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For big-car buyers, 1954 was a GM year all the way. The Oldsmobile, the Buick and the Cadillac were all brand new, and light years beyond anything on Ford or Chrysler assembly lines.
At the top of the Olds line was the Ninety-Eight Starfire. This convertible-only model was inspired by the previous year's fiberglass-bodied Starfire Motorama dream car and limited-production Fiesta convertible, and was a relative bargain at $3,713. Styling was highlighted by GM's novel wraparound windshield, a sweeping beltline and bullet-like tail-lamps. Bold two-tones with complementing leather-trimmed interiors gave the Starfire a stunning 'mid-century modern' appearance.
Ample performance was provided by a high-compression version of Oldsmobile's already-legendary Rocket V-8 and the highly respected, sold-shifted four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission. Model-year production for the 1954 Ninety-Eight Starfire was 6,800 convertibles.
The Ninety-Eight Starfire on display was acquired by the current owner in 1997 and restored over the next three years.
At the top of the Olds line was the Ninety-Eight Starfire. This convertible-only model was inspired by the previous year's fiberglass-bodied Starfire Motorama dream car and limited-production Fiesta convertible, and was a relative bargain at $3,713. Styling was highlighted by GM's novel wraparound windshield, a sweeping beltline and bullet-like tail-lamps. Bold two-tones with complementing leather-trimmed interiors gave the Starfire a stunning 'mid-century modern' appearance.
Ample performance was provided by a high-compression version of Oldsmobile's already-legendary Rocket V-8 and the highly respected, sold-shifted four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission. Model-year production for the 1954 Ninety-Eight Starfire was 6,800 convertibles.
The Ninety-Eight Starfire on display was acquired by the current owner in 1997 and restored over the next three years.
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1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
| 1954 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 549M10291 Sold for USD$41,800 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$51,700 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Sold for USD$27,500 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible Sold for USD$52,800 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Hardtop Coupe Chassis#: 549C8406 Sold for USD$21,450 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire Convertible Chassis#: 549M25152 Sold for USD$38,500 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$55,000 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible Chassis#: 549T2451 Sold for USD$41,800 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$47,850 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1954 OLDSMOBILE 98 STARFIRE Sold for USD$43,000 2017 Leake - Tulsa | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$52,250 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Sold for USD$28,000 2016 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
| 1954 OLDSMOBILE HOLIDAY 98 Sold for USD$27,500 2015 Silver Auction - Sun Valley | |
| 1954 OLDSMOBILE 98 STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$31,000 2015 Mecum - Harrisburg | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible Sold for USD$23,650 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1954 OLDSMOBILE 98 HARDTOP Sold for USD$15,750 2015 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 58 | |
| 1954 OLDSMOBILE 98 2 DOOR HARDTOP Chassis#: 549M22423 Sold for USD$18,150 2014 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1954 OLDSMOBILE HOLIDAY 98 2 DOOR COUPE Chassis#: 549M34867 Sold for USD$23,650 2013 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas | |
| 1954 OLDSMOBILE 98 CUSTOM 2 DOOR HARDTOP Chassis#: 549T3666 549T3666 Sold for USD$14,300 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Sold for USD$450 2012 Silver Auction - Quartzsite Collection |
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $65,000 | $155,000 | $165,000 | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | $40,000 | |||
| 1954 OLDSMOBILE 98 SEDAN | 549M7796 | 2018 Premier Auction Group | $25,000 | ||
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 2018 Carlisle : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $27,000 | |||
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Fall | ||||
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $15,000 | |||
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible | 2016 Gulf Coast Classic Punta Gorda, Fl | $70,000 | |||
| 1954 Oldsmobile Holiday Starfire Convertible | 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels | ||||
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 2012 Mecum Dallas, TX | $16,000 | |||
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 2012 Mecum Dallas, TX | $16,000 | |||
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Galaxie Starfire | 2012 Silver Auction Reno, Nevada Aug 12 | ||||
| 1954 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $21,000 | |||
| 1954 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Spring Carlisle | $30,000 | |||
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible | 2012 Mecum Houston, Tx | $60,000 | |||
| 1954 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale, Fl | $47,500 | $60,000 | $70,000 | |
| 1954 Oldsmobile Holiday Convertible | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | ||||
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Deluxe Sedan | 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | $30,000 | $40,000 | ||
| 1954 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE | 549C4713 | 2008 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $45,000 |
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