1961 Oldsmobile Starfire

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1961 Oldsmobile Starfire
Stock #3739-ATL

1961 Oldsmobile Starfire for Sale

Charlotte Showroom
800 Derita Road.
Suite A
Concord. NC 28027
Local/International:
(704) 598-2130
Toll-Free:
(866) 542-8392
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom
213 Thornton Rd
Lithia Springs. GA 30122
Local/International:
(678) 279-1609
Toll-Free:
(877) 367-1835
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom
5400 Sandshell Dr
Fort Worth. TX 76137
Local/International:
(817) 764-8000
Toll-Free:
(855) 877-2707
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST
Email:
sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com Tampa Showroom
4610 Pet Lane
Lutz. FL 33559
Local/International:
(813) 501-1630
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-tpa@streetsideclassics. com Nashville Showroom
6000 Reliance Drive.
Suite 100
La Vergne. TN 37086
Local/International:
(615) 930-0600
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-nsh@streetsideclassics. com

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE:   394 Skyrocket V8 BODY STYLE :   Convertible TRANSMISSION:  
Automatic
EXTERIOR COLOR:   ODOMETER READING:   53435 INTERIOR COLOR :   Light Blue    

VEHICLE FEATURES & OPTIONS

Power Windows. Power Steering. Power Brakes. Vinyl Interior. Heat. Power Convertible Top. Defrost. AM Radio. Build Receipts

SELLER REMARKS

The Starfire was the top-of-the-line Oldsmobile in 1961. and available only as a convertible. Performance cars were just coming into their own. and Oldsmobile jumped in with a sporty convertible that packed a muscular 394 cubic inch V8. special trim. and beautiful bucket seats to create a fantastic gentleman's express.



Oldsmobiles were all-new in 1961. losing some size and dropping the excesses of the '50s. and instead looking forward to the jet age. The entire car gives the illusion of motion. from the special aluminum panels that sweep across the sides of the car. to the little "winglets" at the lower edge of the rear quarters. Finding one of these in any condition is a rare thing. with only 7800 or so being built. and this one is in ideal condition to drive and enjoy: not perfect. but pretty darned nice. Sharing a chassis with the Dynamic 88 means that mechanical parts are easy to find. but if you don't start with a solid example like this. you can expect your restoration to be a long. slow. painful. and expensive process. The original sheetmetal is quite good. with tight gaps and a wonderful code C Provincial White paint job that suits the big ragtop perfectly. Fender skirts add to the long. low look. and all that specialized chrome and stainless trim remains in very good condition. especially since most of it is in original condition!



The Starfire's other claim to fame. besides the trim. was the luxuriously trimmed bucket seat interior as standard equipment. Buckets and a console were still a relatively rare innovation. especially on a full-sized car. but it gives the Starfire a very sporty attitude. In 2004. the seats were neatly retrimmed in blue vinyl with contrasting dark blue carpets. while the door panels are likely nice original pieces. The steering wheel is so slender it almost looks fragile in your hands. and frames a full array of instruments including a tachometer in the center console. As an Olds. it also neatly straddles the luxury/performance line. and carries an AM radio with rear speaker. power windows. and a Safety Sentinel. which sounds an alarm if you exceed a pre-set speed. A black convertible top was fitted in the 80s yet still looks great. and it powers itself up and down with the touch of a switch. You know the trunk is massive. and it's beautifully finished with blue carpets. including a matching cover for the spare tire.



Oldsmobile's top engine was the 394 cubic inch Rocket V8 making 330 horsepower in Starfire trim. A "Slim Jim" Model 10 automatic transmission was standard. and an "Anti-Spin" rear end was included as well. The air cleaner advertises "Ultra High Compression" as a kind of warning. although the bright red powerplant is happy to run today on pump gas. so don't let it scare you. Everything has been neatly restored. the engine was rebuilt about 3000 miles ago. and everything from the power steering to the generator works as it should. The floors underneath are shockingly clean. and a set of glasspack-style mufflers give it an appropriate V8 rumble. 14-inch steel wheels with unique wheelcovers offer 205/75/14 whitewall radials. which are quite similar to the narrow white stripe tires this car originally wore.



Documented with restoration receipts and factory literature. this is an unusual cruiser that has plenty of performance to remain entertaining. Call today!

1961 Oldsmobile Starfire for Sale

 

1961 Oldsmobile Starfire for Sale

Stock # 3739-ATL  
Charlotte Showroom
800 Derita Road.
Suite A
Concord. NC 28027
Local/International:
(704) 598-2130
Toll-Free:
(866) 542-8392
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom
213 Thornton Rd
Lithia Springs. GA 30122
Local/International:
(678) 279-1609
Toll-Free:
(877) 367-1835
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom
5400 Sandshell Dr
Fort Worth. TX 76137
Local/International:
(817) 764-8000
Toll-Free:
(855) 877-2707
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST
Email:
sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com Tampa Showroom
4610 Pet Lane
Lutz. FL 33559
Local/International:
(813) 501-1630
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-tpa@streetsideclassics. com Nashville Showroom
6000 Reliance Drive.
Suite 100
La Vergne. TN 37086
Local/International:
(615) 930-0600
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-nsh@streetsideclassics. com

TERMS OF SALE   Vehicle may be sold by Streetside Classic Cars prior to the end of the auction. Streetside Classic Cars reserves the right to end its auctions early or to cancel bids solely at its discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. The winning bidder is required to contact Streetside Classic Cars within 24 hours after the close of the auction to finalize the details of the transaction. A $500 Paypal deposit is required immediately upon selecting the Buy-It-Now option. The $500 Paypal deposit is non-refundable as ending an eBay auction and not buying the vehicle is very damaging to the seller. Any refunds will be at the sole discretion of Streetside Classic Cars and are not guaranteed. If winning bidder does not contact Streetside Classic Cars and submit deposit within 48 hours of auction close. vehicle may be made available to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer on a first come. first serve basis. For balance of payment we will accept bank wire transfer (preferred). cashier's check. or personal check (vehicle shipment will be delayed until check clears). Streetside Classic Cars has represented this vehicle to the best of its ability. Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact us directly to provide additional information or answer any questions. Please be aware that all pre-owned vehicles. regardless of age. mileage. or manufacturer are subject to cosmetic wear and mechanical failure. Streetside Classic Cars encourages bidder to have a personal inspection completed prior to delivery to help ensure your satisfaction. Third party inspections are to take place prior to a vehicles shipment or delivery. All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and with no warranties expressed or implied. Final or winning bid price does not include shipping. tax. title. or registration fees. It is the purchaser's responsibility to provide for any state or local taxes and shipping expenses resulting from the sale. We can assist you in delivery through our network of private and commercial carriers. Most of them can deliver the vehicle to your driveway. We assume no responsibility for damages or delays incurred once a vehicle is in a shipper's custody. Streetside Classic Cars bears no liability and shall be held harmless for any complications. expenses. or damages resulting from a failure to meet these terms as they have been set forth and established herein. An additional documentation fee of $199 will be added to the purchase price at the time of sale.

DISCLAIMER

This site and all advertising information may be updated without notice whenever new information is obtained and may contain mistakes and inaccuracies. Information is provided to the best of our knowledge and that of the owners of the vehicles. and we make no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy. truth. or reliability of such information. We cannot be responsible for any errors. omissions. or inaccuracies contained in information provided by third parties. Streetside Classics is not an expert in the construction. engineering. finishes. materials. and componentry of every single vehicle we sell. It is the responsibility of the buyer to either inspect the vehicle personally or via a 3rd party. to ensure satisfaction to the condition and value. prior to purchase. Streetside Classics strives to perform extensive visual inspections on all vehicles we represent but we do not disassemble vehicles or components for inspection purposes and therefore it is always possible that there is hidden damage that is not readily apparent. All vehicles are sold AS-IS with no warranties expressed or implied.

WE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

As an international buyer. it is as easy to purchase a vehicle from us as it is for any domestic buyer.   Please call or email any one of our showrooms at:

Charlotte Showroom Phone:
001-704-598-2130

Email:
sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com

Atlanta Showroom Phone:
001-678-279-1609

Email:
sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com

Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom Phone:
001-817-764-8000

Email:
sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com

Tampa Showroom Phone:
001-813-501-1630

Email:
sales-tpa@streetsideclassics. com

Nashville Showroom Phone:
001-615-930-0600

Email:
sales-nsh@streetsideclassics. com

Rest assured. you are dealing with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the United States with one of the largest (500+) vehicles on display. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable and can assist you in every aspect of the purchase.

International buyers welcome!
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If you decide to purchase from us. we require that you give us your complete name. address and phone numbers (home. office. mobile and fax) and a port of entry that handles containers. We do not ship vehicles open (RORO: Roll On Roll Off) due to risk of damage to vehicle and theft of parts.

All international purchases must be paid by bank wire transfer in US Dollar funds only.

Once we have received the funds. we will prepare the car for international shipment through one of our approved land and ocean carriers. We file all the necessary documents for export. deliver the car to a US port. secure it in containers and board an ocean carrier. We can land a vehicle to any port worldwide handling container traffic. We export cars regularly and are familiar with export requirements. You. or your agent. are responsible for Custom clearing the vehicle and registration in your own country.

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