Jetstar was a name introduced as a new series in 1964 as a Jetstar 88 which was the entry level full-size Oldsmobile and the Jetstar 1 that was essentially a Starfire with less features.
The 1965 Jetstar 88 Convertible (looking great in its Royal Mist paint) you see here is essentially a base Eighty-Eight that sat above the Cutlass range. These full-sized Oldsmobile were subject to a full restyle that year with completely new bodies, bringing the Eighty-Eight into its sixth generation. They had produced a very good looking big car with great lines and minimal chrome.
At the rear there was a new for ’65, great looking, sculpted panel with new taillights that followed the revised shape.
![1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar Eighty-Eight Convertible](https://www.carsandstripes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1965-oldsmobile-jetstar-88-convertible-rear.jpg)
Inside there is an all vinyl interior with plenty of brightwork on the instrument panel and “Jetstar 88” emblem on the glovebox.
![1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 Convertible Interior](https://www.carsandstripes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1965-oldsmobile-jetstar-88-convertible-interior.jpg)
Under the hood there is 330 cubic inch Jetstar Rocket V8 engine outputting 260 horsepower. This came standard with a 3-speed manual transmission. However, the original owner opted for a Jetaway automatic transmission when they ordered the car at an additional cost of $205.
![1965 Oldsmobile 330 V8 Jetfire Rocket engine](https://www.carsandstripes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1965-oldsmobile-330-jetfire-engine.jpg)
Other options they ordered with the car with include: Power steering ($109), power brakes ($45) and an AM radio ($64). It was subsequently built in the Lansing, MI Assembly Plant.
Oldsmobile sold 2,879 Jetstar Eighty-Eight Convertibles for the 1965 model year at a base price of $3,337 – it was the most expensive model of the series.
This 1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 Convertible is currently for sale on eBay. (follow the link for more photos)