1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

Description

There is a lot of WOW to this coupe. This triple-black 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight coupe is a head turner in all crowds with big block power, original flavor, and custom touches.

You just don't see Oldsmobile coupes in this amazing condition anymore. The original paint was swapped for a mirror black shine. Those who know paint recognize that you don't go for black unless every panel is straight, and every gap is uniform. This is a very large car, and it probably took over a gallon of urethane to cover every square inch of it, (and even more clear for as deep a finish as it has) but the work is professional and the results are spectacular. All the chrome and stainless appears to be original, and should give you an idea of how wonderfully well-preserved this car truly is. From the massive chrome bumpers, to the black vinyl roof, this car absolutely looks like a top-of-the-line luxury car. Of course, the Dayton wire wheels give this one the perfect look for Saturday night cruising. But for those who want to keep this closer to stock, the original hubcaps are also included with the car.

Inside is pure luxury. The black velour is a nice way to upgrade over vinyl seating without losing the mean machine attitude. But you didn't have to worry about sticking to the seats on a hot day anyway, thanks to the cold-blowing air conditioning. This black beauty has power windows - a good thing because this coupe is so large, it takes a couple of moves to get across to the other side and roll down all the windows for the cool pillarless hardtop look. In fact, the driver has to put very little effort into looking cool in this Olds. Going for a spin means adjusting the tilt and telescoping three-spoke steering wheel, and allowing the power steering to let you pilot with fingertip ease. Plus, you can set the power seat to the perfect position and listen to your favorite tunes on the original AM/FM stereo. But comfort does not mean tame, and the extra set of gauges for temperature, oil, and battery are a hint that there is a lot of power underneath the long hood.

If 455 cubic-inches weren't already enough, this numbers-matching V8 was rebuilt 1,000 miles ago with a .030 bore. It was also given a W-30 camshaft (you know, the one that helped make the Olds 442 legendary). Even with all these performance upgrades, it still doesn't loose its luxury feel. After all, these were called Rocket V8s, not only because of the power, but also they gave a smooth and steady delivery. These are called Holiday Coupes because they are comfortable cruising machines. This one is equipped with the GM Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic, and power brakes with disc in the front, which give it a long-haul kind of comfort that goes well beyond the pillowy seats.

This is the kind of coupe that you hardly see anymore in an unparalleled kind of quality condition (the included restoration photos and receipts prove it). Who knew one could really stand out from the crowd at such an affordable price?