1949 Buick Super 56C Convertible in Sequoia Cream & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile 

Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mom driving your Grandfathers car and all the other Buicks too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

Hi Roaming Florida, Happy to read you appreciate this car and glad to read you have a fun 1950 Riviera too :-) 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 RU-vid Channel, Lou

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

Hi Mara Jade Skywalker, Happy to read you "Absolutely LOVE" this car :-) Lou

Hi John, High praise :-) Lou

Thank you for sharing.

Hi Susan, Happy to read you "LOVE" this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

Hi Brady Dog, Happy to read you're enjoying and appreciating Dennis cars :-) Glad to read you enjoy this "Sweet heart!". You're welcome, Lou

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High praise.

Hi Ron, "Better than new" High praise :-) Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy, Lou

Hi Donald, High praise :-) Lou

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

Hi Ramon, Happy to read you enjoy the "Most recognizable grille in motor car history" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

Hi S King, 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 RU-vid Channel, Lou

A friend in MD restored one a few years ago with stick. They're around, but automatic is more common and was standard on the Roadmaster.

Hi iswc27, Happy to read this one brought memories from the movie, and thank you for sharing your knowledge which adds to this story, Lou

Hi Michael, Happy to share this "Sweetheart" with you :-) Lou

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read this one brings back movie memories :-) My pleasure taking you along for the ride. You're welcome, Lou

Hi derwood 454, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) Lou

HI Steel Assault, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

Hi JWelchon, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Make sure to watch the commercials (or at least the ones you can) before the video because that is how I get paid, and that way I can keep sharing with you. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

Hi Gary, Happy to read this car amazes you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

Hi Robfmas, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

They did, but I liked the ‘49 Caddy better ...

Hi Keith, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Lou

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this "beautiful piece of Automotive History" :-) You're right, it's like stepping right back into 1949. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

Agreed :-)

Hi Jeffrey, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

Hi BartRicky, Happy to receive a "WOW" from you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

They seldom had to be downshifted, too. If you come around the turn in the road just step on the gas in 3rd gear and it takes off like an automatic. I'd bet the downshifts to second in this test drive were not needed.

Hi UCan CallMeRay, A "BBB" (Big Beautiful Buick) :-) Lou

The actual curb weight on the 49 Super convertible was 3985 lbs. according to George Dammann's "70 Years Of Buick." I'm sure the shop manual would also confirm that weight.

@@1940limited Thanks for the info. I was thinking that "near" 6,000 figure sounded like a bit much. Even near 5000 seemed hard to fathom although convertibles usually had heavier (stiffer) frames & then it's got the full hydraulic system for top, windows & seat but consider that in a "Super" they'd be lugging this around with a 248 CID engine with no more than 115hp as opposed to the much torquier 320 CID in the Roadmaster. (Couldn't find the exact stats on a '48 Super but a '50 "Special", the only series still offering the 248 that yr lists the base engine [w/ 3spd manual] as 115 so I doubt this would have been much, if any more, other than the Dynaflow cars which got a very small increase.) Must have been a real "powderkeg" w/ Dynaflow. Probably found yourself resorting to the use of manual "Low" rather frequently. Was very surprised that the '49 brochure I found listed the frame specs. The dimensions of the box section (I assume at largest point) AND thickness of the steel. I assume these figures are for sedans, no mention of convertibles specifically. Thickness for Super was 7/64th" & Roadmaster a slightly heavier 5/32nd", nothing near "1/4 in thick" as stated. (Wheelbase for Roadmaster was 5" longer & overall length up by appx. 6")

Hi Brian, My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

Hi Floyd T, Happy to share this "absolute treasure!" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy this Buick :-) Well wishes for the new year received, and wishing you the best this year too, Lou

Hi Bruce H., "Rolling Art" :-) High praise. You're welcome, Lou

Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy this "beauty" :-) Lou

Hi Mirch Shake, Happy to read you "Love it!" :-) Lou

Hi g bridgman, Happy yo to read you had a 49 too & a 50 Special now, nice! Make sure to watch the commercials (the one's you can) on my videos because that is how I get paid, and that way I can keep sharing the cars we enjoy. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

g bridgeman... Thanks for the observation on the body style. Thought these were the most beautiful of all GM cars of the period. Sad that this lean & sleek design didn't see at least maybe a 3yr run. Always thought the "heavy handed" re-design of the '50-53 was a step backward. Kind of a bloated & "clunky" look with the lowered fender lines similar to the "pregnant elephant" look of Packard.

Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read you love this Big Buick :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

Hi Doug, Happy to read you enjoy this Buick :-) Glad to share this one with you, Lou

@@loucostabile - preciate it Lou!

Getting closer motorTranz :-)

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge on this one :-) Lou

Hi Craig, High praise :-) Lou

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

Hey Tiger, Happy to read this is a Winner for you :-) Like this Cadillac, enjoy, Lou ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-k5F4wXU3m3M.html

Hi Michael, I have a convertible, and I like the top down. When the Care Taker is interested in taking the top down, we'll take it down. When they would prefer to keep the top up, that's ok too as long as they are willing to share their car with us :-) Lou

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to share this one with you, Lou

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

Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy this beautiful car :-) Glad this one brings memory of Grandpa's watch. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

Hi Ramon, Thank you for sharing the movie knowledge. Lou

Hi JackF, Thanks for sharing the details you were interested in. Lou

They didn't have all electric until 54 or 55.

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Big Charlie's Model Garage :-) You're welcome, Lou

Glad you're along for the ride!

Hello Felipe, Happy to read you enjoy this Buick :-) Lou

Hi ImTheDaveman, High praise! Happy to "Rawk" this Buick with you :-) Lou

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

Hi PRO, NICE! Lou

Hi Steve S, Happy to read you enjoy this "classy Buick" :-) Lou

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

HI Aelita, Happy to read you enjoy this car & story :-) Lou

Hi Grampy, It's in the details :-) Lou

My pleasure and you're welcome :-)

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

Hi diecast Loonie, Happy to read you enjoy this machine :-) Lou

Hi Curtis, Happy to read you like it when I share cars you haven't seen before :-) We'll take a look at that spring. You're welcome, Lou

Hi TopCars TV, I agree, the way that hood opens is very cool, Lou

Thank you specs :-)

Hi James, 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 RU-vid Channel, Lou

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

Hi Teniente Danielsan, High praise :-) Lou

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

Hi trainroomgary, Happy to read this car is like your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

Thank you Alejandro :-)

Hi gnewb e, Happy to share this treasure with you. Hope you see many more you enjoy too, Lou

Hi Juan, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

HI Craig, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

Hi Roberto, Happy to read you appreciate this "very dream" 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 RU-vid Channel, Lou

Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car".

Hi Pat, Happy to read this one brings memories of that movie car :-) Lou

Hi Wesley, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Lou

Hey G Clark Bloomfield, Hmmm, did not know the 4th port hole detail. Thanks, Lou

I'd rather have the Super with stick which was unavailable on the Roadmaster.

NICE !

Nice :-) Blessings received. God bless you. Glad you're along for the ride.

We'll take a look into that. Thanks for sharing.

Happy to read you enjoy the presentation. The car is for sale @ $79,000 in IL - if interested - e-mail trupowr@yahoo.com

Hi Blair, Happy to read you think this car is "Fantastic" and nice movie quotes too :-) Lou

:-)

Hi 325xitgrocgetter, Not aware of this being the "Rain Man" car, however it sure looks like it, Lou

@@loucostabile I'll have to watch the movie again...I think the Rain Man car is a Roadmaster with a Hydramatic Transmission where this close relative is the Super Eight.

Hi Craig, Seems you're correct, however if you're a Buick Expert, feel free to comment, Lou

Thanks for sharing.

Hi Bob, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you noticed, Lou

Hi Michael, Happy to read you think this one is "Nice" :-) Lou

:-)

Hi Uri, When they look like this....YES! Lou

Great comment!!

Sure Is Fine For 49!" Advertising slogan of the day.

Hi Michael R, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. It's pretty heavy either way, and clearly floats down the road :-) Lou

Maybe an Flxible ambulance or hearse woudl weigh in at that. The Super convertible was 3985.

The straight eight engine generates only 150 horsepower, so it takes an eternal 17 seconds to get from 0 to 60 miles an hour.

Sequoia Cream

Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad letting you drive the car slow in the driveway :-) 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 RU-vid Channel, Lou

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

Line from Rain man?

@@loucostabile "Charlie"(Tom Cruz's character) only got the Buick and his father's "prized rosebushes". "He definitely got the rosebushes".

:-)

Thanks for sharing.