6T-FinSeeker 1,130 Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) For sale on Facebook: 1958 Oldsmobile 88 2-Door Holiday Hardtop in Acworth, GA - $45,000 - Must be a member of Facebook to access Seller's contact information. On 12/23, Seller reduced the price to $40,000 On 1/16, Seller reduced the price to $36,000 On 2/5, Seller reduced the price on the Hemmings ad to $32,000 Link to Hemmings ad: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/oldsmobile/88/2459846.html Link to Facebook ad: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/204428527839445/1958-Oldsmobile-Holiday-Hardtop Seller's Description: 1958 Oldsmobile 88 2-Door Holiday Hardtop Driven 91,719 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Off-white · Interior color: Beige Excellent condition 1958 Oldsmobile 88, 2door Holiday Hardtop! Runs, drives, and looks amazing. This belonged to my father so I don’t know all the details about it, but I will be happy to discuss it with you. I will not reply to every “is this available” comment. Please personalize your message. I am not interested in trades of any kind. Edited February 6 by 6T-FinSeeker update price (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
deac 132 Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 I don't know about the crazy price but it's a great looking car! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
deaddds 150 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Gosh I hate continental kits. Ruins the design flow. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
kingrudy 332 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I agree, the three foot bumper also looks weird. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,130 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 On 12/23, Seller reduced the price to $40,000. Link to post Share on other sites
The 55er 651 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I guess if the seller (who doesn't know all the details about it) lowered the price the car's actually for sale. I thought at 45K it was another on-line fishing expedition where they're "just putting some feelers out there". Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR 1,086 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 On 12/8/2020 at 11:26 AM, kingrudy said: I agree, the three foot bumper also looks weird. I also agree. It's kind of strange that many car guys who are critical of the extended 5mph bumpers of the mid-seventies will admire these add-on continental kits. That looks like about a 40mph bumper! It's a very impressive car, though. Someone made a sincere effort to make or keep it nice. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
zeke01 196 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Did anyone else notice that there is a spare tire inside of the Trunk? How would you like to retrieve that from the trunk? Zeke 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mopar_mutt_57 2 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Still going to be a hard sale at 40k. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kingrudy 332 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Spare tire in the trunk and a continental kit. This guy must have had a flat tire recently and is taking no chances. Still think it is a nice looking car. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,130 Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 On 1/16, Seller reduced the price to $36,000. Link to post Share on other sites
Hudsy Wudsy 653 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 If only all old cars had those clear vinyl seat covers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
suchan 437 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 hours ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: If only all old cars had those clear vinyl seat covers. Definitely "of the period". But hey, who doesn't like sitting on hard plastic? Reminds me of living rooms full of furniture you weren't allowed to sit on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hudsy Wudsy 653 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 14 minutes ago, suchan said: Definitely "of the period". But hey, who doesn't like sitting on hard plastic? Reminds me of living rooms full of furniture you weren't allowed to sit on. I suppose that you're right, but they sure kept the fabric from aging. Link to post Share on other sites
gungeey 218 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 How about keep the continental kit and throw in the original bumper and sell for 17.5k 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR 1,086 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 5 hours ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: If only all old cars had those clear vinyl seat covers. Do you know of a source for these? The seats in my original '61 Mercury have these on them (from the dealer when new), and seats are in great shape as a result, but the clear vinyl is cracking a little every time I sit down. The only solution seems to be to not drive the car. 😬 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hudsy Wudsy 653 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 No, I'm sorry, I don't. I'm sure that they would be far too expensive to reproduce because of all of the different applications. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,804 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 The “Continental “ spare tire typically rotated and pivoted off to the left for easier trunk access, but getting it off for use takes a bit more effort, and keeping a backup spare more accessible in the trunk makes life easier (ask me how I know) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,130 Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Now also listed on Hemmings: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/oldsmobile/88/2459846.html Link to post Share on other sites
kingrudy 332 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Beautiful car inspite of the Contenental Kit. Seems like the seller is serious about selling this car. I'm sure he has quite a few dollars invested in this car and it trying not to take too big of a hit on the sale. Link to post Share on other sites
deaddds 150 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I wonder if the bumper is different due to the kit or just disassemble and remount the existing bumper? Plus side is you dont need to pack the cheap collapsible picknik table for shows. Priced about right if the door panels didnt need repaired and the engine bay were detailed. Knock off 5K? Link to post Share on other sites
The 55er 651 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 It uses the stock 1958 Olds 88 rear bumper. The car would look better without the continental kit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,130 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 On 2/5, Seller reduced the price on the Hemmings ad to $32,000. Link to post Share on other sites
deac 132 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 I know it can be difficult to lower the price of your car but 32G's is still lofty! Link to post Share on other sites
kingrudy 332 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 IMO there is some sentimental attachment to this car, or beer goggles. If you start a 45K and then drop to 32, makes you wonder. Very nice looking car, but if I were selling it I would throw in an original bumper with it. Link to post Share on other sites
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