1970 Ford Torino King Cobra 1 of 3 Ever Built & 429 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On “My Car Story” we're in Rosemont IL at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals on 11-17-17.
We’re looking at a 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra in Last Stand Custard Yellow Paint with a 429 CI engine. This car is a 1 of 3.
The car's Owner is Steve Honnell. Steve shares the details of how this car was going to race in NASCAR and take on the Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird with this cars aerodynamic design, however there were rule changes and the car never did make it into a race.
An amazing piece of automotive history.
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[@rogercurtin5219]

we worked on the king cobra in highschool where steve was our auto mechanics teacher. thanks for the memory we called steve sonny bono then because he looked like him

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Happy to read this car brings back fun auto class shop memories :-) 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

[@1deringwhy94]

You were in class with my brother then. Dennis May. I remember Steve’s van with the camel on it that he drove FOREVER!

[@rixkafer56]

WOW you don't see one of those ever ! thanks for sharing Lou and what a nice gentleman owner

[@loucostabile]

Hi rixafer56, Glad you enjoyed this unique ride :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jphifer2848]

Lou - you out did yourself this time. This is an extraordinary vehicle that many of us have read about but never seen close up. Thank you!! This dude knew how to get truly collectible muscle cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi J Phifer, High praise for episode :-) Good news! You're going to like it's Brother too, and here is the link, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5W5imWOp7l4f9E

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Amazing! That rear diff shifter is truly unique. Steve has a couple of rare cars for sure!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Wasn't that interesting!?! Like a bike with gears in the front (transmission) and a gear on the back (differential). I thought that was pretty cool, Lou

[@Hensen1954]

The hone rear axle was very common - I have 2 of them. www.stangerssite.com/honeodrive.html

[@gilberthale7777]

Gorgeous! I am a raving Mustang/Shelby enthusiast. But, there is no denying the beauty in these Torinos. The 1970 model year Torino is my favorite. And these Torino King Cobras are really deeply appreciated and admired by me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gilbert, Happy to read you enjoy the Torino's too. Here is another I think you'll enjoy. Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5W5imWOp7l4f9E

[@gilberthale7777]

@@loucostabile Thank you for the additional link...

[@TWTexasA1]

What a story…just incredible , only 3 of these in existence and this guy owns 2 of them…and to have bought it new and kept it all these years…one of the best histories of a car I’ve ever seen…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. The only thing I’d like to know is what this car is worth, it has to be a lot 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@loucostabile]

Hi T, Happy to read you appreciate this car and story :-) 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

[@chuckhaugan4970]

Just saw this over at Uncle Tony's Garage channel..... As usual, I should have checked Lou's channel first! He's slapped a new induction system on this car so now it is 1 or 1. The intake manifold that is a tri-power arrangement, designed and built for these cars, and never tested!!!!! The primary carb is 750 and the two outboard are between 500-650, he can't remember! If Ford had only continued the experiment, who knows where we'd be today? I remember reading about these back in 78 or 79, from some car rag my brother left laying out and it stated all the cars were destroyed or would stay within Ford, never to be seen again. Thanks Lou! Tony focused on the engine more than anything. Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Happy to read you saw this one and seeing it here too :-) I think you'll like this one too, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5W5imWOp7l4f9E

[@OldNewSweetRides]

"1 of 3 Ever Built" that is one of the most eye opening car fact. I'm proud that this owner kept it in well shape, no history of dents or accidents, perfect. Again, it's another "Bumblebee" car! This looks like the Ford Mustang's cousin though. A black, great interior, a 10/10 rating it deserves. Now look how how comfy it looks. Sleep in it with a pillow and blanket. A chance of falling asleep is likely. I love the shiny, huge engine. The V6 engines, I don't really like. I like to see V8 engines!!! Now, this engine sounds smooth. Ride it somewhere on a nice day and most people hear an old engine coming by. It's a wonderful experience! This happened to me when some guy in a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS was going around over and over and I'd always get attracted to the engine, paint and looks. For 1970, the Torino now became the primary model and the Fairlane was a sub-series of Torino. Ford moved away from emulating the boxy lines of the full-size Fords to a completely new body for the 1970 Torino/Fairlane line influenced by coke bottle styling. Just as tailfins were influenced by jet aircraft of the 1950s, stylists such as Ford stylist Bill Shenk who designed the 1970 Ford Torino were inspired by supersonic aircraft with narrow waists and bulging forward and rear fuselages needed to reach supersonic speeds. The new car featured a more prominent long hood short deck styling, and was longer lower and wider than the 1969 models. The roofline was lower, while all models now featured a much less formal roof line than previous years. The windshield rake was increased, and the SportsRoof models had an even flatter fastback roofline. The overall styling appeared much more aerodynamic than years previous, and featured a pointed front end. The grille covered the full width of the front fascia, and surrounded the quad headlights. The front fender line extended to front door, sloping downward and gradually disappearing in the quarter panel. Both front and rear bumpers were slim tight fitting chromed units, that carefully followed the body lines. The taillights were situated in the rear panel above the bumper, and were now long rectangular units with rounded outer edges. The model line-up for 1970 initially featured 13 models. The base model was the "Fairlane 500", which was available in a 2-door hardtop, 4-door sedan, and 4-door wagon. Next was the mid-level "Torino", which was available as a 2-door and 4-door hardtop, and a 4-door sedan and station wagon. The 4-door pillarless hardtop was a new body style for the 1970 model year (Chevrolet introduced this body style for its intermediate Chevelle starting in 1966). The "Torino Brougham" was the top trim level, and was available as a 2-door and 4-door hardtop, and a 4-door station wagon. The sporty "Torino GT" was available as a 2-door SportsRoof and convertible. Finally, the top performance model, the "Torino Cobra" was available as a 2-door SportsRoof only. To add to this extensive line-up, the Falcon name was adopted mid-year for a new entry-level intermediate. The Ford Falcon compact model continued for the first half of the 1970 model year, but was discontinued as it could not meet new federal standards that came into effect on January 1, 1970. At this time, the name was applied to the base trim level in the intermediate line. The  1970 1⁄2 Falcon was available as a 2-door and 4-door sedan, and 4-door station wagon. This was the lowest priced intermediate, and had even less standard features than the Fairlane 500. The Falcon was the only intermediate that featured a rubber floor instead of carpet, and was the only series that featured a pillared 2-door sedan. Also introduced mid-year was a Torino 2-door Sportsroof model, which was marketed as a low price alternative to the GT. With the above mid-year additions, the Ford intermediate line-up consisted of 17 separate models. The new body for 1970 added inches and pounds to the Torino. All cars grew by about 5-inch (127 mm) in length, and now rode on a 117-inch (2,972 mm) wheelbase (station wagons used a 114-inch (2,900 mm) wheelbase). The wheel track was widened [front 60.5",rear 60"], to help the Torino improve its road holding abilities. Although the track was widened, the suspension remained unchanged from the 1969 models. Weight was up for most models by at least 100 lb (45 kg). The competition suspension and heavy-duty suspension packages remained as options. The competition suspension package featured extra-heavy-duty front and rear springs (500 pounds (226.8 kg) per inch front, and 210 pounds (95.3 kg) per inch rear), Gabriel shocks (rear shocks staggered on 4-speed cars), and a large 0.95" front sway bar (0.75" standard on other suspensions). In a 1970 Motor Trend test of a Torino Cobra, Motor Trend described the competition suspension as "completely different: The car goes through tight turns in a confidence-inspiring controlled slide. It's all very smooth and unusual." The engine line-up received major changes, and only the 250 CID I-6, 302-2V and the 351W-2V were carried over from 1969. Most models continued to feature the 250 CID I-6 as the standard engine. Optional engines included the 302-2V (standard on GT and Brougham models), 351W-2V, the new 351 Cleveland available with a 2- or 4-barrel carburetor, and the new 429-4V 385 Series V8 (standard on the Cobra models). It should be noted that selecting the 351-2V on the option list could have resulted in the buyer receiving either the 351W-2V or the 351C-2V; both shared the same power rating and VIN code. The 429-4V was available in three different versions. The first was the 429 Thunder Jet, the standard engine for the Cobra, rated at 360 hp (270 kW). Next was the 429 CJ (Cobra Jet), rated at 370 hp (280 kW), which included a 2-bolt main block, hydraulic lifters, a 700 CFM Holley or 715 CFM Rochester Quadrajet carburetor, and was available with or without Ram Air. The top 429 option was the 429 SCJ (Super Cobra Jet), rated a 375 hp (280 kW), and was part of the "Drag Pack" option. Selecting the "Drag Pack" option turned a 429 CJ into a 429 SCJ. The drag pack required either the 3.91:1 or the 4.30:1 axle ratio, and included a 4-bolt main engine block, forged pistons, 780 CFM Holley carburetor, engine oil cooler, and a solid lifter cam. The "Detroit Locker" rear differential was included when the 4.30:1 axle was ordered while the "Traction-Lock" limited-slip differential was included with the 3.91:1 axle. The 429 SCJ was available with or without Ram Air induction, both versions sharing the same power ratings. Ram Air induction was also optional on the 351C-4V. The Ram Air option was revised to include a new "shaker hood" where the scoop was attached to the top of the air cleaner assembly, and protruded through a hole in the hood. The 'shaker' nickname came from the fact that it vibrated, or shook, when the engine was running. A 3-speed transmission was standard on all models except the Cobra. The Cruise-O-Matic and 4-speed transmissions remained options. Interiors on the Torino were all new for 1970. The dashboard featured a linear style speedometer centered on the driver, and a new "ribbon" style tachometer was an option for V8 models. A temperature gauge was the only available gauge; oil pressure and electrics were monitored with warning lights only. High back bucket seats were available for all 2-door models, as was an optional console; the GT model no longer had the former as standard features. All 2-door hardtop, SportsRoof and convertible models featured "DirectAire" ventilation systems as a standard feature, which eliminated the need for side vent windows. The 2-door sedan, 4-doors and station wagons still had vent windows, and the "DirectAire" system was an option for these models. The ignition switch was moved from the instrument panel to the steering column, in compliance with Federal regulations. The steering wheel and column-mounted shifter now locked when the key was removed. Torino Brougham models came standard with extra exterior and interior trim, finer upholsteries, wheel covers, unique emblems, extra sound insulation and "Hideaway" headlights. "Hideaway" headlights were headlight covers that were styled to look like the grille of the vehicle extended across the front end without any headlights at all. When the lights were turned on, vacuum actuators would flip the covers up and out of the way to expose the quad headlamps. Motor Trend wrote that "when you get into a Brougham, it's the same feeling as an LTD, or even, dare we say it, a Continental. But in a more manageable scale." Motor Trend gave accolades to the 1970 Torino Brougham 2-door for its quiet interior that only allowed "the muffled thump of freeway expansion-joints [to] intrude.", John

[@loucostabile]

Glad you liked the 1 of 3 :-) Me too. Thank you for sharing all the details you're aware of, Lou

[@j_freed]

michael cody - he says in this video 2 built were wrecked in track testing. Maybe more exist?

[@falconater68]

Uncle Tony just interviewed this guy. Tons of cool stories to share.

[@loucostabile]

Hi falconater68, 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

[@dontask8979]

That was a great interview

[@luisalbertoriosmartinez9507]

PP pPol

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

A real piece of history. The in-dash tach is interesting. Nice to see a race car with AM-FM stereo, prevents boredom on those loooooong oval drives. 🏁

[@loucostabile]

Hi rizzle razzleuno, Glad you enjoy this "real piece of history" :-) Lou

[@LynxStarAuto]

How did I miss this one? All I can muster is holy S$$$!

[@loucostabile]

HI Lynx Star Automotive, and...here is the link to the one next to it too. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5W5imWOp7l4f9E

[@oohgee3093]

Thank you Lou !! And thanks for being so damn awesome!!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Ooh Gee !! Glad you're along for the ride with me :-)

[@christophersmith0865]

Just watched your video which featured Steve's Cyclone Spoiler II, and must say that these are quite possibly the coolest of all the wedge/wing NASCAR vehicles to never be produced. Thank you for showing us these legendary pieces of racing history.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Christopher Smith, Happy to read you appreciate these cars :-) 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

[@christophersmith0865]

Consider it done, Lou. Cant wait to see more!

[@shaneharrison4775]

Love these super snakes and only 3 ever made beautiful I cant believe that they wouldnt allow these to race great cars thanks for highlighting them

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shane, 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

[@badrussian4999]

Wow! Another masterpiece! Cool car! Hi Lou! Thanks for the review!

[@loucostabile]

HI Bad Russian, "masterpiece!" High praise. Thank you, Lou

[@cruisersonly]

I bought one of these in 1978 used for $700! Exactly like this in every way (except obviously the "king Cobra bodywork). I let it slip away for not much more than $1000 when I joined the army 4 years later. A mistake I still regret. if I had kept it then I would never have let it go after I came back from overseas. :( To have the one that he has, preserved and cared for like it has been, with all the little extras that he has with it... simply amazing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark Whatley, Sounds like you have fun purchase :-) Regarding missing and regarding your car, I think it was Dr. Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That quote helps me, and I hope it helps you too, Lou

[@cruisersonly]

@@loucostabile oh yeah, I don't spend any time crying over it. Just seeing this video reminded me . Over the years I've had quite a projects and possessions that I have thoroughly enjoyed. But you never forget the one that got away. :-)

[@ramsesstafford4640]

I like Torinos period especially the first two generation hardtops but they really should have brought this out to the masses. That front end is really something else.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ramses, 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

[@drymoonproperties]

I haven't ever seen one either have heard about a couple of them still around but wow what a car and man for sharing it with us.

[@loucostabile]

HI Jeffrey, 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

[@drymoonproperties]

@@loucostabile yep I am a sub now. Move the car can't wait to see more!

[@GeraldWood-ig9rw]

Till saw so much interest at car show once he knew 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerald, 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

[@jeffb243]

His name is Steve Honnell. Very cool guy!! Y’all should see the cars he has!!!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@1deringwhy94]

The thunderbolt is a story I love to hear him talk about. Grew up with Steve as a family member of sorts.

[@aliceinmadseason2319]

Once again Lou you bring us an amazing and rare car! You are the best! Better than scottie tv by far

[@loucostabile]

Hi lifelessdead89, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for kind words, it's appreciated, Lou

[@wickedfirefly13]

Awesome King Cobra! Yellow is still one of my fav car colors and looks great on this one. I'll bet this cobra really flies, and looks good doing it! Love the look of the wedge nose! The cobra emblems are some of the coolest looking. Pretty neat rear end shifter. Fun Batman ref... one of my favorite superheroes! I really enjoyed this vid, cool! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi WickedFireFly13, You do not miss the details, and amazingly when I read your comment, I learn even more :-) Thank you for sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@christ510]

Thats a rare COBRA color combo that you'd see coming 5 blocks away.

[@loucostabile]

Hi C J, Yes, I agree, you won't miss this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@kevinhartley4521]

True automotive history. Awesome guy as well. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Kevin Hartley

[@PresidentGas1]

That's drag racing legend Steve Honnell by the way ......

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@pgdaley5038]

I saw the Orange one in 2004 and Seekonk Speedway in Massachusetts. Quite an honor. I have pictures, too bad i can't post

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul G. Daley, An amazing site for sure :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@5inthehole]

Lou, With this cars pedigree to Kar-kraft, Holman-Moody (they built the cars for The Ford sponsored teams in NASCAR) and NASCAR, how much you think this beast would get at auction? You really do look like you enjoyed this one Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brady Dog, I was looking forward to this review :-) No idea on auction prices, Lou

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

I knew these king cobra torinos were rare. I didn't know they were that rare ! Dam 1of3. Of course I should have known , I've been to hundreds of car shows and never seen one !.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Luke Hall, Glad you enjoy the uniqueness for this RARE find :-) Hope you see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy, like this one, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5W5imWOp7l4f9E

[@hishamelfiki8111]

Great car and beautiful sharp looking color. Thanks LOU for sharing this beautiful car. Thanks LOU and please have a great day. Thanks . HISHAM ELFIKI

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you have a great day too. Thank you for viewing and sharing. You're welcome, Lou

[@c4llahan]

That’s what I call a beauty. You just gotta wonder how fast one of these can go supposed to their normal Cobra brethren.

[@loucostabile]

Hi SpicyBubblegum, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car. I sure would like to drive this one around for a while to answer your questions on how fast this one is :-) Lou

[@edb.3313]

Love this one Lou and thanks for sharing. :-)👍

[@loucostabile]

HI Ed B., Glad you "love" this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jeffhagerman7810]

I use to work at Buds shop he had yellow one had 712 miles on it sold it to Jacky Jones ford i cried day it left i use to show it to people coming through the shop visiting ........fact

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hard Rocker, Thank you for viewing and sharing your story :-) Lou

[@2098elk]

Such a cool car. What could have been. Ford and Total Performance. Great period of time in automobile racing.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this "cool" one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing 2098elk, Lou

[@drfeelgood8702]

A real friendly owner

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@fread51]

I have never seen one of these car's wow

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this rare one billy heaton :-) I was looking forward to sharing this one with you and the Viewers, Lou

[@daverodkey]

Doing some serious HAMMERING in that block when it's started..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, When you're at a live "drive in day" at a car show, you're not going to be able to control all the sounds, so you do the best you can, with what you have, in the time you have, and this is the result to share with you, Lou

[@dontask8979]

As a diff builder, I would love to see the rear axle setup!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dont ask, I can understand why you'd like to see that. 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

[@slotripper]

Two speed rear,...he said Holman Moody threw a skid with 4 or5 of those two speed rear ends in the dumpster, he grabbed one and still has it. Imagine what else they threw out!

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gusta mucho el carro; un Ford Torino King Cobra 427 1970; le hizo competencia al Chevrolet Caprice Custom; cuando se estabilize todo en Venezuela mi país; lo voy a aprender a manejar y mantenerlo; es un excelente automóvil; es un carro musculoso (muscle car); saludos y buenas tardes.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jose, Happy to read you really like this car :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@SteveHolsten]

Vanguard Auto Sales in Michigan sold a white Taledaga like this one in 2017. It has the Boss 429. They claimed it was one of these 3.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@SteveHolsten]

@@loucostabile You're welcome. I like your videos.

[@5inthehole]

Steve, How high did the bidding get and did the car reach its reserve?

[@SteveHolsten]

@@5inthehole I'm sorry but I'm completely blank.

[@glennevans389]

My uncle was the draftsman at Ford's that design that car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn Evans, That's cool! 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

[@kramnull8962]

This guy has been rubbing his hands together for 35 years....

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@stevewilliams3850]

Lou Costabile : If you think this car is unique, I'll tell you one that's even more unique. Two or three years ago, this car was profiled on the Velocity channel's show, "Fantomworks". The car is a 1971 Plymouth Sport Fury. This guy bought it brand new. On the show "Fantomworks' the car needed some work. The owner said it was a one of a kind car. What was so unique about this car? Now remember, Chrysler built a whole bunch of 440 'six-packs', over a period of a few years. However, this 1971 Plymouth Sport Fury had a 383 "six-pack". It was the only one built. I believe Chrysler had planned to build some more for 1972, however, for 1972, Chrysler bored out the 383 to 400 cubic inches. Basically, a Chrysler 400 is a bored-out 383. And that 383 is a bigger bore than a 440. You can look at the two engines and tell the difference between the 400 and the 440. The 400 has wider heads than the 440. Also, the 400 has a narrower intake manifold than the 440. But that 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra is a beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, 383 "six-pack" 1 of 1, NICE! Good story, Lou

[@stevewilliams3850]

@@loucostabile : Lou, I'll tell you who owns that 1971 Plymouth Sport Fury with the 383 six pack. If you have watched "Fantomworks" on Velocity, you may have seen this somewhat odd couple. One episode, this couple brought in a 1971 or 72' Cadillac Hearse. They wanted it fixed up for Halloween, If you ever saw that episode of "Fantomworks", it is the same guy. He said in 1972, Chrysler wanted to buy back that '71 Sport Fury; but he didn't want to sell. He said Chrysler had planned to make more 383 six packs, but in 1972, they bored out the 383 to a 400. I had a 1972 Newport with that 400. All your manufacturers really reduced horsepower for 1972. My Newport was only rated at either 190 horsepower, or 195. But that car still hauled ass and averaged 25 to 27 miles to a gallon of gas. This King Cobra is a beautiful car. I'd love to have one. How much horsepower does it put out? I know that the 1969 and '70 Mustang Boss 429 actually put out at least 525 horsepower, although Ford rated it as only 375.

[@jasonmeehan1269]

A diff shifter, how clever.

[@loucostabile]

HI Jason Meehan, Agreed, so different, Lou

[@jeffambrosia5678]

Lou Costabile .Ford's had two speed rearends in their sedans as an option for many years.nothing new at all.used to drive a 47,2dr sedan that had a Columbia two speed.this option was available for many years.this is common knowledge in the automotive world.research a subject first,then post.

[@fredmarquez7599]

wow, badass

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred Marquez, Glad to receive a "wow" from you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@generalkickass6385]

I don't even like Ford but I have to give credit when it's due the car is beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Hi general kick ass, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant3367]

Nice

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice" car :-)

[@johnmaccoy4324]

Nice! Similar to the 70 Cyclone.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Maccoy, Correct however interesting little differences, and the big difference is the transmission "extra shifter for the differential". Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@Red-rl1xx]

5:17 That's actually an oil pressure gauge.

[@loucostabile]

You're correct, thank you.

[@j_freed]

How dare you assume the identity of this gauge. What if it identifies as a Tachometer?

[@garbage854]

Very nice :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one :-)

[@xXFrankieIrishXx]

Actually there were 6 built...and 3 still exist.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frankie Irish 68, 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

[@xXFrankieIrishXx]

@G hrvyck WRONG! Check at the 40 second mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4rJoplpZad5ntk

[@Airwolf1971]

Jesus H Christ was there a train running through the car display area and an airport launching planes overhead at the same time?

[@loucostabile]

All we need is a ship....All aboard !

[@jeffambrosia5678]

Ford family cars had 2speed rearends over70years ago.it was a fairly common option.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge Jeff Ambrosia, Lou

[@bristolpistol7860]

Ohhh what could have been

[@loucostabile]

We can only image.

[@OldNewSweetRides]

Tried to add more to the comment, but it reached it's limit... hahaha...

[@loucostabile]

The tank was full and would except no more :-)

[@OldNewSweetRides]

Lou Costabile you got it :)

[@zendher]

This car has a sexy but strong design. Much better than Dodge Daytona.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@GeraldWood-ig9rw]

Mr Cobra jet😊

[@loucostabile]

I can see why you'd say that :-)

[@edge2sword186]

This guy has 2 aero cars the Mercury and the Ford

[@loucostabile]

Pretty cool to have and share them with us both :-)

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

I have been to his house. He has more cool cars too. He lives about 30 miles from my house.

[@loucostabile]

NICE! Happy to read there are more cool cars to share. Hope I'll have them on the Channel one day.

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

@@loucostabile he has the only original owner Thunderbolt. You better get schedule him soon. He is a great guy, but he ain't getting any younger. You could feature my survivor 70 Cyclone Spoiler while in this area. We would love to have you visit Southern Middle Tennessee.

[@gerardcousineau3200]

Rules change !? Please give us more input about it !?

[@loucostabile]

Appears NASCAR said no more "aero cars". So this cars project stopped. Hopefully a Viewers can share more details.

[@gerardcousineau3200]

Thank you Lou for the quick response ! This is super cool, this is history ! :)

[@redtorino]

NASCAR cut the engine displacement of all the "aero cars" (Dodge Charger Daytona, Plymouth Road Runner Superbird, Ford Torino Talladega, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II) to 305 cubic inches; that, along with the new-for-1970 "one car per dealer" requirement, killed the program. The dealer requirement alone caused Plymouth to build 1,920 Superbirds.

[@gerardcousineau3200]

1,920 Superbirds that's cool !

[@goldenltd1970]

Nascar changed the homologation rules for the 1970 season to one model per every second dealer, so Ford would have to build about 3000 KCs. The engine restriction came in 1971 and had nothing to do with this car. What really killed it, was that the main force behind it, Bunki Knudson and Larry Shinoda, were fired in fall of 1969. Then Lee Iacocca cut the racing budget 75% and Ford withdraw from Nascar completely after Riverside and Daytona 1970. There was no way of producing this car and then not taking part in racing after all, plus there was still work to do. Cale Yarborough tested one and the rear lifted badly, so Shinoda had to do something about this. The mopars had those rear wings for a reason The Mercury thats next to it is a fake, there is not one recorded built, only claymodels were done, as Mercury was behind with their shedule and then the cut was made

[@gerardcousineau3200]

Interesting fact, GM didn't do aero cars !

[@loucostabile]

Good point.

[@charlescroson9009]

Smile if only 3 why are there more then 3 on you tube?

[@loucostabile]

People can video the same car.

[@j.manuelcharriez8115]

🔥👍❤😎

[@loucostabile]

Happy to see you enjoy this car :-)

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Two speed axle! How about that?

[@loucostabile]

So unique :-)

[@apollomorris9920]

They only made three of these cars just like he says they didn't run them in nascar they would have had to make 500 of them and offered to the public I'm really surprised at the public has one of these three cars that was ever made as it would have never hit the sales room and in this day and age it would never make it to anybody pretty cool car worth lots of money because there's only three.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Apollo Morris, Thank you for viewing, sharing your knowledge, and happy to share this rare car with you. Hope you see many more cars on this Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@goldenltd1970]

They changed the homologation rule for 1970. One would have been made for every second dealer in the US. That would've been about 3000 cars to be build This is why Plymouth made almost 2000 Superbirds and Dodge only 500 each of their Charger 500 and Daytona

[@apollomorris9920]

@@goldenltd1970 thanks I was off one year in the rule change. For 1970, NASCAR raised the production requirement from 500 examples to one for every two manufacturer's dealers in the United States; in the case of Plymouth, that meant having to build 1,920 Superbirds.

[@goldenltd1970]

@@apollomorris9920 yes Plymouth payed dearly for that one time championship. Ford was loosing alot of money on every BOSS Mustang and Talladegas they build with the old rule, it must've hurt Plymouth even more

[@apollomorris9920]

@@goldenltd1970 remember Ford got screwed too when they developed 428 single overhead cam engine to specifically beat the hemmings which were dominating the race track.

[@antwonlewang1390]

Nissan 240 front facia

[@loucostabile]

Hi Antwon, Thank you for sharing what you notice, Lou

[@stripervince1]

Wrong. There are four of them. There was a white one also. No one knows about it. I have a picture of it. Send me your email on stripervince1 and I'll email you a picture of it. Why does no one believe me. I uncovered a 50 year old muscle car mystery

[@loucostabile]

Hi stripervince1, My e-mail is [e-mail] Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou

[@tomashton7208]

Ive seen a pinto with a sloped nose.

[@loucostabile]

Hi tom ashton, "a pinto with a sloped nose" is an interesting perspective, and you're entitled to your opinion. Thank you for viewing and sharing, and I hope you see many cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@jamesgould7825]

Bill France was a real a$$hole I really don't think he cared for Fords much lol

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@thomasbbrann]

BULLSHIT--THAT AIN NO KIN COBRA

[@thomasbbrann]

THEY HAD REMOVEABLE HEADLIGHT COVERS

[@loucostabile]

Hi thomas b brann, 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

[@sergeantmasson3669]

FALSE. This car is a fake clone.

[@loucostabile]

.....because?

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@loucostabile Only three prototypes were built and this is not one of them. Only one had a Boss 429 engine and it's at the Ford Museum and the only one that was yellow. The other two were a blue one and an orange one. Both of which have been accounted for.

[@loucostabile]

@@sergeantmasson3669 Not sure you're right on this one. It it's at MCACN (Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals) it's the real deal.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@loucostabile Ford Museum proves otherwise. There's like 4 other clones floating around the USA also.

[@1deringwhy94]

I grew up around this car and know for a fact it is one of the 3 king cobras in existence. He has a cyclone also and major differences.