1969 Dodge Charger 500 with a 426 Hemi Engine in Copper on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on the 3 horizontal dots to reveal ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@Goldencountry63]

I never owned a Charger but I still have my red 69 Hot Wheel looking back at me when I sit at my desk at home as a reminder that I need to. Thanks Lou....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Maris, Happy to read you still have your Hot Wheel! Nice! You're welcome, Lou

[@ridwanhaque2369]

Me with my purple 1969 dodge charger 500 hotwheels, I feel you brother.

[@lonnyjaw]

Yeah Lou, another 'GRAND SLAM'! What a special time back in the day to go to nearest Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge dealership and sit down with a salesman and start checking things off on the option sheet. Thanks for the smile with my morning coffee!

[@loucostabile]

Hi lonnyjaw, High praise. Glad to read you're smiling with this video, and that makes me smile too :-) Lou

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

Seeing Dan's humble demeanor gave me the first mixed emotion after watching this beautiful car. Losing a friend; getting a car. What a bitter sweet blessing. 😢 🙂🙏. As far as his friend, Terry, knew, he did own it forever. Count your blessings, Lou and All. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi StuckInMyGarage, Happy to read you enjoy the story of this car :-) I agree, counts your blessings each day. My pleasure sharing with you. Lou

[@jean-pierrethibaudeau7201]

Wow! That is the nicest ‘69 Charger I’ve seen! And what a sound it makes! 👌

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Glad to read you enjoy the sounds from this car Jean-Pierre.

[@jimmyford271]

Beautiful and very rare car. Thank you Lou for bringing it to us.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@russelladams6432]

What an amazing car.. And while it has an emotional story, still a great one. There is nothing that compares to the sound of an old school HEMI. Thank you for sharing Lou. Take care.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Happy to read "What an amazing car" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@automatedelectronics6062]

I believe it used to be when a car manufacturer wanted to have a factory-built race car entered in stock class racing, they either had to build atleast 50(or maybe 500) examples which were sold to the public. This legitimized factory race cars. Interestingly, this car has a floor-shifted automatic. Most of these types of Mopars(including the Daytona/Superbird) had column-shifted automatics. The 4-speeds were ofcourse floor-mounted, but without consoles. If you see a Charger like this, it was a special-order car and was never meant to be raced. I'm surprised that it doesn't have factory air conditioning. Thank you for another of your great videos!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Automated Electronics, Thank you for viewing and sharing, My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@chargerdave2046]

Chargers Have Always Remained Gorgeous Entertaining Rides

[@loucostabile]

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

[@chargerdave2046]

@@loucostabile Did you see the hidden word? I was sneaky

[@RaiderX948]

It's nice to know the original owner had the 500 and enjoyed it all those years and now a good friend will do the same. What a car, great story Lou, thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Raider X, Happy to share this story with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@briansd2772]

Dan's rare copper beauty is just fantastic! Seems you have a "precious metal" theme this week Lou. But then again, all your features meet that distinction! Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this beauty :-) Glad to read you enjoy the cars I enjoy sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@ollienilson1644]

Very nice car Lou. A MOPAR fan, and I love the color.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ollie, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice car" :-) Lou

[@deaconblue949]

Such a rare beauty in a gorgeous color! Nice work once again Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Deacon Blue, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@cellpat2686]

Mopar did this to fight the Ford Torino Talladega on the speedways. When it didn't work, they went for more aerodynamics, and from the 500 the Daytona was born. Charger 500 - mild Charger Daytona - wild. Superbird: the name sez it all.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CellPat2, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@cellpat2686]

Love these. We all do.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Another nice one from MCACN! I had to laugh that even the original owner's St. Bernards know a hemi is the only way to roll. Thanks for finding and sharing Dan & his '69 Charger with all of us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, The Big Dogs in the Big Dog! :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@rcfred_689]

That color - amazing car - thanks for the video Lou! -

[@loucostabile]

Hi RCFred_68, Happy to read "amazing car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@sabba_dabba8649]

Sorry for the loss of your friend, but at least you have his car to remember him by and to honor him by taking good care of it. I sure is a beauty.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sabba_Dabba, You have a good point. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

May his friend rest in peace knowing his forever car is cared for by his friend a beautiful color and 426 hemi icing on the cake

[@loucostabile]

Well said Larry :-)

[@czechmate6916]

Really nice. Right away I noticed that front end and the slope of the back window I new this was a car I’ve never seen. I didn’t know this model 500 even existed but when he said how many were built it’s no wonder I never saw it. I love these old Mopars. Thank you for sharing this with us 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Czech Mate, Happy to read this is a new one for you :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome. Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4jIlp2MhLl-rZI

[@czechmate6916]

@@loucostabile Thanks for sharing that one with me too. Both cars are awesome 👍👍

[@67stingray1]

Another great car story presented by Lou. Thnx!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Felix :-) You're welcome.

[@bluesman7475]

About as rare as it gets, charger 500 hemi. I have never seen a 500 that color. Beautiful car. Thanks for showing this one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@antoninoorfano8187]

Another great mopar going strong .😀

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice!!! 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Nice!!!" :-)

[@ericball6000]

Lou, thanks for the Charger 500 426 Hemi show, WOW!!!, cheers.

[@loucostabile]

Eric, You're welcome. Happy to receive a "WOW!!!" from you :-) Cheers, Lou

[@ericball6000]

@@loucostabile every 426 Hemi from now on shell get a WOW!!.

[@dave1956]

An even easier way to tell the production date is that head restraints were not required by law until January 1, 1969. Ford, AMC and GM built all their 1969 production with head restraints. Obviously this one was built prior to January 1, 1969.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@ridwanhaque2369]

I Got to know about this car via a gray with orange strips 1969 dodge charger 500 hotwheels. Sadly lost that one, later on got the purple 69 dodge charger 500 with hemi hotwheels just a few days. Really beautiful. Metalflake purple. Real glossy and charming. And seeing the real one, made my day.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ridwan, Happy to read "seeing the real one made my day" :-) 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

[@LITTLE1994]

The RAREST possible Charger you could ever get!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@LITTLE1994]

@@loucostabile Well, it's a special '69 Charger with a Hemi.

[@chrisauten2039]

Dont forget the 1969 dodge daytona was based on the charger and they too are super rare, especially the Hemi powered ones.

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

I remember when these were new and in my infinite 11 year old wisdom I thought Dodge ruined the looks of the Charger. What I wouldn't do for one now! Thanks for doing the exhaust rev portion of the video even though MCACN is indoors. It's my favorite part of your videos!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Classic Muscle Car Exhaust, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age. Happy to read you enjoy the engine rev :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Spectacular Charger - thank you so much Lou! Your videos always make my day. This a Charger is very cool, love the colour and detailing. Great back story.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read this Charger is "Spectacular". Reading your comment makes my day :-) Lou

[@bruceh92]

Just an amazing hemi Charger, wow, thanks gentlemen this has been great!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H. Happy to read this car is "amazing" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@MAGronemeyer]

I was surprised to see this 1969 Mopar equipped with a Torqueflite automatic transmission rather than a manual 4-speed by its "bare bones" exterior. The Copper paint job looks spectacular, along with the matching rims and hub caps. That 426 Hemi sounded healthy, and now that winter is here, your back in indoor venues filming your videos, so no rides for awhile.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Thanks for sharing. Stay tuned Michael, there will be rides as I've saved some for Winter when it was nice out :-) Lou

[@swilkobarfingtoniii1642]

Vuuuury cool. My first car was a '68 Charger (hideaway headlights, round taillights) 383 Magnum. I never got to drive that car though... Although the body and interior was minty- the previous owner had started to tear the engine apart and abandoned it. We towed it to our repair shop and within a few hours a customer came in and offered me some stupid money for it. I took the cash and bought a 350 Nova and made some bank. My mom liked the Charger so much that she went and bought a '69 shortly after that. Then 'The Dukes of Hazard' became a hit and you couldn't find them anymore.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Swilko, Happy to read "Vuuuury cool" :-) Glad to read you had a cool 1st car. Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@peterevans3229]

@Lou - what a killer car sir - #hemi's ALWAYS kick ass ... wonderful vid production. as well - happy rainy Friday sir!

[@loucostabile]

@Peter - Happy to read you enjoy this "killer car" :-) Happy Friday! Lou

[@kevinedwards9575]

That is Beautiful, Thank You Lou

[@loucostabile]

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

[@glenkepic3208]

Oh YEAH!!! As a one time owner of a '69 in the late '70s, (almost the same color, 383 M, 727, SG) I knew about the 500 but only read about them. Never saw one but love this offering. Nice work, Lou and congrats to the owner. Seen a few vids here ;) The story behind this car is one of the best !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read you had a cool car :-) High praise for this story! Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

@@loucostabile Thanks, Lou. A tinge of sadness on this but the car went to the right guy. Rock and Roll on !

[@dougharlow6037]

WOW!! Very special. Love it. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

High praise. You're welcome.

[@jeffalexander544]

Absolutely EPIC!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@robertmetcalf2461]

so real Thank you Lou

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Robert :-)

[@markandrews2942]

Thanks for asking him twice to give it the gas ....great harmony!!

[@loucostabile]

Twice as nice :-)

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Right on!🤟💥💫 Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share with you Wesley :-) You're welcome!

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

Espectacular modelo Dodge Charger 1969! La verdad que ese bronce metálico le asienta muy bien! Otra vez, como la vez pasada, valió la pena que se apagara el motor, porque cuando lo volvió a encender se pudo apreciar todo ese poderoso estruendo! Jaja. ¡Excelente video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to share the roar of this engine with you :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@tuckyonald1119]

Love that CHRGR

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, What a great video, my all time favorite Charger. 1969 Charger 500 with the almighty 426 Hemi & what a awesome exhaust note at idle. Love it everytime you say " You can put the baby to sleep with that. " You need to print a T Shirt with that saying. As you may be aware a gentleman & now a good friend too Eugene Clark is a owner & a original owner of a Charger 500 that has been fully restored over the last 2 years & abit on Nick's Garage which is on youtube. I believe Eugene's Charger 500 may get an invitation to next years MCACN & I hope if all goes well you csn feature it on your channel. Can't miss it it is a beautiful yellow one. This gorgeous gorgeous Bronze is just stunning from every angle & you captured it beautiful as always a great interview too. Thank you for showing us these beautiful muscle cars. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@loucostabile]

Goodday Louis, Happy to read this is your favorite Charger! NICE! I'll keep an eye out for the Yellow Charger 500 for next year. Thank you for the tip, and thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

[@migueltor6434]

My condolences to the former owner's family.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@urideamabal]

Dream car, for sure! 👌✔

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this one with you :-)

[@debbiedunn4477]

Very nice car Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice car" Debbie :-)

[@dianealenedorsey6018]

I always wondered why the Hemi’s weren’t put in the more upscale chargers like the R/T-SEs. I suppose the 440 was plenty of engine for the street.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Diane, Cost of the Hemi as an option was quite a bit, and no air conditioning with the hemi too. Lou

[@rays7437]

I used to have a '71 model with the 383. Red and white, it kind of looked like the Starsky & Hutch car. 😄

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ray S, 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

[@motorTranz]

😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Nice motorTranz :-) You're welcome!

[@colinsdiecast164customs]

Not seen that model before, cool.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share one that's a new model for you :-) Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4jIlp2MhLl-rZI

[@Red-rl1xx]

Super cool! You know, I believe I saw that blue and white Superbird in a car magazine about 30 years ago. You didn't happen to do a video of it, did you?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Red 13, Happy to read "Super cool!" :-) Did not video that Superbird. Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

Big fan of the 500 but always found it funny that the Charger was the only Mopar muscle car that didn't offer any kind of fresh air induction until the 71 model year

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you're a Big Fan of the 500 :-) Lou

[@AtlantaGymFan]

Great looking car!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@KenanTurkiye]

Obviously a 69' Charger is desirable and this one is wonderful. I'm going to comment on kind of an off-topic matter: I have a thing for cars with 4 round headlights, sure some of them are only what a mother could love, but most/many are just attractive, I assume it's something that must be imprented from the cars in our childhood.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenan, Happy to read "this one is wonderful" :-) Lou

[@KenanTurkiye]

@@loucostabile 👍

[@413x398]

Hey hey Lou! I'm sure you were wondering what happened to me. Well, I spent several weeks combing the Arizona deserts tracking down a rumored abandoned Costabile GT with the rare Corinthian Leather option. But to no avail. Better luck next time, I guess.

[@loucostabile]

Hey hey 413x398, Glad you're back :-) FUN to be in AZ! Lou

[@normmelanson9345]

Impressive car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car is impressive :-)

[@scrappyjunk8793]

bronze and root beer brown was the colors the mfg put out but the car lots called them hang around brown and usally they would run the super holiday sale to move them but this is a nice one

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing.

[@propdoctor21564]

Always though these were cool... Like a Daytona without the nose and wing. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is cool :-) "Like a Daytona without the nose and wing" You're right.

[@bjdb]

Never ever pass the jack instructions 😂

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for the tip.

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Rare you see them with the hemi

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool 😀

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@chonpiras2815]

mr lou

[@loucostabile]

mr chon

[@bryantcurtis2665]

Me like. The 500 was actually a disappointment in Nascar, as was the regular Chargers Drivers wanted to go back to the 1966-67 models.

[@loucostabile]

"Me like" Nice ! Thank you for sharing.

[@carllavell8673]

🔥👍😎👍🔥

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@СергійШамін]

👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@houstoncowdog]

Lou this car appears to not be an R/T, were all 500’s not R/T and if so were they the only 68-70 Hemi Cars that were not R/T?

[@loucostabile]

Hi houstoncowdog, "were all 500’s not R/T" Yes. "they the only 68-70 Hemi Cars that were not R/T?" Not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge. Lou

[@markg7030]

@@loucostabile There was one 1969 Charger non R/T and not a 500 with a hemi produced. I have pictures of it in an old repair manual I realized it when the car turned up in a magazine or the web I can't remember. It has hemi badges on the doors and wheel covers.

[@terrym5023]

I used to not like dog dish hubcaps but they are GROWling on me lately 😆 Thanks Dan for sharing with Lou and his community

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry M, Happy to read you're enjoying those caps too :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@brianaustin208]

Good morning Lou, thanks for bringing us a 69 Charger 500 and with a Hemi very cool, I always liked that rear window and Coronet grill, awesome color 😀!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to share this "very cool" car with you :-) Lou

[@aongusaongus4371]

Beautiful

[@loucostabile]

:-)