1953 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible # 67 of 300 made & Engine Sound My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Burr Ridge IL on 9-13-19 at the Corvette Mike Midwest
We're looking at a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Roadster in Polo White Paint (which is the only color the car came in). The engine is a factory straight 6 cylinder “Blue Flame” engine. This restored car looks brand new as if it just came off the showroom floor in 1953.
We’re talking with Bill Kotzum, of Corvette Mike Midwest. The company is located at 60 Shore Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 who sells Corvettes.
If you’re interested in purchasing a Corvette, call Bill at the office # 1-630-230-0441. Or go to www.corvettemikemidwest.com
ENJOY!

[@chuckster3629]

There's an older guy who lives in Milwaukie, Oregon who had one just like that one, same color and everything. While on vacation a few years ago it was stolen from his locked garage. Not only did he have two very large padlocks on the door, but he had heavy chains that held the car to the floor of his garage. The thieves cut through all those security measures and hauled the car away. He hasn't seen it since. Those are extremely valuable cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck Ster, WOW! That's a crazy story. Sorry to read the end result :-( Lou

[@chuckster3629]

@@loucostabile I ran across the guy at a local car show last summer. He now has a red '53 Corvette that he claims is the original paint. Red ones are extremely rare. He had insurance on his old white one, but he said it didn't pay as much as he had in the car. I found this on the internet. I guess his was a '54 model. Same car though as '53. www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/thieves-steal-milwaukie-mans-100k-1954-corvette.283587/

[@martentrudeau6948]

Super rare original, beautifully restored.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marten Trudeau , Happy to read you appreciate this car and glad to read you enjoy the restoration :-) Lou

[@bobsmith9679]

Such a pretty car.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@srercrcr]

Around '53 GM was very active creating futuristic cars such as the Corvette as well as the Buick Skylark. Pontiac too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@davidgrisez]

The Chevrolet Corvette sure had a very humble beginning in 1953. Chevrolet only had their inline 6 cylinder engine at that time which in most Chevrolet cars was only about 100 horsepower. Chevrolet managed to boost this engine up to 150 horsepower by increasing compression, solid lifters, three carburetors, and dual exhaust. This engine had too much power and torque for the Chevrolet 3 speed manual transmission at the time so Chevrolet used their two speed Powerglide transmission in this car. In the present day just about any 4 door sedan could outperform this car. However because this car was the beginning for Chevrolet Corvette and is very rare, this car has a special high collector value and is worth a lot of money. These original Chevrolet Corvettes are a unique example of automotive history.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, 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

[@opera93]

Thanks, great overview of Historic Production and **1953 Car,, interestingly, I drive a **1953 CHEVROLET SIX CYLINDER AUTOMATIC * Unfortunately a four door in Brown Color and no Options for a few month( rolling car over :on Icy Road with NO injury), before getting my various FORD cars , THRU HI SCHOOL,,AND College.......admittedly,this **1953 Corvette has a lot,of personality and chutzpah , besides rarity,.....Actually, our 1953 Chevrolet 4DOOR was economical and covered miles easily,etc. .....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Happy to read you have a FUN 1953 Chevrolet too :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@abefrohman1759]

Another awesome find Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Been waiting for one of the 1st year Corvettes, so enjoy sharing this one with you abe frohman :-)

[@andyreaver1962]

They only came in Polo white, and all had red interiors. The first ever American sports car ever made wow. If we didn’t have Corvettes, we might not have had Thunderbirds.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy Atom Cat, Thank you for viewing, sharing your knowledge,, and incite too, Lou

[@louiskats5116]

Hi Lou Great work, that is history staring at you. What's not to love. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Louis, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Lou

[@thetreblerebel]

I love the 53 vettes. Georgous

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stevie Jo, Happy to read this is one you "love" :-) Lou

[@raymondbogert7880]

1953 CORVETTE BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS MY FAVORITE SPORTS CAR OF ALL TIME ALL 🇺🇲☝️👍✌️WORTH A LOT OF 💸💸💸

[@loucostabile]

Hi RAYMOND, Happy to read this car is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@keptinkaos6384]

the little sports car is like the only true constant since its inception from before WW2 to now the formula has never been messed with.

[@loucostabile]

You're right fox 6 :-)

[@timholder4002]

The simpleness of this car says so much on how far we have come with the Corvette of today.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim Holder, Good point, Lou

[@williambutler8624]

Lou, found another one of your great videos, this 53 Corvette is KOOL, a piece of AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY, its amazing how far the Corvette has changed in over 70 years, this is a RARE car, my favorite Corvette is the 58 C1 one of the most Beautiful Corvettes ever built, Lou THANKS for sharing these Great video's, all of us appreciate it, MERRY Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@loucostabile]

Wiliam, Happy to read you found this premier year Corvette :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome. Merry Christmas, Lou

[@terrym5023]

Thanks Lou for this beautiful icon. I'm toying with the idea of sending this to my Brother. But think it may break his heart. At age 17 in 1965 get bought one of these for $1,500. He was drafted in 1968 and he desperately wanted to store the car. My Father talked him into selling it for a "profit" for $2,000. Not sure he ever completely forgave my Father 🤔

[@loucostabile]

Hi X K, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Hoping your Brother forgives your Father because I'm sure your Father meant no harm, Lou

[@DrRobertMPick]

SIMPLY AWESOME! The beginning! Love it!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, High praise for this car :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

The first Corvette ever. WOW!! Lou you sure have a good eye for rare Muscle and Classics!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Lou

[@scottbrady7499]

a service station operator in iowa or missouri had one of these initial debut corvettes bricked in to the back of his business. i think he drained the engine and radiator of coolant, took the wheels and leaned them against the wall, and placed four wooden milk crates under it. when he passed his family learned of it in his will, they still owned and operated the station. by the nineties, the low miles car was significantly more valuable than the price when new.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott Brady, Thank you for viewing and sharing a cool story :-) Lou

[@rusty3831]

What a beautiful piece of Americana! Gaps or no gaps, what forward thinking GM had at the time. I so much appreciate that the car was originally ’hand-made’, and appreciate that it still looks ‘hand-made’ after restoration. Thanks Lou and the owner for a piece of automotive history!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Happy to read you appreciate this American Icon :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Not many were made so it's super cool to see one plus for the first years had the blue flame 6 hopped up version very cool I believe in 55 I be live they started the small block V8 motors in them

[@loucostabile]

Hi larry, Been waiting to find one so glad I'm able to share this rare treat with you :-) Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

@@loucostabile would be real nice if you let you take that sweet car for a ride

[@loucostabile]

@@larryborkstrom3580 That would be VERY nice, however did not happen this time :-)

[@philclark6418]

I had a ‘55 Corvette with a 265 V8 and 4 speed transmission. Had it up to 120 mph with a stock 327 in it later on. My brother said he took it up to 140 mph. Not sure I believe him though.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

@@philclark6418 I wish I had one

[@romans828.]

Even though that Corvette couldn't outrun a three-legged dog, it's one of my all-time favorites! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob Bob, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) You're welcome Lou

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

Way to keep running the bases Lou. I love corvettes, any year, any color, whatever it takes. You are a lucky man to see all these nice cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Turbo Lives In my heart , I agree that every year Corvette is a winner. I'll keep running the bases, and you can share with me the score :-) Lou

[@billace90]

Speechless... Just beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Guillermo Garraton, Happy to read you're impressed with this car :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Looks like he has several eras of Corvettes...

[@loucostabile]

Yes

[@markj2838]

These were ahead of there time, the start of many beautiful corvettes to follow. I think it's pretty cool looking.. tks Lou...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark J, Enjoy reading your comment :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Tomgillchevy]

It's been so long since I had a chance to look closely at a '53 once more, and they are just beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom Gill Chevrolet, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

It's fantastic, Lou! With Bill at Corvette Mike's, it's pretty much "Nuff said!", but this '53 is worth more than just one look.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this episode. Glad to read this one is worthy of a few looks :-) Lou

[@edb.3313]

She's a beauty, Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@avirtualworld4U]

Very collectable Very cool Very nice example. Good Job Lou thx

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob Solo, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Huge WOW! Not to be driven on the street! Fantastic!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Lou

[@philclark6418]

I saw one of these in Santa Cruz CA at age 16. Bought a ‘55 at age 19 for $600. Drove it every day in Seattle and up logging roads and ocean beaches. I still dream about it occasionally at 70. Thanks Lou.

[@zackery5411]

I really, really appreciate these classics that Lou brings to us each week however it amazes me how many OWNERS of CONVERTIBLES are unwilling TO PUT THE TOP DOWN for the show.

[@loucostabile]

Hi zackery5411, Happy to read you're enjoying the selection of cars on the Channel :-) Sometimes they will, and sometimes they wont, however as long as they share the cars with us, that is the important part :-) Lou

[@zackery5411]

Lou, Thanks for the response. Agreed!

[@hanschenk2708]

REAL NICE CAR AS USUAL REALLY ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO AND EXPLANATION

[@loucostabile]

Hi Han, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》Sweet & rare Vette. Looked like the side draft carbs were running a bit rich but those 6 cylinder truck motors have some torque :*: Greetings from🍊Florida🦎my friend🤓🗣☮🤳👍🏾

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Lou

[@ericeasterday5849]

I really love the ‘53 vette’s!! The very first year it was made!! I like the newer ones from early 2000’s to late 2008!! But, I really do admire the 1953 version because my grandparents were in middle school that year and it’s just a very interesting, unique year for me history wise.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric Easterday, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandparents middle school years :-) 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

[@plymouthduster2252]

Another great video Lou love watching your channel. I myself have never seen a 53 Corvette in person before. If you ever get a chance you should go down to Biloxi Mississippi for Cruising the Coast in October of every year. There was over 7,000 cars there last year.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Sounds like a great show. If the Promotors of that show would like to contact me, I'm interested in seeing if they would like to have me there, Lou

[@DwainDwight]

great car, thanks to you both. Such a classy old school car. wish I could afford one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Wnright , Happy to read you enjoy this "classy" car :-) Lou

[@josephsudlersr.7854]

Another great vedio ,Lou love the history lesson on this car

[@loucostabile]

Hi joseph sudler, sr., Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Thank you for the encouragement and kind words on the video, Lou

[@patcurrie9888]

To think almost the Corvette didn't take off in '53 and look how far we've come to 2019. (count me in for, not being a fan of the C8s)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, You're right, an amazing run for the Brand. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@20alphabet]

I _really_ like the rear end design and treatment!

[@loucostabile]

Nice unique design :-)

[@chrisjames2079]

One of my uncles destroyed one jumping railroad tracks back when his brother worked for Paul Newman in Westport ct, waaaay back in the day.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, That's a story you won't forget! Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Gorgeous engine compartment though...

[@loucostabile]

So well kept & clean :-)

[@telardingx3636]

Epic! watch the Corvette Convertible. . . Such an epic! You must check it out.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Telar Dingx, Happy to receive an "Epic!" from you :-) Thank you for sharing a tip too, Lou

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Nice

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@josephromano6825]

Hi Lou! Interesting car story! Nice car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Lou

[@phantomstratocaster]

on june /30 1953 my mother often told me that i was the most beautiful creation born that day, She Lied

[@loucostabile]

Ohhhhh, your Mom was right. You think this Corvette is? :-)

[@garbage854]

WOW 😀

[@loucostabile]

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

[@garbage854]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@tb40ford]

You can tell by the bottom side of the hood. X brace or H style bracing. Always show hood detail. I love your videos my friend Travis NCRS #742 judge

[@loucostabile]

Hi Travis, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Did you see this one? Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXvJYayiorysapo

[@tb40ford]

@ yes sir I remember once a friend bought a 54 rare power glide car so he said. He brought it to my shop for inspection and upon inspection. I looked at the dash and the part of the clutch lever was still on the brake assembly. Someone had cut it and just left pieces hanging of the clutch pedal He was not happy Travis

[@MrJoeybabe25]

A truly beautiful automobile! I kind of expected that it would have a manual transmission option. How is the pickup? How fast? Thanks, Lou for this and all of your videos!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe Postove, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Not much pickup, and not very fast, however pleasurable ride :-) You're welcome, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@brucesmith3740]

Just saw one a live one in north carolina.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Happy to read you saw one like this live :-) Lou

[@lyonheart84]

Pretty car Lou 👍

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car lyonheart84 UK exotic fruit growing :-)

[@napoleoneinstein2487]

sweet

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this rare "sweet" treat :-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

She still has a bit of a bark even thought it's only a straight 6....

[@loucostabile]

Which is nice :-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Beautiful car but a shave the Small Block V8 Chevy engine wouldn't be available till 55....

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Shame..typo..

[@loucostabile]

The V8 engine is a great addition to the experience of driving the car :-)

[@thetreblerebel]

How much?

[@loucostabile]

See the text of this video. There will be a website to get the number to call.

[@AtlantaGymFan]

Terrific car but I'd need a crane to get me out!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brock White, There is a little maneuvering to get in and out of this car :-) Lou

[@onestepbeyond7240]

There's a lot of spaghetti under the dash.

[@loucostabile]

A lot of "Live Wires" :-)

[@edcain3676]

2 Spd.Auto + No Solid Lifters + No 4 Barr.= Couldn't Get A Speeding Ticket if U Tried,Sports Car.Ur Kinda Sports Car ,If U Just Want the Looks. 3x 2 Barr's.or 1 Barr's.?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed Cain, I think your description is right on :-) Lou

[@boson2916]

Watching a spectacular car without seeing the owner seems like something is missing somewhere,. No luck this time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi boson, I like the Care Taker sharing who's the owner, too however, when a car is this rare, I feel it's worthy of sharing with you, Lou

[@boson2916]

No doubt he is a nice guy.