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Oldsmobile Super 98 394 — 1959

The '59 models' most striking rears where fins, bumpers, spare wheels, and taillights significantly occupy the space.

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"A fun and solid '59, the exhaust system is noisily tailored to the desired Swedish rumble level, and the tailpipe enjoys scraping against the ground."

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SANDARED
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Peter Sundfeldt
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
Case manager
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"A fun and solid '59, the exhaust system is noisily tailored to the desired Swedish rumble level, and the tailpipe enjoys scraping against the ground."

Description

It arrived in Sweden already at the end of the seventies, and the car was purchased by Sandahl in 2000. Sometime during the time until then, the car was renovated/painted in Sweden. Unfortunately, there is no documentation or paper records left with the owner.

The car comes from the Sandahl collections, which Bilweb Auctions AB will sell in early spring under four different themes; first out are some of the family's popular workhorses, mainly Mercedes, Volkswagen, and a joker, then half a dozen exclusive fine Rolls-Royce and Jaguar and then a selection of early Ford cars and a Chevrolet from the infancy and youth of motoring. Last out will be 7 USA cars, of which 5 are representative full-size USA cars from GM's model years 1959, the year when the fins were the largest.

Sandahls is today one of Sweden's largest family-owned transport conglomerates. The company was founded in Värnamo in 1949. Older generations have in their private museum for many years collected around 40 cars under different themes. Bilweb Auctions AB has now been commissioned to sell these in four rounds in February, March, and April this year.

Technical data

  • Year
    1959/1959 
  • Registration date
    1977-08-20 
  • Mileage
    48 028 miles 
  • Kw / hp
    231 / 314 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Automatic 
  • Interior finish
    Leather 
  • Colour
    White 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The car has undergone a startup service and is operational, though the generator light remains illuminated, leading to a battery drain after approximately 10 minutes. The braking system has been evaluated, with both front hoses replaced and new fluids added, improving stopping capability, though further maintenance is anticipated. The power steering functions properly, and while the AC is operational, it is not cooling as effectively as it should. The last inspection was conducted on 1999-04-14.

  • Interior condition:

    Interior is complete and overall in good condition. The front seat exhibits signs of wear and could benefit from a deep clean and lubrication to enhance its appearance. The rear seats are in better shape, while the carpet and door panels are in good condition. The headliner appears original but shows wear in some areas. The dashboard and instruments are intact, featuring charming vintage details. The electric seat adjustments for tilt, slide, and raise functions are operational, and all electric windows work except for the driver's side. Additionally, there is a crack in the glass of the driver's passenger window.

  • Exterior condition:

    Bodywork is straight, showing no signs of rust or damage, and features a clean underbody. The car has been repainted, likely around 30 years ago, and appears presentable at a glance. However, a closer inspection reveals an orange peel finish, particularly around the rear body, along with some small paint runs and imperfections. These issues could likely be improved with wet sanding and polishing, given the paint appears to be applied thickly. The chrome work on the car remains good and bright all around.

  • General condition:

    This car is in a presentable state and has potential for cosmetic improvement through simple measures. Addressing the need for a new generator and undergoing a review and inspection will prepare it to return to the road after years of display in a museum.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2000-07-25
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1977-08-20 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1977-08-20
Senast godkända besiktning: 1999-04-14
Besiktigad tom: 2001-04-30
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: 10

Location and viewing Information

Location: Sandared

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Peter Sundfeldt
+46 0705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2024-04-18.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

General information about the condition of the vehicles .
  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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