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George Schire
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The 1956 OLSDMOBILE is simply a beauty on wheels.  Best looking DASHBOARD of any 50's car in my opinion.  

56 Oldsmobile dashboard #2 (2018 07 11 10 10 24 UTC)
56 OLDSMOBILE HOLIDAY 98 #548DYHG8WH (2019 04 22 02 28 47 UTC)

George Schire
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Yep! A beautiful car from a time when GM ruled the world!



   
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(@bob-jackman)
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The 98 was far better  proportioned in 1956 than the 88 IMO.



   
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@bob-jackman ABSOLUTLY correct Bob. The longer wb and longer rear section gave the 98 a much better profile. Cadillac had the same issue in 1958 with "SDs"  Short Deck 1958 Cadillacs just looked stupid with that "cut-off" or shortened rear treatment.  Classic "3 box" design always looks best when the front length is equal to (or very close to) the rear length.   Afterall, not every car can be a Mustang..... 😏 😏 😏



   
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George Schire
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Posted by: @bob-jackman

The 98 was far better  proportioned in 1956 than the 88 IMO.

No debate from me on that Bob.  


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I prefer the '55 Olds but agree with you about the dash.



   
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