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Oldsmobile entered the 1956 model year as the fifth highest-selling American automaker. Part of the success was its popular Holiday two- and four-door hardtop models.
The Oldsmobile 98, for 1956, was built on a 'X-member' frame that had a wheelbase size of 126-inches, making them four inches longer than the 88 models. The Super 88 and 98 models were powered by the 'Rocket' V8 engine which displaced 324 cubic-inches and produced 240 horsepower.
The 98 series was offered with a 'Jetaway' Hydra-Matic transmission, a padded dash, an electric clock, power steering, windshield washer, Deluxe steering wheels, courtesy lights, and back-up lights. The top of the line body-style was the Convertible and sold for $3380. A total of 8,581 examples of the convertible were produced for 1956.
This 1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible has had only two owners since new. It is painted in two-tone green and white exterior, has a chrome-plated driver's side rearview mirror, sculpture exhaust tips, wide whitewall tires, and 'spinner' wheel covers. The interior has green and white upholstery with matching green carpeting, a green padded dash with a white painted lower half, warning lights, a clock, and bright pods containing the speedometer. It has the optional power brakes, power windows, and a pushbutton-operated AM radio.
In 2008, this car was brought to the 2nd Annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $60,000-$70,000. Those estimates were proven accurate when the bidding reached $71,500 including buyer's premium. The lot was sold.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2008
The Oldsmobile 98, for 1956, was built on a 'X-member' frame that had a wheelbase size of 126-inches, making them four inches longer than the 88 models. The Super 88 and 98 models were powered by the 'Rocket' V8 engine which displaced 324 cubic-inches and produced 240 horsepower.
The 98 series was offered with a 'Jetaway' Hydra-Matic transmission, a padded dash, an electric clock, power steering, windshield washer, Deluxe steering wheels, courtesy lights, and back-up lights. The top of the line body-style was the Convertible and sold for $3380. A total of 8,581 examples of the convertible were produced for 1956.
This 1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible has had only two owners since new. It is painted in two-tone green and white exterior, has a chrome-plated driver's side rearview mirror, sculpture exhaust tips, wide whitewall tires, and 'spinner' wheel covers. The interior has green and white upholstery with matching green carpeting, a green padded dash with a white painted lower half, warning lights, a clock, and bright pods containing the speedometer. It has the optional power brakes, power windows, and a pushbutton-operated AM radio.
In 2008, this car was brought to the 2nd Annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $60,000-$70,000. Those estimates were proven accurate when the bidding reached $71,500 including buyer's premium. The lot was sold.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2008
2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $65,000-USD $85,000
Lot was not sold
2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $70,000
Sale Price :
USD $71,500
1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 569c1479 Sold for USD$33,000 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Sedan Sold for USD$15,400 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Sedan Sold for USD$17,600 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Chassis#: 569B2016 Sold for USD$20,900 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
1956 OLDSMOBILE HOLIDAY 98 CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 569K8597 Sold for USD$198,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$47,300 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 569M26747 Sold for USD$52,800 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Sold for USD$27,000 2021 GAA : April 2021 | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Deluxe Holiday Coupe Sold for USD$21,450 2020 Mecum : Dallas | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Sold for USD$19,000 2020 GAA : July 2020 | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$55,000 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Sold for USD$24,000 2020 GAA : February 2020 | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible (LHD) Sold for USD$33,059 2019 Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic | |
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 569W2919 Sold for USD$84,700 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1956 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$45,100 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 HOLIDAY HARDTOP Chassis#: 569T3419 Sold for USD$37,000 2017 Premier Auction Group | |
1956 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 569L11896 Sold for USD$68,200 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$42,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$57,000 2016 Mecum : Chicago | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Chassis#: 596A4569 Sold for USD$20,900 2016 Barons : Buster Lang Classic American |
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1956 Oldsmobile 98 Hardtop | 569b5298 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $18,000 | ||
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $45,000 | |||
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 | 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | $25,000 | |||
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible | 569L9662 | 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | $65,000 | $85,000 | |
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $40,000 | |||
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe | 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $45,000 | $50,000 | ||
1956 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible | 569C8219 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | |||
1956 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | $50,000 | |||
1956 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE 98 CONVERTIBLE | 2016 Mecum Houston | $70,000 | |||
1956 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels | ||||
1956 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $55,000 | |||
1956 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Denver | $62,500 | |||
1956 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kansas City Spring | $60,000 | |||
1956 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | |||
1956 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE 98 CONVERTIBLE | 2014 Mecum Chicago | $62,500 | |||
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $60,000 | |||
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $60,000 | |||
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday | 569M9335 | 2012 Russo and Steele Scottsdale | |||
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Spring Auburn | $69,000 | |||
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible | 2009 Mecum St. Charles Auction | ||||
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 CVTBLE | 2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 23, 2008 | $55,000 | |||
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2008 Mecum St. Charles, IL Auction | ||||
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Two Door | 2003 The Novi Classic Car Auction | $13,750 | |||
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 HOLIDAY FOUR DOOR | 2002 Kruse Auction Dallas, TX | $12,000 | |||
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 HOLIDAY FOUR DOOR | 2002 Kruse Auction Dallas, TX | $16,000 | |||
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 HOLIDAY FOUR DOOR HARDTOP | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $16,300 | |||
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 HOLIDAY FOUR DOOR HARDTOP | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $13,000 | |||
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $26,500 | |||
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK | $36,000 |
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