1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe in Copper & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@reyrob]

My father had a 1979 Century Turbo just like this one but 4 doors! Must be even more special!

[@loucostabile]

Hi reyrob, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers 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

[@drippinglass]

Beautiful car! The owner has done a remarkable job on restoring a car that doesn’t have a lot of aftermarket parts.

[@loucostabile]

Hi drippingglass, Glad to read you can appreciate the difficulty in restoring a car like this :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@donpage3755]

Although we have never meet face to face, I am the person who gave Starc a copy of that letter. It was given to me by the original owner of a 79 Turbo Coupe that I purchased from him in 2007.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rustedjunk]

Why would someone thumbs down on this? This is a really cool car.

[@starctraxler8847]

Thank you Rustedjunk its amazing how many haters there are, if it wasn't for cars like this maybe there wouldn't be the cars we have today. Also for all the haters out there I also own a 65 GS convertible 4speed and and 68 GS that's built to run F.A.S.T races 690 ish hp stock appearing through the mufflers

[@MustLoveTrucks]

I think its because of the guy making this, he has no passion or understanding and lacks REAL enthusiasm. Like when the owner said he's running 16PSI boost, he didn't bat an eye, or when the owner said he takes it to the track, why didn't he ask what kind of #'s he was putting up or when the owner said he had it beefed up some, no questions asked. He should watch a few jay leno's garage episodes and learn to not rush this process like this was an everyday car, but a extremely rare classic.

[@blk7gxn]

@@starctraxler8847 I ABSOLUTELY love your car sir! VERY VERY RARE!! I too own a 1979 and a 1980! Have documentation right from GM on production figures on both. Its truly a miracle any have survived! Thanks for sharing!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rustedjunk, 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

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

Al of those early turbo cars seem to be relatively rare. A guy in our Buick Club of America Chapter has a 1978 LeSabre turbo coupe and it is the only one in the club nation wide! Another rare turbo car is the 1982 Buick Grand National. They only made 202 Grand Nationals in 1982, and most of those had a 350;4-barrel engine, with reportedly only 25 having the turbo V-6 that first year. Those 1982 Grand Nationals were very pretty Cars, painted silver instead of the Darth Vader black of the 1984 and up Grand Nationals. There was no Grand National in 1983. Thanks Lou, for this great car story about this super rare turbo Buick. I have never seen one of these in person.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Fred and Debra MacDonald yeah the Le Sabre turbo is a rare one. I have seen the Century coupes, but never a turbo. The one I saw had a V8 in it. A 305 iirc.

[@danielscott6787]

I owned a 1980 Chevy Monte Carlo that had a 4.3 V6 turbo. Two tone Fire red/ burgundy,T-tops, console etc.

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

Yes, another rare car! That 4.3 liter was basically a 350 minus two cylinders. It was made famous in trucks like the GMC Syclone and I think some were in special editions of the Pontiac TransAm. There were also some MonteCarlos with the 3.8 Buick V-6 engine.

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

Yes, and this car is somewhat rare even with the 305. Even the four door is rare today.

[@elcaminosunlimited]

@@danielscott6787 you mean 3.8 turbo V6. The 4.3 didn't come out until 85 and was only turbo in Syclone/Typhoons. All 80/81 Turbo Monte's has the same Carbureted 3.8 turbo as the Turbo regal.

[@teknowil]

I remember when those came out. I can not believe I'd actually want one now

[@loucostabile]

Hi WILNEL, Glad you remember this one :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of yours soon, Lou

[@Red-rl1xx]

"Buttless Cutlass".😄

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@johncholmes643]

I haven't heard that for years!!!

[@cjstarkey]

or for those of us with the v6 non turbo "Gutless Cutlass"

[@jwbmw6084]

It does look like a Cutlass Salon, but it is a GM product after all. I don't remember this vehicle at all, I respect it for it's uniqueness, but like the salon I don't think it's very attractive.

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

GM did produce 442 from this same platform but I dont know the exact production numbers

[@dastardlydave1455]

Another unique find. Hats off to Starc for his love and enthusiasm for this car. Nice restoration!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dastardly Dave, Glad to read you appreciate this unique Buick :-) Lou

[@MrTrack412]

I had two Buick Regals. Neither looked anything like this car. In fact I have never seen a car like this. Thank you for showing it Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed Clampett, You're welcome, and stay tuned, that Regal might be coming up :-) Lou

[@tippey2011]

A very pretty one if a kind Buick! I love the color! That v/6 had great sound on the exhaust! Great guy and great car! I love those low production cars. Thanks for sharing Lou!

[@loucostabile]

HI Steve Flad, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@maximusareilius2262]

thats what was cool about the 70s/80s. the colors cars came in. now its mostly grey, white and black.

[@nelsona779]

I was thinking the exact same thing. I love these beautiful eyeballs that people really don't like. DieHard Buick fan always

[@jasonschwartz2347]

Nice ride you have there! My first car back in 86' was a 78' Regal turbo in same exact color combo. Bought with 79k on it for $1500. Turbo blew the first year. Relaced by my neighbor. Threw a rod the next. Some high school kid rebuilt the motor in my driveway. When everything worked (which wasn't often), the car hauled ass. Loved filling the rear air shocks every Friday night at the gas station. Was very comfortable and well built. One car review said "The lump in the hood will put a lump on your throat". In my case, the lump in the hood took the lump out of my wallet. Still great memories.

[@loucostabile]

Glad this one brings back nice memories for you :-)

[@terririley4929]

Very cool that someone is taking care of this unconventional ride. This era of vehicle brings me back. Hats off to you sir

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terri riley, Glad you enjoy this unique Buick :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@terririley4929]

@@loucostabile I'm curious too the rarity of some more established muscle cars vs. the oddity of these and how the values will reflect n the coming years. Thanks for finding a unique gem. Love the oddball cars. Keep it up

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terri, this one took me a little while to get the video, however I think it was worth it. Let me know what you think? Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJani2qHhaqJY7M

[@elizabethcherry920]

I don't ever remember seeing one even new, I am glad we got someone saving it. Aye I think its a sharp car. Here is another rare Buick I want you to find Lou since you are good at it, a 1988 Buick LeSabre GN, they did not make many and I only seen one of them in a want ad.

[@electrichellion5946]

Elizabeth Cherry - I’ve never heard of a GN of that model before. That’s gotta be a rare one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Elizabeth Cherry, Thank you for the tip on the 1988 LeSabre GN. If I see one with the Care Taker, you will too, Lou

[@frankdenardo8684]

Elizabeth Cherry seen often in the sales brochures.

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

That LeSabre Grand National was basically a cosmetic package for looks, as only a naturally aspirated engine was available. The transaxles in these cars would not hold together with a turbocharged engine, so the turbocharged was not offered in production cars.

[@blk7gxn]

Hi Lou and Elizabeth! In 1986 ( NOT 1988) they made a Buick Lesabre Grand National to qualify the new body style for NASCAR. They made a total of 117 of which 112 were sold to the public, 5 were turbocharged and never released as prototypes. Out of the 112 sold to the public 20 were run at the Daytona as a sprint promotional thing. Lots of really neat historic value on these cars!

[@wanderinggentile]

I saw a gray one come through the Buick dealer where I worked in Atlanta in 1983-84. I had no idea it was so rare.

[@loucostabile]

Glad this car brought back memories of the "gray" one you saw :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Another winner, Lou! You have a good eye for unique cars. I've seen all of the 69 Camaros ever built (maybe twice)! This is certainly a rare gem. I've heard that this car show literally is the best in the world. I live in Indy, so there's no excuse for me to miss this show in 2019. Hope I see you there!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brad Conklin, Glad to read this one is a Winner :-) Yes, please come to the show in November the week before Thanksgiving and you'll have a great time, Lou

[@randomgooglename]

my dad was a buick fanatic and ive never heard of these till now. i like it and im glad its got a good home!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Random Google Name, Thank you for sharing you like this unique car :-) Lou

[@bpagan7781]

I bought one of these used in 1984 and had no idea what I had. We sold our firebird and kept this when we drove it to Texas. Drove it there for a year and drove it back to Michigan. I didn't change the oil very often not knowing it made a huge difference. It blew up on I-75 and smoked out everyone behind me. I took it back to the dealer and traded it in for a Chevy Citation plus a few bucks. It wasn't real quick but held it's own. Wish I still had it now!

[@loucostabile]

Hi B Pagan77, 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

[@zendher]

Another state of the art car!!! 60's to late 80's was the best era in car manufacturing.

[@loucostabile]

You should have many cars to enjoy on this KZbin Channel :-) Glad you're along for the ride.

[@blackericdenice]

GM designer's mother owned a Saab 900.

[@stephennolin526]

blackericdenice sure seems that way. I rather like the look and would have to agree with you.

[@blackericdenice]

@@stephennolin526 I love that 3.8 turbo. I love any turbocharge engine.

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

@@blackericdenice They're pretty darn reliable as well I've found out. And even as it has a ugly duckling look I'm all about reliability than looks always have been.. Jumping ship here but even the ugliest SUV ever made also known as the Pontiac Aztec was painful to look at but more reliable than any other vehicles made that first year. And it still is for anyone brave enough to drive it that is lol. It was just so friggin ugly really!. 😂😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi F165, 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

[@markusantonio4866]

I miss these old cars. I have to watch reruns of CHIPS to see all the classics moving.

[@loucostabile]

Nice, and good idea.

[@wishbone20t]

My First Car! Thank you so much for this video. I didn't have the turbo coupe however I had a 1978 Century green on green 2 door coupe. I owned the car in the late 80's, and mine was not at all stock. I had a engine swap to a modified 350 Olds -torquey SOB it hauled some serious ass. Ugly as hell, not to mention some body damage (front fender) it was the perfect sleeper. Blacked out grill, bumpers and rims, set of auxiliary fog lights mounted on top center front bumper. I had a surprisingly huge set of Tiger Paw truck tires tucked up inside those rear fender wells. I beat everything car in town except one. I started with a set of original 273 gears the top end was scary fast. One day I pulled up next to a brand new red Porsche 944, that owner was so proud! We had a 5+ mile straight highway ahead, I let him take the lead, it was the gentleman thing to do! About 135 mph he started to either loose steam or nerve, I pulled into the passing lane and and walked by him right around 145+. Perhaps one of the more stupidest things I ever did, but the look on his face was well worth it. I grew up in a racecar garage, with the circumference of those tires, 273 gears, 1 to 1 final drive @ 5000 rpm we calculated I could do 160 in that car. I had her pegged wide open probably more than a dozen times. I drove that car with open headers for the last 3-4 months, I carried the broken exhaust pieces in the trunk just in case. I expected a fix-it ticket at any time, but strangely enough the only time I got pulled over I showed him the exhaust in the trunk and said it just fell off.... he let me go. He probably thought no one in their right mind would purposely drive a car around that loud....

[@loucostabile]

Hi wishbone20t, First car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@brianc5537]

Never seen this model. What a beautiful car and a real stand out today!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian C, Glad to share this unique Buick with you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@davemorris1269]

My father had one of these, it was a gold color. Bought new in 1979, wasn't very reliable though so sold it a few years later. I still remember the turbo gauge lights when he laid into it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers 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

[@juancitofelic]

When I first seen these as used not the turbo models. I was so confuse with the design it was very unattractive, but this guy turn it into gold 🥇.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Javielito Evans, Glad to read you enjoy this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@bigbuck1318]

Beautiful car. Don’t see many old Buick’s these days.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bigbuck13, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're right, you don't see many, Lou

[@rayburton4867]

Wow haven’t seen of these since my teenaged years! Classic!

[@loucostabile]

Glad this one brings back memories :-)

[@fredholley6248]

Awesome! I think '79 was a great year for Buick on the 'looks' front. Too bad 95% of all cars today look basically the same.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred, 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

[@youtubeblows]

The best sounding V6 to ever be built.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@haqitman]

It's like in the late 70s, GM addressed each division: "We need to find a way to keep performance alive in this time of expensive gas and CAFE standards and emissions and the Japanese invasion. Pontiac, you guys slip some true 400 ci Pontiac V8s into some Trans Ams. Buick, you guys keep looking into that turbo thingy, etc. etc." Surprising the low production numbers because it seems like such a practical performance car for the time. I like the wheels and the hatchback rear. I'm glad your guest went through the trouble to restore it - really cool!

[@loucostabile]

Hi haqitman, Glad you enjoy this car, and appreciate the work that went into restoring it. Lou

[@SeeOurWrecks]

It has a regular trunk lid, no hatchback (though it does look like it would...)

[@haqitman]

@@SeeOurWrecks Thanks for the clarification. It's still cool :)

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

Nice I agree what GM did in the late 70s the GM lineup was feverishly shrinking do to cafe standards and ofcourse the dreaded oldsmobile diesel 350 v8

[@richmcintyre1178]

Well Lou you got me on this one. I never knew they made these and with only 61made I know why. Very cool. Thanks for the education.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, Happy to read you learned something with this episode :-) I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers, and I find that to be so much fun. You're welcome, Lou

[@petemedina8446]

Beautiful car I didn't even know that model existed sounds good for its age and looks good too

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pete Medina, Glad you enjoy the looks of this unique car :-) Lou

[@vmat1000]

Nice work, Lou. I saw the thumbnail rec a few times here today and sorta yawned. Then I remembered The Buick Grand National. This way early Turbo seems to be where it all started.

[@loucostabile]

Hi g mat, Glad you took the time to view this unique Buick :-) Lou

[@chrisnizer1885]

Absolutely amazing. I never even knew that car existed. I do remember H.O. versions of the Buick 231 cubic inch V-6 without turbo's in 1980-81 but wasn't aware of anything prior. That's just awesome Lou and it's in pristine condition. Thanks for another great one, Semper Fi!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris Nizer, Glad to read you enjoy this unique Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@chrisnizer1885]

@@loucostabile I enjoy all of your videos. I like the combination of the cars, the people who own them, and their experiences and efforts required to complete a restoration. ALWAYS good stuff, Semper Fi!

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Lou, you are a gentleman. I hit the subscribe button immediately (rarely do i subscribe). You're genuine and heartfelt as well as passionate about cars (like the rest of us). Looking fwd to all your posts. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudolph Guarnacci, Thank you for the kind words, it's appreciated. Glad you're along for the ride. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too :-) Lou

[@loucostabile]

Would you like to be on my monthly e-mail to my Car Care Takers and Friends? If yes, go to www.MyCarStoryWithLou.com "Contact us" and you can share your e-mail there. Lou

[@herbiehusker1889]

Ths is a beautiful Buick.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@troGNman]

My neighbor had one when I was a kid. His was Dark Gold. He lived on a road that had and uphill grade and I remember the nice mellow tone from the resonator exhaust. I don't know what became of the car after they had moved away. In a way I blame that car for getting me hooked on Buick cars from a young age as I had a '77 Regal at the time. When college finished up and I got myself together I bought an '86 GN brand new followed years later with an '08 LaCrosse Super and currently a '14 Regal GS. The production number seems a little low but you have the remember that Buick had 3 more Turbo cars in its stable at the time (Riv, LeSabre, Regal). Thanks for highlighting such a well restored version of a little known car. Well done! P.S. saw this in Hemmings Muscle Machines as well and had to delve deeper thus finding this video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi troGNman, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) 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

[@csw923]

used to own one of these....was a blast to drive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris Wakefield, Thank you for viewing and sharing your first hand knowledge, Lou

[@solsunson262]

nice 1979 turbo v6 buick century,and rare as can be for a 1979 turbo century!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sol Sunson, Glad you enjoy this unique Buick :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@stevemitchell7817]

Didn’t know such a car existed! Thanks Lou; for all you do!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Mitchell, Glad to share a unique car for you to enjoy. Appreciate the kind words of encouragement, Lou

[@chiefjoe8706]

Very nice car to show Lou. Happy holidays.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chief Joe, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Happy holidays to you too, Lou

[@revolutionday1]

My God..... Thanks for shooting this!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry Hesticles, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@B3burner]

That’s amazing! I would have never guessed that was a Buick Century. But I guess if only 61 of them were ever made, no wonder I’ve never seen one until now.

[@loucostabile]

Hi B3burner, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Glad to share this unique car with you :-) Lou

[@HWolfeIII]

Nice Buick...This car reminds me of how my ex-bro-in-law sold a 1984 Skyhawk T-Type to a good friend of mine. That car was a blast to drive and with a with a 4 speed manual and I-4 turbo engine, it was very quick. One of my greatest memories is how we drove that car to Chicago to a church conference.

[@loucostabile]

HI HWolfelll, Sound like wonderful memories :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@Torch4Life]

Lou Costabile, thanks for this video. I have a '79 Salon coupe w/4500 orig miles. Factory am/fm/cb.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Torch Matic, Glad to read about your 79 Salon Coupe. Sound like you are the right Care Taker for that car. You're welcome, Lou

[@oohgee3093]

I love Buicks!! I also like rare oddball cars too! Good job.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@kens97sto171]

My Grandma had a 79 Cutlass with this body. Hers had the small V8 in it. Never loved the back end on them.. but I have a Soft spot for the car since it brings very fond memories of my Grandma. I eventually ended up with a regular body 79 Cutlass with 3.8 v6. Was a weird one. 3.8 V6, no AC, No Power Steering and a 3 speed manual from the factory. Great engine.. out some headers on it and. Camshaft. Ran pretty good.

[@loucostabile]

Hi kens97sto171, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmas 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

[@vinsetta]

Love the level of detail even down to the red/white/blue Delco freedom battery. Beautiful work sir!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nicolas Georgeoff, Glad to read you enjoy the details on this car :-) Lou

[@73twall]

Always thought these things should have been a hatchback. These Centuries hold a special place in my heart, because when I was 7, we bought a 1979 Century wagon in 1980. We had that car for 8 years, and we saw a lot of country in it. At the time, I hated it because we had it so long, when all the other kids' families had minivans and Celebrities. We still had this dodgy old Buick. Now, the nostalgia is overwhelming every time I see one of these old Buick Centuries. Thanks, guys.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd Wall, Thank you for viewing and sharing this one is special for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@73twall]

@@loucostabile Just became a patron. You have the honor of being the first person I have gone all Patreon on. I've been a YT consumer since 2011, BTW. I really love your content, my friend.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd Wall, I'm privileged and humbled to read you comment. Appreciate your support to share cars we both enjoy :-) Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd, Would you like to be on my monthly e-mail to Car Care Takers and Friends? If yes, go to www.MyCarStoryWithLou.com "Contact us" and you can share your e-mail there. Lou

[@stephennolin526]

Great find!! Cool car.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Winnie Azikiwe :-) Glad you enjoy this car.

[@kyoakland]

Never even knew this existed and I've owned several 86 and 87 Grand Nationals and t types

[@loucostabile]

Hi ky Malone, Glad to share this unique Buick with you :-) I'm learning all the time, so it's nice to read you learned something from this video, Lou

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

Along with these buicks oldsmobile made a 442 edition of this same platform 1978 1979

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

They made the buick regal sport coupe 1978 -1980 A body which is the predecessor to the (G body) t type and grand national and GNX

[@bertkanne4572]

The coupe body style is rare nowadays but hardly any model but the Century Turbo Coupe could be rarer. I did not know this model existed and it is hard to believe GM was willing to build such an incredibly low volume Buick! Congratulations for saving this historic car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bert Kanne, Thank you for viewing and appreciate you recognizing how unique this Buick is :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@Carl6231]

Very interesting car and a very rare one at that!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the uniqueness of this car Carl :-)

[@rodferguson3515]

@@loucostabile very rare find nowadays rare like a 1984 turbo conv Rivera .

[@galiffrey1]

Thanks Lou, I've been a car fan my whole life and thought I've seen them all. Never seen this one. Thanks for introducing us to rare cars. Your hard work is truly appreciated. But I'm sure you don't consider it work. You seem like you love it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi galiffrey1, Glad you enjoy this unique Buick. You're welcome, and you're right. When I'm around cars & their Care Takers, I'm having a BLAST :-) Took me awhile to track this one down & let me know if you've seen this car? Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJani2qHhaqJY7M

[@rightlanehog3151]

The owner's effort to preserve this rare car is impressive but the plumbing on top of the engine is scary. It looks like a mechanical octopus is trying to strangle the engine block.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Right Lane Hog, You're right, the effort to preserve this car is impressive. Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@rustedjunk]

Once you dive into it the plumbing is really not complicated.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@rustedjunk Dive between an Octopus and its prey? Not me . Where is Jacques Cousteau when you really need him?

[@erik61801]

its the Boostgie Man

[@daveponder2754]

It's how the car came originally, and not really that hard to service. I know I have a four door 78 Century w/turbo.

[@hottubz1965]

Cool little slice of history.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car Dude on a computer :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@TejasToolMan]

Very cool car Lou, last one I saw of this turbo model back in the early 80's up in Medford Oklahoma farmer's daughters car

[@loucostabile]

Hi TejasToolMan, Glad this one brought back memories of the Farmer Daughter's car, Lou

[@ProjectFairmont]

My brother had one in Sheboygan WI, he traded for a Riviera Turbo.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you have first hand knowledge of this unique Buick, Lou

[@TheSpritz0]

Someone back then bought one in Winnipeg Canada as I absolutely remember seeing one!!!! It might have been a slightly different year, but SAME general design!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheSpritz0, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember from Canada :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@thomobrien1854]

There was a white one for sale on Hemmings from Alberta about two years ago (Canadian car in Klms) … needed attention but was a nice rig

[@dreammerchant4442]

I remember this Car in Chicago in 89 a nieghbor owned one ..what i didnt know that only 61 were made..at that time one would have thought they were mass produced.. they used that body style for a none turbo Coupe as well..

[@loucostabile]

Hi baltazar diaz, Glad to read this one brings back memories :-) Lou

[@sidefx996]

Very cool! What a neat car! Certainly don't see one of those every day. Must be a real challenge trying to restore a car this rare. Where on Earth do you find restoration parts for this thing? Love it, thanks so much for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome.

[@Christianpreaching]

Wow, a rare gem!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@JasonSmith-rq6sj]

I love how Lou does everyday cars from the past. I'm sick of supercars.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Jason Smith :-) Glad you're enjoying this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Very nice & truly rare! Growing up, a guy in our neighborhood had a gray Century like the one in the buyers guide, but no turbo. He told his son to save up his allowance money & they would then go "buy" a turbo for it.... I don't think he ever got one, but his son had plenty of $ saved up for college.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you share this unique Buick with you :-) Lou

[@crownroyale87]

This is the same Buick that led to the birth of the Grand National !!!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@michaelmays9292]

I had a 1978 mint sports coupe that looked exactly like that but it had know turbo with tge 231 engine and it had the race suspension like that one had. I owned a mint 1987 5.0 Z28 that my buick coupe would dust. The 231 was a really quick car for that era

[@loucostabile]

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

[@ecannon649]

Very cool. I had no idea these were ever built. And I consider myself very car savvy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi E Cannon, Glad you enjoy the uniqueness of this Buick :-) Hope you see many more unique cars on this KZbin Channel, like this one. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKOpl3eClpJkq68

[@Formulabruce]

History right there!! The Buick that started the Turbo craze.. nice video! I bet it rides nice . Coils on all 4 corners?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Formula Firebird, Thank you for viewing, and sharing. Glad you enjoy the video :-) Lou

[@frankdenardo8684]

Formula Firebird SAAB and Porsche got into turbocharged engines along with Mercedes-Benz with the 300 SD turbo diesel. Buick did this being the foreign cars cost more to buy.

[@clarkgriswold5903]

Chevrolet started the turbo craze with the Corvair & Oldsmobile did with the F-85 Jetfire way back in the day!

[@joeywarren3803]

Beautiful Buick!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joey, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this Buick :-) 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

[@DEEPCYCLEGARAGE]

WOW! What a cool car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Deep Cycle Garage, Glad to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Lou

[@evilboy77buick81]

Beautiful gem of a car

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car evilboy 77buick :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@johnnyboyssite]

Remember this car clearly but we bought a 79 REGAL Sportcoupe insread. I was 11 yrs old and wanted to sit in the front seat so no buckets and console lol..

[@loucostabile]

Glad this one brings back memories John k :-)

[@bige8397]

I saw one back in the day. Guy was street racing. Didn't lose :) .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, 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

[@josephkutta599]

Never knew these were that rare. Saw one of these in a junkyard as a teenager.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Kutta, Glad to share this one with you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@77hodag]

Love that Wisconsin accent (coming from a born Cheesehead)!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@tomhertz1614]

Cool. That trunk can fit 3 people when sneaking into the drive in theater

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@trianonalex]

*Awesome Ride* 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Trianon Alex, Glad you think this one is "awesome" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@trianonalex]

@@loucostabile *Cool love GM Classic Cars HAPPY NEW YEARS*

[@markg7030]

I don't remember this turbo version Buick. I do remember this body style was also shared with Olds and it was not well received by the public. I think it was around 1 or 2 years

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark G, Thank you for viewing and sharing your memories of this car :-) Lou

[@borromeo50]

Mark is right... That body style was available for only 2 years (1978-79) and was axed by GM because sales were 'rather disappointing'. Two decades later, a GM executive said in an interview with Car and Driver magazine, 'at least they should have been hatchbacks' !

[@rodferguson3515]

@@borromeo50 I very much remember this body style ( Shared with Oldsmobile coupe ( 442) and sedan and yes it was Not very well received .I was 14 when the '78's came out and we had a 4 door Buick century as our car for driver's education in High school I remember the kids didn't like the look , ( The Driver instructor did ) but desite the differences of opinions it was comfortable and drove smoothly ( Had a 231 cu in V6) 3.8 and well I thought it was different and unique ,and kind of interesting. But I guess that it's not everybody's cup of tea .

[@jeffreyrigged]

i think it will be like the bubble top 61s one day. they where hated when new. now people love them. i would love to have a salon car myself. miss my grandpas 442 very much.

[@redtorino]

I remember the controversy over the roofline...you either loved or hated it. It led to the permanent death of the Cutlass coupe a year later, and Century coupes were dormant until the FWD A-bodies of 1982.

[@loucostabile]

H Keith Coppage, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@frankdenardo8684]

Keith Coppage body style was used from 1978 to 1980 for the Buick and Oldsmobile coupes and the sedan was in production from 1978-1979 and was redesigned in 1980.

[@HershelSchneider]

Always liked the looks of the gm aeroback coupes and sedans

[@loucostabile]

HI Hershel, 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

[@325xitgrocgetter]

The A body Aero back....we had a 79 Old's Cutlass four door with the aero back...and yes...you thought it would be a hatch back but it wasn't....the trunk was decent size....and the car was pretty durable....we had it for 12 years and 140,000 miles.

[@loucostabile]

325xitgrocgetter, Thank you for viewing and sharing your 1st hand knowledge of this car :-) Lou

[@realmaindrianpace]

I used to hate those cars, but now they look kind of cool in a way. There used to be a baby blue 4dr Oldsmobile version around town for a long time.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jonathanmagness1231]

Wow I can't believe only 61 Turbo Coupes were built I bet this car is worth a lot

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jonathan Magness, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) I have no idea what the car is worth, so maybe a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@midwest4416]

Beautiful restoration you can really see the Citation family resemblance,

[@jasonschwartz2347]

Nooo!! Don't mention the Citation. Had a 81' Citation X-11 4 speed. Still recovering emotionally.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mid West, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration 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

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@markdrukenbrod9475]

I love Olds fan's "butt-less Cutlass" moniker. If memory serves, GM officially called this body type of the unjustly-maligned 4th gen A-body platform the "aeroback". Haven't seen one of these in a loooong time. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark Drukenbrod, Thank you for viewing and sharing your memories of this car :-) When I saw this car, I did a double take and said "Wait a minute!" and was glad the Care Taker was happy to share, and it has a good story too :-) Lou

[@MrTrack412]

Yes, I believe I had a 1979 Buick Regal with a 4.9 V8. It was the quickest car I had up to that point.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like you had a fun quick car too :-) Nice.

[@robreina9302]

My father had a 1979 Century 3.8 Turbo fastback 4 doors. I've never seen another one on the road or anywhere else for that matter

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers 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

[@stew9168]

I liked the back of the Century until I saw one with the trunk opened, and was so disappointed it wasn’t a hatchback. That really dropped it down the cool list some, but that spoiler did look good. Had a brother that an IROC Daytona, OMG that was a dog.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stew, 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

[@stew9168]

@@loucostabile Same here. Being a teenager during the 80s there were very few muscle cars. Wasn’t till EFI came along that cars slowly started growing a pair.

[@TMAXXPUNISHER]

Jay Leno would love to see this car on his show im sure

[@loucostabile]

Cool :-)

[@daniellatimer1876]

I saw a light blue 1978 Buick Century turbo at The 2024 Detroit Autorama.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember from the 2023 Detroit Autorama :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@daniellatimer1876]

@@loucostabile , it was at this year's Detroit Autorama.

[@carsmartsmedia2324]

Very cool.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CarSmarts Radio TV, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@chrisj197438]

I like the color

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chump Johnson, Happy to read you enjoy the color of this 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

[@shawnbeck2303]

Hey, Lou! What a incredible find! There were a lot of 442 from Olsmoblie sold that year. Black with Gold accents with the 442 on the side and on the back. This is really weird. Shawn

[@loucostabile]

Hey Shawn, Glad you enjoy this unique Buick :-) Lou

[@kevinpatrickmacnutt]

That was a polarizing body style on the GM mid size. Personally I liked the early fastback design better than the later "formal" roofline.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin MacNutt, Glad to read this is a car you enjoy :-) Lou

[@mccrackenphillip]

Damn Starts right up

[@loucostabile]

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

[@zuestoots5176]

My first car was 1979 Olds Cutlass Salon with the shitty 3 speed and gutless 3.8 V6. A girl in high school had a 78 with 442 package. I was so damn jealous.

[@loucostabile]

Ahhh mostly wonderful memories :-) Thank you for sharing Josh Shaw, Lou

[@danielleach2307]

Back in the day they had the montecarlo also had this drive train option

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel Leach, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your monte carlo :-) 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

[@jamesweaver1913]

Love this car! The nose of it looks just like my '88 K car LOL

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@kyoakland]

I like it!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》This model slipped by Me back in the day but is certainly no slouch with 16 lbs of boost ☻

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, Glad to read this one brings back memories :-) Lou

[@Bambam21476]

Had a white one and what I remember best about it was that it went like stink, and handled very well.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce Ramsay, Thank you for viewing and sharing your first hand knowledge, Lou