1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 2dr Hardtop. Turquoise/white (paint code S70-60). I found this car sitting in a Texas barn where it had been parked since 1988. Clean Texas title.

The car has been owned by the same older gentleman for over 30 years. It was restored in the 1980's and used for local car shows, and cruise nights. The odometer reads 78K, and I was told its original. Since there is no way to document the mileage, just assume everything will need to be rebuilt/restored.

Accessories/Options: Factory air conditioning, 4bbl carb, power steering, power brakes, hydramatic transmission, rear speaker, dash clock, tinted glass, back up lights, padded dash, and courtesy lights.

This car will need a full restoration to be a show car, but it is very restorable. I was told everything worked the last time the car was used including the air conditioning (I have not attempted to start the vehicle, or test the accessories). The bottom car needs to be sand blasted, and painted (there is surface rust all over from sitting). The floors are solid except by the driver's foot which will need a patch. A small area near the base of the trunk shelf that will need also patch. Overall it's a fairly solid, and rare car.

Interior is still in decent condition since the restoration 30 years ago.. Needs a cleaning, carpet kit, kick panels, and anything chrome should be re-plated (or replaced). Glove box will need a new liner. Driver door glass has a crack, the rest of the windows are not broken.

According to Hemming's, the a/c option was rare because of price. At $695.00 it could add 25-30% to the cost of a new car. At best only 5% of all GM cars had a/c in 1955. Today there are not many left (in Arizona a/c is a nice option to have).

See about 50+ pics here http://www.flickr.com/photos/106564787@N08/sets/72157638823296996/

$500 deposit required within 24 hours. Full payment due within 7 days from auction end. Vehicle shipping is buyer responsibility. I can store the vehicle safely in my garage for up to 30 days, and assist with loading. Bidders with excessive negative feedback will have their bids cancelled. Please ask questions before bidding ends. I have the car listed for sale else where, so I reserve the right to end the auction early (if necessary).

Thank you for looking, and good luck!

Paul.

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