1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible 383 4 Speed in Blue & Start Up My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at The Daily Herald Cruise Night at Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale IL on 7-20-16.
We're looking at a 1970 Dodge Challenger in Blue Paint with a Black Convertible Top. The car has all the original engine and drivetrain with matching numbers 383 Engine, and with the factory Pistol Grip 4 Speed Hurst Shifter.
The car's Owner is Rich Schmidt. Rich ordered this car new and is the Original Owner. Rich shares how his wife Kitty in 1970 said, “He should get a new car and it needs to be a convertible”. Rich ordered this one and after years of use, the car sat in the garage for 40 years. Brian his son decided to update (disc brake, custom rims, headers, cam) and restore the car with his Dad this year, and this is the result.
This car is a big part of their lives, and you’ll hear that the car has brought many fond memories to this family.
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[@irishpat64]

Beautiful,Another example why are Cars are not just transportation.Cars are a part of us.

[@loucostabile]

Well said, Lou

[@rsidi9155]

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[@alcyr5655]

I think that Challenger turned out to be quite a head turner. And I respect the story behind it. I'm even surprised about the comment section. The comment section, from those that I read, were respectful. Beautiful car, great family.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Al Cyr, Glad you enjoyed this one and the story too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@user-gl7mj7xd6z]

That is a gorgeous Challenger. Absolutely stunning. A perfect restoration. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi D64, High praise. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@AndrewGraham07]

Incredible length of ownership - nearly half a century - and a wonderful story told with great feeling to boot. Side bar : I often see U.S. servicemen at airports on my travels and always make a point of going up to them, shaking their hand and saying, "Thank you for serving, because I do not."

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Graham, Glad you enjoyed the story :-) Thank you for thanking them, Lou

[@olympiakoschrysler8201]

1970 was a good year - Road Runner, Challenger, Cuda and Charger - Love them all. great car !! #Chrysler #Mopar

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@JONMEREDITH]

Great restore job! I really love My Car Story videos, too! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this restoration :-) Glad to read " I really love My Car Story videos, too!". You're welcome JON

[@ginoasci2876]

Great story. The car looks awesome, i must be the cleanest around, fantastic job restoring it. My cousin had a camaro RT or RS can the profiles are really similar. RIP Kitty.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gino Asci, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car and that you think it looks "awesome" :-) Thank you for sharing details on your Cousins car, and the kind thoughts regarding Kitty. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@rorytekanoff7459]

Everybody talks about the MOPARs and the HEMIs, however a 383 magnum, or 440 six pack were not too shabby at all. Particularly with the 4 speed in them. Hemis were a rare buy for most people back in the early '70s as they added a grand to the price tag. If one of these retailed for $3500-3750, you could expect to pay in the mid $4000 for a HEMI. A lot of people didnt have that money when min wage was $2 per hour. Great video and good for this guy in having this car for so long!

[@rsidi9155]

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[@loucostabile]

Hi Rory, Agreed the 383 & 440 are good too. Happy to read you enjoy this episode. 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

[@thablacksmith1308]

this was a touching story. um literally in tears. such a wonderful car!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice people, nice car, and good family memories. Lou

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Lovely story......VERY cool car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy the story of this "VERY cool car" :-) Lou

[@johndouglas7213]

Beautiful car..I like all your classic Mopar and muscle car vids the best. Keep up the good work Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John John, Thank you for the encouragement. Stay tuned as I hoping to add some more Mopars soon :-) Lou

[@barrybishop7108]

Beautiful car. Great wheel selection.

[@loucostabile]

Hi barry bishop, 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

[@GiveMeYourNachosButthead]

Man, oh man! What a sweet ride!

[@loucostabile]

I really like the color combination. Thanks for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@kimthompson6686]

What a beauty! Thx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car Kim and my pleasure sharing with you.

[@Notechinus]

My dream car.

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel of one just like it soon :-)

[@opera93]

Thanks, Lou & all. Interestingly, passed on buying a 70 Challenger (GREEN COLOR, RT /*super OPTIONED,Loaded /Magnum) , buying a 70 CORONET 500/383/ RALLEY red color etc,: as our first new Car, ( we got Married May 3,1969.... ).....ANYWAYS, I noticed big Body roll/ over with big Tires, we not really like the Green color, all kinds of **Options, no cruise with 4 Speed/gas mileage as Wife had School to,finish ......Anyways fun memories..Also, interestingly, the Dealer was DODGE/ *AMC IN Syracuse i INDIANA.........

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jenkemjones68]

Just gorgeous!❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi jenkem, 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

[@ronaldcoleman9455]

Great video. Great car. Great story. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ronald, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@twagn]

Power top in 1970..Blue awesome

[@loucostabile]

Enjoy the blue cars too :-)

[@stripervince1]

beautiful car and best car story yet!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you like looks of this car and glad you enjoyed the story too :-)

[@tedler2008]

Great story guys! I look forward to seeing you on the road!

[@loucostabile]

Hi tedler2008, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you'll see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@mossyhollow3732]

Thanks for loving this awesome car.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome, Lou

[@blah9664]

Cool story and a beautiful challenger.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Myers, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rsidi9155]

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[@ryanlandry8214]

Beautiful car with a great story, thanks!

[@loucostabile]

I'm a Blue Car Fan so I liked this one and such a nice story. Thanks for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@dillon5675]

Wow 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dillion M, Happy to receive a "Wow 👍" from you :-) 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

[@markh4767]

Great story

[@loucostabile]

Wonderful people who respect each other and love this car as a member of the family. I agree with you, just a wonderful story to share. Thanks for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@jackwild1111]

I LOVE IT !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay Wilder, Glad you enjoyed this one and you "LOVE IT" :-) Lou

[@bmwe3opassion519]

Hy Lou ! i love your chanell it's so awsome ! love it awsome job ! great

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Thank you so much, wow, quite flattering. I'll do my best to keep them coming. Really appreciate your kind words, Lou

[@williamboardman9476]

Hagerty has a great 5 1/2 minute video story of this car and family...watch it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, I saw that, it's a good one for sure, Lou

[@garbage854]

Nice :)

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@garbage854]

Welcome :)

[@peterdalby8019]

Beautiful car! Shame about the wheels though.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, 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

[@jasonweills8932]

surprised you don't have more subs :(

[@loucostabile]

Hoping over time the news will spread on the Channel. Thank you for being a Viewer, Lou

[@jasonweills8932]

+Lou Costabile thanks for the response!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure, Lou

[@jasonweills8932]

Lou Costabile thanks for the reply

[@loucostabile]

Much appreciated, Lou

[@ASAPCarpetCleaning]

I'm wanting these exact look of rims and tires! can you tell me the rim and tires specs please..Thank you advanced! NICE RIDE! I have a 1970 RT se 383 Plum Crazy

[@loucostabile]

Hi ASAP CARPET CLAENING, I'm not sure what the specs are. Hope a Viewer has knowledge to share, Lou

[@ASAPCarpetCleaning]

@@loucostabile What about tire sizes??

[@racer67]

I have the same thing happen to me everytime i stop and get gas in my 67 impala and my 67 plymouth fury 3 and my 63 ford fairlane 500 and 63 galaxie 500.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Racer 67, Sounds like you have some great cars too. 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

[@codyphillips9002]

My dad had that exact car but the vin number maybe might be different

[@codyphillips9002]

But that was years ago

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cody Phillips, 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

[@wallyworld2174]

White dash,no woodgrain?

[@loucostabile]

I guess so.

[@geniebruenette9484]

is it original that the top opens automatic?

[@loucostabile]

Not sure GenieBruenette9. Hopefully a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@brianschmidt8928]

Yes it is original power top

[@geniebruenette9484]

Brian Schmidt ty lucky man, driving my absolute #2 dream car. just a real beauty

[@fabioquadrana2930]

Mopar are the best !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fabio Quadrana, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Lou

[@tedbryer1607]

Bought a brand new 440 challenger in 1970- worst piece of shit I have ever owned- took it back and bought a 440 gtx- far better car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ted, Thank you for viewing and sharing your experience. 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