1958 Oldsmobile - The Egyptian - John d'Agostino - Oz Kustoms

1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 owned and designed by John D'Agostino of D'Agostino Kustoms, Discovery Bay, California. The car is also known as the Egyptian. Body and paintwork on the car was done by Oz Kustoms of Oroville, California. The interior was done by Divine's Custom Interiors of Pittsburg, California.


The Egyptian made its debut at the 60th Grand National Roadster Show in 2009.



http://www.kustomrama.com/index.php?title=John_D%27Agostino%27s_1958_Oldsmobile

2009 "The Egyptian", by John D'Agostino
based on a 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88


In December 2011, I saw "The Egyptian" at the Essen Motor Show, in Germany.



John D'Agostino customized this 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88, in 2008,



the car premiered in January 2009, and after that toured through Europe, and was exhibited at the Petersen Automotive Museum.



At Essen, the car was offered for sale, for around 150,000.00 Euros!



The models of 1958 were made to celebrate GM's 50th Anniversary,
but they had a big problem... "The Forward Look", created by Virgil Exner for the 1957 Chryslers.
So GM was working on totally new models for 1959.

Well, hopefully I will be able to see the D'Agostino-Stutz, one day...


http://www.madle.org/ejdaegypt.htm

Built by John D'Agostino, multiple trophy winner
1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Hardtop Coupe Kustom
Chassis no. 588C05766
When General Motors rolled out its 1958 line, there was cause to celebrate – it was GM's Golden Anniversary. With a PR blitz including booklets, advertisements, and even a two-hour television show, it was a demonstration of GM's popularity in the life of America. But that wasn't the only thing worth celebrating – all of GM's car brands were brand-new.

And they only would last one model year as Virgil Exner and the folks at Highland Park one-upped Harley Earl and Co. Exner's 1957 "Forward Look" for the whole Chrysler Corporation range put the industry on notice that there was a new kid in town who wasn't going to settle for second fiddle. By the time GM debuted its redesigned products for 1958 – a recession year – they already looked stale in comparison to Chrysler's sleek saloons. GM went on a crash program for the 1959 model year that returned Chrysler's serve, producing all-new cars with fins that reached heights that never would be seen again.

Out of all of GM's kitschy 1958 offerings, Oldsmobile's was arguably the most over-the-top. It's been said the "Chromesmobile" had chrome applied with a trowel, and a humorous story is that a noted Ford designer satirized the Olds by adding musical notes to the horizontal rear trim. At night, glowing rocket-tube taillights jutting from the rear fenders gave the impression that Lansing's finest was on its way to chase Sputnik.

This 1958 Oldsmobile is even more out of this world. Noted Kustomizer John D'Agostino used this South Gate, California-built '58 Super 88 to add his special touch. Immediately noticeable are the 3½-inch chopped top and 1959 Buick grille inserted in the Olds' bumper. Air ride suspension keeps the chrome wheels with wide white walls on track while cruising. The Kustom gold/bronze pearl paint gives a nod to GM's Golden Anniversary and is complemented by the three-tone pearl leather interior. Debuting in 2008, the '58 Olds quickly earned trophy after trophy in the show circuit, including the George Barris Kustom d'Elegance award. The Petersen Automotive Museum even saw fit to display D'Agostino's Lansing creation...and now it's your turn.

1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 owned and designed by John D’Agostino of D’Agostino Kustoms, Discovery Bay, California. The Egyptian debuted at the 60th Grand National Roadster Show in 2009. An absolutely stunning car!

http://losboulevardos.cc/2009/05/the-egyptian.html

1958 OLDSMOBILE SUPER 88 HARDTOP COUPE CUSTOM
Documents US, Certificat de dédouanement pour l'UE
Châssis n° : 588C05766

- Réalisation soignée d'un des meilleurs customisers
- Fabriquée à l'occasion du 100ème anniversaire de General Motors
- Lauréate de prix lors de concours aux USA

Oldsmobile, marque historique du groupe General Motors, s'est souvent distinguée dans le groupe en étant novatrice, notamment dans le domaine des transmissions où elle fut la première à proposer des boîtes automatiques.
Après une refonte en profondeur de sa gamme en 1957, Oldsmobile se voulait également résolument haut de gamme, et à ce titre, dans l'offre de General Motors pour le millésime 1958, la marque se dégageait nettement du lot, en particulier grâce à cette Super 88 dont l'abondance de chromes la faisait surnommer Chromesmobile .

Oooooh ! Quelle réalisation ! Une pièce d'orfèvrerie, brillant de mille feux chromés…Que pouvait-on donc espérer de mieux comme base pour une customisation en règle ? En effet, cette Oldsmobile Super 88 a été réalisée par John d'Agostino, le fameux customiser , reconnu mondialement comme une référence dans cet art.
Ce dernier a jeté son dévolu sur ce modèle du millésime 1958, construit en Californie, en décidant bien sûr de lui apporter sa touche personnelle. Deux éléments visuels sautent rapidement aux yeux : le toit a été rabaissé (top-chopé...) de 3,5 pouces et une grille de calandre de Buick 1959 vient en lieu et place de celle d'origine, encastrée dans le pare-chocs Oldsmobile. Afin de rendre hommage au 100ème anniversaire (Golden Anniversary) de General Motors les ateliers Kustom Kars of California peignent l'auto en couleur or nacré, et l'habitacle se voit équipé d'une sellerie en cuir, assortie à la carrosserie, elle même en trois tons nacrés.
Les pneus à flancs blancs sont montés sur des roues chromées, la suspension à air garantissant un comportement agréable en mode cruising . La voiture a démarré en 2008 une tournée de concours, glanant notamment à cette occasion un succès remarqué lors du George Barris Kustom d'Elegance .
Le musée Petersen Automotive a également jugé intéressant d'exposer cette création du maître d'Agostino: à vous maintenant de lui offrir sa nouvelle vie !

Estimation 80 000 - 100 000 €
Sold for 83,395 €