1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Project

Description

Introduced as a totally restyled model in 1954, the second generation Oldsmobile Super 88 was longer than the previous generation featuring wraparound glass, and larger engines. The previous 303ci Rocket V8 was replaced by the larger 324ci Rocket V8. A safety padded dashboard became available as an option. Even with the major changes the Super 88 underwent for 1954, 1955 saw a significant facelift with changes to the grille, bumpers, side trim, and tail lights. The new and improved Super 88s were popular with consumers, and Oldsmobile as a whole saw an all-time record high sales year with over 580,000 units produced (over 230,000 more than 1954!).

This 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 is offered as a project car. Under the care of the same family for over 10 years, this car has received a custom paint job, custom interior, and wagon wheel style steel wheels. Under the hood is the 324ci "Rocket" V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission.

This 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 is now offered at no reserve with a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Custom interior

• 324ci "Rocket" V8 engine

• Automatic transmission

• Wagon wheel style steel wheels

• Spare parts included

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (558M20989) decodes as:

  • 55 - 1955 model year

  • 8 - Super 88 model

  • M - Lansing, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 20989 - Production sequence number

• The trim tag decodes as:

  • Style: 55-3669D - 4-door sedan

  • Trim: 381 - Dark gray/light gray interior

  • Paint: S62-65 - Shell Beige

• 324ci "Rocket" engine

• Automatic transmission

• AM Radio

• Heater

• Single exhaust

• "88" badging

Modifications

• Non-OEM repaint

• "Wagon wheel" style steel wheels

Known Imperfections

• The interior has not been completed

• The engine bay shows aging

• The bumpers are corroded

• Door seals are not installed

• Some exterior trim is missing

Ownership History

The seller acquired this vehicle in 2016.

Included Items

• Door gasket kit

• Brake master cylinder

• Assorted new and used spare parts

Additional Information

The seller states, "The bumpers need chromed or replaced and part of the beauty chrome is missing. The brake system needs to be upgraded and adjusted. The engine was rebuilt and ran well, but none of the visible parts were beautified or upgraded, nor was the engine compartment painted. "It is a good project vehicle, started but not finished."