1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod

350ci V8 | 700R4 4-Speed Automatic | Custom Two-Tone Paint Job

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260966953

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Vehicle Price$41,500
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$42,799
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Make:
Model:
VIN:
557M37253
Lot Number:
260966953
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
12,616 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
350ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
White/Blue
Interior Color:
White/Blue
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Arizona
  • 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod
  • 350ci V8 Crate
  • 4-Barrel Carburetor
  • 700R4 4-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Blue/White Exterior
  • White/Blue Interior
  • Vintage Air Climate Control System
  • Power Steering
  • Power Front Disc Brakes
  • Electric Windshield Wipers
  • Aftermarket Radio/CD Player
  • Turn Signals
  • Dual Exhaust
  • Coker Whitewall Tires
  • Aftermarket Steering Wheel
  • Reupholstered Interior
  • Custom Two-Tone Paint Job

Overview of 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod For Sale by Owner

This 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod is the kind of build that takes everything people love about a big mid-century American cruiser and gives it the hardware to be enjoyed with a lot less compromise. Showing approximately 12,640 miles, it pairs unmistakable 1950s Oldsmobile styling with a custom blue and white two-tone paint job, a reupholstered white and blue interior, and a strong list of drivability upgrades. The 350ci V8 crate engine, 700R4 4-speed automatic, power steering, power front disc brakes, and Vintage Air make this far more than a stock-style restoration. It is a proper restomod with classic looks and a much more usable road-going setup.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod wears a custom blue and white two-tone paint job that works especially well with the car’s generous chrome trim and unmistakable 1950s proportions. Coker whitewall tires keep the period flavor intact and help give the Oldsmobile the right stance for a traditional cruiser. Rather than over-modernizing the body, the build lets the original design do the talking, with the custom finish adding just enough attitude to set it apart. The interior of this 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod is finished in white and blue and has been reupholstered to match the exterior theme. An aftermarket steering wheel adds a custom touch behind the wheel, while the aftermarket radio/CD player gives the cabin some modern convenience. Vintage Air climate control, electric windshield wipers, and turn signals make the car considerably easier to live with on regular drives, giving this Oldsmobile the kind of comfort upgrades enthusiasts actually appreciate once the car leaves the show field and hits the road.

Engine

Under the hood is where this 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod really separates itself from a stock cruiser. A 350ci V8 crate engine breathes through a 4-barrel carburetor and sends power through a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels. That overdrive transmission is a particularly useful upgrade for highway cruising, while power steering and power front disc brakes bring welcome improvements in control and stopping confidence. A dual exhaust system completes the package, giving this Oldsmobile the right V8 character to match its custom looks and making it a classic that was clearly built to be driven, not just admired.

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Passenger side photo of 1955 Oldsmobile 88

1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod

Current Ask
$41,500

This 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod is the kind of build that takes everything people love about a big mid-century American cruiser and gives it the hardware to be enjoyed with a lot less compromise. Showing approximately 12,640 miles, it pairs unmistakable 1950s Oldsmobile styling with a custom blue and white two-tone paint job, a reupholstered white and blue interior, and a strong list of drivability upgrades. The 350ci V8 crate engine, 700R4 4-speed automatic, power steering, power front disc brakes, and Vintage Air make this far more than a stock-style restoration. It is a proper restomod with classic looks and a much more usable road-going setup.

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Passenger side photo of 1950 Oldsmobile 88

1950 Oldsmobile 88

Current Ask
$22,900

Oldsmobile’s flagship full-size offering, the 88 soldiered on from 1949 until 1999, across ten generations. It was popularly considered to be a fine family car, and that’s likely where this 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Sedan began life seventy six years ago. The car comes to you with a suitably Fifties black suit, a nice white interior and a healthy 70,041 miles on the odometer. It’s got the famous Rocket V8 under the hood, hooked up to a 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission! Yes, a four-speeder in 1950, how lavish. So if you’d like to cruise around in a car from the Fifties and see what driving was like way back then, this car is up for grabs in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Passenger side photo of 1957 Oldsmobile 88

1957 Oldsmobile 88 Rocket

Current Ask
SOLD

Oldsmobile was one of General Motors’ well-known brands, until it was retired in 2004. One of the brand’s most prolific models was the 88 full-size car. Produced across ten generations from 1949 to 1999. In 1957, the third generation debuted, and had a few variants. One of these was the Rocket, which represented the base model. Moving up, one could find the Dynamic 88 and Super 88, but exterior badging on these variants was limited to merely ‘88’. Today, we’ve got a meticulously-restored 1957 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 for sale in Whittier, California. The car comes with a rebuilt engine and gearbox that have reportedly got under 1,000 miles on them.

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Passenger side photo of 1955 Oldsmobile 88

1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod

Current Ask
$41,500

This 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod is the kind of build that takes everything people love about a big mid-century American cruiser and gives it the hardware to be enjoyed with a lot less compromise. Showing approximately 12,640 miles, it pairs unmistakable 1950s Oldsmobile styling with a custom blue and white two-tone paint job, a reupholstered white and blue interior, and a strong list of drivability upgrades. The 350ci V8 crate engine, 700R4 4-speed automatic, power steering, power front disc brakes, and Vintage Air make this far more than a stock-style restoration. It is a proper restomod with classic looks and a much more usable road-going setup.

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Passenger side photo of 1967 Oldsmobile 442

1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Current Ask
$70,000

The 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible captures the muscle-car formula in one of its most desirable forms, pairing big-block Oldsmobile power with open-air cruising and a proper 4-speed manual transmission. Showing 36,423 miles, this example is finished in White over a Black interior with a Black convertible soft top and carries the signature 442 performance identity that made these cars such serious contenders during the muscle-car era. The combination of its 400ci Rocket V8, manual gearbox, Super Stock I wheels, bucket-seat interior, and 442 badging gives this convertible the right mix of performance hardware and period style.

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Passenger side photo of 1937 Oldsmobile Series F

1937 Oldsmobile Series F Hot Rod Supercharged

Current Ask
$27,499

This 1937 Oldsmobile Series F Hot Rod blends prewar styling with the unmistakable attitude of a blown big-block street machine. Showing just 797 miles, it is powered by a 454ci supercharged V8 topped with a 6-71 Roots-type supercharger and backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic. A 1968 Pontiac Firebird front end, power steering, aluminum cylinder heads, stainless steel headers, and an aluminum radiator give the car serious mechanical substance, while the custom burgundy paint job and reupholstered gray interior bring a more finished, show-oriented side to the build.

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Passenger side photo of 1953 MG TD

1953 MG TD Roadster

Current Ask
$49,999

This 1953 MG TD captures the charm of classic British motoring while incorporating a number of thoughtful upgrades aimed at making it more enjoyable to drive and easier to live with. Showing approximately 9,292 miles, this example is finished in white over a black interior and pairs its traditional 1,250cc XPAG inline-four with twin SU carburetors and a 4-speed manual transmission. A front disc brake conversion, LED headlights, electric upgrades, and a black half tonneau cover add usability, while the current owner reports an engine refresh approximately 5,600 miles ago. It also earned 3rd place at the 2025 Reno British Car Show, accompanied by a crystal trophy.

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Passenger side photo of 1955 Oldsmobile 88

1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod

Current Ask
$41,500

This 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod is the kind of build that takes everything people love about a big mid-century American cruiser and gives it the hardware to be enjoyed with a lot less compromise. Showing approximately 12,640 miles, it pairs unmistakable 1950s Oldsmobile styling with a custom blue and white two-tone paint job, a reupholstered white and blue interior, and a strong list of drivability upgrades. The 350ci V8 crate engine, 700R4 4-speed automatic, power steering, power front disc brakes, and Vintage Air make this far more than a stock-style restoration. It is a proper restomod with classic looks and a much more usable road-going setup.

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Passenger side photo of 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

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Current Ask
$69,999

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