1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 2dr Hardtop Fully Restored on 2040-cars
Tucson, Arizona, United States
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1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 2Dr Holiday Hardtop. I am selling this vehicle for a friend of the family, but I am very familiar with the process it under went. The car received a complete frame off rotisserie restoration. Every nut and bolt on the car was inspected and replaced if necessary. They chose a very solid base to start with. The body was sandblasted twice (second time was on the rotisserie). The chassis was also sandblasted and any areas that were questionable were refurbished. Colors are the ever popular 50's combination of Red/White. The drive train was rebuilt. The bumpers was re-plated. All the glass is new. All rubber is new (weather-stripping, seals, gaskets, etc.). All the lights and gauges work, the radio works, the gas tank was professionally cleaned and new sending unit installed. The interior was restored using original patterns. The exhaust was upgraded to dual. The wiper motor was upgraded from vacuum to electric. The entire process was several years in the making. No detail left unnoticed. The result is an incredibly beautiful automobile. Accessories/Options: 324/4bbl, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Hydramatic Transmission, Dash Clock, Tinted Glass (all windows), Reverse Lights, Courtesy Lights, Parking Brake Warning Light. This is a turn key classic that needs nothing but someone to show it off. It can be driven anywhere without worry, or concern. Fly in, drive home (or to your local car show). Spare tire/jack did not make the photos, but will be included. $500 PayPal deposit is required within 24 hours. Full payment is required within 7 days or the car will no longer be available (to you). Shipping is buyer responsibility (I will assist with loading). The reserve will not be disclosed, so please do not ask. Please ask all questions before you bid (emails are quickly returned). The vehicle can be stored for a short period of time after the auction, but no longer (unless the car is exported). The Arizona title is signed, and notarized. Bidders with negative feedback will have their bids cancelled/deleted. Please bid to win. You will not be disappointed. Thanks for looking. Paul.
On Apr-27-14 at 17:30:54 PDT, seller added the following information: I just reviewed the current NADA classic car value for this vehicle. Please feel free to review the info in this link.. http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1955/Oldsmobile/Super-88/Holiday-2-Door-Hardtop/Values |
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