1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe

The Oldsmobile 88 (marketed from 1989 on as the Eighty Eight) is a full-size car that was sold and produced by Oldsmobile from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 until 1974, the 88 was the division’s most profitable line, particularly the entry level models such as the 88 and Dynamic 88. The 88 series was also an image leader for Oldsmobile, particularly in the early years (1949–51), when it was one of the best performing automobiles, thanks to its relatively small size, light weight, and advanced overhead-valve high-compression V8 engine. This engine, originally designed for the larger C-bodied and more luxurious 98 series, also replaced the straight-8 on the smaller B-bodied 78. With the large, high performance V8, the Oldsmobile 88 is considered by some to be the first muscle car, although this title is disputed.

The magnificent 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop featured here is finished in stunning Arctic White over Burlingame Red with a gorgeous matching original interior, and even more recently with substantial mechanical restoration. The interior is incredibly pristine, even the rear seat has never been sat in without the original plastic seat covers in place. In fact, this Super 88 still retains its original spare tire.

Offered here is a 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe–powered by the 324 V8–in ivory and medium powder-blue. Oldsmobile advertising people must have loved this combination because it alone was featured in a full-page magazine ad for the 1955 models.

For the 1955 model year, the Olds line-up got a facelift with the 88 series having a new grill, new tail lights and body side chrome.  Horsepower increased to 185 for the two-barrel model and 202 for the four-barrel powerplant.