54 rocket F88
November 24th, 2010, 01:22 AM
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54 rocket F88
One of The world's rarest automobiles. A 1954 concept Old's Rocket F88 - the only one in existence.
John S. Hendricks, (Discovery Communications founder) paid in excess of 3 million to acquire.
Oldsmobile might still be around today if GM would have produced this one!!!
1954 Oldsmobile F-88 Convertible Concept Car
After spending decades as a collection of parts stuffed into wooden crates - the F-88 was reassembled.
In 1954 - the F-88 was a Motorama "Dream Car" and was one of only two –
or an unconfirmed possible three ever created.
The F-88 seen here is literally the only car left of its kind - and was sold
to John and Maureen Hendricks at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona for an unbelievable $3,240,000.
This acquisition made automotive history and is the "cornerstone" of the Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum in its own special room in a rotating display worthy of the F-88!
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John S. Hendricks, (Discovery Communications founder) paid in excess of 3 million to acquire.
Oldsmobile might still be around today if GM would have produced this one!!!
1954 Oldsmobile F-88 Convertible Concept Car
After spending decades as a collection of parts stuffed into wooden crates - the F-88 was reassembled.
In 1954 - the F-88 was a Motorama "Dream Car" and was one of only two –
or an unconfirmed possible three ever created.
The F-88 seen here is literally the only car left of its kind - and was sold
to John and Maureen Hendricks at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona for an unbelievable $3,240,000.
This acquisition made automotive history and is the "cornerstone" of the Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum in its own special room in a rotating display worthy of the F-88!
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Last edited by ralsy; November 24th, 2010 at 01:31 AM.
November 24th, 2010, 08:34 AM
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Beautiful car but old news.
If I might be allowed a small rant, the "rarest car" comment (which I've seen in every post about this car in every forum I visit) is ludicrous. There are hundreds of one-off showcars built by automakers every year for the auto show circuit. What makes this car more rare than any of those one-of-one cars?
If I might be allowed a small rant, the "rarest car" comment (which I've seen in every post about this car in every forum I visit) is ludicrous. There are hundreds of one-off showcars built by automakers every year for the auto show circuit. What makes this car more rare than any of those one-of-one cars?
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