1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire Saddle Mist

1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire original factory Turbocharged, Methanol injected, aluminum V8, hardtop coupe. Only a few of these are left on the planet in working condition (about 12). Very original, all stock. This is a real and original Turbo Jetfire for the serious collector.

The Engine and Transmission are numbers matching, and by that I mean the engine and transmission are THE "born with" units.

Engine: Completely rebuilt to stock specs 3000 miles ago with all new parts. New .030" over pistons, Moly rings, camshaft, timing set, lifters, push-rods, bearings, etc. Rods re-sized and crankshaft turned (.010",.010"). Engine balanced. Correct hoses and hose clamps-original bolts and fasteners cleaned and re-used.
Heads completely rebuilt with all new parts: new valves, new guides, new springs, new positive valve stem seals, rocker arms and rocker shafts completely restored
Turbocharger, Carburetor, and Methanol injection system completely rebuilt.
Alternator, starter, and distributor rebuilt.
All new factory correct exhaust system with correct tips.
Radiator and heater core serviced.
All receipts and photos of the rebuild.
Transmission: Original 4 speed Jetfire only Hydra-Matic. Completely rebuilt 500 miles ago. New parts, new spring plate, new filter, new seals. All receipts.

Rear end: Original 3:36 ratio. New pinion seal and oil change.

Brakes: All new pads, drums turned, seals replaced, new master cylinder.

Body: Beautiful rust free with original panels. Body is still very original, which is rare these days. 1 base coat/ clear coat repaint about 10 years ago. Paint gauge average is 2 mils. A couple small dent repairs were done at that time. Unbelievably clean under body with Original Red Oxide primer-you just never see cars this good. All glass is good. Rear bumper is new chrome. Front bumper has a couple scratches but looks good. 3 headlights are the original T-3 bulbs, one is a vintage Atlas bulb. All new window and door weatherstripping. Trunk still has original sound deadener in center if it, some of the original trunk mat is stuck to it, no rust. Floors are rust free. Body is RUST FREE.

Interior: Original factory Turbo boost gauge and Turbo Rocket Fluid monitor works perfect, original clock is still working. All gauges and controls work: Heater, Clock, Radio, lighter, oil and temp lights, speedometer, gas gauge, interior and glove box lights, power drivers seat, and power trunk release-All Work.

New correct seat covers front and rear, new carpet, new headliner, new correct mesh package tray. Dash panel and dash pad are excellent. Original door panels (not reproductions).

The remaining examples of about 12 Jetfires never change hands. Collectors are just finding out about these cars and values are going up fast because there is an extremely limited supply.
This car is one of the rarest cars out there and is a joy to drive. It is super-smooth, fast, and gets looks everywhere it goes. It's a very light weight car with lots of power. Runs on premium gas.