2019 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, 1954 Oldsmobile Rocket 88, 2-Door Hardtop - Hood Ornament
Every year, just before the Super Bowl and the Phoenix Open, Barrett-Jackson stages a huge auto auction at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since it had been a few years since my previous visit, I ventured to Westworld, camera in hand. Next up is a 1954 Oldsmobile Rocket 88, a 2-door hardtop powered by a 324ci/185hp V8 engine backed by an optional 3-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission. This was the automotive era of chrome — chrome bumpers, chrome grills, chrome trim, chrome hood ornaments, chrome nameplates and chrome lettering. This automotive era also included distinctive hood ornaments such as this jet plane that we all recognized as belonging to Oldsmobile, a GM brand dating back to 1908. This vehicle had only one repaint — in 2001, has been garage-kept since new, and comes with the original owner’s manual and original spare tire.
Size: 6154px × 4164px
Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Photo credit: © B. David Cathell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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