1954 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible

This 1954 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 convertible is powered by a 324ci V8 mated to a Hydramatic transmission. According to the seller, this Oldsmobile has covered 50,374 miles logged since new. Features include a Wonderbar radio, power steering and brakes, power windows, a trunk light, a clock, and a padded dash. Upgrades include new upholstery, a parade boot, carpet, a re-furbished front suspension, new brakes, an overhauled hydraulics system, new radial tires, and new rubber seals and weatherstripping. Refinished in the original Royal Marine and Capri Blue two-tone and featuring a replacement black convertible top over a two-tone blue leather interior, this Starfire 98 is available now from a dealer and comes with a clear Florida title.

The Oldsmobile Starfire is an automobile nameplate used by Oldsmobile and was produced in three non-contiguous generations beginning in 1954. The Starfire nameplate made its debut with the 1954-1956 Ninety-Eight series convertibles. The body of this particular 98 Starfire is refinished in original Royal Marine and Capri Blue two-tone and comes equipped with a newer black convertible top. Front and rear chrome bumpers along with "Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight" emblems, taillights, and reverse lights are in place.

The wheels are refinished in black, wear original Oldsmobile full hubcaps, and come wrapped in wide-whitewall radial tires. The seller states the tires have less than 100 miles on them. 

The interior has been reupholstered with two-tone light blue and dark blue leather, a color scheme that extends to the door panels. Blue carpeting and matching floor mats cover the floor. A fully upholstered trunk with a trunk light is lined with two-tone light blue and dark blue carpet and includes a spare tire cover and jack.

The refinished dashboard, steering column, and steering wheel with a chrome horn ring have been refinished in Capri Blue. All factory gauges including those showing the amps, temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure along with a 120-mph speedometer and a five-digit odometer that reads 50,374 miles are housed in chrome trim. In the center of the dash is a Wonderbar radio. An accessory clock can be found to the right. A new dark blue convertible top boot has been added.

Inspired by the Space Race, Oldsmobile started using related terminology and eventually released the "Rocket" V8 engine. The 324ci Rocket V8 in this car is mated with a HydraMatic automatic transmission. A generator, cast-iron exhaust manifolds, power steering hardware, and a batwing-style air cleaner are in place. A mechanical fan cools the radiator.

The wheel wells, frame, floorboards, and rear suspension are covered in undercoating. A full single exhaust system exits under the rear bumper.