Re: Automobiles you don't see everyday...

roddie Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:17 pm

GallopingGhostler wrote:
pman1111 wrote:My guess is, it is a Dynamic 88?

Does look like the lettering on the side back matches D-Y-N-A-M-I-C. Found a convertible version:

https://classiccars.com/listings/view/695531/1960-oldsmobile-dynamic-88-for-sale-in-harpers-ferry-west-virginia-25425

Rather than opting for a full, historic renovation, the owner did several deviations with exhaust tips, chrome reverse rims, painted black trim instead of re-chroming, etc. Plus, it lacks the Oldsmobile letter across the trunk back. Would still be a nice show piece in the annual historic car shows here in town and neighboring.

Looks nice and the price is not bad, but adding a 4th vehicle in the kitty is a bit too much for me.

You two nailed it! pman guessed the model.. but George planted the seed. The "Dynamic 88" was Oldsmobile's entry-level/full-size offering in 1960.

Look closely at the three photos that I posted... and take note that there are no door-handles.. and the bonnet/hood has a custom/raised center-section which is generally indicative of a high-rise intake manifold. Cool

This car is a sedan... (4-door) so each of the 4 doors would require their own electronic-latch to open them "from the outside" but likely; only the driver's-side door had the electronics.

rsv1cox Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:45 pm

The vanishing diversity of the 1950's. Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Nash, Kaiser/Frasier, Willys, Crosley, DeSoto, Dodge and Plymouth as we once knew them and countless others.

roddie Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:53 pm

rsv1cox wrote:The vanishing diversity of the 1950's. Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Nash, Kaiser/Frasier, Willys, Crosley, DeSoto, Dodge and Plymouth as we once knew them and countless others.

Oh yea Robert. I know that you know very well!! Cool

The Oldsmobile 88 WIKI

aspeed Sun Apr 16, 2023 10:28 pm

Love those 455s. Had one that I wanted to put in a fiberglass 1932 Ford sedan street rod. Moved and sold them. Some pics of a few cars I made over the years if I did not show them here already. 1932 3 window coupe (little deuce coupe} 32 Austin Bantam. Had the mold and made a few.

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rsv1cox Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:08 am

Beautiful picture of the blue '32 - sunrise/sunset really sets it off.

Spinster sisters in my little home town of Raymond owned a Bantam. Drove it in town at least once a week to get an ice cream cone at Candyland. Even as a kid I wanted that car.

rsv1cox Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:10 am

roddie wrote:
rsv1cox wrote:The vanishing diversity of the 1950's. Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Nash, Kaiser/Frasier, Willys, Crosley, DeSoto, Dodge and Plymouth as we once knew them and countless others.

Oh yea Robert. I know that you know very well!!

The Oldsmobile 88 WIKI

Even today roddie. When was the last time you saw a first generation Mazda RX-7 on the road.

davidll1984 Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:01 am

As always very cool to see another beautiful car being restored I don't know if this model really exists but it would be cool to find one to restore

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Oldenginerod Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:24 pm

davidll1984 wrote:As always very cool to see another beautiful car being restored I don't know if this model really exists but it would be cool to find one to restore

Hey, I saw that car at the Melbourne International Motor Show. I remember it vividly, and being a Toyota (which our family have driven since the mid 60s) I took a special interest in it. The cool green colour really caught my attention.
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/remembering-the-72-toyota-rv-2-the-hip-wagon-camper-that-was-ahead-of-its-time-174576.html

rsv1cox Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:01 pm

Looked like my 1995 Volvo 960. A love/hate relationship. Best car I ever bought, worst car I ever bought. Purchased new I loved the car then within a year troubles arose. First the air conditioner went out, then the battery (Son and wife taking it to Disney World), then the brakes, then the motor mounts, then the suspension. Most covered by warrentee.

Then I got T boned right in the B pillar by a lady that had her turn signals on long before she intended to turn. I thought she was turning into my road so i pulled out. Big mistake and my fault. I got the citation even though she had no registration or drivers license with her, and I explained the turn signal thing. No mercy and I didn't deserve it either.

Drove it home and to the auto body shop. GEICO picked up most of the tab.

I still love that car and continue to look for one.

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davidll1984 Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:11 am

It's not a real one but with this engine really starts to be more real

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I'm working on this project and wanted to share with you telling me that others here would find it cool Very Happy

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