1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

VIN: 539M26760

$181,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 8, 2014

  • Lot

    125

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    539M26760

  • Body style

    Convertible Coupe

  • Odometer

    80169 M

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    165

  • Induction

    1x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Cadet Blue

  • Exterior Color

    Cadet Blue

  • Generation

    1948-1953 Oldsmobile Series 98

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Cloth Interior.

Condition

Superficial cosmetic restoration with unrestored engine and chassis Paint and interior are quickly done but presentable

Market commentary

Sold here in 2003 for $104,500, then here again in 2009 for $143,000 with the odometer showing the same 80,169 miles it does today. Far from the best Fiesta on the planet but attractively presented and an equally attractively rare example of the 53 GM Motorama cars.

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