Vehicle Description
1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible
"Oldsmobile's weren't raced much by 1957 and didn't need to be,
having become consistently good selling medium priced cars known
for innovation, as with the 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88. Even so, one
Lee Petty and his son Richard drove Olds convertibles on the sands
of Daytona and hardtops at other stockcar venues. And if a little
heavy in street form, 1957 Olds could still be quite rapid with a
new performance option called J2. At 300 hp, it was enormous power
in 1957." Thxgm.com
For consignment, a 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 convertible with a
title verified 108,388 actual miles in a shade of pink that would
have made Elvis' mom envious, and a unique exterior and spectacular
interior that takes 50's styling and adds even more spice. As Chef
Emeril used to say, BAM!
Exterior
Proportions? We've got them! A massive, gaping front grille and
bumper surround make Tri-Five's shudder with fright, and OLDSMOBILE
is plastered across the expanse like a billboard tied to a freight
train, its crosshair emblem on the nose guiding this behemoth. The
bumper in back, extended for the continental kit, has more chrome
than the Chicago bean sculpture and ornate pillars lead to cowled
tail lamps with aeronautic trim. Along the side, a bold hockey
stick shaped trim piece becomes the chrome header for the door,
visually leading to the windshield frame. There's a spear on the
front fender but even that is enhanced by its flaring over the
wheel opening while fender ornaments flank a hood ornament on a car
where everything is tastefully over the top. Overall, the paint and
metalwork are fantastic with imperfections in the Royal Glow pink
paint to include several occurrences of bubbling down low and one
spot of cracking paint.
Interior
What's black and white and pink all over? This car, and the black
and white begins on the door panels, enhanced by a gray looped
feature and these three colors find their way onto the big, vinyl
split bench up front in a coordinated motif that is classically
50's. The back bench is not spared the design, and everything
appears in very good condition. Our white plastic steering wheel
has some patina and a few cracks, a testimony to age, while the
chrome instrument cluster is akin to a jukebox with knobs and dials
and panels that are stunning. A chrome mid-panel holds the AM radio
just above the white lower dash showing some age. There's an
AM/FM/CD unit under the dash and an oval clock on some ornate trim
above the dash. Black loop carpet covers the floor swimmingly while
a textured vinyl pad covers the dash and both are in great shape.
The trunk is massive and clean and lined with plaid vinyl mats and
contains a second spare.
Drivetrain
Solid gold under the hood as a 371ci V8 sits pretty and puts out
277 horsepower, fueled by a 4-barrel carburetor. A Hydramatic
4-speed automatic transmission is underfoot, sending the ponies to
the rear wheels and 3.41 gears. Power drum brakes are supplied
front and rear.
Undercarriage
There's minimal surface rust about, but there are places where oil
is evident including some residual oil or blow back on the rear
differential, and oil on the pan and transmission pan. But overall,
the underside is relatively clean with dual exhaust that meet stock
style mufflers before dumping discreetly under the car in the back.
Suspension here is coil springs up front and leaf springs in the
back.
Drive-Ability
At the time of our test, the car cranked but would not start. The
black canvas top went down but would not come back up.
This is a unique convertible from General Motors at a time when
each branch was putting out some exciting cars. The color,
configuration, and chrome for miles make this big Olds one worth
considering. And you can't beat the top down experience on that
summer day when it's car show season! Picture yourself in your
town's parade, with the mayor or Miss "Your Town" riding in the
back, waving to the adoring community. It's the perfect pink
chariot for the job and a heckuva piece of American automotive
history!
578M05093
57-1957
8-Super Eighty Eight
M-Lansing, MI Assy Plant
05093-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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