1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 J2

OVERVIEW

This 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 is powered by a 371cid Oldsmobile V8 equipped with a J2 tri-power intake and backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include power front disc brakes, power steering, power front seats, power windows, a Custom Autosound AM/FM stereo, and a trunk-mounted CD changer. Finished in Raspberry over a tan leather interior, this Super 88 comes from the selling dealer with shop and carburetor manuals, a parts catalog, a brochure, and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The exterior is finished in Raspberry. Features include smoothed and color-matched bumpers, custom turn signals, a custom bar grille, a shaved hood, vacuum windshield wipers, side and taillight trim, and a driver-side mirror.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 17-inch Boyd Coddington aluminum wheels is wrapped in 225/50/ZR17 front and 255/50/ZR17 rear Nitto radial tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The power front split bench seat and the rear seat are upholstered in tan leather. Features include power windows, power steering, a Custom Autosound AM/FM stereo, a column-mounted automatic transmission shifter, a Billet Specialties steering wheel with a tan grip, a body-color dashboard, and tan door panels. The trunk is upholstered to match the interior and houses the relocated battery, a CD changer, and an amplifier.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A 120-mph speedometer, a fuel gauge, and warning lights for various systems are located ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 7,179 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 371cid Oldsmobile V8 engine with a J2 tri-power intake and backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. As the W accessory code on the data tag indicates, this Super 88 came from the factory with the tri-power setup. Engine bay features include an aluminum radiator, an aluminum overflow container, gold engine paint, tube exhaust headers, and polished Edmunds air cleaners. According to the selling dealer, a safety check was completed in March 2023.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Oldsmobile is equipped with an independent front suspension and a Ford nine-inch rear drive axle. Braking is provided by power front discs and rear drums. A full-length Flowmaster dual exhaust system with ceramic-coated Doug's Headers exits at the rear.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The selling dealer notes that if the winning bidder is a California resident they will be responsible for paying a $15 title transfer fee, a $70 documentation fee, and California state sales tax, which depends on the county the buyer lives in. Shop and carburetor manuals, a parts catalog, and a brochure will come with the purchase of the car.