1961 Pontiac Ventura with a 421 Super Duty engine - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Hampshire IL at the 34th Annual Suds & Fun Rod Run on 8-10-14.
We're looking at a 1961 Pontiac Ventura with a 421 Super Duty engine.
The car's Owner is Dennis Vito. He’s had the car since 1986. It took 4 years to restore.
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@aldente2676 2 жыл бұрын

That has to be the best color possible, for that particular car. Back then, Pontiac really knew how to style the exteriors of those

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Al Dente, Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-) Lou

@dsteely2588 2 жыл бұрын

This was the era when cars were quite different from one another and BEAUTIFUL! I owned a 62 Pontiac bonneville for several years. I still miss it!

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ChicagoRob2 Жыл бұрын

Most beautiful Pontiac ever made.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

High praise :-) Good news! Here is another one for you I think you'll like. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y8yVhbZ9ypbIiGg.html

@BobbyTucker 5 жыл бұрын

The 1961 Pontiac Ventura was my favorite passenger car, The 421 engine was the epitome of Pontiac performance, beautiful car.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bobby Tucker, Glad to read this car is a favorite of yours :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

@Medmann48 4 жыл бұрын

My Grandpa had a brand new 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 & man that was a beautiful car. I still remember that beautiful red color all metal dash with those chrome elliptical gauges.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Medmann48, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandpa's 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 KZfaq Channel, Lou

@kittycorner8526 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car! Great that the owner hasn't restored the car. The spirit and soul of the era are more easily felt when they're in more or less original condition. My parents had a 1960 Olds station wagon painted that same red color.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Kitty Corner, Glad to read you enjoy this car just as is. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents Wagon :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@donaldmiller1207 Жыл бұрын

1961, the best US automotive year for GM evolving smaller bodies with minimal accent fins. Ford, still humping a larger, heavier platform didn't stand a chance seeking superior performance on the street. This particular model being one of the most beautiful cars debuting the muscle car, smaller body era. Great Job Dennis, thanks for keeping this beauty in top condition.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Donald, Happy to read you enjoy the 1961 year. If you type into KZfaq search "My Car Story with Lou 1961" I think you'll see many more cars you'll enjoy, Lou

@kingkrimson8771 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool to have your valve cover signed by Jim Wangers, Mr. Pontiac himself

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Hi KING KRIMSON, You're right. Good news! Here is an interview with Jim & the Original GTO. Enjoy, Lou kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adp1YJuY0JyxeGw.html

@5797029 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 1961 Bonneville back in 1965. Great car. There was a powder blue '64 with that same set up driving around town. It had the 421 badge on the front fender. Cool ride. I moved up to a '66 GTO in 1967.

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi 579029, 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 KZfaq Channel, Lou

@jeremythompson9122 5 жыл бұрын

The baddest engine ever made by Pontiac. Factory race car. Was hoping to hear it run. The 421SD with the cutouts open is a sound to behold. That's a mean car right there

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeremy, Yes, this was one of my earlier videos and sadly I learned I should ask the Care Taker to stat them. Lesson learned, Lou

@a.f-body1vids655 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome car! Not many people understand this motor. Very strong engine, one of the best of the 60s, up there with the 426Hemi IMO. Long live Pontiac!

@loucostabile 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

@jeremythompson9895 5 жыл бұрын

Amen.... Many people have never even heard of the 421SD. They were only rated by Pontiac at 405 hp, although I saw one make 488 hp at 6,000 rpm on a dyno. Bone Stock!!!!! Absolutely right up there with the Chrysler 426 Hemi and Ford R-CODE 427 side oiler. One of the baddest engines ever put into ANY muscle car from that era. The Pontiac 421SD should've had a song written about it instead of the Chevrolet 409

@derangedhermit2879 5 жыл бұрын

From what I've long understood, The 421 Super Duty Pontiacs were purposely underrated at 405 hp, in actuality, they reportedly all make around 488 wheel HP on the dynos, I am personal partial to the 1965-1966 2+2, the tragically less famous big brother to the GTO, and the the forerunner to the SS427 L72 4 bolt main big body Caprice and Impala Bel Air muscle cars that were faster, then then the high dollar ultra rare Hemi Cuda. Really outside of those turbined firebird motorama cars, the only GM engine even approaching the level of the Super Duty 421 that GM ever built, woulda been the dual quad 409, the mark 7 427, into the radical L-88 or ZL1 427's, moving to Chevorlet LS5 and LS6 454's, Buicks light thin walled 2 bolt main GSX 455 stage 4, or those experimental super radical Oldsmobile turbocharged hemi's, and fast forwarding today the new expensive Corvette's supercharged ZR1's engine is particularly of note with the king of the hill considering the hp and torque numbers it puts out...8)

@jeremythompson9122 5 жыл бұрын

The Pontiac 421 SD is ABSOLUTELY right up there with the Chrysler 426 Hemi, Ford R-Code 427, and Chevy ZL1 and L88 427 engines. Those 5 engines make up the Mount Rushmore of 1960s high performance American V8 engines. That's a BAD machine right there

@JeffKing310 6 жыл бұрын

Great rims! And the car is super clean and straight. Great video Lou!

@loucostabile 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff King, Glad you enjoyed this one and thank you for sharing the details you enjoyed :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou

@JONMEREDITH 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lou! Old, but great video and car!

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome JON :-)

@RobertH48 3 жыл бұрын

My Dad had a 61' Ventura same color as this. It had a 389 with a 2 barrel carb and automatic. Ahh memories!

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert H, 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 KZfaq Channel, Lou

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)

@JeffKing310 2 жыл бұрын

Ok Lou - you never age! So you are either a vampire or have great genes. Either way, keep up the great work. Edit: typo

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, High praise and I wear Levi's usually :-) Lou

@JeffKing310 2 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile 👍

@lelko8 3 жыл бұрын

Tachometer at 6000 .Must have solid lifters.Bill MacHarg in Chicago had the exact car . At Union Grove Wisconsin , he won 'top stock eliminator' . And drove there and back from Chicago.et was mid 13's if I remember.

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi lelko8, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@markhamrick9078 4 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite Ponchos!

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark Hamrick, Happy to read this one is a favorite Pontiac of yours :-) Lou

@jefjaeger 5 жыл бұрын

That is a seriously sweet ride...a perfect example of a rare car. Really nice.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jef Jaeger, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

@JeffKing310 6 жыл бұрын

And I like the Jim Wangers autograph on the valve cover !

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

A nice touch :-)

@martytruelove5026 3 жыл бұрын

Very Nice Pontiac

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy this car Marty :-)

@keithoneil6711 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful amazing looking car beautiful colour thanks friend have a very nice day

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Keith O'Neil, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Friend. Wishing you a nice day too, and you're welcome, Lou

@zxtenn 9 жыл бұрын

Great and rare, love those big tanks with a 4 speed, would have been nice to talk a bit about the 421 with dual quads, etc. instead of a quick look

@loucostabile 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim Dandy, Thanks for viewing and sharing. Please check out some of the other cars too! Lou

@MostlyBuicks 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi When Better Cars Are Built. 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 KZfaq Channel, Lou

@petefranco5919 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete, Happy to read you appreciate this "awesome" 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

@tjstevens001 6 жыл бұрын

My first car was this model, loved that car!

@loucostabile 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim S, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Clearly you enjoyed this one :-) Lou

@lendlkaiser3622 5 жыл бұрын

My parents gave me a new 61 Pontiac for my birthday!

@opera93 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I believe we heard stories (of these 1961’s existing ) around my Garage & Car buddies in Wolf Lake/ Warsaw IN, etc. I,have memory of seeing a “1961421 SD “ coming from US30 DRAGSTRIP, drag Pipes and all,..getting gas, etc.: Owner In Area,

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Opera :-)

@TheDejael 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome car! I love the 1962 models even more!

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

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

@20alphabet 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice car !

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this car :-)

@garyulyssesking 8 жыл бұрын

Ooooh yeah, Love at first sight.

@loucostabile 8 жыл бұрын

+Gary King :-) Such a nice car :-) Lou

@OMENAHILLOOZAFA 3 жыл бұрын

IM A FAN OF THE MODEL

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi OMENAHILLO3391 OZAFA, 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 KZfaq Channel, Lou

@dannymostarac1799 Жыл бұрын

Smooth😊

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Happy to read "Smooth" :-)

@chrispappas3750 7 жыл бұрын

The 421 Super Duty (405 horse, solid lifters) was not available in 1961 as built in September or October of the previous year. The 421 dual quad was available late in 1961, but those engines were reserved for racers, not regular consumers.

@insulman100 7 жыл бұрын

The 421 SD was under rated at 405 HP a factory stock 421 SD actually made about 490 HP @ the crank (488 HP 470 ft lbs of torque on a dyno test)

@jeremythompson9122 5 жыл бұрын

@@insulman100 You're right. I think I saw the same video. 409/409 vs. 421SD. The 421SD made about 80-85 hp more than the Chevy 409 did. The 409 only made 406hp if I remember right.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

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

@sherrysetliff2502 6 жыл бұрын

421sd, one of the best

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sherry Setliff, 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 KZfaq Channel, Lou

@glennspears839 3 жыл бұрын

Missing the dipstick. Hood has a adjustment problem, or its tweaked. Make's me wonder........is it a 3 speed manual with a 4 speed shift ball ?

@robertlabrado6776 5 жыл бұрын

oh my god that tach those wires those am pm gauges come on man thats a SD some respect

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert labrado, Glad you respect this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

@633rex100 2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the Edelbrock intake manifold!

@Dstrbrdgrnd 4 жыл бұрын

My first car, a ‘61 Mickey Thompson Special, 389 tri-power. Bought for my high school graduation, 1969, paid $200.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank Reeves, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your High School Graduation 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 KZfaq Channel, Lou

@davidallen5776 2 жыл бұрын

My family once had a baby blue 4-door hardtop with that Slim Jim tranny that kind of drove us cuckoo-nuts. I found out that the two bigger sedans, the Star Chief and Bonneville had Hydramatic which was better for this!

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jasonkent3427 6 жыл бұрын

Jim Wangers signed One of my absolute favorite Pontiac's of all time all the SD 's are just bad to the bone. And all the record books in racing to back it up .

@loucostabile 6 жыл бұрын

That's a nice keepsake.

@bigthunder2860 4 жыл бұрын

They should of put 421s in the gto's that is a beautiful car mr.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John Goguen, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) That's a good idea for the GTO, Lou

@MisterMikeTexas 4 жыл бұрын

That's where Royal Pontiac came in! They would build you that 421 GTO that The General wouldn't!

@harviechilders8834 4 жыл бұрын

Why didn't he put the correct whitewalls on it. The correct ones are wide.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, not sure.

@Colt-tf6xf 2 жыл бұрын

Probably doing the best he could, wives don't want to hear about whitewall preferences on the way to Walmart. Always remember, poor guys keep old cars nice for rich guys.

@carllavell8673 Жыл бұрын

👍🔥😍🔥👍

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

:-)

@dannymostarac1799 Жыл бұрын

🎉😊

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

:-)

@UJAXMAN 9 жыл бұрын

Nice car, but there are many things that are not correct/original.. The Ventura did not have a rear seat speaker from the factory.. What this car has is a rear seat from a '61 Bonneville with speaker grille from a '61 Catalina convertible.. The Tach was from a '62 Grand Prix with a Sun style mounting cup.. Lots of things wrong in the engine bay.. Might not be a 421.. could be a 389, 428 or 455 dressed up like a 421.. Still, a nice tribute car..

@2good2often 5 жыл бұрын

the Bubbletop Catalina is such a nice design . The addons probably went in over time as the owner[s] found things that were cool upgrades .. In retrospect drilling holes in the dash for gauges adding the tach in non factory position detract a bit from value .still would love that car in my garage .. Dual quads or not

@joequillun7790 5 жыл бұрын

@@2good2often Plus, I don't think the "real" race SD cars came with all the chrome in the interior, heater controls/heater, and of course, for all the world to see was the Edelbrock intake manifold. Would be hard pressed to believe it really is a factory race car. Still, a nice car, even if it's not real.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

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

@brenna2100 9 жыл бұрын

ITS Beautiful !!! If Dennis said its a 421 its a 421. I would think he had checked the block #'s by now . Also the valve covers are 421 ,dual quads and the aluminum exhaust manifolds .The factory aluminum exhaust manifolds were race only . The reproductions are able to run on the street. My 61 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fqpmrbqeq9jDnnU.html

@loucostabile 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Brenna2100, Thanks for viewing and sharing. When you have time, go to KZfaq.com and type in "My Car Story with Lou Costabile" and you can see other cars you'll enjoy too. Lou