Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is pleased to offer this stout 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 for sale. Not only are these cars difficult to find, let alone in such solid condition, this one is not your daddy's Oldsmobile. Its black over white paint scheme may not be the one it rolled off the line with in 1957, it is a looker. The performance red accent nicely separates the black from the white, and further adds to its classy look. We all know the adage about beauty being skin deep, but this one goes beyond: under the hood is a massive 455 CID V8, which reportedly (but we can't prove it) came from a 1970 Oldsmobile 442. The big mill is topped with a Holley 4BBL carb, and its aluminum intake manifold feeds into a set of aluminum Edelbrock Performer heads. If one listens closely, they can detect the subtle lope of a performance cam. The dual exhaust provides free breathing, but the use of cast exhaust manifolds helps keep the noise down. Backing the big block Olds is a GM TH400 3-speed automatic transmission, which was thoroughly reconditioned less than a year ago, and is filled with synthetic transmission fluid. A recently added aluminum radiator helps keep the healthy 455 operating in the green zone while you're out on those car show cruises you'll want to frequent. To improve responsiveness to driver inputs, a Vega power steering gearbox was installed, along with custom-fabbed power steering hoses, so this is one land yacht that's easy to park. Given the nature of the 455, many drivers may want to cruise above the speed limit, and if that's you, you'll appreciate the power-assisted 4-wheel disc brake system upgrade that hides behind the chromed steel wheels, and the nearly new Hankook Optimo radial tires at each corner. [ omitted ]. A tach and tri-gauge cluster (oil pressure, volts, and coolant temp) keeps the driver informed on key powertrain operations. A retro-style AM/FM/Cassette head unit has been installed for your tunes, and a hidden kill switch has been added to keep this car safe from miscreants. Over $13K worth of updates and work have been put into this car over the last year at Gear Jammin' Classics and Moore Transmission, so it's ready for you to take it on plenty of classic adventures!.
Vehicle Description
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Gateway Classic Cars and its affiliates ("Gateway Classic Cars") sells by consignment classic cars which have surpassed their original life expectancy. The vehicles sold at Gateway Classic Cars are not new; they can be expected to require greater upkeep and repair. Gateway Classic Cars has not inspected the vehicles for sale (*1). Gateway Classic Cars disclaims any and all warranties. All vehicles are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranties, expressed, written or implied (*2). Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.
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About Gateway Classic Cars of Houston
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About Gateway Classic Cars of Houston
With over 3,000 of the World's finest collector vehicles located in 21 state-of-the-art showrooms nationwide,
Gateway Classic Cars is your premier consignment company!
Selling your car has never been easier or safer with Gateway Classic Cars. Our proven Consignment Process provides you with the peace of mind and our team will remove the stress of selling privately and the risks of losing money at live auctions.
For over 24 years we have helped over 60,000 collectors and enthusiasts around the world
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Terms and Conditions
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
AVAILABILITY: We advertise our inventory across multiple websites. It is best practice to inquire about the advertised vehicle prior to purchasing in order confirm that it was not already sold. Vehicles may be sold prior to its eBay advertising ending, and we reserve the right to end advertising/listing early or to cancel any and all bids/offers solely at our discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. In the event that a bidder has the winning bid or finalizes the buy it now price, but did not check availability and the vehicle was sold before a deposit and contracts were executed, then we are not liable nor responsible.
Fees and Taxes
All finalized transactions will have additional charges if applicable which could include the following: sales tax, title fees, license & registration fees, and other additional government or licensing agency charges to register the vehicle. The purchaser is responsible for these charges.