The 1954 Oldsmobiles rested on an all-new X-member frame with longer wheelbase sizes, larger-bore 'Rocket' V-8 engines with more powerful, and colorful new square-shouldered styling complete with 'Panoramic' wraparound windshield. Oldsmobile consistently listed in the top ten list for overall industry sales, including fifth in 1954 and fourth for 1955. All models were completely restyled for 1954 and continually received facelifts and updates in the years that follow, including two-tone paint schemes. The 1956 models received a boost in power and a gaping 'mouth' grille.
Holiday Hardtop
View info and historyThe 1956 Oldsmobile lineup included the entry-level 88, the Super 88, and the top-of-the-line 98. Body styles on the Eighty-Eight included a 2- and 4-door sedan, and 2- and 4-door Holiday Hardtop. Prices ranged from $2,165 to $2,400. The 4-door sedan and 4-door Holiday Hardtop accounted for over 100,000 combined sales, while the 2-door Holiday Hardtop proved very popular with 74,739 sales. The engine was a 324 cubic-inch, overhead-valve V8 that delivered 230 horsepower and 340 lb-feet of torque. Standard equipment on the Eighty-Eight included turn signals, lined trunk, rotary door latches, cigarette lighter, dual horns, 7.10 x 15-inch tires, rubber floor mats, sun visors, and aluminum door sill plates. Oldsmobile offered an enviable list of color choices with twenty-one factory colors and 26 two-tone color combinations. Upholstery choices included pattern cloth in various trim materials and colors. In 1956, Lee Petty established a Flying-Mile record of 144 mph with an Oldsmobile at Daytona Beach, Florida.
by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2020
Holiday Hardtop
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by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2020
Related Reading : Oldsmobile 88 History
Introduced in 1949, the full-size Oldsmobile 88 was produced until 1999 and became the top-selling line for twenty-four years. Produced in Wentzville, Missouri, and both Flint and Lake Orion, Michigan, the Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight was a representation of an image. Especially during the beginning three years, the Oldsmobile 88 was one of the best performing automobiles. This was most likely due to its....
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