1962 Oldsmobile ‘98’ Convertible in wonderful original condition with great cosmetic and mechanical care, this Black cruiser convertible has the original 394cid engine and believed mostly original with no signs of any damage, original 41,305 miles, with automatic, power steering and power brakes this was the largest Oldsmobile (very upscale car of the era) that was made in 1962 and designed as the ultimate cruiser, the recent cosmetic restoration with mostly original paint presents very well for driven show condition, the very nice black paint has had recent professional buffing to bring out the nice luster that is presented with the stainless trim and the black power top, the black and silver seats add to the whole package to yield a quality owner’s appeal, has proper VIN 628A04392 show this ‘98’ was built in Doraville (Atlanta) Georgia and it still here,
HISTORY: the upscale brand of Oldsmobile made this in 1962 as its best classy large smooth convertible driver, has the valuable original Owner’s Manual and power top operating manual (SEE LINK), original Owner’s Protect-O-plate (SEE LINK) that add to the fine history, the Protecto-plate shows this was sold new in Dunedin, Florida to a Gertrude Morton of Endwell, New York and she kept the car for limited use at her Florida home, then this was returned to Atlanta where it has now been for many years, this has the proper spinner hubcaps that are very hard to fine and have real value along with authenticity, note that the recent cosmetic restoration with full check of braking system, featuring the unmolested original 394cid engine, this car is believed mostly original except for new Edelbrock carburetor along with the original Rochester carburetor and air cleaner available as part of the package, new high efficient radiator, rebuilt 3-speed HydraMatic transmission works great, new generator, starter, all four GM belts, hoses, full power includes the power steering and windows and power 6-way seat, full leather two-tone black/gray interior is in fine condition that looks great with lighter insets and darker trim, has the WonderBar radio, power antenna, working clock, dual ashtrays in front, two ashtrays with lighters in rear, when lights are on, the panel above the glove box is backlit and very unique, high beam sensor, new black power top with new pads, gray boot, power brakes, brake cylinders, power booster, front end and springs, new exhaust, solid underchassis, just professionally buffied (SEE LINK),
ENGINE: original 394cid with engine with 4v is in fine condition, this demands the use of premium fuel, 330 horses for the "Skyrocket" V8 standard on the Ninety-Eight were the specs from GM, has a full tune to make this perform well, the original carburetor and air cleaner are available for value and showing, all is stock under the hood excepting for the new Edelbrock carburetor and cleaner are installed for ease of operation and maintenance, has a new Edelbrock carburetor and the original, the full tune includes the new generator, starter, all belts and hoses replaced to make this a good driving cruiser, new exhaust, rebuilt 3-speed HydraMatic transmission, new dual exhaust,
INTERIOR: power steering and windows, power 6-way seat, full leather two-tone black/gray interior with gray insets and black trim, WonderBar radio with power antenna, working clock, dual ashtrays in front with one lighter, two ashtrays both with lighters in rear, when lights are on, the panel above the glove box is backlit and very unique, has a high beam sensor on the dash that detects oncoming cars and dims the high beams depending on the setting of the sensitivity sensor, unknown if this is currently working, also has speed warning system that one could set to desired speed, then a warning signal sounds when that speed is reached, not known if this is working at present, new black power top with new pads, factory gray top boot that matches the seat insets,
SUSPENSION/BRAKES: has power brakes with new brake cylinders and power brake booster, the brakes are checked in the Fraser Dante shop to make for safe driving in Spring 2012, has a new front end setup with springs, solid underchassis, solid trunk with spare and jack, the original hubcaps that are hard to get set off this convertible, tires are 215/14 radial whitewalls,
SUMMARY: This 1962 Olds ‘98’ is a fabulous cruiser both with the top up or down, has a gray factory boot, has the full power with many rare options, again with VIN 628A04392 built in Doraville, GA, this has the original Owner’s Manual and power top operating manual, original Owner’s Protect-O-plate, paint and body fit is really very good, a serious find for a great driver collectable with nice upscale image, $32,950