1956 Oldsmobile Eighty - Eight 88
Item History & Price
NEW ARRIVAL ! NO RESERVE !!!
One owner, all original & unbelievably solid !According to key points on the car, the mileage appears to be accurate. Original owner confirms
I bought this car with every intention of flipping it, it's growing on me though.I'm half tempted to build it myself, it's such a won...derful candidate.
Engine: Before we get into all the good stuff, the low start price is due to the engine being frozen.The heads have not been taken off of it yet ! You get to be the first to investigate.
No obvious damage to the exterior of block (i.e. no thrown rod(s)
Transmission / rear end / drive line: All present, Condition unknown
Body / Chassis:
It doesn't appear to have ever been hit & I can't find any rust in the body, nor damage to the chassis.Some moderate surface rust on the bumpers & some parking lot dings are all I see.This is an authentic Southern California "High Desert" car. They don't get any more solid than this !
It has some dents here & there, a little filler, but the backs of the panels are nice.I took close ups of the worst area (drivers rear)
You won't be disappointed.
Parts: Most everything appears to be there.
Any trim, or side windows not shown attached to the body is most likely in the trunk, or inside the car.
It's in pretty nice shape too. A few of the pieces need attention, the rest is extremely nice. Just needs a polish. (It's stainless, NOT chrome)
The seats need to be re-done of course, but all the hard parts are there & the dash is complete with extra radios.I've taken an inventory of the parts I see are missing...
*No windshield - no antenna - no headlight retainers - no door locks - no starter - no turn signal lenses, or reverse light lenses (as pictured) - missing drivers front bumperette / over rider (as pictured)
(*note: The license plates on the car do NOT match the paperwork, therefore will not be included with the car. The frames ARE included, in case you're going ratrod style)I noticed the tops of the front seat are rotten. Maybe it was separated from the car at some point. It will need repair. (Can be seen in photo)
The hub caps are very nice. One has a little of the original paint missing, the other 3 have most / all of the original paint. No curb rash
Shipping / Moving / Parerwork: It rolls freely & turns, tires hold air & are in nice shape so it can be pushed easily &/or loaded easily with a winch.The brake pedal is firm, so the brakes may actually work. I highly recommend a thorough brake job before motoring though. It's been sitting.
I can help logistically, with loading, etc. but as usual, shipping costs are to be paid by the purchaser.It's on non-op (no fees) The title was misplaced, but the paperwork is the same form & ready to go. (see pic)
It's still in the original owner's name. No extra fees for that either.
All in all, just a really nice head start on what could be a beautiful car. You can skip the usual rust repair & get right to the fun stuff.
I got a decent deal on it, so bidding will start at $3550. After all the fees I don't make much, so, bid with gusto !
I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have & I like to take photos, so don't hesitate to ask for more.International buyers welcome !
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One owner, all original & unbelievably solid !According to key points on the car, the mileage appears to be accurate. Original owner confirms
I bought this car with every intention of flipping it, it's growing on me though.I'm half tempted to build it myself, it's such a won...derful candidate.
Engine: Before we get into all the good stuff, the low start price is due to the engine being frozen.The heads have not been taken off of it yet ! You get to be the first to investigate.
No obvious damage to the exterior of block (i.e. no thrown rod(s)
Transmission / rear end / drive line: All present, Condition unknown
Body / Chassis:
It doesn't appear to have ever been hit & I can't find any rust in the body, nor damage to the chassis.Some moderate surface rust on the bumpers & some parking lot dings are all I see.This is an authentic Southern California "High Desert" car. They don't get any more solid than this !
It has some dents here & there, a little filler, but the backs of the panels are nice.I took close ups of the worst area (drivers rear)
You won't be disappointed.
Parts: Most everything appears to be there.
Any trim, or side windows not shown attached to the body is most likely in the trunk, or inside the car.
It's in pretty nice shape too. A few of the pieces need attention, the rest is extremely nice. Just needs a polish. (It's stainless, NOT chrome)
The seats need to be re-done of course, but all the hard parts are there & the dash is complete with extra radios.I've taken an inventory of the parts I see are missing...
*No windshield - no antenna - no headlight retainers - no door locks - no starter - no turn signal lenses, or reverse light lenses (as pictured) - missing drivers front bumperette / over rider (as pictured)
(*note: The license plates on the car do NOT match the paperwork, therefore will not be included with the car. The frames ARE included, in case you're going ratrod style)I noticed the tops of the front seat are rotten. Maybe it was separated from the car at some point. It will need repair. (Can be seen in photo)
The hub caps are very nice. One has a little of the original paint missing, the other 3 have most / all of the original paint. No curb rash
Shipping / Moving / Parerwork: It rolls freely & turns, tires hold air & are in nice shape so it can be pushed easily &/or loaded easily with a winch.The brake pedal is firm, so the brakes may actually work. I highly recommend a thorough brake job before motoring though. It's been sitting.
I can help logistically, with loading, etc. but as usual, shipping costs are to be paid by the purchaser.It's on non-op (no fees) The title was misplaced, but the paperwork is the same form & ready to go. (see pic)
It's still in the original owner's name. No extra fees for that either.
All in all, just a really nice head start on what could be a beautiful car. You can skip the usual rust repair & get right to the fun stuff.
I got a decent deal on it, so bidding will start at $3550. After all the fees I don't make much, so, bid with gusto !
I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have & I like to take photos, so don't hesitate to ask for more.International buyers welcome !
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