Vehicle Description
Classic motoring with plenty of upscale touches, that's what this
1957 Oldsmobile 88 has to offer. So look over everything from the
impressive brightwork to the J-2 Golden Rocket tri-power V8 under
the hood, and you soon realize this is a classic hardtop with true
distinction.
This is the golden era of post-WWII cars, and this Olds shows it
perfectly. The sheet metal is quite straight, so you can see some
of the best pieces from the era like the tailfins and the sexy dip
in the doorline. Plus, Oldsmobile was also free to have a style all
its own in details like the three-piece rear window. And of course,
there's nothing that can beat the chrome on these. The shining
front bumper integrates a grille wide enough to spell
O-L-D-S-M-O-B-I-L-E in big block letters. The form-fitting rear
bumper mimics the tailfins for how far it extends from the car. But
the real star on this example is likely the paint. The Charcoal
gray and Alcan white are a terrific contrast that also both have a
high-gloss shine that signal there has been an investment in
quality on this coupe. And it's especially nice how that beautiful
side trim is a dividing line for the two-tone. It starts at the
vent window and flows all the way down the car, and you see it so
well thanks to the bold Festival red insert. There are all the
right details, too, like the jet-inspired ornaments on each fender,
rear fender skirts, 88 badging, factory wheel covers, and whitewall
tires. So yes, this is an Olds that will really impress.
The hint of red on the outside gets you ready for plenty more
attractive red inside. This has a fresh and attractive style where
the bold red vinyl on the seats and the distinct silver/gray
inserts that coordinate with the exterior. The door panels were
even done to match this style. You've got great fundamentals with
the taut headliner, plush carpeting, and smooth dash. There are
even great little details like the working dome light and AM radio.
So you'll happily leave all the windows down on this pillarless
hardtop just so everyone can get a good look inside. Plus, this
Olds has enough room to take everyone with you for a ride. The
factory steering wheel has plenty of ornamentation and a terrific
classic grippy feeling. Beyond that, the dash has the kind of
bright and intricate style that these Oldsmobiles were known for,
so it's great to see it so complete.
You're going to love lifting the hood wherever you park this sedan.
Just like the rest of the car, the engine bay has a tidy and
authentic look of a solid investment. On most Oldsmobiles, the
golden block draws immediate attention. While we still love the
look, what people will really gravitate to in this one is the
special diamond-shaped air grabber. It's the correct 1957-style
unit for the J-2 package, and don't forget, this is the inaugural
year for this option. Underneath are three dual-barrel carbs that
were recently rebuilt. This allows the 371 cubic-inch V8 to inhale
deeper, which gives you nice cruising power and a nice sound to the
dual exhaust. In fact, we're told this was given a comprehensive
tune-up in 2018, and it continues to run with quality today. An
Olds like this was built to be driven, and so you also have
features like a Hydramatic automatic transmission, the
classic/cushy ride, power steering, a recently rebuilt braking
system, and modern treads on those newer whitewall tires.
There has been a solid investment all around this hardtop to make
sure it gets the attention it deserves. So you know it's time you
stake your claim on this J-2 tri-power Olds. Call today!!!
