The color choices for Oldsmobile in 1955 were nearly endless. Buyers could choose from 19 solid colors and close to 80 two-tone combinations.
This is Danbury Mint's red and white '55 Oldsmobile Super 88 convertible repainted in Chartreuse over black with matching interior. I removed the spotlight and right-hand mirror, a couple of items I'm not fond of on this car. I hope you enjoy this '50's era color combination!
A striking color combo !!.......and......impeccable workmanship
Pete: That is absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful! George is gonna love this one!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
Beautiful work Pete and great color combination.
WOW! That is so amazing.
I wish I had the skill to do stuff like this.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
Beautiful work Pete and great color combination.
+1
I'd love to see some pics of your work(s) in progress. Do you completely disassemble the model?
Thanks guys, appreciate the comments.
I'd love to see some pics of your work(s) in progress. Do you completely disassemble the model?
Hi John, yes, the model is completely disassembled. Below is a pic of initial disassembly, with interior and exterior parts bagged and body stripped. Many of the interior subassemblies (like the dash, seats. and door panels) are also taken apart as well if there's a color change.
@pete-rovero Thanks, Pete. I did that on my '53 wrecker to dump truck conversion, but haven't been brave enough to try it on any of my good models. I had three of the DM wreckers in various conditions.