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Oldsmobile Cutlass PROTOTYPE CONVERTIBLE 1 OF 1 (1980)
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Price: US $100.00

Description:

1988 OLDS CUTLASS PROTOTYPE CONVERTIBLE 1 OF 50 ONLY 3 REMAIN 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass PROTOTYPE CONVERTIBLE 1 OF 1 2-Door Convertible Stock Number: 333581 Mileage: 1, 278 Engine: 2.8L NA V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12V Fuel: Gasoline Transmission: Automatic Title: Salvage VIN: 1G3WR14W1JD000000 Vehicle Description 1988 OLDSMOBILE Vin # 1G3WR14W1JD333581 - originally a GM Factory car with only 1278 original miles - then maintained as part of GM Heritage collection before being sold recently - to be sold on a BILL OF SALE ONLY as the car is a prototype it was not classified for road use and would be considered a candidate for collectors or museums. THIS CAR CANNOT BE TITLED FOR RAOD USE
Some History on this interesting car:
In 1988 the Indianapolis Motor Speedway chose Oldsmobile to pace 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing', with retired united states air force general Chuck Yeager behind the wheel. Traditionally a manufacturer builds many pace car replicas, often 1000s. But in 1988 Oldsmobile chose to build only 50 Cutlass Convertible Indy Pace Car Editions. All 50 were 'used on track' on race day and in '500 Festival' activities and were essentially hand built. General Motors/Oldsmobile contracted 'Cars and Concepts' of Brighton, Mi to build each of these 50 unique cars. Following the race 50 very select Oldsmobile dealers were given the opportunity to purchase one of these cars. The price was set at full invoice for a standard International series Coupe ($14, 000.00) plus the cost of the Conversion (an additional $13, 997.00). Each was highly optioned including the first ever application of 'Heads Up Display' in an American production vehicle developed by Hughes Electronics. After most of the 50 were claimed, paid for and delivered to the lucky Oldsmobile dealers who said yes, the story of these cars gets more interesting. After they were in the dealers hands across the country, GM discovered some issues with the Federal Certification of these one off models. Each dealer was asked to return them to GM where they were to be destroyed and receive full credit of purchase price. Most of the 50 were returned for the credit, but two dealers kept the vehicles leaving by all accounts only two remaining. The car you see here was not claimed by any dealerships and appears to be the only one which remained with GM over the years and became eventually part of the Gm 'Heritage Collection'. After the GM bankruptcy and government bailout in 2008-2009 Gm was forced to sell much of its collection and that is how this car came into private hands. The other 2 that remain are in poor condition, one I have seen personally and the other in pictures. So this is the finest example available of this unusual car anywhere in the world.
The car is cosmetically and mechanically in exceptional 'like new' condition and is totally original throughout including the tires! Truly a piece of GM and now of the demised Oldsmobile History. Stored in a climate controlled setting and always covered and regularly started and allowed to run. Everything works with the exception of the heads up display (may need a bulb). I have driven the car and it drives well.
Remember selling on 'Bill of Sale Only' - CANNOT BE TITLED FOR ROAD USE PLEASE CALL (810) 487-2020 WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE
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Sovereign Auto Purchasing LLC is a Michigan based auto dealer operating under Michigan License number B005324. Sovereign Auto Purchasing LLC is located at 730 East Main St, Flushing, MI 48433. Sovereign Auto Purchasing LLC office can be reached at (810) 487-2020 or by fax (810) 487-2022.
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These vehicles are USED vehicles and are not new. Please expect a certain amount of wear, use, and flaws, as is standard on ANY used car. All used cars including this one may have dings, nicks, chips, scratches and any other marks that are associated with use consistent with age and mileage of the vehicle. Obviously, a car that is 10 years old will show more wear and have more flaws than one that is 2 years old. While we try to service any known defects it is still possible for used vehicles to need service or repairs the first days or weeks of ownership. NOT likely, but possible! Since these vehicles are used, please remember that books, extra keys, remote entry keys, CD cartridges, etc..., do not always remain with vehicles throughout their life. We will not be responsible for these minor accessories.
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