- 8,038
- 45,995 high price
- La Vergne, TN
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- oldride.com
Take a long look at this stunning golden classic. It's from the time when oldsmobile was in charge of their own style, and this is arguably their most fashionable year. Oldsmobile made big changes in 1959. They claimed that this car had 40% more glass than the previous year, and we can believe them. The bubble top design, huge pillarless middle section, and sloping rear makes this look like a true 1950s dream car made into a reality. But the appeal of this coupe is much more than just the roof. And there's even room to fully spell out the car's extra-tall 10-letter name on the grille. The hood is as long as the horizon with a rocket ornament on each fenders and a bright full-length trail that stretches all the way to the tailfins. And the reason why it all looks so stellar is careful ownership, and the right investments in preservation and restoration that make the golden mist paint and all that chrome shine like precious metal. But don't just be stunned by the outside... The restored interior represents a great era in color, and the seats show this best. It's the kind of thoughtful design that comes from an era when artists were working on interiors. This trio of colors coordinates nicely with the dash, side panels, carpeting, and headliner for a true uniform appearance. It's the kind of car everyone wants to go for a ride in, which is fine because the front split bench gives way to a roomy back seat in this full size hardtop. But the power adjusting seat and custom center armrest with cup holder means the driver is always king. There are even provisions for power windows, which is what we love to see on a pillarless hardtopa big coupe needs a big motor, and that's why it carries a correct 394 cubic-inch v8. This is more than just the original motor. All the essential components are period-correct, and they have been restored to look their finest, so it's an engine bay that has been truly dressed to impress. But more than just original-style beauty, there's plenty of performance within that large v8. So the rocket v8 has the kind of stump-pulling power to carry this coupe with ease. This is a luxurious coupe, and so the driving experience is meant to be an easy one. Power Windows
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