45K Original Miles/324 Cubes/4-Barrel Q-Jet Carb/Rust Fee Panels with Good Gaps

1955 Oldsmobile Super 88

In the 1955 model year, new sales records were achieved for the U.S. auto industry and Oldsmobile, that would endure for a decade. Wide public acceptance of the division's well-appointed "Go Ahead" styled models, which were fortified with an even more powerful 324ci overhead-valve Rocket V8s, propelled production to 583,179 cars being built.

For consignment, a no rust body with 45K original miles car with two tone paint, nicely preserved and plenty of chrome, wide white Coker tires with 3 bar spinner hubcaps, and original interior. As the advertising of the day stated "Everything about it says...Go Ahead" so do what it says!

Exterior
Straight rust free steel panels all around are draped in two tone white above and blue below. This is delineated by a trim spear which emulates a flying bird and his beak on the rear quarter (look and see for yourself!). The large mouth bass grille with horizontal center bar and oval shaped running lights, new forward-jutting headlamp hoods added an aggressive appearance to the front end. Freestanding "OLDSMOBILE" letters were proudly perched atop the crossbar in the grille opening, and a revised "world" crest and the rocket hood ornament graced a new hood highlighted by two centrally located raised ribs instead of one. All this combines with the rocket nose rear taillights, high boxy trunk with another "world" logo inset in chrome, and a big rear bumper and adds up to the go fast looks of this car.

Interior
We stated mostly original which includes the two tone door panels in blue and white. The seats which have new stylized triangle pattern in broadcloth inserts with puffy white vinyl bolsters and backs that change to white at the halfway point. The big rear bench is the same and all these wide berth seats float within a clean newly installed blue carpeting. Upfront the dash is a simple design but shows beautifully with its dual circular dips one in front of the driver, and the other the passenger. These contain various levels of polished chromed ribbed bezels and horizontal panels for the center radio insert and white ribbed glovebox below. The upper dash is padded and stitched vinyl which is a nice contrast to the chromed and white dash front directly below. An original steering wheel is in front and above is a nice tight white headliner with chromed ribs between the panels.

Drivetrain
Under the hood in the fully restored engine bay is a green painted block and valve covered 324ci Rocket V8. On top is a 4-barrel Rochester Q-Jet carburetor, and the Buick essential 4-speed automatic Hydramatic they are famous for is on back. A 3.24 rear axle is finishing off the drivetrain. All looking very nice under here with the V8 and all bolt ons

Undercarriage
Independent front coil springs frame the underside of the bottom end of the engine in front. A sturdy frame which is slightly oiled upfront holds all the suspension together. It's an X frame car with surface rust on the remainder of the frame and some on the rockers and floorpans. The rear of the car has nice patina surfaces, slight surface rust on the axle and more drum brakes with leaf spring suspension. New steering components and springs are also noted.

Drive-Ability
This car lit right up, and the test track was handled with ease. Nice smooth acceleration from the Rocket 88 and the 4 barrels feeding it fossils. Straight panic stopping, good tight steering which is power assisted, and all functions were working well including the radio which now has front and rear speakers. Seat belts have been added for safety to boot.

With the original clean engine and transmission, nice two tone paint, sexy trimmings with lots of curves, wide white Coker tires with the 3 bar spinners, and a really nice interior in condition and original design why not "Go Ahead?"

VIN DECODE
558K14472
55-1955
8-Oldsmobile Super 88
K-Kansas City, KS Assy Plant
14472-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG
STYLE NO 55 36370-1955 Super 88 2 Door Hardtop
BODY NO BK3593-Kansas City Body #
TRIM NO 378-White & Blue Vinyl & Cloth
PAINT NO S40 43-Twilight Blue/Frost Blue

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This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.