Vehicle Description
This 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible underwent an extensive
frame-off rotisserie restoration and has a spectacular look both
inside and out. Oldsmobile debuted its 1957 model year cars on
November 9, 1956, and the new Oldsmobiles featured significant
design changes while closing out the era for its "Futuramic"
styling. The grilles with their deep chromed look were updated in
1957 but harkened back to the look of the previous year models. The
big stylistic leap forward occurred on the rear end treatment which
featured larger, more distinctive taillights. The top-of-the-line
car for Oldsmobile in 1957 was its Starfire Ninety-Eight. The
convertible Starfire 98s were the most expensive car produced by
Oldsmobile at the time and are therefore were one of the rarest '57
Oldsmobiles today. 1957 was also a notable year for Oldsmobiles on
the Nascar Circuit. Driven by notable driver at the time Lee Petty,
father of "The King" Richard Petty, Oldsmobiles were taking many
races in large part due to the new J-2 engine setup and gave
Chrysler's Hemi some serious competition. The J-2 featured a
trifecta of Dual Barrel Carburetors that with several additional
upgrades created 300 horsepower. Due to all of this extra power,
Nascar ended up banning multi-carburetor setups from its races in
the middle of the 1957 racing season but the J2 was still available
to purchase on all Oldsmobiles at that time for an extra $83. This
particular Ninety-Eight Starfire underwent a complete frame-off
rotisserie restoration recently and has fewer than 100 miles on it
since it was restored. Under the hood on this 98 Convertible is a
371 Cubic Inch J-2 Golden Rocket V8 engine that is equipped with 3
dual barrel carburetors for lots of extra power. A Hydra-Matic
Automatic Transmission is hooked up to the the J-2 371 V8 ensuring
that just about anybody can take this beauty for a spin around the
block. Being that the Ninety-Eights were to flagship model for
Oldsmobile in 1957, they came loaded with options. Power steering
is always a huge benefit because it makes getting in and out of
tight spaces nearly effortless and improves the overall driving
experience. With Power Brakes, bringing this stunning 98
Convertible to a stop is made much easier especially with all of
that extra horsepower generated by the J-2 under the hood. Electric
power windows were also standard equipment on all of the
Ninety-Eights produced in 1957. The White Vinyl Power Convertible
Top is in excellent condition and goes up and down with the simple
toggle of a switch. The chrome and brightwork around the exterior
of this Ninety Eight is outstanding. Dual exhaust gives this
classic Olds a nice throaty sound. The exterior on this 1957
Oldsmobile has been refinished in its original color, Festival Red,
and the paint on this car is stunning! Riding on wide whitewall
bias-ply tires with full Oldsmobiles wheelcovers, this '57 Starfire
98 Convertible has a fantastic 50s look. The interior on this
Starfire Ninety Eight is sensational! The front and rear bench
seats have been reupholstered in Red Leather along with white
leather accents. The dash, door panels, and steering wheel are all
in fantastic condition as well and appear to be in their stock
configuration. The dash is equipped with a 120 MPH Speedometer,
fuel gauge, wonderbar radio and clock. Also incorporated into the
dash are the air vents for the factory air conditioning system that
this car is equipped with so that you can stay cool even on the
hottest summer days. Whether you're looking for your very first
classic car or your garage is full of 50s cruisers, this 1957
Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible would be an excellent choice.
Give us a call today!
*J-2 Golden Rocket 371 Cu. In. V8
*3 Dual Barrel Carburetors
*Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Factory Air Conditioning
*Recent Frame-Off Rotisserie Restoration
*White Vinyl Power Convertible Top
*Correct Festival Red Exterior
*Red & White Leather Bench Seat Interior
*Power Windows
*Odometer Reads: 60 Miles
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