1958 Oldsmobile 88

1958 Oldsmobile 88 Description

Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis is proud to offer a 1958 Oldsmobile 88 J-2 371 CID Tri-Power V8 4- speed Hydra-Matic. This third generation Olds was only available in '57 and '58 yet this is the one that started the Muscle Car infection. The Golden Rocket 88, from the original show car, and later rebadged just "88" was the car to put Oldsmobile above the Hemi and whatever Ford had to offer at the time. Oldsmobile's plan was to dominate NASCAR. Its new displacement of 371 cubic inches and the J-2 tri-power carburetor set up combined with the all new body and styling made the Oldsmobile 88 the topic of choice around the track and dinner table. Designed with NASCAR in mind the production numbers of the J-2 371 CID tri-power vary only from 2,000 to 2,500 for the combined years in order to meet the strict stock production rules enforced by NASCAR, makes finding one at a car show or cruise night a rare sight. Finding one for sale is a must consider for any enthusiast, especially one so original. This numbers matching find has rebuilt 371 CID J-2 tri-power, rebuilt 4 speed Hydra-Matic transmission, new brakes, new exhaust, new power steering gear box and hoses, new battery, new gas tank and sending unit. Even the wide whitewall Coker Tires are new. Originally Onyx Black and now an eye catching deep sky blue with black and white tile interior make this look like the sky you'll be floating in down the parkway. Acres of chrome brashly and gracefully confident mesmerize like you're in an art gallery more than a parking lot. Just look at the faces as they walk around this beauty at your next cruise night - now ask them if they know where the gas tank is. To view this Oldsmobile 88 in greater detail including an HD pictures and HD video please visit www.GatewayClassicCars.com or our St. Louis Showroom. For more information please call 618-271-3000.