Vehicle Description
Award-worthy paint, custom leather interior, fully independent
sports suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, six-speed automatic, and
a modern 6.2-liter supercharged V8 under the hood - this 1957
Oldsmobile Super 88 is a stunning one-of-a-kind that's so unique
and powerful that it cannot escape the spotlight.
This is the golden era of post-WWII cars, and this custom Olds
shows it perfectly. You can see some of lineage to the iconic
Tri-Five Chevys in details like the fenders and the sexy dip in the
doorline. But Oldsmobile was also free to have a style all its own.
Great details like the globe emblems, artful tailfins, and
three-piece rear window. And of course, there's nothing that can
beat the chrome on these. The shining front bumper with extra-wide
grille; form-fitting rear bumper that flows right into the
tailfins; and that beautiful side trim that starts at the vent
window and flows all the way down the car. It's these unique
classic elements that make for the perfect coupe to revive a full
custom transformation. It starts with sheetmetal that has been
massaged to concours quality standards. Then a modern piano-like
black paint was added so that the gloss could rival the brightwork
for shine. And keep inspecting all the details, because the longer
you look, the more you'll love this. Even the wheels are a
custom-built set that look like factory Olds 88 units, but they are
a larger 18-inch set. And through the silts, you can see the red
brake calipers that coordinate with the side trim - yes, they have
been that thoughtful all around this build!
Open the door to a full custom interior. The black with red
accenting is continued on the inside. So it looks terrific when all
the windows of this pillarless hardtop are down and you can show
off this fully coordinated package. As you look over the whole
interior, you can see the complete elements of a second-generation
Cadillac CTS-V, a nice hint at where some of the other upgrades are
borrowed. This thoroughly modern vehicle has been expertly
integrated in this classic. You see it best on the Cadillac's
Recaro front seats that have been custom transformed, right down to
the red stitching in the leather and the embedded Olds 88 emblems.
In fact, they even improved on the Caddy's plastics by replacing
them with a three-color mosaic panels for a truly custom premium
touch. This has all the comfort amenities of a modern Cadillac, so
that includes power seats, power windows, heated front seats,
cooled seats, power locks, keyless entry, cruise control, power
steering, and dual zone climate control with air conditioning.
Cadillac's pop-up infotainment system with satellite radio, USB
input, satellite navigation, backup camera, and much more was one
of the coolest in the industry. So we're thrilled to see it
included in the full updated interior. And because this is a true
driver's Cadillac, you even get a leather-wrapped steering wheel,
full gauge panel, and head-up display - all enclosed around this
classic '57 Olds body!
As much as you'll love showing off the interior and exterior, it's
the motor that will really draw all the crowds. Under the hood is
the 6.2-liter supercharged LSA engine that made the Cadillac CTS-V
famous. It even has a custom red bracer bar and custom mosaic
engine cover to coordinate with the rest of the car. This mighty
motor makes 556 horsepower right out of the box, and it's now been
tuned to over 600hp! That would be a handful for a standard Olds
Super 88, and so that's why the rest of the modern CTS-V was
transplanted to this one, too. It includes upgrades such as the
six-speed automatic transmission and the CTS-V coupe center-exit
dual exhaust. The undercarriage photos show you that the subframes
from the CTS-V were also expertly integrated. That means a
fully-independent sports suspension with magnetic ride control and
Brembo four-wheel disc brakes!
You know you're going to want to show this one off, and so the sale
comes with the right documentation, including build receipts,
owner's manual, restoration photos, and the dyno sheet. With so
much to go over, there's not enough space to list this
bumper-to-bumper custom build. But we've got all the info, so hurry
and give us a call before the best custom you'll ever see goes into
new hands!