1966 66 Olds Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible True Barn Find! All original

Make: Oldsmobile
Model: Cutlass
Type: Convertible
Trim: Convertible
Year: 1966
Mileage: 66,500
VIN: 338676M337914
Color: Blue
Engine size: 330
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: White
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Options: Convertible
Vehicle Title: Clear
Location: Walden, New York, United States

Description

Offered for sale is a true "barn find" 1966 Oldmobile Cutlass Convertible (power top) all original #'s matching 330 V8 auto. This car has literally been sitting in a barn for 40 years! It was pulled from the barn last fall, and is UNtouched, dust and all remain!
Link to album of photos here: http://imageevent.com/hvclassics/autoeventscamaro/66olds
The original mileage is just over 66,xxx miles, and as evidenced by the service sticker in the door jamb, it's had less than 2000 miles on since the last oil change, before it was parked.This car still has it's original T3 headlamps, Y59 battery, original jack and spare in the trunk, original convertible top tonneau cover (and plastic bag), ...original dated (13 E 66) seatbelts, etc. All four original blue painted steel wheels (steelies) with hubcaps, everything is still there. The convertible top has NO tears and the plastic back window is in tact as well (car had wool blankets over the roof while in the barn). This car is NOT rusted away. Other than minor surface rust, there is nothing major and NO rot anywhere. Floor and trunk, all underneath is not even pitted. Notice the photo of the trunk with the mat pulled up, ..the blue paint is as clean as new! With that said, the bad is the dented Right rear quarter panel and mice did a number on the interior. Reference the photos, the carpet under the floor mat(s) looks like new!, but it will most likely need replacing due to the mice. Included with the car is a complete set of NEW locks and keys. We were unable to locate the originals and ended up drilling the trunk lock to access. We do have the original owners manual as well as a couple original photos of the car in it's day AND it's original 1966 Virginia license plates! Also to note (again refer to the photos) the car still retains it's original dealer emblem, as the car was purchased new from Wayne Oldsmobile in Newburgh, NY (which has long since been out of business).
I know the story of this car, it was parked in the late 70's (notice the 1978 inspection sticker in the windshield) when the owner passed away unexpectedly. The car was running fine up until that day with less than 67,000 miles on it. As for the body, other than the dented quarter, that a good body person could (and should) repair, the car will require NO panel replacement. The doors open and close like new!, windows crank up and down very easily. Personally, I would NOT repaint this car, it is a perfect candidate to be cleaned up and driven as a true survivor.
5/14/18 update: I honestly have not had time to spend on this car, but based on the many questions, I got to it yesterday to checkif I could turn the motor over. Grabbing the fan/belts as best I could, I could not get it to turn. I do believe it will free up, but it is what it is. For the record, I removed all the plugs and sprayed penetrant in each of the cylinders and put the plugs back. Wheels/brakes: The front tires roll fine, actually both front tires were flat and needed to be replaced, they came off the hubs easily, lugs and all are OK. Since the driveshaft was not disconnected (it's in park) the rears were not "rolling" but there is movement enough, that I believe they are free too. Wiring (and mice): It's obvious the mice did a number on the interior, so one would have to assume there is some wiring damage. With that said, the wiring in the engine compartment is not all chewed up. I did not crawl up under the dash to confirm there is or isn't damage. A comment on location: For the record, this car was in a barn in the Hudson Valley (just outside Newburgh, NY). The lady who owned it lived in Virginia for a time (hence the Virginia plates). I'm mentioning this since some questions came up asking about possible flood/water damage to the car. The car was not in a flood, or anything like that.
To note, ...I DO have clear title to the vehicle (transferable registration for NY state, since it's pre-73).
The vehicle is available for inspection (obviously by appointment), for those interested. Feel free to contact me.This car is available for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end the auction early.
More photos being added to the LINK (noted above). I've had a couple questions about condition of doors, rockers, etc. They are all solid, actually paint is better in the door jambs!, there is no rust on the bottom edge of the doors or the rockers, they are super clean. I even cleaned the one fender off (windex) just to show with the dust removed. There is surface rust here and there, but no rot at all. The barn this car was in was (and still is) dry. As for the dented quarter panel (which luckily did not damage the trunk lid), that in fact was from a barn beam falling on it years ago (I do have some polaroids of that too). I've lowered the reserve since I need to sell it (other projects being worked on) ...yes, I also had to lower starting price due to Ebay rule (starting price must be at least 30% less than BIN).

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