1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

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  1. jwdtenn

    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    A lot of people say they want a Vista Cruiser. Here is a very nice one, it even has a red interior.
     
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    annap01gt Blue Safari

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    Oops, we have a discrepancy here - looks like the wagon for sale as photographed in the garage is a Custom Cruiser, not a Vista Cruiser as street photo above. The old bait and switcheroo ?
     
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    Definitely a Vista Cruiser built on the new for ‘73 GM A-Body. The “Vista” name was represented by a pop up sunroof.
    This car has appeared on eBay before from the same seller.
     
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    Nah, that's still the same Vista Cruiser. The Custom Cruisers have the side glass wrapping around the corner in the back.
     
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    It’s sad this was his wife’s family car since new. One would think there might be a nice memory or two in that ole wagon. Guess not. It is a neat car.
     
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    And the disappearing tailgate (glide-away). This is very much a hatchback in all the photos.

    It's a neat car and appears to be in pretty decent shape, albeit not highly optioned. Has an aftermarket cooler installed, probably for the transmission.
     
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    SOLD for $3400?

    I'd say a good buy.
     
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    Third time around on a no reserve auction?
     
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    I suspect that brown duct tape on the rear wheel wells and the woodgrain are hiding a lot more rust than you can see in the pictures.
     
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    I instantly think why can't you pull the damn car out of the garage!? When I see adds like this!....Longroofs Rule!
     
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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    It is to heavy to "Push"? I agree by the way.
     
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    With his last line of “bid only if you’re going to complete sale” makes me think even at $3,500 something must really fall flat in person with this car.
     

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