Vehicle Description
You probably haven't seen many 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire hardtops,
but that's OK, they're pretty rare. But if you're a fan of V8
power, incredible '60s styling, and a spacious bucket seat
interior, in a car that isn't an Impala, we've just found the
answer. An incredible stock car that's still highly original and
has been very well maintained with lots of recent work, this Olds
will change the way you think about the rocket division.
First off, this is a full-sized car, but like the Pontiac
Bonneville and the Buick Electra, the Starfire is a big car with
the moves of a muscle car. It also has that look that defines the
era, with sleek lines and a hardtop profile, all wrapped in a
handsome Bermuda Blue paint job. It was likely repainted a few
years back to a driver-quality standard, but they clearly had a
great foundation to work with, especially since reproduction body
panels are non-existent for these cars. Those long quarters with
all that real estate, the peaked front fenders, and the
uniquely-shaped C-pillar treatment make the Olds stand out in a
crowd, and while it's not perfect, it will definitely become the
center of attention wherever it goes. All the wonderful
Olds-specific trim is there, too, much of it in beautifully
preserved original condition, including the contrasting lower side
molding that was a 1964 Oldsmobile trademark.
The interior appears to be mostly original, and while some parts
show some signs of age, other parts are great, so we'd be selective
about replacements. Both front buckets are comfortable and very
supportive and the matching back seat hasn't had many miles on it
at all. The rest is quite good too, from fresh black carpets that
aren't faded and provides great contrast to the bright cabin, a
dash pad that hasn't been baked by the sun and is free of any
cracks, and handsome door panels that show great details and an
upscale look. The dual level dashboard echoes the exterior styling
with a bright strip up top holding the wide speedo and the
secondary controls underneath. The center console houses the
T-handle shifter that definitely looks like it belongs in a rocket,
along with a cool tachometer that's still fully functional. Other
options include rare power windows and A/C (needs to be serviced),
plus a fully functional Wonderbar AM radio. The massive trunk is
neatly finished with matching black carpets and a factory mat, and
it also includes a full-sized spare tire and jack assembly.
For power, this Olds brings the high compression 394 V8 rated at
345HP and 440 lb-ft which we believe to be the original, with a
fully rebuilt top end completed in early 2019. High-compression was
the name of the game for horsepower (it's written right there on
the air cleaner lid), and while this one will run happily on pump
gas, it's not your father's Oldsmobile, either. The Rocket Red
engine shows a lot of originality with finned valve covers and a
correct snorkeled air cleaner, and it runs great thanks to all that
maintenance completed earlier this year ($7k worth of recent work),
although it has been sitting up the last few months so it could be
in line for quick tune-up to get it back to tip-top shape. The
transmission is a quick-shifting Roto-Hydromatic 3-speed automatic
driving the original rear end, and the solid, original
undercarriage carries only a light dusting of undercoating to seal
it up and control noise but leaves nothing to the imagination. The
dual exhaust system has a nice V8 burble from the Glasspack-style
mufflers that's appropriate to an Oldsmobile and both power
steering and brakes are included. Special chrome hubcaps add to the
Oldsmobile's flair and it's been fitted with a set of 195/75/14
front and 215/70/14 rear whitewall radials that ride nicely and
look great.
An unusual piece of luxury muscle from a great period in GM
history. With careful ownership since the 1960s and a lot of recent
work completed, this is one Oldsmobile that you can't afford to
miss. Call today!