1971 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

Convertible

455 Rocket

Automatic

36671m414451

Clear

Gasoline

This is the 2nd time I'm posting this car - nobody bid above my reserve price the 1st time. I have lowered quite a bit - well below the high bid from before. Very unique car. I purchased this car 12 years ago out of New York and have put less than 1,000 miles since purchase. It has mainly sat in my garage or in long-term storage. The car is straight and numbers matching. It does need some body work, interior refurbishing and work done on the convertible top. The back seats are not installed, just laying in the back. I took them out to install the new seat covers, but never got to it. I have new seat skins and a new convertible top - they are still in the original boxes - I have not opened. I had intent on doing some light refurbishing to the car. I wanted a driver, not a show car, but 2 daughters, work and other hobbies just got in the way. I no longer have room for the car and both daughters are in college now. It has been in long-term storage for the last 5 years.The previous owner had the engine completely overhauled right before I purchased the car. The engine overhaul was $5,000+ and was performed by Proformance Unlimited in NJ. The list of work performed to the 455 Rocket engine (390 HP): BlockHot tankedBlock Magnafluxed to check for cracksBored .030HonedThe line bore was checkedAll new oil galleys installedFront oil galley brazed closedNew cleveite cam bearing installedBrass freeze plugs installed CrankshaftStockPrecision ground rods .010 mains .010Micro precision polishedClevitte 77 .010 main bearings installed Connecting RodsStockEach rod sand blastedCaps cutResized to OEM SpecsSurfaces cleanedNew rod bolts installedClevitte 77 .010 rod bearings installed Pistons.030 Silv-o-lite (Keith Black) 163110:1 Compression2.940 Diameter HeadRecessed .120 deep.030 Hastings cast rings Rotating AssemblyBalanced to OEM Specs Oiling SystemMedium High volume oil pumpMelling oil pick up HeadsStock G Coded HeadsHot tankedSand blastedMagnafulexed heads for cracksAll guides resized2 angle valve jobsHeads where resurfaced .020Reassembled with all new valve steam seals and performance springs to match camshaftHardened screw in stud and guide plates installed CamshaftBlue Racer by (Crane)Duration 214 Int. 224 ExhValve Lift .472 Int .496 Exh Valve TrainComp Cams Roller tip rockersComp cams hardened push rodsCrane Hydraulics flat tappet liftersDouble roller timing chain and gear set Intake ManifoldEdelbrock Performer Oldsmobile #2151 CarburetorEdelbrock Performer Series 750CFM Electric Choke #1411 Valve CoversEdelbrock chrome valve covers #4485ProForm push in chrome breather Air CleanerProForm 10" chrome Ignition SystemStock distributor with new cap and rotorAC Delco Spark plugsTaylor Custom Fit 8mm ignition wires Water PumpNew Bosh Fuel PumpNew Carter Engine CompartmentEngine bay steam cleanedEngine bay painted flat black Cooling SystemNew upper radiator hoseNew lower radiator hoseNew heater core hosesNew heater control valveNew 180 Thermostat installedRadiator was repairedRadiator flushedNew fan clutch installed Electrical SystemNew voltage regulator wiresInstalled new water temp gauge in car under dashInstalled new oil pressure sensor I just had the starter replaced. The fuel pump is also brand new. The car is a little hard starting - it struggles getting gas. My mechanic said that it's something with the fuel line, maybe a small air leak. In addition, the person I purchased the car from installed a new front end deluxe rebuild kit from Kanter. This would be a great car for anyone wanting to get in the classic car hobby. It does need some work, but the hard part and expensive part is already done. Although this work was 12 years ago, the car has sat in storage almost that entire time. Just needs some refurbishment.On Dec-13-16 at 06:22:11 PST, seller added the following information: The owner I purchased the car from 12 years ago disclosed that the tail lights are from a 72 olds delta 88. Thanks for the notes from several individuals - I forgot to note that on my description.