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The Oldsmobile was restyled in 1954; longer and lower with a wrap around windscreen front and rear. It got a facelift in 1955, then again in 1956 it got a new split grille, revised tail lights and side chrome Base model was now just 88 (185hp 2bbl), then the Super 88 and LWB top of the line 98 (both with 240hp 4bbl) New in 1955 was the 4 door Holiday Hardtop in 88 or 98, also available was the 2 door Holiday Hardtop (88 and 98), 4 door Sedan (88 and 98), 88 2 door Coupe and 98 Starfire Convertible Standard equipment on the 98 included dual horns, cigarette lighter, aluminum door sill plates, sun visors, front and rear carpeting, courtesy lights, front fender medallions, deck lid 98 script, electric clock, Jetaway Hydramatic Drive, padded dash, power steering and Deluxe steering wheel. Upholstery choices were pattern cloth and leather