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Live auction November 20 -22

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Run order: Lots 1 - 180 Friday, Lots 181 - 405 Saturday, Lots 406 - 580 Sunday

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1957 OLDSMOBILE 98 CVTBLE Lot Nbr. 253 Click to view slideshow:

Owner Comments:

An absolutely exceptional example of this one-year-only Starfire designation and a very rare and collectible fully loaded example with factory options including the rare J2 Tri-Power 371 CID Rocket engine, 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible — 1957 was the sole year Oldsmobile applied the prestigious “Starfire” nameplate across its entire Ninety-Eight lineup. This is one extraordinarily rare example with the very rarely ordered factory optional J-2 tri-carb high-output Rocket V8 engine - the rare 300- horsepower performance variant of the 371ci V8 (vs. 277 hp for the base) with 0-60 in under 9 seconds, virtually unheard of for a car of this size in the 1950's, and originally aimed at both performance buyers and NASCAR competition! Very very few 98s left Lansing with the J-2 Tri- power set up. The car boasts its original factory ‘Jade Mist Iridescent and Alcan White’ two-tone paint with a white convertible top - a documented factory color combination per the factory data plate and its original factory 'Three-tone Turquoise, Green and White' leather interior — a distinctive, period- correct multi-color upholstery treatment typical of top-of-the-line 1957 Oldsmobiles. Reportedly AACA Nationals prize winner in 2005 — recognized at one of the most prestigious antique automobile judging events in the country. Reportedly 20-year single ownership prior to our acquiring the car boasting the long-term stewardship that often correlates with consistent care. Featuring sculpted “rolling tunnel” rear quarter panels and three-piece chrome- wrapped taillights, this styling represented a deliberate shift away from tail-fin excess. Power came from a robust 371-cubic-inch Rocket V8 producing 277 horsepower in base form, with a high-output J-2 tri-carb setup delivering 300 hp targeted at both performance and NASCAR competition, as per this particular example. Paired with the improved Jetaway Hydra-Matic, the car combined luxury, power, and smooth shifting.

Vehicle Info:   Model Year: 1957 Make: OLDSMOBILE Body Style: CONVERTIBLE Body Color: JADE MIST / WHITE Interior Color: TURQUOISE / WHITE Vin No.: 579L04098 Mileage: TBA Engine Size: 8 Transmission: Automatic Registration:

Component Ratings: Engine: good Body: good Chassis: good Coachwork: good Interior: good Electrical: good Transmission: good Paint: good Tires: good