Description
Oldsmobile 88 | 1955
Highlights:
– 5.3-litre V8 petrol engine (Rocket V8), automatic transmission
– FIVA homologation and CSAI documentation
– Registered on the Mille Miglia historic register, eligible for the 2027 centenary edition
– Two-tone light green and dark grey exterior with matching green interior
The seller offers for sale this 1955 Oldsmobile 88, powered by a 5.3-litre V8 petrol engine (Rocket V8), paired with an automatic transmission.
Finished in a two-tone combination of light mint green and dark grey, the car presents in good condition overall. The body shows no significant corrosion and the chrome trim and whitewwall tyres are intact and in keeping with the period appearance. The green-themed interior features a bench seat layout, period-correct dashboard and the original steering wheel, all consistent with the car’s age and use as a historic competition-eligible vehicle. The car holds FIVA homologation, a CSAI fiche and is registered on the Mille Miglia historic register, qualifying it to participate in the 2027 centenary edition of the event.
The Oldsmobile 88, known affectionately as the “Eighty-Eight,” is one of the most significant American cars of the postwar era. When it was introduced in 1949, the combination of a relatively light body with the newly developed Rocket V8 made it one of the fastest production cars on the road, and it quickly became a dominant force in early NASCAR competition. By 1955, the model had matured into a more refined proposition, gaining a revised body with a panoramic windshield, more expressive two-tone colour schemes and generous chrome detailing that embodied the spirit of mid-century American design. The 5.3-litre Rocket V8 remained the mechanical centrepiece, offering effortless performance well-suited to long-distance driving.
The FIVA homologation and Mille Miglia register documentation make this a particularly desirable example for those wishing to participate in historic regularity events, including the 1000 Miglia itself.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
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This car is currently located in: Lombardy region, Italy.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has a Italian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.
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