1957 Oldsmobile Eighty-eight on 2040-cars
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
This 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 4-door sedan resonates iconic '50s styling. Meticulously restored and garage
maintained, the focus was on recreating the look, feel, style, and drivability available to buyers in 1957. The old
371 cu in, 277 hp engine has been replaced with a newly rebuilt 1962 Starfire 394 cu in, 345 hp, (440 ft lbs
torque) engine, incorporating the many technical upgrades that led to the 394 as a permanent replacement for the
371 beginning in 1959. New Holley four-barrel carburetor ensures quick engine turnover and efficient operation.
Transmission is a completely rebuilt Controlled Coupling Hydramatic Jetaway. All springs, including the rear leaf
springs, and shocks have been replaced so the car rides smoothly and handles confidently. The car has been
beautifully painted Sapphire Mist Acrylic Lacquer (Color Code 93 in 1957). The interior is completely redone in
leather and fabric with currently manufactured period materials to recreate the look and feel of the car when it
was first driven off the lot in '57. The radio has been replaced with a luxurious sounding 4-way stereo system
(both the amplifier and subwoofer are hidden in the trunk) that has Satellite and iPhone inputs. Installed air
conditioning is ice cold.
Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight for Sale
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