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1955 Olds Super Rocket 88 - 2 Door Hardtop - Super Nice Original Car on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:90500
Location:

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

1955 Oldsmobile Super Rocket 88

Very nice and original 2 door hardtop.  This is a factory Super Rocket 88 and it still has it's original 324 V8 with Hydramatic transmission.  The Super Rockets came with a factory 4 barrel carb and engine output was 202hp.  This is not a regular '55 Olds, it's quite a special and sought after classic. 

The body is straight and rust free.  Floors, frame, trunk pan and body panels are all clean and solid.  Everything fits good and the chrome/stainless all basically still looks new.  The doors shut easy with just a click and the little door flappers work fine.  Paint is old lacquer that still looks excellent overall and holds a deep shine.  The light mint colored part shows some checking and it has a few small little nicks here and there from driving - but nothing too bad and no bubbling from rust problems popping up.  No worries of what may unexpectantly show up like on a freshly painted car.  The car was restored in the 90's and is still beautiful inside and out.  The interior basically looks new and is very impressive.  All gauges, lights, signals, radio, horn, wipers, etc work as they should.  The wiring is all neat and clean and the gauges were completely restored (faces, wiring and all).  The car runs and drives like a dream.  The drivetrain has been rebuilt and the combination has less than 10k miles on it.  The engine starts right up, runs quiet and smooth with excellent oil pressure, it doesn't overheat, knock, misfire or anything else bad like that.  The Hydramatic transmission shifts crisp.  It comes equipped with power steering which makes the car easy for anyone to drive.  The engine compartment is clean and stock.  It has wide white wall radials and runs down the road straight and smooth with good alignment etc.  It will surprise you how good the old car drives.  New glass and weather stripping when the car was restored.   Even though  it is an older restoration, the car has always been garage kept and still looks great!   Since photos can tell more than I can type, I am posting over 80 detailed pics to show it's condition and features, inside, out, and underneath.         No funny business, clean and clear Kentucky title in my name.         Questions are welcomed - 270-799-8388

Terms/Conditions - This car is being sold "AS IS" with no warranty written or implied. I am posting several detailed photos of the car from all angles trying to show it's condition and features but you are invited to come inspect and test drive this vehicle before placing your bid. This car is for sale locally as well and I reserve the right to end the auction at anytime if needed.  This car is being sold with a clear Ky title that is in my name. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer although I will gladly assist with arrangements. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours with full payment due within 7 days of the auctions end. Naturally, the car will not be released until funds have cleared my bank. Please do not bid unless you fully intend to follow through with the sale (ask your wife and bank first).

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The red light in the photo above shows the parking brake is on-

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All gauges have been restored and work perefectly.

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Radio is restored original, it works like it should.

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