£45,678
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Custom Convertible
Mecum • US • 25 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£45,678
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Custom Convertible
US • 25 Jul 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Torch Red 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air underwent a full custom restoration from late 2023 to late 2024, featuring a modern LS1 Corvette V-8 engine and a 4L60 automatic transmission.
It boasts a completely new interior, a new convertible top, air suspension, power disc brakes, and a refreshed electrical system, making it a turnkey classic with modern performance.
Condition
9
The car has undergone a comprehensive custom restoration between September 2023 and September 2024, with numerous components replaced or refreshed. This includes a new LS1 Corvette V-8 engine, a rebuilt power steering gearbox, air suspension, new wiring, a new convertible top, and new interior components like carpet and upholstery. The only potential minor signs of use would be post-restoration, but the description points to a near-perfect state.
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42,017 miles
579M05956
LHD
United States
Automatic
ONTARIO
1957
Auction
£45,678
1957 Oldsmobile 98 Custom Convertible
Mecum • US • 25 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Comprehensive custom restoration performed between September 2023 and September 2024LS1 Corvette V-8 engineProfessionally tuned4L60 automatic transmission
Replaced or refreshed drive shaft, water pump, thermostat, and seals (front/rear crank, oil pan, and transmission pan)New pinion seal and drive shaft
Refreshed fuel system with flushed tank and ceramic coating
Rebuilt power steering gearbox
Air suspension setup with trunk-mounted compressor and rear air ride shocksFront power disc brakesFront-end maintenance, including ball joints, pitman arm, idler arm, and alignment
New wiring from front to back
Torch Red with White and Black accentsSprayed floor sealer
New Black convertible top with rebuilt frame and new bushingsNew carpet and upholstery
Functional power windows, seats, and radio antenna
Under-dash air conditioning and heat unit
New fuel gauge (with sending unit) and RPM gaugeRebuilt clock
Refreshed window seals
Price Analysis vs Other 98s
£3,089
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,356
Median Price (Since 2020)
£164,065
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445 South Main Street, Walworth, Wisconsin, 53184, United States
Based in Walworth, Wisconsin, Mecum is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and muscle cars. They conduct large-scale live auction events across the United States, offering consignment and bidding services.
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