Original Owner ! 1969 Ford Torino GT Fastback 351 CI Engine & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@dennisjordan9846]

❤$

[@thomasarussellsr]

Super low miles and in pristine condition. Very well kept one owner car. As soon as the hood was opened I thought to myself, "I bet he wishes now that he got the power breaks.". My first car was a 1968 Chevy BelAir 4 door. And, yeah, I remember no power brakes, no power steering, shoulder belt on the ceiling, and the high beam on the floor button. Also, columb shift manuals. I had several of those, in cars and trucks. But the BelAir was a 2sp power glide behind a I-6 250 w/a mono-jet carb, with a posi rear. It was used when I got it, but still had the bias ply tires under it and on the spare. (So, the spare in the trunk of that Torino was doubtedly the original, seeing as bias-ply was the norm in 68. Likely why he didn't answer that question. He was saving face for you, or maybe he didn't remember, being 55 years ago). Great video. Beautiful find. And a big thanks to Mr and Mrs Bob for taking such great care of that beautiful piece of Americana.❤

[@zacharyp7498]

This is my grandpa and he has kept this car as his show. He loves keeping this car as nice as he can. Nothing is touched on it. Unreal experience taking a ride in such a nice car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Zachary, Happy to share Grandpa's car with you :-) Lou

[@opera93]

Zachary , thanks..I tried keeping my first new Car(*1970 Dodge Coronet 500/ loaded) , but WARSAW Indiana rust Belt salt/ 130,000 miles), ate it up by 1985-6, etc….

[@robfmas]

Im curious what is the color called? Very nice car

[@keith3970]

Indian Fire.

[@sprayguy67]

That’s awesome you’re lucky to have such a nice grandfather! Beautiful car! ❤

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

He ordered the car brand new-I’ve watched quite a few of these videos and not many have had their car from when it was created.Amazing! Thx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Amazing!" :-) You're welcome Bradydog

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Boy, I would have kept this car from day one, too! This has got to be one of the best colors Ford has ever laid upon its cars, and the fastback design is always a head turner, too. Thanks for finding and sharing Mr. Quast and his fabulous Ford with us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, My pleasure sharing this "fabulous Ford" with you :-) You're welcome. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@phillipternullo4934]

I bought a used Red 1969 fastback Ford Torino with a pure white interior in the early seventies . My wife at the time was driving a 71 Pontiac Lemans with a 350 CID in it . Those were the days . Congratulations to this gentleman for keeping this car all these years 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Phillip, 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

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

Always amazes to see these cars with the original owner.😊

[@loucostabile]

Me too :-)

[@TheopolisQSmith]

I was never much of a Ford guy but that said I do like the Torino. And the 351 is a good engine. Reliable and lots of power.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read "I do like the Torino" :-) Lou

[@brianklamer3328]

He could use that factory hitch to pull a broken down Dodge from the day! Beautiful 69 Torino, thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Thanks for viewing and sharing. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Torino. You're welcome, Lou

[@Gladiator19701st]

Totally awesome to see this and an original owner sharing his pride and American made joy!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JC, Happy to read "Totally awesome to see this and an original owner sharing his pride and American made joy!!!" :-) 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

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

How good did this 1969 Ford Torino GT Fastback look in that Indian Fire color in full sun! In addition, all its chrome decorations are very attractive, such as those three rear inclined vertical stripes, along with the long black stripe that runs through and ends with the Torino logo. A simple, but attractive, and functional interior in black (a good detail, putting on the floor mats a relief of a GT40, winner of the endurance competitions at that time). As always, the brochures and manuals of the time (and in full color!) in the trunk are very striking. Congratulations to Mr. Quast, for having this Torino in such optimal condition, while, giving us a magnificent ride, he remembered unforgettable anecdotes from yesteryear! Best regards, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and "trunk & treats" with this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@kevinesterline622]

Now that's a real car. Love it and other old Ford's. Awesome ride great video thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read "Now that's a real car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Irishfan]

Beautiful car! Amazing condition for an original survivor. Bob has done a wonderful job of tacking care of it. Aside from the Mustang and Cougar, the Torino was my favorite model line. In the fall of 1968, I went with my dad to get the heater repaired on his 66 Comet, and we looked at the new cars in the showroom. They had a Torino GT in the in the showroom. I fell in love with the car. My dad was impressed enough with it that we sat down with the salesman he usually delt with and negotiated a possible sale. Unfortunately, that sale didn't happen as my dad couldn't get the price with trade that he wanted. The next year, we got a 69 Mercury Montego, the counterpart to the Fairlane line that the Torino was a part of. Once again, a great video, Lou, I enjoy your videos they bring back a lot of memories of the golden years of the automobile.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read "In the fall of 1968, I went with my dad to get the heater repaired on his 66 Comet, and we looked at the new cars in the showroom. They had a Torino GT in the in the showroom. I fell in love with the car. " :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@cjdesign5700]

Bob's Original Torino is a stunner...beautiful color. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CJ Design, Happy to share this "stunner" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@bertamusprime618]

Another great car I haven't finished the video yet but had to stop and say I absolutely love the hitch (3:32). We hold these automobiles from this era in such high regard today, albeit for a good reason. But back then (I am told I'm 43) that these were "just" regular cars back then. So whenever I see a hitch or something similar it reminds me that these were "Just" cars back then. I was told a story from an Old Timer that was a mason by trade that said he used to use a 68GTX with a hitch/trailer to haul his equipment around. I enjoy all old cars I hope this comment did not come off disrespectful to anyone it was an observation/perspective. Another great video, another great Owner, and another great car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bertamusprime, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-) You're right, most were everyday drivers when bought to move people around, Lou

[@RDEnduro]

It's amazing i love the styling and wheel design with the 3 strakes above so cool!, well done sir, great choice all those years ago. Edit* how many times have you walked into that ball hitch haha

[@loucostabile]

Hi RD Enduro, Happy to read "It's amazing" :-) I'm not sure how many times that hitch has been walked into :-) Lou

[@tonydagostino6158]

"I think that would be appropriate. More than glad to do it" Could Bob be any more Minnesotan? The man's clearly spent a lot of hours caring for the paint and upholstery on that beauty, along with the rest. Fantastic color

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tony, Thanks for viewing and sharing. Happy to read "Fantastic color" :-) Lou

[@johncornell3665]

Pretty cool, with original owner. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Nice to find an original Owner of a 1969 :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ultraviolettp3446]

Oh, my, Lou! What do you have for us today? This brings back memories as my Dad ordered a 1968 Ford Torino GT fastback in Gulfstream aqua with the black c-stripe back in 1967. His was one of the first made and it had the low back bucket seats without the head rests which were required I believe on either late Dec 1967 or January 1968 builds. He loved that car and ultimately had to sell. His was only a 302 but it rumbled when he pulled into the driveway nonetheless (stock). I really appreciate all you do with your channel and you offer such a wide range of vehicles. Your channel is a must watch one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou P.S. Did you see this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHSlkGeOiNCqkNk

[@irocitZ]

Pretty car, I gotta agree with the owner, the fastback is the way to go.

[@loucostabile]

Fastback is a good one :-)

[@Johnnycdrums]

Years ago I would have said the same thing. Now I'm in love with the GT, vinyl top, formal roofline combination.

[@kemosabegt350geuss6]

Was that original paint? If it is it truly is a rare survivor, especially living up in Wisconsin. He must have garaged it all winters. And to raise 2 small children and have the interior pristine is amazing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi KemosabeGT350 geuss, Seems this is the original paint too. You're right, it's "amazing" :-) Lou

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, If there is anyone on this earth that will find a original owner of a 1969 Ford Torino GT Fastback, it will be you Lou. That is what I love about your channel you find the unicorns. Love these aero Fords when Race on Sunday, Sell on Monday was a part of life in the 60's. My favourite intermediate Ford that Fastback does it for me everytime. Great Torino, Great Careraker in Bob Great story Cheers Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia. 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 👍

[@loucostabile]

Good Day Louis, My pleasure sharing this "Unicorn" with you :-) Fun when it's a "Fastback". Thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia. Cheers, Lou

[@RickMcCargar]

What a great car and a rare story! Thanks for sharing it!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing with you Rick :-) You're welcome.

[@greenmtnman7714]

Thank You! I love the original owner car stories, the fact that it's a Ford is an added bonus!

[@loucostabile]

Hi GreenMtnMan, Fun when you find an Original Owner for a car in 1969 :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@derekantill3721]

Lovely Torino. Great color and amazing one owner. Low mileage at about 1,000 miles a year, and sounding very healthy. ❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Derek, Happy to share this "Lovely Torino" with you :-) Lou

[@richcoleman469]

What a beauty and the 351 sounds amazing. Great to see someone smart enough to keep it from day one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're right, great he kept this one from the date of ownership, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Gorgeous Torino ! Beautiful Color and Beautifully Kept ! ....Thanks Bob and Lou !

[@loucostabile]

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

[@cmoore7700]

Thanks Bob for your great care of such an awesome car. Lou you out did yourself with this 1 owner beauty. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi C Moore, Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome car" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@danlaur7973]

Nice job Lou, keep up the good work!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, I appreciate the kind and encouraging words, Lou

[@gene978]

Nice one Lou! Moms good friend Millie (still with us) who was our music teacher in 1st grade had the ‘69 4 Door Cream Color Torino. I always admired the styling and dash design.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Millie's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@СергійШамін]

Цікава історія власника про авто! Класне авто! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, Happy to read "Cool car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@bruceh92]

The stylish fastback design and nice trim all around such as c pillar treatment really makes a bold statement with '69 Torino fastback. Totally unique in this class and still looks awesome! Thanks guys for this cool feature.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car that "still looks awesome!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@wjack4728]

Oh yeah, that is fantastic, love it, especially with the 351c. Never owned a Ford with the 351c, but drove an old Mustang Mach One with that engine for a few hundred miles, and loved it. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi wjack, Happy to read "Oh yeah, that is fantastic, love it" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@stephenholland5930]

That car has a 351 Windsor 4V. 290 hp and a 10.7:1 compression ratio.

[@wjack4728]

@@stephenholland5930 Okay, I seen the 351 CI and just seen the C and assumed it was a Cleveland. Thanks

[@JeffKing310]

Very impressive Torino and wild that it’s with the original owner. Nicely done Bob! And thanks Lou for letting us see this classic!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, I agree, an original Owner of a 1969 is wild :-) My pleasure sharing this "classic!" with you, Lou

[@architypeone8646]

Nice Torino! He has really taken good care of it. Always liked the fastback version of the Torino. As a kid I thought fastback Torinos were like a bigger version of the Mustang. Cool color too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi architype one, Happy to read "Nice Torino!" :-) I can see why you'd think this was a bigger version of the Mustang, Lou

[@bytoriasnowdoggy]

Outta-sight! Great video Lou, thanks so much!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark V. and Victoria Macham, Happy to read this one is "Outta-sight!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@drcandor]

Nice condition, beautiful color, great story. . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dr. Candor, Happy to read you enjoy the condition, color, and story with this car :-) Lou

[@keithshevlin5427]

Another classic. Nice Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Happy to share this "classic" with you :-) Lou

[@royboy9361]

Another great car story! Love old Fords.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this story :-)

[@413x398]

Nice job as an original owner, Bob! ..... Hey, Lou, howzit goin'?

[@loucostabile]

Hey 413x398, It's going great when I'm around cars :-) Glad to share this one with you, Lou

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Lou, what a grerat looking suviver car that guy has realy taken very good care of it, and to keep something for that long and look after it so well is realy something, 👍👍.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@plymouthduster225]

Always like seeing these original owner cars. I had the chance to buy one once back when I was 16 looked like the same color as this one it was a GT also had a 390 in it with an automatic. Sadly I didn't have the 5k that they wanted for it. But I ended up finding my Duster a few months later.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster225, The original Owners cars are fun to hear why they bought them, Lou

[@DavidMarlow-e7c]

My dad bought one new it was just over 3k sticker Light blue and dark blue interior Some years later I bought a mercury cyclone 429 4 speed wish I had kept it

[@loucostabile]

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

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice!!!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful Torino 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@courtneypuzzo2502]

great looking car part of me has always been a Ford fan mom had a 1982 Mustang GT Fastback coupe for about 5 years and traded it for a 1988 Subaru XT turbo new in Dec 1987 while she was 9 mos. pregnant with my younger brother who was born 10 days after she bought the car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Courtney, Thanks for sharing "part of me has always been a Ford fan mom" :-) Glad to share this Ford with you, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Thats a rare car from the NASCAR areowars that was ford answer to the einged warrior loved the trunk and treat and hes been a great caretaker from day one

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) I agree, Bob is the right Caretaker for his car, Lou

[@UNITED2009100]

I still have mine. A 1968 Ford Torino I ordered new. The day I picked it up, I drove over to our hangout to show my buddies. While there, in walked a girl with a birthday cake for her girlfriend. I didn't know her, but talked her out of a piece of cake for a ride in my new car. Two years later we got married. Our daughter and son both used my car for their get-a-way car at their weddings. As of today, I feel very lucky because my wife is still baking for me and I am still giving her rides in that same car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, GREAT STORY! Hope you run into me and say hello and show me your car, Lou

[@UNITED2009100]

@@loucostabile We live in Fortville, Indiana. Our car is what I call "respectable" It's not restored but kept as good as we could afford. I did have an issue with mice about 6 years ago that destroyed the interior. I filed a Rodent Damage Claim with our insurance, State Farm and they paid for a complete interior job from Vails Classic Cars in Greenfield, Indiana. I have rebuilt the engine 3 times, transmission once and did a paint job back in 1981. Drag raced a couple of weekends. F/S with the 390. Lots of miles driven over the years. Stored in the winter now. Car show last year. Got The Survivor Award Trophy which was the most cherished award at that show.

[@dave1956]

My father who did everything by the seat of his pants really liked these. Two days before we left on an extended vacation he visited the local Ford dealer to have the gas gauge repaired on our 1966 Fairlane. While there he announced that he would like to trade the 1966 Fairlane for a new 1969 Torino GT fastback. Unfortunately, the dealer didn’t have one in stock so he ended up buying an LTD 4 door hardtop! My mom and I picked it up the next day and the following morning we left on our trip. Nothing like planning.

[@loucostabile]

Ahhh Dad buying the family 4 door hauler.....it happens.

[@bertamusprime618]

Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bertamusprime, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support, Lou

[@theoldschooldiva374]

Beautiful car!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@estebanjosemerlo]

Hola Lou, buenas tardes. Que linda nave. Mis felicitaciones al Sr.Bob su propietario. ¿Es el Gran Torino que poseía Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) en la película Gran Torino? Quizas el modelo de la película sea otro porque al frente lo veo distinto. Gracias Sr.Bob deseo que lo siga disfrutando. Muchas gracias Lou por registrarlo todo y compartirlo con todos nosotros. Muy buen trabajo. Segui adelante. Gracias.

[@loucostabile]

Hola Esteban, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Seems that Torino Clint Eastwood had looked a little more like this, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZTFfp2whtSbbdU

[@martinstevens8441]

It would be nice to know what work was done to keep it such fabulous condition

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Lot's of Tender Loving Care :-) Lou

[@pierredecine1936]

Had a Buddy had a Green one - great lines.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pierre, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's green 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

[@JohnCBurzynski]

Nice, was that 351 a Cleveland or Windsor?

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, not sure. Didn't ask.

[@matthewtuxhorn9117]

1969 would be the Windsor. The 351 Cleveland wasn't an option until 1970 on the Torinos.

[@godsowndrunk1118]

If I'd bought that car brand new, I'd have spent the last 35 years kicking myself for not spending a couple hundred more for the 428 CJ.... Great car though.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gods own Drunk, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Iraqkingdom1921]

Rare design

[@loucostabile]

Nice to see a fastback and happy to share this one with you :-)

[@joeseeking3572]

Grew up with a 69 Torino Squire fitted with the hotter 351 (in those days if you wanted something, you could get it, and Dad did). PS, PDB, AC, HD suspension, white with a blue interior = Mom always thought it was the prettiest car we ever had. It didn't make it to my legal driving years, but yeah, I had it out on the road a few times - bad teen. I've looked for another; no luck yet. The GT of course was the iconic model but not as potent usually as the GM and Mopar offerings. Of course the Talledega made a name for itself - though not as much as the Cale Yarborough Mercury Cyclone. Very masculine design, cool dash, but pitiful trunk space on the fastback. They were actually very sensibly sized cars - this was before the 72-76 bloat. Nice ride.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@loucostabile]

Here is that Talladega. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJi6lX-KocmUmKs

[@loucostabile]

Here is that Cyclone. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJy0daF7iJ2ceKs

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read "Nice" :-) Lou

[@sportsterray66]

Nice one Lou! I had a '69 Torino formal roof, dark blue with dark blue interior, 351 Windsor 4V, bench seat/column auto, ps, manual disk brakes, and dealer installed under dash a/c, in mint condition with 98,000 miles from an old lady. A great car as a Christmas present at 17 for $1,000 in '83. 🧏‍♂️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sportsterray66, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@fairlane19641]

I had a yellow one in 1970

[@loucostabile]

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

[@danam0228]

Wow

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@canadaverydry]

What a line!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing.

[@carllavell8673]

💯🔥😎🔥💯

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@abramdelgado9393]

Want one

[@loucostabile]

Hope you get one.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

What's with wires and turn signals flasher hanging down?

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, not sure.

[@LoganR-b1u]

What type of engine does this car have

[@loucostabile]

V8

[@fairlane19641]

351 W

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@scott4482]

Torino , looks cool, drives terrible

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, 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

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU,BOB,LINDA ,FOR SHARING THIS AMAZING 🤩 STORY, I LOVE ❤️ EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS CAR … Especially the turn signals in the hood scoop 🤗 AND I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE KEPT A FEW CARS…SADLY 🥹. Things didn’t work out for me but very happy they did for BOB and Linda.🤗💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to read "THANKS LOU,BOB,LINDA ,FOR SHARING THIS AMAZING 🤩 STORY, I LOVE ❤️ EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS CAR …" :-) You're welcome, Lou