1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible in Black / Coral & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@Gershwin48]

My fifth grade teacher was mild in the classroom but after school she climbed into a 1956 exactly like this one and floored it as she whooshed past us on our bicycles. A demon!

[@loucostabile]

Hi M A, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 5th Grade Teachers 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

[@alejandrogrillet931]

GREETINGS, from Venezuela, A very well maintained Convertible Automobile. Unique color combination. Mr. Lou, thank you so much for taking us for the ride.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alejandro, Happy to share this car with the unique colors & a ride too with you :-) Lou

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

All the chrome embellishments and details make this "car" more like a big piece of fine jewelry. Hard to believe this was a Ford and not some luxury make. Awesome.

[@loucostabile]

Hi rizzle, "All the chrome embellishments and details make this "car" more like a big piece of fine jewelry" Well said, Lou

[@choward5430]

Spotlights, 3-speed overdrive, and color. I'd buy this car!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@edgarcook9607]

SelectAire conditioner and Manual Trans w/power windows--and that Style-Tone paint job! Very unusual combination. Having owned one of these, I have to say I love the loose rattle when you closed that passenger door--they all do that! And the Crestmark Body was a reaction to GM's "Body By Fisher".

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edgar, 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

[@patrickmcgrath5411]

LOU, "BEAUTIFUL CAR"... BLACK AND CORAL MUST HAVE BEEN THE COLOR COMBINATION FOR 56'... I USED TO OWN A 56' BUICK SPECIAL, CONVERTIBLE IN THE SAME COLOR COMBINATION, "BLACK AND CORAL" WITH A BLACK TOP... I SURE WISH I STILL OWNED IT 🥰

[@loucostabile]

PATRICK, Happy to read you enjoy this "BEAUTIFUL CAR" :-) Glad to read you had a cool car too, Lou

[@1955mouse]

this car was born close to the time I was (fall 1955) , so we're basically the same age, this year I cherish because of this. it's a beautiful car, and I love the wire wheels of the day, nothing like it. i also know the style change the following year was a step in the right direction! along with all the others that came out this year! thanx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mouse lee, Happy to read this car is your age :-) That's cool. Lou

[@bruceh92]

To these eyes this Ford is as much a piece of rolling art as it is a car. And what a car. In today's dollars this machine would cost a fortune to make with all the really top quality trim and options. And yes, "unmistakable" paint scheme might not be for everyone but I love it. Real show piece with all the right stuff. Bravo Mr. Owner. And thanks Lou for finding another real gem.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., "rolling art" High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JT-SE-OHIO]

I'm not a ford man but I do like this one. Mostly because of the awesome restoration. You don't see that quality of work everyday. You have to do and go back and redo some area's to get them 100%. If there is a flaw on this one the camera missed it. I have a couple interesting stories about the 56 Starliner. (I think that's what they called the hardtop version of this car with the glass in the roof). Back in the late 60's a local guy had drove one for years and wore it out. Instead of fixing it he had a backhoe bury it. He said he didn't want anyone else to have it. More recently a friend of mine has been working on sitting one on a crown vic frame. He is using everything including as much as possible of the interior. All is left inside is the headliner, package tray and the carpet. The body is to the point of trimming in the paint. Needless to say he is quite happy and excited to have made it to the final stages of his creation. I think he said that he has had the body on and off the frame seven times to get it perfect. He wants to drive it across country on whatever is left of Rt 66 hopefully next summer. Thanks Lou for showing us this beauty.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ps3613t, Agreed, this restoration is amazing, and this car looks showroom new :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome. Good news! Ken shared we can video all of his 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

[@russelladams6432]

Well... I'm a Chevy guy at heart. Always have been..... But that is one beautiful Ford. I love that it hasn't been cut or molested. I even dig the color combo. Thanks again for sharing these beauties.

[@loucostabile]

HI Russell, Happy to read this Ford is "beautiful" to a Chevy Guy. High praise, and you're welcome, Lou

[@mattmalone524]

@@loucostabile I love this car but it;s so weird that it has every option but an automatic.

[@bartricky5894]

WOW! My favorite year Ford.. Pink & charcoal grey was a very fashionable color combination back then. Thank's Lou..

[@loucostabile]

Hi BartRicky, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@monarch1957]

I have a 57 Monarch with the same tone tone combination it gets lots of looks when I drive it. That one is a beauty.

[@loucostabile]

Hi monarch1957, Happy to read you have a car you're enjoying :-) Lou

[@iswc27]

Black and coral! The most colorful ride under the sun, and this was America's most popular convertible at the time! The design really does set this combination off perfectly, and it was truly a designer's era in '56. GM had Harley Earl, Chrysler had Virgil Exner, AMC had Edmund Anderson, and at Ford, George Walker was a good match for all of them. Can this guy pick 'em or what! Thanks for another fun ride, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to read you enjoy the color combo of this car :-) Ken has some fun cars for sure. Good news! Ken shared he's going to share all of his cars on this Channel, so stay tuned, Lou

[@zachwheeler9846]

That color combo does it for me on this car! You don't see these kinds of colors on cars anymore. That's another thing when comes to cars from this era besides the designs, but the wonder and amazing pastel colors they used, the reds, teal greens, creams, pinks and honey yellow! They helped to make these cars pop! Great video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Zach, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and colors on this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Love the car 100%! Don’t care for the skirts or Continental Kit but I guess others do! Fantastic car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read "Love the car 100%!" :-) Lou

[@Beun007]

Beautiful, beautiful car... WOW!!! Like a rolling ice cream half strawberry half chocolate! LOL!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the looks of this car :-)

[@zach_diecast_mansur]

Good grief!!! What a beautiful piece of art!!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@2001rams]

Thanks Mr Nagel for another great car. It seems before 1955 to get a high trimmed/optioned car you had to move up from Ford, Chevy and Plymouth. It became obvious in 1955 that the low priced three with an optioned top of the line model could be as nice if not better than many of the mid ranged cars. You have to give FoMoCo credit in the 1950's for giving an extra effort on their cars with the 54-56 Skyliners/Sun Valleys, 57-59 Skyliners, the 57-58 Turnpike Cruisers, the evolving 55-60 T-Birds and even giving a unique "Sunliner" name for the convertibles. 1956 Fairlane's are great from any angle and this cars colors even enhance that. I noticed a green 56 Mercury Montclair in the video that I hope is one of your future cars to review. Better yet if it is ok with Mr Nagel, it would be great to do an episode just scanning all of his car collection together with a little more detail from Mr Nagel on the when and whys of his collection. Thanks again Lou.

[@loucostabile]

HI Allen, Or...better yet! Mr. Nagel has agreed to share each one of his cars for you on this Channel :-) So stay tuned. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@gene978]

LOU! I thought I liked the 55 Ford more then the 56 and This car has changed my mind. WOW!! ABsolute WOnderful

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@opera93]

gene978 thanks, I had a low miles, CHERRY , 56 4 d, t Bird engine, etc.:: always regretted not being able to OEM IT OUT.AND KEEP... ALWAYS WONDERED HOW MANY 56 Fairlanes SELECTAIRE & TBIRD ENGINE, ETC....NOT ,ANY left, today: have a memory of big Air Cleaner & assembly. ,surprising me, before I became a car Nut, etc.Always want3d the Manuels TRANS TO switch to Hurst Floor shift::: big must do in Northern Indiana in 50/70s....( esp,IF COULD SQUEEZE 4 Speed in & looks stock, etc.).....Do remember a Classmate$ : 57 Fairlane500, BUILD up bigger BRAKES, tires/hot 312 build up, 4 SPD,INTERIOR SPRUCED, ETC. .. previously **I had a 54 Ford/2d ,with build a57 /Engine,4BBL CARTER / Manuel build up: **handling and Braking poor( actually lost brakes , deep water wets , and line out) AND I ACTUALLY REALIZED AT AGE 15-16....DID GET A FENTON Floor shift in, etc.

[@Conn88]

Back when you could order all of the options, but still get for the three on the tree. Now you can’t even get a manual transmission on most cars at any price . Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing :-)

[@josephconsoli4128]

As I expected with Ken, an impeccable example of a classic '50's car. The factory AC is very rare on a convertible in '56. I always was torn between the '55 and '56. The '56 is showier, but I love the '55's unique dash and the round front directional pods. By the way Lou, you're correct to assume the exhausts ports were not being used. Because they made the chrome so dirty, many people had the exhaust exit from below. Also, "3-on-the tree" was still going strong till about the mid-'60's, particularly with older drivers on lower-line models with sixes.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@berng4725]

Of all the videos I've watched on your channel this is the most I've been impressed with. Keep up with the videos!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bern G, High praise for this video :-) Appreciate the encouragement. 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

[@mountainbikelife2526]

That is a Beautiful sunliner nice to see it being driven not in a museum

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mountain Bike life 25,, Agreed, fun to take a ride in this one, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Another beautiful car from Mr. Nagel's collection! Late at night, the chrome, the interior, and the coral paint argue who's prettiest but by daylight when Ken and Lou are ready to roll, it's all sorted out. 😉 Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Mr Nagel clearly has toys we all dream about. Good news! Ken agreed to share all of his cars, so stay tuned. You're welcome, Lou

[@Beun007]

He treats his cars with real love...

[@rusty3831]

An absolute stunning example of mid-century colors. As I’ve stated a few times before, even the details have details. Thanks Ken & Lou for a beautiful piece of rolling art!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, High praise for this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@swabby429]

Our house in the 1960s had a tiled breakfast nook with the same coral and black color scheme as this convertible. Nice combination. Regarding 3 on the tree shifters, dad was issued a 1967 Chevy Biscayne equipped with a 6 cyl. and 3 on the tree as his work car for the Nebraska Roads Department. I think you could still also get them as standard equipment on certain pickup trucks up to around 1980 or so.

[@loucostabile]

Hi J Johnson, Happy to read this color combo brings back memories of your house in the 60's breakfast nook :-) Lou

[@slicksnewonenow]

If THAT AIN'T Rock-n-Roll, I don't know what is! There's an old Hayden Thompson song on Sun Records, called 'Fairlane Rock'... I'm CERTAIN that he had this very car in mind when he wrote it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Slick, High praise for this Rock-n-Roller :-) Lou

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Wow, thanks for the song tip. Like everything else, the song is on KZbin. Now in my music files. 🙂 Well, it's one-two buckle my shoe Three-four, out the door Five-six, pick up sticks Seven-eight, well I'm a-gonna be late Gonna hurry, I'm gotta get my baby tonight She's a-back in town Gonna tear everything right down Well, I love my alligator slippers But I'm crazy 'bout my blue suede shoes I love my alligators slippers But I'm crazy 'bout my blue suede shoes I got a pink pair of pants And gal, I just can't lose I got a two-tone Fairlane, cute as the gal I love I got a two-tone Fairlane, cute as the gal I love When that moon shines bright I know that it's time for love Well, we're gonna rock 'n' roll tonight We're gonna rock 'n' roll tonight Rock, we're gonna roll We're gonna rock 'n' roll in my Fairlane tonight I got twin carburetors, I got a straight exhaust I got twin carburetors, I got a straight exhaust I'm gonna get me some lovin' while I make those things sound awe I'm gonna dress myself up and ride in style tonight I'm gonna dress myself up, ride in style tonight I'm gonna get me some lovin' while that ol' moon's shinin' bright Well, we're gonna rock 'n' roll tonight We're gonna rock 'n' roll tonight Rock, we're gonna roll We're gonna rock 'n' roll in my Fairlane tonight (Rock it) Well, it's one-two buckle my shoe Three-four, get out the door Five-six, pick up sticks Seven-eight, well I'm a-gonna be late Gotta hurry, gotta get to my baby tonight She's a-back in town Gonna turn everything upside down

[@davidchristensen6908]

The name is wonderful Sunliner. It sound like you will enjoy riding in the car with “Sunliner” on the side of the car. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Good point, the name is wonderful :-)

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Fantastic lou

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this one Todd :-)

[@davidkastin4240]

A winner Lou. You can tell alot of meticulous thought went into the design and manufacturing of this beautiful car. Thank you both for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

HI David, Happy this one is a "Winner" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@francispotter5300]

This is what was ment by made in America ment , could not been made any better those day's are gone get video as always 😎Doug in Ga

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug in GA, Happy to read you enjoy this American made car :-) Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

Great offering. Post on the cover of a fave album of mine, UFO's "Phenomenon". You never see these Fords anywhere. Heck a '56 Chev two door passed me on the freeway yesterday (turq and wt...quite nice !) but this era of Fords is rare. Great example !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great example !!" :-) Lou

[@pmcmac71]

Dad gifted me with this car when I completed USMCR training in Quantico, minus the "continental kit." It was Unstoppable! Wife /I/ new child (she's now 62!), drove it thru MN winters (snow blew in over the windshield "weather proof" seal, heater was perfect.) Dad bought us a 1962 Ford Fairlane when we moved to CA after my grad from U of MN for a teaching job in LA - at +/- $4600/ yr, in 1961! "Those were the days, my friend...."

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read you had some fun cars :-) Lou

[@dalecain1158]

Three on the tree! Brings back memories of driving when I was 16. Loved it Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one brings back memories of early drives Dale :-)

[@kevinsnyder4425]

What a beautiful Ford sunliner. ! Strange that it's a 3 speed, column shift, but it moves that car real good. You can tell the owner really appreciates his car. The color combo really pops ! Thanks lou ,for another great car story !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@tct9mm151]

What a beautiful car! These were true works of art. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

"These were true works of art." NICE ! Thank you TCT9MM

[@sking2173]

Ford built some beautiful cars in the late 50’s. My biggest complaint with them was that Y-block V-8. They had more than their share of problems. Both GM and Chrysler had superior V-8’s in the 50’s.

[@loucostabile]

Hi S King, 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

[@bobmarker6812]

Nice. Pastel colors were popular in the 50's.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Lou

[@stex1985]

Bueatiful car,the restoration is spot on I can’t imagine the cost and time.👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi S Tex, 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

[@alanblanes2876]

Spectacularly good taste in cars...

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Alan :-)

[@TigerRogers0660]

Beautiful car Lou!! Thanks for showing in detail !! Tiger.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tiger, Happy to read you enjoy the details of this car :-) Lou

[@lukasz2766]

Beautiful car keep doing what you doing stay safe stay healthy keep on doing what you doing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lukasz, Thank you for the well wishes of staying healthy & safe, and I'll keep the videos coming, Lou

[@berng4725]

Lou, a while back you did a 1970 Boss 302 which was a 1 of 12 show car. You compared that car to the green Boss 302 that was parked next to it.. That green Boss is my brother's Boss. He was disappointed that he wasn't there when you were filming. Anyway I've been a long time subscriber to your channel and really enjoy what you do. Thanks again. .....Bern

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bern, You're Brother has a cool "Green Machine" for sure :-) If he sees me, and the car is around, let's video that one too. Thank you for being with me along for the ride, and make sure you watch the commercials so I can keep sharing the fun cars with you, You're welcome, Lou

[@johna1160]

I've seen enough of Ken's classics to state unequivocally, his taste is impeccable. Mildly disappointed he didn't drop the top for the drive in the country. Thunderbird badge on the fender was a surprise. Seems odd considering Ford was producing T-birds at the time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John A, Sometimes Care Taker like to leave the top up, and I have a convertible and like the top down. However they feel comfortable sharing the car with me so you can see it is fine with me, and Ken's cars are all amazing for sure. Good news! Ken has agreed to share all his car with me & you. Stay tuned, Lou

[@animalactivist7820]

Excellent video, gorgeous super rare , loaded car! No mention of Power steering, power windows, power seat, but NO power brakes! Would have liked to have heard less about the outside mirror and spotlight, and way more about the factory air conditioning, how it worked, where it blew from, how the early technology worked, (factory A/C just new for Ford in ‘55) how well it cooled on a convertible back then, and which was SO extremely rare at the time, especially on a Ford, then even more rarer on a Convertible. Definitely a missed opportunity there, but loved this beautiful Ken Nagle car, the rarity of this model and color! Thanks Lou! Hope to see more very early, rare factory air cars in future!

[@Phonejag1]

Animal Activist: Yes, agree. Would have *loved* to have heard more about the very unusual factory air conditioning. I’ve never, ever seen one...was this A/C added during a complete restoration?? Just so extremely rare and unusual for a ‘56 **CONVERTIBLE**.... .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Animal Activist, 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

[@jeffreyharrington3982]

Beautiful automobile,and body style Lou!...

[@loucostabile]

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

[@roywalls5595]

Very nice 1956 Ford Fairlane! 💯 I saw one for sale Saint Louis car show last year!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ROY, Happy to read this one brings back memories of the one you saw :-) Lou

[@ImTheDaveman]

A beautiful Chromatic Work of Art! I'm totally digging the chrome accents and those unique features are amazing. I really wish they would bring back the chrome trim and accents like they used to have.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImTheDaveman, "A beautiful Chromatic Work of Art!" Well said :-) Chrome is clearly missing on our toys today, Lou

[@doncameron6679]

I have watched and enjoyed hundreds of your videos over the years and it's high time I thanked you. Thanks, Lou, you do a great job

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don, My pleasure sharing with you, you're welcome, and I appreciate the kind words :-) Try to watch the commercials before the video, as that helps me get $ and this way we can enjoy more cars together. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@VIVADUDE07]

Stunning. detail, paint schemes, trim work.. awesome cars today are boring AF,,,

[@loucostabile]

Hi VIVADUDE07 , Happy to read 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

[@renkcel]

Yes my 61 Ford fairlane 500 6 cyl had “three on the tree”!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@hanschenk2708]

WHAT A NEAT CAR REALLY TAKES ME BACK TO THE 50S.MY BROTHER HAD ON SIMILAR IN A HARDTOP.AGAIN A BORING SAT AFTERNOON,GLAD I CAN ENJOY YOUR VIDEO

[@loucostabile]

Hi Han, Back to the 50's :-) Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Lou

[@steelassault262]

I'm beginning to understand why they called them the fabulous 50's. Gorgeous car!!!

[@loucostabile]

You're on the right KZbin Channel :-)

[@tippey2011]

Wow another one of Mr. Nagel's gems! Wow just love that two two paint and nothing like the old pastel colors they had back then. That was really a loaded up ride with options. That Mr. Nagel has some really unique cars and I love to see them each time and his story and knowledge of each one. What a great video and I loved the ride along too. Thanks for sharing this Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Mr Nagel has some wonderful cars he shares with us. Good news! He's decided to share all of his cars :-) You're welcome, and stay tuned, Lou

[@pascaljeske7307]

Oh yes this Car is very very very beautiful this Car is very perfect resturat ❤️👍❤️👍

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the looks of this car :-)

[@redwow]

Had a similar one back then. Didn't realize the jewel I had then.

[@loucostabile]

Hi redwow, 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

[@motorTranz]

"There's a Ford in your future."😍

[@loucostabile]

I'll take one :-)

[@mikevale3620]

Fantastic Lou...thanks once more. I think this car may have had a Hi-way HiFi unit behind the chrome section on the lower part of the dash. The badges and 'Sunliner' script really makes these cars special.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read the details you enjoy about this car :-) Lou

[@trainroomgary]

🚘 Hi Ken & Lou • nice color combination • A fine ride from Dearborn, Michigan 👀

[@loucostabile]

Hi trainroomgary, Glad to read you enjoy the colors on this car :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

You’re right about the colour combination Lou- unmistakable and likely peak 1950s! Ken sure has beautiful cars and great Car Stories. Thanks for the journey!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Stay tuned as Ken agreed to share ALL his cars! A real treat you'll enjoy with me. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and supporting me, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Lou Costabile Happy to be along for the ride!

[@2strokepower803]

I own a 55 Ford fairline. Town sedan. Mine has been that "pink" beige" color once. Now it's patina :). 272 y block with an automatic

[@loucostabile]

Hi 2 stroke Power, Happy to read you have a fun car too, Lou

[@2strokepower803]

Lou Costabile yea it's a fun car. But I have some issues with how it runs but that will be sorted out next year probably

[@chuckvan1961]

Think I had a sport coat that matched that trunk liner Lou. Thanks for another great video. 🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-) You're welcome Chuck.

[@СтарыйМерин-ц8ч]

МОЛОДЕЦ АВТОР!!! ОТЛИЧНЫЙ ОБЗОР МАШИНА ПРОСТО СЛОВ НЕТ

[@loucostabile]

Hi Старый Мерин, Thank you for viewing & sharing. Lou

[@katana258]

i had a 55 ..2 dr 6 cylinder then a 59 rag top black with red and white inside 332 auto 2 bbl .. dumped a 427 dual 4's 425 hp 4 speed out of a 1964 ..4.11 rear .. it went ok but really to heavy .any way the 56 was the cleanest for the 55-57 series .. outstanding car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roy, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your 55 :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@Johnnycdrums]

I read that the 332 was the first iteration of the FE engine, so I guess you knew the 427 would would fit perfectly.

[@katana258]

@@Johnnycdrums oh ya the 332 was an auto so i had to weld the clutch bracket on the frame and just swap in the under dash stuff .. all worked out . even the drive shaft fit perfect .. the 4 speed trans was the b.w. t-10 ford used before the ford trans .. the dual 4 air filter cleared the hood , i had to use the 332 ex manfolds , way smaller them the big 427 cast headers .but i had no idea if the 352 ones were any larger inside . .but the frame on the 59 was to narrow compared to the 64 .. i swapped the alt for the 59 gen .. and the fuel pump for the vac wipers .. everything just swapped over perfect.. throttle linkage lined up .. top hose angle , took 2 1/2 days out and in .. stock gears held it back 2.92 or 3.10 .. so i later did a 4.11 swap .. but still the 59 rag top was way to heavy .. but hell what did i know . young and dumb .. on the dual holly 4's i used screws in the linkage to make the useless vac secondary into everything opened at once .. was going to dump it into my 67 mustang 390 gt . but never got around to it .. life moves on and vietnam called then the wife and then all the no fun stuff ..

[@acdc5579]

Great looking car...

[@loucostabile]

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

[@larryborkstrom3580]

The lines and colors from the 50s the best Detroit came out with I believe 3 on the tree died in the 70s my72 f150 had it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Interesting your 72 had 3 on the tree. Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@scotttillotson1989]

Beautiful restoration on this Ford. The color combination is very cool and I love the black and white interior with the coral and black exterior.I like the speaker grill detailing on the back seat as well, The cat looks flawless; interior, exterior, trunk, and engine. The body gaps look perfect. Again, beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read the details you 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

[@Thefutureooksbight]

Beautiful unique car. I’m 67 and I remember my friend and I are used to go around looking at cars in the street when we were kids. I remember seeing one like that that color that model it was different even back in 63. It sure brought back old memories. Do you know that was a seven-year-old car back then around this area Chicago it was considered very old. That’s what people would trade your cars in 34 years because they started to rust out the engines burned oil at around 65,000

[@loucostabile]

Hi PRO, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends 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

[@Thefutureooksbight]

Lou Costabile I am subscribed love the show

[@briansd2772]

Hope you wore sunscreen reviewing this shining example of stunning '50's styling. Thank you Lou!

[@loucostabile]

You're right after videoing I could have used the sunscreen :-) You're welcome Brian SD.

[@garylewis3641]

Great car and great video, this car is beyond words!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this car & video :-) Lou

[@dayslife]

discovering these hiding beauties is amazing.thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Seb :-) 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

[@wmalden]

Yes-“3 on the tree” carried into the 1960’s.

[@nomebear]

Three on a tree, and yet otherwise loaded out with options. Factory air was rare and an expensive option in '56.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@Valsi876]

I took my drivers Ed. in a brand new "68" Ford Galaxie with a three on a tree.

[@jbncnow]

3 on the tree was avaidable on GM trucks till the mid 80s

[@gelandewagen4376]

beautiful excellent very reliable car that is worth buying and dissecting it a great car

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@gelandewagen4376]

@@loucostabile and thank you for the rare and excellent legendary and classic cars

[@garyeagleson5634]

Great job Lou, that owner sure does have a cool collection of classic cars. I think the two tone colors makes that car so Unique. Good for you Lou, asking him to take the car out for a ride. It makes the viewer almost feel like they are in the car to. Take it slow & easy Lou, great job as always.🙏🏻❤️✌️💚👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this video. Good news! Ken has agreed to share all of his cars in his collection, so stay tuned, Lou

[@garyeagleson5634]

Lou Costabile Very COOL, thanks Lou, 🙏🏻❤️✌️💚👍

[@patcurrie9888]

Good Lordy, how many names can 1 car have? Fairlaine, Sunliner, Crestview, Thunderbird. I get the Thunderbird edition, but this wasn't a hot rod in the day. Beautiful Ken and best use of conti kit with integration with tail lights. Did they all come with the kit, the gas cap looks too plain?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Not sure if the kit came with the car, however if Ken has it on the car, I would guess the factory could add it. Lou

[@vincentbasso4903]

Hey Lou, Can we see some cars from the 40's ? Maybe the last of the marques like Hudson, Nash, Studebaker, Packard and DeSoto ?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vincent, Here is a playlist from 1940-1949. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/aero/PLkoIzmOYXccgtKvc5TWvt1YWf_lfWNzEg

[@vincentbasso4903]

@@loucostabile I had no idea that you've had so many Car Stories from this era. the list will keep me busy for a while. Thank you Lou

[@sinbad2969]

Big Lou what's good just cruising by to say great content as usual keep up the good work 👌👌👌👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Cedric, Happy to read you're along for the ride :-) Lou

[@abefrohman1759]

Very elegant looking car.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@dirtcop11]

I had a 1979 Ford F-150 with a 3 speed on the column. I don't know when they ended that but it wasn't in the 1960s.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jesse Oaks, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your pickup :-) 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

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

My mom's favorite color combination on the 56 Ford. Great feature Lou

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read your Mom would love this car :-) You're welcome FUBAR Model Yard

[@willsco76]

Trunk was open when it drove by.

[@loucostabile]

:-0 We'll get that closed!

[@opera93]

Thanks,,,, a CLASSY, AND fancier 1956....my 56 FORD was white four Door/ Blue Cloth INT / auto / TBIRD/ ac...a low miles Florida car.....ACTUALLY, A/ c and clock,not work , interestingly NO POWER WINDOWS.. , Think I REMEBER A TRUNK LIGHT (?)....Though do remember it was fast also....only had a few months, etc.Always wondered how many TBIRD Fairlanes they made, even bette with the Manuel Tranny!,,,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Lou

[@robertvincent562]

Beautiful car. I just got done watching this and the 1963 Buick Wildcat 4-spd. I always enjoy your stories and I'm subscribed. I have a suggestion. (or a request, take your pick, lol). I love how these cars sound when they're accelerating and running through the gears. Induction, carburetor, exhaust, and gear whine sounds are music to my ears and sound nothing like today's cars. So can you please do me a favor and don't talk during these all too brief moments...? 😊

[@loucostabile]

HI Robert, Happy to read you're a Subscriber. I'm not sure why there is no "red lock" showing your a public Subscriber. Back to the cars :-) Happy to read the details you enjoy. I'll do my best to let you enjoy the exhaust music you like, Lou

[@jbncnow]

HOW are there 5 dislikes on this magnificent car?

[@loucostabile]

Let's focus on the many more likes :-)

[@Clarkecars]

Very nice.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this one :-)

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

What a "chick magnet".....thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Bonus ! You're welcome Mike.

[@gregfoster4541]

Very nice Sunliner 👏👏👏always loved the 3 on the tree, had a few of them myself and actually learned to drive them first, about that style of shifting I believe they still had them into the early '80s my buddy had a new GMC pickup that had the 3 on the tree and at the time of the locking steering wheel you had to put the shifter in reverse to lock the column, any hoo great video thanks for sharing and as always you know "Howdy from Texas "!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg from TX, Happy to read you enjoy the 3 on the tree :-) 80's pickup with it, wow, Lou

[@plymouthduster2252]

Another great video Lou love watching your channel. Dont see many 56 Fords in that color combo. I always wondered if that was a rare color combination on those Fords.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster 225, You're right, I don't see many in this color combo. Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@TripReviews]

I was born in ‘56, my father also bought a new ‘56 Ford the same year, not a Fairlane or a Sunliner but a 4 door Custom...Customliner? The storey of this car goes like this: my mother never saw the car until he brought it home. Which was typical for him to do for the rest of his life, buying cars new or used and not telling my mother until he brought it home. She refused to ride in that 56 Ford or drive it. Reason, it was two tone, GREEN AND YELLOW! She found it disgusting and he immediately had to have it repainted keeping the green and having the yellow painted a different shade of green. He always said he thought it looked so sharp in green and yellow and he never liked the new two tone green. That car also moved us while towing a trailer with household belongings from Canada to south Florida and then back to Canada again towing the same enclosed box trailer. He sold it in 1963 after buying a used ‘56 Buick Special. Cheers Lew 🍻🥂🇨🇦🇺🇸 Correction, a ‘58 Buick Special not a ‘56.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Trip Reviews, Happy to read this one is the same year and your birth year :-) Glad to read this one brings back memories of your Fathers 56, Lou

[@opera93]

Trip Reviews thanks, for story.. I fou;d a 56 4 door/TBIRD/4 door/ air conditioning , not work/ Florida Car , low miles but totalled it in a few month( not my fault) ,barely starting upgrade....... !! I ALWAYS wondered how Manynyears, it could have ran...

[@daryllect6659]

Ah yes. The *Y* block Ford. Listen to those rocker arms squeak. Don't mind that puddle of oil under the rear main. And perform? OMG! Don't "misunderestimate" that stacked-port, long-stroke boat anchor engine . It's is a real screamer!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daryl, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge on this motor :-) Lou

[@francispotter5300]

Thanks Lou it's a beauty thanks for sharing my friend 😎Doug in Ga

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug in GA, My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@TreasuredVintage]

I love this one!

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@MrBrendog67rat]

you could get a column shift up into the late 70's

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrBrendog67rat, 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

[@tonycoffee7335]

I have always wondered what it might be like to drive a car from that era at topspeed... how sketchy would it be. No abs no tsc skinny tires ....... lol

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tony, Might not want to find that high speed mark with this one, just a cruise might be safer :-) Lou

[@garbage854]

Nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@garbage854]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@Boricua-ni4nb]

this is a G E M !!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "G E M !!" :-)

[@СтарыйМерин-ц8ч]

СТАРЫЙ ЗА РУЛЁМ ПРОСТО КАЙФУЕТ, Я ТАК ДУМАЮ

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@СтарыйМерин-ц8ч]

В 50Х ДЕЛАЛИ МАШИНЫ, А СЕЙЧАС ШТАМПУЮТ ВЕДРО НА КОЛЕСАХ

[@loucostabile]

Hi Старый Мерин, Thank you for viewing & sharing. Lou

[@larrysullivan6536]

Absolutely beautiful l want that car larrysullivan in London x

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Hope you're behind the wheel of a car like this soon, Lou

[@bjdb]

Astonishing automobile in every way but I gotta ask is the owner (with such good taste) superstitious about taking the roof down on his cars? I knew a man who always bought convertibles but never took the roof down.

[@loucostabile]

Hi bdb studio, So people keep them up, I have a convertible and like the top down. If they like it up, it's ok since they're happy to share there cars with you and me :-) Lou

[@bjdb]

Lou Costabile I thought so to, as you have said before you are hosted and guided by the custodian and this gentleman is a particularly generous one, I'm not greedy just enthralled.