1960 Oldsmobile Eighty-eight on 2040-cars
Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Engine:371-- V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Blue
Model: Eighty-Eight
Trim: Blue in and out
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL
Mileage: 78,048
Power Options: power steering, power brakes
HERE IS A TRUE BARN FIND, STORED INSIDE SINCE 1977. THIS CAR RETAINS IT'S ORIGINAL PAINT AND HAS NO ROT ANYWHERE. THE ENGINE IS A 371 BUT WILL NOT TURN OVER FROM SITTING SO LONG. THE RADIATOR AND BLOCK WERE FILLED WITH ANTI-FREEZE, SO THE BLOCK SHOULD BE OK. I DID NOT TRY TO FORCE IT TO TURN AS HEADS SHOULD PROBABLY BE REMOVED TO FREE UP ENGINE. THE TRANS. OIL IS RED,( A VERY GOOD SIGN). THE INTERIOR HAD MOUSE DAMAGE AND NEEDS DEODERIZING. I REMOVED THE RUGS AND HEADLINER.-- THE FLOORBOARDS AND TRUNK SHEETMETAL IS SOLID AND EXCELLENT,( NO RUST). . ALL CHROME PARTS ARE ATTACHED AND IN VERY GOOD SHAPE. THERE ARE SOME DENTS IN THE TRUNK LID, HOOD AND R R FENDER, ALL ARE REPAIRABLE (SEE PICS.). I FIND NO BONDO IN CAR, SHEETMETAL SOLID. THE SEATS NEED REUPHOLSTERING. THE DOOR PANELS ARE ORIGINAL AND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. I HAVE INSTALLED A NEW MASTER CLYINDER, NEW BRAKE LININGS, WHEEL CLYINDERS, TURNED BRAKE DRUMS, AND GREASED WHEEL BEARINGS. THE GLASS IS PERFECT. ALL IN ALL A SUPER FIND. WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW A ORIGINAL PAINT, RUST FREE 1960 CAR? THANKS FOR LOOKING, PAUL
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