1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 J2 2-door Hardtop RESTORED, AUTHENTIC, STUNNING
1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 for sale in Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States
Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States |
Make: | Oldsmobile |
Model: | Golden Rocket 88 |
Type: | Coupe |
Year: | 1957 |
Mileage: | 43312 |
VIN: | 577C04849 |
Color: | Copper/White/Black |
Engine size: | 371cid/300hp |
Number of cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Copper/White/Black |
Options: | CD Player, Leather Seats |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 1957
The Old Oregon Motor Company presents: 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 J-2 Holiday 2-door Hardtop. Sunset Glow Copper/Pearl White/Black accents. This is a stunning example of a rare, optional J-2 Tri-powered, 1957 Oldsmobile Holiday 88! This car also features the X-marks cut into the corners of the cowl tag which (we believe) indicates that this J-2 option was installed by the factory, rather than the far more common dealer-installed J-2 packages. This car has many Super 88 features and trim parts. The paint is two years old and is an original "themed" Tri-toned car with modern urethane paint colors of Sunset Glow Copper, Pearl White top, and Black Accent stripe, with matching factory three tone interior of Copper and White leather, and Black NOS-type cloth material from SMS Auto Fabrics. This car is powered by the correct 371cid V8 with the rare "NASCAR Bump" valve covers and the infamous J-2 option producing 300h.p., mated to a four speed Jetaway Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. There is power steering, power brakes, an NOS clock converted to quartz, courtesy lights, new Super 88 wheel covers from Fusick Oldsmobile Parts, and big whitewall radial tires from American Classic tire. No expense was spared on this car with the following performed: New tinted windshield, new tinted date-coded side glass, as well as re-chromed side glass surround and vent window assemblies. Re-chromed front and rear bumpers. Polished stainless steel trim. All emblems, tail light bezels, head light bezels, and front grill re-chromed or replaced. Turn signal and brake light lenses replaced with new ornaments from Fusick. New interior redone to Super 88 trim level with re-anodized headliner bows and relocated dome lights as originally found on Super 88's. Correct Super 88 molded arm rest interior door panels and rear interior quarter panels. Correct new Daytona carpet from Fusick as well as Dynamat sound deadener throughout the car including the headliner and the trunk. New steering wheel from Fusick. Alpine hidden CD Stereo with remote, new speakers, and subwoofer. Windshield wipers converted from vacuum to electric using 1957 Chevrolet wiper motor and conversion kit. Heavy duty ADDCO front sway bar. Converted from points to Pertronix III pointless ignition with built-in rev-limiter. Rear-end and two piece drive-line rebuilt. Newer battery (2018). New drive-shaft carrier mount from Fusick. New heater core from Fusick. Super 88 rear bumper with new exhaust ornaments from Fusick. NOS back up lights. New 1" lowering springs from Jamco Suspension on all four corners give the car the right stance and a better ride. New stock high-efficient rebuilt radiator with very rare fan shroud to help keep the motor cool on hot days and it works very well. The car was frame-on restored when all this recent work was done. However, in addition, it was previously frame-off restored in the 1980's by the first owner's son. Mileage shows approximately 43312 miles but not verifiable as original. The engine and transmission were said to have been rebuilt by the first owner's son during the frame-off restoration. This car is being sold by just the third owner. Needs nothing. Wonderful example. Don't miss it! Please call Bill Penny at (503) 209-5510 to answer all your questions! 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 J2 2-door Hardtop RESTORED, AUTHENTIC, STUNNING1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 J-2 2-door Hardtop RESTORED, AUTHENTIC, STUNNING!
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DescriptionThe Old Oregon Motor Company presents:
1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 J-2 Holiday 2-door Hardtop. Sunset Glow Copper/Pearl White/Black accents. This is a stunning example of a rare, optional J-2 Tri-powered, 1957 Oldsmobile Holiday 88! This car also features the X-marks cut into the corners of the cowl tag which (we believe) indicatesthat this J-2 option was installed by the factory, rather than the far more common dealer-installed J-2 packages.
This car has many Super 88 features and trim parts. The paint is two years old and is an original "themed" Tri-toned car with modern urethane paint colors of Sunset Glow Copper, Pearl White top, and Black Accent stripe, with matching factory three tone interior of Copper andWhite leather, and BlackNOS-type cloth material from SMS Auto Fabrics. This car is powered by the correct 371cidV8 with therare "NASCAR Bump" valve covers and the infamous J-2 option producing 300h.p.,mated to a four speed Jetaway Hydra-Maticautomatic transmission. There is power steering, power brakes, an NOS clock converted to quartz, courtesy lights, new Super 88 wheel covers from Fusick Oldsmobile Parts,and big whitewall radial tires from American Classic tire.
No expense was spared on this car with the following performed: New tinted windshield,new tinted date-coded side glass, as well asre-chromed side glass surround and vent window assemblies. Re-chromed front and rear bumpers. Polished stainless steel trim. All emblems, tail light bezels, head light bezels, and front grill re-chromed or replaced. Turn signal and brake light lenses replaced with new ornaments from Fusick. New interior redone to Super 88 trim level with re-anodized headliner bows and relocated dome lights as originally found on Super 88's. Correct Super 88 molded arm rest interior door panels and rear interior quarter panels. Correct new Daytona carpet from Fusick as well as Dynamat sound deadener throughout the car including the headliner and the trunk. New steering wheel from Fusick. Alpine hidden CD Stereo withremote, new speakers, andsubwoofer. Windshield wipers converted from vacuum to electric using a 1957 Chevrolet wiper motor and conversion kit. Heavy duty ADDCO front sway bar. Converted from points to Pertronix III pointless ignition with built-in rev-limiter. Rear-end and two piece drive-line rebuilt. Newer battery (2018). New drive-shaft carrier mount from Fusick. New heater core from Fusick. Super 88 rear bumper with new exhaust ornaments from Fusick. NOS back up lights. New 1" lowering springs from Jamco Suspension on all four corners give the car the right stance and a better ride. New stock high-efficient rebuilt radiator with very rare fan shroud to help keep the motor cool on hot days and it works very well. The car was frame-on restored when all this recent work was done. However, in addition, the carwas previously frame-off restored in the 1980's by the firstowner's son. Mileageshows approximately 43312 miles but not verifiable as original. The engine and transmission were said to have been rebuilt by the firstowner's son during the frame-off restoration.
This car is being sold by just the third owner. Needs nothing. Wonderful example. Don't miss it!
Please call Bill Penny at (503) 209-5510 to answer all your questions!
In fairness to all Bidders, reserve prices are always held in confidence.
Terms of SaleBuyer will be responsible for his own Licensing Requirements in State of residence. Buyer can inspect vehicle at our premises BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call Bill Penny at (503) 209-5510 to schedule appointment. Seller reserves the right to cancel your bid if you have any negative feedback. DEALERS ARE WELCOME TO BID!Please call Bill Penny with all of your questions prior to bidding at 503-209-5510!NO EMAILS PLEASE. We reserve the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction early. We shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. Winning Bidder must confirm his winning bid with a $500 PayPal Deposit immediately after the end of the auction. Balance of Purchase Price is due to Seller within 5 days of Winning Bid.
TERMS OF SALE
1. Please besure to have all monies (loans or financing approved or in place) before making your final bid. We appreciate your business and want to handle the transaction as smoothly and expeditiously as possible.
2. We accept Certified & Cashier's Checks and Bank transfers in US Dollars only.
3. The deposit is due immediately after auction closure. The balance is due within 5 days after auction closure. If the deposit is not received within 48 hours of the close of auction or if the balance is not paid in full within 5 days following the close of auction, we reserve the right to relist the vehicle or to sell it to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer.
4. Our goal is to continue providing quality vehicles. It is important to keep in mind that the vehicles we list are pre-owned, and it is very difficult to describe every small mark on them. As a consequence there may be additional minor wear on the vehicle that is typical of the age, such as minor superficial hairline scratches, small nicks and minor abrasions that are not indicated in this description. These factors will not detract from the overall appearance and value of the vehicle. Minor items such as cigarette lighters, manuals and CD magazines may also be missing.
5. To the best of our knowledge we have indicated any mechanical problems that are present in the description above. However, we are selling the vehicle "as is", without warranty other than any existing factory warranty that may still remain. In many cases we can provide extended service contracts at additional charge. Please inquire for details. Unless the vehicle has a remaining factory warranty, all sales are "AS-IS" with no warranty.
6. eBay may offer some type of warranty. If so, that warranty is separate and independent ofOregon Motor Company.
7. Buyer pays all shipping charges and makes all final arrangements with the shipping company.We sell locally and internationally and will be happy to assist you if you need help finding a shipping company.Please call Bill Penny at (503) 209-5510 and I'll be happy to get you a competitive rate quote.
8. All bidders understand and agree to the following:
i. We reserve the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction.
ii. We reserve the right to cancel bids from those with excessive negative feedback.
iii. We shall not be held liable for any such cancellation.
9. The State of Oregon shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes. Venue shall be exclusively inClackamas County. The final contract signed between both buyer and seller shall be binding. The final signed contract and terms thereof shall govern the sale. All disputes arising out of or relating to this auction, any negotiations, the Signed agreement, or to the breach, enforcement or interpretation thereof, shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Oregon, in accordance with the terms contained in the final sale agreement and under the laws of the state of Oregon.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
1. No bid retractions in the last 24 hours of auction please. If there are bid retractions in the last 24 hours, we may cancel all bids, end the auction early and relist this vehicle to protect the integrity of the auction process.
2. Remember yourobligation as a bidderandeBay Community member.Don't Bidunless you have the ability and you intend to purchase the vehicle. Bidders must have cash or available financing before bidding on our vehicles.
3. Remember that you are entering into alegal and binding contractto purchase the above-described vehicle from Oregon Motor Company. This is our business and we take it very seriously. Therefore, we reserve the right to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law anyone that intentionally interferes with our auctions or our ability to effectively sell our vehicles.
4. All "Reserve Met" bidders will be contacted by e-mail before the end of the auction to determine the veracity of their bid. If thelegitimacy of the bid can not be verified, the bidmay be cancelled to protect the integrity of the auction process.
5. We respect all of our customers - locally and now nationally and internationally here on eBay! We are happy to make all of our vehicles available for all qualified bidders that are registered in the eBay Community. About Us The Old Oregon Motor Co. takes its name from the original Oregon Motor Company, a Ford dealership established in Portland in 1904. In 1916, the company moved into their permanent showroom located downtown at NW 8th Ave. and Davis Street. Today, the building is an art gallery and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Unlike its namesake, The Old Oregon Motor Co. does not have a retail location but rather is virtual in nature. Our cars can often be found on eBay under our user ID oregonmotorcompany. If you wish to view our inventory in person, showings are by appointment only. Our proprietor, Bill Penny, has been selling classic cars for over 30 years. He has worked as a salesman for some of the most prestigious dealerships on the West Coast. They include The Chequered Flag of Beverly Hills, Silicon Valley Auto Group, the Imperial Palace Auto Collection, Northwest Investment Cars, and Monte Shelton Motor Company. He also has been employed by Keith Martin's Sports Car Market magazine. The Old Oregon Motor Co. was established on January 1st, 2011 and is licensed, bonded, and insured in the State of Oregon under dealer's license number DA 3528. Below is a photo of the original Oregon Motor Company showroom of 1916 as it appears today with the Overland building behind it. Note the faded Overland signage on the defunct auto elevator shaft. Contact Us Please call Bill Penny at (503) 209-5510 anytime.
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