Oxford Diecast 87OR50005 HO Scale 1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 – Marol Gray

This 1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 from Oxford Diecast features a die cast metal body. window glazing. interior seats and realistic decoration. This Oldsmobile is great for adding detail to your steam and early diesel-era HO Scale street scenes.

The 1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 was a two-door hardtop coupe that was introduced as a new model for the 1950 model year.

What set the Rocket 88 apart was its engine. a high-compression overhead valve V8 dubbed the “Rocket.” This engine was originally developed for the larger and more luxurious Oldsmobile 98 but was placed in the smaller. lighter 88 chassis. The result was exceptional performance and speed for the time. The Rocket 88’s engine is often credited with launching the muscle car era and influencing the development of American performance cars.

The Rocket 88 quickly made a name for itself in racing. particularly in NASCAR. Its powerful engine and relatively light body made it very competitive. In the early 1950s. the Rocket 88 dominated the NASCAR circuit. winning numerous races and contributing to the growing popularity of stock car racing in America.