Its my car a 1957 oldsmobile super 88 holiday or just a super 88?
December 9th, 2011, 03:42 PM
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Its my car a 1957 oldsmobile super 88 holiday or just a super 88?
I whent to the DMV today and they put down in the papers its a super 88 holiday after looking in their computer system and books, and not been very sure about it, please help me find out.
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December 9th, 2011, 09:55 PM
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From 1949-1976 "Holiday" is Olds-speak for a hardtop (no center post) body style, which yours is.
The bodystyle cannot be determined from the VIN before 1965. Before then it's on the body data plate underhood as Pat points out.
578M13790 decodes as:
57= 1957 model year
8= Super 88 (7= 88, 9= Ninety Eight)
M= Lansing MI assembly plant
13790= vehicle sequential serial number
A Super 88 Holiday Coupe should have DHC on the data plate as well as Style No 57-3637SD.
Enjoy!
The bodystyle cannot be determined from the VIN before 1965. Before then it's on the body data plate underhood as Pat points out.
578M13790 decodes as:
57= 1957 model year
8= Super 88 (7= 88, 9= Ninety Eight)
M= Lansing MI assembly plant
13790= vehicle sequential serial number
A Super 88 Holiday Coupe should have DHC on the data plate as well as Style No 57-3637SD.
Enjoy!
December 21st, 2011, 01:26 PM
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deluxe vs not deluxe
According to an old Motors manual, in 1957 all models had the same engine ratings. The differences would have been trim, interior and color options. FYI, the J2 option was a late in the 1957 model year addition.
December 21st, 2011, 02:23 PM
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nice car
Well, they're right in identifying your car as a Super "88" Holiday Coupe as that's what you have.
February 19th, 2012, 10:41 AM
#11
Neat car. It is definately a Super 88. The stainless "Accent Trim" and interior pattern is correct of a Super 88. Trim below the tail lights, tail light lenses and rear bumper are all Super 88 items vs Golden Rocket 88 items.
Can you post your complete trim tag information? The lower body, hood, front fenders apper to by Charcoal Gray. The roof, upper body and trunk could be Grenada Gray or one of the white colors offered. The Accent color is probably Festival Red.
Can you post your complete trim tag information? The lower body, hood, front fenders apper to by Charcoal Gray. The roof, upper body and trunk could be Grenada Gray or one of the white colors offered. The Accent color is probably Festival Red.
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