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
ClassicCars.com has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, successfully making the Inc. 5000 list in both 2015,
2016, 2017 and 2018. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for
buying and selling classic and collector vehicles.
The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized
ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists.
In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance.