Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is excited to offer for sale this
root beer (root beer metallic and cream) float 1956 Oldsmobile 88.
This beauty was just freshly repainted in October of 2018. The
metallic flake in the root beer portion of the paint really sticks
out! The 324 Rocket V8 with a factory 4BBL Carb will propel you
down the road with its 230 horsepower. This vehicle has 93,218
miles on the odometer. The 3 speed automatic transmission with
overdrive will take you down the road without having to overrev the
engine. A new Aluminum radiator will be sure to keep the engine
cool in this Florida heat. This Olds will stop well with its new
custom modern power brake system. Original to the car is the 4BBL
air cleaner as well. Weather you are looking for a cruiser, a car
to that is a good base for a high dollar restoration or a touch of
the past this is the perfect automobile for you! Things really
changed with the 1956 model year for the Oldsmobile 88. For 1956,
styling highlights included a new split grille in front and revised
taillights and deck along with revised side chroming. Horsepower
for the 324 Rocket V8 increased to 230 for 88s and 240 for Super
88s. A new four-speed Jetaway Hydra-Matic was introduced this year
to replace the original Hydra-Matic transmission that Olds had used
since 1940. The new Jetaway Hydra-Matic retained the four forward
speeds and fluid coupling unit, but added a new "Park" position to
the shift quadrant and no longer required band adjustment as a
specified routine maintenance. Inside, an oval speedometer replaced
the round unit and a new foot-operated parking brake replaced the
previous T-handle unit. To see 100+ HD pictures and videos of this
1956 Oldsmobile 88 please visit GatewayClassicCars.com. For more
information or to schedule an appointment to view this vehicle in
person, please call the Tampa showroom at (813)645-6200 or email us
directly at
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