[abefromen]

Bought this 50th back in 1988 to use as a parts car for another 50th I was restoring at that time. Got it from the first or second owner cant recall exactly.

I remember I was stunned it looked like this after only a dozen years.....

[T/A addict]

I had surely not been treated very well. I don't understand how some people spend good money on a car and then just let it go to hell.

[TAKerry]

Dad bought an Oldsmobile 98, top of the line car, brand new in 1976. Thing rusted out on the lower body within a year of ownership! To say he was displeased is an understatement. Last American car he owned for a long time. As much as we love our old cars we need to admit, these things really weren't built that well. Just built quickly with no thought given to longevity!

[3tas4me]

Originally Posted by abefromen

Bought this 50th back in 1988 to use as a parts car for another 50th I was restoring at that time. Got it from the first or second owner cant recall exactly.

I remember I was stunned it looked like this after only a dozen years.....

Easily restorable today, especially with all the reproduction sheet metal available for these cars.

[abefromen]

Originally Posted by 3tas4me

Easily restorable today, especially with all the reproduction sheet metal available for these cars.

I remember still be able to buy new door skins, tailpanel,fenders and full quarters in '88. I ended up parting this one out and watching the tow truck haul it off afterwards. It was an unmolested 100% original all numbers matching car too.....

I don't recall how the floors were but based on the outside appearance I'm sure they were equally as bad.

[77 TRASHCAN]

The crusher didn't get much!