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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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1968
Oldsmobile 98 Convertible This is originally a West Coast (Washington
State) car that has been babied by just three owners. The first owner had it for 21 years, the
second owner cared for it for 24 years and I have had it for a year. Only 3,400 Olds 98 convertibles were
made in 1968, accounting for 3.6% of the total Olds 98 production. The second owner drove the car for
about 7,000 of the total 95,000 miles.
During his care the car had regular oil changes, and all other fluids
were changed every two years. It was, as
it is now, stored in climate controlled storage. Very original with the exception of
wear items, professional bare metal re-spray in lacquer (original color) and
re-chromed bumpers (front and rear). Original top, interior, rugs, dash, boot,
body panels, running gear. No hits, no filler, and no patches. GREAT SUMMER CRUISER! Power
top, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seat AC
was not ordered Adjustable
driver’s mirror Original
AM radio Seat
belts – front and rear Everything
works including all electrical and switches Newer
Michelin White Walls Original
Rocket 455 (Pan and heads have never been off) Runs,
idles and accelerates smoothly (quiet, with no issues) Automatic
– column shift Powder
blue exterior, blue vinyl interior Safetied Deposit of $3500.00 required within 24 hours of auction end, PayPal acceptable. Balance within 72 hours (Bank transfer or bank draft). Will assist with shipping arrangements, buyer is responsible for cost. The car is advertised locally and the seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time. Please don't ask the reserve, it is less than the locally advertised price. Thanks for looking. On 27-Mar-14 at 22:00:09 EDT, seller added the following information: 1968 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible This is originally a West Coast (Washington State) car that has been babied by just three owners. The first owner had it for 21 years, the second owner cared for it for 24 years and I have had it for a year. Only 3,400 Olds 98 convertibles were made in 1968, accounting for 3.6% of the total Olds 98 production. The second owner drove the car for about 7,000 of the total 95,000 miles. During his care the car had regular oil changes, and all other fluids were changed every two years. It was, as it is now, stored in climate controlled storage. Very original with the exception of wear items, professional bare metal re-spray in lacquer (original color) and re-chromed bumpers (front and rear). Original top, interior, rugs, dash, boot, body panels, running gear. No hits, no filler, and no patches. GREAT SUMMER CRUISER! Power top, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seat AC was not ordered Adjustable driver’s mirror Original AM radio Seat belts – front and rear Everything works including all electrical and switches Newer Michelin White Walls Original Rocket 455 (Pan and heads have never been off) Runs, idles and accelerates smoothly (quiet, with no issues) Automatic – column shift Powder blue exterior, blue vinyl interior Safetied Non refundable deposit of $3500.00 required within 24 hours of auction end, PayPal acceptable. Balance within 72 hours (Bank transfer or bank draft). Will assist with shipping arrangements, buyer is responsible for cost. The car is advertised locally and the seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time. Please don't ask the reserve, it is less than the locally advertised price. Serious buyers call for a buy it now price, (204) 510 3399. Thanks for looking. |
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