1953 Oldsmobile 98

[WHMitchell]

Does anyone know if a 1953 Oldsmobile 98 had a larger interior than the Olds 88?  I know they both used the same body structure and that the 98 was a longer version. I am just trying to figure out if all the length went behind the rear axle or if there was additional length added between the axles, resulting in a larger interior (and  longer dash to rear axle length).

 

Thank you.

[Oldsfan]

I believe the 98 had a longer wheelbase than the 88, as well as a longer trunk section.

[PONTIAC1953]

the longer body and frame, i owned a 54 olds 98 sedan with a 126 inch wheelbase, two inches longer than the 1953 olds 98's 124 inch wheelbase. i did some checking with oldsmobile people, seems the 98 does have longer rear doors and rear floor pan, resulting in more rear legroom.

 

Edited February 21, 2019 by pontiac1953 (see edit history)

[joe_padavano]

Actually, the wheelbase difference is four inches - 120" for the 88 and 124" for the 98.  That difference is pretty much all used for more rear seat legroom.