Oldsmobile Series 98 Sixth Generation 1959–1960
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1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday SceniCoupe
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| Overview | |
| Model years | 1959-1960 |
| Assembly | South Gate, California, U.S. Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S. Lansing, Michigan, U.S. Linden, New Jersey, U.S. Arlington, Texas, U.S. |
| Designer | Bill Mitchell |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door Holiday hardtop 4-door sedan 4-door Celebrity sedan 4-door Holiday hardtop 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | C-body |
| Related | Cadillac Eldorado Cadillac Sixty Special Cadillac De Ville Cadillac Series 62 Buick Electra |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 394 cu in (6.5 L) Rocket V8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed Hydramatic automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 126.3 in (3,208 mm) |
| Length | 1959: 223.0 in (5,664 mm) 1960: 220.9 in (5,611 mm) |
| Width | 1959: 80.8 in (2,052 mm) 1960: 80.6 in (2,047 mm) |
| Height | 1959: 56.0 in (1,422 mm) 1960: 56.1 in (1,425 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,500–4,700 lb (2,000–2,100 kg) |
In 1959, the Oldsmobile line-up was completely redesigned. However, unlike other GM makes (such as Chevrolet and Cadillac) Oldsmobile continued to use a full perimeter frame, instead of the GM X-frame.
The 98 shared its appearance with the Oldsmobile 88. Oldsmobile stayed with its top series format by offering four body styles on an exclusive 126.3 in (3,208 mm) wheelbase. Standard equipment included oil filter, turn signals, air scoop brakes, Safety spectrum speedometer, rocker panel moldings, special emblems, parking brake light, sponge vinyl headliner, deep twist carpeting, electric clock, wheel trim moldings, power steering, power brakes, and Jetaway Hydramatic Drive. Interiors were selected from leather, Moroccean, or cloth in different colors. Standard tire size was 9.00 (229) by 14 inches (356 millimetres). The 394 cu in (6.5 L), the largest first generation Rocket V8, was used from 1959 until 1964.
In 1960, once again the top of the line Oldsmobile series was the 98. Standard equipment included Safety-vee steering wheel, turn signals, air scoop brakes, electric windshield wipers, safety-spectrum speedometer, carpets with rubber inserts, padded dash, courtesy lamps, wheel trim rings, Star-lite headliner, two-speed windshield wipers, chrome roof side moldings, Jetaway Hydramatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, windshield washers, electric clock, and deep twist carpeting. Upholstery was fabric, leather, or Morocceen in a variety of colors. Tire size was 9.00 (229) by 14 inches (356 millimetres). An anti-spin rear axle was optional.