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The 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire convertible was powered by a high-compression 394 cubic-inch V8 engine offering 330 horsepower and paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. A large tachometer was prominently placed on the center console, and standard amenities included power brakes, power steering, power windows, a power top, and an AM radio. Air conditioning was a $378 option. With a base price of $4,647, the Starfire was the most expensive car in Oldsmobile's lineup for 1961.
This 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible is finished in factory-correct Garnet Mist Metallic over a red leather interior. It has factory air conditioning and a spare tire and jack. The car was given a restoration that still shows well today.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2024
This 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible is finished in factory-correct Garnet Mist Metallic over a red leather interior. It has factory air conditioning and a spare tire and jack. The car was given a restoration that still shows well today.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2024
2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $36,300
1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Oldsmobile Starfire
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 616l01574 Sold for USD$33,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 616m03036 Sold for USD$51,700 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 616M03542 Sold for USD$36,300 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 616m04822 Sold for USD$26,400 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 616m02200 Sold for USD$60,500 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 616m04822 Sold for USD$26,400 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$35,200 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1961 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 616K01248 Sold for USD$36,300 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$46,200 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$27,500 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 616M01824 Sold for USD$42,350 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$46,200 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 616T01001 Sold for USD$35,200 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, North America | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 616K01025 Sold for USD$69,440 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1961 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 616M04423 Sold for USD$71,500 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$73,700 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$26,400 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Sold for USD$21,500 2018 Leake - Dallas Fall 2018 | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$30,250 2018 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$35,000 2016 GAA : July 2016 |
Oldsmobile Starfires That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Oldsmobile Starfire's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 616m04822 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $21,000 | ||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | $45,000 | |||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021 | $47,000 | |||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas | $32,000 | |||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire | 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | $50,000 | |||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire | 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $27,000 | |||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $50,000 | |||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 616K01248 | 2018 Silver Auctions Arizona : Fall Auction | $48,000 | ||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 616M03358 | 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles | $19,000 | ||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 616M03358 | 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles | $16,000 | ||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | ||||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire | 2011 Branson Collector Car Auction Oct 22, 2011 | $17,000 | |||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 2011 Barrett JacksonLas Vegas | ||||
| 1961 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Spring Carlisle | $11,000 | |||
| 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 2011 Branson Collector Car Auction | $30,500 | |||
| 1961 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $38,000 | |||
| 1961 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE | 2007 Silver Auction Seattle | $25,000 | |||
| 1961 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE | 2006 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | ||||
| 1961 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE | 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $18,000 | |||
| 1961 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $19,000 |
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