1954 Olds Super 88

The Super 88 was Oldsmobile’s mid-tier model in 1954; the model line included a four-door sedan, two-door hardtop, convertible and this two-door sedan.

A thorough and speedy restoration took this 1954 Oldsmobile Super 88 down to its bare body shell and frame and back to like-new condition in nine months.

In 1954, the Super 88 and Ninety-Eight Oldsmobiles used a four-barrel version of the newly bored-out Rocket engine. That year, the engine displaced 324 cubic inches, up from the previous displacement of 303 cubic inches. The dual-snorkel air cleaner was exclusive to four-barrel-equipped 1954-’56 General Motors products from Oldsmobile and Cadillac.

The toughest part to find in the restoration was this trim piece dividing the two-tone paint. Until the trim could be located, Sletten pinstriped the point where he estimated the colors should meet. He estimated well.

During the very late 1940s and through the 1950s, Oldsmobile used rockets to promote its engines and decked its cars in globes. The globes could be seen on the hood and deck lid and on the steering wheel. The circular pods on the instrument panel mimicked the globe theme as well. Note this Super 88 is optioned with Hydra-Matic (a three-speed manual transmission was standard).

One of the small rust spots that needed attention.

Work in progress

Related Posts

Adorable Mother-Daughter Duo: Serena Williams and Mini-Me Rock Matching Pink Balmain Outfits in Paris!

Tennis superstar Serena Williams and her adorable mini-me daughter stole the spotlight in Paris as they rocked matching pink Balmain outfits, showcasing their undeniable style and bond as a mother-daughter…

Read more

Keanu Reeves dramatically demonstrates how he broke his kneecap

Keanu Reeves provided a dramatic recreation of how he broke his kneecap while filming on Monday during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The 59-year-old actor was…

Read more

Kevin Hart Steps Out for a Luxurious Family Brunch in Malibu with Wife Eniko and Son Kenzo

Kevin Hart, accompanied by his wife Eniko and their son Kenzo, enjoyed a lavish family brunch in Malibu. The outing showcased the family’s bond amidst their busy schedules. Kevin Hart,…

Read more

The Dominance Of The Dynamic Duo Of Serena And Venus Williams, The Embodiment Of Courage, Sisterhood And Unabashed Grace In Addition To Being Tennis Legend

Serena and Venus Williams stand as an unparalleled dynamic duo in the world of tennis, embodying courage, sisterhood, and unabashed grace throughout their extraordinary careers. Their dominance on the court…

Read more

Olympia, Serena Williams’ Daughter, Adorably Nestled In Her Mother’S Arms As The Female Athlete Shines Brightly

Serena Williams, renowned as one of the greatest female athletes of all time, has not only dominated the tennis court but also embraced the role of motherhood with grace and…

Read more

Keanu Reeves, 59, reveals why he’s ‘thinking about death all the time’

Keanu Reeves admitted that mortality is often on his mind, despite his reputation for being ‘eternally youthful.’  ‘I’m 59, so I’m thinking about death all the time,’ the Matrix vet…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *