1950 Oldsmobile 98 Barn Find on 2040-cars

I am relisting this 1950 Oldsmobile 98 4 door. It was parked in 1963 when the owner passed away. The odometer shows 13,888 miles (probably 113,888) and the last time the car was registered was in 1963. The ’63 Texas plates are still on the car. This car is being sold with a Bill of Sale only as the family lost the title. The 1950 Oldsmobile 98 was notorious for water leaks and Oldsmobile issued at least one Service Bulletin outlining procedures for dealers to correct the water leaks. But, parts of the floor pans and parts of the trunk pan are rusted out from those inherent water leaks. The fenders, doors, quarter panels, and rocker panels are solid and appear to be rust-free, other than some slight surface rust. But, the floors and trunk are rusted and they are the only parts of the car that have rust. The car is original and even has the original metal battery hold down, but the car is missing a few other things: · Olds Rocket hood ornament, · engine oil filler/crankcase ventilator cap, · radiator and fuel filler caps, · engine oil dipstick. · windshield washer jar assembly, and · aluminum “Oldsmobile Rocket” right valve cover spark plug wire retainer and chrome acorn nuts. The Olds was vandalized: · The radio antenna mast is broken off, · the right front door vent glass is broken out, and · both headlights are broken. One of the original wheels has been replaced with a later model wheel and the spare is missing. One old bias ply tire is on one of the original wheels, it’s on the ground and holding air, and it may have been the old spare. It is obviously a tire from the ‘50s or ‘60s. Other noticeable exterior deficiencies (besides the worn paint) include: · a bent rear bumper, · bent front and rear bumper guards, · dents in the rear of the rear quarter panels, · a cracked side glass, and · the right front fender, front door, rear door, right rocker panel, and right rear quarter panel are dented and scraped All four original wheelcovers and the fender skirts remain with the car. The car was equipped with a sun visor, but only the center roof bracket remains. The stainless is virtually flawless and the chrome plating is pretty good. The die cast has minimal to no pitting, but there is some surface rust on the steel parts. The Crest Blue paint is original, but very worn and weathered. The car does not appear to have ever been wrecked or had any body repair at all. The doors open and shut well, but the driver’s door handle push button does not work. The interior is original, dirty, stained, and showing signs of age and wear. The headliner is torn and some of the seams have come apart. The seats have the remains of very old seat covers. The original front seat fabric looks good where it has been exposed (the seat cover was torn off to see the original fabric). The rear seat covers are on it, but the top of the rear seat and seat cover is badly deteriorated. The instrument panel is complete and looks good. The steering wheel is cracked and the steering wheel ornament is checked. The engine is stuck from setting, as are the carburetor throttle valves. I use ATF and MMO in engines that have been setting, but I have not done that to this car yet. The hood has been kept closed, so this car’s engine and engine compartment have not been exposed to the elements and outside moisture. Since it was running when parked, it should still run once the fluids have been changed, the carburetor and fuel system cleaned and rebuilt, and new points, plugs, condenser, plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor are installed along with a new battery, and fresh fuel. It still has the original 6-volt electrical system. This is a great project car to restore or it would make a great “Derelict Rod” just as it sits. I will be happy to answer any questions and send more photos if desired. I also reserve the right to end this listing early. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!