1955 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 - Complete Car
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1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 - Complete Car
FOR SALE - 1955 Super 88 complete car with 75,301 original miles. Two door hard top with V8 engine. Asking $20,500 USD. Located in Upstate New York.
Last edited by Estew1; June 4th, 2019 at 02:24 PM. Reason: Super not Rocket
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That's a nice car. Good luck with your sale.
Looking at the front fender, something doesn't look right.
Is it possible that the "88" emblems on the front fenders are on the wrong side? Seems like the top should be tilting forward.
Looking at the front fender, something doesn't look right.
Is it possible that the "88" emblems on the front fenders are on the wrong side? Seems like the top should be tilting forward.
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Looking at the pic's I think those front fender "88's" are wrong . They should be round with the 88 in the middle. Reason is that your car has a rocket on the trunk lid, and that was only on the Super 88. Also the inner door panels are S88 and your motor has a 4bbl carb. 88's could have had a four barrel as an option but a two barrel was standard.Last thing if your vin number is 558------- than its a Super 88 557---- is plain 88. Nice car I had a S88 and wish I still had it. GLWS.
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Thanks for all the details! Indeed we checked and it’s a 558 VIN so Super 88 it is. I appreciate the feedback from this group. This car is part of my father-in-laws estate and it’s been difficult to navigate without him here to guide us any longer
Last edited by Estew1; June 1st, 2019 at 01:37 PM.
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Regardless of the cosmetic small issue, it's a lovely car and very well presented. Good luck, I think this won't last long. I'm sorry to hear it's for sale due to your FIL's passing. My condolences to you and your family.
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Super 88 for sale headed to the car show - Upstate NY
My husband and I decided to take the Super 88 to the car show in Endwell, NY. Any tips on promoting a car for sale at shows? She was looking great on our beautiful sunny day yesterday.
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Nice car and you couldn't build it for what you are asking. If mine I would detail the engine as to look like the super sharp rest of the car. Serious buyers will want to inspect the engine and yours doesn't match the rest of the car.
Great color combo...... Tedd
Great color combo...... Tedd
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Thank you Tedd! Great advice and most appreciated!!
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