Factory 428 Cobra Jet Test Car # 32 of 50 1968 Ford Mustang & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Chicago IL on 5-21-24.
We're looking at a 1968 Ford Mustang in Wimbledon White Paint.
The car comes with the 428 CI V8 DSO "Domestic Special Order" engine and an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Roger Parlett. Roger’s had this car since new. Roger shares he was a new Engineer at Ford and this car was part of the “135 Series” which was where Ford took 50 Mustang Fastbacks, each with a brass identification tag, and with the new 428 Cobra Jet engine to race at the Winter Nationals. The Mustangs ran well in the race. Car # 32 was sent to Engineering to fix some of the problems. Roger would see this car, put in a purchase request for the car, and Ford sold him the car. Some features only car # 32 has are holes cut in the underside of the hood for weight reduction, and it’s the only one to have an automatic transmission. Roger put the car away as he was busy at Ford and with his family. In 2018 he decided to do some minor restoration to get the car back on the road. Yes, he kept the steel rims and dog dish hub caps, however likes these aftermarket chrome rims and that’s what we see on the car today. This car is an amazing piece of automotive history with just over 7300 original miles.
If you LOVE the “Trunk and Treats” here is a link to the full video of all the documentation • 1967/68 Documentation ...
ENJOY!

[@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

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

@10:16. Life.❤. Count our blessings. 🇺🇲👍🙏

[@matthewhummel6023]

Wonderful story, 1968 Vietnam was hot. I went in the Army in 1969 and saw my car, a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger. It has been a project for 48 years, it keeps me young at 73..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matthew, Happy to read your car is keeping you young :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@bobwilkinson6059]

Now that’s a “My Car Story”! What an iconic car and a great owner. The “Muscle Car “ era produced some of the greatest cars in styling and performance. All manufacturers had their great cars, it’s hard not to love them all and Lou, you make it possible for us to enjoy them all. What a blessing to wake up to “ My Car Story”!❤❤❤👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Real treat to share this rarely seen historic Mustang with you :-) Glad the Channel is a blessing for you, and it is for me too. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

This 1968 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet looked extraordinary in that Wimbledon White! Those five-point chrome wheels look great on it; Also, I was surprised by the holes on the inside of the hood to save weight and all those original labels. Very nice black interior, with its red carpets, and the impeccable instrument panel. Congratulations, Mr. Parlett, for being the original owner of this rare test model and its fascinating history as a Ford engineer! Best regards, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Mustang :-) The holes in the hood from the Factory remind me of the 1963 Pontiac's that used to do that to save weight, called the Swiss Cheese Pontiacs.....I would like to get one of those on the Channel :-) Lou

[@eventhorizon2218]

What an amazing man, and what an amazing journey he lived. So much wisdom. He needs to write a book. I would buy it in a heart beat.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eventhorizon 221, Happy to read you appreciate this man :-) 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

[@JStrewe]

I spoke with Roger at length at MCACN last year. What an interesting car and a truly nice guy to speak with! Thanks Lou-

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you're able to see this one up close and talk with Roger too. You're welcome J Strewe-

[@motorTranz]

"First On Race Day" Rare and beautiful Mustang 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to share this historic Mustang with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@briansd2772]

No one gets out of Life alive. Glad this car sees the light of day and Roger enjoys it occasionally! Very intriguing feature. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy this feature :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@60474]

68’ was the greatest year for Mustangs! A guy I knew had one. I can still remember the smell and the sounds of that exhaust. I was a teenager and had no money for something like this. I thought I was on the last of my life headed to LBJ’s Vietnam adventure… This is a beautiful car and hats off to Mr. Partlett for his dedication to Ford. Thx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

HI Travis, Happy to read you enjoy the design of the 1968 Mustang. I like it too. Glad to read this car brings back memories of the Guy you remember that had one. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@TopCarsTV]

I'm blown away by the imaculate condition of that Mustang. Under that cheesey hood every surface looks not just brand new, but like it never even got dirty. Just goes to show how much love us car guys can have for these inanimate objects.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stipe, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're right, loves of "Car Love" on this Channel, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

What a fantastic Mustang with a rare and storied history! In his career, I would imagine Mr. Parlett has seen many cool cars, and has had many opportunities to provide input on them, but this one was definitely a keeper, and I'm happy we all can see and learn about here. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, This historic Mustang is a fun one to share because hardly anyone has seen it. Happy to be able to share it with you. You're welcome. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@JONMEREDITH]

WOW! What a gorgeous Mustang! Super custom by the factory! Fantastic engine! Thanks Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise. You're welcome Jon!!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️ THANKS LOU ,ROGER,FOR SHARING THIS RARE PIECE OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY AND THE STORY BEHIND IT 🤗😎👍💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Pleasure sharing this rarely seen Mustang with you Budget Audiophile Life-long

[@Scalihoo]

Wow..just wow. What a cool looking beast. If that doesn't get you into old muscle cars nothing will

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou, you always do a great job snooping these guys and their cars out. Terrific car and story!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, Happy to share the stories with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@musicalhelp]

What a great story. Nothing like hearing from the one who was there. This car is sweet. :D Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share the story of this "sweet" car with you. You're welcome Musical Help :-)

[@user-mj6kv2uj4t]

Another great caretaker of beauty,start to finish 😊

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this video :-)

[@architypeone8646]

Wow!...That's a rare beast. '68 fastback is my favorite Mustang. Cool guy...glad he has been such a good steward of such a special car. Thanks for the video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi architype one, Happy to read this "rare beast" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ThomasDahlmann-ob3rw]

Great car, great story, and a lucky guy to have owned it from new. It is the only one I've seen with the Swiss cheese hood. It is not, however, the only automatic 135 cobra jet. At the 1968 NHRA Winternationals, there were 6 Cobra jet mustangs entered by Ford. 3 were 4 speed cars and 3 were automatics. The automatic cars were entered in C/ stock automatic, driven by Hubert Platt, and 2 Super Stock/ E automatic, driven by Don Nicholson and Gas Rhonda. The 4 speed cars were Super Stock /E, driven by Jerry Harvey, Al Joniec, and Hubert Platt. Al Joniec won the event in Super Stock. One other 135 car is owned by the original owner. That car is owned by Vinny Lyons, who was a mechanic at Rye Ford, and drove the car at the drags for the dealership, then purchased the car. It still wears Rye Ford livery.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, 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

[@ChrisParlett-wf3eq]

Thomas - Hello-I am Roger the owner. Thanks for the additional info. I should have stated that my automatic trans car was the only 135 car that left Ford that way. Vinny is an original owner but Tom Huber is another one. Tom bought the car from Tasca Ford and it is pristine. I am overwhelmed at the interest in my car. Good luck.

[@randyhanlon4746]

What a story behind that car. 428, a tach, and radio delete, fantastic.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@andyjones611]

Hi Lou, this is a scarce gem of a Mustang. This gentleman owns a part of the Mustang's history, which is very important. Thank you for letting us know about this rare Mustang Lou. Top video, as usual, Cheers!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy, Happy to share this rarely seen historical Mustang with you :-) You're welcome. Cheers, Lou

[@richardrice8076]

Saw this car at Union(Il.) Il. railway museum transportation days. What a cool piece of history and that it escaped the crusher is just the cherry on top of the story. Any time you see a prototype/ concept car it's a rare treat.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read you saw this one in person :-) NICE! Lou

[@ChrisParlett-wf3eq]

Richard- I am Roger the owner. As the large show sign states-with so many modifications like the traction bars that were welded to the axle it was a great mystery that the car was sold. The car fell through the cracks and it was mine. Glad you and others like it. Thanks

[@richardrice8076]

@@ChrisParlett-wf3eq pretty sure I talked to you last August but am embarrassed to say I don't remember. But I do remember that car, a 1of 1 1off with a cool story behind it. As has been said thank you for being the care taker and preserver of this piece of automotive history.

[@dondoyle8474]

What a story I could talk to him for hours 🙏

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this story with you :-)

[@johncornell3665]

Very nice Mustang Cobra Jet. Great documentation. Congratulations to the original owner. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this rarely seen Mustang with you :-) You're welcome John!

[@scottmassey4330]

Again Lou, you pulled one out of your hat. And simply amazing, this story of Roger, the Ford engineer who has owned the car far all these years. And fantastic car, so unique.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott......nothing up my sleave....PRESTO! Happy to share this historic Mustang with you, Lou

[@danielulz1640]

Wow, one of one and factory done! Holy cow! I hope that the Ford Museum buys it and pays him vast sums of money for it. The car really should be preserved for posterity.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read "Wow, one of one and factory done! Holy cow!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@edpeleschka2729]

What an awesome story about a great car and a cool owner!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this story, car, and Caretaker with you :-)

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

Lou, you really put the 'Story' in the 'My Car Story' with this one! What a piece of Ford history to have both the car AND the owner there at the beginning and still together. Can't wait to get to the 'Trunk-N-Treats' video on this one! Absolutely loved this video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), This historic Mustang has a story. Happy to read you "Absolutely loved this video" :-) Lou

[@wamps3370]

Beautiful and rare Mustang for sure!!! Love the motor tranny combo! A very close Uncle of mine factory ordered a new 1968 Ford Fairlane with the rare 428 CJ motor and 4 speed. Very light car, it turned 13.3's all day long at the strip and trophied every time it was raced. The good ol' days are fondly remembered. Thanks for sharing this beautiful/rare 1968 Mustang!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wamps, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@BeFearless_.1]

Absolutelty fantastic original test bed/skunkwerx Mustang coupled with Rogers' personal involvement with the car since it was built all those years ago. Cheers to all!

[@loucostabile]

Hi D A, High praise. Cheers, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Great piece of Ford Mustang History. Thanks for posting Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to share this historic Ford with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@TedJamesLytle790]

Just woke up and discovered this channel. What a fantastic story. Thank you for sharing! The beauty about history is that everything has one. Behind those sunglasses, you can hear this owner's eyes light up when talking about the origin of this car from conception to rebirth decades later, educating all of us. This is a time machine to enjoy. 6900 original miles. WOW! ❤ - Thanks. New subscriber here.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ted, WELCOME! Happy to read you found the Channel. Please share with all your Car Friends. There are over 2100+ different cars, so hope you see MANY more cars and stories you enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

You've got some catching up to do! Lou has featured so many great cars, you'll no doubt find so many of them of interest. Welcome!

[@Johnnycdrums]

A kid down the street had a 69' SCJ Mustang. Nothing could beat it, and I mean nothing

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@Johnnycdrums]

@@loucostabile : I don't know if he ever scratched it, but I know he only bought re-treads. Crazy times, putting re-treads on a SCJ because you keep melting them down, here and there, and just for fun.

[@Robert-dx4fq]

Fact: he is a true mustang man great story

[@loucostabile]

You're right. Happy to read you enjoy the story.

[@tommanley2924]

Thanks for showing us this fine automobile and have a Great Memorial Day.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Tom. Wishing you a great Memorial Day too.

[@bdpopeye]

Thanks for posting Lou! the '67 to '70 Mustang are my favorite Mustangs. Thanks again for posting! have a blessed day!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, Happy to read this is a favorite year Mustang for you :-) You're welcome. Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@rorymaciver5756]

Great car thanks, like that he talked about quarter mile times

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rory, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@davidlackovich946]

Love the car Lou! Roger is the expert, working for FOMOCO in his career! Definitely cool on both He and the Mustang!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read "Love the car" :-) My pleasure sharing this historic Mustang with you, Lou

[@soyounoat]

Awesome Cobra Jet Mustang, and a truly great story! A+ Lou.

[@loucostabile]

High praise. Appreciate the A+ soyounoat.

[@LITTLE1994]

Rare old Mustang here that isn't a simple swapped motor one. Nice.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "rare old Mustang" with you :-)

[@dave1956]

The original Mustang in ‘64 is what got me started on being a car freak. I was 7 years old. The Mustang just seemed to get better every year. I’m sure that many will agree.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read the 64 Mustang get you started. NICE! Lou

[@loucostabile]

Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZbHkICwqsSdm5o

[@danam0228]

What a gem. Owner and car combined. Great choice of rims. I usually see dark colored rims on Mustangs, not chrome rims. The car looks fantastic with these chrome rims. And sounds so perfectly tuned. And Rogers storys are so great. Excellent video, Lou 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi danam0228, Happy to share this "gem" with you :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@ChrisParlett-wf3eq]

From Roger the owner- A few people like the original steel wheels - but the chrome 5 spokes bring the car to life! Thanks

[@bruceh92]

This car is a legend - wow! Thanks for sharing this iconic classic muscle car Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., High praise. You're welcome, Lou

[@cjdesign5700]

Love the Cars with a cool back story...Thanks Roger and Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi CJ Design, Happy to share this rarely seen historic Mustang with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@czechmate6916]

What a car and what a piece of treasure. Lou you never disappoint. 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Czech Mate, Happy to share this "treasure' with you :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@czechmate6916]

Thanks I enjoyed it.

[@terryeustice5399]

Loved the video. Does bring my memories flooding back. Had a similar drag against a Mopar 6 pack Barracuda. They must continued in the 69’s. Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry, Happy to read this one brings back memories :-) You're welcome, and thank you for the support, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Beautiful Mustang! And great Car Story to go with it. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, The story on this one quite interesting. My pleasure sharing with you. Appreciate all your support. Wishing you a restful day, Lou

[@stevebyrne4235]

Great car, great story; cant ever be too quick! Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great" car & story :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@islanddon865]

What a family heirloom! Awesome one of a kind.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "What a family heirloom! Awesome one of a kind." :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you :-)

[@sly2392]

hey lou great video and what a car. i once knew a woman that owned a mustang and her name happened to be sally. RING A BELL ? 🐎

[@loucostabile]

Hey sly 23, Happy to read "great video and what a car" :-) Mustang Sally....NICE! Lou

[@55Diddley]

Beautiful extremely rare car.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@royboy9361]

Go Blue Roger! Great video Lou. That car deserves an export brace upgrade.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roy Boy, Happy to share this car with you :-) Lou

[@fritzmeynejr2983]

Nice, very nice. A true piece of history.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fritz, Happy to read you appreciate 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

[@terryeustice5399]

Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! It's appreciated, and helps support the Channel, Lou

[@tommywatterson5276]

A one of a kind beast. Great show and interview.

[@loucostabile]

Yes, and happy to share this one with you :-)

[@martinedwards4522]

beautiful car, rolled right off the assembly line.... 1968!... ive never been a big ford guy, but!.. if i ever had favorites its the 65-68 fastback mustangs.. specifically very special cars like this!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

Total insanity putting the most powerful production engine in such a small car (yes, the 427 was more powerful than the dialed back 428’s), how could you not love it! Can you imagine what that car would sell for?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bradydog, This one is easy to love :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@keithcasner6842]

I put a 428 cobra jet in my brothers 67 Ranger Pickup. Put tuned headers and a huge Holly Carburetor on it. It was so much fun. ❤

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

One used to drag race in Carlsbad, NM in the early 80’s.

[@richarddevoe5871]

My favorite Mustang in my favorite color. Roger has a very special test car and bravo for keeping it all these years. I to prefer the 4 speed but owning the only A/T built of the 50… well I would be pretty damn content with that Cobra-Jet. What a great car…👍🏼

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read "My favorite Mustang in my favorite color." :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@bigmikeyz0071]

What a great story I’m so happy Rodger hung on to his pride in joy all these years. I too own a very similar optioned early 69’ base model mustang fastback 428cj in candy apple with red interior. It’s oddly optioned with all the go fast goodies and it’s a total sleeper with dog dish hub caps. It’s a q code, c6 auto, sport suspension, ps, pb, 3.50 posi, high back buckets, 8:track and handful of others little options.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this story :-)

[@ignatiusduggan9831]

What a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bighank796]

Good ole ' baby lou with another sweet one. Love this channel

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Hank, Happy to share this "sweet one" with you :-) Lou

[@paulm6481]

Damn 6,900 miles, what do you do with a car with low mileage? I mean this is a museum piece that should be put on display alone.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@sloprun]

A museum is where cars go to die. They are wild and need to live free.

[@BrandonKnight-il9xs]

Are u kidding? Drive it, or don't if you live in a big city with plenty of brain dead people

[@tommyversetti4598]

@@sloprunthat makes no sense if u put it in your garage and never drive it its one thing but museum actually lets a car live forever and educate random people about them

[@sloprun]

@@tommyversetti4598 I wrote this as hyperbole.

[@katiekennedy9214]

Iconic beauty

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@mrho4speed]

Thank you for making and sharing this video. What a fabulous car and owner and car story!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

I agree a fabulous car & Owner story with this car. You're welcome mrgrandprix fourspeed.

[@paulm6481]

Beauty of a car that even John Wick would approve.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@petemedina8446]

That's a great looking car and kind of rare due to it being an automatic this was? a great story😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pete, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this historic Mustang with you, Lou

[@mreinstein48]

OMG What an elegant car! Just as I love!😍😍😍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Just as I love!" :-)

[@gazoo-pl4nx]

the 68 was always my fav, beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "the 68 was always my fav, beautiful car" :-)

[@kevin7151]

Amazing car with an amazing story and a truly exceptional owner. Thanks for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing" car & story. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@Supercruze]

Keep these stories coming, Lou. Fantastic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Supercruze, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) I'll do my best to keep them coming. Lou

[@kevinbrucestevens7747]

Such a cool story... and car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this story and car :-)

[@leroycaudill96]

Super rare car Lou love it and God Bless.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@hiitsstillme]

Great car, great history. Thanks Lou! 👍

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome 1969 :-)

[@69bjgmopar]

Great video ton of history.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing with you :-)

[@chuckselvage3157]

Oh yes please thanks for sharing Lou,regards Chuck.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Glad he put it back on the road a rare version I got to enjoy

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, I like he drives this one too :-) Lou

[@sethsalberg3678]

Very interesting story and history of this car. S code in the VIN, originally born as a 390. Early 68 with the early rear quarter side markers and without the extra .25" steel plate welded to the shock towers that all 68.5 428CJ mustangs and Shelby GT500KRs came with when released April of 68. Test mule for sure.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Seth, 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

[@automatedelectronics6062]

It reminds me of a '68 Shelby GT500KR I found on a used car lot in the Fall of '72 that was pr and iced at 1500. It was an automatic with a Shelby air cleaner and not the ram air type like this one. A friend of mine's brother had a '68 'stang fastback with the 428 Cobra Jet and ram air. Cool!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Automated Electronics, Happy to read this car brings back fun memories of other cool Mustangs :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@douglashine9638]

I’ve been to Milan Dragway many times. It’s only about 40 minutes from where I was raised.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@TWTexasA1]

This is one beautiful Mustang…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@loucostabile]

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

[@josefeibl8230]

Nice car. My high school friend had 68 302 4speed car. It was a fun cruiser. I had a 69 427 4 speed Corvette I put together as a theft recovery. I've had at least 150 cars. Still have a 72 Country Sedan wagon and a 68 Eldorado. My summer driver Mercedes CLK 550convertible easily runs low 13's completely stock. I miss some of the old cars, they had a certain smell that my current classics don't have.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Josef, Sounds like fun times :-) Yes you have some nice cars. 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

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

This is a great story

[@loucostabile]

Thank you.

[@whicker59]

In those days Fords were not 1 of my fav cars. But, ive always admired their styling and great looks. Once the BOSS 351 & 429 came out, Ford ranked up their with the best of Chevy (my fav). U & Roger covered the trans & 430 running gear, but not the engine internals......I woulda loved knowing those. The 1/4 stats Roger mentioned r extremely impressive----those rank amongst the best Chevy & Hemis had. I had 2 good buddies that had a LT1 Nova 4spd and a BOSS 351 4spd; very evenly matched on bottom end.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Whicker, Happy to read you enjoy the styling 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

[@tdargax]

I was 16 when I bought my 68.5 Cobra Jet. Held the record at Detroit Dragway for 3 years. I'll buy his car if he ever decides to sell it. I'm retired Ford too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of 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

[@sloprun]

Wow, what a story: the original owner, an engineer at Ford, this is a 1 of 1 car, a 428 Cobra Jet, unrestored, 7327 miles, original badging, etc. I would love to see what this car sells for when it ultimately goes to auction, in due time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi sloprun, Happy to share this historic Mustang story with you :-) Lou

[@Johnnycdrums]

13.5 at 106 is a damn good number for anything even resembling stock back in those days.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnnyc drums, Glad to see you're back. Hope all is well, Lou

[@billypater5287]

AMAZING SIMPLE THINGS GUY WHO I HOPE HE KNOWS WHAT HE GOT A TREASURE 😮OF THE MOST ICONIC MUSTANG COBRA JET ALL THE BEST TO HIM

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billy, "HE MOST ICONIC MUSTANG COBRA JET ALL" High praise. Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

Awesome as always, Lou. Thanks. Now I know it might be tempting but don't go and "swiss cheese" your Viper hood for more performance!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony, High praise. You're welcome. Vipers hood is light enough :-) Lou

[@Combat556]

335 hp, 4:30 gears and 3 speed automatic. Did I hear him say low 13’s? Good et in the day, but Roadrunners didn’t have a 440 until mid ‘69 when the A12 car was released. The A12 440 six barrels ran mid 12’s. I owned a new ‘68 Roadrunner with a 383/4 speed, and it ran mid 14’s. The muscle car wars of the 60’s were fun.

[@loucostabile]

Hi G MAN, 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

[@justink1075]

Great car, great old fella.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@christopheronsgard1920]

Please do another interview with Roger about his career at Ford. Great video thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Christopher, Happy to read you enjoy this interview, and appreciate the "Great video" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@frankfrankenstein5933]

I need that car! 👌👍✌️🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

....unfortunately this one is not for sale.

[@randysigler1197]

Thank you for the video

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice!!!! 🤜🤛

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@matthewnosal6893]

What a time capsule!!!

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@C.S.Sensei]

Hey Dennis Collins, their you go. 😁 Wow, now that's a holy grail car. I love 67-70 Mustangs, Mach 1, Boss, Shelby.. The rear fastback and those taillights have always been my favorite. And I'm more a Chevy guy. I think I'd take that Mustang over any Shelby.

[@loucostabile]

Hi AmericaFirstMaga🇺🇸, High praise. 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

[@mikephillips8648]

What a ride!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@timmiller260]

Love street storys and guy was cool

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this story & Caretaker :-)

[@s2snider]

Wonderful -- the product planner and the car he helped bring to market in 1968. I knew Chrysler products with a Torqueflite could usually outrun their 4-speed counterparts, but I didn't think that was true with the Ford C6. Interesting. I wonder if the same thing is true for GM cars with TurboHydramatics?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stewart, Happy to read "Wonderful" :-) Hmmm, not sure if it's true with the GM cars, Lou