1959 Oldsmobile Super 88

This 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 is a two-door Hardtop Coupe. The Super 88 series for 1959 was positioned between the Dynamic 88 and the Ninety-Eight series. It was offered in five different bodystyles including coupes, sedans, convertibles and station wagons. The four-door sedan was the least expensive, costing $3175 while the station wagon was the most, setting the buyer back $3670. The Super 88 was well equipped, having all of the equipment found on the Dynamic 88 plus the addition of rocker panel moldings, parking brake lights, vinyl headliner, special emblems, and carpeting. Under the bonnet was a 394 cubic-inch V8 engine which is shared with the 98 Series. The engine produced 315 horsepower and 435 foot-pounds of torque. The Dynamic and super 88 series had the same platform of 123-inches while the Ninety-Eight series was larger, resting on a wheelbase that measured 126.3-inches.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2008