1962 Oldsmobile

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

626A03709

Clear

Gasoline

1962 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE RARE OFFICIAL FIRECRACKER 250 PACE CAR JULY 4th 1962 FIRECRACKER 250 DAYTONA BEACH FL. LOW LOW RESERVE July 4, 1962: Firecracker 250 Fireball Roberts continues his mastery of Daytona International Speedway by winning the Firecracker 250. Speedway officials announce the July 1963 race will be lengthened to 400 miles. The Convertible cars made their final NASCAR appearance at the May 12, 1962, Rebel 300 at Darlington Raceway. Nelson Stacy, driving for the Holman-Moody Ford team, went into the record books as the winner of the final ragtop race. Marvin Panch finished a close second in the #21 Wood Brothers Ford. Stacy was added to the Holman-Moody Ford team in 1961 and won three races for Ford as Fred Lorenzen teammate in 1962. This beautiful 1962 Oldsmobile Startfire Convertible is very enjoyable to drive. Every time I take this car out on the road I get all the heads to turn from small children to adults of all ages. This car drives perfectly and has a beautiful sounding GM MUSCLE CAR sound with its true dual exhaust system. This car is a rust free, drip free, and starts everytime with just the turn of its key with its 394 V8 / 345 HP out of the shoot from the factory engine. This car was owned by a serious race enthusiast and is a multi trophy winner. *394 V8/345 HP ULTRA HIGH COMPRESSION ENGINE FUELED BY A 4BBL CARBURATOR. *3 SPEED 4S Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission that shifts perfectly as it should. *This GM MUSCLE CAR also has a POSI-TRAC REAR DIFFERENTIAL *Power convertible top that powers up and down perfectly as it should. *Power windows front and rear that all raise and lower better than any new car I have in my garage. VERY FLUID, VERY SMOOTH *Power seat, unique for this car still works very well. *Power antenna that powers up and down with just the touch of a switch. *Power brakes and Power steering both work very very well. *Factory tach built in to the console really shows a touch of engineering and it actually works. *This unique speedometer changes color from Green to Orange to Red as the vehicle increases speed. Very Very COOL and works smooth. *Starfire emblem on dash board lights up at night in this very elegant Teal color to match the interior of this beautiful CLASSIC GM MUSCLE CAR. *Emergency brake indicator light still works and flashes when emergency brakes is depressed. *Horn blows and sounds great as it should. *All glass is blemish free. *Font and rear seats are in pristine condition as is the dash board and door panels. *This classic car also comes with the cover that snaps over the NEW convertible top when in the down position. *Chrome and stainless steel is in near perfect condition as you would expect on this classic car. *All original hubcaps that were specially designed not to pop off due to high rates of speed and are in great condition. *Fender flares have a blemish free mirror finish. NEW FOR THIS CLASSIC CAR *Professionally installed back to original looped carpet. *Convertible top *4 tires *Trunk carpet *Fuel pump *Battery *Power steering hoses *Generator *Plugs and plug wires *Points, condensor and rotor cap Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a historic piece of raceway history with this beautiful classic muscle car. It hurts me to have to sell my car but I am forced to due to relocating. I know who ever ends up owning this classic car will not be dissapointed at all. You can get right in this car and drive it ANYWHERE. Due to relocation and a low reserve almost anyone can own this car without selling their house to do it. This classic is more fun to own than a 401K and a lot better to look at these days. This will increase in value probably more than most 401K plans. Feel free to call 660-221-9668 or 660-281-6940 if you have any questions or just want to stop by and look at this beautiful classic car. Fly in and drive it home with no problems what so ever or have it shipped to your front door. I have more pictures available, just send a message with your email address and I will get you any detailed photos you would like. Deposit of $2000.00 required within 24 hours of auction close. Payment of the remaining balance within 7 days of auction close. Accepted payments, Pay Pal, wire transfer or cash. Thank you and happy bidding!! Carter's Classics On May-29-10 at 17:20:23 PDT, seller added the following information: LOWERED RESERVE HAPPY BIDDING AND CONGRATULATIONS! On Jun-02-10 at 04:52:11 PDT, seller added the following information: ONE LAST LOWERED RESERVE SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE A VERY HAPPY OWNER SOON!!