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Chassis Num: 616M03108

The 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible finished in white with a red interior was offered for sale at the 2006 Worldwide Group Auction held on Hilton Head Island where it was expected to fetch between $25,000-$35,000. It has had two owners since new and has traveled 54,704 miles since new. It is equipped with an automatic gearbox and a 394 cubic-inch V8 rated at 330 horsepower. It was given an 'anti-spin', also known as positive-traction, rear end. The interior features original leather buck sets and pile carpeting and fitted mats. Accessory items ordered on the vehicle were power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power driver seat, power antenna, power trunk lid release, power top, fender skirts, dual mirrors, tined windshield glass, and a day/night rearview mirror. At the conclusion of the auction this vehicle had been sold for $24,200.

The name 'Starfire' was used on the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible from 1954 through 1957. It re-appeared in 1961 as a specially trimmed hardtop and convertible that was produced until 1966. The body was based on the Oldsmobile B-Body 88 platform. Included were leather bucket seat and special luxury and sport trim. Hydra-matic, sports console and tachometer, power steering and brakes, and dual exhausts with 'glass packs' were also standard equipment. The standard engine was the Rocket 394 V8 that produced 330 horsepower. There was only one bodystyle offered, a convertible with a total of 7800 examples being produced during its lifespan.

The Oldsmobile Starfire was distinguishable from its Super 88 counterparts by the addition of brushed aluminum side panels. Some believe that this was the first muscle-car from Oldsmobile since it combined the very powerful engine in a small, compact body.

1961 Oldsmobile Starfire
Year	1961
Make	Oldsmobile
Model	Starfire
Body Style	Convertible
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series	1961 - 1966
Price	$4,640.00
Weight	4300 lbs \| 1950.5 kg
Combined MPG	0.00

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number	616M03108

Engine
Engine Configuration	V
Cylinders	8
	Hydraulic valve lifters
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	394.00 CU IN. \| 6457.7 cc. \| 6.5 L.
Valvetrain	OHV
Horsepower	330.00 BHP (242.9 KW) @ 4600.00 RPM
Torque	440.00 Ft-Lbs (596.6 NM) @ 2800.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	13.0 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	50.8 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	10.25:1
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed	Carburetor
	Rochester 4GC 4-barrel carburetor
Block	Cast-iron
	Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Standard Transmission
Transmission	Automatic
	Hydra-matic

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