1966 Chevrolet Chevy Caprice 427 in Yellow & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@michaelcoonce2240]

I had a little old lady come in my shop in the mid 90s needed a battery. The tech came and said you have to see this. Cleanest 69 caprice coupe you ever saw . It was yellow and white. All the bells whistles. Bucket seats and a 427. She told me her son ordered it when he worked for Gm and put everything on car you could get. We told her to appreciate her son

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car the little old lady brought to your shop :-) 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

[@robertpace901]

In 1965, our 6th grade class went on a field trip. Back then mothers of classmates would volunteer to drive 4 or five kids to the event. One of my classmates parents had just bought a new 1966, two door Caprice, red with black vinyl top, black interior. My teacher knew I wanted to ride with the group that went with that car and she put me in that group. I was so excited to ride in that new Caprice. Thanks for the walk down Memory Lane.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Pace, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 6th Grade trip in the new Caprice :-) 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

[@robertpace901]

@@johnnyduplantis What was so exciting about cars back then, was seeing your first new model year of each brand on the street and dreaming as a kid about your time to be that new car owner. Of course, making the monthly payments put a big dose of reality into that moment.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@ Robert, nice story! Many of our memories of the 60s are defined by the (now classic) cars we experienced and the music we heard on the radio.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@robertpace901 L0L Thanx for being...REAL!

[@tct9mm151]

Beautiful Caprice! Love the sound of that 427. True mean machines!! GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car & the sounds too :-) Lou

[@autosparepartsshop25]

Hey

[@garyblythe1837]

Thanks Lou. Rick always keeps his cars immaculate! That 427 hauls!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to share this immaculate car with you :-) Lou

[@briansd2772]

Ok! Ok! Ok! Rick's car gets my vote for best sounding engine! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Winner! You're welcome, Lou

[@randyluca6339]

My parents owned the first year Caprice. A 65 white with light blue interior. The first year only offered the 4 door Caprice which had many of the same features as the Impala SS, but wrapped in a more luxurious package. This lemonwood yellow 66 you are featuring is just gorgeous and with the 427 makes it even better. I bet there weren’t too many Caprices made with the 427. That makes it more rare and special. Loved this video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents 65 :-) 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

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@RANDY, Yup, IIRC the 427 was Chev's biggest mill?

[@bryantcurtis2665]

427cu. 390hp.@5500 rpm! In 1966 that engine was very competitive in NASCAR, and Police 🚔 cruisers also. Best car 🚗 I've seen in a while Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr. Fruity Pebbles, Happy to read "Best car 🚗 I've seen in a while " :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

What a great looking and sounding Caprice! I know it's not a "Heavy Chevy" but wow that is a Chevy with heavy street presence. Beautiful example, a real classic. Thanks for bringing this one to us Rick and Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to share this Heavy Chevy with you :-) My pleasure sharing this classic with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

100% agree with you Jeff!!!!!!!!!

[@jerrykolosinsky4615]

My brother had one with a 396 325 rated h p with 11000 miles on it when he was drafted it also had factory 4 speed by the way he paid 2200 hundred for it in 1967 he used it to travel from scranton pa to ft bragg in north carolina on week ends onleave never forget it iwas 16 and he would drive it what fun ride

[@loucostabile]

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

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! The Caprice was Chevrolet's answer to the Ford LTD. It started out as a trim option package on the 1965 Impala Sport Sedan (four-door hardtop), and for 1966 it was expanded to a full top-of-the-line four-model series with the addition of the hardtop coupe like Rick's car and two- and three-seat woodgrain-paneled wagons. The Caprice took Chevrolet luxury to a whole new level and it remained the flagship bowtie for 30 years. Nothing like getting your kicks on Route 66 in a '66! BTW, when I was a kid one of our neighbors, who grew up with my dad and has known me my whole life, had three 1966 Chevys. He had a Tuxedo Black Impala SS that he and his wife bought new, a Bel Air four-door sedan and a Caprice coupe. At the same time his father had a Marina Blue '66 Caprice four-door. I've told him maybe he ought to get himself a '66 Biscayne just so he can say he's owned the whole set! LOL! Lou, this was really exciting to see! Thanks to you and Rick for taking us along on your thrilling luxury-laden Turbo-Jet ride! P.S. In 1966, Chevrolet was the prime sponsor for "Bewitched" and "Bonanza", and if you've got a little over an hour to spare, I think you'll really enjoy this great old promo film here on KZbin for the 1966 Chevrolet cars and trucks featuring Lorne Greene. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lafEYYiYg7l3arc

[@Johnnycdrums]

I guess Lorne Greene really was a good “gun hand”.

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and adding to the Channel :-) Glad to read this brings memories of the Neighbors three 1966 Chevys, and his Fathers' 4 door too. Thanks for viewing and sharing the commercial, and you're welcome, Lou

[@robertpace901]

The people behind our neighbors, an elderly couple, bought a new 1965 Caprice, 4 door hardtop, fleshy beige body with a black vinyl top. It had all the options like air conditioning and power windows. It was rare to see a Chevy with power windows and air conditioning in those days.

[@g-a-i-l-]

A good friend of mine's mother was a nurse she had a Caprice. A year later. White. Black vinyl top. 4 door. Very underrated car. Smooth ride. This car is beautiful. No one has to guess, yellow cars from 66-69 are my favorites. Not bright yellow, I won't mention the names. Great car. Nice to see it. Listen to this idle!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kimmie, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great" car :-) Lou

[@ronniecates8490]

I remember when my aunt and uncle bought a 66 Caprice used in 1967 from my great uncles Chevrolet dealership. I remember how gorgeous the car was. It was a white with black vinyl top with the red bucket seat and console shifter. It had factory air, with the 325 horsepower 396. They owned the car for many years

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ronnie, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunt & Uncles 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

[@cyringle]

Nice to see a car we all saw on the highway still being driven and well cared for. Great job presenting this Rick!

[@loucostabile]

Hi cyringle, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

65, 66 and 67 Chevs were incredible just like 55, 56 and 57 Chevs were.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this year Chevy :-) Lou

[@douglinton352]

Lucky guy I’m 70 years old and I bought 66 caprice with the dark blue and white vinyl four-speed when I was 17 great car wish I still had it. thanks for Sharing

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you've had one :-) My pleasure sharing. and you're welcome.

[@stevegordon5243]

Great car and video Lou! I had a 66 Impala Super Sport with a 396 as my first car. Loved that car. Only bad thing was trying to get it to start in cold northern winters. That 396 never wanted to start in the cold. Sure wish I had it back

[@opera93]

Thanks, interestingly, I,had a 1966 *GALAXIE 500 XL/4 speed/352/. BURGANDY/ BLACK INT:: ( kind of like Jay LENO’s 7LITRE, LESS engine/etc.) & **many improvements ,Metallic Brakes( always wished for Front DISC Option/ Shocks/ TIRES .. Never a problem starting in N INDIANA WINTERS, i faintly remember using QUAKER State Oils “” Suoer Blemd 10W-30(Interestingly, I had a GULF TRAVEL CARD PROGRAM, & a GULF SERVICE STATION ( with real Mechanics) CLOSE BY, & down road from my DORM AT Purdue U… that 352/4 BBL engine a little weak, but reasonably ***exonimical…not sure i could have afforded GAS, FOR the ** RCODE427s// 428 or even the 390 INTERCEPTOR **ENGINES OF FORD in my day…..actually nice improved Car & lot of miles to 1974 ….also, interestingly,lot of friend s. Had 396s

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this car & video :-) Glad to read you had a fun 66 Impala. Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@allanstein518]

I noticed and surprised at the fact the top of line Chevrolet did not have power brakes. When in the engine compartment there was no power brake booster behind the master cylinder and the brake pedal was raised.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Allan, Thank you for sharing what you noticed, Lou

[@jeffbell6029]

I love the car, love the rims and tires too - it looks a little mean with those. If I could dream up some different options, I would wish for power windows and bucket seats with the console - but the way this car is equipped and it's condition is still beyond what I would ever dream of in a Chevy. My first ever car was a 66' Impala 2 door hardtop with a 327, 4 speed, bench seat interior and it had the same steering wheel as this Caprice. It was re-painted midnite blue over the original marina blue and had the hubcaps that looked like mag wheels. Wish I could find another like it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, High praise :-) Thank you for sharing the details you notice and enjoy. Lou

[@rcfred_689]

Another cool car on My Car Story - love the full size Big Block Muscle cars! - the Butternut yellow paint is awesome too - love it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi RCFred_68, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car" with a big block too :-) Lou

[@brucegwynn8509]

Yes darling, we'll be driving the caprice today!! I like that !! I had no idea the caprice came out with that much muscle lou, great episode!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Happy to share this Chevy Muscle with you :-) Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Boy, you're right Lou, this Caprice sure can rip it up! With that fantastic color and the air conditioning too, Rick and his son can definitely cruise with comfort and style. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share this Heavy Chevy with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@OneWayStreetShooter]

"Yes darling, we'll be driving the Caprice today." LOL, thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome OneWayStreet Shooter :-)

[@cheezwhiz1234]

Had a white over bright blue '66 caprice 283, console and gauges. Loved it so much bought another, red on red 327 fact 4 spd. Tgen found a high option car that had an engine fire. Swapped in power windows, tach, tri-volume horn, tilt/tele, vacuum trunk release and most of the multiplex system(amp was damaged from fire). Had a 3:31 posi in it. Such a great car. I would put 3:55 or 3:73 gears in your car, will transform performance as they were choked by 2:73's or so iirc

[@loucostabile]

Hi cheezwhiz1234, 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

[@sporty1701]

In 1965, Chevy came ever so close to styling perfection. 1966 would see them hit the mark dead on...just the right amount of "tweaking" made the 66 Chevy absolutely beautiful. And it was the first full size Chevy to have single tail lights since 1959. Ordinarily, I'm not a fan of yellow cars...but this one is perfect just the way it is...and 390hp 427 under the hood, just adds to the fun!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Strange Daze, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your thought on the 1965 & 1966. Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Beautiful Caprice in a great color ! Big Block to boot ! Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

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

[@1955mouse]

thanx so much lou, these are the cruisers I love to see, it's amazing the transition and styling the Impalas and Caprices had in the 60's, I don't believe I've seen many, (if any), of the station wagons of the 66, (that I can remember), I love to see them. I even go back and watch the older videos you do because you bring the best to KZbin! keep 'em coming!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mouse, Happy to share this "Cruiser" with you :-) Appreciate the kind and encouraging words. You're welcome, Lou

[@garylewis3641]

What a nice piece of history and the 427 makes it really special. I love the sound, it sounds really powerful Great video Lou, thanks so much!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to share this 427 Caprice with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jwelchon2416]

My family was a Ford family but I always thought the 65-66 Chevrolets were stunningly beautiful. This one is unbelievably nice!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JWelchon, High praise :-) Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

Man! If this were my car, those rear panels would be black with tire rubber

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@RickMcCargar]

Not usually a fan of yellow cars...but this car, I like! WOW!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-)

[@kevinsnyder4425]

Love the looks of that Caprice. The roofline of those always got my attention.! Yellow w/ black top - oh yea ! Big block power, that's the bonus feature. ! Thanks for another great video, Lou. !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read "Love the looks" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@MAGronemeyer]

What a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@edwardbaker8225]

That car is a Beautiful car it was built the same year I was born… wish I looked as good as that car . Another great video Lou !!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edward, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and bonus it's born the same year as you are, Lou

[@edwardbaker8225]

@@loucostabile 1966 was a great year Lou Thanks for the reply . I enjoy your videos keep them coming I watch everyone of them !

[@normmelanson9345]

Beautiful car brings back some good old memories back in the day 🙂

[@loucostabile]

Hi Norm, Happy to read this one brings back good memories :-) Lou

[@jerrykolosinsky4615]

A freind of mine bought one from baldwin motion in 66 with a 425 hp in it with bucket s in it with a factory consle

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Slimjim260]

Really nice, the two doors were sweet! And the lemonwood yellow!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@1575murray]

This is a rare survivor car. Not many of these came with the 427 as the small block 283 and 327 were much more common. I like the dual circuit master cylinder upgrade as it looks stock and makes the car safer to drive on the street.

[@loucostabile]

Hi murray1575, Happy to read you enjoy the rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@richarddevoe5871]

Great looking car Lou and that 427 makes it even sweeter, nice find 👍🏼

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car & with the big block too, Lou

[@chrisjeffries2322]

I like it! Super nice Caprice with a 427 to boot! Thank you, Rick and Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read "I like it!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@kennethtibbitts414]

THANKS, LOU IT`S MY DREAM CAR

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Kenneth. Happy to read "IT'S MY DREAM CAR" :-)

[@richardmorris7063]

Cool car & love the brochures & " yes dear well b driving the Caprice today "!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read you enjoy the car & brochure :-) Lou

[@kevinturner2899]

Lou, This video is great! Two in a row for me (first, last weeks red ’66 Mustang - of which I myself owned several back in the day - , and now this ’66 Chevrolet). I grew up with late 60s Chevrolets (my Dad owned a ’66, a ’68, and a’69). Consequently, I myself owned 11 of them in the 70s through the 90s. I love these full-size Chevrolets but we rarely see much about them these days because the more popular mid-size cars get most of the attention these days. Thanks for a great video. I am wondering how you find your owners of these great classic cars. Thanks for producing these great videos.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this video, and the last one too :-) Glad to read you've had several of them. My pleasure sharing this video, and you're welcome, Lou

[@bruceh92]

You had me with '66 Caprice - but add the butternut yellow oops lemonwood w/black vinyl roof and 427/425 and I'm in love, Dream car. Thanks guys 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read "I'm in love" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

427/390

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful Caprice😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@2001rams]

I always liked the formal roof on the '66 Caprice. Also, these cars had fantastic looking door panels and seats (bucket or bench). Color combination is great on this car. Nice to see another local AZ car (I'm likely within 20 miles of this car). Thanks to the proud owner and Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Allen, Enjoy reading the details on your comment on this local car to you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@scrappyjunk8793]

great exsample lou the side veiw u can see how the 70 monte carlo got its shape absolutely great these caprices and the 427 impala with the 425 horse three speed on the tree where all over my neighborhood growing up at the drag strip was right down the main highway

[@loucostabile]

Hi scrappy junk, Happy to read the details of this car you enjoy. Glad to read this one brings back memories of the cars you grew up around, Lou

[@dangilbert8391]

Beautiful ride my favorite car in the world is a 65 ss Impala

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Here is that 65 you enjoy :-) Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJiokJRqid92e6s

[@loilt5091]

I recall discovering my 1st Caprice while waiting in line for a movie. This would’ve been late ‘70’s. After viewing this video, it had to have been a ‘66, as well. A 396 version, a darker colour, too. Regardless, I was really taken by its Chevy lines & sleek, sleeper styling. Congrats, that yellow especially works in your locality!

[@loucostabile]

Hi LOIL♡T, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st time discovering the Caprice :-) 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

[@loilt5091]

@@loucostabile Now that I really think about it, the car was a grey, Chateau Slate Poly. This particularly accelerated its subtle stealthiness. My 1st car upon ‘70’s high school graduation, was a ‘69 SS396 Chevelle. The following year I bought a ‘68 SS396 Impala.

[@dirkkrueger5773]

Lou great car!!! Love the 66 full size chevys!!! Had many my self...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dirk, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-) Glad to read you had many too, Lou

[@terrym5023]

Nice ride. Very rare color 🟡. And what's even more rare is a drop top from that era with A/C.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry M, Happy to read you enjoy this ride & appreciate the rarity of this color :-) Lou

[@kc0lif]

very nice caprice i like the 1960s chevys.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@billyrayvalentine7972]

I remember seeing the 427 emblem on these and thinking oh my ....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billy Ray, I felt the same way :-) Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Love the color pops great on this car and American Racing rims also nice touch can't beat a big block

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) Lou

[@garyburch2042]

Beautiful! Dream car

[@loucostabile]

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

[@johnnyace1954]

Awesome 66 Caprice!!! Excellent video as always Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edmund, High praise :-) Thank you, Lou

[@frankmoore159]

Great stuff Lou finding one of them with a 427

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank, Happy to share this Chevy with a big block with you :-) Lou

[@MrBluoct]

Who doesn’t like Rick? Unique set up and the condition … Would have given a lot to stuff that motor in my once owed 65 impala ss convertible Never understood how these frames could improve to handle big motor mega torque back in the day I know what happened to parts of mine with my small block 😎 Often visited a local welding shop due to above and would literally glance over, walk around, or sit on ! multiple 396 and 427 blocks with holes punched through them from late nights racing and pinned tachs ☠️ Thanks Lou ! And that rear view mirror “ gps”

[@loucostabile]

Hi Finn Green, Happy to read you had a fun 65 Impala :-) Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@timrayburn2461]

Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Tim :-)

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

Very cool car. I know it puts you in a good mood every time you take it for a spin. Regardless of what might be on your mind before driving it you’d be happy afterwards lol.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheJake from statefarm, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very cool car". You're right, taking them for a spin puts your mind in a good place :-) Lou

[@JamesKeno]

My favorite Caprice. When console ❤️

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is your favorite Caprice :-)

[@Truth2240]

Butternut is a cool color. I have a 66 Caprice since 1971.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dennis, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool color" :-) Glad to read you have a cool car too, Lou

[@michaelhintz6187]

Sweet ride. Another good one Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Sweet ride" :-) Lou

[@keithshevlin5427]

Great survivor and big fan of the color. Jealous your in Phoenix. Balmy 8F here in NH

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) I'm in Chillinois and it's 19F, Lou

[@pkramerable]

Beautiful car. Nice to be in Phoenix.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Back in Chillinois today.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Wow, very nice!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@loucostabile Oh yea!

[@mauricelapointe1142]

Very nice car, wow wow wow.

[@loucostabile]

wow x 3 = winner

[@johnwilkerson2195]

Iove the old luxury muscle cars!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@elainehare8666]

Sounds great

[@loucostabile]

Hi Elaine, Happy to read this one "Sounds great" :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Nice big Chevy Bowtie!!.. Revell recently came out with a nice 1/25 67 impala SS..I just might have to add one to my collection and build it someday...

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

I believe it is actually an AMT kit..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read this one is "Nice" :-) Thank you for sharing there is a model of a 67 Impala too, Lou

[@onemoremisfit]

I happen to know a guy who has a stash of R12 refrigerant. He might even want to sell some of it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi onemoremisfit, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@randybills3848]

another nice one Lou

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Randy :-)

[@anthonyc1883]

From the Motor Trend article: "Rather unusual, incidentally, is that the car used less than a quart of oil from new to 833 miles on the odometer." Not quite sure how to take that. A good thing, or bad?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony C, Thank you for sharing the details you noticed, Lou

[@martinedwards4522]

sweet car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Happy to read you enjoy this "Sweet car" :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Cool original literature too!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice when the literature is there too :-)

[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

Another beautiful ride Lou, I'm not 100% sure but I believe the aluminum intake was stock for the 427

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Bearded Guy Jeff Lawless, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hmmm, not sure. Hoping a Viewer can confirm if the aluminum intakes were stock, Lou

[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

@@loucostabile I did a quick search and it would have had an aluminum intake but it was different than the one on it.

[@johntramburg3278]

@@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887 Late to the party here. The L36 427 390 hp was originally equipped with a Quadrajet carburetor, cast iron intake, oval port heads, hydraulic lifters, and cast pistons with 10.25:1 compression ratio. Conversely, the L72 427 425 hp was originally equipped with a Holley carburetor, aluminum intake, rectangular port heads, solid lifters and forged pistons with 11:1 compression ratio. The L72 was only available with a 4 speed manual transmission and air conditioning was not available with this engine. While I’ve seen the Impala SS with the L72 I’ve never seen a Caprice with one. Not to say none were ever produced but most were equipped with the L36.

[@musclecarfan74]

That color is Lemonwood Yellow, I own most of those treats, and a few he doesn't. I have the Tilt-Tele tag, and a very rare engineering book, that belong to an employee of GM. I have Neve seen the plates and napkins. I no longer own my Impalla "SS" convertible. It was a 283 2bbl car new. It was Marina blue with white top and bright blue interior. I twas an Illinois car, where I from and a total rust bucket, when my older friend bought in the 80's.

[@loucostabile]

Hi musclecarfan74, Thank you for sharing the color of this car. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your blue car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tdvandy2]

Great car. Thanks as always for a fantastic video. One question though. At about 13:20 in the video, what is that red light underneath the dashboard?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd V, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car". The red light is a pull down to turn on the flashers, Lou

[@wcmaughan]

Hey Lou-gorgeous Caprice. He was mistaken, no hood steel on the 66 Biscaynes-just paint.

[@loucostabile]

Hey Lucky, Happy to read you enjoy this "gorgeous" car :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@edwardpena95]

I love your ride. I bought a fixer upper I was wondering your tire and rims size. Thank you!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edward, Happy to read you love this ride :-) I believe they're 15 inch rims. Not sure of the tire size. You're welcome, Lou

[@milfordcivic6755]

That's a New England car, sold at Rowe Chevrolet in Mass. I'm surprised it's still in existence!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Milford Civic, Happy to share this one with you, Lou

[@leightonfarms4962]

I always thought the 66 caprices were the ultimate Chev 👍👍👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this ultimate Chevy :-)

[@davidmacesr5672]

Awesome survivor

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@SamsterOne]

I'm partial to the '66 model because my first car was a '66 Biscayne 2dr. post.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@josephconsoli4128]

Beautiful example. Actually, the intent of this model, even with the 427, was luxury, not sport. For that was the Impala SS. The hotrod look and sound is done well and the owner's preference, but I would have this car with the factory optional spinner-spoke hubcaps and thin stripe whitewalls, with a mellow exhaust sound. My uncle had the '66 Caprice wagon and my grandfather had a '66 Bel-Air 2-door that he owned until he passed-away in the early 1990's. On an ironic note, the uncle that had owned the '66 Caprice wagon acquired it and had it detailed! I have no idea where it is now.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@Joseph, I HAD to Giggle that hubcap to see EXACTLY what they looked like! The spoked wheel is my all-time FAV for cars esp. the 60s Lincolns!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@JC, Where I lived in East Vancouver, a neighbour and friend had the bronze 1958 Chev, or was it Pontiac wagon? His son played lacrosse with me, and Bill used to drive us kids to practices/games in it!

[@josephconsoli4128]

@@mr.blackhawk142 I believe the Chevy spinner spoke hubcaps are from '64-'66. It was definitely one of the nicer styled ones. Usually they were ordered on "loaded" models to give added touch of luxury.

[@josephconsoli4128]

@@mr.blackhawk142 Great story. Those 3 tail-lamp Chevy's were part of the American landscape for decades. I remember my neighbor has a '63 Impala sedan. White with a bright red interior. I recall being taken to school in it on a rainy day with a bunch of kids.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice" car :-) Lou

[@mickeyshea8013]

Awesome.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mickey, Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome" car :-) Lou

[@mickeyshea8013]

@@loucostabile Here in Boston there is a 1969 Caprice 427 on Craigslist for sale. I'm looking for a GTO but the Caprice is dragging me in.

[@donaldhollums3278]

That is a nice Chevy! Mr. Lou you oughta find a Chevrolet at the opposite end of the spectrum to review, a Vette...Chevette that is!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, Happy to read you enjoy this Chevy :-) Hard to find a Chevette anywhere. If I find a good one with a Care Taker who will share, you'll see that car too, Lou

[@patcurrie9888]

What an automobile! I dig the engine upgrades and colors, not so much the wheels. Seems too vintage for the "Cragers".

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Happy to read the details you enjoy, and some not so much too. Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@johnwagner4559]

What was that red thing under the cigarette lighter on the dash, driver side? Rare and beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Hmmm, I see it and it appears to be a light, and maybe a parking brake light when engaged, but I'm not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@cassieconnor3344]

@@loucostabile The red know, is the optional 4 way flasher, became standard in 67.

[@be2keen]

GM was on top of the world in the 60s.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Warner, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@garymckee448]

I forgot that I drive a Caprice but it's a 95 but at least it's rear wheel drive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@toddbell1748]

Beautiful! How much?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Not aware of this car being for sale, Lou

[@Cola64]

Sweet

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@L4sleeko]

And looking nothing like the '66 Pontiac. That interior would look at home in the 66 Riveria.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@Jeffagarcia66]

is that a 427 crate engine? the intake looks like its from GMPP If so that's big bucks well done too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff G, I think this car came with this motor, Lou

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Hey Lou are you based in the windy city area I noticed most of your car stories come from within about a 50 to 100 mi range of Chicago area? I was just curious that's all

[@loucostabile]

Hi Trucker Kev The Paid Tourist, I'm in the Suburbs of Chicago, Lou

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@@loucostabile 👍🏻✌️ me too when I'm not on the road Lockport.

[@jeffstewart1182]

That intake is a full on race part from gm. That engine is working until it's over 5k rpm . Those square ports are not any good unless you really stand in it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, 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

[@2packs4sure]

It's nice but it when they respring these classics and they wind up having the ground clearance of a 4X4 it kills it for me..

[@loucostabile]

Hi 2packs4sure, Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@robertvincent562]

Adjusted for Inflation... Sticker price in today's dollars is about $40k. Not surprising. What IS surprising is the Air Conditioning in today's dollars is $3k...!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, 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

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, Absolutely stunning Caprice with the L36 / 427 Big Block. The first year of the 427 Chevy. I have a copy of the sales brochure you showed us I am starting to collect them. Abit of a sleeper a wolf in sheep's clothes. Hope you are well. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@loucostabile]

Goodday Louis, Happy to share this Heavy Chevy with you :-) I'm well when I'm around cars, and hoping you're well too. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou