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1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Deluxe

Location: Callao, Virginia, United States
Condition: Used
Make: Oldsmobile
Model: Eighty-Eight
Type: Sedan
Trim: Deluxe
Year: 1950
Mileage: 77000
VIN: 8A218200H
Color: Black
Engine size: V8
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Tan
Vehicle Title: Clean

1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Deluxe Description

1950 OLDSMOBILE- ROCKET 88
'Likely the best 'SURVIVOR' available today'
If you are a serious lover of vintage automobiles here is one you need to add to your collection...or just make it your show car, driver, trophy winner, or whatever!
This vehicle is owned by a local couple who are moving back to the mid-west. They hate to part with this vehcile because of it's heritage...but life dictates....
Let's talk about this one......
This Rocket 88 Deluxe, 4 door sedan, is owned by the grandson of it's original purchaser. Yes, that's right in 69 years this car has always been 'part of the family'.
As a true survivor everything is original. It shows a true 77,000 original miles.
The original V8, with 4 speed HydraMatic transmission are numbers matching.
From 1950 until 1977 this 'family' car was driven regularly. Between 1978 and 2005 she was driven only occasionally -- just enough to keep her fresh and nimble.She started her 'garage' life in late 2005. For the last 14 years she has been protected from the elements, exercising like the elderly lady she is. At least every 4 months she was started while resting on elevation blocks. The transmission fluid was cycled between forward and reverse to lubricate internal parts.
In anticipation of this sale, over the last 60 days she has been driven regularly to loosen her joints.
If CARFAX could view her record it would report, no accidents, no rust, original black paint, original cloth upholstery, The paint does show a level of pitting to be expected. The cloth seating is above average. The door panels do exhibit water mark stains.
The original glass and chrome are exceptionally nice. The crank windows are all operational. The original radio and clock are in the dash
The tri-colored hubcaps and beauty rims are all in exceptional condition.
A new exhaust system has been installed in the last 45 days.
On the needs side...plan for a new master cylinder, and probably a few wheel cylinders before hitting the road for serious travels.
All wires and rubber pieces are original. Note the age alone suggests that some anticipate replacement.
This is an exception survivor. Judge, bid, and buy it accordingly. Know that it has good bones!!!
Please view photos and react. Contact me via Ebay messages, or text me on 804-450-1189.
I am listing this for the owners, who are motivated for a sale. The clear Virginia title is in-hand, free of liens.
Ken

I am very serious when I describe any item. I try to note anything --good and bad, that I see or have been told by the owner. My Ebay feedback is important to me. I hope yours is as well. Please be serious with your buying.This vehicle is being offered for sale in other ways, so I reserve the right to terminate this listing --without notice.
AS-IS --NO WARRANTY
This vehicle, and all I list, are being sold without warranty. Assume it to be AS I, WHERE IS!Feel free to ask any questions about this car via the Ebay message system, or if you prefer call my cell 804-450-1189.Thanks for looking and bidding.Ken

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