Baby Blue Bird! 1957 Ford Thunderbird T Bird in Starmist Blue & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@garylewis3641]

Very nice, another example of how they made great cars back in the day!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this "great" car :-) Lou

[@elliottkardashian4281]

Keep Birds coming nice Wow!!!! I have a 2002 yellow

[@loucostabile]

Hi Elliott, Happy to receive a "Wow!!!!" from you :-) Glad to read you have a fun 2002, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@clarkgriswold5903]

Awesome Lou, my all-time favorite T-Bird

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clark, Glad to read this one is an all-time favorite :-) Lou

[@customkey]

Dan Tana gets the blues! Thunderbirds from this era are such sharp looking cars, and Frank is such a neat guy to listen to. Also, a true sports car requires skill to get in and out of. Another great show, thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi customkey, Yes, I had to watch Frank to get the hang of jumping in this one :-) Came in handy this weekend because my Son and I had the chance to drive this one this weekend. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJuzk3d9jbqKZ9U

[@John_Schulz]

Stunningly BEAUTIFUL !!! Thank You Kindly.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@briansd2772]

You really lost your head and nearly your kneecaps over this fine car! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, That's a good thing :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Outstanding. It's always a treat to visit with Mr. Troost and see something from his collection. This T-bird looks great in this classic color. The retro T-birds are nice as well, but nothing beats the original. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfigher45acp, Agreed, fun to share Frank's cars :-) Good news! There will be more, so stay tuned. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@plymouthduster2252]

Another great video Lou I had a Uncle that loved the 55 through 57 Thunderbirds and the Corvettes. He he a 1960 Thunderbird when he was young but always wanted one of the two seater Thunderbirds. My grandpa ran a wrecking yard from the 1940s to about 1980 and he bought a wrecked 57 Thunderbird that had been hit in the passenger side quarter panel hard. My Uncle pulled the motor and transmission and put the 312 and automatic in his 1956 Ford Crown Victoria. I have the hubcaps off of the wrecked 57 Thunderbird but that's all that's left of it. Back then my grandpa had no idea those car would become collectors items. So sadly it got crushed. Grandpa always said that he only wished he knew back then what all those old cars would be worth someday.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read you Uncle loved them, and Grandpa crushed them. Grandpa was doing his job, and most people just drove them to the ground. Happy this one survived to share with you, Lou

[@terrym5023]

That one blue me away 😁

[@loucostabile]

NICE X K :-)

[@steveflor9942]

What a gorgeous car! Loved seeing a '57 WITHOUT the Continental kit. Thanks, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Got to love the 1 gen tbirds

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, They are designed just right :-) Classy & sporty all in one package, Lou

[@blackiejames1843]

Now that is a fine sports car indeed ! Great looks and it puts a smile on your face. My neighbor down the street has a '62 T-Bird blue with a white interior just fantastic. Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blackie James, Happy to read you enjoy this sports car :-) Sounds like your neighbor has a great car too. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@edsahara]

What a beauty! Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this one with you :-)

[@abefrohman1759]

Another amazing find Lou 😎👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Abe, Happy to read you appreciate this find :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@lunes-1]

Real Beauty 👍 Love classic American cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cristina Lexy Reef Tank, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad you're along for the ride. Lou

[@robertlandry5676]

Awesome presentation Lou👍🏼

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Robert.

[@blairwilliamson5554]

55-65 T birds are the only Ford models I've ever been a fan of. This one is fantastic! Thanks Lou for sharing it.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@JeffKing310]

Wow this is nice! And great Trunk and Treats. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Frank has done a great job of collecting the "trunk & treats" and it's so much fun to see how the cars were marketed at that time period. My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@tippey2011]

Another one of Franks beauties! My oh my! I love his collection and I love to listen to his talk on each vehicle and the history of each one of his cars when he does them. Such a beautiful Thunderbird and I love that refreshing blue color with that dark blue top so elegant looking. I agree with him I would prefer cloth to vinyl on the top selection too. That is the kind I would get when getting convertibles. I love that engine sound and ride along it was really neat. Wish I lived closer I would love to his his cars in person as he is a awesome guy! Thanks for sharing Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Frank has some Winner doesn't he? So much fun to share then with you and stay tuned, he has a few more :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@hornetbrown]

Great T-bird! This owner knows his car! I'd give up my LS1 Camaro convertible for one of these in a heartbeat! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark W, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon, Lou

[@noelhastalis6785]

Hilarious! Frank, you need to go buy another half dozen cars to keep your videos coming. They keep getting better and better.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Noel, I like the way you think! Keep them coming, Lou

[@1955mouse]

ooohh yeah, awesome "burd" nice Chrysler sitting back there too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mouse, Happy to read you enjoy this pretty "burd" :-) Here is the video of that Chrysler. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHzUlKCNbs2saac

[@floydt2029]

Love this Lou! thank-you for this video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Floyd T, Happy to read you "love this" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@richardrice40]

Take it from me all these cars are easy to get into until you reach a certain age then you find out your not as pliable as you use to be! Corvettes Camaros jags it's an adventure to get in and out of! Beautiful baby bird from the 1st and best generation of birds, thanks Frank and Lou for the presentation.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Thank you for the tip, and glad you enjoy this presentation :-) Lou

[@timholder4002]

Lou every once in a while you stumble upon a jaw dropper and this is definitely one of those moments.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim, Happy to read this one drops your jaw :-0 Lou

[@fairrodthecapacitor]

Oh yeah!!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@tct9mm151]

What an amazing Thunderbird! The 57's have such beautiful lines. The Starmist blue is a very nice touch. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing" car :-) I agree, 57's have beautiful lines. Thank you for the kind words on the video, and it is appreciated, Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

A beautiful example of another perfect automotive creation. The soft white interior and the black cloth top makes for a nice contrast with the blue body. I love too how the car has a nice high sporty stance. They look rather heavy when they're on sagging springs. Frank mentioned the downsized repro steering wheel. I must say I dislike those very much. They're thicker too. Those old large thin steering wheels are one of my favorite parts of classic cars. They look proportionate to the car too. Oh, and I cringe when I see those sloppy Pep-boys steering wheel wraps on a beautiful classic!! LOL Great vid Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, "A beautiful example of another perfect automotive creation" Well said, Lou

[@garbage854]

Awesome 😀

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@garbage854]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@dannyal467]

damn thats a cool tbird Summer car for sure👍🏻🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Agreed, a great summer car :-)

[@danconlan64]

so true as i have restored 6 cars in my 68 years it takes time to sort them out. never buy a fresh restoration unless its $ reasonable . lou look forward to your videos. thanx

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, 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

[@danconlan64]

@@loucostabile I never miss an episode . better than the shows on T V

[@johna1160]

6:40 Frank is mistaken re wire wheel covers. As clearly shown in catalog, they were an option. That's why they are not uncommon on the '57.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John A, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@ronsimpson7596]

Nice exterior detailing, typical Ford design cues from this era, exhaust ducts in bumpers look cool. Always reminds me of the movie Birdcage with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane!

[@ronsimpson7596]

It certainly was a wonderful world back in the day. Well dressed slim people always presented in a happy happy mood and environment!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this car :-) Lou

[@bluesharp59]

Nice car and great video Lou. Thumbs Up !

[@loucostabile]

Hi bluesharp59, Happy to receive a thumbs up from you :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@bluesharp59]

@@loucostabile You are welcome.

[@jiveturkey9993]

That's the first time I've ever heard anyone mention how long it takes to get the bugs out of one of these freshly built cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Thank you for viewing and sharing the info from the video you received, Lou

[@opera93]

Me too, interestingly I,can imagine after all parts and repairs, etc.......

[@sorshiaemms5959]

what a beauty makes me want to take mine for a ride

[@loucostabile]

Hi sorshia emms, Happy to read you have a fun car too :-) Lou

[@dsteely2588]

When I was a teenager this was one of my top 5 favorite cars. As for the brochure shown by the owner, I once had about a foot and a half stack of them of many different cars. One day while at school my mother threw them all away. I was mad as hell at her for a couple weeks. 😟😀😁

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Steely, Happy to read this was a "Top 5" favorite cars :-) Mom unfortunately didn't see the value, and I'm sorry to read that :-( Let's give her a brake for all the other positive things she has done, as clearly she didn't know how much that meant to you, Lou

[@dsteely2588]

@@loucostabile thanks. You’re right. She was a very good person and did a good job raising me.

[@20alphabet]

Very cute

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you think this one is "Very cute" :-)

[@sorshiaemms5959]

nice exhaust sound

[@loucostabile]

Hi sorshia emms, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds of this car :-) Lou

[@brianbrusseau3233]

Hi Lou, I must comment and mention another great video. The 57 Thunderbird is no doubt one of the finest designs of the nineteen fifties. Frank mentioned the 2001 or 2002 T Bird, or shall we refer to the car as the retro bird. Well, believe it or not, one of my first cousins actually designed the retro bird. His name is Mark Conforzi. Look him up on the internet. Although he retired about four years ago, he became one of the top designers at Ford, winning an award for it`s design. As always Lou, take care and stay healthy in these challenging times. Brian

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Cool that your Cousin Mark designed the retro Bird :-) Please watch the commercials (if possible) and keep me in pray as I'm out there searching for more fun cars to share, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Yes, sir, Frank has had a lot of interesting dream cars, so it's not surprising to see he's got one of these, although I didn't know if he had any that wasn't a Mopar. I'll have to keep in mind his tips about how to get in if I'm ever fortunate enough to be invited for a ride in one! And we'll have fun, fun, fun till her Daddy takes the T-Bird away! ILL CYA L8R in the next one, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Hope you're in a early 50's T-Bird soon. Good news! Frank has agreed to share all of his collection, so stay tuned as more will be coming in the future, Lou

[@bruceh92]

Nice T-Bird guys - or jailbird too funny! Confession I still think about Suzanne Summers when I see one of these, does that make me dated? I'm dated. Good video guys thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H, Happy to read you enjoy this car. I think of the white T Bird too :-) Does that make you dated? No. It makes you a Car Guy, Lou

[@russelladams6432]

Those were always neat cars to me. Not comfortable for a 6 foot 280 pound guy, but I enjoy looking at them. ;) The color reminds me of a friend's 73 Mustang convertible he redid fresh out of high school. Wasn't the cool fast mustang but was clean and I never saw another in that great color.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Happy to read the color brings back memories of your Friends Mustang, Lou

[@bobcrawford5083]

Yet another cool video Lou..thanks again..just a thought maybe sometime you could do one on your Viper and the year ..how you found it etc..thanks again Bob in Pgh..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, My pleasure sharing with you, and here is that Viper video you're looking for, enjoy :-) Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZS5f4arat2pbLs

[@opera93]

Thanks, Lou & Frank, good times & nice overview....interestingly, that 312 EXTRA *& code F (?)Supercharged ( Legendary around us kids in Noble/ KOSCIUSKO Counties, INDI) , engine was in a few other Ford lines also:( 312 EXPerts help me) ? Anyways, one of my vivid memories is my my Great-Aunt’ s Daughter from South Bend IN, with her Studebaker Hawk, trading (.??) it off and having a port Hole **Thunderbird......May have pictures somewhere in Grandparents remaining memorabilia’s?. Finally, these 57 TBIRDS were around In a lot of forms: drag race, Sporty, engine in other Lines , remembering....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Glad this brings back memories of your Great-Aunt’ s Daughter from South Bend IN car :-) Lou

[@steelassault262]

I would love to buy that, BUT I'm taller than Frank and I probably don't have the money anyway. The car is beautiful, which may be why the Mopar man wants to sell it ;)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steel Assault, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car. If you're taller then Frank, this might not be the right car for you, unless the convertible top is down all the time, Lou

[@bluesharp59]

I have one also, Its a diecast and wish it was real lol. I did do a video of it and I got it from the Ford dealership by my house awhile back.

[@loucostabile]

You start with the little one, and move into the big one :-)

[@bluesharp59]

@@loucostabile Thanks.

[@robfmas]

Hi Lou, Im assuming this beauty is long sold...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robfmas, Actually might still be for sale. Lou

[@yeseniakrueger1863]

Was managing a ford dealership in Minneapolis in 1977 and we had 2 1956 t birds both white at the same time..beautiful to look at not so much to drive lots of heat from the motor... we sold a number of used eary 1960s birds and they were much better driving cars.. even had one about that color blue....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Yesenia Krueger, Happy to read this video brings back memories of the fun cars you had :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@fredkelbert1913]

Classic styling, and ideal for lady drivers. However, a bit claustrophobic for the “six-footer set!”

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred, Frank looked a bit stuffed in this one. Agreed, a real classic styled car, Lou

[@bartricky5894]

Most of the ones that I remember were driven by girls, they did look great in them though.

[@davidcarroll1883]

Aim your butt and fall backwards. That's how I get into my new Malibu.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@davidkastin4240]

What no Mopar to show of Franks? Lol. Nice Thunderbird bought from a jailbird 😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, I know, not a Mopar this time, however this one was a steal :-) Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

@@loucostabile Lol good one Lou 😄

[@Bella-bz7fq]

👀SSSWWWWEEEETT!!!!!🌹👀🇺🇸🌹

[@loucostabile]

NIIIIIICE!

[@vincenthiggins6091]

The town and country buttons above the radio. I saw in another KZbin video of someone was taking a look at a car from the 1930s and trying to get the engine running inside he was explaining what the town and country buttons were on the dash and he said that the buttons were for the horn. He shows it having two horns one's got a longer trumpet than the other. His channel is called Jonathan w.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vincent, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@nielskjr5432]

'57 is my favorite model. Very nice color. How much is it?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Niels, Happy to read this one is your favorite model :-) You could enjoy this one for $45K, Lou

[@nielskjr5432]

@@loucostabile OK, thank you very much. 😊👍

[@Johnnyk999]

The car's appearance is remarkably similar to the 1956/7 Continental Mark II - front grill and sculpted headlights, but applies somewhat to the roofline as well.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@MostlyBuicks]

The "poverty" wheel covers were the same for Ford and Thunderbird in 1957. But the turbine wheel covers, although similar, differed between Fords and Thunderbirds in 1957. In 1955 and 1956 Thunderbird did NOT have exclusive wheel covers. But there were 3 options. The "poverty" (I call dog dish) covers. The full wheel cover or a wire hubcap that incorporates the "poverty" cover to make it complete.

[@loucostabile]

Hi humbuckerpickups, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

@@loucostabile You're welcome. These T-Birds were my first automotive love. I had 3 1956 and 3 1957 T-Birds in my life. One of each year had the overdrive transmission (they are a blast). I have moved on to Buicks and Cadillacs since around 1989 however. I will always have a soft spot for Fords, but GM cars ride and handle so much better. But whenever I see a 1955-57 T-Bird I get nostalgic. Heck I even have dreams about them! Your channel is full of T-Birds and Buicks so you have entertained me quite a bit.

[@frankcarpenter6175]

Is this car still available. I am interested.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank, Yes, if you'd like to contact me e-mail [e-mail] and put in the subject line 1957 Baby Blue T Bird. Thanks, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks. “Ps”::::, & ps: speaking of overheating....did not **FORD start the **Coolant Recovery SYSTEMS in the 1960?.?? Also: I had to,go back to my FORD DEALER ( FORD PERFORMANCE parts etc.) for a **CR System to fit my **1966 GALAXIE 500 XL/352/4 speed in 1967 (?), of course, became available industry wide immediately, & auto Parts.... seems like I remembered a ***Popular Mechanics Magazine article... denoting , and updating your Car, etc....?.. so much of this TBIRD shows a lot of my 1956 FORD TBIRD ENGINE/while , with blue int... esp the Dash, and trunk Liner, etc. Thanks,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Not sure which company came up with the coolant recovery systems, and hope a Viewer can share knowledge. Glad to read this video brings back memories of your Galaxie :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@willsco76]

Robin's egg blue T-Bird

[@loucostabile]

That's a good one too.

[@Scalihoo]

Man you could eat off that engine

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@johnnyquest6115]

I'm sorry but I'm not impressed with this car, it looks as if it was a lower end Ford at the time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnny, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@johnnyquest6115]

@@loucostabile Of course I will, Lou! I love your channel, I've learned so much from it.

[@johnnyquest6115]

@@klasseact6663 The features on it seem generic, there's really nothing especial about it. It doesn't stand out in any way.

[@johnnyquest6115]

@@klasseact6663 I mean the aesthetics of it are simply boring, outside as well as inside.

[@JamesThomas-dn6ee]

its a t bird that alone makes it special