Vehicle Description
Who would have thought an Oldsmobile would be part of the "dare to
be different" school of thought? But that's exactly what this
gorgeous 1933 Olds 3-window coupe is: a fresh take on a familiar
theme. If you like to stand out without getting too weird, this is
a great place to start.
Given the relative rarity of any '33 Oldsmobile, this one sure came
together nicely. All the usual tricks are there, plus a few maybe
you haven't seen before, and it's doubly cool simply because none
of it was able to be ordered from a catalog like you can with a
Ford. Custom grille insert? No need, this one is already cooler
than anything you can buy. Smooth hood? Forget it, the slick
louvers are better than what you had in mind anyway. Shaved bumpers
and smooth running boards? No need, this one is elegant while being
sporty. The bright red paint looks quite good on the all-steel
bodywork, and thanks to a minimum of customizations and no goofy
graphics, it'll look good forever. It's an older build, so there
are signs of use and age, but this is the kind of car that makes
everyone do a double-take at the big shows. Check out the beautiful
shape of the front fenders, the fantastic hood ornament, and
elevated taillights on the super clean rear end. Someone invested
an awful lot of time making this car look this good, and they did
it the hard way by choosing something that isn't a Ford or
Chevy.
The completely custom interior is a bright surprise, featuring
gorgeous tan leather, a pair of deeply sculpted bucket seats, and a
custom dash. The tan leather looks expensive against the red
bodywork and the combination actually works extremely well,
counteracting the dazzling exterior with an upscale and elegant
interior that offers all the modern conveniences. A/C, a tilt
column, and a power AM/FM/cassette stereo system are all part of
the deal, and it is all packaged so neatly that it seems almost
OEM. Just check out the French seam on the top of the dash! An
array of gauges from Classic Instruments are arrayed across the
leather-covered dash and glow with a softness that looks directly
lifted from the '30s. Everything remains in excellent condition
thanks to meticulous care, and yes, that's a 4-speed manual shifter
right in the middle of it all. Cool, right? There's also a big,
usable trunk with a custom access panel for secure storage.
Power comes from a great-running 327 cubic inch Chevy V8. Judging
from the engine bay, someone spent a lot of money on the chassis of
this car, and the careful planning and expert workmanship shows in
the details. The engine, of course, runs beautifully with a great
hot rod rumble from the custom dual exhaust system, and there's a
Winters aluminum intake, Edelbrock carburetor, and HEI ignition
system to light it up. Extensively modified, the frame now offers a
Mustang II independent suspension up front and an independent rear
end from a Corvette, and you'll be impressed by the way this
vintage coupe handles. It also has 4-wheel disc brakes and
rack-and-pinion steering, so the Corvette analogy isn't a bad one.
Thanks to some careful measuring, it also sits just right with a
classic hot rod rake and a set of Centerline aluminum wheels and
215/65/15 front and 255/40/15 rear radials that truly stuff the big
wheel wells.
Unusual and nicely finished, this '33 Olds is the rod for the guy
who loves the '30s but is looking for something just a little
different. Call today!
