In the decade following the end of the Second World War, Oldsmobile provided the burgeoning American middle class with automobiles that were faster, more luxurious, and more graceful than many of its competitors. Oldsmobile cemented itself as one of the preeminent manufactures of the period by offering powerful V-8 engines and standard features that were otherwise optional on competitors’ cars.

With more than 384,390 cars sold that year and a handful of NASCAR wins by the legendary Petty family, it was clear that the 1957 Oldsmobiles were a force to be reckoned with both on the race track and the showroom floor, and they did not disappoint.

Built in Lansing, Michigan, and finished in desirable two-tone red and white, this 98 Convertible boasts a white convertible top with a matching red and white leather interior. It is currently equipped with the upgraded ‘J-2’ engine package, which features triple carburetors, 10:1 compression, and yields an impressive 300 bhp. It is believed that fewer than 750 examples were so equipped in 1957, making this Starfire Ninety-Eight a desirable example of 1950s high-performance history.

An ideal ’50s classic for cruise night and to enjoy with the whole family, the desirable J-2 option gives the Starfire Ninety-Eight Convertible a welcome boost in performance, making it just as exciting to drive as it is to look at.