1978 Plymouth Volare Super Coupe in Burgundy & 360 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 on 7-11-20.
We're looking at a 1978 Plymouth Volare Super Coupe in Crimson Sunfire Metallic Paint. The car comes with the factory 360 CI V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Ted Mitchell. Ted’s had this car since 2007. He shares he had a car like this back in High School. After having a “K” Car which turned out to be a “Lemon”, he was back on the search for a car like the one he had in High School, and finally found this one.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
ENJOY!

[@chriscarson1493]

I always liked Volares and Aspens since they came out for 76. The 70s colors were great. These days you have 50 shades of grey. Enjoyed seeing this car .

[@williamboardman9476]

Found one YESTERDAY. ONLY OTHER COLOR WAS A ROOT BEER BROWN. BROWN ONLY ON ASPEN VERSION. DODGE.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@williamboardman9476]

Chris.....try getting beans to approve a 3 car deal.... Volare', Aspen, Kit Car....that was ALL the parts....Available to dealer or over counter, for Y O U to assemble at home/shop. For short track spec Street Stock class racing. ...ALL I. . .want, is a set of THE wheels...NOT a new " set of wheels "...So, THEY did. Super Coupe Aspen Super Coupe Volare' Kit Car... kit. Petty graphics, in a tagged MOPAR part # bag. So beans said Yes. But limited paint choice, not by customers...by designers at THAT beans meeting. Can of root beer in law of DODGE white hat guy. Low-ball Vodka Cranberry tonic in Plymouth's hand. PETTY, not in on that deal. But I heard he reccomended S T P for the standard issue Cop HP code 360. HE drank that stuff like water. In his veins. "Petty blue", my ass. He bled S T P red his whole life. The lifeblood of H E M I cars worldwide.

[@chriscarson1493]

@@williamboardman9476 Wow You are full of beans another self proclaimed " car expert"

[@kellismith4329]

Very nice and rare car, I bet it hauls ass with that 360

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kelli, 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

[@donaldhollums3278]

It’s fun to see the rare of the rare cars. I saw the Volare’ Road Runner and the Aspen R/T back in the day, but I cannot recall seeing this “Super Coupe”.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@damxgopak457]

I remember seeing the roadrunner version but never one of those pretty cool great find Lou.

[@loucostabile]

HI derwood 454, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of videoing and sharing this car :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Saint69X2]

Love those street rods! 👍

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@briansd2772]

Nice seeing this car! I don't recall seeing many SCs at all back then. I remember RRs and Dodge Aspen R/Ts but these were few and far between. Thanks for this trip down memory lane Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Thanks for sharing :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@briansd2772]

@@loucostabile Hi Lou. I've been a subscriber for a while now. Am I not showing up as a subscriber on your end? UPDATE: I think I see what you are talking about now Lou. I should be good now!

[@kickit59]

Lou when I was 19 in 1978 my dad bought the Road Runner version of this car in blue! A pretty cool car for that time! I had a 73 Challenger with a pistol grip four speed at that time! Those were the days and it is pretty cool to see the Super Coupe!

[@loucostabile]

Hi kickit59, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Dad's car :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks see mine

[@rogerlairamore207]

I was in the 11th grade in 1978. I wanted a Dodge Aspen super coupe, or a Plymouth Volare super coupe. In 1980 I found a 73 Plymouth Cuda 340 pistol grip, Hurst shifter four-speed the motor had been abused. The car looked in good condition. It was a silvery gray color with a black vinyl top and black interior. My dad had a low mileage 1969 Chrysler 300 with a 440 ci he help me swap the 340 and install the big block 440 and I found a big block bell housing for the transmission that car was quick it would smoke the tires in three gears. and chirp the tires in fourth gear that 440 was a beast.

[@kickit59]

@@rogerlairamore207 Roger the Mopars back then were really cool. My Dad had a couple of Road Runners back in the day. I had a Challenger and my brother had a Charger so we were pretty much a Mopar family and they were fast!

[@rogerlairamore207]

@@kickit59 yes they were fast, My first car in 1978 was a 72 Plymouth Cuda 340 my oldest brother bought it when he was in the Air Force stationed at Cheyenne Wyoming in 1974 and a year later and my oldest brother was relocated and stationed at Aviano Italy then my next to the oldest brother bought it from him and in 1978 I bought the Plymouth Cuda from my second oldest brother, that car out ran all my friends cars at school It beat my friends 74 Pontiac Firebird formula, 400 and beat my cousins 1970 SS 396, Chevelle, it also beat a friends 1970 Mach 1, 351 Mustang but only by a half a car length from a 50 tromp to 95 but also it beat a 71 GTO at 40 mph tromp easily out ran a 77 Pontiac Trans Am with a 403 it be a 72, javelin 360, and I also beat a 71 Camaro 350 easily.

[@dalecain1158]

Oh my goodness! I didn’t even know this car existed! I do love it too. Thanks Lou for showing us!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dale, Happy to share this rarity with you :-) Glad you're along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Rare applies here. To find one in this condition is remarkable. Way to go Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi FUBAR Model Yard, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of videoing and sharing this car :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tct9mm151]

I can't resist... VOOOOOOLAAARRRREEEE... lol These were so cool when they came out. A friend of mine had one with a 318 and a 3spd with OD and it was the "goods" in the day. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Very NICE ! :-) Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

Sam at Cheers …."I don't need my Corvette,,,Volare is just fine" crew of chicks walks by singing that song... Sam,,,"Where's my Corvette ???"

[@Cola64]

Volare, oh oh Cantare, oh oh oh oh 😎🤙🏻lol

[@steves4639]

omg wow...what a blast from the past. I was a 17 year old lot boy at Aurora Chrysler Plymouth in Seattle in 1978 and 1979, and we had 1 or 2 360 4barrel Super Coupes and 1 also of my favorite, a RoadRunner with a 360 2barrel and a 4 speed. Even at the time and my young age, I was aware that these were going to be the last of their kind, never to be seen again, until today! dude sounds mean. originally the lean burn was to avoid a cat, but at the end, and prob on this car, they had both. Thx Ted and Lou for showing this unusual and memorable car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve S, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Hope I'm the 1st Channel you subscribe to, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@opera93]

Yes, Steve ,rare. see y comments , my Mother in Loaded ASPEN, auto; actually seemed powerful and tight....came from BIG Police Dealer : interesting about the 360:4 and 2 BBL ENGINES : and never seen much peoducrion oF SUPER ASPENS AND PLYMOUTHS......Roadrouuners,....though I had a 77:TRANSam , that I somehow ordered iN WITH A Standard 6.6/400 ENGINE, big error, ETC.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

The color is gorgeous. It is truly fitting for such a rare car. Kudos to Ted for hanging in there long enough to find this automotive gem! Alas, the poor K Car... Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-) You're right, I'm not sure if I'll find another one to share like this. You're welcome, Lou

[@davef.2811]

First time I've ever seen one of those. Drove a 4DR. 78 Volare police car with a 360 H.P. LA premium eng. a few times and it ran really well.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave F., Happy to share this one with you. It's the only one I can recall seeing in the last 30 years, Lou

[@jenseninterceptors]

Beautiful!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@davidkastin4240]

A very rare car indeed. Great one Lou! Never seen one before but I like it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

@@loucostabile I'm a long time sub Lou. You're my #1 car guy 😉

[@Merylstreep1949]

Ooooh love these cars, definitely need to be in the spotlight. If these cars didn't keep some performance alive, you likely would not have your Hellcats or Demons

[@fredjones9750]

That's a good point you make there actually.

[@derek0609]

Performance? Since when is 170 hp performance?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, You're right. Lou

[@briansd2772]

@@derek0609 It was in '78 when car makers did what they had to do. Directionally.....base model Trans Ams and 'Vettes only had 185HP. To get 220HP you had to go with a W72 Trans Am or L82 'Vette. Dark times followed the Arab Oil Embargo, suffocating EPA regulations, and Insurance Companies that disfavored any kind of muscle car.

[@johnhill-if4jp]

Awesome car

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you appreciate this "Awesome 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

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

What a GEM! Thanks for the look at this mighty rare Plymouth Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randall, Happy to share this "GEM" with you :-) Glad to read you appreciate the rarity of this car, Lou

[@pennywise8182]

This Super Coupe and the Aspen Kit Car and the Dodge Magnum GT were the original Dodge "wide bodies".

[@loucostabile]

Hi Penny Wise, 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

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Don't see that everyday it's nice to see a blast from the past sounds and looks good

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Please watch the commercials, and hope I'm the 1st KZbin Channel you subscribe to, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bryantcurtis2665]

I was 18 when this was brand new. It actually looks pretty cool now.❤️🚙💨💨💨💨💨

[@loucostabile]

Hi Curtis, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age, Lou

[@oldtown6240]

@@loucostabile Age of the looker.

[@btzimmer]

Someday I'll get my 1980 Plymouth Road Runner to the Carlisle show. It's an F body brother to the Aspen R/T. I'm the original owner, it's all stock, white with red interior, 318. Last year for the Road Runner. 423 made. This Super Coupe in the video is as sweet as they get. Thx for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi btzimmer, Happy to read you have a cool car too. If you see me at Carlisle, make sure to say hello and show me your 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

[@bryannolte4910]

Mom had a 1978 Aspen when I was a teenager back in about 1986 or so.. Black with red vinyl interior, "Slant 6" engine, and the coldest air conditioning I've ever experienced in a car. And we lived in FLORIDA, so HOT. I loved that car! Great memories, Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bryan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms 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

[@bryannolte4910]

Already subscribed Lou, always enjoy your videos! At 50 I am sadly disabled, and spend much of my time in bed. Your videos make my day much more pleasant, thank you!!!!

[@stevekaminski5327]

There's an Aspen version of the Super Coupe too. Along with Aspen R/T and Volare Road Runners too. Plymouth had. Road Runner version of the downsized Fury in 75 also pretty rare. Cool cars and hot rods in their day.

[@themopar426]

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[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Thanks for sharing :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks., we used an 78 ASPEN LOADED /AUTOMATIC/V8?\4 Door many times in 70s( we had a loaded Hurst Hatch/TRANS am77, UNFORTUNATELY I ordered it with standard TA(400)), AND this one , of my MOTHERINLAWS, WAS nice and really tight/Sharp AUTO/ HD PACK (?)special orders in 1978.. anyways, no comparison to TRANS am Handling, BUT moved Tight,NEVER REALLY thought to,check what all was optioned in the Aspen....

[@johnkendall6962]

Very much a car of the time. The 360 went from 245 hp in 1975 to 170 hp in only 3 years. The late 70s were a dark age for cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Thanks for sharing :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@izzythemilitanthippie868]

I have a 78 Supercoupe w/ T-tops. 1 of 35. My uncle bought it in 86. I have the whole chain of ownership. In 1996, my uncle put it up on casters. There, it sat until 2020, when I bought it, after retiring from the Army.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Izzy, Happy to read you have a fun car too :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

This is an awesome find from that era!👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cmdr Darwin, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this find today :-) Lou

[@SonnyGTA]

I never liked these as a kid. Now I love them!

[@loucostabile]

Cars have an amazing way of getting better looking with age.

[@romans828.]

I was always a fan. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob Bob, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@tdvandy2]

I have really come to appreciate what you do, Lou! You find the coolest cars, really focus in on the details that others miss. Great job as always and great car here.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd V, Thank you for the kind words on the videos I share. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

What a great find! I remember the Road Runners but I had to think for a bit for the Super Coupe. Very nice Volare! Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, This might be the only one I can find of this one. Waited a year to video, as last year when I seen the car, I could not find the Care Taker. Glad to add this rare treat to the line up. You're welcome, Lou

[@goneshootin61]

Don't see these cars anymore rare today . Good one Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve S, You're right, and glad to share this rarely seen car today with you, Lou

[@MrDasher01]

Lou!!! Thank you again. That was beautiful!! I would have been just as excited as you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edmund, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car and find to share :-) Glad you're along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou

[@seansullivan4709]

Gorgeous car! I think Motor Trend or Road & Track had this and the Aspen version on the front cover with a big write up inside. Best looking Volare from the factory.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sean, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge too, Lou

[@chuckhaugan4970]

This was my brother's second car!!!!! Funny thing is, he bought his to save money from his 340 Demon that got about 8MPG due to all his performance work his was brown with the matte black hood, roof, and trunk lid. He conned me into Armor All the matt black..... It takes an hour to do it right and then wax the "normal" paint. These cars were a pain in the ass to detail. And, yea, it was a slug compared to the Demon! Bob Segar, Night Moves, sums up the time! So nice to see one again!!!! Even if it does remind me of all the money my brother still owes for my 12 year old kid labor he exploited...... With interest and penalties..... Screw my 401K, and pension, I think I'm a millionaire!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers 2nd car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MikeJBlues]

Very cool mopar !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike J, 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

[@MikeJBlues]

@@loucostabile always watching brother

[@Jhihmoac]

Woww! A Volare 360 Super Coupe! Only place I ever saw one of these was in the Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge section (And even then, you couldn't get near it, mind you!) of the 1978 Detroit Auto Show at Cobo Hall when I was still a teenager! This video is the second time I ever saw one! This rarity completely slipped my mind until now!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@tippey2011]

I have a Dodge Aspen coupe a 1979 model my first new car right three years out of high school. It has just under ten thousand miles on it. Mine is a 318 Special Edition has the opera windows. It is Eggshell white with a dark red half roof. I know Dodge had super Coupe too in 1978 or 1979. My coupe has every option except power windows and door locks and seats. I love these F body cars. The 1978 and 1979 model years they had inner fender panels to help with the front fender rot that riddle these cars in the earlier years. I just love love love this car! I wish I could have ordered one that year but i bought my Aspen in November 1979 and the 1980's were coming out and mine was a leftover 1979. My Dodge came with the AM Radio with stereo 8 track but I had it replaced with a factory AM FM 8 track radio. I just love this car so much I had goosebumps when I saw this on your page. My Dodge was Made in Hamtramack Michigan and that plant has since been closed and torn down. My Dodge window stick is 7,265.00. I have a feeling this Super Coupe was made in Newark, New Jersey as that was where they were producing the Volare line at that time. I just again love this car sooooo much! The owner is so neat too! I like he loves these F body cars. Nothing like a awesome Volare and Aspen Lou!!! Thanks for sharing this special unit with us!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read this one brings memories of your Aspen :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing the details of your car, and my pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@fredjones9750]

My mopar love affair was over by about 1972. I dont really like these cars but I appreciate its rarity and am glad the owner loves it so much.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity and Care Takers love for this car :-) Lou

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

great choice of tunes in the 8-track player

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@MaxtheFinger]

Now that was a proper rev! 🤘

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@kc-6837]

Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure Plymouth Road Runner :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tonyengland9744]

Another rare jewel. Under 500 made wow.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tony, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope I can be your 1st Subscribed Channel, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@johnbarron1329]

I have a 1979 Aspen R/T with the same drive train as the Super Coupe 360 4 bbl 3 speed 727 8 1/4 suregrip. It kept all its original parts pretty much when I found it in the mid 90s except for the smog pump was removed and the lean burn had been bypassed and repainted its factory color at one point, sable tan sunfire metallic painted black bumpers/door handles/window trim/antenna and missing its original graphics. It had a factory dual exhaust but merged together near the exit(kind of weird I thought). It even still had the factory battery cover and the original trunk carpet/spare tire cover and the plastic cover that goes over the tail lights wiring! You have a very nice mint Super Coupe there I enjoyed the video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi John B, Happy to read you enjoy this video, and glad to read you have a 1979 Aspen R/T. 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

[@zeevon9]

Cruising the circuit listing to Night Moves! Awesome car.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@woxyroxme]

The nova made the volaré look like a luxury car, they were plush, I had an old Plymouth with a front bench seat, it was the best drive in movie date car ever

[@loucostabile]

Ahhh the drive in movie and a bench seat :-)

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》An old buddy of mine had the R/T version😎👍🏾He won back to back Sportsman championships in 1995 & 96 at Jax Raceways 1/8th mile dragstrip. It was a very consistent car & driver combo♡:*:♡Greetings from⛾Florida🤳my friend🤓🎱☮🔊✌👍🏾

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's R/T version :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing my Friend, Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

Great car and story. man, My Wife and I used to car pool with alternating plates for gas ('69 Charger, '72 Maverick). I worked for a print/die stamp place in the late '90s and a Dodge Tradesman van from then was the parts runner. It had a 360 and ran great. Plenty of 'bark' ;)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Hope I'm the 1st Channel you subscribe to, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! I remember seeing a lot of Volares around back in the day, but I don't know if I ever saw a Super Coupe. I can also say it's not every car that can light your cigarette (8:00)! LOL! Glad you and Ted were able to meet and show us this rare nugget!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to share this "rare nugget!" with you :-) Lou

[@robertlee9395]

Great rare car Lou. I haven't seen one in years. That clock is an easy 15 minute swap. Only about a half dozen screws holding the instrument bezel on and it tips right out. You can do it from the driver's seat. And change bulbs too. I had to pull mine on my 79 Aspen. My friend had a 78 Volare RR. I knew a bunch of people with F bodies.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this car today :-) Glad to read you're 1st hand knowledge of your Aspen. Lou

[@PedroSilva-ib5lr]

Hello, that car is amazing, once more you "bring" u model that I didn't knew or ever seen, right is the US market, but still. I love it, I love most of the cars specially coupés from the 60 70 80 and some of the 90's, but men you got to just love that sound... congratulations for the page and thank you for showing us that kind of treasures. 🇨🇭🇵🇹

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pedro, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) I'm not sure I'll find another, so it's fun to be able to share this one with you, Lou

[@francoismontresmecaniques7082]

So cool, so 70s/80s in the look :D

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you think this car is "cool" :-)

[@scottbanghart3866]

My first car in 1983 was a 1976 Dodge Aspen 318 manual 3-speed . I paid $800 cash for it in my sophomore year . I believe it had 53,000 miles on it and was rust free . Put Craiger rims and glass pack mufflers . Also a nice stereo and speakers . It was awesome !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, 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

[@Paul-dy8mo]

A friend of mine had a 1979 Volare with a 'Duster' trim package with the back side windows louvred and plaid cloth seats...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends 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

[@jerrysponagle3881]

I owned a 1978 Dodge Aspen, light green. 225 slant 6. . Loved that car. To have one to day with a 5 7 hemi in it would be sick.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@garyeagleson5634]

Man Lou, this is the first time I ever seen a car like this one. Amazing how few of them were made, the owner looks like he’s reliving his “youth” by having this particular car when he did in 1978. Great sound on the exhaust, sure it could move quick if necessary. Thanks for “displaying” this very Rare car Lou, oh by the way, your Mustang exhaust pipes sound Awesome too!👍🙏🏻❤️✌️😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to share this rarely seen today car :-) Cars keep us young for sure, Lou

[@garyeagleson5634]

@@loucostabile Yes Lou, for sure that’s TRUE!! I actually own a 58 Chev Delray 2 Door Sedan, I’ve owned it since 1978 & it was my first car. I still drive it several times a week & I was 22 years old & I feel like a younger man in a “time capsule” when I drive it around cruising.

[@Cola64]

Solid State baby! Interesting year the 70’s from what I can remember 😎 Nice Ride I like that color combo 🤙🏻

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you find this one interesting. I was glad to find it and share it with you.

[@josephconsoli4128]

Interesting car. I don't recall ever seeing one then or now. It's amazing how, within 10 years, muscle car design went from a clean no-nonsense look to a sort-of "Hot-Wheels" toy look. I guess by then they knew that the older muscle enthusiasts gave up on owning them and the new buyers were college kids who just wanted some power and a lot of flash. It was enjoyable to see this rare car and Kudos to the owner to preserve it so well.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to share this one with you. You're right, you don't see this car anymore, Lou

[@kevinsnyder4425]

What a beautiful car ! Forgot about these... Remember a lot more roadrunner's than volares ! The color combo looks great - all ready for the nascar track ! (Well, maybe with a few mods ) The owner found a neat one there , kudos to him.! Thanks Lou. !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read this one brings back memories :-) My pleasure sharing this one, and you're welcome, Lou

[@DominatorGarage]

Gosh, I can relate with my 70 Torino GT, everytime I take it out I get "Nice challenger"

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nate, Thanks for viewing and sharing. Did you see todays car? Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGPFnJ9ujNeoh9U

[@Foxonian]

I used to own a Volare. It was a '77 Premier sedan with a Super Six slant six engine and A/C. More luxury oriented than fast.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Foxonian, 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

[@chrisallen766]

I like that color scheme.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you appreciate the color scheme 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

[@diecastloonie6055]

Very cool this is why I like your videos you always learn something new

[@loucostabile]

Hi diecast Loonie, I'm learning all the time, so I'm glad you enjoy that too. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, and tell you're Friends too, Lou

[@Red-rl1xx]

These cars were OK, I guess. Chrysler did what they could under the circumstances of the late '70's. The dress up items helped in appearances but they were still Volares.😄 My grandmother had a '78 Aspen with the 225 six. The dash layout for both is identical. We had it for about a year after she passed in '88. Still ran like new when we sold it.

[@loucostabile]

HI Red 13, Thanks for sharing details on your Grandmothers car :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks,Red.... my Wife’s Mother had a loaded LUXURY ASPEN ( everything optioned ): GREEN/Green “deluxe leather”..?. Anyways it was sharp,and sort of quick: Admittedly , I had a 77 TRANS AM , SPECIAL ED , HURST HAtch loaded ,with standard 400CI , kind of underpowered until I worked on it ( NOT THE TA 6.6::: thinkING LATER ON, I kicked myself for NOT ordering the TA ENGINE IN OCT 76(** we had concerns about gas mileage, etc.)..The several times we had the ASPEN, IT WAS SOLID,AS ironwood, and especially the Drivetrain.& Automatic, “ Three Speed: seems like it was V8....have a remembrance it was Heavy Duty Or Special TOWING Package..........and came Dodge Dealer with all Police Work, etc.

[@Red-rl1xx]

@@opera93 It was the same way with my grandmother's car, which was red on red. I'm not sure how it was optioned. It had power steering and brakes and I think a/c and a rear window defroster but that's probably it. Even at 10 years old, it was very tight and responsive and drove like new. She took care of it.

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Hi Lou. Great video and car indeed. I like Volares SC - the last true muscle cars by Plymouth. Anyway. This piece is so nice and that front "licence plate" with the Rapid Transit System logo is absolutely cool!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, Happy to read you enjoy this video of this rare car today :-) Lou

[@bruceh92]

Congrats to owner on a pretty rare car. They marketed the Road runner with the Volare so I was surprised to see Super Coupe, which I've never seen or heard of. Then again maybe they weren't sold here in Canada. Anyway, nice engine - 360ci lots of fun I'm sure. Thanks Lou, I share your enthusiasm with this one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@mwrcrft]

Very nice survivor sounds great.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt, 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 I can be your 1st Subscribed to Channel, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@85Stang331]

I remember working on those lean burn engines at the dealer

[@loucostabile]

Hi 85Stang331, 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

[@bk6678]

When Lou laughs at you and your car from the get-go.

[@loucostabile]

....that's usually a good thing :-)

[@dedeborya9015]

The Volare .... the way to get a 'RoadRunner' without paying the damn insurance for one. There was a hunter green one running in our school with a 440 crammed in it. pure sleeper, until the fun pedal was pushed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dede, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the hunter green 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

[@johndrake2729]

The Aries/Reliant replaced this??? Wow, thanks, Lee.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@OG785]

My first car was a 1978 Volare Roadrunner in orange... Loved the car but had to sell for college money.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay, 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

[@jamesmartin1387]

I worked at a Chrysler Plymouth dealership for a little over a year during '76-77 when a 1977 Volare Premier wagon arrived with a 360 V8 that a customer special ordered so he could tow his boat. A mechanic looked at that big 360 stuffed in there and said the motor will need to be dismounted from the frame and raised up enough to change the spark plugs.

[@loucostabile]

That's a challenge.

[@dannyal467]

lol love that muscle car sound great ride n great video lou! keep them videos coming n stay safe👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Danny Al, Thanks for sharing you love the sound :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rare_cars.channel]

Thank you for the video👍

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Редкие автомобили. :-)

[@Wallace-w1o]

Love the car, I used to own a green one. Imagine if they had 426 hemi

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wallace, 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

[@Johnnycdrums]

I heard the 360 is tough as nails. We always figured it to be a truck anchor. This sounds wicked.

[@loucostabile]

You're right, this one sounds pretty good :-)

[@marktatum2592]

How's about a Volare Roadrunner?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, If you Subscribe, hit the bell, and watch the commercials so I can keep making $ so I can keep sharing with you, you can see this video link of a rare Volare Road Runner :-) Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZvKY6qXgrt-bNE

[@bartricky5894]

Really nice car but in 1978 we were in the middle of the custom van craze...

[@Red-rl1xx]

I remember that! The people who lived across the street from us at the time had a nice GMC or Chevy van that was bright orange with Cragar wheels, heart shaped windows and had a bean bag chair inside.

[@bartricky5894]

@@Red-rl1xx If it's a rockin', don't come a knockin'

[@loucostabile]

Ahhhh, good times :-)

[@daves9616]

Love these cars!! Been looking for one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave S, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

[@markj2838]

Good ole car. Rare too. Tks Lou, i hope its a 360 4 bbl? Sounds good!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark J, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of videoing and sharing this car :-) Hope I'm the 1st Subscribed Channel on KZbin for you, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@markj2838]

@@loucostabile absolutely Lou.. i wait for them!!! Love these 70s under dogs as well..

[@michaelcrockette8694]

stunning!👍🏽

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate this "stunning" 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

[@JeffKing310]

Btw, the 360 fits under the hood better than I expected.

[@loucostabile]

You're right, fits nice.

[@retracyrb]

I haven't seen one them in years, I dated a girl that had one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bryan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the girl you dated's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@michaelpacini1332]

Oh my god ! I had a 78 Volare . Burgandy and silver with a 318 . Burgandy interior as well . Unfortunately it was not a good car for me . The motor would die out all the time . This Super Coupe is very cool however. Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope I can be your 1st Subscribed Channel, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@johndrake2729]

Like this shape, but I've never heard of the Super Coupe. Looks so much like the 2 door '75 - '79 Nova.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you "Like the shape" :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MichaelSmall-yn3ki]

Delaware representing the volare super coupe!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, 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

[@googleusergp]

The tag lets you brag: H for Volare, L for low price class, 29 for two door special coupe, L for 360 V8, 8 for 1978 model year, B for Hamtramck, MI assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Hamtramck, MI plant was called "Factory Zero" or "Dodge Main" and operated from 1911 to 1980. GM eventually opened up Hamtramck, MI assembly on part of that site after a group of citizens opposed city officials from demolishing houses, churches and stores in the area to make way for the new plant. Dodge Main had an area called "The Playpen" where employees could tinker and fabricate their own stuff after hours. It also had a medical ward, several cafeterias and its own fire department which was online with the Hamtramck, MI fire department as well. Some codes: U for USA spec vehicle, E58 for 360 V8, RR9 for Crimson Metallic exterior paint, 505 should be May 5, 1978 production which was a Friday, among other codes.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Google User GP, 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

[@jakebrakeify]

Well I guess time is the one thing that will turn a sow's ear into a silk purse : )

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@johnbarron8042]

I had that same rear window louver, I looked to see who made them it had no company name no numbers nothing. Unfortunately it blew off when I was driving my Aspen over a hundred miles an hour and lost on the freeway! ☹ Nice Super Coupe by the way! 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this "Super Coupe" :-) Memorable story on your rear window louvers, Lou

[@architypeone8646]

Cool car! Surprised it is in such good shape for a NY car....these cars had a bad reputation for rust and that's why you don't see many around. I had a '77 Volare with a 318 and a 4 speed on the floor with overdrive. It was a great car. It got 26 MPG on trips and was very dependable. I had the magnum 500 rims and it looked pretty sharp.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@RubOneOutRosie]

u will only see this car on Lou's.

[@loucostabile]

Hi rub one out rosie, and I was lucky to find it :-) Lou

[@williamboardman9476]

@@loucostabile Lou...I found one yesterday. My Mom gave me the DODGE brochure for my '77 birthday in August. As an earlier Aspen wagon owner/ financed, Chrysler sent out early printed for "Preferred Customers"...started actually selling them in September 77. Less than 500. A car model you can find out Exactly from Chrysler Historical Society. Thks for showing these off. Aspen model is Exactly same...in Brown. This Volare' version only in this red. I do not know if 500 is total of the 2. But I will find out ASAP.

[@johnmaki3046]

In '92, I BRIEFLY owned a '78 Dodge Aspen "Super Coupe"! Winter in Minnesota, A BEATEN SMOKEY, STEAMING car (I bought for $150!) I JUNKED IT! I found out later, from my buddy (who towed it over-the-scale) THAT I SCRAPPED A TRANSPLANTED "340"!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@johnmaki3046]

@@loucostabile LIKED this car, though!

[@glennavellino1172]

My parents had a 1978 Chrysler LeBaron 318. It feels familiar, maybe because its from the same time.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@woxyroxme]

I believe that they were built on the same platform along with the diplomat

[@Halliday7895]

lol complete with Bob Seger Night Moves 8 TRACK classy

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@Merylstreep1949]

Lol the Carlisle Nationals have been running since summer, those people must want to go home by now lol

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, It's like ice cream, you like it, but it's not good to eat the whole gallon in one sitting :-) Stay tuned, there is more summer coming your way, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Stay tuned Johnny more summer of Carlisle coming :-)

[@omartorres5688]

I remember seeing a Dodge Aspen Super Coupe cor sale.on the local. Craigslist it looked original and remember the price tag north of $6,000

[@loucostabile]

Hi Omar, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you saw in the local Craiglist :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@omartorres5688]

@@loucostabile No problem just wished I could have afforded it

[@kevincostello3856]

Beautiful lean burn!!! How much hp does that make?? Lol. Rare bird indeed 78-79. I think maybe 195 hp ? Anyone know? Lou as always you are THE MAN

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I'd think about 195 HP is right. Maybe a Viewer knows exact HP. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@javiersanchez3477]

Hermoso auto 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Javier, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice car" :-) Lou

[@ImTheDaveman]

Okay - between you and me (seeing how private KZbin comments are) I would marry this car in a heartbeat if it weren't for the fact that I'd be cheating on the half dozen cars or so I already married. Deud! And the 8-Track still works! How sweet a deal is that!? Loving the color scheme, exterior, interior, clean as a whistle engine and engine bay - loving the health outta them wheels maaaan! Yeah! She's hawt! Massive Thumbs Up Assault!! Thanx for bringing in another legendary ride, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImTheDaveman, I now pronounce you man & car. You may take the keys :-) Glad to share this one with you, as I'm not sure I'll see another one. You're welcome, Lou