Green 1949 Oldsmobile 88 324 Rocket V8 3 Speed Manual Available Now!
Sale price: US $49,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used |
| Year: | 1949 |
| Make: | Oldsmobile |
| Model: | Eighty-Eight |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Drive Type: | -- |
| Engine: | 324 Rocket V8 |
| Vehicle Title: | -- |
| Mileage: | 15091 |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
O'Fallon, Illinois, United States
Vehicle description
(618) 248-2475 (618) 248-2475 Visit Store Green 1949 Oldsmobile 88 324 Rocket V8 3 Speed Manual Available Now! Exterior Color: Green Interior Color: Green/White Transmission: 3 Speed Manual Engine: 324 Rocket V8 Mileage: 15,091 Vehicle Original VIN : 498M15511
Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis is proud to present this 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Futurama Fastback! Said to be a surviving California custom built in 1959 this hot rod has it all! It has the superb hot rod sound, stunning paint / interior combination, and classy looks to span decades! Oh, and magazine features spanning a couple decades! Under the hood of this mean green machine is a 324 Rocket V-8 with 57 Oldsmobile J-2 heads and a 3/4 race camshaft. Fueling the top end is a Rochester 4-Jet 4-barrel carburetor. The engine breathes through custom headers and duale exit exhaust! The transmission is a 1937 Cadillac LaSalle 3 speed manual top loader - beloved by the first hot rodders for its durability and simplistic linkage install. Shifting is smooth with he the transmission and with the 3.24 gear ratio the vehicle is a true pleasure to drive. Driving doesn"t feel appropriate - this is cruising bliss. Our seller was lucky enough to become the steward of this classic California custom. Documentation exists to help validate this car is the car featured in Hot Rod June 1986, Rod and Custom February 1990, and Hot Rod Deluxe in May of 2010. The seller also states he has documentation for the upholstery work from 1959 being done by Benne Stohr of Bilt-Rite Auto. The upholstery and entire car are in fanatical shape for being "hot-rodded" nearly 60 years ago! The interior is stunningly stylistic with two-tone ivory and green upholstery. The seating position is comfortable, and the Moon gas pedal completes the look! The Radson Engineering Corporation tachometer helps date the custom build and works as designed. Most everything in the interior is in good to great shape and functioning as expected with the exception of the clock. This 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Futurama Fastback is offered by the St. [ omitted ]. [ omitted ]. Vehicle Description Vehicle Original VIN : 498M15511
Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis is proud to present this 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Futurama Fastback! Said to be a surviving California custom built in 1959 this hot rod has it all! It has the superb hot rod sound, stunning paint / interior combination, and classy looks to span decades! Oh, and magazine features spanning a couple decades! Under the hood of this mean green machine is a 324 Rocket V-8 with 57 Oldsmobile J-2 heads and a 3/4 race camshaft. Fueling the top end is a Rochester 4-Jet 4-barrel carburetor. The engine breathes through custom headers and duale exit exhaust! The transmission is a 1937 Cadillac LaSalle 3 speed manual top loader - beloved by the first hot rodders for its durability and simplistic linkage install. Shifting is smooth with he the transmission and with the 3.24 gear ratio the vehicle is a true pleasure to drive. Driving doesn"t feel appropriate - this is cruising bliss. Our seller was lucky enough to become the steward of this classic California custom. Documentation exists to help validate this car is the car featured in Hot Rod June 1986, Rod and Custom February 1990, and Hot Rod Deluxe in May of 2010. The seller also states he has documentation for the upholstery work from 1959 being done by Benne Stohr of Bilt-Rite Auto. The upholstery and entire car are in fanatical shape for being "hot-rodded" nearly 60 years ago! The interior is stunningly stylistic with two-tone ivory and green upholstery. The seating position is comfortable, and the Moon gas pedal completes the look! The Radson Engineering Corporation tachometer helps date the custom build and works as designed. Most everything in the interior is in good to great shape and functioning as expected with the exception of the clock. This 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Futurama Fastback is offered by the St. [ omitted ]. [ omitted ]. Vehicle Warranty This vehicle is "For Sale by Owner," displayed at Gateway Classic Cars, who is acting only as a Sales Agent. The Company is not making any representations as to the condition and/or the value of this vehicle. Gateway Classic Cars has not checked the condition (mechanical or structural), mileage or authenticity of this vehicle and is relying on the information provided by the seller. The company is not responsible for omissions and/or errors in advertising this vehicle and the buyer shall hold the Company harmless from all future claims arising from any representations made by the Seller. All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS, WHERE-IS basis. OR This Vehicle is owned by the Company, however, the Company is not making any representations as to the condition, authenticity, mileage or originality of this vehicle. The Company is not issuing any warranties, verbal or written and is not responsible for any omissions or errors in advertising. The Customer is relying solely on the previous owners information and/or its own inspection, knowledge and judgment on this vehicle. The Company is not a certified mechanic or appraiser. All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS, WHERE-IS basis About Gateway Classic Cars of St Louis Are you ready to sell your classic, exotic, or special interest vehicle?
With over 3,000 of the World's finest collector vehicles located in 18 state-of-the-art showrooms nationwide,
Gateway Classic Cars is your premier consignment company!
Selling your car has never been easier thanks to Gateway Classic Cars. Our proven Consignment Process provides you with the peace of mind and our team will remove the stress of selling privately and the risks of losing money at auction. You retain ownership and title of the vehicle until we sell it! Your vehicle receives a professional photo shoot of up to 100 pictures and a video presenting your vehicle plus a professional write-up and featured on our extended advertising network. Join our success of being the World's Largest Classic Car Company since 1999.
For over 20 years we have helped over 34,000 collectors around the world
buy , sell or trade their classics and we can help you too!
on how we can help you sell your vehicle.
Contact us for more details (618) 248-2475 (618) 248-2475 Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods:
- Cashier"s Check/money order
- Personal check (once cleared)
Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer"s responsibility. Finance, Warranty, Shipping question?
Call the dealer at (618) 248-2475 General Terms AVAILABILITY : We advertise our inventory across multiple websites. It is best practice to inquire about the advertised vehicle prior to purchasing in order confirm that it was not already sold. Vehicles may be sold prior to its advertising ending, and we reserve the right to end advertising/listing early or to cancel any and all bids/offers solely at our discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. In the event that a bidder has the winning bid or finalizes the buy it now price, but did not check availability and the vehicle was sold before a deposit and contracts were executed, then we are not liable nor responsible. AS-IS WHERE-IS : All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS WHERE-IS basis. Having a third party inspection and addressing any concerns is recommended prior to purchase. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to verify all advertisements which shall include but not limited to options, accessories, and vehicle condition before time of sale. If the purchaser chooses to waive an inspection, the AS-IS WHERE-IS is still enforced. Any concerns will not be addressed post sale as the sale is final without cures or remedies. PAYMENT : We require a non-refundable $1,000 deposit within 24 hours of offer being placed. A deposit is a commitment to purchase and is applied towards the purchase price. The commitment to purchase is not contingent upon inspection, financing, or any other terms or conditions. We require full payment within 7 days of offer acceptance, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing. If the deposit and/or full payment are not provided within said time frame, all vehicles will be relisted and transaction will be considered null and void. We accept wire transfer (preferred), cashier's check, personal check (vehicle shipment will be delayed until check clears), ACH, credit cards (for the agreed deposit amount only and will incur a 3% fee), and in person cash payments. We also offer vehicle financing, please inquire for details prior to making bids/offers. PayPal and American Express is not accepted. VEHICLE RELEASE : Signed purchase packet which shall include but not limited to the purchase contract, cleared payment in full, and a copy of your driver's license will be needed before the vehicle is released. Fees and Taxes All finalized transactions will have additional charges if applicable which could include the following: sales tax, title fees, license & registration fees, and other additional government or licensing agency charges to register the vehicle. The purchaser is responsible for these charges. The advertised price and winning auction bids shall include a document fee of $297.63. All credit cards are charged a 3% convenient fee.
Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis is proud to present this 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Futurama Fastback! Said to be a surviving California custom built in 1959 this hot rod has it all! It has the superb hot rod sound, stunning paint / interior combination, and classy looks to span decades! Oh, and magazine features spanning a couple decades! Under the hood of this mean green machine is a 324 Rocket V-8 with 57 Oldsmobile J-2 heads and a 3/4 race camshaft. Fueling the top end is a Rochester 4-Jet 4-barrel carburetor. The engine breathes through custom headers and duale exit exhaust! The transmission is a 1937 Cadillac LaSalle 3 speed manual top loader - beloved by the first hot rodders for its durability and simplistic linkage install. Shifting is smooth with he the transmission and with the 3.24 gear ratio the vehicle is a true pleasure to drive. Driving doesn"t feel appropriate - this is cruising bliss. Our seller was lucky enough to become the steward of this classic California custom. Documentation exists to help validate this car is the car featured in Hot Rod June 1986, Rod and Custom February 1990, and Hot Rod Deluxe in May of 2010. The seller also states he has documentation for the upholstery work from 1959 being done by Benne Stohr of Bilt-Rite Auto. The upholstery and entire car are in fanatical shape for being "hot-rodded" nearly 60 years ago! The interior is stunningly stylistic with two-tone ivory and green upholstery. The seating position is comfortable, and the Moon gas pedal completes the look! The Radson Engineering Corporation tachometer helps date the custom build and works as designed. Most everything in the interior is in good to great shape and functioning as expected with the exception of the clock. This 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Futurama Fastback is offered by the St. [ omitted ]. [ omitted ]. Vehicle Description Vehicle Original VIN : 498M15511
Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis is proud to present this 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Futurama Fastback! Said to be a surviving California custom built in 1959 this hot rod has it all! It has the superb hot rod sound, stunning paint / interior combination, and classy looks to span decades! Oh, and magazine features spanning a couple decades! Under the hood of this mean green machine is a 324 Rocket V-8 with 57 Oldsmobile J-2 heads and a 3/4 race camshaft. Fueling the top end is a Rochester 4-Jet 4-barrel carburetor. The engine breathes through custom headers and duale exit exhaust! The transmission is a 1937 Cadillac LaSalle 3 speed manual top loader - beloved by the first hot rodders for its durability and simplistic linkage install. Shifting is smooth with he the transmission and with the 3.24 gear ratio the vehicle is a true pleasure to drive. Driving doesn"t feel appropriate - this is cruising bliss. Our seller was lucky enough to become the steward of this classic California custom. Documentation exists to help validate this car is the car featured in Hot Rod June 1986, Rod and Custom February 1990, and Hot Rod Deluxe in May of 2010. The seller also states he has documentation for the upholstery work from 1959 being done by Benne Stohr of Bilt-Rite Auto. The upholstery and entire car are in fanatical shape for being "hot-rodded" nearly 60 years ago! The interior is stunningly stylistic with two-tone ivory and green upholstery. The seating position is comfortable, and the Moon gas pedal completes the look! The Radson Engineering Corporation tachometer helps date the custom build and works as designed. Most everything in the interior is in good to great shape and functioning as expected with the exception of the clock. This 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Futurama Fastback is offered by the St. [ omitted ]. [ omitted ]. Vehicle Warranty This vehicle is "For Sale by Owner," displayed at Gateway Classic Cars, who is acting only as a Sales Agent. The Company is not making any representations as to the condition and/or the value of this vehicle. Gateway Classic Cars has not checked the condition (mechanical or structural), mileage or authenticity of this vehicle and is relying on the information provided by the seller. The company is not responsible for omissions and/or errors in advertising this vehicle and the buyer shall hold the Company harmless from all future claims arising from any representations made by the Seller. All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS, WHERE-IS basis. OR This Vehicle is owned by the Company, however, the Company is not making any representations as to the condition, authenticity, mileage or originality of this vehicle. The Company is not issuing any warranties, verbal or written and is not responsible for any omissions or errors in advertising. The Customer is relying solely on the previous owners information and/or its own inspection, knowledge and judgment on this vehicle. The Company is not a certified mechanic or appraiser. All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS, WHERE-IS basis About Gateway Classic Cars of St Louis Are you ready to sell your classic, exotic, or special interest vehicle?
With over 3,000 of the World's finest collector vehicles located in 18 state-of-the-art showrooms nationwide,
Gateway Classic Cars is your premier consignment company!
Selling your car has never been easier thanks to Gateway Classic Cars. Our proven Consignment Process provides you with the peace of mind and our team will remove the stress of selling privately and the risks of losing money at auction. You retain ownership and title of the vehicle until we sell it! Your vehicle receives a professional photo shoot of up to 100 pictures and a video presenting your vehicle plus a professional write-up and featured on our extended advertising network. Join our success of being the World's Largest Classic Car Company since 1999.
For over 20 years we have helped over 34,000 collectors around the world
buy , sell or trade their classics and we can help you too!
on how we can help you sell your vehicle.
Contact us for more details (618) 248-2475 (618) 248-2475 Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods:
- Cashier"s Check/money order
- Personal check (once cleared)
Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer"s responsibility. Finance, Warranty, Shipping question?
Call the dealer at (618) 248-2475 General Terms AVAILABILITY : We advertise our inventory across multiple websites. It is best practice to inquire about the advertised vehicle prior to purchasing in order confirm that it was not already sold. Vehicles may be sold prior to its advertising ending, and we reserve the right to end advertising/listing early or to cancel any and all bids/offers solely at our discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. In the event that a bidder has the winning bid or finalizes the buy it now price, but did not check availability and the vehicle was sold before a deposit and contracts were executed, then we are not liable nor responsible. AS-IS WHERE-IS : All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS WHERE-IS basis. Having a third party inspection and addressing any concerns is recommended prior to purchase. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to verify all advertisements which shall include but not limited to options, accessories, and vehicle condition before time of sale. If the purchaser chooses to waive an inspection, the AS-IS WHERE-IS is still enforced. Any concerns will not be addressed post sale as the sale is final without cures or remedies. PAYMENT : We require a non-refundable $1,000 deposit within 24 hours of offer being placed. A deposit is a commitment to purchase and is applied towards the purchase price. The commitment to purchase is not contingent upon inspection, financing, or any other terms or conditions. We require full payment within 7 days of offer acceptance, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing. If the deposit and/or full payment are not provided within said time frame, all vehicles will be relisted and transaction will be considered null and void. We accept wire transfer (preferred), cashier's check, personal check (vehicle shipment will be delayed until check clears), ACH, credit cards (for the agreed deposit amount only and will incur a 3% fee), and in person cash payments. We also offer vehicle financing, please inquire for details prior to making bids/offers. PayPal and American Express is not accepted. VEHICLE RELEASE : Signed purchase packet which shall include but not limited to the purchase contract, cleared payment in full, and a copy of your driver's license will be needed before the vehicle is released. Fees and Taxes All finalized transactions will have additional charges if applicable which could include the following: sales tax, title fees, license & registration fees, and other additional government or licensing agency charges to register the vehicle. The purchaser is responsible for these charges. The advertised price and winning auction bids shall include a document fee of $297.63. All credit cards are charged a 3% convenient fee.