This was one of the best body styles ever for the 98 very elegant the interior was stunning as well as the dash board layout my parents had a 1969 oldsmobile 98 2 door holiday coupe completely loaded with every option it was the best car we ever had
One of the nice things about 98s was they served as test vehicles for features that would be added to Cadillac so you often got the upcoming features a year before came out on Caddy’s
Very true , and 60s Olds : So popular were Cadillac deaigns they passed on ! One the Pinnenfarina Design Study called Jacqueline, Cadillac rejected. That was a GM with confidence!
Interesting that the AC is add-on, however, there appears to be dashboard vents for an original factory AC. By 1969 very few Oldsmobile Ninety-Eights would have been delivered without factory AC.
I worked at a Buick/Oldsmobile dealership when I was 19. This was 1976. We had several older customers who were driving older Ninety Eight’s and Buick Electra’s. The local funeral home had a 1969 Ninety Eight hearse. I delivered it once after an oil change. I don’t think that it had 5,000 miles on the odometer.
We have four 69 98s. Yep. A convertible, a Holiday Coupe, a Luxury Sedan and a Luxury hardtop. My uncle, a doctor, bought the convertible new for his 70th birthday gift to himself, we still have it. The car made such an impression on me, became obsessed with the 69 and 70 98s and acquired an example of each model offered over time. The only example we do not have is the Town Sedan. This 98 was advertised online several years ago. It's stunningly beautiful in this blue combination.
That awesome having 4 69 98s! I have a convertible 98 as well. Oldsmobile was the King, in my opinion, just as good or better than Cadillacs or Lincoln.
That car is incredible. Back when Oldsmobiles were excellent. Actually all g.m cars were excellent in 70. With the exception of a couple pontiacs that were kinda strange. Kinda looks like the car that my grandmother had. My first memory of life was standing in the front of it and i remember being eye level with that olds emblem in the middle. My grandmother s car may have been an 88 it was darker blue too but that light blue looks beautiful on that car. Fun fact 👉 some 455s in 70 had i believe e - code heads and were rated at 390 horse on 88s and 98s
Town Sedan was the base model, you could order it with options but the model made no sense and was not popular as the Holiday edition was not much more expensive and came standard with power windows and seats ect. The Luxury Sedan was the flagship with an amazing plush brocade and leather interior with thick carpets, a velour headliner, tons of interior red and white coach lamps and a folding rear tray with tissue dispensers. The Luxury Sedan interior was just as luxurious as any Cadillac, Lincoln or Imperial at the time.
Had that car in 2 door hardtop. Only problem were front springs. They were weak. Olds did have a recall which I had done. Handled much better. That front end looks low. Can't do much on the recall anymore but might be worth checking into.
@@christianbugatticg No, I didn't get a notification. I'm not surprised though, as Y T has dropped the ball several times recently - and not just for your channel.
Not my favorite Olds but its drivetrain can pull a house. It is also in the middle of the really powerful big block GM engines period of 68 - 70. It is also in a very impressive shape. A 55 year old car. Who saves these cars?
I know. I didn't say it was factory air. The window sticker shows the car has air, all the components as far as the compressor and brackets are correct, however it was dealer installed.
The Town Sedan was seldom ordered with a vinyl top or any options, not a popular model but it sure looks beautiful. The Luxury Sedan was the ultimate 98, just as much luxury as a Cadillac, perhaps more. That mark along the roof is the factory weld, normal hidden by the optional vinyl top.
@user-ku1hc7zo9b I've always believed that vinyl tops were pushed by the manufacturers because they could skimp on the labor when it came to welds that needed to be filled and finished.
Can you imagine time traveling someone from 1960s who drove this car, and sit them down in a Tesla and ask them to operate that Tesla. I mean everything mechanical in that 60s Olds vs. nothing mechanical in the Tesla 🤣
A good but not quite mint car, i am sure that the wear on the front seats could be repaired. I am a perfectionist, so is not a car if you like them in mint condition.
@@HERBHOOVERS They got those great seats around '73 and kept them almost until the end. And power windows became standard around that time, I believe. That's why to me, all 98s before that were not quite there yet.
@@paulparomaPaul, the Regency was introduced in 72, yes it was the first luxury car anywhere to feature pillow velour interior which became very popular with other makes over the next few years but to think a 98 was not a 98 until 72 makes no sense as the 72 was basically a carry over from 71.
@@christianbugatticg dude. Nobody said you said anything. I stated both radio & and a/c were aftermarket. 2,facts. why get defensive about the truth? What are you hiding?
This was one of the best body styles ever for the 98 very elegant the interior was stunning as well as the dash board layout my parents had a 1969 oldsmobile 98 2 door holiday coupe completely loaded with every option it was the best car we ever had
Nice!
The 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight is a beautiful dream on wheels.
Hey thanks!
One of the nice things about 98s was they served as test vehicles for features that would be added to Cadillac so you often got the upcoming features a year before came out on Caddy’s
Oh that is interesting!
Very true , and 60s Olds : So popular were Cadillac deaigns they passed on ! One the Pinnenfarina Design Study called Jacqueline, Cadillac rejected.
That was a GM with confidence!
Interesting that the AC is add-on, however, there appears to be dashboard vents for an original factory AC. By 1969 very few Oldsmobile Ninety-Eights would have been delivered without factory AC.
And the window sticker shows being delivered with AC. A mystery!
I worked at a Buick/Oldsmobile dealership when I was 19. This was 1976. We had several older customers who were driving older Ninety Eight’s and Buick Electra’s. The local funeral home had a 1969 Ninety Eight hearse. I delivered it once after an oil change. I don’t think that it had 5,000 miles on the odometer.
Nice!!! Fun times I bet!
We have four 69 98s. Yep.
A convertible, a Holiday Coupe, a Luxury Sedan and a Luxury hardtop. My uncle, a doctor, bought the convertible new for his 70th birthday gift to himself, we still have it. The car made such an impression on me, became obsessed with the 69 and 70 98s and acquired an example of each model offered over time.
The only example we do not have is the Town Sedan.
This 98 was advertised online several years ago. It's stunningly beautiful in this blue combination.
Ahh very cool!! Maybe you can pick this one up?
That awesome having 4 69 98s! I have a convertible 98 as well. Oldsmobile was the King, in my opinion, just as good or better than Cadillacs or Lincoln.
@@user-ku1hc7zo9b Nice!!
Time to get it! A new trim level I had no idea about.
That car is incredible. Back when Oldsmobiles were excellent. Actually all g.m cars were excellent in 70. With the exception of a couple pontiacs that were kinda strange. Kinda looks like the car that my grandmother had. My first memory of life was standing in the front of it and i remember being eye level with that olds emblem in the middle. My grandmother s car may have been an 88 it was darker blue too but that light blue looks beautiful on that car. Fun fact 👉 some 455s in 70 had i believe e - code heads and were rated at 390 horse on 88s and 98s
Thanks for sharing that story!
I had both a 72 and 74 98. Must say they were excellent road cars. My 72 got over 20mpg which is unusual. at engine.
Oh nice!
And crank windows…LOL. Great!
I think Town Sedan was entry level and Luxury Sedan was the next step up.
Beautiful car!
Yeah, not so loaded.
Town Sedan was the base model, you could order it with options but the model made no sense and was not popular as the Holiday edition was not much more expensive and came standard with power windows and seats ect. The Luxury Sedan was the flagship with an amazing plush brocade and leather interior with thick carpets, a velour headliner, tons of interior red and white coach lamps and a folding rear tray with tissue dispensers. The Luxury Sedan interior was just as luxurious as any Cadillac, Lincoln or Imperial at the time.
Somebody didn't match the color on the refinished armrests very well. Totally wrong blue.
Love me some Oldsmobile! Thank you for posting this great video!!😊
Thanks!
Had that car in 2 door hardtop. Only problem were front springs. They were weak. Olds did have a recall which I had done. Handled much better. That front end looks low. Can't do much on the recall anymore but might be worth checking into.
Yes looks that way.
That upholstery screams 1969, those seats are so comfortable. Great looking car, trunk is so big it looks like it could hold 3 golf bags!
... or three people at the drive-in theater 😂
Maybe more! Did you get a notification??
@@citibear57 Right~
@@christianbugatticg No, I didn't get a notification. I'm not surprised though, as Y T has dropped the ball several times recently - and not just for your channel.
@@christianbugatticg Got the notifications
Another awesome antique. I remember these cars so I guess I am an antique as well. You always have great cars Biil 👍
We are all antiques! lol
Beautiful car !!
Thanks!
Nice car but no power windows which I like but the after market A/C
Yeah, no clue what is going there.
No tilt wheel...thats odd. Beautifil car thou. Was the trunk detailed?
Thanks. Trunk can still use a little more detail.
Not my favorite Olds but its drivetrain can pull a house. It is also in the middle of the really powerful big block GM engines period of 68 - 70. It is also in a very impressive shape. A 55 year old car. Who saves these cars?
Thanks! I seem to find nice ones from time to time.
@@christianbugatticg put the b.a.t. Link
@@user-yc2oz8kc5k Yes! bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-oldsmobile-98-3/
Bill, that’s after-market a/c, not factory.
I know. I didn't say it was factory air. The window sticker shows the car has air, all the components as far as the compressor and brackets are correct, however it was dealer installed.
Does the a/c blow out of the two dash vents or just the lower vents on the unit itself?
@@garygerbino3171 Just the lower vents.
Very rare without the vinyl top.
I think it use to have one, possibly
The Town Sedan was seldom ordered with a vinyl top or any options, not a popular model but it sure looks beautiful. The Luxury Sedan was the ultimate 98, just as much luxury as a Cadillac, perhaps more. That mark along the roof is the factory weld, normal hidden by the optional vinyl top.
@@user-ku1hc7zo9b Thanks for sharing that!
@user-ku1hc7zo9b I've always believed that vinyl tops were pushed by the manufacturers because they could skimp on the labor when it came to welds that needed to be filled and finished.
@@kirbywaite1586 that could be true
Can you imagine time traveling someone from 1960s who drove this car, and sit them down in a Tesla and ask them to operate that Tesla. I mean everything mechanical in that 60s Olds vs. nothing mechanical in the Tesla 🤣
Right??
LIVE ON BAT!! bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-oldsmobile-98-3/
The interior is almost as plane as a Chevrolet Impala. Not even power windows.
That is correct.
I meant to write plain.
@@jameswillett7186GM was very clever in their model hierarchy.
A good but not quite mint car, i am sure that the wear on the front seats could be repaired.
I am a perfectionist, so is not a car if you like them in mint condition.
Little wear for sure! I still loved the car so I didn't want to pass on it. Thanks!
An exceptional example of a Ninety Eight before it became a real Ninety Eight after 1972.
Thanks!
So Paul, are you saying all 98s before 72 are not real 98s? Why? 72 was not a major change over from the 71. Doesn't make sense.
@@HERBHOOVERS They got those great seats around '73 and kept them almost until the end. And power windows became standard around that time, I believe. That's why to me, all 98s before that were not quite there yet.
In your opinion, you think a 98 was not really a 98 until the 72 model year? That's ridiculous.
@@paulparomaPaul, the Regency was introduced in 72, yes it was the first luxury car anywhere to feature pillow velour interior which became very popular with other makes over the next few years but to think a 98 was not a 98 until 72 makes no sense as the 72 was basically a carry over from 71.
After market radio....not good. Not factory A/C...not good. Price???????????????????????????/
It has cold A/C. You will have to bid on it, current bid is $5300
@@christianbugatticg I didn’t say the AC wasn’t cold. I said it was not factory and it is not clearly.
@@Jasona1976 Right, I mistyped. However, nowhere in the video did I say it was "factory" air. And it is clearly not. Dealer add on.
@@christianbugatticg dude. Nobody said you said anything. I stated both radio & and a/c were aftermarket. 2,facts. why get defensive about the truth? What are you hiding?