1972 Oldsmobile

Wagon

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

8192637827

Clear

Gasoline

For sale at no reserve is this very cool 1972 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser station wagon, which is an excellent candidate for restoration or enjoy as is. I bought this car last October with the purpose of restoring it, but I don’t have the time to do it or the garage space any more. I am starting the bidding at $1999 with no reserve. High bidder gets it, period. The car is for sale locally as well and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. The story: This Custom Cruiser spent its whole life in the Pacific Northwest and was owned by a man who frequently travelled back and forth to Phoenix. He added a second gas tank in the right-rear of the car and had the seats reupholstered from vinyl to cloth. Inexplicably, he chose to do the front seat in green and the back bench in gold brocade. The wagon is painted in Pinehurst Green, arguably the ugliest color General Motors ever made, although it does have something of a Griswold Family Truckster look to it. She’s been painted once - poorly - and needs to be painted again. She also needs the woodgrain redone. When it was painted the first time, the previous owner had the woodgrain removed and the area repainted in a muddy brown color. It is not a good look, IMHO. Like I said, the new owner will need to repaint it. Mechanically, she runs great. The 455 Olds V-8 fires up easily and starts every time. The odometer shows 12,000 miles, which I take to be at least 112,000. Supposedly, the engine, which is not original, has only 20,000 or so miles on it. It drives well. The brakes are good and the suspension appears to be OK. I just had new front shocks installed, along with replacement of the valve cover gaskets under the hood. I had it out on the highway at 70 mph this week and she drove like a charm. The clamshell tailgate goes up and down on its own; the rear glass goes down or up with a hand assist. The air conditioning compressor works, but only has one speed — high — and the freon needs to be recharged. The dashpad is cracked and the glovebox lock needs to be replaced. I have a replacement lock, which is included. As near as I can tell, the car is rust free, but I encourage inspection. All told, this is a nice driving car and a great restoration project for someone who has the time and talent to do it. You don’t see many of these great old wagons anymore. Comes with clear title. Please ask any questions BEFORE you bid. TERMS: All sales final. If you’re a serious buyer, I encourage you to arrange an inspection on this vehicle before you buy. I’ve tried my best to accurately describe it, but this is a 40-year-old vehicle and I make no representation as to its condition or my description. I make no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information given for this car. It is being sold strictly AS IS. It is the sole responsibility of you, the buyer, to judge the value, condition and authenticity of this car and bid accordingly. You are also responsible for arranging for and paying for shipping.