1970 Oldsmobile Ninety eight Convertible

Basic information and History
The 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible was the sixth generation of the model, which was produced from 1965 to 1970. It was a full-size luxury car known for its stylish design, comfort and powerful V8 engines.

Under the hood, the 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible was equipped with a 7.5-liter (455 cu in) Rocket V8 engine. The engine was known for its performance and torque. It produced around 370bhp and 678Nm of torque, providing plenty of power for acceleration up to motorway speeds.

The 1970 model year introduced some changes to the Oldsmobile 98 series, including new styling elements such as a redesigned front grill, redesigned taillights, and updated interior features.

This model was only produced in 3161 copies so relatively rare.

The car has had 7 previous owners and rolled down in southern Sweden since 2017 when it was imported from the USA.

Equipment and Options

Luxury amenities were a highlight of the Ninety-Eight, including power windows, power seats, air conditioning and other comfort features such as power steering.

The car is equipped with front disc brakes.

The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight offered an electric solution for the convertible top, allowing for easy opening and closing. The soft top was usually made of vinyl and was available in a variety of colors to complement the exterior color options.

There is an extra meter above the gimbal tunnel and an extra sound system (6 speakers) with bluetooth connection.


Condition
The seller has noted rust behind the front wheel down by the screen/threshold,
Glass parts are in good condition.
The seller describes the paint like this: "General stone chips in the front and age of the paint has caused it to crack in a few places."
Chrome and moldings are described as "Door moldings 50+ years old so they are a little worn."
The car is equipped with original rims that show no damage. The tire pattern is approx. 7 mm.
Seats and chairs have wear: The front electric sofa is worn in the mechanism.
Dashboard and panel are in good condition.
The inner ceiling has some wear: An overly humid summer has left its mark on the inner ceiling.

The car has some mechanical/electrical faults: Cruise control is out of order for an unknown reason.
Renovations carried out on the inside are that the seller had a Bluetooth sound system installed.

The seller refers to the image material for other condition.

Service history
Engine and gearbox are described as being in good condition.
Dream cars in Ystad went through the car before the seller bought it in 2021.
There is no previous service record noted.
The seller has not noted any leaks either from the engine or the box. The starter motor was changed a few years ago. There is no play in the steering.
The brakes are described as being in good condition.
Last inspection was carried out on 28/03/2017

Summary
The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible is a sought-after car among collectors and enthusiasts for its combination of luxury, power and classic American design. It represented the peak of Oldsmobile's heyday where bigger meant better!