Vehicle Description
HISTORIC EARLY "ROCKET 88" V-8 OLDSMOBILEWELL PRESERVED W/28,264
ORIGINAL MILESHANDSOMELY PRESENTED THROUGHOUTEYE-CATCHING COLOR
COMBINATION303 CI "ROCKET" V-8 POWERHYDRA-MATIC 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONBOTH VIN TAG AND GM BODY PLATE IN PLACEGLEAMING CHROME
AND BRIGHTWORKWIDE WHITEWALLS ON CORRECTLY FINISHED WHEELSFRESHLY
INSPECTED, SERVICE & DETAILEDREADY TO COLLECT, SHOW & ENJOY! In the
early days of competitive motorsports following WW II, the
Oldsmobile name loomed large both on the street and the race track.
After introducing the soon-to-be legendary "Rocket" V-8 engine in
1949, Oldsmobile proceeded to become a credible force in NASCAR and
AAA stock-car racing, as well as the winner of Mexico's dangerous
Carrera Panamericana open-road race in 1950. As one of the very
first mass-produced overhead valve V-8 engines, Oldsmobile's Rocket
V-8 was smooth and quiet, yet lent itself very well to the demands
of racing. The Rocket V-8 was available in Oldsmobile's 88, Super
88, and 98 models and soon proved so popular that all of the GM
division's Series 88 models became known collectively as "Rocket
88s."While Oldsmobile remains famous for the "Rocket 88" and its
starring role in kicking off the "Horsepower Wars" of the 1950s,
styling was yet another of the GM division's many fortes. Following
the new top-tier 98, which received new bodywork for 1948, the
Series 76 and 88 lines received new "B-Body" chassis and bodies for
1949. In addition to their winning exterior designs, the new
Oldsmobiles delivered great value with more comfort and convenience
features than ever before. Buyers responded enthusiastically, with
Oldsmobile seventh in American automobile sales rankings for 1949,
rising to a solid sixth place in 1950 with nearly six percent
market share that year. Exceptionally well preserved and presented,
this extremely attractive 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Sedan's odometer reads
just 28,264 miles at the time of listing. According to documents
accompanying the vehicle, a prior owner noted mileage in error when
they obtained a title to the vehicle. In addition to the
Oldsmobile's striking exterior finish and correct, if not original,
cloth interior, this 88 features a very tidy and correct-appearing
engine and underhood compartment. The renowned 303 CI "Rocket" V-8
engine delivers its power to the road through an equally renowned
GM Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission. Notably, both the
VIN tag and GM body plate remain affixed to the vehicle. In
addition to gleaming chrome trim and brightwork, this
collector-grade Oldsmobile rides on a set of 1950s-style whitewall
tires on correctly finished wheels. Other highlights include the
rear-fender skirts and rock guards, in-dash clock, and period style
chrome exhaust deflector. Rightly regarded as one of the finest
American cars of the postwar years, this 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Sedan
is ready for you to collect, show and enjoy. Don't miss your
opportunity to make it yours by contacting us for viewing
arrangements and further details today!
