1955 oldsmobile rocket 88 - newberg showroom this oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a 324 rocket v8 engine and a 4 speed hydra-matic transmission. It has power steering and brakes, wide whitewall tires and full wheel covers the oldsmobiles were completely restyled in 1954 with new longer and lower body shells and wrap-around windshields and rear windows. Wheelbases increased to 122 inches. Base models reverted to being simply called 88s after being designated as deluxe 88s for only one year and the super 88 was once again the top series. The rocket v8 was enlarged from 303 to 324 cubic inches. The 1955 models were heavily face-lifted with new grille work, taillights and body-side chrome. Horsepower for the 324-cubic-inch rocket v8 increased to 185.
Engine: 462 v8 4 speed automatic exterior color: maroon interior color: black power steering carrera pan americana race car mondello heads and intake updated gauges.