- A 2004 Oldsmobile Alero GLS Final 500 with 84 miles has gone up for auction.
- Bidding is already up to $14,084 which is more than half of its original MSRP.
- The special edition helped to mark the end of Alero and Oldsmobile production.
The Oldsmobile Alero was an attractive, but forgettable car that was cooler than the Chevy Malibu but not as ‘fun’ as the youth-oriented Pontiac Grand Am. However, twenty years ago, as the brand was closing up shop, Oldsmobile launched a ‘last call’ of their own.
Known as the Final 500, the special edition was designed to pay tribute to over a century of automotive production. As a result, the car was based on the range-topping GLS and came nicely equipped.
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We’re talking about the model today as an example with just 84 miles (135 km) has surfaced on BringATrailer. It features a Dark Cherry Metallic exterior with special badging and 16-inch polished wheels. They’re joined by fog lights and a power trunk.
The upgrades continue inside as the cabin has special floor mats and leather seats featuring Final 500 embroidery. The model also sports air conditioning, cruise control, and power windows and locks. Rounding out the highlights are a six-way power driver’s seat and a CD player.
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This particular car has also been outfitted with a rear spoiler, a performance suspension, XM satellite radio, and the Sun & Sound Package. The latter adds a sunroof, an eight-speaker premium audio system, and a cassette player.
Under the hood is a 3.4-liter V6 engine, which produces a modest 170 hp (127 kW / 172 PS) and 200 lb-ft (271 Nm) of torque. It’s connected to a four-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to the front wheels.
With seven days left on the auction, bidding is already up to $14,084 as of this writing. That’s a pretty respectable number considering the car originally had an MSRP of $26,400.
This isn’t the first Alero GLS Final 500 to go up for auction as an example with just 4 miles (6 km) was offered by Barrett-Jackson in 2008. Despite being a mere four years old at the time, the car only fetched $12,650.
