Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 152 photos
• Video including engine running
• Last service performed in July 2025
  
  

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1955
• Engine: 5.3-liter V8 engine with 171 hp (126 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Two-tone paint in turquoise/green with a light-colored roof
• Interior: Green with two-tone seat upholstery
• TÜV valid until 07/2026, H-license plate
• Features:
• Radio
• Clock

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the Oldsmobile is two-tone turquoise
• The paint and body are generally in good condition, with some age-related signs of wear. There are no known repaints
• Localized paint chipping with visible primer (Image 54)
• Small dent with paint damage (Image 55)
• Several isolated paint defects and stone chips (Image 69)
• Slight surface irregularities in the paintwork
• No rust-through is known

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in turquoise fabric, matching the exterior
• The interior is in well-maintained original condition with age-related signs of wear
• Damage/tear in the seat upholstery with discoloration (Image 106)
• Hole or missing section in the lower part of the seat (Image 117)
• Signs of rust and paint chips on the inner body panels (Image 108)
• Signs of wear on the headliner
• Damage or tear in the headliner (Image 119)

Mechanics

• The engine starts smoothly, idles steadily, and revs up smoothly
• The automatic transmission shifts smoothly
• The fuel gauge sometimes fluctuates between 1/2 and 3/4 when the tank is about half full
• No other mechanical issues are known
• In July 2025, all fluids were changed and new spark plugs were installed

History

Ownership history

• 2025 to present: Current owner
• A detailed history is not known

Service history

• Last service in July 2025
• No service record available

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• Certificate of Title (Image 152)

Summary

For sale is a 1955 Oldsmobile 98 in two-tone turquoise with a matching turquoise interior. The Oldsmobile is a classic American road cruiser with an automatic transmission and an H-license plate. The body and interior are in well-maintained original condition with age-related signs of wear. It has a valid TÜV inspection and H-license plate; the last service was performed in 2025. A characterful classic in an attractive color combination.

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