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1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire Convertible

  • Chassis Number: 569L9662
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

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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Hardtop569b52982024 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 Convertible569L96622019 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 Convertible569C82192016 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 Holiday569M93352012 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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