The new model shared the same B-body platform as the inline-6 powered model 76, but was paired with the new 303 cid "Rocket V8" engine producing 135 hp. The combination of a fairly light body and a powerful engine made it arguably the first "muscle car". The Rocket V8 was increased to 324 cid and could be mated to manual or "Hydra-Matic" automatic transmissions Cloth Interior✔ Alloy Wheels
The yellow and green exterior is a forgotten combo, paired with a green cloth interior. A matching number Rocket 88 324 cubic inch engine propels this traveling machine, and a Hydramatic 3 speed transmission makes sure it is always a smooth shift. The fresh interior and exterior finishes fit together like two peas in a pod AM/FM✔ Cloth Interior
Engine has been tuned up,and runs smooth and strong Hydramatic 4 speed transmission that works,shifts great. Original A/M radio works. Both bumpers were rechromed and shine nice,but front bumper has chrome peel. Transmission has been serviced. Have recently rebuilt the carburetor,and sealed the fuel tank. Body was repainted a few years ago,and shines nice but has paint is checking in areas Air Conditioning
13,000Spartanburg, SCSpartanburg, SC at classifiedads.com
The power comes from the 324 CID Rocket V8 in front of the 4-speed Hydomatic Automatic transmission. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 2 Door Sedan Sold New in Phoenix - 2 Family Owned Currently Owned by George Z
Make a date with the Rocket 88! That was Oldsmobileâ?? bumper bombsâ? set the style for this Oldsmobile Super 88. This look was all new in 1955 with styling carried over from the Starfire Concept car. It was also the first year for a one piece wrap around windshield. The wide-white wall tires and acres of chrome just add to the styling and beauty of this car but that is just the beginning. With the mighty 324 cubic inch Rocket V8 under the hood, drivers knew the kind of reliable power they were getting as The Rocket V8 had graced the NASCAR Victory lanes a whopping 36 times in just the prior 3 years. Motor Trend magazine in 1955 described that yearâ?? Olds accelerates with the best and stops just as well as it accelerates.â?? New suspension components this year included direct-acting shock absorbers mounted vertically within springs resulting in smoother ride and no front end vibration or front end oscillation. This Oldsmobile Super 88 had a freshening up 23 years ago with new paint and seats reupholstered with the rest being all original with just only 55,380 original miles. Runs and drives as it should. Owning a piece of history in this kind of condition is a walk, I mean drive, down memory lane to the way things were. The year of Mickey Mantle, Bill Haleyâ?? re gunna rock, rock rock, â??
Comes with original owners manual, service manual, dealer sales brochure & car cover.. all exterior chrome redone. rear bumper guards. am/fm stereo cd mounted under dash. pushbutton am radio. Polar White AM/FM
49,900Davenport, IADavenport, IA at classiccars.com
Make a date with the rocket 88! Bumper bombsâ? 157; set the style for this oldsmobile super 88. This look was all new in 1955 with styling carried over from the starfire concept car. It was also the first year for a one piece wrap around windshield. The wide-white wall tires and acres of chrome just add to the styling and beauty of this car but that is just the beginning. With the mighty 324 cubic inch rocket v8 under the hood, drivers knew the kind of reliable power they were getting as the rocket v8 had graced the nascar victory lanes a whopping 36 times in just the prior 3 years. New suspension components this year included direct-acting shock absorbers mounted vertically within springs resulting in smoother ride and no front end vibration or front end oscillation. This oldsmobile super 88 had a freshening up 23 years ago with new paint and seats reupholstered with the rest being all original with just only 55,380 original miles. Runs and drives as it should. Owning a piece of history in this kind of condition is a walk, i mean drive, down memory lane to the way things were.
This is a 1955 Olds 88 with its original 324 V-8, automatic, power steering and brakes, tinted glass (all windows), factory wheel covers, wide whitewalls and factory radio. This is a very original and very nice Olds hardtop