Oldsmobile Super 88 Rocket Emblem 1954 - 1956 - Round Aluminum Sign - Vintage Emblem

1954 - 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 Rocket Emblem Novelty Round Sign The Super 88 was the top series of the 88 series. The Rocket V8 was enlarged from 303 to 324 cubic inches with Super 88s powered by a four-barrel carburetor developing  185 hp in 1954, 202 hp in 1955, and 240 in 1956. (138 kW) version with four-barrel carburetor. Also, a safety-padded dash became optional, at $17 ($172 in 2021 dollars). The 1955 models were heavily facelifted with new grillework, taillights and body-side chrome. At mid-year, Olds introduced the new pillarless four-door hardtop body, dubbed the Holiday sedan. For 1956, styling highlights included a new split grille in front and revised taillights and deck along with revised side chroming. A new four-speed Jetaway Hydra-Matic was introduced this year to replace the original Hydra-Matic transmission that Olds had used since 1940. The new Jetaway Hydra-Matic retained the four forward speeds and fluid coupling unit, but added a new "Park" position to the shif