Vintage, 2dr, V8, Coupe, Rocket, Hydramatic, Original, Complete, Project, 88 on 2040-cars
Long Beach, California, United States
Engine:V-8
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Blue Patina
Make: Oldsmobile
Interior Color: Burgundy
Model: Eighty-Eight
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: coupe 2-door
Drive Type: Hydramatic RWD
Mileage: 68,570
Sub Model: Rocket
This is a 1955 Rocket 88 2dr, no post complete car! It was painted in the early 60's and was running when it was parked in 1988! I have the pink, it was last registered in 88 and has both original plates. This car is complete it has all its original parts,trim,bumpers,original motor and tranny. This would be a great restoration as it is complete, or give it a major tune up and drive it as is! I just had foot surgery and am not going to be able to get to this for at least a year! It has 68,000 miles on it and no known major problems. I think it needs plugs,hoses,wires,fluids. It has a great patina and I was going to drive it as is. There is only surface rust. The hood does need to have the right hinge tac welded as it has some separation. It has all the original hubcaps and the original owners manual. There are at least 8k in original parts alone. I have a friend that wanted to part it out, but I can't do it to this one, it is nice the way it is or could be outstanding restored! Happy bidding!
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