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Oldsmobile Super 88 (1963)

Oldsmobile Super 88 Restored €40,000 Investment 6.5-liter V8 engine (1963)
Type of auction
With reserve
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Ends at
13.11.2023 20:00
Selling price
15.200 €
Ended

Seller

Carl Böhning
Carl BöhningYour personal Kickdown advisor
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Overview

Manufacturer Oldsmobile
Model Super 88
Year 1963
TransmissionAutomatic
Horsepower325
Milage
163.000 mi
Not or only partially comprehensible.
Country VersionUS
Location DE-76669 Bad Schönborrn
Color blue

Vehicle description

Model history

The Oldsmobile Super 88, first introduced in 1951, was a milestone in American automotive history. With its powerful V8 engine and distinctive design, it set new standards. The Super 88 embodied the spirit of the fifties, characterized by size and style. In the years that followed, it was continuously developed, with each model year bringing innovations and improvements. Its powerful engines provided impressive driving performance. The combination of luxury, comfort and performance made the Oldsmobile Super 88 a sought-after classic. Production ended in 1964, but its legacy lives on in automotive history – a symbol of an era of unforgettable vehicles.

General information about the vehicle

For sale is an Oldsmobile Super 88 with first registration in 1963. This vehicle comes from the USA. The exact number of holders is unknown. There is no German registration. According to the seller, the vehicle is accident-free. The vehicle currently has no MOT, and is not registered, but ready to drive and already cleared through customs.

Characteristics

Exterior and interior

  • Blue livery
  • Vehicle was repainted from scratch as part of the restoration
  • Alcantara interior

Engine and gearbox

  • 6.5-liter V8 engine with 325 hp
  • Automatic transmission
  • Engine overhaul January 2023 (invoices according to the seller available)
  • Last engine service in May 2023

Mileage

  • 163,000 mi (according to mileage). The total mileage is not comprehensible.

Documentation

  • No checkbook available

Condition

  • Condition of brakes and tires: new (according to seller)
  • According to the seller, there are no obvious rust spots on the underbody
  • According to the seller, there is no further damage or defects
  • Vehicle has been completely restored)
  • Please see the photo gallery and videos for more insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Highlights

  • Restored Oldsmobile Super 88 with 6.5-liter V8 engine, a piece of U.S. automotive history
  • Equipment includes: Power steering
  • Over €40,000 in investments have been made (numerous invoices available)
  • According to the seller, there are only four of these vehicles in Germany

Summary

Immerse yourself in the nostalgic elegance of this restored 1963 Oldsmobile Super 88, a symbol of American automotive history, with a powerful 6.5-liter V8 engine (360 hp). The bright blue of the paintwork and the high-quality Alcantara interior harmonize perfectly with the recently renewed brakes and tires, with over €40,000 invested in its maintenance. This makes this rare vehicle a coveted classic, of which there are extremely few examples in Germany.

Vehicle videos

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Kickdown check

  • Kickdown photographer was on site
  • Video of the vehicle available
  • Current service performed

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