1973 Mercury Montego GT in Yellow & 351 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA at the Ford Nationals on 6-1-19.
We're looking at a 1973 Mercury Montego GT in Yellow Paint. The car features the factory 351 CI V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Steve. Steve’s had this car since 2009. He shares details on this rarely seen car.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
ENJOY!

[@BrianChappie]

I didn't even know a Montego GT existed. I don''t normally like yellow for a car color, but that's a nice yellow. Great find! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) You're welcome.

[@Grit489]

At first glance I thought this was a cougar, very nice car from Mercury.

[@loucostabile]

I can understand why you'd think that.

[@JeffKing310]

I did the same.

[@johnnywrench9669]

Me too

[@michaelhernandez7364]

It look like a fastback 68 Torino

[@billthompson5644]

Good job Lou, another winner. I hope you get paid for bringing us such eye candy. I haven't seen one of these in 20 years.

[@loucostabile]

Hi bill thompson, Happy to read you enjoy the rarity of this car :-) There are Sponsors to the Channel who do help contribute, and here is the link to my Patreon page if you're interesting in being a Sponsor. Thank you, Lou www.patreon.com/MyCarStoryWithLou

[@gtpcruiser02]

I had 1975 Mercury Cougar XR7 with that identical gauge cluster and dash design with the same buckets except it had the automatic floor shifter with console. Leather Interior was dark red with power windows, Philco Ford 4 speaker AM FM Stereo with factory 8 Track full power with the Cleaveland 351 2V V8. Miss that boat. She was a smooth cushy classy highway cruiser that floated along that never felt any bumps.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read this video brought back memories to your 75 Cougar :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing the details of your cool car :-)

[@bgjobass]

Love it, Lou! What a beauty! My neighbor had one of these when I was a teenager back when, but in white. Exquisite! Thanks for sharing! Got misty eyed watching, remembering those great old days. Thanks again, Lou! Looking forward to many more.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Trunk, Happy to read you "love it" :-) Glad to read this one brings back wonderful memories too. You're welcome, Lou

[@20alphabet]

Very cool, a blast from the past. Didn't see many Montegos back in the 1970s, and can't remember ever seeing a GT. Great find Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 20alphabet, Glad to read you enjoy the rarity of this car :-) Thank you for the kind words on this find, Lou

[@hkk3656]

I had a 1972 Montego Brougham. You're right when you say it's comfortable, like driving your living room couch. It's funny because I said the same thing. It was remarkable how nice it felt. I got so many compliments from people.

[@loucostabile]

Hi HK K, 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

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Very nice! Another rare one for the channel, Lou! The stickers & all the other period correct trunk treats on this Montego GT really take you back, too. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunFighter45acp, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) You're welcome.

[@jeremythompson9895]

Always really liked the 72-73 Gran Torino Sport/Montego GT body style. Really sharp looking car. Made a good NASCAR stock car too

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeremy Thompson, Glad to read you enjoy this body style :-) Lou

[@frozenbits48]

i sold three when i was at a Lincoln/Mercury dealership. dark jade green, orange, and special order silver.

[@jerrywilliams986]

Went down the KZbin rabbit hole on the Montego GT. Great video! I bought my 1973 Montego GT when I was stationed overseas (London) in the USN. Wimbledon White with black bucket seats and the factory Hurst 4 on the floor. 351-CJ engine. Drove it until 1985 and put it in the barn. It is still there. 135,000 miles and the engine ran great. But the body was just starting to go so I stopped driving it. I really should get the old girl restored and have fun with it. I just turned 80 - so too old to work on it myself. Here in Maine there's very few if any shops that will take on a full frame off restoration. So she sits.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerry, Glad to read you have a cool car too. Go ahead, get yours fixed up and get yours back on the road, Lou

[@jerrywilliams986]

@@loucostabile Lou, it's not that I don't want to get the car back on the road. But there isn't anywhere to get the work done here in Maine that has a decent reputation. I'll have another go and start looking for a reputable place to do the work. It's been 10,15 years since I last tried to find a quality shop. Wish me luck! Jerry Williams

[@shawnfoxfirth9684]

Awesome ! A man in my neighborhood in East End Toronto drove one . I was still on a bike back then . Thanks for sharing Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shawn Fox Firth, Happy to read this one is "Awesome !" and that it brought back memories from the neighborhood too :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@thomasc4753]

Love these beautiful classic Mercury’s! Thank you for sharing Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas C, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@trainroomgary]

Hi Steve & Lou • bright yellow looks great 👍 also like the design with cool story about this ride 🚂

[@loucostabile]

Hi trainroomgary, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

[@TheJackal917]

It's one of rarest Fords I've ever seen.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the uniqueness of seeing this car :-)

[@ketoking9435]

Lou,, Apart from the rarest of the rare,,,never ever seen this on vid and only ever seen one piccy of a Montero and think that's not fast back and that's in an English car spotter guide by Observer,,you never cease to amaze me with your enthusiasm,,I visited the Morris Minor show 2 weeks back at Kelmarsh,,the ratty looking pickup on that vid belongs to my best friend,,a 1954 pick up,,,nearest I get to my old faves is at shows and on Forza and on that game they're fairly real as the 68 GTO is so similar to my old 70 GTO,,also the Mustang 2 is similar to one I drove,,,and the mk2 Escort,Fiesta XR2 are true to life,,,,have a great day,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Irfan Khan, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Thank you for sharing the fun show you attended and providing details of the vehicles there. Thank you for the well wishes on the day, and wishing you a great day too, Lou

[@ketoking9435]

Lou Costabile ,, No prob IDRIVECKASSIC took the vid and that's me lying next to the red pickup as the owner was changing window glass at the time,,,luv your vid's,,,

[@loucostabile]

Glad you're along for the ride with me :-)

[@ketoking9435]

Lou Costabile ,,Always a pleasure,,have a great week,,,

[@tippey2011]

I love it! I love the color and options! I do remember these cars and I do remember the GT version and the cyclone version too. Nice engine sound and trunk treats awesome! He loved his car and don't blame him. Thanks for sharing Lou! I am.a Mercury lover!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@martentrudeau6948]

Very rare, very original, it is a grand touring, comfortable car, and a survivor. Nice to see this car, love the color and the interior looks cozy. Thanks Lou and Steve, great car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marten, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) You're welcome.

[@chuckthurmond]

My parents had a regular model 1973 Montego, with the 351 Cleveland V8 - a sleeper. It would really go! Great video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents 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

[@scottmassey4330]

Great story, very nice originality. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott Massey, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@2flyabove]

My friend's dad had one back in the day. His dad was a high school principal. Needless to say, his car helped elevate his coolness factor with the students. I got to ride in it once, backseat. You just knew it was unlike most cars on the street. Unique. Fast. Stylish. Some cars go vroom vroom. But this thing growled.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@georgeshadrick640]

music to my ears Lou thank you

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure George.

[@davidmcgrath8228]

my friend mike has a nice 72 montego gt dark blue w/ light blue interior with a 429 engine..hes restoring it now //its solid and a keeper ..his has 120,000 on it but going through it all theway eng /trans and body ,,,

[@loucostabile]

Hi david McGrath, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Friends dark blue car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@davidbloomberg1169]

Wow !! Talk about memories..... we were one of those rare families who had this model new in 1973....ours had the 351W option, with bucket seats and center console shifter....Copper Color from the factory..... fun car to drive and rode really nicely on I-90 NYS Thruway....

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Bloomberg, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Families car :-) Lou

[@coreytreverson9334]

I'm 17 and I have one of these sitting in my garage that has been my dads car since '73 and I think it's about time I took the cover off for summer and got her ready. Now unfortunately I don't know too much about these cars as I wasn't even close to being alive at the time they were popular but I think it'll be great

[@loucostabile]

Hi Finn Paller, Glad to read you're getting the cover off your Dads car, and I think you'll have a great time :-) I'd suggest you try to keep the car as original as possible, Lou

[@bigredc222]

My friend had a 1972 Montego he had put a GT front end on it, and 400. I remember making out in the back seat with my girlfriend at a drive-in movie. I ended up buying the car from him. Great car, great memories. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi C Smith, Happy to read this car brings back good memories of what ended up being your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@mattm9619]

Great video that is a car I have never seen before.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this rarely seen car with you :-)

[@jamesdennis2058]

Thank you for two people who actually pronounce the word “Mercury” correctly. It is not “Merk-ree.”

[@beast1624]

Amen!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read my pronunciation was correct :-)

[@bjluvit9348]

Beautiful classic, and sooooo rare...... Would have liked to seen this car with bucket seats and console shift, either way a stunning piece of history .

[@loucostabile]

Hi BJ luvit, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@bjluvit9348]

Thanks Lou, keep up the great work, and please keep sending those beautiful coupes and sedans from the '70s,they were the best 👍😁

[@robertlee9395]

Another great find Lou. Gotta love a survivor, they're only original once! Thank you and the owner for sharing such a nice and rare car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@karld3789]

NIce,my parents had a '75 Montego MX always thought that was a cool car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents Montego :-)

[@pdinardo9472]

The 73 Montego GT. Is completely bad ass. It's in absolutely beautiful condition. And with the 351 engine. Love it.

[@loucostabile]

HI P Dinardo, Happy to read you "Love it." :-) Lou

[@scdevon]

You're looking at one of the last true 351 Cleveland engines here too. 1974 was an awful year for so many reasons.

[@johnsoos6907]

I had a 1973 Mercury Montego 4-door, in orange. I had a 351-Cleveland. Loved that car!

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like a fun car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Another winner Lou love a all original car back in day plus it's a nice yellow

[@loucostabile]

Hi larry borkstrom, Happy to read this one is a Winner for you :-) Lou

[@garycrawford2256]

I remember those from the brochures, but I never saw one at our local L-M dealership. Ford later used that gauge cluster on 74. 75, and 76 Cougars. It was also used on 77 - 79 Cougars and Thunderbirds with the Sports Instrumentation Group.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@MrTrack412]

I like that you are doing cars from the 1970s.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@clemmahabir]

Hi Lou Something different and unique. I do remember these cars but not many around almost forgotten.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clem Mahabir, I agree you rarely see a Montego anymore. Happy to share this rare treat with you, Lou

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

A beautiful car, looks good, and sounds great, and yes, I still remember them!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you remember this rare one :-)

[@gonzo5912]

Thank You Sir.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Gonzo 59, Stay well, Lou

[@beast1624]

Absolutely ❤❤❤ this car! It has the highly coveted GT hood with the scoops that so many restorers of the Torino/Montego/Cougar/Elite fans from the mid '70's desire. I bought a '76 Cougar new when I was a senior in high school with a 351 W. Black with white half top and white interior and the same full gauge dash. Best dash layout of any car I have ever owned. My first upgrade was ditch the single exhaust for the dual's with turbo flow mufflers. Sounded almost the same as this one...all be it with less lug and OOMPH. But still an unbelievable cruiser and road trip car. Wish I still had it. My wife needs to win the lottery so I can re-create my Baby! These mid '70's Ford and Mercury 'personal luxury cars' are very under appreciated in my opinion but seem to be gaining in popularity lately. Thank you Lou and Steve SO MUCH for sharing this one!! BTW, with Jeff Gluck's recent departure from Patreon I am now able to become a proud supporter.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Beast 1624, High praise :-) Thank you for your support on Patroen. Really appreciate it, Lou

[@rightlanehog3151]

Lou, I always make time for Montegos. There is nothing like a 70s Mercury 'Intermediate' . I guess this specific model was made for people who were not quite cool enough for a Cougar ;)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Right Lane Hog, "I guess this particular model was generally made for people who were not quite cool enough for a Cougar ;)" Thank you for making me laugh out loud :-) Lou

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@loucostabile There is cool and then there is Cougar Cool*

[@HWolfeIII]

Hi Lou, I appreciate this car, just for the fact it survived. They weren't that common when they were new, but you would see a lot of Gran Torino Sports, the Ford version. The owner is right in that most rotted out, as they were known for rust problems Thanks for posting.

[@loucostabile]

Hi HWolfelll, Glad to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@MisterMikeTexas]

It is a beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to see you enjoy this car :-)

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

im in mercury heaven! the 72 torino fastback is the best looking car of all the classic...but there is its mercury cousin that just look a little better and here we have it! Lou there is no one like you on the whole of internet

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ragimund VonWallat, Happy to read you enjoy this Mercury :-) Thank you for the kind words on this Channel, Lou

[@wingtang1180]

High school student bought this new to replace his late model Cougar? Wow.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wing Tang, Thank you for viewing and sharing and happy to receive a "Wow" from you, Lou

[@acertainshape]

@Vavazelus Ikr? 68 Cougars are awesome.

[@shamus4427]

David Pearson won a lot of races in one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sean Graulau, Thank you for viewing and sharing :-) Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

Lou I had forgotten that Mercury dropped the Cyclone name for 72 and 73 . Consequently they were renamed Montego GT. A very rare find indeed!

[@loucostabile]

HI Larry Hawkins, Happy to read you enjoy the "degree of difficult" in finding and sharing a car like this :-) Lou

[@Scalihoo]

These were great highway/ road trip cars, I had a '75 Montego but not a GT, dont think there were GT's in 75

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this video brought back memories of your 1975 :-)

[@05gtdriver]

Yeah, Montego GTs were only available in 1972-1973 effectively taking over from the Cyclone models of years prior.

[@Slimjim260]

Beautiful car Lou! Love it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Lou

[@acts2211]

I've never seen one great catch Lou and great video

[@loucostabile]

Hi acts2210, Happy to share this one with you :-) Lou

[@allenmax8995]

David ,the Silver Fox, Pearson won a Daytona 500 in a crazy finish with the King, Richard Petty driving a Montego of this vintage. Like these big fastback Mercs! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi allen max, Glad to read you like this "big fastback" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jimbojimson]

I didn't realize GTs ever came with that steering wheel. My dad's '73 Montego 4 door has that same wheel, but my '72 GT and my '73 GT both have 3 spoke wheels. I assumed that was standard for all of them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 4 door car, and glad to read you had a few too :-) 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

[@iswc27]

I remember as a kid watching the Lincoln-Mercury commercials with the cougar growling from atop the L-M sign, and I remember seeing a pretty good number of these Montegos around, but I can't say I recall ever seeing a fastback Montego back then. In fact, I don't think I was even aware they existed until I was well into adulthood. It's so ironic, here is this sleek, sporty attention-getting car that few people know about. But I'm sure glad Mercury did make them, however rare, and it's pretty exciting to see this one on display. BTW, you should meet the president of the International Station Wagon Club, which I belong to (and from which I drew my username, 27 is my membership number). He has an excellent 1974 Montego MX Villager in Bright Red. Yes, sir, "The sign of the cat" was a great place to be in the '70s!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, That Cougar was a quick reminder it was a "wild one" :-) Lou

[@chevken1831]

Probably one of the coolest cars I have ever seen!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ChevKen, High praise :-) Lou

[@adamtrombino106]

At a time when every Ford seemed to offer nothing but idiot lights, the Torino and Montego GT offered a nice clear gauge package!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read the details of the instrument you enjoy :-)

[@ChicagosM0stWanted]

Owned a 76 Montego with a 351 Windsor along with a shift kit and it wasn't the easiest on the eyes even being in mint condition.. Lol! Car had balls though!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read this car brought back memories of your 76 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@guitarhole]

Looks like they took a Torino and an LTD and combined them . But I like it . That big Cleveland/Cobrajet sounds good . Thanks for posting .

[@loucostabile]

HI Bud Lee, Happy to read you like it :-) My pleasure posting, and you're welcome, Lou

[@leightonfarms4962]

Always the best!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@TheSpritz0]

My FAVORITE from this era was the 1974 Mercury Montego MX Brougham two-door hardtop...

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is a favorite for you :-)

[@TheSpritz0]

@@loucostabile Can you imagine how amazing it would be going back in time and buying a few different cars of your dreams, built exactly to your taste color, etc....

[@chrisgrignon3877]

Nice car I had one for my first car in 1987

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car brings memories of your 1st car :-)

[@mynameis9057]

I had a blue 72 GT,loved that car,and it was quick! Paid $250.00 for it back in the early 90s. Unfortunately the Clevelands were prone to developing rod knock from poor oil circulation and I ended up selling it for the same price. Thanks again guys. Sweet ride. ▪☆☆☆▪

[@loucostabile]

Hi my name is 905, Happy to read this car brings back memoirs of your Blue 72 :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jeremythompson9895]

Would look really cool with yellow letter tires and black Nascar style wheels.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@gene978]

HEY LOU! I was 11 years old when this was new and I NEVER SEEN one either. I hardly remember the Montego until 1983 when I had a friend who droves his dads hand me down Montego Sedan.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Happy to share this rare ride with you :-) Glad to read this one brought back memories of your Friends Dad's car too, Lou

[@manoman0]

Man, Lou, this is a gem. I didn't even know it exists!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi manoman0, Happy to read you enjoy seeing this rare treat :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@johnd.1849]

Beautiful car, very underrated-both back in the day AND today. Would buy one in a second

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@derrickjackson6737]

I give the Grand Torino/Motego alot of respect

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@oldtown6240]

I almost didn't take a look, but this is a find. I don't particularly like any year Mercury, even though I had a 54 Merc in 56, but this one is very nice, well cared for and unique. Exhaust sound was unexpected, but enjoyable. It is great that he shares the car.

[@loucostabile]

HI Old Town, Happy to read you took the time to look at this car and enjoyed reading the details you liked. Nice to find out you had a 54 Merc too, Lou

[@aharonbabel4328]

Great Car! Thank you for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aharon babel, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome. Lou

[@jerryblake4088]

A wonderful rare car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerry, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@cycloneboss5233]

Nice car,I have one of these with a Jon Kaase Boss 429 in it,Shaker Hood and a hood tach, it was one of the 9 manufactured with the Cyclone option, and it had a 351 CJ in it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris Devine, Thank you for viewing and sharing details of your car :-) Sounds like a great car, Lou

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

with a jon kaase boss in it really? WE DEMAND TO SEE!

[@MrBmgchris2]

@@ragimundvonwallat8961 It won't let me load picture, see my facebook build,Nashua NH

[@cargo4441]

I'll bet the kid who got that Montego back in high school had a dad who owned a Lincoln Mercury dealership.Lucky young man.

[@loucostabile]

That would be nice to drive in High School :-)

[@gusgalvis2930]

I only saw this one on Nascar racing, t #21 Purolator sponsored, driven by Dave Marquis.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gus, Happy to read this video of this car brought back fun memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@donabercrombie8534]

early 70's mercury montego gt and mercury cougar gt models were the bomb plus that had the Ford 460 385 v8 as an option!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car Don :-)

[@deepwood4]

My mom had a Montego MX all green, cobra jet 351, special transmission (cop), cop tires, black wheels with chrome round center caps(cop).

[@loucostabile]

Hi deepwood4, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Wildstar40]

I love this car. It is so rare. From the side it looks like a big 1974 Mustang II Fastback !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lincoln Tek, Happy to read you "love this car" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@jwelchon2416]

Fantastic condition. Those were good cars. I had several cars built on that platform. Torino's, Elite's, Thunderbirds...etc..etc. But this one is rare.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one reminds you of some of the cars you enjoyed :-)

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

he got 'nascar' tires on a body that ran in nascar! nice little detail that make old car maniac go 'awwwwww' =)

[@loucostabile]

Nice attention to details :-)

[@charleserenlim8043]

Had one for my first car! (Dark green, 351c 4bbl, 4-speed Hurst shifter...10 mpg no matter how you drove it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charlese Renlim, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st 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

[@chrisgreenaway6696]

My dream cars are a 72 mercury montego GT , and a 1972 Gran Torino Sport

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Here is a video on that 72 Gran Torino. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZTFfp2whtSbbdU

[@chrisgreenaway6696]

@@loucostabile loved that car not the way I’d have it . Too green I’d have mine with bf Goodrich radial tas and red

[@ericwhitehead6451]

Nice Mercury. It would be perfect if it had a 4spd!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you think this is a "Nice Mercury" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@williamsmidt5391]

Every time I see a 73 GT i kick myself in the ass ! Back in 1984 I was driving past a farm house in lower Michigan and spotted what appeared to be a fastback Torino sitting behind a garage surrounded by tall weeds. After a couple of weeks I passed by again and I saw the owner mowing his yard and I stopped and asked him about the Torino. He was very nice and said it was not a Torino but an old mercury his son had bought back in the mid 70s and parked it back there when the clutch burned up. Being a gearhead the thought went through my mind and I asked him you mean it is manual shift and he said yes it had a factory four speed and a real big engine . I asked him can I have a look and he said yes and we walked back there through the tall grass and I saw a bright red fast back with mach 1 scoops and fell in love . It was a little rusty around the bottom of the fender front and rear but that did not phase me .he opened it up and the black interior was spotless .buckets and consoled 4 speed shifter . He opened the hood and that was the first time in my 18 years I played my eyes on a 429 big block ford . I was hooked I asked him if it was for sale and he told me he had to ask his son who was away living in Illinois a whole state away .I looked over the car for a hour with the father and talked about cars and hunting and fishing and whatever and I left giving him my parents phone number to reach me by. About a month passed by my mother told me a man called about some car I looked at and he wanted to know if I still wanted to buy it and I called the number he left and he told me his son said 600.00 and it's yours .This was a lot of money back in 84 and I only had saved up 275 in my savings .I explained to him I really want the car but it would be some time before I could come up with the full 600.00 . He said well when you get it it will still be here. At the time I was picking apples for a local farm that made me 150 a week if I put in 10 to 12 hours and every week I would add half of that to my savings and plus I was driving a Celica at that time on of my friends wanted long story short when I was 250 dollars short of the 600.00 I sold the Celica and bought the montego. Me and my cousin towed it home and my dad freaked out because I bought the car against his wishes but to me this was the coolest thing me and my friends ever layed eyes on .my neighbor saw the car a few days later and stopped to ask about it .He like the car and when he opened the hood he really liked even more.he asked me if it ran and I told him yes but the clutch was out of it. He asked me if I would sell it to him and I said no I want to fix it and drive it. Well a whole year passed by and I don't have to tell you although I tinkered with it I never got around to fix it and lost interest. I went to my neighbor and told him 600.00 and it's yours and he only had at the time 200.00 and a Suzuki dirt bike. Yep you already know I went for it what a dumb kid I was and to make matters worse my neighbor turned the montego in to a dirtrack race car after replacing the big block with a Windsor smallblock or something .the car was totally destroyed in two seasons of racing and sent to the crusher. It makes me sick today still to find out what I had and let it slip through my fingers. I saw one roll across the block on mecums for 28,000 with a 351 auto. Life has it's hard lessons that true.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William Smidt, That's quite the story. I think we've all done things we regret and thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@williamsmidt5391]

@@loucostabile if only we could turn back the hands of time. Know what I mean ? I don't even want to tell anyone about the 1958 Chrysler Desoto I thought was a big ugly 4 door car and I turned it down because it was al rusted out real bad from salt use on winter roads and being parked several years in a muddy wet area . Another dumb move on my part and didn't realize the engine was something to become special in these times today . Yep it had a 392 hemi with push button trans and I could have had it for 150 dollars as is . Doh !...

[@kingemerald1]

That babe is sweeeeet !! I remember the Cyclone GT Spoiler but not this one. Only the MX. My man has a jewel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi kingemerald1< Happy to read you enjoy this "jewel" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@jeffreyharrington3982]

Beautiful automobile!I would like to have one myself Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon, Lou

[@jeffreyharrington3982]

@@loucostabile Years ago in my high school Vocational Auto Shop Class 1977-1979,one of my classmates had one similar to this one.Same color.No Magnum 500 wheels.I thought it was a little rough at the time.Had no idea of such low production vehicle this was at the time.This was in Greenville,Mi.It seems to me I read that the Magnum 500 wheels were not available as an option on these Montego GT's as they were on the Gran Torino Sports in particular.I think the Magnum 500 wheels look great on many automobiles,however,they look fantastic on the Montego GT.Really sets them off!

[@MrChevybaja]

im not a ford guy, but that thing is striking!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@DA90027]

Gorgeous car

[@loucostabile]

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

[@mugnumps7910]

All 73 Montego cars are rare. I have a MX Brougham, under 50k miles. Station wagon is the most rare.

[@loucostabile]

You're not going to see your wagon any time soon.

[@jakespeed63]

Lou, you're like a bloodhound, sniffing out all these cool low mileage, one owner creampuffs. This one super cool. Ford's build quality, was still pretty good, at this point. This beast would eat up the highway miles, without even breaking a sweat. JT

[@loucostabile]

Hi JT, I'll sniff them out and you keep watching and enjoying with me :-) Lou

[@garbage854]

Nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Glad to see you enjoy this car :-)

[@garbage854]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@petemedina8446]

Great looking car sharp nice gauge cluster and it sounds nice for being dentuned

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pete Medina, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@thomasvess6253]

Mercury 's are sexy, the 351cj is my favorite small block to borrow a gm term. Some 8" 5 spoke appliance mags with 60 series tires all around would work for me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@Clarkecars]

Another forgotten treasure. I remember them and they usually came in bright colors. Mercurys typically are a better value as used cars than their better known Ford siblings as they have more features but usually sell for less.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy the uniqueness of this "forgotten treasure" :-)

[@rexspangler4641]

this is what david pearson drove in nascar back in the day!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rex, 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

[@vmat1000]

Cyclone CJ 428 from '72, one was owned by someone from the old neighborhood. . The Montego name sounds familiar but not a GT like this. Its great !

[@loucostabile]

Hi g mat, That's a memorable car from the neighborhood :-) Happy to read you enjoy the rarity of this car, Lou

[@redtorino]

Business in the front....party in the back. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@gleanerman2195]

I had one in high school just like this one except the inside was black. My girlfriend and later my wife had some great times in that car, especially the back seat. Is it for sale?

[@gleanerman2195]

To me the brown inside ruins this car, jmo.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gleanerman, 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

[@loucostabile]

Not aware of this car being for sale.

[@413x398]

Love it. Like mine except for the engine.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you "Love it." :-)

[@413x398]

@@loucostabile You know I'm a stickler for facts. This owner has his nailed.

[@gr8fulfox488]

"Let's take a look under the hood, shall we?" Was that a "Used Cars" reference?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gr8fulFox, 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

[@MisterMikeTexas]

I'm surprised at the column shift. I was expecting a console/t-bar floor shift to operate the C6.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Floor console was a option with buckets, and headrests.

[@loucostabile]

Every cars a little different.

[@m_r_1320]

Would you do some 50s car next please?

[@loucostabile]

Hi X 33, Stay tuned :-) Lou

[@LynxStarAuto]

He has tons of 50's content. Check out the playlists.

[@m_r_1320]

@@LynxStarAuto I know but I've seen almost all of them

[@richardthayer5907]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW!

[@loucostabile]

Hi richard thayer , Happy to receive a "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW!" :-) 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