1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283 CI Engine 4 Speed in Roman Red on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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Жыл бұрын

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis WI on 2-23-23 at the World of Wheels car show.
We're looking at a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster in Roman Red Paint. The car is equipped with a 283 CI V8 engine, with a 4 Speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is John Kames. John’s had this car since 2016. John shares he saw the car at a car dealership across the street from where he works, and turns out the Dealer was looking for a car like the one he had, so he traded his and bought this one.
If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule autorama.com
ENJOY!

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@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

@AtlantaGymFan Жыл бұрын

What a beauty!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

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

@keepamerica2astrong280 Жыл бұрын

Love the 61. Great style and look...Really nice car he has there

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Happy to read "Love the 61" :-)

@MichaelWilson-sn1yo Жыл бұрын

What a car! That's the kinda car you don't let anybody drive period!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

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

@derekantill3721 Жыл бұрын

One of U S A ‘s. finest classic’s ❤

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Nice !

@TheGunfighter45acp Жыл бұрын

Well, anytime you can combine the "Chicken Dance" with a classic car, I'm intrigued! This 'Vette is flawless and has a fantastic sound, too. There is so much to admire here. Thanks, Lou!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "anytime you can combine the "Chicken Dance" with a classic car, I'm intrigued!" I get the feeling this is this is the last car you'll be intrigued by :-) You're welcome, Lou

@TheGunfighter45acp Жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile 🤣🤣🤣

@MrOnemanop Жыл бұрын

Nice that although he didn't plan to buy the car and didn't know much about that model, he took his time and considered the purchase. took an even greater care in the restoration. And it shows in the end result. Another great video and story. IMHO the format of your stories just works. Please keep going!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Happy to read you're enjoying the format and stories I enjoy sharing with you MrOnemanop :-)

@cdncitizen4700 Жыл бұрын

Winner Winner... chicken dance dinner!... Gotta love this gorgeous, faithfully detailed, sculpted beauty!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

NICE !

@davidlackovich946 Жыл бұрын

Another telltale between 61 and 62..61 283 engine vs. 62 327 engine. Another classic Lou!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi David, Thank you for sharing, Lou

@curbozerboomer1773 Жыл бұрын

Yup..the 327 was simply a bored-out 283...the basic engine block eventually was the basis for the ubiquitous 350ci...Chevy really had a great engine choice back in the day...of course, the Ford 283 was just as good a small-block.

@oldarkie3880 16 күн бұрын

@@curbozerboomer1773 Correction, Ford 289

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Жыл бұрын

THANKS LOU AND JOHN…FOR SHARING HIS STORY,GREAT CAR, GREAT STORY 🤗👍😎💚💚💚

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

YOU'RE WEOLCOME Budget Audiophile Life-long

@cleckleymotorworks Жыл бұрын

That Corvette is stunning! The owner should be very proud 👍

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Happy to read you think this car is "stunning!" Cleckley Motorworks :-) 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

@davestelling Жыл бұрын

Thanks John & Lou - this made my day just seeing and hearing this beautiful Corvette...

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Happy to read this "made your day" :-) Makes my day reading your comment. You're welcome, Lou

@davidthompson62 Жыл бұрын

Motoring art on wheels. How can you not love it? Thx again Lou!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi David, Happy to read this car is "Motoring art on wheels" :-) You're welcome, Lou

@cjdesign5700 Жыл бұрын

Amazing icon...Thanks John and Lou!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi CJ Designs, Happy to read "Amazing icon" :-) You're welcome, Lou

@jimmyford271 Жыл бұрын

That’s my favorite Corvette body style and she’s a cream puff. Thanks for bringing it to us Lou.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Jimmy, Happy to read this is your favorite Corvette body style :-) You're welcome, Lou

@talldude5841 Жыл бұрын

Great show Lou. When I graduated from college in the late 70's my father bought me a 66 Impala SS with the same 283 V8. That little thing packed a big wallup. I had it for almost 20 years and stupid me sold it to help buy our dream house. Always regret it. Love your videos.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

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

@akulinamackenzie4492 Жыл бұрын

💥💥💥 a friend of mine, in germany , drives this since 1978.....

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

NICE !

@user-ys7ng6hq5j Жыл бұрын

Чудове авто! Цікаве відео! Дякую!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

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

@zachwheeler9846 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful car. The 1st generation of the Corvettes are the best Corvettes ever. This one is no exception, love the color. Great video Lou!

@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын

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

@DrRobertMPick Жыл бұрын

Simply put - JUST AWESOME!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

High praise Bob :-)

@bdpopeye Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Corvette! When I was a kid over 60 years ago our neighbors son saved up much of his pay while he was in the Army and came home with a '60, I think, Vette. I can't remember the color of his car. It had the removable hardtop and he always kept it covered. Thanks for posting Lou. Be blessed always!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

HI Gerry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors Son's car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

@boson2916 Жыл бұрын

A masterpiece of Harley Earl, the convergence of car culture and fine art.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

High praise :-)

@bruceh92 Жыл бұрын

I didn't realize the amazing things separating the '61 from the rest. Outstanding car! Thanks Lou.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you were learning from this video. I'm learning all the time from the Caretakers and I find that to be so much fun :-) You're welcome, Lou

@motorTranz Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Corvette! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Corvette motorTranz :-) You're welcome. Lou

@curbozerboomer1773 Жыл бұрын

This guy John lived my secret dream!..in the early 1970s, my wife's grandpa found us a 1966 Mustang convertible...I loved that vehicle of course, but certainly would have traded over that car for a 1961 Vette!..Those small-block V8s from that time frame were so reliable, and offered flexible power, with decent fuel economy...no need for a big-block in those earlier cars; 200-250hp was more than enough!..to me. that "classic" sports car look ( once owned an Austin-Healey that had a similar design) was so right, for that time period.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Curbozer Boomer, Happy to read you had a cool Mustang around :-) Lou

@Goldencountry63 Жыл бұрын

John loves to drive the Vette and not just look at it makes this My Car Story even better. Thanks as always Lou...

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Maris, I agree, it's fun to drive them :-) You're welcome, Lou

@RickMcCargar Жыл бұрын

I love it! Such a nice example of the model/year. Thanks for sharing it !

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

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

@JeffKing310 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful restoration! Beautiful Vette. Thanks Lou and John for sharing this icon with us.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, Happy to share this step back into 1961 with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

@damxgopak457 Жыл бұрын

My dad had to sell his he bought new when I was born in 63 I've never heard the end of it since but being a car guy I do understand.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Damx go pak, If you're a Car Guy, Dad made the right decision at the time for the greater good of all. Thanks for sharing, Lou

@JaimeSalcedoA_72 Жыл бұрын

¡Un Corvette verdaderamente sensacional de 1961! El trabajo de restauración y pintura es simplemente magnífico! Tengo una admiración especial por las primeras generaciones, tanto del Corvette como del Mustang. En éste modelo se puede apreciar un eslabón generacional entre la C1 y la C2; sobretodo, por la parte trasera parecida a la del Stingray. Su interior es, también, muy atractivo! Con todas esas piezas y partes cromadas junto a un vanguardista panel de instrumentos que te hacen sentir como si estuvieras en la cabina de un jet. Por último, llevar un coche a escala, del mismo vehículo que conduces, siempre será una adición especial... ¡Saludos cordiales, Lou!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Jaime, High praise for this "sensational" car :-) Enjoy reading the details you see and share. Thank you, Lou

@stevebyrne4235 Жыл бұрын

Tod and Buz live on, fortunately not in beige. Beautiful car, great channel, thanks.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the Channel, Lou

@philipdrake6 Жыл бұрын

What a very nice Corvette, the colour realy suites the car.👍👍.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@MAGronemeyer Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 1961 Corvette! Ermine White on Roman Red. Nice combo! Healthy 283 equipped with 4-speed manual transmission. Another one stuck inside an indoor venue! I do not like indoor car shows. They're all show, and never no go!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Winter time in the Midwest is pretty much car shows indoors :-) Lou

@truebetold65 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lou, loooove your show, absolutely gorgeous car.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Truthbetold65 :-) Appreciate your kind words, Lou

@THROTTLEPOWER Жыл бұрын

😍Nice!!!! 👍

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Happy to read and see you enjoy this one THROTTLE POWER :-)

@louiskats5116 Жыл бұрын

Good day Lou, Absolutely flawless & a gorgeous colour combination. Cheers Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Australia. 👍 🇦🇺 😀 🇺🇸

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Good Day Louis, High praise :-) Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia. Cheers. Lou

@billmagorian490 Жыл бұрын

Lou you had the engine on display but failed to ask the owner anything about it. I do commend you for noticing the beautiful doors. I would have asked about the lights. You also asked what distinguished the 61 from the 62. Great question. The owner was giving the story about the introduction of new tail lights in 61. You must have had something on your mind when he was sharing that with you because you totally dropped the ball on that part of the story. This Corvette is the quintessential "Little Red Corvette" As always Lou you find and share on your program some amazing rare cars.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Bill, Happy to read that you're seeing some amazing cars :-) Stay well, Lou

@Scalihoo Жыл бұрын

Thats Americana right there 🇺🇸

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

You're right :-)

@Boricua-ni4nb Жыл бұрын

This cream d la Kreme..stunning car.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Nice !

@kes17415 Жыл бұрын

Wow. That is nice!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Happy to see you enjoy this car :-)

@dennisgallear409 Жыл бұрын

Gosh Incredible. Another great story Lou! Dance

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Lou

@donaldhollums3278 Жыл бұрын

I goofed! I always thought the ‘62 model Vette was the first year for the new back end styling. Any future plans to show one of the three Buicks in the background of the Vette, Mr. Lou?

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Donald, No Buicks from this show, but stay tuned as I think there will be some you enjoy :-) Lou

@carbo2950 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy it John. And a chicken dance story I have now to tell.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

:-)

@cobracharmer6178 Жыл бұрын

Really nice Lou. This coming from a Ford loyalist. What surprised me was the width of the tires. You could swap the tires with a set of Harley Davidson tires. 😀👍

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Cobra Charmer, High praise from a Ford Loyalist! Lou

@bigmountain7561 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lou, 61 is the start of the Stingray rear fascia even though the car is not a Stingray. My favorite is the 58 because it has a boat load of chrome and the 61 gauge cluster because it’s accented in chrome. It’s still as far as a layout of gauges the best layout of any car in my opinion. Thank You 🙏

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Big Mountain, Happy to read you enjoy the 1958. Here is that 1958 you like, Lou kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edpgg5uAzde9qJs.html

@konradbenz7110 Жыл бұрын

💕💕 out of a fairy-tale 👰

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

:-)

@johnnyduplantis Жыл бұрын

I think it's safe to say I would rarely, if ever have seen one of these in the early sixties when I was less than a teen. I also believe, had I seen one new from the factory, it didn't look nearly as good as this!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Johnny, High praise :-) Lou

@PatrickSeanEarl Жыл бұрын

NICE ! One of few cars that I like in red. I've often wondered what kind of cars do you have and or work on Lou ? Let's see your collection !

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick SeanEarl, Happy to read this one is "NICE !" :-) You see my car at the end of most of the videos, Lou kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcmGgbammt7aZo0.html

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Here is one more. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNt6gZOIl9_Llmg.html

@damxgopak457 Жыл бұрын

Cool how the door panels looks like a sharks head biting the arm rest.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Nice :-)

@johnwagner4559 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful vette but I noticed the GS's and it was all over for me lou. Lol

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Nice John :-)

@davidbaron6647 Жыл бұрын

wow beautiful

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi David, Happy to receive a "wow" from you :-) Lou

@Chuck_has 8 ай бұрын

Nice color.

@loucostabile 8 ай бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy this color :-)

@mrrepurpose9596 Жыл бұрын

How I tell a 61 from a 62? I remember that side trim on a 66 mustang resembles a 61 corvette, the 65 mustang trim resembles the 62 corvette. Convoluted thinking I know, but it works for me.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@carllavell8673 Жыл бұрын

👍💯😎💯👍

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Carl, Happy to see you enjoy this car :-) Lou

@austinstitzel Жыл бұрын

Have you ever played the Corvette video game from 2004? I think it's awesome

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

I believe I've played a Corvette pinball game.

@PatrickSeanEarl Жыл бұрын

Kind of what I figured !

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@chonpiras2815 Жыл бұрын

mr louu

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

mr chonn

@davidbaron6647 Жыл бұрын

my bday 5/61

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Happy to read you and this car celebrate the same birth year :-)

@garys8415 Жыл бұрын

Ride🗽

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

:-)

@BernardBouchard-qq9kq Ай бұрын

Why is original Roman red not the same as it is now?

@loucostabile Ай бұрын

Fading over time maybe? Please share why you think that is?

@BernardBouchard-qq9kq Ай бұрын

I driven my black 61 since 67 so old time Vette guy we called it Vette red. Then it changed do not know why?

@BernardBouchard-qq9kq Ай бұрын

If you can find a copy of Corvette the sensuous American volume 1 number 3 there is 61 layout you will like.

@PatrickSeanEarl Жыл бұрын

Figures ! To each their own I guess. I prefer to build / restore cars. I've driven a Viper or two . Just not my thing. But they do go like stink. And they stop better than my 70 Cuda did ! That being said I'd rather have a Cuda.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi PatrickSeanEarl, Cuda's a fun :-) Lou

@PatrickSeanEarl Жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile Sorry but have you ever built a car ? I do all my own work. It's a passion I have. I love OLD cars ! Cars, fishing, the great outdoors and dogs. After some research I found that you and I have a few things in common. Including Marshall Arts ! Thanks for getting back to me but I think you meant "Cuda's are fun". I'll try not to bother you again.

@larryborkstrom3580 Жыл бұрын

The best corvette best trim package of all glad to see he jept the restoration original G2 in the back G1 in the front plus now I know who came up with chicken dance lol

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Larry, High Corvette Praise :-) Lou

@seattlebeard Жыл бұрын

It would have been so nice to see this video in focus. 🙄

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your help with my new camera so you and I can see better. Here is the link to my Patreon www.patreon.com/MyCarStoryWithLou?fan_landing=true

@Chuck_has 8 ай бұрын

🙈👺🎃👩‍🎨

@loucostabile 8 ай бұрын

:-)