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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4 Speed with a Factory Painted Top on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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Lou Costabile

Lou Costabile

6 ай бұрын

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On “My Car Story” we're in Rosemont IL at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals on 11-17-23.
We’re looking at a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle in Azure Turquois Paint. The car comes with a 396 CI V8 engine with a 4 Speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Jim Nossel. Jim’s had this car since 1972. Jim shares he had this car is storage for a long time and finally was able to restore it and bring it back out.
To see details on the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show, go to www.MCACN.com
ENJOY!

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@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
@irocitZ
@irocitZ 6 ай бұрын
When i think muscle car, a 69 Chevelle SS 396 pops into my head, I love the way it looked with the Cragar's. Id be tempted to put em back on..
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read this is a vision of muscle car for you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.
@audieconrad8995
@audieconrad8995 6 ай бұрын
Lou, pretty hard to beat the styling of the 68-72 GM A-bodies. Congratulations to the gentleman for the stewardship of his car. Really sweet feature.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Audie, Happy to read you enjoy this ""Really sweet feature. :-) My pleasure sharing with you.
@billquinn1426
@billquinn1426 6 ай бұрын
Now that's one absolutely beautiful, Chevelle!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
High praise :-)
@scottmassey4330
@scottmassey4330 6 ай бұрын
Great story, love to hear about Guy’s retaining their cars for decades. Hot car back then, remember them well. Like the colors, never seen that before.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Scott, Happy to read "Great story, love to hear about Guy’s retaining their cars for decades." :-) Lou
@michaelkehm3663
@michaelkehm3663 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful rare color combo, and the L78.solid lifter 375 hp.4 speed takes the cake. Parchment bench seat with factory AM/FM and 8 track make it even rarer, one of one optioned like this?? Thank you Lou, you know how to pick them!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this pick :-) You're welcome Michael.
@johncornell3665
@johncornell3665 6 ай бұрын
Love Chevelles. Had a 1966 SS396 myself. Cant beat a big block. Thanks Lou!
@larryharry7221
@larryharry7221 6 ай бұрын
Rat power
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome John
@classicmusclecarexhaust1988
@classicmusclecarexhaust1988 6 ай бұрын
MCACN is the gift that keeps on giving. What’s cool about this car is that you just know that someone walked into a dealership and ordered it exactly the way they wanted it. You can look as long as you want but I don’t think you’ll find too many other Chevelle’s optioned out like this. 50 years ago I would have looked at this white painted top and thought “what were they thinking”, but now I think it’s just so cool. Love this car and love this video Lou!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), "MCACN is the gift that keeps on giving" I agree and well said. Happy to read "now I think it’s just so cool. Love this car and love this video" :-) Lou
@PatrickSeanEarl
@PatrickSeanEarl 6 ай бұрын
Now that brings back a few memories.. A friend of mine had one when I was in high-school. Back when gas was 42 cents a gallon for high test . Those were the days ! Thanks for sharing Lou.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Friends car :-) You're welcome PatrickSeanEarl.
@xrmerkur
@xrmerkur 6 ай бұрын
always the best owner interview interactions Lou. great video!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel with me xrmerkur
@larryharry7221
@larryharry7221 6 ай бұрын
Another great one Lou. Thank you.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
You're welcome Larry :-)
@unclerudy9797
@unclerudy9797 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful '69 ! Great Color too ! Thanks for posting Lou !
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and color of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
@TheGunfighter45acp
@TheGunfighter45acp 6 ай бұрын
What a gorgeous color combination! Of course that big ol' 396 and the 4spd look great, too. I can see why Mr. Nossel has kept it and enjoyed it for all these years, and many more to come. Thanks, Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read "What a gorgeous color combination! Of course that big ol' 396 and the 4spd look great, too." :-) You're welcome, Lou
@cjdesign5700
@cjdesign5700 6 ай бұрын
Jim has a very attractive Chevelle...love the color combo. Thanks Lou.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome CJ Design.
@jamesdavis6036
@jamesdavis6036 6 ай бұрын
My all time fav! Painted top??? No way!!! Love it!!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read "Love it!!!" :-)
@sprayguy67
@sprayguy67 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful! That roof sets it off very nicely 😊 and having owned it all the years
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
@terryeustice5399
@terryeustice5399 6 ай бұрын
A really cool Chevelle, 396 beautiful paint.And he kept it since High School. Awesome. Thanks Lou, great job! 💯👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read "A really cool" car :-) You're welcome Terry.
@motorTranz
@motorTranz 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful color! Beautiful Chevelle! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome motorTranz!
@georgewetzel4380
@georgewetzel4380 6 ай бұрын
Nice. Love painted top cars, especially when they have the correct tires!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
NICE!
@delrayshaffer6376
@delrayshaffer6376 6 ай бұрын
Gorgeous color combination. Loved the big 396.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
HI Delray, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
@louiskats5116
@louiskats5116 6 ай бұрын
G'day Lou, That would have to be one of the most beautiful 1969 Chevelle in a long time. Top dog 396 L78 with a 4 speed & posi trac come on what's not too like. Just that colour combo is amazingly eye popping that bluey / turquoise with a white painted roof & all the chrome trimming & white interior absolute gem. Thank you for sharing Lou. Cheers Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 🇺🇸
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Goodday Louis, High praise for the looks of this car :-) You're welcome. Cheers. Thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
@louiskats5116
@louiskats5116 6 ай бұрын
@@loucostabile 👍
@oldblueshhrchannel1847
@oldblueshhrchannel1847 6 ай бұрын
One sweet ride! Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome Oldblue’s HHR channel!
@bradgriffith8297
@bradgriffith8297 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful! Love the two tone colors!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
:-)
@larryborkstrom3580
@larryborkstrom3580 6 ай бұрын
Nice that's a great he kept it all the years
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this car stayed with him.
@Bradydog-in7ut
@Bradydog-in7ut 6 ай бұрын
A real beautiful color for a Chevelle and a white painted top! I don’t recall seeing that before!….and only 52k on the speedo Wow! Thx again Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Bradydog, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
@lonnyjaw
@lonnyjaw 6 ай бұрын
Yeah Lou, Chevy didn't miss a beat with the body style change from the already good looking body style of the '66-'67 Chevelle to the good looking body style of the '68-'69 models. Always loved that shade of blue. There's something so very cool with a 4 speed/bench seat feature. Thanks Brother!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Yeah lonnyjaw, Happy to read you enjoy the body style of this car :-) I like blue too. You're welcome Brother!
@nancymarie1963
@nancymarie1963 6 ай бұрын
I saw this car when he finished it....beautiful!.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@fabieneldridge3414
@fabieneldridge3414 6 ай бұрын
That’s the nicest Chevelle I’ve ever seen. Love that color , everything about it.? I have never been a big fan of them but I’m am of yours ! Beautiful !🇺🇸👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Fabien, Happy to read "That’s the nicest Chevelle I’ve ever seen" :-) High praise. Lou
@fabieneldridge3414
@fabieneldridge3414 6 ай бұрын
@@loucostabile The color, Motor, and 4speed plus a positive rear end , no doubt. It just all goes together and looks beautiful.
@JeffKing310
@JeffKing310 6 ай бұрын
Very cool car- great colour combination. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a factory painted top on a Chevy like this. And the Car Story is great; not many high schoolers buy cars let alone keep them for 50 years. Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Jeff, "I don’t think I’ve ever seen a factory painted top on a Chevy like this." Unless it's a 50's Chevy, but I agree, not a late 60's car. You're welcome, Lou
@JeffKing310
@JeffKing310 6 ай бұрын
@@loucostabile good point - yes, I was thinking of 60’s cars
@davidlackovich946
@davidlackovich946 6 ай бұрын
Wow Wee! What a car..I like the paint color combo..first one i've seen and this was my era of muscle cars
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read "Wow Wee! What a car.." :-)
@bruceh92
@bruceh92 6 ай бұрын
Every car guy/girl has a short list of all time favorite muscle cars and mine too includes the '69 Super Sport Chevelle big block. Great looks, superb and reliable drivetrain, and on and on. Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read this makes the "muscle car short list" :-) NICE! You're welcome Bruce H.
@romans828.
@romans828. 6 ай бұрын
Stunning Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
High praise Robs Big Tent Revival!
@THROTTLEPOWER
@THROTTLEPOWER 6 ай бұрын
Great looking Chevelle!!! 🤜🤛
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car THROTTLEPOWER :-)
@commanderofthenorth3348
@commanderofthenorth3348 6 ай бұрын
What a gorgeous machine,
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@gregstunkard4307
@gregstunkard4307 2 ай бұрын
can't go wrong with the big block Chevelle! beautiful color too.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-)
@stevebyrne4235
@stevebyrne4235 6 ай бұрын
Fabulous, thanks
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read "Fabulous" :-) You're welcome.
@johnmurphy4323
@johnmurphy4323 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful color, beautiful car.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@paulstallonedoyouremembert9268
@paulstallonedoyouremembert9268 6 ай бұрын
Love that car color combo is awesome
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you "Love that car color combo is awesome" :-)
@bdpopeye
@bdpopeye 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful Malibu. When I was stationed in the Philippines in '75 & '77 out division Chief had a '69 Malibu. Not a Super Sport. Pretty plain. Similar color..but it got him where he was going...Thanks for posting Lou have a blessed day!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Jerry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Division Chief's car :-) Blessings received. God bless you. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Lou
@SolamenteVees
@SolamenteVees 6 ай бұрын
What a special car. The L78/4-speed combo is what grabbed my attention but the factory painted roof is icing on the cake!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi SolamenteVees, Happy to read you enjoy this "special car" :-) Lou
@brianmoore6306
@brianmoore6306 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful color...really came out well in the vid. This is one of those cars that is not on my list of favs...however, I sometimes will get an appreciation for certain cars after watching your detailed vids. This is one of those cars. the side and rear profile rgave me a new appreciation for this car. Love the color...it really shows well. Man alive, it better, it took him 6 years to restore! I cannot say enough about that engine roar! Great car, great vid. A lot of people love this year/model. They will love it!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Brian, Happy to read "I sometimes will get an appreciation for certain cars after watching your detailed vids. This is one of those cars." :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
@69bjgmopar
@69bjgmopar 6 ай бұрын
Extremely nice specially with the rare top
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
:-)
@rogerchevelle8543
@rogerchevelle8543 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful chevelle. My favorite year and body style
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
@67stingray1
@67stingray1 6 ай бұрын
Thnx Lou for sharing another fine L78 Chevelle in a rare color combo. Some how I missed this one at the show. 👍👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Felix, Happy to share this one with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
@allenhollen6364
@allenhollen6364 6 ай бұрын
My favorite car of the late 1960’s
@allenhollen6364
@allenhollen6364 6 ай бұрын
Jim you did a great job keeping it I’d sure love to have my first car 1970 I had a 1963 ford Galaxie 500 it had a 390 with a three speed on the column
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
NICE!
@anthonylaspisa6992
@anthonylaspisa6992 6 ай бұрын
Hey Lou you are killing me my friend Next to the Black Bel Air convertible another one of my dream cars the 69 Chevelle I'm looking for one of these every single day keep up the good work man😊
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hey Anthony, Happy to read "another one of my dream cars the 69 Chevelle" :-) Appreciate the encouraging words, Lou
@davidbaron6647
@davidbaron6647 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful Sweet Ride. Bad ass 396
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
NICE!
@martron1962
@martron1962 6 ай бұрын
Wow Lou, that is thee most beautiful Chevelle I have ever set eyes on! 😲👍👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
High praise martron!
@benjinewton1220
@benjinewton1220 Күн бұрын
Beautiful 👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Күн бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@allenkranawetter9482
@allenkranawetter9482 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Allen, Happy to read "Beautiful" :-) Lou
@petemedina8446
@petemedina8446 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful car their nice color too
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@DaveStubbs-bq6kg
@DaveStubbs-bq6kg 6 ай бұрын
You know I drool over Chevelle’s , Lou! This is gorgeous!! And OMGosh… love the factory 8-Track Tape deck!! That’s awesome. Brought back memories…. my Grandfather drove a mid-70’s Cadillac and he’d let my older cousin ( who had driver’s license) drive it with us younger cousins. We’d be playing early Steely Dan tapes up and down the coast of So Cal , cruising’ in the Caddie!!! 😀🎵
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
"You know I drool over Chevelle’s" Let me get you that napkin Dave :-)
@ktpinnacle
@ktpinnacle 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful. I had a K-Blazer with a similar color scheme.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi ktpinnacle, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your K-Blazer :-) 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
@Litauen-yg9ut
@Litauen-yg9ut 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful machine. I'm not really a Chev guy, but WOW what a nice machine. A friend in high school had a 69 Beaumont, basically the same car.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read this car bring back memories of your Friend is High Schools car.
@dannyschoolcraft5984
@dannyschoolcraft5984 6 ай бұрын
This is my favorite car Lou. I need to go to that show, hopefully the next one. It would have to be close to WV though. The Barrett-Jackson collector car auction this past week at Scottsdale Arizona, was live and online. I seen many of the best cars and trucks, and about anything with wheels. Check them out, if you haven't already. You'll be shocked. 1969 was first year without wind, wing glass for the coupe's. The Astro Ventilation was the replacement on many of the GM models that was being redesigned without the vent windows. Thanks Lou for the video, and Jim for his care of his car for everyone to see and learn about these gems from our days.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read "This is my favorite car " :-) You're welcome Danny.
@joseph-frankbrocchus6575
@joseph-frankbrocchus6575 6 ай бұрын
Mr. Lou, you have the best motor car videos and are a nice person/ you have always responded to my questions and I appreciate that as I am sure you were a very, very busy person
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Mr. Joseph-Frank, I enjoy the Viewers who take the time to comment, and enjoy engaging in the comments. As long as I have the time, I'll continue to do my best to respond to them, Lou
@user-nm5yv6ij8w
@user-nm5yv6ij8w 6 ай бұрын
It's NOT a Hurst shifter, it's a Muncie shifter. Even the mighty 1970 SS 454 LS6 Chevelle came standard with a Muncie shifter, which to me was ridiculous considering a Pontiac GTO (and many other GM cars of the era) came with a Hurst as standard equipment.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@Slimjim260
@Slimjim260 6 ай бұрын
Nice car Lou, really nice
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Popie, Happy to read you enjoy this "really nice" car :-) Lou
@tommywatterson5276
@tommywatterson5276 6 ай бұрын
It was not just a cool car at the time in high school, it was the king of testosterone. This car is just beyond description. It looks brand showroom new. This car hits home. I drove one in 1974 my brother in law had. His was automatic. The car actually scared me with the power it had when you goosed it. I then and have never since, experienced that kind of power in an automobile. Thanks for finding this one Lou.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
"This car is just beyond description" High praise :-) You're welcome Tommy.
@fireballrobbie1744
@fireballrobbie1744 5 ай бұрын
❤ Beautiful car!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 ай бұрын
Hi Fireball Robbie, 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
@lyonheart84
@lyonheart84 6 ай бұрын
A lovely car Lou, and delighted to come across one of these long ownership cars that DID make it back onto the road, so many of these cars just sit and never get restored 😢
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read "A lovely" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you lyonheart84 exotic fruit growing.
@rixkafer56
@rixkafer56 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful car.. love the early chevelles ! I had mine since 82😎👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you have a fun car too :-)
@anthonyc1883
@anthonyc1883 6 ай бұрын
That body style and color combination looks so good I'd love to have one even if it had a straight six engine in it! Thanks, Lou.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the style and looks of this car :-) You're welcome Anthony C.
@ShannonMccreary-is5fh
@ShannonMccreary-is5fh 4 ай бұрын
Beauty!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 4 ай бұрын
:-)
@Scalihoo
@Scalihoo 6 ай бұрын
I would order one with a painted roof..unique option. !
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Nice :-)
@courtneypuzzo2502
@courtneypuzzo2502 6 ай бұрын
my dads cousin Phil had a 1970 model of this car with the 455 engine in it with the extras for drag racing
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Courtney, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads Cousin Phil's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@Ath_infantry_1985
@Ath_infantry_1985 6 ай бұрын
I have been fortunate enough to have owned both the 68 & 69 Chevelle SS, regret that I have sold both, but have vowed to own another 69 before they build my pine box.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon Justice will prevail.
@ryanmac8283
@ryanmac8283 6 ай бұрын
Sweet car.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read "Sweet car" :-)
@Bob-kw07g
@Bob-kw07g 6 ай бұрын
Thats pretty! Never saw that before
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@danam0228
@danam0228 6 ай бұрын
I didn't like the late 60s Chevelles as much as the early 70s Chevelles when I was young, but grew to love the late 60s Chevelle. This one is particularly nice in this color combo. Extremely nice
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi danam0228, Happy to read "Extremely nice" :-) Lou
@robertnash2446
@robertnash2446 6 ай бұрын
Sounds like a solid lifter engine.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing what you heard.
@BeLoose1
@BeLoose1 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous car. Lou, you point out the door panels and stickers, but you never even mentioned this is the rare L78 375 HP 396?
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 ай бұрын
Hi Be Loose, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for sharing areas I may have missed. 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
@micpic119
@micpic119 6 ай бұрын
Drove one of these to my senior prom. We hit a skunk on the way. :(
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Nice!
@randyrobey5643
@randyrobey5643 6 ай бұрын
This car is also equipped with an L78 396/375 engine that first appeared in the Corvette. The L78 was originally rated at 425 HP in the Corvette, but its power rating was dropped when it appeared in the Chevelles, possibly for insurance reasons. L78 engines were completely different from the lower output 396 engines. The L78 was one of the best muscle car engines ever made. Between 9,000 and 10,000 1969 Chevelles came with the L78 engines. I am not a big Chevy fan by DNA, but these cars have to be respected.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Randy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
@randysrestoration
@randysrestoration 6 ай бұрын
I had a '69 Chevelle SS 375hp 396 M22 4spd back in the late 80's ended up pulling the engine and transmission for a good friends 1966 El Camino that was a factory 375hp 396 M22 when new but was missing the engine. Dropped in a base 350 auto for the Chevelle then sold it for price paid. The El Camino ended up going to Canada.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Randy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@joseph-frankbrocchus6575
@joseph-frankbrocchus6575 6 ай бұрын
I have never driven a gearshift car before / all of my cars have always been automatic and that’s all they taught in driver’s ed even in 1971 high school / it looks like it would be fun
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Joseph-Frank, Hope you get the chance to have someone show you how to drive a car with a manual transmission soon, Lou
@richardsmith-qy6vl
@richardsmith-qy6vl 6 ай бұрын
A lady 4 blocks down from me had a 307 gold with white painted top 69 the only painted top car I ever seen
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Richard, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the lady 4 blocks from your house's 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
@terrym5023
@terrym5023 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning ✨ Strange they went heavy on the options yet wound up with bench seat in a SS🤔
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Terry M, Happy to read "Absolutely stunning" :-) Lou
@user-ys7ng6hq5j
@user-ys7ng6hq5j 6 ай бұрын
Класний шкільний автомобіль! Супер! Дякую!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Сергій, Happy to read this one is "Super" :-) You're welcome, Lou
@coastalbeer
@coastalbeer 3 ай бұрын
Pretty
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 ай бұрын
:-)
@richardsmith-qy6vl
@richardsmith-qy6vl 6 ай бұрын
You can hear that solid lift cam they don't make em like they ùse to that's for sure
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing what you can hear.
@konradbenz7110
@konradbenz7110 6 ай бұрын
💕👍👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
:-)
@joseph-frankbrocchus6575
@joseph-frankbrocchus6575 6 ай бұрын
I have a question, when you see the controls for the air, it looks like the car does not have air-conditioning, yet you see air-conditioning vents?
@danielulz1640
@danielulz1640 6 ай бұрын
ASTRO Ventilation. You could direct the cowl vent air from the footwells to the dashboard outlets.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
I see this question has been answered.
@20alphabet
@20alphabet 6 ай бұрын
There's a REAL car!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Nice :-)
@carllavell8673
@carllavell8673 6 ай бұрын
💯👍😎👍💯
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
:-)
@user-rm6wz3iw3u
@user-rm6wz3iw3u 6 ай бұрын
I had a 69 with the same color combo. A few differences: mine was a Malibu convertible with a 307 backed with a bw 3 speed stick. White top and interior, and yes, azure turquoise paint. The 307 were well-known as mosquito killers because the valve seals would leak and put out white smoke. I promptly dumped a 350/350 4 bolt truck motor in, backed by an M-22 (4-speed.) Bought it in '77 for 800 bucks, still fairly clean. It stayed with me til 2000, when it burned up in a shop fire. If I add 10,000% to my 800, I can buy a replacement. Would be curious if someone can estimate the value of the hardtop shown here
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Rail King Admin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. I'm not aware of car values, Lou
@rorymaciver5756
@rorymaciver5756 6 ай бұрын
3 396 engines available 325hp 350 HP and what this car has L78 considered under rated at 375 HP motortrend tested a 69 14.07 quarter mile
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Rory, 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
@MrTrack412
@MrTrack412 6 ай бұрын
375 HP for a small car, but how do you keep it on the road?
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
....steering wheel :-)
@jimr3179
@jimr3179 6 ай бұрын
It's a nice looking car but I would take the silver one parked behind it
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for viewing and sharing which car you enjoy.
@poorjoey20
@poorjoey20 6 ай бұрын
Do you guys have classic cars like this for sale here?
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Sometimes.
@TheRacerbrown
@TheRacerbrown 6 ай бұрын
396/375 hp!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
:-)
@thomasthurston6656
@thomasthurston6656 6 ай бұрын
Another two tone top. They are different.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing what you notice.
@thomasthurston6656
@thomasthurston6656 6 ай бұрын
@loucostabile I was wondering if that car came out of the KAN plant. I know my 67 Buick did, and it's also a factory two tone.
@garymckee8857
@garymckee8857 6 ай бұрын
I had a 69 SS. I like the 68 better but I would not turn down another 69
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@GaryAllen-ks6zb
@GaryAllen-ks6zb 4 ай бұрын
I also have a rare 69 velle my son an I worked on it . Until they killed him in Flint mi. 2008 he was 26 yrs.😢
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 ай бұрын
Hi Gary, Happy to read you have a fun car :-) "Until they killed him in Flint mi. 2008 he was 26 yrs." Sad to read this news :-( Lou
@thebigsuperbeatle
@thebigsuperbeatle 6 ай бұрын
that's more accurately two tone.... sticking with correct GM terminology
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
@thebigsuperbeatle
@thebigsuperbeatle 6 ай бұрын
I believe two tone was all done after the 1972 model year
@bradhowe5790
@bradhowe5790 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
Hi Brad, 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
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