whats some good advice when looking for an olds classsic

 

Get the most original and rust free car you can find.

Mechanical parts are relatively cheap and easy to get.

All interior upholstery parts of the popular models is reproduced new.

Fixing hidden rust, and problems caused by previous owners is a major pain in the behind.

Do not buy a car expecting to make money on it, unless you get a hell of a bargain.
Even on a car you got free, the price of a full restoration can amount to more than the car is worth.

- Eric

 

All the things Eric said are true. Some of it kind of depends on what year you are looking for. The cars from the 50's are different from the A body cars from 1964 up. There is a lot more stuff available for the later A body cars. Not so much for the B bodies.

 

Also make sure you really want the car you purchase, or you will have "buyer's remorse". If you want a 442 buy a 442 or if you want a convert get it. Finally make sure the car is what it is advertised to be.

 

NO rust is number one.

 

You never mentioned what you were looking for?

 

A lot of great advise already posted. Be patient and do your homework prior to looking and plunking down any $$$. Set a budget of what your willing to go up to. Find a car that's meets your wants/needs. Complete or numbers cars important? fun factor? Budget build car? All play in the way you approach this. Any skills (say welding) vs $$$ (are you willing to pay someone else to do this)play in this?

 

I have 4 Oldsmobiles a 1955 88 2 door post, 1975 Hurst Olds, 1975 Delta 88 Royal Conv and a 1968 442 Conv the only one that has rust is the 55 and it has an small amount about the size of a quarter on the front fender quarter, floors are solid and the trunk floor is solid its all there but not running but rolls its a future project unless I sell it. the others all run and not much work to be done.
But the best advise is be patient the cars are out there Join a Olds club near you and see what the members have and mingle and most important is have fun you can find good deals out there and not so good deals. Good luck and have fun.