1972 Chevrolet Chevy Corvette 454 engine in Ontario Orange Paint - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Burr Ridge IL on 12-22-14 at the Corvette Mike Midwest.
We're looking at a 1972 Chevrolet Chevy Corvette 454 engine in Ontario Orange Paint.
This car has a 454 cubic inch engine which was the largest you could have as an option in 1972. The interior has a rare rear window defogger, and the paint on this car looks awesome.
We’re talking with Bill Kotzum, one of the Owners of Corvette Mike Midwest. He’s had the dealership since 2004. The company is located at 60 Shore Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 who sells Corvettes.
If you’re interested in purchasing a Corvette, call Bill at the office # 1-630-230-0441. Or go to www.corvettemikemidwest.com
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[@marktuyet]

The most beautiful automobile in the world .

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@markmartin5765]

Well done coverage, i have a convertible 71 LS6 454 4sp clone. That is the same Ontario color,I am so proud of this car!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@zwild1160]

I grew up as a kid in elementary school drooling over the early C3 Corvettes. I had a classmate in third grade 1973 who's brother came to school and parked his 72 454 Targa Blue Coupe on the lot outside our class window. I wasn't paying too much attention as long as he was there. My eyes were glued to that car. I thought someday I will own a Corvette. They were already on my mind and a huge fixation of mine. I couldn't wait to see another one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ZWILD1, Great story :-) Did you ever get one? Lou

[@regenmeister9646]

Absolute fully loaded stunner in a great colour - double thumbs up

[@loucostabile]

Hi Auto-Masta, 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

[@johnthonig8832]

@@loucostabile How many horsepower?

[@scottbrady7499]

i enjoy seeing these original vehicles that haven't received upgrades and mods. it gives you an idea of what was for sale. in late 71, imagine the 454 powered fleetwood sedan deville with power everything that six thousand dollars got you. this is fibre glass, and you do all the shifting yourself!

[@loucostabile]

I like the original cars too, because it's fun to see exactly what they looked like when they were new at the time of sale. Like a imaginary journey back to the time year of the car :-)

[@peterhogan9537]

73 was the first year for colored front bumpers , but the first rear colored bumper was in 1974.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter Hogan, Thank you for viewing, sharing your knowledge, and adding to the story, Lou

[@peterlindner8819]

My dream car in that color

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, Happy to read this is a "dream car" for you :-) Lou

[@peterlindner8819]

@@loucostabile Lou if you come across a 72 in orange matching numbers please remember my name

[@jameshuban6515]

Ah the memories. My brother had a white 72 convertible with those three 454 digits fastened to that power bulge hood. Red hound's tooth interior. The braided spark plug wires and chrome distributor shield. The tilt/telescopic spoke steering wheel. It was one bad ass car. Especially for a teenage kid who drove a hand me down Biscayne that used more oil than gas. Yeah, the first thing my brother did was remove the smog pump and plug the exhaust manifolds to my dad's objection. I thought the battery was behind the passenger seat. He dropped the biggest J.C.Penny's lifetime battery that would fit into it. We found out about the car alarm the hard way. My brother was under the hood when I inserted the key and turned it on, After a short time delay it sounded off. Yeah that was an awesome car. I loved the way it would squat when you gave it some gas. It was the only other car, besides a friends brother's GTO, that would pin you to the seat when you opened it up. Sadly they're all gone now. I sure miss them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Huban, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers 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

[@jameshuban6515]

@@loucostabile Hi Lou, Thanks for the reply and showing these great cars. Needless to say I have a soft spot for Corvettes. I could ramble all day about the 72. I wish I could find one but it's like trying to recover my youth. Unfortunately I don't have a good place to house one and it would be a crime to leave it in the weather. BTW - That was a beautiful example of a great car. Take care - Jim

[@dave1956]

My wife owned a 1971 twin to this. She still talks about it.

[@loucostabile]

Nice car :-)

[@johnhall2315]

Hi Lou ,Enjoy your car videos.I also have a 72 coupe restored in Elkhart green with original 350 here in Melbourne Australia.If you ever want to come down under there's plenty of car nuts here to meet and film.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Hall, Glad to read you're enjoying the videos :-) You have a cool car too! Thank you for your kind invitation. I have not been to Australia, yet... :-) It would be fun to travel there to video cars. Lou

[@jaggerwild]

Beautiful Car LOU!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip settimi, Glad you like this one :-) I think this car gets better looking each year that goes by, Lou

[@madfemurfast]

This is the right colour!

[@loucostabile]

Yes.

[@daviddavis697]

I had one of these in the early 70s, mine had side exhaust. It was very fast even though it used regular gas

[@loucostabile]

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

[@ComedycopterDrake]

I woke up this morning and found out that it was the year 2020... what a horrific "twilight zone" nightmare!

[@loucostabile]

Hi comedycopter, 2020 ….. :-0

[@MrDjh66]

Love the 72

[@loucostabile]

Glad you "love this car :-)

[@MrDjh66]

Ok thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome MrDjh66

[@josephromano6825]

Not your normal corvette Lou. A collectible investment and beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Well said :-) Lou

[@charlieirvin5423]

I Mentioned My Daughter Tracy lot of times she has a 1972 Corvette and hers is Bright Yellow with Black Interior . Believe me she is Corvette Crazy and she will never Part with it lol

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charlie, Happy to read Tracy is enjoying her car :-) Lou

[@MrDjh66]

Lordy Lou it’s perfect

[@loucostabile]

You're right, it's a good one for sure :-)

[@ericgeorge5483]

Car design at its best. Aggressive, but beautiful all at the same time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric George, Well said. This is one of my earlier videos and I hope you'll see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@loucostabile I will look out for them, thank you for a great job.

[@charlieirvin5423]

This is awesome Now i want to trade my Brand new Ford Suv for this car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@MrDjh66]

Ok thanks my friend was interested

[@loucostabile]

Might want to check out the text / description and view their website and see if there is something else in the inventory your Friend would like.

[@daviddavis697]

I used to own a 71 that was just like this one--you could punch it at 100mph and it would launch itself

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Davis, 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

[@MazarineLeipzig]

My uncle has one still looks brand new

[@loucostabile]

Hi Landon animates, Happy to read your Uncle has 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

[@MazarineLeipzig]

@@loucostabile i do enjoy old cars my uncle had it for 38 years

[@MazarineLeipzig]

I got to start it up yesterday its very rackety and loud its very cool

[@edcain3676]

One of the RAREST COLORS Of Any Vette ? Only 3 rd. I' ve Ever Seen.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you appreciate the uniqueness of this cars color Ed Cain.

[@thud9797]

They were plenty of them back in the day, now unfortunately most are painted red.

[@turbohusque]

"455 Pieces of Torque."

[@loucostabile]

Hi turbohusque, 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

[@MrDjh66]

I guess it was sold awhile ago?

[@loucostabile]

Yep

[@louistocchio5074]

Is this car still available

[@loucostabile]

Hi Louis, The company phone # & website with inventory is in the description of this video, however the video was done in 2014, so I'd guess the car has found a new Care Taker, Lou

[@rockheadesq.8720]

Whoever decided to go with the orange paint needs to have their knee caps shattered.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe Rockhead, Really Joe, don't hold back, so what do you think about the orange paint on this car? :-) Hope you see many more non-orange cars on this Channel, Stay well, Lou

[@rockheadesq.8720]

@@loucostabile Lol, I was just joking around. The the '68 thru '73 vettes have always been my main dream car. This '72 is absolutely beautiful. If it was up to me I'd go with silver with black trim or black though. Thanks for the video.

[@sachemrock]

8.5:1 compression ratio, what a shame compared with the compression ratios of previous years. 😖

[@loucostabile]

The mid 1970's were not most American cars finest moments.

[@sachemrock]

Lou Costabile , so true. Thanks for the reply. Fortunately, performance is back today and our vehicles are better than ever while still meeting emission regulations. 😃

[@tltsw]

Umm you don’t know where the battery is... they never put the batter under the hood until 1984. Omg dude Also I own a 79 coupe with only 66k on it, all original and even the paint. That sir is not the original paint job on that car, it’s to smooth. Also there is no over spray marks on it either. The interior is just not up to par in it either, meaning it all wore out for only having 33k on the odometer. The paint is show quality but that’s it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi tlt40s&w 70, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@richardthayer5907]

WHY WOULD YOU GET RID OF THIS CAR?????????????

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, to purchase an L88? to purchase a 63 Split Window? How many guesses do I get? :-)

[@greghudon3369]

Oh please dump those awful white walls.

[@loucostabile]

Thank for sharing what you notice.