History of the 1966 Oldsmobile 98

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  The Oldsmobile company began in 1897 but soon became part of General Motors. The Oldsmobile was the first brand GM removed from the market in the 21st century. The Oldsmobile 98 was developed in 1954 and production lasted through 1966, with a short lapse between 1957 and 1961.
  
  

Oldsmobile 98 Starfire

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  The name "Starfire" was given to all of the Oldsmobile 98s. When the car was created it had only one body style--the convertible. GM produced both hardtop and convertible 98s from 1961 through 1966.
  
  

Oldsmobile 98 Features

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  This Olds 98 was the most expensive Oldsmobile in 1966, with a price tag of a little more than $3,000. The design inside and outside was pure "sporty," with saddle-stitched leather and chrome covering the dashboard.