Caddy El Camino ? 1976 Cadillac Mirage Sports Wagon in Blue & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Canada on 8-7-24.
We're looking at a 1976 Cadillac Mirage in Blue Paint. The car comes with the 500 CI V8 engine and an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Steve Plunkett. Steve’s had this car since 2009. Steve shares he had heard of the “Mirage” which was a custom build car by Gene Winfield. Cadillac Coope DeVilles would be transformed into a Cadillac with a pickup bed. When he saw it, he thought that is different and would looks great in his collection.
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Elvis had a mirage and a wagon. Definitely a neat piece of automotive history

[@loucostabile]

Here is that Wagon :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXqrZqODiK51r9E

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU , STEVE For sharing the “ gentlemen farmer “ Cadillac😁😎 to meet your son Joey finally🤗👋💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long. My pleasure sharing this one with you. Yes, I agree nice to have Joey to make an appearance on the Channel versus being behind the scenes as the Editor.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

@@loucostabile 🤗 he’s a nice looking young man,No need to be camera 🙈💚💚💚

[@davidbush5323]

Another awesome truck, nice to finally meet Joey

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "awesome truck" with you :-) I enjoyed Joey (My Son & Editor) making a Guest appearance.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

500 glorious cubic inches of Cadillac goodness & it's fuel injected, too. I've seen similar ones that I think they referred to as "Flower Cars" for funeral use, but this color combo and private ownership/use seems like the way to go. It was nice to see the fine young man who's normally been behind the scenes, too! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, " I've seen similar ones that I think they referred to as "Flower Cars" for funeral use" I was waiting for this comment :-) I agree, it was nice to have Joey (My Son & Editor) make an appearance. You're welcome, Lou

[@lkendrix7782]

Mirage! Speaking of Flower Cars! The Cadillac Mirage was never meant to be a “Flower Car” for 1975-1976! The Mirage was Cadillac’s idea of a sporty luxury pickup truck for the person who wanted a light duty pickup truck but didn’t want to drive a Chevrolet El Camino! So Gene Winfield was given the task of creating a Cadillac Pickup that doesn’t look like a “Flower Car” or an El Camino! The Cadillac Mirage was the answer! Some came with a extra door on the passenger side use to store golf clubs. One more thing that’s a 1st for Cadillac was in the pickup bed. There’s a lockable storage compartment. Honda Ridgeline claimed to be the first. Apparently they didn’t know about the Cadillac Mirage! But still such a unique Cadillac! Only about 204 were made. Rarely do the come up for sale! If you find one buy it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi L Kendrix, "Speaking of Flower Cars!" I was waiting for that comment :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@lkendrix7782]

@@loucostabile Keep showing those Cadillacs!

[@LlyleHunter]

Many of those 500 CID Cadillac engines are still in everyday use as engines for airboats in the Florida Everglades making tremendous noise without any exhaust systems on them as they have for the last forty five plus years making their way through the swamps bringing tourists on tours through the estuaries and sightseeing alligators and some of the most beautiful sights in the country. Bring your earplugs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@mrrepurpose9596]

Probably the most beautiful pickup truck I've seen.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@toirmetalshaping]

Steve Plunkett. Im glad to see him still collecting the Cadillacs!! Wonderful guy!

[@loucostabile]

"Steve Plunkett. Im glad to see him still collecting the Cadillacs!! Wonderful guy!" Nice :-)

[@thor8640]

The Mirage is super cool, they made about 200 units of them, 15 had storage behind the seats that was accessible from the outside and could fit a golf bag comfortably.

[@CSmith-gb1sl]

& that was back when most could afford to golf!

[@loucostabile]

Hi thor8640, Happy to read this one is "super cool" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@georgewilson1184]

Funeral homes used them as flower cars to transport all the floral arrangements from the Chaple to Cemetery & Vice Versa Church to Cemetery

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, I was waiting for this comment :-) Lou

[@georgewilson1184]

Your Welcome sadly you don’t see this here too much in the Chicagoland area like we use too it’s pretty much a northeast NewEngland tradition now just like when you go into the Parlor for visitation here in the midwest only half of casket is open or half couch up in the eastern region the casket is full open or full couch they like to say And in the Deep South they practice full couch most of the time but not always

[@doct0rnic]

This isn't a flower car though, probably inspired by one

[@OldRustySteele]

@@loucostabile Hi Lou & George. When I kick the bucket, I guess my heirs will need to decide between full urn or half urn! 😂 Sorry. I couldn’t help making an ASH of myself. Cheers, Dad Jokes Unlimited LLC.

[@freebirdtony]

Thank you Lou for this story. I'm familiar with Traditional Coachworks in Chatsworth, Ca. I'm an avid fan of the El Camino, transforming a Coupe DeVille into a luxurious version of the El Camino was brilliant.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Tony. Happy to read you enjoy this "brilliant" car :-)

[@freebirdtony]

@@loucostabile 😊

[@JeffKing310]

That is certainly a unique Cadillac! The workmanship is quite good - better than I would have expected. Just love the variety of vehicles on the channel. Thanks Lou and Steve for letting us see this classic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, "Just love the variety of vehicles on the channel." Love to keep you guessing "What's next?" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@acatal2919]

I have never seen this El Camino style, 1976 Cadillac Mirage before, until now I see it, nice job they converted it.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share a car with you that you have no seen before.

[@JohnShields-xx1yk]

I was 16 that year and got my license the exact day I turned 16, that's a cool, rare car, I'd never seen one and I'm a car guy. Best car I ever had was a 1973 Buick Electra park ave 455, it was so heavy and comfortable and it had a huge pillowed valour backseat😉

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this cool car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@kevinsnyder4425]

That is so cool, lou ! Ive seen these before, but i always thought they were flower cars for funeral homes. Hot wheels actually made these in 1/64 die cast. I have 2 of them. This is a good looking caddy ( el Camino) very neat that Gene Winfield had a big part in these.! What a rarity! Thanks Lou & to Steve, the owner. Glad to see your son coming along for the ride, too. !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, "i always thought they were flower cars for funeral homes" I was waiting for this comment :-) Didn't know Hot wheels had one. Happy to share this "rarity" with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@automatedelectronics6062]

I was an auto tech at a California Cadillac dealership in the mid-80's and remember a car like this coming in. These were built by more than one customizer. The one which came into our shop was badged a Cimarron, if I remember right. Caddy later had rebadged a Chevy Cavalier as a Cimarron. These conversions were marketed as funeral flower cars, which had clear plexi-glass extensions above the bed tops. As we were in a large farming community with mega farms and rich farmers, these cars caught on with them. They had their Caddy to drive to the Grange meeting and while on the farm could throw a shovel, bucket, irrigation pipes, etc. into the back and take them where they needed to go. I don't think that I ever saw one of these, except flower cars, which looked like they had ever had anything in the bed. I remember seeing the station wagon conversion Caddy's once in awhile. Most of the time they grafted on a full-sized Oldsmobile station wagon's back portion. They had the disappearing tailgate also.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Automated Electronics, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the one you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

That 1976 Cadillac Mirage Sport Wagon looked amazing with that soft blue paint in the sun glare! Extraordinary craftsmanship on the join of the vinyl roof, slightly curved, with those lines extending to the back of the bucket. When you did the full shot, you could see the length of the body, giving the appearance of seeing a large and elegant boat. The cabin is beautiful, in a similar tone to the exterior and some large and comfortable seats; apart from the nice wood details on the doors, instrument panel and the voluminous steering wheel. As always, I love the final drives watching the vehicle unfold those beautiful roads, and, in this case, with your son at your side accompanying them (who by the way, looks a bit like you, Lou, hehe). Give him my congratulations, for his excellent editing work. Greetings, and blessings, to both of you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to read this car "looked amazing with that soft blue paint in the sun glare!" :-) Enjoy reading what you see. Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Very Cool piece of Cadillac History! Thanks for posting Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very Cool piece of Cadillac History!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@robertkaspert4092]

Gene Winfield was involved in this, that explains why it's so cool. He's the best and he still is customizing car's at almost 90 years old.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to you think this car is "so cool" :-) Lou

[@JONMEREDITH]

Wow! Wow! Wow! What a desirable Cadillac! I would buy this car in a heartbeat!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@thomasdeveno5646]

Thanks again Lou for shoeing us such a piece of automotive history. I have seen a few of these in person and always wanted one. I had three flower cars but this was very well built. Chicago flower cars always rusted out. Thanks again lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, My pleasure sharing "such a piece of automotive history" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@johncornell3665]

Such an interesting vehicle. Likely never see another one. Thanks Steve and Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this car :-) You're welcome John!

[@wildcolonialman]

Bliss. Spotted the Elvis station wagon years and years ago, figured one off custom for, but no a production line. Fabulous.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Simon, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Here is the Elvis Wagon. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXqrZqODiK51r9E

[@wildcolonialman]

@@loucostabile Fabulous Lou.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

*_Lou, although they are late 1950s models several of these vintage "Cad Caminos" can be seen in The Godfather Movie during "Vito Corleone's" funeral. In some areas of the country they were simply known as Funeral Flower Carriers. Often while they were off duty they were used in local parades and Soap Box Derby Races to fetch the cars back up the hill._*

[@loucostabile]

Sugarshack, Thanks for sharing the movie trivia. "they were simply called Funeral Flower Carriers" I was expecting this comment :-) Lou

[@CSmith-gb1sl]

Remember seeing a '72-'74 wagon rotting away behind a gas station once. Cadillac never went into wagons as they were associated with a hearse. Now yesterday I seen a Pacifica Hearse, an unusual but workable choice, it actually looked nice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi C. Smith, 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

[@leroycaudill96]

Very unique car Lou and very beautiful thanks and God Bless.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read you appreciate this "Very unique car" :-) You're welcome. Blessings received. God bless you, Lou

[@gormanwpjr]

I have always thought that the styling of these was very well executed and with a factory correct look.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read you appreciate the styling of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@BrianChappie]

Lou, it's great to see your son in a video. What an interesting car. I like the color too. This would be the ultimate coupe utility, having the Cadillac luxury with a bed in the back. Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Brian, I'm happy Joey (My Son & Editor) decided to show up on camera too :-) Glad to read you appreciate this "interesting car" with a color you enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

[@MrGilstorf]

Lou, nice to see you up here in Canada! Love the channel!!

[@loucostabile]

MrGilstorf, FUN time in Canada. Happy to read "Love the channel!!" :-) 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

[@citibear57]

Such an unusual Cadillac. I don't think I'll ever get used to its proportions (very long vehicle with a very short interior cabin). The three of you (Hi Joey!) seemed to be a bit crowded inside. Lou, I take it that this is the last video of Steve Plunkett's collection, or do you have a few more to come? Thanks to all three of you for sharing Steve's cars on 'My Car Story with Lou'!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to share this "unusual Cadillac" with you :-) Oh yes, there will be more from Steve's collection. Stay tuned, Lou

[@citibear57]

@@loucostabile Great! Thanks Lou!

[@TheDejael]

Terrific classic car! Cadillac made the first El Camino in 1954, but it was a sport coupe not a car to truck conversion. In 1959, Chevrolet made the first El Camino sport truck, based on the 1959 Impala. Pontiac also made one that year as a prototype concept vehicle, the El Catalina, and also made a 1960 model version. This Cadillac is unique! Just over 100 were built, all with electronic fuel injection.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, Happy to read "Terrific classic car!" :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@donaldszymczak]

i like that there was access to the blower motor , had many GM vehicles that were a bear to get to that if my memory serves me they always made noise until it stopped working at all , of course in mid Jan. here in Chicago . nice ride it would go right behind the hearse on the way to the cemetery

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice.

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

Hey Lou!! What's happening, big bro? So great to see you and your son Joey here (a handsome kid and I could tell he's your son) 3 across in the front seat of this awesome Caddy pickup lol 🤪. WILD Caddy, man. And I am here in Brooklyn wearing my Shawon Dunston (remember him, Lou?! He was 100% a high white baseball stockings (tube socks) guy and one of my boyhood baseball heroes) tee shirt and just fired 2 floppy sneakers off my stocking JV guy feet-one for you and one for Joey boy to catch LMAO 😜😜like pop flies in Chicago! I can imagine this Cadillac sucking all the air out of any "room" he is in, just so unique and EPIC and huge. Very Halloweenie (I love Halloween!!), and I never get tired of seeing all that fake woodgrain trim, plastic chrome bits and blue leather....100% American and indeed very Elvis. Thanks for showcasing this Mirage, big bro Lou!! JV Johnny ⚾⚾

[@loucostabile]

Hey JV Johnny, Yes Joey made a rare appearance as he likes to be behind the camera and edit. Ahhh the Chicago Cub SS from the past. NICE! My pleasure sharing this Mirage with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@jeepersdawgs4105]

I would love to have one. It’s beautiful! GM has a history of making great cars into hybrid “car/trucks” with the El Camino. Making an “El Camino like” vehicle out of a Cadillac would not be unheard of. While small, I believe there would have been a market for such a vehicle if sold by their national network of dealerships. I know that I would have bought one. Heck, if I could find and afford one now, I would buy it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeepers Dawgs, 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

[@Blu3_SK33]

We love you Lou!!!

[@loucostabile]

Appreciate that ꫂᦡ!uꪅ《☠️》$kꪅꪅ!!!

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Lou, what a great looking Cadillac ute, it really is a good looking car with a nice paint job, that guy has a great collection. A great video.👍.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, 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

[@michaelgrow8630]

Beautiful. Used to see one in Seattle area way back. I think it was red.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@indalecioalcaraz7263]

THIS IS A TRUE CADILLET EL CAMINO

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@СергійШамін]

Стильне авто! Чудовий колір! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy this stylish car with a great color :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@motorTranz]

An El Caddilaco 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

NICE! You're welcome motorTranz!

[@chrisruiz612]

Really cool! They did an excellent job

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Really cool!" :-)

[@Scooterdude01]

Good job 👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@HappyHands.]

Think about how long it's been since we could fit 3 adults in the front seat of an American car.

[@loucostabile]

Been a while.

[@cardo1111]

Quite the rare collection. The Escalade pick-up of its time.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@petemedina8446]

That's a very cool and interesting car there I like it

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I like it" :-)

[@scubatrucker6806]

Beautiful ❤

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@kc0lif]

a nice unique car. i have seen in person the station wagon version.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the uniqueness of this car :-) Sounds like a fun station wagon too.

[@LlyleHunter]

The funeral home in my neighborhood had one and before saw the name on the fender for a while in town were calling it the El-Dorino until the first Memorial Day parade when everyone got to see the name on the fenders.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember in your neighborhood :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@stiffneck2090]

Hey Lou, rewatch the 1980 movie the "Blues Brothers", there is a car just like this. I always thought it was a one only custom for the movie.

[@loucostabile]

Hey Stiffneck, Thanks for the movie info, Lou

[@terrym5023]

Mirage is a very appropriate name for this automotive unicorn 🌝

[@loucostabile]

I agree.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

These cars in fuel injected form had on board diagnostics as well

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@777FreakyD]

I either love it or hate it... can't decide

[@loucostabile]

:-) or :-(

[@williamzander9708]

I had a chance to buy one years ago for around 3,500 $ parked along a highway in Wisconsin and saw one where a guy built a camper on it . Always knew they would be rare .Watch the Movie Junior Bonner with Steve Mc Queen he pulls a horse trailer with a caddie.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Thanks for viewing and sharing your story, and some movie trivia too. Lou

[@slickfakeplace359]

Hey lou, love your videos, and I love el Caminos, actually they are my dream car lol, but I was wondering if you were going to do more model train layouts in the future. Sorry if that question has already been answered.

[@loucostabile]

Hey Slick FakePlace, Happy to read this is a "dream car" :-) Appreciate the kind words on the videos. Based on my travels, when I see a layout with great scenery, I'll add another model trains layout video. Lou

[@PocketChangeInspector]

The last year of the big Caddy models.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome.

[@thomaslgoodwin3]

Lou asked if a rear seat speaker on a classic car was a defogger and called a Cadillac Mirage a sports wagon and an El Camino, boo boo. I think the guy meant Direct not digital fuel injection. In 1957 the new Corvette took a giant stride forward with the introduction of the new Ramjet Fuel Injection. This was at the time, the most advanced performance feature ever offered on an American production engine OMG!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thom, Well see ya, "sing your heart out, and stay well, Lou

[@thomaslgoodwin3]

@@loucostabile TY and same to you my friend. BTW I am still here.

[@plmcrzy6789]

all i have to say is Fricken Sweet! Peace

[@loucostabile]

"Fricken Sweet!" NICE!

[@danam0228]

Hi, Joey! Glad to see you! Cadillac El Camino type car is right. A very nice, unique car. Was the El Camino considered to be a pickup truck? I have heard recently people calling it a pickup truck. Maybe it should be called a pickup car 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi danam0228, Happy Joey could make a Guest experience in front of the camera rather than just editing all the time. Glad to read you appreciate the uniqueness of this car, or pickup car :-) Lou

[@cls6977]

Cab Calloway drove one in the Blues Brothers Movie. I always thought they were called a flower car because some funeral homes would use them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi cls6977, Thank you for that piece of movie trivia. "I always thought they were called a flower car because some funeral homes would use them." I was waiting for that :-) Lou

[@milfordcivic6755]

The trunk reminds me of my Ridgeline.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@cardiffchris]

Great Motorcycle carrier.

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@troynov1965]

Never seen one outside a funeral home.

[@loucostabile]

Here it is :-)

[@troynov1965]

@@loucostabile When i see one i always think of the Movie The Seven Ups ( 1973 ) there is a Mirage in the funeral home scene

[@architypeone8646]

The El Cadillaco!

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@DavidJones-rk5do]

There needs to be a lock on the tail gate to keep people from stealing something out of the bed.

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, good idea.

[@raymondkirby3910]

Lou, I have seen Cadillac Caribou conversions for a long time. I don't know who did the conversions. See if you can find one. I've seen a 1971.

[@loucostabile]

Raymond, If I see one with a CARetaker willing to share, you'll see on too :-) Lou

[@lkendrix7782]

That Cadillac needs a complete detail!

[@loucostabile]

...are you offering?

[@lkendrix7782]

@@loucostabile No thank you!

[@juanasanelli6831]

Ay lou gone with the wind Time a go when Cadillac was a nome of exelence ...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, You're right, Lou

[@parkependleton6453]

A Cadillac Ute, cool!

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@scolley0616]

I've seen these, in black, used as funeral home flower cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, "I've seen these, in black, used as funeral home flower cars" I was waiting for that :-) Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

WOW 😮

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to receive a "WOW" from you :-) Lou

[@TheDejael]

This car is very similar to the 1967-70 El DOrado.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@davidh4969]

Lou it would be a great deal of help if you wouldn’t mind sharing who has the ability to restore a Cadillac steering wheel, I’m sure Steve has probably had a few done in the past.

[@loucostabile]

David H., If I could help, I would, however I'm not aware of who could help you.

[@lkendrix7782]

A guy in Texas had 2!

[@loucostabile]

Twice as nice :-)

[@jessehudson7113]

Ive seen one in Texas before I thought they were called Cowboy Caddilac’s

[@dcm0442396]

I'd put some stock racks on it and haul my hogs to town, "In Style", LOL.

[@loucostabile]

The Classy Hog Hauler....NICE!

[@jeffwynn3485]

Throughly enjoyed the video ... I thought they used these to carry flowers in funerals..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, "I thought they used these to carry flowers in funerals.." I was waiting for this comment :-) Glad you enjoy the video, Lou

[@Phil-nd2ug]

If I could find one for sale I would buy it

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon.

[@Phil-nd2ug]

@@loucostabile it you hear about one for sale let me know. I am also looking for a Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman to buy

[@randyhammett4467]

For when you have to haul something in style.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@carllavell8673]

👍🔥😎🔥👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@skipcampbell4226]

First thing I would do is pull the catalytic converter off! It should add another 30 HP out of that 500. Smoke them front tires!

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing what you'd do.

[@rexfaucher9773]

To many people look at these after market creations and think ," What a wonderful idea ". Most of these vehicles are poorly built, covered with chrome, vinyl, gaudy tasteless gee-gaws. This truck looks good, the many station wagons not so much. Some cars had an OEM warranty most didn't. Lou,at times your lack of knowledge shows in the comments you've made....RF

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rex, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@cobracharmer6178]

I’m pretty sure these were specifically made for funeral homes. A Mafia Boss would take his last ride in the back of one of these.☠️ Followed by 3 more of these with 🌺🌹🌸🌺 💀🌹🌹🌸🌸🌺🌹

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cobra Charmer, "I’m pretty sure these were specifically made for funeral homes." I was waiting for this comment :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@milfordcivic6755]

A funeral flower car.

[@loucostabile]

I was waiting for this comment :-)

[@danielulz1640]

No!

[@SALTYSPITOONMOTORS]

To the untrained eye yes

[@adoreslaurel]

Gee! even way back then they had that abomination, the misnamed so called Space Saver Spare [it is a joke, they NEVER save space].

[@steveplunkett6753]

Clearly you know nothing of what you’re commenting on.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Thanks for sharing what you notice. Lou