Interesting Facts About the Oldsmobile Ninety Eight (98)
The Oldsmobile 98 was the full‑size flagship of the Oldsmobile brand, first introduced in 1940. After a wartime pause, it returned in 1946 and remained in production through 1996, making it one of the longest‑running nameplates in American automotive history.
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Flagship Longevity
Produced from 1940‑1942 and then from 1946‑1996, the Oldsmobile 98 spanned six decades as Oldsmobile’s top‑of‑the‑line model, underscoring its status as the brand’s premier full‑size sedan.
Name Evolution
While originally styled as “98,” the model began to be spelled “Ninety‑Eight” after 1958, and the spelling shift was reinforced after 1961, reflecting a marketing update that highlighted the prestige of the name.
9th‑Generation Hardtop Era (1971‑1976)
The ninth generation of the Oldsmobile 98, built between 1971 and 1976, offered both hardtop coupe and hardtop sedan body styles, giving buyers a sleek, pillar‑less look that was popular in the early‑1970s.
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