Very clean full-sized convertible. Beautiful paint over straight bodywork. Restored bucket seat interior with new power top. Powerful 425 cubic inch V8. Very well documented. Runs and drives great! Big Oldsmobile muscle that stands out in a crowd.
This handsome 1965 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 is one of those cars that you buy because of quality. Someone spent a huge amount of money on the restoration, as evidenced by the 3-inch-thick file that accompanies the car. Seldom do cars like this get restored to this level, and it was obviously a labor of love. The Dynamic 88 was technically the mid-sized Olds in 1965, bracketed on top by the massive 98 and below by the Cutlass, but make no mistake, this is a full-sized car. The sparkling Provincial White paint makes the big ragtop look athletic and trim, particularly with the kick-up on the rear quarters. Finish quality is excellent with even gaps throughout and doors that close with a substantial feel thats quite unlike most 1960s convertibles. Details like the shrouding around the headlights, the minimal chrome, and the quad taillights out back add interest, and theres a contrasting blue pinstripe running the length of the car. Chrome and stainless trim is very good to excellent---more proof that someone invested a lot of money in the restoration. This is a very clean car.
Finding bucket seats in a full-sized Olds is a rare treat, and the entire interior has been restored to factory specs. Almost everything you can touch inside the car is new, including the seat covers, door panels, and carpets, and it looks quite authentic. The factory instrument panel is interesting, with a large central pod housing the speedometer, with dials on either side for fuel level and warning lights, and a clock on the right (which wants to work but stops after a period of time-it could be cleaned and lubricated to work properly). You also get a full-length console with the bucket seats, and that console includes a tachometer (not operational due to the electronic ignition). Someone has also added a digital temperature gauge under the dash, discreetly tucked behind the tach. Brushed stainless surfaces make the Olds look clean and upscale and the pushbutton controls for the heater system are just plain cool. The AM radio works, as do both speakers and the power antenna on the rear deck-even the Wonderbar function works! Of note, theres some pitting on the console itself, which is probably original, and the clock is inop, but otherwise this car is 100% ready to cruise. The seats are firm and comfortable, there is recent weatherstripping throughout, and the blue power convertible top folds itself neatly and is hidden by a matching blue boot. The massive trunk includes what appears to be the original mat, as well as a full-sized spare tire assembly with bumper jack.
For 1965, a 425 cubic inch V8 was standard equipment in the 88, with this car offering the optional Super Rocket V8 with a 4-barrel carb and dual exhaust. That big motor generates the kind of torque that makes this big convertible feel 800 pounds lighter and gives it the moves of a genuine muscle car. Its fully rebuilt and nicely detailed with bright red Oldsmobile engine enamel, a correct dual snorkel air cleaner, and satin black inner surfaces. Power steering and power brakes are included, with an upgraded dual master cylinder for safety. A giant radiator keeps even this massive engine nice and cool and theres an Optima red-top battery to crank it over effortlessly. For 1965, the TH400 3-speed automatic transmission was standard equipment, and it has proven to be one of the most durable automatics of all time. We believe there are 3.23 gears in back, which make this car a comfortable cruiser on the highway. This was not a body-off restoration, but you can see that the floors and rockers are super solid, as is the trunk pan and extensions-this was never a rusty car. A newer Flowmaster dual exhaust system sounds awesome and terminates in a pair of chrome tips under the rear bumper that are just subtle enough to be appropriate on an Oldsmobile. There are fresh shocks and springs up front so it sits right and the front suspension offers a lot of new components so it tracks straight on the road. 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels are exactly the right choice on the sporty Dynamic 88 and carry fresh 235/60/15 front and 255/60/15 rear performance radials.
Documentation is extensive, including restoration receipts and photos, manuals, brochures, and much more.
Oldsmobiles in general tend to fly under enthusiasts radar, but even a quick glance will reveal that theyre really good cars and represent a huge value for the money. A Chevy Impala convertible in this condition would cost thousands more and would still be less of a car with a smaller motor. You get full-sized comfort, effortless performance, great club support, and a car that will stand out instead of blending in. If this was your fathers Oldsmobile, perhaps your father had it going on more than you thought, because this is a seriously cool car. Call today!
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