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1956 Oldsmobile Custom 88 on 2040-cars

Year:1956 Mileage:79350 Color: safety switch built into the driver
Location:

The Villages, Florida, United States

The Villages, Florida, United States

 
This auction is for a beautiful newly restored Olds 88 custom cruiser, with a 324 rocket V8 engine that has gone through a complete restoration. This car has had nothing but the best put into it. It has a turn key build. You can jump in and drive across the country with no fears. The tranny is the rare 4-speed jetaway hydromatic that shifts out flawlessly. The engine is equipped with a Edelbrock 4bbl.carb with the Olds/Caddy air cleaner.

Includes:

New distributer with new wires and plugs

Rebuilt wiper motor

Custom 50's rocket valve covers

Complete new brake system with rebuilt treddle-vac (stops smooth and straight)

Power steering

And

Shaved door handles with key remote popper and a exterior safety switch built into the driver's spotlight.

This cruiser has had one repaint back to its original color of island coral and shantung beige. It’s just as beautiful as you can see in the photos. The interior has new vinyl seating with hand stitched headliner using the seating material. There is new carpeting, original door panels, new 15x6 rocket wheels with American classic wide whites, fender skirts, and Smithy's muffler with new exhaust. All stainless and chrome is in excellent condition (inside and out). It has a new fuel sending unit with aftermarket gauge, all other gauges (oil, temp, speedo, amp) are original and work perfect. Mounted tachometer, original auto dimmer, dummy spots, lighted hood ornament, custom auto radio in stock location (no dash cutting), and the modern oil spin-on adapter is installed.

Custom painted traditional fine line pin striping (not too much, just enough). This car is straight and solid with no issues (no rot or patches) no lose wires under the dash.

You will not be disappointed with this beautiful cruiser. You can drive this car on long cruises, (weather permitting). It can travel the interstate at 70 mph all day. Several dollars have been invested in this build and it shows! This is one beautiful car for one special person.

Be sure and take time to look at all the photos.

This car has a clear Florida Title and I am selling this car as-is, with no warranty, which means that the buyer is responsible for the vehicle that they are purchasing.

This is a 7-day auction, which gives any potential lookers or bidders an opportunity to come out, see the vehicle and drive it or send someone from the local area who is a qualified mechanic to come and inspect this car. Once the auction is over, the winner has 48 hours to pay for the car by cash or wire transfer. If the car is not paid for in that amount of time, I will offer it to the runner-up bidder. I will not pay for any shipping but I would be glad to assist your shipper for the pickup of this vehicle.



This is a rare, hard-to-find car in this beautiful condition. I hope you will appreciate it as much as I do.  I would be happy to give you any additional information that you would need. If you can, please call 609-638-5706 and ask for Dave or e-mail or eBay Message. This way, you can get an answer quickly.

Thank you for looking, and good luck bidding!

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