1967 Chevrolet Chevy Camaro RS SS 396 4 Speed in Blue & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@MrBluoct]

Gary brings the genuine history of an enthusiastic real-car- guy owner , racer over decades. Thanks Lou, Gary!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Finn Green, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@stanhutchins4365]

I like the comment he said: it has style over anything new. Thats so so true. Absolutely beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@JohnCBurzynski]

One of the better looking Chevy’s. Gotta love that trim package. The big block is just icing on the cake.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car & a big block too :-) Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Outstanding! It was nice to see Mr. Blythe again, and I'm glad he brought his heavy right foot along this time, too! This Camaro looks great in Marina Blue & judging from the trunk treats, it has been through its paces, too. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read this one is "Outstanding!" :-) Thanks for sharing the details you enjoy on this car. You're welcome, Lou

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you Lou and Gary this made my day, I have a 67 R/S coupe 327 and a 68 SS 350 Rag top and I mean the original top is a Rag!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read this made your day :-) Glad to read you have some fun cars too, Lou

[@Rarerat]

Very enjoyable video. This sounds a lot like my story. I bought my 68 SSRS 396 Camaro in 1980 for 1700.00. I raced the old car on & off the drag strip for most of my younger years & had a ball with it. 42 years later, I still own it & it's always pretty much been my favorite car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rarerat, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Glad to read you had a FUN car too. Lou

[@Guy-mx4fb]

So many say Marina Blue but they all have different shades, nice to see an actual Marina Blue

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ernie, 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

[@bruceh92]

Thanks guys you made my day with this iconic Camaro. All the right boxes were checked; RS, SS, big block, blue paint, and the rear antenna is a nice touch too. Love it!

[@loucostabile]

HI Bruce H., Happy to read this car made your day :-) Glad to read you "Love it!" Lou

[@roysmemorylane]

Guy knows his stuff!! Late 70s early 80s was the time to buy these muscle cars!!! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi roysmemorylane, Happy to read you enjoy the Care Taker sharing knowledge. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@carmudgeon7478]

Beautiful Camaro. Chevrolet got those so right. Loved the details and extra explanation of them. Thanks again Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Unkill Big Bad, Happy read you enjoy the looks & extra explanation on this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@MAGronemeyer]

That's one loaded Camaro! I didn't realize that the 1967 had the hideaway headlights. As I have mentioned before, the 1967 debut year is the only year that had the front vent windows, and also is the lightest year they were made, just like it's cousin the Pontiac Firebird the same year. This is a beautiful example of the Camaro. I love the Munsey 4 speed transmission with the matching gearshift.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing what you noticed, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

I didn’t realize the 1967 had hideaway lights either - nor did I think that they worked by sliding horizontally. Great little tidbit.

[@henrybourdon6712]

@@JeffKing310 I owned a R.S.-S.S. 396 4 speed myself. 67's worked by electric switches that were troublesome so in 68 and 69 they were vacuum operated. If they did not work all one had to do is grab it and slide it over. Mine had the trunk fin and it was yellow with a black vinle top.

[@Funsho97]

I love the history of the car when the owner has had the car for a long time and this car has a fantastic history with it's care taker!!! This one being and RS/SS checks all the boxes for sure. Those Camaros looked so cool with the hideaway headlights and I wish that feature could be used in automotive styling today. The view from the interior looking out over the hood is really special with the slight "power bulge" and grill inserts in the hood and that blue is simply beautiful on this car. Very cool Camaro!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you "love the history of this car" :-) Glad to read the details you enjoy with this car. Lou

[@garylewis3641]

Beautiful and rare car, nice to learn some interesting tidbits like the black tail panels on big block cars. Good video Lou, thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and learned something too. I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers of these cars and I find that to be so much fun. You're welcome, Lou

[@chrisdurgin1209]

After working at Chrysler, my dad worked at Esso as a mechanic. I remember pumping gasoline there as a young boy. Great story. Thanks Lou for the flash back.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read this brings back fun memories for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Geoduck.]

I had a 1967 Marina Blue 327 power glide RS for many years. This video brings back fond memories.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mossback H, 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

[@normmelanson9345]

I enjoy watching your show. Learning all about the cars and all the different features types and models. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Norm, Happy to read you enjoying watching & learning. I'm learning from the Care Takers all the time, and I find that to be so much fun :-) Glad you're along for the ride. You're welcome, Lou

[@martinedeards5424]

wow!... gotta hand it to you sir, you find and feature only the creme de la creme of classics!... amazing that such cars are still around. fascinating cars sir!... this is one rare camaro

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Happy to receive a "wow!" from you :-) My pleasure sharing the cars I find with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@donwalker9650]

my brother had a 67 396 4sp Rs SS . loved going into the AW and everyone would shut their cars off to listen to the chambered exhaust at idle

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers 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

[@JeffKing310]

Beautiful Camaro Lou! Just immaculate. Great Car Story as well - I remember the key chains, not too many of those left either I bet. Love the Trunk & Treats too! Thanks as always.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, High praise for this Camaro :-) Glad to read you "Love the Trunk & Treats too!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@briansd2772]

I'm no Warren Buffet but I'd say that for $800.00 Gary made a great investment! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Thank you for sharing :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

Not until he sells it. Until then, it's costing him money to have restored it and kept it along with the insurance and tag fees. Unless he sells it, it's been nothing but an expense. Investments in the market pay dividends. Had he placed 800 in a broad index fund when he was 21 instead of buying this car and reinvested the dividends, he'd be money ahead, whereas he'll never recoup the total he put into the car in maintenance and fees if he sells it now.

[@billmagorian490]

This has to be one of your best car stories. The owner was very knowledgeable and a great communicator. Lou thanks for letting him tell his story in all its detail. Very informative.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, High praise for this car story :-) Happy to read you enjoy the details from this Care Taker, Lou

[@blanewilliams5960]

I am really loving this car. My father had a '68 SS Camaro that I learned to drive in. I loved that car but I will say I prefer the RS grill with the hideaway headlights. Thanks for the history of the car and the stories, Gary. Thanks for another great Car Story Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blane, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car you learned to drive in :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@martycarter3306]

Camaro 67..68..69... now that's how the bodystil should become...to me that is the best bodystil for them years...not to sold on the other models....I still remember the first TV appearance for the 67 Camaro ...great video...to me it's nice that people try to keep it original..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marty, Hapy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

[@martycarter3306]

@@loucostabile I also like the 71. Buick Rivera..50 mercury chop top and the mercury cougar...like my dad always says..back then you know what you had..from the bodystil...now an days all vichles look the same...you can take a finder off the Honda and put on Nissan....if you look back in the 50s 60s 70s...all of them are so different...plus way better build.....

[@brianhardy6234]

Gorgeous example of one of my all time favourite American cars,such a treat to watch the video. 🔥🔥🔥 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you both ❤️ 🙏 🇬🇧

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@brianhardy6234]

@@loucostabile Lou,I grew up in Rhodesia. Esso had so many collectables,like the key chains. Once again great job with your awesome videos. ❤️ 🇺🇸 🙏

[@cherrypickerguitars]

What a beauty! Another GM Pony car with an exceptional profile! And…. in Lou Costabile approved blue!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cherry Picker Guitars, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Me too, Lou

[@michaelgurgone1611]

What a beautiful SS Camaro, it’s really great to hear the story behind this beautiful piece. My neighbors brother had the 396/375 HP version in red, it was a genuine beast! He claimed he could launch the front wheels off the ground.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & story of this car :-) Glad to read your neighbors Brother had a fun car too, Lou

[@melrose9252]

Great car but I doubt the front wheels off the ground.

[@rcfred_689]

Beautiful car and story - it's always nice to hear a car's complete history. Did he mention what it ran at the drag strip?

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car & story. Yes, this one was at the drag strip for awhile of it's life.

[@anthonytripp2251]

Man this guy knows his stuff. And the Parnelli Jones reference made me smile.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony, Happy to read you enjoy Gary sharing this knowledge in this episode :-) Lou

[@judobear1]

I thought the blacked out tail pan denoted the 396 with 375 horse power. I believe there were three 396 engines- 325 hp, 350 hp and the 375 hp with solid lifters and aluminum heads

[@loucostabile]

Hi judobear1, 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

[@garyblythe1837]

Only two 396 motors in a 1967 Camaro, the L35 with 325 HP and the L78 solid lifter 375 HP. Either 396 carried a blacked out tail panel.

[@kevinsnyder4425]

Love the 67 RS/SS ! This car has it all ! and the marina blue doesn't hurt ,either. ! The best looking year for the Camaro! Gary is lucky to have such a great piece of Chevy's history.! I'm interested in the Rallye 350 Olds next to it, also... thanks Lou.!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read "This car has it all !" :-) Here is that Rallye 350 video. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3iYY5angpqpfas

[@kevinsnyder4425]

@@loucostabile thanks Lou !

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Chevrolet gave an excellent response to the Mustang, and this Camaro's got everything you could want on it...RS, SS, 396, hide-away headlights with sideways-opening doors, Muncie four-speed, walnut wheel, all the gauges, and even your favorite color! Sounds awesome as Gary runs Blythely through the gears! Besides the vent windows and lack of side markers, the '67 Camaro nameplate is in block letters whereas that of the '68 is script. Little brother knew a good thing when he saw it! Family IS important! Big shout out to you and Gary for letting us in on this amazing muscle machine!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to read the details you enjoy with this car :-) Glad you enjoy this "amazing muscle machine!", Lou

[@michaelsimmons261]

Memories stuck between the pages of my mind...Memories

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bogdanich375]

Incredibly preserved!😍😍😍 My friend adores Camaro '67.🤗🤗🤗 I'll show him this video ... Thanks!😊😊😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi bogdanich375, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) Looking forward to reading what your Friend who likes Camaro's thinks of this car. You're welcome, Lou

[@rogerchevelle8543]

Great video Lou. That camaro owner needs his own you tube channel. Knows his camaros

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Happy to read you enjoy this video. I agree, Gary knows his information on the Camaros, Lou

[@chriskeller6733]

in high school I rode in many Camaros, but not in a big block! Thanks again Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Camaro High School rides :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@christybresnahan5496]

Beautiful car Gary!!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@1575murray]

This car is an original survivor. In the late 1970s gasoline was often in short supply causing many owners of similar cars to sell them in favor of newer ones with more fuel efficiency (and unfortunately less performance). Similar cars from Ford or Chrysler were often sold for a fraction of their original cost. What makes this car unique is the number of one year only items and the RS/SS combination of packages.

[@loucostabile]

Hi murray1575, 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

[@bluesman7475]

One of the most informative videos I have seen. This gentleman really knows Camaro info inside and out. I really like the gen 1 camaro body style and this is a great color also.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, I agree Gary knows his Camaros. Happy to read you enjoy the body style & color of this car :-) Lou

[@texasbasementbuilds4543]

Awesome , I have the exact same car but a 350. but with A/C. And black vinyl top.

[@loucostabile]

HI Texas Basement Builds, Happy to read you have one like this car too :-) NICE! Lou

[@pappy017]

Well Done, Lou!! Thanks to Gary for sharing that amazing piece of history!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pappy Mc, Glad to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

[@dannmarceau]

My buddy's 2nd Gen 1970 SS had the 360 hp Z-28 motor and had the black paint around the taillights stock and not the RS nose; it was a high school graduation present from grandma; I believe he ordered it with those options.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@sabba_dabba8649]

Of this generation Camaro I like the ones with the hidden highlights, RS trim best, and this shade of blue is really great. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@dirkkrueger5773]

Purdy!!! Love it Lou!!! just plain cool...

[@loucostabile]

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

[@gt-37guy6]

Hey Lou, no fair teasing with the 1970 Olds Rallye 350 in the background! You are killing me here... Very Nice SS RS, but I want to see that OLDS!

[@loucostabile]

Hey GT-37 Guy, Happy to read you enjoy this car. Good news! Here is the Rallye 350 video for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3iYY5angpqpfas

[@rodneysmith396]

Very very nice car... correct me if I'm wrong. Small blocks SS's came with the grill inserts on the hood and the big blocks came with the egg crate inserts. I had a ' 68 RS/SS with the 396/325 with 3.55 (because of A/C) fully optioned including front disc (late production 68) and the fold down rear seat (super rare). I'm still looking for that car. It was taken from a storage garage while I was away on a work assignment back in '82

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rodney, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) 'm not the Expert to answer your questions, however I hope a Viewer can answer your questions, Lou

[@garyblythe1837]

1967 SS hood was only the one hood / slat inserts for all SS engine options. The 1968 had the egg crate hood insert style for the SS model.

[@rodneysmith396]

@@garyblythe1837 Thanks for the clarification Gary Much appreciated...

[@loveisall5520]

GM did such a masterful job on this Camaro and its cousin, the Firebird. Marina Blue is such a classic Chevy color, available across the line. Biggest limitation in their designing the Camaro was the high cowl assembly shared with the Nova.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@bluestingray67]

Super nice car, you mentioned two 396's available, there were three, although it is not listed in the owners manual, the L-78 375 HP engine was available from about mid year on. I had a RS/SS 350 w/ Powerglide in the rare Tahoe Turquoise w/ white nose stripe. I have never seen another one just like it. The bad thing about the electric motors for the headlight doors was the pot metal gears in the mechanism, if for some reason you pushed the doors open it would strip the gears.

[@loucostabile]

Hi bluestingray67, Happy to read you enjoy this "Super nice car" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@expatrol]

They only made two 396"s. L-35 and L-78

[@67stingray1]

Nice 67 Camaro SS/RS 396. Thnx for sharing Lou.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this one with you Felix :-) You're welcome.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Great car and video......in 1967 I would have picked a Mustang for their style. 2022 I'd pick a new Camaro, for the style.......these 1967 Chevy's had nice interiors !!! I love the info from the owner talking.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this car, video, and Owner sharing knowledge too. Lou

[@martinedeards5424]

funny 😂... he said oxidation caused by the California smog... i always thought the smog here acted as a protectant 😂 as a kid i had the "hot wheels" version of this car ( w a black vinyl top)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Happy to read you had a Hot Wheel of this car :-) NICE! Lou

[@johnthompson1978]

14:00 mark. I have a 67 RS/SS 350 four speed, Norwood car. It has a 1" wide x 1 1/4" tall rod attaching the rear end to frame/body.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you have a cool car too.

[@a.k.a.A.E.1]

what a rare blue beauty !

[@loucostabile]

Hi A. E., Happy to read you appreciate the looks & rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@kiosks1]

Wow Lou, you brought it again. This is one very nice Camaro properly equipped.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to read you enjoy this car, Lou

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Great looking Camaro! I like the scenery in the video. Nice ride, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car & the scenery too :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

I love the scenery there as well - sadly, I have not been able to go to Arizona for the last couple of years. Hopefully soon!

[@yavin99]

I never seen an Esso station in the US but when I was stationed in Germany every gas station was an Esso but that was in the 90s, awesome Camaro they are my favorite Chevy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi yavin99, Thank you for sharing. Glad you enjoy this "awesome" Camaro. Lou

[@jmcdowell1972]

SS350 front emblem for the 350ci small block until Jan 1967 when the big blocks were introduced then the 350 and the 396's both got the plain SS.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bold1nine72, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@elliottkardashian4281]

The torque is outrageous I mean you could probably hear that a mile away

[@loucostabile]

Hi Elliott, I think you're right :-) Lou

[@elliottkardashian4281]

Blue that's just too nice

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Gorgeous Camaro.. and an SS RS 396 yo boot!!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

To boot.. typo.. fat fingers 😆!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read you enjoy this "Gorgeous" car :-) Lou

[@davebutler2776]

I had the small block 295 horse 2 speed powerglide 350 ss rs fold down rear seat column shift bench seat bucket backs the other option i had was the speed warning you could set it and the speedometer would buzz mine had ac to. I have never seen another one with speed warning. He is right was a 900 dollar car in 1973 good times.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, 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

[@FrankieKuntheChristianFurry2K1]

Can't wait for the Camaro's 55th Anniversary also Beautiful Camaro ❤

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Beautiful Camaro ❤" :-)

[@scolley0616]

In Massachusetts, I went to some Cruise Nights with a 1967 RS/SS. Same color as this one, but the one around here is a convertible. Nice car!

[@scolley0616]

I found my pictures of the one I saw, it is a small block 350 and an automatic

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read this car brings back some cruise night memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@SchwinnXchange]

I own a 67 big block Camaro also red with Deluxe interior and fold down back seat. My question is are those Corvette exhaust manifold. Mine look more like logs yours looks a little more flowing. My car also has a wood grain wheel and speed warning and a rear window defaulger And AMFM radio. Always wished my car had power windows. And my name is also Gary Cool car

[@loucostabile]

Hi SchwinnXchange (Gary), Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) Hmmm, I'm not sure of the answer to your question. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, What a beautiful Camaro. What I enjoyed is that if it has a black back side it is a bad boy Big Block. What a super nice guy Gary is to be able to say he has owned the same car for 40 years not many people can say that. Also this is the first Camaro I have ever seen with both a P/S & D/S mirrors it is the small things that make this Camaro so unique. Fantastic video learn alot in this episode. Thank you Gary. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@loucostabile]

Goodday Louis, Happy to read you enjoy the details in this video and learned some things too. I'm learning from the Care Takers all the time and I find that to be so much fun. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan In Australia, Lou

[@1955mouse]

nice ride! love the classics! thanx lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mouse, Happy to read you "love the classics!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@allenhershberger5562]

Lots of great details I’m in the process of getting a 67 camaro rs/ss 👍

[@loucostabile]

HI Allen, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon, Lou

[@kc0lif]

very nice. i think one the few years that camaro had vent windows.

[@loucostabile]

Hi chris l, Happy to read you think this car is "very nice" :-) Lou

[@jimslawnandtreeservice5364]

Great story and caretaker thanks

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this Care Taker and the story too :-) You're welcome.

[@johnstecz9169]

I own the same car in Bolero Red with black vinyl top,all original drive line,but mine has an Turbo 400 transmission,. Texas car with original sheet metal,rear antenna bumper guards deluxe red interior and 54,000 miles on it.loved this video

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you have one like this too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and glad to read you loved this video. 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

[@johnstecz9169]

@@loucostabile I will definitely subsribe

[@tomquinn607]

Beautiful Camaro and Gary is a bad ass driver! Thanks Lou for another gem. And Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "gem" & the way Gary drove it too :-) Happy New Year! Lou

[@LITTLE1994]

The ORIGINAL Camaro.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@rkirschner7175]

Nice. I think 67 look so good without rear spoiler. 👍

[@loucostabile]

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

[@johnwagner4559]

Another killer cat lou! Very rare and beautiful! Here's to another successful year to you and your channel and many more to come. Thanks for all you do and happy new year!!! P.S.... wanna see more GS's and GSX's.... 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this "killer car" :-) Successful wishes for 2022 received, and wishing you a Happy New Year too. Stay tuned, I have a GS coming up in the near future, Lou

[@johnwagner4559]

@@loucostabile OH yeah!! You know what I like! Lol! Thanks lou!!!

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou, Jeez a first year Camaro RS/SS...just how rare is this car?? Fantastic to hear all the facts and figures from Gary - verrrry interesting. Nice score Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, Happy to read you enjoy hearing all the details from Gary about his car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

One of 4,003 with a big block.

[@audieconrad8995]

@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism thank you Wabanaki. I always welcome additional facts and info! I am from Maine. I believe we may be regional neighbors.

[@bungeycord5971]

Very informative video. I was interested to see if chevrolet added multileaf because of it being a big block or if it was changed out at some time. I like seeing these old cars i grew up still being preserved and shared and actually driven.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bungey Cord, 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

[@garyblythe1837]

HI - Chevrolet went to multi-leaf rear springs for the 1968 model year - to correct the problem.

[@unclerudy9797]

Gorgeous RS SS ! Big Block... Marina Blue, Stick.... What else could you ask for?? Thanks Lou ! This Camaro owner is right... I paid $850.00 for my 1969 GTO Judge Ram Air III in 1977....

[@loucostabile]

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

[@garyblythe1837]

Thanks again Lou.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure Gary :-)

[@rolandgard6984]

Eight hundred dollars was a lot of money in 1978.I remember my Dad financing his 66 Super Sport he bought in 72.Dad paid 500.00 for the car.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@zxtenn]

NICE Gary, i had 2 67 RS back in the 70's i am pretty sure the 67 discs were the 4 piston calipers like the Corvette. The 2nd one i owned had the 4 piston calipers and like the Corvette they leaked so i replaced with later model Nova single piston. My 2nd one i bought the body only and it had a 12 bolt the 456 gears and i found a 427/425 so it was a Yenko clone, with a 4 speed the more fun i ever had in a car. Mine had the lakewood competition bars with the J hooks that went over the axle. Gary did the 67 have that option to spray liquid traction on the rear tires?

[@loucostabile]

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

[@zxtenn]

@@loucostabile A car like that being original now is worth a fortune. I was 20 years old then Lou, just turned 66 this month. I had the 2nd one during the 1975 gas shortage, fortunately i worked at a Shell station as a gas pumper then so ME getting gas was easy but for customers tough with the odd and even plates, etc. 11 to 1 compression quickly became too high in those days, those old cars were rust buckets so thank GOD for CA climate.

[@josephconsoli4128]

Happy Holidays Lou! Beautiful example of the first year Camaro. Very nice options including the color. I used to say that the '69 was the best, but this car has changed my mind. Interesting with the rear Chevrolet emblem. I never realized that. Back in 1978 people were getting decent used cars for $400 or so, so $800 was more than it sounds like today. I remember at that time when my brothers were getting their first cars, $500 was max! Times have changed for sure.

[@loucostabile]

Happy Holidays Joseph! Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@motorTranz]

Emaculate Camaro. Beautiful 😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@kevinedwards1484]

Awesome Ride Lou

[@loucostabile]

Glad you're along for the ride Kevin :-)

[@user-fy3kd9qf2m]

Like this year Camero when they don’t have a spoiler on the rear of the trunk lid. Nice car

[@loucostabile]

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

[@user-fy3kd9qf2m]

@@loucostabile thanks Lou , your cars keep me from killing myself! Seriously

[@winstonmccollum8992]

This car is AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Winston, High praise :-) 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

[@dancerjim]

Great car! Sadly, Santa didn’t bring me one :-((

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Sorry this year you didn't get yours :-( Lou

[@davidochser757]

Great Car Great Guy!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Win / Win :-) Lou

[@shanesanko1408]

My favorite car the camaro beautiful big block

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shane, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@rpaz61]

Yet another great video and vehicle, Lou! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi rpaz61, Happy to read you enjoy this video & car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Love it! Right color too.

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@20alphabet]

Great car story, great car.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car & story :-)

[@expatrol]

I have a matching numbers 1967 Marina Blue RS SS. Only difference is mine has the deluxe interior. Mine was built on the 5th week of May in Norwood and has the round radius rod. ??? It says they were introduced in early Feb.. ??? Factory leftover?? I know a lot of weird things happened on the assembly line.

[@loucostabile]

Hi expatrol, Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) Lou

[@bradjames6748]

There's a Camaro only speed shop in Langley British Columbia where you can get those spoilers for 65.00 cdn $

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brad, Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@runslaTe]

such a nice example

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this nice example :-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Bury Reynolds would be proud of that 77 TA!!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@fairrodthecapacitor]

Modern day Camaros looks so different but still has the same look

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@plymouthduster225]

Another great video Lou. You don't see many SS 396 67 Camaros the majority of that I see are SS 350 cars. I paid 700 dollars for my Duster. The transmission was messed up in it when I got but I rebuilt it and have had alot of fun with it since then.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster225, You're right, not many 396 1967's. Happy to share this one with you, and glad you're having fun with your car :-) Lou

[@frankmoore159]

Thanks lou

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Frank.

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

Beautiful Camaro

[@loucostabile]

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

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

@@loucostabile in 1970 I bought a 67 RS SS 350 4 speed. Love that car

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Nice period literature and plates...

[@loucostabile]

I enjoy when the car has the brochures & literature too.

[@anthonysalonek1509]

i owned a 68 SS 396 after high school should never have sold it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony, 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