1961 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE C 1027 The 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire convertible was a vehicle that marked Oldsmobiles significant entry into the personal luxury performance car market. The 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire reached the pinnacle of the 60s automotive era, combining style, luxury, and performance with the beautiful convertible raising the styling even more. With a base price of $4,647 in 1961 ($58,067 in 2026 dollars) it was the most expensive Oldsmobile offered, even more than the larger Ninety-Eight models. The Starfire was fitted with a standard offering 394 cubic inch V-8 Skyrocket V8 engine "Oldsmobile's most powerful. For 1967, Oldsmobile utilized a 4-barrel Rochester carburetor and generated 330 hp at 4600 rpm. Oldsmobile production for 1961 reached 321,838 total units, with the Starfire having 7,600 units, the convertible had only 1,500 produced. With only 1,500 convertibles produced, the Starfire convertible remains as one of todays most sought after ultra-rare collectors car. With this Starfire, you will not find a better specimen, befitting addition to any collection This gem offers many standard feature highlights: Factory matching drivetrain 394ci Rocket V8 producing 345hp Roto Hydra-Matic 375 automatic transmission Glistening white factory color exterior Impeccable garnet red leather interior Custom hard front and rear floor mats Bucket seats Console, with factory tachometer and with automotives first offered console mounted transmission shifter Power white convertible top Factory air conditioning Power steering Power brakes Power windows Power seat Wide white wall tires Factory full wheel hub caps Factory original jack instruction sticker in trunk Spare tire w/jack Excellent glass Excellent chrome Excellent brushed aluminum side panels No rust No damage Well maintained Factory manuals Garage stored Recent mechanical, with receipts totaling over $23,000 New water pump New valve cover gaskets New oil pan gasket New fuel pump gasket Serviced and adjusted power top rams New headlights New glove box light New turn signal dash light Adjusted console shift lever New rear differential seals New rear end bearings Rear brake drums turned New rear brakes New rear brake cylinders New rear brake lines New seat belts front and rear New under hood auxiliary light Trunk light repaired Install electric windshield wiper system New brake light switch New chrome exhaust tips And now the unique aftermarket features: Interior rear-view mirror is now a front and rear facing camera with surround lane change alert sensors Console mounted solar powered air freshener *If you are viewing this on Facebook, be sure to visit our website to view all photos. (www.amclassiccars.com)* GIVE US A CALL @ 909-596-5700 WITH ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE. OUR BUSINESS HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 9AM-4PM
