This Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible from 1966 has all the right ingredients. A big sixties convertible cruiser that is loads of fun, a barn find with just 13,533 documented miles and one of just 4,568 made.
The Ninety-Eight was Oldsmobile’s top-of-the-line model and had been for many years. Buyers wanting luxury now had the Starfire and Toronado to choose from but if you wanted full-size then the Ninety-Eight was the way to go.
The body on this Lucerne Mist beauty are laser straight and all-original.
![rear view of a convertible Oldsmobile 98 from 1966](https://www.carsandstripes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1966-oldsmobile-98-convertible-rear.jpg)
While the sedans and hardtops had cloth and vinyl seating the convertible enjoys an all-vinyl interior as standard.
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As you’d expect from a luxury car there is power steering, brakes, windows and seats – all standard on the Ninety-Eight. As a convertible this car also enjoys a power top. Plus, let’s not forget the electric clock proudly declared as standard equipment in the original brochure.
![instrument panel of a 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight](https://www.carsandstripes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1966-oldsmobile-98-dash.jpg)
Under the hood sits the 425 cubic inch Super Rocket V8 that outputs 365 horsepower. This is paired with a Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission again, both are standard on these beautiful cars.
![](https://www.carsandstripes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1966-oldsmobile-super-rocket-425-v8.jpg)
If you wanted an Eighty-Eight convertible during the 1966 model year they were priced at $4,443 – they were the most expensive full-size Oldsmobile available.
This 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is currently for sale on eBay. (follow the link for lots more photos)
I like it
Love it! Had a 67 Olds Delta 88 with the super rocket engine. The horn sounded like an ocean liner.