For Sale: 1956 Oldsmobile 98 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Vintage Motorcars is proud to present this 1956 Oldsmobile Holiday 98 Hardtop Coupe.

This 1956 Oldsmobile Holiday 98 Hardtop Coupe is a very rare find.  It is a 3-owner survivor that originated from a St. Paul, Minnesota dealership and resided all of its life in Los Angeles, California until the last two years in a Memphis, Tennessee collection.  It is showing just 101,633 original miles (@1,700+ miles/year) and includes the original owner’s manual, a shop manual, and miscellaneous documents. The Olds Holiday (aka “Snoopy”) has been mechanically maintained and in a climate-controlled garage.  The 1st owner clocked the majority of mileage from 1956 to 1999. The 2nd only clocked a thousand miles from 2000 to 2014, and the 3rd owner clocked 633 miles since then.

VIN: 569K3372

Body Tag:  STYLE 56-3037SDX
TRIM 335
BODY BK 566
ACC U5

This classic Olds is shown in a very nice older two-step base/clear coat in factory GM “Alcan White” and “Charcoal Metallic Poly” two-tone.  The paint shows very well with only minor wear since re-sprayed.  The door gaps are all very straight and true, and all the body panels are rust free.

The original Oldsmobile “Rocket” 324ci V-8 engine with 4bbl Rochester “Quadrajet” carburetor has been rebuilt, and runs just exactly like it should.   The original Oldsmobile “Jet-Away” Hydra-Matic transmission was also rebuilt and shifts perfectly in and out of each gear.

The Olds came loaded with factory options:

• High compression/9.25-1 “Rocket” Engine
• Factory Dual Exhausts with Bumper Extensions
• Power Steering
• Power Drum Brakes
• Excellent Starfire Spinner Hubcaps
• Dual Chrome Oldsmobile Side Mirrors
• Custom Delco Air Horn
• Deluxe Wonderbar AM 2-Way Hi-Fidelity Radio with foot pedal
• Power Antenna
• Power Windows
• 6-Way Power Seat
• 2-Speed Vent/Heater Blower
• Red Leather and Black Brocade Cloth seats
• Padded Dash
• Daytona-style carpeting
• Courtesy Lights package
• Vanity Mirror
• Trico Vacuum Window Washer
• Hand-Operated Back-Up Pump

This car also came with the following additional Dealer Installed Accessories: 

• Oldsmobile Chromed Front Bumper Guard
• Mesh Vinyl and Spring-Attachable Bumper Guard
• Oldsmobile Black Rubber Floor Mats
• Oldsmobile Chrome Dealership License Plate Frame with ’56 Minnesota License Plate.

This Holiday 98 has all surviving original factory equipment and materials aside from the newer paint, ignition parts, and a few clamps under the hood.  The key reminder and safety buzzer still works. Rubbers are excellent. Trunk features original White-Wall Spare Tire with Jack Kit.

All fluids are fresh and it has been tuned-up mechanically.  It is the nicest riding original high-end Oldsmobile I have ever experienced.   The overall condition of the car is excellent, and it will truly make the new owner proud to show it off.  Everything is clean and well-maintained without molestation.  The original parts show appropriate patina for a 61 year-old survivor.  All glass is clear/excellent condition and there is no rust in the body and chassis (still has the factory undercoating).  The vacuum wipers work a bit slow, and the heater valve has been bypassed.

This classy Holiday 98 really only needs a new home- Or take it to concourse level and win first place every time!