Vehicle Description
1967 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Sedan
The Oldsmobile 98, (spelled Ninety-Eight from 1952 to 1991, and
Ninety Eight from 1992 to 1996), is the full-size flagship model of
Oldsmobile that was produced from 1940 until 1942, and then from
1946 to 1996. The name, reflecting a "Series 90" fitted with an
8-cylinder engine first appeared in 1941 and was used again after
American consumer automobile production resumed post-World War II.
It was, as it would remain, the division's top-of-the-line model,
with lesser Oldsmobiles having lower numbers such as the A-body 66
and 68, and the B-body 76 and 78. The Series 60 was retired in
1949, the same year the Oldsmobile 78 was replaced by the 88. The
Oldsmobile 76 was retired after 1950. This left the two remaining
number-names to carry on into the 1990s as the bread and butter of
the full-size Oldsmobile lineup until the Eighty Eight-based
Regency replaced the 98 in 1997.
This Oldsmobile 4 door 98 Holiday hardtop sedan is the closest you
can come to a Caddy without actually getting into a Caddy. Just
beautiful condition, long and straight slab sides and plenty of
chrome trim to go around. The hits just keep on coming with the
interior, which is beautifully preserved, and all the conveniences
which makes the motoring that much more enjoyable. Always garage
keptand owned by the same family for the last 40 years and lightly
driven since only accruing 17,777 title verified miles in its 55
years, maintenance and upkeep was performed as necessary to keep
this time capsule ticking. If the lines and chrome aren't enough to
reel you in then the plush cloth and vinyl seating along with the
frameless side glass is sure to seal the deal.
Exterior
Bathed in Cameo Ivory, (gotta love the 60's color names), the steel
panels on this are factory straight and the gaps are consistent to
assembly line specs. We note a few dings and scratches on the body
sides along with a larger area of paint chip off and surface rust
on the right rear of the hood, but invasive rust is nowhere to be
seen. Following right up with that we note plenty of mirror-like
chrome on the bumpers and wheel wells and the rockers. A large
chromed trim surrounds the panoramic windshield, and bringing up
the rear are two vertical tail lights partially integrated into the
bumper with a slight fin. Covering the roof is a clean black vinyl
top that shows as almost new. No more Caddy talk here as this is
your father's Oldsmobile, a long, long straight hood covers the
massive engine bay and a nearly as long trunk lid covers a
3-bedroom apartment size trunk. Standard Oldsmobile wheel covers
with a central Olds rocket logo are all 4 corners and are wrapped
in thin whites. Lest we forget the thin fender skirts over the top
of the rear wheels for that extra touch of class.
Interior
Talk about luxury and clean, burgundy vinyl covers the door panels
which have the toggles for the power windows, power seat and mirror
joystick. A nice smattering of flourish cloth races through these
panels and gives extra pizazz,especially with all the chrome and
stainless highlighting. Moving to the interior, the lap of luxury
awaits in the form of a burgundy vinyl front bench seat with tuck
and roll flourish broadcloth inserts and a single button on the
seat upper. A central armrest upfront can be folded down for extra
comfort. This front bench presents as factory fresh and has held
its own nicely. The rear bench is just as inviting and appears to
hardly have been used. The original wood applique paneled dash with
3 round gauge inserts to house the speedo, clock and a bevy of
engine vital gauges sits cleanly in front of the original steering
wheel atop the factory tilt column. Gauges and levers are all clean
and green, chrome and burgundyactually, and the factory AM/FM radio
is in its factory location. Clean burgundy carpet with a touch of
fade floods the floors under the burgundy Olds floor mats on the
interior and above is a tight perforated vinyl headliner.
Drivetrain
Under the massive hood is an equally as massive 425ci V8 which is
original to the car. A single Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel
carburetor is atop safely tucked under the orange Oldsmobile Super
Rocket air cleaner assembly. ATH400 3-speed automatic transmission
is on backsending power to the 12-bolt axle with 3.08 gears and
helps propel this massive car down the highway.
Undercarriage
A few areas of some surface rust, but certainly nothing remarkable.
Frame is stable with the factory coating of black paint, as are
floor pans and rockers. Power drum brakes are all around and we
note the original spiral style shocks for the 4 link and coil
spring rear suspension. Up front is an independent front suspension
with coil springs and a solid single exhaust system is on and looks
just fab.
Drive-Ability
She fired right up as expected for this pristine 98 and ran through
our test track simply fabulously. Great handling, an awesome smooth
ride, and plenty of Olds power. All controls were in working
condition with the exception of the radio not belting out tunes and
the rear defogger not operating. I also noted that the turn signals
only operate when the headlights are turned off.
Interestingly enough this is the first of its ilk we've had here at
Classic Auto Mall from the full-size line of Oldsmobile in the mid
60's. It's large with straight steel in nice ivory paint, and a
very clean burgundy interior, nicely preserved trim, and an
all-around big car to let all those know you've arrived! Not your
father's Oldsmobile, but it definitely could be yours. There is
lots of space surrounding this gem.
384397M129982
3-Oldsmobile
83-98 Holiday
39-4 Door Sedan
7-1967
M-Lansing, MI Assy Plant
129982-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
09E-5th Week September Build
ST 67 38439-1967 98 Holiday Sedan
BDY LAN2075-Lansing Body #
TR 025C-Burgundy Cloth & Vinyl
PNT T2-Cameo Ivory, Black Top
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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.