1957 Buick Roadmaster 75 Blue Two Tone Paint 4 Door & Engine Sounds My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Rosemont IL on 3-9-22 at the World of Wheels Car Show.
We're looking at a 1957 Buick Roadmaster 75 4 Door in Blue Two Tone Paint. The car comes with a 364 CI “nail head” V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Lance Basiorka. Lance’s had this car since 2008. Lance shares his Dad had this car before him and his Dad’s had this car since 1970. Lance decided to fix the car up as it sat for many years. The interior is all original.
If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule autorama.com
ENJOY!

[@bdpopeye]

Beautiful Buick! Love that color..Wow! This is a rolling sculpture...Awesome. Back in the day Buick had a slogan...."when better cars are built, Buick will build them." Thanks for posting Lou. Be blessed always...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, Hight praise for this "rolling sculpture" :-) Blessings received, and God bless you too. You're welcome, Lou

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Yes!...as a Buick fan, I can tell you that a few years ago, a famous car magazine did a thorough evaluation of the most reliable GM cars made, over the previous 30 years...Buick was the top-rated!

[@MAGronemeyer]

Sweet Buick Roadmaster! Lots of chrome on this particular example. The engine sounds healthy, and the interior is in excellent condition! Like the color scheme too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Sweet Buick Roadmaster!" :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Beautiful Buick - almost like jewelry! Great body design, quite the classic. Fifty years in one family is quite impressive! Thanks for bringing this icon and great Car Story to us Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to share this Buick with ALL the jewelry with you :-) My pleasure sharing this story. You're welcome, Lou

[@danielulz1640]

My mother bought a seven year old 57 Roadmaster two door, not a 75. It also had the chrome roof rails and bows and factory air. Great cars.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@sinbad2969]

Big Lou great car an good content as always keep up the good work Big Lou👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Big Sinbad :-)

[@billace90]

What a stunning masterpiece, Lou. Suffice to say it’s a gem, but still that would be an understatement. Thanks a lot!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billace 90, Happy to read "stunning masterpiece" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@RomanAlexander1]

@@loucostabile... Thank you Lou... Would love to see early 50's Olds!

[@jack3inflesh]

There are 4 doors…….and then there are 4 doors. That is one of the nicest I have ever set my eyes on. What a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@unclerudy9797]

Beautiful Buick ! Great colors ! Love the Kelsey Hayes wheels too ! Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beautiful Buick !" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you, Lance and Lou. What a wonderful 1957 Buick!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Chris :-)

[@bruceh92]

Fantastic, an iconic Buick with style and presence. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read this one is "Fantastic" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@discerningmind]

Thanks Lou. Thanks Lance, beautiful car. I love the '55-'57 Buicks. Very special looking cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi discerningmind, Happy to share this car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@johnpotter8039]

My mother had a '58 Roadmaster, white, with light blue interior. This is the first '57 I've seen with A/C. It was a wonderful car.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@nonelost1]

I believe only the 1956 and the 1957 roadmasters actually said the model year on the front bumper.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

@@nonelost1 Yup, then owners complained, when the car was a year or two old, that they were advertising that it wasn't brand new, so Buick stopped that.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Lance's Buick is awesome! I love the interior, and of course the blue on blue two tone paint. It has a classic rumble, too. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@garylewis3641]

Beautiful old car! Cars from the 1950s are special and works of art. Good video, thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "work of art" from the 1950's :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@terrym5023]

Absolutely stunning! Unique roofline pretty much makes it a stealth four door

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry M, Happy to read this car is "Absolutely stunning" :-) Lou

[@donaldisrael7147]

I always loved the road monsters-4 port holes or forget it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, Happy to read you enjoy the "road monster" :-) Lou

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

1957 was such a great year for GM cars! If that is the original paint, this Buick is one of the best unrestored ones out there. One of the officers in our Buick Club of America Chapter has a 1957 Super in about this condition. She wins awards all the time! Hers lacks air conditioning but is still well equipped for a 1957. So nice to see something other than a Chevy or Ford!! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Funsho97]

That Buick is such a sweet looking car and has so many details that add to the character and charm of such a beautiful car. I'm glad you pointed out that C pillar on the back door, when I first saw the car from the side, that piece really stood out to me as being very unique!!! Great car Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "sweet" car :-) Glad to read the details you enjoy, Lou

[@garymckee448]

Automotive art, I owned a 93 Roadmaster and it was a great automobile for interstate travel. You are correct Lou a four door worth viewing 🐱

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this "Automotive art" :-) Glad to read you had a Roadmaster too, Lou

[@pappy017]

dang, what a awesome piece of American craftsmanship!! My Granpa's '52 Chevy had a similar "tissue box."

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pappy Mc, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome piece of American craftsmanship!!" :-) Glad to read Grandpa had this tissue box in his car too, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! I know how much you love those blue cars, so blue on blue must be twice as nice! (I think Bobby Vinton would agree!) If only you could have gotten a ride in it! I mean, with all that plushness and all that stretch-out room, you can really picture yourself just basking in all that Fifties-style luxury...like that fella he met at the gas station did upon taking his first breath! Well, we wanted to see a nice four-door, and Lance's car hits it on the nailhead! What an awesome way to pay tribute to his father! Many thanks to both of you for sharing this "fintastic" master of the road with us!

[@loucostabile]

Blue on Blue for you from Lou :-)

[@paulm6481]

Absolutely incredible, it amazes me what America used to make. All those parts and chrome probably unique to this car. That paint job. What happened to us now? All white amd black and grey and silver. I wish I lived in that era.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul M, High praise :-) Although we can't go back to this era, the cars from that era are featured on this KZbin Channel so we can enjoy them, Lou

[@OldRustySteele]

@@loucostabileHi Lou, thanks for your videos. I love ‘em. One comment: While our new cars will never be built like these classics from the ‘50’s (for various valid reasons), I wish we could at least expand our color palette! Like the other guy posted, I’m real tired of black, white, gray, and silver! I had a ‘67 Fairlane when I was a teen. It was Clearwater Aqua, a beautiful car and color! Keep posting the great videos, Lou!

[@drcandor]

What a 4dr masterpiece _ The production details are simply amazing _ Even the chrome pieces encapsulating the rear fins with the lights have ribbing when Buick could have saved time and money making them smooth _ Just amazing - Thnx for featuring this Lou. . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dr. Candor, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@DwainDwight]

fabulous car, love that colour combo. well done Lance. a beauty. thx for the post & sharing Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Wnright, Happy to read this one is "fabulous" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@opera93]

Thank You, Lance & Lou! A “Work of of Art “, & special Buick! Interestingly, great to see some special options ( VACUUM,A/c, -75, etc)……

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Work of Art" Opera :-)

[@carmudgeon7478]

How did we get from there to Camrys? Roadmaster was such an appropriate name.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Unkill Big Bad, Happy to find & share this "Roadmaster" with you :-) Lou

[@matrox]

These cars were a common site on the road when I was a kid, they look a lot better now than when I was a kid.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nicky, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age, Lou

[@davidmacesr5672]

Pure Buick History a true automotive patriot for saving it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to share this "Pure Buick History" with you :-) Lou

[@bobmarker6812]

Love the reverse swept C pillar and wrap around rear windows of these full size GM cars of this era.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy, Lou

[@davidthompson62]

What a beauty. Great to see an old car with all these options as few but the top tier cars (like this one) had them. Thx again Lou.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@ahmet42selim65]

As a person who is really only cares about the paint this one has a absolute great paint job on it look at that shine 👌.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ahmet 42 Selim, High praise for the paint on this car. Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Love the car! Color, rare factory air etc! Beautiful. The wire wheels give the car a good look but they are really impractical. Miserable keep clean and incorrect for the year. This is a real head turner!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@dowen1511]

I wonder if 70 k cash would buy that buick Hummm probably not . its probably worth around 90k

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Owen, I have no idea, Lou

[@plmcrzy6789]

Nice one Lou! Thanks for bringing cars back for the world to view

[@loucostabile]

Hi PLMCRZY67, My pleasure sharing this "Nice one" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@marcodebarkingville1827]

In a 100 years time people will be in wonderous awe of these great pieces of Americana. Long may they survive.😉👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marco, Well said! Lou

[@RustyCar]

What an excellent example of Mid-century automotive architecture! That was interesting about the same roofline for both the coupe & sedan. I will say that I never appreciated these until I was in my late 20’s, early 30’s. Today, I do have an immense appreciation for this generation of Buicks. Thanks Lou and Lance for a wonderful presentation!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Happy to read "What an excellent example of Mid-century automotive architecture!" :-) Appreciate the kind words on this presentation. You're welcome, Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou, what a fantastic survivor. All that chrome and shades of aqua blue looks like the kitchen set we had when I was a little kid!

[@loucostabile]

HI Audie, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) Lou

[@douglarose5232]

the 1957-Buick Roadmaster by far was best looking car that Buick ever made

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@robertpace901]

Lou is filming the rear lights and the car is running. I bet he can he smell the exhaust, unlike we do these days with new cars. I don't remember the exhaust being as strong of smell in their day, as it is on these older cars now, when we're around these older pre smog device vehicles. Just goes to show how our sense of smell adapts. A beauty regardless. My mother drove a 58 Buick Caballero station wagon.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Yes, you not only can smell them when you're behind them, you come home smelling like them. And you're right, they smell :-) Lou

[@amc8394]

Un coche magnífico me gusta mucho👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@loucostabile]

Hi AM C, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@dalecain1158]

My dad was always a Buick man and owned several of them. The last one I remember was a 1969 model. I remember going to Wisconsin in it and it rode like a boat and was so smooth. This car brings back memories for me.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jaya.0069]

Beautiful car bringing back memories of my youth. I was 17 and bought my first car from money I earned by myself. It was a 57 Buick 2 door, blue on bottom with white on top. I paid the total sum of $250.00 and it was almost mint condition. This was in 1963, cars were plentiful and cheap. Thanks Lou, for bringing back good memories of my youth. (Wish I still owned it)...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay A., 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

[@Motorman-dl1sc]

Very nice Nice color. Thanks for sharing this beauty

[@loucostabile]

Hi Motorman 0057, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@hanschenk2708]

BEAUTIFUL BUICK LOU REALLY ENJOYED THE VIDEO.YOU ARE STILL TOPS WITH YOUR VIDEOS

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Han :-) Glad you enjoy this car. Lou

[@rajeewananayakkara7577]

Beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rajeewa, 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

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Gorgeous Roadmaster with all of the 50s Bling!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@jeffreymartin6369]

What a glorious car, thanks Lou! I was number 100 likes.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy this "glorious car" :-) Thank you for "liking". You're welcome, Lou

[@briansd2772]

As you would say.....NICE! :-) Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you think this car is "NICE!" too :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@specs1616]

nice to see the original interior!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@cdncitizen4700]

My car friend and I affectionately call these "Buick Roadmonsters" because of the size and toothy grille ! LOL... gorgeous specimen! Congrats...

[@loucostabile]

Hi CDN Citizen, Happy to read you enjoy this Roadmonster :-) Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

Staggering !! Same year as me so all in :) I've often said that cars from this era were rolling works of art. This takes the cake. Sure, a two tone finish would be out of style on a high end car today but this must have been like buying a $60,000 fully loaded Explorer back in the day, Needless to, the Buick would be prettier :) To see one in original condition like this is amazing ! Thanks, Lou !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read you and this car share the same birth year :-) Thanks for sharing the details you enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

[@matrox]

They didnt cut corners on styling back then.

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@donaldhollums3278]

I had to play it back to make sure I heard right; how many heard Mr. Lou slide that “fintastic” in there when describing the back of the car? This Buick reminds me of what Jay Leno’s Daddy said about the Buick he had. It was something like: “No padded dash on this thing, you hit your head on it in an wreck they just hose it off and sell it to the next guy”!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@dave1956]

What a beautiful car. It’s too bad that Buick only kept this body style for one year. The ‘58 was a dog and the ‘59 wasn’t much better.

[@loucostabile]

HI Dave, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@michaelbenardo5695]

It looks beautiful today, but when it was new, it was not that well received. Buick over-hyped it, but buyers thought it looked too much like warmed over 55, (it actually is a completely different car). That brought us the 58, which, again, not that many people liked. I have always loved it, but I am weird that way. I like the 59 and 60 as well.

[@stephengneri2136]

Just a beauty. So many memories. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephen, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and it brings back memories too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Incredibly low original mileage to boot!!

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@aldente2676]

Wrong! That's a hardtop and not a sedan. He opens the trunk lid by lifting it with the key, despite Buick going to the trouble of supplying lift handles 👏

[@loucostabile]

Hi Al Dente, You're right, a hardtop. Lou

[@dexm8846]

Great feature Lou, outstanding car and story. Next time I would love to see those running lights and headlights from the front.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dex M, Happy to share this one with you :-) Most cars are videoed in the day so not so sure the headlights and running lights will have much effect, however I'll keep that in mind, Lou

[@dexm8846]

@@loucostabile Sounds good, thanks Lou.

[@jamesweaver1738]

I remember back in the 60s. I pulled up next to a roadmaster. I had a hot rod. Well the old dude taught me a lesson. That car was badass on the big end. 🤣

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Thank you for sharing that lesson :-) Lou

[@jamesweaver1738]

@@loucostabile I also remember a Buick my buddy had in highschool. It was a 65 Riviera. 425 / dual quad/ 4 speed.

[@jamesfox2579]

That's One Incredibly Beauuuutiful Car! Thanks, Lou!!💕

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the looks of this car James :-) You're welcome.

[@tomquinn607]

Beautiful! And Lou...it's Blue!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@mikestan5771]

Lou, Great car as usual. Reenforces the old saying, they don’t make them like they used to. Also, I always wonder, if it has original miles are there “unoriginal” miles? 😄

[@dave1956]

I worked in the used car business with some old timers. Back in the 50’s and 60’s there were no odometer laws. Virtually every car had at least one roll back.

[@dave1956]

To elaborate on my previous thoughts, I was told that the man that I worked for used a guy nicknamed 007, who would go from lot to lot. My favorite story was of a particular ‘66 Oldsmobile traded in at a local Cadillac dealership with very high mileage. The car was only 3 years old. It was wholesaled several times, each time becoming “newer”. Eventually someone sold it back to the original Cadillac dealership with about 70,000 fewer miles. Someone at the Cadillac dealership recognized the car. Whoops!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, I think this is original miles this time :-) Lou

[@chonpiras2815]

beautyful chingon mr lou

[@kennethtibbitts414]

beautiful car thanks LOU

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Kenneth :-)

[@sabba_dabba8649]

What a great name for a car, "Roadmaster"

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bluesharp59]

Wow nice car. I remember the old saying, Wouldn't you Rather Drive A Buick. Anyway Thumbs Up.

[@loucostabile]

Hi bluesharp59, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou

[@bluesharp59]

@@loucostabile Welcome and happy Saturday bud.

[@chiconian49]

That is one beautiful car? Does the steering wheel adjust?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I'm not sure if the steering wheel adjusts. Maybe a Viewer with knowledge can share, Lou

[@timrayburn2461]

One of the most beautiful cars ever featured.Thank you Lou

[@loucostabile]

High praise Tim :-) You're welcome.

[@Samarien80]

Toutes le voitures vues sur cette chaîne sont magnifiques, merci de nous les avoir présenté *** All the cars seen on this channel are beautiful, thank you for presenting them to us

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philippe, Happy to read you're enjoying the cars with me :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@wayneandrus307]

What a beautiful car!! One of my favorite vintage cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wayne, Happy to read this is a favorite vintage car for you :-) Lou

[@dancerjim]

A real beauty! Rolling art!

[@loucostabile]

High praise Jim :-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Just a beautiful 😍 car glad to see some stock rides at world of wheels

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Check out all of the 50s bling in the interior!!

[@loucostabile]

Lots of bling one this one :-)

[@edwinmassie]

I know Buick used the Riviera name at this time to designate their hardtop models. Would this be a Roadmaster 75 Riviera, or did the 75 designate it was a hardtop without the use of "Riviera"? Whatever, it's a beautiful car and when I first looked at the video I thought it was a 2 door, love the roof line!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edwin, Hmmm, I didn't see Riviera, so not sure. Maybe a Viewer with knowledge car share, Lou

[@lanceb5775]

"Riviera", before the model name appeared in 1963, was used to describe a pillarless hardtop but was not part of the model designation. The 75 was the model number, and designated a step above the other Roadmaster models having the badging on the outside and a more opulent interior and was the only Roadmaster model without stainless strips on the trunk or roof, for a cleaner look.

[@LeSiZmOr]

WooHoo..talk about your brick $#!+ house!! The old saying applies in spades here. They just don’t build cars like this anymore. Just a lovely ol girl.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "WooHoo" :-)

[@todddenio3200]

I have a hubcap from a 57 Roadmaster hanging on the wall in my living room. It’s not perfect but is nice enough for a wall hanger.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd, Happy to read you have a hubcap you enjoy from this year car :-) Lou

[@todddenio3200]

@@loucostabile I love old cars and while I no longer have any that are anywhere near show quality I do have a couple of projects that I am working on one of which (63 Dodge 440 4 door sedan) I still daily drive in the summer even though it has rust issues. It still gets more attention and thumbs ups than any newer cars in the area including the newer Corvettes and Hellcats around here.

[@1940limited]

The Roadmaster 75 was a Spring introduction in an effort to boost lagging sales. It was offered in a 2- and 4-door HT model, with very few made, especially the 2-door. In 1958 all Roadmasters were 75s, but for 57 it was a special model as an adjunct to the regular Roadmaster line up. When I was a teenager in 1967 I used to go to a local car hop for lunch. One day a guy rolled in with a rather worn 57 Roadmaster 75, the only one I think I've ever seen on the road and that was over 50 years ago. I also saw a 58 Limited at the same place sometime that summer, also tired, but still on the road. A big junkyard I used to go to back around that time also had a 57 Roadmaster 75 among the Buicks. I don't recall ever seeing any others ever, even at shows. This is an outstanding original. Did the owner say if it was original paint? It looks it. The door jams are split properly; another mistake you often see in restored Buicks of this vintage. Door jams are split, door ends are top color all the way down. A lot of guys don't do that right when repainting these cars. If I were judging, I'd take points off for that. I've seen 57 factory photos with the wire wheels. I think it was the last year they were offered. They were an expensive option: $400 in 1954. I don't know about other years. If you bought the option you got 5 wire wheels.

[@loucostabile]

Hi g bridgman, Happy to read this car brings back memories of car you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou P.S. Here is a 1958 Limited I think you'll enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3qTqoGhf515gZI

[@curbozerboomer1773]

I assume that the transmission on this lovable classic would be the "Dynaflow" variety...very smooth acceleration, but not quite as responsive as other GM transmissions....my dad owned a 59 LeSabre convertible, with that 364 engine...rated at 250bhp back then. Buick, as well as the other GM divisions, made their own engines. Buick eventually gave up on Dynaflow, and went with the more responsive Hydramatic...I think that was done in the early 1960s, just in time for the horsepower wars that were developing among the Big Three!..Amazingly, Buick eventually made the very best "muscle car" of them all--the Buick GS Stage One, around 1970.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Curbozer Boomer, Hmmm, not sure about the transmission. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@kittenchaoss5714]

My father had one of these 1957 Buicks in the 70's. I remember being small enough at the time to fit between the door and drive shaft floor hump in the back. He once transported a giant in the car. He attended a wrestling match and afterwards Andre the Giant, Superfly Snooka and their manager were at a pay phone trying to get a cab but couldnt. My father offered them a lift. Which they excepted. My father being a mechanic had recently replaced the suspension in the car. Even so with Andre in the car it leaned down on his side. lol.

[@loucostabile]

Hi KiTTeN ChaoSS, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Great story! 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

[@1955mouse]

nice, more up my ally for this! thanx lou

[@loucostabile]

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

[@billmagorian490]

Lou this is a year old MCS so you probably wont see my comment. I'm a two door guy but this 4 door is beautiful. It is probably because this year the two doors and four doors had the same roof line. Lou you can be the least inquisitive . This car is a survivor in amazing shape. His dad put it in storage years ago. You don't ask why or what type of storage facility he had that kept it in such good shape. Did his dad have a car collection? What other cars if any did his Dad have in this building? When a car has been sitting for years let alone decades there are things that just deteriorate. What did he have to do to get it running properly? finally the owner mentioned the cubic inch of the engine but not the HP or torque. ????????? I still love your channel. You find the coolest cars. Every time I enter MCS it's like I'm going on a Magic Mountain ride for the first time. I'm in anguish.

[@loucostabile]

.....mysteries that may never be solved. Stay well Bill :-)

[@michaeladamo6279]

Lou and Lance thank you for bringing this beautiful car to my attention of course I’ve heard of a roadmaster but not a 75. I heard an old commercial for the Buick 75 and I assumed it was model year. I’m always first a Chrysler (Lou I mr trust) guy but after seeing this 1957Buick 75&1957 DeSoto I don’t understand why it’s such a fuss over 57 Chevys 😏

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to share you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you learned something with this video, and I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers all the time and I find that to be so much fun, Lou

[@johnhowardesq]

I had one in Mariner blue…a RM75-only color. I saved it from near-death in a field and got it driving and passed it on to the next owner with a parts haul I collected. I had it for 15 years, tucked away in my Mom’s dry garage. The interior is a Buck Rogers space ship, just filled with chrome and stainless. The leather and vinyl inside had a pearl effect that works well with the chrome. I was very lucky to find a nice original interior in the same light blue from a Chicago area Buick Club man. It got my car over the hump. The mechanicals were easy to get right. If the cosmetics are good enough, these are wonderful driving cars. The 57’s are so different from the 56 GM cars. I recall my grandmother’s 56 Fleetwood 60S. It was much larger and higher than these cars. The 57 seems lower and sporty in comparison. These are really Cadillacs more than they are Buicks. I think they are the best of both worlds. The Buick interior is way better than the Cadillac interior, even has chromed headliner trim vs the aluminum of the Cadillac.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@RomanAlexander1]

Beautiful thing Lou..... A pedant writes : You may not qualify the word 'unique' something cannot be very, really, quite, extremely unique! It can only be unique. All the best. Roman.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@hughwalker5628]

I think, in the latter half of the 50s, Buick were streets ahead in terms of over all aesthetics than any other GM brand, including Cadillac. Nothing else came close. Maybe the Chrysler 300C. Maybe.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hugh, High praise :-) 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

[@MrTrack412]

Lou Consabile, I am surprised you showed a 4-door model of the famous Buick Roadmaster. What can I say but thank you! 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed, Happy to share this 4 door model :-) Lou

[@bluesman7475]

My father always spoke about how beautiful the 50's Roadmasters were. I now understand why. I looked at buying one of the "new" Roadmasters when they were reintroduced, just didnt do it for me. I would love to have this 57, it has aged wonderfully. Thanks Lou, enjoyed it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad's conversations about this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@cobracharmer6178]

I’m so sick of looking at SUV’s today. They’re pretty much like cookie cutter vehicles. 🚗 🚙 🚗 🚙 Something you could only find in the Soviet Union.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful Buick 😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jimclarke1108]

Love your work Lou, all great cars🏆

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Thank you Jim.

[@keelerhastings7109]

I'm a service Rep for a major new car dealership, from my everyday observation, , the cars of today need to catch up with cars of the past , like this 1957 Buick

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keeler, Happy to read you appreciate the cars from the past :-) 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

[@infinitesimotel]

I'll say this now and I will say it again in the future: these were cars made for everyday use, these were "normal" cars, back in the day. Now look at what we have as "normal" cars. The irony is that these cars had so much more complicated body forms than cars of today: which are all wedge or square. Even the windows that were curved wrap around made back in the 50s yet we are allegedly more advanced... We see NOTHING like this in cars that are made now.

[@loucostabile]

Hi crustum cremo, 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

[@nomebear]

The huge A5 air conditioning compressor could be found on buses, tractors, trucks, and mining equipment as well as the Buicks.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@zachwheeler9846]

What beautiful original Buick. I love the wire wheels and the 2 tone blue and how the back passenger doors have that slanted angle on the back of it that you pointed out Lou. I love that he left the trunk the way it was instead of putting new upholstery. Great video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Zach, Happy to share this Buick with you. Lou

[@jochimbenschneider1915]

That’s just like my Grandpas Roadmasters. He always bought the best one loaded with everything and every 2 years. Beautiful cars of this era.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jochim, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandpa's 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

[@crankychris2]

This is gorgeous. The chrome, the color! That 300hp 364 V-8 and factory A/C made this a great car on the highway driving to car shows.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, High praise :-) Lou

[@KeyhanAmani-w9x]

I was born in 8th Oct 1996 and my parents took me home from hospital with a 57 Buick Special.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keyhan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car your parents took you home from the hospital in :-) 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

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

Damn, you're a lucky cat, Lou, knowing all these people with these gorgeous classic cars! Thanks for bringing them to us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MisterMasterShafter1, It's fun meeting the Care Takers, making new "Car Friends" and I enjoy sharing the cars with you, Lou

[@TheLt375]

Ours was solid gray and did not have those wheels. But the features are identical. Brings back memories. Was not in love with the speedometer. Before that, we had a 52 Roadmaster with the straight 8.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheLt375, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tomhiggins4124]

Hi Lou ,Tom from England 🇬🇧, another, wow,wow,wow,wow,wow,wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, stunningly beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, High praise :-) Lou