Vehicle Description
This Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a 324 Rocket V8 engine and a 4
speed hydra-matic transmission. It has power steering and brakes|
wide whitewall tires and full wheel covers The Oldsmobiles were
completely restyled in 1954 with new longer and lower body shells
and wrap-around windshields and rear windows. Wheelbases increased
to 122 inches. Base models reverted to being simply called 88s
after being designated as DeLuxe 88s for only one year and the
Super 88 was once again the top series. The Rocket V8 was enlarged
from 303 to 324 cubic inches. The 1955 models were heavily
face-lifted with new grille work| taillights and body-side chrome.
Horsepower for the 324-cubic-inch Rocket V8 increased to 185.
