1966 Oldsmobile 98 Luxury Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would generously pay above-market prices to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars, all without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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A year after the eighth generation of the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (98) received a major redesign, the 1966 model featured longer, cleaner body lines, a wider stance, and a more refined appearance than its predecessor. The Ninety-Eight, built on General Motors’ C-body platform, was available in several body styles, including two- and four-door hardtops, a sedan, and convertible.

Power came from Oldsmobile’s powerful 425ci “Super Rocket” V8 engine, which provided smooth acceleration and effortless highway cruising. Luxury features such as power steering, power brakes, a spacious interior, plush upholstery, and optional air conditioning made the car popular among buyers seeking comfort and prestige.

This four-door '66 Ninety-Eight Luxury Sedan is finished in white with a black vinyl roof over red fabric upholstery with woodgrain trim on dashboard, doors, and rear seat backs. Additional features include 14” steel wheels with full covers, bench seats, front and rear center armrests, AM radio, and courtesy lighting.

This 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Luxury Sedan is represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist and is now offered at no reserve with an owner’s manual, a Protect-O-Plate, and a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• 425ci Super Rocket V8

• Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission

• Finished in white with a black vinyl top

• Red interior with fabric upholstery

Factory Equipment

• 14” steel wheels with full covers

• Power steering and brakes

• Four-coil spring suspension ‌

• Bench seats

• Front and rear center armrests ‌

• Woodgrain trim on dashboard, doors, and rear seat backs

• AM radio

• Courtesy lighting

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Style: 66-38669 – 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Luxury Sedan

  • Body: LAN33073 – Lansing, Michigan, Fisher Body number

  • Trim: 395-A – Red cloth

  • Paint: C-2 – Provincial White with Black vinyl roof

• The chassis number (386696M366690) decodes as:

  • 3 - Oldsmobile

  • 8669 – Ninety-Eight 4-door luxury sedan

  • 6 – 1966 model year

  • M – Lansing, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 366690 – Sequential production number

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. Please refer to the photo gallery.

• Hail dents on roof

• Interior smells musty

• Wear on various interior and exterior surfaces

• Underside corrosion as shown in the gallery

Included items

• Owner’s manual

• Protect-O-Plate

Ownership History

This 1966 Oldsmobile 98 Luxury Sedan is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.  

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.