" The Floater " 1950 Buick Roadmaster Convertible in Black & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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Lou Costabile

Lou Costabile

3 жыл бұрын

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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 6-1-21.
We're looking at a 1950 Buick Roadmaster Convertible in Black Paint. The car comes with the factory 320 CI “Fireball” straight 8 engine.
The car's Owner is Dennis Doerge. Dennis has had this car since 2010. He shares this car has less than 47000 original miles. Dennis shares, it’s a “Floater” because it floats down the road.
This car looks “showroom” new.
ENJOY!

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@jamesroper5470
@jamesroper5470 3 жыл бұрын
One Beautiful Road Master. If I bought a Beauty like this I would be speechless with a grin from ear to ear. I would move my bed to the garage so I can admire the car as I fall asleep, then again in the morning 👍👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi James, High praise for the looks of this car. Sounds like "sweet dreams" :-) Lou
@georges7340
@georges7340 3 жыл бұрын
Buicks from the fifties always hold a special place in my heart......... this example is pure perfection......... Dennis never disappoints with anything from his wonderful collection!😉
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@dancerjim
@dancerjim 3 жыл бұрын
I love the ‘50s Buicks. They seem to be smiling at you!
@garrisonnichols7372
@garrisonnichols7372 3 жыл бұрын
That's because they are! They want you to drive them. It's alot better than the angry fish faced cars of today.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, Happy to read you "love" this year Buick :-) Lou
@paulk9985
@paulk9985 3 жыл бұрын
I always thought the early 50s Buicks looked like bulldogs !
@briansd2772
@briansd2772 3 жыл бұрын
Sitting behind that steering wheel is like being in a jewelry store! Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Well said :-) You're welcome Brian SD.
@1955mouse
@1955mouse 3 жыл бұрын
Lou, yet again, another beautiful classic, don't know what we car buffs would do without you! thanks so much for all these classics!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mouse, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
@patkane761
@patkane761 3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%
@haroldcounts7460
@haroldcounts7460 2 жыл бұрын
Wow,my dad owned a 1949 and 1951 buick. Im 70 now and ive dreamed for years of owning one of those beauties. I remember all the chrome on the dash and a knob to turn the car antenna down.😀
@zincorbie
@zincorbie 3 жыл бұрын
Roadmaster: When men were men and cars ruled the road ;)
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
NICE :-)
@garrisonnichols7372
@garrisonnichols7372 3 жыл бұрын
And the average man died at the age of 70😳
@d.j.7069
@d.j.7069 3 жыл бұрын
@@garrisonnichols7372 More like 60's, I think.
@20alphabet
@20alphabet 3 жыл бұрын
@@garrisonnichols7372 Lol, men back then, particularly American men, were far above average.
@seadog2396
@seadog2396 2 жыл бұрын
Yep....
@josephconsoli4128
@josephconsoli4128 3 жыл бұрын
Pure Harley Earl creation. He liked sensuous flowing/waterfall lines, and, of course, a lot of chrome. These cars were works of art. Harley could've signed them on the dash like a painting. The '49 through '54 cars had such a solid look and feel of quality down to the smallest detail.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Joseph, High praise for the design of this car: :-) Lou
@bgjobass
@bgjobass 3 жыл бұрын
An amazing car, Lou! Wow! Thanks for sharing this beautiful adventure, with one of the most amazing cars I’ve ever seen! My 70-year-old brother recalls these cars like yesterday, remembering seeing them as a child, all around the neighborhood. Beautiful is an understatement: incredible, immaculate, not of this world. And as you said in the video, you float down the road, and the ventilation system, something we’ve forgotten, and the cars didn’t need air-conditioning. Thanks for sharing this beautiful presentation, my nearly 99-year-old mother enjoyed it as well, she was a mere 28 when this car was new. We love what you bring us, with every presentation, Lou, and look forward to the next one.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Joseph, Please share with your Brother. Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing car" :-) You're welcome, and please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-) Lou
@225marklin3
@225marklin3 8 ай бұрын
Just wonderful, thank you! Brought back memories of my dad's '52 Special, hardtop convertible. It was the first car I remember. For him it was all about that smooth ride. I can recall him proudly saying, "This is not just a car...this is an automobile."
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 8 ай бұрын
Hi 225 Marklin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads automobile :-) 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
@DavidR-ub2dp
@DavidR-ub2dp 3 жыл бұрын
This car is such a beautiful time capsule it looks like it just off the assembly line
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@nathandwyer7273
@nathandwyer7273 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Another beautiful video Lou. Your channel brings so much happiness to us classic car fans! Absolutely lovely Buick. The Trunk and Treats segment is always a highlight. Thank you!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nathan, Glad to read "Absolutely lovely Buick". Happy to read "Your channel brings so much happiness to us classic car fans!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
@chrisjeffries2322
@chrisjeffries2322 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the trip down memory lane, This car and I are the same age.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@kevin7151
@kevin7151 3 жыл бұрын
That vehicle is a gem Lou. Dennis really takes superb care of her. Interestingly enough, I ran into someone yesterday in Long Island that was driving a 1950 Buick Special Deluxe Sedan that he had bought about a year ago from someone in upstate NY. We had a nice conversation about his vehicle and I suggested he look you up on KZbin. Thanks again for making this kind of material available to us viewers. Please give Dennis my best.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) Thanks for share you seen a 1950 Buick recently. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@raynus1160
@raynus1160 11 ай бұрын
Love the '49-'52 Roadmasters, but the '50 with its waterfall grille is the ultimate road machine. What a beautiful work of art. Thanks for posting Lou - another incredible find.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 11 ай бұрын
Hi Raynus 1, Happy to read you enjoy this "work of art" :-) You're welcome, Lou
@tomquinn607
@tomquinn607 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful work of Art.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@patkane761
@patkane761 3 жыл бұрын
Those Roadmasters were style and class from bumper to bumper, it's no wonder that my mom wouldn't drive anything else. And we know how I feel about drop tops. My only complaint is he was afraid of wrinkling the top, unless it's new and still stretching PUT IT DOWN... Another great presentation of course and a car that's making me eat my heart out... Thanks Lou 👍👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy this stylish and classy car. I like putting the top down too, however I'm ok with Dennis keeping the top up as long as he shares they with us :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@66skate
@66skate 3 ай бұрын
It's hard to find words to describe how beautiful this Buick is. I've always liked the late 40's - early 50's models. This one is exceptional.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 ай бұрын
Hi 66skate, High praise. 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
@gclarkbloomfield8848
@gclarkbloomfield8848 3 жыл бұрын
....Wowzers, Lou..... ...gotta love that "GRRRRR ille" up front...and 48 K SoCal miles (!!!???).... ... Dennis must have paid informants to get his mitts on these beauties...he so kind and a font of Buick knowledge...and is justifiably proud of his awesome collection... ...another amazing Buick...and another great episode my "car guy" friend...
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi G Clark Bloomfield, Happy to receive a "Wowzers" from you :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
@jaybrown1828
@jaybrown1828 3 жыл бұрын
Has to be one of the nicest I have ever seen.Just the grille alone is a work of art !!! Stunning 😍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@2001rams
@2001rams 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of those love it/hate it car styles with that "bucktooth" grille. I personally love that front end making it one of my favorite Buicks. Also unique is the venti-ports in the hood not in the fenders as other Buicks. I still keep my eye out for a good 50 Buick and would be proud to own any model or body style with that grille. Dennis' car is the best available of that car. I really appreciate people taking the time and money to preserve these cars as they came from the factory. People who do not remember these cars new have no idea how nice they were new when so many were seen years later in run down, not running and rusty condition. Lou, outside of the variety you bring, you show fans what these cars were like new to show how unique and high quality these cars are. Thanks Dennis and Lou for this story.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen, Happy to read this one is a favorite Buick of yours :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome. Lou P.S. This one is for sale @ $82,500.00 and if you're interested you can e-mail me at trupowr@yahoo.com
@Greg-xv9qj
@Greg-xv9qj 10 ай бұрын
Each each tooth on the grill is totally different. Everyone had a different. Part number
@TomSpeaks-vw1zp
@TomSpeaks-vw1zp 5 ай бұрын
Yes sir. The 1950 Buick was the only production Buick with the hood ventiports.
@TomSpeaks-vw1zp
@TomSpeaks-vw1zp 5 ай бұрын
@@Greg-xv9qj That’s interesting . I never knew that. Was that the only year for individual grill part numbers? I had a 49. I don’t think it did?
@debbiedunn4477
@debbiedunn4477 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great car! What a find!!Love the grills on the old Buicks. The trunk goodies are always fun to see. You not only could work on the cars back then, but you could sit in the engine compartment and do the work. Spacious
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Debbie, High praise on this "great car" :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
@JONMEREDITH
@JONMEREDITH 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Truly an object of perfection! Both the stunning Buick and the great video!! Thanks Lou and Dennis!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise Jon :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome. Lou
@TheGunfighter45acp
@TheGunfighter45acp 3 жыл бұрын
It's simply fantastic! All that chrome & a convertible top, too. Thanks, Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi The Gunfighter45acp, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
@geoben1810
@geoben1810 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone remember Buick"s slogan; Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick? Yeah...... I think I would....💕 You're killing me Lou. 😉
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi George B, I aim to please :-) Lou
@danielulz1640
@danielulz1640 3 жыл бұрын
Before that, when better automobiles are built Buick will build them.
@geoben1810
@geoben1810 3 жыл бұрын
@@danielulz1640 You know, I think I vaguely remember that. I knew there was a slogan before the one I mentioned. Was that early 60s? Wow, well that kinda dates us huh Dan? 😄✌
@danielulz1640
@danielulz1640 3 жыл бұрын
When better automobiles are built...dates back nearly to the Buick car's inception and was used through at least the 1950's.
@Primus54
@Primus54 3 жыл бұрын
A combination of elegance and sportiness. I don’t know how Dennis can resist lowering the convertible top. I had forgotten the straight 8’s… pure smoothness. BTW, only one 10 sec. ad from Apple at the end of the video. Cheers, John
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I like the top down to, however this car is to good not to share, so if he likes the top up, I'm ok with that too :-) Thanks for watching the ad, Cheers, Lou
@Primus54
@Primus54 3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile: Maybe he’s trying to keep the resale value up as high as possible?
@fredkelbert1913
@fredkelbert1913 3 жыл бұрын
The 1988 film “Rain Man” featured a 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible. Pretty amazing that the restorers were able to get new engine “decals.” Thanks for sharing Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Fred, Thank you for sharing that piece of movie trivia. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@grampy2014
@grampy2014 Жыл бұрын
Just about anything car wise is available on the internet nowadays.
@kroakie4
@kroakie4 Жыл бұрын
I’m drooling. If I could have a Roadmaster or any muscle car, I’d take the Buick any day, any time. That waterfall grill is so gorgeous!!! If a car like this was referred to as a boat by some, I’ll just call it a dream boat.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi kroakie4, 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
@markdschedler
@markdschedler 2 жыл бұрын
Had a 50 Buick Special sedan in college. Girls loved the back seat and the radio kept us warm in the winter. American flag on the hood ornament and Christmas lights during the Holidays. Set my expectations for all future cars.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your college 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
@garylewis3641
@garylewis3641 3 жыл бұрын
Truly a work of art and science, beautiful car. Thanks Lou! I too have learned something new.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary, High praise for this "work of art and science" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@jonathanriolo2578
@jonathanriolo2578 3 жыл бұрын
How beautiful it is to look at this car.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty good one to look at Jonathan :-)
@jonathanriolo2578
@jonathanriolo2578 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TrainLordJC
@TrainLordJC 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lou, another wonderful video of this magnificent classic Buick Roadmaster. What a beauty. Being from Australia but having lived in the US in the 80's and having driven on many of those American country roads I therefore especially enjoy when you go on these rides through the magnificent countryside passing solitary farms on green pastures etc. And growing up in Australia I was not aware of all of these amazing classic American cars until watching your channel and others. But I did find a magnificent rendition of a 1950 Buick Roadmaster put out by Jonathon Ward's KZbin channel. Even Jay Leno does a show on that car showing what modern engineering can do to such a classic car. The sound of the engine is that of a roaring lion!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Train Lord, Happy to read you enjoy the video with me. Thank you for taking the time to share the details you enjoy, like the rides. Lou
@garyeagleson5634
@garyeagleson5634 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Lou! For “honking” the horn on that 1950 Buick Special Deluxe Convertible, it reminds me of a trains sounding off coming down the tracks. Great interview & such details explained. 👍😎⭐️🔥🏆🥇✌️🍀
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын
You're welcome Gary :-)
@bruceh92
@bruceh92 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful restoration on a classic! Everything's right; chrome, black paint, classy trim and emblems, the whole nine yards. Nicely done fellas.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce H., "Everything's right" High praise :-) Lou
@plymouthdie-castreplicas
@plymouthdie-castreplicas 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that car means Buick! Wonderful piece... I like the driving part as always. Nice video, Lou.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, Happy to read you enjoy this "Wonderful piece" :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video, it's appreciated, Lou
@MAGronemeyer
@MAGronemeyer 2 жыл бұрын
This Buick Roadmaster convertible is a sight to behold! Equipped with it's Fireball inline 8 cylinder engine with the Dynaflow automatic transmission, this car is too cool!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "too cool" car :-) Lou
@thoreakes1439
@thoreakes1439 3 жыл бұрын
Now thats a grill! The has got to be the cleanest 1950 Buick in the country.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@russelladams6432
@russelladams6432 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 'Floater'. :) That straight eight is so smooth. Sounds like she runs great. The paint is so shiny and no swirrels. Amazing. Thank you for sharing this one with us Lou. Take care.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) I agree, this paint is amazing. You're welcome, Lou
@daniellack3559
@daniellack3559 3 жыл бұрын
Power windows on a 1950 Buick...mind blowing....thanks for the great work Lou....
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel, Thank you for sharing the features enjoy. You're welcome, and I appreciate the kind words on my effort :-) Lou
@gerardponchak4980
@gerardponchak4980 3 жыл бұрын
Another 1950 beauty Lou, thanks again.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Gerard :-) You're welcome, Lou
@wmalden
@wmalden 3 жыл бұрын
“Weather Warden” ventilation system? I have never heard that name before. Akin to AMC’s “Weather Eye”.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the detail you noticed.
@davidcarroll1883
@davidcarroll1883 3 жыл бұрын
My Mom's boyfriend had a black 4 door back in 1960. I remember riding in the back seat listening to the wining sound it would make while changing gears. He's right! It was a Floater. I was impressed.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mom's Boyfriends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@alejandrogrillet931
@alejandrogrillet931 3 жыл бұрын
GREETINGS. From Venezuela, . . . .
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alejandro, My pleasure sharing this Buick with you :-) You're welcome, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
@SimonianvideoProductions
@SimonianvideoProductions 3 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful car my grand father had a 1950 Buick road master. They are wonderful and it is always great to see one 👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi William, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grand Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@keiththompson9575
@keiththompson9575 Жыл бұрын
My grandparents owned a 1950 Buick Super. It was an elegant car. The Dynaflow transmission was indeed smooth--no shifting of gears. It was also a gutless wonder when it came to acceleration--0 to 60 in about 30 seconds. The clearance between the seat and bottom of the steering wheel made it possible for me to sit in my grandfather's lap and learn the sensation of a steering wheel. And grandmother managed to get a ticket for doing 85 mph on highway 97 through Bend, Oregon. The car was totaled in 1959, clobbered by a drunk driver. Had seat belts been available, they would have walked away with a few scratches. The replacement car, a super sharp 1957 Buick Super, had seat belts--and a passing gear which grandmother used liberally. And she never got a ticket in that car--she could outrun CHP with very little effort.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi Keith, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandparents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@edwardluth7740
@edwardluth7740 Жыл бұрын
My Grandfather bought these Roadmasters every 2 years new since 1948 through the last one of the 50s. All Sedans and loaded. His 1950 was black, too! Beautiful cars. When America was great and made good cars. I love that straight V8!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi Edward, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@johnhillside9105
@johnhillside9105 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lou! Gee. Wow. My Dad bought a Silver Streak of this year, new at Hedges, here in Indianapolis, Indiana. I loved to ride with Mom and Dad. Gee, 320 c.i.d.! Wow! That's a beautiful car!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) 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
@Caju10jose
@Caju10jose 9 ай бұрын
Dear Lou, I really enjoyed your footage. You fire up the childlike spirit within me. This car is a beautiful toy for adults. I write to you from Brazil.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 9 ай бұрын
Dear Caju10jose, Happy to read this fires up the childlike spirit in you :-) I believe cars keep us young, Lou
@ronaldhorton2438
@ronaldhorton2438 8 ай бұрын
I was a little boy when this Buick was new. When one of these 1948 to about 1952 Buicks drove by, you could tell just by the rumble that it was a Buick. I was an early car fan.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 8 ай бұрын
Hi Ronald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of a car like this :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@sking2173
@sking2173 3 жыл бұрын
You’re having a sizzling week, Lou! A ‘47 Caddy and now this beautiful Roadmaster. I have always enjoyed cars from this era. One of my two favorite characters in “Rain Man” was that ‘49 Roadmaster (the other was Susanna). I couldn’t own that car because I’d want to drive it daily instead of keeping it just to look at. Keep ‘em coming, Lou !!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi S King, Happy to read this week is "sizzling" :-) Glad to read you're enjoying the cars I'm sharing, Lou
@RustyCar
@RustyCar 3 жыл бұрын
I certainly cannot say any more than what’s already been said. I will say however, that this car exudes Style from every side and angle! Thanks Lou for a beautiful example of American glamour!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rusty, Happy to share this "beautiful example of American glamour!' with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
@bennybodash855
@bennybodash855 3 жыл бұрын
What a beauty! Now thats a real Buick. I love the older ones.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
HI Benny Bodash, 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
@dlwatib
@dlwatib 3 жыл бұрын
Well no, Lou. Even in 1950 a Buick owner probably didn't work on his own car. He was probably a doctor or a lawyer or owned his own business. He had his dealer do all the work on his Buick. This car was pretty flashy for 1950. GM didn't spare the chrome at all. Probably didn't see more chrome on a car until 1958. Being a convertible as well as near top-of-the-line GM marque, this car was a pretty self-indulgent personal extravagance. Whoever bought this car wanted you to know he had "arrived".
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi dlwatib, Thank you for viewing & sharing. Happy to share this "pretty flashy" car with you, Lou
@frdjr2527
@frdjr2527 Жыл бұрын
My father had a '52 Buick Super 2-door hardtop, red and black. It had the Straight 8 and Dynaflow. First car I remember. A real beauty!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi frdjr252, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@edb.3313
@edb.3313 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lou, thanks for sharing this cool Buick. So iconic!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ed B., My pleasure sharing this Buick with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
@beast1624
@beast1624 3 жыл бұрын
I have owned 4 black cars in my life. (NEVER AGAIN!) To get black paint to look like that is unbelievable!!! Thank you both for sharing!!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
HI Beast 1624, Happy to read you appreciate you RARELY see black paint look this good. I have a black 2010 and the paint does not look this good. My pleasure sharing with you and you're welcome, Lou
@floydt2029
@floydt2029 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning example, thanks Lou & Dennis!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
HI Floyd T, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
@Slimjim260
@Slimjim260 2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous start up for the old 6 volt system Lou, unbelievable!,,, the fireball!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this start up :-) Lou
@larryborkstrom3580
@larryborkstrom3580 3 жыл бұрын
Car is smooth,as silk love the straight eight and the trunk,in treats were great to look at
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy the smoothness of this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy the trunk & treats too, Lou
@gojoe2833
@gojoe2833 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lou, that's some piece of machinery! While Europeans were driving tiny Renaults, Fiats, and even Vespas, we were driving monsters like the Buick. Those Europeans called the front end the "Million Dollar Grin!" One unusual feature was that you engaged the starter by pressing the gas pedal!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi gojoe283, Thanks for sharing the details. Enjoyed, your comment, Lou
@unclerudy9797
@unclerudy9797 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous Buick Dennis ! Thanks for posting Lou !
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Uncle Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of your car :-) You're welcome, Lou
@normmelanson9345
@normmelanson9345 3 жыл бұрын
Love those Buick and those straight eight. Beautiful car Lou
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Norm, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
@plymouthduster225
@plymouthduster225 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Lou. My grandpa had a Buick Roadmaster not sure if it was a 50 or 51 but in the early 1961 he drove it from Paris, Texas to San Francisco California for a job out there. 1,768 miles one way according to Google and he didn't have any problems with it.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandpa's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@ronsimpson7596
@ronsimpson7596 3 жыл бұрын
Mean looking grille, cool ornamentation, chrome embellishments outstanding, a time when having a Roadmaster meant something, love the grin on the pamphlet face, you sure know how to find them Lou! Thx for info on your website! I’ll check it out!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron, Happy to read the details you enjoy :-) You're welcome and hope you see something you'd like to drive, Lou
@d.j.7069
@d.j.7069 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lou! I wonder why the unique automatic transmission wasn't mentioned. Buick was about the only car of that time with "Dynaflow", I believe. I loved the '56 Special my gma drove everywhere; she claimed she didn't like the Olds Hydromatic that jerked her around.
@motorTranz
@motorTranz 3 жыл бұрын
Riding on a magic car-pet.😍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Just the way we like it :-)
@Magnetron33
@Magnetron33 2 жыл бұрын
The car is apparently parked in a vacuum most of the time. All labels, all stickers all manuals all look new. I didn't see any dings, dust, dirt or grease. I congratulate the owner on achieving perfection! Absolutely Immaculate!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Magnetron33, Happy to take you back to 1950 with this car :-) High praise for the condition of this car, Lou
@Magnetron33
@Magnetron33 2 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile I'm down in the Quad Cities and I don't know the year, but we have a very similar one around here that I have seen at car shows. I love that era. My first car was my grandfather's 1951 Pontiac straight 8 Chieftain. Also had a a1950 2dr Pontiac coupe straight 6 and a 53 Pontiac Straight 8. Dark Green on light green. Thanks, Lou and Dennis!
@agostinodibella9939
@agostinodibella9939 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lou! Excellent car! It’s amazing all of the details Buick put into that car. Cars look so much alike these days!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Agostino DiBella, Happy to read you appreciate the details 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
@vladtheimpala5532
@vladtheimpala5532 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful car. Harley Earl at his best. We all know why the guy on the cover of the book in the trunk was smiling don’t we?. I like the 50 Buick Roadmaster better than later models that were almost the same because that grill comes down over the bumper rather than stopping at the bumper. I just think it looks better. The straight 8 is a smooth running engine because the pistons are all going the same direction. Up and down and not at an angle. Lifting the head off of one of those is a job though. I’m seeing a lot of my favorite cars on your channel. I want them all. I guess I’m going to have to figure out a way to get the kind of money Jay Leno has.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Vlad the Impala, Happy to read you're enjoying the looks of this car and the selection of cars too :-) Lou
@jameswagoner3309
@jameswagoner3309 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing car...my grandfather who was a Buick man had a hardtop Roadmaster for 7 or 8 years before i was born.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@davestelling
@davestelling 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, a "Floater." That paint job!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to share the "Floater" with you :-) You're right, the paint is amazing.
@mikedrown2721
@mikedrown2721 3 ай бұрын
No, it's a sinker.....no way it will float
@1982kinger
@1982kinger 3 жыл бұрын
Ever since I saw the movie Rainman with Dustin Hoffman I fell in love with the 49 Buick Roadmaster
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Nice :-)
@tippey2011
@tippey2011 3 жыл бұрын
When I first saw the picture of this car I knew it had to be Dennis's car and it was a Buick and that is what I thought and I was right it was his. Just a big unit this car is and so luxurious it is too. That old straight eight was a power house back in the day. I could see that car would be a floater for sure and Buick's were known to be a soft floaty ride. I bet that ride along was really fun. Such a car with those kind of miles and it looks brand new all the way around. Dennis sure has quite a unit here my my. Thanks for sharing Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, Happy to share the "Floater" with you :-) Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@jeanmariebalaes1137
@jeanmariebalaes1137 3 жыл бұрын
That wonderful car is a real piece of art. A dream car!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@mdfishman1959
@mdfishman1959 3 жыл бұрын
The only car channel I watch every day! Loved this one! Runs so smooth
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel with me :-)
@jons.6216
@jons.6216 7 ай бұрын
I actually found some great dealer magazines from Buick that were local to me from the late 40s to early 50s, Lou. Great stuff!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 7 ай бұрын
Happy to read you found some great dealer magazines Jon S. :-)
@TheDejael
@TheDejael Жыл бұрын
The chrome waterfall grille. When I was a kid in the 1950s, we called it "chrome spaghetti".
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Chrome Spaghetti....NICE !
@zachwheeler9846
@zachwheeler9846 5 ай бұрын
What a splendid Buick! I love this Era of Buicks, there amazing cars and this has to be cleanest one I've ever seen. That engine looks as clean as an engine in brand new car, and I love the color of the engine, many modern cars unless there high end don't have colorful engine like that and all the detail on this is incredible, though unnecessary, it makes the car more beautiful and what makes cars from this era so amazing. I like the way hood opens, as far as I know, that's only a Buick thing, I've never seen any other car from that time period with that feature, its makes Buick stick out. Great video Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 ай бұрын
High praise for this "splendid Buick!" :-) Happy to share this one with you Zach!
@grampy2014
@grampy2014 Жыл бұрын
Great looking 50 Buick. The one only year with the ports in the hood. All others were on the fenders.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi Grampy, Thank you for sharing the port on the hood knowledge, Lou
@jwelchon2416
@jwelchon2416 3 жыл бұрын
That is spectacular!! I had no idea that the WONDER-BAR radio's were around that early. The Dynaflow was one speed attached to a torque converter. Mash down on the gas and it would wind up to speed in it's own sweet time.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi JWelchon, Happy to read "That is spectacular!!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
@rattycaddy
@rattycaddy 2 жыл бұрын
Buick in 1950s: our engines are so well built, no one will ever have to work on both sides of it at the same time. Mechanical engineering geniuses!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan_Greenwalt, High praise for the Buick Engineers, Lou
@grampy2014
@grampy2014 Жыл бұрын
Hard to beat that Fireball straight 8 for durability and easily maintained.
@MrTrack412
@MrTrack412 3 жыл бұрын
This was a good choice to do because of its iconic unique front grill!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this car and it's unique grill.
@MrTrack412
@MrTrack412 Жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile If I had to pick a car based on the Grill, I would choose the 1950 Buick Roadmaster.
@Motorman-dl1sc
@Motorman-dl1sc 3 жыл бұрын
That is a nice car That grill stands out.That for showing these beautiful cars
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome.
@danmcdaniel2788
@danmcdaniel2788 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lou , I Just found your U - Tube Channel a couple of days ago & I enjoyed It so much , that I subscribed . Being a car buff myself , especially one of the older cars , I really appreciate your channel ! Thanks 🙏 for all the awesome videos ! Take care and God Bless !
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Welcome to the Channel! Please share the Channel with your Car Friends. Blessings receive, and God bless you too, Lou
@allensoderlund7468
@allensoderlund7468 3 жыл бұрын
Cars like this reflect a period in American history full of promise and possibility...
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen, 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
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)
@dilekkeklik7181
@dilekkeklik7181 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Lou. You're take lots of video for us. ❤❤👍👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dilek Keklik, My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@jerryblake4088
@jerryblake4088 Жыл бұрын
I love the way the hoods go up sideways
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
I agree, that is a great the way the hood does that.
@dicksanders8206
@dicksanders8206 Жыл бұрын
Wow! What a beauty, Lou. I love this car. So nice to see it restored to its original glory. The small, tasteful tail lights are especially nice when compared to the large ugly tail lights today.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi Dick, Happy to read "I love this car" :-) Nice! Lou
@SimirJohnson
@SimirJohnson 3 жыл бұрын
WOW! Such a beautiful car. Thanks for the video.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and you're welcome :-)
@passionateherbs8183
@passionateherbs8183 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
:-)
@budakota
@budakota 3 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!..In My Opinion ..No Other Car Brand Manufacturer Ever, Ever Produced Has Had Soooo Much Class, Excellence, Comfort, Reliability & Design Put Into It...Than GM's BUICK DIVISION...Even Presently Today , Although They Will Never Ever Compare To The Pre 1970's
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi JACKBUD, High praise :-) Lou
@thewilscott
@thewilscott 3 жыл бұрын
Great looking, great sounding car...great video as usual. thanks
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Will, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this car :-) Thank you for the kind words on this video, and you're welcome, Lou
@steveflor9942
@steveflor9942 3 жыл бұрын
This car is full of surprises...I expect a flat head 8; didn't know a OHV 8 exist. Hood opening mech so cool. Jewel-like ornaments...Dynaflow... is that a Hydramatic relative? They knew what they were doing back then. Nice work, Lou
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, Happy to read you the details you enjoy. I'd believe if it's on this car, that was how it is in 1950. Appreciate the encouragement on the "Nice work" :-) Lou
@peterterry398
@peterterry398 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful chrome buck teeth!! Those chrome teeth grow on you over time.....nice!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@MAKINGITAGAIN
@MAKINGITAGAIN 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Lou! Thank you for one more great video! Gorgeous Buick and Dennis is a lucky owner! :)
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Aelita, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
@ronniehayes178
@ronniehayes178 2 жыл бұрын
My grandmother had a 1953 Oldsmobile convertible, two tone green. I remember she always Oldsmobile, before that she had Packard. At 60 years old drive from New York to call California, more then two times by herself. Growing up my parents had a 1956 red and white Oldsmobile convertible. I would never buy a new car. This old cars are the best. Even my 1973 Volvo station wagon. I have had 3 Volvos.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ronnie, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmothers car and your Family's cars too :-) 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
@johnhowardesq
@johnhowardesq Жыл бұрын
This is so dreamy! I can’t imagine finding one. I never see them for sale.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Nice !
@DavidR-ub2dp
@DavidR-ub2dp 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks lou for the awesome video of this buick its fit for cruising the buger joints and drive inns💥💥💥💥
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure sharing this one with you David R and you're welcome.
@ChitownRon
@ChitownRon 3 жыл бұрын
I love that car.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
NICE :-)
@derrickrees8895
@derrickrees8895 3 жыл бұрын
That lovely car personifies the old Buick motto ,: When Better Automobiles Are Built , BUICK Will Build Them ..' Maybe change that to the past tense now ... ?
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Derrick Rees, Back in 1950, I can see that motto working, and sadly you're right, it's the past tense now, Lou
@forestmcneir3325
@forestmcneir3325 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car! My parents had a blue 1950 Buick Special Sedanette fast back. Unlike the Roadmasters, the Specials had a front windshield center divider.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Forest, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@motorTranz
@motorTranz 3 жыл бұрын
Another black beauty 😍 Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi motorTranz, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
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