1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire

$33,480

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Harrisburg, PA; US

  • Event date

    Jul 30 - Aug 1, 2015

  • Lot

    S154

Vehicle specs

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    185

  • Induction

    1x4bbl

  • Generation

    1954-1956 Oldsmobile Series 98

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Rocket V-8, column shift automatic, wire wheels, wide whitewall tires, continental kit, hood ornament, bench seat, power windows, power brakes, power steering, power top, Super Deluxe radio.

Condition

Lightly pitting bumpers. Presentable older paint with several scratches on the hood and nose as well as the left rear fender. Mostly original engine bay that is quite tidy other than some oil spots on the valve covers. Good older replaced top with a tiny rip in the back of it. Wavy bodywork and uneven door fit. Good older replaced interior. It has gotten some attention here and there over the years, but this is a mostly original Starfire in driver condition.

Market commentary

While this car is largely original, it isn't all original, and that makes it a restoration candidate rather than a survivor car. The Harrisburg bidders were looking for prime examples in this case, and this Starfire didn't get much attention on the block. It's worth at least another ten grand.

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