1973 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

I think this is the record high asking price we have seen (to date) for a GM clamshell wagon.

Looks very nice, but that nice....?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Oldsm...on-/283016168228?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

 

For all the options it has, it has an AM-only radio, no cornering lights, no power seats, and no rear window defogger. But it has pretty much everything else, and it's probably the nicest '73 on the planet. But $28K? You would have to find someone who wants one of these at any cost, and I don't think such a person exists.

You would also have to really like red.

 

Front 6-way power flight bench seat controls on the driver armrest.

 

I beg your pardon. Well, okay. Red would pass better to a cloth or sporty interior. If available, I would have ordered mine with brushed aluminum doorpanel trim, instead of the woodlike stickers.
The worst thing about the red exterior is the imitation woodgrain. In any case, Olds should have at least offered lighter-colored sticker.
That's a museum price, probably motivated for keeping the vehicle out of the hands of reckless potential new owners which is okay. It's in too good a shape for using it as a daily driver

 

Nice wagon. Does appear to have some wood grain replaced on the passenger quarter and possibly the tailgate. Definitely worth inspecting as I’ve seen how a nice engine detail can mask a lot of wear.

 

Any chance we have seen this 1973 Olds before?

 

I was wondering this.

 

For that asking price, he should have renewed the entire stickery. Maybe, he's hoping that someone won't notice?

 

This wagon I think, sold from forum member to the well known Florida flipper then sold again, probably each seller doubled the price lol

http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1973-oldsmobile-custom-cruiser.42833/

 

If it's that same wagon from before, and it sure looks like it, at least someone fixed the upside-down left taillight.

 

Belonged to Hullinger, after he had his (non-wood) Mercury Marquis wagon (blue) .....

 

Not sure it is the same. If so, the exhaust has been reworked - not exiting to the driver side rear quarter, but incorrectly under the passenger side.

 

If the exhaust isn't exitting from both sides, as far as I'm concerned, it's incorrect

 

Or maybe it is the same. VIN is the same.

Item specifics
Condition: Used
Seller Notes: “Amazing three owner wagon and with original dealer bill of sale and registration. Just off First Place in class at Olds Nationals. Almost impossible to find these clamshell wagons in this condition. Original 455 V-8, fully optioned and brand new dual stage repaint. only about 64K miles since new. Owner's drove Florida to Wisconsin to pickup the first place !”
Year: 1973 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 3R45T3M498133
Mileage: 64,000 Sub Model: CUSTOM CRUSIER WAGON - 64K MI
Make: Oldsmobile Exterior Color: Dark Red Metallic
Model:
Ninety-Eight
Interior Color: Red
Trim: Custom Cruiser woodgrain Body Type: Wagon
Engine: Factory 455 V-8 Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Automatic Vehicle Title: Clear
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats

 

The left rear bottom of the back bumper is still dented.... same