1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible 3 Speed Manual Redone Very Very Nice on 2040-cars

I bought this car earlier this year to add to my stable of Oldsmobiles. It has been a terrific car with no problems. It was missing a side view mirror and I added one to the driver's side. It runs cool with it's aluminum radiator and has been a joy to drive. The original description is added below. I bought two other cars and I have no room for this one. I planned to sell it next Spring but I have a reasonable reserve and maybe it'll be a good car for you. Description:

Description: This 1966 Oldsmobile convertible might be the biggest bargain sitting on Ebay today. If you're reading this and the car appeals to you call now because I can almost guarantee that someone else is thinking the same thing you are and it won't be here if you wait. Not some 442 mash-up merely a clean straight old ragtop with a lot of recent work. The intermediate Cutlass has great proportions and is just the right size for fun today. Grab some buddies and hit the road there's room for everyone but it's especially sporty at the same time. The electric blue paint looks fantastic on the chiseled Olds body and highlights details that you may not have noticed on these cars before. Note the kick-up behind the door that makes the rear quarters look like they're coiled and ready to spring the subtle flares around the wheel well openings and the simple hood that eschews scoops and design for simplicity. It's just as straight as it looks in photos and clearly it's lived a good life which is another reason you shouldn't wait to call-clean cars like this just don't grow on trees you know. Chrome is also quite good with a lot of it being refinished in the past and overall the car has an outstanding look that's neither over-the-top nor a wallflower. No disappointments inside either. There are twin buckets a manual gearbox and factory A/C none of which you'd expect at this price. I checked some sites and saw that the 3 speed manual is 1 of 62 produced. You don't see too many. With the 3.23 gears this car is a pleasure to take out on the highway and cruise. The seats offer cloth inserts that make them comfortable when the sun's out and the center console has a factory vacuum gauge that's fun to watch and was ostensibly designed to help efficiency. Round instruments give it a racy look augmented by a column-mounted tach and a trio of auxiliary gauges under the dash. The original steering wheel might be showing its age but otherwise the interior is quite nice and ready to enjoy without any additional investment. A digital AM/FM stereo radio is a recent addition and sounds great top up or top down thanks to a trunk-mounted amplifier and sub-woofer enclosure. And speaking of the top it's new too including the pump and crystal clear rear window. You'll also note that the trunk floor is spotless and completely rust-free. Nice! V8 power in a '60s convertible is a given with this one being the original 330 cubic inch power plant properly dressed in Oldsmobile Gold paint. An Edelbrock carburetor and intake make tuning easy and probably add a few horsepower too. There's also a big new aluminum radiator up front and power steering and brakes are part of the Oldsmobile package. Overall most everything was redone on this and you won't have to make any "investments" to get it up to snuff.

The engine bay is very nicely detailed with lots of new equipment and exactly zero issues. Underneath there are new Hotchkiss springs for just the right stance and new shocks all around. The 3-speed manual gearbox shifts nicely and links to a 10-bolt rear making for a reliable power train. Finally classic chrome Torque Thrust wheels truly fill the wheel wells with staggered 17-inch performance radials. I can be reached here in the Pittsburgh area at 412-486-2281. I am basically and Olds guy and hate to let this go but I have 5 others and no room.

In answer to a few questions:  I have a shoe box filled with receipts. Here are some of the highlites: Hotchkis #1900 Performance Spring set ($324.95) and 2202F Performance front sway bar ($212.95) not including installation; from Discount Tire: 2 17x7 Torq Thrust Wheels ($460.00) and 2 18x8 Torq Thrust Wheels ($660) plus 2 225/50R-17 tires ($232.00) and 2 275/40R-18 tires ($356); Original Parts Group: CTP6472 Convertible Top Pump Motor 4 hole MNT ($246.95) and CTo6472 Convertible Hose Kit 64/72 ($119.95); 1964/65/66 Olds Cutlass Front Disc Brake conversion ($613.00); Chevelle Cutlass 64-67 Convertible Top Life Cylinders ($209.95); Performance Automotive Machine, Lone Grove, OK: Engine work Twin crank, Bore, Rebuild heads, Prep block, assemble long block, pistons, rings, cam, lifters, bearings, new springs, new push rods, gasket set and other work ($1784.34) dated 3/09; Olds 50K Volt HEI Distributor ($84.00). There are lots and lots of other receipts. Also some other stull that is included to the buyer of the car.