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You are viewing a collector-owned/always garaged 1971 Oldsmobile Delta-88 4 Door Hardtop with only 83K original miles in AMAZING condition!

OPTIONS/EQUIPMENT:

- 350 CID "rocket" V-8

- Air conditioning (works!)

- AM radio (original and working!)

- Factory front vinyl floor mats

- Full bench cloth seats

- Full vinyl top

- Factory-installed full-width body side moldings

- 4-brand new whitewall radial tires in correct factory size

BODY:

- Extremely hard to find rust-free car with no evidence of ever having any prior rust repairs.

- Super straight body with no dents/dings (only slight push on lower part of header above front bumper (see pics)) with recent repaint in factory-correct original metallic dark green paint

- Chrome in SHOW condition with both bumpers being completely rust/pit/corrosion free!! (Very unusual for this body style)

- Full black vinyl top has only minor fading/wear on top

INTERIOR:

- ALL ORIGINAL green brocade cloth interior is in FANTASTIC shape - no rips/tears or worn places anywhere on seats!!

- Minor sun fading on upper door panel plastic (common/typical for this model in this color) but no cracks/rips/tears

- Carpets and headliner are fantastic

- Dash has no cracks or damage

- Steering wheel has one minor crack on outer rim (see pics)

- Rear deck package tray has some warping from a minor rear window water leak many years ago (since fixed -trunk is solid)

MECHANICAL:

- All original 350 CID "rocket" V-8 with newly rebuilt carb runs/drives nice with lots of power (some minor exhaust noise at manifold gasket)

- Recent tune-up/wires/plugs/belts/fluid change etc.

- All lights/accessories work (including original AM radio!)

- AC system recently serviced and blows cold!

- Smooth riding with tight/responsive steering

- No leaks

There are not many of these full-sized early 70s cruisers left and certainly few in this kind of stock condition with the great GM hardtop styling (no posts when all windows are down). A rare piece of automotive history.

The car is available for inspection/viewing before bidding so please ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. Please also note that the car is in Northern Kentucky near the Cincinnati airport so you should check on costs/prices of any necessary shipping BEFORE you bid. If you bid, you are agreeing to pay ALL of my ebay listing/fees if you win the auction but then do not go through with the final purchase for ANY reason. This is a 40-plus year old car and is not a 100 point show car nor is it being held out as such. I am a private collector (NOT a dealer) so there is no warranty, express or implied. The car is sold as is where is. Thanks!

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