1956 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible. All power, red and white, new white top in 2000 (garaged/storage since that
time), black & white leather interior. Original bill of sale & window sticker & books. Third owner (had this car
for the last 14 years). Runs great, tuned-up late Summer/early Fall 2014 after time garaged. Starts-up even when
cold, no smoke. Clean and ready to be driven.
Repainted red/white approx. 14 yrs ago; original color all-white; some cracking, peeling of paint (mostly on trunk,
seams, door jambs, but intermittent present throughout; some rust on grill area and very light on some other
chrome; passenger front fender has some "wave" appearance from some angles; speedometer needle rests at 30mph area
(rather than at 0mph); faint "spider" cracks on rear tail lights; clock might not be running. SEE PICTURES AND
VIDEO FOR COMPREHENSIVE PRESENTATION (links below).
One of only 8, 581 models produced in 1956, the car is powered by the Rocket 240 HP V-8 engine, and Hydramatic
transmission. 324 cubic inch engine, beautiful black and white leather interior and white convertible top. NOTE:
car was originally all-white, but repainted by professional restorer when purchased in 2000.
Specifications: 240hp, 324 cu. in. overhead valve V8 engine, three-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission,
independent front suspension with coil springs, semi-elliptic leaf rear springs with live rear axle, four-wheel
power-assisted drum brakes. Wheelbase: 126"
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