Oldsmobile Super 88 2DR Coupé (1960)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Coupé in turquoise blue/white with a black/white/grey partial leather interior.

Highlights:

• USA import, accident-free, TÜV & H license plate in a well-kept overall condition
• Expert opinion from 2024 with a grade of 2+
• Completely restored in the USA
• Almost €18,000 was invested in the current ownership. In the course of this, the engine was completely overhauled (approx. 3,000 km ago)
• Extensive documentation available:
• there is a folder full of invoices (also from previous ownership), the complete invoices amount to $50,000
• Picture documentation of the restoration
• Paint samples and fabric samples are available, as well as contacts to companies where these can be purchased
• 3 folders with spare parts lists, installation instructions, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Original operating instructions
• Rare version, this was only produced in 1960 and is presented here in very good condition
• With power steering

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1960
• First registration: USA, 01/1960
• Location: 86551 Aichach, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 3 (owned by the seller since 2020)
• Restored
• Duty paid
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Licensed
• H license plate
• TÜV until 05/26
• Ready to drive immediately

Model history

The Oldsmobile Super 88, first presented in 1951, was a milestone in American automobile history. With its powerful V8 engine and striking design, it set new standards. The Super 88 embodied the spirit of the 1950s, characterized by size and style. In the years that followed, it was continuously developed further, with each model year bringing innovations and improvements. Its powerful engines ensured 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.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: turquoise blue/white
• Interior with black and white partial leather upholstery and gray seat surfaces with patterning
• Completely repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 6.5-liter V8 engine with 325 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Engine overhauled just under 3,000 km ago
• Last maintenance service: 05/2024

Mileage:

• 23,559 mi (read off)
• The mileage is not traceable
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, expert opinion (2024, grade 2)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: as good as new
• Brakes: as good as new
• Bodywork: very good condition
• Underbody: very good condition - rust-free
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• 2 minor stone chips on the front, these have been dabbed out
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Summary

The Oldsmobile Super 88 represents American car culture to perfection, with its striking design, powerful V8 engine and the typical feeling of size and freedom of that era. The Oldsmobile Super 88 2DR offered here from 1960 is now in simply excellent condition. The classic car has been completely restored in the past and the engine has also been overhauled in the current ownership. With current TÜV, registration and H license plate, the vehicle is immediately ready to drive. An expert opinion from 2024 underlines the overall well-kept condition with a grade of 2+. All in all, a beautiful Oldsmobile Super 88 Coupé is offered for auction here, which is a nice addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike.