1968 OLDSMOBILE VISTA CRUISER "ONE OF A KIND"

1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Vista Cruiser Description

Ok Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser lovers ! Did I peak your interest with that photo of my factory looking dual exhaust rear bumper with factory Trumpets ! Here is your chance to purchase a "One of a Kind" 1968 Vista Cruiser Wagon ! This started as a purchase from the original owner 84 with 67,000 miles. I have been working on this Vista for the last 14 months making it one that Iplaned to KEEPforever ! I have spared NO EXPENSE in my quest to build it.

I have owned many Oldsmobile's and many were 4 speed cars and 4 speed cars are moreFUN to drive for sure ! So after finding thisnice vista I started collecting the necessary factory parts to indeed make this Vista a "One of a Kind" 4 speed wagon using all factory GM parts !

So what we have here is a 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser with a Brand New Pro Built M-22 Rock Crusher auto gear 4 speedtrans/ NEW bucket seats and factory 4 speed console ! The complete drive train is NEW (except the engine) but I updated engine parts) from front to Rear ! Seephotos attached ! Also the complete interior is NEW in the factory light blue color and is in a factory 1968 442 pattern in all vinyl. The head liner is in mint condition except a small dime sized hole at the rear just above the rear window.! This vista drives so smooth, shifts smooth, and performs much like a 442 ! It is a magnet for looks and comments and hundreds of "Thumbs Up" anywhere I park or when on the roadI have spent a lot more then my reserve and I indeed have what I set out to build.

I'm sure you are asking "WHY" after all that money invested and 14 months of labor, Why am I selling what I planned to KEEP ? I have a injury to my left foot and knee so pushing the clutch is impossible ! Also please notethe factory clutch is buttery smooth and not stiff at all., So this is the only reason for the posting for sale ! Please **Note ** I have a ton more photos but I can't post anymore here, so if you want to see more send me your email address and I will send them. At the time of this posting I am still working on the vista finishing installing the rear seats, Seat belts. and the under bumper Ram Air System. I will install it and then remove the scoops so they are not damaged in shipping. There is still minor body work to do and a paint job needed to make it perfect and the rear custom bumper needs to be sent to the chrome shop for the bright work, Or you can drive it as is ! The people just LOVE it whereverI go or park I get people saying "That's so cool" ! or " I remember riding it the very back seat" ! and in all age groups Young & Old ! Everybody LOVES It !!!

Things to know

Original Matching Number 400 CI Motor with 68,000 Miles.

New Water Pump Installed.Factory big block W & X Exhaust Manifolds.

Original 4 Core Radiator / Boiled / Cleaned /Sealed

Factory Correct Rochester 4 bbl, Carb Pro. Rebuilt.

New Fuel Pump.

Complete Tune Up, Plugs / Wires / Billet Alum. Wire Holders, Valve Cover Gaskets

New H.E.I. Distributor Using Stock Cap.

New 105 Amp Alternator

New Factory Clutch / Brake / Pedal Set.

New Factory Clutch Plate / Pressure Plate / Flywheel / Through out Bearing.

New Pro Built M-22 Rock Crusher Auto Gear 4 Speed Transmission.

New Hurst Comp Plus Shifter with Factory 1968 442 Shifter Handle and White Ball

New Shortened Drive Shaft with New U-Joints

Original 12 Bolt Rear Differential Pro Built with 3:42 Ring & Gear Fitted with Posi Unit w/ W-27 Cover

New Rear Brake Lines / Wheel Cylinders / Brake Shoes / Drums.

New (Factory) Rear Upper & Lower Control Arms w/ Bushings / Rear Coil Springs / Shocks.

New Fuel Lines from Motor to Fuel Tank.

Original Fuel Tank Cleaned and Sealed.

New Factory Front Upper & Lower Control Arms w/ Ball Joints and Bushings Factory Installed.

New Repro Front Bumper

New Front Coil Springs / Inner & Outer Tie Rod Ends / Front Shocks / Idler Arm

New front Disk (drilled) Rotors /Calipers / Pads

New 4 Repo Chrome SS 1 15" Oldsmobile Wheels

New 20 chrome Acorn Lug Nuts w/ 4 Chrome Locking Nuts.

New 4 Performance P225 / 70 / 15" Tires with Red Line Added.

Original Rear Vista Cruiser Bumper Pro - Welded with Factory Cut - Out's for 442 Trumpets (Needs Chroming)

New Complete Aluminized Custom Bent Exhaust System. (Bungs Installed in Header Pipes for Fuel Injection Project)

New Bucket Frames & Tracks / Cushions.

New Complete Light Blue Interior Bucket Seat / all rear Seats in 442 Pattern &Carpets on Cargo Fold Downs

Used 1968 Tilt Floor Shift Column Only ONE Year (Very Rare)

Used 1968 3 Spoke Rallye Steering Wheel / Hub / Horn Button From Buick GS

Used Rallye Gauge in Dash / Factory Tach Mounted to 4 Speed Console. Not connected

New Repo Red Inner Fender Wells / Repro Factory Under Bumper Ram Air Scoops.

New Aftermarket Chrome Ram Air Cleaner w / Flexible Hoses In Black and Chrome

Under body Completely Undercoated and Interior Floor Completely Sounddeadner Front to Rear.

Below is Included in this Deal :......... But not Installed !

Complete Power Window System w / Correct (round) Button Set

New Front Grille / Door Weather Seals // Fan Motor / Used Headlight Switch. AllManuals / Catalogs & all My Parts Purchase Receipts.

Like I said it was going to be a KEEPER !

The body is very solid but it has it's share of parking lot door dings worn paint in places and a small area on the lower tailgate and spare tire well. All "vista" glass is in perfect cond. and has no rust. All doors close like new. If your are the winner of this auction, You can drive it as is or, Send out the rear bumper to be chromed and give it a nice paint job and you will have a Brand New "One of a Kind 1968 4 Speed Vista Cruiser that will put a smileon your face every time you slide behind the wheel !