Last of the full-size Oldsmobile convertibles. 57,068 miles. Two owners from new, very original car including paint, top, and interior. 350 cubic inch V8. Nicely optioned. A handsome luxury cruiser that runs and drives great!
Theres still nothing like a 70s GM luxury car, and Oldsmobile had the recipe for the ultimate luxury car ride down pat. 1975 was the last year for an Oldsmobile convertible, but they still offered a great combination of comfort and value, a proposition that remains true today. This 1975 Oldsmobile 88 Royale convertible is a great original survivor that shows just 57,068 original miles and has just two long-term owners who obviously loved it. The bright red finish is factory paint, and original paint means no rust or botched bodywork hiding underneath, and you can see just how straight this car is in the photos. The doors swing closed with that big car THUNK and its pretty clear that this car has never seen winter weather, even though it has lived its entire life in Ohio. Body gaps are just where the factory put them, and while there are a few minor signs of use, most notably some stone chips on the rockers, it would be a crime to consider repainting this car. Theres a great shine to the original finish, the chrome and stainless trim remains bright, and the wide rub strip along the flanks hasnt discolored with age. This car obviously led a good life.
The white vinyl interior is likewise 100% original. Wide bench seats make this technically a 6-passenger vehicle, but its really happiest with four aboard where everyone has plenty of stretch-out space. The door panels with their ornate trim are in excellent condition, and black carpets prevent it from being white overload. Options include working factory A/C, power locks, a tilt steering column, and an AM/FM radio. Of note, the dash pad isnt cracked, the carpets arent faded, and the white convertible top is original and fits beautifully thanks to a bit of service work a few years ago. It stows easily with the touch of a switch on the dash, and the car includes two white vinyl boots: the original and a new one. The trunk is still outfitted with its factory mat, a full-sized spare (which might just be original to the car), and a complete jack assembly.
Oldsmobiles 350 cubic inch "Rocket" V8 shares virtually zero parts with its Chevy counterpart, and that means it has its own unique personality. If youve driven an Oldsmobile, you know the familiar sound of an Olds powertrain, and its a pleasing soundtrack when youre out cruising. The car has had routine maintenance over the years, but with only 57,000 miles on the clock, it has never needed anything major. Theres a new radiator up front, fresh belts and hoses, a recent tune-up, and the A/C was serviced including a change to R134a refrigerant, so it remains 100% ready to cruise. It starts easily, idles nicely, and makes the kind of torque that gives the big ragtop a pleasing demeanor in traffic. Its not a drag racer, but its no slouch! Big GM cars also received a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission, which is likely the most durable automatic gearbox ever invented. There are 2.75 gears out back, making this a superb highway cruiser thats just begging for a road trip. And, of course, on a car this size, power steering and power disc brakes are part of the package. Its not perfect and shiny underneath, but theres no rot or structural issues, and a few newer parts, including an OEM-style muffler, keep it in top shape. Steel wheels with factory wire wheelcovers look right and carry 225/75/15 BFGoodrich whitewall radials with lots of life left in them.
Extras include a set of factory service manuals and some receipts from recent service work.
There will never be cars like this again, and perhaps thats why theyre special. 1970s luxury yachts like this are growing in popularity, and the combination of V8 power, a luxurious ride, and plenty of space inside makes it easy to understand why. This beautiful Olds is a great survivor in excellent condition, so please look it over carefully, then check the price and give us a call!
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