The DUCHESS ! 1 of 1 1941 Cadillac Custom Limousine & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@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

[@SALTYSPITOONMOTORS]

I see one of Steve's cars, I click. Simple as that

[@loucostabile]

Yes you do 🙂

[@davidphillips5395]

Steve is such a wonderful caretaker of his collection. It's great that he actually drives them. What a fantastic automobile!

[@MDavidG1]

Another grand slam! Not just a great car and a great owner, but a beautiful presentation by Lou!

[@jeffreymartin6369]

Plunkett is blessed with the financial freedom to own the most glorious Cadillac collection I’ve ever seen! I was a Cadillac LaSalle Club member for years and have seen a few collections ❤

[@unclerudy9797]

Beautiful Cadillac! Thanks for posting Lou!

[@johncornell3665]

This car almost leaves a person speechless. It really is unbelievable and truly one of the finest Cadillacs in existence. Thank you Steve and Lou!

[@willydavid]

Thanks, Lou, always treat when you go to Steve's.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Willy! Happy to share Steve's collection with you.

[@garylewis3641]

What a beautiful and unique car and a wonderful piece of history, thanks Lou!

[@alanblanes2876]

What a terrific episode, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alan, Happy to read you enjoy this episode, Lou

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗 THANKS LOU,STEVE FOR SHARING THE “DUCHESS “AND THE INTERESTING 🧐 HISTORY 💚💚💚

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

What a magnificent and stately car! If I were one of the many who showed up to see King Edward in NYC, I'm positive I would have only noticed this Cadillac. What a treat for the eyes to see, then and now. Thanks, Lou!

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

Steves collection is the gift that keeps on giving. All of the one-off features of this car are incredible! I'm so thankful for people like Steve who cherish these awesome automobiles, and for people like you Lou who allow us to experience them. Once again, fantastic video Lou!!!

[@JeffKing310]

Wow - very nice Cadillac. Talk about an amazing collection. Thanks Steve and Lou for letting us see this beauty and learn about a rare piece of GM history.

[@davidrogers2085]

Lou I can tell you unequivocally from my POV, this is the grandest luxury car you've ever done. Thanks bro and keep up the great work.

[@ultraviolettp3446]

Amazing. Stunning. Lou just hit a homerun with this one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ultraviolet tp, High praise. My pleasure sharing this car with you. Lou

[@acatal2919]

Wow! What a nice looking Cadillac with outstanding features!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Awesome car, Lou. Thanks Steve for sharing your collection with us.

[@gregoneill1495]

Imagine driving the streets of NYC in this!

[@loucostabile]

That would be something :-)

[@tomblake3809]

It sure is different. I'd be afraid to drive it. Thanks for sharing, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Happy share this one with you. You're welcome, Tom.

[@stephenwilliamson1522]

Back when Cadillac was a Cadillac

[@SuperCommando60]

I've had photos of this car for years, truly almost a touchstone of history. Breathtaking, transcendent, but as it should be when money is no object...no expense spared by GM. I'm glad it's been restored and now shown...this car has the right owner in Steve. Without getting too deep, a lot of great artwork created by and for really terrible people, but I believe the art should not be destroyed because of past ownership but persist with context...always a risk showing something truly beautiful with a dark past. Gives a glimpse into how the past owners lived. Probably most Americans are unaware of the Duke and Duchess's activities in WWII.

[@SuperCommando60]

on a lighter, but revealing note, the phrase 'you can never be too rich or too thin' was often attributed to her.

[@acts2211]

Stunning car Lou thanks for sharing

[@jerrycallender9352]

Mornin' Lou.. WOW! What a great way to begin the day! I've known of 'The DUCHESS' for decades but had never seen more than a few photos. How nice to see ALL of the DUCHESS and learn of the car's features. (Packard 180 also had power/hydraulic windows in 1940)

[@judymarlene3414]

What a beautiful piece of history Lou…thank you for posting this and many thanks to Steve,what a wonderful gentleman to keep something so historic and gorgeous as this car driveable for all to see and enjoy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Judy, Happy to read you appreciate this "beautiful piece of history" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@RasmussenStewartAuto]

Great show and great host, Steve! Thank you for sharing your collection and thanks Lou for providing the mechanism to let us all see it!

[@champlain2222]

Incredible ! All this equipment in a 1941 car ...

[@Caddy2006]

That’s a beautiful car I would love to ride it one day 😍

[@stevebyrne4235]

Pre tariffs, great! Go Leafs Go. Thanks for this continuing look at iconic Caddies

[@warrendavidson4427]

Great video! Thanks for posting.

[@danam0228]

Amazing one of a kind. Absolutely superb

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@blacklabellincoln8372]

Thanks Lou! Amazing video!

[@allanstein518]

What a spectacular car. Would make anyone love cars.

[@FloridaBiker-t3b]

It's beautiful, quite an impressive restoration

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous.

[@kirkmanning6232]

The Duke of Windsor’s limo!! Cool!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you think this car is "Cool!!" :-)

[@shaft3285]

My grandfather bought a 1941 Cadillac limo at volo auto museum in volo Illinois. It was originally owned by Charles walgreen- of Walgreens pharmacy. My cousin now owns it. It still has Charles Walgreens name on the interior.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tango Dog, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Glad to read your Cousin owns it now. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@poppajretired410]

Very unique. That side view has a Delahaye-esque vibe to it.

[@Z7d3nR4]

The Duchess. She is a regal old girl. Very stately. Very elegant. Thank you, Lou. And a big thank you to Steve for letting us meet the noble Ducissa. Does the center section of the rear windshield roll down?

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Very elegant" car :-) You're welcome. Hmmm, I'm not sure about the rear windshield rolling down.

[@leroycaudill96]

Beautiful car Lou God Bless.

[@СергійШамін]

Чудове авто з колекції Стіва! Дуже цікава історія про власників! Цікаві технічні рішення для авто того часу! Дякую!

[@stephenwilliamson1522]

My dad had a 41 Cadillac coupe

[@StevenNichols-z3c]

This looks like a production Fleetwood Sixty Special with a custom interior, not custom bodied. The Packard 180 of 1941 also featured power windows. Nonetheless, this is a beautiful Cadillac!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, Thank you for sharing what you notice, Lou

[@linwoodvines4304]

Magnificent automobile, to be certain! Thank you gentlemen for this tour! Bill Clinton's Presidential Limousine is being auctioned off this weekend, (1/19/25) I hope the winning bidder will show that car on your channel! Cheers, and continued good luck!

[@TheWrena440]

Thanks Lou! Should have rode in the back. hahaha.

[@cellpat7392]

You can see the RR Silver Cloud's sides came from this car. Only thing missing is the A/C. Beautiful and with minimal chrome, it was a hint of sorts to Harley Earl of the future styling cues cars would (or would not) come with. Bill Mitchell wasn't crazy about chrome.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cell Pat, Thank you for sharing what you notice, Lou

[@gene978]

Another Marvel Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

WOW 😮

[@normanhacker3588]

This car is much prettier than Wallace Simpson!,lol

[@Irishfan]

Wow! Better than a Rolls Royce! Quite a car. Features ahead of its time! Why did it take so long for some of those features to come available on production cars!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to receive a "Wow!' from you :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. Lou

[@OldRustySteele]

Probably due to cost. Unlike the gadgets on today’s cars which can be cheaply actuated and controlled with printed circuit boards, those cars relied on more complicated mechanical systems using small gears, pulleys, etc., controlled by a maze of electrical wires. Lots of extra parts!

[@brucesmith3072]

Lou never disappoints with his 'Car Stories', but this one makes me giggle of old family stories. My Grandpa, a lawyer, had a client very friendly with "them". Offered a dinner, my Grandpa yelled: "ABSOLUTELY NOT! I'd never let my wife meet that 'International Whore!". Not firing my Grandpa, instead they had a good laugh! I'd love to know who paid for that gorgeous car, the Royal Family kept them on a VERY tight budget, but I'd guess Jesse (Woolworth) Donahue, a very easy touch for American dough. On 'Duchess's' death, a lot of that jewellery reverted back to Woolworth heirs, finally forgiving their foolish aunt...

[@SuperCommando60]

the article i have says $14000...i'm guessing it cost a lot more to build but they were friends with Al Sloan, and, had enormous weight as infamous people so prob got a great deal. They traded it in in 1952 for an assembly line 75 limo and Buick wagon

[@toddp5026]

Nice looking car but it almost appalls me that anyone would have the bad taste to put jewelry boxes in an automobile. In the end it’s good comedy. In addition, as a bonus, Steve is not afraid to drive these extravagant things. Another interesting car that we would otherwise never see.

[@bextar6365]

I seem to rem. Steve sitting in the Balcony at the Mecum or B Jackson auction holding a white poodle while bidding and buying cars ?? Outstang and super rare Caddy here,..

[@steveplunkett6753]

No poodles at the auctions for me. Maybe my twin

[@bextar6365]

Sorry >> I got you mixed up with your twin brother !

[@stevevilinsky7464]

Not to be critical, but I’m surprised that this special car doesn’t have A/C because Cadillac produced 300 units in 1941.

[@stude2896]

From the limited information I have, this car was built by Fleetwood on a 1941 Cadillac series 62 "C" body and chassis stretched to 136 inches. Apparently the car was used by the Duke and Duchess until 1952. It is unclear if they actually owned the car since they were very fond of enjoying luxury comforts funded at the expense of others. To suggest Cadillac stole the fender design from Buick is historically incorrect since at the time this car was constructed the design of the 1942 Buick had already been set. Apparently at the time this car was built, Fleetwood constructed a car with the same fender design for General Motors VP Charles Kettering. Raymond Loewy evidently also liked the design since he modified his personal Cadillac with the same fender treatment.

[@Pancho-villa666]

Michelangelo on wheels, if art had wheels !

[@chrispompano]

Where do you find these? Area 51?😁

[@romans828.]

400,000 to restore it?

[@garymorgan1356]

TWO QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE ASKED WHAT IS THE TOP SPEED AND HOW MUCH IS IT WORTH TODAY

[@loucostabile]

I'd never want to find out the top speed, and I probably couldn't afford it.

[@MatthewWilson-vl7qc]

What size engine is This ? ,a Standard ,41 Cadillac flathead V_8 ? ,Hydramatic ? Give us some Tech Lou : And ,Some History ? Was this car delivered Before Pearl Harbor ? Need to tell Us , : If its a Custom :

[@jeffreymartin6369]

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor! Wallis Simpson was really a character! A local oil man here in Dallas Clint Murchison Sr one of the then richest men in the World hosted the couple at his mountain retreat in Mexico. She arrived with over a 100 pieces of luggage that required a few trucks to carry up the mountain! She had to flown to the nearest town to get her hair done! Later on rumors around Dallas had it that the Murchisons had paid off the Windsors to visit! $30k was the alleged price they’d paid for the visit to boost their status in society. Clint having heard the rumor replied claimed it’d have been damned lot less expensive to have paid that much to keep them at home! 😂. I am betting Cadillac paid for this fabulous automobile simply for the benefit of having the Windsors seen in it. They were so renowned around the World that newspapers and magazines had photos of them everywhere they went. They weren’t forced out of England and visited often but did live in France nearby. However as Murchison said they were “entertained” at great expense by the wealthiest people I all over the World and probably didn’t spend much time at home.

[@SuperCommando60]

'character' is one way to describe her...quite an interesting history esp after the marriage

[@jeffreymartin6369]

@ I see you commented on a Buick Electra and Electra Waggoner Biggs for whom IT was named was also a great character only in a much more Texas Ranching heiress kinda way! Google her! Her family ranch so I am told was the one Edna Farber visited when gleaming ideas about her renowned novel Giant! Half a million acres of West Texas land with a home an hours drive from the main gates, Her father or grandfather was wealthy enough to refuse oil to be drilled on the ranch many many years after wells were sunken right up to ranch fences! He finally gave in and masses of the stuff was discovered on Waggoner land. She had a Mansion in Dallas AND 40 Millie’s away in Fort Worth and 40 more miles away in Whichita Falls, never mind the ranch houses! Despite that excess everyone was crazy about her!! Kind of a West Texas Auntie Mame and a famous sculptor of Texas bronzes. Neat lady I hate I never met her.

Beautiful automobile, but..... It is preposterous to think that a flat head Cadillac V-8 engine made that much noise. Someone got cheated on their $400,000 reatoration!

[@romans828.]

Division window.. clearly Brittish. American; privacy glass lol