57 or 58 olds which do you prefer?
#1
57 or 58 olds which do you prefer?
Talking with my neighbor, he saw me waxing my 57 olds and talking about how much he likes the 58 olds better..he likes mine but prefers the body style of the 58. I told him I use to have one and when I sold it everyone wanted to buy my 57 over the 58, the 58 was a tough looking and fast car. But in my opinion 57 has the edge
#2
It is a matter of personal preference but I think many more people will prefer the 57 over the 58 unless they have a fetish for chrome. The 58 is my least favorite of all the Oldsmobiles of the 50's.
#5
My Dad owned a 57 and a 58. My my mother owned a 58 that I started to learning to drive with. I like them both, but parts to restore a 58 are few and hard to find. J-2 was only available in 1957 and 1958.
#6
I used to check in on this old as the hills lady here in Denver. Like 1990-91.. I would sit with her. Talk about whatever's. There was 50 Oldsmobile coupe in front of a factory J-2 58. Super crazy old sitting cars. The 50 had a 73 plate. The 58 had a 74. She was left for the flies. I have pictures somewhere.
Crazy thing is my life 30+ years later I drive by the house daily.
She had a wooden wheel Olds in the garage that still had air in all four tires. Her husband was an old State Trooper. So were here son's. Didn't give an F about their Mom though. Sold her stuff off and walked away
Crazy thing is my life 30+ years later I drive by the house daily.
She had a wooden wheel Olds in the garage that still had air in all four tires. Her husband was an old State Trooper. So were here son's. Didn't give an F about their Mom though. Sold her stuff off and walked away
Last edited by no1oldsfan; March 21st, 2023 at 10:10 PM.
#9
I will never forget that factory J-2 58. It sat for so many years. The fifty was cool too. Had the visor. Two door. Silver car. I am pretty sure the wooden wheel car in the garage was the last year Oldsmobile for wooden wheels. 38? Her husband was killed in the line of duty.
Like I said I have pictures somewhere. I drive by everyday taking my son to school. She has been long passed. Probably early nineties.
Like I said I have pictures somewhere. I drive by everyday taking my son to school. She has been long passed. Probably early nineties.
Last edited by no1oldsfan; March 21st, 2023 at 11:09 PM.
#12
I prefer the 58 over the 57. As others have said, it's a personal preference. I'd love to do a frame-off restoration on an Oldsmobile someday. A 58 Super 88 Fiesta wagon would be a top contender if I could find one.
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/201...-station-wagon
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/201...-station-wagon
#13
Mecum has a beautiful 57 red and white 88 convertible with J2 coming up in their Houston auction next month. It is part of the Horton Collection from Justin, Texas. I have seen the car and it is stunning. Will bring big $$$$.They also have a red and white 56 98 convertible. Here is a link.
1957 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible | S127 | Houston 2023 (mecum.com)
1957 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible | S127 | Houston 2023 (mecum.com)
Last edited by redoldsman; March 22nd, 2023 at 10:29 AM.
#15
I agree with you that the 57 has the edge. However, I would take the 58 because my Dad had a 1958-Ninety-Eight 2Dr Hardtop-Tropical Mist.
Other Olds’ that my father had would also be on my list such as his 55 Super 88 2Dr Hdtp-the 1st car that I remember; his 64 Dynamic 88 4dr Hdtp-the 1st car that I drove: his 68 Delta Custom 4dr Hdtp (Sapphire Blue)-Found one like it in 2009 and still own it!
My Dad did not own a 57 but whether it’s the Golden Rocket 88, the Super 88 or the Ninety-Eight, They are beautiful!
Other Olds’ that my father had would also be on my list such as his 55 Super 88 2Dr Hdtp-the 1st car that I remember; his 64 Dynamic 88 4dr Hdtp-the 1st car that I drove: his 68 Delta Custom 4dr Hdtp (Sapphire Blue)-Found one like it in 2009 and still own it!
My Dad did not own a 57 but whether it’s the Golden Rocket 88, the Super 88 or the Ninety-Eight, They are beautiful!
#19
No disrespect to the 58’s but I personally like the more simple approach of the 57, 56,55,54,53,52’s. I have a 1940 Series 90 because I think that the ‘41’s are slightly busy. It’s really just a matter of personal preference. I will say that when I see a very clean, well represented ‘58 on a show field, I’ll certainly always take the time to appreciate and ask questions/visit if an owner takes the pride and time to share their passion. Auto restoration/ownership is not a cheap venture, and I can appreciate anyone’s dedication to preservation without regards to my personal taste.
#22
I’m partial to the 58’s because my Dad bought a new Super 88 4 dr. Hardtop, Festival red over Alaskan white. The family’s first trip to Mackinac Bridge when it opened. That was the trip my father slapped me upside my head because I was jumping around in the back seat blocking his vision to the tree he backed into. I can’t remember if that was the last time I was abused or not?
#25
Yes, thanks for those photos.
I'm torn because I love them both. Dad had a lavender 1958 Ninety Eight with white top, 4 door hard top. It was our family car with the J-2 engine. This was in 1960. He later traded for a 1958 Cadillac.
In about 1965, he bought a black 1958 super 88 hardtop coupe to drive to work. It had 2bbl. carb as I recall. He bought a 1958 Studebaker to teach my sisters to drive a stick shift. We had all three '58's at the same time.
He bought a new 1955 Pontiac, didn't like it and traded for a new 1955 Ninety Eight, yellow/white. This was his favorite Olds. Later traded for a '56 Ninety Eight, was disappointed in the transmission in that car and sold it. Went to a new 1960 Impala coupe, was too much glass (lol) for him, so that's when he got his Lavender J-2 Ninety eight.
Had at least one other Olds later, but never had a '57. They are indeed sleek.
I'm torn because I love them both. Dad had a lavender 1958 Ninety Eight with white top, 4 door hard top. It was our family car with the J-2 engine. This was in 1960. He later traded for a 1958 Cadillac.
In about 1965, he bought a black 1958 super 88 hardtop coupe to drive to work. It had 2bbl. carb as I recall. He bought a 1958 Studebaker to teach my sisters to drive a stick shift. We had all three '58's at the same time.
He bought a new 1955 Pontiac, didn't like it and traded for a new 1955 Ninety Eight, yellow/white. This was his favorite Olds. Later traded for a '56 Ninety Eight, was disappointed in the transmission in that car and sold it. Went to a new 1960 Impala coupe, was too much glass (lol) for him, so that's when he got his Lavender J-2 Ninety eight.
Had at least one other Olds later, but never had a '57. They are indeed sleek.
Last edited by pappy; March 23rd, 2023 at 08:08 PM.
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