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1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Auto

WA • Private
66
Odometer33,949km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic

Comments from the seller

Offered here is a rare opportunity to aquire a very very cool American Classic Coupe fantastically restored to the highest standard and on a full WA registration until February 2026. Here for sale and change of custodian, is this ex Pebble Beach, meticulously restored in Diamond Black, 1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Club Coupe. Painstakingly and professionally rebuild by Roseville Rod and Custom in California in 2009 the car went on to achieve 991points from a possible 1000 at the 2011 Oldsmobile Clubs of America Nationals in Reno Navada. In 2014 Rocket 88 went to Pebble Beach for the Monterey Classic Car Week and subsequently sold at a Mecum Auction there to then be shipped to Western Australia where she has lived since as part of a private car collection with minimal use. Showing only 33,900miles on the clock, she looks and drives as good as new if not better and has been regularly maintained regardless of cost. This car is truly immaculate in every respect and is a credit to the craftsmen who restored her well beyond her 1950 GM tolerances. The car is not only a legend, but leaves a musical legacy, earning a place in music history with the first Rock ‘n’ Roll song, “Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston and Ike Turner. The Rocket 88 was one of the fastest machines in America when it launched in 1949 and marked the beginning of the post-war horsepower race. One of only 10,772 built. Powered by a matching number 303 ci V8 producing a whopping 135HP which in turn is transferred to the rear wheels by a 4 speed Hydramatic transmission. This car was, and still is a weapon! A real all ages head turner. Offered here at a fraction of its restoration costs, she is truly a jewal to be added to any car collection.

Car details

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Vehicle description
Club Coupe 6st 2dr Hydra-Matic 4sp 303
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Black
Interior colour
BROWN LEATHER WITH BEIGE CLOTH
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 6 seats
Transmission
4 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 303L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
50OLDS
Registration expiry
9 months/February 2027
Build date
June 1950
Compliance date
Check with seller
Roadworthy certificate
No
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-19471399
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4977cc
Engine Size (L)
5.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V
Cylinders
8
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Engine Code
Rocket
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
101.0kW @ 3600rpm
Torque
357Nm @ 1800rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
64.8kW/t
Gears
4
Gear Type
Hydra-Matic (Automatic)
Gear Location
Column
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
68L
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Length
5131mm
Width
1910mm
Height
1626mm
Wheelbase
3035mm
Kerb Weight
1558kg
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES
Country of Import
UNITED STATES
Launch Year
1950
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1949-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
6
Body Style
Club Coupe
Victoria
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Banned
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Patrick is the seller
Location
Attadale, WA 6156
Member since
2020
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