6T-FinSeeker Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) For sale on Ebay: 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 2-Door Hardtop in Scandia, MN - Buy-It-Now Price: $20,000 OBO - No phone # provided. Reply to Seller through Ebay: elta_2080 Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/363150083479 Seller's Description: 1957 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, 2 door coupe. Golden Rocket. 36,171 Miles. No Rust. Mileage: 36171, Vehicle Title: Clean Edited January 31, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) That's a nice-looking Oldsmobile. I didn't recall seeing a 1957 with the 2 tones of paint split that way, until I checked Google Images and saw others. It looks very good in that subtle color combination. For those who were around at that time, were single tones more common for '57 Oldsmobiles? Edited October 22, 2020 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I recall that form of 2-tone being somewhat common on sedan and hardtop versions, but don't think on convertibles - different color for body than convertible top, but not on body. One of the customers on my newspaper route had a son who served on the local police department. He bought a brand new black 1957 Olds 98 convertible - probably with the J-2 triple 2-barrel carburetor (Tri-Power) option, added skirts and per my ancient memory, the continental kit with full disk cover and stainless band. As I recall, he probably also lowered it as was the custom at that time. They had a somewhat steep driveway apron on DeWitt Terrace in Linden, NJ. I believe he added rollers under the rear bumper to allow street/driveway access. I also recall that he was overweight and prone to eating large quantiities of greasy porkchops late at night, and died of a major heart attack. I have no idea what happened to the car afterward. A few years afterward I tried to buy a black '54 Cadillac ElDorado convertible with a similar continental kit and dual-Quad carbs, offered for sale , asking $250.00 at a cheapie used car lot on US-1 just south of Styles St in Linden, near the GM B-O-P Assembly Plant across from the airport. I wasn't old enough to sign for it, and Dad would not go along with my questionable choice. I remember the Vent windows being separate from the window channels, similar to vintage wind wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Quote It's correct two toning. Olds offered a really wide color palette. Actually three colors were specified - the dividing stripe was done in different colors depending on the main color(s). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I had a bit of a beater convertible one of these when I was a teenager. I was working at the local Ford dealer and came out after work one day and the drivers door was crushed in so far that it wouldn't open. Of coarse no one knew how that happened. I sure do like the looks of this one. Brings back fond memories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 One of my favorite cars. The rear quarter window and the dash make this year my aspiration. Only way it could be better is if it was a 98. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 11/12, Seller added additional pictures: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 A very nice car indeed from when can be seen in these pictures. It would be nice to see the undercarriage. Old cars in snow country and rust and rot are a big concern! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Has a PA Antique license plate on it plus one pic shows some rust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Auction ended 11/20 at 4:48pm as "No Sale" https://www.ebay.com/itm/363150083479 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) On 12/30, Seller listed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/220697296228298/1957-Oldsmobile-88 Must be a member of Facebook to access Seller's contact information. Seller's Description: 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 2-Door Hardtop Price: $20,000 371 automatic runs very well 36,000 actual miles Interiors perfect needs a little rust repair on outer body but very nice car clean underneath very clean trunk and floors. Edited January 4, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker update info (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 On 1/30, Seller deleted the Facebook ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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