1958 Oldsmobile 88 Rocket with New-Matic Air Ride Suspension
Make: | Oldsmobile |
Model: | Eighty-Eight |
Type: | Sedan |
Trim: | 4 door sedan |
Year: | 1958 |
Mileage: | 53,748 |
VIN: | 587W11944 |
Color: | Charcoal with Alaskan White top |
Engine: | V8 371 rocket |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | Rear wheel |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Reading, Pennsylvania, United States |
Extras |
Power Seats |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1958 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight |
1958 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 4 door sedan with original factory optional New-Matic air ride suspension. Air ride suspension is original. complete and unmolested. One family owned – only ever driven by original owner according to the estate. Off the road since 1971 (last PA inspection) with air bag issues. Always indoor stored. One early exterior repaint (paint is blistered due to poor prep) with no rust or known rust repair. Charcoal with Alaskan White top and Festival Red. 53. 48 original miles. All original interior. Matching numbers. V8 371cid rocket. Non-operative vehicle. Nice very solid project car or excellent donor for the air ride suspension for your 1958: Buick (Air Poise). Cadillac / Eldorado Biarritz (Level Air). Chevrolet Impala (Level Air) or Pontiac (Ever Level). Factory original accessories include: New-Matic air ride suspension. power bench seat. power steering. power brakes. According to the factory brochure pull the chrome ELEVATOR knob for a four inch rise! (see photos) Never had a radio or antenna - has original radio delete plate. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of automotive history. VIN: 587W11944 Engine Number: B049666 Data Plate information: Body No. BW3674 Style: 58-3669 (1958 Series 88 4 Door Sedan) Paint: 52-60-20 (Charcoal. Alaskan White. Festival Red) Trim: 365 Acc: K5 K7 U2 V Overview: Original colors Charcoal over White with Black/Red/White interior Numbers matching Original mileage 53. 48 No rust or known rust repair – very solid Excellent trunk & trunk floor All trim is present Automatic transmission Never had a radio or antenna Engine turns freely by hand – non-running Original interior: dash. dash pad. seats. carpeting. door panels. etc Pull the ELEVATOR knob to raise the car 4 inches (non-functioning) Original ’58 Olds sales brochure & ’58 New-Matic air ride brochure Needs hood springs & trunk lock Will require a trailer for pick-up Valid Pennsylvania title Sold as-is where-is Please email with any questions before bidding. Hopefully the above description in conjunction with the photographs presents a clear overview of the cars condition. Serious bidders are invited and encouraged to view the Oldsmobile located at our shop in Reading. Pennsylvania 19601. USA. This is a non-operative vehicle and will require a trailer / transporter. Sold as is where is. If interested. call Fred + 1 610 796 1446 eastern time zone. Ebay members with less than 5 positive feedback must communicate with us before bidding. Very reasonable reserve. Payment terms: $500 non-refundable PayPal deposit within 24 hours of auction end. Balance in cash upon pick-up or bank wire transfer. Full payment must be received within 7 calendar days of end of auction. Shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the auction winner. We will work in full cooperation with the transport company of your choice. Vehicle pick-up must be within 14 days of end of auction. Thank you. We are the promoters of the Deutsche Classic. Mid Atlantic’s premier all German automotive event held in Reading. PA on Saturday July 11th. 2015 as well as the European+ Automotive Auction series. |