1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe

This is not your standard 1957 Oldsmobile. This Resto-Mod runs better, runs faster, brakes much better, and gets better gas mileage. The engine is from a 1973 Olds 98 and is a 455 cubic inch, 300 horsepower big block. The fuel system is controlled by a Holley double pumper with an electronic choke and high performance header system.

The front end is also not from 1957. It is a later model GM clip with disk brakes. The car stops quickly and in a straight line. The Turbo 400 transmission is newly rebuilt and shifts smoothly and effortlessly.

Additionally, this 1957 Olds has new brakes and a tune-up within the last 2500 miles plus a new dual exhaust. It has been inspected by the state of Texas. Also added is ratio controller to the transmission which makes the speedometer register accurately with the new transmission. The tires are virtually new. The vehicle has new shocks and has been aligned and rides level. The lights, directional signals, wipers, brakes, power steering, all work properly. The car does not leak fluid. The original radio is in the car but does not work. The battery is brand new this last year.

The vehicle was painted 2 years ago. I would estimate the paint to be an 8.5 on a scale of 1 to 10. No paint is perfect. All the chrome was re-plated and all the stainless steel polished. Some interior parts like the interior door caps which were painted before were also chromed.

Hagerty says an average 1957 Holiday Super 88 Oldsmobile is worth $23,592.00. http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vc=224834

NADA says an average retail 1957 Holiday Super 88 Oldsmobile is $29,200.00. http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1957/Oldsmobile/Super-88/Holiday-2-Door-Hardtop/Values

This car is much better than average.

The buyer will receive documents showing the car was originally sold new on January 14, 1957 in Miami, FL. It will come with new car sale receipt and original owner identification card plus other owner transfer documentation. I bought the car from a subsequent owner in California and have driven this car 100 plus miles in the Texas heat with no problems. I know of no cold weather ownership. This vehicle makes people smile.

I still need to clean up the engine compartment and take a picture or 2 of the undercarriage. I do have the 455 Oldsmobile Rocket rocker covers and AC bracket. Not seeing it does not mean I do not have it. Ask?

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