1949 Oldsmobile Series 88 Catalog and Classic Car Guide, …
Performance-wise, the Series 88 was nothing short of remarkable for its era. With a top speed that could soar past 90 mph and an acceleration capable of reaching 0-60 mph in less than 13 seconds—a feat at that time—the car was both swift and powerful.
1949 Oldsmobile Fact Sheet - Over-Drive Magazine
Jun 29, 2024 · In the 88 line, the new Oldsmobile used the same new A-body platform as the I-6 engined 76, but paired it with the new 303 CID “Rocket” V-8 producing 135 HP! This combination of a relatively light body and a large, powerful engine made it …
64k Mile 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 - Barn Finds
Nov 27, 2024 · The solid, reliable Rocket 88 V-8 backed by a proven automatic transmission, the comfortable interior, and the sleek fastback shape all add up to a car that can be enjoyed and used as often as you would like without fuss.
1949 Oldsmobile 88 Futuramic - super low miles!
Excellent example of an extremely low mile gorgeous 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Futuramic! First year of the high powered "Rocket 88" motor! See start up video here -https://youtu.be/E3Z97uQQtTc. Large collector is downsizing and finally letting this one go.
1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Two-door Fastback (Tacoma, WA ...
Feb 11, 2017 · The Rocket 88 vaulted Oldsmobile from a somewhat staid, conservative car to a performer that became the one to beat on the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) circuits. It won six of the nine NASCAR late-model division races in 1949, and it was the first real "King of NASCAR."
1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-eight For Sale - Buysellsearch
This 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Deluxe Sedan equipped with the 303 cubic inch Rocket V8, Futuramic B-body platform Coupled to the 4 speed Hydramatic Transmission. We removed the front seat cover for the first time to film this 88.
1949 to 1951 Oldsmobile 88 for Sale - ClassicCars.com
There are 14 new and used 1949 to 1951 Oldsmobile 88s listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $7,995. Find your dream car today.
Oldsmobile Rocket 88 - DT Vintage
May 16, 2018 · Named to complement the already existing 76 and 98 series, the 88 which was considered to be the grandaddy of musclecars of the 1960s was first introduced in 1949, and utilized the 76’s platform with a newly added large and powerful Rocket V8 engine.
The Oldsmobile Rocket 88 - America's first muscle car
Dec 12, 2024 · The Oldsmobile Rocket 88 could do 0-60mph (0-97km/h) in 13 seconds and had a top speed of 97mph (156km/h) – again, not groundbreaking by today’s standards but pretty impressive in 1949. The Rocket 88 was an instant hit with car lovers and a huge success for Oldsmobile, not only that but it opened up a whole new world in the automotive ...
Was The 1949 Oldsmobile 88 America’s First Muscle Car?
Apr 11, 2014 · Its top speed was only 97 mph, and it took 13 seconds to go from 0 to 60. Still, the 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 was arguably America's first muscle car.
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