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2017 Hot August Nights Collector Car Auction

1955 Oldsmobile 88

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LOT #: 164
SECTION: Thursday
YEAR: 1955
MAKE: Oldsmobile
MODEL: 88
STYLE: 2 Door Hardtop
ENGINE: 322 V-8
TRANS: Automatic - 2 Speed
COLOR: Light Blue
INTERIOR:
ODOMETER: Ex

Full Description

This Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a 324 Rocket V8 engine and a 4 speed hydra-matic transmission.
It has power steering and brakes| wide whitewall tires and full wheel covers
The Oldsmobiles were completely restyled in 1954 with new longer and lower body shells and wrap-around windshields and rear windows.
Wheelbases increased to 122 inches.
Base models reverted to being simply called 88s after being designated as DeLuxe 88s for only one year and the Super 88 was once again the top series.
The Rocket V8 was enlarged from 303 to 324 cubic inches.
The 1955 models were heavily face-lifted with new grille work| taillights and body-side chrome.
Horsepower for the 324-cubic-inch Rocket V8 increased to 185.

Auction Details

DATE: August 10th-12th 2017
LOCATION:
Reno/Sparks Convention Center
4590 South Virginia St
Reno, NV