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Hello, I got Ollie in March. He is a 67 98 Holiday 4 door hardtop with under 20,000 original miles. I named him Ollie because it is a tradition in the UK to name cars because they were considered a part of the family. Ollie has climatron auto HVAC, Power seat, power windows, rear defroster, Am/Fm auto seek radio with 2 speakers, power antenna, tilt telescoping wheel, auto trunk release, and the Super Ultra High compression 425 (7 liter) engine.
I am a nurse and have been with my husband 29 years. We have just started an addition which includes a 3 car garage which has been something I have wanted since we bought our house. We have a fur baby Dixie who is an 11 year old Terrier mix. She comes with us to all car related events.
Enjoy the car, Oldsmobiles, especially 4 door models, we’re gently used before they came to you.
Pay attention to tires, brakes & suspension and it’ll serve you very well. Here & there, have a look under the hood to see if any wires or hoses have cracked, and you can stay ahead of failures that might strand you by the side of the road.
I gently suggest you carry a fire extinguisher & some basic tools in the trunk. Devote 10-20% of the space to things like a fuel pump, brake fluid, maybe coolant, jumper cables, and so on. The gang here can give you guidance about what tools & parts to carry.
You’re onto a winner for reliability. 55 years later, a little preparation can save you a bunch of pain associated with waiting around for AAA Auto Club
And always carry your cellphone. It outweighs most every part you carry in terms of bailing you out of a bad situation.
Just my $.04 ( $.02 accounting for recent inflation)…
I carry a basic mechanics tool kit, every fluid, jump pack. spare tune up parts...ect. This winter all hoses including the high pressure hoses for the HVAC are being replaced, full tune up, shocks all around for starters. It has brand new 14 inch tires (original size for model). New brake booster...and will have the system inspected. Touch up or respray and removal of the 1 dent. Have the radio restored then fix the defroster and attend to the slow rear window on the drivers side rear door Then NEW GARAGE in the spring !!!
Last edited by seanbear; October 19th, 2023 at 09:47 PM.
Oldsmobiles, especially 4 door models, we’re gently used before they came to you.
Chris
You never met my Aunt Rene!😛
She was a tiny lady but well aware of the Oldsmobile power under her size 5 high heels! She was in her element blasting her big Oldsmobiles down the highway at 75mph and she was an exceptional driver until she quit at age 89. Even then her fear wasn't her driving skill, it was a fear of being carjacked.
OP, your big Oldsmobile was made for high-speed highway travel as well as more sedate in-town driving. Appears to be a very nice example and the red interior isn't often seen.
www.olds-gmo.com and www.neolds.com for like-minded people in MA and CT. Your Ninety Eight would also be appreciated in the AACA. Daresay it would drop the bomb in their HPOF (Historical Preservation of Original Features) class.
Last edited by rocketraider; October 20th, 2023 at 08:16 AM.
October 19th, 2023, 08:10 PM
