1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible - Project

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

“Step out front in ’66 … in a Rocket Action Oldsmobile!” Oldsmobile’s full-size cars were restyled in 1965, including the flagship Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. The Ninety-Eight’s hood center now extended into a “V” and a kick-up on the rear fender. The Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission was improved for smoother shifts and quicker acceleration, a split-back front seat with center armrest became available on two-door models, and the trunk space increased by four cubic feet.  The 1966 Ninety-Eights were little changed from the previous year, except for vertical “blade” front fenders, similar to what appeared on the new Toronado. There were five Ninety-Eight models: a two-door Sports Coupe, four-door Town Sedan, four-door Luxury Sedan, four-door Holiday Hardtop, and a stylish, luxurious Convertible costing $4,420 (when a ’66 VW Beetle cost $1,585). 

This 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible is big enough to comfortably accommodate a family while capturing much of the era’s free-wheeling flair. Yet these cars are quite rare, as just 4,568 were built that year. Big, luxurious, powerful — just what a company’s rocket action flagship should be. 

Highlights 

• Oldsmobile’s flagship Ninety-Eight model in convertible form 

• One of just 4,568 Ninety-Eight convertibles built for 1966 

• 425 cu-in “Super Rocket” V8 producing 365 hp 

• Turbo Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (384676M345113) decodes as: 

  • 3 – Oldsmobile 

  • 84 – Ninety-Eight 

  • 67 – Convertible 

  • 6 – 1966 model year 

  • M – Lansing, Michigan, final assembly plant 

  • 345113 – Sequential production number 

• The Body by Fisher tag decodes as:  

  • 04D – Fourth week of April production date 

  • Style: 66-38467 – 1966 Ninety-Eight (Convertible)  

  • Plant: LAN – Lansing, Michigan, final assembly plant plant  

  • Body: 3583 – Production sequence number  

  • Trim: 383 C – Blue vinyl interior  

  • Paint: C 1 – Provincial White with White convertible top 

  • WYS: Tinted glass windshield only, power trunk 

  • 2KR: Air conditioning, rear shelf speaker 

Features 

• Power convertible top 

• Power windows 

• Power steering  

• Power brakes  

• Air conditioning 

• Electric clock  

• Courtesy lights 

• Parking brake light 

• Deep-pile carpeting 

• Wood-grained instrument panel 

• Rear fold-down arm rest 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible runs and drives, but it will need work to be fully roadworthy.  It should be considered a project due to age and extended storage. 

• Leaks oil and transmission fluid

• Paint has various nicks and scratches

Ownership History

Hailing from a period of American automobile design noted for its unequalled size and luxury, this 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible joined the MacMillian Collection in 2021.

Additional Notes 

Title in Transit.

What does Title in Transit mean?

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Marvin Waters Phone: 910.315.2918 email: mwaters@hagerty.com