At first glance, this 1995 Oldsmobile 88 Royale looks like a bargain, as it’s priced at only $500. Even after viewing the entire ad, five Ben Franklin bills still sounds fairly reasonable, despite a couple of blunders we’ll investigate… more»
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Feb 6, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 SceniCoupe
Dragged out into the harsh winter sun, this 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 SceniCoupe in Edgecomb, Maine represents a pinnacle or “finnacle” for fans of fin-happy late ’50s turnpike cruisers. Low and wide styling said goodbye to pre-war designs that… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Collection Sale: Featuring 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
The seller has a half-dozen classic cars from 1957 to 1969 for sale. They cover most of the major brands and are in various states of completeness and condition. But much of the seller’s attention and effort is placed… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88
When you compare it to how muscle cars were evolving during the following decade, this 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 doesn’t really look all that muscular on the outside, but when Olds introduced the 88 in 1949 a nice surprise… more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Package Deal: 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Drag Car
Here’s an exciting project pair. Both cars are 1955 Oldsmobiles. One is a non-running Super 88 and was a drag strip car in a former life. The other is a running, “regular” 88 that might have an interesting future… more»
May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1 Of 2,401: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Pace Car
Even with the Oldsmobile Delta 88 getting a significant size reduction for 1977, the car still had an attractive look on the outside and this was back in the good old days when automakers still attached importance to offering… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Movie Star Land Rover 88
The Land Rovers I remember used to be Jeep-like vehicles – unlike the luxury SUVs you see today with that name on them. But you can still get one to go off-roading, but they aren’t cheap. It was almost… more»
Dec 7, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Tri-Power V8! 1957 Oldsmobile 88
The 1957 Oldsmobile’s were treated to a restyle over their 1956 counterparts. Yet, sales were down by 12% and below that of Buick as the U.S. economy entered a recession that carried into 1958. The 88, also called the… more»
Jul 26, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Package Deal: 2 Chevrolets and 1 Oldsmobile
If you’re fond of early 1950s General Motors products, here’s your chance to acquire three of them at one time – along with a lift to work on your projects. The seller has not one but two 1953 Chevrolets… more»
Apr 28, 2022 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Numbers-Matching 425! 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom
Oldsmobile introduced the 88 in 1949, and for nearly half of its lifespan, it was the most profitable line of vehicles the company produced. The full-size car had a successful 50-year run, finally ceasing production in 1999, and during… more»
Feb 10, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1955 Oldsmobile 88
The mid-1950s proved to be a boom for automobile sales, especially Oldsmobile which saw an increase of 65 percent just from 1954 to 1955. The 88 was the bread winner at Olds, including this dormant 1955 2-door sedan. Although… more»
Jan 19, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Last Year Made: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Except for the ‘76 Cadillac Eldorado, 1975 was the last year for convertibles at General Motors. Well, at least for a while (they would make a comeback in the 1980s). Oldsmobile built its last Delta 88 ragtops in 1975,… more»
Jan 2, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Convertible Garage Find
Following the end of World War II, the American public was eager to get their hands on completely new cars, as those that were available were merely lightly restyled and re-engineered cars that, at their newest, had been released… more»
