1965 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

The 1965 Oldsmobiles received new styling with the Ninety-Eight continuing to be the top-of-the-line model. Oldsmobile's lineup included both six- and eight-cylinder engines and a vast array of body styles that included coupes, sedans, convertibles, and station wagons.

The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was powered by a 425 cubic-inch, overhead-valve V-8 engine with five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, and a Rochester Type 4GC four-barrel carburetor that helped it deliver 360 horsepower at 4,800 RPM. Standard equipment included a Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, power brakes, power steering, power windows, a clock, padded dash, foam-padded seats, Deluxe steering wheel, special wheel covers, a clock, two-speed electric wipers, courtesy lamps, glovebox lamps, front seat belts, and special wheel covers. The upholstery was available as cloth, vinyl, or leather.

Body styles on the 98 included a sports coupe, town sedan, Luxury sedan, Holiday Hardtop, and a convertible. Prices ranged from $2,200 for the Sports Coupe and rose to $4,500 for the convertible. The most popular body style was the Luxury Sedan with 33,591 sales, followed by the Holiday Hardtop with 28,480 sales. The convertible was the most exclusive with 4,903 sales.

by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2020