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Oldsmobile 98 auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 206 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Oldsmobile 98. Across 190 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $275. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 59 verified odometer readings sit above 125,156 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jun 20, 2019, the newest in Oct 14, 2026. The Oldsmobile 98 auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Oldsmobile 98 stops losing value.

$250
Median final bid
$150–$400
Middle half
$974
Top 10% from
$7,300
Highest
1984 Oldsmobile 98
Sold
$275

1984 Oldsmobile 98

Copart 57946586 1G3AG69Y6EM871948

Rear end · 57,567 mi · Miami South, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 22, 2026
1983 Oldsmobile 98
Sold
$200

1983 Oldsmobile 98

Copart 55556016 1G3AX37Y2DM802349

All over · 16,566 mi · Shreveport, LA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 16, 2026
1981 Oldsmobile 98
Sold
$150

1981 Oldsmobile 98

Copart 53671606 1G3AX69Y5BM254990

Minor dents & scratches · 98,968 mi · Martinez, CA, USA

Clean title · Keys Jul 15, 2026
1966 Oldsmobile 98
Sold
$675

1966 Oldsmobile 98

Copart 49253126 386696M101070

Minor dents & scratches · 296,093 mi · Detroit, MI, USA

Clean title Jun 26, 2026

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$100 $300 $500 $700 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep $250

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 67 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
96%
$250 1990
Mexico
3%
$188 1994
Azerbaijan
1%
$775 1970

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 28 sold median $313
IAAI 45 sold median $250

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Oldsmobile 98 sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Oldsmobile 98 was $250; half of the 73 sales went for $150 to $400.

Where do Oldsmobile 98 cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (96%), Mexico (3%), Azerbaijan (1%).

Is a Oldsmobile 98 cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $313, IAAI $250.

What should I pay for a salvage Oldsmobile 98?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Oldsmobile 98 with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Oldsmobile 98 sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Oldsmobile 98 final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Oldsmobile 98 would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Oldsmobile 98 vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Oldsmobile 98

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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