1950 Oldsmobile 88 Coupe

Excellent original Baby Lue Rocket 88. Beige interior and trunk. New brakes, radiator and battery. Ready for shows and drive around town. The 1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 was a significant car in automotive history, particularly for its performance and influence on design. It featured a powerful 303-cubic-inch V8 engine producing 135 horsepower, one of the first modern V-8s with overhead valves. The 88 was known for its sleek design, including the "FUTURAMIC" styling. It was also a racer, winning numerous races in early NASCAR history. This combination of a relatively small light body and large, powerful engine made it widely considered to be the first muscle car. The Rocket 88 vaulted Oldsmobile from a somewhat staid, conservative car to a performer that became the one to beat on the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) circuits.