For Sale: 1951 Oldsmobile 88 in Sherman, Texas

Vehicle Description

Give us a call at 903-891-0000 with any questions! Financing and shipping available!

This 1951 Oldsmobile 88 doesn't just break the rules, it rewrites the book. A legend in its own time, the '51 marked the second year of the 88's dominance, pairing style with power in a way Detroit hadn't dared before. But what you're looking at here isn't your granddad's Rocket 88. This one's been reimagined from the frame up with a brutal LT-1 5.7L V8 and a 6-speed manual that puts real muscle under your right foot.

Drenched in deep maroon with custom pinstriping and a smoothed firewall, the body is sleek, shaved, and smoothed to perfection. Remote door poppers and a remote trunk release clean up the look while adding modern convenience. The custom paintjob and side exit dual exhaust scream attitude, while the ceramic-coated headers and custom engine cover hint at the horsepower lurking within.

Underneath, it rides on a full custom chassis with 4-wheel disc brakes, power steering, and an Accuair air ride system dialed in for stance and streetability. Cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator with dual electric fans, and a serpentine belt system ensures reliable modern operation. This car is built to drive, and built to last.

Inside is where things get wild. Shawn Cook's custom interior wraps the cabin in style, featuring a tilt column, Dakota Digital gauges, overhead console, center console with cupholders, and a slick aftermarket radio. Vintage Air heat and A/C keep the climate dialed, and the custom-finished trunk seals the deal.

A rare blend of postwar cool and modern hot rod tech, this '51 Olds is the kind of build that turns heads, wins shows, and refuses to be ignored. It's not a tribute, it's a full-blown reinvention.

Vehicle Options

- Shawn Cook Custom Interior
- Serpentine Belt System
- Remote Door Poppers
- Full Custom Paintjob
- Aluminum Radiator w/ Dual Electric Fans
- Side Exit Dual Exhaust
- Power Steering
- Power Brakes
- Vintage Air Heat & A/C
- Tilt Steering Column
- Smoothed Firewall
- Remote Trunk Release
- Overhead Console
- Full Air Ride System
- Dakota Digital Gauges
- Custom Pinstriping
- Custom Finished Trunk
- Custom Engine Cover
- Custom Core Support Cover
- Custom Chassis
- Ceramic Coated Headers
- Center Console w/ Cupholders
- Aftermarket Radio
- Accuair Air Ride Kit
- 4 Wheel Disc Brakes

Operational Assessment

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Vehicle Details

  • 1951 Oldsmobile 88
  • Listing ID: CC-1962167
  • Price: $49,999
  • Location:Sherman, Texas
  • Year:1951
  • Make:Oldsmobile
  • Model:88
  • Exterior Color:Maroon
  • Interior Color:Maroon
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Odometer:38715
  • Stock Number:C34065
  • VIN:8C34065
Listed By:
Gearhead Classics
4515 Houston St W
Sherman, TX 75092

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