Selling At Barrett Jackson Oct 11 Lot # 535 No Reserve.
This beautiful Oldsmobile 88 is a top tier car with a frame-off restoration. The 1950s
marketing slogan, "Make a date with a Rocket 88" surely applies here for this lovely
example. Fast, stylish with and generous amounts of chrome, wrap-around windshields
and two-tone paint made them 50s icons. Call Jordan at (612) 290-9299 with any
questions you may have. See the video: .....
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INTRO/HISTORY:
The coolest cars of the day got songs written about them and Oldsmobiles Rocket 88 is no
exception. Recorded in Memphis by Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm in1951, "Rocket 88"
has been widely accepted as the first Rock & Roll record and went to #1 on the Billboard
Music Charts. When the Oldsmobile Rocket 88 came out in 1949 it was the fastest car on
the road. Cars and girls have always been famous themes in Rock n Roll. Clean and clear
title.
EXT:
- Two tone White/ Red
- Jet-Age aircraft hood ornament
- Gorgeous planet earth badge
- Continental Kit
- New wide white walls
- Factory chrome full wheel covers
INT:
- Two tone White/ Red vinyl
- All new interior
- Gauges appear as new
- Generous amount of chrome accents
- Planet Earth emblem on horn button
- Spacious and luxurious
ENGINE:
- 324 cubic inch Rocket V8 motor
- All stock and factory correct
- Automatic transmission
- Rocket script lettering on valve covers
- Chrome tipped dual exhaust
- Chrome spotlight on drivers side
CONDITION:
- Chrome is described as perfect
- Bumper and grill are straight
- Straight down the sides, paint has a deep finish
- Classic 50s styling from every angle
- Undercarriage is clean, very little surface rust
- Safety checked and turn-key ready.
CLOSING:
First generation Rocket 88s from 49-54 made a name for themselves as the fastest cars
on the road and were successful stock car (NASCAR) racers. The second generation from
54-56 became longer and lower with wraparound windshields and even more horsepower
going from 170 hp 303 V8s to 185 hp 324 V8s. Chrome trim and 2-tone paint made them
sharp-looking. So, make your date with this Rocket 88, just make sure youre not too late.