1962 Oldsmobile Olds Starfire Convertible & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@AtlantaGymFan]

I miss the early to mid-60s oldsmobiles

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brock, You're on the right KZbin Channel for what you like :-) 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

[@jeffreyharrington3982]

That is one outstanding automobile Lou!Must be close to the nicest 1962 Oldsmobile Models in existence!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, High praise :-) Lou

[@tomquinn607]

When I was 14 my parents were shopping the 64 Starfire on the showroom floor. It was stunningly beautiful. However they got their best deal on a 1964 Buick Wildcat with the optional 340hp nail head. But the Starfire with its Rocket V8 and the Buick Wildcat and 421 Pontiac Catalina were really America's answer to european Gran Tourismo automobiles. PS. Remember my mother dusting some young guy at a stop light in his TR6 with the Wildcat and ma laughing so much that I felt bad for him.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read this car brings back memories & your Mom sounds FUN 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

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Sweet Ride for Sure! 1962 Starfire 394 V/8 Ultra - High - Compression Engine @ 345HP 10.5 to 1 Compression and 440 ft lb Torque !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and glad you enjoy this "sweet ride" :-) Lou

[@55points]

What a beautiful Oldsmobile Starfire. Very nice. Was sad to see Oldsmobile and Pontiac get booted.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 55 points, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Wow, what a nice cruiser. Oldsmobiles are largely overlook in my mind. They really did try to differentiate themselves from the other GM divisions. It’s a shame things worked out the way they did. George has a beauty there and is clearly a great caretaker for this classic. Thanks George and Lou for bringing this to us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, I agree, George is the right Care Taker for this car :-) Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Glad you're along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou

[@briansd2772]

Wow! The Starfire's interior really puts on a "show"! George and this car are also a great match. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy the interior of this car :-) Stay tuned, as George has another one that I think the interior might be better. I'll let you decide, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

I love it! George has it all & a drop top, too with his Olds! What a great day for a cruise. Thanks for taking us along, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you "love it!" :-) My pleasure taking you for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou

[@paulmrod2595]

Black and chrome! Black and chrome! Can you ever have enough? My answer is NO. What a beautiful car, I'm just blown away. Lou this was a perfect car video. Please keep them coming.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul Mrod 25, High praise for this video...thank you! Did you see this black & chrome combo? Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3qTqoGhf515gZI

[@paulmrod2595]

@@loucostabile I'm on it! Watching the Chrome King now.

[@alejandrogrillet931]

GREETINGS. From Venezuela, . . . .

[@loucostabile]

Greetings Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this "GRAND OLDSMOBILE" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@jameswagoner3309]

The Olds Starfire with the J2 engine option was a powerhouse! I love them, hard to come by these days. The 394 Olds was a popular engine choice during the early 60s "Gasser Wars" Stone, Woods, and Cook did a great job with their stroked and bored blown Olds 394.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Thank you for viewing, sharing your knowledge, and adding to this episode, Lou

[@garymckee8857]

Yes styling at it's finest. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jamesroper5470]

George has one sweet Oldsmobile there Lou. A perfect example of rolling art.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy this "rolling art" :-) Lou

[@geoben1810]

Yeah, where were you in '62? The classic automotive stylings of 60s cool. Alas I was but a young lad of 6 years old but I do remember these and was awestruck by them. ✌

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car brings back "awestruck" memories :-)

[@unclerudy9797]

Gorgeous Olds ! Great lines and a beautiful interior. Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uncle Rudy, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@richardmorris7063]

Not to mention the beautiful jewelry box under the hood.clean driver.

[@angelorivera3611]

I remember my father had one but it was the hard top in blue. Who ever knew that a poor man's car would one day be a Rich man's joy to ride? What a sweet ride, reminds me of my Father who had the hard top. May my father rest in peace.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Angelo, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers 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

[@gclarkbloomfield8848]

....as George noted...this '62 was produced during the time that featured intense competition between the Olds and Pontiac Divisions to be THE performance car division at GM.... ....this lovely Starfire really did feature unique styling cues, particularly the brushed aluminum side spears... ....stylists ruled..not accountants...oh, yeah...

[@loucostabile]

Hi G Clark Bloomfield, 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

[@yeseniakrueger1863]

Performance indeed.. the best looking muscle car back in the day wss a friends 1965 olds 442 convertible 4 speed yellow and black top and interior with the chrome road wheels...

[@jaygatz4335]

Love that anodized side moulding - excessive, yet tasteful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay, Happy to read the details you enjoy, Lou

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

Somone in my neighborhood in the late 1960's use to drive by in a silver Starfire, I remember it catching my attention as it drove by. Beautiful car. The brushed aluminum stripe on the side caught my attention. I had never heard of a Starfire as they didn't make them anymore and I could not understand why. It had the sex appeal that Pontiacs had but it was an Oldsmobile. I remember being shocked at how nice it was.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car in the neighborhood :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MrModelworx]

What a beautiful car!. The inset front fender/grille arrangement reminds me of the 67 Thunderbird. Early 60s GM cars really were great looking cars. Thanks for sharing Lou Gary

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for sharing what this one reminds you of too. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Johnnycdrums]

I was thinking the same thing, never noticed the insert styling on 62’ Olds before now.

[@michaelpacini1332]

Wow Lou ! That car is a classy cruiser . Oldsmobiles were definitely a step up . Thanks to George and you for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to receive a "Wow" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@tct9mm151]

Imagine cruising the PCH in this beauty back in the day!! These Starfire's were such a nice styled car with a kick in the seat of the pants when you put your foot into it. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Ahhh, that would be a nice drive :-) Happy to read you enjoy this video, Lou

[@guglielmo64]

Love this car! Love this second go-around with George! A 62 olds is near and dear to my heart

[@loucostabile]

Hi guglielmo64, Happy yo read you enjoy the "updated video" with a drive by & a nice cruise too :-) Lou

[@brucegwynn8509]

You found a beauty there lou, I'm 53 , I'm thinking that is my favorite cruiser now, that's a incredible car!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Happy to read this one is a favorite for you :-) Lou

[@Schnauzer-2]

Hello Lou. Definitely, If I could choose a car that I dream to have, this is it ! That car was made to fill my spirit. Congratulations!

[@loucostabile]

Hello Felipe, High praise :-) Lou

[@Primus54]

Another great one, Lou! From an era when GM brands shared platforms, but exterior styling and interiors made them unique and recognizable. Also when each division had their own distinctive motors. Your channel is getting to be a daily treat for me. Cheers! ~ John from Ohio

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this is a "great one", the Channel is a daily treat, 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

[@Primus54]

@@loucostabile: I almost always watch the ads of channels to which I’m subscribed, depending on length of the ad. I usually skip the ones that turn into mini infomercials. 😉

[@RustyCar]

I have never seen a Starfire with this type trim before. The whole car is amazing especially the front and rear ends. That whole front end extending out the front end is a great design & detail feature. Thanks Lou for a great Saturday morning treat!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Happy to read you enjoy this "Saturday morning treat!" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@stevenikazy2943]

Goosebumps over that exhaust note. Thanks for the look!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) 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

[@tedcarter8074]

I love cars. A friend's big brother bought a red 62 Starfire drop top in October 1961.. I was 14 in 62. So many cars but I think that red convertible Starfire is my favorite car of All Time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ted, "I love cars" You're on the right KZbin Channel. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Little known story - when they were designing this generation Oldsmobile, they asked Bill Mitchell how much chrome should they put on it. He said “all of it”.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, NICE :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@chevken1831]

From a stylistic standpoint, 1962 - 1964 full sized Oldsmobiles are my favorites. Especially with the Starfire's.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ChevKen, Happy to read this one falls in the category of favorites for you :-) Lou

[@robmcgowan4034]

Lou, you've been on a hot streak the past few days, for sure! The '57 T-Bird, now this '62 Starfire. You always do an incredible job, and this is no exception. In my opinion the '62 Olds line (aside from Starfire!) was the best since the '57 Olds, and revived the oval-theme that model had; especially in the front and back. The '58 & '59 Oldsmobiles were kind of 'out there' in different ways, the '60 didn't look like an Oldsmobile but at least it wasn't ugly, like the '61. Olds REALLY turned a sow's ear into a silk purse with the '62, from every angle, inside and out! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Happy to read the "hot streak" is going :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, and you're welcome, Lou

[@plymouthduster225]

Great video Lou. You don't see that many Oldsmobile Starfires.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bradley, If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Starfire" you'll see some good ones. Enjoy! Lou

[@torqueflite4408]

What an incredible machine..so much detail and workmanship went into those upscale luxo-cruisers back then..they were poetry in motion with a Rocket V8!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Miguel, 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

[@USCG.Brennan]

I had a Starfire hardtop just like this. Black body with red interior. I sold it to a dealer to restore back East (NJ?) around 2002.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@dancerjim]

Love the stainless on the sides!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim, Happy to read the details you enjoy! Lou

[@gene978]

George drives the cars I lust over! Love his toys. THANK YOU LOU and GEORGE

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Happy to read you "Love his toys" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

Yeah squealing the tires with the Hydro-matic is pretty impressive.

[@loucostabile]

and FUN too :-)

[@discerningmind]

Lou, the vacuum device near the firewall relates to one of the heater controls. The car is magnificent. George looked shocked when you laughed after having him announce what the car is. I guess he doesn't know that you would never laugh insultingly at someone's car. I've always found you to be an amicable guy. Thanks for bringing this.

[@loucostabile]

Hi discerningmind, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge. George loved the video after he seen it, however he did look a bit perplexed when I went to grad the camera, and I've done 4 of his cars, so he knows the "routine" of doing a car story with me. My pleasure sharing this one with you. and you're welcome, Lou

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

What a beautiful ride!! The cars of today just don't have any character like these old classics, Liked vid

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car's character, and liked the vid too :-)

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

This star fire looks so futuristic it still looks modern now wow

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@mikestan5771]

Another great video. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@damxgopak457]

Soo beautiful when you opened the hood my heart skipped they really built the best cars in the early to mid 60s wicked powerful engine I want that car!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi derwood 454, Happy to read you enjoy this engine :-) Lou

[@1955mouse]

yet, another classic! love 'em all lou, thanx!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@JosephLRusso]

I previously owned two 1962 Starfires, absolutely beautiful autos. Sorry you failed to mention the beautiful leather interior, very unusual for a mid level automobile.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@yeseniakrueger1863]

This one needs to be at the drive in movie in the summer of 1963 on a warm summer night.. that what I remember......

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like a great idea :-)

[@yeseniakrueger1863]

@@loucostabile it was back in 63

[@specs1616]

Every 60's Olds I had was a rocket [V8] taking off!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@cindylawrence1515]

It was late 1961 and I was in High School and the 62 Starfires came out. This was also the high water mark of the second wave of Custom Car shows. The Starfires came with either a Red or Blue Candy like factory paint option. And with that paint especially the red nd the Chrome side strip it seemed to us kids that the custom car shows had now extended to the streets. Olds sold a TON of the starfires. One guy we knew punched louvers in his hood. But no matter, the Olds SF was just THE car of that year. They also had an engine which with a better induction and exhaust you could add almost 20% more power. That engine has really bulletproof RELIABILITY. A.LOT of gassers and rods of that era used Olds 331"s or 394's for power with reliability. The BIG problem with SOME Olds engines was the pump upon the hydrallis lifters. Alot of shops simply put in more reliable but more noisy mechanical lifters. But when you changed lifters, the temptation was to put in a better cam. Even a roller if you were brave. Remember the Howard's lifters which you could set to advance or retard individual values timing? The biggest problem with the Olds's was the TRANSMISSIONS. The Jerks who were running GM decided to put in a POWERGLIDE 2speed tranny or a slim jim. When you went to buy an Olds you HAD to make Sure that it was a standard 3 or 4 speed. Otherwise you may have a great engine but you then had to put in an adapted Poncho hydro. We bought a 63 98 and found we got a powerglide and it was awful. Typical GM non- sense games. Anyway, all now are great memories except for that powerglide.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cindy, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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

[@MostlyBuicks]

I think that is a vacuum door actuator to divert air for the heater.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@jeeper2371]

Very. very nice indeed! And I do not remember seeing one. Ya, I just had to watch this twice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeeper, Happy to read you enjoy this video twice :-) Lou

[@2001rams]

The 61 and 62 Starfire's were beautiful cars (especially in black). Those cars had such fantastic interiors with so much detail in the bucket seats, dash and steering wheel. I had a 61 Super 88 bubble top that was so unique. The jet age and the space age of that period all came together and really affected the style of those cars. I am a Pontiac guy like George but you can tell that that Starfire was just an upgrade all around as compared to the also very nice 62 Pontiac Grand Prix. Thanks to George and Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Allen, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and glad to read you had a 1961 with a bubble top...NICE! My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@chriscallen6897]

I always liked how big the gas pedals were back then .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy :-) Lou

[@bruceh92]

Super nice Olds. A classy cruiser with power and style. Top of the line! Thanks for vid gents.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., "power and style" Win / Win :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@cdstoc]

What a beauty! When I was a kid an Oldsmobile like this was a big deal. The big stainless trim on the side is similar to that of some models of the 1964 Chevy. By the way, I think that device under the hood at 3:10 is a vacuum-powered actuator controlled by the buttons labeled "Summer Ventilation" at 9:52, although it looks like the link on the actuator is not connected to the vent flapper.

[@loucostabile]

Hi cdstoc, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "big deal" car :-) Lou

[@choward5430]

The one Olds I love is the '62 Starfire Convertible. But I love the hardtop also.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is one you love :-)

[@tippey2011]

Wow what a beautiful unit! Such detail in everything on this car. Such beautiful colors it is and so sporty but yet luxurious too! I bet that ride along was so much fun too. I was just 4 years old when these came out and I remember this model year very well. Just a overall great video Lou! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read the details you enjoy, and glad to share the ride along with you. Thank you for sharing the kind words on this video, and you're welcome, Lou

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

💕👍 what a nice ship, in the times, after highschool in wiesbaden /germany....we jumped as 8 to 10‘ kids in some daddy‘s convertible and hit to an italien pizza-place,, probably not the same model....but sooo much fun in these open flagships, nobody in germany know and deutsche polizei did not stop us-plated cars....❤️ from a wiesbaden oldie, living at the french riviera

[@loucostabile]

Hi Konrad, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

@@loucostabile 🤝

[@motorTranz]

From the "trunk&treats"; Interesting that they made an Olds 4-door hardtop.

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Thanks for sharing what you noticed, Lou

[@billmagorian490]

The engine bay is pristine. Engine cubic inches along with horsepower and torque. Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Thanks for the the details you enjoy :-) Lou

[@wildcolonialman]

Beautiful. Bliss.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@richardmorris7063]

I'm team Cadillac these days but love old pontis,buIcks & olds too.my grandmother had one of these but don't remember it running like that.unexpected..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmothers 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

[@AELITACHANTAL]

Hi Lou! Thank you for one more great video! I like this car. It looks very interesting like a Rocket! A very unique design!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aelita, Happy to read you enjoy the unique design of this car :-) Up, Up and AWAY! Lou

[@arjnsdca]

The 98 was the top of the line.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@wondersteven]

The servo at 3:10 probably belongs to the summer ventilation controls and looks like it opens the fresh air door. I don't think either of my Starfires had that option. Also, it looks like to me anyway that the servo link is not attached to the arm for the fresh air door for it to function properly but that could just be your camera angle throwing me off. On the speedometer, mine had the barrel option and also it had some sort of speed cap switch you could set so that if your speed went over what you set, the dash would buzz. I don't think any speed control was available back then from the factory. Now some trivia about me and my Starfires. 1. That was the first engine I ever overhauled which pushed me into a career of auto mechanics and 15 years as a Mopar dealership mechanic. 2. While I had the engine out, my cousin who dabbled in mechanics offered to overhaul the transmission for me. There was nothing wrong with it but seeings how I thought he knew more than me, I let him do it. Once I got everything back together, the car only had one gear forward and that was 'first'. I believe reverse also worked. So for about 6 months (as I had no money to fix anything), I tooled around Omaha in just first gear. 3. I also lost my... well that is another story :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, Thanks for sharing what you notice and some stories too :-) Lou

[@MarkSwitzer-hp1du]

I always loved the 1962 - '64 Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles . They were really wonderful roadcars with great designs !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to read "I always loved the 1962 - '64 Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@gluek333]

IN 1988 i had a 62 olds 98 sportcoupe and can confirm there is no other color beyond red on the speedometer past 120 even. i was crazy back then to take that rusty boat that fast

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Breeze, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car with red on the speedometer past 120 :-) 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]

Wow I like the starfire lou awesome car it was one of the best cars from GMs b body line up my it was a pricey car when new about 4000 dollars I always love Oldsmobile all were built in Lansing Michigan

[@loucostabile]

Hi David R, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to read you like this one, Lou

[@terrym5023]

There is more detail, creativity, design, and thought that went into a single knob on that incredible classic than an entire cookie cutter car "designed" today 🤔

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@mrwalle4u]

Very beautiful car 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Walter, 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

[@aldente2676]

A school buddy of mine's mom had a '64 Olds 88 with also a 394. But, only with the 2-barrel more standard version. Unlike that highest for that engine series' horsepower Starfire featured on your video, that '64 88 couln't burn rubber with that sluggish Hydramatic, no matter what his older brother tried. I had the last model year Starfire of which costed more than the 98 did when new. Of course, I bought it used for only $75. Sadly, that was the highest horsepower year for that last year model. It gave way to the Toronado of which that was the only year the Starfire had to compete with it. The Toronado had 10 more horsepower. The interior was less sporty and the vehicle might even have been heavier than the rear drive full-sized Oldsmobiles (Please correct me, if I'm wrong). The center of gravity of the Toronado was higher, due to the engine being mounted over the transaxle and the weight ration was also more biased towards the front. This did not help with the vehicle's handling. Although, it did win the Pike's Peak trophy for either 1966 or '7. The Starfire tradition carried over to the Delta Custom in 1967, whereapon the Starfire engine was standard and the other Starfire options such as a limited slip differential and performance front and rear stabiliser bars were made available

[@loucostabile]

Hi Al Dente, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your School Buddy's Moms car & your car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@peterselten500]

Thanks for the tour Lou another beautiful car here in Australia we never had cars like that our cars were plain compared to them an ive got 76f250 xlt I've had for 32yrs an 82f100 I've had for 20yrs both restored over time now I'm just finishing up some of the items on the f100 to up grade it with some nicer trim I'm sure you know how things happen in life to slow things down I'm looking forward to your next video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, Glad to read you have some fun trucks :-) Happy to read you're enjoying the video too, and check out some the the past videos. 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, Cheers, Lou

[@peterselten500]

@@loucostabile I watched a lot of the ford videos 1 nite I'll get to the others in time l love so many of those cars when they made cars with so much beauty an style

[@Gershwin48]

I’m so happy this isn’t for sale. I would buy it and not worry about the price. Love the metallic red upholstery. What great shape this is in too. Iconic. Rear bumpers were tucked into the body. My aunt had a new red one just like it.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jwelchon2416]

Two ashtrays on the dash!! That's was when the whole family smoked!! When I was little the neighbors had a red Starfire hardtop. I thought it was stunning. Ford copied that front end (sort of) on the 67-69 T-Birds.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@vincentbasso4903]

He's extolling the Oldsmobile while wearing a Pontiac shirt. One break light is out. Still a great car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vincent, We fixed the tail light, and we videoed his Pontiac just before this one. Stay tuned and you'll see & enjoy that Pontiac for sure, Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Wow! How's that for a car! I've never seen a 1962 Olds before. 1962 and 1964 have always been my favourite years. Beautiful looking Starfire convertible. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason, Happy to read this is a favorite for you :-) Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

@@loucostabile It must be quite a treat to get to see one in person and then go for a ride in it. :)

[@kleinerkrieger7860]

Pretty Nice!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@motorTranz]

Definitely a "Black Beauty" thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Good call :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@danam0228]

I think I like this better than the '61. Thanks, Lou. I apparently did not see this one before.

[@loucostabile]

Nice! You're welcome danam0228

[@g-a-i-l-]

Vista Cruiser fan as you know. My nephew and his wife, West Point, are doing the fly over tomorrow at Coke 600. If you watch early. Look at the front of this Olds. The lights are familiar

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gail, Thank you for sharing. How can we do a "My Airplane Story" and get a ride in one of those planes..... :-) Very cool! Lou

[@g-a-i-l-]

@@loucostabile are you kidding? You'd never get a word in with Scott and Daniel. Me... Frank and Roberta fly helicopters there's a base in NC. Don't ask me! They me here in Connecticut in the cold and the rain. A round table with the Arnolds. All Vets... Uncle Benedict, my grandfather, my father, brother and both nephews. Yak yak yak

[@g-a-i-l-]

Car freaks!

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you think this one is "Nice" :-) Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@jmj18462]

"She's a Rocket...she was made to BURN" - Kathy Mattea

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@donaldhollums3278]

A great song!

[@milfordcivic6755]

Great song, but it didn't have a 455

[@donaldhollums3278]

@@milfordcivic6755 I could have sworn the lyrics said, “She had a 455 Rocket...”

[@sacooper802]

you already posted this car 5 years ago, but ill take whatever you got to show lou, maybe this one in more detail

[@loucostabile]

Hi soupercooper, You're exactly right. This "updated" video after 5 years features the car in motion, and a ride too. Lou

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

Great car Lou, but remember nobody is better at your job than you, Ray Charles could see you enjoy it that's why your good at it...haha...kutgw. Why you haven't received an offer from the Networks ill never know.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charlotte, Happy to read you enjoy the car, and I appreciate the "high praise" on the videos. My pleasure sharing with you, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@davidbroughall3782]

You did this car 5 years ago. March 17, 2016 is the date on the video.

[@loucostabile]

Correct. Updated video has bonus ride by & ride too :-)

[@milfordcivic6755]

Didn't you do another video of a hardtop Starfire that this guy owns awhile back?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Milford Civic, You're correct. Featured this car originally on 3/17/16 and it was time for an updated video with a drive by, and ride included too (with a great surprise burn out too) and here is the 1st video, Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/npKunJeDfN2NfMU

[@johnoksys7713]

Beautiful car don't perfect car for a cruise night

[@loucostabile]

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

[@colbywhitmore564]

I think I should get myself one of those cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Colby, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon, Lou

[@donaldhollums3278]

Great job, Mr. Lou! Unfortunately GM is just an empty shell of its former self. I reckon the same thing can be said for Ford and Chrysler as well. How many people followed y’all when out on the road?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, We were on a one lane road most of the time, so the crowd was held to a minimum :-) Thank you for the kind words and encouragement on this video, Lou

[@billyhndrsn4542]

I could only wish the "immaculate minds" of GM could have sold Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Saturn into private hands, instead of letting these legendary marques die that horrific death that they did, they shame of it all.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billy, I think it was Dr. Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's over, but be glad it happened." That helps me when something is no longer around, and I hope it helps you too. Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Don't look like it but that car should have got some power under the hood and I love the dash layout on it that'd be one fun car to cruise

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you'd have fun cruising this one :-) Lou

[@RainFall-2022]

Muchas gracias!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome.

[@g-a-i-l-]

Never turn down a convertible.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@g-a-i-l-]

@@loucostabile my father used to say something, not verbatim, is do you know the great thing about driving a convertible. Not putting the top down but knowing you can if you want to. Oh I had to flip up the visors. You know the deal. Unzip the 69 Mustang window: if you want to okay but you're zipping it up before you leave. And! Unzipping the back window for extra air. No AC. Roll up windows, turn on heat. Cheating.

[@bryantcurtis2665]

442 W-30 for me please.But that is just me. I actually love this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Curtis, Like this one? Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmsaoqIiZJ3aac

[@raymondhoelscher9307]

WHAT A CAR!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@16abind]

Where is the Pontiac episode? I want to see that.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, It's coming.....stay tuned :-) Lou

[@michaelmott8086]

Did a 1962 Oldsmobile have a narrower track, than a 1962 Wide-Track Pontiac had? Did a '62 Pontiac have a wider track, than other '62 General Motors cars had? This might have made '62 Pontiacs safer to drive, than other '62 GM cars. My father had a 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88, with a color-change speedometer. This might have been his favorite car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Mott, the color change speedometer seems motivating to get it to "Red" :-) Not sure on the dimensions of the car, however if there are "trunk & treats" there can be a time period correct brochure and that may have the dimensions, Lou

[@Bigstevoreno0655]

No factor A.C. installed back in 1962?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stevo Reno, There was A. C. in 1962, however not on this one, Lou

[@heinrichbier4759]

What are the engine specs on this?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Heinrich, 394 cu in (6.5 L) V8, or the 425 cu in (7.0 L) V8 according to Wikipedia, Lou

[@choward5430]

By the way, the full-length aluminum trim is not available and no one can repair them :)

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@rwamchubb7977]

No that's not the wipers it's part of the heater core. The wiper motor is behind the air cleaner......

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.