1961 Oldsmobile 88 Cruiser/ Hot Rod/ Rare 2 Owner Big Block/ Original Paint on 2040-cars
Concord, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:pillerless
Engine:394 two barrel carb
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Oldsmobile
Model: Eighty-Eight
Drive Type: rear
Mileage: 101,117
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Autum Mist
Trim: Dynamic 88
Interior Color: Maron Red & White
This is a rare 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 bought new by a GM executive for his wife .It is the rare Autumn Mist color with a beautiful Red, Maroon & White interior. This car spent its whole life in Georgia until I purchased it off the original owner. It was driven until 1981 and parked under their car port.
It had 93,000 original miles on it when I got it 2 years ago. It now has just over 101,000 original miles on it. I have a copy of the original "A" Title also.
This car has 95% original paint and still looks good. Does it need painted? That's up to you it shows well as it is and everyone loves original cars. They are only original once. The interior is totally original except the carpet and sill plates. The reason they quit driving it was because the heater core started leaking and ruined the carpet. It runs drives and shows excellent.
The following is what has been done to the car since I purchased it.
A-arm bushings, shock absorbers, all new hoses, rebuilt harmonic balancer, front crank seal, valve cover gaskets, new water pump, new heater core, rebuilt generator, new voltage regulator, rebuilt fuel and vacuum pump, fuel filter, rebuilt the carburetor, all fluids, all new brakes and wheel cylinders on all 4 corners, Brand new master cylinder & brake booster rebuilt by Master Power brakes in Mooresville NC, Wiper blades, 4 new Cooper Tires, and all new dual exhaust with turbo mufflers.
Here are the things wrong with it: Paint has blemishes but zero rust anywhere. Radio doesn't work. Engine has slight leak in the oil pan area and uses a quart of oil every 1000 miles, but does not smoke. Probably the rear main seal leaking? There are several dings on the stainless strips down the sides. Other than that it is good to go. I have been offered $10,000 for it a couple times in the last 2 years but wasn't ready to sell it, now I am.
To give you an Idea how dependable this car is, I drove it to Sandusky Ohio last fall to Cruisin the Bay car show from Charlotte NC, no problems. Also had it to the big show in Myrtle Beach this spring! The 394 Engine runs perfectly, and the jetaway transmission shifts flawlessly. It has been lowered 2 and a half inches and is a great cruiser!
Would possibly trade for a Biscayne or Bel-Air 2 door if the right deal comes up.
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