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In 1953 Oldsmobile, a division of General Motors, was in sixth overall in total US production, with 334,462 units produced. It was a good year for the company, who experienced success in the showroom and on the race track, capturing nine victories in NASCAR racing. In the capable hands of Buck Baker, a victory was scored at the Southern 500. Bob Pronger set a record with an 113.38 mph run in the flying mile while driving an Olds 88 two-door sedan at Daytona. But among their many accomplishments during 1953, their greatest had to be the Oldsmobile Fiesta. The original Fiesta had been created for the auto show circuit in 1952 and was shown throughout the country. It was a sensational vehicle with its wraparound 'panoramic' windshield and its many other trademark design elements. It was a clear indication of the designs that would soon make their way into Oldsmobile's model line-up.
Introduced mid-year, the 1953 Fiesta was the top-of-the-line production model and fitted with every available option found on the Oldsmobile 98, except air conditioning. It had power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, Deluxe radio, heater/defroster, Autronic eye, wide sidewall tires and back-up lights. It also came with a base price of $5,715.
This 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars sale at Hershey, PA presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. The lot was sold for $187,000 including buyer's premium.
This car has only had two owners since new, when it arrived at the auction. In 1983 it was treated to a frame-off restoration which was done by a professional, resulting in concours-winning levels. It was then repainted in its original turquoise and white two-tone colors and fitted with a matching interior. A second restoration was undertaken in the mid-1980s after it was damaged by a tornado. Original equipment was used in rebuilding any necessary parts. In 1987, it was driven to Hershey where it won its first Junior National award. it was sold to its second owner in 2005.
The car now reads 92,757 miles and only 1,600 miles since its 1987 restoration. In 2007 it was shown at the Connecticut Greenwich Concours d'Elegance where it took top honors, winning Best in Show.
It is believed that around 30 of the original 458 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertibles built in 1953 are still in existence.
In 2010, this Fiesta Convertible was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The car was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had failed to sell after achieving a high bid of $100,000.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
Introduced mid-year, the 1953 Fiesta was the top-of-the-line production model and fitted with every available option found on the Oldsmobile 98, except air conditioning. It had power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, Deluxe radio, heater/defroster, Autronic eye, wide sidewall tires and back-up lights. It also came with a base price of $5,715.
This 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars sale at Hershey, PA presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. The lot was sold for $187,000 including buyer's premium.
This car has only had two owners since new, when it arrived at the auction. In 1983 it was treated to a frame-off restoration which was done by a professional, resulting in concours-winning levels. It was then repainted in its original turquoise and white two-tone colors and fitted with a matching interior. A second restoration was undertaken in the mid-1980s after it was damaged by a tornado. Original equipment was used in rebuilding any necessary parts. In 1987, it was driven to Hershey where it won its first Junior National award. it was sold to its second owner in 2005.
The car now reads 92,757 miles and only 1,600 miles since its 1987 restoration. In 2007 it was shown at the Connecticut Greenwich Concours d'Elegance where it took top honors, winning Best in Show.
It is believed that around 30 of the original 458 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertibles built in 1953 are still in existence.
In 2010, this Fiesta Convertible was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The car was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had failed to sell after achieving a high bid of $100,000.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $100,000
2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $187,000
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Fiesta Chassis#: 539M41574 Sold for USD$140,000 2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey | |
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Fiesta Chassis#: 539M27525 Sold for USD$109,200 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
1953 Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe Sold for USD$29,700 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1953 OLDSMOBILE FIESTA CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 539M42693 Sold for USD$220,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible Sold for USD$44,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible Chassis#: 539B2664 Sold for USD$65,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | |
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Hardtop Coupe Chassis#: R441539 Sold for USD$21,450 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Hardtop Coupe Chassis#: 539M34206 Sold for USD$22,550 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible Sold for USD$110,000 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
1953 OLDSMOBILE FIESTA CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 539M39780 Sold for USD$82,500 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible Sold for USD$99,000 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Fiesta Convertible Sold for USD$80,300 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1953 OLDSMOBILE 98 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 539M22157 Sold for USD$31,900 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Fiesta Convertible Chassis#: 539M37898 Sold for USD$137,500 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible Chassis#: 539K4662 Sold for USD$37,400 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | |
1953 OLDSMOBILE 98 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 539M17348 Sold for USD$110,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1953 OLDSMOBILE FIESTA CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 539M42693 Sold for USD$247,500 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1953 OLDSMOBILE 98 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 539W6350 Sold for USD$110,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Custom Sold for USD$32,000 2017 GAA : November | |
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Fiesta Chassis#: 539M37898 Sold for USD$132,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey |
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 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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1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta | 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Fiesta | 539M37898 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $130,000 | $150,000 | |
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Custom | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $27,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Fiesta | 2017 GAA : November | $125,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2017 Collector Car Toronto Fall Classic | $67,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible | 538M15126 | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $45,000 | $65,000 | |
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2016 Auctions America : Santa Monica | $70,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $45,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $35,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $39,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $54,000 | |||
953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible 303 CI, Automatic | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | $105,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 2012 Mecum Kansas City, MO | $105,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | $115,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $130,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | 2011 Leake Auction, San Antonio, Texas | $97,500 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 2010 Mecum Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction | $135,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 2010 Mecum Kissimee Auction | $150,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 539M41439 | 2010 Gooding and Company Scottsdale Auction | $100,000 | $175,000 | $225,000 |
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 2009 Mecum Kansas City Auction | $142,500 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 2009 Mecum St. Charles Auction | $145,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 2009 Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction 22nd Year | $175,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 2009 Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction 22nd Year | $145,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 2009 Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | $170,000 | |||
1953 OLDSMOBILE HOLIDAY 98 | 2009 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $18,500 | |||
1953 OLDSMOBILE 98 ROCKET | 2008 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $11,100 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe | 2007 Mecum High Performance Auction at St. Charles, Il | $17,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile 98 Fiesta Convertible | 2004 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $93,000 | |||
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | $82,500 | |||
1953 OLDSMOBILE FIESTA CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $73,000 |
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