1951 Oldsmobile Eighty - Eight Holiday
Item History & Price
This 1951 Oldsmobile Super 88 is in decent shape for the age. It belonged to my father, but he passed away in April (the CLEAR title is now in my name, and transferring it will not be a problem).
Body has minimal surface rust in undercarriage. Paint and bumper chrome has some dings and scratches, but no major exterior cosmetic defects otherwise. Vehicle has always been garage kept. Interior is in good shape. Upholstery is in fair shape - strong, but has a stain on it. I've... never witnessed weather-related leaks and have driven it in rain on several occasions.
Engine runs strong when it starts, but it is not "turn-key" at present. Carburetor is finicky and most likely needs to be rebuilt if it can't be adjusted (rich/lean balance is probably off). Vehicle has been sitting since March of this year (2019). I am unaware if there are other issues that the carburetor preventing the vehicle from starting at present. The vehicle is, overall, in fair condition at present. It's definitely not a "project car, " but it is not "turn-key" and needs minimal amount of work to get it going again.
Non-vintage add-ons: • aftermarket MP3-CD player (AUX port capable [no BlueTooth]): installed under the steering column as to not interfere with the vintage craftsmanship• aftermarket A/C & heater: functioned normally when it last ran. Professionally upgraded anti-lock brakes and power steering.• battery voltage regulator: hooks directly to the battery via an extension cord to a standard wall outlet. This keeps the vehicle battery charged. It's purpose is to maintain the voltage, not to charge the battery; using this device to charge the battery will not work.• professionally-upgraded power brakes/anti-lock brakes (uses Chevy S-10 brakes)• professionally-upgraded power steering
Replaced components:• starter• fuel filter• alternator• belts• a/c compressor• windshield & driver's side window (shop's fault!)• fuel tank• 4 new tires
Wiring has some quirks: all headlights and taillights work, but when you make a left turn signal, the right arrow on your instrument panel flashes; the outside left signal lights are blinking though, and vice versa for right turn signal. The speedometer and odometer haven't worked since we got the vehicle in 2009. Gas gauge isn't reliable, but is a float style mechanical gauge that works when it isn't stuck somewhere in the tank. Horn used to work in recent years, but no longer makes sound. Manual clock on steering wheel works, and is automatically wound up by steering wheel movement. Setting the time on it is fruitless unless you drive it every day.
Selling because I don't have the time or money to invest in it. Need gone ASAP.
Vehicle will not come with the vintage plates that are on it right now. I want to keep those for sentimental reasons. If you're in Texas. if you find vintage plates for 1951, you can purchase them and apply them to this vehicle at the courthouse when you go register the title. I can't speak for other states.
All serious reasonable offers considered. DO NOT make an offer if you are unwilling to pay, because I might just take you up on your offer. On Sep-23-19 at 14:50:23 PDT, seller added the following information:UPDATE: MONDAY 2019/09/23Fired it up today for the first time since March. *IT'S ALIIIIVE!* Apparently, it had a manual choke I had to engage while starting that I was not aware of. It not only maintained a strong, steady idle, I drove it 5 miles with no issues. I will continue to drive this car as a daily driver to keep the juices flowing. A/C continued to blow cold.
Check out video links below of today's drive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vGcbTVnfZ4&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l7jtzRG9XQ&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPsyiRQbJk0&feature=youtu.be
I'll post more vids as the days pass. My fiancee loves to film, and it gives you a chance to finally see this car in action! I told the naysayers that this was much more than a "project" car. Might even be "turn-key"!
Body has minimal surface rust in undercarriage. Paint and bumper chrome has some dings and scratches, but no major exterior cosmetic defects otherwise. Vehicle has always been garage kept. Interior is in good shape. Upholstery is in fair shape - strong, but has a stain on it. I've... never witnessed weather-related leaks and have driven it in rain on several occasions.
Engine runs strong when it starts, but it is not "turn-key" at present. Carburetor is finicky and most likely needs to be rebuilt if it can't be adjusted (rich/lean balance is probably off). Vehicle has been sitting since March of this year (2019). I am unaware if there are other issues that the carburetor preventing the vehicle from starting at present. The vehicle is, overall, in fair condition at present. It's definitely not a "project car, " but it is not "turn-key" and needs minimal amount of work to get it going again.
Non-vintage add-ons: • aftermarket MP3-CD player (AUX port capable [no BlueTooth]): installed under the steering column as to not interfere with the vintage craftsmanship• aftermarket A/C & heater: functioned normally when it last ran. Professionally upgraded anti-lock brakes and power steering.• battery voltage regulator: hooks directly to the battery via an extension cord to a standard wall outlet. This keeps the vehicle battery charged. It's purpose is to maintain the voltage, not to charge the battery; using this device to charge the battery will not work.• professionally-upgraded power brakes/anti-lock brakes (uses Chevy S-10 brakes)• professionally-upgraded power steering
Replaced components:• starter• fuel filter• alternator• belts• a/c compressor• windshield & driver's side window (shop's fault!)• fuel tank• 4 new tires
Wiring has some quirks: all headlights and taillights work, but when you make a left turn signal, the right arrow on your instrument panel flashes; the outside left signal lights are blinking though, and vice versa for right turn signal. The speedometer and odometer haven't worked since we got the vehicle in 2009. Gas gauge isn't reliable, but is a float style mechanical gauge that works when it isn't stuck somewhere in the tank. Horn used to work in recent years, but no longer makes sound. Manual clock on steering wheel works, and is automatically wound up by steering wheel movement. Setting the time on it is fruitless unless you drive it every day.
Selling because I don't have the time or money to invest in it. Need gone ASAP.
Vehicle will not come with the vintage plates that are on it right now. I want to keep those for sentimental reasons. If you're in Texas. if you find vintage plates for 1951, you can purchase them and apply them to this vehicle at the courthouse when you go register the title. I can't speak for other states.
All serious reasonable offers considered. DO NOT make an offer if you are unwilling to pay, because I might just take you up on your offer. On Sep-23-19 at 14:50:23 PDT, seller added the following information:UPDATE: MONDAY 2019/09/23Fired it up today for the first time since March. *IT'S ALIIIIVE!* Apparently, it had a manual choke I had to engage while starting that I was not aware of. It not only maintained a strong, steady idle, I drove it 5 miles with no issues. I will continue to drive this car as a daily driver to keep the juices flowing. A/C continued to blow cold.
Check out video links below of today's drive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vGcbTVnfZ4&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l7jtzRG9XQ&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPsyiRQbJk0&feature=youtu.be
I'll post more vids as the days pass. My fiancee loves to film, and it gives you a chance to finally see this car in action! I told the naysayers that this was much more than a "project" car. Might even be "turn-key"!
