1960 Chrysler 300F 300 F Convertible in Toreador Red & Engine Sound My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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5 жыл бұрын

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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 9-27-18.
We're looking at a 1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible in Toreador Red ( looks like a shade of pink ) Paint. The car comes with the factory V8 Wedge Shaped Combustion Chambers 413 Cubic Inch engine with two four barrel carburetors and a “cross ram” induction manifold.
The car's Owner is Ken Nagel. Ken’s had this car since 2010. He shares the details of this car that looks “showroom” new. There were only 248 convertibles made in 1960.
If you'd like to see this car on Ken's website here is the link kennagelclassiccars.com/1960-...
ENJOY!

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@FabioQuadrana 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like much convertibles, but this one is gorgeous, the paint, the engine bay, the interior, all is perfect...

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fabio, Happy to read you think this cars is "gorgeous" :-) Lou

@2098elk Жыл бұрын

My dad had a 300F Coupe. Traded in a 300D to get it. I was 18 when he had this. Dad loved the ram tunnel intake. Black with tan interior. Had a "cool" dad! I was very lucky.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi 2098elk, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@Duececoupe 5 жыл бұрын

Painfully beautiful car....Virgil Exner knew what he was doing! Fantastic car, excellent video Lou!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Duececoupe, "Painfully beautiful" That's a new one for me :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@andrer.boucher1137 5 жыл бұрын

Well now, you feature a 300F in yellow with Mike and this I have to say this one is definitely another WOW factor car. The colour and condition of this ride is stunning. Truly appreciate all of the wonderful designs this model had to offer. Hats off to you brother.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this car Andre, and I think you'll like this one too :-) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a5iEaJhotNHUfIU.html

@71superbee39 Жыл бұрын

I was just a kid when I saw one of these cruise by in the mid sixties and said "Wow!" to myself....and it's still wow! ...Mopar to ya !!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi 71superbee 3, Happy to read Wow then & now :-) Lou

@srercrcr 5 жыл бұрын

That grille warns you youre around a BEAST. My fav video. The 300s were so special....limited production, a designers and engineers dream.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Nice :-)

@gregorytrane7828 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. The detailing was superb and the swivel seats were a unique gem and feature, missed in most vehicles, if not all today. The 300's series Chryslers were legends and still sought by collectors today. The color choices of Chryslers were also a strong suit and that color is a testament in beauty. What an awesome car !

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Gregory Trane, Glad you enjoy the details on this one :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video, Lou

@bigmountain7561 5 жыл бұрын

What a Beautiful Car, the lines flow from stem to stern. Thank You Mr. Nagle for showing us this Primo example. Thank You Lou!! That Wedge is what you call a Stump puller!!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe Smith, Glad you enjoy the looks and pulling power of this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

@tippey2011 5 жыл бұрын

Lou what a awesome lettered 300! I love that color so unique to that car! Sounds healthy and boy does it torque! Those cross ram engines on the 413 cu inch were fast! He has a real treasure there and I am so lucky to have seen it Lou! Thanks alot!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve Flad, Glad you enjoy this "300" :-) You're right, quite the power plant under the hood. You're welcome, Lou

@soxfunny98 5 жыл бұрын

Oh thats awesome. Born' raised and have lived Chicago for 53 yrs. LOVE THE AREA. Anyhow i wanted to thank you again for the very good videos. You take your time, ask a few hard questions when needed but your real good at keeping car guys like me on board and your very.good at showing younger, newer car guys what muscle and classic cars are all about!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Hemi chrysler, Nice to read you live here too. It's my pleasure to share the videos, and I'm glad you're along for the ride :-) You're right, if we don't share on KZfaq with younger people what these cars represent, and explain the stories, these car can get forgotten, Lou

@martinliehs2513 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Another work of art, both from the point of view of the original design,as well as the restoration. As a mechanical engineer, i am blown away by these great American Cars of the 1950's-60's that were designed with paper and pencil and built mostly by hand. Beats the cars of today that are designed on 3D CAD systems and put together by robots. As usual, great presentation

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Martin Liehs, "Wow! Another work of art" High praise :-) Thank you for the kind words on the presentation too, Lou

@gene978 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Lou Man! Hot Pink it looks like but I am sure the name is different. That Astrodome Dash and the Lights they used in the dash dome at night WOW! This car is full of WOW’S for sure. If you don’t love this car you are NOT a car nut. 375HP back in 1960. 12 mpg I am shocked it was that high according to the flyer in the trunk. God I just Love it! Love the Buckets in all 4 places with Swivels in the front. It’s a Masterpiece of total design. You are so SO lucky Lou. Now, talk him into loaning you the car for 20 years ;)

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hey gene978, High praise :-) Glad to receive the "WOW!" from you, Lou

@gene978 5 жыл бұрын

Awe .... Shucks Lou! I am just a abnormal Car nut like you are LOL.

@DwainDwight 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!! love that colour. This is really something special, Ken, many thanks for sharing. Lou a great post as always. crazy car.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi D Wnright , Happy to receive a "Wow!!" :-) Appreciate the kind words on this post, Lou

@TheGunfighter45acp 5 жыл бұрын

It's gorgeous! Good looks, great power, and they really nailed it with the swivel seats & the fins, too. Thanks for sharing it w/us, Lou!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you enjoy the design and details of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

@JONMEREDITH 3 жыл бұрын

Wow is even an understatement! This car is an awesome sample of perfection! I had to watch this video again!

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi JON, High praise :-) Glad to read you watched this video twice. My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

@jasoncarpp7742 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Lou. Lovely looking 1960 Chrysler 300F. I'd never seen one in person before. :)

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, Glad you enjoy this "lovely" car :-) Happy to read a unique ride to share with you up close, Lou

@professorpatpending8731 5 жыл бұрын

There are 300 reasons to love this automobile. The appointments are WOW. A credit to Ken. Thanks Lou.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Professor Pat Pending, "There are 300 reasons to love this automobile" WONDERFUL, you get a A+, You're welcome, Lou

@rudy52350 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid and car , thanks Lou .

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi rudy52350, Glad you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

@fubarmodelyard1392 5 жыл бұрын

How quickly that 413 fired up. My favorite car of all time. Back when we liked to hear the engine. I hate the derogatory term toilet seat but thanks for this excellent example Lou

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi FUBAR Model Yard, Glad to read this one is a "favorite" of yours :-) You're welcome, Lou

@Matt_from_Florida 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite year letter car. Love the Astrodome binacle. I'd have to retrofit red-LEDs into the tail-lights though. They're so dim it's a danger to drive at night. I had the same concern on an old MGA and installed a Victoria British LED brake/turn light kit. Now it lights up like Christmas and I don't worry about not being seen anymore. The car's appearance is unchanged, so win/win.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt from Florida, Speaking of Astrodome, I think you'll like this video. Enjoy! Lou kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLGhltCIns7dY3k.html

@ollehaggman70 5 жыл бұрын

Love the car and are a Mopar fan. And a Convertible lover. Thanks Lou.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to read you love this one Olle Haggman :-) You're welcome.

@slicksnewonenow 4 жыл бұрын

NICE... Those finned Mopars were regular "rocket ships"! And that Toreador Red color was one of "those colors" that the manufacturers cooked up, that just seems to look different from every angle! Even today, once in a while we get lucky and still see unique takes on color from the auto makers... But that particular color is WILD.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Slick Andrews, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Lou

@jackwild1111 5 жыл бұрын

Wow ! A true Doris Day classic ! Doris used to drive a really cool convertible like this one in many of her movies. I had a 61 Chrysler Newport when I was 16... The dash was very similar. At night with the lights on we felt like we were in a spaceship ! It was a gas! This is a super fine beauty , LOVE 💘 IT !

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay Wilder, Glad to receive a 'Wow !" from you :-) Thank you for sharing details on your experience with your 1961 too, Lou

@roberthowley4267 2 жыл бұрын

My dream car since I first it at saw the 1960 NY Auto show at the NY coliseum

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, Happy to read this is a "dream car" for you :-) Lou

@roberthowley4267 2 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile It was a great car! When I first saw it at the 1960 NY Auto show I was 17 years old, now I'm 79 years old, pushing 80. The Car was displayed on one of the round turntables so I got a chance to see it from all the angles. The memory of that car has stay with me all these years. Funny never been in one, but I'll bet it rides like a dream.

@jeffreyharrington3982 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Automobile Lou!The year I was born.....

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to share this car that is born the same year as you :-) Lou

@stephensmart7388 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Stunning looking Chrysler 300L Convertible a work of art

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen Smart, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Lou

@ImTheDaveman 5 жыл бұрын

I gotta say - this (for me) is one of those cars that just don't excite me on a Still Photo. But on video - WOW! This baby sings to me! I love the fins, the dash panel and the swivel seat especially. WHOA! The Cross Ram Induction - rocked my stankin' world! Love that soft deep rumble she makes. If this was my car, and I took it to a car show., I'd be having armed guards on it with orders to taser anyone who so much as breathed on it. With only 85 known in existance? Darn bet ya! :-)

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi ImTheDaveman, "I'd be having armed guard on it with orders to taser anyone who breathed on it" You have me smiling ear to ear on that comment :-) Well done! Lou

@wickedfirefly13 5 жыл бұрын

Total #1 beauty! Gorgeous style n fancy taillights n great emblem n really, be day or night I'm lovin absolutely everything about this!! That's a pink I love too, so nice to see! Awesome car.... sold!🔨 I completely enjoyed this story n vid, thank u

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi WickedFireFly13, We have a WINNER for you :-) AWESOME! Thank you for viewing and sharing and you're welcome, Lou

@ollehaggman70 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, A dream car.Nice. Love it.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Olle Haggman, High praise :-) Lou

@johnhiram1207 5 жыл бұрын

OMG and WOW stunning!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi John Hiram, High praise :-) Lou

@edb.3313 5 жыл бұрын

Piece of art for sure. WOW!!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ed B., Glad to receive a "WOW!!" :-) Lou

@bruceflynn7685 5 жыл бұрын

Ed B.

@garydesbois5415 5 жыл бұрын

OMG !!! Gorgeous car ! You captured all the best angles, I would love to see it at night. I would never have seen most these beauties without you, Thanks Lou !! 👍👍

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, Happy to receive a "OMG !!!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

@v8berenguer372 5 жыл бұрын

Wow says it all... 😀👍👍👍

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Well said :-)

@usmale49 Жыл бұрын

What a beauty she is. I like the color too! Great video as usual, Lou Costabile! Thank you for sharing, I always learn something from your videos!! PS: I would have liked to see it with the top down!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi usmale 49, I'm happy to read you're learning watching on this Channel. I'm learning all the time, and I find that to be so much fun. You're welcome. I like convertibles with the top down too, however if the Caretaker shares the car with us with the top up, and like it that way, its ok with me, Lou

@garydesbois5415 4 жыл бұрын

That's the most unique gauge " pod " that I've ever seen..How long was assembly time at the factory ? So much detail. Thanks Lou, another awesome car !!! 👍👍

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, Thank you for viewing & sharing the details you notice :-) You're welcome. Towards the end in this video link I'm sharing I show what the "pod" looks like lighted at night. Enjoy! Lou kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLGhltCIns7dY3k.html

@1hugeturdsundae 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you'll enjoy.

@garbage854 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice :)

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

@garbage854 5 жыл бұрын

Yes :)

@berkeleydonohue1088 5 жыл бұрын

Great car love it.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to read this is one you love :-)

@Moparmaga-1 5 жыл бұрын

Okay Lou, you're really rockin now. My aunt had a 57 letter car 20 years ago in a hardtop daul 4 392 hemi. Another Wowwy from me to you. Now if I had an extra house I'd trade it for this beauty

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Korie Creson, Thank you for the kind "you're really rockin now." You made my day :-) Lou

@soxfunny98 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Lou. Been a bit. Been working 15-18 hrs in my Garage. Another ABSOLUTE BEAUTIFUL car with a nice conversation. Love your channel and am almost caught up : ) Ps- if you dont mind...... Do you live in the midwest? Close to the Chicago area?? You seem to have alot of video's ( stories) from the area.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Hemi chrysler, You're working hard for sure, and I'm glad the Channel gives you some time to take a break. Yes, I live in the far West Suburbs of Chicago, Lou

@69dodgecharger440 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome car! Under the hood 😍👍🏻

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy this engine bay :-)

@soyounoat 4 жыл бұрын

These 1960 300 F convertibles look even more stunning with the top down. I was hoping the owner would open it up. Otherwise this one with the cross-ram setup and that color is a pinnacle for American automotive art.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi soyounoat, Thanks for viewing, sharing, and glad you think this car is "a pinnacle for American automotive art" :-) Lou

@richmcintyre1178 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning. What else can you say? I could sit and stare at this car for hours. The interior and engine bay are immaculate. Well Lou I've seen most of the other 300s you've filmed and trying to pick a favorite is impossible but Ken's car is a 10 for sure. Thanks. BTW who are the knuckle draggers who gave this a thumbs down?? Hemmings has an article on a 1960 300F with a 4 speed that definitely is worth reading. www.hemmings.com/stories/article/headless-horsepower-1960-chrysler-300f Thanks again Lou and Ken for sharing this with us.

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rich, Happy to read you think this one is "Absolutely stunning" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@MrDanielmarlowe 5 жыл бұрын

Got a old picture of my grandfather sitting in ones driver seat, top down when it was brand new, it was white. He owned Chrysler dealership then. I want one one day.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniels Trains & Toys, Thank you for viewing and sharing the special photo you have of your Grandfather in a car like this :-) Nice! Hope you get yours soon, Lou

@Ogsonofgroo 5 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful vehicle, is that the original colour? (and a much better interview :) )

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

That is the original color, and thank you for the kind words on the interview :-)

@Ogsonofgroo 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, keep up the reviews on these rolling pieces of art and tech, I am living your dream vicariously :P

@MrLuvOldies 5 жыл бұрын

WOW! I always wanted this Great Car. Mmmmmmmm

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi jay capp, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon :-) Lou

@RockawayCCW 5 жыл бұрын

My dad had one of those. His was a black hardtop. We called it the batmobile.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

NICE !

@josecolon4248 3 жыл бұрын

10 +

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Winner !

@keptinkaos6384 5 жыл бұрын

yup Mopar to many superlatives to list nice thanks, Lou.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi fox 6, You're welcome :-) Lou

@scottbrady7499 5 жыл бұрын

the front of these has a very determined and powerful looking stance. as for the rest of this motor vehicle: ... if you don't have something nice to say, might as well keep it to yourself. nice nail polish color on it. kind of rock and roll. a lot of the hard tops i remember were some kind of canary yellow or off white color making the eccentric styling seem unusually dated in the years immediately following 1960. and the toilet lid, to ACTUALLY seem reminiscent of a real toilet. wow, imagine who came up with that: "hey, Bob- doesn't that kinda' remind you of a toilet seat?!!" yeah.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott Brady, Thank you for viewing and sharing the details :-) You're toilet seat comment is FUNNY! Lou

@Kharkovkid 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the one that was parked at the vintage car lot north of San Antonio before New Braunfels?!?

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kharkovkid, Not sure. Lou

@Kharkovkid 2 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile Back then they wanted 81K for it... Wish I could remember the year...

@Mike_Collins392 3 жыл бұрын

" Forerunner to the hemi " ? These exotic manifolded " contraptions " were an attempt to match the REAL performance of the 300 C and D ( powered by the 392 Chrysler hemi ). The hemi was discontinued due to " COST " but I'll bet it was far cheaper to manufacture a 392 then this pile of parts that never really worked out ( only a " forerunner " to it's necessary replacement ). Some cool features on this car though , and a cool piece of history .

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ike, Happy to read you think this car is "cool" :-) Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Lou

@Mike_Collins392 3 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile I just want to say that the detail of the work on this car is fantastic . Many of Chrysler enthusiasts over the years question the decisions of the late 1950's from Cryco. . I am a huge fan of the 1950's engineering and the cars of the period just after , inspire me to question the engineering decisions of the time . Fantastic car to be proud of , please pay me no mind ( one Chrysler fan to another ).

@terhoilkko56 3 жыл бұрын

👍👏👏👏

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi terho ilkko, Happy to see 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 KZfaq Channel, Lou

@PrettyGoodLookin 3 жыл бұрын

Does this Chrysler 300F have power steering ?

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, I think so. Maybe a Viewer with knowledge can confirm.

@architypeone8646 Ай бұрын

That car is a piece of sculpture! Beautiful curves that blend into each other....very sexy!

@loucostabile Ай бұрын

High praise.

@andrewromano3105 3 жыл бұрын

HA HA HA WOOHAA LOL HA LOU. MY UNCLE HAD THIS CAR. 4DR. BLACK BROKE DOWN ON 59 ST. BRIDGE. PUSHED OFF TO SAFETY WITH 1956 DESOTO . A TANK OF A CAR .. WISH I HAD THIS 60 300. WISH I HAD THE 56 DESOTO ALSO

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Lou

@Kaputnik11 5 жыл бұрын

The Chrysler 300 was not the first 300 hp car :) great video

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Vintage and Antique Automobiles, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and happy to read you enjoy the video. Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@richmcintyre1178 3 жыл бұрын

Correct me if I am wrong but wasn't the 1955 Chrysler C-300 the first 300 hp American production car and therefore the first "muscle" car?

@Kaputnik11 3 жыл бұрын

@@richmcintyre1178 The Duesenberg was the first american production car with over 300 hp as far as I know.

@txnetcop 5 жыл бұрын

Why would any company paint a beautiful car like this deep PINK??? Love the style and the build-hate the color! Thanks Lou

@73twall 5 жыл бұрын

Ask Elvis. Pink was cool back then.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi T.R. Freeman, Clearly this paint color is not for you :-( Glad you love the style :-) You're welcome, Lou

@bdogjr7779 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Lou《☆》I would call Her Mabeline, Christines younger sister. That cross ram 413 & 7.4 second 0 to 60 says it all. With a set of Flowmasters & a tuneup it would have the sound to match ☻

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi BDOG JR, "Madeline, Christine's younger sister" I like that :-) Lou

@rightlanehog3151 5 жыл бұрын

Mmmmarvelous.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Well said :-)

@rightlanehog3151 5 жыл бұрын

Helsinki has fewer 'fins'.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Good one :-)

@rightlanehog3151 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lou, Your approval means everything to me ;)

@johnfrei9057 3 жыл бұрын

Will Detroit or anywhere else build cars like this again? Sadly, no.

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

:-( Good news! You're on the right KZfaq Channel to see them again :-)

@73twall 5 жыл бұрын

In the trunk, I loved that article. The pronouns about the car date it so well. "She", "her", feminine pronouns. Not sure how well that language would fly in our society today. LOL. What a car.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Todd Wall, Glad you enjoy the car :-) Regarding the article,, a different time, Lou

@Moparmaga-1 5 жыл бұрын

These made Cadillacs ashamed to be made by GM not Chrysler

@willsco76 4 жыл бұрын

True, the Chrysler letter cars were better, but those cars just about bankrupt Chrysler. They spent way too much monies developing and making them.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

High praise for this car :-)

@davidterry8584 5 жыл бұрын

Mopar

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

:-)

@scottbrady7499 5 жыл бұрын

if you don't have something nice to say,... in hard top, my grandfather took the car my mother was taught to drive in and disposed of it, because it was WAY too fast ..for the kids. dangerous thing. ugly rear

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, Interesting story of your Grandfather disposing of a car because it was to fast. Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou