This is a beautiful older restoration of a 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88
hardtop coupe with its original J-2 tri-power carburetors and
factory air conditioning. Said to be delivered new to Glendale, AZ,
it has been a California and Arizona car and is a very solid and
rust free example. The paint and chrome are in very nice condition
and the car is ready to enjoy. Having been restored about 20 years
ago, the condition of the car today is still stunning. We consider
this to be in overall No. 2 condition on the Hagerty scale (a nice
older restoration), and we've priced it accordingly The paint is
two toned in Victorian White and Banff Blue, with stunning
stainless steel and chrome accents throughout. The paint is in very
nice condition as well as the chrome and stainless. The only piece
of chrome that could be benefited from re-plating is the passenger
side tail light, which appears to have been excessively buffed out.
Otherwise the Olds has consistent patina throughout. The interior
appears to be restored in all the proper materials and is in very
nice condition today. The combination of the blue fabrics and the
blue and white leather is gorgeous. It's obvious that this was a
car built for bankers and architects. The steering wheel shows more
patina and appears never to have been restored. The radio works
well. The clock is not operational. The 371 CI engine with
tri-power carbs generates 300 hp. The engine compartment is very
well detailed and looks great with the multitude of copper lines
running for the air conditioning. The Olds has wide white wall
radials for improved safety, performance and comfort. And being an
Arizona car that is loaded with original factory options, this is
the one to add to your collection. We don't know how many Super 88
hardtop coupes were made with the J-2 motor and factory air, but it
has to be very limited. For more information and details call or
text Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. The Olds is available for inspection at
our Phoenix, Arizona showroom.