Remembering Brother Lou! 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Super Sport & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 8-4-23.
We're looking at a 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Super Sport in Sierra Tan Paint. The car comes with the 396 CI V8 engine and an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Tony Munao. Tony’s had this car since 2019. Tony shares his Brother Louis was a Mechanic and got him into cars. Sadly his Brother passed away. Tony saw this 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS like his Brother had so he bought it and started a restoration on this car as a reminder of when he and his Brother used to go for rides. GREAT WORK TONY! I’m sure your Brother is looking down on you from that Garage in the sky and pleased with the work you’ve done to this car that looks showroom new.
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[@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

[@jd4harley]

I would sure like to do that but being on fixed-income and with the cost of my insulin even a dollar counts

[@czechmate6916]

@@jd4harleyBelieve me I know exactly where you’re coming from.

[@jd4harley]

@@czechmate6916 Thank you sir

[@czechmate6916]

@@jd4harley You’re very welcome

[@Leo-DaGreek]

Body Buy Fishy👍

[@sly2392]

that pleasure ride component is extremely rare lou, you very rarely see one. this 1965 is a beauty. he put his heart and soul into this vehicle for his brother. a very moving episode. thank you lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi sly 23, Happy to read you appreciate the rarely seen "pleasure ride" component. First time I've seen one. You're welcome, Lou

[@dansmusic5749]

GM’s finest moment. The cars, for years leading up to this, were also in this league. Pontiac was absolutely killer, along with Chevy and the rest, as well. The cars not only looked mind blowing, they were great driving cars and astounding values. Oh, how we never knew how good we had it. The profoundly sad thing is that cars could easily recover much of these values if the industry only had the courage to do it. After all, GM Mark of Excellence is only a brand name, right?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, High praise for "GM's finest moment" :-) Lou

[@Leo-DaGreek]

Yes like my 67 Riv 🇺🇸👍

[@Leo-DaGreek]

I’m got to add pleasure Ride,and Blow everybody away Buick 67 Riv ,Buick Plum coming soon TX,Wild cat console car

[@zekemercado3403]

Awesome Impala and even better it's a 396! Thank you for sharing Lou.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@brettoberry3586]

I sold my 65 SS Impala in 2005. L-35 396, 4 Speed and mostly original. Went to a good man that restored it and I'm sure is still loving it that way it should be cared for... I always was addicted to those taillights. Thanks for another winner, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brett, Happy to read you had a cool car. Glad you like this "Winner". You're welcome, Lou

[@jd4harley]

The 65 super sport was always special to me first one I ever seen was walking to school my neighbor had just bought a brand new one I was 15 years older to time and his was the 327 motor you could not get the 396 big block and the 65 Chevy till late in the year before that they were the 409W motor and the time they release the 396 they also made the caprice for the first time❤ GM was truly the mark of excellence in my book anyway not that Ford and Chrysler didn’t make fine automobiles but I predominantly have rolled GM all of my 70+ years

[@loucostabile]

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

[@kevin7151]

Great segment Lou. Wonderful restoration and a great tribute to his brother. Tony's attention to detail is second to none. He and his Impala really deserve each other. Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@davidstranz438]

What a beauty, only thing missing is a 4 speed.

[@loucostabile]

Sooooo close :-)

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

What an amazing car and tribute. This SS looks great and it certainly knows how to move! I love the pillows, too. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read "What an amazing car and tribute" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@johanbrand8601]

What an outstanding car! Thanks for another great video. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johan, Happy to read "What an outstanding car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@mr.j2776]

Awesome car. I felt like I was in the showroom - it was that clean inside and out.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@mikechasse1016]

My Uncle had the same car. Nassau Blue. Bought it brand new. I was always fascinated with the vacuum gauge.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@anthonyc1883]

Lou is in his element in the "Western suburbs of Chicago" where local governments like to save taxpayer money and not install very many speed limit signs!

[@loucostabile]

Anthony right on the outskirts where the corn is tall, and the driveways are few and far between so we can get up to the legal speed limit in accelerated fashion.

[@OldRustySteele]

@@loucostabileLOL, Lou! I like the way you roll!

[@dave1956]

I remember in 1965 when these were new. Full sized Chevrolet’s were absolutely everywhere.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read you remember these cars when new :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chrispappas3750]

Lou, the 425 horse, solid lifter option, was available for these. Even more rare than the 325 horse version.

[@loucostabile]

Chris, Thank you for sharing.

[@scuffmacgillicutty7509]

The Shipyard Island Marina pillows is the perfect touch to a perfect '65 Impala. Great story well told guys. Drive it with pride Tony.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scuff, Happy to read you enjoy the pillows :-) Glad to read you enjoy the story, Lou

[@drcandor]

Difficult leaving a comment when your speechless _ A professional restorer's jaw would drop looking at Tony's tribute '65 SS to his brother _ He did this Impala justice for all the right reasons _ And had the right guy showcase this masterpiece. . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

Hi dr candor, High praise :-) Lou

[@garylewis3641]

A very unique and beautiful car with a great story, thanks Lou with a great car!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@fob1xxl]

From 1957 on, each year was unique. Just as you really liked the new model, they would change it ! Each year, as a preteen of 12 in 1957, I would say, "Wow, that's really cool!" Then, the next year it looked completely different !. By the time 1965 came around,and I was 20, the Impala was a totally different car. Not much difference between the '65 ,'66,'67,'68,'69 and '70. After that, it kind of lost its place in popularity.

[@loucostabile]

Hi fob1xxl, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@urideamabal]

Great car, reminds me of my uncle's, '65 SS Impala, when I was 6 years old. Never, heard of the Pleasure Ride. 👍😎

[@loucostabile]

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

[@67stingray1]

A highly detailed, fully loaded 65. Thanks for sharing Lou.👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Felix, Happy to read you enjoy this fully loaded 65 :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

¡Se veía impresionante este Chevrolet Impala SS 1965 con ese color Sierra Tan en el día soleado! El mejor tributo que pudo hacer Tony, a su difunto hermano, fue esta misma grandiosa restauración. ¡Porque desde cada pieza, adorno, o incluso, mangueras y cables del motor, todo esta perfectamente realizado! Me gustaron mucho las tres guías redondeadas traseras, las cuales producen un efecto muy curioso, ya que al abrir el maletero una permanece fija mientras las dos se elevan al estar estas incorporadas en la cubierta. Además, un interior muy bonito y cuidado, con esas alfombras y tapizados en marrón con muchos detalles en cromados (mención especial, para esas curiosas almohadas hechas con las camisas de Louis como recuerdo). Es cierto que esto no es el cielo, pero la toma final cuando iban por esa larga y hermosa carretera, daba una muy bonita impresión... ¡Excelente video, Lou, para otra gran historia de mi coche!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, I believe you're right. The best way to honor someone is to share something you've done in excellence, and this car does just that. Happy to read you enjoy the shirt pillows, that was a nice surprise, Lou

[@robertsnowball]

My first new car was a 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS . Pure white 327 four speed 🥰❤️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st new car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@DaveStubbs-bq6kg]

The epitome of “ brotherly love “. What a great story on cherishing his brother’s memory. Absolutely stunning Impala!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Enjoyed your comment :-) High praise on this Impala. Lou

[@michaelp_42]

This is such a beautiful ‘65 Impala SS. I love the color and the engine compartment is impeccable !!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@DanEBoyd]

I looked at one of these in 1980 or so near my house. It was a light metallic blue with a 283 and Powerglide. But I seem to remember the vacuum gauge being in the console. We had rust buckets in Ohio, but this car must've come from Michigan or New York or someplace with snow and salt all winter. It still remains as the only '65 full size Chevy I've ever seen, with the little bright metal rings on the tail light lenses rusted or otherwise corroded away!! Even as a kid, I knew that a bucket of Bondo and a few trips to the junkyard would've enabled me to bring that car up to my own 14 year old standards. I think the seats were torn too, but the rest of the car was straight and in decent shape.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the light blue one you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@DanEBoyd]

@@loucostabile It still had all four SS wheel covers, but I wanted Cragars by then!😁

[@williambutler8624]

Lou, you found another BEAUTY, 65 IMPALA one of my favorite IMPALA'S, everything on this car is perfect, love the tail lights on a 65 , one KOOL RIDE, great car and great tribute to his brother, THANKS Lou for sharing all these Classics!

[@loucostabile]

William, Happy to read "one of my favorite IMPALA'S, everything on this car is perfect" :-) You're welcome William.

[@patkane761]

Well Lou you've finally have a car that I had the identical version of. I had mine back in 83 on the Jersey shore so no trunk or quarters but 396, and gold. Thanks as always for doing what you do 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

FINALLY! You're welcome Pat.

[@czechmate6916]

Beautiful car. I learned something new I didn’t know they had pleasure ride back then.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Czech Mate, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I did not know about "pleasure ride" as a Dealer option either. We're both learning all the time, Lou

[@drippinglass]

Beautiful car! And a great seller for Chevrolet. They sold over a million full size cars that year. And I believe 109,000 of them were SS Impalas. 😎👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi drippinglass, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for sharing the sales numbers in 1965 too, Lou

[@MAGronemeyer]

Beautiful 1965 Impala Super Sport. I love that Sierra Tan paint job on its exterior with matching interior. I didn't know that the 396 CI engine was available in 1965. I thought that the 409 CI engine was the only available big block option. I was thinking that the 396 came out a little later. It's a healthy sounding engine. This SS is equipped with the rare Pleasure Ride option. That car is in pristine condition, all the way down to the tags and labels in the engine compartment. A true classic indeed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy the sounds from this engine. Lou

[@terrycarthy4433]

Pleasure Ride option is a suspension option, yes ?

[@brettoberry3586]

I had a 65 with a 396 and that model year started with the 409 for the big block option. It transitioned as the old stock was depleted.

[@MAGronemeyer]

@@brettoberry3586 Now that makes sense. A neighbor had a 1965 Biscayne equipped with the 409 big block with a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. Didn't realize that the 396 CI engine made its debut in 1965.

[@jd4harley]

That motor was offered late in the year and they discontinued the 409 motor at that time also at the same time late in the year they introduced a caprice model for the 65

[@unclerudy9797]

Great Impala... Wonderful Tribute ! Thanks for posting Lou !

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Rudy :-)

[@josephconsoli4128]

Loved this one Lou! One of my favorite cars of all time. The color is a knockout. My father was in the car business and would grab very nice trade-ins, but mostly large luxury cars. One day, circa 1973-74, he came home with a blue/black '65 Impala SS convertible! Us 3 brothers were flipping out over it! It was an auto with a 327. I can still remember sitting in the middle in the back on long rides and clanking my head on the metal speaker grille when I laid back! HAHA! Great time to be alive!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jospeh, Happy to read "One of my favorite cars of all time." :-) Lou

[@StupidFastTruck]

Beautiful restoration, without over restoring, GM didn't make show cars back in the day. Tony's attention to detail is amazing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stupid Fast Truck, Happy to read you appreciate the work that went into this car :-) Lou

[@ericbitzer5247]

Oh yeah, beautiful car. Mid 60's was GM peak of quality in materials and build. Love the Impalas. I had a 77 with the 3 dimensional rear window.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jeffreymartin6369]

Gorgeous car Lou!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@slicksnewonenow]

Although not one of my favorite cars, I have to say that THIS particular car is the absolute best restoration I think I've ever seen! When I was a kid, one of my uncles had the exact same model, other than his had a four speed and no power windows... But same body style/color/ interior... And he kept it meticulously! That's exactly how this beauty looks to me...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Slick, High praise for this restoration :-) Lou

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU,TONY FOR SHARING YOUR OWN personal STORY, AND LEWIS AS WELL 🤗💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long :-)

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

@@loucostabile🤗 I ALSO LOVE ❤️ THE BROTHERS ,LOVE AND RESPECT…AND BTW THE COLOR COMBO 🤩🤩

[@richcoleman469]

Love this gold 65 Impala. Takes me back to my senior year in hs. Thanks for all the details you show Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Senior year in High School :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@m.pietro9087]

One of cleanest cars seen in this channel. Nice color combination. Awesome car.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@ronaldzent6321]

Think 1965 was the best year ever for the Impala. Back in ,'69, My next door neighbor had an Aqua Blue Impala SS, with white interior, T-shift. Very nice car, he was only a little older than 16, he also had a Honda 450 motorcycle. Don't remember how he managed to have possession of such nice vehicles at an early age. Anyway, I had a '64 4dr bare bones Impala right out of high school in '72

[@loucostabile]

High praise for "the best year for the Impala" :-) Glad to read you had a 64 Impala.

[@ivanjones1804]

Lou my hats off and two thumbs up to Tony. Several things: 1. The amazing,awesome beautiful, gloriously gorgeous,magnificent, miraculous,marvelous,splendidly spectacular, stupendous, wonderfully wondrous restoration on that 1965 Chevy Super Sport. 2. He affectionately dedicated the effort job,work and time to the memories of his big older brother for caring,sharing,spending,teaching,tutoring and taking the time to show him on being an excellent and productive and outstanding automobile, automotive experienced engine and automobile auto body technician. 3. For being there for him as a big older brother which was very rare back in the day Lou, very rare indeed. How much you want to bet Lou Tony’s Big Brother is not only looking and watching but he is also smiling at his Lil Kid Brother with Pride on the person and individual that Lil Kid Brother is today. Lou now that’s what I would call true Brotherly Love. Lou you’ve out done yourself with this video that hits really close to my Heart. Sincerely Yours Truly Ivan I J🤵🏾👨🏾‍🦱🧔🏾

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ivan I J, "Tony’s Big Brother is not only looking and watching but he is also smiling at his Lil Kid Brother with Pride on the person and individual that Lil Kid Brother is today. Lou now that’s what I would call true Brotherly" I agree :-) Happy to read "Lou you’ve out done yourself with this video that hits really close to my Heart." :-) Lou

[@martinedwards4522]

wow!... this is my personal choice car!.. my dream car my favorite chevy body style ( also 64!) beautiful car sir... maybe one day 👍🏻😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Happy to read "my dream car" :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read "Beautiful" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Very Touching 🥰

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this episode was "Very Touching" :-) Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Never forget your first ride it's a shame about his brother what a nice tribute to him

[@loucostabile]

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

[@JeffKing310]

Beautiful Chevy - and great back story. Wonderful legacy for Louis- thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and the back story too. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

Thanks for getting to the Pleasure Ride control at the end, Lou. As the video was drawing to a close I thought perhaps you had forgotten. Nice car, Tony, and a moving tribute (literally and figuratively) to your dear brother. I live in the SW burbs and take in many of the Chicagoland car shows and I will definitely remember you and that car to say hello in case I ever see you.

[@loucostabile]

....saving that dealer option for last :-) Yes, make sure to say hello, and if we're at a car show well go and find some cars for the Channel.

[@blanewilliams5960]

Great segment as usual, Lou. Very nice Impala and amazing details, wonderful job and tribute to his brother. Thanks Lou and Tony!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blane, Happy to read you enjoy the details and tribute to his Brother :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

Beautiful example of a 1965 Chevy Impala SS. Love the color. Love the growl of the exhaust! Love it! A very simple dash, but I like it. It suits the car. The ride along was fantastic! Oh man, I forgot about those hooks in the back seat for your jacket or dry cleaning! Love IT!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read "Love IT!" :-) Lou

[@robgrear1142]

From ‘65 and still alive! What a great Impala SS. Tony sure has a beauty in this Chevy! GM at its zenith in style and performance.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "What a great Impala"

[@BikeronaTrek]

What a great car, I always liked the 65 Impalas. Beautiful car, color, and all the options. Perfect restoration too, and the owner drives it! Probably only on nice days though. Thanks for the video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read "What a great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@terribelbliss9646]

Hi Lou, I like that the interior and exterior colors match so well and that the color combo is probably rare, at least on the SS. This is a honey of a car with lots of options your rarely see on this model. Thank Tony for his dedicated and fastidious restoration, he is quite the guy. And Lou, as always, thank you for sharing. You are a star.😉👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terri, Happy to read "This is a honey of a car" :-) Glad to read you appreciate Tony's work on this car. My pleasure sharing with you. I appreciate your kind words, Lou

[@cmoore7700]

Great story and amazing tribute. Chevrolet has always built such gorgeous cars and this is an excellent example of their abilities. Was a pleasure ride for your viewers also. Thanks Lou and Tony

[@loucostabile]

Hi C Moore, Happy to read "Great story and amazing tribute." :-) "Was a pleasure ride for your viewers also." I hope so :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@junkyarddawgfixit8970]

What a classy gentlemans car that is, the shape and style is almost hypnotic, it`s a shame that this level of quality, workmanship, and value no longer fits into todays society where everything is disposable and "pride in ownership" is almost a thing of the past.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Junkyarddawg Fixit, Happy to read "What a classy gentlemans car that is, the shape and style is almost hypnotic" :-) Lou

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gusta el carro un Chevrolet Impala SS 1965; está muy bonito el carro; pero el carro de ella un Chevrolet Impala de Cuatro Puertas; Transmisión Automática Combustible Gasolina Motor 396 V8 Aire Acondicionado, Vidrios Eléctricos; el mío es un Chevrolet Impala SS de dos puertas; Transmisión Automática Combustible Gasolina Motor 396 V8 Aire Acondicionado Vidrios Eléctricos; saludos.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jose, Happy to read you like this car :-) Lou

[@czechappy]

Chevy in 1964 came out with a 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Super Sport 409 cu in w/ 425 Hp, Later in the year they change over to the new 396 cu in w/425 Hp, same as the 1965 the 396 cu in 425 Hp corvette engine, Now these cars are rare cause there wasn't that many made.. Real nice car Lou, I've always love this model of impala

[@loucostabile]

Hi Czechappy, 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

[@loucostabile]

....thought you might like this one :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5WqmXiDjKp2hdk

[@automatedelectronics6062]

Wow! An SS396 with a PowerGlide?????? That's rare. Most with the 396 V8, except the Corvette, got the TH400 for an automatic. 1965 was the first year for it's availability in a Chevy. It was also the first year for the Caprice. Even if you had the 327 V8, you could get the TH400. I knew a guy who had one and I saw it. Years before that, I saw a 1965 Impala, not SS, with the 396, and it had a column-mounted 3-speed manual. I had a 1965 Impala SS for a short time, which I bought cheap, as a non-original car in need of a full restoration and rust repairs. It did have the full console, with PG, and a clock. That alone was worth, I was told, $600. Somebody came along and wanted it. I gave a non-negotiable price of $2K. He offered less, but as it was bought and paid for and I didn't have to sell it, I stuck to my price, and got it. That's the only car I ever made money on. Those are cool cars and you can get most any part you'd need, new. Thanks for bringing it to us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Automated Electronics, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Glad to read you had a 65 Impala SS too. NICE! You're welcome, Lou

[@jacobtonge5386]

Another gem! I truly enjoyed this vlog and Cherry Chevrolet

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "gem!" with you :-)

[@jeffpriem4888]

Cool Car and cool story. When I was a kid, around 1972-73, my moms AVON lady had a similar car. I remember riding my bike up the driveway at those taillights. (it probably wasn't an SS tho) My brother was influential as well. Hello from Wisconsin

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff in Charger land, Happy to read your Brother was influential too :-) Lou

[@johns.379]

I owned 2 65 Impalas , one had the 327 and the other one was the big 396 with the powerglide transmission. Both had AC, electric windows, power brakes and washer/wiper for the windows . The SS Impala''s were the best!!! 😂👍💥💙✅🆗✅😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi John S., Twice as nice having two :-) Lou

[@willhorting5317]

Wow, I never knew that a 396 was an option in '65, for the Impala. In '65, my parents bought a new Impala Super Sport. White, with a teal roof. White interior. It had a 327 V8, and console shift automatic.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@stickshiftdriver1832]

I love this unmolested impala. I never liked tricked out impalas sitting on large rims

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car just the way it is :-)

[@rodneystephens8859]

Just for those that does not know the 1965 Impala SS they were 230 9500 of them produced 230 6672 were the 396 engines, 2006 was the fastest SS everbilt running zero to sixty in five point six seconds

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rodney, 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

[@charlespapineau5428]

This is a special car for me. My Dad had a 66 Impala in that lighter seafoam green color. It was a car that I learned to drive in. I do prefer the 65 design, though. Where do I start with the accolades? First, a magnificent hardtop design. Simply beautiful, especially with the windows down. This car combines luxury and sport together so well. Love the air conditioning and power windows. The attention to detail is simply astounding. Tony, you are a rock star! If I was in the market for a car in 1965, this would have been it. Style, power, luxury and comfort, all at a reasonable price. There is nothing like a comfortable, full size car with power and amenities. I have a 2023 Charger and love it. Sadly, there is nothing else like it on the market. I just love your channel, Lou! I am a subscriber. Keep up the good work!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Glad you're a Subscriber, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@darrellepickering8433]

There was a local guy that ordered 1 of these new but it was the Impala only, 396/425 hp, 4-speed. Only 1 I'd ever seen in all black. Doubtful if very many were so equipped.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Darrelle, Sounds like a great car :-) Lou

[@patrickjohnson7801]

My brother had one also back in the 6ds and early 7ds, his had a 283 2 speed auto I remember when the car hit 100, 000 miles and never had the valve covers off he was ready to pop the Cork on the champagne. Same exact color and interior, I don't think he had AC . After he sold it in the 70ds he regretted it because he bought a Datsun b210 , I bought a 67 Camaro in 73 with 89,000 on it and I still have it today with 110,000 in the garage covered up , every time he saw mine he would reflect on his 65 and wish he would have kept it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Patrick, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers 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

[@patcurrie9888]

Sweet Impala hard top! I hope Tony has a son to hand this gem down too. I was looking for Easter egg design queues that could be in my 2019, hardly any. The Impala logo, of course, the dash spaced lettering, perhaps on exterior doors and the tan paint, LOL. Great camera work Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy this "Sweet Impala" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@lonnyjaw]

Yeah Lou, I wouldn't do a thing to it, except, make it just a 'little bit' louder, but they could ALWAYS be just a little bit louder, right? (Maybe it's just me - ha ha).

[@loucostabile]

Yeah lonnyjaw, Happy to read you wouldn't do a thing to this car. About loader...seems louder makes me smile more :-) Lou

[@Slimjim260]

Looks like you’re having a great summer Lou! Those were big cars!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sam, When I'm around cars, it's a good time :-) Lou

[@rodneystephens8859]

This is about a brand new car is one could get oh, I don't think it looked any better when it rolled off the assembly line in 196 4 oh, it makes me sick to see the car is going down the road today all the big luxury cars Cadillacs big Buicks the big Impalas Lincoln Town Cars all of those cars are over with now now everything is a damn SUV it's just sickening, however this is one good-looking car oh, well it's not just a car this is an automobile

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@FrankF-vp4pt]

Beauty! I get being sentimental. My dad was a 55 Chevy fan. He died back in 71. Whenever I see a 55 I think of him.

[@loucostabile]

Interesting you say 55 Chevy.....that is Tony's other car he restored so stay tuned and you'll see that car in a few months too.

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Lou, beautiful, one of the best looking Chevy Impalas that they ever made in my book, a friend that i worked with years ago, had one and it was the same colour as well, a great car.👍👍.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@JamesSmith-mz9ec]

Very nice! suddenly I'm 10 years old again! folks had an Impala wagon in that stock medium blue.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@ginor8416]

My dad bought the 1965 Belair with the 283 four barrel with 195hp with red on red. Wish we still had it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gino, 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

[@cjdesign5700]

Great tribute to Louis...Thanks Tony and Lou...a Fantastic SS.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Fantastic SS" :-) You're welcome CJ Design.

[@weekendgarage3299]

That is one SWEET ride! I totally dig the "Pleasure Ride" controls as well as the vacuum gauge. I've never seen anything like the vacuum gauge on a factory original car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "SWEET ride!" :-)

[@rixkafer56]

Wow ! What great detail ! Beautiful 65 Impala... thanks for sharing

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@ScarlettFire341]

SO NICE ! and the Impala is Chevy's Biggest car then ! 119" Wheel Base

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "SO NICE !" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@chasmo58]

When I saw Shipyard Marina I instantly thought of Washington Island and Sailor's Pub. I spent many fun hours in Sailor's Pub and got to know Lou, his wife, sons and daughter. What a great tribute to Lou! I am sorry to hear he has passed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charlie, Thanks for viewing and sharing you had fun hours and knew Lou :-) Lou

[@larryspeicher5771]

Love Tony's 65 SS story. Nice interview questions on your part Lou..Way to go !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you "Love Tony's 65 SS story" :-) Appreciate the kind words on the interview, Lou

[@stevegordon5243]

I had a 66 Impala SS with the 396. It was white with a turquoise/blue interior. Had alot of fun with it but it was a bear to start in the IA winters

[@loucostabile]

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

[@douglasb.1203]

It's pretty awesome to see it close to factory and not slammed with dubs. Summertime in Illinois.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@davidefland1985]

That is sweet.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Been a while since I last checked in, but here I am enjoying this super cool Impala SS with all the right stuff and learning all about "pleasure ride"! Of course, I'm sure every ride's a pleasure in this machine! It's really splendid how Tony found just the right car to remind him of his brother. As you said, this restoration has certainly done well to pay him tribute! BTW, the '65 was the best-selling year of all the Impala SS's. Many thanks to you and Tony taking us on an amazing Super Sporty virtual ride!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to have you checking in and you may have to catch up on some other ones :-) Hope all is well. Glad to share this "super cool Impala SS" with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@citibear57]

What a beautiful restoration! This car looks like brand new! I understand Tony's relationship with his brother, as my oldest brother and I are each other's best friend. Nothing finer than family! Thanks Lou Costabile for sharing this fabulous car 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you appreciate the work to make this car look brand new :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jaygatz4335]

After the '64, Chev got it right with this update, and the '66. Too bad about the '67!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the 65 :-)

[@BrianChappie]

What an incredible restoration, and such attention to detail. It's a really beautiful '65 Impala and a great tribute to his brother. Thanks for sharing, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the work that went into this restoration :-) You're welcome Brian!

[@michaelmorrissey1052]

Just unbelievable, thanks to you and Tony for showcasing this beauty!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Michael :-)

[@leroycaudill96]

Owned a 1965 Impala 2 door I loved this car great video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@dragon-lf9ow]

I can imagine going to the dealership wow I want this. cars now not so much all plastic and computer This is the real deal

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "real deal" :-)

[@olskool3967]

n 1987 i restored a 65 impala ss, wish i had her back,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you restored :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

Great Video Lou...On a great car. They actually made a 325, 350, 375, and 425 horse 396. The 375 in passenger cars was actually the same Corvette 425 horsepower 396 rated at a different RPM. The crate-motor replacements carried the same part numbers. They also made an in-between 360HP not many know about. And some LoPo 2-bbl 396s that were just slugs and hated by the Magazine World.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the video Charlotte :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@glenkepic3208]

Very nice tribute car. I'm a teenager in the early '70s and a friend buys a 283 version of the '65 as his first car,,,,,auto, vacuum gauge... beautiful. After a year it was gone for a 'Bug. He couldn't hack the gas then so gone. thx for the memories,,,,,i think ;)

[@loucostabile]

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

[@glenkepic3208]

Thank you, Lou.@@loucostabile

[@1964rmcc]

What a beautiful car ,and even more of a beautiful tribute to your late brother ❤🙏🏾

[@loucostabile]

Hi RobQc, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and the tribute to his Brother too. Lou

[@davidefland1985]

65 is one of my fav Impalas

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is one of your favorite Impalas :-)

[@СергійШамін]

Цікава історія братів, авто виглядає класно! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, Happy to read "the car looks cool" :-) Glad to read you found the story of the Brothers interesting, Lou

[@toddbonin6926]

Amazing car! Amazing story! Amazing brother!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@garymckee8857]

I especially like the color and its a big block vehicle. 🙃

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@OldRustySteele]

The 1965-66 GM full size 2 door and 4 door pillarless hardtops and convertibles were among the best looking cars ever made. (Impala, Olds 88, Pontiacs, and Buicks). Even their less-expensive sedan versions like the Chevy Bel Air were pretty good looking, too.

[@loucostabile]

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