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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 7-28-21.
We're looking at a 1963 Pontiac Catalina in Black Paint. The car comes with the 421 CI V8 “Super Duty” “SD” engine and manual 4 speed transmission.
The car's Owner is Russ Toms. Russ has had this car since 2017. Russ shared his Friend had the car for a long time, and then he was able to purchase the car. The factory parts on this car are original “Super Duty” parts, and make this car a wonderful tribute to the original car.
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@lifehappens7511 3 года назад

I’m a 1949 model myself, Northern California born and bred, so I lived those days. This Pontiac is a stunning rarity. It’s a shame Pontiac is no more.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Life Happens!, Happy to read you have 1st hand knowledge. Please hit the subscribe button, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@lifehappens7511 3 года назад

Lou Costabile I’ve been a subscriber for a couple of years. Do keep up the good work!

@cunard61 Месяц назад

Those eight lug wheels were some of the smartest looking wheels I've ever seen. Early sixty's model Pontiac's were elegant looking in their own right, but those wheels made them stand out from the crowd. This is the rarest Catalina I've ever gotten to see.

@loucostabile Месяц назад

Hi cunard61, ....and then there was this one :-) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Tua-V0haquE.html

@briansd2772 3 года назад

Since I'm an SD kind of guy, I should recuse myself from commenting on how beautiful, awesome, gnarly-sounding, business-like, incredible, indestructible, powerful, and overall magnificent Russ' car is! I couldn't be unbiased so I won't attempt it. Thanks Lou!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Brian SD, Thought this one is right for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

@timc2346 3 года назад

Pontiac had Beautiful front ends 64 to 67.Nice car brings back memorys.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Tim C, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of the front of this car and glad to read it brings back memories :-) 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

@dastardlydave1455 3 года назад

Such a sweet car!! GM car with a Ford part and some Chrysler humor sprinkled in...what an episode!!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Dastardly Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" car :-) Thank you for the kind words on this episode, Lou

@chicomaxima1 3 года назад

Pontiac engine with three petals and hurst shifter that's definitely a Super Duty Plus setup. Pontiac is swagger😎 on four wheels the Redhead Rebel child of General Motors

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Just the way we like it :-)

@chicomaxima1 3 года назад

I would love to see a pontiac gta trans am with a EFI Pontiac engine + 6 speed

@richardkaufman1643 3 года назад

Growing up in Detroit during this era there were numerous GM employees in our neighborhood. In particular was a Pontiac engineer that was into drag strip racing. I remember he had a blue Catalina Super Duty with aluminum front fenders, no sound insulation ,no power steering or brakes, heater and radio delete also. This car was very fast and he accumulated many street and strip victories. When he opened the dump tubes the ground would vibrate! I never saw another exactly like his again.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Richard, Ahhh the Pontiac Engineer Neighbor :-) Good times, good times. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@MrBlaser51 3 года назад

What a beautiful automobile !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Makes my heart skip a beat !!!!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

NICE !

@TheGunfighter45acp 3 года назад

Oh, I love it! This Pontiac definitely lets the world know it was built for speed. What an interesting tidbit about the hood scoop, too. Thanks, Lou!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read "Oh, I love it! " :-) You're welcome, Lou

@andrewromano3105 3 года назад

Can't beat that engine it's a beautiful car two-door 67 of them were made excellent a great find a great car have

@loucostabile 3 года назад

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

@andrewromano3105 3 года назад

Another great car

@2001rams 3 года назад

The 60's was Pontiac's greatest decade. They were the leader in many ways. Most of the decade they were 3rd in manufactures sales. My family's first Pontiac was a 62 Catalina which later became my first car. Pontiac has been my favorite manufacturer from that time on. I have had 15 over the years and currently have an original 74 Trans Am. This 63 SD 421 represents Pontiac at its best. You mentioned the Swiss cheese frame at that time to show what extent Pontiac would go to win by shaving the extra pounds off the car to be as light as Chevys, Fords and Plymouths. In addition to all the aluminum parts on this particular car, aluminum body panels could also be added for further weight reduction. Pontiac was still pulling a rabbit out of their hat with the SD 455 Firebirds in 1973 and 1974 when the muscle car world was all but dead. No one was more sad than me when Pontiac came to an end in 2010. Many young people know Pontiac only as an unexciting car that ended in 2010. Thanks to Russ and Lou for showing how great the Pontiac brand was.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Allen, High praise for the brand :-) Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family's 1st Pontiac, and then there after too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

@fredkelbert1913 3 года назад

I couldn’t help but notice the rare “dual” master cylinder on this “Big Chief Pontiac!”

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Fred, Thank you for sharing the details you noticed, Lou

@chrispappas3750 3 года назад

Those were federally mandated come 1967, the owner probably wanted secure stopping power.

@garyblanchard1084 2 года назад

And not exactly original. As in unaltered from new.

@MarkCordell Год назад

I learned how to drive with my grandfather’s ‘63 Catalina.

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Mark, Nice ! :-) Lou

@55points 3 года назад

1963 was an awesome year for GM across the board.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Happy to read you enjoy this year for GM cars :-)

@elizabethcherry920 3 года назад

Now that is a car, even if it's a tribute, love it

@loucostabile 3 года назад

High praise :-)

@mountainclimber48 3 года назад

So rare! If it hadn’t been for the very low production numbers the 62-63 SD may have beaten the GTO to the title first true muscle car. Thanks Lou!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Mountain Climber, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

@MrJohnnyDistortion Год назад

I thought that the cross ram dual quad Chrysler 300 cars were the actual first muscle cars?

@mountainclimber48 Год назад

@@MrJohnnyDistortion I believe the first time “muscle car” was used was associated with the idea of putting a high power V8 in a mid size two-door, starting with the 64 GTO.

@MrJohnnyDistortion Год назад

@@mountainclimber48 That's what the 300 letter cars with dual quads were. Muscle cars.

@dansmusic5749 10 месяцев назад

Then why isn’t the ’57 Rambler Rebel considered the first muscle car?@@mountainclimber48

@oldtimerf7602 3 года назад

One of my all time favorites, and I am a Ford man at heart

@loucostabile 3 года назад

High praise :-)

@smokin714 3 года назад

That is a beautiful body style. That thing has some muscle under it!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi reher714, Happy to flex this muscle car with you :-) Lou

@RickMcCargar 3 года назад

An interesting and fast car, elegant in its simplicity. Thanks for sharing!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Rick, Plain & simple :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@mrpoolplayer6379 Год назад

I had a 1963 421,with the Grand Prix body style. It had 3 carbs. It was midnite Blue, had the kelsey hayes wheels.... It was Beautiful...

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Mr Pool Player, 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 RU-vid Channel, Lou

@zincorbie 3 года назад

That’s a lot of factory aluminum! Pretty light car for its time.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Thank you for viewing and sharing :-)

@sprayguy67 3 года назад

The Pontiac roar…. One beautiful car tribute or not that’s at the top of the list of muscle cars ! Thanks for sharing

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi sprayguy67, Happy to read this is at the top of the list of muscle cars :-) You're welcome, Lou

@johnnyace1954 3 года назад

Awesome early Pontiac… plane Jane devil in disguise for sure! Bad ass!!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Edmund, Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome" car :-) Lou

@TheopolisQSmith 2 года назад

My auto shop teacher when I was a freshman in high school had a Pontiac Safari wagon with a 421 four barrel. For towing his boat he said. I and another student got to do a tune-up on it during class. So impressive I remember it 54 years later.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Jeff, That is a good Teacher :-) Lou

@scottbrady7499 3 года назад

what an incredible investment, if the gentleman obtained it following the outstanding restoration! now, when you record this monster, with all that aluminum, the actual sound of it ticking away with the hood open differs from other engines displacing over four hundred cubic inches. a subtle sleeper of a beast. wow, thanks Lou! great post. RIP Charley Watts

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Scott, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and happy to read you enjoy this "subtle sleeper of a beast" :-) You're welcome, Lou

@johnelliott7375 2 года назад

The man is a award winning collector. I would work for free for scraps and the car. God bless you all and great day

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi John Elliott, High praise :-) Blessings receive and God bless you too, Lou

@johnelliott7375 2 года назад

@@loucostabile thanks you sir.

@drippinglass 3 года назад

Wow! That’s beautiful! 😀 I love the tributes. Just like the “real” thing... only you can drive it and have fun! 😎👍

@loucostabile 3 года назад

High praise :-)

@richarddevoe5871 3 года назад

Thank you Lou for bringing this Super Duty Pontiac out of his collection for our enjoyment. As I’ve gotten older and become more aware of what these cars were and the power of that 421, it has become arguably my favorite car. I appreciate all the muscle machines but I wouldn’t bat an eye trading my 4 speed Roadrunner for a car like this one… Russ is all smiles knowing what he’s got.. AWESOME car Lou, not sure you’ll be able to top this one in my book but don’t stop trying !!! 👍🏼. 👍🏼

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Richard, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Glad you're along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou

@tct9mm151 3 года назад

What a beautiful Pontiac. Of all the Pontiac engines the 421 is my favourite. Lucky guy GREAT VIDEO LOU.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you like the 421 :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

@danmorrissette4814 3 года назад

OMG! at 12 seconds~~!! Love Old Pontiacs ! never heard of that Super Duty.... just before GTO'S Thank-You so much for Sharing@

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Dan, Happy to read "Love Old Pontiacs !" :-) Glad to read this is one you learned about, and you're welcome, Lou

@lonnyjaw 3 года назад

Yeah Brother!, This is in the top ten list of my dream cars. Style, power, and beauty that can't be beat! Boy, they did it 'just right' back in the day, AND with the correct tires!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

High praise we're in the "Top 10" :-)

@audieconrad8995 3 года назад

Lou, yet another rare and amazing peice of Americana. My dad sold Pontiacs in the early '60's and owned a 62' Bonneville 389. This car is fantastic. I might add '63 was the first model year for the stacked headlights which I believe ran through at least the '66 models. Such an identifiable look. That 421 was a beast. Pontiac was king at the track during this period. I hope your viewers appreciate what you have shown here. Thx.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Audie, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Dad's cars :-) Glad you enjoy this "Beast". You're welcome, Lou

@jamesspalten5977 Год назад

The '67 GTO had stacked headlights as well. After '67, I believe they went away.

@chrisjeffries2322 3 года назад

Thank you Russ and Lou for sharing this Hi-Po 421 with all of us, I see the Pontiac has expired California tags from 1999. Don't tell anyone.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

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

@elosogonzalez8739 3 года назад

BEAUTIFUL CAR!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Eloso Gonzalez, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of 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

@elosogonzalez8739 3 года назад

@@loucostabile Count on it! Got any Model A Ford Speedsters in our future? I'd love to find "The one".

@kevin7151 3 года назад

Another great segment Lou. Interesting how rare these vehicles actually are. Nice to see that Russ has kept it in tip top shape. I presume that given the scarcity of parts, he would have to have something fabricated if he couldn't rebuild the existing one. Its really great that you can bring these really rare vehicles forward to your viewers. Thanks Lou.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this car. I'm sure finding parts would be a challenge. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@MarinCipollina 2 года назад

Any part that can't be reasonably found, I'd call Jay Leno.. He'd know where to find it or who can professionally fabricate it.

@lancelink29 Год назад

I still own a 1964 Pontiac Catalina convertible that came with 4 on the floor and bucket seats. It still has the 2+2 emblems and the 421 emblems on the car. The original 421 with the three deuce steup was long gone when I purchased it, however I do remember the exhaust had cut outs coming off of the headers. I bought it from my brother in about 1977. Saint Paul Minnesota. He was upset that the radiator froze up on it here during a Minnesota winter. I took advantage when he said he would sell it to me for $100. As I understand it, he purchased from someone who came in to my dad's gas station. This man said his son was in the service and that he needed to sell his car for him. So anyways... A lot of fond memories attached to that car. Went through a few engines. I believe it has a 389 in it currently. Last started probably about 2000. Was forced to remove it from my mom's property (where I had kept it stored, covered, outdoors for 35 years - I moved it twice a year. On and off the street) in Saint Paul Minnesota in about 2006. Paid for outdoor storage after that and kept a plastic sheet and tarp over it up until about 2017. I quit paying storage that year, but i am pretty sure it is still there. It still has solid fenders, hood and trunk lid. Even the interior floor was still there last time I saw it in 2018. Last person to look at it rolled their eyes and offered me $500. He said that "Everyone thinks they have gold." ... he then left without the car. That was in 2017. Anyone who may be interested leave a reply here. If you tube does not censor it I will respond.

@lancelink29 Год назад

I also collected many extra parts, chrome interior trim, etc. for a 1964 convertible Pontiac Catalina from junkyards back in the day. I am 62 now, I live in northern Wisconsin and if someone wants that stuff I have no use for the internet beyond youtube. Give me a reply here and we can talk.

@kevin7151 Год назад

@@lancelink29 Hi Lance. It's certainly a good way to see if you can move your vehicle or parts thereof. I wish you luck and hope things work out favorably for you.

@johnchrobak5804 2 года назад

Lou, Love The Pontiacs, They Sure Were Awesome Muscle Cars Of The 60"s. They Can Hold Their Own. Thanks Again Lou.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi John, Happy to read you "Love The Pontiacs" :-) You're welcome, Lou

@nednobody3253 2 года назад

What a treat to see I have been a Pontiac guy since the late 50s. Wide Track Pontiac.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Ned Nobody, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) If you type into RU-vid search "My Car Story with Lou Pontiac" I think you'll see many more Pontiacs you can enjoy. 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

@SuperJoes70 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing thanks for the great ride even through I was riding in the back seat lol

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi SuperJoes70, You're welcome and glad you're along for the ride :-) Lou

@Marshall-uy2dv 3 года назад

I'm a Mopar guy through and through as far as the old cars go anyway, but that is a beautiful Beast!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Marshall 1959, Happy to read this one you enjoy :-) Lou

@patcurrie9888 3 года назад

Neat ride, glorious color combo. No heat & no air is why it was preserved so well. The tail lights and rear is magnificent.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Pat, High praise :-) Lou

@ttocselbag5054 Год назад

Ain’t nothin’ in the world quite as intoxicating a a roaring, thumping big block!! Thank you for sharing Lou.

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi TTocs Elbag, Sounds just the way we like it :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

@edb.3313 3 года назад

Awesome car Lou, remember this BA very well. You just made my day. What a beauty!!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Ed B, Happy to read "Awesome car" :-) Glad to read this makes your day, Lou

@gumby3123 Год назад

Very nice car" we had Pontiacs when I was growing up"

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi gumby, 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 RU-vid Channel, Lou

@danwolfe7665 3 года назад

Wow! I love learning about these cars that came just before my time and I had no idea they existed.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi DAN, I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers, and I find that to be so much fun, Lou

@MrTrack412 3 года назад

The "Year of the Cat." Our family had a 1967 Pontiac Catalina. The 67 model is the rarest of the Catalinas. Most models seemed to have a 400 V8.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

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

@davidfrazier2753 3 года назад

Thanks for the great video! About two years ago, after purchasing a budget tool at the big retailer, low and behold one of these was parked next to me! What a treat, I spent the next 25 minutes respectfully taking photos, and admiring the blue iridescent beauty.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi David, My pleasure sharing this video with you :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of the car you saw. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@garymckee448 3 года назад

Fantastic Pontiac and that's the best sounding Pontiac engine l remember and l see why 12.1 compression. Thanks Lou.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

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

@altonwren7890 3 года назад

Beautiful Car Lou sometimes the most beautiful cars is the ones just basically equipped

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Alton, Plain and simple :-) Lou

@BobbyTucker Год назад

This was a great episode, Lou, Thanks for sharing it with all of us. My Mother's friend had a 62 Pontiac station wagon with this same engine and drive train, he raced it every weekend way back then, I wish you could find one to do a segment on, I know I'd love it. Thanks again for sharing this video with us, Lou. You have a Great Day!

@loucostabile Год назад

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

@goldcountryruss7035 Год назад

I had a midnight blue '63 Catalina, same body & Kelsey-Hayes wheels and brakes but the smaller tri-power, 370hp, 421, 3-speed column shift T-15 transmission, and 3.90:1 positraction rear axle. Loved that car...

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Gold Country Russ, 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 RU-vid Channel, Lou

@bunk-bn9eo 2 года назад

421 SD, 4 speed, 2 four bbl carbs, 8 lug wheels and an exhaust note that'll blow your mind. It's like you can feel the torque just watching this video.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi bunk2471, "It's like you can feel the torque just watching this video" Just the way we like it :-) Lou

@johnbarber9839 Год назад

My favorite Ponch ever. Makes my eyeballs sweat.

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi John, High praise :-) Lou

@JeffKing310 3 года назад

Very nice Pontiac! Very interesting and beautifully done. Very clean and purpose built. Thanks Lou!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@pablocespedes9585 3 года назад

Super interesting car, love it!!! Thanks Lou

@loucostabile 3 года назад

H Pablo, Happy to read you "love it!!!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

@kevinsnyder4425 3 года назад

What a Great example of Pontiac performance ! And black with gold interior. ! The mighty 421 ,dual quads, and aluminium parts. Loved the feature of the underside ,the cutouts & tranny. The neat 8 lug wheels with this car. Doesn't get any better. Thanks lou & Russ for one cool car. Too bad he couldn't slam some gears.!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great example of Pontiac performance !" :-) You're welcome, Lou

@benzlick 3 года назад

What a beautiful tribute! I remember doing what everyone else with a Chevy Malibu did which was hunt down Monte Carlo dash and all the necessary parts to make it into a Super Sport. Haters would call it a clone. But I just called it my own! So glad people started using the term tribute and ditched that nasty old term for a beautifully badass muscle car

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi benzlick, "Haters would call it a clone. But I just called it my own!" NICE! Lou

@neilblack1534 Год назад

That is Beautiful. always loved the early Pontiacs, but this Catalina is Superb.

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Neil, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Pontiac :-) Lou

@sabba_dabba8649 3 года назад

Thanks, Lou for another great video. Enjoyed seeing the underside of the car. Was a nice extra.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Sabba_Dabba, Glad to show you some unique pieces on the underside of this car :-) Lou

@johncaballero8013 3 года назад

Super sweet machine! I have always loved these super duty Catalinas. Really enjoyed the video Lou. Brought back lots of memories!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi John, Happy to read "Super sweet machine!" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@dicksanders8206 2 года назад

Nice car, Lou. Thanks for showing. A made a new friend in High school (1963) and he had a new Pontiac Bonneville with Tri-Power. So cool riding around in that car at that time. So, your video takes me back.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Dick, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friend in High Schools car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

@louiskats5116 2 года назад

Goodday Lou, Always respected the Poncho brand. 421 SD with a 4 speed. How tough is that, Pontiac at its best. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Goodday Louis, Happy to share this Powerful Pontiac with you :-) Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

@rogozzy1 2 года назад

The Pontiac 62 and 63 2dr. Sedans are just magnificent designs even without the wonderful 421SD though it is obviously the frosting on the cake.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi rogozzy1, high praise for this car / cake :-) Lou

@bruceh92 3 года назад

Had some health issues but great to be back Lou. This car is stunning and can't think of a better machine to get back on track with your channel. Bad arse and beautiful. Wow.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Bruce H, Welcome back, and glad you're feeling better. Glad you enjoy this car, Lou

@normmelanson9345 3 года назад

The beginning really get you see the power coming from that motor. Your show is goes back to the history of those fantastic classic.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Norm, Thanks for sharing the parts you notice :-) Lou

@wrotenwasp 2 года назад

Damn man, pops was slammin' those gears down that country road. Sounds wicked. I totally dig it. Sounds like 12s wouldn't be an issue at the digs.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

:-)

@mickeymch876 2 года назад

I never heard of the Super Duty until recently. Nice.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Mickey, I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers, and I find that to be so much fun, Lou

@1955mouse 3 года назад

awesome "rare" pontiac racer thanx Lou!!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi T. C. Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome" car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@Primus54 3 года назад

Interesting how similar are the rear end and taillight configurations between this Catalina and the ‘64 Continental. And Lou… if you ever had to eliminate “shall we?” from your vocabulary, nothing would ever happen in your videos. 😂 Thanks, Lou! ~ John

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi John, Thanks for sharing, my pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@garrisonnichols7372 3 года назад

This thing is NUTS!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Just the way we like it :-)

@DavidR-ub2dp 3 года назад

Beautiful tribute Catalina every time I see one it reminds me of the GTO with the stacked headlamps and I think of the Swiss cheese Catalina I saw years ago at one of the auctions mecum of Barrett Jackson

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi David R, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad this one brought back memories of the "swiss cheese" car too, Lou

@bluesman7475 3 года назад

There you go, Pontiac SD's are the hottest on the street. Great car. The cars in the early 60's are much lighter than later cars because of the simpler bumpers and no emmission junk. Bet that bad boy hauls the mail.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Greg, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) Lou

@randybills3848 3 года назад

thats exceptional Lou what a fine piece

@loucostabile 3 года назад

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

@chiefpontiac6301 3 года назад

My Dad, a tool and die maker, plant 14 in Pontiac help build these cars. I am proud to say, born and raised in Pontiac. Have an 06 Goat and she ain't stock. Good story Sir!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Chief Pontiac, Happy to read this car brings reminds you that your Dad built these cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@chiefpontiac6301 3 года назад

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou, I just purchased a book from Art Fitzpatrick and Lou Kaufman. It shows all of the automotive art from the 60. We (my older brother Cliff) have been in contact with the widow of Art Fitzpatrick and the book is world class. It has not only pics, but bio's as well. A fine job on that Swiss cheese girl!

@casperdowlen625 2 года назад

At the track the aluminum headers would drip molten aluminum on the track. Fantastic engine.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Casper, 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

@glenkepic3208 3 года назад

Holy Smokes !!! What a killer !! '82 , take the ferry from wa to Victoia. Almost a different world. Catalina's called Parisieenes,,,,, Any how, Gary Moore had a great song like this.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Glen, Happy to read you enjoy this "killer" :-) Lou

@ericolsen67vw Год назад

Finally someone who knows how to rev. So many people rev like they've never been in a car before.

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Eric, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds when this accelerator is pressed :-) Lou

@MAGronemeyer 2 года назад

That's one beautiful Pontiac Catalina Super Duty! It's rare to see a car without a heater, and built specifically for drag racing! Equipped with a 4 speed manual transmission, and 421 dual quad setup, I'll bet that car will flat out carry the mail!

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks, and appreciate the power of this Pontiac :-) Lou

@zulumax1 3 года назад

Back in the day traction control was feathering the throttle and the clutch. Right amount of pedals, indeed....

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Thanks for viewing and sharing.

@davea5113 Год назад

A beautiful rendition of one of the original muscle cars, I always though that they were a bigger car, Pontiac had it going on!

@loucostabile Год назад

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

@iswc27 3 года назад

Hi, Lou! In 1963, Pontiac was the big trendsetter. The split grille had already been a division hallmark for a few years, and it was in 1963 that the full-size Pontiacs introduced what was popularly called the "Coke bottle" profile. They were also first fitted with the stacked headlamps. They weren't the first cars to have them, but they were a feature a lot of the competition soon began to copy. Just from these things alone, even a relatively plain two-door Catalina sedan like this was a styling standout. BTW, I did meet Arnie Beswick at a Pontiac-Oakland Club convention many years ago. A couple of questions: First, what does Russ mean by a "Swiss cheese car?" And second, I noticed this car has parallel windshield wipers instead of the dual-facing wipers these cars typically had. That struck me strange, because although the Tempest had parallel wipers from the beginning, the big Pontiacs didn't have them until 1970. If anybody can explain, please reply. Anyway, thanks to you and Russ for this glorious ride

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi iswc27, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Here is a article from Hemmings on The "Swiss Cheese Car" www.hemmings.com/stories/2015/10/08/swiss-cheese-super-duty-a-factory-lightweight-pontiac-catalina-heads-to-auction

@kellynestegard5208 Год назад

My 63 GP owner's manual shows one speed wipers parallel. Optional two speed are dual facing.

@User-cc6cq 3 года назад

Cool guy with a cool car

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Win / Win :-)

@justacoupleofkids320 2 года назад

That is a really great looking and sounding ‘63…

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Just A Couple of Kids, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this car :-) Lou

@manofweed1 Год назад

Those Italians sure know how to make appealing cars.

@loucostabile Год назад

:-)

@2flyabove 3 года назад

What a treat to ride in this very rare muscle car. It looks like it just came out of the factory!!! You'll be happy to read that I'm impressed!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Truth Provider, Glad to read you enjoy this "treat". I am happy you're impressed :-) Lou

@midnightgambler3718 3 года назад

421 was a terrific engine, we feel it was better suited than the 428. A beautiful restoration, thanks Lou for bringing these to us!!!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Midnight Gambler, Happy to read you enjoy this 421 :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@ivanwesley8182 Год назад

Absolutely gorgeous

@loucostabile Год назад

High praise :-)

@onespeedworld6979 Год назад

Fantastic car! Absolutely beautiful and perfect!!!

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi One Speed World, High praise :-) 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

@timrayburn2461 3 года назад

Thanks Lou

@loucostabile 3 года назад

You're welcome Tim

@wildcolonialman 2 года назад

Fabulous wheels. Fabulous Pontiac.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Simon, Happy to read you enjoy the wheels and this Pontiac :-) Lou

@tWoforgamenot1 2 года назад

beautiful car

@loucostabile 2 года назад

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

@cag1763 Год назад

These were good Pontiac years

@loucostabile Год назад

Nice :-)

@motorTranz 3 года назад

That thing is sweet 😍 Thanks Lou!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

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

@stevehartz4615 2 месяца назад

Love it made my mouth water!!!!

@loucostabile 2 месяца назад

NICE!

@R.J.1 Год назад

Russ, great job.

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi R J, 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

@wayneharris4444 2 года назад

a friend had one, also black & he bought it new. I didn't know until seeing this video there were only 67 made. It went over 140 MPH & blew away all comers on the 1/4 mile. He traded it in '66 for a new Vette Stingray.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Wayne, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends 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 RU-vid Channel, Lou

@samwalker7821 Год назад

My Dad had one just like that! I don't believe it was the super duty. Black 2-door w/ the 421. He always complained about his sore left leg because of the HD clutch. Sold it for a song. I sure wish I bought it! Brings back memories seeing this masterpiece!

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Sam, 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 RU-vid Channel, Lou

@allanstriber5272 Год назад

LOVE IT. MY UNCLE HAD SAME CAR ROYAL BOBCAT PKG WAS SWEET MISS IT AND UNCLE DAVE

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Allan, Happy to read "LOVE IT" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@jamesreynolds1930 2 года назад

you out did yourself finding this car for a vid lou ....what a rare car and what a fine gentleman that owns her as much as i would enjoy owning it im glad he owns her he loves that car ......what a rare and beautiful car i found this vid 5 days ago and iv watched it 3 times thanks lou

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi James, Happy to read you're enjoying this video again & again :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@bryannolte4910 3 года назад

What a great Tribute to the SuperDuty. I've only seen them in books, a rare Pontiac! Only the experts will tell the difference, and with this one and all the stock parts?? It might as well be the real deal! Thanks Lou!! 🚘👀🏳️‍🌈

@loucostabile 3 года назад

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

@racheledwards8126 2 года назад

Sweet!!!! My first car was a 1963 Pontiac Catalina. Sure brings back memories!

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Rachel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st 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 RU-vid Channel, Lou