HISTORY 1953 OLDSMOBILE OLDS Eighty-Eight 4dr SedanAutomatic Transmission PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU SERIOUSLY INTEND TO COMPLETE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE. Odometer 1. 23 Miles (true miles unknown)Automatic TransmissionBuyers please do not bid if you are unsure about purchasing this vehicleThere is no reserve. so highest bid wins the car. HISTORY This 1953 Olds Eighty Eight runs and drives excellent. nbsp;transmission shifts as it should. The vehicle has been restored as seen in the pictures. it is not show quality. But it is a great looking car and an extremely fun to drive. Its is currently registered in the state of Texas and being driven mostly on weekends. Overall Car looks great. Sometimes it is a little hard to get it started when it is very cold. but once you get the hang of it and get to know the car then it is fairly easy. Please keep in mind that this is a very old collectable vehicle. expect cosmetic defects. some rust and mechanical wear. TEXAS CLEAR TITLE VIN538L13768 KNOWN PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS Paint is in good condition (not show room condition) but very nice. Some rust noted under paint. Cracked corner glass on rear door. EXTERIOR Normal wear for a vehicle this age. ENGINE AND MECHANICAL 100% Ready for a long drive Motor runs very good. sometimes its hard to get it started. just like any old car. just prime the pump and done. Motor and exhaust sound is deep and powerful. will turn on alarms on cars as you pass by :-) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTERIOR Vinyl SeatsHeadliner is a little dirty. needs cleaning. BLUE BOOK SUGGESTED RETAIL VALUE True value unkown MORE PICTURES AND CONTACT They are available upon request. You can reach me at ( (281) 687- 1583 if you have any questions SHIPPING Estimated Shipping charges. Actual costs will greatly vary due to increased costs and trucking regulations. Atlanta. Georgia - $600 Baton Rouge. Louisiana - $400 Boston. Massachusetts - $850 Central Florida - $650 Columbia. Indiana - $700 Connecticut - $750 Chicago. Illinois - $700 Denver. Colorado - $550 Detroit. Michigan - $800 DesMoines. Iowa - $700 Duluth. Minnesota - $850 Elizabethtown. Kentucky - $750 Galveston. Texas - $100 Glenwood Springs. Colorado - $700 Garden City. Kansas - $500 Las Vegas. Nevada - $600 Los Angeles. California - $650 Maryland - $750 Memphis. Tennessee - $700 Miami. Florida - $750 Minneapolis. Minnesota - $850 Mississippi - $500 Mobile. Alabama - $550 Montana - $950 Nashville. Tennessee - $650 New Jersey - $750 New York. New York - $850 New York (Upstate) - $950 North Carolina - $850 Omaha. Nebraska - $600 Oregon - $1000 Palm Beach. Florida - $800 Petersburg. Virginia - $750 Reno. Nevada - $850 Roswell. New Mexico - $500 Salt Lake City. Utah - $700 San Diego. California - $650 Sandpoint. Idaho - $950 San Francisfo. California - $750 Scottsdale. Arizona- $650 Seattle. Washington - $950 Southbend. Indiana - $700 South Carolina - $700 Springdale. Arkanasas - $450 Washington. D. C. - $800 Although the buyer is responsible for shipping arrangements and costs I will help you setup shipping at no additional cost. Airport pick-ups are available at no extra cost. Arrangements can be made to have the vehicle shipped overseas. TERMS OF SALE IMPORTANT BID ONLY IF YOU AGREE TO BELOW TERMS IMPORTANT Terms of Sale By bidding on this vehicle you agree to the following terms: CONDITION The vehicle described above is being sold AS-IS with no implied warranty from the seller. Some vehicle might have a factory warranty. most will not. Please keep in mind that this is a used vehicle and will have normal wear and tear. If you have any questions regarding the vehicle. it is your responsibility to contact the seller either through e-mail or the listed phone . The vehicle is also available to be inspected by any interested buyer. or any third party where necessary. At any moment the seller reserves the right to end the auction without notice since the vehicle is also listed locally. NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold AS-IS. there is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. no allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. nbsp; it is recommended to have the vehicle inspected prior to winning the auction. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. CONTRACT Please keep in mind that your bid a legally binding contract in the State of Texas. and that you must follow through with the purchase. Users with negative feedback might have their bids cancelled unless they contact me to confirm intention to purchase. and users who do not follow through with the winning bid will receive negative feedback accordingly. and might be turned over to a collection agency that reports to the credit bureaus. You are purchasing a vehicle in Harris County. Texas therefore by bidding on this auction you agree that for ALL legal disputes must be resolved in Harris County. Texas. It is also agreed by all parties in relation to any transaction involving this vehicle that the proper venue for any legal proceedings shall be Harris County. Texas. DELIVERY Car will not be allowed to be picked up until all payments have cleared. NO EXCEPTIONS. title will follow via priority mail. Do not ask for the immediate delivery of vehicle or title when you paid via check. money order or cashier checks. We have to wait for the funds to clear. if you want fast delivery. bank wire transfers are the fastest and safest way. DISCLOSURE We will do the best in our ability to describe the vehicle. and we include many photos to help us disclose as much as we can. However. it is important to remember that these vehicles are pre-owned. not brand new. Therefore. minor items such as cigarette lighters. manuals. extra keys. nbsp;CD changer magazines. service records etc. may be missing. And. as with any used vehicle. minor signs of wear may become apparent under close inspection. This may include small chips. light scratches or minor abrasions. wheel scuffs. and other indications of normal wear and tear. We cannot and will not be held liable or responsible for these issues. REQUIREMENTS I require an initial contact within 24 hours of end of auction and a $250. 00 non-refundable paypal deposit within 48 hours. This deposit is applied towards the purchase price. Balance must be paid within 10 days of close of auction. Unless other arrangements agreeable to the seller are made. I accept payments via bank wire transfer. Bank money orders. cash in person. nbsp;bank personal check and certified checks. Some payment methods take longer to clear my bank. Bank wire transfers and Direct Bank Deposits are the preferred methods. Some out of State checks and cashier checks can take up to 10 business days to clear. Paypal payments are intended for the deposit only and not for the full purchase price. You need to add $200. 00 to the final bid price to pay for documents. vehicle preparation and fees. And ONLY If you are a TEXAS STATE bidder you must also include this estimated amount: THIS PART ONLY APPLIES IF YOU ARE IN TEXAS AND REGISTERING IN TEXAS TAX (6. 25% or $60. 25 for every $1000. 00 of Texas State Determined Value) TITLE ($50. 00)