1957 Oldsmobile 98 Jetstar J2 Tripower Rare Holiday Hardtop Loaded Chevy Buick on 2040-cars
East Setauket, New York, United States
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They are only original once! RARE LOADED 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Jetstar Deluxe with its original J2 Tri-Power, Golden Rocket 300 Horsepower engine. LESS THEN 1% OF 1957 OLDSMOBILES CAME WITH THE J2 OPTION! Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Seat, Padded Dash, Courtesy Lights, Trunk and Under Hood Lights. Leather, Deluxe Wheel covers. I believe the Miles to be original and not rolled over. Just out of storage,the Car runs great and strong. Last on the road about 10 years ago.
WHEN FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH THE J-2 TRI-POWER OPTION. AVAILABLE AT JUST $83, THE J-2 OPTION INCLUDED THREE 2-BARREL CARBURETORS, PLUS HIGHER COMPRESSION (10:1), DUAL EXHAUST AND A LOW-RESTRICTION AIR CLEANER THAT TAKES THE 371 C.I. “ROCKET” V8 FROM 277 H.P. TO 300 H.P. W/ 415 FT/LBS OF TORQUE!!! THESE WERE VERY GOOD NUMBERS FOR 1957!!! THE 1957 OLDSMOBILE W/ THE J-2 OPTION WAS CONSIDERED BY MANY TO BE THE FIRST TRUE AMERICAN MUSCLE CAR WITH 0-60 TIMES IN UNDER 8 SECONDS!!! OLDSMOBILE CELEBRATED ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 1957 WITH A NEW BODY THAT FURTHER DISPLAYED THE “ROCKET” THEME, WITH CHROME ROCKETS ABOVE THE HEADLIGHTS AND JET ENGINE TAIL LIGHTS!!! UNDER THE HOOD, THE HOT J-2 ENGINE OPTION OFFERED PLENTY OF “ROCKET” POWER!!! THE 371 C.I. / 312 H.P. V8 WAS IMMEDIATELY SUCCESSFUL IN THE STOCK CARS OF LEE AND RICHARD PETTY BUT THE ENGINE WAS SOON BANNED FROM NASCAR CAUSING OLDSMOBILE TO END ITS STOCK CAR RACING TEAM!!! BILL FRANCE TOOK ONE LOOK AT THE NUMBERS AND PROMPTLY BANNED THE ENGINE IN THAT CONFIGURATION!!! HE WAS CORRECT IN CITING THAT IT WAS NOT A REGULAR PRODUCTION ENGINE WHEN IT WAS INITIALLY INTRODUCED SO OLDSMOBILE QUICKLY CHANGED THAT BY OFFERING THE J-2 OPTION TO THE PUBLIC, BUT BY THEN THE BAN WAS IN PLACE AND FRANCE’S RULING WOULD REMAIN. Brakes, exhaust and tires replaced about ten years ago.Brakes stop straight. Transmission works as it should. Motor runs strong and quite with plenty of power. Engine still has its very rare tri-power Oil bath Air cleaner over matched original carburetors. No cracked glass. All Electric windows work. Power seat works. All lights work. This car would pass the New York state vehicle inspection today. I am including a link to photo Bucket that has another 50+ images to look at in high resolution Please copy and paste this link; s1132.photobucket.com/user/xketh/library/?sort=3&page=1 The Floors & Trunk are solid, All the the worst rust areas are pictured in detail. Drivers floor is solid with a few small holes pictured (Still solid) This car is still wearing whats left of its original paint. Everything above the rockers and Rear lower door jams has only surface rust not rot. THIS IS A VERY SOLID CAR! The interior has Drivers seat seam separation and can be repaired by a competent upholsterer if you wish to keep it as an original survivor. No hidden Bondo that i can find. All dings and small dents are pictured. Includes its original Spare wheel with Jack. Solid Chrome bumpers with minor pitting, Rear bumper center section is re-chromed and looks great. Front and Rear Carbs need rebuild, ($15 each per kit Ebay) they are currently disconnected and closed to avoid any vacuum leak. Clock, Radio not working at this time. Heater Blower works fine but only in Defrost position. Drivers ash tray return spring broken. Speedo cable intermittently making noise. Vacuum wipers work but are weak. no tire iron. The low Reserve is over $4,000 below this loaded 98's rated value in Hagerty, NADA and Hemmings price guides, based on its condition and options. NEGATIVE OR ZERO FEEDBACK BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL ME FIRST OR YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELLED foreign bidders welcome I except bank Transfers, Cash and a Pay Pal $500 deposit is due within 24 hours. Winner is responsible for shipping. i encourage your inspection and questions. Good Luck! car is sold as is were it is with no expressed or implied warranty Please ask questions and visit the Photo Bucket link for many more detailed images. |
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