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1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 4-Door Sedan

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No Reserve: 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 4-Door Sedan

This 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight sedan is said to have resided in Florida before being purchased by the seller’s late father in 2017. Power is from a 324ci Rocket V8 paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission, and the car is finished in dual-tone blue over blue vinyl upholstery with striped inserts. Additional equipment includes independent front suspension, a power-adjustable front seat, and a Kenwood stereo with Bluetooth capability. Service under current ownership involved re-sealing the engine and transmission, overhauling the carburetor, and replacing the water pump and pinion seal. This Ninety-Eight is now offered with service records from current ownership, a shop manual, a brochure, and a clean Illinois title in the late owner’s name.

No Reserve: 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 4-Door Sedan

Updated styling was introduced across the Oldsmobile lineup for 1954, including increases in wheelbase and overall length for the Ninety-Eight. This example was repainted in light blue with a dark blue roof, trunk lid, and rear quarter panels under prior ownership. Exterior details include chrome bumpers, bright trim, a hood ornament, dual side mirrors, and tailfins. The seller notes that the right rocker panel has been repaired and repainted.

No Reserve: 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 4-Door Sedan

Steel wheels wear polished covers and are mounted with bias-ply wide whitewall tires, while a spare is secured in the trunk. Braking is handled by drums at all four corners.

No Reserve: 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 4-Door Sedan

The cabin houses front and rear bench seats upholstered in blue vinyl with striped inserts. Matching trim covers the door panels, and additional features include a power-adjustable front seat, a glove box, and a Kenwood stereo with Bluetooth capability. An aftermarket console rests on the rear seat. The air conditioner does not work, and the brake pedal spring was replaced in 2023.

No Reserve: 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 4-Door Sedan

The blue two-spoke steering wheel has a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer as well as gauges for amperage, coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 19k miles, approximately 500 of which are added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

No Reserve: 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 4-Door Sedan

The 324ci Rocket V8 is said to have been replaced under prior ownership and features hydraulic lifters as well as a Rochester four-barrel carburetor topped with a “bat wing”-style air cleaner cover. Service in 2017 involved overhauling the carburetor and resealing the engine, while work in December 2023 included replacing the water pump and changing the oil. The oil pan gasket was replaced in January 2024.

No Reserve: 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 4-Door Sedan

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission. The pinion seal was replaced in 2017, and the transmission was resealed in December 2023.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $10,500 by Stefan75
Auction Ended April 8, 2024 at 12:05PM PT
Bids 26
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BaT Essentials

Seller: Davidpfister
Location: Panola, Illinois 61738
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 549C5468
  • 19k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 324ci Rocket V8
  • Four-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Dual-Tone Blue
  • Blue Vinyl Upholstery
  • Steel Wheels w/Bright Covers
  • Power-Adjustable Front Seat
  • Kenwood Stereo w/Bluetooth Capability
  • Shop Manual
  • Service Records
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #142506