1956 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday - Vintage Motorcars - Sun Prairie, WI

Vintage Motorcars is proud to present this 1956 Oldsmobile Holiday 98 Hardtop Coupe.

This 1956 Oldsmobile Holiday 98 Hardtop Coupe is a very rare find. It is a 3-owner survivor that originated from a St. Paul, Minnesota dealership and resided all of its life in Los Angeles, California until the last two years in a Memphis, Tennessee collection. It is showing just 101,633 original miles (@1,700+ miles/year) and includes the original owner’s manual, a shop manual, and miscellaneous documents. The Olds Holiday (aka “Snoopy”) has been mechanically maintained and in a climate-controlled garage. The 1st owner clocked the majority of mileage from 1956 to 1999. The 2nd only clocked a thousand miles from 2000 to 2014, and the 3rd owner clocked 633 miles since then.

VIN: 569K3372

Body Tag: STYLE 56-3037SDX
TRIM 335
BODY BK 566
ACC U5



This classic Olds is shown in a very nice older two-step base/clear coat in factory GM “Alcan White” and “Charcoal Metallic Poly” two-tone. The paint shows very well with only minor wear since re-sprayed. The door gaps are all very straight and true, and all the body panels are rust free.

The original Oldsmobile “Rocket” 324ci V-8 engine with 4bbl Rochester “Quadrajet” carburetor has been rebuilt, and runs just exactly like it should. The original Oldsmobile “Jet-Away” Hydra-Matic transmission was also rebuilt and shifts perfectly in and out of each gear.

The Olds came loaded with factory options:

High compression/9.25-1 “Rocket” Engine
Factory Dual Exhausts with Bumper Extensions
Power Steering
Power Drum Brakes
Excellent Starfire Spinner Hubcaps
Dual Chrome Oldsmobile Side Mirrors
Custom Delco Air Horn
Deluxe Wonderbar AM 2-Way Hi-Fidelity Radio with foot pedal
Power Antenna
Power Windows
6-Way Power Seat
2-Speed Vent/Heater Blower
Red Leather and Black Brocade Cloth seats
Padded Dash
Daytona-style carpeting
Courtesy Lights package
Vanity Mirror
Trico Vacuum Window Washer
Hand-Operated Back-Up Pump


This car also came with the following additional Dealer Installed Accessories:

Oldsmobile Chromed Front Bumper Guard
Mesh Vinyl and Spring-Attachable Bumper Guard
Oldsmobile Black Rubber Floor Mats
Oldsmobile Chrome Dealership License Plate Frame with ’56 Minnesota License Plate.


This Holiday 98 has all surviving original factory equipment and materials aside from the newer paint, ignition parts, and a few clamps under the hood. The key reminder and safety buzzer still works. Rubbers are excellent. Trunk features original White-Wall Spare Tire with Jack Kit.

All fluids are fresh and it has been tuned-up mechanically. It is the nicest riding original high-end Oldsmobile I have ever experienced. The overall condition of the car is excellent, and it will truly make the new owner proud to show it off. Everything is clean and well-maintained without molestation. The original parts show appropriate patina for a 61 year-old survivor. All glass is clear/excellent condition and there is no rust in the body and chassis (still has the factory undercoating). The vacuum wipers work a bit slow, and the heater valve has been bypassed.

This classy Holiday 98 really only needs a new home- Or take it to concourse level and win first place every time!