1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 2 Door Hardtop Bubbletop on 2040-cars
San Pedro, California, United States
Engine:394 v-8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Used
Exterior Color: salmon
Make: Oldsmobile
Interior Color: maroon
Model: Eighty-Eight
Number of Cylinders: eight
Trim: super 88
Warranty: none
Drive Type: automatic
Mileage: 21,246
Sub Model: super 88
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Here is your opportunity to own a super cool and rare 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 two-door hardtop bubbletop coupe.This is an original solid California car with it's original-to-this-car black and yellow plates.The engine starts quickly with no rattles or knocks,the hydromatic transmission performs and shifts smoothly.The brakes have been gone through and the car stops straight,but the power booster appears to be malfunctioning as the pedal is hard.It rides like a cloud with no rattles.It clearly needs paint,unless you like the patina.The original chrome is in amazingly good condition for being 54 years old.The floors,rockers and trunk are dry and solid as is the frame,which one would expect in a car which has been in sunny Southern California all it's life.There is minimal bubbling at the front bottom of the left rear wheel opening and front bottom of the doors and some perforations on leading edge of hood.The chromed pot metal parts are nice and bright with minimal imperfections.All four of the cool,jet age wheelcovers with the chromed die cast rings come with the car,however,the attaching clips do not hold them on securely.The interior appears to be original except for the carpet and is in decent shape.The styling of the jet-age steering wheel,knobs and dash is simply stunning.The door panels are gorgeous.The chrome air cleaner,valve covers,and oil cap,which were on the super 88 only,are still in decent shape.I used a bit of steel wool on a valve cover and it shined up.Here is a car you can cruise regularly as-is with a minimal amount of work,yet it is also a great candidate for a show quality restoration.The tires are very old,so I would say flatbedding it to your destination is a must.The car is for sale locally,so I reserve the right to terminate the auction before it ends.Please feel free to ask any questions,and happy bidding.
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