Lou Costabile

On "My Car Story" we're at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA on 3-15-19 at the Classic Auto Show. We're looking at a 1955 Volkswagen VW Bus 23 Window Custom in Green & Black Paint. The car's Owner is Jason Trabue. He’s had the Bus since 2015. His builder Dave “Pip” Pipoly will take us around this Bus. If you’re interested in attending the Classic Auto Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://www.theclassicautoshow.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're in Phoenix AZ on 1-27-24. We're looking at a 1968 Ford Thunderbird in Candy Apple Red Paint. The car comes with the 429 CI V8 engine and an automatic transmission. The car's Owner is Kelly Castle. Kelly’s had this car since 2017. Kelly shares he had a car like this in High School and wanted to another one. Well happy to say he not only found this one, but he now restores late 1960’s Thunderbirds and has 5 of them. ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA on 3-15-19 at the Classic Auto Show. We're looking at a 1948 Tucker 48 Torpedo 335 Sedan # 30. The car is equipped with a helicopter engine. The car's located at the Petersen Automotive Museum. This was the actual car Preston Tucker the Founder drove. There were only 51 cars produced so seeing a Tucker Car up close is a real treat. If you’d like to see the car at the Petersen Automotive Museum in CA, the details are on this website www.petersen.org If you’re interested in attending the Classic Auto Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://www.theclassicautoshow.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA on 3-15-19 at the Classic Auto Show. We're looking at a 1915 LaBestioni Rusty Two in Rust Paint. The vehicle has a 14 Liters T Head with 900 cubic inches engine. The car's Owner is Gary Wales. He’s had the car since 2014. He shares this was a 1915 Fire Truck found after 50 years in a field and he decide to restore the vehicle to what we see today. Simply AMAZING! If you’re interested in attending the Classic Auto Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://www.theclassicautoshow.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're in Rosemont IL on 3-7-19 at the World of Wheels Car Show. We're looking at a 1998 Buick Riviera in White Diamond Metallic Paint. The car is equipped with a Supercharged V6 3.8 Liter engine. The car's Owner is Don Adams. He’s had the car since 2002. He shares he’s loved the ride is this quiet comfortable Buick. If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://autorama.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Phoenix, AZ on 1-25-24. We're looking at a 1915 Scripps Booth Vitesse V8 22 in Green Paint. The car comes with a 3 Liter V8 engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. The car's Owner is Alan Travis. Alan’s had this car since 2009. Alan shares he wanted this car to complete his collection of early model cars because this being a 1915 shows the complete evolution of cars from 1897 – 1915, and from the 1897 being a very high level science fair project to the 1915 being a real high speed mechanical sound race car. ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're in Rosemont IL on 3-7-19 at the World of Wheels Car Show. We're looking at a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Black Paint. The car is equipped with a V8 engine. The car's Care Taker is Gene Kennedy for the former Owner Burt Reynolds. He’s had the car since 2010. Gene takes the car and memorabilia on tours to share the memory of his friend Burt Reynolds. He also has a business called Bandit Movie Cars which fabricates and restores Trans Am’s to looks like the “ Bandit Car “. His website is www.BanditMovieCars.com If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://autorama.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're in Rosemont IL on 3-7-19 at the World of Wheels Car Show. We're looking at a 1981 Buick Regal Indianapolis 500 Pace Car # 98 of 150 made. The car is equipped with a V6 engine. The car's Owner is Alan Oldfield. This car is also an unrestored “Survivor” and has 42000 original miles on it. He shares he’s currently the President of the Buick Club of America and enjoys sharing his unique Buicks with other car enthusiasts. If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://autorama.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're in Rosemont IL on 3-7-19 at the World of Wheels Car Show. We're looking at a 1970 Buick GS Convertible in Aqua Mist Paint. The car is equipped with a 455 CI V8 engine. The car's Owner is Ajesh Parikh. He’s had the car since 1996. He shares his Dad started his interest in Buicks and he’s enjoyed them ever since. If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://autorama.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Pheonix AZ on 1-31-24. We're looking at a 1966 Buick Wildcat Custom 2 Door Coupe in Seafoam Green Paint. The car comes with the 425 CI Nailhead V8 engine and an automatic transmission. The car's Owner is Anson Renshaw. Anson’s had this car since 1994. Anson shares his Grandmother who lives in Alaska bought this car new. She decided it might be time to give the car to someone who would care for the car. Clearly she picked the right Caretaker picking her Grandson Anson. Today, Anson and his Son’s will celebrate the car turning over 10,000 original miles and I’m along for the ride too. The car is just as it was when it came from the Dealership new and is even riding on the original tires! ENJOY!

Snowbird and Pippy the Cat Playing. Fun for All :-)

On "My Car Story" we're in Rosemont IL on 3-7-19 at the World of Wheels Car Show. We're looking at a 1963 Cheetah in Yellow Paint. The car is equipped with a V8 engine. The car's Owner is John Mayer. The story goes Bill Thomas in the mid 1960’s built a few Chevrolet race cars designed to beat the Ford Cobra on the race track, and although it’s difficult to “authenticate” some of those cars, we do not have the documentation on this car to confirm it’s a Bill Thomas Cheetah. John has raced this car and shared it does pretty good on the race track. If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://autorama.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're in Cave Creek, AZ on 1-30-24. We're looking at a 2006 Ford GT in Centennial White Paint with Blue Stripes. The car comes with the 5.4 Liter V8 “Supercharged” engine producing 550 HP, and has a 6 Speed manual transmission. The car's Owner is Jimmy Sheehan. Jimmy’s had this car since 2023. He shares he was on vacation, and saw this in a Car Dealership, and thinks it a “Super Car” so it came home with him in his “Dream Car”. ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're in Rosemont IL on 3-6-19 at the World of Wheels Car Show. We're looking at a 1958 Continental Mark III Convertible Custom aka Maybellene in Teal Later Paint. The car is equipped with a V12 supercharged engine creating 940 HP. The car's Owner is Tad Leach. He’s at the car show with his Son’s Dick & Charlie. Tad shares he’s been a Car Guy for a long time and brought his car to Dave Kindig of Kindig-IT-Design to build this car. If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://autorama.com ENJOY!

Pippy the Cat enjoys a belly rub.

Pippy seems to be having a normal moment in the windows and all of a sudden seems frightened!

On "My Car Story" we're in Fountain Hills, AZ at the Sunday Car Show 1-28-24. We're looking at a 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible in Campus Cream Paint. The car comes with the 235 CI inline 6-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission. The car's Owner is Gary Krig. Gary’s had this car since 2005. He shares he helped on the restoration in 1980’s and the Caretaker at that time sold him the car. This one has many factory options and is an award winner. ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Phoenix, AZ on 1-22-24. We're looking at a 1913 Bugatti Type 22 Torpedo in Blue Paint. The car comes with 1500 CC inline 4-cylinder engine and a 4 speed manual transmission. The car's Owner is Alan Travis. Alan’s had this car since 2015. Alan shares after he had the chance to drive an early Bugatti he always hoped he could get one. He actually purchased the headlights before owning the car. Well, perseverance paid off, and he “met the criteria” of what the past Owner wanted in his next Caretaker, and here is the car. There were only 5-8 cars built and this car is # 3. ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis WI on 2-21-19 at the World of Wheels car show. We're looking at a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe in Blood Orange Paint. The car is equipped with a air cooled engine. The car's Owner is Dave Long. Dave’s has this car since 1981. He shares in the early years of owning this car he has fond memories of driving to pick up his girlfriend for dates in this car, and she later became his wife. If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://autorama.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis WI on 2-21-19 at the World of Wheels car show. We're looking at a 2006 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR Tribute Restomod in Blue Paint. This car is equipped with a supercharged V8 engine creating 850 HP. The car's Owner is Al Schlafer. Al’s has this car since 2007. He shares the car was in an accident and the front end was pretty messed up, however he and his Son Dan decided to build a car “Carroll Shelby” would appreciate if there was a 2006 Shelby GT500KR, and this is what they came up with. If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://autorama.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Pheonix AZ on 1-24-24. We're looking at a 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT in Burgundy Paint. The car comes with the 390 CI V8 engine and an automatic transmission. The car's Owner is Randy Honkala. Randy’s had this car since 2023. Randy shares as a 9-year-old he saw a comic book with a 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone on the cover. He always wanted one after seeing that. After years of searching, he found one for sale, bought it, and now he has the car on the comic book. ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis WI on 2-21-19 at the World of Wheels car show. We're looking at a 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A Trans Am in Bright Red Paint. The car is equipped with a 340 CI V8 Six Pak engine. The car's Owner is Brent Kultgen, and he’s with his Daughter Abby. Brent’s has this car since 2016. He shares he wasn’t looking for a car, however after talking to the Owner at Carlisle PA Chrysler Nationals, they both came to an agreement on a price, and the car’s Brent’s now to enjoy with his family. If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://autorama.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis WI on 2-21-19 at the World of Wheels car show. We're looking at a 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 Door in Riverside Red Paint. The car is equipped with a 409 CI V8 engine creating 400 HP. The car's Owner is John Chrobak. John’s has this car since 2016. He shares he was a General Motors Employee and did many jobs at the plant, and always wanted a car like this. If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://autorama.com ENJOY!

On "My Car Story" we're at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis WI on 2-21-19 at the World of Wheels car show. We're looking at a 1963 Plymouth Fury Convertible in Gray Paint. The car is equipped with a 318 CI V8 engine. The car's Owner is Ron Humpheys. Ron’s has this car since 1995. He shares he started restoring the car 2 years ago. If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule https://autorama.com ENJOY!