Description
Oldsmobile Ninety Eight epitomized the highest form of luxury offered by this division of General Motors. From 1941 till 1996 it was produced in 12 consequent editions and 6 different body styles. Out of all, the 8th edition is considered as the most desirable mainly for its blending of thoroughbred muscle car features with comfort-oriented technology. This particular 98 was manufactured by Fischer in 1970 with a convertible body and was fitted with the biggest powerplant available, the mighty Rocket 455ci., a Big Block with an output of 365bhp, the highest prior to US catalytic restrictions. After numerous years in southern Florida, it was registered and stored in Massachusetts. In 2007 it was acquired by a collector who imported it in the drier climate of Greece. In 2016 it was sold to its current owner who decided to conduct a full service that included engine, gaskets, seals, pumps, belts, carburetor, manifolds, shock absorbers and tuning. It is now offered in excellent cosmetic and mechanical 'turn-key' condition.
Specifications
Year: 1970
Make: Oldsmobile
Model: Ninety-Eight
Series: Eighth
Body type: 2dr, Convertible
Coachbuilder: Fischer
Manufacturing plant: Lansing, Michigan
Chassis number: 384670M276481
Division Series: 384
Engine type: ‘Rocket 455’, 7446 cc, 8-cyl. in V configuration, Rochester QuadraJet carbureted
Block number: 396021F, ‘Sans Serif’ Big Block, First Run. Long crank throw
Transmission: Turbo-Hydramatic 400, 3-speed automatic
Exterior color, code: Matador Red, 75
Interior color, trim, combination number: ivory, vinyl bench seat, 027 10
Softop color: ivory
Factory options:
- Strato Bench seats
- Power steering with Deluxe steering wheel
- Power brakes
- Front discs
- Power roof
- Power windows, front and rear
- Power seats
- AM-FM stereo radio
- Electric clock, self adjusting
- Rear seat center speaker
- Courtesy lamps
Retrofits:
- Radio CD
Items included: original jack and key
Odometer reading: 98173mi
Current registration: Federation Internationale de Vehicules Anciennes (FIVA) of Greece
