'57 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible, Outstanding Restoration, Desirably Optioned

Description for Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 1957

1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible
Outstanding Restoration, Featured in Famed '57 Heaven Museum1973.5 Long Wheelbase, One Meticulous and Caring Owner For The Last 40 Years, Completely Original Except Petcocks, Mufflers, and Battery, Incredible Original Paint, All Original Paperwork Including Original Bill of Sale, MSO, Title, Registration, Owner's Manual, Battery Manual and Brochure Still In Original Pouch, Runs and Rides Extremely Well, Never Spent a Night Outside, Always Stored in Climate Controlled Garage, Only Ridden on Sunny Days, 16.8k Original Miles.

 

","wysiwyg":{"source":""}}" data-block-type="2" >1973 BMW R60/5 Toaster Tank
","engine":"visual"}" data-block-type="2" >

The third-generation Oldsmobile Super 88 was introduced in 1957 and only produced for two years. It remains an icon of style and mid-century design that is remembered fondly by Oldsmobile enthusiasts and casual observers alike.

This beautiful example is believed to have lived most of its life in California and by the mid-1990s the car had come into the care of Ivar Lejuenes, a collector based in Monrovia, California. Still remarkably preserved at the time, the car caught the attention of Bob Schmidt, a longtime restorer of American post-war cars who also served as the collection manager for Glenn Patch, a real estate developer who earned his fortune in magazine publishing. Rather than focus on an individual marque, Mr. Patch chose to center his collection on American convertibles produced in 1957 and, to that end, instructed Mr. Schmidt to search far and wide for the best available examples.

After Mr. Patch purchased this Oldsmobile in 1998, Mr. Schmidt conducted a rotisserie restoration. The engine, carburetor, brakes and transmission were disassembled and rebuilt. All chrome was refinished, the interior was reupholstered in leather and the exterior was stripped bare and repainted in the period GM color Jade Mist.

Following Mr. Schmidt’s exacting work, this beautiful Oldsmobile joined the remainder of Mr. Patch’s collection of 1957-year automobiles in Arizona, where it was displayed. In 2007, Mr. Patch opened his ’57 Heaven museum in Branson, Missouri, and the car was moved to that location. The building he chose once hosted the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater and Mr. Schmidt served as the museum’s curator. Within the museum’s climate-controlled environment and among its 1950s-era displays, this stunning Oldsmobile was exhibited until the museum’s closure in 2009.

In October 2009 this Super 88 was acquired by the previous owner, who freshened and serviced the car as needed. Equipped with Oldsmobile’s legendary Rocket V-8 engine, this car delivers 400 lbs./ft of torque at only 2,800 rpm, illustrating why the motor’s superlative title is so deserved. It is desirably optioned with power steering, power brakes, power windows, a push-button Wonder Bar radio, dual exhausts and whitewall tires. Displaying just over 37,300 miles, this Super 88 convertible is ideally suited for the most discriminating concours d’elegance and classic American car shows. The current owner acquired the car in 2011 and it has resided in his preeminent collection of American and European cars, largely regarded as one of the best in the United States.

I am helping the owner in the sale process of this car and I will be answering all inquiries for him. The owner and the cars are new to eBay and that is why we don't have any feedback yet. Please contact me for any more info you would like, and if you need any additional photos, I am happy to provide them. We have several other listings currently for other 50s American cars.

Please call 631-764-1201 with any questions and for more information.

NOTES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

A $5,000 deposit is due within 24 hours of auction close.

The balance of the funds are due within 72 hours of auction close.

The vehicle is sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and there are no representations or warranties expressed or implied of any kind.

Buyer is responsible for shipping.

The buyer must satisfy itself as to all matters relating to the vehicle before entering a bid on the vehicle.

I take time to carefully describe the vehicle and include a substantial number of photos. However, it is very important to keep in mind that this vehicle is pre-owned, not brand new. If any statement or comment is unclear, or if you have questions, please e-mail or call me prior to bidding.

At Close of Auction

The successful "winning" bidder must telephone me within 24 hours after the auction has ended to confirm method of payment and payment details.

A $5,000 deposit is due via cashier's check or wire transfer within 24 hours of auction close.

Full payment must be received by 72 hours after the end of the auction. Payment must be cashier's check or wire transfer. If funds are not received, the vehicle can and will be made available to other potential buyers on a first-come, first-serve basis.

As soon as payment is received, buyer shall assume all liability for damage and risk of loss to the vehicle including, without limitation, any and all liability for damage during transit from seller.

Shipping

I will cooperate with buyer and assist with shipping arrangements. Any shipping is at buyer’s cost and all questions or concerns should be addressed directly with the transportation company of buyer’s choosing.

Disclaimer

The vehicle is sold with no representations or warranties expressed or implied, including particularly any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and the vehicle is sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS.

By entering a bid, bidders are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle described above.

Non-paying bidders, unqualified bidding, bid shielding, auction interference or any type of harassment will be dealt with according to eBay Rules, local law, and may include, but are not limited to, legal action and applicable fees, loss of deposit or any other necessary costs.

I reserve the right to cancel bids and/or our auction in my sole discretion at any time for any reason.

Placing A Bid On This Auction Constitutes Acceptance Of These Terms And Conditions And Acknowledgement That You Have Read And Understand All The Information Presented. All sales are final.