1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire Convertible

Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire Convertible (1956)
for sale

Price: US $19,000.00

Description:

1956 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible. All power, red and white, new white top in 2000 (garaged/storage since that time), black & white leather interior. Original bill of sale & window sticker & books. Third owner (had this car for the last 14 years). Runs great, tuned-up late Summer/early Fall 2014 after time garaged. Starts-up even when cold, no smoke. Clean and ready to be driven.
Repainted red/white approx. 14 yrs ago; original color all-white; some cracking, peeling of paint (mostly on trunk, seams, door jambs, but intermittent present throughout; some rust on grill area and very light on some other chrome; passenger front fender has some wave appearance from some angles; speedometer needle rests at 30mph area (rather than at 0mph); faint spider cracks on rear tail lights; clock might not be running. SEE PICTURES AND VIDEO FOR COMPREHENSIVE PRESENTATION (links below).
One of only 8, 581 models produced in 1956, the car is powered by the Rocket 240 HP V-8 engine, and Hydramatic transmission. 324 cubic inch engine, beautiful black and white leather interior and white convertible top. NOTE: car was originally all-white, but repainted by professional restorer when purchased in 2000.
Specifications: 240hp, 324 cu. in. overhead valve V8 engine, three-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs, semi-elliptic leaf rear springs with live rear axle, four-wheel power-assisted drum brakes. Wheelbase: 126
SEE YOUTUBE VIDEO: here
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: here

update: 2015-07-11

Features:

Condition: Used VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 569L10849
Make: Oldsmobile Interior Color: Black and White Leather
Model: Ninety-Eight Number of Cylinders: 8
Year: 1956 Transmission: Automatic
Trim: Chrome Body Type: Convertible
Engine: V-8 Vehicle Title: Clear
Mileage: 62,850 Options: Convertible
Sub Model: Starfire Convertible Fuel Type: Gasoline
Exterior Color: White with Red For Sale By: Private Seller

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