Equipment
330, column shift automatic, Rally wheels, red line tires, roof rack, custom 2.5-inch exhaust, upgraded suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, R134 air conditioning, power seat, power rear window, three-row seating.
Condition
Lots of good upgrades and reportedly 100 miles since its professional restoration. Lovely paint and chrome. Light scratches in the side glass. Delaminating roof windows. Small chips in the front left quarter window. Beautiful wheels and tires. Very clean and fully redone underneath. Very good newer upholstery but original dash and gauges. A really neat Olds wagon.
Market commentary
The first generation Vista Cruiser debuted in 1964, wearing sheetmetal from the A-body F-85 but riding on a longer wheelbase. Extra headroom and an elevated roof inset with smoked glass panels at the front and sides allowed rear passengers maximum enjoyment of the view (or vista) on a family road trip. If ever there was a practical classic car it's this tastefully upgraded and improved Vista Cruiser. The Scottsdale bidders certainly saw the charm and usability in it as well as the generally sound condition, and bid it to a strong but rational price.