As the American automobile industry blossomed in 1955, reaching nearly eight million cars, the horsepower race was in full swing. Oldsmobile’s Rocket V-8 engine, as conceived in 1949 and continued into 1953, was no longer competitive. For 1954, it was bored out to 324.3-cubic inches, and the horsepower, with the four-barrel carburetor on Super 88 models, rose to 185. For 1955, higher compression and a Carter AFB four-barrel pushed this to 202.

New bodies introduced for 1954 were given more aggressive trim contours, which made the two-tone paint schemes, common for the time, more striking. A sharp, pointed spear now dropped from the wraparound windshield across the front door, reaching a point on the rear quarter panel. This was typically painted in a contrasting color.

This 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Coupe has the side spear in Polar White, contrasting distinctly with the Black quarter panels. The interior is a black and white two-tone combination, with nicely appointed black carpet lining the floor and there is a white cloth convertible top. Whitewall tires are mounted factory wheels with the proper covers. This 88 also has a desirable Continental kit. Equipped with power steering, AM radio, clock and padded dash; this car is ready for its next owner’s appreciation.