The 1954-1956 Oldsmobile 98 and Super 88 were arguably the best combinations of styling, performance, engineering, and craftsmanship seen from Lansing since WWII. Starting in 1954, they boasted all-new X-member frames with longer wheel-bases (longest on 98s), bigger-bore "Rocket" V-8s with more power, and colorful new square-shouldered styling marked by GM's trendy "Panoramic" wraparound windshield. Enthusiastic public response boosted Olds from sixth to fifth in industry production, then to fourth for their banner year of 1955. All models were nicely face lifted flaunting splashy two-toning and hardtop sedans arrived at mid-season, along with companion Buicks. The '56s received another restyle (announced by a gaping "mouth" grille) and even more power. The Super 88 remained the "performance" line, sharing its higher-power engine with the luxury top-range 98s. This particular car is a very original Deluxe Holiday 88 Coupe that is currently showing only 99,757 original miles. This is said to be a 5 owner car that was originally purchased on September 17, 1956 in Nebraska. The car has always been in the southern states of Nebraska, Nevada and Mississippi and shows by looking under the car where there is no rot to be found. The only work that has been done by the previous owner is new paint, new generator and a new fuel pump. The rest of the car is almost completely original. Outside, the paint is in excellent condition and shows no major imperfections. The car is finished in a Dupont turquoise and black which looks great. The paint is about a year and looks spectacular. All of the stainless trim and chrome on the car looks to be original for the car and in excellent condition with no damage showing with the exception of some small dings minor pitting. The most notable pitting is to the side mirrors. The car has had custom lake pipes installed that are functional when uncapped and sound great. Inside, the interior is finished in its original brocade black and white and looks great. There is some minor wear to the drivers side seat but no rips or tears anywhere inside. The door panels, carpet and headliner are all equally as nice with no major wear or staining showing. There has been an under dash gauge cluster installed that includes volts and water temperature that both work with no problems. The under dash fan works as well. The steering wheel is original for the car and does show some minor cracking but is not deteriorating. The dash pad shows some minor buckling. Under the hood, the 324 Cu In V8 runs great and has tons of power. Connected to the original Hydramatic "Jet Away" automatic transmission, the car is a joy to drive. The engine compartment is very original and appears to have never been out of the car. We have just had the brake booster rebuilt on the car. The car has power steering but not power brakes. In the trunk, the car comes with the original trunk lining as well as the original spare and jack. The underside of the car looks great and is very solid. With only some minor undercoating which shows how solid the underside really is. The VIN number is 568K19159 and is being sold on a clean Mississippi title. The current mileage shows 99,757 and is believed to be actual for the car.