1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 4 Door Sedan on 2040-cars
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Engine:R0cket 88 V8
Body Type:4 door
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Eighty-Eight
Drive Type: rear wheel
Mileage: 59,153
Sub Model: Rocket 88
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: light yellow
Trim: 4 door
Interior Color: grey
1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 4 Door Sedan
Original black plate California car. I believe the 1949/50 Oldsmobile was the introduction of the "muscle car". Smooth running original V8 engine with automatic transmission. Runs and drives straight with good brakes. Currently insured and licensed. All lights work, nice stainless trim, shinny chrome with several pieces pitted but all there. Full set of hubcaps and beauty rims. Wide whitewall tires with great tread but old and should be replaced for highway driving.
The car is mostly original and headliner has a few holes and front of front door panels are pretty bad. ( but chrome and original pattern is there). Front seat is worn, especially on drivers side. Right rear fender has been repaired by previous owner. (dent not rust). Car appears pretty solid. I removed seats and installed a new carpet set (Oldsmobile). Floor area on inside was solid but showed previous repair in back area. Trunks and spare tire area is solid with no rust. Quarter panels, doors and fenders show no rust or repairs. All doors and windows work fine.
I was going to paint the car but got too many opinions on the color. Sure as ....I'd pick the wrong color-----You choose. I have the car reserved at a reasonable low end to allow the buyer great room for paint and upholstery and miscellaneous stuff. I have 13 cars in my collection and due to my age I need to cut back on a few projects. Car is sold as is and buyer to pay all transportation. $500.00 non refundable deposit within 24 hours with balance due within 7 days
Questions call Bill @ 707 888-9757 Have clean California title. If car sells outside California I'd like to keep the California plates
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