1963 Corvette Split Window Fuel Injected in Red & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@gregfair1749]

Absolutely love this car!!! The owner is awesome!!! Who cares if it’s all original or not! The owner treats this car like he’s supposed to by never trailering it and driving and enjoying it!!! Many kudos to him and thanking him for his service!!!! Without Veterans like him there wouldn’t be Veterans like me (I was Army though) or people currently serving!!! God bless him and you!!!

[@miketardy8342]

Thanks for watching make sure you enjoy your car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, High praise for the Care Taker and this car :-) God bless you too, Lou

[@michaelledford4751]

I know his love for his 63 Vette,I fell in love with the AMC AMX while serving my 2nd combat extension in Vietnam from an article with pics in a magazjne,magazine, when I was discharged in 1969 my 1st week home I ordered a brand new American Motors AMX with the " Big Bad Green " paint package and the " Go Package " high performance 390 mid block package, I've been in love with that car for everyday of the 52 yrs I've owned it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you have a cool car :-) I think you'll enjoy this one too, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4fYaHaDpZ2oqc0

[@michaelledford4751]

@@loucostabile Thanks for the cool link .

[@miketardy8342]

Thanks for your service and watching the video glad you made it home

[@mitchf1508]

I was born in 1963 so this year Vette is one I've always wanted... No way I'll ever get one now, but always nice to see them.. Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi MitchF150, Glad to share one you've always wanted :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@FunkyMonk4Life]

Similarly I was born in 1971 so a Split Bumper Camaro has always been my dream car. However, the 63 Split Window is certainly a favorite. Gorgeous car.

[@Schnauzer-2]

It was a real pleasure to see this car and to hear Mike histories. It’s cockpit is the most special of those Vette’s. Congratulations to Mike and thanks for this video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Felipe, Happy to read this video "was a real pleasure" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@miketardy8342]

Hope you stay a fan in September 22 V and I will be together for 50 years of the 60 years of life

[@stevenmartinek4419]

In my opinion,the most beautiful car ever made.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven Martinek, 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

[@miketardy8342]

Many thanks I hope you will stay a fan

[@davidlackovich946]

I also salute Mike for his service! Do what you want with it Mike!..it's your car! What a gem..thanks for showing it Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to share this "gem" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@miketardy8342]

Thanks for becoming a fan USA V and I will be at French Lick In NCRS show trying to make points

[@mikesamra9126]

This is a beauty. This is the Ultimate Vintage American Sport's Car that really differentiates itself from the rest of the world. LOVE THIS CAR!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike Samra, "LOVE THIS CAR!" We have a Winner :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment, Lou

[@Darryl6636]

Nothing nicer than a 63 fuelie Lou especially in red thanks for another great video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Darryl6636, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you a wonderful comment, and you're welcome, Lou

[@tippey2011]

He has a outstanding special car there! Wow I love the red the split window for sure! But I see my love in his driveway your blue Viper! Now that is a car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad Glad you enjoyed this special car, and thank you for the compliment on my car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@AndrewGraham07]

Great looking early Corvette ! I like the way the oversized wheels fill the fenders and the exhaust snap-crackle-and-pop rumble is quite intoxicating. Lovely detailing, even if it's no longer original.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Graham, "I like the way the oversized wheels fill the fenders" Me too! Such a great sound :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

And thank you for your service, Mike Tardy. :)

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@barbmartin1032]

my uncle had one in silver, so awesome ride in it once at 168and tach at 7000 grand, will slways remember that ride

[@loucostabile]

Hi Barb, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles 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

[@miketardy8342]

I have never tried to do 168 mph but I am happy you seem to enjoy USA V thank you

[@patcurrie9888]

Being a stock guy I can quibble. But what the heck, it's a great 63 Fuelie! Love Mike's take on the haters and general spirit, commentary. Best ending with an owner!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@miketardy8342]

Thanks for watching hope you became a fan

[@BAtadCrazy]

That exhaust note is fantastic!!! Hope the neighbors don't mind :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi BAtadCrazy, I agree, that sound is GREAT! Not sure what the neighbors think, however if I was a neighbor I'd be smiling. :-)Lou

[@BAtadCrazy]

Had to listen to it several times. Being a child of the late 50's this is music to my ears. A great tune from the past.

[@jmpatteson]

I have no idea what Bloomington Gold refers to, but that doesn't matter (to me). This is an extraordinary automobile, and a great interview and back story. Lou, not often we hear you SO excited! 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Patterson, Glad you enjoyed this car and think it's an "extraordinary automobile" :-) Me too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@kc0lif]

i like the split window first then convertible. thanks for you're service my stepbrother served in usaf. i have cousins went to Vietnam. i would keep the bar in window when people start cutting on cars value drops.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you like the split window :-)

[@miketardy8342]

The bar will remain in place on my watch thanks for becoming a fan

[@Chuckles9191991]

Great video and interview. Love the split window Vette's, great piece of history.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuckles9191991, Glad you "Love the split window" :-) Thank you for viewing and the kind words on the interview, it's appreciated, Lou

[@hishamelfiki8111]

Corvette is a sweet beauty. How are you doing LOU. Good to hear from you. THANKS for sharing this beautiful Corvette. I really enjoyed watching the video. Thanks LOU and please have a great day. Cheers.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad you enjoyed this "sweet beauty" :-) Hope you have a great day too. How am I doing? Had a person I work with leave & lost a few clients so I'm faithful that new business will come, however not sure where it will come right now. How are you? Lou

[@BARBANDIT]

Wow, love everything that goes with this story! What a Car What a Sound and what a beauty! I could just sit and listen to it ticking over all day to all the fuel was gone thanks for sharing and thank you for your service to your country and mine down under.

[@miketardy8342]

BARBANDIT Sir are you in Australia

[@BARBANDIT]

yes that's correct.

[@BARBANDIT]

And now I watched it again it's just awesome you have put a lot of TLC into this wonderful machine.

[@miketardy8342]

BARBANDIT Many Thanks on behalf of USA V and myself we appreciate you being a fan

[@loucostabile]

Hi BARBANDIT, Happy to read you appreciate this car & episode :-) 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

[@williambutler8624]

Lou , found another one of your great videos, as you can see I love the 63 split window corvettes, another beautiful car and a nice guy that owns the car. Thanks for taking the time make these videos and sharing with all of us. This 63 is a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

HI William, Happy to read you found this one :-) You're welcome, and I think you'll like this one too. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqu9YZKklL6sjLs

[@miketardy8342]

Thanks again for viewing the video and the compliment hope you stay a fan of V

[@billbixby4033]

Beautifully restored Corvette (1963 easily my favourite) great to hear "its not a hanger queen" LOL. If I had grand children I would take them in this as well. Take care

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill Bixby, We found a "favorite" for you :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou

[@raymondbogert7880]

BEAUTIFUL SUCH A CLASSIC I LOVE THEM OLDER CORVETTES MY FAVORITE SPORTS CAR OF ALL TIME 🇺🇲✌️GREAT VIDEO THANKS LOU 👍BEAUTIFUL ENGINE WORTH BIG 💸💸💸

[@loucostabile]

Hi RAYMOND, Happy to read this is a Favorite of yours :-) Make sure to watch those commercials at the beginning of the video and don't skip them so I can keep sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@miketardy8342]

USA V and I are glad you are a fan thank you

[@wickedfirefly13]

Great Corvette, love the Riverside Red! Like the rims on it! Really cool split windows! Engine looks great... nice beasty rev!!! Very interesting story! Great video, I enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

HI WickedFireFly13, I so enjoy your comments. It's a pleasure to read them. Thank you, Lou

[@fleetwin1]

Really is beautiful in all red. Sure wish I understood how that crazy manual fuel injection works! Looks original enough, you really had to make some of those changes to make it "driveable". Nice to know you drive the car regularly. Thanks for your service, glad you made it back. Hope all your buddies are enjoying vettes as well....

[@loucostabile]

HI kramden, Thank you for viewing and sharing your wonderful comment :-) Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

I've never seen a tach with such a large sweep. Many have nowhere near the long travel that this one does, which looks great. Another nice video, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony C, Glad you enjoyed this tach :-) Thank you for the kind words, it's appreciated, Lou

[@wrightflyer7855]

This is great! I grew up in the '50s and '60s and owned a couple performance cars, first a '65 Goat (back in '69) in which I installed a Crower high lift long duration cam, Edelbrock high rise manifold, Holley 1050 cfm carb, Hurst shifter, Hooker headers, Thrush glass packs and American mags. In impromptu drag races late at night on country roads I'd run dead even with 440 GTXs. But I never owned a Corvette............ Thanks from Bob, USAF (1968-1972), Ubon and Takhli Thailand 15 Aug 70 to 17 Aug 71.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wright Flyer, Glad you enjoy this car / episode :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@miketardy8342]

USA V and I have been together since September 72 Da Nang AB 70-71 permission to carry on Sir

[@badrussian4999]

Great Corvette! Another cool car in "My Car Story"! Thank you, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bad Russian, Glad you enjoyed this "Great Corvette!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@gratefultube]

Mike & Lou -- Pure Joy ! Thanks !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob Brown, Happy to read you fond this video "Pure Joy !" :-) 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

[@miketardy8342]

I fail to have the ability to argue with you. Pure joy. Hope you remain a fan of USA5USAV

[@glennbalboa]

Thanks so much for this great video, my favorite car of all time is the 1963 split window Corvette in sebring silver with a red interior, maybe one day I can get one, but with prices increasing it's probably just going to remain a fantasy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right 63 Corvette for you soon, Lou

[@judgegixxer]

This was a good find. Bloomington gold whatever, I like it just the way it is. One of the best sounding cars on your channel. The almost orange interior is killer!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@miketardy8342]

Thanks for being a fan glad you like the song USA V sings

[@gordonmusic97]

63,67 best years

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gordon Music, A great years for the Corvette design for sure, Lou

[@XXTROB]

What a great story, great owner, and a beautiful corvette!

[@loucostabile]

Hi XXTROB, Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment :-) Lou

[@samuelortiz6512]

Lou, great video as always, funny and great to watch. You bring the best cars and videos, thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Samuel, Happy to read you enjoy car and video :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@miketardy8342]

USAV and I always enjoy adding to our fan base thanks for watching

[@johnmaccoy4324]

Love the car! And it's tastefully done

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Maccoy, "Love the car!" Glad you love this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment, Lou

[@Tea0908]

This is one of my favorite episode not just because it is a very beautiful car, also the owner with His Car Story. Lou you should do more interview like this one because it totally matched your channel theme.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cha Cha, Thank you for sharing this is one of your favorites :-) To help you understand when I'm videoing at a car show, "you get what you get" because I'm meeting people for the first time, and the interview is the car and anything they might have with the car right at that moment. In a situation like this, I was able to go to Mike's house and prepare. Sometimes in the moment, and sometimes preparation, I'll keep doing the best I can with what each moment allows me, Lou

[@steveelson2999]

Wow!!! Absolutely gorgeous.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, 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

[@miketardy8342]

V and I always glad to have comments like this many thanks

[@malkay8]

Even with the mods that he calls sins that was done on the car, this car is still worth a small fortune because of it being a 1 year only car. Very tastefully done. I'm trying to catch up with all your videos Lou LOL. Great work my man.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike Lunn, Glad you're enjoying the Channel, and feel free to share some of the videos with your "Car Friends" :-) Have fun, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Great Looking Split ! Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uncle Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this one. I think it has a great stance. You're welcome, Lou

[@miketardy8342]

Rudy thanks for watching and the compliment stay a fan of V

[@vettebecker1]

My favorite vette of all time!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi vettebecker1, We have videoed a Winner :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Glad you enjoyed this one, Lou

[@estpst]

that was a fun interview.

[@loucostabile]

Hi estpst, Glad you enjoyed it :-) I did too :-) Lou

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Man this car sounds SO nasty........in the right way!!! This is my 2nd favorite color behind Le Mans Blue on these older Vette's. I have no complaints about his mods, and it's always a pleasure to see a man actually using his classic Vette as a daily driver, the way it should be. Great job!!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@miketardy8342]

Five and I always happy to have another fan thanks for viewing

[@johnmilner7603]

Nice car Mike. I'm 64 and have the same un-cureable sickness as you have. I've always wanted a 63-67 Stingray coupe. IMO they are the best looking Vettes of all time. I currently own a 70 Z28 that I purchased from the orig owner back in 1981. Before I head for the 5th dimension, I'd love to own a 70 SS396 Chevelle with the ZL2 flapper cowl hood, a 1969 RS Z/28, a 63-67 Stingray coupe and a 70 440-6 Challenger. When I was in College in the early 70's I drove a 68 Z/28 302 and a friend of mine owns it today. All my cars have to be stick cars. No auto for me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Milner, 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

[@mossyhollow3732]

Thank you for sharing and your service.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MOSSY HOLLOW, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@BikeronaTrek]

Love this car, I like the Bloomington cars but I like resto mods too. This car is incredible though, better than modern resto mods!

[@loucostabile]

HI Robert Smith, Glad you "love this car" :-) Me too, Lou

[@rixkafer56]

Beautiful car ! ! hot rodded just right in my opinion ...I thought the license stood for USA Veteran ..and thank you for your service sir !! thanks lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi rixkafer56, Glad you like this one and think the car is "beautiful" :-) Thank you for sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@gerardcousineau3200]

Very nice ! Thank you Lou for showing us another dream ! :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi gerard cousineau, Glad you enjoyed this "dream" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@glyngough9743]

Love it!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@miketardy8342]

Sir thank you sir

[@drk321]

This guy gets it. Do not trailer your classic vette, drive the damn thing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi drk321, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

[@miketardy8342]

Thanks for watching V and I always enjoy adding to our fan club

[@mentallyhandicappedpoptart2649]

Nothing like American muscle

[@loucostabile]

Nice!

[@madhurajsaikia3534]

Love the black one Bruce Wayne owns in the Batman movie (2022)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Madhuraj, Thank you for sharing that Batman movie trivia, Lou

[@MBailey1977]

Beautiful car. Car looks so much cleaner not having the fake vent 63 hood.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MBailey1977, When this one's in front of you, it's hard to focus on anything else. The wheels perfectly fitting in the wheel wells, great color, split in the rear window, a car I'm glad I'm sharing because it's the kind of video you can watch again, and again. Thank you for commenting, Lou

[@miketardy8342]

MBailey1977 you get it the fake grills always look like a misfit hope you remain a fan

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Another awesome video! I'm too young to remember the 60s, but I do love the American cars of the 60s. My favourites are the 1963-67 Corvette. There's nothing wrong with the 1968-1981 (Am I correct?) Corvette, but I've always found the 63-67 Corvettes to be the best looking. If there's a cure for automotive enthusiasm, I don't want it. I've been interested in cars of one kind or another for as long as I can remember. 🙂

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason Carpp, Glad to video and share one of your favorite Corvettes from the 1960's :-) Lou

[@wesleyblalock5210]

Beautiful car I love it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wesley blalock, Glad you "love it" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@hanschenk2708]

NICE CAR GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN. LOU DO YOU EVER SEE A 1954 BUICK ROADMASTER SEDAN

[@loucostabile]

Hi Han Schenk, Thank you for viewing and sharing. If I see a 1954 Buick Roadmaster in good shape, you will too :-) Stay tuned.... Lou

[@richardyonan1001]

What a cool guy..

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@miketardy8342]

On behalf of USA V and myself many thanks

[@jameseads2713]

Damnnn that sounds amazing excuse my French

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy the sounds of this car :-)

[@jameseads2713]

Lou Costabile Thank you for sharing

[@matrox]

I foresaw the Value of those cars in 72. As soon as the news broke in 1970 that emission would be killing performance cars I knew then and there that the muscle cars would be future classics.

[@loucostabile]

Hi matrox, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Cheops2112]

“One more time”...😂😍👍✌️

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@miketardy8342]

Thanks for becoming a fan

[@DwainDwight]

awesome, well done.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you D Wnright :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@miketardy8342]

Thanks glad you are fan of USA V

[@carlosrodriguez6717]

My Dad had 65 vet stingray

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carlos Rodriguez, Thank you for sharing that your Dad has a 1965, Cool! Lou

[@stude1953]

Nice Vette, my favorite year coupe. I see he took the grill pans off the hood too. Didn't say how many miles were on it since he drives it everywhere.

[@loucostabile]

Hi stude1953, "my favorite year coupe" :-) I don't know the miles on this one. Glad you enjoyed this one, Lou

[@بدر1987]

WOW

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this KZbin Channel. Lou

[@miketardy8342]

Hope you have become a fan of USA V

[@kevinpatrickmacnutt]

I say screw Bloomington Gold, this car looks great, the mods are tasteful but unique.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin MacNutt, "the mods are tasteful but unique" well said :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@scottbrady7499]

looks nice without faux hood ventilation bezels. wonder where they went to over the years. knock offs look a good deal like the caps that accompanied the first ones.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I like the looks of this car too, Lou

[@miketardy8342]

Scott I’m happy you get the the set up for USA V many thanks for your view of the car hope you have become a fan

[@garbage854]

Very nice :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one, and that sound!

[@garbage854]

:)

[@miketardy8342]

Lou Costabile Lois Mike tardy II I'm restarting a 72 Olds 442 and I'm about a month away from giving it back to the guy I'd like you to do a video on this car

[@CaptainFALKEN]

I saw one of these in an apple color sparkly paint and chrome wheels. Oh by the way, I traded my 79 Camaro RS for a 79 Firebird Esprit with a 350 sbc

[@loucostabile]

Hi Captain FALKEN, Thank you for viewing and sharing the story on the one you're familiar with. Are you planning on picking up another car? Lou

[@carlosrodriguez6717]

Him and my Mom go cruising to Vegas Friday and didn't tell anyone until they got there 😀😈😂😃 because everyone else was supposed to go

[@loucostabile]

Shhhh, it was a secret :-)

[@stewartcampbell7794]

63 Split Window: Best Vett Ever, Especially if Side Pipe Exhaust was installed, [ Sexy ] . YYZ, 60++ Rock-Crushi'n" Rat-man,12.5 Compressed ! What ? Couldn't Afford a FULL-Race-Cam ?/ U gott'a Luv those Guy's! lol

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-) Me too.

[@miketardy8342]

USA V and I are glad To hear that you are a fan of the 63s

[@GregWTyree]

Hello Sir!! If you ever want to sell this WONDERFUL Vette ....PLEASE...PLEASE Contact me !!! No hasseling...... I LOVE IT!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, Happy to read you "LOVE IT!!!!" :-) Not aware of this car being for sale. Here are the cars I am aware of that are for sale, Lou www.mycarstorywithlou.com/cars-for-sale/

[@miketardy8342]

I have put it in a trust to my granddaughters already but I have to thank you for your compliment and becoming a fan

[@miketardy8342]

September of 2022 is our 50th anniversary

[@vmat1000]

This car is perfect, right or not.

[@loucostabile]

Hi g mat, This is a good one for sure :-) Lou

[@miketardy8342]

g mat many thanks for your generous comment hope you become a fan

[@carlosrodriguez6717]

His vet is convertible

[@loucostabile]

It's a Coupe.

[@romans828.]

Restomod.

[@loucostabile]

Yes

[@miketardy8342]

It is not a restomod I built the car and upgrade the car with various corvette parts stock chassis stock body I just like having fun with the car