1969 Oldsmobile 98

The convertible bodystyle on the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was the rarest and the most expensive bodystyle in the Ninety-Eight Series lineup. The upholstery for this model was a combination of leather and Moroceen. They came standard with power side windows and a two-way power seat adjuster.

This particular convertible was built specifically for its original owner, Peggy Wortz, who is the grand-daughter of Ransom Olds. Changes made for this vehicle only were the use of a split-bench front seat and an AM only radio. Peggy later donated this vehicle to the R.E. Olds Transportation museum, where it currently resides.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016

The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight closed out the 1960s as being the company's top-of-the-line model. With its 127-inch wheelbase platform, it was the largest Oldsmobile produced offered. Six body styles were available included a 2- and 4-door Holiday Hardtop, Town Sedan, Convertible, and Luxury sedan. Sales were strong, with over 116,400 examples sold, accounting for nearly 20% of the company's total production. Pricing began at $4,250 for the Town Sedan and rose to over $4,700 for the convertible.

Standard features included an electric clock, seat belts and shoulder harnesses, power steering, power windows, power seat adjuster, courtesy lamps, full carpeting, paint stripes, and Deluxe steering wheel. The upholstery was vinyl, cloth or leather.

An overhead valve V8 engine provided the power; it was a 455 cubic-inch overhead valve unit that offered 365 horsepower and was backed by a Turbo-Hydramitc transmission.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016