LOST DRAG CAR FOUND ! Ziggy & Bill Wyso 1970 Dodge Challenger & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Saratoga Springs NY on 4-26-23.
We're looking at a 1970 Dodge Challenger in Cadillac Pearl White Paint and hand painted the scallops and gold letters. The car is equipped today with a 426 CI Hemi V8 engine (originally 440), with a 4 Speed transmission.
The car's Owner is Dave DePaulo along with Kelly “Wyso” Tobin the Granddaughter of Ziggy Wyso & Daughter of Bill Wyso. Dave’s had this car since 2005. Kelly shares the MANY stories of her Grandfather & Fathers drag racing history. He was Track Champion of Lebanon Valley Speedway in Nassau NY.
The Saratoga Automotive Museum has cars, educational events on cars, and 120 events a year!
If you’re interested in attending a car show at the Saratoga Automotive Museum or seeing the Museum here is the link to the museum - www.saratogaautomuseum.org
If you come to the Muscle Car Show on 6/3/23 and register your car, a portion of the registration fee goes to charity to help local charities in need. That’s through Charity Motor Club - www.charitymotorclub.com
ENJOY!

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

This car and its family history is amazing! I love how this car looks, sounds, and the memories it must evoke. This is what our passionate car community is all about. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thegunfighter45acp, Happy to share this family car story with you :-) Glad the passion came out in this video. You're welcome, Lou

[@kellytobin5260]

I am just in tears here, reading all of these comments. What a great following you have here Lou! This was the best day of my life! I spent my whole childhood, every weekend at the race track, either collecting time slips, or picking up cans to return, lol. I am so glad so many people out there have a love for Mopar like I do. I know my dad and grandfather were with me on that ride and every day as they watch their grandsons racing across frozen lakes on their sleds. They never had the opportunity to meet these two Mopar legends, but 110 octan continues to run through all of our veins. For all those who want to see her, and many other awesome muscle cars, come down to the Saratoga Auto Museum on June 3 for a great car show.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kelly, What fun to share in "the best day of my life" and be able to share it with the Viewers :-) Looking forward to seeing you again soon, Lou

[@Sumner1028]

Ms. Tobin I noticed a Lebanon Valley team sticker on the car. Do you run points with it? Btw good on you for driving it

[@jimmycline4778]

I wanted to see you floor it, did he let you floor it?

[@brewaire]

Hi Kelly, That was AWESOME! MOPAR OR NO CAR! Runnin' a 392(6.4) hemi in my White and Black T/A. LET'S GO!

[@Paul-fe4vl]

The whole story behind the car and watching the emotions you went through had me in tears also. What a wonderful story! Great to see another Mopar being kept alive and well. Let's keep these beautiful cars going so future generations can enjoy them as well!

[@mattskustomkreations]

Cool to see an old race car resurrected. However I think a giant opportunity was missed by not putting on period-correct wheels, such as Cragars or Keystones. Ruins the vibe/look IMO.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt, Happy to read you thought this was "Cool" :-) Slicks are shot so this will have to do, Lou

[@barrycuda3769]

Or Ansen sprints ?

[@mattskustomkreations]

@@barrycuda3769 Exactly. Anything from the period would be better than what’s on there, and look a million times cooler. Sure, I see some people put oversized modern wheels on a restomod…But when you have a bona fide doorslammer from back then?? No. I don’t get it…

[@barrycuda3769]

@@mattskustomkreations A friend of mine got some big wheels with those rubber band tires fitted to his modern car ' he drove for about 8 miles 'did a u turn 'went back to the tire shop and asked them to put the originals back on' I think he mentioned something about the fillings in his teeth loosening up.

[@mattskustomkreations]

@@barrycuda3769 😂 Yeah, I’d never go for them. My muscle car era cars have mostly had factory 14 or 15” mag wheels (GT style on my ‘69 Cougar, and redline tires with PMD Rallye IIs on my ‘72 Luxury LeMans). I could get into 16”, 17”, 18” versions of the classics. But bigger than that the ride quality suffers and the proportions just don’t look “right”. And you really can’t go wrong with Day 2 wheels like Cragars or American Torque Thrusts.

[@jonathanpasch6604]

I don't think grandpa would like those wheels.

[@loucostabile]

He'd like the slicks :-)

[@al_dente4777]

Well, if he never gor around to peeling that kitschy vinyl top, those wheels couldn't have bothered him very much whatsoever

[@zonabay]

Awesome Episode Lou..!! As a Grandpa restoring my childhood dream car that sat rotting for over 30 years, Wyso’s granddaughter’s reaction makes every busted knuckle worth it, and more.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you zonabay :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@colonelparcoeur]

@Zonabay it would be nice to know your project do you have a KZbin account ?

[@kellytobin5260]

🥰

[@sportsterray66]

Great one Lou, but those aren't called scallops, they're called fish scales. ✌️😏

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge sportsterray66

[@cjdesign5700]

What a great one Lou...Kelly and Dave are true gems....the Car is fantastic, but just a supporting role in the saga.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CJ Design, Happy to read "What a great one" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@scuffmacgillicutty7509]

Kelly certainly did the family proud going from Co-pilot to the main seat. I think I shared a tear or two too Lou. Great story, thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scuff, Happy to read this story is touching :-) High praise! Lou

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Please Please please get rid of those horrible rims

[@loucostabile]

I'm sure the slicks are brittle now :-)

[@JeffKing310]

I kinda like the modern rims. I think that this is what the original owner could have done to maximize performance.

[@saaaahduuuuude1228]

@@loucostabile Last I checked GoodYear and American Racing are both still in business

[@nathanielwaters6730]

Helluva nice time capsule, the wheels are yucky, some nice old school Cragar Super Tricks or Centerlines would look right at home on it, overall, nice Mopar!!! Mopar Nate, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nathaniel, Happy to read "Helluva nice time capsule" :-) The slicks are no good, so these tires work for now. Lou

[@barrycuda3769]

@@loucostabile Arent the old size slicks available new anymore? Unfortunately it wouldn't surprise me ' but Coker tires would probably have something.

[@kurtiswa-k-8346]

Not everything needs gangster 24"s...

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS LOU 🤗 FOR SHARING A VERY TOUCHING EPISODE …and THANKS DAVE, FOR LETTING KELLY DRIVE her GRANDPA’s car 😎👍💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, My pleasure sharing this episode with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@bogdanich375]

Mopar or no car! (c)🤘😎👍 It's cool car!🤩🤩🤩 Very emotional episode...🥲 Thank's!🙂

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) You're welcome.

[@oleandreasjensen5263]

.... I have no word...... Thank you Lou, and thanks to the owners. - The E-body mopars, and this R/R-SE are in my opinion, the most beautifully designed musclecar of all time. Thank you so much Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ole Andreas, High praise! You're welcome, Lou

[@jgreber1790]

Love the car and it’s a rich history! Love the photo of the car in action with centerline type wheels!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JG Reber, Happy to read you "Love the 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

[@joshstabler3438]

Oh boy… I could just about shed a tear when she put the photo on the dash. These are true car people, and this was really nice to watch. Car sounds incredible!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Josh, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Lou

[@kellytobin5260]

I know they were there with me

[@mtyhntr49]

Nice car and memories. I literally grew up at Lions Drag Strip in California. Dad drove a front engine fuelie. BUTTERS AND JERARD. So many tracks gone to Corporate greed. Thanks for sharing this story. Her smiles and tears priceless. 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Danny, Happy to read this brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@jimzakala2036]

Great to see that the car survived! I remember racing him at Utica Rome Dragway in the late 70's. Those wheels and tires have to go in my opinion. No need for slicks, street tires are available in all sizes. Find some Centerlines for it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim, Happy to read this car brings back memories of when you raced him :-) The slicks are gone, so these wheels and rims will have to do for now. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@DDyer-n4w]

Have to agree the wheels and tires make it look more like a pimp mobile than a rare classic drag car.

[@raider60]

​@@DDyer-n4w I agree totally!!

[@Lipmonster]

It could use some lightweight drag wheels with some drag radials. Plenty out there. Otherwise beautiful car and story.

[@hardtail-gy8dk]

They are all great stories but this one was extra special 😊

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "extra special" story :-)

[@brianochs2297]

Awesome car the wheels gotta go put the right wheels on it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brain, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome car" :-) Slicks were not available, Lou

[@mickangio16]

@@loucostabile they don't have to be slicks- just the correct SIZE and preferably era specific style.

[@nobatteriesincluded3968]

Awesome car and even more awesome story great shoot 🤙🏼💯

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you NO BATTERIES INCLUDED

[@SoulBrother_1]

What a nice story, I'm happy for her.

[@loucostabile]

Hi SoulBrother Number1, Happy to read you appreciate this car story :-) 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

[@SSK-27]

Amazing car. RT/SE with a gator top roof. Super rare option. Just saw on a another video that Dodge came out with a Black Ghost tribute car, also a gator top Challenger. Legendary Detroit street racer. That gator top maybe added some extra gator power to the cars lol. Cool to see this beauty rolling again. That Hemi sounds good, of course 440's are no slouch in the sound department.

[@loucostabile]

HI Glock27gunner, "Gator power" NICE! Like this car? Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYiygGmZo5uepas

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

You have had some great cars on my car story but this one was just wow! That run was destined for Perfection because I guarantee you dad was watching and smiling! Fantastic!

[@al_dente4777]

Dad would have been proud, if daughter would have inheritted a lead foot

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

@Al_Dente it's not her car she was being cautious I don't blame her.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marshall 1959, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@barrycuda3769]

Blue dots are cool 'we should see more of them and enjoy that purple glow . That's one hell of a small rear window .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Barrycuda, Happy to read you enjoy the "blue dots" :-) Lou

[@al_dente4777]

Purple dots gave a better trips

[@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

[@dh2360]

Awesome Dodge and fantastic story! 1970s rims would be the finishing touch.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D H, High praise for the Dodge & story. Yes, the car has not been seen since 1987, so these tires & rims will have to do so this video can be produced for you to enjoy, Lou

[@mikeirwin5162]

One nice car you guys rock legendary cool big.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you appreciate this nice 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

[@drant3053]

Great story and very cool car. Also s/o to NY Capital District/Saratoga region. My dad bought a car from that dealer in ‘74. Not a Challenger unfortunately. Thanks, Lou. Always enjoy your channel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi DRant, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@dougreed9843]

You're always a class act dude and this is a great one

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, Happy to read you enjoy this "great one" :-) Lou

[@timrayburn2461]

The best story ever.Classy classy lady.

[@loucostabile]

High praise !

[@waynetaylor8082]

I'm thinking ONE HELL OF A DOCTOR, also!!!

[@kellytobin5260]

Thank you Tim

[@kevinrice7635]

Love the sound of the door closing hear the guts shake hahaha aaaaaiiiiiiiieeeeeee

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you "Love the sound" :-) Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

Cool car but omfg those wheels are horrible!!!! Please tell them they gotta get some Cragars or Keystone wheels!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Glad to read you enjoy this "Cool car" :-) The slicks are shot, so these will have to do. Lou

[@barrycuda3769]

or Ansen sprints.I didnt want to say anything 'but those wheels dont belong with the theme of that car.

[@davidstranz438]

Beautiful car except for the rolling stock.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, I'm sure the drag slicks are quite brittle by now :-) Lou

[@CarsandCats]

@@loucostabile I'm sure they still make 15" wheels!

[@mickangio16]

It's obvious that Lou thinks that all 15" tires are drag slicks.

[@glenkepic3208]

wow. staggering, speechless. Great !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, High praise :-) Lou

[@tonydagostino6158]

Great story Lou and what a cool car. Drag car, drag motor, they better be careful or they'll get banned in certain states

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tony, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this "cool car" with you :-) Lou

[@Hcjs7]

Great story .what is the owner thinking with those wheels .absolutely horrendous !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hcjs7, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great story" :-) I'm sure you heard this car has not been moved since 1987, so the slicks are shot. So to share this car in motion, these tires & rims will have to do. Lou

[@charleshaggard4341]

Great episode. Driving her grandfather's car. Doesn't get much better than this.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, High praise :-) Lou

[@encomanenco7347]

That car is such brute. But with those wheels it's like a Grizzly bear wearing ballet slippers.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ENCOMAN ENCO, Happy to share this "Brute" with you :-) The slicks were not available, so these wheels & rims had to do, Lou

[@ltform]

Another good one

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Jay :-)

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

💕👍 for tough "kids" , nice lines 👏👏👏

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@urideamabal]

Let's go! 😁👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@1957GoldenRocket]

The car is cool !! The wheels are AWFUL !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi E L, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool" car :-) The slicks are not around so this will have to do for now, Lou

[@mongoose406]

Love that car. But the wheels make it look like a $1.09 Hot Wheels car. Get some real drag wheels on that legendary Classic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Spyder bite, Happy to read "Love that car" :-) Hot Wheels are FUN! This is found from 1987....the slicks are shot. These wheels & rims will have to do....so I can share with you, Lou

[@mongoose406]

Wow those aree some old tires. Thanks for sharing that is a very nice car.

[@roberthill2219]

Those wheels got to go...

[@loucostabile]

The slicks were not available, so this will have to do.

[@roberthill2219]

@@loucostabile That is such a awesome car and I'm pretty sure I saw it as a kid at Englishtown... They make street tires in similar sizes to the slicks that would fit on those Super Trick wheels... it just looks so wrong with those Hot Wheels on it...

[@bryceocain5234]

​@@loucostabile so because the slicks aren't available you have to put terrible oversized wheels and low profile tires with a funky looking stance? You do know wheels bolt on and off right.

[@michaelguinn5736]

I like the car, but those wheels & tires look ridiculous!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you like the car :-) The slicks were not available so these tires & rims had to do, Lou

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!!!!!! 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read & see "Very cool!!!!!!! 👍👍" :-)

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@loucostabile 🙂

[@russellcatalfamo5860]

They didn't mention that Both Ziggy and Billy both bought Challengers at the same time. Ziggy's car always was a drag car from the time they bought it and got it across the street to their garage. Billy had a bad wreck in his, that he barely survived. The cars looked pretty similar, Bill's car being a street car was really nice, and ran good. I remember Ziggy having the rear Cragars cut, and welded ( adding another rim to the back so it was harder to detect, to gain width for bigger slicks without affecting the outer fenderwell ) He did have what is now considered a mini tub ,among the first to do it. He was trying anything he could to gain an advantage just like most guys . The family home was close to State Street and I would always ask whoever was driving to go slow past their house, because there was always a fast car or roadster, and one or two with straight axles that ran in the gas classes on Sunday, but snuck out on the streets at night. Ziggy always wore a white shirt in the garage, under the car and at the drag strip. They went South Gl;ens Falls frequently, North Hudson and Fonda as well. ( like Dick Landy ), and always had the pipe in his mouth ....Landy with the cigars.. There was always fast cars on State Street in Schenectady. Parked in front of DeCrosta's bar, The Golden Dragon, and Aunt Jemima's Pancake House. Jack Muldowney's garge was a about 1/4 mile from their house on State St.. Al " Buddy " Abbatiello was also building cars featured in magazines, along with a few car clubs ( and their garages all within 1/4 mile of the Wyso's home in the other direction. Please share the photos of the Willys, that car was wicked..., Billy put that one in the weeds on Chrysler Ave. , ( on it's roof in a scrapyard, no injuries, but a broken heart ) and Ziggy had a friend that fixed it all Winter long that year with a hammer and dollie. Does Jim DeNooyer still have it?? I have a Christmas card from Billy.. he signed it " Wild Willy Wyso's Willys ". Please get rid of the wheels on his car and put the Cragars back on with the appropriate tires . Ziggy and Billy would NEVER approve. PLEASE get rid of them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Slicks were not available and these tires & rims worked, so we did what we could. 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

[@davidkeeton6716]

Hey, it's your hotrod, but I just don't think your choice of wheel tire combination is, well, congruent with the car, or its stance. Drive on!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, The slicks were unavailable, Lou

[@czechappy]

Love the mopar, But the Rims and Tires look stupin and make it look more like a toy car you get from match box.This not a donk car....Buy a caprice station wagon donk

[@loucostabile]

HI Czechappy, Happy to read "Love the mopar" :-) The slicks were unusable, so this will have to do for now. Stay well, Lou

[@bobpagels4818]

Congratulations Lou Your best My Car story yet 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, High praise! Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@yavin99]

Awesome car, I noticed it has a gator grain top and was wondering if its factory but I didn't notice it on any of the paperwork.

[@loucostabile]

Hi yavin99, Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome car" :-) Not sure about the Gator Top. Lou

[@that_male_nurse8044]

I own a 70 challenger SE and this rear window looks smaller than the original SE window. Any details?

[@LongIslandMopars]

​@@that_male_nurse8044 That looks custom. There is a 70 R/T SE in our club that has the overhead console like this drag car. However, the SE rear window is slightly bigger than the drag car's.

[@doughowdy7009]

Special Edition models had smaller rear windows, but not that small

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@RickMcCargar]

What a special episode..an amazing car, a wonderful story and awesome people. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@joemitchell2909]

That car and story is the best of the best. The emotions she was going thru was heartfull

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, High praise for this car and story. Happy to read this video brings out the emotions :-) Lou

[@paulvolkmann2979]

Thank you for this one. Great car, great car story. “Dad and Grandpa are going for a ride.” Who’s cutting onions?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read this one brings the Kleenex out :-) Lou

[@toddbob55]

WHO PUT THE HORRIBLE OVERSIZED MILLENNIAL WHEELS ON THIS CAR?? SUCH A SHAME

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd, I'm sure you heard this car has not been seen since 1987....so the slicks are shot. So if you want to see this car in motion, these tires & rims will have to do for now, Lou

[@robertbob7505]

I would rather see period mags and tires. But beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Yes, but since the car is stored since 1987, the slicks are shot. So to see this one in motion, these tires and rims will have to do, Lou

[@craigyoumans2578]

I raced against the car met bill he was a quiet guy always kept the hood downpuffing on his pipe rip mister

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your race days against 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

[@craigyoumans2578]

@@loucostabile yes I does sad that bills gone I owe him a few he always beat me I had a 69 roadrunnerit was almost as top end fast as bills car I sold it and just bought it back this for the memories

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Every once in while Lou You put out a killer This one beat me down brother What a story And that memory box Is freakin awesome!!! Beautiful car ma'am Sorry for the loss of your grandfather

[@loucostabile]

Hi M Whitelaw, Hight praise for this story! My pleasure sharing this story with you, Lou

[@СергійШамін]

Дякую! Гарне відео

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій Шамін, You're welcome, Lou

[@kevinpatrick8788]

FY1 Citron Yella is the original colour . Engine code is a U code which is a 440 four barrel so its not a factory six pack car but its still badass . Mopar drag racing time capsule . It was very emotional for Kelly to be driving her grandfathers car and her childhood memories all coming back as shes driving it .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Happy to read this video brought out emotions :-) 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

[@budlanctot3060]

Yeah, when she said, "Canary Yellow", I knew that wasn't right. Citron Yella could be correct, because the Mopar marketing guys were very adept at coming up with clever names for the exterior colors. I do know the same color was called, "Lemon Twist" but I couldn't tell you offhand, whether it was a Dodge or a Plymouth color name. The same color had different names for each make.

[@kevinpatrick8788]

@@budlanctot3060 you are correct . Plymouths name for FY1 was Lemon Twist even though it was the same colour as the Cirton Yella . Im fond of this colour because I owned a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner factory V code 440-6 barrel and it was also FY1 Lemon Twist .

[@dereklacey1]

Love the car but her smile while driving it is priceless.

[@loucostabile]

I agree :-)

[@jamesklee9980]

it's their car but those wheels are sacreligious to such a fine car😢

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, You did hear that this car has been in storage since 1987.....so the slicks are shot. So if you want to see this car in motion, these are the tires & rims that will work for you to see this car, Lou

[@jackgilreath3113]

Those wheels and rubberband tires ruin the look of the car. Need to put some period-correct wheels on there. Keystones like Sox & Martin used to run would look nice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jack, The slicks were shot and not available so this will have to do with for the video. Lou

[@johnhughes9019]

Other than those godawful rims and tyres on it now (makes it look like a Happy Meal Toy), it's a beauty.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy meals are FUN :-) I know you heard this one has not been seen since 1987.....so the slicks are shot. So if you want to see this one in motion, then these tires & rims will have to do, Lou

[@amdelux1]

The ghetto rim’s totally ruin an otherwise nice car.

[@loucostabile]

HI amdelux1, Happy to read you enjoy this nice car :-) The slicks were not available, Lou

[@hemihead001]

What's with the goofy looking wheels and the Rubberband Tires ? I never even heard of this guy in my life .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hemi Head, You did heard that this has been stored since 1987......the slicks are shot, so if you want to see this one in motion, these are the rims and tires that work, Lou

[@dtracy03ss]

CMON Your Car, York choices but those Wheels and Tires!! Otherwise Awsome Car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome Car" :-) Slick were not available, so these wheels & rims will have to do, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

¡Creo que este Dodge Challenger 1970, con ese blanco perla Cadillac y todos esos llamativos estickers preparado para las carreras de arrancones, esta entre los más atractivos que he visto! ¡El sonido de la cajuela al abrirse me recordó a un baúl de los tesoros! Y no es para menos, con todos esos bonitos recuerdos y fotografías, incluída a su dueña cuando era una niña (mención especial para el detallado modelo a escala). ¡El rugido que produce su V8 es totalmente demoledor! Eso sí, el video estuvo un poco sentimental en su parte final, debido a las sensaciones que se produjeron al conducirlo... ¡Otro magnífico vehículo e historia! ¡Saludos cordiales, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Glad to open this treasure chest and share it with you, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Wonderful Challenger and fantastic back story ! Love both the car and story. The scallops show the incredible attention to detail and effort that went into this restoration. Thanks Lou and Kelly!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing the details with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@forrestpeck2157]

i grew up in rotterdam and remember his willys coup with the hemi and his upholstery shop on chrysler ave

[@loucostabile]

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

[@wesleyperson3402]

Sweet ride, love to see classic race cars restored to or preserved for their former glory. My only criticism is the totally out of place, @ss ugly dub rims. If it were mine, I would've went with 17 inch modern retro versions of what was available during that period (early 70s).

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wesley, Happy to read you enjoy this "Sweet ride" :-) The car has been unseen since 1987.....the slicks were unusable. If you wanted to see the car and hear the story, these rims & tires will have to do for this video on this day, Lou

[@wesleyperson3402]

@Lou Costabile Just one man's opinion, never been a fan of oversized dubs on classic muscle cars. Another route would have been 15s and modern radials up front and since the rear has already been tabbed, some really wide 15 inchers with either DOT drag radials or Micky Thompsons out back. Again, just one man's opinion.

[@ivanjones1804]

Lou all i can say is I’m so hyped but also Jealous of Kelly & having two very special people in her life and to be very blessed and fortunate to have not just a Family Heir loom but also Memories and Treasure to have. Granddaddy and Daddy are very proud of their offspring and are watching above in that Great Mansion Above in the Sky. Stories like that Lou is what life is all about. The memories to start, have, keep up and share with the world 🌎 🌍 🗺 to are very, very, very, beautiful and priceless. Kelly and her significant other deserved to be in Mopar Hall Of Fame to me in my Book 📖 📚. Lou videos like this one is very moving and touching. Keep the videos coming Lou keep those videos coming. Sincerely Yours Truly T. O. G. Ivan I J 🧔🏾💪🏾💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾👖👕👞👞🥾🥾👖👔🧢🎩🤵🏾👞👞👓🕶

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ivan IJ, High praise. Happy to read this video was moving for you :-) Lou

[@kellytobin5260]

Thank you Ivan!!

[@kevinrice7635]

You can feel it Hombre proud to be Americans God's grace to U 💓

[@loucostabile]

AMEN !

[@karlbaker1943]

Wheels suck! Timing to far advanced? Love the story and car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Karl, Happy to read you enjoy the story & car! :-) I know you heard that this car has been sitting since 1987, so the slicks are shot. That said, these tires & rims fit, so to see it in motion so you can enjoy that story and car you like, this will have to do, Lou

[@perkins1439]

Easy way to fix that hand liner take it out remove all cloth and foam from the panel board spray it with truck bed liner paint gives it that black vinyl look and it's all you need and will never come down on top of your head

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffery, Thanks for sharing a tip, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffery, Thank you for sharing a tip, Lou

[@dominickmarge5049]

Lou wat kinda times did it run

[@loucostabile]

Fast ones !

[@brianburkhart8565]

I have my grandfather's car too. I know how she feels...

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@earlsspeedshop7058]

Those wheels are hideous. It needs super tricks or just some era correct wheels

[@loucostabile]

Hi Earl’s Speed Shop, The slicks were not available so if you want to see this one in action, these are the rims & tires you get on this day. Lou

[@johnromano9616]

That was awesome Lou,great story The joy on Kelly’s face was priceless 👍👌

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, High praise :-) Happy to share this story with you, Lou

[@jasonreed1352]

She held off the tears better and for longer than I. Awesome video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason, Happy to read this video brings the passion out of you :-) Lou

[@LITTLE1994]

Nice Challenger racer.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jameshendrix4717]

Makes me miss my 1973 340 4bbl slapstick automatic,I rebuilt a 1970 440 4bbl 727 automatic out of a 1970 Charger RT, and swapped out the engine and transmission.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@blarfneggs3728]

God bless Kelly, she's awesome!

[@loucostabile]

AMEN !

[@rickyredhookbk9048]

Awesome story. I’ve been going to Lebanon Valley since a kid in the 70s. I’m sure Ive seen it run on one of my many Sundays at the track while filling my face w/French fries covered in malt vinegar. I’m from Pittsfield Ma. right over the mountain👍🏼👍🏼

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ricky Redhook BK, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Lebanon Valley :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing you enjoy this "Awesome story". 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

[@glenbonura6246]

you were only 35 min away from me lou. i live in warrensburg.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Come and say hello on 6/3/23 @ the Saratoga Auto Museum when I'll be at the Muscle Car Show. Lou

[@jefffleming4766]

The passion of the Father shows thru and thru of the car.. Kelly's emotions when behind the wheel are what make these stories so great !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to share this car & story with you, Lou

[@dennisjones1642]

Hi again Lou from here in the D Michigan hey the Motor city 😁 Thanks so much appreciated your time and video of a beautiful/Awesome story and Amazing Awesome Ride 👍🤩🔥😁😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dennis, High praise for this story & ride :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

What a great guy the owner must be to let the granddaughter of the original owner drive his car that must be worth a bank full of money. Very nice to see. My brother has had his 69 GTO for over 35 years and I’ve never driven it once (and I don’t blame him!)

[@loucostabile]

I agree, the Owner is a great guy. Ooooh, you're Brother should give you a chance to drive it. Share this video with him. Hope this helps, kzbin.info/www/bejne/haGtin6KZ9hqfMk

[@kevinrice7635]

Warm and genuine low down Truth blasting both barrels hahaha perciate it!!!Ding Dong family from the USA!!! Thank you kindly for the insight to your wonderful 👍 family 💞

[@loucostabile]

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

[@joeysadler3166]

What u put those new looking wheels for .not nostalgic

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joey, The slicks were shot, so these wheels and rims will have to do, Lou

[@motorTranz]

Wonderful story! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this story motorTranz :-) You're welcome.

[@01fxdlse]

Story 💯.. those wheels are horrific! 🤮 they still sell centerlines and some drag radials.. I can’t concentrate on the car when I see the wheels 🫣

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim, Happy to read you enjoy the story :-) Well I'm sure you heard this car has not been seen since 1987......so the slicks are shot. SO....if you want to see this car in motion these tires & rims will have to do, Lou

[@christophergaudreau9265]

Kelly. . . . Great to see a "Mopar Girl" . . . . My dream Mopar is a 1969 Dodge Super 🐝 Bee , I want it to be orange with black vinyl top 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon.

[@kevinrice7635]

Torgue flight better than 4spd. First automatic to beat stick manual shifting standard tranny's!!! Believe that Pilgrims.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, 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

[@robertwestbrook9344]

I hope she realizes grandpa left her a 150k asset according to what sold at Mecum today, not to mention the prominence and history, congratulations young lady.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@squidgameisaliarisawnosqui5341]

Love the story... I'm restoring my grandfather's truck and she's been in the family since 1977

[@loucostabile]

HI Squid game is a liar I saw no squids, Happy to read you love the story. If you're restoring your Grandfathers truck, I think you'll like this story too, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6DWnZVsn5KJm6M

[@LongIslandMopars]

Very cool. I went to the Lebanon dragway in 2004 for the inaugural Hemmings Musclepalooza with my 74 Charger. Cool track, amazing Challenger story. Love the family heritage.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Long Island Mopars, Happy to read you enjoy the story :-) Glad to read you've been there with your car. NICE! Lou

[@LongIslandMopars]

​@@loucostabile Thanks, Lou. Still got it after all these years. 2nd owner, unrestored 74 Charger with a 318. Bought it at an estate sale back in 1998 with only 27k miles. It's my baby along with my dad's 66 Coronet that he owned from new.

[@christophermitchum6829]

Old dogs rule, whether Hemi, Mopar, duhhh!

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@stevemayo1175]

AT 3:06 The Tires are on the Wrong Side's On the rear They Just need to be Swapped from side to side Love that This Car was saved Great Video and So Great That She Drove it So Kool

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, You're right about the tires, and we put these on to do the video because the slicks were shot. Happy to read you enjoy the video :-) Lou