1951 Ford Custom Convertible in Alpine Blue & V8 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@Mropalahot]

My dad had a 51 two door alpine blue where I learned to drive, this video took me back to good memories of the past, thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marco Antonio Prestes Marko, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@berean77]

That is about as perfect a classic car as you will ever find.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jpb Pa, High praise :-) 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

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Fantastic in every way! None better.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@daleandrews367]

Gotta' love that flathead V8 "rumble!"

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@jeantelliez4358]

Wonderful car and nice owner Keep on rollin. Jeff from France

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff from France, Happy to read you appreciate this car & Owner :-) 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

[@waynegilchrist1596]

My first car was the 1950 and it was a hard top. That old flathead was such a robust engine and it was so quiet when I got her from the original owner but forgive my teenage self who managed to remedy that situation with glass pack mufflers. I loved rapping off those pipes. Thanks for the video, that is the most exquisite example of a 49, 50, or 51 Ford I have ever seen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wayne, 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

[@jimtomassetti8928]

That shoe box is Gourgous. If they could still build 'em like that...Those were car's Like every thing about it! THANK YOU!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "shoe box" :-) You're welcome. Good news! Here is one more for you I think you'll enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2bXqZSLrtCCabc

[@alfredbisson9997]

Drove my 51 sedan home from Nellis AFB ,Las Vegas to New hampshire in Dec 1957, Great rt 66 ride till i got to Pennsylvania and a blizzard, western part , 35 MPH to Newark at big brothers overnight, then to home. Friday 13th dec 1957 no problems at all .

[@loucostabile]

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

[@bobcrawford5083]

Those were the days..what a great looking automobile..Gerry is a nice guy to boot..remember him from another video I think..thanks again Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi bob, Happy to read you appreciate this Care Taker & car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@1VaDude]

Beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@1VaDude]

@@loucostabile -- A friend of mine has the 1951 Ford Crestliner as his ultimate dream car. I was always more of a Chevy guy back in the day, but I have to give props to those classic Fords. I also think the Flathead V8 engines look extremely cool.

[@gregorytrane7828]

A beautiful example. My dad bought a 1953 Crown Vic for my mother and it was a blue and white hardtop and looked great. We had that car for many years and the engine was so quiet! Enjoyed the video. good review

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gregory Trane, Glad you enjoy this "beautiful" car :-) Thank you for sharing Mom's car details too. Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@emjayay]

Last year of the flathead V8. A Crown Vic probably didn't have a six.

[@dompb2996]

I love this video

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this video Dom Pb :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@palidiciovermingagurainia1760]

He drives a 1000 point car- wow

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

100% original it's great to see old classics restored as the way it was when new thanks for showing this beauty

[@loucostabile]

Hi larry borkstrom, I like them original too as you get to go back in time and see what the Designers and Engineer were doing at that time. You're welcome (and it's my pleasure), Lou

[@Red-rl1xx]

Super nice!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@francoismontresmecaniques7082]

THanks Lou, there is beauty in the simplicity of thiese Ford, very nice piece of design.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome.

[@paige1pg2]

like his corvette sweat shirt

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@garywood9525]

Nice. It took FORD until 1949 to shake off the pre-war designs and get a fresh new look they called the Shoe Box . The 1951 FORD car had moved the trunk hinges inside for a smooth rear deck , gas filler was move from below the Windsplit to above it easier access , Center grille bomb was now 2 small spinnner ones down near the bumber on the each side , first year for Key starter instead of push pedal on the floor. This was the last year for 2-piece front window , 52 had gas filler was at rear center above the bumper , last year for the 1949 style horizontal rear lights where 52 had extended chrome ring and cone lens while rear quarter panel was now flush . The 52 rear design stayed the same until 1954 , the 1955's were a new design with the Fairlane added the car line. I liked how these older cars held on to the general design so you could trade in your car after 3 years with no major changes. Cadillacs would morph slowly until sales made a big drop and then the next generation as we saw for the Corvettes .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary wood, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and always enjoy the details :-) Lou

[@michaelpacini1332]

That is a real gem of a car . Beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Pacini, Glad to read you enjoy this "real gem" :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Thanks Lou! My mom had one not dissimilar to this but a hard top. She traded it for a fur coat. Not exactly a deal of the century. But thank for the great video and Car Story. Great car channel - thanks buddy!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff King, Thank you for sharing the story on your Mom's car for a coat trade. Appreciate your support, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@tippey2011]

Boy what a beautiful car and a awesome owner i like him so much. That car is a beautiful color inside and out a great example of a 1950s early model Ford. My mom and dad had a 1950 Ford 2 door coupe it was the best car ever I love these early model Fords in the 50s like this. That motor sounded wonderful just awesome sound nice and quiet with a nice little rumble just an awesome awesome car and a great example of a Ford motor product. Thanks for sharing Lou just a beautiful beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, High praise :-) Thank you for sharing Mom & Dad had a 1950 Ford , nice ! You're welcome, Lou

[@AndrewGraham07]

“...I got a rack to put it on to clean the underneath of the car...” That really says it all. Wonderful.

[@loucostabile]

I guess when you own a museum and you drive your 1000 point car, I guess you have to set the bar high :-)

[@ddkoda7412]

I could see why your '51 Ford Custom received 1,000 points out of 1,000 points from the judges.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ddkoda, High praise :-) Lou

[@fleetwin1]

My father had one like this, it was before my time, but have seen pictures...It was silver with red leather interior....Love the way that flathead sounds so smooth...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kramden, Happy to read this one reminds you of the photos of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@clarkgriswold5903]

WOW a thousand point car, just incredible and the owner is a real top dog!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clark Griswold, Glad to receive a "WOW" from you :-) Lou

[@estpst]

That's a fine car, and the owner drives it.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car & Care Taker :-)

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》Nice driven car with the original flathead V8 engine & sound ☻

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, Glad you enjoy this nice one :-) Lou

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

Another great one Lou, fantastic color and interior, straight as an arrow, guy knows his car, great find

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pontiac GrandPrix73, Glad you enjoy this car :-) I enjoy searching car shows and garages to bring you something I think we'll both enjoy. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@derrickrees8895]

Thanks Lou ! What a good looking Ford Convertible , Timeless styling !

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car, and you're welcome Derrick Rees :-)

[@1940limited]

It's nice to see an old Ford restored to bone stock condition including single exhaust. 51 was the first year for Ford-O-Matic. Fortunately, this car doesn't have it. It was also first year for key start. In 1949 the flathead V8 was redesigned with the distributor on top and so much easier to get to for servicing. This is a super rare model. I don't think I've ever seen a 51 convertible. Ford also made a very nice Country Squire wagon in 51 with real wood. They started using artificial wood in 52, but they were also very nice.

[@loucostabile]

HI g bridgman, Glad you enjoy this car :-) I like when they're restored to original too, Lou

[@jeantetreault132]

Lou, this time i really believe that you actually surpassed yourself, in this video, but my only main concern is that you might forgotten to say: « Thank you, for being on my car story », towards the end. 😂😂👍. Have yourself a wonderful summer and thank you again for bringing us this marvelous presentation, on your KZbin vlog file. Johnny, Montréal, Canada

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnny, High praise for this video :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@petemedina8446]

Beautiful car nice blue color lovely interior sounds good too

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car Pete Medina :-)

[@emjayay]

Same body 1949-51, but the dashboard and door interiors are new for 1951.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@trainroomgary]

Hi Jerry & Lou: Well this car is from the year I was born, 1951 •Just a sidebar note.😎 Cool car and all the history in the trunk. • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@loucostabile]

Hi trainroomgary, Fun when you see things from the year you're born :-) Glad you enjoy this "cool" car :-) Lou

[@TigerRogers0660]

Beautiful rare car Lou!! Thanks for showing!! Tiger.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tiger Rogers, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure, and you're welcome, Lou

[@drakvaclav826]

Such a sweet car!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car Drak Vaclav :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@joemccarthy4532]

What a JEWEL Oh how I wish it was mine . The designer you are talking about must be GORDEN BUEHRIG I met him in AUBURN

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe McCarthy, Glad you enjoy this "JEWEL" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@Dag12324]

mine is a 1951 ford f2 alpine blue v8 truck ...its a real stump puller

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dag12324, Clearly you're having fun with yours :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@georgeshadrick640]

Very quiet smooth great car thank you for your service nice Rev

[@loucostabile]

Hi George Shadrick, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@stephensmart7388]

Beautiful little Car's love the Chrome and Bright Work nice Colour nice White Walls Tyre's Pretty Car inside and outside thanks for the Video Lou Best Wishes Regards Steve

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephen Smart, Glad you enjoy this "beautiful little car" :-) Appreciate the kind words, and you're welcome, Lou

[@dannywilkins887]

Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this car danny wilkins :-)

[@josephromano6825]

Beautiful color! Nice inside and out !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Romano, Glad to read you enjoy the car & color of this car :-) Lou

[@Jasona1976]

Simply awesome!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce Allen, High praise :-) Lou

[@arielachong7577]

Perfecto para ir a la playa 🏖️ good 👍 👍👍👍👍❤😂😅.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@martinihrck2704]

Beautiful thanks Lou!..

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure Martin :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@ollehaggman70]

Love it Lou, Thankyou.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Olle :-)

[@rclamb04]

Awesome!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Lamb, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@rajeewananayakkara7577]

👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rajeewa, Thank you for the 👍 :-) Lou

[@alfredbisson9997]

Brake & clutch pedals need to be set up to original position. owned 3 of them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alfred, 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

[@jamesd.lethgo6988]

SAME MODEL CYBIL SHEPARD DROVE IN 1971S THE LAST PICTURE SHOW

[@loucostabile]

Hi James D. Lethgo, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@mr99boxer30]

Totally Beautiful Car ! My favorite ! A good example of "post war" automobile production sporting a flat slab sided car eliminating old fashion fenders and running boards. This Ford automobile took "modern design" to new heights in the early fifties. It was a best selling car as the public desired its modern good looks. Every car manufacturer copied these new design elements up till and including this day. Kudos ! 🔵🔵🔵🚘🚘🚘

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr99Boxer, Glad to read you enjoy this "Totally Beautiful" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge too, Lou

[@beast1624]

👍👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@20alphabet]

What a cutie!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@opera93]

Thanks, great ideas with OEM and accessories: Historical good ideas.... 1954 Ford my first Car ( somewhat customized by 1963 my: Drivers License), Lots Of Ford similarity’s.............

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Glad to read you enjoy the details in this car :-) Me too, Lou

[@thetraveler5798]

I'll take one of this any day over todays crap ! 🔥🔥👍👍👍🔥🔥

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@Mrmikemike46]

Me 2 .

[@keithdukes5990]

I'll 2nd that!!!

[@karlmoltzan6196]

I love your v7deos. I wish you would ask which size engines are in the cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Karl Moltzan, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos :-) Ahhhh, I missed that question. Lou

[@karlmoltzan6196]

@@loucostabile Please ask what engines are in the cars. You show so much. You document the treats very well. But you never ask what the cubic inch displacement the engines are.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Karl, Sometimes I get it (sometimes it's in the title or sometimes it's in the text / description of the video, so you might want to look there too) and some times I don't. Here is a link where the CI's are in the title. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4a8eKSlhMlkr7c

[@grantp4022]

Just wondering here, how much money in - 2023 - US dollars $$ would a car in this condition, sell for ?? I do wonder -- any idea ?? I would think this could be worth $ 45,000 ? Saw a guy with a 1950 Ford here on KZbin got $ 11,500, however it was nowhere near the kind of condition that this one was in.( bit rough) Good video, as my family owned a 1950 Ford, back in the day. Very much enjoyed the video, as it brings back memories.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Grant P, Hmmm, not sure what the cost would be in 2023 US Dollars. Hoping a Viewer can convert that for you. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family 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

[@grantp4022]

@@loucostabile Well what do you think it be worth in any currency, and I'll convert it myself. I asked for US dollars, because I believe the video was made in the USA. Euro, CAD, or any currency is fine ? Maybe you have no idea of its market value ?

[@bryanmaxwell7332]

This car is EASILY worth $100,000 in US dollars…I own 9 Shoe Box Ford’s from 1949 to 1952…This car needs to be in a museum ASAP…

[@charliehill995]

Is that car for sale?

[@loucostabile]

I'm not aware of this car being for sale.

[@charliehill995]

@@loucostabile Thank you, Mr. Costabile. Back in 1951, there was one the same color on the showroom floor of Sander's Ford in Jacksonville, NC. I walked by it each school day and just marveled at it. I wanted that car soooo bad. Hoped my dad would surprise me with it for Christmas but I got a pair of trousers and a pair of shoes instead. Now I 'm 86 and getting one like it is on my bucket list and time is running out. Best wishes, Charlie in Fayetteville NC.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Hmm old man knows his stuff! Those flat head V8's, not the most powerful, but absolute workhorses. Silky smooth. Run like a sewing machine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lynx Star Automotive, Glad to read you enjoy this sound of this smooth engine :-) Me too, Lou

[@davelister1]

My first car was an Ford escort 2 door in Alpine blue 🙂 This car is all good (chrome is amazing) except for the dash.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave Lister, Glad this color is a familiar one to you :-) Lou

[@davelister1]

Always a gent, always a thumb up from me !

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Dave :-)

[@GoatHoovesInSpats]

Why didn't he drive the car for the video?

[@loucostabile]

Hi GoatHoovesInSpats , Sometimes I take a ride, and sometimes I don't because it depends on how much time I have. So I video the best I can, with what I have, to the best of my ability, and this video is the result of what I could do for you to enjoy. 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

[@GoatHoovesInSpats]

@@loucostabile Thanks. I just bought a 51 Ford

[@grantp4022]

@@GoatHoovesInSpats - how much money in US dollars $$ would a car in the condition that this one is in, sell for ?? I do wonder -- any idea ?? Hope you were satisfied with your 51 Ford purchase. I doubt it was in the shape this one was in ? , but you never know.

[@libertyman3072]

🔝🆒🏁📹🏁💪👍✌😛👍💪🏁📹🏁🆒🔝 Merciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii My Lou ! ✌😇

[@libertyman3072]

I was not born ! 😊

[@libertyman3072]

🚘 Très belle cette car ! 🚗

[@loucostabile]

Hi LIBERTY MAN, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@geoben1810]

Wow..... ❣👅😍

[@loucostabile]

Hi George B, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you for 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