1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Black Convertible & LS6 454 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@cincerelyhoward7080]

That was my father Charles Cordell's car, & he sold this car at the age of 88 yrs. old due to declining health. Believe me, that car flys (LOL) Was one of my dad's loves. Well taken care of. Miss dad and hated he had to part with his car. RIH Daddy. Love you. Thank you Joe for your story. God Bless

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cincerely, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad and his car :-) Blessings received. God bless you too. 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

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

450 horse with a 4:11 posi rear end = ROCKETSHIP....beautiful car. Great Video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "ROCKETSHIP" with you Mike :-)

[@kevinnewton7256]

Americana at its finest! 1970 IS THE PINNACLE IN THE MUSCLE CAR ERA and Chevrolet DID NOT DISSAPOINT! The Chevelle LS6 Is THE KING of The Muscle Car Era In 1970! Thank You Lou for a Great Video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read "Americana at its finest!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@DaleHeinze-s1c]

Very Nice 1970 Chevelle SS Convertible

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dale, 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

[@jamesvanscoy7717]

Love those 1970chevy chevelles L 6 models

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, 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

[@Hot80s]

LS6 street king in a tux. Very classy. Tks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this car with you Hot80s :-) You're welcome.

[@musclecarfan74]

First LS-6 I have seen in a convertible.

[@loucostabile]

Here is one more for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5iohYBpeqetqLM

[@Slimjim260]

Pretty car those chevells

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@bruceh92]

Holy grail time thanks guys!

[@loucostabile]

Nice! You're welcome Bruce H.

[@helpmenow7]

Joe is on all the mecum auctions

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@larrynapier5003]

Wow it looks more like my car except mine was a hardtop thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read this one looks like yours :-) Lou

[@larrynapier5003]

@@loucostabile thanks Lou

[@kurtmillard5904]

Beautiful car. I wonder what other cars the owner has at home, considering he has sold muscle cars for many years.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kurt, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Not sure what else he has at home, Lou

[@jcnme27]

As a MOPAR guy, I still must give credit where credit is due. What a RARE beauty! Stunning! 1 of 18 built? Amazing. Two thumbs up!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to receive the "Two thumbs up!!" :-)

[@srercrcr]

King of the jungle....

[@loucostabile]

N I C E :-)

[@markjamison9677]

Like to hear Patrick Glen Nicheals go over that car .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, 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

[@clarkgriswold5903]

Just a true Chevrolet Masterpiece, I wish I had kept my old '72 Malibu 350 Convertible but bought a '79 Honda Accord because of gas back in those days!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clark Griswold, "Chevrolet Masterpiece" :-) Well said, Lou

[@johnmaccoy4324]

One of my all-time muscle car from the 70s.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this one :-)

[@jdgimpa]

Love the car! Although I worked at a Chrysler Plymouth dealer in 1970, that dealer was in Grand Rapids Michigan. I also was born and raised in the Grand Rapids area. In the fall 1969 I started working in the new car department, washing cars. In the fall of 1970 I went to work in the parts department, much to the dislike of the service manager, but the parts manager needed someone that was dependable to deliver wholesale parts to repair and body shops. As a parts driver I delivered crash parts to Berger Chevrolet. Up until 2 years ago I lived in the Grand Rapids area. I now live in south Georgia. I believe Berger is one of the oldest GM dealers still owned by the same family.

[@loucostabile]

Hi grant wright, Glad to read your "Love the car!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your background too, Lou

[@edb.3313]

The Holy Grail Lou!! :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B. High praise :-) Lou

[@wiiambarnarx8485]

When I watch these videos it takes me back to a much happier time. The world now is full of disasters, violence with guns and we are destroying our planet. All because of greed. It just doesnt make sense anymore. How could have we let this happen. New generation are a bunch of A-holes. Thank God at least we can escape by going back and remembering how great it was to be alive and young in this era. An era that will never be again.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wiiam, The videos are little "time travelers" and it's fun to take these little trips for a bit :-) Lou

[@rudy52350]

Thanks Lou ...

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome :-)

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

thats a big boy

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@Benicio_Fols]

bealtifull! chevelles are my 4rth dream car ! thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is in the top 5 "dream car" selection for you :-) You're welcome.

[@phantomstratocaster]

in 1970 my wife bought me a manual black scoop chevelle for christmas and i'm still using it to chevelle the snow to this day .What a beauty LOU thanks for uploading.

[@loucostabile]

You have a GREAT wife! Great story. Regarding the upload, you're welcome, Lou

[@bishop1shox]

I like that

[@catfishjenkem2226]

Saving this to favorites LOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Winner :-)

[@josephromano6825]

Beautiful car! That 454 sounds great! Very rare car. Beautiful color!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Romano, Agreed, great looking and sounding car :-) Lou

[@gregorytrane7828]

There is a lot of love that went into the production and ownership of this beautiful example. Personally, I would never sell this pristine beauty but to each his own. Finally, one could look at this automobile daily and never get tired of it's timeless looks. Excellent review.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gregory Trane, 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

[@alangoddard9130]

i can only imagine how much he would be asking for it. so sweet

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, not aware of this car being for sale.

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

That's one beautiful well kept car ! I hope whoever gets it will get it out and enjoy the drive .

[@loucostabile]

Hi ALABAMAHEADHUNTER, Glad you enjoy this "Black Beauty". If it was mine, I wouldn't be able to help myself, and I'd be driving it :-) Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Fantastic! I'm pretty sure I was drooling during this video. I loved the car story, too. Yet another example of how car guys, gals, and families are some of the best people you will ever meet. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read this episode had you searching for a napkin :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

Amazing find, unreal condition, rarer than rare, the all time street machine, id screw it up and put buckets and a console in it, and store the bench for the next owner

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the details on this rare Heavy Chevy :-)

[@garywood9525]

There's a neighbour of mine that stil l has his 1964 Custom 500 with the 352 V8 as well as original paint . He wanted to buy a low-end 4 door FORD but the dealer didn't have any on the lot. He was told that it would be about 4-6 weeks for an Ordered Custom 500 . So he picked the colours and options but in just 2 week the dealer called that he car came in . The FORD plant is just 25 miles away and must have slowed down in the Spring of 1964 to build his so quickly . I like how there's a nice story behind every person that still has the new car after 30+ years .

[@eagle1333]

Another Great one Lou, keep'em coming! Us Chevelle guys are still going STRONG!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read EAGLE 1 this one is a Winner for you :-) Lou

[@johnm9941]

It's got the wrong shifter. That lever is correct for a console equipped car. Bench shifter is different. Nice car though!

[@loucostabile]

Hi John M, 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

[@opera93]

Thanks, interestingly... did not realize .....

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

One of the coolest cars on the planet! Most car guys I know would like to be able to bid on this beautiful beast when it came up for sale. You outdid yourself again Lou! Thanks for the story on this iconic muscle car!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) You're welcome.

[@gene978]

Was this at the recent Mecum Car auction ? I see the Mecum stickers in the back ground. I love watching the online auctions. I usually catch them after work when they are almost over and I scroll back to the beginning. I am telling you Lou, I am in SHOCK at how LOW some of these awesome cars roll of the block for. And almost 99.9% look show room new. You know the SS 454 ‘70 Chevelle is a well sought after and brings in crazy money but was never one of my top 25 cars to drool over. I think it’s because I seem so many in other forms that to me it looks like a Malibu coupe. I know it has the goods. And this one is Special but just not my choice for styling. I hope you’re not mad at me. Haha

[@loucostabile]

HI gene978, This car will be auctioned in FL in January 2019. No worries if this is not a favorite of yours, and I hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@20alphabet]

That's quite a find!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to share this one with you :-)

[@mrho4speed]

I saw this car at the MCACN show and it was stunning! I took many pictures of it and thought it was the star of the show. Thanks Lou for capturing it for others to see. I have always liked the Starlight Black and white stripe combo on this year Chevelle, and the LS6 and 4 speed and convertible put it "over the top". It does not get any better than this!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car and it's a Winner for you :-)

[@petemedina8446]

That's one gorgeous car it would of been nice to see it in its original condition before this gentleman got it. I love the black paint job and that motor sounds great too this is one of my favorite cars

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read this one is a favorite of yours :-)

[@2Aqua1]

As usual, Lou... you always impress with extraordinary automobiles!! This example is legendary 🤟🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Poole Thomas, Glad you enjoy this "legendary" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing kind words on the video, it's appreciated, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Another great video- I’ll have to hit that show someday. The visual and audio quality of your videos is excellent as always. Thanks again Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff King, Glad you enjoy this Heavy Chevy :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@بدر1987]

WOW lou 👍👌

[@loucostabile]

Glad to receive a "WOW" from you :-)

[@ChristopherHayniedd980]

Lou if you look at the door cards it has a SS on them. Most LS6 Chevelles had Malibu on the door cards. It being a SS makes it very rare if they weren’t changed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Christopher Haynie, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@garbage854]

Nice :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this nice one Michael :-)

[@garbage854]

:) @@loucostabile

[@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon]

Very COOL LS6 Chevelle!! I wish I could have seen it with its original paint. Obviously this one was taken care of very well by its original owner. It makes me wonder if it truly needed a re-paint at all. Sadly, so many cars have been victims of over restoration and unnecessary re-paints. I guess that's what makes survivors wearing their original paint just that much more special.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Yippee Ki Yay, Glad you enjoy this "Very COOL" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks, good thoughts...Interestingly, May be a time for Original/ Survivor to have “ Paint Job” or at the degradations/cosmetic point of necessary work......& 1970 was when I bought very first NEW CAR(1970 Dodge Coronet-500 383/310Horse):: not really close to 454/450 , but a MOPAR MOVER... brakes and Handling not the best.(* my sedate DODGE JOURNEY 2015 out handles & stops decades better).........

[@cali2468]

@@opera93 I hear you but this car is beautiful. It would've looked similar to this off the showroom floor.

[@ChristopherHayniedd980]

I prefer the bench over bucket any day. I guess I’m a bit old school.

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

...i admit it. i prefer the 6 seaters

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your preference.

[@YenkoImpala]

Beautiful car for sure and will likely bring a record number when it goes to auction especially in that color. The 18 built number has been floating around for many years and is not correct. That is actually the number of 1970 396/375 L89 Chevelle engines that were built that year with an estimated 9 cars being produced. Only one documented L89 car is know of today and it is a hardtop. The LS6 converts were estimated to be around 200-250 units give or take. I personally have over 40 documented convertibles in my registry and don't begin to think I have them all. Good luck with the sale and hope that it goes to a very special home. I saw this car in person and it was indeed stunning.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick Nelson, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@masapell]

Another great car and video! I wonder how much power it really puts out. Weren’t the manufacturers notorious for “fudging” the numbers for insurance purposes? Makes me wonder :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi masapell, Glad to read you enjoy the car and video :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks, yes maybe underrated: most 1970::BUICKS STAGE 425plus, SUPERBIRDS @++, , W-31 OLDS @350,hourse (?), etc. I,HAD TO,BUY Anew 1970 DODge Coronet 500/383 , seemed like a lot more than 310 Horse, etc. !!

[@willsco76]

I'm guessing the auction price for this will be...….$450,000

[@srercrcr]

@Mrsolodolo83 10K? They stole it.

[@wileecoyote5749]

@Mrsolodolo83 ha ha

[@larryhawkins3294]

I think at an auction like the Mecum it may fetch $150K tops.

[@loucostabile]

Not sure what price this car will sell for.

[@ollehaggman70]

I am a MOPAR guy, but I love this car. 450 hp was the most powerful engine and take 426 Hemi witch have 433 hp 1970. "Wikipedia".

[@loucostabile]

Hi Olle Haggman, Glad to read you "love this car" :-) Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks, interestingly 1970 underrated HP... BUICK STAGE were 400 +, SUPER BIRD Hemi ?? 450 +,W31 Olds ++.., .interestingly my new 1970 CORONET 500/383 @310H(?. ) .. though I switched to electronic KGN, ETC. *& lot of Maintenances,,,,,etc.

[@kurtmillard5904]

The LS6 454 definitely ranks up there, but the big three were known to fudge hp/tq numbers. I wonder how it would really stack up against the L88 427, side Oiler 427, Boss 429, or a late 60’s hemi?

[@jessicagreene1773]

Sorry but typical used car salesman. Bothers a guy for twelve years who obviously loved this car who decided to sell it to him to be the care taker and he immediately is flipping it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jessica Greene, 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

[@zmbewolfable]

Side post battery?

[@markg7030]

I think 69 or 70 was the first year it came out.

[@srercrcr]

@@markg7030 My new 68 Nova had side posts.

[@loucostabile]

Appears so.

[@jimclarke1108]

The only way

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@kylevantassel7259]

Lou Lou Lou ,,,,,,,, Yeah I suppose this car was the top of the food chain in June of 70 with the salesman talking... Until that is he drove it off the lot and ran into a 70 R code with the Drag pack or a 70 Boss 429 or a 68 1/2 CJ car ,,,,, In fact.... I wont name the Dodges that he would have to fight through to get to the mustangs.... :) Beautiful car but Top of the food chain ????? (Let the games begin !!)

[@loucostabile]

Kyle Kyle Kyle, I like your match ups! Let me get my video camera....ok, got it, and "Let the games begin !!" Lou

[@mikepotter5071]

This is simple. Truppi Allen Kling.

[@Pantera-wu9ty]

Doesn't drive it? Truly sad, it was built to drive and enjoy

[@srercrcr]

Some cars are investments.

[@loucostabile]

I like driving them too.

[@TheRacerbrown]

A "flipper", I run into them all the time, it's all about the money, sad!

[@loucostabile]

and yet....he sure does have a cool car :-)

[@codysmith9813]

Looks like this car will never have fun again in his hands, there ment to be driven a little mabe put 50miles a year on it at least. This car owns him instead.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cody Smith, 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

[@jeffrey4547]

this is not a 70 chevelle ss L.S. 454 because L.S. never built a bb in history they did put a L.S. 454 small block and they look nothing like a bb chevy and the holy grail is the chevelle ss L.S. 7 427 small block witch they only built 6 of them and just a few of the L.S. 6 models so far i have not seen a true ss L.S. car

[@jeffrey4547]

one more thing L.S. never put a L.S. 6 in a convertible

[@loucostabile]

Hi jeffrey hollenbeck, 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

[@opera93]

Thanks, did not understand all of that....?

[@jeffrey4547]

@@opera93 just go to L.S. web sight they have ever thing to explain it to u all about the 70 l.s. car and u can see what a ls looks like the one with a carb.