1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Original / Unmolested Survivor
The 1961 Starfire one of 7800 built, was designed by Oldsmobile to be GMs challenge to the Ford Thunderbird in the personal luxury car market. This 1961 Starfire with the rarely ordered factory AC unit, sold for $1400 more than the 1961 Corvette. It has 330HP, which was more than the highest rated Corvette offing that year. Original Garnet paint, chrome, leather seats. It has the hi-performance 394 engine (330 hp), with automatic transmission, fully loaded power steering, brakes, windows, driver seat, antenna. Working factory AC unit updated to accept R34,, charged with 4.5# and blows cold. The top, boot and carpeting were replaced by the previous owner and are in like new condition.
This car was in a private collection and not driven regularly for years Since owning it I have:
Rebuilt the Rochester 4GC, put in a new fuel pump, rebuilt the Harmonic balancer, pressure tested, flushed the radiator and cooling system, replaced the Power brake booster and master cylinder from the incorrect '63/64 one that was on the car to the correct 1961 parts. Put in a new battery and heavier battery cables.
Terms: Bank transfer (preferred) or Cash. Car will be released after conformation of successful transfer, which may be next or several if done on a Friday. Cash deal will happen in my bank by appointment M-F during normal business hours. This is for the comfort and safety of both parties.
Trades: I would up trade for a GEN1 Corvette 1957 to 1960, must be running, drivable, street legal condition, NO PROJECTS. Also interested in a reproduction Auburn Boattail speedster.
