1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 2dr Hardtop. Turquoise/white (paint code S70-60). I found this car sitting in a Texas barn where it had been parked since 1988. Clean Texas title.

The car has been owned by the same older gentleman for over 30 years. It was restored in the 1980's and used for local car shows, and cruise nights. The odometer reads 78K, and I was told its original. Since there is no way to document the mileage, just assume everything will need to be rebuilt/restored.

Accessories/Options: Factory air conditioning, 4bbl carb, power steering, power brakes, hydramatic transmission, rear speaker, dash clock, tinted glass, back up lights, padded dash, and courtesy lights.

This car will need a full restoration to be a show car, but it is very restorable. I was told everything worked the last time the car was used including the air conditioning (I have not attempted to start the vehicle, or test the accessories). The bottom car needs to be sand blasted, and painted (there is surface rust all over from sitting). The floors are solid except by the driver's foot which will need a patch. A small area near the base of the trunk shelf that will need also patch. Overall it's a fairly solid, and rare car.

Interior is still in decent condition since the restoration 30 years ago.. Needs a cleaning, carpet kit, kick panels, and anything chrome should be re-plated (or replaced). Glove box will need a new liner. Driver door glass has a crack, the rest of the windows are not broken.

According to Hemming's, the a/c option was rare because of price. At $695.00 it could add 25-30% to the cost of a new car. At best only 5% of all GM cars had a/c in 1955. Today there are not many left (in Arizona a/c is a nice option to have).

See about 50+ pics here http://www.flickr.com/photos/106564787@N08/sets/72157638823296996/

$500 deposit required within 24 hours. Full payment due within 7 days from auction end. Vehicle shipping is buyer responsibility. I can store the vehicle safely in my garage for up to 30 days, and assist with loading. Bidders with excessive negative feedback will have their bids cancelled. Please ask questions before bidding ends. I have the car listed for sale else where, so I reserve the right to end the auction early (if necessary).

Thank you for looking, and good luck!

Paul.

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This Or That: 1980 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1989 BMW 635CSi [w/poll]

Thu, 09 Oct 2014

The last time I roped a coworker into an automotive debate, I lost. Resoundingly, I might add. Still, 2,385 voters chose to cast their lots for the Fiat 500 Abarth, as opposed to 5,273 choosing the Ford Fiesta ST, and so I can rest easy in the knowledge that at least 30 percent of you, dear readers, see things my way. I still like to think we have more fun, too.
My loss in the first round of our This or That series, in which two Autoblog editors pick sides on any given topic and then attempt to explain why the other is completely wrong, didn't stop me from picking another good-natured fight, this time with Senior Editor Seyth Miersma. Last time, our chosen sides were eerily similar in design, albeit quite different in actual execution. This time, our vehicular peculiarities couldn't seemingly fall any further from one another: A 1980 Oldsmobile 442 wouldn't seem to match up in comparison to a 1989 BMW 635CSi.
How did we come up with such disparate contenders? Simple, really. Seyth and I mutually agreed to choose a car that's currently for sale online. It had to be built and sold in the 1980s, and it had to be a coupe. The price cap was set at $10,000. The fruits of our searching labors will henceforth be disputed, with Seyth on the side of the Germans, and myself arguing in favor of the Rocket Olds. Am I setting myself up for another lopsided loss?

GM recalling 8.4M cars, 8.2M related to ignition problems

Mon, 30 Jun 2014

General Motors today announced a truly massive recall covering some 8.4 million vehicles in North America. Most significantly, 8.2 million examples of the affected vehicles are being called back due to "unintended ignition key rotation," though GM spokesperson Alan Adler tells Autoblog that this issue is not like the infamous Chevy Cobalt ignition switch fiasco.
For the sake of perspective, translated to US population, this total recall figure would equal a car for each resident of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Montana, Delaware, South Dakota, Alaska, North Dakota, the District of Columbia, Vermont and Wyoming. Combined. Here's how it all breaks down:
7,610,862 vehicles in North America being recalled for unintended ignition key rotation. 6,805,679 are in the United States.

eBay Find of the Day: 1976 GMC Motorhome is a jolly green giant

Wed, 18 Jun 2014

If you have a need to relive the 1970s, then here is the vehicle for you. This groovy blast from the past is a 1976 GMC Motorhome currently for auction in Florida on eBay Motors, and it is one green machine - just not in the modern sense.
The seller claims that this beast has had just two owners and has covered a mere 61,308 miles in its decades on the road. It's reportedly never been restored or repainted and comes with all of the necessary books and manuals. A 7.5-liter (455-cubic-inch) Oldsmobile V8 with a three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission powering the front wheels propels this far-out RV, and the double set of rear wheels out back use a self-leveling air suspension to provide a cushy ride.
The purported low miles and good condition really make this GMC a stand out, though. The exterior combination of lime stripes and beige with just a touch of green is like nothing else on the road today. Plus, the polished bumpers and wheels make it all pop. Inside, it's even better with monochromatic green upholstery and shag carpet. It features everything you'd ever need on a long trip, including a bathroom, kitchenette and lots of seating. The only hint of modernization is an HD TV next to the stove, but its size is a perfect fit for the hole there.

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