This 1949 Oldsmobile 88 was refurbished and modified in Idaho during the late-1990s and early-2000s, including installation of a 500ci Cadillac V8. Finished in a green Citroën color, the car has also been fitted with a TH350 automatic transmission, Lokar shifter, dual exhaust, and a tan interior. It was relocated to Ohio before being acquired by the current owner in 2016, and maintenance carried out since included a new brake master cylinder, wheel cylinders, rear brake shoes, rear axle bearings, and more as outlined in the listing below. This Oldsmobile is part of the single-owner collection currently being represented on the website by BaT regular Wob. It is sold at no reserve in New Jersey with refurbishment photos, service records from current ownership, and a clean Maryland title.
The car has been repainted in Citroën’s Vert Longchamp Metallic, and work encompassed the door jambs and underside of the trunk lid as shown in the gallery. Factory trim remains installed, and the dual-outlet exhaust system exits under the rear bumper.
15″ steel wheels are finished in red and fitted with chrome hubcaps and trim rings. Michelin Rainforce tires measuring 205/75 are mounted up front, and 235/75 Goodyear Invicta GL tires are mounted out back. A set of lowering springs has been installed at the front.
The cabin is upholstered in tan leatherette with matching carpets and a black-painted dash. A three-spoke factory steering wheel is fitted and features a red Bakelite rim. Pitting and other imperfections are present on some interior brightwork. The trunk has been carpeted and lined to match the cabin, and the car is equipped with a Lokar floor shifter for the three-speed automatic transmission.
The car retains a factory 110-mph speedometer, which is bordered by fuel level, charging, coolant temperature, and oil pressure gauges. An analog clock is present atop the dash. Under 68,600 miles are shown on the odometer, approximately 500 of which were added by the current owner.
The 500ci Cadillac V8 is backed by a TH350 automatic transmission and equipped with a four-barrel Edelbrock carburetor and HEI distributor. The engine bay is finished in black Gravtex. Approximately $2,200 in servicing was performed just after the current owner’s acquisition, including an oil and filter change, coolant flush, installation of a remanufactured starter, and inspection of the belts and hoses. The seller notes that some smoke was apparent upon startup after several months of sitting.
The 2016 service also included a new brake master cylinder, rear axle seals and bearings, differential gear oil, rear brake shoes, and wheel cylinders for the four-wheel drum brakes. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery below.
Annotated photos from the refurbishment are included, as are copies of invoices for servicing performed during current ownership. Photos of the Fisher body tag and Washington assigned VIN tag are attached in the gallery. A start-up and driving video is viewable below.