1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire Factory Turbo Car, Matching Numbers, All Original on 2040-cars
Valley Center, California, United States
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This is a very rare car. Oldsmobile made the World's first Turbocharged Production car with this model. According to the Jetfire Registry, there are less then 10 of these in the World with the Turbo in running condition. If you have never heard of a factory Turbo V8 Jetfire, you are not alone. There is lots of info on the Web about it. At car shows people flock around it and are amazed that Oldsmobile built such a car. TheTurbo Rocket engine is all Aluminum V8 215 ci, 215 hp.
This car was found in a garage in Los Angeles where it had been stored for over 25 years. Factory options include: power windows, power brakes, power steering, Air Conditioning (needs recharge) original Jetfire specific 4 speed Hydramatic automaticTransmission. It still has the original paint on the car, although it is under a sealed lacquer overcoat that was applied sometime in the 1970s. The engine and Turbo have just been rebuilt and the car runs fantastic. It drives great and the Turbo and factory Methanol injection system works perfectly. The interior is beautiful and all original except the carpet and front seat uphostery are new. 4 new correct size tires. Body: The car is a rust-free solid California car. Very clean underbody also. All Jetfire trim is there and in good condition. The paint looks good but has chips and scratches. A couple of small dents on the top of the one fender. Floors and trunk are rust free and solid. Interior: All original and in great condition. Factory Turbo Boost gauge on Console works perfectly. NOS Naugahyde on the 2 front seats. New correct carpet. All interior paint is original. All power windows work. Radio and all gauges work. Clock does not work. Engine: Just rebuilt with 400 miles on it. All correct and original fasteners were cleaned and re-used, all correct hoses, hose clamps, brackets, etc. were used. The transmission was rebuilt before I got the car. I adjusted it and put in a new filter. It shifts like new. Turbo: Factory Turbo was rebuilt and recoated the correct Red Porcellan and Red paint. Factory "Turbo Rocket Fluid" Methanol injection system works perfectly also. Brakes: All brakes have been rebuilt, including original master cylinder. This car is a joy to drive. It is super-smooth and gets looks every where it goes. Its a very light weight car with lots of power. No Turbo-lag at all. Runs on premium gas. I really hate to sell it, but I have another project waiting. Please do not ask the reserve or what I want for it, as this is an auction. On Apr-23-14 at 12:35:19 PDT, seller added the following information: Cowl tag info: 07C (car was built July 1962, 3rd week) STYLE 62-3147 (3147 is Jetfire only code) BODY LA 2564 (Built in Lansing, Michigan) TRIM 973 (=blue) PAINT H-C (H=Cirrus Blue, C= Roof color Provincial White) ACC 631 Engine Number: HHI423515 (Jetfire only) Head Number: S191148T (Jetfire only) Transmission: OX562 4333 (Jetfire only) On Apr-23-14 at 17:16:42 PDT, seller added the following information: Also rebuilt the same time as the engine: Carburator, starter, generator, distributor, water pump, oil pump. All parts in the motor are new except the original Jetfire specific crankshaft and rods, both of which were reconditioned. I have all receipts and photos of the engine rebuild. I have all Repair Manuals, Assembly Line Manual, Jetfire Turbo and Carb Manual. On Apr-25-14 at 06:47:38 PDT, seller added the following information: Exhaust system is all new, factory correct, Waldron Exhaust, with factory correct reproduction exhaust tips made in stainless steel. On Apr-25-14 at 15:24:21 PDT, seller added the following information: More Detailed Photos can be seen on Photobucket: http://s145.photobucket.com/user/OAKLYSS/library/JetFire%20Sell?sort=6&page=1On Apr-25-14 at 15:46:33 PDT, seller added the following information: The above link is not working, try this: http://s145.photobucket.com/user/OAKLYSS/library/JetFire%20Sell?sort=6&page=1 On Apr-25-14 at 17:31:18 PDT, seller added the following information: Jetfire Commerical from 1962: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm4wlocZRz8 On Apr-25-14 at 17:39:09 PDT, seller added the following information: |
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