Introduced in 1941, the Oldsmobile 98 represented the pinnacle of the marque's range and retained that status until the arrival of the Aurora in 1996.

As a result, any model carrying the prestigious ‘98’ designation was among the most luxurious, technically advanced and comprehensively equipped automobiles that Oldsmobile could offer at the time.

First registered in the UK in July 1991, this striking 1964 Oldsmobile 98 Rocket Luxury Pillarless Sedan, to give its full title - almost as long as the car - was supplied new in Ohio to Miss Jean Anne Wheeler-Bowler, who remained its custodian until 1988.

We understand, from previous information in the public domain, that during her 24 years of ownership, it accumulated a mere 18,000 miles.

We understand the 98 subsequently spent many years in Kissimmee, Florida before being imported to the United Kingdom.

It spent three years in storage before being registered to an owner in East Sussex.

He retained the 98 until August 2010, by which t...