Vehicle Description
The year is 1957, Portable Radar Devices used to enforce Speed
Limits. And this beautiful numbers matching 1957 Super 88 rolls
into dealerships for the first time. Than five years ago she fully
restored back to her original glory. With the 371 CID 300 HP J-2
Golden Rocket V8. The Oldsmobile 88 (known from 1989 onwards as the
Eighty Eight) is a full-size car that was sold and produced by
Oldsmobile from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 to 1974 the 88 was the
division's top-selling line, particularly the entry-level models
such as the 88 and Dynamic 88. The 88 series were also an image
leader for Oldsmobile, particularly in the early years (1949-51)
when it was one of the best performing automobiles thanks to its
relatively small size, light weight and advanced overhead-valve
high-compression V8 engine. This engine, originally designed for
the larger C-bodied and more luxurious 98 series, also replaced the
straight-8 on the smaller B-bodied 78. With the large, high
performance V8, the Oldsmobile 88 is widely considered to be the
first muscle car, although this title is disputed. For 1957 only,
the basic 88 was officially named Golden Rocket 88, taken from
Oldsmobile's 1956 Motorama two-passenger show car. However, the
only badging was an "88" underneath each taillight. Also for 1957
the "J2" option was offered, with three 2-barrel carburetors,
similar to the Pontiac Tri-Power. The Super 88 continued as the
upscale mid-line series. Under the hood, the Rocket V8 increased in
displacement to 371 cubic inches and 277 HP for all models across
the board. Although rare, three speed manual transmissions were
still available. Styling highlights were more evolutional than
radical overall with three-piece rear window styling utilized on
some models. Oldsmobile revived station wagons for the first time
since 1950 with the Super 88 Fiesta being a four-door hardtop
design. In 1957, Oldsmobile added a safety deep-recessed steering
wheel. To view the car in greater detail, including an HD video and
100+ HD pictures please visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com or our
Denver showroom. Call 303-872-4722 for more information.
