To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona
event, 17 - 18 January 2019.
Estimate:
$40,000 - $50,000
- 34,802 original miles, believed actual
- Stunning original interior with fresh paint
- Colorado car from new; long-term enthusiast ownership
- Desirable �Bubble Top' coupe body style
In a move to modernize its lineup, Oldsmobile introduced a
completely new 88 for 1961. The full-size car was now shorter,
lower, and narrower than its predecessor, while utilizing the same
123-in. wheelbase. With styling inspired by the burgeoning "Space
Race," General Motors' "Rocket" division produced a car that looked
ballistically fast even while sitting still. Under the hood, the
371-cu. in. V-8 was replaced by the 98 model's 394-cu. in. unit,
with the Dynamic 88 receiving 250 hp. The redesigned 88 �Bubble
Top' coupe was fast, spacious, luxurious, and stylish, everything
you'd expect from an Oldsmobile.
The truly exceptional example offered here showcases the attributes
that only a low-mileage, well-preserved original car can possess.
With just 34,802 miles recorded since new, the car remains in near
factory original condition. The pristine condition of the
tri-colored original interior and carpet is extraordinary, proving
along with all factory date-coded glass that this handsome
one-year-only coupe car received remarkable care throughout its
life. The original 394-cu. in. V-8 purrs nearly silently, just
waiting to be unleashed. It is nicely equipped with desirable
options including power steering, power brakes, Hydramatic
transmission, AM radio, trunk opener, and the factory tissue
dispenser. Having been the recipient of a high-quality paint job,
the glass smooth finish in factory code F Azure Mist poly with
Provincial White top sparkles from every angle. It truly is one of
the finest 1961 Oldsmobiles available.
Sold new by Arapahoe Motors in Englewood to Mrs. John R. McPhee
from Denver, this car has remained in the dry Colorado climate to
this day. Recently removed from the long-term personal collection
of a noted Oldsmobile collector, it has never before been offered
for public sale. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the
finest luxury coupes of its day in better-than-new condition. It is
offered with the factory build sheet, warranty book,
Protect-O-Plate warranty card, and a selection of awards earned at
Oldsmobile-only events.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.