1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic 98 Deluxe Sedan

This 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic 98 Deluxe Sedan is described as partially restored, and is powered by a first-year 303ci Oldsmobile Rocket V8 with a Carter two-barrel carburetor and a replaced exhaust system. Items of note include auxiliary lighting, suspension stabilization, exterior brightwork, and a rear console, while power is sent to the rear tires through a 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in Crest Blue over a gray cloth interior, this third-generation Oldsmobile 98 is offered on a clear Illinois title in the seller’s name.

The Futuramic nameplate was applied to Oldsmobile’s C-body Series 70 vehicles beginning in 1949 and was retired shortly thereafter. Finished in a Crest Blue respray that was reportedly applied as part of a prior restoration, the body is said to be rust-free and retains the car’s two-piece windshield design with built-in washers. Optional equipment includes exterior brightwork, a hood ornament, and a sideview mirror, in addition to lighting such as the driving and fog lamps, back-up lamps, and turn signals.

Wheels are 15" items with stainless-steel trim rings and polished caps, and come wrapped in Diamond Back 225-section whitewall tires. The suspension was reportedly rebuilt in 2016 and features quadra-coil architecture with a knee-action front end and coil springs at the rear. Handling is further assisted by dual stabilizing arms, front and rear stabilizers, and replacement double-action shock absorbers all around. The braking system was reportedly serviced in 2016 and is said to use super-hydraulic hardware with four-wheel drums.

The interior contains reupholstered gray cloth seating for six. Interior Deluxe conveniences include a rear center armrest and a model-specific steering wheel. A vintage-look stereo with USB input is fitted. Additional amenities include a heater and defroster, and lights for the glovebox, hood, and trunk.

Instrumentation takes the form of a 110-mph speedometer surrounded by gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, voltage, and oil pressure. The five-digit mechanical odometer reads 60k miles, but total chassis mileage is unknown.

The 303ci Oldsmobile Rocket V8 was first offered for 1949 and the unit here was rebuilt by a specialty garage in East Lansing, Michigan per the seller. Output when new was 135 horsepower at 3,600 rpm with 263 pound-feet of torque at 1,800, power which is sent to the rear wheels by way of a 4-speed Hydra-Matic transmission with a column shift. The exhaust system and battery are reported to have been replaced and the electrical system is the original six-volt design.

Photos of the underside are available in the carousel and three videos are available for viewing below.