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1950 Oldsmobile "88" Futuramic
America's First Muscle Car!
Rebuilt Engine & Transmission <250 Miles), Rebuilt Suspension, New Tires, Converted to 12 Volt System for Reliability.
This particular 1950 Oldsmobile ?88” Futuramic is a particularly fine example of a faithful restoration of a very original car. The car has been completely gone through cosmetically and mechanically with significant improvements within the last few hundred miles. Specifically, the car has received the following within the last 500 miles:
Rebuilt engine and highly detailed engine compartment (within 200 miles)
Rebuilt Hydramatic transmission (within 200 miles)
Conversion to 12 Volt with alternator mounted in place of generator
Rebuilt suspension including springs, rebuilt original lever shocks
New bushings and other steering components
New radial whitewall tires
Compete tune-up, fluid change, and lubrication
The temptation to modify the Oldsmobile has been resisted with only upgrade being the conversion to an improved electrical system to improve the reliability of the ?88.” Cosmetically, the car is painted in its factory delivered green with much of the interior (dash, metal door panels, gauges, etc.) in original and absolutely superb condition. The paint is high quality base cost / clear coat (2-stage) with a very subtle / fine metallic that is absolutely striking. The body is totally straight, free from damage and rust. The exterior chrome and other trim are exceptional as is the factory original glass.
The interior has been completely restored and is immaculate. The material that was chosen have a totally period appearance and the carpet, door panels, interior hardware and headliner are excellent. The factory radio and clock are in place but not working. However, the electrical system is functional including wipers, lights, turn signals, dash lights, speedometer and odometer. 
The underside of the car is solid and the suspension beautiful as is the undercarriage of the car is solid and the trunk contains the original spare, jack and jack handle and carpet.
The car has a clear transferrable title and is smog exempt in every state as a result of its age. 
Mechanically, the car is excellent. The fresh engine, transmission, and suspension make the car a pleasure to drive and it exhibits no drivability issues. It starts immediately with a push of the button whether warm, or cold. The car has strong acceleration and the transmission shifts without fuss. Brakes are excellent and stop the car straight and sure. The emergency brake is properly adjusted and holds the car in place. The car does not wander and, unlike many 1950's vintage cars does not leak, smoke, or have any unusual engine noise.