1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Futuramic Convertibl

This 1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Futuramic Convertible was produced at GMs Lansing, Michigan, facility and wears an older refurbishment that included a repaint in red in addition to reupholstery of the bench seats in red leather. Powered by a 303ci Rocket V8 paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, the car has a replacement black soft top, 15 wheels, an electric fuel pump, seatbelts, manually operated windows, chrome bumpers, a left-side mirror, a boot cover, and an AM radio. The car was repainted in the current shade of red under prior ownership, and additional details include a Rocket hood ornament, rear wheel skirts, a boot cover, a left-side mirror, and aviation-inspired trim. Records indicate the windshield wiper motor and the convertible top valve, cylinder, and motor have been rebuilt, the chrome on the front bumper, grille, hood ornament, and turn signal covers has been re-plated, and the convertible top, rear bumper, trunk emblem, and weatherstripping have been replaced. The 15 wheels wear bright hubcaps and are mounted with whitewall tires. A full-size spare is stored in the trunk, and braking is handled by drums at all four corners. Replacement tires were fitted and the wheel cylinders, sway bar end links and bushings, and three brake hoses have been replaced, according to documentation highlighted in the gallery. The front and rear bench seats are said to have been reupholstered with red leather under prior ownership, and they are complemented by color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Aftermarket seatbelts have been fitted, and additional appointments include manually operated windows, and a rebuilt AM radio. The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a sweeping 110-mph speedometer as well as auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 2,900 miles, and total mileage is unknown. The dashboard lights were repaired in February 2024. The 303ci Rocket V8 was introduced by Oldsmobile in 1949, replacing the straight-eight that had powered earlier models. Factory-rated output was 135 horsepower, and features included a Rochester two-barrel carburetor, hydraulic lifters, a counterweighted forged crankshaft, and aluminum pistons. A replacement battery was installed in 2024 and an electric fuel pump has been fitted. Records indicate the fuel pump was rebuilt and the water pump, starter solenoid and armature, fuel sending unit, coolant temperature switch, fuel tank, and radiator and heater hoses have been replaced. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, which was rebuilt in March 2024. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery. For more information and details, please call or text Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. This Oldsmobile 88 Convertible is available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased to coordinate inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.