1970 Dodge Charger R/T RT SE with Sunroof & 440 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@raynus1160]

Stunning example of a '70 R/T. Thanks for posting Lou - always fascinating.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Raynus 1, Happy to read you appreciate this "Stunning example" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

Lou you really know how to find them my man !. That is one beautiful charger , 1970 is my favorite RT too. the luggage rack has to go. Lol

[@loucostabile]

Hi Luke Hall, Yeah not sure how that luggage rack got there, and I agree with you a beautiful Charger :-) Lou

[@ws678ta]

Wasn't always a luggage rack fan either, but somehow they became very rare and sought after, and it does kind of grow on you over time.

[@raynus1160]

@@ws678ta Agree. A friend of mine is restoring a '69 R/T SE high option car (two fender tags) equipped with the M91 luggage rack. Very rare/ extremely expensive to source today & adds to the 'uniqueness' of the era.

[@damxgopak457]

Coolest 70 on the planet and the luggage rack looks cool can't believe how many people a dissing it no taste I guess.

[@loucostabile]

Hi derwood 454, High praise :-) 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

[@spongehead1354]

My brother had the 69 RT/SE And it was the best car I've ever drove!

[@loucostabile]

Hi sponge head, You're Brother had a cool car for sure :-) Lou

[@markkite745]

You don't see too many early 70's Chargers with the Mopar Rally wheels as seen on Cudas, Challengers, Superbirds and Daytonas. These make any Mopar look great..Nice example

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark Kite, Thank you for viewing, and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Black and orange combo looks killer....WOW

[@loucostabile]

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

[@ws678ta]

Always good to see a rare car go to a home where it will get the respect and treatment it deserves. This Charger is off the hook ! !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve C, The right car with the right Care Taker, Lou

[@Pyper70]

What a gorgeous example of everything you could possibly want on a Charger. I had a 70 R/T with a luggage rack and kept it... But that power sunroof... That has to be a super rare find. May you cherish her forever and ever

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pyper70, Happy to read you appreciate this car & you had a fun 1970 R/T too. Cool! 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

[@kennethconnors5316]

you always find RARE and unique ,this is a jewel

[@loucostabile]

Hi kenneth connors, Happy to read you enjoy this "RARE" car :-) Lou

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Once more another excellent video from you Lou! Love those Mopars especially those 1970 Dodge Charger R/T SE's!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JackFlemingFan, Happy to read you're seeing car we both enjoy :-) Lou

[@rickbailey189]

This car was built right at the same time during the WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL in upstate NY. She looks fabulous for 53!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, 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

[@billmagorian490]

Lou I loved these cars and was looking for one in the early 70's . What I wanted was at least a 383 but preferably a 440. Never found one. This car is immaculately beautiful. The only thing I would change is the luggage rack. I think it really junks up the car. It is heavily optioned. I would have liked A/C. Good report Lou. the idle exhaust rumble was sweet!

[@loucostabile]

Bill, Happy to read you "loved these cars" :-) Appreciate the kind words on the report. Lou

[@Cheops2112]

A VERY beautiful car in another great video. Thank you so much Lou.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Cheops2112 :-)

[@michaeladamo1188]

Beautiful!! I love the luggage rack not only it’s a rt /se sunroof!! It’s also a6pac

[@loucostabile]

Enjoy reading the details you see :-)

[@muimasmacho]

Nice car Joe. You've done a fine job too. I'm so glad you kept it original. Not many of those bad boys left, and your's both retains, and presents Mopar history as it actually was! Thank you! Pay attention kiddy wannabes, that car is a true legacy, Old School muscle car right there, at TOP of the game too. 1970 was prime time for music, and road beasts too. I was there! So anyway. I had one of those, almost exactly like it. Same color too. You don't see many,irange cars these days, do ya? Awesome ain't it??? Mine didn't have the luggage rack, or that chrome molding low on the sides, and no elec winders. Mine was in mint condition to the day i sold it in '90. It was original as far as the body and interior went, with the exception of a replaced vinyl top and front seat upholstery (diamond embossed leather, might as well have been hyman for what that co$t!!! $750 per seat in 1980! For a car in original condition, mine looked as pristine as Joe's the day i sold it. Joe's car has been fully restored obviously, and mine was all original, but from 50 feet, I doubt you tell the difference. My paint was still as shiny and flat as glass... with narely a scratch anywhere. But my chrome was not as nice. But to be honest, it really wasn't that good even when they rolled off the showroom floor. So... whata gonna ya do? Mine did have AC, which was very rare for the six-pack cars. I souped the HP-2 engine internally, alot. Made adapters to fit 3 Weber 42mm DCNF carbs onto the manifold and designed my own progressive throttle linkage to better suit driveability with an automatic. That was a real game changer. I'm not fond of Holley carbs. Then i had Henry's Axles narrow the Dana 60 differential and put on 15x15W centerlines with big meats under the beast. The C/L's looked awsome but that was a big mistake because centerlines are nøt round! Suck! I was a transmission rebuilder by trade and spiffed up the Hemi 727B with a special 2.77:1 widespread ratio w/spur cut planetary gear set. Added an 8" convertor from Turbo Action and dialed-in the calibration jist right!!! ya know? Whoop. Ass. Altogether this made for a very nice package! That car ran like a raped ape and built quite a reputation for itself in S. Calif... incl. Whittier Blvd fame. I also added stage 3 nitrous, but didn't use it very much after the novelty wore off. The problem was that the wheels would spin inside the tires (tires slipping on the rims) and i never did find a cure for it. Likewise, a close friend with a 72 Hemi Cuda had the same problem and opted to screw the tires to the rims. That was Bad JuJu! His tires came apart at once, and took out both rear quarters !!! It was a convertable too. In fact, it's the red one made famous on numerous magazine covers over the last few decades. (I know the inside scoop on that car, but let's not go there. mmmmm K?) So anyway, my 70-RT-SE was my daily driver from ~1978 to ~1990 and i put over 280k on it. No accidents, no breakdowns, ever. I loved that car, but in '87/88 i got the fever again and bought a 1984 Daytona and converted it over to a complete Shelby Turbo II pkg, but married it with an automatic trans i built myself. I loved that Daytona so much that i ended up selling the R/T. (Insurance was killer on those cars at the time!) To keep from getting depressed these days, i simply remind myself of how much i hated steering that fuggin' Charger. It was a real chore to drive those B-body's with their notoriously lame front suspension. They went everywhere but straight and it was interrupting my nap time on I-5 south! I grew so weary of rebuilding that suspension twice a year, knowing for certain that it could never be fixed, i finally sold it off to some lucky bastid that has no doubt flipped it for a new home by now. :^{ Oh well. The past is passed, right? And we're all forced to live with our fond memories as well as the not so fond memories. It's kindof a mixed botch for me, but... i at least i can say that i've been there, and done that! Few others have been so lucky. That helps.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mui MasMacho, 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

[@nickmopar337]

Absolutely amazing video Lou! Enjoyed every bit of it!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you, I appreciate that, Lou

[@5inthehole]

I bet the options on this car doubled the price of the car. You don’t see many Chargers with their engine tag filled with so many option numbers like this one has. A very very rare Mopar!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@terribelbliss9646]

This is a fully optioned car but for some reason it is no air conditioning. Thanks for the great video(s) Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for thanking me :-) I enjoy sharing them with you, Lou

[@alcyr5655]

AC wouldn't clear the Six-Pak air cleaner lid.

[@opera93]

Thanks, Lou: nice overview. My , bought new, 1970 Dodge Coronet500/ 383/Auto/ No ac ( common then, in my Home area)/ ps/ PB Red Black Vinyl top/ console was a good looking Car: did start rusting out quick around Warsaw IN, ETC.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Opera for the nice comment :-) Thank you for sharing your story too.

[@klwthe3rd]

What I love about this rare find is that the car had several(not 1 or 2) of the most rare options for a Charger. Like the power moonroof wasn't enough, power windows, power seats, vinyl roof and luggage rack. Just an incredible find Lou. Only wish it was a more rare color! Not a huge fan of the orange.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenneth White, Glad you enjoyed all the unique options this car has :-) Lou

[@-Lee-il4gs]

Thats a big wow!! Congratulations on that '70 sir

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@tippey2011]

Wow just a outstanding special car! Gee whiz loaded up with options too. Too bad it does not have air conditioning. I was surprised to see that it did not. Just a awesome unit! Love it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, High praise! Glad you "Love it" :-) Lou

[@josephromano6825]

Hi Lou! Never saw a Charger with a rack on the trunk and a sunroof. Pretty rare options on this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, I agree, this car some interesting choices checked off as options. Thank you for viewing, Lou

[@Steve-vl5mg]

nice..and has to be super rare...

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@domvalero4290]

O Charger é um dos meus favoritos adoro esse carrro .🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍🥰🥰

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read and see you enjoy this car :-)

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

wow. i didn't even know that these were available with a sunroof

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Samy, Glad you learned something new. Seems I'm learning from every car video from the Care Takers. I find that to be so rewarding and fun :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@hornetbrown]

I know, right? Wild.

[@blackice7408]

I didnt even know sunroofs were avaliable in the 60s and 70s. Ithought they invented sunroofs in the 90s

[@Moparmaga-1]

Hey there Lou. If you Get a interview with those two 71 wing cars please... I'd love to hear the story, this 70 r/t is a super babe.

[@loucostabile]

Here you go Korie 1) 1971 Superbird kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4LTk2eCpNJ2msk & 2) 1971 Daytona kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5TIamh4gZKFZ8k

[@fabioquadrana2930]

Awesome car !!, there's nothing like a Mopar muscle car

[@loucostabile]

Glad you think this one is "Awesome' :-)

[@11094DEREK]

Great find Lou

[@kc-6837]

Yes!

[@71plymouth.]

+1969 Mopar Thumbs Up. I can't wait to start on my 70 Charger...

[@kc-6837]

Keep me posted.

[@71plymouth.]

***** Hahaha,yep: I sure will friend. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you, glad you like it, me too.

[@zouhairsuleiman209]

What a beautiful car, amazing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Zouhair Suleiman, 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

[@chas4780]

I like the luggage rack. Gorgeous car unique.

[@loucostabile]

You're right, that is a unique option for a 1970 Charger.

[@cliffniiranen1044]

Awesome

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cliff, 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

[@johnnyv673]

Beautiful

[@loucostabile]

You have great taste in cars :-) Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@jimcockburn4652]

That is an "oh so gorgeous" Charger

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@71plymouth.]

Hahahaha,Charger Fever. I love it,haha: I also can't wait to start on my 70 and breath new life into the ol car. Its going to be an awesome adventure... Hahaha,great video once again Sir!

[@71plymouth.]

Hahaha,this Charger was put together August 2 1969 (Thanks for showing the fender tag Mr. Costabile). My 70 charger was put together October 10 1969. Hahaha,that's great. I had to tell you thanks for showing the Fender Tag. Thumbs Up.

[@loucostabile]

That's cool. Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@71plymouth.]

Lou Costabile Yessir!

[@peterschmidt7543]

I had a -68 for more than ten yrs and sold it as I got married. Don’t really know which was the biggest mistake ? However never liked the build quality and the chassis but you gotta forgive,, it’s the 60’s and it’s not a Mercedes.. I’d like to give my best regards to the owner and restorer of this very very nice car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter Schmidt, Thank you for viewing and sharing your 68 story Lou

[@Milesco]

Could we have a little more background noise, please?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Captain Quirk, You're right, when at a "live" car show on drive in day, you're going to get audio noise, so you do the best you can, with what you have, in the time you have, and this was the result. I'm sure you'll see other videos on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@nickpanaritis4122]

We have a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T SE FE5 440 Public Relations car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nick, Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) Lou

[@nickpanaritis4122]

@@loucostabile . Thank you.

[@Williameagleblanket]

Awesome car 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, 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

[@charleskahrs786]

Have the same exact car, needs major work.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, Happy to read you have one like this one. 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

[@josephharnett5075]

Nice car but luggage rack no am-rm radio? I mean seems to have everything else sun roofs are cool but rare probably because of the high cost

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Thanks for viewing and sharing the details you notice, Lou

[@RonaldgeneTipsword]

How much where at

[@loucostabile]

Not aware of this car being for sale.

[@EricLee-nr5jp]

Wow!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for commenting :-)

[@rickbailey189]

390 HP just came to life. It can easily do a 13 to 14 sec 1/4 mile as you see it here. I'm guessing about $80 to $100 g's out on the open market.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@bobmckinley7916]

Luggage rack really ruins the appearance of a beautiful charger

[@loucostabile]

Never understood why cars had those?

[@jamesguckenberger5692]

Lou Costabile luggage

[@andrewh9613]

I’m not a fan of the ugly door bulge things either

[@mimsnshine]

DAMN FINE RIDE!!!!🥰 Need to see if a bank loan is possible....me want badly!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mimsnshine, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon. Lou

[@mimsnshine]

@@loucostabile thanks...looking forward to it

[@TheInferno]

That's a bad ass ride

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Inferno, 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]

if its v code its no a/c

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hot80s, 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

[@trainroomgary]

Hi Lou & Joe / Cool ride & dealership history. • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩☆۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Glad you enjoyed this one! Lou

[@spongehead1354]

Nothing like a stock RT/SE! The rack has to go!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@percussion4U]

BEAUTIFUL. ...But I don't like the Grill over the trunk...Same ..for ring & tire...I'll like to upgrade.

[@loucostabile]

Hi percussion4U, 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

[@keeff8195]

mopar had the best looking muscle cars hands down!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@Red-rl1xx]

Luggage racks suck.😝😄

[@loucostabile]

Can't recall seeing much luggage on any of them.

[@domvalero4290]

O Charger americano e mais bonito potente luxuoso e maior que a versão brasileira .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dom Valero, 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

[@domvalero4290]

Lou Costabile eu não falo inglês somente algumas palavras mas dar para entender um pouco do seu comentário de agradecimento obrigado tenha uma boa noite .

[@CarlosPerez-bs3jy]

Muy bonito pero la reja de la cajuela la caga?

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're share you enjoy this car.

[@davidterry8584]

❤️👍👍👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Terry, Happy to see you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@damxgopak457]

New scribe thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi derwood 454, Welcome! Hope you see MANY cars you enjoy, and glad you're along for the fun ride :-) Lou

[@tripjet999]

My uncle said his came with A/C. Otherwise, almost the same. Of COURSE, he wished he could have kept it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi tripjet999, 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

[@vonbogroff]

Mopar power..

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@chrispappas3750]

Has tons of options, but no A/C...odd

[@loucostabile]

Interesting point. Thank you for commenting, Lou

[@chrispappas3750]

Mr X A/C was not offered with a Hemi, the 440-6 it was.

[@scottbaker1018]

maybe mis read on # produced count with these options.Still a very nice ride..at least what we can see. The fact ac is suspicious

[@idontlikecops1]

Chris Pappas it was not an option with a 440 either. Plain and simple the ac didn't FIT

[@chrispappas3750]

My '68 Charger R/T had factory A/C.

[@dr.paulmcneildhm2212]

I love hat car Blessimg's Namasté 00010110 - Paul

[@baankssy2440]

they make hats for cars? Cool!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dr. Paul McNeil Dhm , Happy to read you love 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

[@stripervince1]

That luggage rack is making me vomit. Completely destroys that car. Three things I hate, bench seats, a column shift and luggage rack. muscle cars should have none of those. Or four doors

[@loucostabile]

Hi stripervince1, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@garbage854]

:)

[@loucostabile]

Glad to see you like this one :-)

[@garbage854]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@Dutch-redneck]

The 70 charger is the ugly version of the 69 version.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thought. 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

[@Victoria3232-j7o]

You know what's a rare Charger a 1975 Dodge Charger SE yes i said it 1975 Charger SE or 1972-1974.

[@loucostabile]

If I find a good one, you will too, Lou

[@joe6096]

They were pathetic by '75. '74 was the last year they even resembled a Charger style wise. And '71 was the last of the real muscle.