Hi guys, My name is Michael Thunberg, Iīm almost 23 years old and I live in Sweden, been a member here since I had my ī62 98 4d hardtop in 2010. Finally Iīve got the Starfire of my dreams!! Itīs a white over cirrus blue california blackplate car that has been of the road since 1991. I bought it of a friend of mine in north cal this fall, he also has a 61 98 coupe in same condition as the starfire along with 40 other cars.
The Starfire is in pretty good condition compared to the other ones I`ve looked at over ther years. The reason why its of the road is a spun main bearing or a thrown rod, no holes in the oil pan but there is a problem somewhere. Any way itīs a real nice project.

Hereīs some pics of as is:















Hoping to get some comments now / Mike

 

Looks like a very solid car, hopefully the engine can be rebuilt.

 

Can't go wrong with a '62!

 

Welcome aboard, that looks like a great project. All the trim appears to be there and in good shape, the most important thing on a 62!

 

Neat that you found your car in the Red bluff Corning area, only a stone throw from where I live in Northern Ca. Just wondering what other cars (Oldsmobile's) were in that collection and are any others for sale?....Tedd

 

That is one of my top 5 favorite Oldsmobiles. What is going on in Sweden? I am seeing a large number of classic cars and parts going there.

 

In addition to having mountains of parts for this car -- brakes, front end, ignition, electrical, water pump, motor & bell housing mounts, and lots more --- I have 1 last pair of N.O.S. ++ O.E.M. ++ KELSEY HAYES -- Front
"BIG BELLS" BRAKE DRUMS and ++ Asbestos ++ Shoes to keep them good
and nice smooth braking F O R E V E R.................

 

The 62 Starfire is definitely one of my Top 5 favorites! Treat her well!

 

62 Starfire is one classy Oldsmobile. I've always loved the lines and details. They were so rare in Canada even back in 62. Gotta keep it original if at all possible. Wish you luck with your dream car.

 

Very nice car.

- Eric

 

Congrats on your find, hope it gets to you soon.

 

Yes itīs all in good shape, got me a set of extra front fender, doors and trunk lid ....

 

The tow truck is from my friendīs company in Red Bluff, this car was outside of Redding, in this guyīs collection there is a 61 98 coupe white with turquise top and a 66 or 67 cutlass conv, they might be for sale, I donīt know

Btw we bought a low milage ī69 Skylark conv. in Forest Ranch in 2011, white with black top... Super nice car! Bought it from the original ownerīs daughter.....
Hereīs some pics of it :




/ Mike

 

This is one of my favorite cars. What color are you going to paint it. My opinion is there is nothing like black for these cars. Good luck with your car.

 

And hereīs a pic of my 68 Electra along with the 98 4d ht that I had, Came from redding area too ( Gustafssonīs auto wrecking)...

 

Well I work as a shop manager at a body shop for Saab, Opel, Chevy and Peugeot so there is many colors too choose from but dark colors does make the chrome shine even moore. On the other hand I donīt think you see too many baby blue Starfires either...

I think Iīll repaint to roof to start with ( It does have some small rust issues ) , might paint it blue...

/ Mike

 

When you get it home,
start a thread on it. The 62
Starfire is one of the best imop
as well. Gotta love the chrome.

The Skylark vert is a badass too,
very nice. Good luck with 'em.

 

Sweet cars my brother has a red one with no rust runs and he just lets it sit and does nothing with it

 

Believe it or not there's one of those still running around here were I live.It's not a convertable but it's about the same year.Sky lark that is.I try to get a pic.

 

I started a thread in Major builds and projets now...