1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Sedan Great Running and Driving Turn Key Example

All Oldsmobiles were completely restyled for 1959, with the 88 series given longer, lower and wider styling on a GM B-body chassis. The 88 shared its appearance with the top-model Oldsmobile 98. Styling highlights for the new models, promoted as the "Linear Look," included six-window styling on four-door pillared sedans, glassy semi-fastback rooflines on Holiday coupes and flat-blade rooflines with thin windshield and C-pillars on Holiday sedans which created a large open greenhouse effect. Two-door hardtops were called "Holiday Scenicoupes," whereas four-door hardtops were called "Holiday Sport Sedans." While many 1959 model cars featured bigger and sharper fins, Olds flattened theirs horizontally and reduced chrome from 1958 for a much cleaner look. Wheelbases on 88 models increased by one inch to 123 inches.

A larger, 394 cubic-inch Rocket V8 with four-barrel carburation rated at 315 hp was standard on the Super 88. The lower-priced Dynamic 88 retained the two-barrel 265 hp 371 cubic-inch '57–58 Rocket V8, with a 300 hp four-barrel version optional. An unusual feature was called the "Safety-Spectrum Speedometer", in which the bar that is used the measure the speed is green from 0–35 mph, amber at 35–65 mph, and red at speeds above 65 mph. A simpler but bold new grille and revised rear design with even flatter, horizontal tailfins and new taillights highlighted the 1960 makeover. Power for Super 88 models remained the same, while Dynamic 88s had their 371 ci Rocket V8 detuned to 240 hp, where a lower compression ratio accommodated lower-priced regular gasoline. Other changes included a revised instrument panel and a slimmer transmission tunnel for improved interior space.

This very nice example is in Excellent, Running and Driving Condition, I would not hesitate to drive this car cross country today. Featuring a very stylish interior and bold Chrome all around this car screams the exuberance of the Early 60's like few cars can. Collector owned and cared for for many years the car has always been taken care of, stored indoors, and used on Sunny Summer days only. There are very few flaws that need attention here most notably the optional Dash Pad, which can either be removed to restored. Otherwise this car is good to go and needs nothing but a happy new owner.