The 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible Elegance, Power and Unimaginable comfort

A rare collectible for those of you who appreciate a classic car that helped to redefine the meaning of automotive excellence in the mid 1950’s. It was a special limited edition of elegance, style and performance that helped pave the way for designs and features that were incorporated in later years across Oldsmobile’s various models. The 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible is a classic you cannot ignore.

Only 458 were ever produced as celebration to the 1953 General Motors Motorama. GM pulled out all the stops on this one. The 1953 Fiesta introduced ideas and innovations that would eventually find their way into full production models from 1954 going forward. Originally it sold for less than $6,000. In the last 10 years one went at auction for more than $125,000. What a deal!

The cabin was a designed with the best materials with elegant trim and comfort you might only expect in an upscale hotel lobby. Leather seats that could put your living room sofa to shame. Deep pile carpeting that would make your feet wish your journey was long enough to remove your shoes. Polished chrome trim, power seats and door locks, power windows, all standard equipment. Talk about loaded, it was the ‘belle of the ball’ in 1953. As if that wasn’t enough a ‘continental kit’ model was available for an added touch of luxury that made the 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta stand out in a league of its own. The kit blended extremely well into the overall design. The car did not appear bulky with the kit. The rear wheel skirts gave the Fiesta an elegant, elongated look that only added to the overall design and flowing lines. It was not just a car; it was a clarion statement from Oldsmobile of the thing to come.

The engineers and designers did not cut corners on materials and incorporate some of the most innovative ideas of the era into the overall, design in order to showcase what Oldsmobile had plans to introduce in coming models. For drivers who wanted luxury, comfort and power in a full size ‘boatmobile’, this was it. You would not be left in the dust in the Fiesta and have to slowly accelerate up to cruising speed. It had the power to match its style and good looks.

Speaking of power, the 98 model was equipped with the 303 Rocket V8 170hp engine powered by a 12 volt battery. More than enough power to maintain a steady highway speed without putting a strain on the engine. This allowed the car to not only run quiet and smooth, it also gave drivers the confidence to know that if they used multiple accessories simultaneously, there was still more than enough power to glide smoothly along to their destination. Many factory production cars came with a 6 volt battery as standard equipment during this time.

Equipped with a 12 volt battery drivers could go just about anywhere with the confidence and know that the Fiesta would get them to their destination with power to spare. In case of an emergency, the padded disc brakes would safely bring to car to a stop in no time. Many cars at the time came without disc brakes as standard. Disc brakes as standard equipment was pretty much unheard of in 1953, as standard equipment.

Many cars get high makes and stand out for performance or design or for some other single feature. The 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta convertible redefined a class of its own. It showcased Elegance, Power and unimaginable comfort.

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