1968 Oldsmobile Ninety-eight Convertible, 425 Cu. In. 365 Hp, Rare on 2040-cars
Sherman, Texas, United States
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I have available a 1968 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible. There were 662,894 total production Oldsmobiles of all types made in 1968. There were 3,942 Ninety-Eight convertibles, which represents roughly 1/2 of one percent of all 1968 Oldsmobiles made. Who knows how many of these are left? Although it needs a complete restoration, this is a very rare car. This is a factory p/s, p/b, power door locks, power seat, factory air car. It has the factory Wonderbar AM/FM radio. It has what appears to be the original 455 Cu. In., 365 HP motor in place along with its 3 speed transmission. I have been told that the '68 98 convertibles were 425 HP cars, but can't verify that for sure, so I'm comfortable in saying it's at least the 365 HP version. The motor does turn over by hand with a break-over on the crank. All of the under-hood components including the radiator look to be in place. The car overall is straight. The frame appears to be solid. One of the trailing arms is bent and could be sourced from a parts car and replaced. The car rolls fine, so the wheel cylinders and rear end appear to be free. It was stored outdoors by the previous owner and will need some attention on the interior. It will need floor pans which are available from C2Cfabrication.com out of Detroit for $74.78 per side for the entire front to rear section. The trunk floor is rock solid. The gas tank looks to be solid. Although the floors, d/s rocker, lower d/s A-pillar, p/s rocker and the p/s lower front fender need some rust repair, (as shown in the photos) the step sills look to be solid. It also will need the seat covers and new springs installed over the frames which remain in place. A new dash pad will be needed as well. The car needs rust repair on an area behind the top storage and trunk opening, the top of the p/s quarter panel has a small hole and the top of both rear quarters at the peak have a dent. It seems to be complete with the exception of the wheel covers, the glove box door left hinge and fender skirts. I do have the glove box door & right hinge not shown in the dash pic. It is being sold with a bill of sale. I do not have keys for the car. The trunk does not have a lock.
The Good: Rare car, 425 Rocket motor, convertible top bows and power top motor in place, uncracked windshield & good windshield frame, all lower fender and door trim & wheel well moldings in place, as well as the convertible top snap trim piece which is in very nice condition. All brightwork is nice. The Not-so-good: Needs floors (available for $74.78 per side), complete interior, has rust at the leading edge of the hood & trunk lid (trunk lid needs replacing with one from a 2 door or convertible), front bumper needs straightening or replacing (4 door donor car could supply), as well as the above mentioned items needing attention.
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