Original Survivor 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in Torred & 383 Engine - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

That's one clean survivor,! Mike picked the right Mopar to start out with too, because it has some nice options and a great paint code/color. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, You're right, this one is in amazing condition. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@keeff8195]

another classic mopar starter sound.The key buzz is music to my ears.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@drippinglass]

Both of my 70’s a Six pack Cuda and Charger are missing the buzzer. Or it isn’t hooked up. The Reverse interlock was gone in both as well. I would have removed that nonsense myself also! 😀

[@drippinglass]

Johnny Duplantis I bought them back in the early 80’s... I could never afford what guys are asking for cars today! 😁

[@richarddevoe5871]

LOVE this car Lou ! Everything a Mopar lover wants in a car is right there and a survivor car to boot..wow.. Nice job 👍🏼

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read you "LOVE this car" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@bruceh92]

If that isn't the ultimate muscle car I don't know what is. Just perfect. Thanks guys!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this "ultimate muscle car" :-) You're welcome.

[@413x398]

I mentioned before having a car like this. Great to see a survivor to use as a reference for my resto. Thanks Lou and Mike!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 413x398, Happy to share this one with you in this condition :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! This ol' bird has both Torred paint and a torred sound! And it makes a buzz in more ways than one (4:03)! LOL! Many thanks to you and Mike for yet another fine presentation! Beep! Beep!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Enjoyed reading your comment :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@keithmiles3287]

I like survivor cars. The vinyl roofs on these older cars are kinda cool also. The trim around the vinyl roofs sometimes provide almost a new body line. I also LOVE 💘 how the back windows roll down on almost all these older 2 door cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Thank you for viewing and sharing the details you enjoy :-) 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

[@Funsho97]

They are only original once!!! Beautiful survivor!!!

[@loucostabile]

"They are only original once!!!" You're right :-) Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car.

[@CowboysNo1Fan]

My birthday’s tomorrow, and we haven’t seen an RR in a WHILE!

[@jameswagoner3309]

Wow, Lou! You did it again...what an absolutely awesome car, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@geraldturberville2641]

Sounds good and looks good ... BEEP BEEP

[@loucostabile]

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

[@tippey2011]

Lou that was a great car and great video. 1970 was one of my favorite years on the Road Runner. I loved that Torred color too! That is a great color for this unit. Such a awesome survivor car. Sounded good and healthy too there Lou! Great owner who loves his toy and keeps it up very well.Another great video Lou and thanks so much for sharing with us!

[@loucostabile]

HI Steve, Happy to read this one is a favorite year and color too for the Road Runner :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@ImTheDaveman]

Beep-Beep Roar-Roar! Road Runner! Floor it some more! There's a lot I could say about this car, but I fear I would sound repetitive of all the other cars I've loved before. But again - I'm faithful to each one of those cars! This one especially makes me miss driving Stick. Stupid bum leg of mine shoulda happened to a Trumpet Player who doesn't drive, instead of meeeee! Nah - I wouldn't really wish that on anyone at all. So I'll just grin and beast about it. lol. Beautiful piece of machinery here, Lou! Mike's survivor Road Runner is awesome without a doubt. Thanks again Lou for bringing another treasure!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImTheDaveman, My pleasure sharing the treasure :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JONMEREDITH]

Very cool sounds, especially the exhaust! Loved the video! Thanks again Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JON, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy this video. You're welcome, Lou

[@georgemattar1182]

In 1973, I bought an FE5 70 RR from original owner with N96 for $1,200. Wish I still had it. Just a used car then. Lou. You always highlight the best cars when America was great.

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, Happy to read you had a cool car, and glad to read you're enjoying the selection of cars on this Channel :-) Lou

[@tct9mm151]

That's one beautiful survivor car!! It's amazing how clean it is. Just gotta love the Mopar's GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@AELITACHANTAL]

Hi Lou! I am so happy to see another masterpiece from you! Nice car and I like the license plate -- it tells it all! :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aelita! Happy yo share this "masterpiece" with you :-) Lou

[@RustyCar]

OMG!! This is one beautiful MOPAR, not to mention that it’s a ‘Survivor’...double kudos for that! Seriously, what’s not to like? Thanks Lou for a great presentation! I’m also diggin’ that grey Dodge Charger in the background. Looks to be a 1972(?) maybe.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@novawagon1965]

Man that's a nice Road runner!!Torred is an awesome color especially with all the black accent's. When you got behind the wheel filming the dashboard with the gauges and pan across to the AM radio man I can picture myself in 72 driving my 1970 Dodge Charger 500 it too was a 383 Magnum pistol grip 4 speed car just that view alone takes me back ! Thanks for posting another cool car Lou I plan on coming to Carlisle this year I hope I get to meet you!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@ollienilson1644]

Love this MOPAR Survivor car, thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ollie, Happy to read you "Love this MOPAR" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Thanks Lou - that is one stunning survivor! Great colour, equipment and Trunk Treats. Very cool car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car. Really amazing :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@nathandwyer7273]

What a fantastic car channel Lou, thank you! I always check out your channel before Jay Leno's. 😎 I predict you will have 130,000+ subscribers by the end of 2021. Always loved those Chrysler rallye wheels. It was interesting how Chrysler tried to recreate their iconic look in the steel wheel designs on the Plymouth Horizon/Dodge Omni.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nathan, Appreciate your kind words on the Channel and I hope you're prophetic words on 130K Subscribers is correct :-) Happy to read what you see on this car, and thanks for sharing. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@motorTranz]

Another beautiful Plymouth 😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure motorTranz :-) You're welcome.

[@chriscarson1493]

As always I really appreciate those survivor cars. These are great reference sources to keep my own cars correct. I prefer keeping a car original and enjoy the car as it came new .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, "I really appreciate those survivor cars. These are great reference sources to keep my own cars correct" I agree. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@harryjohnson8605]

This Road Runner is awesome. You are blessed to own her

[@loucostabile]

Hi Harry, 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

[@benmendoza7325]

Glad I stumbled on your channel Lou. Love that fine example of a 70 RR. My first car was a 69 RR. Sadly it got destroyed in a horrific car accident back in 1982. I’m hoping to pick up another one in the near future, either 69 or 70. I’ll continue to follow your channel. Who knows, maybe you’ll feature one that’s available. 😜

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ben, Welcome. Happy to read you had a fun car too. Sad to read you had an accident :-( If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Road Runner" or "My Car Story with Lou 1969 Road Runner" or "My Car Story with Lou 1970 Road Runner" I think you'll see many you'll enjoy. Regrading cars for sale, I do occasionally get involved in the sale of a few of the cars too. Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@benmendoza7325]

Thank you and I must say, it speaks volumes about your dedication in responding to the folks who follow your channel. Looking forward to the ride.

[@damxgopak457]

Super cool nice job taking care of her and a 383 with air grabber don't see that often.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@russelladams6432]

What an amazing survivor. I am so glad some people have the discipline to baby and take such great care of these awesome cars. Lord know I don't. LOL. I am afraid there would be several more miles and wear on them if they were mine. :) Thank you for sharing this one Lou. Take care.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) I'd have to drive this one. You're welcome, Lou

[@champlain2222]

Another fabulous car. Thank's

[@loucostabile]

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

[@trainroomgary]

🚂 Hi Mike & Lou: Very nice ride. I remember this car because I graduated from H.S. in 1970. The color is very cool, Like orange, 🥕

[@loucostabile]

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

[@flaviojunior4218]

A beast in the skin of a friendly road runner .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Flavio Junior, 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

[@flaviojunior4218]

@@loucostabile your channel is indispensable, sir.

[@onedge70moparsuperbee23]

“Wow!” A rolling time machine. I love it :) 👍😎👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I love it" :-)

[@calvincooley1074]

Driven sparingly. Enjoyed immensely.

[@loucostabile]

Well said Calvin :-)

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, Hope you & your family are all well with all the snow I am reading about. You got my email regarding the recent record for an Aussie Muscle Car paid the other day. What a beautiful B Body. Some colour just look that much better with a black vinyl roof & Tor Red is one of those colours. Great survivor, great story, love those pistol grip shifter. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Louis, All is good here, and I hope all is well with you. Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

[@abefrohman1759]

Awesome car. Love that it’s a survivor car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Abe, High praise :-) Lou

[@vernrosquites5998]

This car is STUNNING! The ROAD RUNNER was one of my FAVORITE CAR among the rest of the muscle cars, SLEEK and SEXY Body.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vern, High praise for this car :-) Lou

[@lukasz2766]

Love that car you could go and do what you do stay healthy stay safe

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lukasz, Happy to read you "Love that car" :-) Appreciate the kind wishes to stay healthy stay safe, Lou

[@CowboysNo1Fan]

As always, Road Runners make me happy! And fun fact, to stay true to the character, Roadie, my custom 1969 RR, is actually a living car, moving and driving on his own and talks with his horn, just like Herbie, another car I like.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Misty, Happy to see you found this one :-) Cool "Roadie" is running the roads too. BEEP BEEP! Lou

[@CowboysNo1Fan]

@@loucostabile Roadie’s running the roads. If you hear his horn, GET THE HECK OUTTA THE WAY

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Looks and sounds great for a survivor goes to show if a car is taken care of it last forever

[@loucostabile]

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

[@arod4496]

I sure enjoy watching your videos👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi A Rod, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@brucebryan3710]

I owned two of these 1970 models back in the mid 70s.... 727 and a833... been mopar ever since.... ahhhhhh the memories and tickets lol

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, 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

[@MShilobrit]

Love this car! '70 Road Runner was the best styling of the Mopar Model..IMHO.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you "Love this car!"

[@vernrosquites5998]

My first car ever was a '72 Dodge dart swinger 340 engine from the early 80s. The car was powerful and stunning. If I only knew it would worth that much today, i;ll keep that car today. It was a yellow with a black hard top, typical early 70s feature, only a single carb and the rests are stock.Anyway, I enjoyed it and sold it afterwards for a cheaper price. :((

[@loucostabile]

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

[@chuckvan1961]

Has a 71 Runner the same color as that 71 Charger in the background 🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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

[@DrRobertMPick]

Just AWESOME!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Happy to read you enjoy this "AWESOME!!!" car :-) Lou

[@musclecarfan74]

Great survivor, that looks to have survived the Pennsylvania weather.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@andydanko7074]

Fit and finish and body gaps are really good and tight on this road runner, especially for an original.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy, Glad to read you appreciate the condition of this car :-) Lou

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Wonderful Road Runner! One of my favourite color combination for a '70 RR. Beep! Beep!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

Beautiful survivor in the right color combo. In my experience as a kid in the 1970's, I didn't see a whole lot of Mopar muscle cars. The most popular by far on Long Island was the Camaro, Chevelle, and Nova. Next would be Mustangs, and I would put Cuda's, Challengers, and Road-Runners last.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to be able to share this one with you, Lou

[@waynewilliams8554]

Paid $800.00 for my green 70, 383 4 speed and grabber hood late 1972. Drove it around the block and gave him cash. Straight to the tag office, that's when I noticed the odometer @ 75,000 + miles. Drove it for 2 years, heard a small tick in the bottom end. Dropped the pan and found a loose rod on the main. The car was still in pretty good shape. $200.00 shoe polish on the windshield, and sold the next day. The guy came back the next day re: the trunk which I'd never opened. original rubber over galv. sheet metal screwed in. Found out a year later it was a moonshine car. South Fl. to Kentucky and back every weekend for 2 years explained the high miles when I got it. Moonshine eats steel darn fast. I miss that car!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wayne, Great story of your car :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

"Just amazing". Yep :)

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@1955mouse]

the last of the best!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@maurosergiofranzonijunior5676]

Espetáculo 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@vernrosquites5998]

Correction: The engine was only 240, not 340 for a V6 engine.

[@loucostabile]

thank you for the clarification.

[@kennethtibbitts414]

RED OR ORANGE THAT CAR IS AWESOME

[@loucostabile]

NICE :-)

[@gassanbehno7952]

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@scottbrady7499]

the right number of pedals! meep meep

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jonathanriolo2578]

Just a classic design

[@loucostabile]

Agreed :-)

[@20alphabet]

Looks just like mine.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@willem5955]

This car is nice and how many miles on this car

[@loucostabile]

Glad you think this car is nice. Not sure on the miles.

[@elliottkardashian4281]

Hey hi Lou good morning you know nice car but 1969 had the best front end

[@loucostabile]

Hey Elliott, Good morning. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this front end :-) Lou

[@ronsimpson7596]

Wouldn’t be the same with a battery pack and electric motors. Tesla may be faster but there’s no substitute for cubic inches.Those were the days when a V8 ruled Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@413x398]

Downvote from the car show attendee whose toupee was inhaled by the "Hair Grabber" scoop.

[@loucostabile]

:-)