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1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 2 Door Hardtop on 2040-cars

Year:1959 Mileage:111250 Color: still wears original paint
Location:

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 2 door hardtop. Original California Black Plate car. Options are power steering, brakes, antenna, wonderbar radio, rear speaker, heater, tinted glass, and b/u lights. Very nice survivor, one (senior) owner for the last 50 years. The car had been sitting in a SanDiego garage since 1984 when I bought it.

All the expensive parts been rebuilt/replaced. The motor is a rebuilt 1964/394 Ultra High Compression block. Rebuilt original 59 heads/intake. Original 59 Jetaway was completely rebuilt. The original Tradle-Vac (and entire brake system) was compleltey rebuilt. The fuel system was completely rebuilt from fuel tank to Carburator (including lines, and pump). The generator, and starter were rebuilt. New battery. New belts/hoses, tune up/points, fluids.. everything. I also upgraded the wheels to 15 inch GM, and put brand new tires all around including the matching spare.

The exterior still wears original paint. There are several small dents and sctaches throughout. The left fender needs a patch panel, and one in front of the rear wheel. trunk lid has a dent, right rear corner has a dent, the right rocker has a crease. There are other small imperfections from age. I would consider the body a solid driver.

The interior is 100% original. It survived well over the years. There are a few rips in the cloth. There are some stress cracks in the dash, and steering wheel. Carpet needs to be replaced. Headliner is similar to the Starfire, and though the bords are good the spray foam is gone. All glass is original, and good (no cracks).

The antenna sounds like it works, but the mast does not move. The radio does not work (will check fuse). Turn signal cancel cam does not work, and fuel gauge always reads full. Everything else works as it should. The car is an incredible driver which can go anywhere without worry.

$500 deposit required within 24 hours. Full payment is due within 7 days from auction end. Vehicle shipping is buyer responsibility. I can store the vehicle safely (for a short time), and assist with loading. Bidders with (excessive) negative feedback will have their bids cancelled. Please ask all questions prior to bidding.. all questions are answered quickly

Thanks for looking, and good luck!




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