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1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe

My second RM Sotheby’s photoshoot included driving out to Waxahachie, Texas to shoot several beautiful rides.

One of the cars included this incredible 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe.

This car is powered by a 300 bhp, 371 cu. in. ‘J-2’ V-8 with three two-barrel carburetors.

Below includes the write up RM Sotheby’s did on the vehicle:

- Meticulously restored example in charming color combination
- Powered by the high-performance 300 bhp, 371 cu. in. ‘J-2’ V-8 with three two-barrel carburetors
- The ‘J-2’ engine was so fast that it was banned by NASCAR
- Believed that fewer than 750 Oldsmobiles were optioned with the ‘J-2’ for 1957
- Equipped with an automatic transmission; power steering and brakes
- Tri-tone interior features a clock and Wonder Bar Super Deluxe radio
- Rides Silvertown Radial wide whitewall tires mounted on wire wheels
- Includes stock and period after market air cleaners for the three two-barrel carburetors

The Oldsmobile sold for $55,000.

Listing is HERE.