Original "Rocket" 324ci V8 - Hardtop - Power Steering, brakes, windows, seat!!

Description

This 1956 Oldsmobile Holiday 98 Hardtop Coupe is a very rare find. It is a 3-owner survivor that originated from a St. Paul, Minnesota dealership and resided all of its life in Los Angeles, California until the last two years in a Memphis, Tennessee collection. It is showing just 101,633 original miles (@1,700+ miles/year) and includes the original owner’s manual, a shop manual, and miscellaneous documents. The Olds Holiday (aka “Snoopy”)has been mechanically maintained and in a climate-controlled garage. The 1stowner clocked the majority of mileage from 1956 to 1999. The 2ndonly clocked a thousand miles from 2000 to 2014, and the 3rdowner clocked 633 miles since then.

VIN: 569K****

Body Tag: STYLE 56-3037SDX
TRIM 335
BODY BK 566
ACC U5

This classic Olds is shown in a very nice older two-step base/clear coat in factory GM “Alcan White” and “Charcoal Metallic Poly” two-tone. The paint shows very well with only minor wear since re-sprayed. The door gaps are all very straight and true, and all the body panels are rust free.

The original Oldsmobile “Rocket” 324ci V-8 engine with 4bblRochester “Quadrajet” carburetor has been rebuilt, and runs just exactly like it should. The original Oldsmobile “Jet-Away” Hydra-Matic transmission was also rebuilt and shifts perfectly in and out of each gear.

The Olds came loaded with factory options:

• High compression/9.25-1 “Rocket” Engine
• Factory Dual Exhausts with Bumper Extensions
• Power Steering
• Power Drum Brakes
• Excellent Starfire Spinner Hubcaps
• Dual Chrome Oldsmobile Side Mirrors
• Custom Delco Air Horn
• Deluxe Wonderbar AM 2-Way Hi-Fidelity Radio with foot pedal
• Power Antenna
• Power Windows
• 6-Way Power Seat
• 2-Speed Vent/Heater Blower
• Red Leather and Black Brocade Cloth seats
• Padded Dash
• Daytona-style carpeting
• Courtesy Lights package
• Vanity Mirror
• Trico Vacuum Window Washer
• Hand-Operated Back-Up Pump

This car also came with the following additional Dealer Installed Accessories:

• Oldsmobile Chromed Front Bumper Guard
• Mesh Vinyl and Spring-Attachable Bumper Guard
• Oldsmobile Black Rubber Floor Mats
• Oldsmobile Chrome Dealership License Plate Frame with ’56 Minnesota License Plate.

This Holiday 98 has all surviving original factory equipment and materials aside from the newer paint, ignition parts, and a few clamps under the hood. The key reminder and safety buzzer still works. Rubber gaskets are excellent. Trunk features original White-Wall Spare Tire with Jack Kit.

All fluids are fresh and it has been tuned-up mechanically. It is the nicest riding original high-end Oldsmobile I have ever experienced. The overall condition of the car is excellent, and it will truly make the new owner proud to show it off. Everything is clean and well-maintained without molestation. The original parts show appropriate patina for a 61 year-old survivor. All glass is clear/excellent condition and there is no rust in the body and chassis (still has the factory undercoating). The vacuum wipers work a bit slow, and the heater valve has been bypassed.

This classy Holiday 98 really only needs a new home-Or take it to concours level and win first place every time!

If you have any questions; please don't hesitate to call us at (608) 318-1945.

I do reserve the right to end this auction / listing at any time. This vehicle is listed on several other classified sites, and therefore may sell through another venue. If you are interested in this vehicle; I highly encourage you to pursue quickly and not to wait. My cars are dialed in and turn-key ready, and therefore very appealing to the public. Most of my inventory does not last more than 30 days on the market.

Please have all financing, inspections, approval from your spouse and questions handled prior to submitting an offer. Once an offer is accepted; I will expect you to finalize the purchase within 48 hours.

Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order - Loan check from eBay Financing Center - Cash (in person) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. General Terms Test drives with our classic vehicles are only allowed when conditions permit. The weather conditions need to allow a safe and clean driving experience. A sales representative needs to be in the vehicle with the potential buyer during the test drive. Odometer readings for all vehicles 10 years old or greater are to be considered EXEMPT. The mileage listed in the advertisement is what the odometer showed during the time of photo. We recommend you personally inspect the vehicle you are interested in. If you have an eBay feedback score of less than 10; please contact us first prior to placing a bid or an offer. Please ask all questions prior to placing a bid or offer. Fees and Taxes There are no additional fees associated with the sale of the vehicle. Sales tax, licensing and title fees are all to be collected by the dealership for all Wisconsin residents. Non-Wisconsin residents are solely responsible for all taxes, licensing and title fees in their state of residency. All sales are final with no returns.