1957 Oldsmobile Eighty-eight on 2040-cars
New Preston Marble Dale, 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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eBay Find of the Day: 1976 GMC Motorhome is a jolly green giant
Wed, 18 Jun 2014If 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.
Jay Leno bangs up his own Toronado in GT6
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For the latest Jay Leno's Garage episode, he takes his real Toronado out for a cruise and then drives the virtual one like he stole it, accruing some body damage along the way. Leno also drives the virtual supercar Mercedes-Benz designed for GT6, the AMG Vision Gran Turismo Concept that debuted at the LA Auto Show, along with the real one, which is a 1:1-scale model. The model is radio-controlled and equipped with a small electric motor, sufficient to move it on and off of auto show floors.
Head below to watch the episode, which includes a few words from GT6 creator Kazunori Yamauchi.
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