I'm Tim's son. I was born in '93 and he got this car in '95. I learned how to drive stick in this car(mechanical clutch) worked on this car and spent many a weekend at shows riding around in the '68. The smell of 110 octane and the squeak of the clutch before we were about to take off from a light still brings up nostalgic memories. I absolutely have dibs on this car :) I couldn't be more grateful to my dad for raising me in with this car and the ideals of hard work.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tyler, Happy to read your Dad had the proper "Car Guy" influence on you and it stuck :-) Looking forward to the "update" video when it's yours, Lou
@Cola643 жыл бұрын
Awesome story Tyler* , Aloha 🤙🏻
@ScarlettFire3413 жыл бұрын
LOL my 69 442 clutch pedal has the "squeak" ! I have lubed it and it comes back - so now I'll consider it an OEM Squeak !
@Cola643 жыл бұрын
@@ScarlettFire341 I was going to comment on that myself 70 had it too 🐭
@buff66373 жыл бұрын
Outstanding!!
@tomquinn6073 жыл бұрын
Working a 12hr 6 day week at Strathmore Paper and bought a 68 442 (used) as my first car in 69. Like new cond. except for chips in the paint on the lower dash. Didn't realize till some time later that the chips were in perfect position where the previous owner had been speed shifting into 3rd gear. But the 442 was built so well that I drove it for years without a problem. The Hurst alum shift grip from its 4 speed now hangs from a cord for access to my attic.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car you worked hard for :-) 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
@TheGunfighter45acp3 жыл бұрын
Yup, there's no mistaking Tim's Olds as a sleeper, because it definitely looks & sounds great! Thanks, Lou!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & sounds of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
@bluesman74753 жыл бұрын
Nice looking Olds. The W-30 was a great package. Tim looks a bit like Dr. Olds. Really like the dash arrangement. No power brakes because the cam is big enough that there is no vacuum to run the power assist unit. Today, they would add a vacuum canister to run power brakes.
@JeffKing3103 жыл бұрын
It is a beauty!
@audieconrad89953 жыл бұрын
Lou, I'm repeating myself but the GM - A-body from '68-'72 may be the best looking cars they ever produced - the flow and lines on the Cutlass are damn near perfect. Thanks to Mr. Wong for sharing this rare and gorgeous peice of muscle but moreover the story...it adds emotion to the tactile. And that farm road! Ohhh...the beautiful tree canopy - perfect. Imho this vid may be the best filmed backdrop yet Lou. MOST enjoyable thanks!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Audie, High praise for this design :-) Glad you enjoy the ride in this one, and nice you enjoy the backdrop. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@andrewmoens86142 жыл бұрын
I agree, what a wonderful experience... Perfect car day!
@briansd27723 жыл бұрын
As soon as I heard tire screechin' I knew I'd love Tim's car and this feature! Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian SD, Tire screechin....just the way we like it :-) You're welcome, Lou
@thebeardedguyjefflawless58873 жыл бұрын
1968 is the best looking 442 ever! Beautiful car. Thank you for bringing us great cars in you videos.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi The Bearded Guy Jeff Lawless, High praise for this design :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@unclerudy97973 жыл бұрын
Great Olds Lou ! Always loved the first year of this A Body the best...Thanks to you and Tim for featuring this great Muscle Car !
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Uncle Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@BlacKnightRising3 жыл бұрын
ya gotta love those snorkels reaching out and descending down beneath the radiator
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi SRT8Driver, An unnoticeable surprise :-) Lou
@ScarlettFire3413 жыл бұрын
Best idle exhaust sound !
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
High praise for these sounds :-)
@duanenicpon8024 Жыл бұрын
That sound alone brought back memories I bought my 68442 when I was 19 years old December 1st 1989 I love the song of those exhaust notes nothing like it Oldsmobile has its own sound a nice wrap to it I would like to say
@Cola643 жыл бұрын
Stunning! The best year and best looking Olds 442 in my opinion… True 400 ,4 speed , Dual exhaust 🤙🏻🇺🇸 Thanks again Lou
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dane Ta Tua Tonka, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@anthonytriff91673 жыл бұрын
Lou, I bet your heart skipped a beat for a moment there....a skittish beast indeed!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Anthony, I think you're right. Then I thought.....let's do it again! :-) Lou
@DavidR-ub2dp3 жыл бұрын
This was a time when every vehicle was built unique to every GM division with thier own engines transmissions and options the Oldsmobile is a very elegant gentlemans muscle car nice find Lou 👌 😀
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi David R, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Glad to read you enjoy this find :-) Lou
@johnjuarez80053 жыл бұрын
It's amazing the contrast of the Chicago Suburbs vs the Chicago city proper.! Wonderful country living.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this landscape of this ride :-) Lou
@hansgruber6503 жыл бұрын
Always liked that color, cam profile and exhaust are just great.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Hans, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
@richarddevoe58713 жыл бұрын
Another great car Lou ! You’ve definitely got an eye for some unique muscle… always been a fan of the 442’s. Every manufacturer has their “offering” into the performance market and I can appreciate them all. (Especially when they include 3 pedals) Even like the light gold color, it works well with the black interior. Super clean and mean..! 👍🏼
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, Happy to read you're enjoying the selection of cars :-) "Super clean and mean..!" NICE! Lou
@JeffKing3103 жыл бұрын
What a nice 442 - very clean and straight. Love it! Beautiful car! Thanks, Lou for bringing it to us.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, Happy to bring this 4+4+2 = 10 to you :-) You're welcome, Lou
@benzlick3 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats a GM A-Body to me 😎👍
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
@ironhorse1272 жыл бұрын
We had several W-30 442’s in my neighborhood. I had the privilege of riding in one. An absolutely beautiful Black on Black one. I was 15 at the time. I still remember the torque that car had. Awesome
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi ironhorse67, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the cars in your neighborhood :-) 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
@ironhorse1272 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile Just subscribed to your channel. 🤙🏻🤙🏻
@clarkgriswold59032 жыл бұрын
That stripe is just beautiful and that idle sound is unreal!
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi Clark, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
@russelladams64323 жыл бұрын
I love the inconspicuous color. I would also agree that though I love the Chevelles of this era, they are everywhere and flooding the shows. It's nice to see something different. The right package and the right amount of pedals. :) Thanks for sharing. Take care Lou.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Russell, Happy to read you appreciate the uniqueness of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
@jsrroadrash36633 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your car Tim. Great video Lou. 442 have always been one of my favorites muscle car. Like Tim said you don't see yourself coming and going.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi JSR Roadrash, Happy to read the 442 is a favorite of yours :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@markg70303 жыл бұрын
I would like to add that the W-30 added ram air and hotter cam and heads. Power was boosted from 350 to 360 wink wink.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark G, 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
@kennethtibbitts66413 жыл бұрын
thanks, LOU, sweet ride
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kenneth, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
@SuperJoes703 жыл бұрын
had a 68 W30 and i did have power brakes bought it 1977 kept it till 2004 . Was modified Joe Mondello and Harland Sharp of roller rocker fame . I was one of firist guys to run roller rockers in a Oldsmobile back in 1981 . When it was done it would pin you in the seat it was a aucmatic car shifted at 6200 rpm . Yes ii was not Your Fathers Oldsmobile But my Dad loved that car every time I let him drive it ! Thanks Lou !
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi SuperJoe70, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. You're welcome, Lou
@larrynapier50033 жыл бұрын
Rare survivor , I love it !
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Larry, Happy to read you "love it" :-) Lou
@plymouthduster2253 жыл бұрын
Another great video Lou. My Uncle used to race back in 1960s and 1970s and he always told me that you didn't want to mess with a 442 Oldsmobile in a street race. He drove a 1969 Dodge Dart GTS at the time.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi PlymouthDuster225, Sounds like your Uncle had some experience he was sharing with you :-) Lou
@Thekarlskorner2 жыл бұрын
Just got clarification Tim correctly mentions the W-36 side stripe available on all 4-4-2's in 1968 and part of the W-30 package. The 400-370 D casting heads had the same 2.067 intake valves and 1.625 exhaust valves like the regular 4-4-2 C casting heads, however the D heads were special in the fact that the #3 and #6 exhaust ports had a wall cast in them to block heat to the hot air passage to the intake manifold heat cross over passage. ( The #4 and #5 passages were still open to provide carburetor choke heat) They also had the ports at the valves shaped differently for a venturi effect. These D casting heads were designed to use with steel tubular headers to gain their full potential. Very nice video of a superb example of a '68 W-30. Thank you Lou and Tim for sharing this.
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi Karl, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou
@zeevon93 жыл бұрын
This is a great sounding car! I was smiling as I was watching!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi zeevon9, "I was smiling as I was watching!" Goal achieved :-) Lou
@Pantera-wu9ty3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding example of '68 Olds 442! Mr Wong is a lucky man!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@IntlOilman3 жыл бұрын
OMG - what an awesome piece of American Muscle. Thank you Tim & Lou for taking the time to share this with all of us who sincerely appreciate this very rare bit of American history!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi IntlOilman, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@markscungio29963 жыл бұрын
Lou, FANTASTIC!! My dad sold Oldsmobiles at Boyd Peterson Iin Los Angeles 1964-1968. I always loved that vintage - the headlights and grill shape were nicknamed the "barbell" grill. Re-curve the distributor, richen the jets up 1 - 2 sizes, run "cheater-slicks" and they were fast!! And the extra sound deadening, nicer carpet and patterned vinyl along with AM/FM, rear defrost...plus OLDS excellent build quality.. .a real gentleman's hot-rod!!! You ALWAYZ PICK THE BEST-OF-THE BEST.. THANK YOU!!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, High praise :-) Glad to read this brings back memories of Dad selling Oldsmobile's in LA. Good to know "the barbell grill". Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I appreciate the encouraging words on my selections to share with you. You're welcome, Lou
@robertpace9013 жыл бұрын
1968 to 1972 were my favorite Cutlass years. My first car out of high school was a 1970 Cutlass S. After about 1984, Oldsmobile lost its appeal imo and the rest is history. Great trip down memory lane. Thanks
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert, Happy to read this one fits into your favorite years for Cutlass's :-) Glad this one brings back memories of your 1970 Cutlass too, Lou
@kevin71513 жыл бұрын
Another gem that you uncovered Lou. Seems like Tim and his 442 are a perfect match. The man keeps it in meticulous condition and seems as thrilled with the vehicle now as when he purchased it 25 years ago. Interesting that the W-30 didn't have power brakes as an option. When you have this car moving and have to slow it down in short order you probably have to put both feet on the brake pedal! Thanks to Tim for showing us his fine ride and to Lou for yet another great segment.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) Right car with the right Care Taker. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@Cola643 жыл бұрын
My 70 didn’t have power brakes either I think it was only an option for automatic cars , funny thing is you just get the feel of when you need to brake 😎
@kevin71513 жыл бұрын
@@Cola64 Excellent point. I had a 70 Chevy Nova without power brakes and as you say you have to get the feel of it over time. Then when you drove a car with power brakes it startled you how much quicker the car stopped.
@Cola643 жыл бұрын
@@kevin7151 So true , Another thing the younger generation will never have the pleasure to experience
@kendeclement43779 ай бұрын
Beautiful car. The willow gold color caught my eye, because my day bought a Delmont 88 that year, and ordered that color with a black vinyl top. I had a 1969 W30 that I bought in the early 70's, and wish I had it now. Keep up the stories, we love them.
@loucostabile9 ай бұрын
Hi Ken, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS3 жыл бұрын
Haha, you could feel that quick snap upside the head through the camera in real time as you said that, right?
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
You could feel it :-)
@timc23463 жыл бұрын
Miss that sound from the v8s.Is a rare yr.Another great interior.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim C, Good news! You're an the right KZfaq Channel for the sounds you enjoy :-) Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@rmacbobco3 жыл бұрын
I can't help but think what a lucky man you are Lou. they decided I wasn't strong enough to survive the surgery so I'm waiting on an alternative to show up.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, I feel very blessed to share the cars with you. You're in my prayers, Lou
@rmacbobco3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou
@chonpiras28153 жыл бұрын
chingon MR LOU
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Thank you MR CHON :-)
@joesphgallo553411 ай бұрын
I had a 1968 442 4 speed ! Replaced the 400 cube with a 1969 455 0.30 over 535 hp it was beautiful and a beast
@loucostabile11 ай бұрын
Hi Joesph, 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
@dccllcjjt706211 ай бұрын
Have a 68 442 as well. Lou does a great job with covering the story and the car!!
@loucostabile11 ай бұрын
Hi DDGllc, Happy to read you have a fun car too, Lou
@patcurrie98883 жыл бұрын
NO taste, thumb down? Go away! Tim, an amazin ride you got with neat color combo. Thanks for the details Lou.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Pat, Let's focus on the MANY more thumbs up :-) Happy to read you enjoy this "amazin ride" with me. You're welcome, Lou
@craigjorgensen46373 жыл бұрын
I love it! That color has grown on me. First class beautiful car!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@pierredecine19363 жыл бұрын
Superb Condition ! Avoided every piece of hail since 1968 - wow !
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Pierre, Agreed, this one's in "Superb Condition !", Lou
@90LxxxАй бұрын
68 442 is best looking out of the bunch..it's got a mean but sophisticated look to it .
@loucostabileАй бұрын
Hi Strt99ab, 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
@lonnyjaw3 жыл бұрын
I read that Oldsmobile, like Buick, had their own special performance 'goodies' that made each division 'separate' while still part of the same GM company. That was a very, very special time in America's automotive history.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi lonnyjaw, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hey...I just noticed you did Subscribe! WELCOME!
@smiddysmidton83133 жыл бұрын
Such a great body style and color wow thanks guys
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Smiddy Smidton, Happy to read you enjoy the design and color of this car :-) 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
@jamessawyer88893 жыл бұрын
My mom had a 64 Corvair Monza that she loved, but when she saw the 68 Cutlass at Randhurst mall she fell in love with it, traded in the Corvair for the Cutlass, it had a 350, automatic, no air, black vinyl roof, & a few other things, & it was in the same shade of Willow Gold, a black bench seat, she was freaking out cause she didn't think anyone else was buying those, but people did buy them, & I still have the paperwork for it & a bunch of other cars we've owned, I also have the original owners manual, plus I've got brochures on the 68s, & a promo model of a 442 in white with a black interior, so to see a car like that in the same color as my folks car is pretty cool, BTW, that Cutlass went well over 100,000 miles, so it was a strong running car
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@cookcars13 жыл бұрын
There's something about the banded stripe up front that makes this car stand out amongst the GM A bodies. Tim has an awesome car. Glad he has kept it for so long. As always - thanks for the trunk and treats!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi cookcars1, Happy to read you enjoy the stripe :-) Glad you enjoy this car. You're welcome, Lou
@rcfred_6893 жыл бұрын
great car - beautiful and interior seat pattern is so unique
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@mikepreciado78073 жыл бұрын
Iam a mopar guy at heart. But this 442 is jus gorgeous. 4spd. W30. An that idle! Luv to have in my garage
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this car :-) Lou
@bruceh923 жыл бұрын
"Willow Gold" - just love gold painted cars from this era, always have, brings out something special in them and has a "gotta have" factor I still feel to this day. The side racing stripe in black certainly has aged well and the extra large 4-4-2 in the grille adds to the presence. The '68 and '69 442's are my favorite but it just doesn't get any better than this one. Another off=the=charts car on Lou's channel. Thanks man.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for the kind words "Another off=the=charts car on Lou's channel", I appreciate that, and you're welcome, Lou
@michaelnotigan77963 жыл бұрын
That Olds engine in this time period had a particularly wonderful nasty rumble to it as heard on Tim's great 442 here. Thanks, Lou and Tim for bringing us a great car for us to appreciate. I really miss Oldsmobile. Pontiac. Plymouth and AMC. Each stamped their own mark on the musclecar era.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) Lou
@johnjuarez80053 жыл бұрын
Once upon a time American car makers really cornered the market and outstanding automobiles.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Good news! The cars you like are featured on this KZfaq Channel. Time to Subscribe John.
@johnjuarez80053 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile I have!
@sabba_dabba86493 жыл бұрын
Lol, a little sideways action at the beginning. Love it
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
:-)
@willsco763 жыл бұрын
The 442's had a deluxe interior that was standard on the Cutlass S. All 442's started as a Cutlass S, 442 was a performance package as well as the W-30.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi William, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou
@247jimbo3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 442! Love looking at the brochures too!! Sooo sweet! Funny how green has left the color offerings of today...Fun vid big Lou!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi 247jimbo, Happy to read "Awesome 442!" Glad you enjoy the "trunk & treats" too, Lou
@louiskats51163 жыл бұрын
Goodday Lou, I had to watch this video more than twice. As the biggest Oldsmobile fan in Australia, I can't help but feel the 2 video's were made for me. Tim's W30 is without doubt a true testament to a absolutely gorgeous gorgeous muscle car. In my diecast collection I have a 1968 W 31 & about to purchase a 1968 W 30. Oldsmobile in my opinion did the best A Body with the fastback back half compared to the other 3 GM manufacturers. Loved the trunk & treat & your humour had me in stitches. With the T&T I just couldn't make iut the numbers of how many 1968 W 30 were built. Thst idle so tough. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Goodday Louis, High praise for the multiple views :-) Looks like this video popped up right in time for motivation on the 68 W30 purchase. Glad to read we're both having fun with the trunk & treats :-) Agree, good sounds coming from this car. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
@johnfloyd8382 жыл бұрын
Friggin awesome car 😎, I owned at least 25 cutlass Oldsmobile's when I was younger , I wish that I still had them ☹️, I loved all of them , they are very kool and powerful car's😎👍
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@davidlackovich9463 жыл бұрын
Tim's 442 is awesome..W30 to boot! When i was in my teens, my cousins husband had a 66' 442 dark blue, which he traded for a new 68' silver/black vinyl topped 442! I drooled over those cars. Both were nice!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy Tim's car. Glad this brings back memories of your Cousin's Husbands car too. Lou
@akulinamackenzie44923 жыл бұрын
💕👍 timeless gold
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@akulinamackenzie44923 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile tanx
@MrBluoct3 жыл бұрын
Trunk n Treats 🤙 Thanks Lou. Thanks Tim !!!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Bonus! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNSgnJdjktzFdKs.html
@kennyrichard29713 жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful car my good friend had purchased regular1968 442.Willow gold From the original owner which still had the factory plastic on the backseat back in very late 90s all he did to the car was added the fort fender cigar stripes down the front fenders Red line tires and touched up a few bad spots in the car
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kenny, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you, and 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 KZfaq Channel, Lou
@willyhwang1059 Жыл бұрын
68 is my favorite of the 68-72 era cutties. due to the headlights and tailights treatment.
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi willy, Happy to read the 68 Cutlass is your favorite :-) Lou
@1955mouse3 жыл бұрын
thanx lou, another classic racer!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi T. C. Happy to share this "classic racer!" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
@HappyHands.3 жыл бұрын
YEAH!!! 442 WITH A Hurst! Oldsmobile in 1968 "Small block?? we don't need no stinking small block"
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Happy Hands, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
@StepDownPalaandFTF1103 жыл бұрын
I wish they'll bring back Oldsmobile cause they made such very interesting cars back then, the 73 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is my personal favorite out of all of them
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
HI Scratbrine the Pegasus Mountain Dog, Happy to read you enjoy the 73 Delta 88. Lou
@chrisjeffries23223 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim and Lou for this share, wonderful Olds!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, My pleasure sharing this Oldsmobile with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
@johanbrand86013 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Lou. Your channel is the greatest!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
High praise for this Channel Johan! Thank you, Lou
@errorsofmodernism97153 жыл бұрын
Beatiful car and color, thank you for not taking it to Earl Scheib and getting it repainted resale red or black like all the other guys
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@davethompson31403 жыл бұрын
Looks like you had a lot of fun in that marvelous Olds 442 Lou! Seeing these cars back then, who would ever think Chevy would phase them out. Cool car that sometimes get back burnered by all the other muscle cars of that age. Thx again Lou!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, Lots of FUN with this video / car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@normmelanson93453 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites cars Old 442
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Norm, Happy to read this is one of your favorites :-) Lou
@sprayguy673 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! Beautiful car, my mom had a ‘68 cutlass yellow w/ black interior, thanks for sharing, brings back good memories driving around with her ❤️
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi sprayguy67, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@johnnyace19543 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 68 442. The color is sweet
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@verndaley34712 жыл бұрын
Very good looking olds Lou. Another great find, thanks for sharing.
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi Vern, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
@edwardbaker82253 жыл бұрын
another great video Lou love them 442s
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Edward, Happy to read you "love them 442s" :-) Lou
@GLHS5923 жыл бұрын
It's always great to see an Oldsmobile. The GM B-O-P divisions had the classy muscle cars. That 400 has a great lumpy cam sound at idle. It also sounds great at full throttle. Great car for sure.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy seeing an Oldsmobile and glad to read you enjoy the sounds too :-)
@altonwren78903 жыл бұрын
Great Car Lou I've only had one Oldsmobile in my lifetime that I cannot remember for the life of me what year model it was it was a Delta 88 when I bought it it was very cheap car but it was very tired I was working for Norm Livermore Chrysler Plymouth in Houston it was only 24 miles from my hometown to work and it burned 1 gallon of gas and 5 quarts of oil to get to work I bought the recycled oil that I kept in cases in my trunk and of course the car was yellow
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alton, If you're was tired, this is the Oldsmobile that will wake you up :-) Lou
@plymouthdie-castreplicas3 жыл бұрын
Muscle car beauty! That's a true rocket on the wheels!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@colibri13 жыл бұрын
The Cutlass on which this car was based was everywhere in the late sixties and seventies, and the 1968-72 body style was really nice. We had a blue '69 Cutlass wagon, a neighbor had a yellow 1970 Cutlass wagon, and an aunt had a green 1971 Cutlass S coupe. The base and Supreme models were more commonly seen than the performance models like this 442 and the Rallye 350.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi colibri1, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Wagon :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou P.S. Here is that Rallye 350, enjoy. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a61lZcaispvad30.html
@AELITACHANTAL2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lou, thank you for this great video and your great work! Tim has a nice car!
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aelita, Happy to read you like this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
@iswc273 жыл бұрын
Hi, Lou! Yep, does look great in your rear view mirror...don't expect it to STAY there too long! LOL! The headlight detail is pretty distinctive, and you can easily tell if one is coming at night (at least if the brights are on). The '67 Olds intermediates had it too, and it was also reminiscent of the 1959 Oldsmobiles. Obviously Tim loves his Youngmobiles, and when it comes to fast cars, you sure can't go Wong with a 442! Many thanks to both of you for this screechin' Rocket ride!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi iswc27, Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this Youngsmobile :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe2 жыл бұрын
what a awesome Olds and great owner !!
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome" car and "great" Owner too :-)
@jimsvo44863 жыл бұрын
Ha, that 442 Ad at 4:30 is the same one I ripped out of a library magazine in high school in 1981. I think It still is in my basement somewhere.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim Svo, Happy to read you remember that ad :-) Lou
@oleandreasjensen52633 жыл бұрын
Wooaw - A beautifuf car : ) A real high performance muscle car : ) Thank you for sharing Lou : )
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ole Andreas Jensen, High praise :-) 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 KZfaq Channel, Lou
@chrisubias71353 жыл бұрын
Outstanding car. Love it
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you "Love it" :-)
@motorTranz3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful exhaust note!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi motorTranz, Glad to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) Lou
@AELITACHANTAL2 жыл бұрын
Ho Lou, thank you for one more great video! Interesting looking, a family car!
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aelita, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) You're welcome, Lou
@nickbruni80413 жыл бұрын
One HELLUVA Machine !
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Just the way we like it :-)
@Funsho973 жыл бұрын
Very cool Olds for the young, lol!!! I always liked how they did the cold air induction on these cars by having the inlets under the bumper giving the car a sleek hood and "sleeper" effect!!! The color of this one is fantastic!!! Funny fact, I've played a racing game for many years called Real Racing 3 and my cars on there all have a vertical stripe on the fender that was inspired by the stripes on these cars!!! Good one Lou!!!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Hobiemarty, I agree, the under bumper air inlet is an interesting way to induct cold air where most car companies would put an in your face hood scoop on top. Glad you enjoy this car vertical stripe just like on your racers :-) Lou
@Funsho973 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile haha, yes, I put the stripes on my game cars myself as a homage to the stripes on those 442s.
@weekendgarage32993 жыл бұрын
Love that car! Very nice body style and the W-30 ram air is pretty impressive!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Weekend Garage, Happy to read you "Love" 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
@peterkeeler79783 жыл бұрын
The first nice Oldsmobile.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, 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
@johndillinger84823 жыл бұрын
fedner stripe was available on any 442 in '68.not a w-30 specific item.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
@stripervince13 жыл бұрын
Yeah these were rally nice cars. A beauty
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@chrisconklin47392 жыл бұрын
Nice car . my first car was a 1968 olds cutlass supreme
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, 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 KZfaq Channel, Lou
@andrewmoens86142 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a machine!
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you on this car :-) Lou
@chuckselvage31573 жыл бұрын
The new Oldsmobiles are in early this year 😂😂
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elwood :-)
@chuckselvage31573 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile lol
@vincentbasso49033 жыл бұрын
Maybe I'm being tough but when it comes to 442's. My vote will be for '66.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Vincent, Happy to read the one you like :-) Lou
@unclerudy97973 жыл бұрын
So cool that power brakes were not an option on the W-30...
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Nice to have power brakes.
@unclerudy97973 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile Agreed. I had a 1969 GTO Judge with power brakes but no power steering. Great road feel... A real terror to park... 🤪
@motorTranz3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 😍 That thing goes like a Rocket! Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi motorTranz, Just the way we like it :-) You're welcome, Lou
@sandyvalentin30723 жыл бұрын
Lou… I’ve seen that car on the road and where you filmed it it’s 10min from my house I take my Shelby on the same road for a drive.