New old Olds owner to be...maybe
#1
New old Olds owner to be...maybe
Hello, I thought I'd drop in here. I am thinking to buy from a very good friend, a '69 Olds 98 4 dr hard top. The car was bought new by his dad who I also knew. The car has 94k miles on it but only 2k on it since 1985. It has always been garaged and is rust free. It has been 'run' regularly and the only known problems apparent are weakish brakes and old tires My friend did replace the water pump a few years ago. As with the few Buicks that I've had I expect a few leaks from dried out seals. The car does not leak now. It is a light yellow luxury model with either black or dark brown interior. Currently we own a '71 Buick Centurion convertible. We tow a vintage Airstream with it want to use the Olds to tow the Airstream on extended trips and to use it when the seasons are not favorable convertible weather. His price is very friendship low. So what's so tough about making a decision. Hmmm maybe a no brainer. I don't want to 'work' on old cars any more. Our Buick is problem free and a stunning red and will get the nod to use most days. But I can't get this Olds out of my head. Any of you see any 'red flags' here?
Neil
Neil
#2
Hi and welcome to the site!
Save the Ninety Eight! Buy it! Especially if you know the history of the car, you should
grab it! Keep in mind that 98 has a high compression 455 in it....LOTS of power!
Save the Ninety Eight! Buy it! Especially if you know the history of the car, you should
grab it! Keep in mind that 98 has a high compression 455 in it....LOTS of power!
#4
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Welcome to C.O. Neil
Nope! Not a darn thing wrong with buying that 98. Only red flag I see is passing on the deal of a lifetime. These land yachts are getting scarce. If you already have a 71 Buick, you'll love the 98 as a companion car for it.
Nope! Not a darn thing wrong with buying that 98. Only red flag I see is passing on the deal of a lifetime. These land yachts are getting scarce. If you already have a 71 Buick, you'll love the 98 as a companion car for it.
#5
Hello, I thought I'd drop in here. I am thinking to buy from a very good friend, a '69 Olds 98 4 dr hard top. The car was bought new by his dad who I also knew. The car has 94k miles on it but only 2k on it since 1985. It has always been garaged and is rust free. It has been 'run' regularly and the only known problems apparent are weakish brakes and old tires My friend did replace the water pump a few years ago. As with the few Buicks that I've had I expect a few leaks from dried out seals. The car does not leak now. It is a light yellow luxury model with either black or dark brown interior. Currently we own a '71 Buick Centurion convertible. We tow a vintage Airstream with it want to use the Olds to tow the Airstream on extended trips and to use it when the seasons are not favorable convertible weather. His price is very friendship low. So what's so tough about making a decision. Hmmm maybe a no brainer. I don't want to 'work' on old cars any more. Our Buick is problem free and a stunning red and will get the nod to use most days. But I can't get this Olds out of my head. Any of you see any 'red flags' here?
Neil
Neil
Neil
#6
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Neil,
Now you have 2 really excellent cars! BTW you keep that Airstream polished nicely. If you look after your cars like that they will love you for all eternity. The 98 looks like it has minor body damage on the r.s. fender. That can be fixed by 'dentless repair'. Check your local shops for that. Or you could talk to Henry (DENT) on this thread. He does that stuff professionally.
Now you have 2 really excellent cars! BTW you keep that Airstream polished nicely. If you look after your cars like that they will love you for all eternity. The 98 looks like it has minor body damage on the r.s. fender. That can be fixed by 'dentless repair'. Check your local shops for that. Or you could talk to Henry (DENT) on this thread. He does that stuff professionally.
#7
Nice score Neil and welcome to CO.
My father brought us to Texas from
Cailfornia in a dark blue 69 98 back
in 69.
Two days and Two nights to get here.
I was only 7 but remember the damn cat
getting loose then lost crossing the desert.
My father brought us to Texas from
Cailfornia in a dark blue 69 98 back
in 69.
Two days and Two nights to get here.
I was only 7 but remember the damn cat
getting loose then lost crossing the desert.
#8
I, too, have fond memories of a couple 69 98s. My dad had a Town Sedan when I was about 10-12, my uncle has an LS about the same time, and I bought one of my own about 1985. All were sedans. Excellent cruisers!
Congratulations on your purchase!
Congratulations on your purchase!
#11
Thanks for the welcome and encouragement. It did not take much for me to tell my friend, "I'll take it!" This is a photo of the car that he just took for me. It's in his shop. The black fender to the left is on his 1915 White. I've been in his shop several times and the Olds was always covered with blankets. I knew that it was his father's car and guessed that he would never part with it so I never asked to see it. I was quite surprised when he asked me a couple of weeks ago if I would like to have it. I guess I'll be a regular here now. I know 455s as I've had 2-3 Buicks with them. I even slipped...more like shoved one into my '75 Jeep 3/4 ton pickup. I have one that another friend building another 455 to replace the one now in the convertible (Buick). The Airstream behind the convertible will soon also be behind the Olds.
Neil
Neil
Neil
#12
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Score. I'd be all over that like a hobo on a ham sammich too! Paint is a personal thing. Since that car has a black interior you can paint it any color you want and it will still match. This would be the time to repair all those little rust areas - before they start to grow. Congratulations! Nice to have all those docs for the car.
#14
Score. I'd be all over that like a hobo on a ham sammich too! Paint is a personal thing. Since that car has a black interior you can paint it any color you want and it will still match. This would be the time to repair all those little rust areas - before they start to grow. Congratulations! Nice to have all those docs for the car.
Neil
#15
That color was one of my favorites on the Oldsmobiles of the era. It has a very "clean" look when all polished up. And, it doesn't fade and delaminate like so many of the metallic lacquers were prone to do. Nice car, Neil!
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Neil
#17
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
The other nice thing about that color is it just doesn't show dust! But on a big land yacht IMO it just doesn't suit it as well. No matter, it's still a gorgeous survivor!
#18
I like the color and the lack of vinyl top, that seems to be rare on those cars. But it is great if you really want a different color, anything goes with black as stated. Yellow makes it look like it weighs half of what it really does. Enjoy it, and nice convertible too!
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