Vehicle Description
This 1955 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible is a gorgeous 50s
cruiser with fantastic options and great curb appeal. On November
5, 1954, Oldsmobile introduced its 1955 passenger car lineup with
the GM marque's newest vehicles making their dealership debuts two
weeks later. The among the biggest stylistic updates in 1955 were
new deepset chrome trimmed headlights, new side moldings, and new
front and rear emblems. The '55 Oldsmobile lineup was divided into
three sub-series, the entry-level Eighty-Eight, mid-level Super
Eighty-Eight, and the top-of-the-line Ninety-Eight. The 98 Series,
which sat atop a slightly longer wheelbase, was offered in four
body styles including a 4 door sedan, a 4 door "Holiday" hardtop, 2
door "Holiday" hardtop and the flagship model, a 2 door Starfire
Convertible. The Ninety-Eight series models came complete with the
standard equipment that came on the lower level 88 and Super 88
models, and additional higher level trim accessories such as an
electric clock, stainless steel wheel discs, more comfortable front
and rear bench seats, deluxe-style steering wheels, courtesy
lights, and a padded dash, among other items. 1955 would prove to
be a banner year for Oldsmobile which was the fourth best-selling
American automaker again and the GM marque produced its 5 millionth
automobile in July of 1955. In total, a mere 9,149 '55 Oldsmobile
98 Convertibles were produced which makes this particular example
one of the rarest Oldsmobiles in 1955. Powering this '55 Olds is a
324 Cubic Inch V8 engine fed by a single 4 barrel carburetor that
together were said to have created 240 horsepower when new. The 324
V8 is mated to a Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission that makes this
1955 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible an easy car for anybody to
drive. Exhaust exits this Oldsmobile's powerplant via a dual
exhaust setup that generates a nice throaty sound out the rear.
Being that this Ninety-Eight convertible was the top-of-the-line
Oldsmobile in 1955, it comes absolutely loaded with options! With
power brakes, bringing this 4,000+ pound convertible to a complete
stop is a breeze. Power steering is another welcome option on this
'55 Oldsmobile 98 since it makes turning in and out of tight
parking spaces almost effortless. The white vinyl power convertible
top goes up and down easily all with the simple flick of a switch
and it has a great look as well. Riding on a set of whitewall
radial tires paired with full Oldsmobile wheelcovers, this '55 Olds
has a great look and even better ride rolling down the open road. A
rear-mounted continental kit is another wonderful addition and adds
to the 50s allure of this wonderful automobile. The exterior of
this 1955 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire has been refinished is a beautiful
two-tone paint scheme consisting of Polar White over Turquoise that
completes the exterior look of the car. The interior of this 1955
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire Convertible is exquisite! The
front and rear bench seats have been reupholstered in a matching
two-tone color scheme consisting of Ivory and Turquoise vinyl. The
color-matched door panels, matching carpeting, steering wheel, and
padded dash all appear to be in wonderful condition and retain a
beautiful stock appearance. The interior comes loaded with numerous
desirable options as well! All four windows are power-operated and
go up and with chrome switches. The front bench seat is also
power-operated so that just about anybody can adjust the seat
easily. You'll be able to stay cool even on the hottest summer days
since this 1955 Oldsmobile 98 comes equipped with an under-dash air
conditioning unit. Instrumentation includes a 120 MPH speedometer,
temperature gauge, amp gauge, oil pressure gauge, and fuel gauge.
The dash is finished with an AM radio, clock, and locking glovebox.
Whether you're buying your first classic car or you're adding to
your existing collection of 50s convertibles, this 1955 Oldsmobile
98 Starfire Convertible would make an excellent addition. Give
Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!
*324 Cu. In. V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Hydra-Matic Automatic
*White Vinyl Power Convertible Top
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Air Conditioning
*Polar White & Turquoise Exterior
*Ivory & Turquoise Vinyl Bench Seats
*Power Windows & Seat
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 7,509 Miles
