Vehicle Description
This 1955 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible is a well-optioned,
multi-time national award winning car. In 1955, the nicest, most
luxurious, and most expensive car offered by Oldsmobile at the time
was its Starfire Convertible. Of course Olds lovers know that the
name "Starfire," which was borrowed from the Lockheed F-94 Starfire
interceptor jet used by the United States military, designated the
98 Convertibles, just as "Holiday" designated the 98 hardtops.
Originally introduced at the 1953 Motorama Show as a concept car,
the original Starfire was a fiberglass-bodied convertible with a
wraparound windshield and then was later adapted into the
top-of-the-line 98 Convertible. This particular Ninety-Eight
Starfire won several national awards following its extensive
restoration and is believed to have been in the hands of collectors
ever since. Powering this '55 Starfire is a 324 Cubic Inch Rocket
V8 engine with a single 4 barrel carburetor that pushed out 202
horsepower in its day. The Rocket V8 is hooked up to a Hydra-Matic
Transmission that makes this convertible easy for anybody to drive.
This '55 Olds is also particularly well-optioned, as many of them
were back in 1955. Getting in and out of tight spaces is made easy
with Power Steering, which was a $120 option when ordered new with
the Starfire. This 98 Convertible is also equipped with power
brakes to provide plenty of stopping power for that Rocket-powered
powerplant under the hood. The white vinyl convertible top is
powered as well, going up and down with the simple push of a
button. The exterior has been re-finished in the original two-tone
color scheme of Twilight Blue and Panama Blue. This Oldsmobile sits
on 4 wide whitewall bias-ply tires with full wheelcovers,
completing the exterior look of the car. The interior is in
wonderful shape as well! The blue and ivory leather bench seats
have all been re-upholstered in their original color combination
and have a fantastic look. The interiors on these 98 Starfires all
came loaded, and this particular one has additional options beyond
the standard equipment. Power seats and power windows were standard
equipment on these top-of-the-line Starfires. This Starfire also
features an Autronic Eye mounted on the padded dash, which was a
pretty cool piece of technology back in 1955. The deluxe steering
wheel and padded dash are both in their stock configuration with a
120 MPH speedometer, amp gauge, temperature gauge, fuel gauge, oil
pressure gauge, electric clock, and AM radio. Whether you're
looking for a rare Olds to add to your existing collection or
you're a first-time classic car buyer, this 1955 Oldsmobile 98
Starfire Convertible would be a fantastic choice. Give us a call
today!
*324 Cu. In. Rocket V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Hydramatic Automatic
*Power Steering
*Power Brakes
*White Vinyl Power Convertible Top
*National Award Winning Car
*Panama Blue/Twilight Blue Exterior
*Blue/Ivory Leather Interior
*Power Windows
*Fender Skirts
*Odometer Reads: 18,347 Miles
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