Fire Chief ‘s 1966 Ford Country Sedan Wagon & Sirens Sound & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

Wow! What a nice car! As a kid I remember when my dad bought a new '67 Country Squire wagon with the 390 engine. I remember looking at the window sticker with all the options, priced at $5,600+ dollars, saying to my dad, "that's alot of money", and my dad just saying words to the effect of..."that's not what we paid for it." Thanks for highlighting such a beautiful, and unique car! The closest that I have to this man's unique car, is my number 55 matchbox fire chief car, modeled after a 1965 Ford Galaxie 4dr sedan, in red of course!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carlos Carpinteyro, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jonnietruth4083]

I am binge watching Lou’s Channel right now… Kicking back… After a hard days work… And seeing these beautiful cars… Very relaxing. A nice way to enjoy this evening… Thumbs up all the way on all the videos…This wagon… It brings back memories

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Glad to read this one brings back memories :-) Make sure you watch the commercials (at least the ones you can) so I can get paid and keep sharing the cars with you. Lou

[@tippey2011]

What a neat car! This would be a blast to have! In 1966 Ford motor division was the first to have the innovation of the two way tail gate! It was introduced in 1966 then all other car companies followed in the years after. Growing up we had a 1965 Ford country sedan wagon and it did not have the two way tailgate. We had a 352 four barrel in ours and wouldn't pass a gas station. We had dual exhaust as well but it was in a bad place as all the weather gets thrown on those tail pipes being bent and directly behind the rear wheels. Looks great but we found in ours it was not a great place for them. Love the rumble of that 390 engine! That car would be the ultimate blast to have! That red is really red and I loved the black top! This car is just a great great piece of automotive history! Thanks for the fun Lou and thanks for sharing this fun unit!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, Happy to read this Wagon brings back memories of Wagon :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and glad you're along for the fun ride in this one, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

All of the Bells,Sirens and Whistles.. I Bet little children 💘 seeing this baby in a parade!!

[@loucostabile]

This one is perfect for a parade :-)

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

A flaming hot and very nice episode of My Car Story!! Thanks Lou! You are having too much fun again, but everyone who watches this will too! It must be hard to resist taking this car out every day! Cool for sure!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Happy to share the FUN on this "flaming hot" episode :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@beast1624]

❤❤❤❤ I'm a KID again! Thank you for sharing!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Beast 1624, Happy to read this Wagon brings out the kid in you :-) Me too! Lou

[@johnmaccoy4324]

In my opinion it's one of the best looking station wagons that ford built.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the design of this Wagon :-)

[@gregfoster4541]

Very cool to see this one Lou!! I was a volunteer firefighter in the'80's a small town in Texas 😁 would have loved to hear the old winde up siren, thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas"!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg from TX, Happy to read this one brings back memories of firehouse :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@brandonseyfried1251]

That might be the exact year and model my dad had when he was chief in the early 70s...the first time.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@HappyHands.]

Extra Cool! reminds me of old family beach trips where we used to pack everything and everyone into the wagon.

[@loucostabile]

All aboard ! :-)

[@josephromano6825]

Hi Lou! Now that’s a pretty cool ride! The sirens wailing and that color! A attention getter!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph! You're right, this one will get your attention :-) Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

Great car Lou. We had one in white in the 70s. We visited the Volo car museum in 2010, unfortunately we didn't meet Jay. Hope to visit there again, we thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Kastin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your White Wagon :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and hope you have the opportunity to stop by there again soon, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Also a nice tribute to our first responders especially through these tough times...

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@opera93]

Thanks, good 5hought....ps: my main car in Pharmacy School was a 1966 FORD( XL,4 SPD, 352 4Bbl ((boo)), improved a little bit, e.g. Metallic Brakes, Shocks, CRECOVERY,ETC))).......

[@chevynovawagon2595]

I like how the tailgate works both ways slick idea, wish my tailgate did that!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chevy nova Wagon, Pretty cool idea. They should do that for pickups too, Lou

[@tct9mm151]

I'm glad he loves the "unusual" because this is it!! GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you appreciate the uniqueness of this Wagon :-) Glad to read you enjoy this episode, Lou

[@davidpistek6241]

What a great cruiser, that thing would be perfect for a beach day

[@loucostabile]

Riding in this one at the beach sounds like a blast :-)

[@somersetdc]

Very awesome car. As a kid, I remember the Cadillac ambulances. Seems like a quaint time viewed from 2020. I'm glad you're still making more fantastic videos during these difficult times Lou. You are helping us more than I can say my friend. 😃

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jesse, Happy to read you remember those Caddy Ambulances and to help the time pass with a smile, enjoy this video my Friend :-) Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWPPo2yNh8p7r6M

[@michaelp_42]

Beautiful Piece of American History LOU 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael P, Happy to read you enjoy this Wagon :-) Lou

[@abefrohman1759]

That’s awesome my mom had a Ford station wagon when I was a kid. I can’t remember the exact year. It didn’t have the third row seats.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@larryborkstrom3580]

When I was a kid we always go Volo IL to fish lake went into town a few times seen the Museum but been year hope one day to see again

[@loucostabile]

Hi larry, Fun place for sure. Hope you get out there again soon, Lou

[@gfoursux9]

When I was a kid and my neighbors had a Country Squire wagon with that tailgate, I thought it was the 2nd coming. Very cool.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Waterbird 4222, Happy to read this one brings fun memories for you :-) Lou

[@65283impala]

There you go, nicely wrapped up with a short drive. Sweet exhaust note by the way!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 65283impala, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@pjesf]

Gosh I can't believe I missed this video when it came out. That car is pretty much a time machine. Love it 🚒 Thanks for another great video, Lou! Edit: And thanks to Jay for giving the love to that car and for bringing so many smiles to so many faces!

[@loucostabile]

Hi PJE, Happy to read you enjoy this episode & car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@arneberg6814]

I would drive this car everyday.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds fun :-)

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

And that's a wagon, indeed! Growing up, this is probably one of every kid's dreams. Thanks for making it come true today on the channel, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Every kid (including me) would most likely like a ride in this one :-) Good point! Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@terrym5023]

Hi Lou, that is a beautiful rig, but it's probably not an original, rather a clone. That particular siren wasn't introduced until the 1970's and the 911 emergency number was first introduced in 1968. Still a beauty. I am glad wagons are finally getting the respect they deserve. Unfortunately way too many have been destroyed...

[@413x398]

I'm with ya on the clone part. Little tell-tales here and there, and no documentation. Still, a nifty custom.

[@loucostabile]

Hi X K, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@AndrewGraham07]

Firefighters take care of their vehicles because they have to start on the button when the call goes out. Waiting, preparing to serve, is serving. Probably the most interesting “company car” I have ever seen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Graham, A very inciteful comment. Well we could be all business in this "company car".....ahhhh no we can't, we'd have to much FUN :-) Bring your boy and we'll let him push the button on the siren! Lou

[@AndrewGraham07]

Lou Costabile I’ll hold you to that. Look after yourself and your family. Cheers ! Andrew

[@steelassault262]

Interesting and different. Must not have been used too hard, and that 390 sounds soooo good.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steel Assault, Happy to read you appreciate the uniqueness of this Wagon :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Channel your inner John Gage or Roy Desoto....

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@trainroomgary]

Cool ride: My best friend in H.S.- Dad was the Fire Marshall and he drove a vehicle like this. He even drove it home ever night. 😎 • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@garbage854]

Cool :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi trainroomgary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Best Friend in High Schools Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@michaelmcdougall4527]

So Refreshing at this Crazy Time in Our Nation Wow Thanks so much!👍🏻👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) My pleasure & you're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

This is great Lou- what an unique car and Car Story. Thanks for all the great content during these times. I greatly appreciate it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you appreciate the uniqueness of this Wagon :-) My pleasure sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@rightlanehog3151]

Lou, I am rolling out the welcome wagon to welcome this wagon to your channel. This wagon is fantastic!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Right Lane Hog, That is FUNNY ! Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

💘 the FIRE IS OUT license plates!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@scottyjones27]

I would drive this machine every where I go for rest of my life!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scotty Jones, Happy to read you would drive this one everywhere :-) Lou

[@manmohankelkar6971]

Really great one !!! 👍👌

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@rixkafer56]

reminds me of the matchbox cars I use to play with ! thanks for sharing and what a great job and place to visit someday

[@loucostabile]

Hi rixkafer56, You're right, this one is like a full size matchbox :-) Lou

[@BartRicky]

Great car... I bought my first brand new car in 1966. It doesn't seem that long go it also had the 390 ci.

[@loucostabile]

Hi BartRicky, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car with the 390 in it :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@opera93]

BartRicky e too, almost,,, 1966 Ford xl Galaxie, 4 SPD,ETC.:: used in 1967 for Pharmacy School, etc.....actually enjoyed it, and built it up, etc.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Rampart this is Squad 51...

[@loucostabile]

N I C E :-)

[@opera93]

Jay and “Lou”: thanks, super coverage of a special “ Car”...... Anyways, I had a 66 Ford: Ga,laxieXL, 4 SPD/No air, Burgandy/3524 BBL( boo, always like the 7 Liter or 427) in 1967, to get thru Purdue College ofPharmacy .. I upgraded mY 66: metallic Brakes/ tires/ Shocks, ETC... INCIDENTALLY, I,HAD TO go to,Ford Dealer for A coolant Recovery System for engine ( mine did not have, From Factory, as FORD installed (??, Ford experts) in 1977and ( of course) the Hazard switch was in GloveBox......

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Happy to read this Wagon brings back memories of your 66 Ford :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

What a 😎 piece.. All ready for The Mayberry RFD!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@randybiby9757]

Nice! It's unique.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the uniqueness of this Wagon :-)

[@vincentbasso4903]

I share the same sentiment, I'll always lean towards the unusual car.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@442productions6]

That’s really cool

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you think this Wagon is cool :-)

[@iswc27]

Talk about red alert! That CB under the dash looks just like the one my father had installed in our car back in the '70s. As I recall it too was a Motorola. Ford first came out with the dual-facing third-row seats in 1965, and then introduced the Magic Doorgate for '66. It was the first wagon tailgate that could swing both ways. According to the June 2006 issue of Collectible Automobile, this was made possible by using hinges that were designed to pivot or disengage depending on which way you opened the gate. It was standard on all full-size Ford and Mercury wagons and all Fairlane and Comet wagons, and optional on Falcon wagons. I'll tell you what else should come back...station wagons. If you want to find more station wagons to cover, why not contact my club, the International Station Wagon Club. We have a few videos here on KZbin of our past convention shows.

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to read this was a "red alert!" :-) Great tail gate party I'm sure! Thank you for viewing & sharing. Lou

[@rocksteele6926]

Great Car, too bad the Fire Dept didn't get the power windows. My friends mother's Country Sedan Wagon had them, they made a big difference. All windows open with the touch of a few buttons, we really enjoyed it when the car was sitting in the Sun all day at the Beach.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rock, That would be a nice option to have. Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@estpst]

This is a great one

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@garbage854]

Nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Coffey, Happy to read you think this one is nice :-) Lou

[@garbage854]

@@loucostabile 😋

[@Yarls24]

Insanely cool. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck Marcheschi, Happy to read this one is "Insanely cool" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@ImTheDaveman]

Two-way tail gate on a station wagon! Whoah! Dude - I gotta tell ya, dats da wurk of da debil! LoL. Actually, that was really a cool feature. Still., the debil might have designed it - I don't know for chur. heh. I love this car! The inner kid in me squeals with delight! The adult in me tells the kid in me to shut the heck up and quit that squealing. Lou, thanks for bringing this treat! Hit the sirens one more time!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImTheDaveman, Happy to read this one brings the kid out in you :-) Me too, Lou

[@rocksteele6926]

My friends mom had a Country Squire when we were in Elementary School. It has a 428, at the time we didn't know what that meant. One day we were late for school and she punched it and spun us around 360* on dry pavement, then we realize what it meant.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rock, 428 Wagon ! NICE :-) Great story, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

I LOVE it! Fantastic!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@bryantcurtis2665]

I like this my volunteer job is picking up poops at the fire station

[@loucostabile]

Hi Curtis, Maybe just driving this one around the town sounds a little more fun :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Squad 51.. Engine 51...

[@gfoursux9]

...Code 2

[@gfoursux9]

Every Saturday

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@guitarhole]

What's up with the dark pieces of foam and what appears to be a compact disc stuck to the headliner ? Pretty cool . Thanks for posting .

[@loucostabile]

I think those are covering up bolts for the lights & siren on the roof so you don't bang your head.

[@guitarhole]

@@loucostabile Makes sense .

[@plymouthduster2252]

Great video Lou love watching your channel. My grandpa bought a 1965 model Ford station wagon brand new in red with red interior. Sadly it's no longer with the family but knowing my grandpa his had the 352 V8 engine, that was his favorite Ford motor. I myself like this man said I like the cars that you dont see every day at car shows also.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandpa's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Tibb91]

Another great piece of history! By they way, I don't really understand why the fire chief needed a car for himself?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tibb91, Happy to read you enjoy this Wagon :-) Hmmm, not sure, maybe a perk for your "Top Position"? Lou

[@Tibb91]

Hmm, that sounds plausible! :D

[@chuckvan1961]

Those unique features won’t come back as long as the government is telling you how to design and build them

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck Van, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@dougbraun8552]

Lou, where is this Volvo car museum? You mention several times to come on down, as it's a family event yet no mention of where it is.

[@loucostabile]

See the description in this video (www.volocars.com)

[@MisterMikeTexas]

I love that wagon! I wish I were riding shotgun! Are those glasspacks on that car?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Didn't seem to have glass packs, however it's a FUN ride for sure. Glad I was able to share with you, Lou

[@rspr8tr]

Nice looking car but the emergency warning equipment in the front is not period correct...any of it. The Motorola radio is a CB that was made in the late 70s. The siren and switches from the late 80s. The rest of it looks great but that stuff in the front just ruins it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi rspr8tr, 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

[@413x398]

Downvote from a guy who breaks out in a sweat every time he hears a siren.

[@opera93]

413x398 thanks, a thought.... I am improved now, ......

[@loucostabile]

That's FUNNY :-)