Convertible, Restored

DESCRIPTION vehicle overviewPHOTO GALLERY vehicle imagesOTHER additional informationPRINT this listingConvertible. RestoredTri Valley Classics3597 1st St. #2Livermore. CA 94551Call Us Today!(925) 699-5398Ask ForPaul McCannAsk Us A QuestionYear: 1959Make: OldsmobileModel: Eighty-EightVIN: 000000000000Mileage: 0Transmission: AutomaticEngine: 8 Cylinder. 324ci LExterior Color: WhiteInterior Color: RedTitle: ClearVehicle

1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible

 

What a ride!!  This beautiful convertible was restored about 5 years ago and is in beautiful shape and ready for those long cruises. in comfort. with the top up or down.   Because of the owners untimely death this car has been made available.  

 

This car has all the options required for a fine ride.  

 

New Power Top W/ Boot CoverRadioAir Conditioning – Yes Air Conditioning for a convertibleFender SkirtsGorgeous Red and White InteriorRebuilt 394ci EngineRebuilt Jetaway 3-Speed Automatic Transmission

 

If you desire a big Fifties convertible and don't want to take out a second mortgage for a '57 Chevy. this big Eighty-Eight convertibles are a great alternative.

All were well styled. built like Sherman tanks and had powerful V-8s under

their expansive hoods.   Unlike their predecessors in 1958. the 1959 models. while still large and now sporting vestigial fins. seemed smaller. with a lower stance and sides devoid of excess chrome and trim. and had a "linear look. " But they really were bigger than the 1958 models. with overall length up substantially; the Eighty-Eight models were nearly 10 inches longer and the well-appointed Ninety-Eight about seven inches longer overall.

Engine.

This engine carried code "C. " For the Super 88 and 98 series. the rugged 394-cu. in. V-8 was the standard engine and was four cubic inches larger than GM's top-of-the-line Cadillac 390. The 394 featured a 4-1/8 x 3-11/16-inch bore and stroke. The compression ratio was 9. 75:1 and produced 315hp at 4. 00 rpm with 435-lbs. ft. of torque. It featured hydraulic valve lifters. a 20-quart cooling capacity and a Rochester 4GC Quadrajet carburetor; its engine code is "D. " These engines were designed with your friendly mechanic in mind and featured a male hex head on the oil filter for quick removal and replacement; Olds engineers did away with the messy cartridge oil filters like Packard and others. Oldsmobiles of all eras are admired for their engineering. styling and comfort. But like most other things in life that change. so did the market for Oldsmobile. which spelled the end for this once-proud nameplate. Olds had superlative engineers who developed many firsts. designs which are still in use today. such as a fully automatic transmission in 1940 and the first modern high-compression overhead-valve V-8 engine in 1949.

 

Another feature that shows the quality put into these cars was corrosion-resistant copper tubing for the A/C's Freon. In addition. when polished. it looks great at the local cruise night. The 394 engine is durable and. if regularly maintained over the years. will likely require only a minor overhaul.

Transmission
The lone transmission in the Eighty-Eight was a Jetaway three-speed automatic unit with an integral cooler. These were among the best-shifting transmissions ever produced. maybe because they contained whale oil. which may explain the effortless shifts that owners report. Originally. the transmission fluid in these cars. and others of the era. was clear; engineers did not begin adding red dye until the early 1960s.

Differential/Rear Axle
The rear axle was typical of the 1950s. a Hotchkiss drive with hypoid gears leading out to semi-floating axles in a heavy steel axle housing. Inside was a standard 2. 87:1 ratio gear set. The rear ends are stout. and if properly maintained and not abused. they will remain trouble free and last a long time.

Suspension
The front suspension was typical of this era. with independent A-arms. coil springs. hydraulic shock absorbers and a 7/8-inch diameter anti-roll bar. The solid-axle rear is suspended with longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs and hydraulic shocks. The wheels were just 14 inches in diameter and 5 inches wide. This suspension and available power steering made these two-ton-plus cruisers handle effortlessly. Steering can be done with one finger in terms of effort.

Brakes
The braking system had four-wheel drums with power assist. Both front and rear drums measured 11 inches in diameter with a total swept area of 191. 7 inches. The parking brake was the standard cable-activated rear-drum setup. The optional power brakes made these cars stop quite well with no fade and no pulling to either side.

 

Interior
Get behind the massive steering wheel. and you'll have a symmetrical dashboard design staring you straight in the eyes. It's typical of 1950s dashes and positively stylish. with legible controls. radio mounted in the center and large glove compartment. with a metal door. of course. The 98's door panels were a thing of beauty. yet functional and durable. They were a combination of hard-wearing Morrokide vinyl. stainless steel trim and nylon/rayon carpeting on the bottom half. For safety's sake. there was a reflector at the rear of the armrest. which was visible to other cars at night.

The steering wheel was ahead of its time when airbags were the things of fairy tales. Engineers designed a deep Safety Vee into the wheel. meaning the center hub was away from the driver's chest in the event of a crash.

Another nice touch was the optional vacuum-powered trunk release. operated by a chrome handle inside the glove compartment. The speedometer. designed like many in the 1950s. featured a colored band that ran from left to right. From zero to 35 mph. the band was green. from 36 to 65 the band turned orange. and above 65 it was red.

 

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