Vehicle Description
1975 Oldsmobile 98 Hardtop
From advertising of 1975 "Walt Lecat expects the car he buys to
make him feel like a King...or better" Walt worked hard to get
where he is, he feels he is entitled to a reward-even in the car he
drives, so he bought an Oldsmobile 98, and paid thousands less than
he would have for another brand of luxury car. You don't have to be
a king to drive a 98, you jut have to want to feel like one.
For consignment a low mileage buttoned up example of the 1975
Oldsmobile 98. America was in the middle of the gas crisis and this
car threw convention right in its face with its large size, big
powerful 455ci 4 BBL power plant, overwhelming power conveniences,
and straight steel panels throughout. She's blue, with a
contrasting clean white textured vinyl landau top, and has a clean
broadcloth interior. The overall car is nicely presenting and
preserved, and worth a close look if you are into big Detroit iron
classics.
Exterior
From its front V shapes dual grille flanked by dual headlights on
either side and shiny, clean bumper below, to the large steel slabs
that make up the smooth sides of this car, all the way back to the
cathedral rear taillights, you know you are dealing with Oldsmobile
quality that had been well cared for. All bathed in Specter Blue
and all looking shiny and nice with no rust. Usage of fine
trimmings around the front wheel wells, and a slight mid section
trim spear, add some bling to the sides. So does the wide chromed
rocker cover and rich looking fender skirts for the rear. A shout
out to the window surrounds which are all well preserved, as is the
rear landau padded top in white textured vinyl looking clean and
tear free. Classy dish wheel covers with Olds badging in the center
are wrapped in thin whites all around.
Interior
A swing of the heavy door for plenty of side impact protection,
reveals beautiful blue vinyl mixing with chromed accenting, brushed
aluminum power option panels, and some carpet below framed in
chrome. Power windows and power locks are seen along with a
rear-view mirror toggle. Moving inside a blue broadcloth covered
split bench, nice and clean with just one small circular tear on
the passenger's side, is wonderfully comfortable. Noted are power
movements for the driver's seat. Turning to the dash, which is all
original 1975 square and rectangle design, we see within a wood
applique panel cruise control, intermittent wipers, and A/C Heat
and airflow controls. In the center is the speedometer, very clean,
and a litany of warning lighting along with the gas gauge. A
central wood applique square panel houses the radio which is an
AM/FM version, rear defogger and power antenna toggles. A large
cigarette station pops downward below and a working quartz digital
clock is on the passenger side. Also seen is a factory installed CB
radio so you can track smokey during those long drives...breaker
1-9, break! Plush blue carpet, fairly clean, floods the floors, and
a blue vinyl headliner, nice and tight floats above the long
benches for the passengers.
Drivetrain
A 425ci's engine stroke was lengthened to 4.25 to achieve a 455ci
V8 which now resides within the nicely preserved and patina
unrestored engine bay. Slight corrosion and dirt are around but its
a numbers matching original. So is the Turbo Hydramatic
transmission attached to the back of this mill.
Undercarriage
Similar to the upside of this car, the undercarriage is nicely
preserved, with slight surface rust, plenty of patina undercoating
and suspension parts, and no invasive rust. Floorpans are clean as
are wheel wells, and original power drum brakes are on the back and
power disc brakes are on the front. Power steering is seen as
well.
Drive-Ability
This car started easily and ran well throughout the test drive. It
has good steady acceleration, a very smooth ride, and the
transmission shifted effortlessly. All functions were working fine,
even the radio with its power antenna which reaches skyward when
you turn the radio on. An overall luxurious pleasurable
experience.
A fine clean straight rust free example with some low miles, cloth
interior and plenty of power options. Take a look into our hallowed
halls of the Classic Auto Mall, and you'll bump into this big
beauty and you too will feel like a king!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
