1971 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

366671M499043

Gasoline

power windows, seat, and locks don't workpower trunkspeed minder speedometerpower disc brakes, brakes work but need to be worked on, the pedal sticks down and you have to pull it up by handcruise controlA/C has a good charge and turns on but the interior fan don't work to see how cold it will get. windshield is baddefrost back glasstilt column 455 2bbl engine corner lights, rare option SSIV wheels, very rare i got this car a couple months ago. it sat for many years but i got it running and drove it about 16 miles between 4 little trips. the brake pedal sticks but the brakes work and has factory disc on the front. every time i drove the car the engine would run a little worse. now it is hard to get started and found that 2 spark plugs are oil fouled so the engine will need rebuilt. i can get it running but not well. the transmission shifts great. it has a speedminder speedometer that works. the car needs a major restoration but is to good to part out. there is a little rust in the front fenders and rear quarters. the rear quarters are not bad enough to need new ones but will need a little work. the trunk lid, hood, trunk pan, and doors are nice. there is just a small amount of pitting on the bottom of the doors, see pictures. the floor pans are mostly solid. there is a spot about 8 inches long and 3 inches wide on the back passenger floor that is almost rusted through. i think if you pushed hard with your finger it would go through. the top is bad but the frame work is good. the header bow has some rust on it that will need a little attention. the top will not go down because one of the cables is broke. you can hear the motor trying to run but won't do anything. i am sure there are details i am not thinking of right now so ask any questions you have. here are 93 pictures on my photobucket. http://s654.photobucket.com/albums/uu268/jensenracing77/1971%20Delta%2088%20Royal%20Convertible/ i can deliver up to 500 miles from Brazil Indiana for $1 per mile one way. the price of the car plus shipping will have to be paid up front before delivery. i can even meet you half way up to 500 miles. if you arrange for shipping you will have to classify the car as not running. $500 deposit within 24 hours and car must be paid in full by 14 days after auction. opening bid of $1400 and no reserve.