1959 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

West Coast Classics are proud to present an excellent example of this very desirable 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 2-door Sceni-Coupe Hardtop with the Rocket 371 CID V8 engine with the 3 speed manual transmission, more formally known as the Holiday SceniCoupe, a 2 Door Hardtop with the distinctive and stylish new Oldsmobile "Linear Look" design for 1959. The SceniCoupe is known for its expansive glass and large "bubble top" greenhouse, which created an airy, open feel for passengers. Key features: Engine and drivetrain: The Dynamic 88 came standard with a 371 cubic-inch "Rocket" V8 engine, generating 270 horsepower. It was paired with a standard Jetaway Hydramatic automatic transmission or a 3 speed manual transmission. The 1959 models were a complete design change from the previous year. They featured long, low horizontal lines and flattened fins that began on the front fenders and rose toward the tail, a styling cue that Oldsmobile called the "Linear Look". Like other Oldsmobiles of this year, the Dynamic 88 SceniCoupe featured a stylish and futuristic dashboard design for the time. It also included a "Safety-Spectrum Speedometer," which used a color-bar instead of a needle, changing color to indicate speed range (green for 035 mph, amber for 3565 mph, and red above 65 mph). The Oldsmobile 88 (a.k.a. the Eighty-Eight) was a full size car sold by the Oldsmobile division of GM and produced from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 to 1974 the 88 was the division's top-selling line, particularly the entry-level models such as the 88 and Dynamic 88. The 88 series was also an image leader for Oldsmobile, particularly in the early years (1949-51) when it was one of the best performing automobiles thanks to its relatively small size, light weight and advanced overhead-valve high-compression V8 engine. With the large, high performance V8, the Oldsmobile 88 is considered the predecessor to the muscle cars of the 1960s. This particular example is a beautiful older restored example which looks extremely impressive throughout. The original spare wheel and jack is in the trunk and the car has no signs of ever having any rust or accidents. This particular car also drives very well, straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles. The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always remains cool! This is a rare opportunity to own a very rare and desirable 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 2 Door Scene Coupe Hardtop - one very desirable, collectible and unabused example of one of the outstanding all American cars and a truly beautiful GM classic car design.