1956 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

Four Door Hardtop

V8 Rocket

Automatic

568W14488

Clear

Welcome to Katz Klassics Inc Ebay Store!We are in the British, Italian, and special interest car business. We specialize in antique cars and parts. 1956 Oldsmobile Holiday 88 - Barn Find Rocket V8 - Rare Four Door Hardtop A Brief History of the 1954-1956 Oldsmobile 88The Oldsmobile line was completely redesigned for 1954, with a squarer, slab-sided design attractively divided by trim lines. There were 18 solid colors and 18 two-tone combinations available and all models got wrap-around windshields. Oldsmobile sold 354,001 units and moved up to fourth place.The Oldsmobile 88 remained the entry-level model, with two- and four-door sedans, and a two-door Hollywood hardtop. The Super 88 was the mid-line model, and it added a convertible to the same lineup. The 324-cid Rocket V-8 remained the only engine choice, with a two-barrel setup producing 170 hp on the Series 88 and a four-barrel carb producing 185 hp on the Super 88.The two-tone trims returned in 1955, and the Olds name floated in the grille instead of on the hood. The Holiday name appeared on a four-door hardtop this year for both the base and Super 88, and compression was increased on the engine to now produce either 185 hp or 202 hp.The 1956 Oldmobiles grew a massive concave chrome grille and bumper, which would grow even bigger for 1957. There were now 19 two-tone color combinations, and the side trim was smoothed out still further. The 324-cid V-8 again grew more aggressive on its way to developing 230 hp with a two-barrel carb and 240 hp with the four-barrel unit. A new Jetaway automatic transmission was optional, with a second fluid pump. Oldsmobiles from this period are known for the quality of their construction, decent performance, and durability. They also came in a remarkable range of colors, though repaints in the more extreme “Easter egg” tones are commonplace. Oldsmobile 88s were typically well equipped when new, so air conditioning, and power brakes, steering, and windows are easily found, all of which make driving one of these great cars more enjoyable today. Car has been in trailer storage for many years; has been sitting since 1983.Car is basically very solid; frame is good, body is fairly solid.One door does have some extensive rust on bottom outside door. Chrome is excessively peeling off in many areas; there are a few missing chrome pieces in the trunk. Rocker panels, inner and outer sills, trunk, and floors are solid. We did drain gas, and changed battery and she started right up! Engine sounds strong and transmission shifts properly. No brakes. Very restorable holiday hardtop car. We are liquidating a friend car collection . This is one of them.Has a clean PA title. These older Oldsmobiles are becoming rare and harder to find, Don't miss your chance to own one of these fun and unique cars! Thank you for looking. Please contact me for any other questions or concerns. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK AT ALL PHOTOS CAREFULLY!PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS/COMMENTS.VERY IMPORTANT: (1) If you are new to eBay or have a zero (0) feedback score you MUST CONTACT us prior to bidding or your bid will be cancelled! Please contact Bill at 724 712 3337 within any inquiries!(2) This car is being sold as a project car, or parts car. AS IS, WHERE IS! Any prospective buyer is welcome to have the car inspected at our facility by an independent third company. PAYMENT POLICY A $500 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due within 24 hours of auction close! All items must be paid for in full with PayPal within 3 business days, unless we are notified to arrange different payment methods! All car purchases can be stored at our facility for up to 7 days free of charge! After that a $10/day storage fee will be applied!Title transfer fee IS NOT included in the purchase price.Please note PA Residence must pay a 6% sales tax