1957 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

HARDTOP Holiday hardtop

371 CUBIC INCH WITH 3 TWO BARRELS (J2)

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

****** Reserve Lowered ****** 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Hardtop ......... Only 38,565 Original Miles Purchased from original owner who owned this car for nearly 50 years. This vehicle has only 38,565 original miles and is well documented. Options include : rare factory J2 engine (3- two barrel carbs) with bat wing air cleaner, 6-way power seat, power windows, signal seeking wonder bar radio, factory power antenna, factory clock, padded dash, deluxe hub caps, power steering, power brakes, original two tone white over platinum paint, original leather upholstery with cloth inserts. Complete new brakes Body and chrome are in great shape with a very few minor dings. The platinum paint is original and has never been repainted, as for the white paint it has been repainted. The carpet is beautiful and doesn't show wear. The floors and rockers are solid, not rusty. The car runs, drives and shifts as it should. No mechanical issues.....................I would venture to say this unmolested Oldsmobile is one of a very few left in the country. Please check out the pictures below. This is a real time capsule with the ultimate in luxury for the person who appreciates classic American cars. Being a retired senior, I am in the process of downsizing my collection. Privately owned....... Only serious inquiries please . Ph. 727 347-6470 Important to note: This vehicle is for sale locally and the seller reserves the right to remove this listing at any time. I would certainly rate this vehicle way above average condition. Nada average retail is $34,580. Nada Pricing Guide... .......1957 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday 4 Door Hardtop.............. Dated 8/25/2012 Original MSRP..........$5372.05 Low retail Average Retail High Retail ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Options: J/2 & Automatic Total Value............. $ 16,184 $ 34,580 $ 55,510 Low Retail Value This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim, and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable "as-is". Note: This value does not represent a "parts car". Average Retail Value This vehicle would be in good condition overall. It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A "20-footer". High Retail Value This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition. Note: This value does not represent a "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle *. * "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concourse judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility. On Sep-11-12 at 17:55:28 PDT, seller added the following information: *****Attention***** Additional pictures may be seen at the address listed below: https://picasaweb.google.com/100599117353586471549/1957Oldsmobile98Holiday?authkey=Gv1sRgCLSX6b3W7YrfogE On Sep-13-12 at 09:06:30 PDT, seller added the following information: ********Note: More pictures as requested : Interior views including floors and doors. On Sep-13-12 at 09:22:59 PDT, seller added the following information: Check out these pictures . They have the correct orientation....... https://picasaweb.google.com/100599117353586471549/1957Olds98HolidayInteriorViewsA?authkey=Gv1sRgCLfg6sWTr_S-rAE