1951 Oldsmobile SUPER 88 DELUXE HOLIDAY COUPE 5.3L VORTEC

STOCK # 3898

THIS 1951 OLDSMOBILE SUPER 88 DE LUXE HOLIDAY COUPE IS LOCATED IN: RENO, NV 89506

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.

First generation (1949–1953)

Oldsmobile introduced the 88 badge in 1949. It was named to complement the already-existing 76 and 98, and took the place of the straight-8 engined 78 in the model lineup.

For 1951, the 88 became the entry-level Olds with the discontinuation of the six-cylinder 76 line, which meant that all Oldsmobiles were powered by Rocket V8s. An in-house manual transmission replaced the modified Cadillac gearbox, but as the 1950s progressed, manual shift became increasingly rare in Oldsmobiles and normally could only be obtained by special order. New this year was the more upscale Super 88 line on the new GM B-body which included restyled rear body panels, a more luxurious interior, and a slightly longer 120 in (3,048 mm) wheelbase as opposed to the 119.5 in (3,035 mm) wheelbase which had been standard since the 88's introduction. The station wagon was discontinued and would not reappear until the 1957 model year. New was an I-beam frame. Hydraulic power windows and seats were optional.

1951 OLDSMOBILE SUPER 88 DELUXE HOLIDAY COUPE

CLEAN TITLE IN HAND
METALLIC BROWN EXTERIOR WITH BLACK INTERIOR
5.3L VORTEC ENGINE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REBUILT REAR END
POWER BRAKES (FRONT DISC, REAR DRUMS)
MUSTANG II SUSPENSION
DUAL EXHAUSTS
CUSTOM INTERIOR
TILT STEERING WHEEL
DOES NOT CURRENTLY RUN DUE TO SITTING FOR A FEW YEARS
WAS RUNNING AND DRIVING GREAT BEFORE PARKED

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