Stretched and Solid: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Limousine

When the fifth generation of the Oldsmobile 88 was introduced as a 1961 model, the restyled body was already quite large, measuring in at just a hair under 18 feet in length.  However, that wasn’t long enough to meet the original owner’s needs, and this Dynamic 88 was converted to a limousine when new and sold to Stageway Coaches in Cincinnati, Ohio, back in 1961.  This one’s not a showpiece, but it remains solid, looks very good on the outside, and appears to have been well cared for throughout the years.  If you’ve got the room and are in the market for something unusual, this 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Limousine here on eBay might be worth checking out.  It’s currently located in Addison, Illinois, and can be purchased now for $18,490, but the seller is also considering offers.

We’d like to thank reader T.J. for finding this rather large Olds and sending us the tip!  Although the history of the first couple of decades of this limo remains a mystery, the seller says that it was purchased in 1981 by a funeral home in Anaconda, Montana, and is believed to have been repainted in its current color around that time.  A peek at the trim tag reveals code A-A, which I believe indicates that this one was originally black on the top and bottom.  The seller states that this one is as solid as a rock all around and says the panels are all original, with no rust and no body repairs.  This Olds isn’t as flashy as some limos from the period, but I sort of like the minimal trim outside and the hubcaps, and it seems just right to have served in the funeral service industry.

The owner informs us that this 88 stayed in Montana until 2020, with the 41,023 miles showing believed to be actual, so this one has likely been used mostly for local travel.  Things inside are fairly plain as well and said to be all original, with the front seat showing a few tears on the driver’s side.  However, the rear seat and both jump units are in very nice shape, and the headliner is stated as mint.  The front door panels could use some attention, but the dash and instrument panel appear to be in surprisingly good condition.

A 394 V8 provides the power here, which is reported to run super smoothly.  One upgrade under the hood is an aluminum radiator, but the original component is also included in the sale.  Almost half-a-dozen photos are shown from the underside, which seem to validate the seller’s description of the platform as outstanding.  This appears to be a well-preserved example overall, and even the imperfections here probably wouldn’t be all that difficult or expensive to remedy.  Do you or someone you know have any need for a 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 limousine?