1970 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible 23k Miles, All Options, Near Showroom Perfect on 2040-cars
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Body Type:U/K
Engine:7.5L 455Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Oldsmobile
Model: 98
Trim: Base
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Mileage: 23,146
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: Convertible
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: White
No crazy stories full of misspelled words and confusing sentence structure in my ad. If you are looking at this car, chances are you are aware that 1970 was the last year of the Oldsmobile 98 convertible. 3,161 were built that final year and this is probably the best original left in the world. 23k original, garage kept, pampered miles. In contrast to the Delta 88, the Ninety Eight was truly a junior Cadillac, while the Delta 88 was a tarted up Chevy.
What makes this one stand out: Beyond it's near showroom condition; it has every single option offered by Oldsmobile in 1970, although (thankfully) it has manual a/c, rather than the trouble prone automated "Comfortron," hvac system. Every single other 1970 98 convertible that I previewed in the last 20 years was missing one or more options-this is the most fully loaded example I have ever seen (and I looked at many). Everything works perfectly, everything-the windows and the top are fast and smooth (yes ice cold a/c, great sounding 8 track). The top and all rubber associated with it are perfect, etc. Yes, that is the original interior you are looking at (carpets, everything)! The only deviations from original: I installed an electronic ignition system (which looks like the stock unit), and steel belted radials. The boot cover as seen in the pictures is a new unit and is a bright white, it needs to be dyed to match the pearl shade of the original interior. I do have the matching color original boot, but is has a stain I could not remove (maybe you can), it does convey with the car. This car needs no excuses or apologies. The only real flaw: The center peak of the front bumper has 3 or 4 tiny (and I do mean tiny) dings. I did not have the heart to re-plate otherwise perfect original chrome. The car still has all 4 original T-3 headlights...
If you have questions: ask. Read my feedback, I have been a member of the eBay community for nearly a decade, and have sold about 10 of my collector cars in that period of time. I have always exceeded expectations (and pride myself on my 100% feedback). If you want to own (very likely) the best original and loaded 1970 Oldsmobile 98 convertible (and in the best color for a 70' 98 convertible-azure blue) that this planet has to offer, you found it.
I'm selling this car to continue pursuing my terminal degree. Good luck!
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