Vehicle Description
HIGHLY ORIGINAL EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE 50S
CARSATTRACTIVE 2-TONE COLOR COMBINATION AND PLASTIC-PROTECTED
SEATS200 HP 324 CI ROCKET V-8/HYDRA-MATIC 4-SPEED AUTOMATICEQUIPPED
WITH CLOCK, PUSHBUTTON RADIO AND HEATERSPINNER WHEEL COVERS, WIDE
WHITEWALLS, NICE PAINT AND CHROMEWELL MAINTAINED/PRESERVED ENGINE
AND ENGINE BAYGREAT EXAMPLE OF ONE OF AMERICAS EARLY POSTWAR
PERFORMERS Following WW II, American automobile buyers progressed
from seeking basic, economical transportation and began demanding
more comfort, power, and style than ever before. Oldsmobile
answered the call with increasingly well-equipped models and
especially in terms of performance with the release of the Rocket
V-8 engine in 1949, upsized to 324 CI with 200 HP by 1954. It also
influenced the eras popular culture as the inspiration for Ike
Turner and his Rhythm Kings hit Rocket 88, likely the first rock n
roll song ever recorded.Featuring the most desirable 2-door Holiday
Hardtop Coupe body style, this 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is especially
desirable to collectors and marque enthusiasts in exceptionally
original overall condition, complemented by a newer repaint in
two-tone Light and Dark Green. Accents include gleaming brightwork,
painted steel wheels, Spinner wheel covers and wide whitewall
tires. Inside, the front seat is preserved underneath a fitted
plastic covering. Desirable features include a clock, pushbutton
radio and heater, plus added seat belts. Benefiting from obviously
good care through the years, the 88s 324 CI, 200 HP Rocket V-8
engine and its surrounding engine bay are unrestored, yet highly
original and well preserved, with factory labels, markings and
ancillary items still in place. A Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic
transmission delivers cruising ease. Considered by many to be
Americas first muscle car, the early Oldsmobile 88 was renowned for
the performance delivered by its combination of a lighter-weight
body/chassis and powerful Rocket OHV V-8 engine. Heres your chance
to experience it for yourself with this highly original example
from 1954. Contact us today to see it and add it to your
collection!
