Original Owner 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 4 Speed Convertible Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Cleveland OH on 5-29-22.
We're looking at a 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport SS 2 Door Convertible in Ember Red Paint. The car comes with the factory 409 CI V8 engine with 425 HP, and has a 4 Speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Rick Wojtko. Rick’s had this car since new. He shares when he was 17 this car was the hottest car on the road with 425 HP and they made songs about it “She’s real fine my 409” and it was like living a dream.
This car will be shared at Glynn Smith Chevrolet Buick GMC at 600 Columbus Pkwy, Opelika, AL
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

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[@Polara1524]

I always smile when I see old cars with their original owners. They always have incredible stories to tell.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "incredible" story with you :-)

[@godsowndrunk1118]

Nice car.....story reminds me of Jay Leno's dad letting him order their 66 Galaxie and dad ending up with a 428 4 speed.

[@matrox]

Me too😁

[@matrox]

@@godsowndrunk1118 Nope it was a 428 with an Automatic.

[@godsowndrunk1118]

@@matrox I'll have to watch it again...if I was picking, as kid, it would have been a 4 speed. I learned to use a clutch at nine as soon as I could reach the pedal...on a Allis Chalmers tractor....

[@martinsuter3531]

Paraphrasing the Beach Boys - "It's so fine, his 409!" Thank you Lou for posting this wonderful video and showcasing this absolutely magnificent car and it's wonderful owner!! This is the car the dreams are made of!👍👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

"This is the car the dreams are made of!" NICE!

[@loisgustafson1558]

I'm a 76 yr old now, but I remember these muscle cars like yesterday! My 1st car was a 1964 chevy impala, 2 door hardtop. It had factory 300 horse 327 with the Carter AFB carburetor and 4 speed trans. A very enjoyable car to drive! Ron

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lois, Happy to read you remember these Muscle Cars :-) 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

[@davidkastin4240]

Unbelievable 64 🏆 Rick deserves "Best Caretakers Award"

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to share this "Unbelievable" car with you :-) Lou

[@mohamedbhamjee1856]

Amazing And he is 75 years still enjoying his car 🚗

[@loucostabile]

Keeping him young :-)

[@toddjohnson8493]

That is an incredible Chevrolet! Loaded, with no driver's side mirror, and unmolested! Thunbs up!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd, Happy to receive a "Thunbs up!" from you :-) Lou

[@onemoremisfit]

Rick intervened just in the nick of time as a dealership butcher was about to horribly disfigure the deck lid of that sacred holy grail of a car ... and the car repaid him for that valiant rescue by leading him to a life of opportunity and prosperity! Great car story Lou, one of your best!

[@loucostabile]

HI onemoremisfit, Happy to share this "holy grail" of a car with you :-) High praise for this story, Lou

[@bdpopeye]

"dealership butcher was about to horribly disfigure the deck lid of that sacred holy grail of a car" Aahh in 1964 the dealership had no idea this lovely automobile would someday be a classic. It was just another Chevy.

[@onemoremisfit]

@@bdpopeye Yes, and all the dealership cared about back then was branding it with their logo on the backside like cattle. Today if that car appeared on their lot they'd treat it like gold. But that car would not be found parked for 5 minutes on their unworthy lot today. Most people were ignorant to the car's potential value back in 1964, but not all. There were a few car guys who knew right away.

[@donaldtimmons7675]

@@bdpopeye His Car! even to this day, most dealerships don't know the difference between what's yours, and what is theirs...

[@bigchief3859]

My friend who sadly past away last fall owned a 1964 Impala stw with an original 409 and a Powerglide automatic transmission. The 1964 Impalas was his life and religion and I think he would really appreciate this beautiful convertible😎😎👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi BigChief, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Sad to read the passing :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@arvbergstedt3303]

The glory days for GM cars. I was in awe at 16 when a guy in our small town bought a new 64 impala SS red with a 327 4 speed. Later a friend bought a used 63 impala 327 300 hp. That car would go. This 409 425 is very impressive. I was told the 348 and 409 were poor engines??

[@loucostabile]

Hi Arv, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car in your small town and your Friends 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

[@jeffpriem4888]

We are all 17 still at heart. Great car and Great story.. in 63 you got seat belts for the driver, the other five passengers had to Hang-On if seat belts weren't ordered. Are there any 17 year old gear heads these days anymore?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, You're right, you get in a car like this and you're 17 again :-) There are a few 17 year old gear heads...and some watch this Channel too. Lou

[@sergeantmasson3669]

My former neighbor bought the exact same 409/425hp car new in '64, from Norwood Chevrolet in RI but it was/is turquoise/white, and he still owns it.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@robertyoung8289]

Boy what inspirational cool guy.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)

[@scottydog62]

This could have been an hour segment just hearing his stories and even more about his father , That car is literally a lottery ticket I mean all the right options, Unrestored, always properly taken care of out of the sun low mileage one owner in perfect condition, with the unique mirror delete and the silver interior , I can't imagine how much This car would be worth if he wanted to sell it, Not that he would sell it,he obviously never hurt for money if he kept it this long. I absolutely love your channel Lou, and God bless people like Rick

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott K, High praise for this segment, and glad to read you were sharing you would have enjoyed an hour :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@glennsankey8186]

Love it. Class, Style, Real Chrome Beauty, When cars were made.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn, 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

[@kennethtibbitts414]

LOVE THE SOUND OF DUEL 4 BARREL CARBS!!

[@loucostabile]

Me too!

[@martinsuter3531]

@mohamedbhamjee1856 - Yes! And now everyone watching this wonderful video on KZbin is also enjoying this amazing car! Thank you Lou and Rick! @kennethtibbitts414 - And just so you know, those carbs are NOT fighting each other! They are "DUAL" carbs, meaning two carburetors, not "DUEL" carbs as in an organized fight with guns or swords between two people!!!

[@jeffring1222]

Beautiful car, power windows,rare option, Rick looks great for 74 yrs old. Great episode Lou, Rick is a lucky man.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read the details you notice :-) Appreciate the encouraging words on this episode, Lou

[@marvincarter870]

I owned a beautiful '64 Chevy Impala SS 300 HP power glide tranny. It had fire engine Red exterior and white tuck and roll interior. I absolutely loved mine as a young US Navy E3 it was my pride and joy! This one is beautiful too! ♥️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marvin, 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

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you, Rick and Lou, what a treat this was.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Chris :-)

[@dannmarceau]

Rick seems like a nice guy; I really appreciate him, his car, and his stories. I was just four when his car was new, wish I felt as good as his car looks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dann, I agree, Rick is a nice guy. Happy to read you enjoy this car & story, Lou

[@aldente2676]

Don't let first impressions fool you. What if Rick had his own pet cemetary in his parent's back yard or something? 👏😒😢😜🤣

[@kevinsnyder8448]

This car is remarkable ❤ and the owner had the insight to preserve. One great combination.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, 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

[@phillipternullo4934]

Yes Sir , you’ve had that car for a long time . No point in ragging on it too much now . Awesome car . Just about every kids dream back then to have a car like that .

[@loucostabile]

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

[@matrox]

No side mirror. He wanted to see where he was going...not where he had been!...Ehhhh!😅👍

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@kevin7151]

Excellent segment Lou. Rick really has a gem there and it's great to see he is the original owner who has taken such fine care of this classic. Interesting features on the car at a time when one could do significant customization right from the factory. Thanks for putting this up for your subscribers and wishing Rick and you a Happy Father's Day in advance.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this segment :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and Happy Fathers Day to you too, Lou

[@billfeld5883]

As a boy my neighbor bought one and the first time I heard and was it he was sideways in the road, and of course I jumped the fence and ran over to see his new car (old car Corvette) ,this is a great example of the world of 1964!!!! 2022 PS, I LOVE THE ENDING,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors 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

[@georges7340]

17 year old on a mission!! Thanks Lou for bringing Rick to the channel and sharing his amazing story!! And what a "survivor" this is!! Pure powerhouse!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi George S, Happy to read you enjoy this car & story :-) My pleasure sharing this episode with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@choward5430]

I'd be willing to bet he's the only original '64 SS Impala 409 in America

[@loucostabile]

Hi C Howard, I'd think you're right, Lou

[@dennisnash5504]

Lol no ur close tho there is another one I just seen with the body having like only 80.000 miles and after the resto it only has 0 miles only drive way driven ...check it out ..put on u tube couple months ago ..dude is asking 250 k its crazy g oh ya and its a yanko.....if u want to see it put in youtube search 64 ss 409 duel carb yanko for sale

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

ORIGINAL OWNER.....awesome !!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Lou, I still have the red/black 1963 Ford Galaxie XL 390 4 speed convertible that I bought new from Warwick Ford in RI. Other than a repaint several years ago, it still looks new.

[@loucostabile]

Sergeant Masson, Happy to read you have a cool car too! Lou

[@user-j4200]

Thank you for showing us your 64. 58 years plus proud owner. Super jealous. Damn my parents for not making me earlier in life.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome J. Good news! All those cars are right here on this Channel now so you're born at just the right time :-)

[@davidmacesr5672]

What a survivor tremendous story owner and car holding up we’ll great Memorial Day storyline. May The Force be with you!

[@loucostabile]

HI David, Happy to read you enjoy this car and story :-) Lou

[@urideamabal]

Amazing! So cool, the original owner, too........ 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uri, Happy to read "Amazing!" :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

That is a beautiful Impala! The owner is great and the Trunk & Treats are interesting. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@mikepowell1076]

My 409,nothings fater than my 409, song gets stuck in my head every time I see one. Great song, great car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, A happy tune for sure :-) Lou

[@rockman3956]

Great episode Lou! I like your way of interaction and genuine warmth. This brought a flood of memories for me. My grandfather had a black hard top 62 Impala and my father had a 64 red with white hardtop. I practically lived in those cars. My father never sat in a Japanese car and used the Chevy until he passed away in Sept 2017. Lovely cars and the owner of the one in this episode is an old school gentleman. Love for you both. A fan from Pakistan.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rock Man from Pakistan, High praise for the episode. My pleasure sharing with you. 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]

I love stories like this, full respect for the owner and a great story. Incredible car. Thanks guys 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this car & story :-) You're welcome. Lou

[@RallyNova350]

Stunning car! Love hearing the stories of the original owner keeping them forever. How sweet that you even got to drive it Lou :)!! Thanks for the video!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Stunning car!" :-) You're welcome.

[@Dude-os2mv]

No doubt. No telling what it'd bring at Barrett-Jackson

[@KenanTurkiye]

Wow! The story behind this car, owned since he was 17 and the mileage! Hats of to Mr. Wojtko for this treasure. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenan, Hight praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@KenanTurkiye]

@@loucostabile Have a great day/night Lou, thak you.

[@dougeurowerkz2881]

Original owner, survivor, and amazing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, Happy to receive an "amazing!" from you :-) Lou

[@RexStarlite]

Everybody's life should go so well, Good Job Rick!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, 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

[@bdpopeye]

Thanks for posting Lou! Great original survivor. My dad had a '64 Impala 2 door hardtop. His was NOT an SS. It was powered by 283 V8 with a powerglide. His Impala was light blue. As time goes by I hope these cars continue to survive. Thanks again for posting and have a blessed day!

[@loucostabile]

HI Gerry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Blessings received, and God bless you too, Lou

[@plmcrzy6789]

I'm tired of plumbing, I want your job! Thanks again Lou for a awesome My Car Story!

[@loucostabile]

Hi PLMCRZY67, Happy to read you enjoy the work I share with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@plmcrzy6789]

@@loucostabile Thank Lou-Peace frind

[@Johnnycdrums]

What a guy, most kids would have scratched it by now.

[@loucostabile]

I think you're right.

[@richarddevoe5871]

Great story and incredible Impala with all the right boxes checked. Amazing condition… just wow… I’m speechless

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to receive a "just wow… I’m speechless" from you :-) Lou

[@yavin99]

That must be the best 1964 Impala SS in the world.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@judgegixxer]

This was fun. Had a big smile on my face hearing his stories. Car is gorgeous. (I'd still be pulling into Bob Beck's waving my lifetime lube club card. hahaha) I've also kept my first car but I'm only a little over halfway to Ricks 58 years so he has my utmost respect.

[@loucostabile]

Hi judgegixxer, "This was fun"...Goal achieved! Lou

[@johnsweigart9673]

Thank you for making my evening. This brought back so many memories. I had a 2 door hardtop SS with 409 - 340 hp. I could get rubber in all 4 gears . That and the dual glass packs got me in a little trouble with the local PD. Sure which I had it now. Glad you were able to keep yours. Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this made your evening and brought back memories for you :-) You're welcome. Sounds like you had some fun with your car, Lou

[@leegunter5223]

This is my favorite then comes my 67 ! This has every thing a guy could want ! I was 5 when this was built! The owner is hysterical!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lee, Happy to read this car is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@brucegwynn8509]

Great episode, he was a very responsible 17 year old, the car is in excellent condition, done a wonderful job with the car over these almost 60 years, incredible, just incredible,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Right person with the right car :-) Lou

[@bobleroy1924]

Convertible too. Oh my god

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@Daniellopez-tx5xq]

Love this 64 409 ss impala and the rich history with its owner 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read you "Love this" :-) Lou

[@DerekMikolaj]

I cannot believe the low milage. I have a 64 Impala Wagon that I have owned for 50 years, in Australia ! With 680,000 on the clock (six times around the clock and still goes) And I love her, she is awaiting restoration

[@loucostabile]

Hi Derek, You're a GREAT CARetaker for that wagon! Well done! 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

[@briansd2772]

What a car story! I nominate Rick's Dad for Parent of the Century! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, High praise. You're welcome, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Very nice! Never saw a silver interior in a red Impala but back then you could order anything.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice!" car :-) Thank you for sharing the details you notice, Lou

[@czechmate6916]

What beautiful car thank you for sharing this with us. I had a 63 Impala at sixteen in 1973. Life got in the way and I had to let her go 3 years ago. That was my first car and I miss her dearly.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Czech Mate, Happy to read you had a 63 Impala :-) 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

[@czechmate6916]

@@loucostabile I subscribed a few years ago and I watch a lot of your videos they always bring happy memories. Mine was in storage from 1987- 2019 it was in good condition it was going to be my retirement project to pull the motor and freshen it up the car was about 90% original. But life got in the way and I knew I wasn’t going to be able to do it so I had to let her go.

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Well, Rick saved his pennies and he saved his dimes and bought himself a brand new 409! I think the fact that he still has it to this very day goes to show just how much satisfaction you get when you work hard for what you want. No doubt he's put a lot of love into it too, as he's done so well to keep it looking like new throughout all these last 58 years! As usual, Lou, you have a real knack for find the most interesting specimens to spotlight with such great car stories to tell! Thanks, Lou and Rick, for taking us all along for this real fine ride!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, "Rick saved his pennies and he saved his dimes and bought himself a brand new 409" NICE! My pleasure finding the cars I think you'll enjoy. You're welcome. Lou

[@CJColvin]

Very beautiful 64 Impala and that 409 is a beast.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@CJColvin]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou

[@MrTrack412]

Lou, I haven't said it for many years. Although I've enjoyed many of your cars this one really impresses because you found the original owner of the car! I'm going to say, hang on, wait for it, "You've outdone yourself with this one, Lou!"

[@loucostabile]

Jed, wait for it....HIGH PRAISE! I appreciate that :-) Lou

[@swingbag12]

I love that car so much I wann cry 😢....thanks for being such a good owner . That car deserves it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason, 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

[@wagonmaster1974]

Nice video! Brought back a lot of memories. When I came home in 1974 from my tour of duty in the USMC, I needed a car. A local dealer [who had died in 1966] wife had died and there was an estate sale. In the estate was included his personal 1963 Impala SS convertible. I went to the auction with all my gusto to buy that car. It was white, with a tan top and interior and a 4-gear. It had A/C, so I figured it was a small block. Long story short, I wound up with the car. It had less than 20K on the clock and was a 425HP 409 car. The original owner owned a big Chevrolet dealer. When the beast arrived, he had his guys in the shop set about the engine brackets for A/C compressor by Frigidaire, as well as all the other components. A/C was available as a 409 option, just not for the 425HP. A one of none A/C equipped 425/409 was born in his dealership. The car had power windows, power steering and manual brakes. Wish I'd kept that one...

[@loucostabile]

Hi wagonmaster1974, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@michaellindquist31]

I was 13 in 1964, and my Dad bought a ‘64 Impala 2dr HT in Daytona blue. He was originally getting a 283 with a 3speed stick on the column but was too tall and shifting to 3rd gear hit his knee. So the salesman suggested the 4spd on the floor but it needed the 327 250hp. I remember that it cost a little over $2800, brand new. To a 13 y/o kid, that was a big deal. I was tall at 16 and would occasionally sneak it out and do one wheel peels popping the clutch! He kept it for over 10 years before selling it, mostly rusted as we lived in NY, to the neighbor kid as a project car. Good memories.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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

[@michaellindquist31]

@@loucostabile Lou, since he purchased it new at 17 yrs old using his own money, I’m surprised you: 1. Never asked him how much he paid for it, and 2. How, at 17, he could afford it in the first place! That car had to be close to, if not over $4000 sticker price. That’s over $38,000 in today’s money according to an inflation calculator. He wouldn’t have hid that information and it would have been interesting to know.

[@wjack4728]

Great story Lou. I see why they made a song about the 409, excellent car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi wjack, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great story" on this excellent car :-) Lou

[@petercarey2784]

I'm still catching up on your older videos Lou and this one about the '64 Chevy us great. It has a 409 CI engine it. Back in the day I had a '59 Impala with the "Stone Crusher" 348 CI engine in it with three deuces. Save the wave 👋 .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, Happy to read you're enjoying some of the older videos. Glad to read you had a fun 59. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@edmardt]

What a beautiful machine, the condition of this car is unreal! The end of an era!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed, 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

[@edmardt]

@@loucostabile Will do, I still have my first car. a '65 GTO convertible that I have owned for over 50 years that needs a restoration but glad I kept it. Again love your car!

[@adriantomlin2902]

Awesome 64 Imp SS! My dad had a 1964 Impala it was a 4 door hardtop. 327 with a power glide. That car could haul ass!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@garylewis3641]

What an awesome car and story. I can't believe the low mileage, don't find many like that everyday. Great video Lou and thanks!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@stevehartshorn2226]

I always loves my Dad 64 Impala convertible... 6 boys in back

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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

[@bobleroy1924]

When I was 17 I ordered a 76 2dr Electra limited with all the options and a 455 4 barrel . Crazy. Black

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@JackFlemingFan1]

That '64 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 Convertible is really an incredibly stunningly looking car that sounds and runs as great as it looks! Chevrolet really did make a classic car that still looks impressive even 58 years later! Thanks for posting yet another of your excellent videos, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JackFlemingFan, High praise! My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@theone31man]

This car is one of the coolest cars ever made! It is beautiful in everything a car can offer.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@vladtheimpala5532]

That’s a beautiful car. He knew exactly what to order. I had a 64 Impala convertible for awhile. It was white with a black top and black interior. I found it in the want ads for $250.00. The top was in tatters but I worked at a car lot. My boss loved convertibles and he had a car collection so he ran it through like it was one of his. I got a new top with a glass rear window for $180.00. I was in it for $430.00, a good deal even in 1977 when I bought it. My plan was to put a 409 in it with a Muncie four speed and paint it red but I never got enough money to get that done. I ended up driving it until 1988 and I had to let it go 😢 because I was in debt to the IRS. I don’t know if I’ll ever recover from that. I have to admit that I have mixed feelings when I see one now. I can appreciate it but I get a little twinge of jealousy. I hope someday I can replace it but it won’t be likely to fall into my hands for $430.00.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vlad the Impala, Happy to read you enjoy the way Rick ordered this one :-) Glad to read you have a 64 Impala Convertible too. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@EuropaMan]

My best friend had one back in 1968-69 and I loved this model. MY DREAM CAR for sure. Thank you for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric Christopher Mestre - Europa Man, Happy to read your Best Friend had one, and this is your "DREAM 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

[@ericerto8250]

Wow you just can't find a better example of a Impala SS as original as this one it's extremely rare

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@richdorak1547]

Everyone has their favorites. I watch these videos and appreciate how the owner loves his car and that's the whole point. Thx for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@FishNFoolLures]

I had a 64 SS Impala when I was young it was a 327, 4 speed with factory tach. I painted it black with gold on the side where the hollow part of the body is It was a stunning car with black interior. I named it "Texas Tea" on the trunk lid. I had that car quite a few years till it got rear ended by a semi and the insurance would not give me even a 1/3 of what I thought it was worth at the time, which was in about 1984. I think I got less than 2k for it. If I knew what I know now I would have kept it and repaired it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi FishNFoolLures, 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

[@davestelling]

Morning, Lou - I think this is the most impressive episode I've seen of M. C. S. I'm remembering being with my Dad when he ordered our '64 Chevy station wagon at our local Chevrolet dealership. Just remarkable, that this fellow purchased her new & has been such a good custodian...

[@loucostabile]

Morning, Dave- High praise for this episode! Happy to read this brings back memories of ordering a car with your Dad :-) Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

She's real fine, indeed! Great looks, great sounds, and great power. It's no wonder She's still with her original owner. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy the looks, sounds, and power from this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@LITTLE1994]

I didn't know the 1964 Impala can have a huge motor. Pretty cool this particular car is still with the guy who bought when it was new.

[@loucostabile]

Hi LITTLE, Happy to read you think this car is "Pretty cool" :-) Lou

[@jefferygrady3181]

What an awesome car and story! Lou you continue to out do your self! I bet that was a thrill for you to be able to drive that car! Doesn't get any better than that!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffery, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome car & story" :-) VERY FUN to drive the car! Lou

[@leroycaudill96]

I remember these cars well thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@MoparDan]

That car is so familiar to me because my Dad bought a used ermine white two door Impala with the 327 from a Denver car dealership in 1966. It was our family car for many years and the car I drove around the neighborhood while under age with a friend on a Thursday night while Mom and Dad was at King Soopers shopping for next week's groceries. We took that car on our 1968 California vacation from Colorado, in that year I turned twelve years old. In later summers I washed, polished and waxed it for Mom and Dad.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MoparDan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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

[@michaelpacini1332]

Now I know why The Beach Boys wrote a song about this car . It's a beast ! Rick has taken great care of the beast too . Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to share the car for the songs inspiration :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@mikescaffo4850]

Beautiful car and a way better America to live in back when things were simple

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, 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

[@gordocarbo]

adding driving portions where they do get on it really adds to the vids. Will admit Ill watch more often for sure.

[@loucostabile]

Hi port nut, "adding driving portions where they do get on it really adds to the vids." When we can, we do :-) Lou

[@tonyawilliamslovely_bellec4392]

1964 cruiser. Nice! Reminds me of someone dear to me who owns one. Thanks for showing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tonya Williams • LOVeLY_belleCreations♡, Happy to read this car brings memories of someone you know 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

[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

That's an amazing story! Thanks for sharing Lou

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this "amazing story!" with you The Bearded Guy Jeff Lawless. You're welcome.

[@josephgarcia2979]

I admire that your dad was proud of you for buying the car yourself. Lol, when my dad asked me what I was doing with the money I was saving, which was to buy a car, his response was, "if you feel like a man, then get out of my house," and I did at age 15.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@davidschmoll5583]

What a thrill! Love to hear that engine growl!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to share this car & ride with you, Lou

[@randallfrank5682]

Another good story and video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Randall :-)

[@garyjdixon1536]

My brother in law had a 1962 1963 & 1964 and all SS but all with 283 motors ! This 409 big block and original top makes this car crazy valuable ! Is it a 6 digit ,100000.00 car ??? To the owner it's priceless the way he's taken care of a rarity and cleanest in the Universe without doubt !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brother In Laws 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

[@DrRobertMPick]

LOVE IT!!!! ...and with the original owner!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Happy to read "LOVE IT!!!!" :-) Lou

[@garylewis6495]

If Hertz had used this Impala to film their "let Hertz put you in the driver's seat commercial", the driver would have wound up on the road viewing his car from the rear on his rear! Great video, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Thank you for sharing. Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@chocodiledundee1]

Absolutely awesome history , I don’t think the original owner at 17 knew he was buying one of the most iconic and legendary full size muscle car ever in automotive history . Thank you for the video South Australia 🇦🇺

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leandro, Happy to read "Absolutely awesome history" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@jamesweaver1738]

She's real fine. My 409. Beach boys song back in the day.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, NICE ! Lou

[@backwoodscountryboy1600]

Sweet ride, I have an uncle in Jacksonville Florida that has an all original matching numbers 64 SS 409 Impala two-speed powerglide and it has a factory electric trunk opener inside the glove compartment it's a sweet ride and it has less than 50,000 original miles he's the second owner of the car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Backwoods Country Boy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncle in FL 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

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Well Lou you've done it again. Im 44 years old and have just seen the most beautiful Impala SS GM ever built! Wow did Rick take cars of that car!! The original top is nothing short of stunning and the overall condition of the car is breathe taking! Thanks for the video and the story behind the car is was truly and treat to watch! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don's Hot Rod Garage, High praise. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@patkane761]

I was lucky enough to work on a 64 convertible. Blue, black top, blue interior 409 4 spd and it was a 1 off from the factory. It was the only one built with power vent windows. The last thing was get them working (1 of 1) how? I actually found them and the switches in a 63 Caddy.... I'm doing a 78 Ranchero, maybe a video of a nice one to inspire me? Thanks for all the great videos Lou, keep them coming 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you used to work on :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MrWill73]

That’s so awesome that he still has is first car which he ordered! Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr. Will's Dying Breed Garage, Happy to read "That’s so awesome that he still has is first car which he ordered! Beautiful!" :-) 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

[@howabouthetruth2157]

WOW!!! It just doesn't get anymore original than this! Gorgeous car, with an awesome REAL car guy who has owned it since it rolled off the dealer's lot. Amazing........I really enjoyed this one, thanks guys!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Howabouthetruth, Happy to receive a "WOW!!!" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@dougthatcher3521]

Wonderful car, and video shot in my church's parking lot! Double cool!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, Happy to read you enjoy this "heavenly" car....AMEN! Lou