1941 Oldsmobile 98
$40,995
Vehicle Details
Oldsmobile
98
1941
Convertible
Gasoline
is free and it should not take very much to get it started
Fair
Description
This exceptionally rare 1941 Oldsmobile 98 four-door convertible sedan represents a significant find—only 125 were built, with just six exported internationally. Family-owned since the early 1960s, the car presents solid bones with minimal rust throughout. The original owner began a comprehensive restoration approximately ten years ago, amassing an extensive collection of new old stock parts during that time.
The engine turns freely and should respond readily to starting efforts despite its extended storage under cover. What makes this acquisition particularly compelling is the extraordinary inventory of NOS components accompanying the sale—many pieces duplicated or unnecessary for completion, yet included nonetheless. This abundance of authentic period parts eliminates typical restoration sourcing challenges and positions this project for straightforward completion.
Whether you're a dedicated enthusiast pursuing an authentic pre-war convertible or a restorer seeking a well-documented foundation, this 98 offers exceptional potential backed by decades of ownership history and factory-correct components.
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Oldsmobile 98 Buyer's Guide
Sarah Whitfield here. The Oldsmobile 98 is a car that deserves serious historical recognition alongside the Cadillacs and Lincolns it competed with. In 1949, Oldsmobile introduced the Rocket 88 — the car that most historians credit as the first true muscle car — and the 98 carried a version of that same revolutionary overhead-valve V8 in its full-size luxury body. The combination of genuine performance and genuine comfort was unprecedented at the 98's price point.
The 98 ran from 1941 through 1996, but the classic era — the years that define what the 98 means to collectors — runs from the 1949 Rocket V8 introduction through the mid-1970s. These are full-size luxury cars with an engineering pedigree that even Cadillac had to respect, and they're available at prices that reflect the market's incomplete appreciation of their significance.
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