I have seen in a while! Thank you for the fantastic show, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this video! My pleasure sharing with you JON, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

I Love Buicks..This one has such a beautiful look from every angle. Buick did a great job in their transfer from 1965 to this second generation 1966. The gas cap is right where it belongs...in the middle of the trunk under the license plate. When you pull into a gas station...it doesn't matter which side of the pump you pull next too. Great feature. Thanks, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad you enjoy the gas cap placement. You're welcome, Lou

[@soyounoat]

The 1966 Riviera is one of the highest peaks of American automotive design. These recent summer episodes have featured some of my favorite cars. Lou, your My Car Story has been a rare bright spot in this disaster of a year 2020.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this design :-) soyounoat, I'm touched by your message on being a bright spot in 2020. My pleasure sharing with you, and glad you're along for the ride. Lou

[@abdulamatos]

Wow what a beautiful example I've always been a fan of the GS 65'66' great shoot 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi NEW ERA MEDIA, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to read you're a fan of this car, Lou

[@BrianChappie]

A really nice restoration. I love the color, I think it's called Shadow Turquoise. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy this color :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@gregfoster4541]

Another great start to a Saturday, a cup of coffee and Lou!! Wow what a awesome Buick thanks for sharing and as always you know "Howdy from Texas "

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg from TX, Happy to start the day in a fun way :-) Glad to receive a "Wow what an awesome Buick" from you, Lou

[@richmcintyre1178]

Wow, what a rare gem! With a dual quad 425 I think the rear of the car is the only view most people would recognize. The year 1966 gave us 2 iconic cars, the Riveria GS and the Toronado. Another great video Lou, and thanks so much to Dennis for sharing his story with us but I do have to say I think Buick was kidding us with that 360hp number. My guess would be something closer to the stated torque number of 465 lb.ft.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, "I think the rear of the car is the only view most people would recognize" N I C E :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@ShowemRight]

I like the 66, 67 year Rivi's more so than the 71-73 Boat tail Riviera's.

[@JeffKing310]

Firstly, beauty product placement! Secondly, stunning Buick. Thanks Lou for another great Car Story!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff King, Happy to read you noticed the placement. Glad to read you enjoy the stunning Buick. Thank you, Lou

[@billmagorian490]

Man when you opened that hood I said WOW! It is beautiful. So clean and pristine. Everything is right. I'm a big Rivera fan and am partial to the boat tails. This year, however, is beautiful from all angles especially the front and rear. Lou you did a great job on the interior especially how you featured the beautiful console and shifter. I think it may have had a rear window defroster. There may have been some features unique to this rare Riviera that were missed. Just a suggestion in the future if you have a rare or really loaded car ask the owner what those options are and then feature them. As always, Lou, you do an amazing job of finding and featuring such amazing cars. Keep it up!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Appreciate your kind words on the selection of cars I share, and I'll do my best to find cars we both enjoy, Lou

[@urideamabal]

Beautiful car, I've always liked that color. The speaker in the back, brought back memories of the family car, ( '59 Impala 2- door ) nobody wanted to sit near that speaker, because you may smack your head on it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uri, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thanks for sharing the tip on the speaker in the back too, Lou

[@brucegwynn8509]

I noticed the clock was still working, says alot about the craft of the car!! Thanks for another great one Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Thank you for viewing & sharing the details you notice. You're welcome, Lou

[@tct9mm151]

I don't normally refer to a car as "pretty" however this car is exactly that. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy this "pretty" car :-) Glad to read you think this video is great, Lou

[@zeevon9]

You use all the correct adjectives! Nice sound when he gave it throttle. As always, I enjoyed the video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi zeevon9, Happy to read I was using all the correct adjectives :-) Glad you enjoy the sounds of this car, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@theobserver1320]

This Buick Riviera is my dream car. So wonderful. Enviable.

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Observer, Happy to read you appreciate this car and hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon :-) 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

[@glutenfreejoe6099]

My Mom's parents had a 1966 Riviera, Mom's parents bought Buicks & Dad's parents bought Dodges We had a 1961 Dodge Pioneer & 1966 Buick Lesabre growing up, Thanks for the great video very nice 1966

[@loucostabile]

Hi GlutenFree Joe, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mom's Parents 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

[@vernrosquites5998]

Lou, i enjoyed watching your show. My Mom and Dad used to have a '65 Chevy malibu hard top, 3-spd, I believed it was a either a 296 or 396 engine, don't know how many HP. I was barely young in my grade school days back in the early 70s.We could've kept it, after dad's passing and possible brought it here in the States. Dad was in the military and retired in Philippines.I've been here many decades now and continuously watching auto auctions, online and physical, and of course car shows, your show is one of them and presentations on line and am enjoying it. I am a die hard muscle cars or hot rod and/or classic cars fanatic. I love the 60s and 70s cars, i liked them all regardless of what brand and models. Ironically, as getting older, i focused myself onto European TR7, alfa romeo, porsche and now for the past 15 years, I got tangled up again with my first love -- The American muscle cars. i chat too much lol. Keep on running your show, good for your rating.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vern, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents Malibu :-) 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

[@milfordcivic6755]

Back when personal luxury ruled the roads and the car was designed around the driver. Not like today's boring cookie cutter SUV's and pickup trucks. Slapping a tablet in the center of the dash does not make a vehicle.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Milford Civic, Happy to brings some good memories back with this car :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@jonrichardson7848]

Yea and beer can metal and plastic there all junk today and all look the same none have there own stlyle like back in our day

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

yea and self driving and without engine so you don't get your hands dirty, when it breaks you just "recycle" like a plasstic bag, very sad now.

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Production of the 1966 Buick Riviera was 45,348...standard engine was a 340 Horsepower with 4-BBL 425 V-8. This example has the optional 360 Horsepower dual 4-BBL which was a dealer installed option. The 4 note horn was a $16 option. For the first time a bench seat was available. The base Riviera had rather plain door cards with a simple short arm rest. This example has the more upmarket door cards with the full length arm rest and the door release for rear seat passengers. Strato bucket seats offered rare head rests as an option which were not federally mandated until 1969. Red line striped tires were a fad that was short lived ... but wire wheel covers appeared in the mid 1960s and remained popular thru the 1980s. This GM E-body shared a common cowl, windshield, and wheelbase with the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado which had front wheel drive. At that time a big Buick was popular and had status. Now GM sells many more Buicks in China than in North America...the last Chinese emporer loved Buicks so the make still has high status in that country. Sales of new Buicks in North America have declined over many years and the make is now almost exclusively a producer of crossovers.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@gene978]

The Smile on Dennis face when you said “let’s take it for a ride” I seen that happy smirk. And I would be too. Damn Lou you do have a great Gig. As I said before I was never a real Buick fan (to me it seemed to many choices from GM) but they did have some great cars that stick out. Love all the early Rivieras, many of the mid to late 50’s upscale Buicks. This one is a real Honey and so rare it should be in a museum. I think Dennis is a great caretaker. Thank You Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Happy to share this "great gig" with you :-) Agreed, Dennis is the right person for this car. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

A stunning beauty!! Even the license plate is matching! The "S" on the California plates were issued in 1966, and the registration decals on the California plate are original, as well! 1966 for the yellow tag, and 1967 for the blue one on the rear plate. Thank you, Lou, and the owner Dennis for all the specs, and the drive in the car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carlos, Happy to read you see this car as a "stunning beauty!!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Freedomquest08]

That roofline kinda hints of what a full size 1st gen Camaro would have looked like. In my opinion regardless of make, the engines in the 421-430 displacement range were all divisions of GM, Ford and Mopar's best muscle engines ever made.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Freedomquest08, 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

[@vernrosquites5998]

Another rare and gorgeous Riviera GS. Just like Michaelangelo's work of Art, great body line, smooth rev, very classic. Slick, curve rear body. If i have one right now, Lou you'll be the first one on my bucket list to critique. I grew up in the 70s during the muscle car era, I love muscle cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vern, "Just like Michaelangelo's work of Art" High praise :-) " I love muscle cars" You're on the right KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Just re visiting some of the channels catalogue - what a nice Riviera! Iconic styling and presence.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you're relaxing and reviewing and enjoying some of the cars :-) Lou

[@vernrosquites5998]

Great presentation to a beautiful and luxury vehicle of the past.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this one with you :-)

[@bgjobass]

Mom’s 1965 Olds Dynamic 88 had the 425 V8, an amazing engine, love that horn!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Mom knew how to get around :-) Glad to read you enjoy the horn on this one, Lou

[@mikedrown2721]

But it was a Oldsmobile 425

[@1badhaircut]

Joe - completely different - this was the last year of the “nail-head” Buick dating back to 1953 but just the 2nd year for the new Olds - Buick replaced it in ‘67 with the all new 430 which became the 455 -- this one retains the classic Riv looks but with a really good transmission the earlier ones needed

[@billg2025]

Very nice Lou. I used to own a 65 Riviera Gran Sport with the 425 nailhead/dual quads. Been kicking myself for selling it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill G, Happy to read you had a 65 Riviera GS. NICE! Regarding "Been kicking myself for selling it", we've all done things we regret, it happens, so be happy you at least had one :-) Lou

[@opera93]

Bill G thanks, me too..and Regrets:: could maybe really saved , a 77 TRANS AM SPecial EDITION, Hurst Hatch WE ORDERED In OCT 76,,and got in March 1977.. Used hard until 1990 & many Family miles.... but Warsaw IND. road salt, and hatch leaks really rusted badly inside, etc. MAY HAVE BEEN WORTHWHILE TO SAVE IT, or a different conservation( ZIEBART did not help,much, etc, (as Roof seepage,body roll over, etc really let salt get to rust...)......we heard a lot about various GS EDITIONS, GOOD STUFF, IF OPTIONED OUT CORRECTLY, almost got a GRAN SPORT a few times myself.....

[@Johnnycdrums]

I think I like this better than the Tornado, because it’s rear wheel drive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnnyc drums, Nice :-) Lou

[@johnnyace1954]

Awesome! Buick was on point in 1966! Super Wildcat engine!! Stylish car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edmund, High praise :-) Lou

[@pureblood5792]

this buick is spectacular from any angle , beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Hi timatayo, 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

[@gclarkbloomfield8848]

..WOWZER, Lou, ...a Shadow Turquoise Iridescent 455cid nailed equipped Riv GS... ....so nice of you to distribute some Stabil to your clients...are they a sponsor for My Car Story?? ...David has every reason to be the proud owner of this GS, equipped as it is with the high output nailhead, the Strato-Buckets with the rare full-length console with real wood trim and the "horseshoe grip" transmission . the rare barrel speedometer, and the AM-FM stereo radio; altogether an amazing piece of automotive history...sure hope he has a son or daughter who have inherited his car guy sensibilities, 'cuz this Riv is an heirloom quality piece....plus the clock actually works... a REAL rarity.... ...and even though these torque monsters were never used for it, landscaping firms could haul full-size trees out of the ground, roots and all...with a whopping 475 foot pounds of torque... ...VROOOM!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi G Clark Bloomfield, Happy to receive a "WOWZER" :-) Golden Eagle and I have been talking for awhile, and the Marketing Director shared he'd send me product, so I thought it's nice to share. Lou

[@mikebell2750]

That is one sweet ride, I never knew that Buick produced a dual quad 425 Nailhead. I would guess that the 360 horsepower is a little underrated and the true horsepower is closer to 400 ponies. It's a shame that cars like this will never happen again, but we are fortunate enough to have channels like yours to at least see and hear them. Thanks Lou.👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet ride" :-) Appreciate your kind words, and my pleasure sharing with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@beast1624]

[SIGH] Beautiful piece of American Automobile History! Than you for sharing!!!! Thank you Dennis!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Beast 1624, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Lou

[@timbrady6473]

Seriously overlooked design. Beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@MrMarkOlson]

The '66 and 67' Riverias are spectacularly beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrMarkOlson, 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

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

Excellent job as always Lou. This video really gave me a greater appreciation of this true work of art! Thank you.👍🇺🇲

[@loucostabile]

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

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

@@loucostabile I've been a subscriber for a while now. All of your videos are easy to watch all the way through. You have really have an excellent way of showing the car while having the owner talk about it. Here's to you Lou🍻

[@MrMenefrego1]

Yet another magnificent example of what an American automobile SHOULD BE! As an 'Old timer' of the Baby Boomer Gen., I still cling to the more mechanical and less computerized classic American cars, this rare and beautiful beast is right up my alley! That Buick 425-ci V8 'MZ code' power plant with dual-quad carbs, producing *WAY MORE* than 360 advertised horsepower; more like 460-475-hp in reality, is a dream come true! My Roman-born grandmother, who had driven mainly little, under-powered Fiat's in her native Italy, bought a Wildcat in '66; imagine going from those little Italian Matchbox cars to a new '66 Buick, Wildcat! She paid much less than the $3,700 Monroney sticker price for it because my father went alone with her to buy the car. Grandma trusted Pop to get all of the proper option packages and, of course, a good price, since her English wasn't the best at the time. Pop ordered it with the vaunted 425-ci with the single Rochester '4MC' 4-bbl carb. with an advertised, "340-BHP @ 4400 RPM"; which, of course was a low-ball estimate for insurance purposes; it was, in reality more like 400-plus horsepower. If I remember correctly her Wildcat had a standard 3-gear transmission. As usual, great stuff, Lou. Thank you very much!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jmj18462]

Lou, let me ask you something? Just between you, me, and everyone on the internet, why don't you have your own TV show or weekly radio show on NPR? Seriously man? This posting of this magnificent Riviera GS is amazing! What a beauty! When I was growing up in New Jersey I lived in a very suburban town where many of us kids walked to school. On rainy days the Mothers in the neighborhood would car-pool us kids to school in cars...at the time my Mom had her '64 Falcon Futura sedan, Mrs. Bensley had a '65 Country Squire, Mrs. Courey drove a Chrysler New Yorker, Mrs. Aber had a '67 Plymouth GTX, Mrs. Nametko always drove a Coupe de Ville, and Mrs. Merkel had a '66 Buick Riviera! One morning after dropping us at school, she did some grocery shopping and returned home. Pulling the Riviera up to the garage door of their home, she stepped on the brake of the car and searched in her purse for the door "clicker". Suddenly her flip-flop clad food slipped off the brake pedal and on to the gas pedal and VAROOOOM, she drove clean through the garage door, through the downstairs den, and out the other side of the house! True story! :) Thanks for posting this!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, I'd be happy to discuss a TV show is a Producer was interested. There is a weekly podcast called "The Car Guys Report" I sit in on. Thanks for sharing your story, and speaking on Falcon Futura, I'm going to post one coming up your Mom will love :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@iswc27]

As you say, Lou, this car's got it all, including a spectacular color! It definitely commands attention, for all the reasons you mentioned! That speedometer is way cool (the Olds Toronado had it too), and it's interesting how Buick created a hidden headlight system without using flip-up doors, which now that I think about it, would ensure you would always be able to use them since you would never have to worry about headlight doors being stuck closed. Many thanks to you and Dennis for this Gran Sporty ride!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to read the details you enjoy one this car / video :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@andydanko7074]

Great car! The color is so unusual you never did mention what color it was. The deepest aqua I've ever seen. Unusual horn set up if that was Factory? Thanks for this review Lou!👏👏

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy, The color is Shadow Turquoise Paint (in the video description text) Glad you enjoy the review, and you're welcome, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Now that's a classy Buick. Dennis has a fine one, and with dual quads this beauty has plenty of bite, too. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp. Happy to read you enjoy this classy Buick :-) You're right, this dual quad one Dennis has is quite the nice ride. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@JoshKetchum]

Hi Lou! New subscriber today, I came here from the Buick group on facebook! Thanks for the link, love all the old cars :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Josh, Welcome! Hope you see some of the 1500+ different cars, and happy you arrived. Stay well, Lou

[@adamtrombino106]

Looks like that car had just about every factory option you could get on it. Very nice!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Adam, Thanks for viewing & sharing you think this car is "Very nice!" :-) Lou

[@lucyferek]

No Cruise, central door locks, head rests, 6 way seat, couple are missing but still loaded and beautiful car.

[@1955mouse]

ah, yes, another classic ride!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@brianklamer3328]

I had a 66 Riviera like this when I was a kid. Mine was sort of a dark copper/brownish color, had the single 4 barrel quadrajet on the 425 Wildcat, white bucket seats and floor shifter for the turbo 400 tranny. That thing was flat out powerful! Amazing I survived it......

[@loucostabile]

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

[@davidlackovich946]

This is one nice Riv..Gran Sport no less..and a awesome 425 'nail head' engine..I'd love to have this one in my garage! Thnx Lou!

[@jeanmariebalaes1137]

That car is simply perfect! What a style!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@davidallen5776]

From childhood, this has always been my kind of Buick!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read this car is a favorite of yours :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@mka4pol]

My first car was a '66 GS with the dual quads, in some beige-like flavor. Bought it from an older lady who never drove it properly, so when my 16-year-old lead foot started blowing the carbon out, the problems started; sold it and bought a new 914. Almost 50 years later, wish I still had both of them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi mka4pol, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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

[@OldDood]

I grew up in 'Buick Town' and I remember seeing one of these back then. I was 11-12 years old. (I saw a lot of 'Regular Riviera's' more often. I remember a LOT of Buicks back in the 1960's. Especially the Skylark GS and of course the Wildcat which was one of my favorites.

[@loucostabile]

Hi OldDood, Happy to read this car brings back memories of "Buick Town" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rwnation9325]

My Dad bought a 67 Riviera for me for my High School Graduation, boy what a car! No dual quads, but a 430 w/ big four bbl. Fast, smooth, and beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi RW Nation, That is quite a Dad you have! Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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

[@damxgopak457]

Every model of the riv was very cool but that one is unbelievable.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this Riviera :-)

[@patcurrie9888]

"Wouldn't You Rather Have a Buick?" Tag line from the late 70s to mid 80s, soo appropriate here.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@life02ab]

love the multi note horn!!! Gorgeous car!!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@storyteller1749]

I've always loved Rivieras. From 63 on thru to the boattails. They lost their appeal for me after that. But this is a stunning example. Thanks for showing this one buddy. Have a very Merry Christmas.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Story Teller, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Riviera. My pleasure sharing this one with you Buddy, you're welcome, and Merry Christmas, Lou

[@enerrivers4392]

Did Buick actually painted that color. My dad got his exact car brand new, but it was maroon. I was too small but, I recall him kicking ass on long trips or street lights. I,remembered the horn. AWESOME MASTERPIECE great & informative video, big guy. Brought back memories, thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ener, I believe they did paint this car this color. 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]

Being from Flint Michigan, Kearsley Area: I like all Buicks and the Riviera is a beautiful ride. Yes: Wow 👍 I also use STA-BIL in my boats, so they are also ready to bo in the spring. 🚢 • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@loucostabile]

Hi trainroomgary, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to read you use STA-BIL too. Cheers, Lou

[@413x398]

@@loucostabile The factory Sta-Bil rep likes to remind people that it works best in gas that was just pumped, as even two-week old gas is already degraded. I drink old gas on the rocks when I run out of Daniels, but that's really just a personal preference. Or personal problem. Same thing.

[@MostlyBuicks]

I had a 1967 Rivera GS. Of course it had the new 430 engine and the famous "Star Wars" air cleaner. These car rode and drove like no other on the planet. You could say "Unique In All The World".

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you had a cool Riviera too :-) Nice!

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. I hope you're doing good. Beautiful looking 66 Buick Riviera. This has always been my favourite year for the Riviera since the 1964 model Riviera. 🙂

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason, When around cars, I'm GREAT :-) How are you? Happy to read this is a favorite year Riviera for you, Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

@@loucostabile Hey Lou. I'm so glad to hear that. Another awesome *"My Car Story"* video. Keep up the good work. :)

[@funieman1]

Beautiful car🔥🔥

[@loucostabile]

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

[@stevekaminski5327]

What an awesome Buick! Another great Bill Mitchell design. Thanks for the fine video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you find this Buick as "awesome" :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, and you're welcome, Lou

[@romans828.]

Good morning Lou! Great car!

[@loucostabile]

Good morning Bob Bob :-) Happy to read you enjoy this one.

[@joel4491]

My dad had a 1966 Buick LeSabre. It was the first car that I drove. It didn't have the big engine like the one in your story but it was a very nice car. I haven't thought about that car in a long time thanks for reminding me of it. And of course a very rare car and a beautiful one at that. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe L, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads LeSabre :-) 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

[@1aikane]

Awesome car! 👍

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Slimjim260]

179! Amazing Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to share this rarely seen car with you, Lou

[@patrickcortazzo6251]

Very nice car in beautiful condition! My brother had one. It was not a GS but it had a Buick 465 Wildcat in it. Torque monster! Yes, buick did have a 465, was not a 455. I had a 72 Riviera with a 455. Very fast cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Patrick Cortazzo, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers 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

[@albertsmith4569]

The “465” was the torque rating, not cubic inches.

[@patrickcortazzo6251]

@@albertsmith4569 , Well, i can admit when I'm wrong. You are correct. I just talked to my brother and he confirmed that it was a 425 but for some reason they did put 465 on the aircleaner top for the torque rating. Who says you can't learn something new 50yrs and older. Lol. Will post a pic though "if i can" of it. The very one that had misled me for so long. :)

[@jasonmaiden5026]

Wow wow wow!! What an amazing car! It's a real shame that there weren't more of these built

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason, Wow x 3 = Winner :-) Lou

[@garylewis3641]

Another really nice car and of course it's a little bit of an old car, back when they made cars and not just money!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@garylewis3641]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou!

[@austinevplab7167]

I appreciate your attention to detail with the camera work. Thanks for another great review.

[@loucostabile]

Hi AustinEVPLab, My pleasure sharing the cars with you, and glad you like the details too. You're welcome, Lou

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

I would guess that color was fairly rare also. I remember it on the GTO of that time period.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing your thoughts on this color :-)

[@sanfranciscobay]

Lou. Good job on presenting the car by yourself, without a crew of 5 other assistants and no editing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi SanFranciscoBay, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou P.S. My Son who's 15 does my editing so I can't take all the credit.

[@RustyCar]

Thanks Lou & Dennis for a beautiful car presentation!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Rusty :-) My pleasure sharing with you.

[@goneshootin61]

My favorite year for the buick riviera and the best , nice one Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi steve s, Happy to read you appreciate this car and consider it the best :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@jeffreyharrington3982]

Beautiful Automobile Lou.Very Meticulous Owner too.Very nice!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Dennis likes them to look showroom new, Lou

[@tylerwatt7697]

I always liked the 65 with those clamshell headlights

[@loucostabile]

Like this one :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZrEdWWMgsiCars

[@TopBabyWOW]

This car is a dream for a lot of people! Cool!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TopBaby, Happy to read you appreciate this dream 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

[@chuckhaugan4970]

I always imagined the designers within Chevrolet scrambling to find a solution for the Mustang and sprinting over to Buick. I always thought a Camaro was just a midget Rivera. Eldorado, Toronado, and Riviera were the reminiscence of the space race cars of the 50's. I loved them as a kid but my Dad always said there's to many moving parts..... mechanical nightmares..... I don't care! Look at it!!!! Such a great car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this "great" car. Wonder if your dad would have enjoyed a ride in this one.... , Lou

[@markg7030]

Yes, now that you mentioned it I agree the Chevy designers took a peek across the hallway at Buick.

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, this is what I love about your video's. You get to see beautiful classic cars like this Buick Riviera GS, that even I didn't know it existed. I have say about 60 odd books in my library dedicated to classic muscle cars. Nothing in there about a 1966 Buick Riviera GS, 425 cubic inch, dual quads, 360 HP. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't of been the wiser. Always learning something new on your show, & that can only be a good thing. Absolutely fantastic & a highlight talking to you the other day on Zoom. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@loucostabile]

Goodday Louis, Happy to share this car you were unfamiliar with :-) I find that such a treat to learn something about a car, or Brand I didn't know. Also, I'm learning from the Care Takers all the time, so glad you're along for the ride my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

[@velocita8842]

That is one beautiful and powerful Buick!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this Buick :-)

[@chuckselvage3157]

Hi Lou, that Buick would fly with the 425 dual quad and semi fastback. Cheers Chuck.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Just the way we like it :-) Cheers, Lou

[@dayslife]

these old beauties had souls, not like today's sheet metal for junk...

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@bewilderment9268]

That car IS GORGEOUS.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bewild Erment, 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

[@larryborkstrom3580]

He's got a wonderful collection of Buicks the color on the Riviera fits perfectly the super wildcat sounds extra healthy

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you're enjoy these Buicks with me :-) Glad to read you enjoy the sounds from this car, Lou

[@hugieflhr03]

I was surprised to see full mechanical gauge layout on the dash.

[@loucostabile]

Hi hugieflhr03, 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

[@markg7030]

I had a 71 Buick Skylark that was ordered with gauges. Most had idiot lights.

[@danlove4270]

.....probably the best looking Riv ....and the interior is so stylish.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan Love, Happy to read you appreciate the looks & style 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

[@danlove4270]

Lou Costabile Thanks from Minnesota for your reply ... I subscribed thought I already was....Love your replies to the comments....Re: The Riviera .....My uncle had the dual 4 barrel set up on his 66 Riv and had to take it off because of the poor gas mileage. Love your passion Lou! I bet we’re the same age....I live through you! Thanks again!

[@bungeycord5971]

I have never seen one before and what a nice ride

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share a car with you that you haven't seen before.

[@rickeyb.9072]

Hi guys! A beautiful automobile. As usual, I am loving it. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@pierredecine1936]

Magnifique ! I plan to put the Redlines on my resto-mod 1996 Caprice soon... and I have some red 4.3L decals for the same fender spot.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Hope your Caprice looks the way you like it.

[@pierredecine1936]

@@loucostabile Uncle Billy is 91 - he says it must stay green till he passes - hope he lives at least 9 more yrs ... or more >

[@bk14nyc]

BUICK, the UNSUNG HERO! Those side markers up front are called, Cornering Lamps! It’s so nice to see that this RARE Buick is completely Period Correct! September 17, 18, and 19 is the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race in Stanton, Michigan! 🏁🏁🏁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "UNSUNG HERO!" :-)

[@albertstelletell53]

Love this car my Dad worked 4 odonnel buick and i was in alot of them

[@loucostabile]

Hi Albert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad working for ODonnel Buick and the cars you'd see :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou