1956 Oldsmobile 98 Ninety Eight Starfire Convertible & Engine Sound My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@discerningmind]

Thanks Lou and Terry. I came to this video from your suggestion during your video on the "1969 Mach 1 Indian Fire Red" another beautiful car that Terry owns. This car is a good example of how much more car you got by moving up to an Oldsmobile. For years, if you bought a brand-new Oldsmobile, you really brought home a significant and special car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi discerningmind, You're welcome. Happy to read this was a suggested video, and you found you enjoy this one. Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@sdgakatbk]

Everything on this is beautiful. The color combination, the detail on the front, the upholstery, the chrome in the interior, everything.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@sdgakatbk]

@@loucostabile Hey I like old cars. And I'll give a thumbs up when I see one on the road. I mean how many people today 50 years later are going to have found memories of their family's Toyota?

[@marcob4630]

Another pearl from the Fifthies: just wonderful also with the the two colors. The owner is perfectly right: these cars are so evocatory! For aged people they remember an optimistic epoch, with no unemployment and continuate economy growth. They express la "joie de vivre" with elegance, chrome and bright colors: the direct opposite to our dark period, witht almost no appealing cars looking all the same: nearly only dark and clumsy SUVs, evoking hostile behaviour against all. But also for youngsters nowadays, they are truly attractive because looking so different, elegant and joyful too.

[@loucostabile]

H Marco, Happy to share the "pearls from the 1950's" with you :-) Lou

[@marcob4630]

@@loucostabile : Thanks, my pleasure!

[@seansullivan4709]

Absolutely beautiful car! She's a keeper!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sean, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this "Keeper!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@citibear57]

Another great Car Story, Lou. What a beautiful car. It reminds me of a 50's Buick my uncle had when I was a little boy. Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi citobear57, Glad this car brings you good memories :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing kind words on the story, and you're welcome, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Loads of styling on this one! A truly remarkable Olds. Thanks for sharing this one with us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you thought this one is "truly remarkable" :-) I think so too. You're welcome, Lou

[@badrussian4999]

Hi Lou! Great video! Thank you! Excellent convertible! The combination of color is beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Freedomquest08]

Thanks again Lou... This watch was to see how the heater hoses were once routed on my '55 so I can put mine back together how it should be.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Freedomquest08, Happy to read this video helped you with your car, Lou

[@matrox]

We had a 55' Rocket 88 Olds when I was a kid. I spent many hours in the back seat playing with a pinwheel out the window. We didn''t use seatbelts back then. Baby seats were not even heard of.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@thomasnorman9536]

The Roaring of the engine is classic and sweet

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@hishamelfiki8111]

1954 Olds is so beautiful I wish if I can take it for a test drive. Thanks LOU for sharing this beautiful Olds . Appreciate your hard efforts showing all varieties of beautiful cars. I really enjoyed watching the video. Thanks LOU and please have a wonderful successful business day. Kind Regards HISHAM ELFIKI

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad you enjoyed the looks of this one :-) Me too. Hope you're well, wishing you a successful day, and you're welcome, Lou

[@iswc27]

This car will Rocket to ya! Love that Island Coral and Charcoal two-tone combo! You won't see that too often today, when black, white, gray and silver make up most of the cars you see today. On a scale of 1 to 10, I give it a 98!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the color combo on this one. "On a scale of 1 to 10, I give it a 98!" NICE :-)

[@GeneJenkins]

Love this car! Thx so much for sharing! My dad had a 56 Olds 88 two door which had many features yours has. It did not have a park gear though. He'd park it in neutral and if the brake wasn't set it would roll LoL. That silver disc in the truck is a light. His also featured an automatic high beam dimmer by utilizing an electric eye placed on the dash. I loved that car and wish I could find one! It was a blue and white two tone. Thanks for bringing back so many memories!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gene J, Happy to read "Love this car!" :-) Glad to read this brings back memories of your Dads car. You're welcome. 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

[@georgeb8701]

Who wouldn't love a two tone 1956 convertible? The epitome of mid '50's cool. And it was the year I was born! ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Hi George B, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Bonus, and the year you were born too! Nice, Lou

[@wickedfirefly13]

Beautiful car, very classy and stylish! The black n white interior and black n white tires look so sharp with the coral and black!! It has such a shiny pretty dash. I especially love the side and rear view... super! Great dedication to detail. Love love the car and love the story... fun, happy, and just enjoyable! Thank you

[@loucostabile]

Hi WickedFireFly13, Glad you "love" the story :-) Happy you read you found this one enjoyable. Thank you for sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@jonathan_nc]

Yes, the little circular silver piece mounted to the trunk lid is a trunk light. My 1969 Olds had the same thing. It has a position switch inside that switches on when the lid is raised and off when it closes. I seem to recall it used a type 631 lamp. Same as the underhood lamp.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jonathan NC, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@johnmaccoy4324]

Beautiful car, I love all the detail from the trunk handle to interior switches. Lol you could probably lose a finger with the ashtray.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Maccoy, Glad you enjoyed the beauty of this car. You're right about that "guillotine switch" ash tray :-) Lou

[@cindylawrence1515]

We were a Hudson family and after they ceased in 54 (no, the 55 up cars weren't real Hudsons-ugh!) In 1956 we got a Olds 98 convert Black and Gold. Yes, it had the hot cam, the J2 triple carbs and the dealer installed either balanger or early hedman headers. Fast? Forget it! We used to put the top down and cruze through Brooklyn NYC's Pprospect park. Next year we got a 57 98 but it wasn't a convertible and two of the forward look Chrysler Corp cars. for other members of the family. We had like nine 98's over the years since ending in 1983. But the 50's up to just prior to the terrible downsizing '76 were always extra special. Wonderful, golden memories....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cindy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 56 Olds :-) 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

[@patrickmcgrath5411]

LOU, ONCE AGAIN A 56' AUTOMOBILE IN "BLACK AND CORAL"❤️... MAYBE YOU CAN FIND A 56' BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE IN "BLACK AND CORAL"👍

[@loucostabile]

PATRICK, Stay tuned, and we'll see if one shows up on the Channel.

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Yes, that’s a trunk light! Funny, in 1996 Honda Civics came in a a one year only color also called Island Coral. It was a very poor seller. On this Oldsmobile it looks much better. These were just great cars and this one is spectacular in every respect.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the Honda Civic color. Happy to read "this one is spectacular in every respect" :-) Lou

[@waynetaylor8082]

WOW!!!! Judging by the size of the trunk, that item in question could be an air-freshener for the occasion trip to the drive-in? Just saying, BEAUTIFUL CAR!!!!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wayne, Happy to receive a "WOW!!!!" from you and glad you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@thomasnorman9536]

The trunk area looks sweet someone could live back there

[@loucostabile]

Saves on housing :-)

[@daleandrews9356]

Hey Lou, I've got a story for you. I'm 67, but I can still remember riding in the car seat of my dad's '57 Olds Super 88 2 door sedan(post, not a hardtop) and seeing the oval designs for the clock and speedometer at night. They lit up and you could see their dials with the headlights on! Cool old memory from my childhood that lives with me to this day. The car was the Oldsmobile turquoise, don't remember it's name. It also had the spinner hubcaps, which I think were reserved for the "upscale" cars, i.e. the Super 88, Ninety Eight and the Starfire 98 Holiday Coupe and convertible. Correct me if I'm wrong about that. Great post as always. Your friend in cars, Dale Andrews Lake Charles, LA

[@loucostabile]

Hey Dale Andrews, You're right, great story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@grampy2014]

Growing up with these cars made memories of days that will never be again.

[@TigerRogers0660]

Hi Lou. That is one stunning car! Never seen one before. It's just gorgeous!!! Great presentation. Thanks for showing. Cheers Tiger.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tiger, Glad you enjoyed this one, and learned something new too :-) I enjoy when I find a car I've never seen before. Thank you for the kind words, and you're welcome, Lou

[@mikelayton3708]

The exhaust molded into hood from jet hood orn ... .too much!...just awsome

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "just awesome" :-)

[@jonathanriolo2578]

Hello Lou this is a beautiful car from the gentleman

[@loucostabile]

Hello Jonathan, You have great taste in cars :-) 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

[@jonathanriolo2578]

Oh believe me I've been subscribed your KZbin channel for a while and oh course the like button

[@jonathanriolo2578]

I'm really passion with both generations old and new

[@jonathanriolo2578]

I'm 26 and my dream is a 77 78 Trans Am I'm looking at between black and gold silver blue and red

[@lydiaolachea3716]

Love the car. We have one that we will like to restore. Any recommendations of where we can find parts for it?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lydia, Happy to read "Love the car" :-) Glad to read you have one too. I'm not sure where you would find parts, however I'd google search 1956 Oldsmobile restoration and see what shops come up in your area and talk to them. Hope your car comes out the way you like it. Lou

[@davidschluter6639]

The 50's cars have the sexiest lines thanks to the fascination with the jet age.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, You're on the right KZbin Channel for the cars you like :-) Lou

[@Chuckles9191991]

Now that's CLASS!!! Great video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuckles 9191991, Glad you enjoyed this "classy" ride. Thank you for the kind words, Lou

[@LynxStarAuto]

Cigars, coffee, and starfire!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@donayers5925]

Nice ! My first car was a 55 pontiac.that 56 Olds would outrun a stock 56 Chevy. That 4spd hydra-matic was really fast on the low end !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st 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

[@clyde7059]

Gorgeous car! Thanks for the video, Lou. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi clyde7059, Glad you think this one is "gorgeous" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. You're welcome, Lou

[@kevinedwards1484]

Awesome car Lou, Thank You Sir

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing with you Kevin :-) Please watch the commercials so I can share. Thank you, Lou

[@dkotouc]

Oldsmobile-gone but not forgotten....

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@markdowney2140]

Hi my grandfather had a 55 Oldsmobile 88 4door when I was a little boy in San Leander ca when I visited them it was red and white outside and dark inside inter area inside

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers 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

[@matrox]

5:42 56' was the first year for a parking gear. Our 55' had no park. You would put in low gear and set the parking brake. To start, put it in neutral, then put in gear and release the brake.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on how to engage the parking brake.

[@thomasnorman9536]

The emissions are emitting from the exhaust pipe in the rear that's sweet

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@Beun007]

Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed :-)

[@matrox]

3:40 Lots of Art and styling went into these cars.

[@loucostabile]

Agreed

[@georgeb8701]

Enjoy it and drive it in good health Larry 👍🏻✌🏻😉

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-)

[@fredtbettner4924]

Yes it’s the light

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@thomasnorman9536]

This automobile has a lot of power devices except the ashtray that's sweet

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read the details you enjoy.

[@cargroupgmbh4626]

HI it's great car and looks So very nice. Have the car in same Color

[@loucostabile]

Hi CARGROUP GmbH, Happy to read you have one in this color too, Lou

[@cargroupgmbh4626]

@@loucostabile Thank you gives not so much 1956 Olds in this color

[@cargroupgmbh4626]

@@loucostabile do you have an E-Mail than I can send a Pictures, Hermann

[@gadsdenflaghero4480]

Now that's an American classic

[@loucostabile]

Hi GadsenFlagHero, Happy to read your comment :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@fleetwin1]

What a cool/unique color combination. My stepfather had an olds convertible like this right before the poor guy married our Mom and took on us four little brats. The cool Olds morphed into a used Rambler wagon....My godfather had a nice 57 four door Olds, which he took great care of. He would later sell it to my brother, who blew up the engine on the way to college....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kramden, Thank you for sharing details on your Stepfathees Olds, and adding to the story, Lou

[@MrTrack412]

That was a good history lesson. I never knew about the StarFire before.What was the level of GM cars in those days...Cadillac, Buick, Olds, Pontiac, Chevrolet?

[@loucostabile]

I'm learning from every Care Taker I interview with :-) Glad you along for the ride :-)

[@davidkastin4240]

That order sounds correct but I could be wrong. 50s 60s 70s and some 80s were the best looking without a doubt 👍

[@grampy2014]

Correct. . Mr. Clampett

[@crushhardtack1997]

Beautiful Car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Crush Hardtack, Glad you enjoyed the looks of this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@edb.3313]

Very nice for sure!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B., Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Lou

[@ollehaggman70]

Nice car. Love it.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you love this one :-)

[@dakat0450]

That thing on the trunk lid is a light, if you are still unaware a few years later

[@loucostabile]

Hi DaKat0, 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

[@daniellack3559]

Power windows and power seat on a 56 Olds...Hugely impressive options for such an early year, considering they would not become common place for about 20 years...just great...Nice job as always Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this Oldsmobile :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video. I appreciate that, Lou

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

Not exactly, you had to be there to know.

[@carmelitaolachea9066]

Have one exactly the same color. Where can I find a replacement convertible top.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carmelita Olachea, Not sure where to get the top and happy to read this car is like 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

[@thomasnorman9536]

Good rubber is a girl's best friend and that's sweet

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing.

[@garbage854]

Sweet :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one :-)

[@garbage854]

:)

[@thomasnorman9536]

Does a Starfire Light Rail stop in Sacramento County

[@loucostabile]

Not sure

[@matrox]

2:34 Yes....Natural Starfire indication on window.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing what you noticed.

[@steveaustin1265]

I owned a 55 - Wasn't very good In the NE as It was hard to heat and side wind would blow In through the roof and of course It would start to rot.

[@loucostabile]

HI Steve Austin, Hmmm, sounds like not a great experience. Maybe a good car for warmer climate. Thank you for viewing and sharing your experience. Hope you see many cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@marcogallo7031]

Nicenice

[@loucostabile]

:-) :-)

[@thomasnorman9536]

The engine is a rocket engine Rocketman that's sweet

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@davidkastin4240]

Hello hello. The trunk is so big ones voice can echo lol

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@matrox]

I understand Richard Carpenter is big car collection. Why not get with him and see what he has to review?

[@loucostabile]

If he's a Collector, I'd look forward to meeting him.

[@matrox]

@@loucostabile Look him up...Richard Carpenter from the The Carpenters singing group. You know...Karen Carpenter's brother. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paXOZJ2aZcdli9U

[@srercrcr]

'55 Chick Magnet

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@mikelayton3708]

Some wrist pin noise

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@thomasnorman9536]

Driver start your engine your rocket engine

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@thomasnorman9536]

Half the tail light is missing that's not sweet

[@loucostabile]

Ouch

[@davelister1]

She looks sad

[@loucostabile]

:-(