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For 1947, the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was again the flagship model and became officially titled as the 'Starfire Ninety-Eight.' There were four bodystyles available including the Holiday Hardtop in both two and four door styles, a sedan, and a convertible. The Holiday Hardtop four-door proved to be the most popular with 32,099 examples produced. On the other end of the spectrum, 8,278 examples of the convertible were created. The convertible was also the most expensive in the lineup, costing $3,838 while the two-door Holiday Hardtop was the least, at $3,575.
The engine was the same found in the Series 88. It was an overhead valve V8 that displaced 371 cubic-inches and produced 277 horsepower. The 88 rode on a wheelbase that measured 122 inches while the 98 measured 126-inches. The 98 was also 8 inches longer and included all of the accessories found on the 88 plus power brakes, power steering, special emblems, and a Jetaway HydraMatic transmission.
General Motors became the first of the 'Big Three' automakers to offer factory triple carburetion with the J-2 option for Oldsmobile in 1957. This setup would become known as the Golden Rocket and helped increase the brands image of performance. The base Rocket V-8 motor produced 265 horsepower with a Rochester four-barrel carburetor and 9.25:1 compression. With the tri-power set-up plus additional performance components, the compression rose to 10.0:1 and the horsepower was boosted to 312.
This 1957 Olds 98 is fitted with the J-2 option and the 312 horsepower engine. There is a Jetaway Hydramatic transmission and power assisted drum brakes. Also, there are power seats, full fender skirts, spinner and wheel covers, and continental kit. This car has 61,607 documented miles and is in very good condition. There is a black Haartz cloth top and correct wide white wall radials.
In 2008, the car was brought to the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by the Worldwide Auctioneers. It was estimated to sell for $80,000 - $105,000. Bidding failed to reach those estimates and the lot was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
The engine was the same found in the Series 88. It was an overhead valve V8 that displaced 371 cubic-inches and produced 277 horsepower. The 88 rode on a wheelbase that measured 122 inches while the 98 measured 126-inches. The 98 was also 8 inches longer and included all of the accessories found on the 88 plus power brakes, power steering, special emblems, and a Jetaway HydraMatic transmission.
General Motors became the first of the 'Big Three' automakers to offer factory triple carburetion with the J-2 option for Oldsmobile in 1957. This setup would become known as the Golden Rocket and helped increase the brands image of performance. The base Rocket V-8 motor produced 265 horsepower with a Rochester four-barrel carburetor and 9.25:1 compression. With the tri-power set-up plus additional performance components, the compression rose to 10.0:1 and the horsepower was boosted to 312.
This 1957 Olds 98 is fitted with the J-2 option and the 312 horsepower engine. There is a Jetaway Hydramatic transmission and power assisted drum brakes. Also, there are power seats, full fender skirts, spinner and wheel covers, and continental kit. This car has 61,607 documented miles and is in very good condition. There is a black Haartz cloth top and correct wide white wall radials.
In 2008, the car was brought to the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by the Worldwide Auctioneers. It was estimated to sell for $80,000 - $105,000. Bidding failed to reach those estimates and the lot was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
2008 Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $105,000
Lot was not sold
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible Chassis#: 579l06156 Sold for USD$129,250 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1957 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE 98 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 579M26916 Sold for USD$165,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible Sold for USD$93,500 2021 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 J-2 Convertible Chassis#: 579A01544 Sold for USD$81,200 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1957 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Two-Door Hardtop Chassis#: 579C03895 Sold for USD$58,800 2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible Sold for USD$110,000 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1957 Oldsmobile 98 4D Sold for USD$16,500 2019 Collector Car Productions - The Manitoba No Reserve Collection | |
1957 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE 98 HOLIDAY HARDTOP Chassis#: 579C07738 Sold for USD$31,900 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Sold for USD$20,350 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight J-2 Convertible Chassis#: 579M24885 Sold for USD$83,600 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1957 OLDSMOBILE 98 STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 579M24694 Sold for USD$110,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe Sold for USD$37,400 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$72,600 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight Convertible Chassis#: 579M13711 Sold for USD$52,250 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Sold for USD$35,750 2018 Mecum : Dallas | |
1957 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE 98 HOLIDAY SEDAN Chassis#: 579C07738 Sold for USD$33,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Ninety-Eight Convertible Chassis#: 579M18085 Sold for USD$75,900 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1957 OLDSMOBILE 98 STARFIRE J-2 CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$84,000 2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park | |
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Sold for USD$88,000 2017 GAA : July | |
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible Sold for USD$51,000 2017 Mecum : Houston |
Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire 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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1957 Oldsmobile Super 98 Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile Super 98 Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $110,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile Super 98 Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $125,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $26,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 | 2020 GAA : July 2020 | $24,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Deluxe | 2019 Mecum : Kansas City | $29,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $45,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible J-2 | 579M24885 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight Convertible | 579M18085 | 2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire J2 Convertible | 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | ||||
1957 OLDSMOBILE 98 CVTBLE | 2016 McCormick's # 61 | $21,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight J2 Convertible | 579M23067 | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $80,000 | $95,000 | |
1957 Oldsmobile 98 | 2016 Silver Auction Reno | $18,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Holiday Coupe | 2016 Mecum Portland | $30,000 | |||
1957 OLDSMOBILE 98 CVTBLE | 2016 McCormick's Palm Springs # 60 | $61,000 | |||
1957 OLDSMOBILE 98 CVTBLE | 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 | $61,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Custom Convertible | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Austin | $80,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Holiday Coupe | 2015 Mecum : Seattle | $40,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $87,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 579K01911 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $85,000 | ||
1957 OLDSMOBILE 98 CONVERTIBLE | 2014 Mecum Dallas | $90,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 98 Holiday Coupe 371 CI, Automatic | 579L02732 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | $35,000 | ||
1957 OLDSMOBILE 98 STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE | 579M24804 | 2011 BarrettJackson Palm Beach, Fl | |||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2011 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $75,000 | |||
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 579M30982 | 2010 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | |||
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight | 2008 Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction | $80,000 | $105,000 | ||
1957 OLDSMOBILE 98 | 2007 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $12,250 |
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