1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88 - Prices, Photos, More

Powered by a 350 CID V8 engine with a 3-Speed Automatic transmission. Olive Green exterior. Olive/Cream interior.

The B-Body Futuramatic platform was launched by Oldsmobile in 1949, the 88 shared this platform with the 76. This is where the similarities end as the 88 was fitted with the brand new Rocket 303 CID V8, which pumped out 135hp. This is widely considered to the first muscle car by many with its small light body fitted with a powerful engine. The 88 propelled Oldsmobile from a mundane car to a major competitor on the track and considered the first true -King of Nascar- as it dominated the circuit for several years. During the era of -Win on Sunday, sell on Monday-, this car was popular with many veterans in a post World War II economy. The 88 inspired the slogan -Make a date with a Rocket 88- and well as also inspired a song proving itself to be a true pop culture icon of its time. The 88 lasted through the late 1990-s. The 49 model year was equipped with an ignition key...