1968 Dodge Coronet R/T RT in White Paint & 440 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@robt5818]

That is a gorgeous car. Thank you for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this car with you :-)

[@dzim8822]

My parents had a 1968 Dodge Coronet with the bench front seat and " 3-on-the-tree" manual transmission. I used to ride around in it as a kid. Awesome car, this brings back memories of my childhood.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Yo Lo, Glad to read this car brings back wonderful memories :-) Lou

[@edb.3313]

Nothing like the sound of a Cam!! Love the R/T Thanks Lou!!:)

[@loucostabile]

Agreed, this engine start up was a nice surprise :-)

[@blah9664]

The white with white steels wheels and caps is a sharp combo! She sounds good! As my dad would say she's talkin!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Myers, I like that "she's talkin" nice! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@blah9664]

Lou Costabile lol yea I like it too. No problem thanks for all the great videos.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome :-)

[@johnbradley9713]

Or she got a cold

[@kohoko1952]

Some of the most elegant looking things are minimalist and this car looks and says a lot! Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kohoko, Well said. Lou

[@vm1502]

I owned a 1968 Dodge Coronet 440 with two four barrels. Rue the day I traded it in for a different car. Still have the 8-track tapes from the 60s.

[@loucostabile]

HI peaberry, 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

[@vm1502]

Dodge Coronet RT 440 w/two four-barrels. loved that car.

[@dmcvergilfan]

The Coronet will always have my heart, particularly the 1968 model! I'm hoping to get my hands on one soon!

[@loucostabile]

Hi dmcvergilfan, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, and regarding the 1968, hope you get yours soon. Lou

[@MisterMikeTexas]

I remember reading an old Mopar ad on the 440 Magnum. The Mad Men era ad read "It goes 'rumpety-rumpety-rump'. " The ad goes on to talk about the high-lift cam in the engine. This Dodge just reminded me of that ad.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Bacon, Very cool :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@wormsnavel1311]

I dont know why - but i like so much this sound ,it is my favourite engine sound , thx you for the video .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter Hipnotico, Glad to read this is your favorite engine sound :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@alcyr5655]

I messed up giving my 69 RT back to my brother. But I prefer the 68's round marker lights. Can't go back in time. Love your videos. They bring back a lot of memories.

[@loucostabile]

HI Al Cyr, Good times, good times :-) Thank you for the compliment on the videos, I appreciate that, Lou

[@Hot80s]

Handsome 68 in white and for once ( amen ) stripe delete. Love the sound with that 3/4

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hot80's, Glad you like this one :-) Me too, Lou

[@hotwheel6663]

68' Coronet My Fave Mopar. My Parents had a 68' Coronet 500 with The 383. I was 5 when they bought it off the show room floor. Wish they saved it for Me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnny Yum, Glad to video one of your favorites :-) Lou

[@thablacksmith1308]

ahhhh!!!! nothin like an ole "Mopar" i even love the old starter sound when they spin tha flywheel over. i'v heard older guys says it sounds like its "crying" when it spins. i love that sound of these old cars!!

[@loucostabile]

It does kinda sound like it's crying. That's funny, Lou

[@thablacksmith1308]

yea exactly, especially when they dnt startup right away!!!

[@194853DodgeTrucks]

I love this owner......his has a look that sez " I just stole it" or..."Don't even think of stealing it camera boy!"...lol

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@EricLee-nr5jp]

Awesome.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric Lee, 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

[@JeffKing310]

Wow is that car straight! Great car and video. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff King, Glad you enjoy this one :-) I like this one too. You're welcome, Lou

[@keninhb2196]

Great car as always Lou!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Red-rl1xx]

I like the '68's taillights.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jacktaylor1030]

I had one these 68 Coronet/RT's in Forest Green. It didn't have AC, Power steering, or power brakes, all the power went to the back wheels. I bought it used in 1971 for $1200.00, what a bargain when you look at today's prices. The steering and brakes could be real fun if you drove through a puddle of water and only got the tires and brakes wet on one side. When you hit the brakes the steering wheel would pull so damn hard to the dry side that it would almost brake your arms. I had the 440 Magnum with a four speed and that car would really pull when you got on the gas. I had American Mags on it with G60/15 tires in the rear, jacked up just enough to fit the tires underneath, and the car was a real head turner. When the Arab oil embargo started, I could no longer afford to feed it with gas, so I had to sell it like many other Muscle car owners did. I sure do miss the days when gas was $0.25 cents per gallon, and you could buy most Muscle cars for $4000.00 to $6000.00 dollars brand new, and much cheaper for the used ones. BTW, My father was so kind to buy it for me when I was sixteen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jack Taylor, Sounds like you had a great car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@SovereignKnight74]

Gorgeous!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sovereign Knight, Happy to read you think this car is "Gorgeous!" :-) Lou

[@stripervince1]

Love the 68s, a real muscle car, big block, badging, tic toc tac the hood bulge, Boy that sounds great, the rt had the 440 or hemi, the super bees had the 383, or hemi. Hard to believe these cars are over 50 years old

[@loucostabile]

Hi stripervince1, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) Lou

[@davidaaa6427]

That is a nice Coronet. From the side its looks alot like a Charger of the same year.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, So clean. I was glad to video and share this one. Thank you for commenting, Lou

[@HEMISUPERBEE426]

THESE VIDEOS ARE REALLY GREAT, LOU !

[@loucostabile]

Thank you HEMISUPERBEE426 DAVID. Please share with your "Car Friends" and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@kc-6837]

Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome.

[@billyrash5677]

Super nice

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@tphvictims5101]

Beautiful car. Beautiful color.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks & color of this one :-)

[@joegarza6062]

A keeper 💯 percent 👍

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@joseesparza2364]

Does anyone know what mufflers this car has? This is one of the best exhaust notes I've ever heard.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jose, Happy to read "This is one of the best exhaust notes I've ever heard." :-) Unfortunately, I'm not sure what exhaust this car has on it. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@joseesparza2364]

@loucostabile I'm in Illinois, so I'll probably run into Chuck at a show events.

[@craigrowling7318]

Was that an super Bee cloned to an RT Dash only came with a Super Bee. Coronet RT had the non ralley dash like the GTX.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Hmmm, I'm not sure. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share answers. 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

[@checkmate440]

Love it!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you love this one :-) Such a good sound too. Lou

[@TheNokturnalTimes]

Very unique sound =)

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheNokturnalTimes, Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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

[@senorkaboom]

Looks like a base model car, akin to a Chevy Biscayne, but I would bet that Coronet can fly. Also, that body style just lends itself to being upgraded, but would you want to?

[@loucostabile]

Hi senorkaboom, "but would you want to?" I'd keep it as is, Lou

[@senorkaboom]

Glad you got my point, Lou.

[@K1ng1995]

I never understood why Dodge went so left field when they created the 70 Coronet

[@loucostabile]

Not sure.

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gusta el carro

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jose, Happy to read you like this car :-) Lou

[@joegarza6062]

The white ghost mopar

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@caelanreeves9760]

I'm currently restoring a 68 coronet 440 myself but I can't find the side trim moulding anywhere, does anyone know where I can find it?

[@scatpack68]

Plymouth are you on the east coast

[@caelanreeves9760]

scatpack68 no I'm located in east Texas

[@194853DodgeTrucks]

The trim side molding was for the standard vehicles. The HP cars were minus the side chrome. so if you're building a clone R/T or SuperBee....just weld in the mounting holes and paint'er up. As a side note, the Coronets with the side chrome also had the chrome extend down threw the base, outside of the window. The HP vehicles had the chrome stop in the lower rear corner. Its an easy way to note if its a clone car you're looking at.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Caelan Reeves, eBay? Mopar Facebook sites? Hope you find the part you're looking for soon, Lou

[@Sarge-R1]

why is the engine shaking that much?

[@loucostabile]

It's ANGRY ! :-)

[@vm1502]

I am in love with your car. Wish I could touch her (with gloves on, of course)

[@loucostabile]

Hi VW, Happy to read you are in love with this car :-) Lou

[@dzim8822]

It's a shame that an Iconic American brand, Chrysler and Dodge, is now being made in Canada!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@nickdulak1837]

That taxi cab needs a bumblebee stripe or some wheels.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nick Dulak, Clearly this one in this condition is not for you :-( Hope you see many cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@nickdulak1837]

@@loucostabile these were fantastic cars in any trim. I was a Dodge parts manager and drag racer in the 70's. Direct Connection rules!

[@tjfreak]

Doesn't sound good at all…guy next door has one ..it's like thunder & smooth.

[@loucostabile]

Hi, the neighbor's car sounds good.

[@daltonbrennan8242]

Tjfreak it has a bigger cam in it, that's why is not smooth. This is better than smooth

[@vm1502]

I am in love with your car. Wish I could touch her (with gloves on, of course)

[@vm1502]

Mine was CORONET RT

[@loucostabile]

Hi VM, High praise :-) Lou