Vehicle Description
Such a well-presented vintage wagon is always in demand. After all,
this 1973 Oldsmobile 88 Custom Cruiser Wagon looks like it never
pulled family duty. That means everything you want is in place,
including the cool electronic tailgate, air-conditioned
eight-person interior, and its original big Rocket V8.
This is a fantastically presented wagon, and the proof is the Best
of Class award from the 2016 Olds Nationals. You understand the
reason it earned this award from the first impression. After all,
most wagons were used-up from years as the family hauler. But this
one was put into storage only a few years after its initial
purchase. That means low mileage, complete panels, and great
preservation. When it was purchased by the second owner in 2013, he
invested in making sure this presents nicely. The result is the
perfect mix of preservation and restoration. For example,
factory-correct the Cranberry Red Metallic was given a modern
respray, but the wood paneling (a must for a classic wagon) is
original. So you've got a nice luster to draw in the crowds, and
you get to still tell them that their favorite feature is a
survivor. Well, the wood applique is everyone's favorite right up
until you go around back and show them the disappearing tailgate.
These premium GM wagons were known for making jaws drop when you
turn the rear key lock, and the glass would disappear into the roof
while the tailgate simultaneously disappeared into the body.
Inside is a mostly original interior that looks fantastic. Even the
details are correct, right down to the storage well with jacking
instructions. You get three rows of button-top burgundy seating.
While both rear rows will fold flat for the ultimate tailgater,
this is so big, you even have storage when all of them are up! The
Custom Cruiser was an expensive Olds, and so you know it's full of
luxury options such as power windows, tilt steering column, power
locks, and cruise control. There's plenty of great wood-like trim
to coordinate with the exterior, especially on the dash and
steering wheel. In fact, that wraparound display is one of the
interior's coolest features. After all, no matter how many people
are with you, this feels like a personal cruiser with all the major
controls right at the driver's fingertips. This includes the cold
factory air conditioning, original AM radio, and even remote
controls for that cool tailgate.
More great originality is under the hood with the tidy and numbers
matching motor. To move all that sheet metal you need big torque,
and the Oldsmobile 455 cubic inch V8 delivers creamy-smooth power
that makes this car feel effortless in everything it does. Out on
the open road that factory four-barrel carb opens up and moves this
large wagon with authority. And the TH400 three-speed automatic
transmission is always happy to cruise. So with other features like
the power steering, front disc brakes, and modern comfortable
Hankook tires, this is the right choice for those who like to drive
their classics.
Something this special needs the right paperwork, and so the sale
comes with the original warranty card, owner's manual, and service
manual. A well-preserved wagon is hard to find. So when one looks
this good, offers this much luxury, and is priced so right, you
know you need to hurry to take it home. Call now!
