1950 Oldsmobile 88 2dr custom

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The 88 enjoyed a great success, inspiring a popular 1950s slogan, "Make a Date with a Rocket 88", and also a song, "Rocket 88", often considered the first rock and roll record. Starting with the trunk-lid emblem of the 1950 model, Oldsmobile would adopt the rocket as its logo, and the 88 name would remain in the Olds lineup until the late 1990s, almost until the end of Oldsmobile itself.
The 1950 model won the 1950 Carrera Panamericana.
This Oldsmobile has been made into a Carrera Panamericana race car.
It features a 462 cu in Big Block Oldsmobile V-8 with Mondello cylinder heads and intake manifold and is backed with a 4 speed automatic transmission and floor-mounted shifter. It has been re-finished in a beautiful maroon finish with race graphics.
The chrome trim and bright work are reminders of the bold styling of these cars of the '50's.
The original seats have been re-upholstered and the battery is now under the rear seat.
Includes power disc brakes and modern gauges.