I wouldn't hesitate driving this car to California tomorrow. Why I like it: "I had a GM pickup truck with 180,000 miles on it, and I decided maybe I'll get something older and cool and drive the pickup in the winter. The car now has about 37,000 miles on the clock. He bought his 1950 Futuramic 88 Deluxe Sedan in 1994 with 23,000 miles on it. Woron, Motor Trend, July 1950 Now: The car says "whoosh!" as much as Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1.Īsk the man who owns oneGeorge Schuster is an industrial automation consultant from Royal Oak, Michigan, who spent 15 years working for Oldsmobile in Lansing after graduating from General Motors Institute, now known as Kettering University. There is small wonder that the Oldsmobile 88 owner has a feeling of superiority and definite pride in ownership.-Walter A. Our Take Then: The 1950 Oldsmobile bears the distinction of being the first stock car tested by Motor Trend to exceed 90 mph. Other Notable Sonds About Cars"Pink Cadillac"Bruce Springsteen, 1984"Hot Rod Lincoln" George Wilson, 1951"Little Deuce Coupe"Beach Boys, 1963"Hey Little Connor" Carol Connors, 1964, Performed by the RIP Chords"Mustang Sally" Mack Rice, 1965, Performed by Wilson Pickettīands Names After Cars The Fairlanes: Four Decades of Rock 'N' Roll The Valiants: Currently performing and recording The Cadillacs: 1953-1962 Galaxie 500: 1980s Reo Speedwagon: (Named after a truck) 1967 and still rockin' Also long forgotten in the influx of bands named after cars: The Rivieras, The Impalas, The Chevelles*songs/albums can be found at the iTunes store at
#1950 buick 88 free
The underside of the GM B-body platform shows some corrosion but is free of any holes or rot according to the seller. A new carburetor, fuel pump, water pump, belts and hoses have all been installed in the past year and the car is said to run great. Electrics have been converted to an alternator-driven 12 volt system with a new battery. in., the Rocket was good for 135 horsepower and 263 ft-lbs when new, impressive numbers for its day. Underhood lies Oldsmobile’s first overhead valve V8 – at an oversquare 303 cu.
#1950 buick 88 cracked
The steering wheel is cracked but complete. Inside, dash trim is straight and all items are accounted for including the novel push-button starter – “standard” trim meant no optional radio, clock or turn signals were ordered. Inside, crushed velour upholstery was added somewhere along the way and is one of very few modifications – the seats are still under vinyl covers and the matching headliner is clean. The rocket hood ornament, badging, grille and rear bumper remain on the car. The single-piece front and rear windshields are unbroken, but the driver’s vent and one side window are cracked – replacement glass is included in the sale. The seller has removed most chrome and stainless trim which will be included with the exception of the front bumper, one wheel skirt, and a handful of hood letters. This coupe’s body panels are largely undamaged, though some body filler is present in the left rear quarter and paint is faded throughout. Sills and rockers appear solid, and no holes or rot are present according to the seller, who adds that corrosion in the trunk is superficial. Highly successful in stock car racing, the 88 also won the inaugural Carrera Panamericana and proved popular with racers, making it difficult to find a clean one today especially in the lightest Club Coupe body style.
It is sold with a clean California title.
#1950 buick 88 driver
The seller has made a few trips to LA and back along with some casual rallies and says it is a good driver on the road. Abandoned at a Bay Area body shop in the 1960s, this example was rescued in 1985 and stored in a garage until 2012 when it was resurrected by the seller. It has received a variety of work like a new carburetor, 12-volt electrics, new brakes, refurbished gas tank and more detailed below. With a large V8 in a relatively light body, the Rocket 88 Coupe enjoyed real success in period competition and launched Oldsmobile’s performance reputation. The body is straight and much of the original trim is included. This 1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Club Coupe is a black-plate California car with a great mild hotrod vibe.
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