1956 Oldsmobile 98

Following up on its remarkable postwar success story, including the 1949 introduction of the powerful overhead-valve ''Rocket'' V-8 engine, Oldsmobile models of the 1950s featured leading-edge styling cues previewed by the glamorous Fiesta and Starfire GM Motorama concept cars of 1953. For 1954, a major restyling included fashionable wraparound windshield and rear-window treatments, followed by the debut of the Holiday 2- and 4-door pillarless hardtop models in 1955. The rapidly developing ''Rocket'' V-8 engine now displaced 324 cubic inches and delivered 240 horsepower for the Super 88 and top-shelf Series 98 models, with GM's excellent Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission standard by 1956.

Representing Oldsmobile's top-of-the-line models for 1956, this 98 Deluxe Holiday Sedan features a 240-horsepower, 324 cubic-inch V-8 engine, paired with the new-for-1956 Jetaway Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission. Purchased by the current owner, a highly knowledgeable collector, this 1956 Oldsmobile Series 98 Deluxe Holiday Sedan is a very well-restored and preserved example of Oldsmobile's upscale performers of the mid-1950s, featuring the handsome and modernistic Holiday Hardtop sedan body style.

Befitting its high-end status, this 1956 Oldsmobile Super 98 Holiday Hardtop features an eye-catching two-tone paint finish and a two-tone interior with leather upholstery. Features, options, and passenger amenities include working factory air conditioning and power-assisted brakes and steering, power windows, and a power-adjustable front seat. The newly available Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission and Autronic Eye automatic headlamp dimmer add to the Space Age-influenced, forward-thinking equipment and presence of this classic Oldsmobile.

Fully inspected and detailed by The Last Detail, this uncommon and advanced 1950s Oldsmobile stands as yet another well-curated American classic automobile we are thrilled to offer. See it for yourself! Contact us for viewing arrangements, obtain full details, and get ready to make this stylish performer yours.

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