Hello everyone. My wife and I both have been Oldsmobile people since our early 20's. She had a '69 4-4-2, and I had a '69 F-85. She eventually wants another 4-4-2. I however, am going a different direction. I recently was reminded of my parents first brand new car. A 1954 Oldsmobile Holiday 88 Coupe (at least to the best of my Uncle's recollection). It was sold from a dealership in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I'm interested in tracking it down. I'll post a separate thread regarding my hunt.

 

Welcome to the site, good luck in your quest.

 

The 2 door hardtop in 54 was either an 88 or a Super 88. The Holiday came out in 1955 and was a 4 door hardtop. Are you going to look for the actual car your folks had. I would say the chances of winning the lottery are better than finding that particular car. Good luck in your search though.

 

Oh, well good to know. I was basing it on what my uncle told me about the car. I guess I need to do a little more investigation on that front. He was specific that it was a coupe, so it must have been a Super 88 then.


And yes, I am looking for the actual car they owned. A couple family members are helping to look through old documents of my parents to see if we can locate the VIN, or any other information. Thanks.

 

You are to be commended for your desire and effort! Having said that, do you have any reason/hope the actual car still exists? Good luck!

 

I think this is a noble quest but one of futility. Unless something very revealing shows up in the documents your relative may have I think your chances of finding that particular car are slim to none.

My advise would be to build a clone just like your parents once owned, a much easier and doable task. 54 Oldsmobile's are not plentiful but they do show up from time to time and can be had for a small amount of treasure. In my opinion it is ill advised to fall in love with a object or task that can't love you back. Save that for the mortals in your life. The best o luck in your search.... Tedd