Vehicle Description
If you desire a big Fifties convertible and don't want to take out
a second mortgage for a '57 Chevy, this big Eighty-Eight
convertibles are a great alternative. All were well styled, built
like Sherman tanks and had powerful V-8s under their expansive
hoods. Unlike their predecessors in 1958, the 1959 models, while
still large and now sporting vestigial fins, seemed smaller, with a
lower stance and sides devoid of excess chrome and trim, and had a
"linear look." But they really were bigger than the 1958 models,
with overall length up substantially; the Eighty-Eight models were
nearly 10 inches longer and the well-appointed Ninety-Eight about
seven inches longer overall. Rebuilt Engine and Transmission within
the last 24 months. Brakes: The braking system had four-wheel drums
with power assist. Exterior: New Vinyl top Interior: Get behind the
massive steering wheel, and you'll have a symmetrical dashboard
design staring you straight in the eyes. It's typical of 1950s
dashes and positively stylish, with legible controls, radio mounted
in the center and large glove compartment, with a metal door, of
course. The steering wheel was ahead of its time when airbags were
the things of fairy tales. Engineers designed a deep Safety Vee
into the wheel, meaning the center hub was away from the driver's
chest in the event of a crash.
