tigersdad Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I'm looking to buy a 1955 Starfire Convertible. The car currently has a Continental Kit, dual tail pipes and no piping in the two-toned upholstery. Can the Oldsmobile experts out there tell me if in fact the Continental Kit is factory (as an option) or aftermarket, if the car had two tail pipies or one, and if the upholstery should be leather or vinyl. Thanks in advance for all your help!Jay Kingston1931 Cadillac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigersdad Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 Come on guy's! I know someone out there knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 The Connie kit is aftermarket.Dual exhaust was first available factory installed in 1956 and carried specific bumper ornaments.Factory installed upholstery in any 50s Oldsmobile convertible will be leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 FYI, according to more than one styling books I have when they refer to GM styling with cars with "sweep cut styling", cars such as 1954 98 Holiday coupe and 1955 Starfire were never intended to use fender skirts so keep that in mind. Unlike a 55 Olds 88, which has the double lip in the fender for the skirt, the sweep cut is in the skirt itself. In other words the 88 was intended for the skirt and the Starfire was not.Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigersdad Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 Don and Glenn,Thank you very much for the information. I had my doubts from what research I could do and from pictures I've found on the internet. It appears that the car I was looking at has been somewhat customized. I prefer stock automobiles. I'll keep on the hunt for a mid 50's Oldsmobile. These cars have beautiful lines! Thanks, again!Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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