1954 Olds 98 Holiday 2 Door Hdtp Black/white Ext Red Leather/gray Int Unrestored on 2040-cars
Wentzville, Missouri, United States
Body Type:2 Door Hardtop
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:324 4 Barrel V-8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Oldsmobile
Model: Ninety-Eight
Trim: 2 Door Hardtop Holiday Deluxe
Options: Padded Dash, Leather Seats
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Power Options: Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 40,555
Sub Model: Holiday
Exterior Color: Black and White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Red and Gray
This is one fine rare car. You don't see many true survivors of this quality, vintage and make. The VIN indicates that this is a "Deluxe" 98. This car is genuine in every way. All of the numbers match including the engine, exterior trim and interior trim. The car HAS NOT been restored.
The odometer shows 40,555 miles. The speedometer was in place when I got the car in 2001. (Disclosure) The cable was making noise so I removed it so it would not break. I never got around to replacing it. I do have the cable in the trunk. I have driven the car less than 500 miles with it disconnected (I have driven it about 10 times around town and to car shows).
My dad bought the car in the mid 1990's and the car has been garaged but rarely driven. My dad passed away in 2001 and the car has been in my possession ever since. I have driven the car less than 500 miles in the 12 years.
This Olds has all of the stuff that any classic or Olds enthusiast would relish. All of the ingredients are here for a great story and a great investment as well as a perfect cruiser.
The car shows very well and as evidenced by the photos, is an eye turning 20 footer. I never fail to get in a conversation with guys my age and young alike when I show it .
The car has a power front seat, power brakes, power windows, 4 barrel 324 v-8, padded dash, leather seats, radio, and heater. I know that I have forgotten some of the options but you get the idea.
The power front seat is fully operational.
I just had the master cylinder rebuilt and the lines flushed out in June 2013. The oil was changed in fall of 2012. The emergency brake works perfectly which is a big deal since these cars had no "Park" gear.
The left rear power window does not raise or lower but the pump is working. The other 3 power windows fully operate perfectly. The right front window has a crack in the front top corner. The car also has the original tinted glass all around.
The 324 V-8 starts easily cold or hot unless it has been sitting for a very long time. Then it must be primed, but it starts every time with a little TLC. The car has some valve noise when it is first started after a long period of not running but it quiets down quickly.
The 4 speed Hydromatic automatic transmission shifts and performs like new.
The completely original padded dash is flawless in every detail from color to softness to stitching.
The headliner is in excellent original condition.
The front seats are red leather and dark gray fabric. The seat shell has some wear with a small hole worn in the side and the corner stitching on the seat back top corners is pulled some but not completely. An upholsterer could fix it with no problem. The rear seat is in fine condition with no visible flaws. The rear shelf cardboard is discolored as would be expected.
The carpet is all there but a little rough in condition. It is 59 years old.
The radio does not work as far as I know. A friend of mine said that it sometimes took up to 10 minutes for the tubes to warm up. I haven't tried to fix it or warm it up.
The heater is there but does not work.
I will miss this car but my current circumstances dictate that I sell the car. My dad got this car for me to have at his passing. The car was built the same year that I was born. I no longer can care for the car as it should be cared for. I really want a real enthusiast to own and enjoy the car the way it was meant to be enjoyed.
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