1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 in Turquoise & 427 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@jeremythompson9122]

I always thought that Chevy only made the 427 COPO Chevelle's in 1969. I've never seen a 427 COPO Chevy in my life that wasn't a 69. That's a BAD ASS bow tie Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeremy Thompson, Happy to read you enjoy this "Bow Tie" :-) Lou

[@M21L35]

On the mark there, Jeremy!.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

It just looks fantastic! Who would think a 396 could be considered a sleeper, but w/a 427, what a surprise for the unsuspecting!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Well said :-) Lou

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thanks, Lou. What a car! Love the Artesian Turquoise paint.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@OldNewSweetRides]

Wow, never seen a Chevelle in this color, gotta be a very RARE vintage collectable! Lou, you're the core of uniting all cars under 1 channel. Modern cars, handmade cars by not so known people, classic cars. Recommended channel!

[@dannymyers5345]

OldNewSweetRides very very rare.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Glad to share this one in a color you've not seen it in before :-) Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

What a car and what a great business to put out such QUALITY products! I would buy from them anytime!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read you enjoy this car & business :-) Lou

[@klwthe3rd]

Wow, a COPO 427 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle in super rare Artesian Turquoise! Say What???? Are you freakin kidding me?? I know everyone loves the engine but that color, inside and out, is like stop traffic gorgeous. Why are modern day interiors just black, grey and light tan??? What happened to beautiful colored interiors?? Awesome story behind this car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenneth White, Enjoyed reading your comment with so much emotion and incite :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@ashqelon7267]

Very True, it's frustrating to see ppl utter the words 1966 "COPO" They didn't exist as you say till 1969!

[@1575murray]

@Robert LaPointe Of course that changed in 1970 for all GM divisions not just Chevrolet when the 400 CID limit was removed.

[@robertlee9395]

That's a brand new car! Looks like it just rolled off the assembly line at Chevy! Congratulations to everyone behind the build. Outstanding job! Thank you Lou for bringing us another beautiful classic car. It sounds like a beast!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Lee, Thank you for the wonderful comment, and glad you enjoy the restoration :-) Lou

[@paulkirkland1535]

Yes indeed,a brand new '66 Chevy. Wow this was GM at it's best. The classic Bill Mitchell design says it all.

[@patfromamboy]

I have a 427 in my 66 Chevelle but we installed it in 1983. It’s a great engine for a Chevelle.

[@loucostabile]

Hi patfromamboy, Happy to read you have a fun car too, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hey, Lou! Man, I wish Paul Revere and the Raiders were around to get a load of THIS! Love the Artesian Turquoise paint and interior and everything about it just looks--and sounds--flawless! Of course, the overall styling looks very aggressive from front to back even on a basic 300 sedan. Kudos to Jeff and his staff for turning out such perfect work on this '66 Chevelle!

[@loucostabile]

Hey iswc27, High praise for this build, and a song about it too :-) Lou

[@josephromano6825]

Now that’s a show car! The sound of that big block puts a smile on my face!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds of this "show car!" :-) Lou

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

My favorite car ! Maybe because I drive one . It has many OPG parts in it . My car is a Marina blue SS 396 4 speed , 375 H.P. car .

[@loucostabile]

Videoed a Winner for you :-) Thank you for sharing ALABAMAHEADHUNTER you have one too, Lou

[@dannymyers5345]

ALABAMAHEADHUNTER . I hear that the 375 is a underrated horsepower rating

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

I agree in the 65 Corvette the same engine was rated at 425 H.P. . It screams when you get into it and I like to get into it . I'm going to wind up with a ticket if I aint careful .

[@dannymyers5345]

ALABAMAHEADHUNTER 😁😁😁😁😁 you only live once. In the famous words of wooderson l I v I n u gotta live man. Lol

[@454nas]

ALABAMAHEADHUNTER i saw your chevelle in your channel awesome car

[@mickthomassen2887]

Lou - that’s amazing. Words fail to describe this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mick Thomassen, Glad to read you're amazed :-) Lou

[@kbobdonahue1966]

What a great car, period. 1966 was a great year for great cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kelly, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-) Lou

[@kbobdonahue1966]

​@@loucostabileI was born in 1966. Thank you 😊

[@clarkgriswold5903]

I once had a 1966 Corvair Corsa Turbo Coupe in the same color w/ headrest seats, matching interior, WOW what a car!

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like a fun car :-)

[@L72Chevelle427]

Hey Lou, did OPG have the original POP or window sticker, or any other documentation which certifies that this auto came direct from the factory with a 427? I only ask because the 427 was never an option for the Chevy compact or sub compact models (Chevelle and Nova) in 1966. The only vehicles that the 427 was available in were Corvettes and the full size Impalas. Also, if it came from the factory with an original 427, why the 396 badges??? I call BS! The hottest engine available that year for the Chevelle Super Sport was the 396-360 HP, but a very few were equipped with the 396-375 HP version in the later months of 1966. Otherwise a beautiful car - but I must also add that real muscle cars back in that day came with 3 pedals...

[@loucostabile]

Hey Phil, Didn't see a original window sticker. You're seeing what I'm seeing, Lou

[@jasonwatkins6737]

My dad swore up and down that he had a 1966 chevelle ss Jade green black interior 4spd 396 425hp car but i cant find too much info. I know the corvettes had that motor

[@jeremythompson9895]

I'm a Mopar guy when it comes to muscle cars but this is beautiful. I love the understated color and dog dish caps on body colored steelies. Just super clean looking no nonsense muscle car the way they should be!!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad this one is a Winner for you, and thank you for sharing the details you enjoy :-)

[@ImTheDaveman]

Its much more than a Cream Puff - it's a Dream Come True! A beauty right down to the last drop. If I ever do a restore car, now I know where I'll get the parts I'd need. These guys are artists.

[@loucostabile]

High praise ImTheDaveman :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@mikescaffo4850]

Wow what a beauty absolutely stunning

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, 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

[@DwainDwight]

man that car is awesome. Please sell it to me. Now!! such a wonderful colour. Classic. Love the lines. great job on the rest.. great feature Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Wnright, Happy to read this one is "awesome" for you :-) Thank you for the kind words on the feature. Lou

[@AndrewGraham07]

Bland design proves to be nothing of the sort once Lou gets to work with his camera. Beautifully presented Chevelle, fabulous colour scheme inside and out.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Graham, Thank you for the HIGH PRAISE on the camera work :-) Lou

[@OpenRoader]

Thank you to OPG for making it possible to bring these baby's back to life

[@loucostabile]

Hi Open Roader, Happy to read you appreciate OPG & 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

[@runnwildgarage602]

Something isn’t right with the cowl tag being riveted on like that. not factory, and usually red flag for clone cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vintage Creations, 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

[@butchking154]

i seen the cowl tag rivits also cant trust anyone

[@c5back9]

A beauty! 1966 was a great year for sure. So many beautiful cars that year, and The Orioles won the World Series. I remember listening to part of game 2 on the AM radio in a 66 Corvair. Those were the days!

[@loucostabile]

Hi c5back9, Brooks gobbling up grounders at 3rd, ahhh, good times :-) Lou

[@beatlebass2002]

Hey folks, google is an easy thing, Paint code Y-Y = lemonwood yellow - interior code 797 = Ivory, no such thing as an original 427 66 SS - that makes this restoration less than original

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick Sandy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Also, nice work restoring that old pinball game, Lou

[@clarkgriswold5903]

Rick, I noticed the same color code on the plate, Y code is lemonwood yellow and K code is the color on the car. I once owned a 1966 Corvair Turbo Coupe with color code K w/ same interior, good catch Rick!

[@johnmaccoy4324]

Nicely restored.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@clyde7059]

Awesome car! I think I'm partial to the early '70s version with the fast-back tail end, but that car is done really well. It's gorgeous! Gotta' love the sound of that 427! Thanks, again, Lou! :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi clyde7059, Glad you enjoy this "awesome" one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jamesiannucci1296]

Sounds awesome

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy the sound of this one :-) Lou

[@kastbarg]

Did I get it wrong? He said at 1:45 it was a factory numbers matching engine and trans car yet I see on the console that they have an overdrive automatic in it.

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, I think it's all factory.

[@larryhernandez1923]

That was bad ass !

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@lukereynolds9907]

Wow beautiful car Lou absolutely love it

[@loucostabile]

Glad you "love" this one, and shared a "Wow" luke reynolds :-) Lou

[@tippey2011]

Just gorgeous! I love the color and it sounds healthy as heck! You gotta watch those sleepers with those dog dish hub caps cause they are crazy fast! I like this a lot it is really a great time piece! Thanks Lou another fine auto from these fine people!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, Glad to read this one is a Winner for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@rixkafer56]

awesome car lou ! I have a medium blue 64 malibu ...medium blue interior ! OPGI seat covers and exhaust kits ...installed them in about 1996 and still looking great ! thanks for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi rixkafer56, Glad you think this one is "awesome" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@chrispappas3750]

Only Corvettes, to the best of my knowledge, had 427s in 1966. The Impala would get a 427 in 1967 (385hp, hydraulic lifter). As always, Lou, great video but I have to raise the BS flag on this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris Pappas, Thanks for viewing & sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@butchking154]

chris the 66 biscayn came with the 427 425 hp , yes that is bs on the factory 427 chevelle

[@beatlebass2002]

Thanks Lou on the positive comment on my pinball restoration. I should have finished my thoughts on your video here. Your 66 is drop dead gorgeous, make no mistake about it, i love the quality and colors, I’m just a stubborn purist and strive to restore and maintain to the numbers. My 67 chevelle SS is triple black, i rather it be Tahoe turquoise but the numbers said black -Ugh.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick Sandy, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one, and sounds like you have a nice one too. I'm cool with black :-) Lou

[@stephensmart6787]

Fantastic Chevrolet Chevelle And As Always A Great Video Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephen Smart, Glad you think this one is "fantastic" :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video, Lou

[@rickbullock4331]

Wow, that sound takes me way back. Gorgeous car.👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick Bullock, Always enjoy reading a "Wow" :-) Lou

[@williammatthews2948]

Incredible car. I miss the 66 Chevelle Super Sport we had in 1989. My wife and I had several muscle cars and classic trucks back in the day but, as in most cases, life happened. Oh well.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William Matthews, Glad you enjoy this "incredible" car :-) Hope you and your wife get another incredible car again soon to cruise in, Lou

[@Tomgillchevy]

Wow. That is gorgeous and the color is spectacular!

[@loucostabile]

HI Tom Gill Chevrolet, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you on this one :-) Lou

[@bobsilver3983]

LOVE LOVE LOVE that car, and the color is awesome!

[@loucostabile]

High praise Bob Silver :-) Lou

[@stevencarboni3091]

Wonderful car Lou. One of the first model car kits i put together was a 66 chevelle (13 years old). I have always debated in my head which I liked more the 66 or 67 , both awesome. These cars beg for big tires in the back with those big flowing rear quarters. The thing that I love about this one is the matching green interior /exterior (always looks right to me). My first car was a 70 holden monaro coupe red with red interior so this beauty does it for me and the 427 is icing on the cake. cheers steve

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Carboni, "One of the first model car kits I put together" :-) Good times, Lou

[@richardmarshall9503]

It dont get much better than right there, One fine automobile.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Marshall, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@Nomah1979]

Wow what a rare car, next to the 1965 Impala this is my favorite Chevelle body style....This has got to be pushing around 100k due to the quality of the build and rarity of the factory 427

[@loucostabile]

Hi Adam Davis, Happy to read this is a favorite for 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

[@butchking154]

no sutch thing as a factory 66 427 chevelle

[@dannymyers5345]

Absolutely stunning. Copo is amazing machines.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you are "stunned" in a good way with this one Danny Myers :-) Lou

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

That's amazing to find one with that engine in it. Must have been difficult to keep those skinny redlines planted. lol Looks like it just came off the line. Incredible car.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@thomasseliger2982]

Didn't come factory with 427 anyone can figure that one out

[@loucostabile]

As the story is told, yes.

[@chrisludwig1796]

Lol i guarantee that all that trim is original they sent it all out too be restored cause all reproduction trim fits like garbage

[@valengreymoon5623]

I see the "OD" there in the shift quadrant, which denotes a 4 speed auto. Was the original replaced, perhaps?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Valen Greymoon, Hmmm, not sure. Hope a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@duradim1]

He did say they put a four speed in it to make it more drivable.

[@valengreymoon5623]

Hmm, I must have missed that then.

[@lawrencerubinson2707]

the original transmission 1966 SS 396 would be two speed Powerglide. in 1967 General Motors offered the Turbo 400on this car.

[@gevowavemagnet]

I was 9 years old in '66. By the time I might be able to afford something like this, most of these cars were junk, beat to death. I like how this Chevelle can be driven anywhere now. Things like A/C and power steering would make it a dream to drive.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@glen6945]

HAD A ONE JUST LIKE THAT SS WITH THE 350-CONVERTABLE

[@loucostabile]

Good times, good times :-)

[@professorpatpending8731]

please take me back to the 1960s Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Every original car I can find brings us both back for a little while :-)

[@professorpatpending8731]

Lou Costabile 👏

[@srercrcr]

The color looks like the std Chev color. They had this green and a light blue as well.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Thank you for viewing & sharing. Lou

[@jeffhelms5695]

I'm a little late to this party. Beautiful car, but it is absolutely NOT a factory 427 car, nor is it numbers matching. Colors are not original as per the trim tag on the firewall, and the trim tag is pop-riveted on without correct factory rivets. Trans is not original. Gauges are repro. And if they HAD ever built a factory solid lifter 427 Chevelle in 66, it could NOT have come with air conditioning because that combo was not allowed until some time after 1970. Another case of a nice car saddled with an enormous BS story. Sorry, but owners of cars like this should just represent them as what they are, and not try to be fiction writers.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, That is he bonus to the Channel, is you can take a look at some of the past cars, and they are GREAT too :-) 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

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

I'm not a Chevy man, Pontiac all the way, but that car is unreal, the color, the sound, rare color, a friend of mine bought a 66 Impala SS , fire engine red, 396, matching #s 4 speed, paid a lot of money for it because its original color on the title was the color of this Chevelle, had the entire car stripped and did a ground up on it cause the color is so rare, if u wanna feature it, the cars in New York,

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like a great car however I have no current travel plans to NY. If he brings the car to IL, let me know.

[@Kylestermeister]

The 427 was not a factory option, especially with A/C. And an overdrive transmission is not numbers matching. Looks like it was originally Lemonwood Yellow.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kyle, 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

[@20alphabet]

Seal Beach? Heck, if I'd known you were so close I'd taken you out for lunch!

[@loucostabile]

That would have been nice :-)

[@20alphabet]

Least I could do for a guy who brings enjoyment to so many undeserving people. ...and I always try to do the least I can.

[@gene978]

My friend in High school had a ‘66 SS in this color of course it was 14 years old and a manual and looked nothing like this. LOL This car belongs in a museum.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Thank you for sharing your memories of your friends in High School. and regarding "belongs in a museum" High praise :-) Lou

[@estpst]

Love it

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@NewtonWashinton]

Chevelle is one of my favorite cars, I just dont understand the 396 badge if its a 427

[@loucostabile]

Hi Newton Washington, Glad to read I videoed a favorite of yours. The cars is a SS 396, however the 427 was "ordered" from the factory for the car. Hope that helps explain it, Lou

[@NewtonWashinton]

Hi Lou, thanks for the explanation.

[@L72Chevelle427]

@@loucostabile Car is NOT a 427, but is equipped with a L34 396-360 HP engine, per OPG's website under their blog section.

[@glen6945]

WOW

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read a "WOW" from you Glenn parent :-) Lou

[@petemedina8446]

Beautiful car cool color nicely done. So is the motor a 396 or 427 I heard the guy say it was a factory 427 but the badge on grill showing 396 as well as the air cleaner?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pete Medina, It's a "SS 396" however with a factory ordered 427 (like a special order COPO car) which makes this one pretty unique, Lou

[@petemedina8446]

@@loucostabile So if I understood correctly it could be ordered with the 427 but this one has the 396 from factory?

[@c5back9]

Pete Medina: it actually is a factory equipped 427 although badges say 396. Very rare.

[@garbage854]

WOW :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Coffey, Glad to receive a "WOW" from you, Lou

[@tpock63]

Sorry, Lou. Jeff needs to do some more homework this is no factor 427 1966 Chevelle Hopefully this isn't a red flag that Original Parts Group's catalog is full of incorrect information.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tpock, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jimdent351]

Best restoration I've ever seen!

[@loucostabile]

High praise Jim Dent :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@M21L35]

Except for the the unavailable-in-Chevelle's-for-'66 motor & trans.

[@jimdent351]

@@M21L35 Not necessarily true. People working at the factory would whisper in the ear of their friends on the floor that their car was being built. From there cars were born with options that they weren't supposed to have. I have known people who worked at the factory and they all did the same thing. They also say in the video that this car was born with this engine. Back in those days, it was very easy for people in the factory to have options that they never paid for, and for options that weren't available to the public.

[@glen6945]

ACE

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn parent, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Lou

[@MCC70SS454]

You should know that there are zero 66 Chevelles that came from the factory with a 427.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@donalddday7741]

The only car to beat me in my 445 hp on the ground 66 GTO,was a 427 not 396

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your experience with the 427 donald day.

[@TheRacerbrown]

A 427, Wow, is it a 390 400 425 HP??

[@loucostabile]

Not sure the HP on this one.

[@4.9copblank49]

Holy mother of God!

[@loucostabile]

Amen

[@M21L35]

NO COPO Chevelle's in '66. NO T400 trans. either.

[@loucostabile]

Hi M20L35, 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

[@chrisludwig1796]

Lol so this whole car was restored with everypart outta opgs catalog i call bs cause all the parts on this car fitment wise fit like Originals or Nos Gm. I can tell the difference you aint fooling anyone

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@butchking154]

bs there never was a 66 chevelle 427 from the factory 325 360 and 375 hp on the big block the guy says its a maching numbers eng show me the numbers on the block and see if it matches the vin

[@loucostabile]

Hi Butch, 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