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10/03/2026 8:11 pm
1957 OLDSMOBILE NINETY-EIGHT
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
10/03/2026 10:25 pm
The first and only Olds of the '50's I liked and comes in second to the '62.
11/03/2026 1:01 am
A very good year for Olds but not my favorite of its decade. Not a fan of skirts on this car.
11/03/2026 2:04 am
stunning car, love it. Is the duco a period correct finish? Kinda looks excessively glossy?
11/03/2026 6:57 am
@geoff-jowett Definitely not an original paint job. Paint wasn't that good back then.
11/03/2026 9:13 am
@bob-jackman That's for sure. Just imagine what a paint job of that quality would cost nowadays.
Topic starter
11/03/2026 11:05 am
Yea, the paint is glossy and the skirts aren't a favorite, but if I were able to have this car as it sits, bring it on baby! That rear split window is a killer! I love it!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
11/03/2026 11:34 am
Ooo, I'd take this as well.🤑
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11/03/2026 4:43 pm
@bob-jackman That's for sure. Just imagine what a paint job of that quality would cost nowadays.
It would probably cost the same only in todays dollars.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
11/03/2026 4:53 pm
A very nice ride and I love the spats! The only things I would change are the wheels. After that paint job wires would have been the way to add more bling to the ride.
John Kuvakas and Geoff Jowett reacted