56rocket

just purchased 56 olds holiday cp
enjoying this site I live in central PA and in need of alot of parts if you guys can help me out

question.... whats the difference in a 88 and a super 88?

jaunty75

Several things for sure. One is the engine. In an 88, the base engine was a 230 hp version of the 324 V-8. A 240 hp version was optional. For the Super 88 (and the 98), the 240 hp version was the standard engine.

Undoubtedly there was additional chrome trim and perhaps some items were standard on the S-88 that were options or not available on the base 88. There are a number of '50s Olds owners on here who can tell you more I'm sure.

The '56 88 Holiday Coupe had a base price of $2,555. The Super 88 Holiday Coupe cost $2,763, a little over 8% more.


You'll get asked a million times, so I'll be number first. Please post pics!

cutlassgal

Welcome to our site!! We do like pics, lol!

56rocket

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Aron Nance

I'll welcome you to CO along with the others! Now. Where did you post the 3 pictures????

56rocket

under all albums? is that where they go?

56rocket

ok

Oldsguy

Welcome to CO. Very nice looking survivor.

Col Wickham

Welcome. Car looks nice. Red & White car with big white walls..very cool

Jamesbo

Welcome aboard

Very nice car.

Thanks for joining up

Tedd Thompson

56Rocket. welcome aboard I love the 50's era cars. Your color scheme is the same as mine one of the best made in that year I think .

The biggest difference in a super over a regular 88 is the 4 bbl carb(same basic engine) and the trim badging. Also a super was available in leather where as the 88 was not.During these years you could almost order a car anyway you wanted so exceptions are common. What parts are you needing and where are you located?.... Tedd

citcapp

Very nice, I have always liked the red and white combo paint scheme.

56rocket

Mostly bumpers, side view mirror, antenna, dont want a show car just a nice driver in the spring and summer of course live in central pa near Harrisburg ,cant wait til spring carlisle now that i have something to shop for

Tedd Thompson

The bumper is going to be the big one. They come up on Ebay every now and then, but unless it's near to you the freight becomes a problem. Or get one off a donner car if you can find one. Is your old one rebuildable? Mirrors are available from Fusick and USA Parts Supply.These are re pops and are some what expensive but look as good as OEM. The antenna you can get at Auto- Zone Just get a universal type antenna, they look almost identical to the original, are cheep and work fine.....Tedd

56rocket

been buying some stuff as i can find, a bumper was just on ebay and sold for $566 plus shipping of $147 guess Ill know better what they go for next time.My bumpers are good and straight just need to be re chromed which i was told approx $1200 to get done?

jaunty75

Sounds about right. When I had both bumpers redone on a '64 Jetstar 88 back about 1993, it was about $200 per bumper. I've heard that it's now gotten to the $500 to $700 apiece range, so $1200 for two of them sounds right on.