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Old January 6th, 2010, 05:41 AM
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1958 Oldsmobile 88 2 door hardtop

hello guys
Could I have more news of this car, my favorite of all the Oldsmobile, this car is a dream since childhood and I hope that one day be able to buy one.
I'd like to know what prices are but to be restored.
what value does this template when finished, and all I know.
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Old January 6th, 2010, 05:50 AM
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Very handsome cars indeed and they typify the fifties in America with chrome and size and excess of fenders and flairs and wings etc...
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Very handsome cars indeed and they typify the fifties in America with chrome and size and excess of fenders and flairs and wings etc...

I also knew that it was the most awarded car of the fifties.
I love that car has always fascinated me
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It was one of the most chromed up car of the 50's, if not of all times. I love this car and would even consider renting garage space to have one. Finding one at a reasonable price, fully restored is the ticket with me. A J2 engine would also be prime.
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Old January 14th, 2010, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Wirth
It was one of the most chromed up car of the 50's, if not of all times. I love this car and would even consider renting garage space to have one. Finding one at a reasonable price, fully restored is the ticket with me. A J2 engine would also be prime.
but are to be rebuilt?.
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We had three at our car show last year. One '58 2 dr, one '58 convertible and one '58 Fiesta wagon with serial number 000001. Check out www.oldsnorthernlights.com and go to the Rocket Round up page and click on 2009.
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We had three at our car show last year. One '58 2 dr, one '58 convertible and one '58 Fiesta wagon with serial number 000001. Check out www.oldsnorthernlights.com and go to the Rocket Round up page and click on 2009.

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The 58's are nice cars almost as nice as a 57. We have one in our club and it has air bags and laker pipes with a 394 it's one sweet ride.
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Originally Posted by citcapp
The 58's are nice cars almost as nice as a 57. We have one in our club and it has air bags and laker pipes with a 394 it's one sweet ride.

These cars are spectacular, I think that if one day I will use it can have a very little, spend hours caressing it and clean it
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Check this out: http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...ed=0CB8QsAQwAw
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I can afford only this, but $ 1500 is a great job rebuilding.
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Old January 14th, 2010, 04:28 PM
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This car will require much work and expense, as well as time. But if you are doing the work yourself, it may be quite neneficial. In the link I sent you, I saw a 58 Olds (light blue) that went for $2500 (winning bid) on ebay, and it looked great for the money. But deals like that don't come along too often. I wish I would have seen that one earlier!

Good Luck with your efforts.
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Originally Posted by Dan Wirth
This car will require much work and expense, as well as time. But if you are doing the work yourself, it may be quite neneficial. In the link I sent you, I saw a 58 Olds (light blue) that went for $2500 (winning bid) on ebay, and it looked great for the money. But deals like that don't come along too often. I wish I would have seen that one earlier!

Good Luck with your efforts.
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I must first finish the Delmont, and after the take, of course it is better to start earlier research also to evaluate the prices.
I think that even the replacement parts are expensive but you can find everythin
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Old January 27th, 2010, 04:58 PM
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My 58 pics

Originally Posted by citcapp
The 58's are nice cars almost as nice as a 57. We have one in our club and it has air bags and laker pipes with a 394 it's one sweet ride.
here is a link to my photos of my 58 convertible...Still a ways to go!
http://s876.photobucket.com/albums/a...altwistedokie/
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That will be one sweet ride when it is done. Keep us posted on your progress
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Originally Posted by twistedokie
here is a link to my photos of my 58 convertible...Still a ways to go!
http://s876.photobucket.com/albums/a...altwistedokie/

congratulations, excellent work.
this car makes me mad
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The most beautiful & domineering car of that era If your daughter is 16 & wearing braces Get her one IMO
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I would say that today is still a wonderful feeling to see it even if only by the images of the web, in Italy there are 58 but only two I could see it up close and for me is a dream being able to have, even if it takes more time..
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2--58's

Hi, I have owned a matched set of 58's. One convert and one 2 dr hdtp. Last year a guy wanted to buy the hdtp and I priced it to scare him but he didn't scare. Said he would be back with the cash in the am. Now I only have one 58 the convert. Kinda feel bad about letting the hdtp go. They were both VERY popular at all car shows. Won't even put a price on the convert because I DON"T WANT TO LOSE IT.
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Originally Posted by ed burke
Hi, I have owned a matched set of 58's. One convert and one 2 dr hdtp. Last year a guy wanted to buy the hdtp and I priced it to scare him but he didn't scare. Said he would be back with the cash in the am. Now I only have one 58 the convert. Kinda feel bad about letting the hdtp go. They were both VERY popular at all car shows. Won't even put a price on the convert because I DON"T WANT TO LOSE IT.
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Do you have any pictures?
I'd like to see
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Hi Again, I am not very computer literate. Hope I can figure it out.(pics) Don't have time right now but will try this evening.
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2 1958 oldsmobiles

Here are the pics. Hope this works. Not very good with computers.
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Originally Posted by ed burke
Here are the pics. Hope this works. Not very good with computers.
WOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

beautiful.
I watch more and I fall in love with this car.

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What a beaut. Shame that you sold the hardtop. great pair of Olds. Timless
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Originally Posted by ed burke
Here are the pics. Hope this works. Not very good with computers.

for education not you wonder how many $, but I hope you did well paid.

if one day be able to buy the '58 I put it in the house
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