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1952 Studebaker 2R5
1953 Ford Crestline
1953 Packard Caribbean
1954 Allard K3
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
1956 Aston Martin DB2-4 MKI
1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Concept
1956 Lincoln Premiere
1957 Aston Martin DB 2/4 MKIII
1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
1957 Ford Thunderbird
1957 Maserati 3500 GT
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight
1957 Porsche 356 A
1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK III
1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1
1958 Ferrari 250 GT Ellena
1958 Jaguar XK150
1959 BMW 507
1959 Chevrolet Impala Series
 
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  • 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight

    1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-EightIn the post-World War II era, Oldsmobile built an elegant line of automobiles aimed at the growing affluent middle class market. Their vehicles became better equipped and given many standard features that were extra-cost options with the competition. Besides luxury, Oldsmobile also led the performance charge in 1949 with the introduction of overhead-valve 'Rocket' V8 engine. The engine grew from 303 cubic-inches to 371 cubic-inches and horsepower rose to nearly 300 bhp by 1957.

    Oldsmobile proved their products and grew their reputation with five NASCAR victories with drivers Lee and Richard Petty, prior to the 1957 AMA racing ban. The success was well received with buyers, who made Oldsmobile fifth in the sales ranking.

    This 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible is powered by a 371 cubic-inch V8 engine fitted with Rochester Quadra-Jet four-barrel carburetion and produces 277 horsepower. There is a Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. It is a restored example that is finished in Allegheny Green exterior finish with a white convertible top. There are Oldsmobile's tri-bar 'spinner' hubcaps and whitewall tires. There is factory-correct tri-tone leather upholstery in white, light green and darker green. There are correct emblems, finishes, a period-style battery and a single four-barrel carburetor induction system. Also found on this vehicle is power steering, power windows, power front seat, power top, clock and a factory AM radio.