rare cars

PlawsWorth · 01-09-2003, 11:24 AM

If you would like to buy a rare car in the U.S., which is the best way to search? Cause traveling through 50states and 200000 cities might take some time

I've been looking a lot for the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, they built it between -65 to -72. I've found a new repaired one at:
Vista Cruiser for sale

That's 11500$ for the car, anyone that knows if that's a good price? Anyway according to an article that goes as this:

"Although base models were powered by a healthy 350-cubic inch V-8, if you have a race-car or a boat on a trailer you might look for the optional 455-cubic inch engine that makes this a very capable tow vehicle. Engines and transmissions are extremely durable, and all mechanical parts are easily available. Those hard-to-find trim parts can be located through various national Oldsmobile clubs. Several 455-powered Vista Cruisers have been listed in Hemmings Motor News recently, at asking prices around $7,000 for those in excellent condition. Prices for good running wagons needing work average about $4,000, which is about a tenth the cost of an SUV. "

Since Oldsmobile parts are rare in Sweden, I have to ideas, either buy a newly fixed one or buy one and have it repaired in U.S. before shipping it over to Europe.

The dream would be to get a -72 or a -69 edition in good condition.

Lt.Dan · 01-14-2003, 09:48 PM

Keep looking guy 11.5K for one of those tanks is outrageous. The biggest problem with those land yachts is that they are for the most part in the junk yards. Years ago (78) I was in Gislaved and talked to a Swedish Army guy that had a 396 Chevelle that he bought from some american GI. He claimed it was the fastest car in Goteborg(his hometown).

What happened to the Vista Cruiser and it kind was the gas crunch that america went through in the middle 70's. Our gas was selling for .32 a Gal and went to over a dollar in a years time. I know in Euro and Swe it's way more than that, and you buy it by the liter. Keep looking I'm sure there are a few around cheap.

01-09-2003, 11:24 AM	#1
PlawsWorth Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 248	rare cars If you would like to buy a rare car in the U.S., which is the best way to search? Cause traveling through 50states and 200000 cities might take some time I've been looking a lot for the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, they built it between -65 to -72. I've found a new repaired one at: Vista Cruiser for sale That's 11500$ for the car, anyone that knows if that's a good price? Anyway according to an article that goes as this: "Although base models were powered by a healthy 350-cubic inch V-8, if you have a race-car or a boat on a trailer you might look for the optional 455-cubic inch engine that makes this a very capable tow vehicle. Engines and transmissions are extremely durable, and all mechanical parts are easily available. Those hard-to-find trim parts can be located through various national Oldsmobile clubs. Several 455-powered Vista Cruisers have been listed in Hemmings Motor News recently, at asking prices around $7,000 for those in excellent condition. Prices for good running wagons needing work average about $4,000, which is about a tenth the cost of an SUV. " Since Oldsmobile parts are rare in Sweden, I have to ideas, either buy a newly fixed one or buy one and have it repaired in U.S. before shipping it over to Europe. The dream would be to get a -72 or a -69 edition in good condition. __________________ cocaine addict Last edited by PlawsWorth; 01-09-2003 at 11:34 AM.

01-14-2003, 09:48 PM	#2
Lt.Dan Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern CA Posts: 14	Keep looking guy 11.5K for one of those tanks is outrageous. The biggest problem with those land yachts is that they are for the most part in the junk yards. Years ago (78) I was in Gislaved and talked to a Swedish Army guy that had a 396 Chevelle that he bought from some american GI. He claimed it was the fastest car in Goteborg(his hometown). What happened to the Vista Cruiser and it kind was the gas crunch that america went through in the middle 70's. Our gas was selling for .32 a Gal and went to over a dollar in a years time. I know in Euro and Swe it's way more than that, and you buy it by the liter. Keep looking I'm sure there are a few around cheap.

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