1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J Survivor in Liberty Blue & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@doctorwacky5680]

In 1970, my dad bought one of these that was a dealer car. It was also a J, and it had factory air conditioning. I remember those doorhandles, they were so cool, his was dark green with a light green vinyl top and a black interior.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doctor Wacky, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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

[@terryporche9059]

I had a 70 model, dark green with green vinyl top. Loved the car and wish I still had it.

[@bryantcurtis2665]

I remember I was about 12 years old in 1972 and I saw one of these parked at an apartment complex and thought it was the most beautiful thing in the world

[@loucostabile]

Hi Curtis, Happy to read this one bring back good memories :-) Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Oh my! Gary is right, you just don't see these Grand Prixs anymore, but his is definitely worth the wait. My jaw dropped twice on this one. First at the color combo & again when I heard that's the original vinyl roof. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read this is a "double jaw dropper" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Hope you have a good dentist.

[@unclerudy9797]

These were GREAT Pontiacs... My brother in law had a Gold SJ with the 428 and I loved that car ! Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uncle Rudy, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Brother In Laws car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@judgegixxer]

I just told Lou that my uncle had a Gold one.......Is your brother in law my uncle? lol

[@garylewis3641]

Takes me back, I had a close neighbor who had a 69 Grand Prix. He really liked that car and I can see why. Good video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and glad to read you enjoy this video. Lou

[@ogphil5600]

@@loucostabile my grandfather had a 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix 428 HO car bought it 69 and kept it all the way up until 2012 he was gonna give it to me but instead he gave it to my older cousin and let me have a 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix that 69 was legendary all through town he beat every muscle car that challenged him people still talk about to this day one day I will get one

[@keithp115]

I bought a 1972 GP Model J in 1979 from a co-worker when I was 18. It was the best car I ever had and miss it dearly. Thanks again Lou for bringing back so many great memories!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@1955mouse]

the last of classic pontiacs thanx lou!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Mouse :-)

[@garydesbois5415]

That's a great classic !!! Love the vinyl roof and the white letter tires !! I never understood why they killed off Pontiac , a great treat seeing this terrific car !!! 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read this car is a "great treat" :-) Lou

[@BlackJoak61]

I was just thinking about the early Grand Prix last night and this a.m., here we are!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Haldane Luttrell, NICE ! :-) Lou

[@damxgopak457]

Great car haven't seen one in years thanks for digging deep to bring us that one Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi derwood 454, My pleasure sharing this one with you :-) Took me awhile to find the Care Taker when I saw this one at a car show, however persistence pays off and here is the video. Glad to read you enjoy this car, Lou

[@terrym5023]

Absolutely bluetiful 😋 Love those GPs that were fully optioned with buckets.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry M, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@cookcars1]

So glad you found one of these, Lou! '69 and '70 Grand Prixs are in my favorites list!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read cookcars1 this one is a Winner! :-)

[@craigsmith9843]

Love this era with the lights in the rear bumper and the profile at the front.i have steppenwolf magic carpet ride playing in my head when i saw this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read you "Love this era" :-) Lou

[@elliottkardashian4281]

Just beautiful It's the best year. First thing I'd do is put The. Factory AC got to have A/C.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Elliott, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing the details you like, Lou

[@Jasona1976]

A true beauty....a true classic!

[@loucostabile]

Hi B. Allen, Glad you enjoy the looks of this "classic" :-) Lou

[@Bob-hf1ol]

Old Chief Pontiac, would have been proud. 🪶

[@loucostabile]

Good to know.

[@jamesroper5470]

Gary has one awesome Pontiac there Lou! I love the body rock 🪨🎸🤘 when he revved the engine. I ❤ that classic Pontiac growl as well

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, High praise :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

That's a beautiful Grand Prix. And talk about a car from another era: a Pontiac personal luxury car. Both gone from the market. Pontiac was certainly channeling their inner Duesenberg with the Model J. Thanks to Lou and Gary for sharing this stunning survivor.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Such a unique car providing the Owner with luxury and sportiness in one package. The only other car I can think of that provides this combination is a 1960's Riviera. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

@@loucostabile Good call with Riviera! Yes, the Riv and GP were pinnacles in some ways. Eldorado, Mark III and Tornado leaned more towards luxury.

[@rwendell0912]

I have a 71,Bronze survivor GP,I am the second owner,have owned it since 87,what a car,it’s never been not road ready,73,000 miles,in great shape,go for early morning drives every nice day,now that I’m retired I drive it all the time. Time to take it out now,will be listening to Physical Graffiti in the cassette player.

[@loucostabile]

Hi rwendell0912, Happy to read you have a fun car too :-) 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

[@davidlackovich946]

My ex had a 69' Grand Prix before we married..it was light green with a dark green vinyl top..it wasn't a J! She loved the car..but later sold it. They were one of the most stylish cars of that era..Thanks for bringing back some memories Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Personal luxury cars like the Ford Thunderbird, Buick Riviera and Olds Toronado were always highly desirable, but when Pontiac brought out a whole new Grand Prix for 1969 (it had previously been a full-size model), the prospect of owning this class of car was now more in reach for more people. Ditto the first Chevy Monte Carlo for 1970. The styling was fabulous with that long, long hood and that driver-oriented interior. The purpose of building the radio antenna into the windshield was apparently to give the car a cleaner look, but I have to wonder what people would say about being stuck with a useless radio if the windshield got broken. Still, this car was quite a success, and who can blame Gary for loving this one. It definitely grabs attention, just like it did back in the day! The right one for the channel, Lou, you said it! Thanks to you and Gary for sharing with us!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@gballa2730]

Beautiful!! Brings back soooooo many memories..My dad bought a 72 J model in 87,I was 13 yrs old.Oh how I enjoyed every second in that Pontiac. So the sad part of it is that I ended up getting the car as a Christmas gift in 91 and totaled it in the summer of 92. Out of all the cars I've ever owned that one I wish I still was in possession of..

[@loucostabile]

Hi g balla, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Sad to read the end result :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you Lou and Gary, super nice GP.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, My pleasure sharing this one with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@judgegixxer]

Shes a beauty! Crazy how many thousands were made and maybe 25 survived in this condition. My uncle had a gold 69' SJ. I remember him taking my brother and I on a weekend fishing trip with it when I was little. Once again thanks for the memories.

[@loucostabile]

Hi judgegixxer, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, What a great video. The car that forced Chevrolet to make the Monte Carlo, but the Grand Prix J is the original personal muscle car. Another great video as always. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@loucostabile]

Goodday Louis, I think you're right about the Monte Carlo, and thank you for the kind words on this video :-) Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

[@richarddevoe5871]

Another awesome car Lou, love it !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, High praise :-) Lou

[@iSpike]

FRIGGN AWESOME Car 🏆 🤩 it’s the same as mine but I have a Right Hand Drive here in Western Australia, I did not know the antenna was in the windscreen 👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi iSpike - FILMMAKER BIKER LIVE, Happy to read you know where the antenna is, and glad to read you have one too :-) Lou

[@chrismunro3624]

Seeing this car brings back so many memories, you have no idea. I was born in Pontiac Michigan, both of my parents worked at Pontiac Motors as well as my sister and I for one summer. We all drove Pontiacs for years. So many similarities with this car and our green 1970 Lemans with a black vinyl top. I would dearly love to have this beautiful car. Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1970 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

[@chrismunro3624]

@@loucostabile thanks Lou. I subscribed immediately. Thank you.

[@YKXZWX]

What the hell happened to current designers for losing that magic touch they once had. I have been wondering for a long time

[@loucostabile]

Hi YKXZWX, Good news! You're on the right KZbin Channel for those designs you enjoy :-) 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

[@patcurrie9888]

1 word: Imports

[@benjaminbellamy7207]

@@patcurrie9888 Regulations

[@steves9905]

90% of the driving public do not care about cars...its just transportation for them. so style is absolutely secondary, or not even a consideration at all. also, pedestrian safety regulations, and fuel economy standards, have a lot to do with it too. so when you have regulations that limit basic body configuration and detailing, combined with a public that doesn't care, and manufacturers that have to build to what sells, you get what we have today.

[@judgegixxer]

The current designers never had that touch to lose. Their grandparents took it with them.

[@acts2211]

Great video Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi acts2210, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Lou

[@GLHS592]

Gorgeous car! One of my best friends is a big Pontiac guy. He had a 1970 Grand Prix Model J in Turquoise. It rode like a Cadillac and that 400 had tons of torque. They may not be as popular as a GTO, but people always noticed the GP when we'd be out riding around in it. People either wanted to know what it was or talked about how they should be more popular. Everybody seemed to love the car. It wasn't just one type of person either. All kinds of people would talk to us about the GP. Maybe we should all ride around in an old Grand Prix because that car seemed to unite everyone we met!

[@loucostabile]

Hi GLHS592, Happy to read this one bring back memories of your Best Friends car :-) Good times, Lou

[@tombollig612]

Thanks Lu. Nice car! A buddies brother had one of these and he borrowed it a few nights back in the early 80s. 400 4 barrel, raised letters on the tires. It was a sweet ride. Perfect cruiser. Great memories!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddies Brothers 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

[@briansd2772]

What a beauty! You're always in the right spot at the right time. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this one. Actually it was quite the search to find the Owner of this car. Thankfully, by the time I found Gary the sun was still high enough in the sky to get this video completed for you and I to enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

[@georgemattar1182]

Lou. You are the best. Always loved these. I had a 77 SJ with 32 factory options. Tried to buy it back and the new owner said no. Keep bringing us the great videos.

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, Thank you for the kind words, and happy to read you had a 1977 with lots of options :-) I'll do my best to keep the videos coming, and please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-) Lou

[@patkane761]

Just one word about the Pontiac WOW!!! And as always a great presentation by Lou. Thanks and keep them coming Lou 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

NICE! Thank you for the kind words Pat :-) It's appreciated, Lou

[@plymouthduster2252]

Great looking car Lou. You never see these cars around where I go to car shows at. I was fortunate enough to see a silver one once that had a factory 4 speed manual and never seen another one

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read you appreciate the looks & rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@tct9mm151]

Nice survivor! I've always admired the Pontiacs and this beauty doesn't disappoint. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@wickedfirefly13]

Gotta love a car that's been around n withstood the tests of time n still goin strong, a survivor for sure n it's def a loved one. I love that blue too. It's still got the 8 track... classic! 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi wickedfireflyRose, Happy to read you enjoy this survivor classic :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@Funsho97]

Beautiful color combination on that GP. Those door handles are really cool!!! So cool that you had just met the owner at a car show, goes to show ya that real car guys and girls love to show off their four wheeled babies!!!! Good one Lou!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you enjoy this "Good one" :-) Lou

[@drcandor]

Ease on down the road "in style", thnx LC

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dr Candor, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@RustyCar]

What a beautiful Grand Prix. These GM personal luxury cars were always a favorite of mine, but our family always had family 4 door sedans for obvious reasons. I forgot about those door handles as I always thought those were ahead of their time. Our neighbor had an ‘SJ’ in dark silver with a black top & interior. What a fun presentation! Thanks Lou & Gary!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read this one brings back memories of the neighbors car. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@tippey2011]

That was a very nice old Pontiac. I loved that body style back in the day. I was just 11 years old when this was produced. I love Pontiac's anyway as they have always been my very favorite GM product. Very nice color combination too. The owner was just fun and awesome as well. Just a overall wonderful video Lou and thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

HI Steve, Happy to share your favorite GM product :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@steve20118]

OMG! I had the same exact car when I was in college! Same colors and engine. Loved that car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi steve20118, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chitown1098]

Another beautiful Grand Prix. That deep rumble is really cool.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to see you found this one too :-) If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Grand Prix" you should find more, Lou

[@dannycasler4959]

This one took me way back too! In 1974 A guy I worked with told me he had a 1969 Pontiac in his garage and asked me if I wanted it! He said it didn't run and was somewhat beat up. So I got the address and went to check it out and it was in the worst part of town in a rickety garage that was beginning to collapse on it! The owner told me that I could have the car for $50.00 because there were parts missing and it needed a lot of work! I quickly paid him, put the old ragged tires and wheels on it that were laying in the garage, Dragged it out to where I could put a tow bar on it and got it out of there before I got mugged! When I got it home and got a good look at it I saw the ''SJ'' nameplate I knew it was time to run the numbers on the block! I already knew it was special by the factory ''headers'' it had on it! I checked the date code, and the code on the front of the block and it was a 390 horse 428! The more I looked the car over I realized it was ordered as a Drag car! It had no options on it whatsoever! No power steering, no power or disc brakes, No air conditioner, radio delete, and the car sat up about 3 inches higher than a normal Grand Prix! Plus it had a factory installed load leveler in back that had a switch with arms that ran from the body to the rear differential and it would kick on a compressor to pump up the air bags so the car couldn't wheel hop coming of of the line! I took all of the dents out of it and repainted it the original ''Liberty blue''! It did have the vinyl top option but it was blue to match the body and interior! That car was a beast! I took the car to Weidner Pontiac here in my home town, Mansfield Ohio and showed it to Pete Weidner and asked him if he had ordered the car for himself to race or a friend to race because he was always ordering in some wicked Pontiacs to race at several of the tracks surrounding Mansfield Ohio! He claimed to have not ordered it but judging from the grin on his face I knew he did! I stumbled blindly into that car and with the low purchase price when I had the car totally done, Painted and all I only had $400 into it! The most expensive part of the project was the new dual exhaust system that I got through NAPA and it cost me $150! Some guy kept trying to buy it and I kept turning down his offers until he offered double the high book price of it! That was just too much to turn down when I was 20 years old and starting a family!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Danny, Great story. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your $50 bargain 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

[@kevinsnyder4425]

Wow ! What a great survivor car.! Those older Grand Prix's were so hot ! The color of this one looks good. Had a friend that had a 69 SJ,black on black w/ the 428 ! It was fast as well as cool ! Loved this episode as well. Thanks Lou & Gary for keeping it as original as possible !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@aaronhollingsworth6808]

The 69 Grand Prix is my all time favorite car since I was a kid, my dad had 2 back in the 90’s and I grew up getting on that front bumper while he worked on it, in 2015 I bought my very own from the original owner, has all the paper work from factory even the protecto plate, it was bought from bake Sweeney Pontiac in Cincinnati Oh, antique gold with black interior, slap shifter ultra rare rear shoulder belts, I just drove it Sunday to stretch her legs, just got the engine rebuilt, she’s still undergoing a full restoration.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aaron, Happy to read this one is your all time favorite. Glad to read you have a fun car too, Lou

[@TheFriendlyhelper2]

Dear Lou, my name is John Friend. I have been really enjoying your story's with muscle car people for many year's now! It is time for me to give a very special thank you to every one ,that you go and do your interview's with. mainly to yourself as a great orcastrater as best? This has been also helping me to stay focused on the completion of my 1/25 scale model collection! i hope that you see this,and some how one day you can reply so I know you redd this letter/ comment ? keep up the stellar work,and hope your well ?

[@loucostabile]

Dear John, So happy to read you've been enjoying the muscle cars and people I interview. I appreciate your kind words. Glad to read you're staying focused on your model collection. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@bruceh92]

Class and muscle, love this Grand Prix! Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Win / Win :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@55points]

We owned two Grand Prix`s over the years loved them both, 1987 V8 305 coupe and a 2003 V6 3.8 4 door great cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 55points, Happy to read you've had two...twice the FUN :-) Lou

[@jamessawyer8889]

In my opinion, that is one absolutely gorgeous car that wasn't like anything else on the road at the time, makes you wish you could go back in time & see that in the middle of a showroom all by itself or even with a Bonneville convertible in black

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, 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

[@gene978]

One of our Neighbors had a new 1969 Grand Prix. I use to drool walking past this car I believe it was dark green with Green Top. Long noses on Pontiacs was nothing new LoL. Thanks for SHaring!

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@patcurrie9888]

What a sharp GP! The color combo is striking, the best. The BOP(Buick, Olds, Pontiac) car show he mentioned is the best, eventually they added a modified class, but the show is 90% stock. I have attended, participated & one time judged. It's a springtime treat.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Sounds like you attend a fun car show, thank you for sharing, Lou

[@mrho4speed]

Thanks for sharing and making this video. My favorite car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mrgrandprix fourspeed, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@chrisubias7135]

Wow. What a beautiful car. I have always liked the styling of the Grand Prixs

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to receive a "Wow" and that you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

Hey big bro Lou!! Your channel is such an inspirational joy, man. Love this big blue Pontiac. So much character. The details of the door handles, door pulls and dashboard, the script of "Grand Prix" center back, the sound from that unapologetic V8-classic American style and I love it. Model J, huh? How about Model JV, big bro? lol! My floppy DC sneakers would be off in seconds and my tubesocked stocking perpetual JV baseball jock feet would be twitching outta that side rear window quite easily as I dream about the ladies while you 2 guys are grinning up front lol! Awesome Lou-thanks big bro! :) JV Johnny

[@loucostabile]

Hey JV Johnny, High praise ! Glad to read you're enjoying the Channel with me. Did you see this one? Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/iV7Xlo2mj6qWqtU

[@MrModelworx]

One of my all time favorite cars!, love this. I have an original MPC 1970 Grand Prix kit to build at some point. Thanks Lou Gary

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) My pleasure sharing this one, and you're welcome, Lou

[@russelladams6432]

Great survivor. I like the survivors way more than an over done restoration. I'm also a sucker for the colonnade style. I think I spelled that right. ;) Great example of a very well cared for car that you just don't see any more. Thank you for sharing Lou. Take care.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Happy to read you appreciate this car just the way it is :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Red-rl1xx]

Really nice! A cousin of mine had one of these in the early '80's that he bought from his brother-in-law. It was originally a dark blue but he stripped it and primered it and put a set of extra wide Cragar slots on it. It was still pretty cool.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Red 13, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe]

The wrap around dash reminds me of the semi trucks I drove over my carreer as a long over the Road Trucker, who knew maybe the truck maker took a hint from Pontiac ! we all admired seeing these great grandprix;s passing as or us passing them they was a joy to see on the highway n commanded our respect, in days of performance n luxury came to mind we knew this car was as great to cruise as the oldsmobiles which I love n the Caddillacs, my friend owned one and I always thought of it as a high class top end muscle car that had power n and comfort style and respect going down the road, I love the White and Blue color on this car !

[@loucostabile]

Hi AmericanPatriot 1967, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@allenconway1362]

I had a70 j model i drove the car for years they are so dependable love it thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Allen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@ralphl7643]

World's longest radiator hose. So many of these were drab brown or olive with black roofs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ralph L, 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

[@bartricky5894]

Great Lou, I bought a new '69.. A nice road car and chick magnet. The 400 would move it pretty good.

[@loucostabile]

Hi BartRicky, Ahhhh, good times :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@JackF99]

Great episode Lou! The aftermarket A/C kit is mind blowing- I thought those were a 1950's thing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JackF, Thank you for sharing what you noticed, and happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

[@cjdesign5700]

That's a fine unique Poncho that isn't seen often.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CJ Design, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this car today :-) Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@dave1956]

My all time favorite car. I wanted one so badly back in the early 70’s, but this was about the time of the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo and a 9-10mpg car was not the way to go. I loved how low it is because at 5’6” I could look over the roof which is something I can’t say for the 4x4 trucks of today. I am lucky if I can stand next to it and see over the hood!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is a favorite for you :-)

[@adamtrombino106]

I always thought they had the coolest door handles. I guy I went to college had a very rusty triple green SJ with the 428. He claimed it was a promo car, as it had full power and almost every other option available. Even as worn out as it was, it had plenty of scoot left in it. Neat to see such a nice example still out there!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Adam, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Guy you went to college 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

[@andrewromano3105]

TRUE. LOU. AWARD WINNER.

[@loucostabile]

High praise Andrew :-)

[@joejevelle6989]

Had an SJ in 69. Real chick magnet. Beautiful ride Gary !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your "chick magnet" 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

[@robertvance1873]

My brother had one almost same color, and unfortunately he drove it like he stole it. It's the first car I ever rode in that I went to 140 mph in. His was registered for 150. Beautiful Car. Lots of memories riding in it and listening to KISS ALIVE 2 AND ELO.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers 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

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

Pontiac Grand Prix for 1969: Yes, that is still a beautiful car after more than fifty years. John DeLorean set the American auto industry on its ear with this car. It was nothing like the Grand Prix's of 1962 to '68, when they were little more than dressed-up Bonnevilles. The '69 GP had a styling that was all its own. And that instrument panel was stylish too; very futuristic looking for its time. It was like a command center for the driver, who faced all the gauges and controls as he or she drove, leaving the poor front seat passenger with nothing to look at except the glove box door. This was a real driver's car! Pontiac made nearly 112,500 Grand Prix cars for 1969 - a big increase over the bloated '68! The 1969 Grand Prix is, IMO, one of the greatest looking Pontiacs ever. But Pontiac had something else ready for '70: the second-generation Firebird! I'll save that story for another time. Thanks again, Lou! (5/18/2021)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Geminisixtyfour, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. You're welcome. 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

[@johnmaccoy4324]

One of my favorite colors that pontiac offered that year. Given the opportunity I would love to own one of these with a 428 and 4 speed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-) A 428 and a 4 Speed would be nice, Lou

[@georgeguttknecht1344]

350 hp nice but 390 HO much nicer 428 police special will leave 30 ft posi patch when hits 2nd gear & thats why i bought it , and will again if i can find it

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, Thanks for viewing, and hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you again soon, Lou

[@jaygatz4335]

Lou - it's great to see a classic like this in original condition. The Grand Prix were a special breed - stylish variations of the standard Pontiacs. Is there a chance you can hunt down a '68 Grand Prix? They weren't so popular, but still very sculpted and interesting. The rear taillights were bent in three dimensions.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay, Happy to read you enjoy this "special breed" :-) If I see a Care Taker with a nice 1968 Grand Prix willing to share, you will see the video of the car too, Lou

[@jakeorenzo1009]

Sweet 👊👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jake, Happy to read & see you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

My Grandfather had a 69 GP black with white vinyl top . He traded it In on a 75 GP LJ which my parents now own.... We take it to a few shows each year...

[@loucostabile]

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

[@bobmarker6812]

A friend of mine had an SJ Grand Prix. It turned 15:55 @ 91 MPH at the drag strip. Not bad for a worn out 4500 pound car at the time. I miss the Quadrajet hum of yesteryear.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@dangilbert8391]

Beautiful ride

[@loucostabile]

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

[@goneshootin61]

Always liked the pontiac grand prix also came with an optional 4 speed , very rare .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve S. Happy to read you always likes the Grand Prix :-) Lou

[@OneWayStreetShooter]

That's an awesome Grand Prix!

[@loucostabile]

Hi OneWayStreet Shooter, Happy to read you appreciate this "awesome" 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

[@deormanrobey892]

Sounds as good as it looks. 😎

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@andrewromano3105]

Love this car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you love this car :-)

[@garyblythe1837]

Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure Gary. We had FUN :-) Lou

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

I like the dealer installed air conditioner by thermo king very cool I remember the ac system on most GMs were from frigid aire till replaced the brand with Harrison they don't make cars like they used to thank you lou for another awesome video

[@loucostabile]

Hi David R, Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@mattskustomkreations]

I’d take this GP all-day every day over that Camaro he mentioned. My 72 Pontiac Luxury LeMans also had its original white top and it too was in fantastic condition. The white top definitely draws the eye!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt's Kustom Kreations, Happy to read you enjoy this car, and glad to read you enjoyed your white topped 1972 LeMans too :-) Lou

[@gassanbehno7952]

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gassan, High praise :-) Lou

[@74SD455TA]

Beautiful

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@donayers5925]

Great car ! My sister had one. Almost as fast as my 69 gto ! Fun to drive !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Sisters 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

[@jamessawyer8889]

Hi, I am a subscriber to your channel and I enjoy the cars you come across, I'd love to see a video on any Bonneville or even the Grand Ville convertibles, those would be fabulous, namely the Broughams, those were absolutely stunning!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Welcome to the Channel. Happy to read you're enjoying the cars on the Channel. If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Bonneville" I think you'll see some you enjoy. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@davidallen5776]

My uncle had one of these when he lived in Chicago. Unfortunately, it rusted out like nearly everything else out that way. I thought I'd send it to him as soon as I caught this!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles 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

[@tommyjohnson3294]

Love Liberty Blue

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@seansullivan4709]

Very nice!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sean, Happy to read you think this car is "Very nice!" :-) Lou

[@sprayguy67]

Nice 👍🏻 like to see his other cars 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi sprayguy67, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) We'll see if there are more to video, stay tuned, Lou

[@frankmoore159]

My favorite GM product Pontiac

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is a favorite Pontiac of yours :-)

[@AELITACHANTAL]

Hi Lou, how are you doing after publishing this video? :) Thank you, for the great video and a nice car. Interesting, in videos with modern cars, time runs very fast! And in videos with cars of the "Balzac age" time flows at a much slower pace.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aelita, After publishing this one, it was good because you just don't see many Grand Prix anymore. Happy to read the time goes quickly when watching the cars, Lou

[@tomquinn607]

The car to have at the Single's Club. Spend Friday afternoon shining it up. Later that day pull on a Givenchy tomato pattern silk shirt with Sansibelt slacks and tear up the dance floor like wild and crazy guys. We were jerks we were clueless and we were young.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, and.....you were having A GREAT TIME! :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

That 400 has a nice bark too!

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@jmj18462]

What a beauty! Thanks Lou and Gary! I shouldn't admit this publicly, but I do have a "fetish" for cars with white interiors!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car & with a white interior too :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Very nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you think this car is "Very nice" :-) Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

😃

[@edwinmassie]

That may be a factory 8-track, my dad's 68 LeSabre had the same unit which came with the car special ordered from the factory.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edwin, Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the 8-track. Lou