Having been defunct for over 20 years, the Oldsmobile has a long legacy and part of that is due to the Rocket 88 V8 engine that powered the vehicle. This engine dates back to 1949, and it was one ...

the Rocket 88 was an instant hit on the racetrack ... Outliers exist, however, and a modified 1950 Club Coupe sold last Spring for $60,500. Oldsmobile first used the Starfire nameplate on a ...

Introduced in 1949, the Oldsmobile Rocket 88 is considered by many to be Detroit’s first muscle car. It was powered by a 303 cubic-inch V8 that produced 135 horsepower. The car dominated the ...