newbie from denmark (europe)
November 20th, 2012, 10:17 AM
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newbie from denmark (europe)
Hi all my name is martin,i am from denmark(sorry my bad english).
i have just bougt my first olds,the car is a 1956 oldsmobile 88 2 door hardtop.blue and white colorcombo.i am waiting it to be shipped from baltimore to holland.Do i have to say i am excitied
to see it.These cars are very rare in denmark.i have just sold my old truck,an 1956 chevy stepside pick up,because i need more space for the family.
here are some pics taken by seller.
martin østergård
i have just bougt my first olds,the car is a 1956 oldsmobile 88 2 door hardtop.blue and white colorcombo.i am waiting it to be shipped from baltimore to holland.Do i have to say i am excitied
to see it.These cars are very rare in denmark.i have just sold my old truck,an 1956 chevy stepside pick up,because i need more space for the family.here are some pics taken by seller.
martin østergård
November 20th, 2012, 10:50 AM
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Welcome martin, Great looking Car I could see her ( the Car) now on a warm summer night parked down by Nyhavn :-) watching a crowd gather around her... enjoying an Ice cold Carlsberg!!!! keep us updated on your project !! looking forward to it
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Eddie
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November 20th, 2012, 11:20 AM
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Thanks eddie,i will keep you posted when the car arrive.Really like the look of the 56 olds,but when you live in europe these cars are hard to find.so i think it will get some attention.my old fifties chevy truck did
November 20th, 2012, 11:26 AM
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I bet!!!
there are a few Danish guys here, so I am sure they will chime in, and I suspect the 88 is as rare there as the Nimbus motorcycles are here
November 20th, 2012, 07:14 PM
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Welcome aboard,
Love the 50's era cars, that thing has to turn all the heads in Europe.We will be expecting more pictures when you get it home...Lost in the fifties hope to see you there soon......Tedd
Love the 50's era cars, that thing has to turn all the heads in Europe.We will be expecting more pictures when you get it home...Lost in the fifties hope to see you there soon......Tedd
November 21st, 2012, 10:43 AM
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Definitely a very sharp looking car! Congrats on the purchase!
Having never been to Denmark, am wondering why the car is being shipped to Holland? How will it then get from Holland to Denmark?
Having never been to Denmark, am wondering why the car is being shipped to Holland? How will it then get from Holland to Denmark?
November 21st, 2012, 05:21 PM
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They could Oldsmobile but I don't think they are 56's,To me they look like early 50's Buick caps but thats just a just a guess. I would need a better picture to venture a better openion.....Tedd
November 22nd, 2012, 12:05 PM
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Tedd:i think your rigth,it is not olds 56.I dont have any better pics for now,but i will post some better pics when the car arrive
Redog:Thanks,ill let you now,as soon as i get the car home
The car has 83000 miles on speedometer,and full documentation ive been told, so i am very excited to see the car.
anyone now if i can upload full size pics,so you dont have to click on the small pictures?
Redog:Thanks,ill let you now,as soon as i get the car home
The car has 83000 miles on speedometer,and full documentation ive been told, so i am very excited to see the car.
anyone now if i can upload full size pics,so you dont have to click on the small pictures?
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November 25th, 2012, 04:13 PM
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Thanks .The reson it is being shipped to holland is because of only 6% tax and vat.
After it arives to holland it will be transpoted on truck to denmark(800km)
After it arives to holland it will be transpoted on truck to denmark(800km)
Can you import it tax free from Holland to Danmark?
You choose the country with lowest import taxes and inside the EU there is no taxes ,is that the deal?
November 26th, 2012, 10:18 PM
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Probably not
Hilse Martin. Velkommen til Classic Oldsmobile. Jeg er en annen amerikansk Hansen. Far min var Norsk.
I probably should write in English so you will better understand me. My Norsk/Dansk ability is getting very sad.
Congratulations on your "new" car. One of mine is a 1955 Oldsmobile.
While I cannot get a good look at the wheels in your pictures, I tend to agree with the others that they are not original to the 1956 Olds. In 1956 Oldsmobile had several possibilities. The (small) hub caps were part number 9701169. These could be used with or without a chrome trim ring, part number 3720621. Then there were two (full) wheel discs. These covered essentially the entire wheel. The "standard" one was part number 568094. The "deluxe spinner type" was part number 9701173. I have attached two images; one from the service manual, and the other from the parts book.
I probably should write in English so you will better understand me. My Norsk/Dansk ability is getting very sad.
Congratulations on your "new" car. One of mine is a 1955 Oldsmobile.
While I cannot get a good look at the wheels in your pictures, I tend to agree with the others that they are not original to the 1956 Olds. In 1956 Oldsmobile had several possibilities. The (small) hub caps were part number 9701169. These could be used with or without a chrome trim ring, part number 3720621. Then there were two (full) wheel discs. These covered essentially the entire wheel. The "standard" one was part number 568094. The "deluxe spinner type" was part number 9701173. I have attached two images; one from the service manual, and the other from the parts book.
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