1951 Oldsmobile 88 Has Tons of Swag, Would You Park It in Your Driveway?

But what if the maker was dead and buried for many years? The respective products stretch from absolute bargains to incredibly expensive depending on what the company represented in the automotive industry while it was alive.

This Oldsmobile stands somewhere in the middle, as it is far from being cheap, yet it doesn't have an eye-watering price tag attached to it either. Since we've started with the Benjamins, we might as well tell you how much it would set you back should you decide to make it yours, and that would be a cool $41,900.

What would you get in return for spending more on it than getting a brand-new Chevrolet Malibu with all the bells and whistles? A 1951 classic that's been fully restored. This is an Oldsmobile 88, a model that was produced without interruption from the late '40s to the late '90s. Ten generations came out during this time, and the pictured copy is part of the original.

Coming to complement the era's 76 and 98 vehicles, the first-gen Oldsmobile 88 was made all over the United States. It shared its nuts and bolts with the Pontiac Streamliner and Buick Special, featuring a V8 under the elegant hood. The lump was available with a manual or an automatic transmission, delivering the thrust to the rear axle in all body styles, with the lineup comprising a hardtop, a sedan, a coupe, and a station wagon.

This particular Oldsmobile 88 is said to pack a 455 cubic-inch motor. The 7.5-liter V8 power unit works in concert with an automatic transmission. The vendor does not say anything about the output and torque, yet it mentions the Mustang 2 front suspension, dual exhaust system, and a few other highlights of this old-timer.

The exterior paint finish is red, and this classic machine looks so shiny, just like the numerous chrome appointments and those wheels due to a restoration that the car underwent. It has a custom tan interior with a red dashboard and a three-spoke steering wheel that is absolutely adorable, and while it may not get the usual modern amenities we are used to, but it oozes elegance.

Are you curious about what the odometer reads? That would be 2,042 miles (3,286 km), so you are looking at a brand-new 73-year-old car that deserves a caring new owner to cherish it for as long as possible. Do you know anyone interested? And, more importantly, are you perhaps that person? Let us know your thoughts about this Oldsmobile 88 in the comments section below.