1954 Oldsmobile custom pick up - Joanne's dream -

Marquis Auto has been researching this vehicle worldwide and we thank those that have sent us photos and documentation regarding this lost piece of Custom Show Car history.



This highly styled Dream Car began life as a 1954 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe (54-3637D).  It was used as a daily driver until 1960-1961 when Tom & Joanne Archer began building a truly unique one-off radical custom show car.



The customization of this original vehicle included the following:

   Corvette styled coves behind the wheel wells
   Hand made El-Camino styled rear bed area
   1959 Plymouth Belvedere Stainless Side Trim
   1960-1961 Chevrolet Corvair Rear Air Duct  (see rear roof photo)
   Chrome Reverse Wheels with Caps and Spinners
   1954 Oldsmobile Front Chrome Bumper
   1955 Desoto Grille with 9 teeth
   1955 Oldsmobile Rear Chrome Bumper
   1957 Plymouth Dual Headlights integrated into the original Oldsmobile fenders
   Rocket 88 Engine: modified 371 with many racing features
   Dual Carburetor Setup with Weiand Intake
   Offenhauser Valve Covers
   Chrome Engine Trim
   Sun Tachometer and Transmitter
   1963 Mercury Comet Tail Light Bezels used for surrounds on the side stacks
   1958-1960 Chevrolet Corvette Tail Lights
   1963 Chevrolet Impala Tail Lights
   6 Exhausts:  2 Sides, 2 Stacks, and 2 Rear
   1962-1963 Impala Bucket Seats
   Center Console with shift control
   Louvered Original Oldsmobile Hood
   Chopped Roof Line from original vehicle
   Custom Rear Bed with red oak wood and white vinyl cover
   and more!

954 Oldsmobile 'Dream Car'



This is the first time that this historically important radical custom car is being offered for public sale since its complete and correct restoration to its original 1960's design configuration.



Well documented restoration as seen on National Geographic Channel's Car Czar TV Series. this rare one-off custom was brought back to its original glory by the expert team at Marquis Auto Restorations. Many historical photos and documents were acquired during the restoration process. A one hour DVD of the entire process is available to the winner along with photographs and other documentation which are considered to be priceless in keeping the history of this important custom vehicle. Researched worldwide. nbsp;we thank those that sent documentation that allowed Marquis Auto the opportunity to bring 'Joanne' back to life knowing what an important piece of Custom Show Car history this car truly is. According to historians and experts. nbsp;this car was awarded the Most Radical Custom and other noted awards at some of the biggest events in the 1960's. It was followed by many in the custom car culture to see how many awards it could accumulate!



Recent awards at events it has been invited to include the Chicago World of Wheels - Top 20. Most Radical Custom. George Barris Exclusive 'D'Elegance' Award. and many others.



This highly styled Dream Car began life as a 1954 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe (54-3637D). It was used as a daily driver until 1960-1961 when Tom & Joanne Archer began building a truly unique one-off radical custom show car.



The customization of this original vehicle included the following:
Corvette styled coves behind the wheel wells Hand made El-Camino styled rear bed area 1959 Plymouth Belvedere Stainless Side Trim 1960-1961 Chevrolet Corvair Rear Air Duct (see rear roof photo) Chrome Reverse Wheels with Caps and Spinners 1954 Oldsmobile Front Chrome Bumper 1955 Desoto Grille with 9 teeth 1955 Oldsmobile Rear Chrome Bumper 1957 Plymouth Dual Headlights integrated into the original Oldsmobile fenders Rocket 88 Engine: modified 371 with racing features Dual Carburetor Setup with Weiand Intake Offenhauser Valve Covers Chrome Engine Trim Sun Tachometer and Transmitter 1963 Mercury Comet Tail Light Bezels used for surrounds on the side stacks 1958-1960 Chevrolet Corvette Tail Lights 1963 Chevrolet Impala Tail Lights 6 Exhausts: 2 Sides. 2 Stacks. and 2 Rear 1962-1963 Impala Bucket Seats Center Console with shift control Louvered Original Oldsmobile Hood Chopped Roof Line from original vehicle Custom Rear Bed with red oak wood and white vinyl cover and more!




Restored back to its 1963 design now ready to take out its competitiors or be on display in a museum!