1955 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

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Red/White 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 384 Rocket V8 Automatic Available Now!
Stock #:
KCM377
Exterior Color:
Red/White
Interior Color:
Gray/Red
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine:
384 Rocket V8
Mileage:
91
Ladies and Gentlemen, Gateway Classic Cars in Kansas City is awestruck to offer a very cool aero inspired 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88!
In the 1955 model year, new sales records were achieved for the U.S. auto industry and Oldsmobile that would endure for a decade. Wide public acceptance of the division's well-appointed "Go Ahead" styled models, which were fortified with an even more powerful . overhead-valve Rocket V-8, propelled production to 583,179 cars being built.
Oldsmobile offered the 88 and Super 88 series on a 122-inch wheelbase and the Ninety-Eight on a 126-inch wheelbase. The entry-level 88 line featured a four-door sedan, two-door sedan or two-door Holiday coupe (hardtop). A . two-barrel engine and three-speed manual transmission were standard with the four-barrel engine optional. Super 88s provided the 324 four-barrel V-8 as standard. Its 324 engine is powerful and accelerates very well, considering the era. You can see why this was the engine of choice for hot rodders in the '60s.
With go-fast looks and "rocket"-based marketing, providing power under the hood to back up the boasts was essential. Of course, Oldsmobile excelled in this area as well. Its . V-8 that wowed the public with its overhead-valves and 135 horsepower when introduced for the 1949 models, grew to 324 cubic inches for 1954 and received top-end breathing enhancements to increase horsepower to 185 with the "Quadri-Jet" four-barrel and 170 hp with the two-barrel. For 1955, a higher 8.5:1 compression ratio, higher lift hydraulic-lifter cam, and improved combustion chambers increased the power rating of the four-barrel, . engine to 202 hp and the two-barrel version to 185 hp.
Our pristine white over red example appears showroom new to most. Accented with chrome rockets and gleaming mega front and rear bumpers, this Super 88 shouts for attention and more times than not, gets plenty! Not to be outdone, and as nice as the exterior is, the interior is unique enough to charge admission! Really, it seems that Olds designers of the day were trying to ‘knock-it-out-of-the-park' with every single interior design element! All gauges, switches, levers, knobs, pedals, etc., are unique, period art elements. Somehow, they all work together to make a functioning automobile. She is quite a vision to behold…..that runs really well!
However, like all visions, this Striking Oldsmobile will fade away when purchased by someone else. [ omitted ]. [ omitted ].
Vehicle Description
Ladies and Gentlemen, Gateway Classic Cars in Kansas City is awestruck to offer a very cool aero inspired 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88!
In the 1955 model year, new sales records were achieved for the U.S. auto industry and Oldsmobile that would endure for a decade. Wide public acceptance of the division's well-appointed "Go Ahead" styled models, which were fortified with an even more powerful . overhead-valve Rocket V-8, propelled production to 583,179 cars being built.
Oldsmobile offered the 88 and Super 88 series on a 122-inch wheelbase and the Ninety-Eight on a 126-inch wheelbase. The entry-level 88 line featured a four-door sedan, two-door sedan or two-door Holiday coupe (hardtop). A . two-barrel engine and three-speed manual transmission were standard with the four-barrel engine optional. Super 88s provided the 324 four-barrel V-8 as standard. Its 324 engine is powerful and accelerates very well, considering the era. You can see why this was the engine of choice for hot rodders in the '60s.
With go-fast looks and "rocket"-based marketing, providing power under the hood to back up the boasts was essential. Of course, Oldsmobile excelled in this area as well. Its . V-8 that wowed the public with its overhead-valves and 135 horsepower when introduced for the 1949 models, grew to 324 cubic inches for 1954 and received top-end breathing enhancements to increase horsepower to 185 with the "Quadri-Jet" four-barrel and 170 hp with the two-barrel. For 1955, a higher 8.5:1 compression ratio, higher lift hydraulic-lifter cam, and improved combustion chambers increased the power rating of the four-barrel, . engine to 202 hp and the two-barrel version to 185 hp.
Our pristine white over red example appears showroom new to most. Accented with chrome rockets and gleaming mega front and rear bumpers, this Super 88 shouts for attention and more times than not, gets plenty! Not to be outdone, and as nice as the exterior is, the interior is unique enough to charge admission! Really, it seems that Olds designers of the day were trying to ‘knock-it-out-of-the-park' with every single interior design element! All gauges, switches, levers, knobs, pedals, etc., are unique, period art elements. Somehow, they all work together to make a functioning automobile. She is quite a vision to behold…..that runs really well!
However, like all visions, this Striking Oldsmobile will fade away when purchased by someone else. [ omitted ]. [ omitted ].
Vehicle Warranty
This vehicle is "For Sale by Owner," displayed at Gateway Classic Cars, who is acting only as a Sales Agent. The Company is not making any representations as to the condition and/or the value of this vehicle. Gateway Classic Cars has not checked the condition (mechanical or structural), mileage or authenticity of this vehicle and is relying on the information provided by the seller. The company is not responsible for omissions and/or errors in advertising this vehicle and the buyer shall hold the Company harmless from all future claims arising from any representations made by the Seller. All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS, WHERE-IS basis.
OR
This Vehicle is owned by the Company, however, the Company is not making any representations as to the condition, authenticity, mileage or originality of this vehicle. The Company is not issuing any warranties, verbal or written and is not responsible for any omissions or errors in advertising. The Customer is relying solely on the previous owners information and/or its own inspection, knowledge and judgment on this vehicle. The Company is not a certified mechanic or appraiser.  All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS, WHERE-IS basis
About Gateway Classic Cars of Kansas City
Are you ready to sell your classic, exotic, or
special interest
vehicle?
With over
3,000
of the World's finest collector vehicles located in 18 state-of-the-art showrooms nationwide,
Gateway Classic Cars
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Selling your car has never been easier thanks to Gateway Classic Cars. Our proven
Consignment Process
provides you with the peace of mind and our
team
will remove the stress
of selling privately and the risks of losing money at auction. You retain ownership and title of the vehicle until we sell it! Your vehicle receives a professional photo shoot of up to 100 pictures and a
video presenting
your vehicle plus a professional write-up and featured on our extended advertising network. Join our success of being the World's Largest Classic Car Company since 1999.
For over 20 years we have helped over
34,000 collectors
around the world
buy
,
sell
or trade their
classics and we can help you too!
Call
877-399-7026
for more information on how we can help you sell your vehicle.
Are you ready to sell your classic, exotic, or
special interest
vehicle?
With over
3,000
of the World's finest collector vehicles located in 18 state-of-the-art showrooms nationwide,
Gateway Classic Cars
is your premier consignment company!
Selling your car has never been easier thanks to Gateway Classic Cars. Our proven
Consignment Process
provides you with the peace of mind and our
team
will remove the stress
of selling privately and the risks of losing money at auction. You retain ownership and title of the vehicle until we sell it! Your vehicle receives a professional photo shoot of up to 100 pictures and a
video presenting
your vehicle plus a professional write-up and featured on our extended advertising network. Join our success of being the World's Largest Classic Car Company since 1999.
For over 20 years we have helped over
34,000 collectors
around the world
buy
,
sell
or trade their
classics and we can help you too!
Call
877-399-7026
for more information on how we can help you sell your vehicle.
Contact us for more details
(877) 399-7026
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Payment Options
We accept the following payment methods:
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
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General Terms
AVAILABILITY
: We advertise our inventory across multiple websites. It is best practice to inquire about the advertised vehicle prior to purchasing in order confirm that it was not already sold. Vehicles may be sold prior to its eBay advertising ending, and we reserve the right to end advertising/listing early or to cancel any and all bids/offers solely at our discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation.  In the event that a bidder has the winning bid or finalizes the buy it now price, but did not check availability and the vehicle was sold before a deposit and contracts were executed, then we are not liable nor responsible.
NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY:
We have not inspected the Vehicle for sale and provides no express warranty on the Vehicle. Purchaser has inspected the Vehicle or has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle. The Parties acknowledge that the Dealer has no reason to know of any particular purpose for which the Vehicle is being purchased and Purchaser is not relying on the seller’s skill or judgment to select or furnish the Vehicle.
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY:
The Parties acknowledge that the implied warranty of merchantability is a relative concept and Dealer is only required to warrant the car is ordinarily fit for the use to which other cars of the same vintage era.
PAYMENT
: We require a non-refundable ,000 deposit within 24 hours of offer being placed.  A deposit is a commitment to purchase and is applied towards the purchase price. The commitment to purchase is not contingent upon inspection, financing, or any other terms or conditions.
We require full payment within 7 days of offer acceptance, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing.
If the deposit and/or full payment are not provided within said time frame, all vehicles will be relisted and transaction will be considered null and void.
We accept wire transfer (preferred), cashier's check, personal check (vehicle shipment will be delayed until check clears), ACH, credit cards (for the agreed deposit amount only and will incur a 3% fee), and in person cash payments. We also offer vehicle financing, please inquire for details prior to making bids/offers.  PayPal and American Express is not accepted.
VEHICLE RELEASE:
Signed purchase packet which shall include but not limited to the purchase contract, cleared payment in full, and a copy of your driver's license will be needed before the vehicle is released.
Fees and Taxes
All finalized transactions will have additional charges if applicable which could include the following: sales tax, title fees, license & registration fees, and other additional government or licensing agency charges to register the vehicle.  The purchaser is responsible for these charges.
The advertised price and winning auction bids shall include a administration fee of 7.63.
All credit cards are charged a 3% convenient fee.