1968 Olds 98 Convertible 40k Original Miles No Reserve 455ci Needs Tlc Barn Find on 2040-cars
Juneau, Wisconsin, United States
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Vehicle has been in storage for many years. The stickers say 2005 but I think its been longer. A tree landed on the damaged section. Will need to be trailered as brakes are very soft and tires hold air but are very old and unreliable. Things done to get the car to this stage, battery, points cleaned and adjusted, gas drained and refilled, Car is pretty much all there, starts after a few pumps, idles great, engine sounds strong but diesels a little when shutting down. Have driven it maybe 2 miles or so due to brakes. Interior is pretty much mint except for the funky mildewy smell from storage, a good thorough cleaning and it should be good to go. No rips or tears in any of the seats or dash. Just about everything work except the clock and passenger side rear window and even that might be more of an obstruction issue with the glass than a bad motor. All the other power windows work, 6 way power seats work, antenae, lights, idiot lights, radio all work, Cruise? dont know. The top will probably work. When i unlatch them and try to power it down it travels about a foot then stops due the the passenger side top framework being all bent up. Im confident it would work if that was all straightend out. The frame is rusty but I didnt see any rusted through spots and everywhere I checked by poking it with a screwdriver was solid. The body has surface rust and rotty parts on the bottom, dont see any obvious previous bodywork done or bondo but im no expert. Trunk and floors seem very solid. Clear title in hand. Vehicle is located near Hustisford, WI and like I said will need to be towed in some way. With the brakes gone through and a tuneup, I bet the car would prove quite reliable. I have more pics I can send to a personal email address. NO RESERVE and the only payment I will accept is a paypal deposit due with 24 hours and then CASH upon pickup. Vehicle is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. Will need to be picked up and paid for within a week or so. This vehicle should be considered a project.
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