Factory Built 1 of 8 - 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 V8 4 Speed & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@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

[@20alphabet]

Great upload! Back when American automakers were making REAL cars.

[@jimmyhanes1798]

I miss driving those old cars and easier to work on and back then people put pride in what they put out but now day's it's all about $$ and putting out junk

[@todddenio3200]

Seeing the smile on the owners face you can tell driving this car transforms him from senior citizen to a teenager in 0.3 seconds.

[@loucostabile]

"you can tell driving this car transforms him from senior citizen to a teenager in 0.3 seconds." ...it's what I do :-)

[@piercehawke8021]

The dealer/manufacturer credo was you can't sell a young man an 'old man' car but you can a young man's ride to one of us old guys

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

Back when cars were works of art. Beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

You're on the right KZbin Channel for "Back when cars were works of art" :-)

[@brianmoore6306]

Beautiful. No mistaking that this is a Pontiac. They had such a distinct look in these years. It is literally perfection!

[@barrycuda3769]

Iv'e always thought the 1963 model is by far the best looking of the stacked headlight Pontiacs, the front is very like the '65 Tempest / GTO .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, "It is literally perfection!" High praise. Lou

[@willslowik7264]

Beautiful Cat with a great back story! Style, class & power. Total package

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

That gentleman knows how to drive a 4 in the floor!!! I LOVE the look on his face after catching a good 2nd gear. We never outgrow that feeling.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stacy, Happy to read you enjoy the ride in this one :-) " I LOVE the look on his face after catching a good 2nd gear. We never outgrow that feeling." NICE! Lou

[@adamtrombino106]

My dad street raced in 63-early 65 before he got drafted, and he used to talk about the 421 Ponchos. Even though these were full sized cars, they got a lot of respect. 1 car in particular was a blue 4dr sedan with a 421 4 speed. The guy would pull into a gas station, remove the regular street tires, and put on a set of Beutel Aire rain tires which were almost as soft as a slick, and after a couple victories, no one wanted to race him. Dad said the guy refused to open the hood, so no one knew if it was a 4bbl or a tri power. Dad said that this car was 1 of the few he lost to, even with his hopped up 383 4 speed 64 Sport Fury, which was a lot lighter. Dad said "I'd get him every time on a hole shot, but by the time that guy hit 3rd gear, he was a full fender ahead of me, and he just kept pulling. " Ponchos are known for great torque, and the last time dad saw that guy, the clutch scattered and destroyed the transmission, sending pieces of metal into the man's right leg. Anyhow, nice to see this owner enjoying this rare example the way it was intended! New cars are faster, but nothing sounds, feels or brings true emotions to a driver's face like 1 of these restored and properly tuned muscle cars!

[@opera93]

Yes, Me too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Adam, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad street racing days :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

This Cat's got claws! And air conditioning, too. What a fantastic and rare Pontiac, that looks as great as it goes. Thanks for finding and sharing Mr. Purcell and his '63 Catalina with us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "This Cat's got claws!" NICE! Good one! My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@LITTLE1994]

Extremely rare car. Nice.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-)

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

1 of 8, and Pat is driving it like he stole it. You gotta love it! As a kid in the 60's, it's a car like this that I dreamed my father would come home with. We always seemed to end up with a 6-cyl 4-door something or other unfortunately. GM was king in the 60's, and this Pontiac is exhibit-A as to why. Fantastic car, fantastic video Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Yes, we loved it! High praise for this car & video. Lou

[@calmargarita]

Back in 1968 my Dad came home with an AC Cobra in blue (of course). Mom made him take it back because there were 5 of us. He came back with a Pontiac Strato Chief 😢 At least I got a ride.

[@JeffKing310]

Wow what a great Pontiac! Just beautiful. Thanks Lou and Pat.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Appreciate your support. Thank you. You're welcome, Lou

[@danielulz1640]

Last one left of eight, that IS a rare and historic car! It is a beautiful car and restoration job too.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "rare and historic car!" with you :-)

[@patrickburke7929]

What a awesome Pontiac. My Grandma Bought her 1st Brand New Car in 1966. A 2 Door Chevy Bel air. She Bought the absolute Base Model Available with the I6 Engine. For Her it was all about Brand New as She Never had a New Car. She so Loved & Cared for Her Bel Air She Had a Garage Built for it & Drove it for Rest of Her Life Passing away in 1999. At Time of Her Death the Car had 87.000 Miles. In Her Will She Passed the Car to the Priest of her Church who Rarely Drove the Car. The Priest passed Away in 2016 Leaving the Car to the Church where it Remains to this Day Circa 2024.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Patrick, That is a great story. Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@danam0228]

I normally don't care for gray interiors, but the shades of gray on this car looks fantastic

[@loucostabile]

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

[@barrycuda3769]

Very much my cup of tea.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@michaelfridayable]

Lovely. I truly miss real cars.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Lovely" :-) Good news! All those "real cars" you enjoy are all right here on this KZbin Channel to enjoy again and again.

[@douglashine9638]

My favorite year for any car… I especially love big bodied cars with 4-Speed manuals. That’s the year I was born… 😅

[@loucostabile]

Hi Douglas, Happy to read you and this car share the same birth year :-) 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

[@douglashine9638]

@@loucostabile I have been a subscriber for a while now. Love your content. 🙏

[@richarddevoe5871]

I love that Pat really got in it and was banging those gears for us ! I love this car and am envious, so glad he restored a rare monster of a Pontiac ! Awesome Lou so glad you found such a rare gem to show us 👍🏼👍🏼

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, FUN for sure! Happy to read "I love this car" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. Lou

[@scottjenkins6972]

Beautiful car. I love the look of stacked headlights on these old pieces of Detroit muscle.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@danlaur7973]

What a great Poncho & a great owner to boot, nice job, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car & CARetaker too Dan :-)

[@Pontiac65Cat]

Absolutely gorgeous Pontiacs are a very underestimated car. Very underestimated engines too

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pontiac65Cat, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and performance of this car :-) Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou...a Holy Grail Pontiac. My dad sold Pontiacs in the early 60's, he even owned a '62 Bonneville - to this day - WHAT A CAR! Needless to say, this vintage of Pontiac is near & dear. Such a terrific feature... I am grateful. This car was a gentleman's street brawler. Wow! Good work amigo!

[@loucostabile]

Audie, ".a Holy Grail Pontiac" High praise. Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@toddp5026]

My family once owned a Catalina but wow, an amazing variant that I didn’t know existed. Beautiful! You will only see a great car like this from this channel. I’ve gotta watch this several times! Love those tail lights and that engine compartment.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd P, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family car :-) Thank you for viewing (several times) and sharing. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@leroycaudill96]

This old Pontiac had some spunk I love these old Pontiacs thank you Lou God Bless.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to share this car with "spunk" with you :-) You're welcome. Blessings receive. God bless you, Lou

[@danielthomas3057]

Hi Lou! Thank you for showing this 63 Pontiac Catalina! 63 full size Pontiac is my favorite vintage vehicle. Love the style of these beauties! Glad this rare one was saved and preserved ❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel! You're welcome. Happy to read this is a favorite for you. Lou

[@namrednop]

Those 60's Pontiac's with a 421cu, 3-duces and a 4-speed were tire burners! LOVE this white Catalina! Beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "tire burner" :-)

[@nrken1]

Pontiac excitement at it's best

[@loucostabile]

I agree :-)

[@WT-Sherman]

Nice day . With that breeze, looks like the Midwest. Ever been scared riding in these hot rods with an elderly driver ? Especially with no belts.

[@loucostabile]

Hi WT Sherman, Yes, Illinois. "Ever been scared riding in these hot rods with an elderly driver ? Especially with no belts." Nope....lot's of experience with the Guys I ride with, Lou

[@kristinaheck1992]

I live in Michigan and I remember the day my father left the house in 1963 I was three years old he was going to get our new Pontiac Catalina when he pulled in the driveway with that car I was jumping up and down on the couch looking out the window the first ride in the backseat I thought the car was going to swallow me I loved every minute beautiful car thank you😊😌🤘💯

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kristina, 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

[@kristinaheck1992]

I think that’s just wonderful that you replied back to me that means a lot to me my father is now since passed away mother to I am alone but I have my memories and I am a fan I will keep on watching stay blessed😊

[@johncaballero8013]

What a fantastic factory Hot Rod! I love ‘63 and ‘64 Catalinas. Especially the 421 4 SPD version. What a machine!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "What a fantastic factory Hot Rod! I love ‘63 and ‘64 Catalinas" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you.

[@dallasherring1092]

Amazing styling. What craftsmanship! I love this car!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I love this car" :-)

[@claysmell]

love this guy, not afraid to let the thing loose

[@loucostabile]

NiCE!

[@johncornell3665]

What a highly optioned Pontiac. This car looks incredible. That 421 engine has lots of torque. Great trunk n treats. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome John!

[@BrianJensen-hq5xj]

What a classic ride. This is a 5 star renovation.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@jamesmay5810]

Always a great find and a great presentation. Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, My pleasure sharing with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

That is one completely awesome Pontiac ! Oh boy would I love to have that car in my garage! ❤

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

@@loucostabile You sure manage to find great people that own top quality classic cars .I love watching your videos Lou , & I always look forward to checking out the next ones that come along. 👍❤

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Lou, the bonus video was incredible! Thank you for showing us this priceless gem 💎

[@loucostabile]

Mitchell, Happy to read you enjoy this "priceless gem" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@njhampster]

I'll have you shut the trunk. Make sure you've got the keys. None of us is getting any younger! Beautiful car!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Beautiful car!!!" :-) Lou

[@terrygarvin1392]

Beautiful car. 4 speed tri power sleeper is one of the nicest ponchos I have ever seen.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@MrOnemanop]

Pontiacs from that era were for a long time, under valued, under appreciated. Fabulous car. Amazing! Even the steering wheel is one of those exquisite pieces, special, even for the era (Lucite? Anyone?)

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrOnemanop, Happy to read "Fabulous car. Amazing!" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@tomblake3809]

Awesome car. It brings a smile to my face too.

[@loucostabile]

"Awesome car. It brings a smile to my face too." Mission accomplished.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU PAT. ..FOR SHARING THIS,LOVE THE HARDTOP LOOK 👀 TOO GREAT THAT PAT SAVED THIS ONE AND RESTORED IT 💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long :-)

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful Pontiac 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read and see you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@67stingray1]

Nice plus more. Thnx Lou. Keep'em coming. 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Felix, Happy to share this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@patrickmcgoldrick8234]

It's nice to see one without a LS3 Chevy,a 460le all wheel disc glad you respected the car,and the history,thanks for keeping it original.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Patrick, I like when they look like they came from the Factory / Showroom. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@patrickmcgoldrick8234]

@@loucostabile Lou,I am a big fan of original,it is such a treat to see tangible paths to history, always have been a fan of Pontiacs.I had a 67 Executive woody wagon,and a 68 Booneville Station Wagon same regret,wish I still had them.

[@PaulAngel-r6v]

wow.. like walking down the street and and finding a diamond

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@Litauen-yg9ut]

Didn't know you could get A/C with a tri power engine. Always learning form your vids, Lou...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Litauen 2020, I'm learning all the time too. I find that to be so much fun, Lou

[@ronmagas7775]

I had one of these when i was young and it could REALLY fly

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron, 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

[@jberg6704]

My parents had a midnight blue 1963 Pontiac Catalina 389 2 bbl. And it was the car I learned to drive with. I should say I learned to drive the hard way with, it wasn’t pretty. Passed everything but a gas station, I know the one that I drove was good for about 7 mpg downhill with a tailwind pushing it, and this was during gas rationing in the 70’s. A trip to the Jersey shore needed at least three stops for gas, and it blew up a 16 year old’s wallet to keep gas in it at 53 cents a gallon. Afraid to ask what the gas mileage on this 421 is, but I’m sure they are fun miles! Thanks for sharing this one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi J Berg, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@soldierjack1]

This car is very similar to my 1963 Grand Prix. Same engine and factory 4 speed but with bucket seats and console. You have a real NICE and Rare ride there.

[@loucostabile]

Hi soldierjack1, 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

[@bigmountain7561]

Hi Lou Hi Pat Awesome Pontiac just cruise in that forever. Best Combination of Luxury and Performance. But back then all the Big Three had these types of cars. 63 1/2 Galaxies, 300 series letter cars, Impala SS 409’s. They were all killer mid luxury highway asphalt eaters. Thank You Lou and Thank You Pat, Great Presentation As Always!!! Thank God I’m lucky to have grown up when they were new. Lol!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Mountain, Happy to share this "asphalt eater" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Troy-y5b]

That is such a beautiful car. Love the side profile. 421 4 speed. Too sweet. I love non molested vehicles.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Troy, 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

[@automatedelectronics6062]

WOW! A guy that knows how that car was meant to be driven! Even more important, he drives the car the way it was meant to be driven!!!!!!! Oh! My buddy says that sho is a nice Cadillac! lol

[@loucostabile]

Hi Automated Electronics, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@ronleachsr]

A friend of mine's worked as a Greyhound Bus driver. He has a gold I believe 60 or 61 with size be side headlights the had the bench seat Catalina with the 4 speed as this one has with a 389, 3 reduces, and a 4 speed Looked just like this one. A sleeper.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron, Happy to read this car reminds you of your friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@bryancorts5389]

Love that ride! Hidden gem for sure!

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@unclerudy9797]

Great Pontiac! Love the sound of a 421 ! Thanks for posting Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this engine :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Gas_n_Gears]

Pat is not afraid to put his foot in it, I like it! 4spd too, mmm, mmm. 8 lug wheels, check! That Pontiac style, sweet poncho Lou! Keep them coming. We miss Pontiac. 😢 When I was 16 I had a '63 Grand Prix, 421 4bbl, and I don't recall it having 8 lug wheels. They put all the money in the interior on my GP, buckets, grab bar, chrome, gauges, and the needle on the vacuum gauge in the console shook like crazy because it was in serious need of a valve job and timing chain. 😊 Someone had wrinkle painted the roof.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to share this "sweet poncho" with you :-) Glad to read you had a fun car too, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

What a great ride he restored doing that makes them more fun to drive give a brovo on job well done

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to share this "great ride" with you :-) Lou

[@RallyNova350]

Wow, what a great car! So nicely optioned and definitely has the right amount of pedals. I'll bet it is so much fun to drive. Thanks for the video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi RallyNova350, Happy to read "Wow, what a great car!" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@darrellsaunders4267]

Nothing like a Pontiac.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@tuckyonald1119]

love the engine sound 😍

[@loucostabile]

...just the way we like it :-)

[@tuckyonald1119]

@@loucostabile ✌🏻

[@DavidJones-rk5do]

Lou, this car is just breathtaking. Factory air too! Has a car so fast ever scared you? If so, what was it?

[@loucostabile]

David, High praise for this car. So fast it scared me.... this one. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnm8nHuYi5yksJY

[@joehallen4510]

Aw ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤1963 P0NTIAC CATALINA 421 CUBIC INCH. 4 SPEED

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@timc2346]

Think my favorite was the 60s Pontiacs, Brothers had a few in the 70s.What a Beautifull Car !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim C, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers cars :-) 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

[@gene978]

it’s one of my all time favorite years

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@RCXploits]

Super cool car, the Orlando connection makes it even cooler. I live in Orlando, I've had my car serviced at McNamara. A friend of mine used to work there. The owner had an 89 turbo TA.

[@loucostabile]

Hi RC Xploits, Happy to read you enjoy this "Super cool 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

[@katiekennedy9214]

Lovely car

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@raymontalbano8045]

Low, wide, and just mean looking enough. Beautiful car! Can’t say enough about ‘59 through ‘64 full size Pontiac’s!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ray, 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

[@DWH072]

Learn something every video. Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi DWH072, I'm learning all the time too from the CARetakers. I find that to be so much fun. You're welcome, Lou

[@godsowndrunk1118]

Cool Poncho.....and, I'd forgotten about the eight lug wheels.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "Poncho" with you :-)

[@fuzearmer]

Awesome ride!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you're along for the ride :-)

[@bigmikeyz0071]

Dang this is one of my dreams cars

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is a "dream car" for you :-)

[@mzaccagnini7179]

That's a Beautiful car.So rare so cool!😊😊

[@loucostabile]

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

[@zxtenn]

NICE Hole shot Pat-- rev it to 5 grand and dump the clutch

[@loucostabile]

Nice start to this video :-)

[@namrednop]

Lou, Those early model Pontiac's that came with a 389-cu and a 2-bbl were pretty dog gone fast as well. Those 2-bbls on those 389-cu had a throat on them that were just as big as a 4-bbl. My parents had a 1960 Pontiac Ventura 389-cu, 2bbl, W/Automatic Trans. But if you flipped the top of the breather up-side-down, when you stomped it to the floor when taking off it moaned like a 4-bbl., lol All the while smoking the tires! But that thing was a Tank!

[@loucostabile]

namrednop, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car with the smoking tires :-) 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

[@drcandor]

What an intro: i was not expecting that burnout, almost lost my mouthful of coffee laughing. Did not know how rare they are. This is quite the special story of these eight shipped for the Daytona event. Wonder if they were all white or what? How nice it would be to have footage or a photo of these cars at that race, for the owner Pat. Hard to find the words for this rare beauty. And what a great show, right down to seeing those three deuces. . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dr Candor, Happy to read this opener has you laughing :-) NICE!

[@bigbearvenom6145]

The 421 was derived from 389, not 383.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Bear Venom, 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

[@sclearance58]

❤ this Pontiac Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read and see you enjoy this one Tim!

[@georgewilkinson1068]

Nice car Lou. Btw does Tri-Power (engine) mean it has 3 Carbs ?

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice car" :-) Tri-Power was the name for an arrangement of three two-barrel carburetors installed on large performance V8s offered by the Pontiac Division of General Motors in the late 1950s and 1960s

[@georgewilkinson1068]

@loucostabile : Thanks Lou.

[@PaulAngel-r6v]

my dream car

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@plymouthduster225]

Beautiful car Lou, I haven't never seen a video on one of these cars, but I have read about them. Doubt many cars could outrun these when they were new.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car PlymouthDuster225 :-) A fun car too share and glad to have this one on the Channel for us to enjoy again and again.

[@L4sleeko]

Always liked the fact that the mid priced GM cars had two different sizes. Here it's obvious that this Catalina was on the smaller chassis similar to the Chevrolet and the Bonneville was on the stretched and larger one. Except for the engine choice in this case, I'm guessing the Catalina was priced somewhere between the Bel Air and the Impala.

[@loucostabile]

Hi L4sleeko, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@richcoleman469]

Real sweet poncho. Never heard of 8 lugs! Love everything but the mpg

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@Irishfan]

Pontiac in the 60s was the only GM brand I liked. Actually, it's the only GM brand period. It is a shame that GM had to stop producing that brand. My cousin had a 63 Catalina convertible. She took us for a ride in it. It was my first time riding in a convertible, and it was the only time I rode in one with the top down until I got my own convertible, when I turned 16. The top on the car in the video was offered on all the GM brands. My uncle had a 54 Impala with the same top. I gotta say a real convertible top is a better one to have on a car. This video brought back some memories.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins & Uncles cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@timrayburn2461]

Thanks

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome.

[@huivam--kg5gl1en1k]

Powerful as an eagle!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@СергійШамін]

Стильне авто! Дуже подобаеться! Звук двигуна скаженний! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy the style of this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy the sounds of this car, Lou

[@JackDavenport-e3j]

My buddy's dad had a 2 + 2 , 421 . Navy blue.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jack, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@JohnSample-h6n]

The dome light looks like it could double as a bottle opener.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Thank you for sharing what you notice. Lou

[@TomSpeaks-vw1zp]

The 63 Pontiac was the best looking GM had that year. 63 was the odd year for design

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, 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

[@Scalihoo]

I think it's got those huge drum brakes that actually weren't that bad ..compared to first gen Mustang, Cougar drum brakes cars that I avoid or upgrade to disc. Nice car there Lou. !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Florida Alan, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@OldRustySteele]

Hi Lou! I’m hooked on your videos now! One question: Since you’re in Chicagoland, do you get to Volo Auto Museum very often? I lived in Naperville from 1988-1994, and my brother-in-law still lives in Algonquin. I live in Texas now, but go to Volo with my brother-in-law whenever we visit them. Are there any other good old car museums or even sales outlets other than Volo you would recommend I can visit when I’m up there? Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi OldRustySteele! Glad you're enjoying the Channel with me. Make sure to watch the commercials in full (don't skip if you can) as that is how I get paid to share with you. Yes, Volo is Awesome. Volo is about it for car sales, other than the auctions. Here is a fun video from Volo. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJi9e2N9i6mMqZo

[@RedBud315]

My buddy has a '63 Gran Prix with a tri-power 428 and T-10 Borg-Warner aluminum 4 speed. I wonder how many of those made.

[@loucostabile]

Hi RedBud315, Your Buddy has a fun car :-) Lou

[@RoyWoodhurst]

Pontiac did not produce a 428 until 1969....

[@jimmyhanes1798]

Be nice if they still made cars like this beautiful gem and they were tanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jimmy, 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

[@Necronomous]

Going to buy my first american car very soon. Next week. A Pontiac Bonneville 4 door 389. Also got air condition on it. It will be saved, inside already restaurated and outside will be fixed like next year. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Necronomous, Congratulations!

[@deanroysdon7853]

my dad had one in 71 but it had night racing lights hurst 4 speed with complete console bucket seats also 421 with the 3 deuces all factory built could bark tires at 100 when all carbs kicked shame both are no longer around

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dean, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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

[@allenkranawetter9482]

I have a related question. How many 1963 Pontiac Catalina convertibles were built? My late brother Larry had a 63 Catalina convertible . Red with a red vinyl interior. 389 4 barrel automatic. To my knowledge it's somewhere in the St Louis area. In the 1990s I saw it in Webster Groves Missouri

[@loucostabile]

Hi Allen, I'm not sure how many convertibles were built, however your Brother Larry had a cool car for sure. Lou

[@allenkranawetter9482]

@@loucostabile yes Larry did. I was only able to drive it once. The last time I saw it it was in an ad. When it was in print. Same day I saw it driving on Big bend road in Kirkwood / Webster groves area

[@allenkranawetter9482]

💓

[@cjdesign5700]

Pat's got a blazer

[@loucostabile]

Yes, I agree.

[@peterhallock9486]

That my friend was outstanding say the least , always loved PMD and worked for a dealer. Was lucky enough to drive a 421SD. 🥰🇺🇲😁even have a picture along side the chief hood ornament ✓✓✓✓✓[🎉

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, "That my friend was outstanding say the least" High praise. My pleasure sharing this car with you. Lou

[@Iraqkingdom1921]

What's the difference ,between the Catalina and the bonneville ?

[@loucostabile]

Lot's more chrome.

[@gene978]

The Bonnie had a longer wheel base and more upscale exterior trim and a nicer interior trim. Sometimes they’re the same size and it’s just a difference of engine sizes, and trim.

[@Irishfan]

Bonnieville was the top of the line. It was more luxurious than the Catalina, it had some different trim on the exterior. I think, maybe the tail light were different too.

[@JackDavenport-e3j]

Mr. Henry bought his in Greenville, S.,C.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.