Ride in a Real 426 Hemi 1969 Dodge Daytona Charger? Why Not! on My Car Story with Lou Costabile 

Hi tdunster2011, Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment :-) Lou

They are Prius owners

tdunster2011 ....THOSE People are CRAP Import Lovers.

tdunster2011 they’re jealous

They are jealous driving their electric cars.

Agreed - and since the video was done on Sunday, Praise be to God!

Those worth a mill...

That’s a million dollar car? I’ve seen them for 100-250k

Omega157 no no, you’ve seen 440 Daytona’s and super birds for a couple hundred thousand dollars. The cheapest 426 Hemi Daytona I’ve seen was around $800,000

@@calebemerson9317 More like $550,000.

Hi Tom, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this Channel you enjoy, Lou

I was a teen in High School then, most people could not afford one then or now.....a lot of guys who did have a muscle car then lived at home with Dad&Mom, they were not affordable and took all of your money for the car note,gas and Insurance...don't kid yourself!

Yeah buy you didn’t pay payments and owe the bank tho

Ted H. Back then nobody got 5-7 year car loans on every vehicle, these days they are too expensive to buy outright new. At most a sports car should be 30k max with options. houses are just as bad these days too. Everyone wants to owe the bank

@@jake_of_the_jungle9840 Explain yourself? not sure what you're trying to say?

That's probably not going to happen :-)

they can actually move the earth in space.. NASA has a project about how many of these cars are left and if they would be enough to make the earth travel to Mars...

That’s what I heard😎

100% true... 💪

It all depends on what direction you're facing. If you're going east, yes it will slow down the earth's rotation. If west, it will speed it up! But DON'T EVER do a burnout with a Hemi if you're facing north or south, that'll throw the earth off of it's axis and we could all fall into the sun.

Me too. Thank you for viewing a sharing a comment, Lou

I liked it when he lifted the hood and the HEMI was making all that glorious mechanical racket!!! Ha-ha-ha. Now-a-days, people would take their car to the dealership and say--"It's making funny noises--there's got to be something wrong with it." :- )

Hi Captain Porkie, Clearly...you get it :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

Lou Costabile I'm a fan of the American automobile history. Parents taught me alot and made sure to show me the importance. I got a little 71 Monte Carlo that I built and attempted to recreate the infamous Chevy DZ-302. 327 block, 283 crank, 2.02-1.60 camel hump heads, .288-.298 cam etc. Mostly stock components, minus springs, retainers ignition, etc. Finally completed 1 years ago, TH400 trans, 12 bolt 3.73 with spool, put down 345hp& 356tq at the tires and spins to a fun loving 8,200rpm. Just basic, high revving fun car to drive. Can't wait to take it the track this year. May not be as fast as some cars, but that feeling of pride in ownership and actually building it yourself is by far better.

You are fortunate to have parents like that :-)

Finally someone gets it. Thank God

Mike Hegarty thank you and as we said in the Army. “ I stand to b corrected”.

Hi Michael, High praise for Tom :-) I agree, doing it right by enjoying and sharing his toys. His Parents should be proud too, Lou

Hi Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino, Amazing cars then and now, and you're right, who knew? Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

Nice car. Little over the top in its day. But I get it. My 69 383 S B w/ 440 heads spanked em . On a cold day for about 1/8 mile. These birds go fast . And for a long way. Worth the respect.

Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino they are pretty fugly

The car was built to win Nascar which it did but they had to build and sell 500 to compete, that's why it has a huge wing and long front end.

I know exactly why it was built. My comment was that nobody wanted them when they were new. Most of these wing cars sat on the dealer lots for months and had to be heavily discounted to get rid of them. Who knew?

High praise :-) You're welcome.

Hi Peter R, Agreed, some collectors might just have the car parked in a nice spot in the garage / museum. Personally, I like when you drive them, that's what the cars are made for, Lou

Hi Bee Lover, I've met many people interested in so many different cars, that I've come to realize, there really are no garbage cars, because someone somewhere can find satisfaction in the vehicle they have or enjoy. Also, I believe cars also get better looking with age, so cars people might not be interested in today, might become collectible or more valuable over time based on condition. Hope that helped answer your question. Thank you for asking, Lou

truth4wtc7 Try Priceless, real car people don't put prices on there cars, you go strictly by the way the car makes you feel. The way it makes you feel is worth more then money. I have a 2002 Z28, I love this car, makes me feel great, love everything about it, built, but garage kept in the winter, and rain, daily driver other then that, these cars aren't worth much at all, but to me, 50 grand wouldn't take this car off of me. car makes me feel better then the money, Priceless. if you talk about what a cars worth, your not a car person.

truth4wtc7 This Daytona isn't worth anymore money then what it was baught for new, honestly, but to the person that loves it, emotionally, sentimentally, the feeling that he or she gets looking at it, touching it, driving it. dreaming of it, that feeling is worth more then a million bucks. priceless

LS6 Z28 That's a dumb thing to say, when you sell your car just take $1000 bucks for it then...to say talking about The price of a car doesn't make you a car person is stupid. David spade paid $900,000. 2 years ago for a Hemi Daytona.

Hi 16fanlakers1, Glad you like the looks of this one and think it's "gorgeous" :-) Me too. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

Hi john mcginnis, Agreed, so much fun to video this car and share with you. Glad the video brought back memories, Lou

Hi Tim, Happy to read you appreciate this car & Care Taker too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

CORRECT ! :-)

Hi Proud Conservative, You have great taste in cars :-) Regarding the "riding in a Nascar legand", you're welcome and it was my pleasure, Lou

Hi Gary, 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 Alek Clark, Happy to read this one is a Winner for you :-) 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 charles moxley, Happy to read this car brings back good 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

Me neither :-)

Hi Chris Bramblett, Those 340 Darts were probably pretty quick with the light body and V8. Sounds like fun. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

My pleasure Antoni Torres.

Hi 56pw, 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

Hi Pete, Happy to read you enjoy this "SUPER cool car!" My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

Hi James Myers, Thank you for following the videos, I really appreciate that. Yes, Tom has many Mopar toys which I enjoy sharing with the Viewers, Lou

james myers, I'm always curious what line of business these otherwise average joes are in to afford such a steed.

I'm sure it's the same as when I used to do amateur racing with an old BMW. Some of the guys with really nice track cars would trailer them to the track in their business trailer. The whole point of their side business was to support their "money-hole" hobby. And I don't mean that in a bad way. It just is what it is. Very addictive and very very expensive.

Oh, is the owner of this car the same guy that you featured at that Chicago garage full of cuda's? I didn't recognize him...you guys also did some driving in that video, didn't you . He's a likeable guy.

That's an awesome selling feature :-)

First u should chrck again your list... :D 1.st Get a Woman and then a car.

Hi lifelessdead89, Welcome to the Channel! I hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy. Lou

Happy to have you along for the ride Audie Conrad :-) You're welcome, Lou

Hi Shampoo Wow, Glad you felt it was awesome :-) Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou

You have great taste in cars Alan Henrique :-)

Hi Chromer Pimpson, Glad to read you enjoy this car & the burnouts :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

Hi Andrew Graham, Glad you enjoyed this one and glad everyone was safe and (tire) sound :-) Lou

You have great taste in cars :-)

Better have allot of money!!! That there is a million dollar car. There's a few that aren't hemi's you can get for 250

You have great taste in cars :-)

More like the step -child of muscle cars as many as it is younger than most it and it didn't look much like it's father.

High praise :-)

High praise :-)

High praise :-)

Just the way we like it :-)

Hi ShockAndAwe417, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you find many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy too, Lou

Hi Phillip, Thank you for sharing, and I'm sorry you did not get the car. I'm feeling your Payne :-( Lou

Hi Seed_drill, that is interesting. Hmmm, wonder why, Lou

HI AZ Independent, Good times, good times :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

Hello Lou, yeah I sure do miss my old cars and had a lot of good times in them for sure buddy. I wish that I had them today because they were fun and are worth the big bucks. I have been feeling bad about the losses, so recently bought an SRT Challenger to make me feel better about it. It is great and really awesome, but it still hurts damn it lol.

Your Challenger is a perfect answer for the past hurt, and wonderful modern Muscle. Enjoy the toy :-)

Stay tuned I have one more video for you soon :-) Lou

NICE ! I think this one is a beauty too :-)

You might be right :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

It's a good sound for sure :-)

Hi Rob Lucas, You have a fun car too. Glad you're enjoying this one and I hope you'll see many more on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

H Gary Gibbs, You rarely see a car like this on the road so it was great of Tom to share his car with us. Agreed it would be nice to get this one on the highway or a country road, however sometimes you have to drive when and where you have the opportunity, and on this day, well that would be in Chicago. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

Hi slaverock68, I'd love to have Jay Leno over, that would be fun :-) Lou

He'd probably bring his checkbook and make an offer while he's there lol

he would show up unannounced

He has his own

Happy to share this rare sighting with you :-)

@@loucostabile The pleasure was all mine, I assure you.

Hi oldtrrash83, Thank you for the kind words. I hope you'll see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

Nice :-)

I agree!!

Are you saying it's not a real Daytona?

@mark rylander really? I think I've seen a lot of riveted fender tags, on B bodies but maybe I just wasn't looking that closely.

I may be wrong, but I think the 69 hemi still had solid lifters.

Hi Is1am Is PeaceBull, Actually, they're screwed in. 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 Lancelot Link, That's an awesome car, let alone a 1st car, nice, Lou

Thanks Lou. Yeah it was the 1970's and muscle cars were dirt cheap. It wasnt a Hemi, 440 or a 383 it was a 340 Cuda but it was fun just the same and had plenty of power for a teenager who drove it like he stole it LOL. I had a chance to buy a used purple Hemi Cuda in excellent condition for 6000 but could not afford it at as a teen lol. I also remember a winged Daytona for sale but believe it or not nobody wanted the winged cars back then. It was to much and over the top for everyday driving. The dealers could not sell them as I remember. Still kicking myself for not jumping on that car.

The 340's cool, as all Cuda'a are cool. The "winged" car are still over the top....and that's why we love them, Lou

I have a 70 supervise 440 4speed.and I drive the wheels off it, ain't much fun sitting in garage! Glad this cat drives and enjoys his mopars!

Superbee dam spellchecker!

Hi HEMISUPERBEE426 DAVID, Thank you for viewing and sharing this kind comment :-) Lou

High praise :-)

:-)

MOPAR

MOPAR!

MOPAR

Mopar

Like a Big Hot Wheel :-) Thank you for sharing a "Wow" Kellie Nicole Brooks Schettino, Lou

High praise :-) I like this one too.

Hi Hot80's, Wonderful comment, that makes me even happier :-) Lou

Yeah hemis came with solid lifters. Hence the 440 was the better street engine (if you didn’t want to do tune ups as often)

Hi Mcleod0000, I believe you're right. 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 truthparanormal, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you enjoy, Lou

Hi anthony carson, Sounds like great memories :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

Glad you enjoy this one :-) Me too.

Hi DiegoDad, You're blessings are received :-) Here is one I thought you'd enjoy, Lou ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FJxae7IKeZY.html

Hi s go. Think you'll enjoy this video :-) Enjoy, Lou ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XemBZn5aQUk.html

Hi Jeffrey Krause, Agreed and enjoy these links, Lou 1) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FJxae7IKeZY.html & 2) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XemBZn5aQUk.html

Hi OU812 Boon-dang, Sounds FUN :-) 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 mr grunta, Thank you for viewing and the tip, Lou

Grease for door hinges.

Hi Russell, If you don't like the Channel, there are others. Lou

Hi, Did I say I did not like your channel??? I just looked over my comment and I dont see how you inferred that. All I said is your annoying. Some people think the same with me, so it has nothing to do with your channel.

Ok, Russell, usually when someone tells me I'm soooo annoying (with an exclamation point) I usually take that as an insult, however since you're ok with the Channel, I'm glad you're enjoying, Lou

Its not an insult. As I said people say the same thing about me on camera so don't take it bad. People still watch me as they do you so, your all good.

Cool :-)

Hi David, High praise for this car :-) 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

Yes, you're right, you don't see them on the road so I was happy to share this one with you :-)

Those were a bit cammy at idle and it seems to be loading up a bit, not uncommon for a big motor that doesn't get out and stretch its legs daily. If he just booped it, there's a 50/50 chance it would just load and die/bog. Massive engines like that took maybe 15 minutes or so to be fully warmed up, and the carbs were built for performance, not driveability. They were a pain in the ass when new, even. Don't know your age, but many people now don't understand the concept of not being able to just go apeshit bonkers with it 15 seconds after turning the key cold start. There was a process of warming up and clearing out back in the day...I'm sure if he got it out on an open road and did a 75 mph run for a couple of miles, it would be clear and ready for any kinda showing off. Plus I'm sure he doesn't really wanna utterly destroy his period-correct and not too cheap skinnies showing off for every dillhole with a camera that says "let's do some burnouts!"...and finally...those old monster block motors had a lotta reciprocating weight. That meant when you did a little burnout in a short area there was sometimes the effect that as you let off the gas, the now sticky tires would hook up, and the car would lunge unexpectedly, even as the motor was spooling down. So you could easily suddenly torpedo some twonk in a minivan that suddenly decided to cross your path. Having foot on brake keeps that at least somewhat under wraps.

Hi Robert Speed, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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 Stephen Sometimes it's the way it goes, Lou

I thought that I knew MOPARS. I did not know that you could get a HEMI with an automatic transmission back then.

Fuck manual

I'm a manual guy all the way but these Torqeflights were beasts. Nothing to sneeze at. You hear this puppy chirp in second. If that transmission wasn't a beast it would be in pieces after that shift.

my 69 R/T 440 4sp 3.55 POSI was a straight up rocketship on Seattle's straight up hills !!!!! automatics are faster at dragstrips. but I shift damn fast. FEEL THE POWER UNDER YOUR CLUTCH PEDAL. HAYES 3260 FOOT POUNDS NON SLIP CLUTCH

Hi David Nabor, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you'll enjoy! :-) Lou

Hi Staticky Cat, Good news! And drive it too. Enjoy! Lou ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1cTLyPBZG9g.html

@@loucostabile Ooh, thanks!

Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla.....

For the record, my son was watching over my shoulder and saw your comment...he thought it was pretty good :-)

Lou...just trying to help. Glad you had a laugh.

We're good, I like the dialog with the Viewers :-)

Lou & son ...these videos are a good way to see again cars I remember as a kid though to be honest I always thought the Daytona was too over the top. I understand why it was built but truth be told I would be embarrassed to be seen riding in one.

Hi Lawrence, Happy to share this car with you :-) Lou

Hi floyd loonie, Happy to read you appreciate the color of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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 Paul Hole, Glad you came along for the ride & you're welcome :-) 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

@@loucostabile Hi Lou, subscribed & I look forward to future rides...cheers👍

Hi Cincy Spin, Fortunately Viewers like you share what you'd like to see, and the benefit is this Channel is continually improving. Yes, in a show, you can drive them, and based on time, if I can drive them we will. If you type into RU-vid search " My Car Story with Lou Ride " you should be able to see the other rides too. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

Hi S. S., 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

You have a very good list :-)

You're welcome, and it was my pleasure, Lou

Hi Brad, 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 tscooter22, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story with your experience, Lou

Hi Charlie Stuckey - Outta my MIND!, Happy to read this car 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

Hi twincammike83 16v, Even Muscle Cars need a Hero :-) Did you see the updated video? Here is the link. Enjoy & Subscribe, Lou ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CFv975B9r1A.html

Hi guy fierie, First you have great taste :-) Second, don't do "anything"....just do what I do, get some warm milk and cookies and watch the video before bed until I get tired and then have sweet dreams about the car. Hope that helps until you get yours, Lou

Burn outs are fun :-)

@@loucostabile ong

Thank you for the wonderful comment, and yes, Tom & I did the "ride" video on the Black Daytona last year. Here is that link, enjoy, Lou ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ih-CW0XmDq4.html

Hi Joey D, Thank you for viewing and sharing :-) Lou

Hi Brandon Hanson., Thank you for making me laugh as I read your comment :-) 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

@@loucostabile Will do, keep up the great work and thanks again for uploading gems like these to feast our eyes on.

:-)

Hi Donald Scott, 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 Michael, Let's focus on the MANY more "thumbs up" who enjoy this car like you and I do :-) Lou

Hi Napi Omaha kapi si, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Hope you view the MANY more Mopars on this RU-vid Channel I think you'll enjoy, Lou

Hi joseph Rapoza, Happy to read you enjoy this color :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy, Lou

Nice !

Hi moses195, Glad this video helps get the energy going for you :-) Lots of good modern muscle cars to enjoy now too, Lou