1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 GLS Great FUEL Savings

The 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88 (F88) Deluxe Club Coupe has arrived. This is a 100% untouched original Survivor with only 56985 miles. It is in incredible condition for its age. Looks great and runs even better. , , , , More details of this piece of muscle car history is coming soon. Yes, we said muscle car... This multiple NASCAR winning car has been credited as being the first Muscle car. , , , , Many of the cars released in the years immediately following the conclusion of WWII were slightly revised prewar models. But not the 49 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88. Its styling was clean, simple, futuristic -- Futuramic, , In 1949, Oldsmobile brought out the first overhead valve Rocket V8 and the rest is history. This engine in this car, began re-writing history starting at NASCAR winning the NASCAR Championship in 1949 and again in 1950 and 1951. Of the nine Grand National Championship races, the 88 won six of them. This car is a true NASCAR champion and a significant part of the American automobile and racing history. , , , , We found this car and a 1952 Hudson Hornet sitting in a garage in upstate NY. They have been ran occasionally over the past few decades and were well maintained throughout that time. The owner has now decided to pass them on to someone who will enjoy them as he did through the past few decades. , , , , The interior is immaculate. The odometer reads just under 57000 and is correct. The seats are like new without a single tear. Gauges are clear and all work properly. The transmission is a manual 3speed on the column that shifts perfectly. , , , , The engine is a 303ci Rocket V8. The first year for the Rocket engine. it runs beautifully. It starts right up even with its original 6volt system. , , , , The body is 100% rust free and 100% original. Paint has faded over the years but still has a decent shine as the pictures will show. Remember, this is not todays 2 stage paint your looking at. There is a small dent that is shown in the photo as ell as a paint chip in the front of the car (also shown). Everything else is amazing for being nearly 65 years old. , , , , , , The 1949 Olds Futuramic 88 ad read; The 1949 Oldsmobile 88 is winging your way!