The Apex Collection · Lot F163
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible
1 of 458 Produced, The Only Known Example in Code 10 Black, AACA Grand National Senior
Highlights
- AACA Grand National Senior winner
- AACA National Junior winner
- Best of Class at the Oldsmobile Nationals
- Previously a part of the Tom Gerrard Collection
- The only known code 10 Black example
- 1 of just 458 examples produced for Oldsmobile's 50th Anniversary
- Lowest production of the GM Triple Crown Automobiles
- Code 99 Black and Ivory interior
- 303 CI OHV Rocket V-8 engine
- 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
- Independent coil spring front suspension
- Power-assisted 4-wheel drum brakes
- Beautiful frame-off restoration
- Power top
- Power windows
- Power steering
Specification
- Year
- 1953
- Make
- Oldsmobile
- Model
- Fiesta
- Exterior
- Black
- Interior
- Black/Ivory
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Odometer
- 94,633 miles (actual)
- Lot
- F163
The Story
The 1953 Oldsmobile 98 Fiesta stands today as one of General Motors’ most exclusive and glamorous Motorama-era creations. Produced for one year only and limited to just 458 examples, the Fiesta was Oldsmobile’s hand-built prestige flagship, crafted to showcase GM’s most advanced styling, luxury and engineering. Finished in factory Code 10 Black with a contrasting Black and Ivory leather interior, this Fiesta captures the dramatic presence and bold design language that defined GM’s early-1950s dream-car period.
Under the hood, Oldsmobile’s famed 303 CI Rocket V-8 delivers smooth, effortless power and is paired to a Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, the benchmark for refinement in its day. The 98 chassis offered a long, low stance with a comfortable ride, while features such as power
steering, power brakes, power top and power windows placed the Fiesta firmly at the top of Oldsmobile’s lineup.
The exterior styling—shared only with its GM dream-car siblings, the Buick Skylark and Cadillac Eldorado—features the distinctive cut-down beltline, flowing rear fenders, unique wraparound windshield and fully integrated rear wheel openings. The black finish emphasizes the car’s sculpted proportions, while the white interior highlights the Fiesta’s luxurious, hand-trimmed presentation. Inside, the cabin reflects Oldsmobile’s highest level of craftsmanship, featuring premium materials, attractive two-tone accents, stainless trim and advanced conveniences. The Fiesta’s upscale appointments were matched only by its exclusivity, making it one of the most desirable early-1950s American convertibles built.
A rare opportunity to acquire one of GM’s most significant limited-production Motorama-inspired convertibles, this 1953 Oldsmobile 98 Fiesta combines dramatic styling, period innovation and true collector-grade status in a striking black-over-white presentation that has benefited from a beautiful frame-off restoration.
