The 1962 Oldsmobile 88 was part of the fifth-generation series, but it still introduced a substantial facelift with a new grille and front bumper.
The carmaker also refreshed the engine lineup, upgrading the output of the standard engine to 280 horsepower. The Sky Rocket unit, which came as a 394 (6.5-liter) offered standard on the Super 88 and Ninety-Eight, now developed 330 horsepower.
The 1962 model year also witnessed the debut of interior refinements, with Oldsmobile now offering special upholstery with single and dual-tone colors in the Dynamic 88 and the Dynamic 88 Fiesta. Additionally, the Dynamic 88 came with Oldsmobile tags on the dashboard.
A 1962 Dynamic 88 4-door sedan hopes to impress someone online, as it needs a complete restoration to return to the road. The project won’t be easy, especially as this Olds 88 has been sitting for many years, now struggling with the typical project car problems.
The body is in good shape, but the frame’s condition is unclear. Seller backyardclassicstrf claims the car ran five years ago, but the engine currently turns over by hand. They haven’t tried to start the engine, so the next buyer will have the opportunity to breathe new life into an otherwise great classic.
The Oldsmobile 88 rolled off the assembly lines with a 394 under the hood. The Dynamic 88 was available with the 280-horsepower unit as standard for this model year.
The good news is that the car continues to be complete, so if you were planning to bring it back to factory condition, you can do this without searching for too many parts. Of course, you shouldn’t assume everything comes in a fixable shape, especially considering the car’s overall condition, but this Oldsmobile is not a rust bucket either.
The interior requires the typical fixes, but I’m unsure if the seats can still be saved. The dash hasn’t been cut, and most parts, including the door panels, are still in place. Unfortunately, we’re not getting a look at the floors, as they’re likely rusty.
A complete and professional restoration could make the car worth ten times more if it retains all original parts and the factory engine returns to a fully working condition. If you want to see it in person and potentially take it home, you’ll have to drive your trailer to Thief River Falls in Minnesota.