Vehicle Description
You might just be looking at the least expensive, coolest, and
easiest way to get attention at the survivor shows. This 1966
Oldsmobile Jetstar is the kind of car we don't see too often
anymore, so for it to be this unmolested and have under 20K miles
is a value-priced miracle.
There's actually a good reason you don't see too many of these
anymore. Oldsmobile only made 13,734 Jetstar sedans in 1966. Now
subtract all the ones that were used up as family haulers and
salesman callers, and you can see that any complete Jetstar is a
rare sight today - let alone something one this amazingly well
preserved. But more than just rare, this is a beautiful full-sized
sedan. Oldsmobile promised more than just the common car and you
can see it in the lines on this one. The wraparound chrome bumpers
that cleanly integrate into the extra wide front and rear panels;
the intricate full wheel covers; and sheetmetal that has a sporty
kick-up integrated into the rear door. This is '60s styling at its
best. That's what a complete and survivor-grade car like this is
all about. And yes, that's original Ocean Mist factory paint. It
seems to tell a story more about the car's ultra low mileage than
this classic's age.
The two-tone blue vinyl and cloth interior is the kind of pattern
that you only get to see once - when it's original. The vinyl
backing, door panels, carpets, and especially the dash are a marvel
at how well they present today. Some of the seat inserts have not
held up quite as well as the sheetmetal over the years, but that's
actually one way people instantly can tell that it's a true
survivor. You'll love getting behind the original steering wheel
and looking at the full gauge package, including the speedometer
set in the deep "V" and a winding clock that actually works!
Pop the hood and see that great golden block radiating from inside
the engine bay. The 330 cubic-inch Rocket V8 shows all signs of
being original, and after all, who would have messed with a car
that's already so authentic? A car like this with such low mileage
often can make people weary that there might be a problem in the
engine bay, but instead we only have good news. The V8 reliability
fires up like one of our best classics in the showroom. It's a
testament to the engineers at Olds who back then has the freedom
and pride to create a unique and smooth powerplant. Add in the
automatic transmission, power steering, and a new set of tires, and
you're turnkey ready to take this to the survivor show this
weekend.
This is such a cool and rare car with such impossibly low mileage.
Sure, it's a great base for an affordable and interesting
restoration, but this classic Olds is already a landmark car the
way it sits today. Will you be the next chapter in this Jetstar's
history? Call now!!