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1956 Oldsmobile 98 Hardtop Coupe
Bring A Trailer • US • 28 Jul 2025
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1956 Oldsmobile 98 Hardtop Coupe
US • 28 Jul 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Oldsmobile 98 hardtop coupe, with 37k miles, features a 324ci Rocket V8 and a four-speed automatic transmission. It includes original documents and underwent a repaint in the 1990s, adding to its classic appeal.
Condition
7
The car shows 37k miles and was repainted in the 1990s, suggesting some age-related wear. It was put into storage in 1960 and returned to the road in 1997, indicating a period of inactivity. The interior has wear on surfaces, though plastic covers are fitted over the seats. Overall, the car appears to be in solid condition with minor wear visible.
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37,000 miles
569L3080
United States
Automatic
1956
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1956 Oldsmobile 98 Hardtop Coupe
Bring A Trailer • US • 28 Jul 2025
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Description
324ci Rocket V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Two-Tone Blue Paint White & Blue Upholstery Power Steering Power-Assisted Drum Brakes Dual Exhaust System Chrome Bumper Overriders Fender-Mounted Mirrors Fender Skirts Power Windows Power-Adjustable Front Bench Seat AM Radio & FM Receiver Original Sales Documents Factory Literature This 1956 Oldsmobile 98 hardtop coupe was purchased new from Baron Oldsmobile Corporation of Yonkers, New York, on November 30, 1955, and remained with its original owner until it was purchased by the current owner from his estate in 2025.
It was put into storage in 1960 and returned to the road in 1997 before being displayed at the 2004 Greenwich, Connecticut, Concours d’Elegance, and profiled in the April 2007 issue of .
The car is finished in two-tone blue over blue and white upholstery, and power comes from a 324ci Rocket V8 paired with a four-speed Jetaway Hydra-Matic automatic transmission.
Equipment includes power steering, power-assisted drum brak...
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£3,089
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£21,356
Median Price (Since 2020)
£164,065
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