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1951 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Deluxe Sedan – $75,000

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This is a strikingly attractive car from an era long gone – with a smooth V8, plenty of style and in beautiful condition, it’s a real head turner.

Oldsmobile’s Rocket Eight V8 engine gave tremendous performance and durability – and in fact in 1951 Oldsmobile won the NASCAR championship. The extravagant hood ornament reflects the Rocket theme Oldsmobile boasted.

This was the top-of-the-line 4-door model, with the 98 on a longer wheelbase than lesser versions and the Holiday Deluxe, the best equipped.

The original sales document remains with the car, showing that this fine example was sold new in Chicago with delivery on May 9 1951.

It was ordered with a suite of options, which added $398.85 to the purchase price, making a total cost of $2969.78 – when a base Chevrolet sedan cost $1600. The Oldsmobile was finished in a very attractive metallic Palm Green colour, which shows-off the brightwork really well.

The Oldsmobile remained in Chicago for many years before being shipped to Alberta Canada, then to Australia, arriving in Queensland in 2021. The present owner has had the car in Western Australia for a little over a year.

Records with the car show a thorough strip-down and repaint – and notably excellent condition of the bodywork when stripped, with no rust evident anywhere. The original motor and transmission were rebuilt – it’s a matching numbers car.

The interior has been refurbished including new carpets. The inside is as stylish as the exterior, with a fabulous dashboard design, featuring a multitude of chrome fittings and hardware.

It has button start and the car starts instantly, with the OHV V8 engine purring smoothly. Automatic transmission makes the Oldsmobile an easy cruiser, with the transmission well-suited to the plentiful low down torque the engine produces. The odometer’s 70,400 miles appears to be correct.

The car sailed through WA licensing inspection with no issues. The number plates JADE 51 can go with the car if sold to a WA buyer.

The Oldsmobile advertising catch phrase for 1951 was “Rocket Ahead in Glamorous Style!”, which captures the essence of the car so well.

This is a car which gets a lot of positive attention – plenty of waves from admirers wherever it goes. It’s a stylish, comfortable and very rare car, ready for the next custodian to start enjoying it.

Please request full details and more photos by email from paul@classicrally.com.au

Whilst every effort to ensure accuracy is made when preparing the description of a car, much of the information is provided by the owner and cannot be guaranteed to be accurate and complete. Some errors and omissions occur occasionally and we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising from incorrect or incomplete information or any reliance which might be placed on information provided. Any potential purchaser is advised to make his or her own independent investigations or inspections to determine title and whether a vehicle is suitable for purchase.

1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hardtop Coupe – SOLD

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The name Cutlass comes from a curved slashing sword, once popular with pirates! This smart, bright red example is from the third generation of Cutlass.

Fitted with one of the two V8 engine options, they offered great performance. This car has the 350cu-in (5.7-litre) V8 ‘Rocket’ engine and 3-speed automatic transmission. Fitments included the Oldsmobile Superstock wheels, vinyl roof, power steering and air conditioning (though the air conditioning has not been complete since before the present owner bought the car). This car also has the bonnet black-outs and matching black grilles giving it a very sporty look.

The current owner purchased the Cutlass ten years ago, the car having already been in Western Australia for a decade with its previous owner, who had imported the car. In 2014 he treated the car to an engine rebuild. It’s been a weekend car, and has proven very reliable which is no surprise for such a car, with only maintenance required, plus a new starter motor a few years ago. Tuning guru Bill Lee has serviced the car annually.

Aside from some minor wear and tear from age and use – nothing major – the only real fault is some rust bubbles showing at the bottom of the front wings, in an easy to repair spot. The panels and paintwork (redone by the previous owner) are all good. Underneath the car is dry and in very presentable condition – a sure sign of a sound car.

The car starts instantly on the turn of the key and idles nicely with a good burble to the exhaust. It’s clearly a well sorted car with a tight feel to it and the car drives well as a result.

This Cutlass makes a very interesting alternative to the common Mustang or Camaro, with its unique styling mixed with good performance. Parts availability is good from US specialist companies. Just 4339 of the V8 Coupe were built in 1971 – out of 769,000 Oldsmobiles built that year – so this is quite a rare car, and very attractively priced.

Please request an email with full details and more photos from paul@classicrally.com.au

Paul Blank Classic Car Broker MD28413

Whilst every effort to ensure accuracy is made when preparing the description of a car, much of the information is provided by the owner and cannot be guaranteed to be accurate and complete. Some errors and omissions occur occasionally and we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising from incorrect or incomplete information or any reliance which might be placed on information provided. Any potential purchaser is advised to make his or her own independent investigations or inspections to determine title and whether a vehicle is suitable for purchase.