An Alero Final 500 Edition has been auctioned with only 134 miles on the odometer
- A 2004 Oldsmobile Alero GLS Final 500 with 134 miles has been put up for auction.
- Bidding has already reached $14,084, which is more than half the original MSRP.
- The special edition marked 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, when the brand closed its doors, Oldsmobile launched its own ‘ last call’.
The special edition, known as the Final 500, is designed to pay tribute to more than a century of car production. As a result, the car was based on the range-topping GLS and was nicely equipped.
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Today we are talking about the example model of which only 135 km appeared on BringATrailer. It features a Dark Cherry Metallic exterior with special badging and 16-inch polished wheels. They are accompanied by fog lights and an electric trunk.
The upgrades continue inside as the cabin features special floor mats and leather seats with Final 500 embroidery. The model also features air conditioning, cruise control and power windows and locks. The highlights are completed by a six-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat and a CD player.
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This particular car also comes equipped with a rear spoiler, 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 lies a 3.4-liter V6 engine, producing a modest 170 PS (127 kW / 172 hp) and 271 Nm (200 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to the front wheels.
With seven days left in the auction, bidding already stands at $14,084 at the time of writing. That’s a pretty respectable number considering the car originally had an MSRP of $26,400.
This is not the first Alero GLS Final 500 to be offered for auction, as Barrett-Jackson offered an example with a range of just 6km in 2008. Despite being only four years old at the time, the car only fetched $12,650.