1936 Packard Model 1401 Victoria Convertible & Super 8 Engine Sound My Car Story with Lou Costabile 

Packard was the American Rolls Royce. RIP Packard we miss you. Thanks Claude and thanks Lou.

Merry Christmas Lou and fellow subscribers.

This is not a car, its a piece of art. I love seeing old Packards. It was the pinnacle of automotive manufacturing. I wish I was born 120 years ago, so that I could drive one in the 1930s. Great segment Lou

Lou, you are hitting them out of the park with cars lately. The other day was a Buick, my grandpa's favorite, and now today I'm looking at a Packard, my father's favorite. Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the video Watchers out there. 🎄

What a gem

Nice video Lou..thanks again for sharing and all the nice places and cars you took us to this past year..Merry Christmas to you and yours..

Those were the days the make real cars. Love it.

Packards (until 1940) were such gorgeously designed cars. Thanks Lou, and happy holidays!

Love it Lou! Beautiful! My father got to drive one of these beauties as a young man chauffeuring the owner around. Daddy would go on and on with stories of driving this beauty around. Thanks for bringing back those incredible and happy memories, Lou. All the best to you and family this holiday time!

Fun video Lou- nice Art Deco beast. Thanks for another great year, wonderful content, bright lights in an at times dark world. And you are memorializing many rare and classic cars and their stories. Happy Holidays Lou!

What an absolutely beautiful car! Only 1 of 15 left...WOW! While driving it, the hood & hood ornament look to reach the next time zone before the rest of the car! Thanks Lou! Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄🎄🎄🎄

thanks, Lou it's certainly up there with the 37 cord big simple flathead with a nice snarl from that pipe saying I'm, not a pretender and my brakes might not be really up to the job and only the truly brave would drive me fast.

Another great video my brother Lou! Thanks for another year of wonderful car stories...I enjoyed them all & look forward to many more years of amazing content from you. This Packard is art deco on wheels 10 outta 10! Merry Christmas to you & your family Lou. God Bless 😊👍

Thanx, Lou from all us Mere Mortals who will probably never get THAT close to a car like this one.

Nice car for Christmas day! Such an elegant and well built mechanical "rolling art" Packards are sober but built with superb quality. Thanks for your videos, good work!

Merry Christmas Lou and another great video. My aunt and uncle used to tell me about the Packard my Grandpa had its was a 1937 Packard I was a 2 door sedan and was black. I have never seen one like it but I do have the Packard center caps off of my grandpa's Packard. I'm guessing that it got traded in on a newer vehicle. He bought it used in the early 1940's.

Made and sold right in the heart of the Great Depression. Total class and style in design.

Merry Xmas Lou and keep the classics comin!

This is the most amazing automobile video I have ever seen in my entire life!!! Thank you so much, Lou!!!

Omg what a beautiful car. Packard was a great car company with innovative ideas. Not a lot of people know but they made the PT boat engines. That car can cruise at 75 or 80 all day long. Back then they were the Masters of Torque!!

Elegant!❤ What a beautiful car! ❤ That is a lovingly restored car! 👍 Thank you Lou Claude Ohanesian 😊

Great car, thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas to all of you and most of all"Howdy from Texas 😁"!!

A beautiful car that epitomizes the era from which it originated. I was wondering if it was a custom made body from one of many firms of the era but the plate on the firewall tells me it's a Packard body. I just loved the color. Merry Christmas, Lou. I really enjoy your videos

This man has some nice cars but after being in this one getting in the other ones you really appreciate the Packard.

Beautiful Packard. Well done, Lou!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Lou. What a beauty! All SUV's and even sports cars look alike today. This Packard is ultimate style from 1936.

What a gem Lou. That's a fine automobile! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

That is one of my all time favorite Packards. Just drop dead gorgeous. I’ve seen the photo if Bob hope that your guest was speaking of and as he’d mentioned Clark Gable had one also. It’s hard to choose my favorite Packard because I also like the four door convertibles particularly the dual cowl phaetons.

Holy cow, that's a horn!. Lou, you constantly amaze your loyal viewers with the best of the best. Thank you so very much for what you do for those of us who enjoy the history of the automobile.

It’s been a exciting and fun ride this year Lou! Can’t wait for what’s in store for 2020! Merry Christmas to your family! Striking automobile!

Amen Lou, you have done so many terrific car videos throughout the years since I've been watching on U,-Tube. Keep up the great work & try to have fun while you do your "Great" job. Have a great Christmas & a safe New Year.🙏💚✌❤🌞🦅

Merry Christmas! Glad to see a true classic (as recognized by the CCCA).

One Classy looking Packard....

MERRY XMAS LOU WHAT A GREAT CAR LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE NEXT YEAR

I have always loved the Packard ever since the first time I scene one the Packard was way before it's time I knew a gentleman it's been at least 20 years ago had a fabric glass reproduction of a 1937 Packard I know it was built in a shop in California it's been years since I've seen him I do not even know if he still has the car even though his car was beautiful it does not come close to The originals great video Lou

New cars can go much farther with less maintenance, but they are not built with the same level of pride and craftsmanship.

A Packard placard that ain't been attackered. The real deal.

That packard is stunning!! Beautiful bird and goat as well.

Simply a WORK OF art best Wishes from across the Pond

A lot of celebs had these back in the day... If you ever notice watching The Three Stooges shorts you just might see a Packard or two.....

A car made with love and pride. I see the Diva with a fat white fur driving it along the hollywood Blvd. Ooh Bob Hope had this. In this you're a real V.I.P. Lou, you ever thought of making a calendar of the best cars you shot? Chris aka coldwarmotors brought a 52 Packard back to life.

Wow what a gorgeous old Packard. My my love the color and the style and lines of the car. Some real great history behind these particular cars. What a neat owner and helper he had. Another great story Lou. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, Lou for bringing a Classy Classic to a Classy Classic Christmas Eve! I am forever peeved that today's vehicles are "almost" shapeless and dull in comparison to the curves, lines and stylings of cars up to the 70s. With some exceptions, in the 80s even the mustangs started losing definition. So sad. (sorry for my rants - I miss classy cars). This Packard is a stunning work of art! She's gorgeous! No wonder Bob Hope and Clark Gable owned these babies! Let me throw in a few Interjections (no charge) WOW! WOW! WOW! and another WOW! for the Rumble Seat!! Thanx again Lou! And Merry Christmas to You, your family and to Claud and Alex.

Really like the license plate Lou. I can well imagine FDR reclining in the back with his cigarette holder. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Happy healthy New Year too, and we hope for many more stellar videos and the fascinating stories that accompany them. Car stories are human stories, personal stories and family stories, and we enjoy them all.

Merry Christmas Lou!

I took this beast out for a test ride today. I had a 1941 Packard 110 convertible, and thought this would be better. She's a beauty for sure, but either the steering needs alignment, or those massive whitewall bias plies (or both) made the road trip I took feel like I was on a big skateboard. I love the car, but it was a real handful on a bumpy road. You have to get used to the no turn signals of that era as well. Been awhile since I had to use hand signals. Those power assisted brakes will throw you forward if you aren't "just so" with the pedal. First gear is as tall as can be, I wonder how it would be in traffic going from a dead stop on a steep hill. 45 MPH is about her limit. And mine! I passed on the purchase opportunity. Mixed feelings about that.

That's an impressive beast Lou ! Happy holidays 👍

To all: Have a blessed Christmas .

What a nice Christmas present this is super cool I love to take it for a spin

PS Merry Christmas lou and again thank you

Hi Lou, I'm glad to see you! How are you? Packard WOW! Cool "grandpa" car, I like it! I feel the spirit of real America! Thank you for the video! Merry Christmas to you Lou! God bless you Lu and your family!

Thanks Lou for that present and Merry Christmas. Need more of this magnificent pre war beauties ! If that isn't quality then nothing is. Love those, the Pierce arrows, the Marmon and so on (not forgetting, Rolls Royce, "Boulogne" Hispanos Suiza or Isotta Fraschini on the other side of the pond) .

I live a few minutes outside of detroit not far from the plant where this car was built,played paintball in the old factory six floors up.

What a relic.

COŚ PIĘKNEGO - SAMEHING BEAUTIFUL POLSKA

13th series Packards are probably the last of the ones I go gaga over. Still had the "right" grill shell, but this one has such beautiful streamlining in the fenders in that profile. What a stunner! My folks dated (in the late 50s) in a '36! Was there a 110? I think it was a lesser model. Used more oil than gas (!), must've had a rough former life.

HA. WAOW. WHAT A PIECE OF MACHINERY

Has this 1936 Packard ever been to the Eastern Fall meet at Hershey Pa if not we would like to see it there in October..... Hershey Region.

I'm no expert, but I think Ride Control controls the ride. Beautiful car!

I wonder how many were built? Seems inconceivable such a grand car wouldn't be taken care of. Even in 1936 it would have been wildly wow able, in the middle of the depression. Yellow was a popular Packard color, especially for convertibles. The greatest American luxury brand, Packard. Similar to the Packard used in the movie "Chinatown ".

INTERIOR .....SUPREME

No strkes here. It's a home run.

The Tripp Manufacturing Co Chicago IL (10:17) is still a business now Tripp Lite. Still in Chicago

nice classic

merry christmas. one of fifteen, parade on wheels.

Sweet 😀

Ima gonna have to go watch Chinatown again...same model I think...not sure of the year. my fav movie ever

Surely as good as any Rolls-Royce of the period and, like a Rolls-Royce, never described as “second hand“, but instead “pre-owned”. A period set of golf clubs and matching attire for the driver are surely next on the list of goodies to be acquired.

That’s my friend’s car!

WOW!!!

It really is a parade on wheels

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Beautiful car. Bile wouldn't have been my first color choice.

CANERY YELLOW ? LIKE THE '72. AMC. HORNET ?

Lou the owner was midway on an interesting story concerning the acquisition of the car when you interrupted him with your attempted bit of levity on his use of the word presented. That was really rude but in typical Lou fashion you completely ended his explanation and went off on something else. Please put yourself in the background and the owners car story in the forefront. Have set questions as prompts for the owner but allow them to give all the pertinent information about their car uninterrupted. A car interview crib sheet. You do manage to get some of these questions in your MCS. What: the make and model Where How and When: Where and how and when did you get it. What: What have you done to the car since you acquired it? Unique/ Special: What unique and special features/ options does this car have? Then as the owner lists them have your video focusing on that part. Lou as always you manage to find and feature some amazing unique cars. Your outside video of the cars is perfect. When it comes to the interior it's a mixed bag. Have the owner give specific information on the engine: horse power, carburetion, brakes, A/C, ect. Then have your video focused on that part. If the car has been in the owners possession for a long time or spans multiple generations let that story be told. You have done that on several occasions. Thank you for finding and featuring these cars. As a car guy I enjoy seeing them and meeting the owners and observing how happy and proud they are being featured on your show.

LOVE THIS CLASSIC . SUICIDE DOORS !!! HA WHAT A WAY. 2. GO. !!!HA HA HA WOOHAA LOL HA HA

Merry Christmas, Lou and to your family! What are you going to drive? 🎅😉🎄🚗

1401 is a standard 8 not a super. Car is awesome

they don't make em like they used to anymore

Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah Happy Holidays Everyone To me the closing of Packard signifies the greatest loss in American automotive history. I recently watched all of the reviews of the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur and thought that if everything had gone right with Packard the new Flying Spur is the Packard that could have been.

As much a sculptor as a car. 👍

Alright, Lou, here's the deal: Claude passed away, and this Packard is now being offered to me. But, I really want a mid-to-late 1930's V-12 2-door Roadster Packard in similar condition. That would cost about $25 K more, but that's THE Packard to bee bop around in. Not that this one is a slouch. But all things being equal, I value your opinion. I'd like to pull the trigger on something bigger. But, I'd like to hear the hyperventilated rantings of a real car guru like yourself, first. Thanks!

I’m surprised it has high beams.

That has to be one large car haha. Does anyone happen to know the dimensions?

Is it wrong to be aroused by an inanimate object like a car? 😊💕

Lou you are going to have to stop repeating yourself or at least edit it out, I stopped watching after you asked the man for the third or fourth time how long he’s owned it.