1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Reserved Parking Only Sign

1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Aluminum Parking Sign Oldsmobile began using the 'Super 88' designation in 1951 to distinguish the Deluxe 88 models from the Standard 88 models. The 'Golden Rocket' designation was based on Oldsmobile's 1956 show car of the same name and adopted by Oldsmobile for its 1957 88 and Super 88 models. The 'Golden Rocker' name was a bit of a misnomer as the Oldsmobile division was celebrating its 60th anniversary (Diamond White) that year. It became part of the General Motors family on November 1908, just two months after the formation of GM). In January of 1957, Oldsmobile released the J-2 package as an option for public sale. It added triple carburation, a 10:1 compression, and a horsepower increase to 312 bhp. Factory literature officially stated the J-2 (an $83 option) was 'not recommended for street use,' which perhaps was all the publicity and motivation it needed to stir the heights and dreams of young enthusiastic buyers. It was tricky because the