Vehicle Description
This 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop has a great 50s color
scheme and is in fantastic shape! Introduced in the fall of 1955,
the 1956 Oldsmobile models were offered as three distinct series,
the 88, the Super 88, and the 98. Therefore, the Super 88 was an
intermediate model for the GM marque in 1956, sitting above the
entry-level Eighty-Eight in terms of trim and options, but was not
quite as fancy as the longer wheelbase Ninety-Eight. The 1956 Super
88 was also considered sportier than the lower horsepower 88 and
more "boulevard cruising" oriented 98 models. In 1956, the front
ends underwent moderate revisions with the introduction of the new
split-style deeply concave chrome grilles which seem to have taken
styling inspiration from the growing aviation industry with these
new grilles have a jet-style air intake look. The rear quarters on
the 1956 Oldsmobile passenger cars were updated with a "swept
flank" look which further added to the 50s flair that was becoming
more popular in seemingly all of the American-made cars at the
time. The Super 88 models also featured additional exterior trim
that elevated the exterior look of the cars. The interiors on the
1956 Super 88s were also a step above and featured front and rear
carpeting (compared to the 88's rubber floor mats) along with the
addition of interior courtesy lights among other items. This
particular Super 88 comes to us from a southern-based collector who
clearly enjoyed and cherished the car. Under the hood on this Super
88 is a 324.2 Cubic Inch "Rocket" V8 engine paired with a single 4
barrel carburetor that pushed out 240 horsepower back in 1956. The
324 Rocket V8 is backed by a Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
that makes this Olds a classic car that just about anybody can
drive. Exhaust exits the Rocket 324 V8 via a dual exhaust setup
that gives the car a nice throaty sound. Being that Oldsmobiles
were deluxe GM models back in 1956, they came loaded with many
desirable options! With power brakes, bringing this '56 Super 88
Holiday Hardtop to a complete stop is made much easier especially
with all that horsepower generated by that Rocket Olds powerplant.
Getting in and out of tight spaces at the local drive-in or car
show is also a breeze in this 1956 Oldsmobile since it comes
equipped with power steering. Riding on a set of wide whitewall
bias-ply tires, each paired with a set of full wheel covers, this
classic Oldsmobile has a truly classic 50s look. Speaking of the
classic fifties look, the two-tone Lime and Black paint scheme just
screams 50s! Furthermore, the color-matched interior on this
Oldsmobile Super 88 is gorgeous! The front and rear bench seats
have been reupholstered in Black Leather with Lime Green vinyl
inserts and they have a wonderful look. The green and black
matching door panels, black padded dash with chrome and green
accents, and steering wheel all appear to be in their stock
configuration and appear to be in fantastic shape. The dash is
equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, fuel gauge, push-button AM
radio, and clock, as well as indicator lights for engine
temperature, oil pressure and the generator. Whether you're adding
to your existing Olds collection or you're buying your very first
classic car, this 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop would
make an excellent choice. Give us a call today at 763-428-7337!
*324.2 Cu. In. Rocket V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
*Dual Exhaust
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Southern History
*Lime/Black Two-Tone Exterior
*Green Vinyl/Black Leather Interior
*Dual Chrome Outside Mirrors
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 64,852 Miles
