1971 Buick Riviera GS Gran Sport in Vintage Red & 455 Engine Sound - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@senorkaboom]

Even 45 years later, that model Riviera still impresses.

[@loucostabile]

Agreed. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@homeromaldonado1938]

You ain't lying hell I'm ashamed that I barely found out about this car last week 👀

[@blkpopeye]

Ah but is it realiable

[@philipancell516]

It sure does

[@philipancell516]

@@homeromaldonado1938 omg. Dude. That was the coolest car GM ever made. The 70 and 72 as well. The ones above 72 began to lose their style when plastic started to replace metal. My aunt had the 455 amd posi rear end and I used it a lot. Burned the back tires with ease lol. It would leave everything but a gas station. ⛽

[@tomfl58]

That is a beautiful classic car , i had a 73 and i regret to this day trading it in . I worked at Buick dealership in 1985 and the one i bought was a one owner with very low mileage.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, 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

[@dougdombeck3776]

I had a 73 Riviera with the same body style. Best car I’ve ever had. The 455 cu. was a great engine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, 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

[@scootosan]

Riv's are so under appreciated. Styling was futuristic and still is today.

[@debrapowless6351]

My grandson calls the Boattail the Batmobile! I like the shot that Lou got with the trunk open and it actually looks like an eagle.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scootosan, 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

[@laserwizard2]

This is the first video I saw of yours. Hooked that moment. What a beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Nice! Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@oldschoolhiphop2275]

The legend behind why people get these cars is just as important as the car. Her grandfather had an 1966 Electra is lengedary.

[@loucostabile]

HI Oldschoolhiphop, You're right about the "Why?" they have them. I believe you're going to enjoy MANY of the Car stories on the Channel, Lou

[@markdavey2107]

That dealer book was so cool to own ..

[@loucostabile]

Nice to have it, I agree.

[@tonycox7802]

I have a 1973 Riviera by Buick. It's such a fine automobile. One of my favorite in my collection.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tony, Happy to read you have a cool car too, Lou

[@kmrbsc]

Gorgeous Car! OMG! I remember it well. Gorgeous sound too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kelly, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Glad this car brings back memories too, Lou

[@robertortiz8540]

Lou Costabile Thanks for sharing this video. I was 11 years old in 1971, I like this 71 Buick Riviera GS in Vintage Red the color looks nice I wish General Motors in this generation would bring back this same style of Buick I'd run to the dealership and buy one but they probably would have to modify the specs of this generation to make it work.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, 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

[@adriannyasia]

I don't see a car, I see art...

[@loucostabile]

You have perfect vision :-)

[@aayazahmed5389]

I see that too 😏. Bellissimo! Bellissimo! 😘

[@tylorpyke9171]

one of the coolest looking cars of that decade.

[@piotrmigas6706]

Exactly

[@BigBoyWoogie]

Amazing vehicle. Love the style and that color looked great.

[@loucostabile]

Hi BigBoyWoogie, Happy to read you appreciate this "Amazing vehicle" :-) 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

[@247jimbo]

Top ten greatest designs of all time! Lucky you getting to see it and go for a ride Lou! That is a sweet car- PERFECT GEM! Expensive to fill up now with about 10 mpg! lol! GM really took risks even as late as '71 with that boat tail! Crazy over- the top- it was all about STYLE! Now it's cool to have a all blacked-out out box, yuk! Hope you are good Lou! Thanks for showing us the amazing brochures and selection charts-- sooooo cool to see them, Love it!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this design 247jimbo :-)

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

Even more unique it's a 455 Riviera GS 👍💯💯

[@loucostabile]

Bonus big motor on this one :-)

[@ODH3]

I had this EXACT car--colors, GS, options...but sold around 91 in Detroit. This is a beautiful restoration! Mine had about 175,000 miles on it and wasn't nearly this clean at the end. The shape of this trunk made it very difficult to load larger items.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Oliver, 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

[@raymondbogert7880]

MY UNGLE HAD THE SAME ONE IN GOLD WHAT A BOAT BEAUTIFUL BUICK 🇺🇲☝️👍✌️

[@loucostabile]

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

[@joseivan61]

En mi hogar hubo uno 1972 de ese color, GS, capota de vinyl blanca, interiores blancos. ¡Hermoso como ese! Adicional, tenía vareta desde el frente hasta atras en el cambio de curvatura arriba, y monitores de las luces en las esquinas frontales del guardalodo. Era posi-traction. Elegante auto, me encantaba. Nunca le tomamos fotos, lamentablemente.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Ojurxragivshrxehf]

Необыкновенно красивый,роскошный автомобиль,это просто шедевр автомобилестроения! звук двигателя ошеломляет,чувствуешь мощь,скрытую под капотом, аутентичный стиль- это мечта.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

This year Riviera has rust issues and they were not well ventilated but love it no matter what thanks lou for another amazing video 👍💯💯

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@ericlockard6376]

My dad had a '72 Riviera GS. Amazing power for such a large car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric, 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

[@pierrenordqvist472]

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful !!!...

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

Love the boatail Riviera buicks engine colors were in red till the mid 70s they were corporate blue

[@loucostabile]

Hi David R, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

Let's hear it for Debbie! She is living proof that ladies love vintage cars too! Her '71 Riviera is a beauty.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Geminisixtyfour, Happy to read you appreciate this Care Taker & her 71 Riviera :-) Lou

[@jeremywhitehorn1228]

She's a knockout. The car's pretty sharp too

[@loucostabile]

Win / Win :-)

[@Chitwn81]

That is a absolute outstanding vehicle. Whomever she let do the complete restoration spared no expense and Im sure it was quite the expense. She is in Chicago with me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ThaGoat06, High praise for this car :-) I see you like model trains, I think you'll enjoy this playlist. Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXcchOyKhEHn_2-NqjpNFq64U3

[@efogg3]

I'm a MOPAR fan but there's always something about those Buicks! I would own this and a few more! love them!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you "love them!" :-)

[@billmagorian490]

Debbie you have a beautiful GS Riv. Love the color. I love the boat tail Rivs. I almost bought one years ago. I have a 2019 Corvette GS. I know this is an older video so you probably wont see my comment. You have an amazing car that you have done right by. Love your car. You go Girl!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill Magorian,High praise for Debbie's car :-) 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

[@alfredopascomalpica5997]

Un adelantado a la época , la línea del auto y detalles para la época son abrumadoras.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alfredo Pasco Malpica , Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@johnadams4938]

I had the 1971 version, 455 engine,canary yellow, black vinyl top I loved it, still do, beautiful car, looks,and performance, don’t make them like this anymore ❤❤

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Hamad-re9vr]

The best car maded in 70s 👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@dicarlo57]

nice one Lou, the exhaust note sounds like the echo cans my brother-in-law had on his 59 ford.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the sounds coming from this car :-) Me too.

[@johnwittorf4901]

Had a 72 Riviera. Wish I still had it

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, 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

[@Tech-ez1qj]

This car is just gorgeous. My heart melts every time I see an old Buick Riviera.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tech 13, High praise for the looks of this car :-) If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Riviera" I think you'll see many 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

[@freq32]

this whole video and you didn't even honk the horn. wow, just WOW.

[@loucostabile]

Musta missed that one....

[@michaelspastorius8177]

Very nice example of the desirable Riviera GS. Funny thing about those boat tails is you don't find many people that straddle the fence on its design; people either really love it or really hate it.

[@loucostabile]

H Michael S Pastorius, Glad to read you're one of the people who enjoy this one :-) Lou

[@michaelspastorius8177]

Lou Costabile - they're iconic. My brother is currently restoring a '73 (not a GS, though) Riviera. A true survivor with only 80K original miles, no rust.

[@loucostabile]

Clearly a wonderful car to restore, and lots of fun :-)

[@dave1956]

I owned a virtual twin to this car back in the mid-seventies. I traded a 69 Riviera for it. They were like two totally different cars. I owned a 66 years later and liked that one the best of all three.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read you had one like this too :-) Lou

[@chuckhaugan4970]

OH! The sound of that buzzer!!! When she was in the driver's seat.... And, that 455 is such a strong motor. Memories of my childhood. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@daveblevins3322]

Loved the Boat tails 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@ronbianca1975]

I had a 71 Riviera new in back in 71. It was driven from MA. to CA. over 3000 mi. It took only 3 days, I think I may have set a record but that was unimportant to me. What I enjoyed the most was the way it flattened the mountains as I traveled across the country. It was like sitting in y living room!

[@loucostabile]

Good times, good times :-)

[@MrMenefrego1]

Another one! I just watched two of your other productions about the truly magnificent '71 bot tail Buick, Riviera GS and this one is a very unique one; being restored back to original condition and all. The brushed aluminum dash is a nice touch for the GS. I need to stop reminiscing, get down to business and find me one of these gems before I die! It's a bit more difficult finding one of these since I live in Europe now, but where there's a will... Thanks, Lou you, these productions have given me the push I needed to make the decision to buy one of these precious ole Buick's and fulfill one of my childhood dreams!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read the videos have inspired you :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks, great idea…. How is your Car projects,& projected : coming? ?? Interestingly, Lou & his work,always interest me:: my first new car Buy was a 70 CORONET 500/RALLEY RED / Black vinyl/383/4 bb,/ loaded: from Dealer next to Pharmacy I worked at, the cars we did “””NOT “buy “”about as interesting.. e.g.70:CHALLENGER triple/* Green//RT/SE, 4 Speed/ MAGNUM WITH every option Dodge had, most of which we did not want/ & not like Greens etc…interestingly, also, I **test drove overnighted, a 70 Dart/ Greens also/ HI PERF/Disc Brakes/340/ scoops/tach*& Special from Drag/ Police Dealer Add … that was a screamer,, etc…Seemed to be best handling & tightest car ever been in ( We had a **high mileage 1966 GALAXIE 500/XL/4 speed/352 Burgandy ( like JAY LeNO’s You Tube BUILD, only not real expensive add-on, (***e.g. I,had METALLIC Brakes,no 7 LITRE, ORIGINAL DELUXE INT/ Exterior, MOTORCRAFT COOLANT recovery,etc.**). in those budget days!)……. S

[@electrichellion5946]

Wow! Truly a dream car for me. 71-72 Riviera GS (Stage 1 a bonus) to have and drive would make for a bigger smile on my already smiling face. She has a keeper with that ride and I love the vintage red color.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gene, Thank you for your wonderful comment on this car :-) Lou

[@jamesgallagher1992]

A stunner that model👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this one :-)

[@jamesgallagher1992]

@@loucostabile thanks lou keep em comin👍👍

[@debrapowless6351]

I no longer have the car but I am so thankful that Lou did this video because I enjoy watching him describe the car. The comments are fun to read also! It is the only restoration project I have ever done and I am so proud of how it turned out. FYI I now have a 1964 Jaguar XKE roadster and a 1954 Kaiser Darrin.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Debra, It's my pleasure videoing with you. Let me know if you're ready to share your cars and I'll come by and we can video again, Lou

[@BortzCars]

@@loucostabile give us a call and maybe we can find a mutually convenient time.

[@brahilly]

I had this exact model, except it was gold with a white vinyl roof. One day I was visiting a client and when we were done he accompanied me outside where I had the car parked in front of his bakery. As he was a South African immigrant, he knew nothing about American cars. He sort of gasped when he saw it and asked what it was. After I told him he said, "IT LOOKS LIKE A ROCKET !!! Well I don't think it does, but like the boat-tail Corvette from the same designer, it does look like it's moving fast, even when standing still.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Snake-ms7sj]

I had a 1973 Buick Riviera. White with royal blue interior and 1/2 vinyl roof. They did some front and back changes to the 73's that made it a little less dramatic than the 71 & 72. On the 73, the rear bumper was changed and smoothed somewhat so the point on the rear was smoothed out and flattened more and didn't extend past the rear bumper so the 73 wasn't really a boat tail any more per se. Also the vents on the rear trunk were gone. On the front, the turn signals were moved from the front bumper to the sides of the headlights. Car would easily spin the rear wheels from take off if you put your foot in it. Those big blocks are torque monsters that produce all thier torque below 2000 rpms. 12 mpg highway though, Lol. There was a little red light on the fuel gauge that would come on when the gas was low. Beautiful example in this video. Makes me wish I didn't get rid of mine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim Seeber, Glad to read this video brings back memories of yours :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Snake-ms7sj]

Thanks. I bought my 1973 Riviera in 1984 for $1000 down in Georgia. Was in very good shape. All original. Even had the original 8 track player in it. Geez, when I think what it would be worth now. Wasn't the GS, it was a lower trim, with cloth seats and (the original) hubcaps, but still .....

[@anthonyc1883]

Debbie looks like a woman who is happy with life, and not just happy because her car is being featured by Lou. My compliments on that---and your beautiful ride!

[@loucostabile]

Helps being featured so you can meet her :-)

[@stomabag7127]

Very nice car. Sweet Buick.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this "Sweet" car :-)

[@rayhapes]

Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this looks of this car :-)

[@richardblauvelt6950]

1971 the dealer told us the trunk vents were part of the new flow-through ventilation system. That's all I remember from age 11.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@macphail1964]

Thanks Debbie for sharing your beautiful car with us.I'm glad you appreciate it! Best of luck with it.Thanks for bringing this video to us Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi macphail1964, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Regarding "bringing this video', it's my pleasure. I hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@macphail1964]

Indeed!

[@edb.3313]

Absolutely beautiful!!...she was gorgeous then and still is today. Class in everyway!! THX Lou! :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B. Well said :-) Lou

[@stephenward8328]

blowin the Doors in of the competition lov the RIV

[@loucostabile]

Hi stephen ward, Glad you "love" this one :-) Lou

[@howabouthetruth2157]

What a gorgeous car. I used to have a '71 too, with factory dual exhaust & factory posi rear end. That was many years ago & sure wish I never sold that car. Thanks Lou and Debbie, I really enjoyed it!!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@JSDesign.Hongkong]

A thoroughly delightful video on all counts: Debbie is charming and fun, she knows how to drive her car well and enjoys it. Fabulous car in the right hands!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JSD HK, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Agreed the right person with the right car, Lou

[@masterlink_1]

my riv back in the day always felt like a trans am never a boat and was fast as hell /and i miss my riv to this day it was goin to be sold as a caddie but Buick picked it up

[@loucostabile]

Hi Da, 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

[@420oregreen2]

I am an auto restorer and have a 1971 Rivi of my own. Though NOT as nice I do consider it to be a work in progress. I'll show it when the time is right. That is when i start the body work. And YES it is an awesome car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 420OREGREEN, Happy to read you have one :-) 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

[@fabiohaeser8742]

Congratulations to you both, thanks for posting. I just love the 1971-73 Rivieras and it's the first time a GS in such a spectacular condition cames around . Salute from Brazil!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fabio, You're welcome. Happy to read "I just love the 1971-73 Rivieras" :-) Salute from USA! Lou

[@donfronterhouse4759]

I'm jealous. It doesn't get any better than a 71 GS That is the car that got away. My uncle had one and back in 81, I was a junior in HS, and I thought I was going to buy it but he let a salesman talk him into trading it in on a new Regal. It was gold and that color isn't my favorite but it was beautiful and the interior was like new and we were a Buick family. Other guys liked sports cars,to me THAT was a sports car. ☹️ I'm still pissed about it. Finding a 71 GS is impossible.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don, Happy to share this "sports car" with you :-) Think you'll enjoy this video too, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/fam8Xop8p7Zkjs0

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

My favorite GM car of the 70s! This looks so unique (especially the butt), and my favorite Buick too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ardhana Hariwidagdo, Happy to read this is your favorite car of the 70's :-) 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

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

My favorite 70s car is the 240Z aka the devil Z, that's for the GM cars of that decade.

[@stephen8745]

The rarest 71 Rivera was the Sun Coupe only 300! Made ....I had one it was incredible...Electric Sunroof before any other GM car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephen, 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

[@terribelbliss9646]

Those springs should support that hood. This car was built in the day when gas station attendants put the fuel in, didn't matter to the customer where the filler cap was located. Notice that nowhere on the exterior does it say Buick. That's because Buick referred to this line as Riviera by Buick and it was marketed that way. It is a very cool car and I hope she enjoys it for many years. It looks and sounds like it just left the dealer show from. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terri Bel Bliss, I did not notice that it does not say Buick on the outside. Interesting, thank you for pointing that out, Lou

[@terribelbliss9646]

Lou Costabile By the way, this is true of all the Riviera series, they were always referred to as Riviera by Buick. That was the script on the dash of my 97.

[@debrapowless6351]

Terri, you are correct the emblem on the back above the taillight says "Riviera and in MUCH smaller letters under it "By Buick"...I had never noticed that. The steering wheel has BUICK painted in silver. Interesting catch!!

[@terribelbliss9646]

I think the steering wheel has Buick on it because it may have been used in other models.

[@terribelbliss9646]

BTW I have a 72 Riviera

[@michaelr4063]

Gotta be the nicest Boat-tail I've ever seen. Brand new! A hot-rod in a tuxedo. Well done Debbie! Lol, you guys were flying on that little road. Thumbs up.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael R, Yes, a well done restoration, it's like being at the showroom this car is so clean. We make sure when on a drive or ride we stay within the posted speed limit and stay in the legal limits of the law .... :-) Lou

[@debrapowless6351]

Michael R thank you so much the restoration was a lot of work and a bigger project then I ever expected but the guys who did the body and paint were great, also the polisher was an amazingly talented man and made "dinged" up wheel well trim and other trim pieces look like brand new. That boat does look like it was flying but again we were driving the speed limit ;)

[@michaelr4063]

Debbie thank you! I say without apologies that I can spot the "half-baked" restorations rather easily. Many people once they are confronted with the cost of doing it properly will start cutting corners. It's refreshing to see one with no questions, no apologies. Restoring cars correctly is a money losing (usually, lol) exercise in patience , love, pride, respect.... All that. And knowing when to say when. You two could have been talking about the moon landing for all I know, lol. The car speaks for itself. Thanks again, Debbie.

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

How I'd love to have one, jacked in the back with mag wheels. The 71-73 Rivieras were the ONLY bad-ass cars ever made, IMHO.

[@hbsteve7724]

Almost all I can say, Lou, is "WOW;" but the old Buick's had awesome, trend-setting designs and for many years so iconic. As a kid I remember my Grandfather's 37 Terraplane which he had for many years. Mother's first car was a Ford roadster, then when she married my Father they bought a Chevy, Plymouth, then their first of many Buicks. My Dad took me to the dealer's to see the brand new '59's when they first appeared and I don't think I my jaw relaxed for 2 weeks afterward. I will never forget my Uncle's 65 silver (w/black top) Riviera GS. The Rivieras' were almost orgasmic; no almost for some people, lol. Thanks for all the gr8 videos!

[@loucostabile]

Hi hbsteve77, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for sharing the story of your families great cars! Lou

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Good to see someone appreciate it. More than anything though, that *dealer book* (5:04) brought back memories of how the sales process was done for so, so many years. Kind of made me nostalgic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt from Florida, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the former sales process :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Now THIS is the one to have! Right options, right color and interior even the 1971 dual stripe whitewalls! What a beautiful car! Shows pride of ownership! I’ve owned two 65’s and a 69 and I would love to own this one !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig Jorgensen , Happy to read you enjoy this Riviera :-) Reading you're a former Riviera Owner I hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon, Lou

[@AndrewGraham07]

An iconic shape, designed when car companies weren't afraid to step outside the comfort zone in order to produce something truly spectacular. I liked this vintage red Riviera so much I watched the video three times ! Nice to see all that documentation in the trunk, too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Graham, Nice to read your thoughts as you share a comment. Glad you enjoyed this one several times :-) Lou

[@jasonlangpaap9607]

Buetiful Riviera lovely mid western lady all class

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason, Happy to read you appreciate this Care Taker and her 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

[@cajunsushi]

Beautiful design

[@loucostabile]

Hi cajunsushi , Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'l enjoy, Lou

[@oldnick4707]

Thank you Debbie! What a nice gal! You seem very nice too! Lol

[@loucostabile]

Hi Old Nick, 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

[@oldnick4707]

@@loucostabile, Sure thing Lou! I've enjoyed your channel here for some time. 😏👍🏻

[@dontellgucci1117]

What a sweetheart of a Lady. Riviera and Toronado always favorites. Dad bought 79' Riv off the showroom floor. Black with grey velour and grey carpet with white vinyl on panels. So classy it was

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul Arthur, Glad I videoed a favorite, and thank you for sharing your Dad's 79 Riv story :-) Lou

[@debrapowless6351]

Thanks so much Paul Arthur for the kind comments! That is cool that you remember your dad buying such a great classic off the showroom floor!!

[@Shr3dd3r2k8]

Gorgeous!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Geoffrey Pursel, Happy to read you appreciate this 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

[@covfefebigly768]

She's a beauty. The car too.

[@loucostabile]

Win / Win :-)

[@enemyofmyenemy6713]

my Aunt had the same exact car when i was growing up in the 80's, i love riding in the big ol boat cars Buick, Caddy, Lincoln the suspension you feel like your floatin down the road hardly notice bumps or tracks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Enemy of my Enemy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunts 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

[@computerjantje]

One of the most beautiful cars ever build. i love this color on it

[@loucostabile]

Hi computerjantje, 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

[@eriksossa5297]

Unencumbered design of that era was so beautiful. Brought back memories!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Erik, Happy to read this car brings back 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

[@rickreid7036]

My first car, '71 Riviera. I had the same color, except the vinyl roof was only the back 1/3 of the roof and it was a maroon paisley print. Wish I had a picture, it may not sound it, but it looked pretty cool. Was able to get it up to 120 a few times. Even some unintentional off-roading. Had a very smooth ride, very solid. Loved watching the sunset bounce off the huge hood of that car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick Reid, Good times, good times :-) Lou

[@JackF99]

Love the women enthusiasts! Someday Lou should put together a collection of past episodes which feature cars owned by women.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JackF, I enjoy the women enthusiast too. The Ladies are definitely on this Channel sharing their love for their cars :-) Lou

[@nurifidei4056]

you can't imagine how much happy I'm for seeing this beautiful car driven by this classy lady ❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Noureddine Guenoun, Happy to read you appreciate this Care Taker with her 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

[@nurifidei4056]

@@loucostabile tremendous channel and great content ❤ petrol heads like me always appreciate the effort made by guys like you. thank you so much 💜

[@jnucci1]

Another classic GM giant I wish I had. I loved those boat tail Rivieras. very nice ride and I loved her smile at the end of the video. She has a great car and she knows it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi jnucci1, Glad you enjoyed this one. Agreed, a great car and you're right, Debbie is enjoying her car. Glad that comes through :-) Lou

[@mr.j2776]

Great car. Great color! My brother worked with a guy who had a Riviera. I dropped him off at work a couple of times, and always admired the "boat tail". Years later, I owned a 71 Toronado and my brother had a 71 T bird. Both were "beak mobiles". Must have been a thing in the early 70s. Hope this Riviera is still going strong!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr. J, Happy to read this car brings back memories of other cars you remember :-) 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

[@DaveonTap]

I grew up loving the Buick Riviera. Remember them quite well growing up.Nice to see someone else s experience driving around. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Thourogood, Glad you see one you loved :-) Thank you for your comment and sharing, Lou

[@markdavey2107]

Stunning ..very beautiful sporty and style ..love it

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@philipancell516]

That was the coolest car GM ever made!!❤ the 70 and 72 as well. My Aunt had a 70 that was gold with the brown vinyl top and a light brown leather interior with the Buick mags. She lent it to me a lot and asked me why the back tires were always the ones needing to be replaced lol.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunts 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

[@philipancell516]

@@loucostabile thx Lou!! Will do!

[@craigsmith9843]

Thanks for showing this lou its a car i would love to own.your videos are so informative you obviously realy appreciate these works of art.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read you're enjoying the "works of art" with me. Glad to read you're enjoying the episodes with me, and thank you for the kind words, it's appreciated, Lou

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Debbie ain’t no VW drivin’ mama. She likes dem big boats.😃👏👍

[@loucostabile]

She's got a nice big ride :-)

[@mordechailevinson8646]

....WOW...thanks for posting this...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mordechai Levinson, Thank you for the awesome comment :-) You're welcome & I hope you see many more on the Channel that "wow" you, Lou

[@Rick-o7w]

Beautiful !!! 3/3/2024

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, 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

[@francoismontresmecaniques7082]

Reviewing this one years after, what a beauty is the boattail, one of my favourite, the face, that Boattail, and beautiful documentation, the lady made things right. A pleasure to watch this video.

[@loucostabile]

Glad this car video brought you pleasure :-)

[@majorpayne5289]

Simply beautiful! It emits such great class when you open the door. Love this BUICK! Todays plastic cars 😞 ….what have we done to ourselves?! Thx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Major Payne, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! All those "metal" cars are still featured on this KZbin Channel for you to enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

[@tscooter22]

I remember seeing these on the roads as a kid. I thought the design was really weird at the time. My initial impression was you didn't know if it was coming or going. Now, looking back, I see this automobile as a beautiful piece of art. I loved cars back then, but I was still a bit young to understand the reality of how cool cars were back then. Sure I had favorites, like my Father's '69 428 cj Mustang, but I was too young to really appreciate the amazing time and effort that went into designing some of the truly amazing cars of the day. Great video!! :thumbs up:

[@loucostabile]

Hi tscooter22, Amazing thing about cars is they seem to get better looking with age, Lou

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous fabulous.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Simon, High praise and 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

[@loucostabile]

Opps, I see you've subscribed. Thank you!

[@wildcolonialman]

@@loucostabile Brilliant Lou. Fabulous effort.

[@coyotefurtrumpet]

Back in high school this was the car I wanted. Never got there Nice to see some dreams come true for others. Very nice car for that era

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glad you are able to remember the car desired back in High School with this video :-) Lou

[@arnepianocanada]

A truly classy lady with a truly classy Buick - one of my all-time fave Buicks, '71 best of this era (what a colour!🤩) And Lou, a classy presenter; who could ask for anything more?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Arne, Win / Win :-) Appreciate the kind words, Lou

[@Bruningable]

Oh that sound! That deeep rumble. Just fantastic! Gotta love them Boattails!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@SuperBooboo02]

BEAUTIFUL RIVIERA! BUICK NEEDS TO BRING THIS BACK, SCREW ALL THESE SUVS!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott Walper, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Lou

[@AJ67901]

Beautiful paint on this one. Had one of these for about 12 years. The cornering lights are hard to come by and look nice. Love the buckets and the console. Lucky owner of a very unique vehicle.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you like this one :-) Thanks for sharing about your 12 year car. Lou

[@BlutoBlutarsky]

One of the last artistically designed cars drawn by hand, the console and shifter so rare and so unique. The sights and sounds of the drive reminded me what it was like to drive these big boats years ago. I could almost smell the vinyl and carpets. Truly stunning. And the owner is so nice!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bluto Blutarsky, Glad you enjoyed the design of this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@billisaacs702]

My goodness. Always been my favorite American car. There is nothing like it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read you appreciate this car and glad to read it's a favorite of yours :-) 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

[@loucostabile]

Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqHTn4GPl86oqrs

[@1955mouse]

Wow, love this one too, Lou, to me it's one of the last awesome classics!! I honestly believe that the "early" 70's was the end of an era for classic cars, and they seemed to make the most of it, too! I remember as a kid I used to go to the car dealers and get these brochures on the new models coming out, I think sometime in the mid 60's when I did this, (I'm getting too old to remember much anymore LOL) it was fun and got to see an awful lot of beautiful brand new vehicles too! It, indeed was a fun hobby I really enjoyed!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mouse lee, High praise for this classic :-) Lou

[@davekostka7151]

I love these Buicks. Even the earlier models were elegant gentlemen's sports cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read "I love these Buicks" :-) Lou