Description
1957 Oldsmobile Hardtop Fiesta Wagon
Project
An amazing opportunity to acquire one of the rarest 50s Oldsmobiles.
Please read the whole description to understand exactly what is being offered for sale.
Or just look at the pics and call me!!!!
I imported the car from California over 12 years ago. It is UK registered in my name.
The car is amazingly rot free, even the door bottoms, hood leading edge and tailgate are all in superb rust free condition. The floors also superb, the only place a repair is needed is where the the spare wheel would sit if this wasn't a wagon (see pic)!!
There is some surface rust under the body and on the chassis from storage.
I have restored four '50s Oldsmobiles and have never seen one in this condition, they all needed new door bottoms and hood repairs!
It comes with fully retrimmed seats and door cards, done in the States. These have been done to a very high standard and have been wrapped in protective film since they were completed.
Rear bumper (all three sections) have been re-chromed in the States to a very high standard.
Front bumper – top half, very good condition second hand. Bottom section is a good second hand one.
I have lots of trim parts etc and lots of new rubbers (at least £1k's worth) for the glass and windows. Please see pictures for the extent of these.
When I purchased the car, the standard 371 engine had been professionally rebuilt as was the transmission. The engine and transmission were just bolted in for transport. I have regularly WD40 / oiled the bores and turned the engine over by hand.
So I believe virtually 100% of parts are with the car.
Since I bought the car, all those years ago, I have rebuilt/ restored a 1957 Olds 88 Convertible (body off frame resto) and also a 1958 98 Coupe. I still have my ’57 Super 88 Coupe that I restored over 20 years ago.
I have racks of 50s Oldsmobile spares from which I am sure I can source any missing parts.
I have an original Rochester 4 barrel carb to go with it.
I acquired four doors from a Super 88 as it was my intention to use the Super 88 stainless trim, as I prefer the look of the Super 88. The doors are rough but the S/ S trim is in excellent condition.
I have the Rose Mist Metallic paint which I obtained from the states to make sure I got the colour I wanted.
I now realise, very sadly, that due to age and health issues, I am just not going to get this car done. It breaks my heart, but I have to be realistic, it has to go!!!
Please contact Paul for any more information and to arrange a viewing.
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PLEASE ALSO READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
Fully restored / rebuilt chassis with engine / trans
AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION, IF REQUIRED
This is NOT included in the price of the wagon!
I am looking for £8k for the chassis.
Whoever buys the wagon will have refusal on the chassis.
The chassis is a fully restored / rebuilt chassis including suspension and brakes fitted with a 1959 394 Olds engine and trans.
I acquired this 2 or 3 years ago from Canada as I thought this would speed up the restoration and rebuild of the car.
This came from a 57 Olds Wagon that the owner decided to remove and replace with a fully custom chassis. So, it will be a perfect fit.
If the wagon and chassis are purchased together this would make it a very easy and considerably speed up the rebuild.
I will consider doing a VERY good deal for the two.
Please contact Paul for any more information and to arrange a viewing.
I live about 8 miles south of Bath, Somerset.
I could possibly arrange transport at a competitive price.
I would be happy to recommend a shipping company / assist in any way I can, should the car end up going overseas
