Over the years, Oldsmobile sold a large number of automobiles with the 88 name (sometimes referred to as Eighty-Eight). The most commonly used moniker was the Delta 88, but the Jetstar 88 was also in the mix for three years (1964-1966). It was Olds’ entry-level big car, and after 60 years of attrition, you don’t see many of them these days. Located in Middlebury, Connecticut, this survivor isn’t rusty like the photos suggest – it’s been wrapped in turquoise with ample amounts of patina thrown in. This interesting survivor is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $9,500. Mitchell G. has done it again when it comes to tips!
Because it was the bargain big Oldsmobile, the 1964 Jetstar 88 used the F-85’s smaller V8, a 330 cubic Inch “Jetaway” with a Super Turbine 300 2-speed automatic transmission. We assume that’s what’s in the seller’s car, but none of the many photos the seller provides show things from under the hood. The headline includes an “LS” reference, which would suggest a restomod, but none of that is mentioned again.
Besides the wild patina wrap that suggests a beater, the seller lists quite a few new parts that the 88 now wears. They include the water pump, alternator, power brakes, voltage regulator, suspension pieces, and big chrome 17-inch wheels sporting new rubber. We’re told the large machine runs and drives well with no word of any outstanding repairs or mechanical needs. The seller oddly adds that the car has never had an overheating problem (why is that relevant?).
This Olds wore black paint before the wrap, and we have no idea of the condition of the body and the old finish before the wrap was applied. It should certainly turn heads wherever you go, especially at Cars & Coffee. The interior may be okay, but aftermarket seat covers are stretched over the factory upholstery. And dig the headliner — license plates! For not a ton of money by today’s car standards, this Olds appears to be a one-of-a-kind cruiser.
Junk.
Hi Wayne, the “tums up” is faulty,,again, but I hear ya’ loud and clear. Make no mistake, we did a lot that made our parents cringe, and none worse except for wear. While I do believe drugs has a small part in Burning Man, I’m more convinced it’s more of a creative persons outlet,( with money) and is limited only by their imagination, not drugs so much. The unbelievable creations could never be made by a burnout.
I realize by the crazy stuff I’m attracted to ( still waiting on that Whatsis Doodlebug tip,,,crickets), who am I to say what this person should or shouldn’t do with their car. It’s just the lines of the Olds just aren’t conducive, in my mind, to goofy looking wheels, that are clearly the center of attention, the car is just a POS to them to display those wheels. IDK,,,sure seems different, but not really. My old man couldn’t understand why we jacked up the back clear to heaven and loud mufflers, if any.
AND the stupid comments aren’t registering ,,,AGAIN,,,what IS the problem with this site??? Too early for my BP meds, that I probably wouldn’t need if this site ran smoothly.
The asking price is high for a car with limited appeal, even if you like it, wraps don’t last forever. If you want attention at a coffee and cars, there are a lot of nice 1960’s through 1980’s 4drs in better condition with more creature comforts for significantly less.
Steve R
Hahahahahahaha,,,(wiping tear) I’m sorry, I try and accept all forms of automotive design, but for the life of me, and ain’t much left so that’s a hefty claim, I just don’t see the attraction in the clown wheels. I realize different, um, people may have different ideas due to their background, and by ridiculing them makes me no better than my old man was. But to highlight the vehicle with fancy wheels( that are prone to blowouts) and leave the rest of the car in that condition, surely speaks of a chromosome missing. Like unusual clothes or hairstyles, I wonder if people do those things because there aren’t people like my old man to tell them they look ridiculous. I know, I did things that upset my old man, but at least they were plausible actions. This looks terrible on a really otherwise nice looking car.
I wonder why they used all those body repair panels to line the roof? That would be noisy and loud inside. As for the tires being prone to blowouts, Howard, I think that is because you can’t tell a tire is flat since there is not much sidewall to show it has gone down.
I’ve seen a couple times, about 50 feet from a pothole, changing a tire. With no sidewall, it pops the bead. I believe there are places that repair those clown wheels.
What Howard said.
The cheapest full size car in the 1964 Olds line up.
This is just…wrong. I can (sort of) see preserving a deteriorated finish, but creating a phony one with a wrap?? And the wheel/tire combo looks way out of place on a ’64 Jetstar sedan.
That’s what is called the “Donk” look. Although, all the Donks, I have seen have a major lift on all 4 corners/both ends. It’s kind of the opposite of low riders.
I’m somewhat shocked with the car coming from Connecticut. Those ghetto rims are worth more than the whole car itself, maybe a $100.00. Clown car of the year award at the least.
If I found this in a barn I would close the door.
looks like a wet not mess that should be crushed
Why would you wrap a car to look like this? Add said it was or is a Black car I personally would change the tires and wheels back to something that actually fits the car then get rid of the wrap go with a matt black and black out the chrome raised white letter tiers
I love cars with cool patina, but I hate cars with fake patina! And this one look especially fake.