Auburn Fall 2012
1950 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday
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$60,000 - $80,000 USD | Not Sold
| Auburn, Indiana
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Oldsmobile introduced the 88 badge in 1949. It was named to complement the already-existing 76 and 98. The new car used the six-cylinder 76's A-body platform with a powerful new Rocket V8 engine. This combination of a relatively small light body and large, powerful engine made it a precursor to the muscle car. The Rocket 88 vaulted Oldsmobile from a somewhat staid, conservative car to a performer that became the one to beat on the NASCAR circuits. Styling changes for the 1950 model include the replacement of a two-piece windshield with a one-piece unit and the addition of the Holiday hardtop coupe to the line.
This Holiday Coupe benefits from a top level restoration. It is finished in an Alder Green with a black top, and features the 303-cid Rocket V-8 engine. It has won numerous awards, including 1st place in the Cleveland Autorama in 2010 and 2012, Best of Class in All Oldsmobile, Best Detail, Best Engine and Best Restoration. It is an immaculate example and possibly one of the best in existence.
