1969 Buick Electra 225 Convertible in Gold Paint & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Rosemont IL on 3-2-17 at the World of Wheels Car Show.
We're looking at a 1969 Buick Electra 225 Convertible in Gold Paint.
The car's Owner is Pete Calandra. Pete shares he’s had the car for 45 years. Pete mentioned how he purchased the car in a snow storm, however after restoring the car, you can see why this car will never see snow again.
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[@Deetruckin]

My wife doesn’t understand as I look at this in complete admiration. It makes my car emotions cry this car is so breath taking. It’s beautiful. It’s so shiny. The top looks brand spanking new. It’s a glorious specimen of an automobile.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@kingtee1607]

Mere words cannot quantify the sheer and absolute splendid grandeur of this thing 👀👀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blaq Nostalgia, 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

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@ King Tee, I agree! Buicks were always my FAVs in the 60s-early 70s!

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

I couldn’t help but make a couple of comparisons. I’ve only had my Electra for 25 years, and back then I paid $2,097 dollars for it. That was from the dealer who sold it new, and with a warranty, and all the service records that they had on the car. Best car deal I ever made! Buick has always been a great car to have, and thanks, Lou, for a great Buick car story!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this Buick story :-)

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Back when a Buick was a true Buick! Those were wonderful cars.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this wonderful car :-)

[@rightlanehog3151]

Understated styling and a smoother than smooth engine. This was the pinnacle for Buick and possibly for GM as a whole.

[@UberLummox]

Yes, and In my opinion the pinnacle for *all* US cars, mainly for their serviceability/reliability and high quality of course. About '62-ish to '71 I'd say. And more towards by the late '60s parts interchangabilty was an awesome factor in servicability. Though one thing I would say is by '65-'67 interior materials were starting their downward decline into their pathetic state by the mid-'70s.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Right Lane Hog, "This was the pinnacle for Buick and possibly for GM as a whole" High praise :-) Lou

[@colinw7205]

My Dad had bought brand new a maroon 1970 Electra 225 2 door coupe with the 455 ci motor and a black vinyl top which never faded. Our church elder had a 4 door '69 and I always preferred styling of the taillights and front grill of the 1970 models to the 1969's. I learned to drive off that car. It was heavy and BIG but boy it''ll get out of its own in hurry and cruise all day at 100+ mph without breaking a sweat. Good luck Pete(and Lou) and thanks for the happy tears in my eyes and bringing back memories of my Dad.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Colin W, Happy to read this car / video brings back wonderful memories of your Dad's car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ottohesslein3230]

I want one. My grandparents had a vinyl hardtop 69 Electra 225 in midnight blue with black top. Blue pattern leather and fabric seats. They bought it new, but it was sold after my grandpa died in 1973. I have had dreams with me and my grandparents in that car. When I think about all the classic luxury cars I would want to own, I suppose it comes down to the 69 Buick Electra 225.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Otto VonHamburger, Happy to read you enjoy this car, and glad to read it brings back memories of your Grandparents car :-) Lou

[@globeglobe4497]

Omg what a beautiful car! The owner should be commended on how he has taken care of this car! I hope he enjoys it as much as I do looking at it:)

[@tommylove9270]

...I feel what you're saying, this car is a gem!!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@auaiao9]

He bought one helluva gorgeous car for $1,500!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Agreed. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@matrimonyconnections]

Please tell Pete Thanks so much for showcasing this amazing car. It's my favorite!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@MrTrack412]

I do not think I have heard of an owner having a car for more than 20 years on "My Car Story," and Pete Calandra has had this car for 45 years!!! That in itself is amazing.

[@MrTrack412]

Amazingly fast convertible top! Why didn't we see these in movies?

[@nickking1510]

Jed Clampett I bought my 1976 corvette in 1980 still have now become a quasi resto rod blue met flake with diamond flake lovingly applied by my self in my garage and 42 coats of clear lacquer and hand rubbed ,original steel crank L82 and engine internals original Trw flat top pistons comp cam hi lift short duration and Rhodes variable lift lifters trw double roller timing chain ,reworked hei Holley boost referenced 780 Holley vac operated on top of a small supercharger fellpro gaskets and trw hi volume oil pump reworked mild ported big valve heads making 9 to 1 compression clevite 77 bearings Moly rings and big tube hooker headers , my clutch close-ratio 4 speed and spring are original and my rotors never turned original using organic pads , frame is mint as I spray with chain bar oil and mineral spirits inside and 1 every year exhaust is home fabed 3inch dual exhaust. Original interior I redyed repainted steering*

[@loucostabile]

That is "amazing" :-)

[@johnfranklin5277]

I have my parents cadillac they bought in 1960, still on the road, thats 62 years, and I have a beautiful 1968 Mustang I bought in 1977, 45 years. My parent also owned a1970 Buick Electra 225 coupe, same color as this, with a beige interior. Great car. This one is quite stunning.

[@247jimbo]

...one of the BEST looking cars ever made! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 247jimbo, High praise for the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@sa-raking7568]

I love that vehicle…those cars have classic characteristics about them….the body style inside and out…the motor…the wheels…👍🏾

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sa-Ra King, 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

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Yes! Those chrome wheels with the thin white walls really make this car! The only wheels I liked better were the spoked wire wheels the old Lincolns used!

[@dougn2350]

My older brother rebuilt a 455 once. He started it without the exhaust manifolds.... OMG was that loud and scary. You could see flames shooting out the exhaust ports. But when he got the exhaust fully installed it was super quiet.

[@loucostabile]

That's a memory you wont forget.

[@robdawg7183]

Now that is what you call a Sunday cruiser.beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

HI Rob Mitchell, Well said, Lou

[@tommywatterson5276]

Guy has a showroom looking 1969 top of the line Buick, in a convertible too. I love it that he has owned the car for 40 years. Man, he's certainly has taken care of it. Pristine example of how things were in 1969. Man, I miss cars styled like this. The ones today just don't have the looks like this anymore. So much has been lost in car design.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tommy, "I love it that he has owned the car for 40 years. Man, he's certainly has taken care of it. Pristine example of how things were in 1969." I agree. A treat to be able to share this car with you, Lou

[@michaelcuff5780]

I had a 68 Electra 225 convertible chocolate brown met. With a white top. We would cruise that car to the Jersey shore all the time. She cruise 100 mph no problem. And the women loved it! Lol!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Women pleasing 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

[@srercrcr]

225.....Affectionately called the "Deuce and a Quarter"

[@brentduanefoster]

srercrcr You know it!!!!

[@Deetruckin]

You damn skippy. My uncle had one when I was a kid and I was amazed at how enormous is was.

[@ottohesslein3230]

At 5:36 you'll notice if you read the tag that it still has points and condenser. No cap and rotor on Buick's top of the line in 1969 is weird, I think.

[@intrepidman2]

Yes the engine is huge.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@romans828.]

The tissue dispenser came in real handy at the drive in.

[@loucostabile]

For all the sad movies :-(

[@bighands69]

WIping lipstick of your face is also what they would have been good for.

[@dougn2350]

Oh... my mind was much further in the gutter.

[@UberLummox]

@@dougn2350 Yyyyup!!!

[@fleetwin1]

Boy o Boy, Buick/GM at the top of their game for sure. Such classic styling, will always look great.

[@loucostabile]

Agreed, a top notch car for Buick.

[@pelomalo68]

My father and I rebuilt one of these in the 80"s . Great riding car with a lot of balls.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pelomalo, Happy to read this one brings back memories of the car you and your Father built :-) Thank you for viewing, and sharing, Lou

[@acts2211]

My grandfather owned 1970 Electra 225 with a 455 silver with a black roof 4 door hardtop what a beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Glad this one reminds you of your Grandfathers car :-)

[@charlesrandolph7108]

AH....THE CLASSIC BUICK...TRULY ART ON WHEELS! THE COMFORT,ROOM,SIZE,PRESENCE....ALL SIMPLY UNMATCHED! OLD-SCHOOL AMERICAN RIDES ARE SIMPLY THE BEST CARS EVER CREATED! 2018 'CARS' ARE A TOTAL DISGRACE TO PUT IT KINDLY! THIS COLLECTION SHOWS WHAT A MAN SHOULD DRIVE! THIS IS A GREAT CHANNEL, I WILL BE COMING THIS WAY AGAIN! HATS OFF TO YOU, LOU AND GOD BLESS!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi charles randolph, Glad to read you enjoy this video, and hope you'll see many cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy. God bless you too, Lou

[@solemandd67]

Beautiful Buick. Prettier than that years Cadillac Coupe de Ville convertible in my humble opinion. One photographic ad simply showed a '69 Buick Electra. It showed the rear, passenger side, three quarter view of a two door Limited. Parked on the tarmac of what appears to be a small airport with smartly suited businessmen and a private plane in the background. Few words. The style and prestige said enough. Thank you Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Solemandd67, High praise for the looks of this Buick :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@TuneStunnaMusic]

This really was design perfection. Wow

[@loucostabile]

Hi TuneStunnaMusic, High praise! Nice :-) Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

Beautiful! My first car was a 1965 Buick Electra 225. Mine was the exact same color as this one. Mine was not a convertible..and didn't have those gorgeous Riv wheels! Back in the day - still in 1969, when you drove a Buick, you knoew you were driving elegance! Not so much today...they are all SUVS! This one is beautiful. It looks just as if it came off the showroom. the horn sound was great, so was the exhuast. Love these videos. Please keep them coming!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@welchshahan714]

What was cool is the cars changed from year to year. Not like now where the cars look the same. Thank you Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi welch shahan, You're right about them changing. You're welcome, Lou

[@borntoraisehell5353]

My daddy drove a dude and quarter which is a 225 Buick in 1969. That year we had a new born sister,first color TV and I graduated from high school in 1969.It was truly a great year. 🤗😃

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gloria Davis, Sounds like good memories for you, glad you viewed and shared on the Channel, Thank you, Lou

[@tycheez85]

u mean duce and a quarter

[@jeffholmes6665]

Gloria Davis it is a deuce and a quarter. That's what 225 stands for. Not dude. Lol.

[@paulbright5081]

I'm pretty sure she know that, autocorrect is to blame here.

[@rojannwerthmann4765]

Not a dude & a quarter--------------a duece (2) & a quarter (25) -----=225 lol

[@jessbailey6718]

It's 225 inches long hence the name. I really love the '59 and '60's even the 4 doors are a true work of art!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@eagle1333]

Beautiful just Beautiful! Keep em' coming Lou and Thank you Sir!

[@loucostabile]

Hi EAGLE 1, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@carlitot5388]

All original 🤘🏾the way it should be 💪🏽pimpin

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Yes these Buicks' are an absolute work of Art. The tapering side lines are beautiful. My particular fave has got to be from 1959, But each to his own of course. Another great car featured here Lou. Keep up the great work. What a gem this is.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JOHNNIE: LORD OF THE MungoidHen PEOPLE, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for the kinds words and wonderful comment, Lou

[@bigwatt5520]

My first car in 1970 was a Buick 1966 Riveria and I've always admired the 225 as well as the Wildcat great styling and ride.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Watt, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st 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

[@rogercamp6071]

When I was still in high school a schoolmate owned a '69 Electra convertible like this but it was black with a red interior, I always thought it was just so cool, always wondered what ever became of it-good memories 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger Camp, Happy to read this video brings back memories of the Electra you remember :-) Lou

[@canusakommando9692]

Lou once again you show a great car! What a beauty! It takes me back. My parents and Grandparents had several . Our first one was about 1974 or so. Ours was a 455 beauty. 4 door loaded! It pulled our 24 ft boat no problem. This car your showing is an absolute beauty! Wow. My Grandparents had a blue one about 1972-74. It was a Limited 225 455 car if I remember correctly. It was a limited , I think it was a special order. It's so long ago I can barely remember. Once again I traveled in time for a moment looking at this wonderful example. A 430 , that's awesome. And the horn is great! Thanks Lou , I just your channel! Take care from Windsor Ontario.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary Gibbs, Glad this one has good memories for you :-) Thank you for sharing your parents had several, they have great taste in cars too, Lou

[@MillerMeteor74]

Very nice. Way back in the late 70s my best friend's uncle gave him his 1969 Electra 225 4-door hardtop. My friend wouldn't have a license for another couple years. So he used to just put a gallon of gas in it and drive it up and down the driveway. I'm quite sure it was brown. I don't think I've seen one since. Thanks for this.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome MillerMeteor74.

[@OldNewSweetRides]

Really nice Electra. One of the nicest beauties that would be on the nice roads out there. Yes, the heavy styling, chrome, big engine, and black interior make it a real classic. Just like art. Engine noise is classic! Thanks for showing the car without the hood on. Nice, man, John.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, "Just like art" Well said :-) Lou

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

I learned to drive in a ‘69 Buick Electra 225. It was a light green metallic hardtop, not a convertible like this beauty. It’s what my parents owned when I was 13/14 years old and ready to get my learner’s permit. I still remember driving down Hwy 10, a rural 2-lane highway out in the country with very little traffic on it, after dinner early one evening with dad riding shotgun. I bet there was a twinge of nervousness on his part that being the first “by myself” drive in my life. I know I had just a twinge of it myself -with a LOT of excitement to go with it! A pristine light metallic green 1969 Buick Electra 225 was the first car I ever drove. That’s pretty cool in my book!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randall Todd, Happy t read this one is "pretty cool" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your memories & story too, Lou

[@tonypetty7540]

I just fainted this car is so AWESOME

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tony petty, Thanks for the great reaction! :-) Lou

[@craighighmore4302]

Gee whiz Lou, you keep finding these immaculate "classic" cars. You are doing an grand job. Once again, gorgeous colour, amazing interior & just another American built V8. You can't argue with that combination!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read you're enjoying the selection of car I share with you :-) Lou

[@chrisrailey6941]

This buick is beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris Railey, Glad you enjoyed the looks of this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@derekintrovert5619]

Love your Channel!!!!! Great to see this Classic Cars. really enjoy them

[@loucostabile]

Makes me happy Derek Frank to read you "love" the Channel :-) Thank you, Lou

[@senorkaboom]

The horn sound is reminiscent of Cadillac. Beautiful car and well maintained.

[@loucostabile]

I can see Cadillac and Buick sharing the horn's together back in 1969.

[@warpmine1761]

That was a real treat!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Warpmine, 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

[@MrMinkajajany]

your car is a total gem.

[@loucostabile]

Hi der mann mann, Well said :-) Lou

[@KMauriceCrooms]

GM WAS GETN DOWN!!!!!! As a child, we had this exact car (cloth seats & 4 doors). My mom hit a telephone pole right down the middle of the hood and the poor girl walked away without a scratch on her. I thank GOD by Jesus Christ she lived.

[@loucostabile]

Hi KMauriceCrooms, Fun when you see a car your familiar with. Thank you for sharing about your Mom, glad the story ended and she's ok, Lou

[@jamespollack4580]

Magic bush Ben

[@UberLummox]

THE pinnacle of US automotive design. Never before or since have cars been this *serviceable,* and never will be again. Had a '69 Duece-and-a-Quarter 4dr., and several other incredible '60s Buicks. Owned ChryCos. the last 25 years but am itching for another '60s Electra or Riviera!!! Though I prefer mine to be daily drivers *w/metal roofs* : ), it's nice to see a pristine one. Wow! Thanks for the video Lou! - Dave

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@fernandoarriola2714]

Go fast with class!! Who knew what a plumber would start when he built his first car. Thank you Mr David T Buick. 👌🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fernando Arriola , "Go fast with class!!" I like that :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@UberLummox]

David T ? It's actually David Dunbar Buick. He and his partner William Sherwood gain their initial success w/their patent in the porcelain process bonding porcelain to cast iron enabling the company to produce white bathtubs and fixtures for the 1st. time. "Go fast w/ class" for sure!!! Faster than a Cadillac. They erned the title "banker's hot rod" as you prolly know, and since their inception in '03 they were known as the "doctor's car". Good stuff!!!

[@11094DEREK]

Gorgeous car pure class

[@loucostabile]

Well said.

[@MrTrack412]

Incredible looking car. Even indoors it's spectacular!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed Clampett, Glad you enjoy this one inside & out :-) Lou

[@richardfulmer5279]

Fabulous car. I'd love one just like it.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@AndrewGraham07]

Interesting factory accessories. The 8-track player was invented by Bill Lear of Learjet fame. His son John - in UFO circles - is equally famous. Like a professional weightlifter, owner Pete needs to squat and thrust when raising that huge hood. Beautiful condition, one of those automobiles where the more you look, the more you see.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Graham, Did not know that about the 8-track player. Interesting, Lou

[@UberLummox]

Very cool history!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

What a GORGEOUS car!!! This Electra 225 would give any Riviera (or even a Caddy) a run for the money! I especially love that front grill with all that CHROME!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr. BLACKHAWK, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@mrkkg27]

my dad bought my mom a 1972 225 a big old beast, huge trunk.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like Dad bought a nice car for Mom :-)

[@trainroomgary]

A fine ride from Buick City, Flint - Michigan.& Fisher Body. Cool • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@loucostabile]

Yes indeed :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@shanephelan75]

wow your not the biggest channel, but u find some neat rare vehicles

[@loucostabile]

Hi shane phelan, Feel free to share the Channel with your Friends and hopefully we'll keep spreading the news of the fun cars we enjoy :-) Lou

[@sonnet9100]

Wow wow wow ❤❤❤❤ I am in love with that car!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@karaDee2363]

Love the car, and the owner should be commended for taking such excellent care of it all those years

[@loucostabile]

Hi Karen, Happy to read you "Love the car" :-) Lou

[@makerme1]

Do you still own this car? Its a beauty! My friends girlfriends father had one, he bought brand new. It was silver and I think it was a 1973. His girlfriend took us for a ride in it.......... it rode like a dream. Im 62 years old and I remember this like it was yesterday. Crazy

[@loucostabile]

Hi AwesomeDaddy, I think he still has it. Happy to read this car is like your Girlfriends Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jackswing-ep7cf]

My mother had a 1969 Buick. In a. 1970. Cadillac at same time both was drop top pimpin. I still got em

[@loucostabile]

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

[@tallie7490]

I get real sad to know these great cars Will some day not be around, I can't imagine how great it was to have been around doing the time these cars was a real part of the world, almost gone but never will be forgotten, please bring all the old cars back around one more time with new technology

[@loucostabile]

Hi tallie, I think it was Dr Suess who said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That usually helps me when I miss someone or something. 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

[@makinen72]

That's a beautiful Buick. I also own a-69 225 convertible and it's quite clean but not quite like that one :) Great color and nice to see that it is so well taken care of. 👍 to the owner too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Markku Makinen, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for sharing details about your car too. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@cornellgreen3692]

Lou Costabile I have a 1968 Electra convertible myself, not nearly as nice as this one but I like it because its condition means that it is driveable which is what GM intended. You always have a great eye for great cars so keep going for all of us who love the classics.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cornell Green, Thank you for sharing details on your 1968 Electra, and the encouragement, it's appreciated :-) Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

The Electras came in 3 varieties in '69. The standard, Custom ( the series that came in the convertible), and the Limited which was a 4 door hardtop only.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge Larry Hawkins, Lou

[@UberLummox]

Yes! I was about to post about the same thing.....only my "Standard Catalog of Buick '03-'90" says "Custom Limited" as one series. It doesn't specify Custom and Limited as 2 separate models. I'm curious, could you let me know where you got this info? Thanks! And to be clear, all cnvts. were a step above the standard Electra. All 225 rag~tops were Custom Limited models. A small minor correction to what you said however, the Custom Limited was available in every body style. The cnvt, Coupe, 4dr. hdtp., AND the 4dr. sedan (w/full center pillar).

[@mary_mildred]

We had the limited. On trips I rode shotgun, my mom and 2 sisters were in the back.

[@missingremote4388]

I like that tone the horn(s) made. Need to update those into my Lacrosse ( 2008 ) 3.8 liter.

[@loucostabile]

Agreed, a very classy sound for sure.

[@kennybranshaw7526]

Just a TOTALLY beautiful car! 225!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy.

[@kennybranshaw7526]

@@loucostabile You always show the BEST!!

[@whatever2379]

An absolute beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this car What Ever :-)

[@CurlyQLink]

I saw this exact car at the 2013 World of Wheels in Rosemont. I stopped and spoke to this gentleman telling him that my dad also had this exact same car only my Dad's was a light green 4 door.

[@CurlyQLink]

The 1969 Electra 225 came stock with a 455 engine. This gentleman's car has the 430 engine (like my dad's car) which was a special order engine. My dad use to say the 430 was better than the 455. We had our Deuce & A Quarter until 2010 when we finally had to let it go, but our memories remain. :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Curly Q. Link, Fun when you see a car you're familiar with :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@xavierdh2000]

They just don't make them like that anymore!

[@johnwayne2103]

You're right. sad fitment of panels. It would idle one day at 1500Rpm and others at 2000 RPM. Sometimes had hard time starting in the dead of winter. I will agree the styling is magnificent.

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@MrTrack412]

Lou: This is one of the most amazing cars I have seen. I freaked out when he put down the hood. It was so fast!!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@C8Kid]

This is a Beautiful original looking Car

[@loucostabile]

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

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Rolling sofa, lots of beautiful Real estate right there🇺🇸 Thx Mr Lou 🍺

[@loucostabile]

That's funny! You're welcome.

[@edb.3313]

Absolutely Beautiful Lou....my wifes sister had a 69 Coupe. Buick is class for Sure! Thanks for sharing Lou!! :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B., Glad you enjoyed this one, and thank you for sharing details on your Sister-In-Law's car too, Lou

[@1aikane]

Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@sonofsun4]

Wow...what a piece......I had myself golden green 225 4 door in 1982 in city of Paramount in Ca. and someone stole it.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-) Sorry to read what happened to yours :-(

[@derekintrovert5619]

I was 3 years old .I remember these great cars

[@loucostabile]

Cars like this can make a lasting impression :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@RobertWilliams-mk8pl]

I can't continue to watch, this is too sweet.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@danmccurry3810]

Back when #1 of the Big 3 made indelible statements with tons of well fashioned steel and real chrome.... great job on keeping this Buick Electra in mint condition.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, 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

[@alanstrong3295]

Another good way to discover America best by car. Say Chicago to Denver and back.

[@loucostabile]

Fun idea :-)

[@derekintrovert5619]

I had. a 1967 Chevy impala in 1987 it was the same age I was at the time 20 years old.i love the emblems on the top upper rear seats.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like good memories Derek Franks :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@mzaccagnini7179]

That's a beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@chriswalker6776]

That's a nice ride. 45 years of ownership 😲. I love the wild cat and skylark as well. My first car was a 71 Buick skylark loved the car very well made

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@albailey4307]

This is real Detroit iron they don’t make cars like this anymore this is a fine example 👌

[@loucostabile]

Hi AL, Happy to read you enjoy this "fine example" :-) Lou

[@richardestenson7799]

Gorgeous Buick Pete!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, 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

[@richardestenson7799]

@@loucostabile, I actually have been subscribed for a while and like your videos. Hoping Pete is well as this video is a few years old.

[@torque3022]

Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi torque 302, 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

[@fnk8833]

Duce and a quarter. Mann I really miss these car's. I had a 1971 olds ninety eight. It was in flawless condition. I paid $200.00 for it.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like you found a deal on yours fnk8833. Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@tommybasham-oo7qf]

Stunning!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@tommybasham-oo7qf]

@@loucostabile The car is total class, & I'm so glad you keep it, & respected it! Never, & I mean never get rid of this car, I can only imagine how well this car drives, Buick was, & is still a car of perfection, especially yours!

[@1aikane]

Fantastic!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one and think it's "Fantastic!" :-)

[@davidmcleod7757]

first sir you are commended for keeping that car so impeccable shape my boss many moons ago had one exactly like it he took me out for a spin a couple of times smooth ride

[@loucostabile]

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

[@josepenate7367]

cool looking owner , and car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jose Penate, Glad you like them both :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Lovely looking Buick Electra 225 convertible! I've always loved Buick cars of the 60s and 70s. Probably because my grandparents owned Buicks over the years. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason, I'm sure your Grandparents would be proud :-) Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I imagine they would be. The last Buick I remember them owning was a 71 LeSabre 2 door. I was too young to drive at the time, but I remember how handsome I thought it looked. :)

[@jamesholland3624]

Very nice

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@raph4el42]

Hi! I just want to thank you for all your videos ... I watched so much by now and you show so beautiful cars ... I mean CARs! There is so much ugliness around since years ... I'm a european, but in our childhood we played with american cars and replayed what we saw on television (american series). Anyway, I've been in your beautiful country (east coast) and had a 1985 Buick Century Custom for a while, but my heart beats for the 1958 to 1968(?) 1978(?) cars ... Thanks a lot !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi raph4el42, Happy to read you're enjoying this KZbin Channel :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@commodore665]

You have to love American cars .

[@loucostabile]

Hi commodore665, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you see many more American cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@tomsvenkesen2476]

commodore665 i em from Norway. And i love America cars, they are so beatefull babys. tanks Chrysler. Gm. Ford And AMC for nice cars.

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous fabulous fabulous.

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@ayensdreamer541]

WOW beautiful a treasure thanks

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome mike moe :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@CowboyStag]

I always thought this was a beautiful buick

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

[@carlossantiago9199]

Amazing!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carlos Santiago, Happy to read you see this car as "Amazing!!!!" :-) 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

[@luckyb3859]

Slicker than the Wildcat, too!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jameelmcdonald9878]

My father had one the exact same color but his top was white.....it was his favorite car in the world

[@loucostabile]

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

[@richardnapper6131]

Beautiful car. I had a green e225, 4 door I wish I had kept this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Napper, Glad you one reminds you of the one you used to have. When you miss yours, you can come back to this video again and again to enjoy, Lou